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Oct. 28: Leading Up to Halloween

Here is a rundown of everything you need to know in Syosset today.

Heather Doyle, Neighbor

Weather: Sunny, high of 50 degrees

1. Have you sent in a picture of your child in their Halloween costume yet? Let's get a Syosset kid to win

2. On your way to all the fall festivals, pay your respects at the recently moved World War II monument in front of the Woodbury firehouse. Stay with Patch for coverage of the memorial rededication.

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3. The Oyster Bay Farmer's Market, Baylis Elementary PTA fall party, and Willits Elementary Fall Festival are all today. Check our Get Out Weekend Planner and have fun this weekend!

4. Free things to do at the library today:

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  • Movie: Country Strong at 2 p.m.
  • Kids Book Club (Series 1) at 4 p.m.

Be sure to call ahead at 516-921-7161 as some events have limited space.

5. Harvard University was founded 375 years ago today for £400. Multiply that founding fee by 100 and that is the cost of one student's tuition. Read up on the today.

Happy Friday!

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