Veterans Day Holiday Shopping; 'Our Town' Plays Nearby

Here are the top stories and events this week in Farmingdale:

1. Today is Veterans Day: Schools and government offices are closed, but today is a big shopping day: See our story here:

2. And to honor veterans, the American Airpower Museum will host a free open house Showcasing flight and armor on Monday. The museum at Republic Airport will be open from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

3. The Chocolate Duck will hosts its inaugural Long Island Gingerbread House Competition on Nov. 16. We'll have a report.

4. Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville presents Thornton Wilder's timeless masterpiece, "Our Town" beginning Thursday and running Friday and Saturday. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

5. The week's weather: With the exception of Tuesday, chilly and clear. Tuesday could bring some cold rain that in other parts of the Northeast will be in the form of snow.