Lindy Weekend Planner: LL Opening Day, Spring Cleanup, Chinese Auctions

Welcome to the weekend, Lindy!

Here's a list of events happening in Lindenhurst and in nearby communities, April 12 to 14.

Take a look, and feel free to add your own events in the comments section, below, and to the events section here.

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Alerts
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• Coming Soon! Lindenhurst Patch Gets a Fresh New Look
• Eastbound Ocean Pkwy. Closed along Jones Beach through April
• Watch: Town Works to Reopen Sandy-Battered Beaches by Memorial Day
• Lindy Docks Now Open during the Day (Photos)
• April Is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

Lindy Local Events
The  William Rall PTA is hosting its annual Chinese Auction Friday at the school beginning at 6 p.m. There'll be more than 200 auction items up for grabs. Admission is $5 and includes light refreshments.

The Lindenhurst Rotary Club will hold another Beautification after Sandy event throughout the weekend. Volunteers across Long Island and visitors from New Hampshire will help to clean up about 80 properties across Lindenhurst.

The Town of Babylon will hold a free Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday rain or shine, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Residential Recycling Center located on Field Street in West Babylon. It's also a S.T.O.P. Collection Day.

The Lindenhurst American Little League Opening Day Parade and Ceremony takes place 10:30 a.m. Saturday beginning at the old Sears on Speigelhagen and ending at Babylon Town Hall.

The Lindenhurst National Little League Opening Day Parade and Ceremony starts at 12:45 p.m., beginning at Village Square (Gazebo) and ending at Village Park.

Saint John's Lutheran Church is hosting a Chocolate Fest on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Admission costs $5.

More Lindy Events
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• Lindenhurst Middle School Report Cards Distributed, Friday
• NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival, Jazz Drum Set and Guitar, Friday and Saturday in West Islip
• WOTM Chinese Auction, 6 p.m., Friday at Lindenhurst Moose Lodge
• Chapter Saint Regis Council, Friday on Lindenhurst Knights of Columbus agenda
• ACT Exam, Saturday
• Higher Degree Past President and Volunteer Thank You Dinner, 6 p.m., Saturday at Lindenhurst Moose Lodge
• Resurrection Sunday
• Oratory Contest, Sunday on Lindenhurst Knights of Columbus agenda
• The NYLEG Mobile Legal Van is offering free legal assistance at Camp Bulldog at Shore Road Park on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the Village of Lindenhurst Deputy Mayor Kevin McCaffrey, who set up the VOL's text messaging system (text VOL to 411247 for updates).
• Pack 1421 Blue and Gold, 2 p.m., Sunday at Lindenhurst Moose Lodge
• Alleghany PTA Looking for Donations for Upcoming Fundraiser
• Grace Nursery School Registration for 2013-2014

Library Happenings
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• At the Library: Week of Apr. 8
• Library undergoing Renovation; Click Here for More Details
• Under the Sea Craft (CH) on Saturday

Nearby Happenings and Other Upcoming Events
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• Spring Family Fishing Festival at Belmont Lake State Park Saturday
• Lindy Native Elizabeth Dow Sings Sat. in a 'Recital for Spring' on Saturday at the Port Washington Library
• Night at the Races on Saturday at the West Babylon Fire Department
• Psychic Medium Robert E. Hansen on Saturday at the Babylon American Legion
• LI Chapter of The Marty Lyons Foundation Hosting Ninth Annual Suffolk Bowling for Wishes on Saturday at Babylon Bowl
• Long Island Roller Rebels Proudly Presents: The Rockabetty Bruisers vs. Ithaca's Bluestockings on Saturday in Bethpage
• NJBL Baseball Suffolk Hurricanes vs LND Bombers on Sunday at Zahn's Park
• Summer Camp Open House Kenwal Day Camp
• Pre-K Sports Program Going on Now; Register for a Free Trial
• Dipamkara Meditation at Drew Patrick Spa on Sundays
• Eight-Hour Safe Boating Course Weekly Starting April 22 in Amityville
• Afternoon Tea Part by Squirettes of Mary on April 21 at Lindenhurst Knights of Columbus
• BUNKO by Ladies' Auxiliary on May 3 at Lindenhurst Knights of Columbus
• Lindy Beautification Society's Annual Garden Show Set for May 19

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Other Happenings, Coverage and Updates
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• After Sandy - Long Island Recovers
• Hurricane Sandy Long Island
• The Latest Sandy Updates
• Tweet #PatchRebuilds to Help Hurricane Sandy Survivors
• Cuomo: Transitional Housing Extended Again for Sandy Victims
• Adopt a House Hosting Online Fundraisers for Homes in Need
• FEMA Deadline Extended Yet Again for Sandy Victims
• Free Medical Care Available on Mondays for Sandy Victims
• Free Legal Help for Lindenhurst Sandy Victims
• Free Tax Filing Assistance for Eligible Long Islanders
• New Days and Hours at the Lindenhurst Youth Center
• Local Electrical Help for Sandy Victims
• Lindenhurst Guide to Summer Camps for Kids

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