If You're Dug Out, Head Out Today

Plainview came through our second big winter storm in good shape. The kids will be back in school today. There are places to go and things to do:

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Here's some of today's options:

1. Consider leaving a little early: The expects morning commuter service to be on or close to schedule. Still, the roads are slick in places and some roads still have snow on them. Leave some extra time.

2. Older residents can get in some exercise at a light exercise program sponsored by the . The group meets at 10 a.m.

3. Several area business leaders will discuss a variety of investing issues and stratagies at a 6:45 p.m. meeting of The session, at the library, includes a presentation by Tom Barrella about investing resources available to young, beginner investors.

4. Get together with friends: offers lunch to Nassau seniors at noon at the Jamaica Avenue School. Suggested donation $2.00.

5. If you're free today, check on an  who may need help after the storm or dig out the nearest and help the volunteer firefighters.