July 22: Battle of the Bands Benefit

1. The Riverhead High School Key Club will hold a in tonight at 7 p.m. to benefit Riverhead student Michael Hubbard, who was in an exploding gel candle accident. Proceeds from the event will go towards covering Hubbard's medical bills. Tickets are $10 per person.

2. Landscapers and designers can learn about trees at a  seminar starting today at 8:30 a.m. The will feature seminars, workshops and the opportunity to network with other East End landscape architects. Passes cost $59 per person.

3. Harrisburg, Penn.-based Troegs Brewery will be offering of their craft beer at today from 4 to 7 p.m. 

4.  Sunday will mark the first day New York same-sex couples can apply to . Stay tuned later today, when we'll tell you what's changed on the new New York State marraige licenses and other useful information for anyone preparing to marry.

5. With a forecasted high of 92 degrees, a heat index near 100 degrees and plenty of sun, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for today. Be sure to stay hydrated, limit time spent in direct sunlight and bring pets and animals into shaded cooler areas.