May 11: Family Forum, Book Club, Wine Down

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1. Calling all : Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. we host a discussion called Family Forum (our new name for Moms Talk) 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. Join the Midshore Mothers Center tonight at their at 8 p.m. at

4. Head to for to receive 25% off any bottle of wine $100 or less.

5. Are you a parent in the district, a teacher, a Farmingdale alum, someone who sends their kids to private school or someone without kids in the system? We want to hear your take on the school budget during this tough year for LI schools. E-mail amandaf@patch.com.