Aug. 4: Gift of Life Edition

It's Thursday in Massapequa and you can make a big difference today.

The Town of Oyster Bay is holding it's semi-annual blood drive and you can help give the gift of life today.

We also have some movies meetings and music on the agenda.

Each day, we spotlight events and happenings in and around the area that we think you ought to know about. We want your help too. If there's an event or announcement you'd like us to know about, please contact us.

Here's what you need to know today: 

• Blood Drive: You can donate blood at Town Hall North at 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; The Department of Public Works at the Blood Mobile, 150 Miller Place, in Syosset for at 7:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for Town employees only or at the Department of Public Works-War Room  150 Miller Place, Syosset from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Center, 28 West Carl Street, Hicksville from 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• ZBA: The Board, which gives out variances and exceptions to Town Zoning ordinances, meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall 54 Audrey Avenue iin Massapequa. There are nine Massapequa properties on the agenda.
• Movie: It's movie day at the . There will be two showings of "Unknown" starring Liam Neeson. You can see it at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Craft: The is holding a teen craft. Attendees will make a Mobile out of recycled CDs. It begins at 7 p.m.
• Smooth Sounds:  Johnny Avino once again returns to Restaurant on Merrick Road. He'll be performing at 7 p.m.