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Today's 5: Weekend Includes 10K Run

Run for ASPIRE could draw 800 competitors Sunday. Also, Ukulele jam session at Library Friday night.

The weekend's highlight for Plainview is the 35th consecutive Nationwide 10 Kilometer Run for ASPIRE. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Mattlin Middle School. Be aware of traffic closings in the area Sunday morning.

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1. Many streets in Plainview and Old Bethpage will be blocked off Sunday for the The action begins at 9 a.m. at the and will be over by noon. Some 800 competitors are expected

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4. Now here's something you don't see everyday: The hosts a jam session of the at 7:30 p.m. Friday night. This group of self-described "rag-tag ... uke-crazed wanna-be musicians" are welcoming all ukulele players to join in the fun. Free.

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