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🐝 Hoops, Heroes & Hope

Community Kids Basketball Tournament, Lt. Col. Charles Sanders, Dylan Newman Forever 5 Softball Tournament

Thomas Loncar
June 04, 2025

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Good Morning, North Fork! Your calendar doesn’t lie. It’s Wednesday. Sigh responsibly.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

Community Kids Basketball Tournament
Lt. Col. Charles Sanders
Dylan Newman Forever 5 Softball Tournament

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The Lowdown

Hoops, Hype & Heart 🏀

The Aldrich basketball courts were on fire Saturday as the first-ever Community Kids Basketball Tournament tipped off in Laurel. Four local squads, First Responders, Chef Currys, Faculty Flames, and Community All-Stars, battled it out in front of a lively crowd. The games? Nonstop action, back-and-forth leads, and yes, even a few buzzer-beaters.

The tourney was a tag-team effort between Aldrich Sports League and NoFo Kid Connect, and it was nothing short of a slam dunk.

But this wasn’t just about hoops. Every dollar raised goes right back to the North Fork youth sports scene and scholarships for local student-athletes.

Shoutout to Joe Aiello and Francis Buonaiuto for launching this event, and if you missed it? No worries. Organizer Destiny Salter says they’re already planning for next year. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Want a Seat at the Table 📚

Following the passing of longtime board member Paulette Ofrias in April, the Southold Board of Education is looking to fill her seat with a dedicated community member. Whoever’s chosen will serve until the next election in May 2026.

Interested?
Send a letter of interest to Patricia DiGregorio at [email protected]
Deadline: Monday, June 23

Get the full story 👉 Patch

Lt. Col. Charles Sanders Heads Back Overseas 🇺🇸

Last Friday night, the community packed into the Griswold-Terry-Glover American Legion Post 803 to give Lt. Col. Charles Sanders a proper Southold sendoff before his fourth overseas deployment in 15 years.

Sanders isn’t just a military man, he’s also Southold’s town tax assessor, a local business owner, a former American Legion commander.

At 57, he’s headed to the Middle East for up to a year, adding another chapter to a career that’s included deployments to Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay, and more. And despite all those tours? He’s never had to fire his weapon, something he calls a blessing.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

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Dog of The Week

Meet Cici 🐾

Looking for a loyal companion who brings beauty, brains, and impeccable manners? Say hello to Cici, a stunning adult female Great Pyrenees mix with a flowing medium-length coat and a soul as serene as a Sunday morning.

This classy girl is house-trained, respectful, and completely chill. Whether she’s basking in the sunshine or cruising with her head out the car window, Cici brings calm wherever she goes.

Why Cici is the total package:
• Elegant and affectionate, no sloppy kisses, just sweet vibes
• Plays gently and digs with joy, but never demands attention
• Great with strangers and fellow pups
• Naturally protective, with a guardian’s instinct
• Leash pro: calm, cool, and collected
• Doesn’t jump on beds or couches unless invited
• Sleeps through the night like a dream
• Navigates stairs like a champ after just one weekend
• Loves mealtime without fuss

Cici is more than just a dog she’s a devoted companion ready to bring warmth, peace, and quiet joy to the right home. Come meet the mellow sweetheart who might just be your new best friend.

Interested? Call the Southold location at 631-765-1811 ext. 1

Local Foundation

Home Runs & Heartstrings 🥎💚

Step up to the plate and support a powerful cause at the Dylan Newman Forever 5 Foundation’s annual Softball Tournament and Chinese Auction. This special event honors the legacy of Dylan Newman, a courageous young man who lost his battle with Ewing Sarcoma at just 18 years old, but whose spirit, strength, and kindness continue to inspire.

Whether you’re playing ball, cheering from the sidelines, or taking a chance on amazing auction prizes, your participation helps make a lasting impact.

The Forever 5 Foundation is dedicated to keeping Dylan’s memory alive through meaningful giving. Bring your friends, bring your team spirit, and bring your hearts, because this day is about more than softball. It’s about honoring a life, lifting up others, and rallying together as a community.

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