Nov. 16: HUG a Volunteer at Town Hall

1. Utopia Home Care is hosting a free today from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at its office on Old Country Road. The course will give some tips on transferring patients to wheelchairs and beds, turning patients carefully, and skin care.

2. Human Growth and Understanding Seminars (HUGS) is holding a at the Inn at East Wind, in Wading River today. The conference will break up into a morning and afternoon session, with a keynote speech by Milton Creagh in between. Creagh is also speaking this evening at the High School from 7:00 - 9:00, which is open to parents and interested parties for free.

3. is hosting a workshop this evening focused on . With minds like sponges and countless messages being thrown their way on a daily basis, children's sexual development starts at a very young age. Maybe earlier than you think.

4. The Town Board is holding a . With a final budget due before the end of the week, stop by to see what may or may not get cut - or added.

5. Who do you know would make a great profile for a volunteer in action? Riverhead Patch is looking for people around town who choose to make a positive impact in the community. If you want to nominate someone, send an e-mail to: josephp@patch.com.