June 1: Forum, Board of Ed Meeting

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1. Calling all : Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. we host a discussion called Family Forum about local parenting topics. We want your opinions. Please join the discussion by commenting on the article later today.

2. We're compiling a list of the that make Farmingdale unique. Did you miss our yesterday?

3. There is a regular meeting of the today at 8 p.m. at

4. Head to for tonight. Receive 25 percent  off any bottle of wine $100 or less.

5. The Massapequa- Farmingdale rivalry continues today: The girls lacrosse teams will face off in the county final tonight at 7 p.m. at Hofstra University.