March 1: LVIS Thrift Shops Reopen After a Month Off

A new month has arrived, and March brings with it Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and St. Patrick's Day. While Montauk starts gearing up for the annual festivity of epic proportions, let's first look at Tuesday, March 1.

1. After a month being closed, and reopen in a grand fashion at 10 a.m. Stop in to check out new spring merchandise for women, men and children, designer clothes, accessories, jewelry, furniture, and a large variety of books. With any purchase, you'll be entered to win a $50 gift voucher for use at any of the shops.

2. On the first day of the month, the is holding its weekly . It also begins at 10 a.m.

3. Also convening on Tuesday is the . The board has chosen the members of the new citizens advisory committee to the district. It is also the board's first meeting since the courts dismissed a countersuit the district filed. Plus, it's the height of budget season, so it's bound to be an interesting meeting.

4. On a much more light-hearted issue, is looking for qualified judges for its semi-final and final karaoke contests in May. If you're interested, the man to speak to is Ian Grossman, the manager of the alley and its rockin' lounge.

5. East Hampton Patch is curious as to how readers are keeping busy this very long, very cold winter season. What do you do for fun? You're suggestion might just be next in our , which appears every Tuesday.