happenings

Happenings - "This is going to be a fabulous weekend that people will remember for the rest of their lives," Janice Claudio said.

Happenings - East End Arts is hosting their 19th annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival in Downtown Riverhead with tons of activities, food, and music.

Happenings - "Grow is a quintessential North Fork community event, filled with music, children's arts and crafts, and activities all on a farm setting - it is family fun reminiscent of a bygone era," said Liz Casey Searl.

Happenings - "Our objective is to keep supporting the education of almost 225 children," noted Jazmin Carrillo.

Happenings - The May Mile and 5K Race has raised over $160,000 since its start in 2005.

Happenings - "We believe strongly that the collaboration between business and the arts strengthens and enriches communities," noted Howard C. Bluver, President and CEO of Suffolk County National Bank.

Happenings - "This is our second comedy evening with the Laughter Saves Lives organization, this time with a couple of comedians we didn't see last time," said Pamela Green, Executive Director of the Kent Animal Shelter.

Happenings - If walking (or sprinting) into the Atlantic Ocean during a brisk December morning doesn't sound like your idea of fun, but taking part in a Polar Bear Plunge is on your bucket list, take this East End plunge.

Happenings - Long Island Farm Bureau (LIFB) is hosting their 97th Annual Awards Gala at the Polish Hall in Riverhead.

Happenings - East End Arts is inviting Long Island artists to participate in the fine arts and crafts market in the 19th Annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival.

Happenings - "The unique ambiance of the LI Aquarium, along with all the entertainment will assure a spectacular night," said ADD Executive Director Donald Rieb. "The most notable part about this event is knowing it will help support all of the people that utilize ADD's wonderful programs and services in all 30 of our residences."

Happenings - "From start to finish, this event proved that there is excitement about child-centered education," said Liz Casey Searl, Founder of the Peconic Community School.

Happenings - The six-week mid-winter music and performing arts festival is kicking off this weekend. Check out the schedule here.

Happenings - "From free workshops and demos, to speakers and live music, learn about and celebrate educational possibilities on the East End at Peconic Community School and Greenport Harbor Brewing Company," noted Liz Casey Searl, Founder of the Peconic Community School.

Happenings - The evening will feature classic hits from the country legend during a reinterpretation of the "Ring of Fire" Broadway musical, which was based on the music of Cash.

Happenings - No matter if you're solo this Valentine's Day or in love, here are five fun ways to commemorate Saint Valentine.

Happenings - Get ready to boogie the night away when a Woodstock legend and tribute band come to the Suffolk Theater.

Happenings - Kent Animal Shelter is ringing in the New Year with their first benefit of 2015, "An Evening of Comedy" at Hotel Indigo East End in Riverhead.

Happenings - From fairs and festivals, to holiday shopping and Christmas pictures, Yuletide cheer on the North Fork is sure to be merry and bright.

Happenings - Sometimes the holiday season can get overwhelming with seasonal gatherings weekend after weekend, but this North Fork festivity is well worth attending.