March 8: Fat Tuesday Edition

Good morning Massapequa, and welcome to Fat Tuesday. Or if you want, Shrove Tuesday, Carnival or Pancake Day. The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday means a lot of things to a lot of people.

In the U.S., it has special meaning to people in New Orleans as the culmination of the Mardi Gras celebration. We're not in the Crescent City, but there is going to be a Mardi Gras bash right here in Massapequa. It's one of the things we'll be looking at in our daily column.

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 announcement you'd like us to highlight, please contact us.

Here's what you need to know  today: 

• Mardi Gras: The countdown to Mardi Gras culminates Tuesday with a big celebration at There will be live music from the King Cobras and a New Orleans style buffet. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Patrons are urged to come in costume. It gets underway at 8 p.m.
• Town Board Meeting: The Town of Oyster Bay  is holding hearings on a fire protection agreement in East Norwich, a Hydrant Rental in the Glenwood-Glen Head fire District and a solid waste disposal contract. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. at Town Hall at 54 Audrey Avenue.
• Lockhart PTA: The PTA is holding a general meeting at 9 a.m. at the school located at 199 Pittsburgh Avenue.
• Birch Lane PTA:  is holding an executive meeting at 9:45 a.m. at the school which is located at 41 Birch Lane.
• Digital Camera Help: If you're still having trouble adjusting to the age of digital cameras, the is the place to go Tuesday. They're holding a class on how to use your digital camera beginning at 7 p.m. Registration is required and you need to bring your camera and its manual.