May 6 Lindy Edition

The end of the work week is here, at least for most of us, and it ends with several events today, tonight and this weekend that should pique your interest.

Those events include a celebration of motherhood this weekend, with Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8.

Happy Mother’s Day to parents and caretakers of every kind, whether your kids are furry or not, or those you care for raised you first or not.

Now, here’s today’s list:

1. The Town of Babylon will hold its on at Pond on East Sunrise Highway. Running until 2 p.m. rain or shine, the event will showcase the Department of Environmental Control’s environmental programs. There will be giveaways and raffles for energy-saving home goods.

2. In addition, the Witness Project of Long Island will also hold its annual event at the Babylon Town Hall Green and surrounding the pond to raise breast cancer awareness in African American communities.

3. There are several events happening at the , including Mother’s and Father’s Day Surprises at 4:15 p.m. today and Drop in Art Saturday at 10 a.m. Details are on the LML website.

4. There are a few happening today. The Varsity Girls Softball team will take on Islip at home , while the JV Girls Softball team will take on Commack at home The Varsity Boys team will take on West Babylon at home , while the JV Boys Lacrosse team will be away at West Babylon The Varsity Boys Track will be at Relays tonight and at Invitational Saturday. The Varsity Boys team will at Copiague Saturday, while the JV Boys Baseball team will take on Copiague at home Saturday.

5. Lindenhurst Patch continues its video profiles of the six candidates running for three seats on the Board of Education. Here are the latest two:

Look for the next one, at random, later today.

In addition to the candidate profiles, here are the latest headlines from School News to catch you up ahead of the meetings:

6. Lindenhurst Patch continues to seek your opinion on the following questions, topics and features:

• Rising : They continue to rise, so how’s it affecting your wallet, and your quality of life?
• School Budget: Lindenhurst Patch continues to seek those willing to write about their opinions and concerns about the school budget this year. Maybe you’re a parent, young resident without kids, community elder or former or current student…if you have a strong opinion about this year’s budget, we’d love to have you write about it. Your is key.
• Blogging: Do you have an opinion or expertise you’d like to share? Can you write compellingly? . Interested?
• How will the change the way you go to the ToB Beaches this summer? Read the latest .
• : Read the latest one and communicate your interest in participating via e-mail.

Simply email barbara.loehr@patch.com with your answers and interest.

7. In nearby West Babylon, Fire Department Engine Company Eight is holding featuring Psychic Medium Robert Hansen. Tickets are $50, which includes light refreshment, dessert and door prizes, and proceeds will go the engine company. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. while event begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs till 9 p.m. Call 516-818-7772 for more details.

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