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Good Morning, North Fork! Usually, we like to kick things off with a laugh, but today we’ll start with a nod. Twenty-four years ago, the world changed, and so did so many families. We’ll never forget the courage, heartbreak, and unity that followed. September 11 is a day for remembering, reflecting, and maybe making an extra call to someone you love.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Better Cell Service

• Rocks + Minerals

• Weekend Preview

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The Lowdown

Southold Wants Bars 📶

Southolders have spoken more than 770 of them and the verdict is in: better cell coverage beats pretty cell towers. 93 people flat-out said they don’t care what they look like as long as they can make a call. Most respondents (524) even said they’d take a 199-foot tower over a 144-footer if it means stronger service.

Consultant Susan Rabold told the Town Board it’s time to update the wireless code, right now towers are capped at 45–80 feet and require a long Planning Board process. She’s recommending taller towers and a faster approval path.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Rock Stars 🪨

The Long Island Mineral & Geology Society (LIMAGS), based at the George Young Community Center in Jamesport, is where local rock hounds, artists, science teachers, and crystal enthusiasts gather every month to geek out over minerals, fossils, and all things geology.

Meetings feature talks on everything from Indigenous history to geology in film. They also take epic field trips: beach walks, fossil digs, and even mining for Herkimer diamonds at their own upstate claim.

Their biggest moment of the year? Their annual gem and mineral show, complete with vendors from across the country and hands-on science fun for kids. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🎉 A Night on the Water The East End Seaport Museum’s Land & Sea Gala sails into Safe Harbor Marina. Expect the East End’s best bites, standout local wines, and music that’ll keep the dock rocking. The bonus? Every ticket helps preserve our maritime heritage and keep local history alive. More Info

🎟 B-I-N-G-O The Southold Historical Museum is calling the numbers at Bingo Night. Your ticket gets you 15 games + a free dauber (because no one likes sharing) and a shot at one of five raffle prizes. To top it off, they’ll announce the Summer Sweepstakes winner during the fun. Bingo | Summer Sweepstakes

Saturday

🌱 Native Plant The North Fork Audubon Society is throwing its annual Fall Native Plant Sale and it’s a plant lover’s dream. Over 60 species of locally grown natives drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and perfect for rewilding your yard are up for grabs. More Info

🛍️ Community Yard Sale Kait’s Angels is still spreading hope and clearing closets. Their Annual Community Yard Sale is back at the Doorhy home (1125 Ole Jule Lane, Mattituck), with proceeds going to support the family of Marta Thomas of Southold, a mom of two gone too soon. More Info

🚗 Rock & Roll Car Show The Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums is teaming up with the L.I. Moose Classic Car Club to host their Rock & Roll Car Show. Enjoy free tours of the historic buildings, grab some food, enter raffles, and dance along to tunes from DJ Gerry. More Info

🌿 Herbalism: Level II Ready to level up your plant magic? Sang Lee Farms is hosting Introduction to Herbalism: Level II with herbalist Kayla Barthelme. Learn to spot more herbs, master new medicine-making tricks, and explore deeper ways to use plants for holistic health. More Info

🏓 Pickleball for a Cause Grab your paddle and your partner, Peconic Landing is hosting a Pickleball Tournament to End Alzheimer’s at Tasker Park in Peconic. It’s a morning of sunshine, friendly competition, and big-hearted fundraising to support the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. More Info

🌼 Garden & Meadow Tour Fall is calling and ReWild North Fork is answering with a Garden & Meadow Tour that’s all about blooms, bees, and backyard inspiration. Wander through late-summer meadows buzzing with pollinators and learn how to swap some of that lawn for natives, create your own mini meadow, and make your yard a pollinator hotspot. More Info

🧵 Quilt Show Color, craft, and a little retail therapy, the Eastern Long Island Quilters Guild is taking over Hallockville. Expect a stunning quilt exhibit, local vendors, raffle baskets, and a yard sale full of hidden gems. More Info

🐖 Jeremy Hamilton Memorial Pig Roast The Greenport High School Class of ’93 is hosting its 15th Annual Pig Roast at Sixth Street Beach to benefit the Jeremy Hamilton Memorial Scholarship Fund. Food starts at noon, with the pig hitting the table around 1 PM. Suggested donation: $25. More Info

