March 29 Lindy Edition

It’s day two of March’s last stand, and the spring weather continues to stay on the chilly side. But before you bundle up and head out this Tuesday, grab a cup o’ Joe, and check out what you need to know today.

Here’s today’s top five:

1. The is hosting a Blood Drive today from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Be sure to stop in and give a little. It could save a life.

2. The Lindenhurst Fire Department, which celebrated its 125th anniversary last year, is seeking firefighter and EMS personnel. Applications are being accepted, and instruction is available in firefighting techniques, first aid, CPR, emergency medical training, ice and water rescue, scuba diving and hazardous materials. Call the department at 631-957-7531 for more information.

3. The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) Performing Arts Center at 149 North Well wood Avenue has announced it will host the Long Island Musicians for Japan Relief on Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. Confirmed performers include Cathy Kreger, Bob Westcott and Sonny Meadows, Martha Trachtenberg, Rough Folk and Trio Angeline. There’ll be raffles and food, too. All funds raised will go to the Japanese Red Cross.

4. Take your preschoolers to ’s (LML) class today. Join preschool educator Linda Szeglin for activities designed to reinforce fine and gross motor skills, counting and vocabulary, and to encourage cooperative play. Puppets, parachute games, play-dough and making a simple project are all part of the experience. The first class runs from 11 a.m. to noon. The second session runs from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

5. Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Catholic Youth League (CYO) registration for volleyball ends today. It runs from April to June for boy and girls in grades four to six on Saturday afternoons, and for boys and girls in grades seven to 12 on week nights. Registration costs $30 and includes a uniform shirt. OLPH CYO expects a waiting list due to a shortage of coaches. First come, first served, according to OLPH CYO. Go online for a registration form and bring it with a check to OLPH, OLPH CYO, 210 South Wellwood Avenue.

In addition, here are two more things you should do, too.

Check out Lindenhurst Patch’s Welcome Video, and then be sure to follow on Facebook and Twitter. We have more than 100 followers on both now after our launch last Tuesday, and we thank you.

Keep spreading the word, and have a great day! Be well, and take care.