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Become a mentor. Help change a child’s
life for the better, forever. Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Long Island is a one-to-one
mentorship program in local communities.
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Free. 7 p.m. Feb. 2.
2022 POLAR BEAR BEACH
SPLASH
The Long Beach Polar Bear Splash is a fundraiser
raising money for Make-A-Wish.
Thousands gather on the beach and jump
into the ocean in support of wish kids. The
fundraiser started in 2000. The event has
raised more than $8 million for Make-AWish.
Long Beach, Secure2.wish.org. Free.
12. p.m. Feb. 6.
BLOOD DRIVE
Help your local community by participating
in the New York Blood Center’s
blood drive. Sayville Library, 88 Greene
Ave., Sayville, donate.nybc.org Free.
2-7:30 p.m. Feb. 10.
ARF PET FOOD PANTRY
Donate to the latest pet food drive for
the Animal Relief Fund of the Hamptons,
which hosts this food drive at the same location
each month. Needed are unopened
packages of wet and dry dog food and especially
cat food. Petco, 2044 Montauk
Hwy., Bridgehampton, arfhamptons.org
Free. 12-3 p.m. Feb. 19.
OLLIE’S ANGELS WINTER
SEMIFORMAL
Ollie’s Winter Semiformal cocktail party
will raise money for Ollie’s Angels Animal
Rescue, an organization that helps to save
lives of abused, abandoned, and neglected
dogs across the country. The event will
have food, drinks, and live music. Admission
ticket includes wine, beer, Ollie’s Angels
signature cocktails, and food. Tullulah’s,
12 4th Ave., Bay Shore, eventbrite.
com/e/ollies-angels-winter-semi-formaltickets
247912782807?aff=ebdssbdestse
arch. $125. 6-9.p.m. Feb. 20
TAYLOR’S HOPE BLUE RIBBON
DINNER
The Annual Blue Ribbon Dinner will
raise money to help children facing serious
medical diagnoses. The foundation
helps children and their families
with medical expenses and support.
The event will have music, food, drinks,
and a raffle.Mansion at Timber Point,
398 Great River Rd., Great River.eventbrite.
com/e/taylors-hope-blue-ribbondinner
tickets-225292615277 $45-$100.
6 p.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 26.
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