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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Boating Safety

• Wrestlers Give It Their All

• Parade Party Spots

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The Lowdown

Anchors Aweigh in Cutchogue 🚤

Seventh and eighth graders at Mattituck-Cutchogue Junior/Senior High are hitting the books — and the water — for boating safety certification this week. Led by Fred Smith, former commander of the Peconic Bay Power Squadron, the course covers must-knows like safety gear and navigation rules. Considering up to 70% of these students come from boating families, it’s a perfect fit.

Plus, it wraps up with a ride on the Southold Police marine unit. Talk about hands-on learning! This program isn’t just about safety — it could be the first step to a marine career. And bonus: it checks the box for Brianna's Law, which requires safety courses for all motorized boat operators in NY. ($)

Leaving It All on the Mat 🤼

Mattituck/Greenport/Southold wrestlers gave it their all at states, but the scoreboard didn’t tell the whole story. Coach Ryan Grebe kept it real: "It didn’t go as planned." Seniors James Felakos (190 lbs) and Luca Sirico (170 lbs), plus junior Ryder Antonucci (138 lbs), took on fierce competition at Albany’s MVP Arena. Felakos wrapped up an epic career with a 37-6 record and over 100 wins. Sirico battled back from injuries to snag a county title (24-11). And Antonucci, only in his third year on the mat, finished strong at 28-14. They may not have brought home gold, but these guys are pure grit. ($)

Big Artist Energy 🎨

North Fork Contemporary is shaking things up with a new conversation series designed to dive deep into the creative mind. Their first event, “Beneath The Surface,” brought together five artists to discuss how personal history and emotion fuel their work. We’re talking painter Anne Sherwood Pundyk, sculptor Marianne Weil, multimedia artist Darlene Charneco, architect-turned-artist Allan Wexler, and filmmaker Bill Morrison—each sharing insights on everything from childhood influences to overcoming creative doubt.

Led by psychologist and co-director Barbara Horowitz, the series gives the public a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process. The key takeaway? Stay curious, trust your instincts, and keep creating. With more of these salon-style events in the works, North Fork’s art scene just got a whole lot more interesting.

Top Stories from the week 📖

🇺🇸 New Name, Lasting Honor Southold Town Beach is now Lt. George Robert Sullivan Beach honoring a hometown hero. ($)

🏊‍♂️ Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Training Course Scholarships. Eight scholarships are being offered to become an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard or Swim Instructor.

🦆 Ducks, Dollars & Community Love Fundraiser “Flock Together” raised over $50,000 to support Crescent Duck Farm workers laid off after January’s bird flu outbreak. ($)

🚫 Southold to Invasive Plants: You’re Not Invited to Cleanup Day Bamboo and phragmites will not be picked up during the town’s annual leaf and brush pickup.

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Shamrocks & Shenanigans: The Cutchogue St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns 🍀

Grab your green gear, dust off your shamrocks, and get ready to march (or cheer) your way through a day of Irish joy! The Cutchoque St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Saturday at 2:00 PM is more than just bagpipes and banners—it’s a full-blown celebration of luck, laughter, and maybe a little bit of leprechaun mischief.

Here are our top 3 places to celebrate:

Touch of Venice: Patio Party Whether you’re fueling up before the parade or keeping the party going after, Touch of Venice is the perfect spot to celebrate.
🍀Corned Beef Sandwiches
🍀Guiness Meatballs
🍀Irish Soda Bread Zeppoles


Legends Restaurant Whether you go to indulge in hearty fare, or sip on a perfect pint Legends is sure to make everyone feel Irish for the day.
🍺 Guiness ($7)
🥃 Jameson ($9)
🍀 Irish Nachos
🍀 Shepard’s Pie Potato Skins
🍀 Corned Beef & Cabbage

Peconic Bay Vineyards your home base for the parade! Skip the parking hassle and grab the best seat in the house and enjoy a fantastic day with:
🎶 Live music from 2-5 PM
🍷 $5 glasses of wine or beer 🍺
🍇 $20 bottles of wine

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They’re just fun things you need to know. I’ll always let you know when something is sponsored

Live Music Breakdown

Friday

Corey Creek Taproom | Wandering Times | 4-8 PM
Suhru & Lieb Vineyards | Cassandra House | 5-7 PM
One Woman Winery | Tim Siciliano | 6-9 PM |
Karaoke Night at Terra Vite Vineyard | 6-9 PM
Andy’s | Sonic Gumbo | 7-10 PM
Open Mic Night at Greenport Harbor Brewing (Greenport) | 7 PM

Saturday

Corey Creek Taproom | Jeff LeBlanc | 1-5 PM
Osprey’s Dominion | Erich Glaubitz | 1-4 PM
Bedell Cellars | Gene Casey | 1-5 PM
Pindar Vineyards | George Barry | 1-5 PM
Terra Vite Vineyard | Erin Chase | 1:30-4:30 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Peconic) | The North Fork Dirt Band | 4-7 PM
Rose Hill | Danny Paladino | 5:30-7:30 PM

Sunday

Corey Creek Taproom | Brandon Gurba | 1-5 PM
Osprey’s Dominion | George Tebbitt | 1-4 PM
Bedell Cellars | Matt Bruno | 1-5 PM
Pindar Vineyards | Haig Mathosian | 1-5 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Peconic) | Soulgazer Band | 3-6 PM
Andy’s | Sahara | 4-7 PM

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