Oct. 29: A Monster Mash, a Matinee and a Thriller Dance Workshop

You can dance.  In preparation for Halloween, you can join a monster mash or a thriller dance workshop.  You can also join the American Legion for country line dancing.  To get in shape for all that, there are stretch & tone exercises at the library.  Get out and have fun.

Friday's Five:

1.     The Hampton Bays Library will host a Monster Mash Halloween Parade and Party at the library from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. This event is for children of all ages and families.  There will be spooky stories, scary songs, clever costumes and creative crafts to enjoy.  Costumes are encouraged for a spirited Halloween parade through the library. For more information, call the library at (631) 728-6241.

2.     The Hampton Bays Senior Center will host classes in Stretching and Toning at 10:00 a.m. at the center on Ponquogue Avenue.  The classes are held every Monday and Friday.  All fitness levels are welcome and admission is free.  For more information, call (631) 728-135.

3.     Why not take in a matinee at the Hampton Bays Library? Every month the library focuses on the films of an important personality from the American Film Institute's "100 Years…100 Lists." October's focus is on composer Jerome Kern.  Today's film is Till the Clouds Roll By. Showtime is at 2:00 p.m. For more information, call (631) 728-6241.

4.     Have you always wanted to learn to dance Michael Jackson's "Thriller"?  Well, now's your chance. The Town of Southampton Parks & Recreation will host lessons on how to dance like the late Michael Jackson from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at 102 Old Riverhead Road in Hampton Bays. Learn his Thriller dance from the pros.  There will be a 20-minute performance by A & G Dance Company. For more information, call (631) 728-8585.

5.     Join the American Legion for some Line Dancing and Country Western Dancing from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with a DJ. Admission is $8.  It all takes place at the American Legion Hand-Aldrich Post 924 at 55 Ponquogue Avenue.  For more information, call 728-4340.