Lifeguards Save Little Boy + Family Movie In The Park

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A Hewlett resident was honored as an exceptional woman — find out why. Tonight is a free family movie in Cedarhurst. Parents of a 4 year old boy credit pool lifeguards with saving their son. And get ready for the school year with library informational programs.

First, today's weather will be humid throughout the day with a high of 88 and a low of 75 degrees.

Here are the top stories in Five Towns today:

1. Jerry Barmash tells us that the COVID-19 mobile vaccination unit will be in Elmont at Elmont High today from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Patch)
2. News 12 Long Island has a story on a miraculous pool save: Lifeguards at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Park pool rescued 4-year-old Vincent Zhang and performed lifesaving CPR. The boy recovered and his parents are hailing the lifeguards as saviors. (News 12)
3. Patch also has the update on the Long Beach Historical Society annual Arts and Crafts Fair. It has been rescheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28 and 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from last weekend due to Tropical Storm Henri. (Patch)
4. Jeff Bessen has details on tonight's family movie night in Cedarhurst. The Disney movie “Onward” will screen for free at Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park at 7:45 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. (LI Herald)
5. The Herald also profiles a Hewlett woman who was recognized as a "woman of distinction" by State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin for her community service: Martha Carney. (LI Herald)

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Today in Five Towns

• PTA Supply Drop Off - Franklin Early Childhood Center. (9 a.m.)
• Principal Meet & Greet - Pre K - Franklin Early Childhood Center. (9:45 a.m.)
• Principal Meet & Greet - KDG - Franklin Early Childhood Center. (10:30 a.m.)
• Principal Meet & Greet - 1st Grade - Franklin Early Childhood Center. (11:15 a.m.)

Five Towns Patch Notebook

• Nassau County Police Department reminds drivers of ATVs, off-highway vehicles, or dirt bikes that all road rules still apply on Nassau County roadways. (Facebook)
• Hewlett-Woodmere school calendars are available at Woodmere Education Center starting today. (Facebook)
• Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library will hold an informational session for incoming 9th and 10th graders next Monday. Registration is open. (Facebook)

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