April 21: School Budget Overview, Stables Demolished, Owls Defeat Rams, Easter Finds and More

School cuts and increases, a disappointing double-header and an ending that springs a new beginning are among today's top stories in Malverne and West Hempstead.

Learn more about the big headlines and events for April 21.

1. School Budget Series: Patch continues its coverage of the school budgets for 2011-2012 in Malverne and West Hempstead with an overview of the cuts, increases and figures residents will vote on come May 17. Check back later today for the story. Have an opinion on the school budget in either of these districts? Send an email to Tara.Conry@Patch.com or call 516-220-6621 to learn how to make your points heard.
2. Lakewood Stables Demolished: Wednesday was an emotional day for the riders and staff at Lakewood Stables in West Hempstead as they bid goodbye to their historic horse barn to make room for a new and improved facility. for the video report.
3. Rams Drop Double-header: West Hempstead High School's varsity baseball team had a tough two games against Lynbrook Wednesday. While the Rams started strong they ultimately allowed the Owls to soar past them. Get the story and game photos here.
4. Easter Finds: Get psyched for egg hunts, baskets filled with jelly beans and chocolate bunnies by checking out today's View Finder at 1 p.m.. Our photographer went hunting for rabbits and found several adorable ones outside residents' homes in Malverne and West Hempstead just in time for Easter. Also, find that perfect local place to spend this Sunday with your family if you decide to dine out when we reveal our Patch Picks at 3 p.m. today.
5. Wine Down: The Malverne Civic Association's wine tasting event, "An Evening of Good Taste," is almost a week away. Today Patch has a peak at what you can expect from this year's celebration as well as information for how to obtain tickets in advance before they sell out. Find out more this afternoon.

Don't forget to check Patch tomorrow for everything you need to know for the weekend including a look at the top events going on in area, open houses and more.