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With summer-like temperatures in the forecast this week, AAA Northeast is sounding the alarm that vehicular heatstroke can happen quickly — especially given that child deaths inside hot cars increased by nearly 35% last year.

In 2024, 39 children died in hot cars across the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, including a 2-month-old infant who died on a 77-degree June day. That’s a significant increase over 2023, when 29 children succumbed to vehicular heatstroke. On average, 37 children die each year because of vehicular heatstroke.

The inside of a car can become lethally hot even on a cool but sunny day: Although most deaths occur when temperatures exceed 80 degrees, a child has succumbed to vehicular heatstroke in 70- to 80-degree temperatures in each of the past 11 years. A child died of heatstroke in Rossville, Georgia in January, 2016 when the outside air temperature was 52 degrees.

On a typical 80-degree summer day, the interior temperature of a vehicle climbs by 20 degrees in only 10 minutes and reaches a deadly 109 degrees in 20 minutes. On hotter days, the interior temperature can easily reach 120- to 140-degrees, and cracking the windows has little effect.

“While every family wants to believe this could never happen to them, the reality is a child dying from vehicular heatstroke is an unimaginable tragedy that can happen to any family,” said Robert Sinclair of AAA Northeast. “We urge families to take action to ensure children’s safety. Establish firm guidelines about heatstroke safety with family members and caregivers and put processes in place to ensure children — and pets — are never left behind. In some cases, a sticky note affixed to the steering wheel or a smartphone screen can help prevent a fatality.”

To prevent hot car deaths, AAA Northeast recommends caregivers practice the following:

Stop and look at the backseat before exiting a parked vehicle. Make it a habit to check the entire vehicle before locking the doors and walking away. Place personal items, like a purse or briefcase, on the floor in the back seat as another reminder to look before you lock. Ask childcare providers to immediately call if your child doesn’t show up for care as expected and always seek confirmation that your child was removed from the vehicle safely by anyone transporting them — including spouses, grandparents, other family members and close friends.

Lock your vehicle to prevent unsupervised access and a child getting trapped inside. Keep car keys away from children and teach them that the inside of a car should never be used as a play area.

Act fast, call 911 and take action if you see a child alone in a locked car. A child in distress should be removed as quickly as possible.

Statistics about hot car deaths:

Over 52% of deaths are caused by a caregiver forgetting the child in the vehicle, according to NoHeatStroke.org. And it’s often not a parent: 29% of the deaths related to children forgotten in vehicles involve a caregiver other than a parent. Be especially vigilant whenever there is a change in your childcare or drop-off routine.

Nearly 22% of deaths result when a caregiver knowingly leaves a child in the car (typically to run a quick errand or let the child finish a nap). The majority of the temperature rise occurs within the first 15 to 30 minutes, and caregivers may mistakenly assume that cracking the windows is sufficient to cool and ventilate the vehicle.

Nearly 25% of cases are related to the child gaining access to the vehicle without adult supervision and becoming trapped in the vehicle. An innocent game of hide-and-seek can lead to such tragedies; often the child enters the vehicle and closes the door or trunk and cannot get out. It is important for all drivers, not just parents, to lock their vehicles in driveways and parking lots.

Statistics about pets dying in hot cars are not tracked as closely, but the American Veterinary Medical Association reports that every year, hundreds of pets die of heatstroke in parked vehicles. Exercise the same care with a pet as you would with a child.

AAA Northeast is a not-for-profit auto club with offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire and New York, providing nearly 6.8 million local AAA members with travel, insurance, financial and auto-related services.

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Sprinkle candles for sale from Pink Zebra. Photo by Heidi Sutton

By Heidi Sutton

Want to be part of the action at this year’s fairs and festivals? Do you have unique merchandise, crafts, yard sale items or food and beverages to sell? Here are a list of vendors wanted for upcoming community events on the North Shore. The list will be updated weekly.

◆ Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket seeks vendors for its Community Wide Yard Sale on June 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For an application and more information, visit www.tvhs.org or call 631-751-3730. 

◆ Island Fairs has a vendor call out for crafters, new merchandise, business sponsor booths, food trucks and food vendros for Kings Park Day Craft and Gift Fair, 2 East Main St., Kings Park on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For an application, visit www.islandfairs.com.

