Community Corner

Jan. 20: Mineola Idol and Bowl, Baby, Bowl

Here are some of the events going on around Mineola.

Are you an "American Idol" reject? Do you like money? We’ve got a contest tonight where you can sing your heart out and maybe win $1,000 bucks! The best part – none of Simon Cowel’s heckling! Unless… you like that sort of thing. Also in the bowling world it’s position week and three Mineola teams are vying for playoff spots.

Here's what else you need to know:

1. Looking for a good movie? The is hosting a cookie and a movie event for kids with a and for adults “” starts at 6:30 p.m.

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2. OK, so you may not be the next American Idol, but you may just be good enough to compete for $1,000 at at the !

3. The Mineola Board of Education will hold it’s at 7 p.m. at the .

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4. Three Mineola bowling squads will be facing off at this afternoon for position week: both the Lady Mustangs and and the .

5. Miss the big wedding? Mineola’s own Carlos Mendes of Red Bulls soccer fame to Jillian Karlewicz, also of Mineola. Read their wedding column here!


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