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Fall Festival returns Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s hosts October celebrations a pumpkin cider. “I’m selling apple cider donuts, pumpkin donuts and Despite the summer weather, pumpkin brownies,” Stephanie it’s autumn at Crossroads Farm Fitzpatrick, owner of the Malverne-based Rare Treats Bakat Grossmann’s. ing Company, said. The far m, on She creates sweet Hempstead Avenue, treats that are kicked off a monthdairy- and nut-free, long fall festival and others that over the weekend. comply with food To celebrate the searestrictions such as son, every Saturday gluten, soy and and Sunday this eggs. Fitzpatrick is month, from noon selling her sweets at to 5 p.m., there will the fall festival, but be free fall-themed her treats are festivities for all to always available in enjoy. the farm store durFarm store hours ing the week. She have been expanded suggests pairing a s we l l . U s u a l ly them with a fall open from 9 a.m. to beer from Barrier 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Brewing. the store will be In the pumpkin open until 5 p.m. on SARA SANoTRA patch, the farm sells Saturdays, and from Store manager, war ty pumpkins, noon to 5 p.m. on Crossroads Farm winter gourds, and Sundays. at Grossmann’s wh i t e a n d F i e l d The festival Trip pumpkins as offers opportunities to have your face painted, listen well as face pumpkins, which to live music, play in the are used for jack-o’-lanter n bounce house, eat at the food carving. To enter the pumpkin trucks and enjoy children’s patch, there is a suggested $5 activities. Barrier Brewing Co. donation to the far m, and will serve beers in cans and on pumpkin prices range from $3 tap, including pumpkin ale and Continued on page 15
By MADISoN GUSlER
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West Hempstead wins Homecoming game The West Hempstead Rams won the Homecoming football game against the Lawrence High School Golden Tornadoes. See more photos, Page 10.
Historical society holds neighborhood meet-and-greet By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY Correspondent
The Malverne Historical and Preservation Society has proven that “home is where the heart is” — instilling its members with a deep emotional connection between a person and a place — by holding a meet-and-greet for neighboring historical societies on Sept. 28. Guests enjoyed tea and refreshments, as well as the opportunity to tour the society’s house, at 369 Ocean Ave., featuring distinct sections of history of both the village and its residents. The house provides patrons the opportunity to travel back in time — as early as the late 19th century — exploring artifacts ranging from
world wars to sporting events. Vintage cameras, bottled wine, and even an old Grate door from the Bank of Malverne could be found inside. The two-floor historic home holds various exhibits highlighting the history of the town and its people. Amy Bentley, a visiting trustee from the Valley Stream Historical Society, expressed an appreciation for the opportunity to tour the Malverne house, adding that it “unearths the physical beauty of the area.” David Weinstein, a longtime Malverne resident and president of its historical society, has been a board member for nearly 15 years, carrying on his father’s legacy at the society by also Continued on page 11
aving Saturdays and Sundays gives people time to come either day, and with free entry, they can come back over and over again.