Nov. 19: Meditation, Nocturnal Creatures and Diwali

This Friday brings a mix of leisure events for people with different interests. Relax with meditation, or learn about creatures that are active at night.

1.  Unwind from pressures of the work week at  at 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Nesconset branch of Smithtown Public Library. This free class teaches practical methods to promote inner peace and anxiety.

2. Find out what goes bump in the night at . Sweet Briar Nature Center brings families with children 5 and up about creatures that live in the dark. Rain will cancel the event.

3. Suffolk County its at 6:30 p.m. in the H. Lee Dennison Building. Celebrate the Indian Festival of Lights with cultural displays, dancing and Indian cuisine.

4. New unemployment numbers were released by New York State on Thursday. A labor analyst explains why we're doing better than the national economy, read more . 

5. Thanksgiving is fast approaching. What are you thankful for in 2010? We here at Patch would love to hear your thoughts. E-mail sara-megan.walsh@patch.com.