Singles Event at Holiday Inn; Circus in Town

The last weekend of winter brings spring-like temperatures to Long Island and makes for a great opportunity to get out around town. There's a singles event at the Holiday Inn Friday night and lots of entertainment options around the area.

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1. Spring is in the air and, to some, means its time for romance. The  is the setting for dancing and mingling for singles, ages 29-59 Friday evening. Free dance CD, ladies 1/2 price drinks until 10 p.m.

2. plays the for two Friday performances, at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Cost: $73, $53, $33, $23, $18

3. s theatre and dance department presents the dark, 1966 Broadway hit which captures the repression and anti-Semitism that marked the rise of the Third Reich. Friday-Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. Price: $15, $12. for seniors 55 and older, free for current college students.

4. Both Plainview middle schools hold their regular Friday recreation night. All district 5th & 6th graders go to ; 7th and 8th graders head to Sessions run from 7-9 p.m.

5. Did you catch the split level that sold on South Oaks Boulevard in Plainview recently for $450,000? There was also a high ranch on Ives Lane that went for $425,000. Check out "Sold!".

There was also our latest installment of our popular series " to do in Plainview." We asked our readers in learning more about Plainview mystery man . Let us know your ideas for other family-friendly features and news stories for, or browse our "events" calendar for other happenings around town.