Saturday, May 9, noon: “Big Dogs, Big Love”adoption eventat Kent Animal Shelter, 2259 River Road, Calverton. Meet large- and medium-breed dogs available for adoption, with special incentives including pet supplies and a free training session for adopted or fostered dogs. Free. Information: 631-727-5731,kentanimalshelter.com.
Wednesday, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.:Pet Loss Support Groupat The Giving Room, 56215 Route 25, Southold. Free peer-support circle and memorial ritual for people grieving a pet. Space is limited. Free, registration required: Register: 917-324-5931 or[email protected].
Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.:Safe Boating Weekevent at Brick Cove Marina, 1760 Sage Blvd., Southold. Demonstrations on life jackets, flares and fire extinguishers to promote boating safety awareness. Free. Information: 516-312-2167 or[email protected].
Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: AnnualFleece and Fiber Fairat Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead. Experience the journey from raw fleece to finished textile: live sheep and llama shearing, spinning and weaving demonstrations, along with an artisans’ marketplace and sessions with knitting expert Patty Lyons. Vendors, music, bake sale. Admission: $10; under 12, free.hallockville.org.
Wednesday, May 13, 6-8 p.m.:Wingo fundraiserhosted by Mattituck-Cutchogue Athletic Booster Club at Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., 42155 Main Road, Peconic. Bingo-style games with more than $2,000 in prizes to support student-athlete scholarships and programs. $25 for 10 games; $5 each additional board. Information:http://mhs.mufsd.com/25743_2.
Sunday, May 17, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus annualpancake breakfast, hosted by Immaculate Conception Council #928. 546 St. John Place, Riverhead. 50/50 raffle. $12 per person; under 12 free. 631-833-1431.
Thursday, May 7, 2:30-4 p.m.:‘The Long and Short of Lawns’at Downs Farm Preserve, 23800 Main Road, Cutchogue. ReWild North Fork and Group for the East End host a talk by gardener Corn Schmid on the myths, facts, functions and impact of one of America’s largest crops. Free. Information:rewildlongisland.org/northforkor[email protected].
Friday, May 8, 8-10 a.m.:Monitoring the Migration:Observations and Identification at Landcraft Garden Foundation, 1160 East Mill Road, Mattituck. Birding guide Ben Bolduc helps guests see and understand the calls and habits of the birds making Landcraft their home. Nonmembers, $15; members, $13. Information:landcraftgardenfoundation.org.
Friday, May 8, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.: Install fournative community gardenswith ReWild Long Island at various locations. Wear garden gloves, long pants and sleeves, and bring water and bug spray. Free. Register atrewildlongisland.org/northforkor email[email protected].
Saturday, May 9, 10:30 a.m.:America’s Founding Fatherswith Charlie Gueli of Mattituck Historical Society at Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Road, Mattituck. Explores George Washington and his influence on the nation’s history. Free. Registration required:mattitucklaurellibrary.org.
Source: The Suffolk Times
