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Good Morning, North Fork! Hope your guac is chunky, your salsa is spicy, and your boss thinks Cinco de Mayo is a legitimate reason to cut out early.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Bring The Stars Back

• Brooklyn Ballet

• Mother’s Day Brunch + More

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The Lowdown

Bring Back the Night 🌌

Remember when you could see the Milky Way from your backyard? So does Marina DeLuca. But thanks to more folks living on the North Fork year-round (and keeping every light on all night), our once-dark skies are looking a little... orange.

Marina and the North Fork Dark Skies Coalition are on a mission to bring the stars back. Light pollution isn’t just a buzzkill for stargazers—it messes with wildlife, wrecks your sleep, and even links to mental health issues. The fix? Way easier than you’d think. Use warmer bulbs. Add a timer. Flip the switch off when you’re not outside.

It’s one of the last places on Long Island where you can still see a sky full of stars. Let’s keep it that way.

Not Just Popcorn and Previews 🩰

When the North Fork Arts Center opened its doors last year, they skipped the movie trailers and went straight for pointe shoes. That’s right, ballet took center stage. And now, the Brooklyn Ballet is back in Greenport for a three-week residency that ends with three performances May 17–18.

While they’re here, the dancers are leading workshops at Greenport School and Peconic Community School, giving local kids a firsthand look at how art moves—literally. NFAC’s also cooking up a full summer lineup of youth classes, from improv to illustration, all in the name of building a creative community.

🎟️ Community matinee: May 17 at 2 PM ($15)
🎟️ Evening show: May 17 at 7 PM + Sunday matinee May 18 at 2 PM ($50)

Candles That Light the Way 🕯

Every spring, Congregation Tifereth Israel in Greenport does something quietly powerful: they hand out yellow candles, each one bearing the name of a child lost in the Holocaust. They're free, but the donations they inspire? Those send Greenport High School students on a journey they won’t forget.

Now in its third year, the initiative funds a field trip to the Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove. Before the visit, students join a Zoom remembrance service. Afterward, they reflect on what they learned, connecting the past to the present in ways a textbook never could. ($)

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Happenings: This Week

Tuesday

🌸 Dahlias 101 Discover why dahlias steal the summer spotlight with a vibrant introduction led by Master Gardener Maureen Preziosi of Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library. Maureen will share why these bold blooms are her favorites, plus tips and tricks for planting dahlia tubers that thrive. More Info

Wednesday

🍽 Old Mill Inn Reopens After a six-year hiatus, the Old Mill Inn in Mattituck is reopening following an extensive renovation. This historic 200-year-old waterfront establishment, has been restored under the stewardship of owner Anthony Martignetti.

The Inn, originally built in the early 1820s as a tide-powered grist mill, has been transformed into a seaside bar and restaurant, offering drinks and dinner with scenic views of Mattituck Inlet. More Info

🫖 Tea + History The Southold Historical Museum is hosting an Open House Tea at 3 PM. Whether you’re a longtime local or new to town, this is your chance to step behind the scenes. Learn how you can become a docent, the friendly, knowledgeable ambassadors who bring Southold’s rich history to life for visitors from near and far. More Info

Thursday

🌊 History, Heartbreak & the Sea Join researcher Mia Certic for a powerful lecture on the tragic 1951 capsizing of the Pelican, a Montauk fishing trip that turned deadly when a sudden storm claimed 45 lives just a mile from shore.

Hosted by the Southold Historical Museum, this talk dives into the disaster, its long-overdue memorial, and the stories uncovered after 70+ years. A short film will also be shown. More Info

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Where To Go For Mother’s Day

She gave you life, snacks, and probably a ride to soccer practice, so this Mother’s Day, let’s step it up a notch. Whether she’s into Brunch, Lunch, Wine or Flowers, we’ve rounded up the best spots to celebrate Mother’s Day in style.

🍷 Sannino Vineyard Serving up Brunch Bites both sweet and savory, with a mimosa included for each person and sweet treats for the table. More Info

🍷 Duck Walk Vineyard Sip on wine while enjoying a Brunch buffet with all the classics, and there will be a DJ spinning all the hits Mom loves. More Info

🥂 Sparkling Pointe Partnering with Southold General for a sweet and savory Brunch, along with a tasting flight of three sparkling wines, and for an extra dose of charm, add on a flower arranging activity with Blooms by Design. More Info

🍷 Macari Vineyards Enjoy Macari’s signature crisp sparkling rosé served with a fresh lobster roll and fries from The Catered Fork. Summer vibes, to celebrate Mom. More Info

🍽 The Halyard Teaming up with North Fork Flower Farm for a dreamy afternoon of blooms and lunch. Enjoy a coastal lunch with Sound views, and browse hand-tied bouquets featuring the farm’s freshest spring flowers. Brunch Specials also available. More Info

🍷 Bedell Cellars Joining forces with Southold General for a fresh local brunch box for two, perfectly paired with vineyard views. Plus, treat Mom (or yourself) to beautiful stems at a flower pop-up by Backyard Blooms. More Info

🍷 Clovis Point Vineyard Teaming up with Ammiratis of Love Lane for a delicious brunch spread, because Mom deserves the best! Even better? All moms get a complimentary glass of rosé. More Info

🍽 North Fork Table & Inn Start with a three-course brunch full of shareable starters, seasonal entrées, and sweet finishes. Then come back for supper, and another three-course celebration highlighting the freshest flavors from Long Island. More Info

🍽 Southold Social Serving up a thoughtfully crafted 3-course menu featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and elevated local flavors. More Info

🚜 Harbes Family Farm Rolling out the red carpet at their annual Mother’s Day Festival, May 10–11. Moms get FREE admission to the Barnyard Adventure, a fun-filled, 8-acre experience for the whole family. With live music, tasty eats, and plenty of sips to savor, it’s a weekend she won’t forget. More Info

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Live Music Breakdown

Monday

The Watershed | Erin Chase | 6-9 PM

Tuesday

First and South | Julia King | 6-9 PM
The Piano Bar at Sound View |Spencer Lroy | 6-8:30 PM

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