Medford FD Blood Drive, Final Alive After Five This Week

Want to get a jump on the week ahead in the Medford area? Here are a few highlights to look out for, and if you know other upcoming things to look ahead toward, add them in the comments or email medford-ny@patch.com.

Alive After Five This Thursday

The final Alive After Five festival for 2013 is scheduled for this Thursday from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. on Main Street east and west of the North Ocean Avenue intersection in Patchogue, weather permitting. Click the link for event information from the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce's website for the festival. This date was originally a rain date that is being used due to earlier cancellations.

Blood Drive at Medford Fire Department

A blood drive is taking place Wednesday from 3:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Medford Fire Department, 171 Oregon Avenue in Medford. Click the link for information from the New York Blood Center.

Fifth Precinct Open Community Meeting

The Suffolk County Police Department's Fifth Precinct will have their September meeting on Tuesday from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E. Main St. in Patchogue. The meeting will be in Meeting Room A & B. Click the link for information on Patchogue-Medford Library's website.

Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce Meeting

The Chamber will have their September meeting at 112 Park Grille, 3351 Route 112 in Medford, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine will be the guest speaker. Click the link to go to the Chamber's website for more information.