Dec. 21: Basketball, Holiday Concerts And The First Day Of Winter

Tuesday marks the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Hauppauge's sports have headed indoors as both the boys and girls varsity basketball teams take to the court in league season openers.

1. host Huntington at home in the league season opener at 5:45 p.m. Check out Patch's  of the team here.

2. Cheer on as they travel to Huntington for their league season opener at 6:15 p.m. Directions can be found on Section XI athletics. If you can't make it, check Patch for full coverage of the match this evening.

3. Hear 's performing groups at their at 7:30 p.m. All concerts are being held at either Commack High School or Commack Middle School due to ongoing construction of the high school's auditorium. Contact the district for specific dates.

4. If you are looking for some quiet down time away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, head to the Nesconset Branch of Smithtown Public Library for a at 1 p.m. 

5. Patch Trivia:  Tuesday is the Winter Solstice, known as the shortest day of the year for the limited hours of sunlight. In 2010, it coincides with a total lunar eclipse that will be visible to the east coast of the United States - provided there's no clouds.