May 5: Mets Event, Board of Ed and Baseball

We kind of have a baseball-themed day today in Mineola. In addition to the final game of a three-game series against Seaford this afternoon from the Mineola boys, a Mets author is coming to visit. Dare we say we hope that you have an “Amazin’” day?

Here’s what else you need to know:

1. The Mineola Board of Education is holding a workshop meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the .

2. Attention all Mets fans: Author Dana Brand is having a discussion on his book “The Last Days of Shea: Delight and Despair in the Life of a Mets Fan” at the . The .

3. The Mineola boys baseball team will finish up a three game series against Seaford this afternoon. First pitch is at .

4. The Mineola Patch is looking for outspoken members of the Mineola community to chare their thoughts about the school budget and school board elections leading up to the May 17 vote. If you have something to say, we’ve got the platform to make sure your voice is heard. To participate in writing columns, call or send an email to Patch editor Geoffrey Walter at geoffrey@patch.com.

5. Have an activity, announcement or news we should know about? Tell everyone in the activity stream on our homepage or on our announcement section!