🌅 Endless Summer If you’re going to say goodbye to summer, you might as well do it in style. The East End Arts Council’s Endless Summer Soirée lands at Strong’s Water Club & Marina. Think: live music, local bites, wine, beer, and a silent auction, all set against the waterfront. Even better? Every ticket helps fund the exhibitions, programs, and arts education that keep creativity thriving on the East End. More Info

🥩 Steak Night The Southold Fire Department is firing up the grill for their famous Steak Night. Come hungry and enjoy a perfectly cooked steak with all the fixings, plus good company in support of your local firefighters. More Info

Sunday

🚗 Mattituck Fire Dept. Car Show Engines will roar at Veterans Park as the Mattituck Fire Department hosts its 12th Annual Car Show. Expect shiny classics, custom rides, plenty of food and drinks, and live music from Who Are Those Guys. Every dollar raised goes straight to the Mattituck Fire Department Scholarship Fund. More Info

🐖 Pig Roast Alert Our Lady of Ostrabrama is serving up the ultimate feast: a good old-fashioned Pig Roast. Bring your appetite, your family, and maybe even your stretchy pants. Because when the parish throws a pig roast, you know you’re leaving full and happy. More Info

🍇 Squish & Sip Think you’ve got what it takes to crush harvest season? Literally? Pindar Vineyards is handing you the grapes (and the barrels) at their Squish & Sip event. Kick things off with coffee, cider, and donuts before taking a vineyard walk for a behind-the-scenes peek at harvest.

Then comes the main event: the Purple Foot Crush Experience, where everyone gets a chance to stomp grapes the old-fashioned way. Finish strong with a long-table harvest lunch in the barrel room, perfectly paired with Pindar wines for the ultimate vineyard feast. More Info

🍺 Oktoberfest at GHBC Break out the lederhosen Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. (Peconic) is throwing a full-on Oktoberfest bash. Spend the day soaking up live tunes from Die Spitz Baum “Oompah” Band, testing your grip in the stein-holding contest, strutting your best Bavarian look in the costume contest, and digging into a special Oktoberfest menu. More Info

💃 Move How You Want Ecstatic Dance is coming in hot with a sonic dance journey by DJ FlavYa. No choreography, no judgment, no wrong moves. Just you, the music, and a whole room full of people letting loose. DJ FlavYa spins an intuitive set designed to take you somewhere, whether that’s deep in your feels, flying high, or just vibing in your own rhythm. More Info

🍷 Sea Glass Workshop Sip, craft, repeat. Pindar Vineyards and RoRo’s Sea Glass Jewelry are teaming up for a Sea Glass Wine Charm Workshop where you’ll wire-wrap real Long Island sea glass into four gorgeous charms. Perfect for dressing up your wine glasses. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Thursday

Billy’s by the Bay | Lisa Polizzi | 5-8 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Sonic Gumbo | 5 PM
Hallockville | Old Time Jam | 5:30-8:30 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Trivia | 6-8 PM
Windamere | Easy Street | 6:30-9:30 PM
Taps & Corks | Karaoke | 7-10 PM
Andy’s | Bingo | 7 PM
Southold American Legion | Bingo | 7 PM

Friday

Clovis Point Vineyard | Tom Chupka | 4-7 PM
Corey Creek | Chloe Halpin | 4-8 PM
Main & Mill | Jeff LeBlanc | 5-7 PM
Jamesport Farm Brewery | Butterfly Cody | 5-8 PM
Island’s End | Dinny Keg | 5-8 PM
Billy’s by the Bay | Sahara | 5-8 PM
Tucker’s Tap Room | EW Harris | 5-8 PM
Palmer Vineyards | Christiaan Padavan | 5:30-8:30 PM
Jamesport Vineyards | Haig Mathosian | 6-8 PM
Little Fish | Frank Palmeri | 6-9 PM
Terra Vite Vineyard | Karaoke | 6-9 PM
One Woman Winery | Alex Minasian | 6-9 PM
The Privé (Southold Social) | K + R | 6:30-9:30 PM
Windamere | Citi Lites | 6:30-9:30 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Gpt) | Open Mic Night | 7-10 PM
Clam Bar at Alize | Mike Duca | 7-10 PM
Sannino Vineyard | Live Jazz | 8-11 PM
Green Hill Kitchen | Karaoke | 9 PM-12 AM

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