July 7: Meet the New Board Edition

It's Thursday and it will be the beginning of a new era for the Massapequa School District. 

The Board of Education will have a new look when they hold their reorganizational meeting tonight and they'll elect a new president.

Thursday will also be a big day for "stories" on books and film. We're here to tell you all about it.

Each day, we spotlight events and happenings in and around the area that we think  you ought to know about. We want your help too. If there's an event or announcement you'd like us to know about, please contact us.

Here's what you need to know today: 

• Board of Education: The Massapequa School Board of Education will hold their reorganization meeting at 8 p.m. at the . New member Gary Bennett will be sworn in and a new president will be chosen. After the reorganization meeting, a regular meeting will be held beginning at approximately 8:45 p.m.
• Toy Story: If you've ever wanted to know the real story about Barbie and Ken, here's your chance. The will be showing "Toy Story 3" as part of its teen movie night program at 6:30 p.m. in the children's room.
• Real Stories: For more traditional story telling, Central Avenue has their regular children's Story Time program at 10:30 a.m.  It's for ages 3 and up.
• Movie Day: There will also be movies at the on Thursday with two showings of "Country Strong." It features Gwyneth Paltrow singing and Tim McGraw acting. Show times are 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Blue Parrot: Randy Jackson brings his acoustic show to the Thursday night. It gets underway at 9 p.m.