Tuesday's Events: What's Happening Locally

Wishing everyone in Deer Park and North Babylon a happy Tuesday. Space aficionados know that 42 years ago today Apollo 13 returned safely to Earth four days after a major malfunction crippled the spacecraft.

Closer to home there is a lot happening today.

In sports, the North Babylon High School boys lacrosse team looks to bounce back from a Friday to West Islip with a home game vs. Sachem North. Faceoff is set for 4 p.m. Go Bulldogs!

Up the road in Deer Park, the high school’s girls softball team plays Copiague. First pitch is also set for 4 p.m. Go Falcons!

The is hosting Animal Antics for youngsters in Kindergarten through second grade. Come down and find out what the animals are up to again in this fun-filled story time with a craft. The fun starts at 4:30 p.m.

The Babylon Daisies are collecting supplies for the My Stuff Bags organization. The group creates duffel bags with comfort supplies for children who are in foster care. Donated items must be new, non-violent and non-denominational. The collection is taking place at Evolutions Hair Salon, 934 Little East Neck Rd. in Babylon.

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