Trade Show Comes to Nearby Woodbury Tuesday

The big trade show, "Trade Nassau," comes to nearby Woodbury Tuesday with more than 150 Long Island area business represented. It's the marquee event around the area today.

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On Tuesday:

1. The comes to the , in nearby Woodbury Tuesday, running from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.  The event brings together over 150 premier businesses from Nassau and Suffolk counties and the greater metropolitan area. It offers opportunities for business people and professionals to network and connect with prospects, vendors and referral sources. Free admission.

2. On Monday, told you about the 's exhibit entitled "Neighbors Who Disappeared," a moving series of panels made by young people to commemorate the Jews lost in . The 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.

3.   holds a Lenten retreat Monday from 7:30-8:30 p.m., part of a week-long Lenten observance at the church on South Oyster Bay Road. Tuesday's observance is: "The Eucharist and the Pascal Mystery" with Eucharistic Celebration.

4. Today's a good day to make a reservation for a Seder celebration: in Old Bethpage is opening its second night Seder (Tuesday Sept. 19)  to the entire community. You can enjoy a traditional Passover meal, observe ancient and contemporary rituals, and join the joyful the singing. The reservation deadline is Friday April 15. Call the temple office at 516-694-4544.

5. This week  covered the story of a driver of his car and crashed on Manetto Hill Road. We introduced our latest  We had a lively discussion recently 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.