Anti-bullying conference set for Thursday

Anti-bullying efforts are in the forefront of events today in Plainview, where a group of concerned citizens will discuss the best way to stop the harmful behavior.

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Thursday's options include:

1. 's Madonna Hall is the setting Thursday for a five-hour session devoted to the prevention of bullying. From 1-6 p.m., the POB Parents Concerned about Bullying committee will discuss increasing awareness, implementing  effective bullying prevention and holding the school district accountable for enforcing its policies. The event is open to all; The website is : http://nopobbullies.org

2. In less than one week, begins for summer hockey at Bethpage Community Park. Registration is June 7 and 8 from 6-9 p.m. for kids ages 7-13. Space limited, first come, first served. That gives Plainview-area parents time to find a copy of the child's birth certificate and proof of TOB residency (must-bring items.) The season runs from July 7 to mid-August. Participants must bring their own equipment. A check or money order is needed: Price: $95 one child, $120 for two or more.

3. is holding an open house daily this week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. It's an opportunity for family members to look into joining the synagogue this year or offering their children a Jewish education. Prospective members can stop by any weekday for a tour, to meet the clergy and professional staff and pick up a membership packets.

4. 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. And, the museum is screening six films in collaboration with the. All six films complement the Avedon exhibit. For a complete listing of these films, click here.

5. Thousands of people viewed and took part in Plainview's big Memorial Day Parade Monday. Here are links to our story, our photo gallery, and our video of the event. Check out the latest blogs from local writers. We're adding many more local bloggers over the next weeks. And, there were several hundred young people who marched in our parade. Each one is worthy of a nomination. Why not send us a candidate today?