Monday, Aug. 8: Food Pantry Needs Donations, Go to 'Pompeii'

Hello and welcome to "5 Things You Need to Know Today," the Monday edition.

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Here's what's going on:

1. The  at the  of Northport needs donations. Non-perishable food items are always most needed, but you can also support their holiday drive with contributions of non-food products such as health or personal care items, diapers, and detergent. Checks and supermarket gift cards are always appreciated. The pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

2. Register for a trip to "Pompeii: The Exhibit" at the Discovery Times Square Museum on Aug. 23 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday at the of the library. $86.

3. is hosting a workshop taught by Northport Plays on Monday at 7:30 p.m. No previous experience required, $10.

4. The  of the library presents "" by painter and photographer Cayla Morganstern all day Monday.

5. Stay tuned to Patch to hear heavenly at St. Paul's Church, discover a local accordion revival, catch up on the latest developments from the Village Board, and more. If you missed it, check out our video coverage of the ninth annual  at Nina's Pizza-- 16 minutes on a 30-inch pie!

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