Don't Miss These Workshops and Lectures

Here is a sampling of some of the events happening in Dix Hills/Melville today, Tuesday, March 8. For a complete listing, please browse the events calendar on the Dix Hills Patch site.

1. "?" 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY 11747 (Melville Marriott) from 6 p.m.–8 p.m.  The event is sponsored by Public Relations Professionals of Long Island (PRPLI), an organization of communications practitioners which provides a platform for members to network, learn, share new experiences, and advance their careers.  The cost of the program, which includes a hot buffet dinner, is $50 for PRPLI members and $65 for non-members. Fair Media Council Executive Director Jaci Clement and Port Washington Patch Editor Adina Genn will present. To attend this program or for more information, email rsvp@prpli.org or visit http://www.prpli.org/. Price: $50 members, $65 non-members. Tickets:  Buy Tickets
2. “: 48 E Gate Dr, Huntington, NY 11743 (Cold Spring Harbor Country Club) from: 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Thirty young professionals under the age of 30 have been chosen by The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce to be honored for making a notable impact on their business, industry and community and for achieving success here on Long Island. For information, please call Linda Mitchell at (631) 423-6100 or visit www.huntingtonchamber.com. Tickets:  Buy Tickets
3. . 1800 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY 11747 (Suite 120); 6:30 p.m. Noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Ciminiello will speak about choosing the best solution to relieve hip and knee pain as well as state-of-the-art technology pertaining to arthritic knee and hip pain at his Melville office along with Dr. Eric Putterman, Dr. Dorothy Scarpinato and Ron Bredlow, RPT. The free workshop with this team of orthopedic surgeons and rehabilitation specialists will teach you about the latest advances in surgical and non-surgical options to achieve the maximum level of function and mobility. “This workshop should help teach all those in attendance about the many options they have to deal with hip and knee pain,” Dr. Ciminiello said. “We will go through the surgical and non-surgical options so that everyone can make a well-educated decision when it comes to dealing with the pain in their hips and knees.” This informative seminar on the available treatment options will take place at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Please call, 631-367-4371 to register. Website.
4.  at the , 55 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills, NY 11746; 7 to 8 p.m. Ever wonder what the Barnes and Noble’s NOOK is all about? Now is your chance to find out and learn about downloading eBooks. Register at 631-421-4530.Features: Free, Open to All. Website.
5.  , 55 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills, NY 11746. Weekly on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Internal Revenue trained AARP counselors will provide free assistance in completing your income tax forms. No fee E-filing is now available. Bring your W-2 and 1099 forms, last year's tax statements, and other supporting documents. No appointment is necessary. First come, first served. Last patron will be taken 1/2 hour prior to end of session. Website. Phone: 631-421-4530. Price: Free.