It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-I'm-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to try and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
FRIDAY EVENTS
Movies at the Library: The will be showing "Crazy, Stupid, Love" at 1:30 p.m. about a father whose life unravels while he deals with a marital crisis. FREE
'Basketball Junkie' Book Signing: The Northport Community Book Club and Northport Drug and Alcohol Task Force celebrate recovery at Book Revue in Huntington beginning at 6:15 p.m. with community members who will share their stories and their paths to recovery. At 7:00 p.m., they will be joined by Chris Herren, for a signing of his book, Basketball Junkie. All signed books need to be purchased here at Book Revue.
Boys Basketball: Northport @ Central Islip, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball: St. Mary's @ St. Anthony's, 5:45 p.m.
Girls Basketball: Central Islip @ Northport, 6 p.m.
Szokoli-Romaine Family Fundraiser: The Fr. Thomas A. Judge Knights of Columbus Council #6893 will host a “Knight at the Races” to benefit the family of Mary Kate Szokoli at the K of C hall at the Hewitt Square shopping center in East Northport at 8 p.m. Ms. Szokoli, who, was the daughter of Past Grand Knight Jerry Romaine and his wife Betty. She was only 30 years old and a popular teacher at Harley Avenue Elementary School in East Northport. Mary Kate is survived by her husband Brian and two infant daughters, Camryn and Riley. A donation of $25 includes a hot buffet, beer, wine and soda which will be served at 7 p.m. prior to the start of the program.
Opera Night: See Long Island's best singers perform opera classics at St. Paul's United Methodist at 7:30 p.m. $10 donation.
SATURDAY EVENTS
My Furry Valentine: What better way to let love shine than to have a Valentine's Day photo with your pet? On Saturday February 4th, 11am -4pm, @ Groomingdale's of Northport, 377 Fort Salonga Road, Northport, NY Furry Paws Pet Portraits will photograph your pet for a $10 donation. There will also be a bake sale and raffles. This event will benefit the League for Animal Protection of Huntington, Inc. a non-profit, all volunteer organization. For more info, please call 631-757-4517 or visit www.LAPHuntington.org
Boys Basketball: St. John's Prep (Queens) @ St. Anthony's, 1 p.m. $3 Adults; $2 Students
Breast Health Fundraiser: The Long Island Roller Rebels partner with the Long Ireland Beer Company on a at the Long Ireland Brewery Tasting room in Riverhead from 1-6 p.m. and for every growler sold, the brewery will donate $1 to the Keep a Breast Foundation.
Boys Winter Track: ELWOOD/J GLENN @ Small School Champ, 2:30 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENTS
Northport Winter Farmers Market: 1-5 p.m. @ St. Paul's United Methodist
College Workshop for Soccer Players: Hosted by the Northport-Cow Harbor Soccer Club at the Northport Library at 1:30 p.m. Free info packet to each student-athlete, all high school age students and parents welcome. College coaches will be on panel. FREE