◆ Police Surgeons Benevolent Association and Centurion Cruisers Car Club seeks vendors its benefit car show at St. Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington on June 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $40 for 10 foot spot, $60 for 20 foot spot. For more information, call 631-901-3608

◆ Stepping Stone Support is accepting vendors for its Craft Fair Fundraiser at A1 Roofing, 16 Platinum Ct., Medford on June 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is June 29. $50 donation for a 10′ by 10′ spot. Deadline is June 5. Email [email protected] or call 631-965-2074.

◆ St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport seeks vendors for its Summer Craft Fair on July 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 631-261-0804 to obtain a registration form. 

◆ The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River is acceptiong local hand crafted vendors for its Craft Fair Weekends on July 12 & 13, August 2 & 3, September 6 & 7, October 4 & 5 and November 1 & 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10′ by 10′ spaces for one day is $75 and $100 for both days. Call 631-846-2372 or visit eastwindlongisland.com.

◆ Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook is looking for vendors to participate in an outdoor Summer Craft Fair on July 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Online application opens on June 6 on the library’s website, www.sachemlibrary.org. 631-588-5024.

◆ The Spirit of Huntington, 2 Melville Road, Huntington Station seeks vendors for its annual Spirit of Summer Art Festival on July 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is July 27. Visit www.spiritofhuntington.com for an application or call 631-470-9620.

Send your Vendors Wanted listings to [email protected].

Send your vendors wanted listings to [email protected].

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The Picklr will open in Centereach in the fall.

The Picklr, an indoor pickleball franchise headquartered in Kaysville, Utah, has announced that they will be opening their first location on Long Island in the former Big Lots at 217 Middle Country Road in Centereach in the fall of this year.

The Picklr will move into the former Big Lots in Centereach.

The 33,900-square-foot location will feature 10 courts with high-quality proprietary outdoor surfacing from Just Courts, as well as full pro shop, and private event space.

Members of The Picklr will have access to unlimited open play, league play, and tournaments and an option to enroll in private and semi-private lessons and clinics by The Picklr’s certified trainers. Additionally, all members will have the ability to use their membership at all The Picklr locations nationwide. 

“The Picklr Centereach is our first club on Long Island in a multi-unit strategy to grow the sport and offer more courts for Long Islanders. We expect to announce additional club locations soon,” said Syosset resident Tom Neale, the Founder of Arete Sports Group, the franchisee with The Picklr rights to Long Island, in a press release.

“Part of our mission is to uplift people’s lives through the sport of pickleball and to contribute to the growth of the sport. We believe that once players discover The Picklr’s first class state-of-the-art premier facilities, an all-inclusive exceptional member experience, professional level playing conditions, and wide range of programs for every age and skill level, they’ll choose The Picklr as their home for pickleball,” he added.

The new club in Centereach is a part of The Picklr’s national expansion, including more than 475 new locations with roughly 4,750 courts being built over the next few years, according to the release.

For more information, visit thepicklr.com/location/centereach/.

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Lenny Bruno Farms, 740 Wading River Road, Manorville welcomes the start of strawberry season with their 4th annual Strawberry Festival, taking place on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This once-a-year celebration offers an exclusive opportunity to pick your own strawberries on the farm’s scenic fields—an experience only available during this special weekend.

Admission is $10 per person (children 2 and under are free) and includes a wide array of family-friendly activities such as live music, a foam bubble party, access to playgrounds, jumbo garden games, farm animal meet-and-greets, face painting, fairy hair, and access to a curated lineup of artisan vendors and local food trucks. Unique photo opportunities will be spread across the farm, making it the perfect day out for all ages.

For guests seeking the ultimate strawberry experience, a $10 add-on provides a hayride to the strawberry fields, a pint of hand-picked strawberries, and exclusive access to photograph the season’s harvest among the rows. Additional pints will be available for purchase.

Festivalgoers are also encouraged to visit the on-site farm store featuring freshly picked produce, baked pies, ice cream, and other farm-fresh treats.

“Our Strawberry Festival is a tradition we look forward to all year,” said Dominick Bruno. “It’s a chance for families to not only enjoy fresh, delicious strawberries but to make memories that last a lifetime right here on the farm.”

Please note: Tickets are only available at the door. Arriving early is recommended. Parking is free and available on-site.

The farm will host a series of events through the Fall including a Sweet Summerfest on July 19 and a San Gennaro Feast on Sept. 20 and 21. For a full line-up, visit www.LennyBrunoFarms.com/events.

More festivals ….

