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Upcoming Events

Palms and Succulents

Jun22

Horticulturist Paul "Pauley the Plant Man" Levine will discuss care tips for palms and succulents, a plant raffle will follow

Where

Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

999 Old Country Rd.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-938-0077

Price

free

Website
poblib.org

Summer Concert Series: The Fast Lane

Jul22

Live musical performance by Eagles tribute band The Fast Lane, bring blankets and chairs, weather permitting

Where

Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park

175 Washington Ave.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-797-7925

Price

free

Movies by Moonlight: The Bad Guys 2

Jul23

Outdoor screening of the animated comedy adventure "The Bad Guys 2," starring the voices of Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron and Awkwafina, rated PG, running time 104 minutes, 2025, pre-movie activities begin at 6:30 p.m., movie begins at sundown, bring blankets and chairs, weather permitting

Where

Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park

175 Washington Ave.

Plainview, NY

Phone

516-797-7925

Price

free

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