Elwood, NY News & Events

Check out Elwood restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Suffolk County news.

Wanted: 'Hydrant heroes' to help keep them clear

Fire hydrants buried in snow can be a time-consuming problem for fire departments. Some are taking to social media, offering residents a chance at prizes to clear them.

Irish pride shines: Schedule of LI St. Patrick's Day parades

15 boys wrestlers to watch at the state championships

Little sleep, lots of coffee: How crews worked to ensure LI schools could reopen

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, February 26

Veterans of Foreign War Post 9263 Meeting

Feb26

Post 9263, new members welcome, meets every month, dates change in Nov. and Dec. due to holidays

Where

VFW Post 9263, Elwood

319 Cuba Hill Rd.

Elwood, NY

11731

Phone

631-368-9463

Price

free

Website

Help Finding Low-Cost Healthcare Insurance

Mar13

A representative from the Nassau/Suffolk Hospital Council will assist children and adults ages 65 and older who are blind and/or disabled to enroll in select Medicaid programs, first come, first served

Where

Elwood Public Library

1929 Jericho Tpke.

Elwood, NY

Phone

631-499-3722

Price

free

Website

elwoodlibrary.org

Flowers and Vegetables for the Early Spring Garden

Mar16

Horticulturist Paul Levine will discuss growing and caring for 5 flowers and 4 vegetable plants for early planting, a plant raffle will follow, register starting Feb. 26

Where

Elwood Public Library

1929 Jericho Tpke.

Elwood, NY

Phone

631-499-3722

Price

free

Website

elwoodlibrary.org

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