April 19: Photo Contest, Wine Night and Movie Promo

This Tuesday's events feature a pair of contests, one for amateur photographers and another for local mothers. Local fame awaits the winners.

Your five:

1. The Friends of the is accepting entries for the through May 1. Photographers may enter up to five 8-inch by 10-inch photographs.

2. Tuesday is at , where a glass of wine is served complimentary with each course. Starts at 4 p.m.

3. Patch has the details on how will be celebrating the DVD release of "The King's Speech" on Tuesday with a special promotion. Check back later for the story.

4. Cactus Salon in Islandia is hosting a through April 25. Nominate a mother by describing why she deserves to win in 50 words or less. Entries will be voted on at Cactus Salon's Facebook page.

5. Patch wants to hear your opinion. We are focusing on the proposed school budget for the 2011-2012 school year and we want to hear reactions from the local community. Are you afraid your child will be cut if Hauppauge Middle School sports teams are combined, or struggling to pay taxes as an elderly resident? Share your thoughts with us by emailing the editor at sara-megan.walsh@patch.com.