5 Things You Need to Know Today

It's a busy Tuesday in Malverne and West Hempstead. Here are the top things you need to know for today.

1. Fire Commissioner Elections: It's Fire Commissioner Election Day in West Hempstead and Lakeview. Residents in both these fire districts can vote from 6p.m. to 9p.m. at their respective firehouses. Each district will vote for one candidate on its fire commission, which is comprised of a total of five officials. In West Hempstead, current Commissisoner Ralph Nicholes is running unopposed for another term. Lakeview Fire Commissioner Grant Cartolano has decided not to seek another term and newcomeris running unopposed for Cartolano's seat.
2. District 12 and 1 Board of Education Meeting:The Malverne Board of Education holds its monthly business meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the library.The Valley Stream Central District 1 Board of Education meets at 8p.m. at the Memorial Junior High School cafeteria. All district residents are welcome to attend.
3. Patch's Holiday Decorating Contest: There's only a few more days left until Patch crown's one home in Malverne or West Hempstead the winner of our . That person will receive a $100 American Express gift card. To enter our contest, take a photo of the outside of your home showing off your holiday decorations and upload it . You can also e-mail submissions to Tara.Conry@Patch.com
4. Local Students Perform:The beat goes on tonight as local students continue to showcase their musical talents this week. Third-graders at will perform a at 6:30p.m., and at 7p.m. the school invites the whole family to join in the musical fun with a The student band at also takes to the stage tonight at 7:30pm for a
5. Rams Basketball and Bowling: The Rams return to the courts as the squad travel to Herricks High School for a non-league match-up at 4:30p.m.. The takes on Carey High School in a league game at home at 6:30p.m., following the 4:30 p.m.  J.V. girls game against Herricks High School, which is also played at West Hempstead. West Hempstead and Malvernehit the lanes again with the Rams facing Roosevelt and the Mules challenging one of the top teams, Valley Stream North, both at 4:15 p.m.