August 28: Irene Plus One Year

Start your Tuesday with this daily guide, where you will find five pieces of information you should know today, like events happening in town or topics being covered on the site. Have an event or topic that should appear in this column? Add it to the calendar or send us a news tip toEdward@patch.com.

Irene Anniversary: Tuesday marks the first anniversary of a storm most of us would like to forget.  Hurricane Irene struck Long Island bringing with it downed trees, power outages and massive headaches. Massapequa Patch take a look back at Irene later Tuesday.

Digital Photos: If you like taking photos, but need some help with the steps after you've shot you pictures, this class is for you. It's at 7 p.m. at the

Mah Johngg: You still have a few days of summer left for relaxation, so get some friends together and play the tile game at Bar Harbour. The fun starts at 12:30 p.m.

Late Hours: The Town Clerk will have late hours at in Massapequa Tuesday. They'll be open until 7:30 p.m.

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