March 24: Community Expo, Technology Job Fair

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1. The is tonight at starting at 6 p.m. Planned by the Farmingdale Community Summit Council, this is Farmingdale's premier event for bringing business and community together.  

2. There is a at from 4 - 7 p.m. in Roosevelt Hall. Representatives from various companies, students and the public can meet face-to-face to discuss employment opportunities. Attendees should dress for success, bring plenty of resumes and expect to give a quick speech on their capabilities. There will be a panel of business owners and career change experts that will discuss the job market.

3. We're compiling a list of the that make Farmingdale unique. Did you miss our this week?

4. Heading out to lunch? Check out our , highlighting local eateries and the dishes they serve every Thursday.

5. Help Farmingdale win Patch's Hop Into Spring Sweepstakes. Enter here for our town to win a free screening of the new movie Hop, a chance to meet the characters and an additional $500.