St. James Strawberry Festival

St. James Episcopal Church, 490 North Country Road, St. James will host their annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Featuring raffle baskets, baked goods, garden table, lunch, jewelry table, antiques, Books & Things, Grandpa’s Garage, children’s activities, church and cemetery tours, animal rescue groups, strawberry treats, jams and more. 631-584-5560

Mattituck Strawberry Festival

The 70th annual Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival, 1105 North Road, Mattituck will be held on June 11 and June 12 from 5 to 10 p.m., June 13 from 5 to 11 p.m., June 14 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and June 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlights include strawberry shortcake, strawberries dipped in chocolate, live music, crowning of the Strawberry Queen, over 100 arts and craft vendors, carnival rides, food and fireworks on June 13, 14 and 15 (weather permitting). Admission varies based on festival days. www.mattituckstrawberryfestival.com

Rocky Point Strawberry Festival 

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point presents their annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with craft vendors, delicious food and desserts, bbq, bake sale, huge Tag Sale, gift basket raffles, and children’s games and activities. 631-744-9355

Pick Your Own Strawberries…

The following farms on the North Shore offer u-pick strawberries in June. Always call before you go to check availability. 

• Anderson Farms, 1890 Roanoke Ave., Riverhead. 631-727-1129

• Condzella’s Farm, 6233 North Country Road, Wading River. 631-929-4697

• Fink’s Farm, 6242 Middle Country Road, Wading River. 631-886-2272

• Glover Farms, 641-681 Victory Ave.,  Brookhaven. 631-286-7876

• Golden Acres Organic Farm, 652 Peconic Bay Blvd., Riverhead. 631-722-3302

• Harbes Family Farm, 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck. 631-298-0800

• Hodun Farms, 3642 Middle Country Rd., Calverton. 631-369-3533

• Lewins Farms, 812 Sound Ave., Calverton. 631-929-4327

• Patty’s Berries and Bunches, 410 Sound Ave., Mattituck. 631-655-7996

• Rottkamp’s Fox Hollow Farm, 2287 Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow. 631-727-1786

• Schmitt’s Farm Stand on Sound, 3355 Sound Ave., Riverhead. 631-983-6565 

• Soundshore Market & Farms, 5629 Sound Ave., Riverhead. 631-722-4740

• Wickham’s Fruit Farm, 28700 Rte. 25, Cutchogue. 632-734-6441

• Windy Acres, 3810 Middle Country Road, Calverton. 631-727-4554

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The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport and Anthony Marinello of Dropseed Native Landscapes will host an interactive Pocket Prairie workshop on Sunday, June 8, from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Learn about Long Island’s grasslands and how to convert a section of lawn into a pocket prairie.

Participants will learn about Long Island’s unique grassland communities, discover what makes them unique, and why they deserve our appreciation and preservation.

Marinello will demonstrate how to convert a section of lawn into a “pocket prairie” by restoring a small section of the native grasslands frequently lost to suburbanization and ornamental landscaping.

Take-home kits will be available for an additional fee. Each kit includes a 3×4′ sheet of cardboard, a bag of cedar mulch, and 12 landscape plugs. All plants will remain under 3 feet tall and are native to Long Island, which will attract and support butterflies and songbirds throughout their life cycle.

Workshop only: $50/$45 Members

Purchase Tickets 

Take-home kit (includes cardboard, mulch, and 12 plugs): $100/$90 Members

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Join the Rocky Point Civic Association for their annual Rocky Point Garden Tour, a self-guided tour through nine beautiful home gardens plus a docent led tour of the historic Hallock Homestead home and gardens, on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, artwork, plants and garden supplies will be available for sale at several gardens. Held rain or shine. $20 per person. Tickets are available at Heritage Paint & Home Design, 637 Route 25A, Rocky Point and Flowers on Broadway, 43 Broadway, Rocky Point. For more information, call 631-521-5726.

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Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead will hold their annual Spring Tea on Friday, June 13 at 1 p.m. Join them for a lovely afternoon of delectable savories, sweets, and assorted teas in the historic Naugles Barn. This year’s speaker is professor and former board member Susan Babkes who will explore the role of women in the American Revolution. Definitely a tea-worthy subject! Reserved seating – $45 per person. To register, visit www.hallockville.org. 631-298-5292.

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Give the gift of life! Take part in one of the upcoming community blood drives, and help save lives—one donation at a time.

■ Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta, in conjunction with St. Joseph Church in Kings Park, will host a blood drive on Thursday, June 5 at  St. Joseph Church’s Travis Hall, 59 Church Street, Kings Park from 1:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Free parking is available in the lot off Old Dock Road. For more information, call 631-854-3900.

■ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R.C. Church Parish Hall, 800 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma will host a blood drive on Sunday, June 8 from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Call 631-737-4388 for more information.

■ Port Jefferson Moose Lodge 1379, 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Road, Mt. Sinai will hold a blood drive on Sunday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments preferred. Refreshments will be served. 1-800-933-2566

■ Terryville Fire Department, 19 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station will hold a blood drive on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All donors will be entered into a raffle to win one of four free tickets to their July Carnival. Call 631-473-1224 for more info.

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AS YOU WISH Catch a screening of 'The Princess Bride' at the Cinema Arts Centre this Sunday.

PROGRAMS

First Steps Into Nature 

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents First Steps Into Nature for children ages 2 to 4 on June 6, June 13, June 20 and June 27 at 9:30 a.m. Little ones will learn about nature through hands on interaction, music, crafts, stories, play and more. $20 per child per class. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Amphibian Scavenger Hunt

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will hold an Amphibian Scavenger Hunt on June 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about the amphibians that live in New York as you explore the hatchery and complete a scavenger hunt. Included with admission of $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

Sensational Strawberries

Registration is now open for Sensational Strawberries, a kids workshop at Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket on June 7 from 10 a.m. to noon.  Children ages 4 to 11 will hike to the strawberry fields, pick ripe fruit and make delicious goodies to take home while learning how to make strawberries into jam, ice cream, cupcakes and more! $40 per child. To register, call 631-689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on June 9 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

The Wizard’s Quest

Whaling Museum. 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents The Wizard’s Quest from June 5 to June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wizards young and old are invited to journey around the gallery to hunt for fantastical beasts and mythical monsters in this magical self-paced adventure activity. Solve riddles to collect potion ingredients along the way before mixing up a miniature vial of shimmering elixir to keep on a necklace or keychain. Recommended for ages 7+ with the help of an adult. Admission fee plus $12 at the door. 631-367-3418

THEATER

‘Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a hysterical musical retelling of the wonderful story Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs from May 31 to June 21 with a sensory friendly performance on June 1 at 11 a.m. Come on down for this daffy tale with a Queen, a Witch, a Princess with skin as white as snow, and seven crazy dwarfs that are guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish. Tickets are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘The Little Mermaid Jr’

Ready for an under the sea adventure? Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. from July 12 to Aug. 17. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. Tickets are $26.50. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

FILM

‘The Princess Bride’

As part of its Cinema for Kids series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen The Princess Bride, a fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love who must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be reunited with each other, on June 8 at noon. Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity, battlling Rodents of Unusual Size, facing torture in the Pit of Despair ­— true love has never been easy. Rated PG. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

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Father’s Day Painting Workshop

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, St. James presents an in-studio Father’s Day workshop for children ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to paint this awesome monster truck painting for Dad or that special Dad in your life with step-by-step instruction from Miss Linda. $55 per child includes an 11″ by 14″ canvas and all art supplies. To register, visit theatelieratflowerfield.org. For more information, please call 631-250-9009.

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CARNIVAL FUN Saints Philip and James R.C. Church in St. James hosts its annual Family Festival from June 12 to 15. Photo by Steve Zaitz
Thursday June 5

Kings Park Blood Drive

Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta, in conjunction with St. Joseph Church in Kings Park, will host a blood drive at St. Joseph Church’s Travis Hall, 59 Church Street, Kings Park from 1:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Free parking is available in the lot off Old Dock Road. For more information, call 631-854-3900.

