Dec. 22: Sparkling Wine, High-Watt Winners and a Powerhouse Team

There's only a few more days to prepare for Christmas and New Year's Eve. Let North Fork Patch be your guiding light this season — and don't forget to vote for the best holiday lights of Long Island today.

1. The from each of Long Island's individual patches were chosen by local editors and staff on Monday. Now, it's up to you to determine which creative outdoor seasonal expression rules all of Long Island. Vote by commenting here: http://patch.com/A-cJbt

2. Wondering what sparkling wine to serve your guests as the ball drops next Friday? Don't settle for just any old brut — stay tuned to a guide on flavorful local bottles of bubbly from wine columnist.

3. The has been a powerhouse of a group right out of the gate, undefeated with a 5-0 record. Stay tuned for a profile of the team lead by five seniors.

4. Don't forget the girls — the takes on Patchogue-Medford at home today at 3:30 p.m.

5. With e-reading devices exploding in popularity, your local libraries are providing free electronic access to your favorite books, music and videos. Stay tuned for the story on how you can take advantage of the service through and save some money this season.

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