Memorial Day weekend is here and it’s not too late to get your special events listed in Patch. It’s also Friday, and tonight that means “Rockin’ Shabbat” at Temple Beth Elohim.

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Friday’s line-up:

1. Temple Beth Elohim clears the bima Friday to make way for its Rock Band. The Rockin’ Shabbat service, from 7:30-9 p.m., is conducted in an all-music format, with the words projected on a screen, to enable the congregation to sing, dance, and have fun. Dress code is respectful casual.

2. It’s not too late to get your Memorial Day weekend event special attention inPlainview Patch. Email me, Joe.Dowd@patch.com and I’ll get your public event prominent display this weekend.

3. The Plainview Library  hosts a meeting of the Teluga Literacy and Cultural organization this Friday at 6 p.m. The group promotes the culture of India.

4. A new exhibit at the Nassau County Museum of Art features more than 50 photos of photographer Richard Avedon. The event runs daily through Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

5. Check out the latest blogs from local writers. We’re adding many more local bloggers over the next weeks. The most recent post is about paranormal activity. It will make you wonder.