North Shore Art Guild Reception

Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson will host an opening reception for the North Shore Art Guild’s exhibition, Artistic Odyssey, at the Second Floor Gallery from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All are welcome. 631-802-2160

Atelier Art Reception

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, St. James will hold an opening reception for their 2nd annual Atelier Showcase in Atelier Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. featuring current students and their instructors. The exhibit runs through June 26. 631-250-9009

The Parlor of Mystery

Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port Jefferson presents an evening of magic and wonder with The Parlor of Mystery at 8 p.m. This captivating show promises an unparalleled experience that combines mind-bending illusions, jaw-dropping magic, and side-splitting comedy. Featuring Bob Baker, Carl Mercurio and host Mike Maione. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Friday June 6

Celebrate St. James Game Night

Join Celebrate St. James for Game Night at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd St., St. James from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 children includes board games, pizza and refreshments. To register, visit www.celebratestjames.org. 631-984-0201

Saturday June 7

Suffolk County Police vehicle auction 

The Suffolk County Police Department Impound Section has announced that it will hold an auction at the department’s impound facility, located at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held rain or shine. There will be a preview of vehicles on June 5 and June 6 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the impound yard. Vehicles will also be available for preview for one hour prior to the start of the auction on June 7. Approximately 85 lots will be auctioned off including sedans and SUVs. All vehicles will start with a minimum bid of $500 and are sold as-is. For a full list of vehicles, registration information and terms and conditions for the auction, visit www.suffolkpd.org and click on Impound Section and Vehicle Auctions.

St. James Strawberry Festival

St. James Episcopal Church, 490 North Country Road, St. James will host their annual Strawberry Festival from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Featuring raffle baskets, baked goods, garden table, lunch, jewelry table, antiques, Books & Things, Grandpa’s Garage, children’s activities, church and cemetery tours, animal rescue groups, strawberry treats, jams and more. 631-584-5560

Caumsett Hike

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road Huntington for a Nature on the Move hike from 9:45 a.m. to noon. The group will maintain a slow to moderate pace for 4 miles while observing and discuss fields and woods in the park. Adults only. $4 per person. Reservations required by calling  631-423-1770.

Butterfly and Bird Festival

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for their annual Butterfly and Bird Festival  to celebrate the opening of the Butterfly Vivarium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with wildlife presentations throughout the day, craft vendors, food trucks, and musical performances. $25 per carload. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Manorville Strawberry Festival

Lenny Bruno Farms, 740 Wading River Road, Manorville welcomes the start of strawberry season with their 4th annual Strawberry Festival today and June 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 per person (children 2 and under are free) and includes a wide array of family-friendly activities such as live music, a foam bubble party, access to playgrounds, jumbo garden games, farm animal meet-and-greets, face painting, fairy hair, and access to a curated lineup of artisan vendors and local food trucks. For guests seeking the ultimate strawberry experience, a $10 add-on provides a hayride to the strawberry fields, a pint of hand-picked strawberries, and exclusive access to photograph the season’s harvest among the rows. Additional pints will be available for purchase. www.LennyBrunoFarms.com/events.

Lavender Festival

Waterdrinker Farms, 663 Wading River Road, Manorville presents a Lavender Festival today and June 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring over 40 local vendors, lavender photo ops, barnyard animals, games, live music and food trucks. Tickets at the gate are $20 per person, children ages 2 and under free. www.water-drinker.com

Wet Paint Festival

Gallery North presents their 21st annual Wet Paint Festival at the Merritt Hawkins Homestead and Nassakeag Elementary School grounds, 490 Pond Path, Setauket today and June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Observe artists painting plein air, take part in guided tours, and enjoy live music, food and children’s activities. Free. 631-751-2676 

Walking History Tour

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead presents a Walking History Tour titled “Medicinal Plants at Hallockville from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come walk around the Hallockville campus and see what’s growing in the gardens, in nooks and crannies and even in pathways. What may be considered weeds by most may actually have beneficial purposes. Visit the herb gardens and learn their uses. Led by Certified Nutritional Counselor Toni Kaste. Free for members, $10 for non-members. Registration required at www.hallockville.org. 

Art in the Parking Lot

Art League of Long Island, Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills will host an Art in the Parking Lot event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Now in its 55th year, more than 50 artists and craftspeople will show and sell original works of art and handmade crafts such as paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, woodwork, glasswork, photography, fiber art, wearable art and more. Live music will be performed from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. by Ella Beiser. Rain date is June 8. www.artleagueli.org.

Craft Fair Weekend 

Join the Shoppes at East Wind, Route 25A, Wading River for a Craft Fair today and June 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop from local craft vendors as well as all The Shoppes have to offer. Bounce House and Carousel are open and other activities for kids. 631-846-2372 or visit eastwindlongisland.com

Northport Maritime Day

Northport Village Park and Dock will host the annual Northport Maritime Day and Blessing of the Fleet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 100 vessels will parade past the Village Dock at 11 a.m., boats will be available to tour at noon, and there will be plenty of activities, booths and exhibits along with music and food to enjoy throughout the day.

