Blood Drive at PJC; Lenten Observance at OLM Sunday

Sunday is expected to be chilly and cloudy, the kind of day you might want to spend indoors: There are plenty of indoor options Sunday, including a blood drive at the Plainview Jewish Center today and a special Lenten observance Sunday night at Our Lady Of Mercy Church.

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Some of Sunday's options:

1. The , is conducting a blood drive today from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and asks for the entire community's help in giving the gift of life. For travel and medical questions call (800)-688-0900.

2.  Roman Catholic Church holds a solemn exposition of the Blessed Sacrament tonight called "" from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. For a complete list of Sunday Masses .

3. The , presents the American composer William Finn's autobiographical musical "A New Brain." The 1998 musical, which opened off Broadway to critical success, is one man's story about conquering his fear of dying with his greatest songs still unwritten. While stuck writing stories for children's TV, a brain injury puts his life in perspective. Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20.

4. Department of Theatre and Dance presents its spring dance concert Sunday at 3 p.m. The program consists of original modern dance pieces choreographed by Prof. Stanley Berke. Price: $9; $7 for seniors and children under 18.

5. This past week  covered the to school buses and the possibility of a federal government shutdown that would have closed  We also had a lively discussion about summer camp options and told you about a home that sold for $401,000 in Plainview. While you're reading us, browse our "events" calendar for other happenings around town. Have a thought on our stories, let us know.