Mattlin Presents "Bye Bye Birdie" Tonight & Saturday

present the classic Broadway musical "Bye Bye Birdie" tonight and Saturday.

If you've never seen "The Telephone Hour," "Ed Sullivan" or "Sincere" you're in for a treat. It's a musical that can't miss in the hands of Plainview's energetic middle school cast and crew.

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This weekend:

1. The musical "Bye Bye Birdie" plays both Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

2. The 3rd annual to assist local seniors is scheduled for Sunday, beginning at the and continuing to the Y JCC, from noon to 3:30 p.m.

3. Yesterday's plannedwas postponed. That means today expects to honor the memory of . We'll keep you posted this afternoon.

4. continues it's run of “Guys & Dolls” tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

5. Preparations are continuing this week for Sunday's event bone marrow donor drive in memory of Plainview's Spencer Reis. The event runs from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Driftwood Day Camp, 331 Mount Misery Rd, Melville, NY. SMonetary donations can be made at www.dkmsamericas.org/donate . Select code SRD 001.  To learn more about fighting blood cancer, go to getswabbed.org.