Saturday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m.:Greenport Fire Department’s 181st Firemen’s Parade, honoring the village’s firefighters and community spirit. Parade will start at the intersection of Broad and Main streets. Expect limited access at this time. Part of Greenport’s Presidents Day and Valentine’s Day weekend. Festivities follow parade. Information:greenportvillage.com.
Sunday, Feb. 15, 1-6 p.m.:Daytona Watch Partyat American Legion Post 803, 51655 Main Road, Southold. Watch the NASCAR Daytona 500 Race on big screen TVs while enjoying hot dogs, snacks and hero sandwiches. Admission $15. Information:post803.com.
Sunday, Feb. 15, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.:Automobilia Swap Meethosted by the Peconic Bay Region Antique Automobile Club of America at Southold Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic. Exchange car parts and related items. Information: 631-208-6725.
Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Fifth annualWinterFeston Main Road in Southold. Celebrate Southold community, local businesses and organizations. Over 50 exhibits, four bands, face painting, line dancing, free food and beverages, DJ music, fun kids events, special events and prizes. Free to all visitors. Rain date: Feb. 22.
Friday, Feb. 20, 1-2:15 p.m.:“Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution”documentary film at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead. View the war through the eyes of crucial and significant Black historical figures like Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem, Phillis Wheatley and James Armistead Lafayette. Free. Information:riverheadlibrary.org.
Sunday, Feb. 15, noon-5 p.m.:Can for a Cause, to benefit North Fork Country Kids Rescue, at Twin Fork Beer Company, 807 Raynor Ave., Riverhead. Debut of first vintage-style beer can label. Live music, swing dancing, vendors, food and raffles. Proceeds support animal rescue mission. Information:twinforkbeer.com.
Friday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.:Catholic Health Mobile Outreach buswill be in town, parked at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead. Free health screenings, cardiac screenings and flu vaccinations provided by a registered nurse. Information:riverheadlibrary.org.
Saturday, Feb. 14, 1-4 p.m.:Flanneltine’s Dayat Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., 42155 Main Road, Peconic. Don flannel solo or with friends and join for local artisans, seasonal alcoholic beverages and food. The Realm Band to play at 6 p.m. Event will also collect nonperishables and personal care items for CAST. Information:greenportharborbrewing.com.
Saturday, Feb. 14, 3-5 p.m.:North Fork Valentine’s Poetry Festat Eastern Front Brewery, 13100 Main Road, Mattituck. Writers, readers and non-writers welcome; original and published works welcome. Tote bags for first 20. Readers get $1 per pint discount. No cover charge; sign-up 2:45 p.m. Registration preferred: text 631-680-7870.
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2-3 p.m.:‘Simply Civics’discussion hosted by Katy Stokes, Southold Free Library, 53705 Main Road, Southold. Making civics simple and democracy strong. Free. Information:southoldlibrary.org.
Source: The Suffolk Times
