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Today's 5: Happy Purim, Plainview!

Joyous celebrations are planned around town today.

The of Purim arrives Wednesday evening. Plainview's synagogues all have services and celebrations planned.

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On Wednesday:

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1. "Chag Purim Sameach," or "Joyous Purim Festival" to our readers. The traditional will be accompanied by various celebrations tonight. See our separate story here about the various local events. 

2.The 's continuing education course tonight is for parents and babysitters who want to learn and children. Cost: $25; at 6:30-10 p.m.

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3. The Board of Trustees of the conduct a budget review at their meeting tonight at 6:30. The public is invited.

4. is looking for with fresh ideas and subject matter. Interested in a regular blog? Contact Joe Dowd at joe.dowd@patch.com.

5. Have you seen the latest plan for the development of the Wang property, the site of the former Nassau County complex off Old Country Road? See our full story and let us know what you think in the comments. This is going to become a bigger issue in the months ahead.


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