Visit  Urban Golf Acadmey’s Website for their super summer camp schedule at the Montauk Downs.

It’s that time of year again folks!  If you have not been in Montauk recently, the streets are all a buzz with business constructions and renovations taking place to update some long standing traditions and bring in the new businesses as well.  The warm weather has brought people outside and enjoying the tennis courts, playgrounds, softball fields, trails and beaches.

The informal first kick off to the season in Montauk is traditionally the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 25th at 10 am this year.

Congratulations to this year’s Grand Marshal, Mickey Valcich.

The parade begins at the Montauk Firehouse about 1 1/2 miles outside of town.  If you will be in town you can expect it to reach you between 11:00-11:30 but get there early, the curbs fill up quickly.

Here’s some KidMontauk sneak peaks into this years themes: Look out for the Funk Squad by Montauk Youth and the Mtk School, The Community Garden will be hosting there kid-friendly farm, and I’ve heard rumors that Elvis will have left the building “so to speak”.  Every year, the local community is joined by marching bands and fire departments from Mtk to NYC.  It’s a fun event and not to be missed- the kids really love catching the potpourri of beads and candy.

Also note that the Chamber will be selling local restaurant Clam Chowders beginning at 9 am so get there early and enjoy a cup.

You can see the Lighthouse lit up for the Holidays through January 2nd, 2012.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend.  Please check out the calendar of events!  Lot’s going on in and around Montauk.

Another option is to have your child donate some or all of their candy this year.  Here is a list of organizations that accept candy and care packages:
Operation Gratitude sends care packages to our troops overseas and you and your children can add a letter of support! You just pay to ship to California, but an extra $11 donation covers overseas postage. But keep in mind the non-melty stuff is best, or if you send chocolate, you might want to put it in a Zip-Loc first.

Any Soldier will also let you donate candy, and you can even specify which armed service branch, if you have a preference. Another option is Operation Shoebox.

Ronald McDonald House Charities accepts candy donation for kids.