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Summer Reading Program; Music and Dancing at Library

Top items to know today in Farmingdale: Thursday Aug. 15, 2013.

These are the top events happening in and near Farmingdale Thursday:

1. The finale of the town's summer reading program is set for Thursday the at Syosset-Woodbury Park's community center. It's the third of three interactive discussions about "Wonder," by R.J. Palacio. 7 p.m.

2. The Holy Family festival continues Thursday and runs through Saturday. The event draws people from all over the Hicksville area. Nightly beginning at 6 p.m. Details here.

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3. There's lots happening at the Farmingdale Library, including the music of the Paul Gatto Ensemble from 11 am. until 2 p.m. Thursday. Listen or dance to the music. All welcome. 

4. Patch broke a story last night detailing the tense wait a Nassau Police Marine Unit had to endure as they called for backup on Long Island Sound. Read it here.

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5. Today's weather: Another beautiful day; highs in 70s.

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