Start your Thursday 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.
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BOE: The Massapequa Board of Education will hold a public meeting on Thursday. Among other things, they will hear a report on science research. It will meet in the at 8 p.m.
Veterans Dinner: Just one day after the anniversary of D-Day, there will be a dinner honoring area veterans at It's sponsored by State Sen. Kemp Hannon and it is limited to veterans residing in the sixth district. Reservations are required for the 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. seatings. 516-739-1700.
Movie: has two showings of Martin Scorsese's Oscar nominated children's film "Hugo" starring Ben Kingsley and Chloe Grace Moretz.
Mckenna PTA: The McKenna PTA holds an executive meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Unqua PTA: There will be an executive/general meeting of the Unqua PTA at 7 p.m.