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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Trimble’s Closing

• Subdivision Debate Heats Up

• Wine Speakeasy

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The Lowdown

Trimble’s Closing 🌿

Trimble’s of Corchaug Nursery is getting ready to close after more than 35 years on Cutchogue’s Main Road.

Owner Nancy Leskody built the four acre nursery alongside her wife, Anne Trimble, turning a worn down greenhouse into a go to for flowers, herbs, and a steady stream of regulars who’ve been coming back for decades.

The two took the leap in the early ’90s, pouring what savings they had into the property and figuring it out as they went, with help from friends, family, and neighbors who showed up early and often.

After Trimble’s passing in 2022, Leskody has been running it solo. That shift, from shared decisions to carrying it all alone, is what ultimately made this moment inevitable.

The nursery will open for a final sale starting May 1, with everything on the property up for grabs.($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Subdivision Debate Heats Up 🏠

If it feels like subdivisions are suddenly everywhere in Southold conversation, they are. But town officials say this isn’t new, it’s just the latest chapter in a decades long balancing act between development and preservation.

At a packed forum in Mattituck last week, residents showed up with questions, especially around two major proposed conservation subdivisions in Cutchogue that would add dozens of homes while preserving large chunks of farmland.

The town’s pitch: this is exactly how the system is supposed to work. Cluster the houses, protect the land. It’s a model Southold has been refining since the ’80s, with more than 10,000 acres already preserved through various programs.

But the tension is real. Many residents are asking why these large scale projects don’t include affordable housing, especially as home prices climb and younger, local families struggle to stay. The town says that’s something under review, but any changes wouldn’t apply to projects already in motion.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Wine Speakeasy 🍷

Tucked behind a plain brown door in a Cutchogue strip mall, there’s a winery that feels more like a secret than a stop on the North Fork wine trail. And that’s exactly how owner Edmund Power wants it.

North Cliff Vineyards opens its “speakeasy” just one day a week, Sundays from noon to 5, inviting a small group inside a dimly lit warehouse space where Power himself pours, talks, and breaks down every bottle.

This isn’t your typical tasting room. No crowds, no bus tours, no rush. Just a handful of guests, a candle on the table, and the guy who grew the grapes walking you through it all.

Power focuses strictly on red Bordeaux varietals, grown on his Mattituck farm and made using old world methods, hand harvested, naturally fermented, no chemicals, no shortcuts. It’s small batch in the truest sense, down to him and one employee doing most of the work.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Peace Pole 🕊️

Greenport School is adding something new to campus, and it’s not for sports or classes. It’s a Peace Pole.

The installation will be marked with a dedication ceremony on April 29, with the pole set between the tennis courts and the school garden. It’s meant to be a quiet, permanent reminder of unity and global peace.

Students are at the center of it. The Interact Club is leading the effort, with the club president speaking at the ceremony about what the pole represents, not just symbolically, but in everyday actions around the school.

Younger students are getting involved, too. Elementary kids have created hand decorated “peace rocks,” which they’ll place around the base of the pole.

Greenport will be the first school on the North Fork to install a Peace Pole, giving the project a little extra weight beyond campus.

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

🕺 Dance Party Clear your Friday night and bring your best dance moves, DJ Phil is taking over the Southold American Legion. It’s a feel good fundraiser hosted by the Southold American Legion Auxiliary, with proceeds supporting programs for local veterans. More Info

🍔 Burger Pop Up The grills are getting a serious workout Friday and Saturday as Grace & Grit rolls out a burger pop-up built for people who appreciate the details, crispy edges, juicy centers, and zero shortcuts. More Info

💗 Pink Pearl Gala An evening that balances celebration with meaning returns, as the North Fork Breast Health Coalition hosts its annual Pink Pearl Gala. Cocktails, dinner, raffles, and dancing set the tone, while the spotlight stays on the people who carry this community, survivors, caregivers, and advocates alike. More Info

🎭 The Unseen Women A trio of one act plays by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Susan Glaspell takes the stage at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, unpacking the inner lives of women through realism, sharp satire, and expressionist edge. “The Unseen Woman” moves between tones and styles, but stays rooted in the same idea, there’s always more happening beneath what’s visible. More Info

🦁 Lion King The Southold Elementary School Drama Club brings The Lion King Kids to life Friday and Saturday, with a full cast of young performers stepping into the savanna. More info

