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Enjoy traditional Greek dancing on Saturday and Sunday evenings. File photo by Giselle Barkley/TBR News Media

By Heidi Sutton

Lovers of all things Greek will gather at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Port Jefferson this week when the church presents its annual Greek Festival on Thursday, Aug. 25 from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26 from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27 from noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 28 from noon to 10 p.m. 

Held rain or shine, the fun event will feature carnival rides, games, a variety of vendors, fireworks, church tours, live Greek music by Asteri Entertainment, dancing and of course, culinary delights.

Authentic mouth-watering foods such as gyros, tiropita (cheese pie), moussaka, souvlaki, and spanakopita (spinach pie) will be served up, along with sweet desserts such as galaktoboureko, koulourakia, baklava and loukoumades, a fried dough pastry favorite.

One of the main attractions at the festival is the over-the-top sweepstakes that the church holds. This year 170 prizes will be awarded from cars — a 2023 Mercedes Benz A-Class is first prize — to a boat, Apple Watch, iPad, cash, Smart TV and more. Tickets for the sweepstakes are $100 each and limited to 3,999 tickets. The drawing will be held on Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.

The event is also an opportunity to see traditional Greek dance performances by the Blue Point Hellenic Dancers on Saturday and the Greek School Dancers on Sunday. 

Fireworks will be held on Friday and Saturday nights at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. Free shuttle buses will pick up attendees from Ward Melville High School, 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket to transport them to festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. Parking is also available at BASF Corporation across the street from the church. Tickets are $2 per person; children under 12 can attend for free.

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption is located at 430 Sheep Pasture Road in Port Jefferson. For more information, call the church office at 631-473-0894 or visit www.portjeffgreekfest.com.

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The Huntington YMCA, 60 Main St., Huntington will present its 28th annual Carnival on Friday, Sept. 3 from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4 from 1 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept, 5 from 1 to 8 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 6 from 1 to 6 p.m.  Featuring amusement rides for children and thrill seekers, free magic shows at 1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday through Monday, games of skill, festival food and more.

Pricing: The event will have free admission with all rides taking 4 to 6 coupons. Tickets for individual rides are available at $1.25 each 21 for $25 or 44 for $50. Presale Pay-One-Price Bracelets are $29.95
here. Walk-up, to the Carnival Ticket Booth Pay-One-Price Bracelets are $35. Individual Ride and discount book ticket sales, will be available onsite at the TICKET BOOTH DAILY.

For more information, call 631-421-4242.

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By Heidi Sutton

Lovers of all things Greek will gather at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Port Jefferson this weekend when the church hosts its 59th annual Greek Festival on Friday, Aug. 20 from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 22 from noon to 10 p.m. The event will feature carnival rides, a variety of vendors, fireworks, church tours, live music, dancing and of course, traditional culinary delights.

Authentic mouth-watering foods such as gyros, tiropita (cheese pie), souvlaki, and spanakopita (spinach pie) will be served up, along with sweet desserts such as galaktoboureko, koulourakia, baklava and loukoumades, a fried dough pastry favorite.

One of the main attractions at the festival is the over-the-top sweepstakes that the church holds. This year 200 prizes will be awarded from cars — a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 W4 is first prize — to a trip to Greece, cash prizes; Xbox; New York Giants tickets; a10-inch iPad; a 24″ Smart TV, gift cards and much more. Tickets for the sweepstakes are $100 each, limited to 3,999 tickets — meaning that one out of 20 will win a prize. The drawing will be held on Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. 

Fireworks will be held on Friday and Saturday nights at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. Free shuttle buses will pick up attendees from Ward Melville High School, 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket to transport them to festival on Saturday and Sunday only. Parking is also available at BASF Corporation across the street from the church. Admission to the festival is $2 requested donation per person.

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption is located at 430 Sheep Pasture Road in Port Jefferson. For more information, call the church office at 631-473-0894 or visit www.portjeffgreekfest.com.

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Mugshot of Louis Shelton. Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Police have arrested the operator of a carousel ride for allegedly inappropriately touching a child on a ride at the Smith Haven Mall.

Police said a 7-year-old girl was riding on the carousel at the Dreamland Amusements carnival at the Smith Haven Mall June 5 at around 7 p.m. when she was allegedly inappropriately touched by the operator, Louis Shelton.

Special Victims Section detectives charged Shelton, 50, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, charged with sexual abuse 1st Degree and endangering the welfare of child. He is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip June 6.

Detectives are asking anyone with information or who believes they may be a victim to call the Special Victim’s Section at 631-852-6184.

