Dec. 2: PTA Planner, Boys Basketball

Happy Friday! Below, find local calendar items for Dec. 2 and read previews of Friday's Patch content.

1. Residents aren't the only ones prepping for the winter months. The Town of Brookhaven has adopted a new method for prepping its roads for snow removal. See Patch's .

2. Through their enrichment program, Academy Street PTA provides alternate activities for local students. Find our more in our PTA Planner at 10 a.m.

3. Cheer on the Phantoms team at their home game as they take on Connetquot Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m.

4. Arrhythmia Dance Company, founded by Bayport-Blue Point High School graduate , is hosting a convention on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dance Xtreme, 285 Commack Rd., Commack. The convention will feature classes by Arrhythmia directors, Daniel Longo and Joseph Crescimanno, as well as guest artists Erica Sobol and Lara Luzim! Cost: $50.

5. Bayport-Blue Point rings in the 2011 holiday season this weekend with a variety of local events even Scrooge couldn't resist. Want to be in on all the fun? Find our more here: .