April 14: Activities for the Weekend, 'Projecting Freedom,' and Bossa Nova Live

What a busy week this is turning out to be, packed with news out of the schools and town hall meetings. Don't forget to check back throughout the day, every day because we update constantly.

1. Catch up with Wednesday's headlines from around the region with . In western Suffolk County, Patch editors rotate the daily video that brings readers up to speed on what our 12 sites in the region have to offer by way of news. Wednesday was my first attempt at the video. Hope you found it informative.

2. Coming up this weekend, there will be a at the , which is getting ready to open up for its summer season. Alexis Alvey, a certified arborist and landscape specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, will give a seminar for novice and advanced gardeners on how to properly prune plants. For other suggestions on what to do this weekend, check out the 'Get Out' Guide that posts at 10 a.m.

3. In Southampton on Thursday afternoon, the fifth annual "" will be held in honor of National Donate Life Month. Hosted by the New York Organ Donor Network, the East Hampton Lions Club, and Southampton Hospital, the seminar is in the Southampton Hospital Annex Learning Center.

4. In anticipation of Passover, will hold a program for teens on Thursday evening. "" will be led by Rabbi Leon Morris over some pizza, starting at 6 p.m.

5. on Thursday nights. At , there's live bossa nova by Ludmilla and specialty caipirinhas, Brazil’s national cocktail, are served starting at 7. Chef Gretchen Menser cooks up specials, as well. Sounds like a good time.