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Halloween Fest will bring coffin races and trick-or-treaters to downtown Riverhead next Saturday
Halloween will arrive early in Riverhead next Saturday, Oct. 19, when the popular Halloween Fest event comes downtown. The event, hosted by the Riverhead Business Improvement District, features coffin races, trick-or-treating, a lamp decorating contest and a Halloween parade. The event starts at 2 p.m. with coffin races on Main...
Port Jefferson Royals girls volleyball team continue their winning streak
The Port Jefferson girls volleyball team, defending Long Island champions, have picked up where they left off last season. Winning. Through 10 games, the Lady Royals are undefeated but what’s remarkable is in all of these games — the best of five sets — the Royals have swept all of their opponents 3-0, not having lost a single set.
History Close At Hand: Mary Tunstall Smith — Lady of the Manor and trailblazer of early Long Island
She was baptized Martha Tunstall on July 2, 1652, daughter of Henry Tunstall of Putney, Surrey, England. She moved with her family to Tangier, Africa, where she married William Smith. From her marriage on Nov. 26, 1675, until her death in Setauket in 1709 at 57, Martha led a life dedicated to her husband, family, business interests and community. She gave birth to 13 children, buried seven, and journeyed from Tangier back to England, to Ireland for a birth, and finally to America. She raised her family in primitive conditions, assisted her husband in his business dealings, often during his long absences, and became respected as lady of the manor. Widowed at 52, Martha successfully managed her husband’s business interests, including offshore whaling, and became a well-regarded community leader.
‘A Kooky Spooky Halloween’ celebrates 7th year at Theatre Three
It’s kooky and it’s spooky and it’s hauntingly good. Now in it’s 7th year, A Kooky Spooky Halloween returns to Theatre Three in Port Jefferson to celebrate one of the most popular holidays of the year. Written by Jeffrey Sanzel and Steve McCoy, the adorable musical...
Christmas in October Village Craft Fair in Smithtown celebrates local artisans
Depasquale Enterprises hosted its 3rd annual Christmas in October Village craft fair on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 5. The free event featured handmade items by local artisans. Over 100 vendors were in attendance, selling everything from artwork and photography to jewelry, home decor, wood crafts, and gourmet foods, each one with a story to tell.
Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Bonner holds successful recycling event
On October 5, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner was at the Rose Caracappa Senior Citizen Cultural & Wellness Center in Mount Sinai for her Fall Paper Shredding, Electronic and Prescription Drug Take Back recycling event. It was a good opportunity for residents to safely dispose of unused electronic devices, have their old paper documents securely shredded and safely dispose of old prescription drugs.
Oh my! Cinema Arts Centre presents a special evening with George Takei
The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present A Special Evening with George Takei on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. The event will include a screening of the acclaimed documentary, To Be Takei, an interview with Q&A moderated by Jud Newborn, and gala book signing reception with live music by Mike Soloway.
Huntington Blue Devil Marching Band and Huntington Union Free School District presents Home Show & Competition
As part of the New York State Field Band Conference, the Huntington Blue Devil Marching Band (HBDMB) and Huntington Union Free School District will present it’s Bi-Annual Home Show Competition at the Blue Devil Stadium at Huntington High School, Sunday, October 20 with show start time of 1 p.m.
Creativity abounds at Stony Brook Village Center’s scarecrow competition
Time to vote! Above are just a few of the 43 unique and creative scarecrows of all shapes, sizes and characters that line the walkways througout the Stony Brook Village Center for the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s 34th Annual Scarecrow Competition. You have until Friday, October 25 to vote...
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