Plainview's Class of 2011 Graduates

It was a remarkable weekend in Plainview, where more than 400 students rom Plainview JFK and hundreds more took part in Plainview's . We want to run your photos of both events.

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On Monday:

1. Plainview Seniors graduated Sunday at the Tillis Center on the C.W. Post Campus. For complete coverage and photos,

2. Plainview's prom was Thursday. We still want to see your photos. Send them here ( Joe.Dowd@patch.com.) and we'll include them.

3. All this week, we'll be looking for new developments in the that took place last Monday near Jamaica Avenue School. Police and local public officials have assured the public that the victim was known to the assailants and that others in the community are not threatened by this incident. If you can add information to our story, contact us at Joe.Dowd@patch.com.  

4.  hosts a nature discussion at 1:30 p.m. of the Plainview/Hicksville Garden Club.

5.  is holding an open house Monday through Thursday this week : 9 a.m.-5 p.m.