The library at Hicksville High School was recently recognized by the New York State Department of Education as a "NOVEL-Ready Electronic Doorway Library" (EDL). NOVEL designates a New York Online Virtual Electronic Library. FULL STORY

Registration for the spring season of the Hicksville American Soccer Club will run through Feb. 15. All children born between Aug. 1, 1994 and July 31, 2000 may participate. A copy of your child's birth certificate is required at registration. Registration forms are available in the children's department of the Hicksville Public Library or can be downloaded at ww.hicksvillesoccerclub.com. For more information, contact Laurie Gallagher at 931-6807. FULL STORY

On Monday, Feb. 16, the Hicksville Youth Council's Boys and Girls Club (HYCBGC), along with Fantastic Tours, will host their annual ski/snowboarding trip. This year, the skiers will be heading to Butternut in Massachusetts. Lessons are available for beginners as well as the more experienced skier. Skiers will be leaving the HYCBGC at 5:30 a.m. and travel via deluxe motor coach. The trip returns to Hicksville at approximately 8 p.m. The cost of the trip is $79 with rentals and $60 without rentals. For more information, contact the HYCBGC at 822-KIDS. FULL STORY