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Upcoming Events

Book Discussion: A. Lincoln

Jan28

Jack will lead a discussion of the biography "A. Lincoln" by Ronald C. White, Jr., register

Where

Wantagh Public Library

3285 Park Ave.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

516-221-1200

Price

free

20th Annual Tribute to James D. McNaughton

Feb1

Benefit to honor SSG James D. McNaughton, featuring live music, raffles, giveaways, free food, drink specials and more, proceeds benefit the Wounded Warriors Project, the Northport PTSD Veterans Association and other charities

Where

Mulcahy's

3232 Railroad Ave.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

631-745-3813

Price

$20 donation

Be a Success with Indoor Plants

Feb3

Horticulturist Paul Levine will discuss how to care for indoor plants, a plant raffle will follow, cardholders only, register starting Jan. 13 (Jan. 20 for non-residents)

Where

Wantagh Public Library

3285 Park Ave.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

516-221-1200

Price

free

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