Concert at HANC Celebrates Israel Independence

A free concert tonight at the commemorates the founding of Israel in 1948. The celebration in song is open to the public.

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1. and the invite everyone to their community concert featuring the unique musical stylings of "Pella", a nationally acclaimed Jewish a cappella group. Yom HaAtzmaut commemorates Israel's declaration of Independence in 1948. Free; 7:30 p.m. at (the former Joyce Road School).

2. There's still time to vote on in our Readers' Choice contest. Readers decide their and by interacting about their experiences. Voting closes Friday morning.

3. From Schloime Ehrenreich's Hotel to Kutsher's, you can relive those great Catskill summers with Larry Strickler, consummate . It's free at 7:30 p.m. at the Wednesday.

4. is the setting for a networking event involving four area Chambers of Commerce: Farmingdale, Hicksville, Plainview-Old Bethpage and Syosset. $25 for a full buffet dinner. : 6 p.m. Wednesday.

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