1. There's a one-hour early childhood exercise and nature program for moms and their toddlers and preschool-age children at Sands Point Preserve.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. $10 per car. 10 a.m. Learn more.  2. Go Vikings! Port takes on Massapequa in boys lacrosse in the semifinals at Hofstra University. 5:30 p.m. $6. 3. Let's go Port! The Vikings challenge Massapequa in girls lacrosse at Adelphi University. 4 p.m. $6. 4. Are local students finding summer jobs? Weigh in.  5. Learn about age-related macular degeneration. Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind. 6-8 p.m. …

1. Final auditions for the 2012 Port Summer Show, "My Favorite Year" are from 6:45-9 p.m. at Sousa Elementary School, for students entering grades 7-12 grade in the fall. Next auditions, May 21. Learn more.  2. There's a North Hempstead redistricting meeting at Town Hall. 7:30 p.m. Learn more.  3. See "Don't Tempt Me," a 2001 film starring Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, Port Washington Public Library. 7:30 p.m. Learn more about this film.  4. Were you at PortFest? Tell us what you thought.  5. Tell the community about your upcoming event by posting it on our calendar. 

1. There's yoga at Sands Point Preserve. 9 a.m. The classes are “pay-what-you-wish,” after entry fee to the preserve of $10.   2. Linda's g2g is hosting a trunk show, featuring Superga Sneakers, beginning at 11 a.m. 3. Learn about hats through history, a discussion based on the exhibition, Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones, at Bard Graduate Center. Port Washington Public Library. 12:10 p.m. 4. Also at the library, soprano Melanie Henley Heyn and pianist Deirdre Brenner trace the journeys and music of the extraordinary Jewish composers who fled Vienna on the eve of World War II and found a …

1. There's a book discussion of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot, at Port Washington Public Library. Facilitated by Lee Fertitta. 1:30 p.m. 2. Catch "Stella Days,"  2011 Irish film directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan. This event is part of the Furman Film Series. 115 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck, 7:30 p.m. Learn more about this film.  3. There's Karaoke with Sal Vivo at Sullivan's Quay, starting at 9:30 p.m. 4. Who prepares the best catered food in Port Washington? Our poll closes Friday at 9 a.m.  5. Check back with Patch for a story on PortFest, the festival that supports…

1. Residents vote Tuesday for the 2012-13 Port Washington Public School budget and bond. In addition, three candidates – Larry Greenstein, Nora Johnson and Vernon McDermott – are running uncontested for school board positions. The polls are open on Tuesday from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Find your polling location.  2. North Shore Kayak Club meets at the Port Washington Public Library, 7:30 p.m. 3. There's strollercise at the Sands Point Preserve, 10 a.m. 4. Unlimited Sports Action is holding a free girls lacrosse clinic. Run by run by Morgan Molinari. 7 p.m. Learn more. 5. The artwork of Hayley Rose …

1. North Hempstead's Business & Tourism Development Corporation is offering a free “Downtown Revitalization” seminar on May 11th at 8:15am at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links. Get the details on registration and other information. 2. The Friends of Library's  43rd annual Book & Author Luncheon is Friday at 11 a.m. at a new venue, the North Hills Country Club on the LIE North Service Road. Learn more.  3. Needed: donations of clothes, shoes, furniture, appliances and household items. All proceeds to benefit HomeFreeHome.org, which its holding it 5th annual Mother’s Day weekend fundraiser at 11 …

1. Interested in social media? Put Wednesday, 3 p.m. on the calendar. That's when a panel at the Port Washington Public Library will discuss how to use social media to grow your organization. On the panel: Dave Kerpen, CEO of Likeable Media; Sharon Maier-Kennelly of Landmark on Main Street; Vikram Rajan, author and founder of PracticeMarketingAdvisors.com; and Beth Granger of Social Media Club of Long Island. Moderated by Adina Genn, editor of Port Washington Patch.  2. Needed: donations of clothes, shoes, furniture, appliances and household items. All proceeds to benefit HomeFreeHome.org, …

1. The Board of Education meets at Schreiber High School, 7:30 p.m. 2. Interested in social media? Put Wednesday, 3 p.m. on the calendar. That's when a panel the Port Washington Public Library will discuss how to use social media to grow your organization. On the panel: Dave Kerpen, CEO of Likeable Media; Sharon Maier-Kennelly of Landmark on Main Street; Vikram Rajan, author and founder of PracticeMarketingAdvisors.com; and Beth Granger of Social Media Club of Long Island. Moderated by Adina Genn, editor of Port Washington Patch.  3. Needed: donations of clothes, shoes, furniture, appliances …

1. Celebrate motherhood at a MomShop Workshop at Integrative Healing Center & Spa. Join other moms for conversation, meditation and more. Get the details.  2. Pick up a game or two of chess at Port Washington Public Library. 2-4 p.m. 3. See Madeleine Albright and Christiane Amanpour at Live from NY's 92nd St Y by Satellite at Community Synagogue. 8 p.m. Learn more.  4. Looking for screen-free activities? Sands Point Preserve is hosting Family Pirate Night, which includes a scavenger hunt, dinner and reptile and amphibian show. 5 p.m. Learn more.  5. Tell the community about your upcoming …

1. Catch the Red Stocking Revue's "Happy Daze," a night of entertainment and the chance to support the Port Washington/Manhasset chapter of CancerCare. Schreiber High School. 8 p.m. 2. Discuss "In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin," a book by Eric Larson. Reconstructionist Synagogue of The North Shore Book Club. 1 p.m. 3. Go Vikings! Port takes on Hicksville in boys lacrosse. Schreiber High School. 4:30 p.m. 4. What is Piloxing? Check back with Patch to find out. 5. Share your news with the community byposting an announcement on Patch. 

