5 Things to Know This Week: January 23-29

There are many things happening in the Sachem community each week. Here's a look at a few going on this week:

1. SEPTA Meeting: .

2. Grand Opening, Dental Smiles for Kids: .

3. Lake Ronkonkoma Photo Exhibit: .

4. Sachem East Girls Basketball at Ward Melville: .

5. Reminder: Effective, Jan. 22, the price of a stamp will increase. The price of Forever Stamps will increase from 44¢ per stamp to 45¢ per stamp. In addition, you can expect the following changes:

• Postcards: 3¢ increase to 32¢
• Letters to Canada or Mexico (1 oz.): 5¢ increase to 85¢
• Letters to other international destinations: 7¢ increase to $1.05