March 18: Ladies Night Out, Fun Zone, Free Tax Aid

Visit Patch each weekday morning to find out the five things you need to know about Long Beach for the day. Whether there’s an important civic association meeting, a big game to be played, or you just need to catch up on stories you missed, we’ll make sure you stay informed about what’s shaping your city. Here are the top five things you need to know for Friday:

1. Free tax aid for residents over 60 is available, courtesy of AARP, at the Long Beach Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and on Mar. 25.

2. A “Friday Night Fun Zone” is held at the Long Beach Ice Arena every Friday, with skating from 7 to 9 p.m. and billiards, table and video games and a snack bar 7 to 10 p.m.

3. It's Ladies Night Out at Earth Arts. Relax, chat, create and BYOB! Prizes and give-aways top off this fun and inspiring way to start your weekend. RSVP recommended!

4. Later today on Long Beach Patch: Three years ago today Island Park residents voted to give parents the choice to send their children to Long Beach High School. How has that decision worked out? Read our story soon. Also, we’ll post a story this afternoon on the community groups in Long Beach who seeks funds from the city’s Community Development program.

5. Looking back this week, did you check out our stories on the reconstruction plans for the Lido Complex, as well as our story on the fate of East School?