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Good Morning, North Fork! If you can read this, you’re already winning Tuesday.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Maizeat at the Shoals

• Library Glow Up

• Greenport Thank You Party

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The Lowdown

Maizeat at The Shoals Dockside 🍽️

Alert the group chat: Chef Cheo Avila is officially taking over your North Fork weekend plans. Starting Memorial Day Weekend, he’s rolling out Maizeat, a Latin-Asian fusion food truck parked right at The Shoals Dockside in Southold. Translation: waterfront eats with dumplings, ceviche, empanadas, and a serious amount of flavor.

If Cheo’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s the genius behind Kontiki and the Venezuelan-inspired Maize. He’s back from a culinary deep dive in Japan and now blending all that global inspo with hyper-local ingredients.

Here’s the vibe:
🌊 Bay breezes + Adirondack chairs
🎶 Live music every Saturday, 2–5 PM
🍸 Crafty cocktails + local beer + photogenic spritzes
🍽️ Street food-style small bites that taste like a vacation

Maizeat will be open Thursday–Sunday (and holiday Mondays) from 12-6 PM.

Mattituck-Laurel Library Glow-Up? 📚

Mattituck and Laurel folks, mark your calendars: Tuesday, June 17 is your chance to decide the future of your local library.

After 25 years of holding it down without a major renovation, the Mattituck-Laurel Library is looking for a $5.5 million bond to bring the building into 2025 and beyond. Think less leaky roof, more community space.

Here’s what’s on the blueprint:
➕ A new second floor (2,142 sq ft of possibilities)
👾 A teen zone with a legit makerspace
📖 A revamped children’s area
🖼️ Art gallery + more public meeting rooms
♿ An entrance that’s actually accessible

Also, they're moving the director’s office so it stops hogging prime real estate. Respectfully. Library director Shauna Scholl says this is about giving the community what it actually needs, whether that’s a place to gather, create, or just chill in the AC with a good book. ($)

Greenport’s Throwing a Thank-You Party 🎉

Hey Greenport, got plans for May 21? Your village workers do, and for once, it’s not fixing sidewalks or hanging wreaths in Mitchell Park. It’s Village Employee Appreciation Day, and it’s their time to shine.

The Greenport BID is hosting the very first one, and it’s basically a love letter to the folks who keep the place running while the rest of us are sipping iced lattes and Instagramming sunsets.

Here’s what’s on the gratitude menu:
🥪 Lunch at the Greenport Fire Department: sandwiches, chips, and sweets from Blue Duck Bakery.
🍕 Pizza party at 1943 Pizza, because carbs = love.
🍻 Complimentary drinks at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., because of course.

This celebration was dreamt up by BID prez Nancy Kouris, with a stellar crew of local business leaders backing her, Ryan Farrel (American Beech), Linda Kessler (Kessie), Rich Vandenburgh (Greenport Harbor Brewing), and Colin Ratsey (Ratsey Construction).

And the best part? Next year, they’re hoping to level up with a bash at 5th Street Park—so the people who maintain the playgrounds can finally just play.

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Happenings: Upcoming Events

📝 A Writing Workshop with Stephen Morrow Join Stephen Morrow, acclaimed editor and publishing insider, for a hands-on Nonfiction Book Proposal Workshop designed to sharpen your pitch and elevate your writing.

Dive into the mechanics of compelling book proposals, receive industry-savvy lectures, and get personalized feedback to strengthen their own projects. Learn what publishers really want, plus how to build urgency, structure your argument, and bring your narrative nonfiction to life. Perfect for Students 16+ looking to turn big ideas into book deals. 5 sessions from June 14-July 12, apply now. More Info

🎣 15th Annual Billy’s by the Bay Michael Murphy Memorial Fluke Tournament Is returning on Saturday, June 7, and it’s more than just a fishing competition. It’s a day to celebrate community, legacy, and landing the big one.

The action starts bright and early with a 7 AM Bimini start from the Breakwater Jetty. Then it’s game on for a full day of fluke fishing, followed by weigh-ins, prizes, raffles, and high-fives back at Billy’s.

But first, don’t miss the Captain’s Meeting on Friday, June 6, a pre-party with a buffet dinner, cold beer, and live music. It’s the perfect way to toast the weekend ahead. More Info

🌟 Broadway By the Barn Join the North Fork Community Theatre for an unforgettable evening at Broadway By the Barn, the 17th Annual Building on Tradition Gala, on Saturday, June 7 at 6 PM at Hallockville Museum Farm.

Enjoy a night under the stars with dinner, local wine & beer, ice cream, raffles, auctions, and live performances by The Second Hands and members of the NFCT company. It’s the perfect blend of community, culture, and Broadway charm. More Info

🐾 North Fork Dock Diving Weekend Get ready for tail wags and big air, Harbor Pet’s 9th Annual North Fork Dock Diving Weekend is back June 7 & 8, now at its brand-new home: The Polo Grounds on Moores Lane in Greenport.

🐕 Saturday brings the launch with Big Air long jumps and Extreme Vertical high jumps.
🐾 Sunday ups the splash factor with more Big Air, Speed Retrieve races, and the epic Dock Diving Finals.

Off the dock, you’ll find food trucks, vendors, family fun. A portion of proceeds goes to the Greenport Skate Park. More Info

🍷 Rosé for the Bays & Field Guide Release Party Join Borghese Vineyards for a lively celebration of wine, art, and conservation on Saturday, June 7.

Be among the first to sip the 2024 Rosé for the Bays, and help toast the debut of Back to the Bay’s brand-new Long Island Coastal & Marine Field Guide, created by artist Carolyn Munaco and author Hazel E. Wodehouse. More Info

🏓 Pickleball Tournaments Get ready to serve up some fun at Southold Historical Museum’s “History in the Making” Pickleball Tournaments on Saturday, June 7.

The action starts at 9 a.m. with a round robin tournament, followed by a team tournament at 12 p.m. Whether you're in it to win it or just playing for fun, it's a great day to hit the courts and support local history. Round Robin | Team

🦞 Lobster, Raffles & Good Vibes The 2nd Annual Lobster Bake Fundraiser at the Greenport American Legion is back on Saturday, June 7. We’re talking lobster, mussels, clams, steamers, corn, potatoes, a raw bar, a soup bar, and yes, a cash bar to wash it all down. Add in door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a whole lot of local love, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate summer feast. More Info

🇺🇸 An Evening with FDNY Lt. Joe Torrillo Mark your calendars for a night that’ll stick with you long after the lights go down. FDNY Lt. Joe Torrillo, a 9/11 survivor who was buried alive in the collapse of the Twin Towers, is coming to the Southold American Legion to share his incredible story of survival, bravery, and resilience.

It’s gripping. It’s powerful. And it’s a rare chance to hear firsthand from someone who lived through history and came back with a message of hope. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Tuesday

First and South | Jeff LeBlanc | 6-9 PM
The Piano Bar at Sound View | Jon Jazz E Guitar | 6-8:30 PM

Wednesday

Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Music Bingo | 6-8 PM
Alize Brewing Co | Trivia | 6:30 PM
The Piano Bar at Sound View | Paris Ray | 6-8:30 PM

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