Feb. 2: Ground Hogs, Ice Storms and Heart-Shaped Ravioli

Wednesday marks the second back-to-back week Hauppauge prepares to face mother nature. Traditionally on Ground Hogs Day, resident ask whether we'll have an early spring or four more weeks of winter. It doesn't seem like we need the ground hog's prediction to know the answer this year. 

1. Hauppauge PTA Council will be holding its monthly meeting at Hauppauge High School, 6:30 p.m. 

2. Learn for your sweetheart in time for Valentine's Day at the from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  It's perfect precursor to a quiet, candlelight Valentines Day dinner at home. 

3. Sing away your winter blue at . Grab a mic and sing a song from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. 

4. New York State's newly elected Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave his proposed budget for 2011. Patch know various place in Hauppauge have something to say about the proposals, so check Patch later for local reactions. 

5. Patch Preview:. This Thursday, Patch will feature a new series of articles with the best weekend events, bites to eat, real estate and more.