April 29 Lindy Edition

TGIF, everyone. There’s a lot going on the next few days as we roll into the weekend.

Globally, there’s the royal wedding, and coverage on most news networks started at 4 a.m., with the service from Westminster Abbey that ran from about 6 a.m. to about 7:15 a.m. EDT. Did you watch Will and Kate get married today? Will you watch it later on DVR?

Domestically, the last launch for the Space Shuttle Endeavour had been scheduled for 3:47 p.m. EDT. However, it was scrubbed a little after 12 p.m. due to a heater issue. NASA tweeted the news and the reason scrubbing launch for at least 48 hours.

The launch was to be led by Mark Kelly, commander of the Endeavour mission. His wife is Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords who’s recovering from an assassination attempt in January. She was scheduled to attend the now-scrubbed launch, and so were the president and his family.

Local to Lindy, there are a number of events happening today and through the weekend that should pique your interest. Also of note is the fact that today is Arbor Day, given that Lindenhurst is named after the Linden trees that lined Wellwood Avenue.

Now here’s today’s list:
1. The annual geranium sale will continue through today. It will take place, as usual, at Society Chairwoman Evelyn Chivvis’ home.

2. The sale coincides each year with the ’s SpringFest in the village. That kicks off tomorrow and runs through the weekend. It features carnival rides, and there will also be a street fair.

3. The LHS Thespian Troupe’s rendition of the classic 1939 play and 1944 movie, Arsenic and Old Lace, will run April 29-30, starting at 8 p.m. each night, at the auditorium. Tickets are $10 each, and can be purchased at the high school during regular school hours or at the Box Office, if available. For call 631-867-3700. In the meantime, click here for some background on the play from the Troupe.

4. Mayor Tom Brennan and new Lindenhurst Fire Department Chief James Gallagher invite the Lindenhurst community to an Open House and a Community Forum concerning the Fire Department Main House on South Wellwood Avenue. On May 1, from 12 p.m.-6 p.m., an Open House will be held for the public to inspect the Main House and ask questions about its deteriorating condition. Later on May 19 at 7 p.m., a Community Forum will also be held at the Main House. It’ll include presentations by engineers, as well as village and fire department officials. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and discuss options regarding the future of the Main House.

5. Today there’s a Green Fair – sponsored by Suffolk County Legislator – running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the . LMS Recycling Club and advisor Steve Divisconti will be conducting the fair. Its purpose is to educate the students and community about going green, and inform the public of the energy-efficient options for all to use.

In addition, the has a variety of programs this week to close out April and kick off May on Sunday – including a comedy show starting at 2 p.m. on May 1. Check them here:

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