Vote, Eat, Listen, Learn on Tuesday, May 17

 On Tuesday May 17th, not only can you perform your civic duty by voting on the annual LCSD budget, but you can be well fed, support a great cause, support our outstanding student musicians, hear a fabulous concert, and learn about the Liberty fall youth sports programs and activities.

Here’s a list of times and events taking place on May 17:

Noon – 9 p.m.: Annual LCSD Budget Vote. Budget information is available HERE, and voters will also be asked to select three candidates to serve on the Liberty Board of Education as well as vote on the establishment of a capital reserve fund (information about the capital reserve fund available HERE).

 Voter registration deadline is Thursday, May 12, and unregistered residents may register between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Liberty Central School District Office at 115 Buckley Street. Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen, a district resident for 30 days or more, at least 18 years of age by May 17, and registered to vote by May 12, 2011. Voting location: Liberty High School gymnasium.

5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.: Annual Liberty Faculty Association Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner. The dinner was started in 1970 as a fund-raiser after the death of a well-loved custodian whose son was a student at Liberty. The faculty pledged to make sure that George Hutchinson’s son would be able to go to college, and the George Hutchinson Scholarship Fund was created. As of 2010, the LFA has donated $249,350 in scholarships to deserving LHS graduates.
A delicious meal, cooked and served by Liberty students and faculty that features Paul Gatta’s secret family meatball recipe, it is a meal that will fill you up – heart, soul and stomach. Tickets are available in advance by calling Michele Clark at 845-292-5400 or emailing mclark@libertyk12.org. Tickets will also be available at the door. Adults $8; Seniors/Students $5; Children (under 5) $3, at the Liberty High School cafeteria.

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Fall Youth Sports Carnival. Learn about and sign up for fall youth sports and activities for students in grades 1-6. This includes football, cheerleading and more. Students need not be present. Sign up will be in the high school gymnasium lobby.

7 p.m.: Liberty High School Concert – Part II. Enjoy the talented student musicians spring performance – it’s free and it’s fabulous. Performing will be the orchestra, mixed chorus, symphonic band and jazz ensemble. David E. Panebaker Auditorium, Liberty high School.