April 15: Budget Reactions, Lakeview's Call to Action, Weekend Events, Rams-Mules Battle and More

Congratulations Malverne and West Hempstead. You survived another work-week. Well, almost. To help you plan for your weekend, Patch will have your latest guide to the top local events happening this Saturday and Sunday this afternoon.
Before you unplug and let your mind wander off to the weekend though, check out the top stories making headlines in the community today, including the school budgets, a call to action in Lakeview and a battle between Malverne and West Hempstead.
Here's the top five things to know for April 15:

1. School Budget Reactions: Both the Malverne and West Hempstead school districts for 2011-2012 earlier this week. As the school boards finalized the proposals residents will vote on next month, there were mixed emotions from the parents, employees and other homeowners present - and even board members. Find out what they had to say later today and learn how you can voice your opinion on the school budgets.
2. Lakeview's Role Model Search: The Lakeview community is searching for a few good men. Last Saturday, a number of young girls and some boys from the neighborhood gathered inside the Lakeview Public Library to meet a great role model and successful television journalist as part of a local mentoring program. (Check out the video report later today to see who.) Now, tonight the Lakeview Branch of the NAACP will once again call upon the men in the community to step up and help their younger counterparts by joining the "Save Our Sons" campaign. for more details.
3. Weekend Plans: Although the weather forecast is calling for partly cloudy skies Saturday and showers on Sunday, we have eight reasons for you to be excited about this weekend. Check back this afternoon to see the latest edition of our "Get Out" column, a guide to the best local events that will be happening this Saturday and Sunday. We have something for everyone and they're all so close they're practically right in your own backyard. Also, don't miss your chances this weekend to register for the Malverne Wildcats youth football and cheerleading program tonight and tomorrow. Click here for details.
4. Rams-Mules Matchup: Two of our hometown teams went head-to-head this week as boys varsity lacrosse for Malverne and West Hempstead High Schools battled on the field. Find out who prevailed by clicking here for the story and game photos.
5. Scavenger Hunt Success: Malverne residents enjoyed a beautiful spring day while scavenging the neighborhood to help feed those in need last Saturday. The teams collected a ton of food - literally - and had great fun. Check out the photos and the story later on Patch.

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