Jan. 3: Back to School, Civic Association, School Sports

After a slow week and what was hopefully a fun one for everyone, we return to normalcy in Three Village on Monday. Here's wishing 2011 starts off the right way for everyone.

1. After more than a week off, students at return to their dormitories, and students in Three Village Central School District return to class Monday. Applications for spring driver's education at Ward Melville are also available starting Monday for eligible students.

2. If you have questions or concerns about the community, you may want to check out the Civic Association of the Setaukets and Stony Brook. The association will meet for its at 7:30 p.m. at the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library.

3. Sign your little ones up for upcoming children's programs at the library. Registration for storytime sessions and Tot's Night Out begins Monday at the . Call 631-941-4080 for more information.

4. Support your local sports teams. The Ward Melville boys' and girls' fencing teams take on , and the Stony Brook University women's basketball team takes on

5. Coming up later on Three Village Patch: the weekly police report, an interview with an up-and-coming band, and a fond farewell to a beloved pastor who's moving to a different congregation. Stay tuned.