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Scenes from Mount Sinai Heritage Trust's Fall Into Fun Carnival Sept. 29. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Mount Sinai Heritage Trust's Fall Into Fun Carnival Sept. 29. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Mount Sinai Heritage Trust's Fall Into Fun Carnival Sept. 29. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Mount Sinai Heritage Trust's Fall Into Fun Carnival Sept. 29. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Mount Sinai Heritage Trust's Fall Into Fun Carnival Sept. 29. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Mount Sinai Heritage Trust's Fall Into Fun Carnival Sept. 29. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Mount Sinai Heritage Trust's Fall Into Fun Carnival Sept. 29. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Mount Sinai Heritage Trust's Fall Into Fun Carnival Sept. 29. Photo by Alex Petroski

The smell of zeppoles and sound of laughter could be heard for miles. The Mount Sinai Heritage Trust hosted its annual Fall Into Fun Carnival this past weekend at Heritage Park, featuring rides, food and good times.

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Scenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex PetroskiScenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex Petroski
Scenes from Port Jefferson's 57th Greek Festival Aug. 25. Photo by Alex Petroski

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Port Jefferson celebrated its 57th Port Jefferson Greek Festival from Aug. 23 to 26. This year’s event featured carnival rides, traditional dance performances, live music, games and culinary delights.

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WHAT A RIDE! 

Elisa Hendrey of Sound Beach visited the Heritage Park’s annual Fling into Spring Carnival in Mount Sinai last Sunday and captured this stunning image. She writes, ‘[It seems as if] the ride, called Pharaoh’s Fury, is sailing up into the deep blue sky. A huge crowd turned out to enjoy the event and the warm weather.’

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Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan
Scenes from the Fling Into Spring carnival at Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 21. Photo by Desirée Keegan

Hundreds headed to Heritage Park in Mount Sinai April 20-22 for the annual Fling Into Spring carnival.

As the sunshine and warmer temperatures washed over the park, kids smiled, rode rides, ate ice cream and played games with excitement throughout the weekend.

The money raised from the event helps nonprofit Heritage Trust fund other events throughout the year. The park is currently raising money for a splash pad. A country line dancing fundraising event is scheduled for April 26 at the Heritage Center from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

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Scenes from Port Jefferson's annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption. Photo by Kevin Redding
Scenes from Port Jefferson's annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption. Photo by Kevin Redding
Scenes from Port Jefferson's annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption. Photo by Kevin Redding
Scenes from Port Jefferson's annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption. Photo by Kevin Redding
Scenes from Port Jefferson's annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption. Photo by Kevin Redding
Scenes from Port Jefferson's annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption. Photo by Kevin Redding
Scenes from Port Jefferson's annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption. Photo by Kevin Redding
Scenes from Port Jefferson's annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption. Photo by Kevin Redding
Scenes from Port Jefferson's annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption. Photo by Kevin Redding
Scenes from Port Jefferson's annual Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption. Photo by Kevin Redding

By Kevin Redding

From Aug. 24 to 27, the grounds at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Port Jefferson were filled with residents shouting “Opa!”

Vendors were selling Greek art and jewelry, there were carnival rides, happy faces and a whole lot of food for the 56th annual Greek Festival.

Long Islanders chowed down on gyros, moussaka, souvlaki and spanakopita while kids took to the merry-go-round and giant slide. Guided tours of the church and grand raffle prizes were available throughout the weekend and Greek music from the festival could be heard for miles.

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A scene from the East Northport Firemen's Fair Saturday, Aug. 5. Photo by Bob Savage
A scene from the East Northport Firemen's Fair Saturday, Aug. 5. Photo by Bob Savage
A scene from the East Northport Firemen's Fair Saturday, Aug. 5. Photo by Bob Savage
A scene from the East Northport Firemen's Fair Saturday, Aug. 5. Photo by Bob Savage
A scene from the East Northport Firemen's Fair Saturday, Aug. 5. Photo by Bob Savage
A scene from the East Northport Firemen's Fair Saturday, Aug. 5. Photo by Bob Savage
A scene from the East Northport Firemen's Fair Saturday, Aug. 5. Photo by Bob Savage
A scene from the East Northport Firemen's Fair Saturday, Aug. 5. Photo by Bob Savage
A scene from the East Northport Firemen's Fair Saturday, Aug. 5. Photo by Bob Savage
A scene from the East Northport Firemen's Fair Saturday, Aug. 5. Photo by Bob Savage

Families and community residents gathered in East Northport this past weekend to enjoy some summer fun at the East Northport Firemen’s Fair. Participants enjoyed carnival rides, food, live music and more.

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