Feb. 23: Teachers Respond to Malverne Budget, Moms Talk Discipline, Stars Gather at Local Cinema and More!

Oscar hopefuls, concerned educators, men in uniform and smart-talking moms have our attention today in Malverne and West Hempstead.

Here's the scoop on the top stories and events happening in the community for Feb. 23.

1. Stars Align in Malverne: Today we reveal #97 on our list of the Top 100 most interesting places and things to do in Malverne and West Hempstead. This one comes just in time for the Academy Awards, which will be held this weekend. See how this local business has contributed to Malverne's uniqueness and connected Long Islanders with the stars that will be walking the red carpet this Sunday. for the story.
2. Moms Lay Down Laws: Our Moms Council, an advisory group comprised of smart and engaged mothers from Malverne and West Hempstead, take on a new topic today. Starting at 1 p.m. they'll be discussing what disciplinary styles work for them and how they reward good behavior too. Click here this afternoon to join the conversation.
3. Malverne Budget Under Review: The Malverne Board of Education entered into the review phase of 2011-2012 school district budget last week. The board members, along with taxpayers, parents and faculty, were presented with the initial budget proposal on Feb. 8. Since then some changes have been made and the Malverne Teachers' Administration has offered their response to the current cuts that have been presented. for the full story.
4. Men of Honor: The will host Malverne Law and Order Night to honor the village's service men and women. They will also present awards to residents who show their patriotism by proudly displaying an American flag on their property. For more information about the event, click here.
5. Watch PatchCast: Don't forget to tune into Patch tonight after 6 p.m. to watch the daily PatchCast, a quick video report on the top stories of the day from around the South Shore of Long Island. to view yesterday's report, which includes a story about a West Hempstead woman who is working to make the community safer.

Every morning Malverne-West Hempstead Patch will have your exclusive guide to the news and events happening in your neighborhood so check back tomorrow morning for Thursday's Daily Five list.