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Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large, presents a reading and discussion of his new book, “History by a Hair,” at the North Fork Arts Center. The program includes an onstage conversation with descendants featured in the book, followed by a book signing with copies available for purchase from Burton’s Books.
Hallockville Museum Farm’s 45th annual Country Fair returns Oct. 3-4 with farm animals, tractors, craft demonstrations and vendors, children’s activities, wagon and kiddie train rides, tractor pulls, live music and food. Half-price admission is offered Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Pick up a free take-home murder mystery kit from Riverhead Free Library starting Oct. 5 and try to solve the case on your own. Participants can return at the end of the month to see if they cracked it.
The New York Blood Center will hold a community blood drive at Riverhead Free Library. No appointment is needed; donors can stop in to give blood during the drive hours.
Riverhead Free Library will host a community blood drive on Oct. 5. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome; schedule at nybc.org or by calling 1-800-933-2566.
The Suffolk County Department of Labor’s One-Stop Employment Center will host a job fair at Riverhead Free Library. Meet recruiters from companies across Long Island that are actively hiring; no registration is required.
Riverhead Free Library hosts a chair-based boxing workout with instructor Johnathan Arroyo. No experience is required, and gloves and equipment will be provided.
John Ondrasik, the songwriter and performer known as Five for Fighting, performs at The Suffolk with a string quartet. The program includes songs such as “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” “100 Years,” and “The Riddle.”
Maureen’s Haven Homeless Outreach hosts Comedy For A Cause on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Village Idiot Pub at Indian Island Golf Course in Riverhead. Tickets include dinner and one drink, with proceeds supporting Maureen’s Haven’s services and emergency winter shelter programs.
Hallockville Museum Farm and The Old Mill Inn host an afternoon focused on Prohibition-era history, with passed period canapés, a choice of three cocktails and live jazz. Historian Richard Wines and Old Mill owner and restorer Anthony Martignetti will share speakeasy stories tied to the site.
The Riverhead Chamber of Commerce will host an afternoon of live country music and line dancing at Grangebel Park, featuring Lisa Polizzi’s LP Crock Band. Food vendors, artisan vendors and kids activities are planned, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
New York Blood Center will hold blood drives at Riverhead Cider House on Oct. 15 and Dec. 17. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome.
The Suffolk hosts “Whiskey and War Stories,” featuring a guided tasting of three Horse Soldier Bourbon blends and a live Q&A with retired Special Operations soldier Bob Pennington. Proceeds benefit the Warrior Ranch Foundation, and each guest will receive an autographed bottle.
Riverhead High School’s Class of 1976 will return to campus for a 50th reunion tour. Alumni will walk the halls, revisit old classrooms and see what has changed since 1976.
Riverhead High School’s Class of 1976 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a Friday meet-and-greet at Digger’s Ales N Eats and a Saturday banquet and DJ at Hotel Indigo East End. Advance contact is requested by Oct. 1.
Riverhead High School’s Class of 1976 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a Friday meet-and-greet at Digger’s Ales N Eats and a Saturday banquet and DJ at Hotel Indigo East End. Advance contact is requested by Oct. 1.
Journeyman, a nationally touring tribute to Eric Clapton, returns to The Suffolk in Riverhead. The band performs music spanning Clapton’s career, including favorites such as “Layla,” “Badge,” “White Room,” and “Cocaine.”
The Village Vibe Spooktacular Fall Fest takes over Historic Downtown Wading River with an artisan market, live music, food trucks and fall activities. The day also includes a Halloween costume contest presented by the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce. Free admission.
The Village Vibe Spooktacular Fall Fest takes over Historic Downtown Wading River with an artisan market, live music, food trucks and fall activities. The day also includes a Halloween costume contest presented by the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce. Free admission.
Rhonda Denet performs a program of Motown favorites celebrating the women of Motown. The concert features hits from the 1960s and 70s made famous by artists including The Supremes, The Marvelettes, Martha and the Vandellas, Mary Wells, Kim Weston and Tammi Terrell.