Dec. 9: Teacher Conferences, Concerts And A Holiday Light Contest

This Thursday brings together two different musical events whose shared theme is the holidays. It's that time of year, so check Patch's 2010 Holiday Guides for information on where to shop locally in addition to these events.

1. It's at Hauppauge School District elementary schools. All schools will be having early dismissal: at 11 a.m., and at 11:30 a.m.

2. Bring the family down to enjoy 's seventh-grade . Due to ongoing construction, the concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Commack High School, 1 Scholar Lane, Commack.

3. Learn about the history of woodwind instruments while listening to a holiday music performance at the hosted by the Islip Arts Council at East Islip Public Library, 7 p.m.

4. Having difficulty navigating and doing complex tasks with your e-mail? will hold a from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. discussing e-mailing, attaching documents and retrieving databases from the web.

5. Hauppauge Patch announced . We're looking for the most unique, colorful, brightest, thoughtful outdoor light display this holiday season. E-mail a picture of yours to the editor at sara-megan.walsh@patch.com, or an address and we'll send a photographer.