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Good Morning, North Fork! Break out the sunglasses and allergy meds—spring has arrived! Happy first day of Spring!

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Food Rescue

• Election Results

• Weekend Preview

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The Lowdown

Feeding Families, Not Landfills 🍽️♻️

North Fork Food Rescue US has made a big impact in just two years, rescuing over 40,000 pounds of excess food from local farms and bagel shops—up from 8,000 pounds in its first year. Volunteers quickly collect and distribute fresh produce and baked goods to food pantries and shelters, ensuring that families from Riverhead to Orient Point have access to meals instead of letting food go to waste.

With over 3,100 people relying on the rescued food, the demand is growing. The organization is now seeking more donors and volunteers, to continue its mission of “filling plates, not landfills.” Interested in helping? Reach out to [email protected]. ($)

Ballots Counted, Board Set 🗳️👥

Greenport voters have spoken—Mary Bess Phillips and Julia Robins are staying on the Village Board. Phillips led the pack with 150 votes, followed by Robins with 135.

It was a close race, with Roric Tobin (131 votes), write-in candidate Patricia Hammes (118), Scott Hollid (111), and Margaret De Cruz (53) missing the cut.

But the election wasn’t without drama. Just days before the vote, Mayor Kevin Stuessi called for Phillips to step down as Deputy Mayor over $100K in unpaid village debts. She resigned but said she’s been working on a payment plan since the pandemic.

After three hours of ballot counting, Robins summed it up best—she’s just relieved it’s over.

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🔥🍽️ One Night Only Grace & Grit is serving up a one-night-only Thai experience this from 4-8 PM. Whether you're craving a takeout dinner or want to dine in, indulge in some authentic Thai dishes that’ll take your taste buds straight to Southeast Asia.
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🎶 Tunes and Tasting Terra Vite Winery & Vineyard is hosting Singo- the ultimate music trivia game. Gather your friends, sip on a glass of fine wine, and put your music knowledge to the test as you identify songs from various genres and decades from 6:30-8:30 PM. More Info

🌿 Month of Wellness Practitioner Social Calling all wellness professionals and enthusiasts, Sound View is hosting a night of connection, collaboration, and creativity in collaboration with Tulsi Vis and New Moon Health.

Not a wellness practitioner? No problem! Non-practitioners interested in learning about the different wellness modalities on the North Fork are welcome to attend and network.
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Saturday

🦉Learn to Make a Difference Interested in helping injured wildlife? The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center is offering a Wildlife Rehabilitation Training to learn essential skills for rescuing and transporting animals in need. This comprehensive training will cover:

🔹 When to rescue and when to leave wildlife alone
🔹 The supplies and equipment you’ll need
🔹 Legal considerations for wildlife rescue
🔹 How to safely contain injured animals

After completing the training, you'll have the opportunity to apply to become a rescue/transport volunteer. RSVP

🎨🍷WATERCOLOR & WINE NIGHT Chronicle Wines is hosting a watercolor workshop with artist-in-residence Kerri McKay, and trust us—you don’t need to be Picasso to have a good time.

She’ll walk you through blending, layering, and composition while you sip and paint in a chill, creative atmosphere. Whether you’re a pro or just there for the vibes, you’ll leave with a masterpiece (or at least a great story). Sign up

Sunday

🧘‍♂️ Cultivate Peace & Harmony Sound View is hosting a guided meditation and an insightful Dharma talk from 10-11 AM, where you’ll learn valuable tools to foster peace and harmony within yourself and the world around you.

This session is designed to help you cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and deepen your understanding of how to create a more peaceful, compassionate world. Sign up

🦅 Ospreys Are Back (for real this time) Join the Mattituck Parks District for the annual "Return of the Osprey" celebration at 12 PM at Breakwater Beach. Celebrate the return of these magnificent birds with a beach clean-up, nesting platform installation, and a fun scavenger hunt. More Info

🍷🧁 Cupcake & Wine Pairing Treat your taste buds to a delightful experience at Pindar Vineyards. This cupcake and wine pairing featuring three delicious cupcakes from Blue Duck Bakery, each perfectly matched with a glass of wine. Three times available 12, 2, and 4 PM. Sign Up

🍷🧀🍫 Wine, Cheese & Chocolate The ultimate flavor showdown at Suhru & Lieb Vineyards. This 90-minute Guided Tasting Class from 12-1:30 PM, will explore six exceptional wines from world-renowned regions. As you sip, you’ll learn how these wines express their unique characteristics—all while indulging in perfectly paired cheeses and chocolates.
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🧬 Unlock Your Body’s Instruction Manual Did you know that your body metabolizes nutrients differently than anyone else’s? Understanding your unique genetic blueprint can be the key to optimal health, longevity, and disease prevention. Sound View hosts Tapp Francke Ingolia who teaches how epigenetic interpretation can help personalize your nutrition for genomic stability and overall well-being. RSVP

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Thursday

Greenport Harbor Brewing (Peconic) | Trivia | 6-8 PM

Friday

Corey Creek Taproom | Greg McMullen | 4-8 PM
Suhru & Lieb Vineyards | Paris Ray | 5-7 PM
One Woman Winery | Dennis Raffelock | 6-9 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Greenport) | Open Mic Night | 6-8 PM
Andy’s | Chris Hurley | 7-10 PM

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