Today's Five: What You Need to Know

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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1) Boy's Volleyball: Massapequa will face off against Plainview at Hofstra University beginning at 4:30 p.m.

2) Restaurant Week: The week of special Prix Fixe menus continues at , and It runs through Sunday.

3) Writing Our Stories: The weekly writing group for seniors and others meets at the at 1 p.m.

4) Strength Training: Work you muscles at Bar Harbour at 10:30 a.m.

5) Free Coffee: Eight days left in the first ever Massapequa Patch meet and greet. It's  on Nov. 18 at 9 a.m, at the newly renovated  at 4942 Merrick Road. You can get free coffe, talk about community issues with us and our sales staff will be on hand to tell you how you can improve and market your business through Patch. You can also get information on claiming your business listing on our site.