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Good Morning, North Fork! It’s Thursday, aka the day you start saying, “Let’s circle back next week.”

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Dump Drama

• Heavenly Hydration

• SAIDO Learning

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The Lowdown

Dump Drama 🚛

Patriot Recycling has been ordered to haul away 3,000 cubic yards of mystery material from a former Calverton nursery after Riverhead Town hit them with not one, but two stop-work orders. Neighbors say the “yard waste” smelled way too funky to be leaves and clippings.

Under a settlement, the piles have to be gone by early October. But when word got out that some of the debris was headed to an industrial site in Cutchogue, Southold officials stepped in fast. Supervisor Al Krupski asked the Suffolk County Department of Health to test the material for pesticides, metals, and other contaminants before it crossed town lines.

If the waste turns out to be tainted, Patriot could be on the hook for cleanup costs and fines.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

A Different Kind of Drip 💧

There’s a new clinic in Cutchogue that’s all about slowing down, listening, and actually caring. Heavenly Hydration, founded by longtime nurse Debra Moreno, offers personalized IV vitamin therapy and integrative health services.

Every treatment starts with lab testing and a one-on-one consult, and the goal isn’t a “quick fix” but long-term healing.

Staffed by nurses, PAs, and a supervising doctor, the clinic helps with everything from immunity and energy to chronic conditions.

Get the full story 👉 Dan’s Papers

The Pearl in the Oyster 🎻

This Saturday, the North Fork Arts Center turns into a time machine. The Long Island Baroque Ensemble is bringing The Pearl in the Oyster to Greenport.

Under mezzo-soprano Margo Andrea, the group ditches modern instruments for centuries-old violins, gut strings, and a painted harpsichord lid that looks as good as it sounds.

Andrea will step into the spotlight with Monteverdi and Handel arias that swing from heartbreak to triumph. The rest of the lineup? Basically the “Top 40” of 1700, Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Pachelbel. Call it the Taylor Swift playlist of the Baroque.

And here’s the kicker: the ensemble just scored a National Endowment for the Arts grant for a new project tied to America’s 250th birthday, proving Baroque is alive, well, and about to make some serious history.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Memory Care 🧠

At Peconic Landing’s Harbor South memory care unit, the daily routine now includes a surprising new activity: math worksheets and reading out loud. It’s all part of SAIDO Learning, a Japanese program that uses simple exercises to keep the brain firing, and it’s showing big results.

Six months in, residents are not only holding steady but in some cases actually improving on cognitive tests. Staff say they’re also seeing something you can’t measure on a chart: more smiles, more conversations, and more confidence.

Peconic Landing is the first community in New York State to try it, and they’re already dreaming bigger: bringing SAIDO into independent living, senior centers, and even home care.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🎶 First Friday on Love Lane Mattituck’s favorite block party is back one last time this season. Stroll a pedestrian-only Love Lane filled with local food, craft beverages, and live music from Satchel Boogie. More Info

🎥 Drive In Southold Rec is going full retro. They’re flipping Strawberry Fields into a drive-in for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Pull up, tune in, and let Michael Keaton do his thing. Oh, and don’t sleep on the free treat bags, they’re only around while supplies last. More Info

🌕 Harvest Moon Dinner Sannino Vineyard is leaning all the way into autumn with a four-course feast, each dish paired with their wines. Complete with live music by Perfect Strangers, it’s a night made for clinking glasses beneath the harvest moon. More Info

Saturday

🎷 Jazz Brunch The Shoals is serving up the ultimate fall Saturday with brunch by Alpina Greenport, fresh breads, flaky pastries, and Alpine-inspired bites, all while K & R Music plays live jazz. It’s the kind of afternoon that makes you forget all about your to-do list. More Info

🧼 Soap First, Stew Later Historic cook Diane Schwindt is breaking out the lard press, mangling board, and even a hefty sad iron to show you the real deal soap-making process at Hallockville. And because history lessons are better with food, you’ll wrap it all up with beef stew and bread served just like it was generations ago. More Info

🥃 Tequila Tasting Señor Taco is turning into a tequila masterclass with a guided tasting of some of the smoothest pours around. Douglas Torres will be playing live while you sip, and yes, the tacos pair perfectly with every pour. More Info

🪦 History Comes Alive Forget ghost stories, these are the real ones. Wander the Mattituck Presbyterian Church Graveyard. Costumed actors bring history to life with tales of local legends, unsung heroes, and the folks who helped shape the North Fork. More Info

🍷 Blend It Here’s your chance to play winemaker. The Shoals is teaming up with RGNY for a hands-on session where you mix, swirl, and sip your way to a one-of-a-kind red blend. Work with RGNY’s estate-grown wines, and take home your very own bottle and some serious bragging rights. More Info

🍺 Oktoberfest Dust off your lederhosen, this Saturday & Sunday, North Fork Table & Inn’s Beer Truck transforms into a Bavarian bash. Picture bratwursts sizzling on the grill, golden schnitzel hot from the pan, and pretzels so big you’ll need two hands, all paired with crisp draft beer. More Info

🦪 Savor the Bay All aboard the Ida May! Savor the Bay is part oyster farm tour, part floating feast. Cruise out to the Peeko Oyster farm, watch a cage hauled up with the crane, learn the secrets of oyster farming, and then dive into unlimited oysters on deck. And yes, the wine and beer flow just as freely. More Info

Sunday

🏃Run the Vineyards Lace up and sip up, Run the Vineyards 5K & 8K returns to Pindar Vineyards. Both courses wind through stunning vineyard rows before the real fun begins: a glass of Pindar wine, a keepsake stemless glass, live music from Brother Dave, plus bites from Royal Elite BBQ and sweet treats from Dilly Dilly Donuts. More Info

🍲 Chowderfest Clear your Sunday plans because at noon is all about chowder. PORT is hosting their Annual Clam Chowder Contest to benefit the East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation. Pro tip: be one of the first 50 ticket holders and score a free drink voucher, because chowder always tastes better with something to sip. More Info

🪦 History Comes Alive: Round 2 Missed it the first time? You’ve got another shot. Step into the Cutchogue Old Burial Ground, where costumed actors turn headstones into storytellers. Hear the real tales of local legends, unsung heroes, and the people who built the North Fork. More Info

🎃 DIY Pumpkins Forget carving knives at The French Picnic it’s all about pressed florals. Your $50 ticket gets you a 6" white pumpkin, everything you need to craft a fall showpiece, plus a coffee (hot or iced) and a little charcuterie to keep you fueled while you create. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Thursday

Billy’s by the Bay | Sahara | 5-8 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Sonic Gumbo | 5 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Trivia | 6-8 PM
Taps & Corks | Karaoke | 7-10 PM
Southold American Legion | Bingo | 7 PM

Friday

Corey Creek | Jeff LeBlanc | 4-8 PM
Main & Mill | Danny Palladino | 5-7 PM
Billy’s by the Bay | Mini Meatloaf Show | 5-8 PM
Tucker’s Tap Room | Frank Palmeri | 5-8 PM
Palmer Vineyards | Ahmad Ali | 5:30-8:30 PM
Jamesport Vineyards | Nina Et Cetera | 6-8 PM
Love Lane First Friday | Satchel Boogie | 6-9 PM
Jamesport Farm Brewery | Local Motion | 6-9 PM
Little Fish | Brian Cummings | 6-9 PM
One Woman Winery | Radam Schwartz Trio | 6-9 PM
The Privé (Southold Social) | K + R | 6:30-9:30 PM
Clam Bar at Alize | Tom McGuire | 7-10 PM
Green Hill Kitchen | Karaoke | 9 PM-12 AM

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