Today's 5: JFK Hosts Back-to-School Night

There's lots happening Wednesday at Plainview JFK, including a host of sporting activities listed in our "Events" calendar. And tonight at 7, it's "Back to School" night, a chance for parents to once again feel the thrill of roaming the hallways without a pass.

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On Wednesday:

1. hosts its annual "Back-to-School" night Wednesday at 7 p.m. This afternoon the girls swimming team and girls soccer team are in action at the high school, as well.

2. We'll have an update on the s proposed 2012 , which keeps taxes at 2011 levels despite an overall increase in spending.

3. The exhibit: Francisco Goya: Los Caprichos" will be on display now through Nov. 27 at the Nassau County Museum of Art. Los Caprichos is a set of 80 etchings by the famed Spanish and are regarded among the most influential series of graphic images in Western art. For more information visit our in-depth calendar item or the Roslyn museum's website. 

4. The Plainview has adopted its goals for the current school year. We'll have a report later today on its plan.

5. It's political season: What better time to start blogging for Plainview Patch? Check out the latest post from popular Plainview lawyer Mitch Kessler. Do you have a great fall photo of your kids, or you and your pet. Send them to us Contact Joe Dowd at Joe.Dowd@patch.com.