Feb. 9: Wake for Fallen Officer, Moms Talk, Wantagh-Seaford's First Whiz Kid

1. A wake will be held for Officer Michael Califano of Wantagh who was  on the Westbound Long Island Expressway in Old Westbury Friday while conducting a traffic stop. Viewings will be held on  from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at located at 4980 Merrick Road in Massapequa Park. Yesterday to the truck driver accused in causing Officer Califano's tragic death.

2. Wantagh-Seaford Patch launches a new column this afternoon called Mom Talk Q & A, which will serve as a forum for local moms in the community to ask and answer questions about parenting. If you have a question you'd like to ask, e-mail andrewc@patch.com, and feel free to join the conversation in the comments section each Wednesday. The column will debut at 1 p.m.

3.Looking for fun accordable activities to do with your children this weekend. Check back later today for a new Patch feature called Grab & Go Kids Planner to find the best local deals in the area.

4. There are many children in the Wantagh-Seaford area that make a difference and stand out. Check out a new feature called Whiz Kid later today to see which youngster is shining in and out of the classroom.

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