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Aug. 1: Back-to-School Guide, College Essays, Hurricane Preparedness and More

A look at the top stories for this Wednesday in Garden City.

Here are the Five Things You Need to Know for Aug. 1:

1. College Essays: Want to know the secrets of the college application essay process? Click here.

2. Back-to-School Guide: Our back-to-school guide kicks off today on Patch. Check back later to find out how you can collect school supplies for military children.

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3. Hurricane Preparedness: Sen. Kemp Hannon is hosting a “Storm Restoration and Hurricane Preparedness Seminar” at the East Meadow Public Library (1886 Front Street, East Meadow) beginning at 11 a.m. All are welcome; no reservations are required.

4. Automatic Water Sprinklers: As a reminder, July 31 and Aug. 1 result in two consecutive odd days. All residents with automatic sprinklers should remember to reset their clocks at this time to comply with the village lawn watering regulations. Lawn watering is permitted between the hours of 5 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.

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5. Facebook Likes: We're at 744 Facebook likes and counting! Please help spread the word! Share the Garden City Patch Facebook page with family and friends so they can like us too!


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