Feb. 16: McCarthy and Israel, Moms Talk and School Board Meet

1. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy met with a new Jewish action group last week to discuss Israel. Read what she had to say to them at 9 a.m.

2. will host a from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you can spare the time — and a little pain — try to make up for the blood shortage that was created by the recent bad weather.

3. Our first Moms Talk can be seen at noon. The council's first topic is where to donate extra stuff you have around the house.

4. The Hewlett-Woodmere will hold a regular meeting tonight at 8 p.m.

5. The will discuss the global financial crisis at the at 7:30 p.m.