Announcements
Meet with Supervisor Russell
Cutchogue and New Suffolk residents are invited to join Supervisor Scott Russell to discuss local concerns on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the community room of Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library.
The meeting is part of the town’s ongoing effort to enhance communication and civic participation through dialogue with residents of various hamlets.
Singer to perform at church
Recording artist Marsha King will participate in regular worship services at Mattituck Presbyterian Church Sunday, Aug. 22, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., presenting songs and stories from her book and CD “Peace in the Midst of the Storm.” All are welcome. Call 298-4134, ext. 7.
Donate school supplies
As a new academic year approaches, Community Action of Southold Town has launched its annual school supply campaign. Donations of three- and five-subject spiral notebooks, composition books, backpacks, washable colored Sharpie pens, tape, sticky notes and one-, two- and three-inch ring binders are needed. Items can be dropped at local banks and at Colonial Drugs, Century 21 Albertson Real Estate or CAST headquarters at 311 Front St., all in Greenport.
Beach service scheduled
North Fork Reform Synagogue’s final summer Friday night service will be celebrated at Kenney’s Beach in Southold on Aug. 20 at around 6:45 p.m., following a picnic supper. Bring food and beach chairs and share with neighbors. If weather is inclement meet at Cutchogue Presbyterian Church on Main Road. Call 722-5712, or visit northforkreformsynagogue.org.
Free cat spay/neuter clinic
PETCO of Riverhead will sponsor a free spay/neuter clinic for cats on Saturday, Aug. 28. Distemper and rabies shots and optional ear-notching will also be available. Services will be delivered by Helping Paw Inc. of Commack in its mobile van. Cats are to be dropped off in the morning for afternoon pickup.
Space is limited; a $25 deposit, to be refunded when you arrive, is required to hold a spot. Call 722-0015 to reserve.
Fall at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck in Center Moriches is now a year-round respite destination for children with disabilities.
Children up to age 21 can spend weekends there this fall and participate in activities including baking, arts and crafts, games and movies. Each session will have a unique theme and be limited to 14 campers, who will be supervised by five counselors.
Fall dates are Sept. 17-19, Oct. 8-10, Nov. 19-21 and Dec. 17-19. The cost is $350 per camper per session. Call 878-1070 or visit camppaquatuck.com.
Artists: Apply for SOS grants
Local artists can apply for Strategic Opportunity Stipend grants ranging from $200 to $1,500, offered through the New York Foundation for the Arts and the East End Arts Council. The grants are designed to enable artists outside New York City to take advantage of opportunities that can significantly benefit their work or career development.
Artists working in all visual media, as well as musicians, performers and writers, may apply for grants to support third-party opportunities that will occur between Nov. 1, 2010, and May 21, 2011.
All applications are due at the EEAC office in Riverhead by 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24.
To qualify, you must live full-time in Suffolk or Nassau county, be at least 18 and not be enrolled in a degree program. For an application form, visit nyfa.org/SOS or call the East End Arts Council at 727-0900.
A whale of a drive
The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation has launched its summer adoption drive, hoping to get 500 rescued seals, whales, dolphins or sea turtles adopted this season. Adoption packages, available for $30 or $40, include photos and bios of your animal, an official adoption certificates and more. You can also enter a drawing, online or at Atlantis Marine World, to win a “super adoption” package. Kids up to age 10 can enter a weekly coloring contest at the rescue center. For more information about the foundation’s mission and activities, call 369-9840 or visit riverhead foundation.org.
Learn about labyrinths
Lisa Barrow, of Sacred Spaces, will lead a workshop on labyrinths Saturday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Parish Church, UCC, Sound Avenue, Riverhead. A donation of $35 can be made at the door or online at spirit-renewal.com. Reservations are required. Call 630-0636.
