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LI Sweet Corn, Women Set Sail, Coworking at The Shoals

Thomas Loncar
August 19, 2025

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Good Morning, North Fork! May your Tuesday be less dramatic than reality TV.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

LI Sweet Corn
Women Set Sail
Coworking at The Shoals

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The Lowdown

Long Island Sweet Corn 🌽

Corn season on the North Fork doesn’t wait around. At Latham Farms in Orient, Erin Stanton kicks off the season early, sliding those first plantings under plastic like mini greenhouses. Result? Fresh ears on the stand by July 4th every year.

Meanwhile, Sang Lee in Peconic and Harbes in Mattituck keep the waves coming by staggering plantings. And for the record: zero GMOs. Just pure, old-school sweet corn the way it should be.

Pro Tips

Don’t peel the husk at the farm stand. Seriously. It dries the corn out and makes farmers cranky.
Corn is sweetest the day it’s picked—after that, the sugars start turning to starch. Translation: eat it fast.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

Women at the Helm ⛵️

A crew of North Fork women took charge of the sails at Old Cove Yacht Club in New Suffolk. The first-ever local women’s sailing program taught moms, newcomers, and lifelong boat-riders how to sail: trimming sails, tacking through the wind, and steering like pros.

The buzz? Huge. They opened 12 spots and had 30 women on the waitlist. Turns out, plenty of locals were ready to swap “passenger” for “skipper.”

But it’s more than lessons. There are winery hangouts, house parties, and Wednesday night races where students hop aboard real crews, then toast afterward at Legends. It’s about building community just as much as building skills.

By the final week, the women weren’t just practicing, they were sailing the instructors around.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Southold Hosts Active Shooter Drill 🚨

It’s the nightmare nobody wants to imagine, but local cops trained for it anyway. On August 13, about 40 officers swarmed Southold Elementary for a full-scale active shooter drill.

The Drills: Officers ran four scenarios, clearing classrooms, searching in pairs for “shooters,” and treating injuries on manikins.

Teachers Got a Lesson Too: About 35 Southold staffers joined in, learning that locked interior doors have never been breached in these situations. Officers urged them to set up safe zones, block window sightlines, and keep classrooms quiet so police can keep moving.

This training rotates schools each year, Greenport in 2023, Mattituck in 2024, and now Southold. Suffolk County runs versions monthly at schools, churches, and businesses. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Happenings: Upcoming Events

🎆 End of Summer Celebration Summer’s not going quietly this year, Peconic Landing and the Brecknock Hall Foundation are sending summer off with a bang. Their annual End of Summer Music & Fireworks Celebration lights up Sunday, August 31. The night kicks off with live tunes from Code Bleu then, as the sun dips low, the sky takes over with fireworks bursting over the ponds. More Info

📚 Sunset Sips & Library Love Mark your calendars, on Thursday, September 4, the Friends of the Southold Free Library are throwing a Sunset Cocktail Party at Bedell Cellars. Enjoy sustainable wines, local beers, cheeses, charcuterie, and live music, all set against vineyard views. Even better? Every sip supports the Southold Free Library. More Info

🍔🌭 Back to School BBQ Greenport PTO is firing up the grill for its 1st Annual Back to School BBQ. On Friday, September 5, the Greenport School Playground transforms into the ultimate end-of-summer hangout, with music, raffles, games, and more. All Pre K–12 students and their families are welcome—just don’t forget your lawn chair or picnic blanket. More Info

🥂 Behind the Bubbles Ever wonder how those bubbles get in your glass? Sparkling Pointe’s got the answer with their Harvest Sparkling Wine Tours on September 6 & & 7. Stroll the vines, step inside the tank room, and sneak a peek at the cellar while learning the whole Méthode Champenoise magic. The grand finale? A tasting of Sparkling Pointe’s finest fizz. More Info

🎥 Movie Night Forget Netflix, the Mattituck Park District is hosting a Movie in the Park on Saturday, September 6. Enjoy a family friendly movie on a giant outdoor screen under the stars, kids crunching popcorn, and Magic Fountain ice cream. All you need? A blanket, your crew, and maybe a hoodie for when the sun goes down. More Info

🦶 Stomp Party Harvest season isn’t official till you’ve squished a grape between your toes. On Sunday, September 7, RGNY is throwing its annual Stomp Party. Think grape stomping, live salsa that’ll keep you spinning, and plenty of RGNY wine to keep the good vibes flowing. More Info

🍽️ Foodie Adventure The 19th Annual North Fork Foodie Tour hits Sunday, September 7, and it’s basically a choose-your-own-adventure for your taste buds. Pick and choose from 20 stops: farms, wineries, breweries, chocolatiers, makers, and more, all giving you a peek behind the curtain. Then swing by Charnews Farm for the Foodie Tour Lecture Series. More Info

🚗♠️🐷 Ride, Play, Feast The annual Poker Run & Pig Roast by Kait’s Angels rolls out Sunday, September 7 at Breeze Hill Farm. Start the morning with the Poker Run, any vehicle works. Cruise the route, pick up your cards, and see if luck’s on your side. Then it’s all about the pig roast: smoky BBQ and cold drinks. Best part? Every mile and every bite goes toward helping North Fork families through Kait’s Angels. More Info

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Local Business

Work With a View 💻

The Shoals just made working from home feel a little less… at home. Introducing the new coworking space at The Shoals, where your desk comes with panoramic bay views and endless inspiration.

From September 1 through May 1, grab a $20 day pass and enjoy unlimited coffee, high-speed WiFi, and plenty of room to get things done (with curated snacks on deck if you need a break). Hours run 10 AM–5 PM, Monday through Friday.

For those who know a view this good belongs in their daily routine, monthly memberships are available. Because let’s be honest, work just hits different when the water’s your backdrop.

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