May 20: Relay for Life, Message From Coonan, Weekend Events and More

After a week filled with disputes over school budgets, board members and parade marching, there are plenty of positive things to celebrate today.

One local team has earned a spot in the playoffs, tonight the community will come together to fight cancer and the neighborhood was made even more beautiful recently by the work of its young volunteers. (Oh, and not to mention the weekend is almost here!)

Here's the top headlines for May 20.

1. Relay for Life: The track at light up tonight with life and beautiful tributes to those their's to cancer. To join your neighbors in the first annual Relay for Life in Malverne to benefit the American Cancer Society click here. Their will be a survivors dinner this evening, followed by musical performances and an official kick off at 7 p.m.
2. Letter From Dr. Coonan: After being re-elected to what will be his final term on the Malverne Board of Education, President Patrick Coonan reflects on his leadership style, the role of a school board member and what he hopes the younger generation will do. Click here to see what he said.
3. Rams Tennis Reflects: The West Hempstead Rams varsity boys tennis team finished out their season with the best record their coach has seen in a decade. Meet the players as they reflect back on their time spent on the courts and their plans for the future as they head off to college.
4. Weekend Plans: TGIF. The weekend is nearly here and we have rounded up the best events happening in the area. Start planning your weekend with our "Get Out" guide this afternoon.
5. Green-Thumbed Girl Scouts: Rain drops, mud and plenty of bugs were no match for one local troop of Girl Scouts who spent their Sunday planting flowers in front of the Historical House in Malverne. Check out the photos later today.