June 17: Fun Day at East School, Thunderstorms Coming, Movie Times

As the work week draws to a close we’ve got some events and activities we think you might like to know about:

1. So you've got plans to hit the beach? Mother Nature has other plans for you. Her spring rains continue as forecasters predict scattered thunderstorms through the day and a high in the mid-70s.

2. But you can always find shelter at the movies. Long Beach Cinema reopened last weekend. Here's a list of movies showing today: Green Lantern 3D  (PG-13) 3, 5:45, 8:30 p.m.; Mr. Popper's Penguins (PG) 11:45 a.m., 2, 4:15, 6:30, 8:40 p.m.; Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) 1, 3:15, 5:30, 8 p.m.; Super 8 (PG-13) 12:30, 3:30, 6, 8:50 p.m.

3. East School holds Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  For additional information, call the school at (516) 897-2184.

4. Today is the last weekday when the beach in Long Beach, also known as Ocean Beach Park, is without lifeguards on duty. Starting Saturday, lifeguards are on duty seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. Enjoy your summer at the beach and remember to keep safe when swimming in the ocean!

5. It's Ladies Night Out at Earth Arts on West Park Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m. Relax, chat, create with paint and BYOB.

6. Later today on Patch: We'll start a new feature that lists garage sales in Long Beach, and we'll post a story on some local dads who talk about how fatherhood has changed their lives. Be sure to return before you start your weekend.