Dec. 3: Tree Lightings, Basketball and a Snow Ball

Kick off your weekend today by giving blood, attending one of two tree lightings, watching some early high school basketball, or partying for a cause with the crew from Eastern Long Island Hospital on Love Lane in Mattituck tonight.

1. Give blood today from 2:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the in Peconic. Call 631-477-1273 to make an appointment.

2. Tonight offers two tree lightings — one sponsored by the at the village gazebo in Southold at 6 p.m. and another at at 6:30 p.m. Santa and carolers will be on hand at both events.

3. Catch some early high schooltonight as the take on Centereach at 6 p.m. and the at 7:30 p.m. at the high school gymnasium.

4. It's Friday night open mic night with local songstress at the in Southold starting at 7 p.m. Bring your voice and guitar and Liza will hook you up. Call 631-765-2626 for more information.

5. Support by attending a in Mattituck tonight sponsored by TWIGS, a local group of volunteers similar to an auxiliary group. The fundraiser will take place at 6 p.m. under a tent on Love Lane, which will be shut down to traffic during the event. Call 631-477-5164 for more information.