Feb. 28: Life Independence, Freezing Rain, Pet Professionals

North Fork Patch highlights the following things to do and know after a weekend filled with music and community outpouring to a family who lost everything in a house fire on Friday:

1. Senior citizens: Learn techniques to be at a seminar at 2 p.m. held at , 1500 Brecknock Road in Greenport. The session, sponsored by , will teach seniors how to create a safe home environment and learning new strategies for personal care. Call 631-477-5176.

2. Long Island Pet Professionals hosts a seminar on how to better market and promote your or animal rescue venture at 7 p.m. tonight at Digger O'Dell's restaurant in Riverhead. The networking event will feature Judy McCleery, owner of the Puparazzi Pet Photography. Call 631-283-1610.

3. More rain is on the way today — and that rain might very well freeze over, making travel difficult. Stay tuned to North Fork Patch for hyper-local weather updates.

4. Miss this past weekend? With sunny skies and mild temperatures, Sunday was a great day to see a concert. Check out our coverage of at

5. Community members continue to want to figure out ways to help the after their burnt to the ground Friday night. Be sure to stay tuned to North Fork Patch to see how you can help.

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