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What’s happening this weekend?

The 12th annual Sound to Bay 10K road race will start Sunday at 9 a.m. at Iron Pier Beach in Northville and conclude at South Jamesport Beach.
Two Miller Place High School graduates, Bryan Knipfing and Christina De Rosa, won last year’s race. Mr. Knipfing turned in a winning time of 34 minutes 59 seconds for his second triumph in the race.
Ms. De Rosa was the top female finisher for the third time in four years, clocking a time of 36:56.
Day of race registration is $25  from 7-8:30 a.m.
There is also a post-race raffle award ceremony.
The race will go on rain or shine. Call (631) 369-4950, e-mail [email protected], or visit JFD10KRUN.com for more information.
Other events happening this weekend:
FRIDAY
Hallock’s Bay Paddle & Barbecue, 5-9 p.m. in Orient with Group for the East End. Search for wildlife from the water, sunset feast; bring drinks (must be transported in your kayak or canoe). Fee $25; under 12 $15. Single kayaks rented for $30, doubles $50. RSVP: 765-6450, [email protected].
Dune Grass performs family concert, 6 p.m. in community garden at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Eclectic mix of bluegrass, Irish, swing, jazz and original music. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and picnic suppers. Free. 477-0660.
Mambo Loco performs 7-9 p.m. on grounds of East End Arts Council, 133 E. Main St., Riverhead. Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican music. Part of Townscape Summer Concert Series. Free. All welcome. Rain location Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, 18 Peconic Ave.
Greenport Band directed by Colin Van Tuyl performs 7:30 p.m. in Greenport’s Mitchell Park, Front Street, part of summer concert series. Bring chairs or blankets. Free; rain cancels. 553-8443.
Family Movie Nite in Tasker Park features ‘Up’ at 8 p.m., Peconic Lane, Peconic, sponsored by Town of Southold Youth Bureau and Youth Advisory Council. Refreshments; bring blanket and chairs. Information: southoldtown.northfork.net. Rain date Friday, Aug. 27.
SATURDAY
Southold Village Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. includes solar telescope set up by members of Custer Institute and Observatory staff. Sidewalk sales, live music, craft vendors and more. Admission free. Rain date Sunday, Aug. 22.
Thirty-sixth annual Polish Town Street Fair & Polka Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Riverhead. Free admission; food and beverages available, including famous kielbasa sandwiches and pierogi. Events include Polish Mass at St. Isidore R.C. Church, petting zoo, pony rides, flag-raising ceremony, re-enactment of traditional Polish wedding, polka music, corn-husking contest and more. Polka Festival 5 p.m.-midnight in Polonaise Park Pavilion, with music by John Gora Band & Polka Family. Admission $13; ages 12 and under $5. Food and beverages available. 369-1616, polishtownusa.com.
Free Summer Hook-In, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., sponsored by Peconic Ruggers at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead. No experience required. Join artisans from Long Island who share information on this primitive folk craft. Admission free. Finished items, ready-made kits, patterns and other supplies available for purchase. 298-5292.
‘Chairs: Antique & Unique’ exhibit, 1-4 p.m. at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council in Schoolhouse on Village Green, Main Road, Cutchogue, in celebration of its 50th anniversary. 734-7122. Admission free.
Vintage Base Ball Game, 1 p.m. at Poquatuck Park, Village Lane, Orient, sponsored by Oysterponds Historical Society. Bring chairs and blankets and watch game played by 1864 rules. Free. 323-2480.
East Marion Community Association’s annual Ice Cream Social, 2-4 p.m. at Orient Firehouse, Main Road. All welcome. 477-1619.
Michael Zweig introduces his award-winning documentary ‘Why Are We In Afghanistan?’ 3 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Winner of 2010 Studs Terkel Prize for Media and Journalism. Q & A follows film. 477-0660.
SUNDAY
The Retreat’s 3rd annual Hamptons Pursuit Car Rallye begins 8:30 a.m. at The Retreat Boutique, Bridgehampton Commons, with pre-race continental breakfast by Hampton Coffee Company prior to shotgun start. Participants cruise back roads, following clues to checkpoints and answer trivial questions. Finish at waterside home for lunch and prizes. Fee $125, includes driver, navigator and lunch. All proceeds benefit The Retreat, the East End’s only domestic violence agency. Registration required: 329-4398, [email protected].
Polish Town Street Fair & Polka Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Riverhead. See Saturday.
‘Chairs: Antique & Unique’ exhibit, 1-4 p.m.; see Saturday.
Fourth annual Seafood Fest to benefit CAST, 6 p.m. at The Wharf House at Founders Landing, end of Hobart Lane, Southold. Tickets $50, includes complete seafood dinner including lobster, clams, mussels corn on the cob, dessert, coffee and complimentary glass of wine or beer. RSVP: 477-1717.