Historic Barn & Garden Tour

Step back in time with the Three Village Historical Society at their Inaugural Historic Barn & Garden Tour, a unique journey through the timeless beauty of the Three Village area, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discover four beautifully preserved barns, six breathtaking gardens, and the rich stories that bring our local history to life. Held rain or shine. Tickets for this self-guided tour are $50, $40 members at www.tvhs.org.

Native Plant Sale

In conjunction with the Historic Barns & Gardens Tour, the Four Harbors Audubon Society will hold a Native Plant Sale on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an assortment of native shrubs and herbaceous perennials, some of which are deer and/or shade resistant, along with educational exhibits, live music, and activities for kids. Rain date is June 8. www.4HAS.org.

Sherwood Jayne House Tours

Sherwood-Jayne Farm House (c. 1730), 55 Old Post Road, Setauket will be open for tours at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., courtesy of Preservation Long Island. This guided tour explores the first and second floors of the house. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 ages 10 to 18, free for children ages 9 and under. To reserve your spot, visit www.preservationlongisland.org/tours/.

Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

The Town of Huntington and the Town of Huntington LGBTQ+ Task Force will host a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on the steps of the Heckscher Museum of Art in Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, at 1 p.m.  The ceremony will include a performance of the national anthem by Josie Sullivan of Huntington High School and the debut of a special exhibition, All of Me with All of You: LGBTQ+ Art Out of the Collection, at the Heckscher Museum. Held rain or shine. 631-351-3018

Whales & Ales Fundraiser

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for their annual Whales & Ales fundraiser from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Experience a variety of local craft brew and food tastings, brewer talks and lively sea chantey performances, make scrimshaw crafts and more. Tickets are $45 per person, $35 members. First 150 attendees to receive a commemorative tasting cup. VIP tickets also available. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. For more information, call 631-367-3418.

Studio 268 Art reception

The community is invited to an opening reception for The Paintings of Lyla Petroske at Studio 268, 268 Main St., Setauket from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The exhibition will be open to the public every Sunday in June from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds from the show will be donated to Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. 631-220-4529

Mount House Summer Soirée 

Join the Long Island Museum for an enchanting Summer Soirée fundraiser on the grounds of the historic home and art studio of William Sidney Mount, featuring an evening of live music, cocktails, and delectable food catered by Bliss Restaurant starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy exclusive tours of Mount’s home, offering a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of America’s most celebrated 19th-century artists. Tickets are $125. To register, visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

Sunday June 8

Manorville Strawberry Festival

See June 7 listing.

Lavender Festival

See June 7 listing.

Wet Paint Festival

See June 7 listing.

Craft Fair Weekend

See June 7 listing.

Ronkonkoma Blood Drive

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton R.C. Church Parish Hall, 800 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma will host a blood drive from  8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Call 631-737-4388 for more information.

LI Moose Classic Car Show

Baiting Hollow Church, 2416 Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow hosts the 25th annual Long Island Moose Classic Car Club Car Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with entertainment, refreshments, raffles, DJ and vendors. $5 for spectators, kids under age 12 are free. Rain date is June 15. 631-831-3547

Pottery and Craft Fair

Join the Brick Clay Studio & Gallery, 2 Flowerfield, St. James for their  Annual Outdoor Pottery and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for one of a kind hand-made pottery by members, jewelry, oil paintings, wood working, candles, wire botanicals, needle craft and more along with raffles, live music, and refreshments by Level Up Kitchen.  The Gallery will also be open showcasing the works of Astrid Wimmer.  833-THE-BRICK, www.thebrickstudio.org  

Mount Sinai Blood Drive

Port Jefferson Moose Lodge 1379, 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Road, Mt. Sinai will hold a blood drive  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments preferred. Refreshments will be served. 1-800-933-2566

Farmingville Street Fair

Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce presents the 13th annual Farmingville Street Fair at 1075 Portion Road, between Leeds Blvd. and Warren Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring hundreds of vendors offering a variety of crafts, toys, jewelry, clothing, accessories along with live music, classic cars, bounce structures, beer garden, food, and more. 631-317-1738

CSHL Walking Tour

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor will host a guided walking tour of the campus from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the historic and modern architecture, the Nobel legacy, and the advanced cancer, neuroscience, and plant research taking place at the lab. Fee is $9.31 per person. To register, visit www.cshl.edu. 516-367-8844.

