East End LOCAL
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Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. will present a free talk at Riverhead Free Library explaining the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts. The program will also cover potential advantages of placing assets, including a home, into a trust.
Local historian Melanie Cardone-Leathers discusses the culinary history of African Americans in the New York area, including the stories behind the foods and the legacies they left behind. Participants will take home recipes and a sample of a kitchen spice.
The Greater Jamesport Civic Association will host a free New York Citizen Preparedness Training class at the Jamesport Meeting House. The session covers family emergency planning, emergency supplies, and resources for responding to natural or man-made disasters; advance registration is required.
Riverhead Free Library will host a free movie matinee screening of “Hamilton,” the filmed Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Concession-style snacks will be available, and no registration is required.
Friends of The Big Duck and the Flanders Village Historical Society will host a tag sale at Big Duck Ranch with gently used household items, décor, small furniture, antiques and collectibles. Admission and parking are free, and the Long Island Duck Farming Exhibit will be open in the Victorian Barn from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Step aboard the SLED bus at the Riverhead Free Library for a time-travel themed program tied to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Participants can sign a replica document, take a souvenir photo, and play Revolutionary trivia while they wait.
Southold Historical Museum presents a season of exhibits exploring the North Fork’s role in the Revolutionary Era. “The American Revolution in Southold” will be on view weekends from May 23 through Sept. 12 at the Maple Lane Campus.
East End Arts hosts an opening reception for “Detour VII,” its annual summer exhibition presented across two Downtown Riverhead galleries. The free event highlights work in a range of media and includes two curated sections: “Open for the Stones 3” and “The Value of Nothing.”
CAST presents the 45th Asbury Short Film Concert on June 13 in Southold. The screening features a fast-paced mix of award-winning short films in comedy, drama, animation and documentary, hosted by Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Bill Evans.
Wildwood State Park will host a guided North Shore Nature Hike on Sunday, June 14. The family program, geared for ages 6 and up, explores the park’s bluffs and beaches and requires advance registration through Eventbrite.
Duck Pond Day takes place this year on Sunday, June 14, from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m
Southold Historical Museum is seeking 10-inch-by-10-inch artworks for Ten Squared, a non-juried online exhibit and sale themed “Celebrate America — North Fork Legacy in the Spirit of 1776.” Finished works and submission forms are due in person June 15–19, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the online exhibit runs July 1–31.
Friends of Orient Beach State Park will host a happy hour fundraiser at the North Fork Shack to support the group’s summer concert series. Admission includes wine and appetizers, with an optional donation drawing for a FOURLEAF Air Show gift certificate for four.
Riverhead Free Library will host an estate-planning seminar with the Kim Smith Law Group covering health care proxies, living wills, powers of attorney, wills and trusts. The program is designed to explain key documents and common mistakes in a clear, practical way.
Riverhead Cider House will host a New York Blood Center blood drive in the Barrell Room. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome, and donors will receive two Mets ticket vouchers while supplies last.
Riverhead Free Library hosts “Structures of Sound,” a discussion series led by Ben exploring classic albums and artists. Sessions will cover records by Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead and Black Country, New Road.
Southold Historical Museum is seeking 10-inch-by-10-inch artworks for Ten Squared, a non-juried online exhibit and sale themed “Celebrate America — North Fork Legacy in the Spirit of 1776.” Finished works and submission forms are due in person June 15–19, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the online exhibit runs July 1–31.
The Butterfly Effect Project will host its second annual Juneteenth: A Celebration of Community on June 19 in Riverhead. The free afternoon event includes local vendors, performances, a community line dance and family games.
The Butterfly Effect Project will host a free Juneteenth community celebration on Friday, June 19, featuring more than 30 vendors, entertainment, food, resources and activities for all ages.
The Riverhead Highway Department’s popular truck show for kids will return later this month, giving children a chance to get an up-close look at the department’s trucks and equipment. The free event will be held Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Riverhead Highway Department yard, 1177 Osborn Avenue in Riverhead.
