Dec. 8: Cast a Vote, Cut a Tree, Learn Something

1. opens up its season this afternoon at its Crossover Meet at Suffolk County Community College West in Brentwood.

2. Want to find out how to use your iPod or e-reader to download an eBook or audio book? Swing by the Riverhead Free Library this evening at 6:00 for a .

3. Students from Aquebogue Elementary School will present their tonight at 7:00.

4. If you haven't gone out to get the Christmas tree yet, give Emily Jetter's piece a read on . Also, stay tuned for a video courtesy of North Fork Patch Editor Erin Schultz.

5. Had a chance to check out the on Main Street? Vacant windows downtown have been filled by community groups and individuals. The 'best' window, as voted on by the public, wins $500 this Saturday. Cast your vote at the East End Arts Council. What defines 'best?' That's up to you to decide.