Nov. 18: Blood Drive, Holiday Shopping and DEC violations

Thursday's events run the gauntlet starting with charity events to holiday shopping, it's never too early to get started. Thanksgiving is around the corner, and we want to know what you are thankful for this year? E-mail sara-megan.walsh@patch.com.

1. A will be held at from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donating blood can help save the lives of others. No appointment is necessary.

Topics on the agenda include a public hearing on amending Town Code section on dogs and other animals.

3. Cub Scout Pack #3333 will hold its from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at . Get a jump start on your holiday shopping, support a local group and may be this year you won't be shopping on Christmas Eve.

4. Patch covered news on Wednesday of the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation charging a local business had broken environmental laws by creating an illegal dump site in Hauppauge. Read more .

5. There's new questions on Patch's new Q&A feature. Help a local resident learn more about the community and give your answer as to where to find the best slice of pizza in town. Feel free to fire away with a few questions of your own.