All general events

Epilepsy Information, Neurology Outpatient Clinic, 179 North Belle Meade Road, East Setauket, (516)739-7733, ext. 155. Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island for “Medical Management of Patients with Epilepsy Based on Seizure Type.” The workshop is free, but make sure to reserve a seat. Held on 3/3, 7-9pm.

The “Beary” Best, Build-A-Bear Workshop®, Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Road, Garden City, visit www.buildabear.com. Children may play the Luck O’ the Bearish® Instant Win Game through 3/4. Receive a code from the store and enter it at Buildabearville.com® to reveal an exclusive virtual gift.

Welcome to the Nabe, Bugaboo Montessori School, 941 Old Medford Ave., Medford, (631)475-0835. Bugaboo Montessori School is opening a second location. See what the new school is all about at an Open House on 3/14, 1-4pm.

Giving for Good Deeds, www.kohlskids.com. Do you know a youngster who volunteers in his community to make a difference? Nominate him for the Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program, now in its tenth year, which awards scholarships and prizes to volunteers ages 6-18. Log online to cast your vote and find full rules and regs for the program, running through 3/15.

Family Programs, BounceU, 101 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale, (631)777-5867, www.bounceu.com. Get in the holiday spirit on St. Patrick's Day with a bounce session. Children ages 6 and younger are invited to bounce from 10am-12pm, and families may attend at night from 5-7pm on 3/17. Wear green for a discount. Also held is a Create and Bounce program, on 3/30, 3/31 and 4/1, which gives children a daily balance of playtime and artistic expression. Call to reserve a spot in any program.

Self-Defense Session, Long Island Aikikai, 10 Fourth Ave., Bay Shore, (877)AIKIKAI. This short but intensive Spring Women’s Seminar emphasizes attack neutralization by a lighter defender, using a low center of gravity. Aikido uses leverage and circular movements to redirect an attack. Held 3/20, 1-4pm.

2010 Strictly Students Film Festival, www.strictlystudentsfest.com. The festival seeks original short film from Long Island high school students. Individual prizes will be awarded as well as equipment for schools. Additionally, college students may compete in their own category. Start your filming now, as entries must be postmarked by 3/22. Get rules and online.

Treats for Troops, Girl Scouts of Nassau County, (516)741-2550, www.gsnc.org. Help to satisfy the tummies of overseas troops by purchasing a box or case of cookies to be shipped to U.S. Army members from a local Girl Scout. Last year, the Girl Scouts of Nassau County sent 35,000 boxes to military personnel. Help them surpass this mark by making your purchase before the end of cookie season on 3/28.

Tune In, Green Up, Planet Green, Wa$ted, www.onceuponasundae.com. Keep your eyes peeled for Once Upon A Sundae on this small screen this spring as the party venue is featured on Planet Green’s Wa$ted. Planet Green, a division of Discovery Company, had producers visit Once Upon A Sundae at 2943 Long Beach Road in Oceanside and discuss with staff how to run a more ecologically friendly business.