No. 67: Shop at All Hawkins Avenue Businesses

Every week we'll list a new event or activity in the Sachem community that you may or may not know about. Regardless, this column is meant to open your eyes to the many wonderful opportunities that exist for you right in your own backyard.

Event/activity: Bring commerce to the area ... shop at Hawkins Avenue businesses.

Where: Hawkins Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

About: Support your local economy and shop everywhere in the Sachem community, but for the purpose of this week's "top 100" column, specifically target the Hawkins Avenue business district. From local eateries to drug stores, shopping centers and everything in between, there is plenty to get out of your local main street set up.