Jan. 3: Blood Drive, Ice Hockey and Sports

Monday is the first business day of 2011, and events are back at full speed in Hauppauge. There's a variety of sports-related activities to keep fans busy during this winter season.

1. Enjoy reading up on your favorite athletes, then head to Smithtown Public Library's Nesconset Branch for their from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Readers gather to discuss a non-fiction, sports-related book that was read over the past month. Find out what next month's is at the circulation desk.

2. will be holding a from 3:30 - 9 p.m. at the fire house. Stop by to give the gift of life.

3. Head to The Rinx to cheer on as they take on Commack/Kings Park at 9:40 p.m. Games may start up to 15 minutes early, so be sure to arrive on time.

4. Contemplate what 2011 may have in store with Patch's

5. Want to write a column for Hauppauge Patch? We are looking for those who can offer advice in parenting, fitness and health, crafts, cooking and more. E-mail the editor at sara-megan.walsh@patch.com