Seminar Addresses Plainview Residents' Retirement Needs

Many of us wonder whether we'll have enough money to retire. The Plainview library hosts a seminar Thursday on the subject, where a financial expert discusses how to prepare for the retirement years.

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Thursday's options include:

1. Certified financial planner Ida Epstein shows individuals how to maintain their current lifestyle in retirement through solid and sensible financial planning. The seminar at the  is from 2-3:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

2. The presents an exhibit entitled "Neighbors Who Disappeared," a moving series of panels made by young people to commemorate the Jews lost in . Exhibit will run every week on Tuesdays-through-Fridays until May 1. Open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.; free and open to the public.  will be telling you more about the exhibit this week.

3. Department of Theatre and Dance presents its spring dance concert tonight at 8 p.m. The program consists of original modern dance pieces choreographed by Prof. Stanley Berke. Price: $9; $7 for seniors and children under 18.

4. The weekly luncheon for seniors is scheduled for the  today at noon. The suggested donation is $2.

5. By now you must have seen 's coverage of the to school buses. Plainview school officials responded quickly and responsibly to the threat. Today we'll catch up on a number of family-friendly features that usually run Wednesday and Thursday. While you're here, browse our "events" calendar for other happenings around town. Have a thought on our stories, let us know.