Duck Pond Day

The annual Duck Pond Day returns to the downtown Historical district of Wading River at the Wading River Duck Ponds,  2034 North Country Road, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come join this fun-filled street fair that celebrates the community. Featuring over 80 vendors, live music and food trucks. Free admission. 631-886-2559

Long Island Pride

The Village of Huntington will host the 35th annual Long Island Pride Celebration kicking off with a parade at noon led by Grand Marshal Ryan Cassata. Participants will march down Main Street all the way to the intersection of Main Street and Prime Avenue, with a festival and concert featuring 5 hours of nonstop entertainment, vendors, family zone, beer & wine garden and much more. www.lipride.org

Robbie Hart in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Robbie Hart from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.limusichalloffame.org

LIGMC Concert

The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Broadway – Our Way,” featuring generation-spanning musical theater favorites at 5:30 p.m. (immediately following Long Island Pride) at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Huntington. Tickets are $25 at www.ligmc.org/concerts and at the door.

Monday June 9

TVHS Lecture

Three Village Historical Society continues their lecture series at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. Dr. Megan Rhodes Victor will present “Why should we then Be daunted?: Molly Houses and the LGBTQ+ Community of the Eighteenth-Century English Colonial World” followed by a Q&A session. Free. To RSVP, visit www.tvhs.org. 631-751-3730

Country Line Dancing

Celebrate St. James presents Country Line Dance lessons with Natalie at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd St., St. James from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come learn the hottest dances! $15 per person at the door. Please RSVP at  www.celebratestjames.org. 631-601-5109

Civic Association Meeting

Sound Beach Civic Association will hold a meeting at the Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach at 7:30 p.m.  On the agenda will be ECLI VIBES, a nonprofit victim service agency dedicated to empowering and uplifting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and abuse.  For more information call 631-744-6952.

CAC Movie Trivia Night

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Try to answer 50 questions based all around film, actors and actresses, awards, and everything else associated with the world of film. Challenge like-minded film fans in a battle of wits for cash and other prizes. You can form teams, so bring some friends and work together. Feel free to come alone and play solo as well! Hosted by Dan French. Tickets are $11 per person, $7 members at cinemaartscentre.org.

Tuesday June 10

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a discussion by Nicole Pocchiare from the Town of Brookhaven Environmental Education section on the issues facing the Long Island coast. at 11 a.m. Bagels and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Decades in Duet in Concert

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its special events series with a concert by Decades in Duet at 8 p.m. Enjoy six decades of chart-topping duets featuring the music of over forty different artists with Annalyse McCoy and Ryan Dunn. Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Wednesday June 11

Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill Tour

Huntington Historical Society will give a tour of the Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill at 11:30 a.m. Built in 1795, the mill is one of the best preserved 18th-century tide mills in the country. The 1½-hour tour includes a short boat ride from Gold Star Battalion Beach. For ages 12 and up. $20 per person, $15 members. Reservations required. 631-427-7045, www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org

HWCLI Job Fair

Farmingdale State College Campus Center Ballroom, 2350 Route 110, Farmingdale hosts the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island’s 3rd annual Nonpjrofit Job Fair from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meet top recruiters from leading nonprofit, health and human service organizations across Long Island, receive resume and cover letter resources, interview tips and more. Free but registration is required by visiting www.HWCLI.com. 516-483-4794

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show tonight and every Wednesday through October from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. 631-929-3500

Eco Printing Workshop

Huntington Historical Society presents an Eco Printing Workshop at the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Artist Oksana Danziger will lead the class in making a scarf using an eco print of leaves and flowers. Fee is $55 per person, $50 embers. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Thursday June 12

Stony Brook Village Walking Tour

Ward Melville Heritage Organization presents The Tales Untold Walking Tour today and June 13 at 11 a.m. and again at 3:30 p.m. Take a journey back in time and uncover the untold stories of the historic women of Stony Brook. You may have visited these landmarks before, but you’ve likely never heard the inspiring tales of the extraordinary women who helped shape this community. This hour-long walking tour will begin at T. Bayles Minuse Mill Pond Park and take you to other historic village landmarks, revealing tales you’ve likely never heard before. Tickets are $15 per person. To register, call 631-751-2244.

