April 19: Civic Association Meeting, South Shore Gold Coast Presentation

Bayport-Blue Point Patch brings you information on events happening in the area every day, and provides previews of upcoming Patch content. Find out what you need to know Tuesday below.

1. Bayport Civic Association meeting, 7 p.m. Bayport-Blue Point School District Board of Education President Jim March is the special guest speaker tonight, and will be discussing the 2011-'12 school budget. The BCA will also be discussing all the latest news around town, and as always they'll have refreshments and a door prize. Bring a neighbor or bring a friend to  and get involved.  

2. South Shore Gold Coast at . We always hear about the fabulous mansions lining the South Shore of Long Island. Join Nick DeNezzo as he takes an historic look back at the Gold Coast along the South Shore adjoining the Connetquot River area including Oakdale and Great River, and the millionaires who built their mansions there. All welcome. A free event.

3. Excel I class at the library, 1 p.m. This class will provide an introduction to Excel for beginning users, those able to easily work a mouse and Microsoft Word. Registration required.

4. We want to know your thoughts on this year's and board of ed election. E-mail Emily@Patch.com for more details and you may have the chance to have your thoughts posted on Patch.

5. Patch would like to extend an invitation to every member of the Bayport-Blue Point community to submit a letter to the editor. Express your thoughts or concerns about anything that might be stirring up conversation around town, and we'll post it. Make sure it's not longer than 300 words and email it to Editor Emily Portoghese at Emily@Patch.com.

The more Bayport-Blue Point Patch serves as on online space for community dialogue, the more useful our site will be. So next time you have something to share with your neighbors, consider taking a moment to send a letter to Patch. Chances are, you're not the only who feels that way.