Big Softball Matchup Tuesday

There's a big softball matchup today involving two area teams and a new exhibit of photographs by a legendary photographer at the Nassau County Museum of Art.

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Tuesday's options include:

1. The St. Anthony  will face  (11-8) Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Hofstra University's softball field in a Nassau-Suffolk CHSAA semifinal. The winner will face Kellenberg immediately afterward in the championship game. Whoever advances would have to beat undefeated Kellenberg (19-0) twice to claim the league title.

2. A new exhibit at the features more than 50 photos of photographer The event runs daily through Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

3. The  has a variety of offerings Tuesday, including a Yoga session at 5:15 p.m. These events are open to all. For more, check out our "events" listings or the library's web site.

4. It is a mitzvah to enable people to say Kaddish, and theasks your help to make that happen. Morning minyans take place at 6:30 a.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Evening minyans are at 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday.

5. Did you read about the performed by the students of Mattlin Middle School? Did you take part in the  Friday at Plainview Middle School to benefit "Relay for Life?" We'll have photos of the event today. Did you read about our latest  Let us know your ideas for other family-friendly features and news stories for, or browse our "events" calendar for other happenings around town.