Wantagh, NY News & Events

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Long Island brought home the hardware this fall. A look back at the state champions in soccer, volleyball, tennis, swimming and cross country and the four Long Island champions in football.

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Upcoming Events

Friday, December 5

Holiday Shopping Day

Dec7

Indoor vendor market featuring unique holiday gifts

Where

Congregation Beth Tikvah

3710 Woodbine Ave.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

516-785-2445

Price

free

Website

Long Island Virtual Garden Tour

Dec8

Lee Miller will present a virtual tour of well-known local gardens, a gardening tool raffle will follow, register starting Nov. 17

Where

Wantagh Public Library

3285 Park Ave.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

516-221-1200

Price

free

Website

wantaghlibrary.org

The Island Winds Chamber Ensemble Holiday Concert

Dec13

The Island Winds Chamber Ensemble will share musical selections of well-known classics to modern favorites, register starting Nov. 22 (Nov. 29 for non-residents)

Where

Wantagh Public Library

3285 Park Ave.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

516-221-1200

Price

free

Website

wantaghlibrary.org

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