🧘 Breathe In, Stress Out Join North Fork Bodies in Motion at their new location for a one hour Authentic Qigong Meditation session designed to reverse the effects of stress and promote self-healing. Learn breathing techniques, sitting and standing meditations, Tai Chi/Qigong self-healing practices, and anxiety reducing exercises, all with a focus on mindful awareness. No experience necessary, bring a folding chair and water. Cost is $25 and pre-registration is required. More Info

Saturday

🌎 Earth Day Celebration Turn saving the planet into a really good afternoon. Slow Food East End’s 5th Annual Earth Day Celebration lands at Golden Acres Organic Farm, bringing together local farmers, makers, and educators with live music from Greenport’s own Julia King. More Info

🚒 Recruitment Day Ever wondered what it’s actually like behind the sirens and turnout gear? Head to Southold Fire Department Headquarters from 1–3 PM for a behind the scenes look at volunteer life, where the stories are real and the community runs deep. More Info

🎟️ CFD Chiefs Raffle Feeling lucky or just in it for a good cocktail and better company? The Cutchogue Fire Department Chiefs are hosting a raffle and cocktail party fundraiser at CFD Headquarters, where one ticket ($100) gets two people in the door for an easy night out with a purpose. More Info

🏃‍♀️ Kim’s Kindness 5K Some runs are about the finish line, this one’s about the ripple effect. The Kim’s Kindness 5K takes off at the Mattituck Junior-Senior High School, raising funds to keep Kim’s legacy of generosity and helping others very much alive. More Info

🎹 Piano Marathon A full weekend of music unfolds at the Jamesport Meeting House as the Rites of Spring Music Festival teams up with Stony Brook University’s Music Department for its annual Piano Marathon. Four rising pianists take turns at the keys Saturday and Sunday, moving from classical standards to contemporary pieces with barely a pause in between. More Info

🕯️ Pressed Flower Candle Workshop An easygoing afternoon at Bedell Cellars leans into the slower side of spring, with Wander Candle Co. guiding a hands on candle workshop. Create a double wick candle, pressing in real flowers so no two come out the same. More Info

🎨 Trinket Tray Workshop A hands on pottery session at VEME Studio brings together clay and craft, teaming up with North Fork Fiber Arts for a workshop built with makers in mind. Shape your own trinket tray or dish, something small, useful, and a little personal to keep your bits and bobs. More Info

🧁 Cupcakes & Wine A sweeter kind of pairing lands at Pindar Vineyards, where Blue Duck Bakery’s handmade cupcakes meet a lineup of three wines built to match. More Info

Sunday

☕ Cars & Coffee Chrome, caffeine, and a parking lot that doubles as a showroom. NOFO Car Club kicks off the season at Borghese Vineyard, where everything from classics to daily drivers roll in for a laid back morning meetup. More Info

🌱 Garden Talk A slower kind of gathering unfolds with the Mattituck-Laurel Historical Society, where master gardener Nancy Smith joins host Mary Callanan to share practical tips, seasonal insights, and a few hard-earned gardening secrets. More Info

🥞 Boozy Brunch A Blanc & Franc brunch brings together Chronicle Wines, One Woman Winery, and Grace & Grit for a lineup that’s just as much about the glass as the plate. More Info

🧀 Charcuterie Board Workshop An afternoon at Pindar Vineyards turns hands on with a charcuterie workshop led by The French Picnic Cheese Shop. Each board comes fully loaded: three cheeses, two meats, fig jam, dried fruit, nuts, and even your own cheese knife, while the real takeaway is learning how to style it like a pro. More Info

🏝️ Plum Island A closer look at the future of Plum Island takes shape at Poquatuck Hall, with Louise Harrison of Save the Sound leading the conversation. More Info

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Thursday

The 1901 Grill at Goat Hill | Trivia with Think Inc. | 6 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Trivia | 6-8 PM
Bridge Lane | Trivia | 6:30-8 PM
Taps & Corks | Karaoke | 7-10 PM
Southold American Legion | Bingo | 7 PM

Friday

Corey Creek | Jay Shepard | 4-8 PM
Main & Mill | Michael Also | 5-7 PM
Tuckers Taproom | Emy McB | 5 PM
Little Fish | Jon Divello | 6-9 PM
One Woman Winery | Alberto Pibiri Trio | 6-9 PM
Southold Social | K + R Music | 6-9 PM
Jamesport Farm Brewery | Trivia | 6:30-8:30 PM
Clam Bar at Alize Brewing | Ed Travers | 7-10 PM
Lucharitos | Karaoke with DJ Henry Eau | 9 PM

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