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🌱 Patch AM: Plainview's Mid Island Y JCC Gets A New Name After $8 Million Donation

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Coffee in hand, Plainview? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Plainview's JCC renamed after transformative $8 million community gift

Also on today's calendar: Tanker Friend & Foes: A WWII Labor Day Weekend Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 75, low: 61.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plainview's Mid Island Y JCC Gets A New Name After $8 Million Donation (patch.com) — Plainview residents will see a big change at their local Mid Island Y JCC, which has been renamed Manes JCC after an $8 million gift from Dr. Harvey Manes and the Manes Peace Prize Foundation. The donation will fund immediate upgrades like parking lot work, a new group fitness floor, and updated equipment, while supporting long-term investments that keep the Plainview-based community center thriving.
   

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