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Good Morning, North Fork! Rise and grind, it’s Monday and coffee is mandatory.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Library Budget Votes

• GHBC Wins Silver

• Baseball is Back

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The Lowdown

Budget Time 📚💰

Big decisions are coming for North Fork libraries!

Library budget votes for the 2025-26 fiscal year are happening this spring, and each library is looking to level up its services. Here’s what’s on the table:

📍 Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library is proposing a 4.01% tax levy increase, bringing the total budget to $2,049,157. No major projects, but they’re rolling out more programming and even launching a podcast. Vote April 8, 2-8 p.m. at the library.

📍 Southold Free Library is keeping things tight with a 2% tax levy increase, bringing their budget to $1,260,454. No capital projects, but plenty of community programs. Vote May 20, 3-9 p.m. at Southold High School gym.

📍 Floyd Memorial Library (serving East Marion, Greenport, and Orient) will announce its budget plans soon—stay tuned!

Want a say in the future of your local library? Show up and vote! ($)

Tiny Gardeners, Big Fun 🥬🍅

Want to get your kids excited about gardening? Spring is the perfect time to dig in! Kirsten Kesicki, founder of Yard Crop, shares pro tips on making gardening a fun, hands-on learning experience for the whole family.

☀️ Pick the Perfect Spot 
🌸 Choose Kid-Friendly Plants 
🛠️ Make It Hands-On 

From digging in the dirt to watching their plants grow, kids will love the magic of gardening. And who knows? They might even eat their veggies.

North Fork’s Got Hops 🍺

The 2025 New York State Craft Beer Competition just wrapped up, and it's kind of a big deal. We're talking 1,300+ entries, 200+ breweries, and 32 different beer style categories. The judges spent two full days in Rochester sipping, swirling, and deciding which beers deserved top honors before revealing the winners at the NYS Brewers Conference in Albany.

And guess what? Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. just walked away with some serious hardware. Their American Double IPA, Hopnami, snagged the silver medal! The category had 21 entries, with Saber’s Edge from Pearl Street Grill & Brewery taking gold and Pacific Dawn from Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. earning bronze. Congrats GHBC!

Greenport Varsity Baseball is Back ⚾️

After nearly two years off the field, the Porters are stepping up to the plate on Monday, March 31, against Bridgehampton/Ross. Their last game was way back in May 2023—23 months ago!

Leading the charge? Seniors Kal-El Marine, Daniel Rivas, and Cayden Wills. Marine is a do-it-all player, covering center field, shortstop, and pitcher. Rivas is holding it down behind the plate as catcher, and Wills will split time between shortstop and the mound.

Head coach Chris Golden knows it’s tough to keep a baseball program running in a small school, especially with so many athletes committed to other sports. But the team is ready to grind and make their return count. ($)

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Happenings: This Week

Monday

🚜 Farm-Fresh Fun Returns Spring has sprung, and Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck is back for another season of farm-fresh fun! Kick off the season with sweet treats, barnyard adventures, and fresh-picked produce.

Tuesday

👠 Follow The Yellow Brick Road In anticipation of NFCT’s spring production of The Wizard of Oz, they are hosting an Ozian Workshop where your little one can become an Honorary Ozian!

Kids of all ages can enjoy a special screening of the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, get creative in a Munchkinland stage prop workshop, and decorate some delicious cookies.

Plus, all participants will be officially named Honorary Ozians and invited to “walk the green carpet” at a pre-show reception before the Friday, May 16 performance.
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Wednesday

🌸 Floral Fun Eastern Front Brewing Co. is hosting Herbs for Humanity for a fun and creative evening designing your own beautiful spring centerpiece. 100% of the proceeds support a local food pantry. More Info

Thursday

🩸 Roll Up Your Sleeves The Mattituck Laurel Library is hosting a Blood Drive from 12:30-6:30, and they need YOU to help save lives. Every donation makes a difference — just one pint can save up to 3 lives. Plus, giving blood is a great excuse to treat yourself afterward (cookies, anyone?). More Info

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