03: The Connetquot Public Library’s Afternoon Movie, "The Ides of March," 2:00 PM, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia, no charge. 567.5079 http://www.connetquotlibrary.org

04: Seatuck Environmental Association’s Preschool Program, “Animals in Winter,” 10:30-Noon, open to all ages, Suffolk County Environmental Center, 550 S. Bay Ave., Islip, suitable for ages 2.5-5 (with an accompanying adult); $4/members; $8/non-members. Pre-registration required for all programs. 581-6908 http://www.seatuck.org

04: The Friends of the Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library Performing Arts Series Present Soul Rebles Brass Band, 8:00 PM,  Van Nostrand Theatre, Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood Campus, $20.00/General Admission; $18.00/Seniors and Students.  665.4350 http://bayshore.suffolk.lib.ny.us

04-05: NYS Parks Presents Montauk Point State Park Seal Walk (Saturday: 11:00 AM; Sunday: Noon), introductory lecture and 2-3 hour guided walk; wear appropriate footwear and outerwear; binoculars recommended, $5/adults; $3.00 children under 18, reservations required. 668.5000 http://www.nysparks.com

05: Islip Arts Council’s 2012 Free Winter Concert  Series  Presents Di.vi.sion Piano Trio, with violinist Kurt Briggs, cellist Matt Goeke, and pianist Renée Cometa Briggs, 2:00 PM, Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Montauk Highway, Great River. 224.5420 http://www.islipartscouncil.org

05: The Connetquot Public Library Presents Naomi Zeitlin Sings Love Songs," 2:00-3:30 PM, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia, no charge. 567.5079 http://www.connetquotlibrary.org

07: 2012 Free Asthma Support Group at NSLIJ Southside Hospital, 7-9:00 PM, 5 Tower Classroom, 301 East Main Street, Bay Shore. 968.9606 http://www.nslij.com

08: The Connetquot Public Library Hosts "How to Select a Contractor/Basics of Home Improvement Contracts, 7:00-8:15 PM, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia, no charge. 567.5079 http://www.connetquotlibrary.org

09: Islip Arts Council's Discover Music Series Presents Tal Zilber, Pianist, “Diversity in Music,” multi-style piano recital, evening rich in diversity of musical styles: classical, jazz, pop, and Latin. The performance will be followed by a short talk about each of the pieces, 7:00 PM, East Islip Public Library, 381 East Main St., East Islip. 224.5420 http://www.islipartscouncil.org

09: Babylon Village Arts Council’s Second Thursday Concert Series Presents Kim & Reggie Harris, 7:30 PM, Astoria Federal Savings, 180 W. Main Street, Babylon, limited seating; no charge. 669.1810 http://www.babylonvillagearts.org

11: The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society’s “Lighthouses are for Lovers,” 4-6:00 PM, enjoy the sunset with your “someone special.” Climb the Tower and enjoy “light” refreshments served at sunset on the terrace. Reservations suggested; a free flower and chocolates will be given to couples with reservations. Meet in the new Lens Building, Robert Moses State Park, Fire Island, park in Field 5 and walk in; $40 per couple. 661.4876 http://www.fireislandlighthouse.com

12: 12: NYS Parks Fun For Kids Nature Discoveries Series, “Feeling Ducky,” 1:30 PM (for ages 5 and up and accompanying adult), Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, $4/adult; $8.00/car park entry fee, reservations required. 581.1072 http://www.nysparks.state.ny.us

12: YARTS Act Out Teen Theatre Presents “The Wizard of Oz,” 2:00 PM, Great South Bay YMCA Boulton Center, Main Street, Bay Shore, $12/pp. 665.4255 http://www.ymcali.org

12: The Connetquot Public Library Presents "The Boston Burglars," musical event 2:00-3:30 PM, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia, no charge. 567.5079 http://www.connetquotlibrary.org

12: Islip Arts Council’s 2012 Free Winter Concert  Series  Presents Clarion Winds- Bob Dalpiaz, Gene Keyes, Jeff Lange, Joel Levy, four of the most versatile and talented woodwind performers in the area, collectively represent an aggregate of over 100 years of experience with the highest quality of musical performance. Individually they have performed with The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, The American Symphony Orchestra, both on and off Broadway shows, Big Band, Jazz and ethnic performances as well http://www.islipartscouncil.org

14: Islip Chamber of Commerce’s General Membership Meeting, 7:00 PM, Islip Middle School Library, Montauk Highway, Islip; all welcome, no charge. 581.2720

16: Seatuck Environmental Association’s Preschool Program, Tracks in the Snow, 10-11:00 AM, Suffolk County Environmental Center, 550 S. Bay Ave., Islip; suitable for ages 2.5-5 (with an accompanying adult); $4/members; $8/non-members. Pre-registration required for all programs. 581-6908 http://www.seatuck.org

16: Bay Shore Historical Society Presents Walter Traeg’s "The Brooklyn Bridge & Why It Was Built," 7:30 PM Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, l S. Country Rd., Brightwaters, free admission, refreshments served.  665.1707

16: The Great South Bay Audubon Society Presents “The Wildlife Around Us,” with noted photographer Laura Eppig; a visual treat of local images including pictures taken on the Eastern Seaboard, 7:30 PM. Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, open and free to the public; no parking fee; refreshments. 563.7716 http://www.gsbas.org

17: The Connetquot Public Library’s Afternoon Movie, "Anonymous," 2:00 PM, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia, no charge. 567.5079 http://www.connetquotlibrary.org

18: 2012 Free Sleep Apnea Support Group at NSLIJ Southside Hospital, 10:00 AM, 301 East Main Street, Bay Shore. 968.3150 http://www.nslij.com

18: NYS Parks Family Fun Nature Discoveries Series, “Moon River Walk,” 7-9:00 PM, Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, $4/adult; $8.00/car park entry fee, reservations required. 581.1072 http://www.nysparks.state.ny.us

18-19: NYS Parks Presents Montauk Point State Park Seal Walk (Saturday: 11:00 AM; Sunday: Noon), introductory lecture and 2-3 hour guided walk; wear appropriate footwear and outerwear; binoculars recommended, $5/adults; $3.00 children under 18, reservations required. 668.5000 http://www.nysparks.com