June 15: Forum, Wine Down, Legal Help

Spend your Wednesday with the activities and news in this "5 Things" column, where you will find five essential pieces of information you need to know each day, like events happening or local topics being covered on the site.

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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. Attend a free today at 10 a.m. hosted by lawyer. Frederick J. Kramer. The seminar will teach you how to plan in advance to protect your family and preserve your assets. Refreshments will be served.  Call to make reservation at 516-293-4747.

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

5. Have an opinion? Blog for us! E-mail amandaf@patch.com for details.