'Secretariat' to Run at Library

With the 137th Kentucky Derby's running last Saturday and the two other Triple Crown races to come, it's fitting that the Plainview Library is offering two free showings of the film "Secretariat" Wednesday. While "Big Red" could run, the LIRR continues to be slowed down by ongoing repairs to damaged tracks. 

Early Wednesday, the LIRR announced that track repairs in the East River tunnel are going slower than anticipated. Now, the railroad says delays and cancellations will continue at least until Friday.

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Wednesday's highlights:

1. The  offers two free showings of the film "Secretariat," the tale of the wonder horse that swept the Triple Crown and the nation's heart in 1973. Showings at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Rated PG-13.

2.  is now not expected to return to normal service until at least Friday as Amtrak continued its efforts to repair tracks damaged by a derailed train in the East River tunnel. Customers are urged to allow extra travel time and expect scattered 10- to 20- minute delays. Commuters should check the MTA's website for the latest information on delays and cancelations at www.mta.info.

3. In celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day,) presents "Impressions of Israel:  featuring artistic and creative images of the sights of Israel: the people, shopping, nature, foods, landscapes, buildings and more with personal commentaries from the artists themselves. This week-long event is free and open to the general public.

4.  offers its weekly Bible classes Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Free; beginners welcome.

5. Did you read about the WTC artifact that is coming to Plainview as a centerpiece of a memorial park? We also told you the remarkable story of a  We covered the at the Plainview Middle School. All three articles haven't appeared in other publications. We'll be posting new local bloggers all this week. Let us know your ideas for other family-friendly features and news stories for, or browse our "events" calendar for other happenings around town.