May 13: Horseshoe Crabs Aren't Actually Crabs

Between an Oscar-nominated film, walks on the beach and Friday night lights at Ward Melville, the schedule in Three Village is jam-packed. Take a gander at what's in store today so you can be in the know.

1. Make Three Village Patch a daily stop as you browse the web. We've begun to feature a Question of the Day, with yesterday's poll on red-light cameras drawing a fair share of feedback from the community. It's simple: We ask a question, you let us know how you feel. What will today's question be? Find out later this morning.

2. Did you know that horseshoe crabs aren't really crabs at all? That they're regarded as "living fossils" and are more like spiders than crabs? Find out why during tonight's at West Meadow Beach.

3. By this time of year, the Staller Center always has something brewing, and on Friday night, you can catch a , starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. Portman won Oscar for Best Actress for her role as the White Swan who takes a turn for the worse.

4. The Ward Melville girls lacrosse team looks to build momentum heading into the playoffs as it hosts nearby at the high school. Abby Beltrani and Emily Rogers-Healion are coming off four-goal games in the Patriots' last outing.

5. Looking for a home in Three Village? In our weekly House Hunt feature, there is an array of properties from which to choose, from condos to million-dollar estates. Check back with Three Village Patch for a sampling of homes available.