Patchogue-Medford Today: Nov. 18

The Medford Chamber of Commerce meeting, lectures on writing techniques and literary studies, basic internet classes, a gala for the 35th anniversary of the Canine Companions for Independence organization and karaoke are among what is happening in the Patchogue and Medford area for Thursday.

Do the Write Thing, , 54 E Main St., Patchogue, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Author/lecturer Anne Kelly-Edmunds teaches a workshop on writing techniques.

, , 155 W Roe Blvd, Patchogue, 12:40 p.m-1:30 p.m.
A lecture by St. Joseph's College English Professor Judy Phagan, Ph.D, that is part of the college's Liberal Arts Colloquium series. The lecture is free and a light lunch will be served.

Searchlite 101, Do the Write Thing, , 54 E Main St., Patchogue, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
A basic class on how to use the internet and knowledge databases to find information. The class will be offered in the Reference Computer area.

Thursday Homework Help, , 31 Rider Ave, Patchogue, 4:30 p.m.
A certified teacher will be able to help students in grades K-5 with their homework.

Math Homework Help, , 54 E Main St., Patchogue, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
A tutor will help students with their math homework on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tutoring will be offered in the Young Adult section.

Animangamania, , 54 E Main St., Patchogue, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Anime crafts class offered in the Young Adult section.

, Miller Family Campus, 286 Middle Island Rd, Medford, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Kyle Orent, a 12-year-old philanthropist of Kyle's Lemonade, will be honored with Graduate teams at this gala and silent auction celebrating the 35th anniversary of the organization. Cocktails and hor d'oeurves will be served. Tickets are $150 per person.

Medford Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Hampton Inn, 2000 North Ocean Avenue, Farmingville, 7 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce election results will be announced and a lecture on mortgages.

Karaoke with DJ Russ, , 67 W Main St., Patchogue, 9:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
A karaoke stage welcomes performers of all kinds at the Brick House Brewery.