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NONPROFIT EVENTS
‘DO THIS’ FOR A CAUSE
TRIVIA NIGHT
FUNDRAISER
A fun, friendly competition to test out
one's random knowledge skills while
enjoying food and drink specials.
Proceeds benefit the Marty Lyons
Foundation. Hops Scotch Bottle Shop,
848 Long Island Ave., Deer Park,
hopsscotchny.com Free. 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 16.
HOOPS FOR HARRISON
This three-on-three basketball tournament
benefits the Crohn's & Colitis
Foundation. Event includes refreshments,
raffles, silent sports auction,
and a mission moment. North Shore
High School, 450 Glen Cove Ave.,
Glen Head, crohnscolitisfoundation.
org$45. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 19.
TASTE OF RVC
More than 20 vendors will be serving
their finest fares. Wine tasting,
microbrewery samplings and a
huge dessert and coffee bar are all
included. Jerry & The Newcomers
will perform live. Proceeds benefit
The RVC Breast Cancer Coalition,
the Army Ranger Lead the Way
Fund, and the Holy Family School
for the Deaf. St. Agnes Parish
Center, 26 Quealy Pl., Rockville
Centre, rvcstpatrick.
com $50. 7 p.m. Jan. 24.
THE ROBBINS
LANE BAND
This local band known for
their energetic performances
plays an eclectic blend of classic
rock and pop, including
several original tunes. Show
supports The Russell J. Efros
Foundation. My Father’s
Place, 1221 Old Northern
Blvd., Roslyn, myfathersplace.
com $75. 8 p.m. Jan. 31.
FEBRUARY
FUNNY FEST AND
FUNDRAISER
A lineup of hilarious comics from
around the country perform standup
to support the nonprofit Theatre
Three in downtown Port Jefferson.
Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port
Jefferson, theatrethree.com $20-$45.
5:30 p.m. Feb. 8.
2020 ACADEMY
AWARDS NIGHT
Watch the Oscars on the big screen.
Each ticket includes one entry into a
Ballot Contest and a chance to participate
in our Red Carpet Photo Contest.
The evening includes an open wine
bar, Taste of Long Island Dinner, and
dessert from Herrell’s Ice Cream.
Proceeds benefit the Cinema Arts
Centre. Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park
Ave., Huntington, cinemaartscentre.
org $75-$100. 6 p.m. Feb. 9.
NIS WINTER BALL
A lakeside dinner with music and
raffles to benefit NIS, a nonprofit
preschool serving nearly 400 preschoolers,
more than half of which
have special needs. Windows on the
Lake, 235 Lake Shore Rd., Ronkonkoma,
niskids.org $75. 7 p.m. Feb. 13.
PRESS BUSINESS
Cinema Arts Centre screens the 92nd annual
Academy Awards as a fundraiser. (Walt
Disney Television photo)
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