Community Corner

Jan. 20: Work Hard, Drive Safe, Play Scrabble

Libraries offer defensive driving workshops to senior citizens while North Fork Patch features a photo gallery of local professionals working hard in the cold outside.

To recognize the anniversary of the historic decision in Roe v. Wade, you could travel to Huntington for the screening of a documentary or stay local and take advantage of all the North Fork has to offer.

1.in Greenport hosts a two-day A today and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The course is designed to help senior citizens lower their insurance rates. Call 631-477-0660 to register.

2. The meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium. were the focus of last month’s meeting — what solutions have board members come up with to ease the financial blow?

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3. Study up on your dictionary and hit the this afternoon for an always-rousing game of at 4:30 p.m. Bring your own board or use one of the library’s. Call 631-749-0042 for more information.

4. Planned Parenthood of Nassau County hosts an event in recognition of the 38th anniversary of the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Huntington Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington. The case was decided on Jan. 22, 1973. The event will feature a screening of “The Assassination of Dr. Tiller,” a documentary that chronicles the events leading up to the murder Dr. George Tiller, an abortion provider, in Kansas. Call 631-240-1126.

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5. Many of us have the luxury of working indoors this time of year, but our construction workers and brave the elements every day to keep our local economy rolling. Stay tuned for a photo gallery from North Fork Patch photographer documenting the freezing hours our outdoor workers put in this time of year.

Stuff happens on the North Fork. Be sure to stay with North Fork Patch for our comprehensive events listings: http://northfork.patch.com/search/events.


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