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Dec. 10: Attend the Lighting of the Windmill, Catch a Boys Basketball Game and Choose a Tree

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Check back every weekday for five things you need to know that are going on in Southampton. And on Saturday morning, you'll find five things for the weekend.

Here are Friday's five:

1. Choose a Tree

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If you haven't found the perfect Christmas tree yet, Patch has you covered. Check out our list of . Every day through Christmas, Southampton Patch will bring you a different guide to get you through the holidays. Topics range from finding the perfect gift and rekindling your holiday spirit to where to go for last minute shopping and what businesses will still be open on Christmas.

2. Village Board Coverage

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The  met Thursday evening. Check back later today for Patch's coverage of the meeting to learn how the board's decisions will affect you.

3. The Windmill Lighting Is On

at this December, but a bipartisan group of local politicians banded together to make sure the 18-year tradition continues. The lighting is at 6 p.m. this evening and is open to the public. Cookies, cider, and hot chocolate will be served inside the windmill afterwards.

4. Boys Basketball

The eighth grade boys basketball team will face at home at .

5. Holiday Lights Contest

Have you decorated your home to the envy of your neighbors? You can submit a photo to Patch of your home to be crowned . The Southampton winner will advance to a Long Island-wide competition.

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