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Good Morning, North Fork! We opened our eyes and boom: Monday

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Oregon Road Branches Out

• Waterfront Zoning

• Tee Pee Ted’s

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P.S. Happy Birthday to John Sinning 🎂

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The Lowdown

More Than a Farm Stand 🧑‍🌾

Oregon Road Organics isn’t just slinging carrots and corn this year, they’re branching out. The Cutchogue farm, run by the Fabb family since 2019, is adding some fresh experiences to its Certified Organic lineup.

For the littles: Tiny Farmers is a hands-on adventure for ages 3–6 with veggie stamping, sensory play, and even a pint-sized farmers market. It happens every other Sunday through October.

For the grown-ups: Farmbody Pilates hits the fields on Aug. 20 with an open-air class led by Gab N Flow Pilates. Stay for a boutique pop-up and leave with a bag of organic produce.

Farm stand hours: Friday 12–6, Saturday 10–6, Sunday 10–5. Bring your tote bag.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

Waterfront Zoning 🚤

Suffolk County just might throw a life preserver to our working waterfront. At an August 5 public hearing, lawmakers, fishermen, and oyster growers all agreed, if we keep selling docks to build McMansions, the local fishing and boat repair scene could sink faster than a leaky dinghy.

The fix? A new bill that lets commercial waterfront owners lock in their property’s marine use forever through conservation easements, think “no luxury condo here, ever.” There’s $9.5 million in the budget to make it happen, and it’s already getting farmland-preservation-level buzz (the same move that helped launch the North Fork wine industry).

The vote’s set for September 3.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Tee Pee Ted’s Returns 🏕️

Ted Strickroth, the camp’s legendary founder who passed last year after a two-decade fight with cancer, left behind a legacy that’s too good to let fade away. Enter Tony Valderrama, environmental educator, artist, and longtime Ted sidekick, who’s bringing the camp back for one week this August at the Mattituck Laurel Historical Society and Museums.

Think: kids learning the ropes of local plants and critters, mastering leadership skills, and getting down and dirty with wilderness survival. Oh, and don’t forget stepping inside a towering 25-foot teepee and crafting clay pots and jewelry the old-school way.

The camp runs August 18–22, mornings only 9:30-12:30. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: This Week

Monday

🛍 Chic for a Cause Swing by J.McLaughlin for a Summer Soirée afternoon of light bites, refreshing sips, and shopping that supports The Southold Historical Museum. More Info

Wednesday

🎉 Grand Opening Party The Heart Of It is throwing its grand opening party and doing it in style. Expect local vendors, raffles, playtime for the kiddos, and an open house that’s all about connection and community. More Info

🤝 Networking, but Make It Fun W.E.B. North Fork is rolling into Southold Social for their monthly meetup. Picture this: brilliant women, big ideas, and the kind of resource-sharing that turns “What if?” into “We did it.” Whether you’re there to connect, collaborate, or just sip something good while talking shop, it’s where the magic happens. More Info

🍷 Get Your Blend On Here’s your chance to play winemaker no lab coat required. Aldo’s Coffee 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.

You’ll work with RGNY’s estate-grown wines, learning the art of balance and how to make a wine that’s all you. Take home your very own bottle and some serious bragging rights. More Info

Thursday

🎷 North Fork Meets NOLA The Quantum Leap Music Festival is back for round two at Borghese Vineyard, bringing a star-studded lineup of Grammy winners and nominees. Curated by jazz legend Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr., this ain’t your average festival, it’s a cultural mashup where the rhythm of the Bayou meets the beauty of the North Fork. More Info

🩸 Roll Up a Sleeve The Mattituck-Laurel Library is hosting a blood drive, and your pint could save three lives. Quick, easy, and world-changing—just how we like it. More Info

🌸 Botanical Dyeing Workshop Get creative with nature, join The Gardens in Laurel for a hands-on Botanical Dyeing Workshop, where you'll learn how to transform fabrics using flowers and natural pigments.  More Info

🎶 A Midsummer Serenade The North Fork Arts Center is turning Thursday night into a symphony. Four world-class musicians are coming together for A Midsummer Serenade, an evening of Mozart and Beethoven so enchanting, you might just forget you’re in Greenport and not Vienna. More Info

🎤 North Fork to the Big Leagues North Fork’s own Julia King is headed to Citi Field, and no, she’s not pinch hitting, she’s singing the national anthem for the New York Mets. Thousands of fans. One spotlight. And a voice that’s pure home run. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Monday

Minnow | Jon Divello | 5-8 PM
Billy’s by the Bay | Tetra | 5-8 PM
Piano Bar at Sound View | Jazz on the Half Shell | 6-8:30 PM
Mitchell Park | Southbound | 7:30-9:30 PM

Tuesday

Pindar Vineyards | Como Brothers | 4-8 PM
Billy’s by the Bay | Kurt Stemhagen | 5-8 PM
First and South | TBD | 6-9 PM
Piano Bar at Sound View | Sara Mundy | 6-8:30 PM
Townsend Manor | Rob Europe | 6-9 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Trivia | 6-9 PM

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