Goat and Alpaca Yoga

The Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will host a 45 minute session of yoga with friendly, interactive goats and alpaca near the Frank Brush Barn on Thursday, June 12 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and again from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m courtesy of by Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. The classes continue on June 23, July 7, July 23, Aug. 5, Aug. 18 and Sept. 11, weather permitting. Tickets are $35 per person via Eventbrite.com. Please bring a mat & towel. For more information, call 631-265-6768.

Sts. Philip & James Family Festival

Saints Philip & James R.C. Church, One Carow Place, St. James will hold their 28th annual Family Festival today and June 13 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., June 14 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and June 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This family friendly annual festival features exciting carnival rides for all ages by Newton Shows, delicious festival eats and carnival treats, games and  prizes, and fun for the entire family. Free admission, pay-one-price rides or individual rides. 631-584-5454 Discounted POP bracelets available at www.newtonshows.com.

Sounds on the Sound

The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce presents Sounds on the Sound, a sunset cruise on the Port Jefferson Ferry, 102 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, featuring a concert by the Just Sixties Band from 6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. $40 general admission includes one drink ticket for wine, beer or featured cocktail. For ages 21 and over. To order, call 631-473-1414.

Pete Mancini in Concert

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport in collaboration with the Northport Arts Council welcome Pete Mancini in concert at 7 p.m. The show will focus on hit songs from the Laurel Canyon era. Open to all. To register, call 631-261-6930.

Film

NY Dog Film Festival

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington hosts the annual NY Dog Film Festival on June 5 at 7:30 p.m. A celebration of the love between dogs and their people, the festival is a two hour medley of animated, documentary, and narrative short films from around the world with a canine theme benefiting local animal welfare groups. Tickets are $16 at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater

‘South Pacific’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Main Stage season with South Pacific from May 15 to June 29. This beloved musical takes place on a South Pacific island during World War II where two love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. With songs such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “Younger Than Spring-time,” and “There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame,” South Pacific’s lush score contains some of the best songs ever written by Rodgers & Hammerstein. For more information and to order, call 631-261-2900 or go to www.engemantheater.com.

‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in  Centerport continues their 36th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with Midsummer Night’s Dream from June 1 to June 29. Performances are held on the Vanderbilt mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under age 12. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. 516-557-1207

‘Half Time’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson closes its 45th Mainstage season with Half Time from May 24 to June 22. The incredible true story of ten determined dreamers who audition to dance at half time for a major basketball team and have three things in common: they love to dance, they have something to prove, and they are all over 60 years old! Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Birthday Candles’

Lighthouse Theater Company presents Birthday Candles, a play by Noah Haidle, at St. James Episcopal Church Mills Hall, 490 North Country Road, St. James on June 13 at 8 p.m., June 14 at 3 p.m. and June 14 at 7 p.m. Follow Ernestine Ashworth, who spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon it’s her 18th. Then her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, infinite dreams, and one cake baked live on stage. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors and veterans. To order, call 516-272-6597 or visit www.lighthousetheatercompany.com/tickets.

Class Reunions

— Ward Melville High School Class of 1975 will hold their 50 year reunion at St George Golf & Country Club in East Setauket on June 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $126.00 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, Prime Rib buffet dinner and open bar. Contact Cary Fichtner-Vu  at 703-861-8259 or [email protected] for tickets by June 2. No walk-ins. 

— Rocky Point High School Class of 1975 will hold their 50 year reunion at East Wind in Wading River on September 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. $150.00 per person includes  reception, hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, open bar and dessert. Contact Andrea at 631-774-2474 or [email protected]

Farmers Markets

Huntington

Elm Street parking lot at 228 Main St., Huntington on Sundays from June 1 through Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 631-944-2661

Lake Grove

Southwestern quadrant of Smith Haven Mall parking lot along Middle Country Road year-round on Saturdays (pickles, honey) and full market with vendors on Sundays. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. 516-444-1280

Northport

Cow Harbor Park parking lot, at the corner of Main Street and Woodbine Ave. in Northport on Saturdays from June 7 through Nov. 22 (except Sept. 20) from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 631-662-7244

Port Jefferson 

Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from May 18 through Nov. 23. 631-802-2160

St. James

St. James Lutheran Church, 230 2nd Ave., St. James hosts a farmers market in its parking lot every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May 31 through October 25. 631-403-7711

Setauket

Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket on Fridays from May 16 through September (except Sept. 19) from 3 to 7 p.m. and October from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 631-751-373

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