1. Catch the Red Stocking Revue's "Happy Daze," a night of entertainment and the chance to support the Port Washington/Manhasset chapter of CancerCare. Schreiber High School. 8 p.m. 2. Celebrate poetry month at the The Dolphin Bookshop cafe for a poetry reading, featuring Schreiber High School's Spoken Word Poetry Club. 7 p.m. 3. See "Elena," the 2011 Russian film and winner of Cannes’ Un Certain Regard Special Jury Prize. Learn more about this film, which is part of the Furman Film Series. 115 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck. 4. Love chess? Stop by the Port Washington Public Library for a game or…

1. The Board of Commissioners of the Port Washington Police District meets at 9 a.m. to discuss an existing cell tower at police headquarters.  2. Darrell Lester will sign copies of his book, "The Naked Truth About Publishers Clearing House," offering an insider's look at the company's history, inner-workings, and personnel. 382 Main Street. Lester is donating 40 percent of all proceeds fromt the event to the Community Chest Of Port Washington. 5-6:30 p.m. Learn more.  3. The Board of Education meets at Weber Middle School at 8 p.m.  4. It's tax day. Still need some pointers? Patch readers …

1. As part of the Port Washington Public Library's ongoing Shakespeare celebration, John Bosco will screen and discuss "The Tempest," the 2010 film that stars Helen Mirren. 7:30 p.m. Learn more about this film.  2. Enjoy Karaoke with Sal Vivo at Sullivan's Quay. 9:30 p.m. 3. Which is the best sporting goods retailer in Port Washington? Take our poll.  4. Thursday marks the second episode of ABC's "Scandal," the drama that features Port's own Katie Lowes. 10 p.m. Will you watch? 5. Tell the community about your upcoming event by posting it in our calendar. 

1. Take the kids to Spring Break Fun at Stay N Clay. 11 a.m. Learn more. 2. Author of "The Lost Wife," Alyson Richman, will be at the Port Washington Public Library. 7:30 p.m. Learn more. 3. What's the best place to purchase sporting goods in Port Washington? Nominate your favorite. 4. Do you think rain barrels can help preserve Manhasset Bay? Weigh in.  5. Tell the community about your upcoming event by posting it on our calendar. 

1. The Board of Commissioners of the Port Washington Police District meet at 9 a.m. at police headquarters. 2. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1819 meet at  29 Mohegan Ave, 8 p.m. 3. Go Vikings! Port takes on Hicksville in baseball at Guggenheim Elementary School. 10:30 a.m. 4. Where in town do you buy athletic gear? Take our poll.  5. Tell the community about your upcoming event by posting it on our calendar. 

1. There's a cell tower lease discussion Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Port Washington Police District headquarters. The district is in the position to take over an existing cell tower, and exploring whether to keep it and add a tenant or two, or take it down. Community members are encouraged to attend.  2. There's a budget session at the Port Washington Public Library. 7:30 p.m. 3. After visiting area schools, author and illustrator Emily Jenkins ("Toys Come Home") will sign books at The Dolphin Bookshop at 3:30 p.m. 4. The Saint Mary's High School spring open house takes place at 7 p.m. 51 …

1. The Board of Commissioners of the Port Washington Police is holding a meeting at police headquarters at 9 a.m. to discuss lease negotiations. 2. Yoga Life will offer a “donation only” class from 1-2 p.m., with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The studio will accept donations for St. Jude’s during all adult and kids classes on Monday as well. Learn more.  3. There's a PortFest planning meeting at Schreiber High School. 7 p.m. Learn more.   4. See "The Piano Factory," the 2010 Mandarin film about Chen Guilin (Wang Qian-Yuan), a steel factory worker  who loves …

1. See Disney's "Beauty and The Beast," performed at Schreiber High School. 7:30 p.m. The show also runs Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Learn more.  2. Vincent Smith School is hosting a career fair for students, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn more.  3. There's a Hunger Games Party at The Dolphin Bookshop; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Get ticket information.  4. Speaking of "Hunger Games," see it at an Imax theater at 700 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury. Get the details.   5. The Residents for A More Beautiful Port Washington Gala is at Harbor Links at 7 p.m. Learn more. 

1. Were you at the rally opposing the cell phone tower in Manhasset Isle? See what locals had to say.  2. The Port Washington School Board meets at 8 p.m. at Sousa Elementary School.  3. Enjoy chess? Stop by Port Washington Public Library at 2-4 p.m. 4. There's Latin Dancercise at Port Washington Senior Community Service Center; 10:30 a.m. 5. Tell the community about your upcoming event by posting it on our calendar. 

1. There's a Parents' Council meeting at Port Washington Public Library at 9:30 a.m. Members of the Port Washington School Board’s budget committee will attend and field questions about the budget process and latest proposals. Learn more.   2. Looking for work? Check back with Patch for a listing of jobs in the area.  3. For opera lovers: there's a lecture on "Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny" at Port Washington Public Library. 3 p.m. Learn more.  4. See "Crazy Stupid Love," the 2011 film starring Julianne Moore and Steve Carrell. Port Washington Public Library, 7:30 p.m. Learn more …