Get Out: It's a Great Weekend for a Parade

With the fun of the parade the culmination of the weekend, there are still serious events beforehand, such as raising money for childhood cancer, which reminds us every day to enjoy the health and community that we have.

Where/When: Joseph A. Edgar School of Rocky Point, 525 Route 25a, Rocky Point, March 11, 8–10 a.m.

Why Go: To enjoy the school's annual Senior Citizen St. Patrick's Day Breakfast.

Pricing: Call 631-744-1600.

Where/When: , 721 Route 25a, Rocky Point, March 11 at 4 p.m.

Why Go: The Personal Fitness Gym offers a Weight Maintenance Class with Sharon to help overcome the many bad habits associated with weight gain and dieting and to set you on the right track to maintaining a good weight for yourself.

Pricing: Free for members, nonmembers $5. Call 631-821-0202.

Where/When: Napper Tandy's Irish Pub, 275 Route 25a, Miller Place, March 12, at 5 p.m.

Why Go: In the U.S., more children die of childhood cancer than any other disease. Make a donation to support childhood cancer research. Volunteers will have their heads shaved to raise money for research with the help of the staff of .

Pricing: Call 631-331-5454.

Where/When: , 42 Broadway, Rocky Point, March 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: The world's largest volunteer organization to Conquer Childhood Cancer through research is hosting a fundraiser as over 100 people get their head shaved in solidarity with children who suffer fron cancer, with the hope of raising funds for childhood cancer research. Plus: Live music by King Keltic.

Pricing: Call 631-278-6986

Where/When: Starts off at Harrison Avenue and 25A, Miller Place, NY 11764, and ends at Broadway and 25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778, March 13 at 1 p.m.

Why Go: To see one of the oldest (since 1950) and , with local floats and bands and those than come from farther afield.

Pricing: Free--but priceless.