Spring is almost here, and this week is packed with different ways to celebrate the season — the festival of Purim, St. Patrick’s Day events like the annual Jamesport Parade or a corned beef and cabbage dinner, and the return of the osprey to the North Fork. Enjoy celebrating with friends and family!
THURSDAY
East End Lions Club Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner | The Clam Bar @ Alize Brewing Company, 10560 Main Road, Mattituck
On March 12 and 13, the East End Lions Club offers a corned beef and cabbage or flounder meal from 12-8 p.m. Tickets are $30, cash or check only; take out is available. Get your tickets at the door or call Lydia Lajda at 631-734-5897. For more information, click here.
FRIDAY
Purim Feast | Chabad of North Fork, 725 Bennetts Pond Lane, Mattituck
At 5:30 p.m., Chabad of North Fork hosts a Purim Feast, with a Shabbat dinner, music, and more. Free; for more information and to RSVP, click here.
CAST Culinary Program Pop-Up Dinner | Lenz Winery, 38355 Main Road, Peconic
This four-course farm-to-table dinner with Lenz wine pairings is prepared by Chef Ryan Carroll with program directors and students from CAST’s North Fork Culinary Program at 7 p.m.; tickets are $175, and all proceeds benefit the restaurant development course. For full menu and tickets, click here.
SATURDAY
Community Blood Drive | Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 269 Main Road, Aquebogue
Organized by Riverhead High School student Eric Gabrielsen, this blood drive takes place from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m; all participating donors will receive a pansy from Gabrielsen Florist. To make an appointment call 1-800-933-2566; for further information, call Eric at 631-902-0865.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Main Road Jamesport, beginning at Washington Avenue
The East End Emerald Society’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at 1 p.m.; this year’s Grand Marshal is Anthony Meras, owner of Star Confectionary. For more information, click here.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | CAST, 53930 Main Road, Southold
fThis fun event includes live music, a documentary and an unveiling of the Community Woodcarving Project with a reception to follow. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; free. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Women Artists Panel | William Ris Gallery, 1291 Main Road, Jamesport
Five Long Island women artists born in European countries are the focus of a discussion and Q&A at 3 p.m.; free. For more details, check here.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Mattituck-Laurel Veterinary Hospital, 940 Franklinville Road, Laurel
From 2-5 p.m. MLVH celebrates St. Patty’s Day with a photo booth, costume contest, and 50/50 raffle. Free; requested donations are canned cat/dog food, peanut butter, salty snacks, dog treats, blankets and pillows. For more information, check here.
SUNDAY
Shamrock Shuffle 5K | Tasker Park, Peconic
The 4th annual Shamrock Shuffle starts at Tasker Park in Peconic and ends at Greenport Harbor Brewing Company and benefits the Booster Club’s Senior Scholarship Fund; advance registration cost is $30 for adults and $15 for students, day of race is $35 for adults and $20 for students. Race begins at 10 a.m.; registration opens at 8:30 a.m. For more information and to register, click here.
Return of the Osprey Celebration/Mattituck Park District, 11280 Peconic Bay Boulevard, Mattituck
This annual celebration welcomes the osprey back at 12 noon at Breakwater Beach. The free family event will include an osprey nesting platform installation, a beach clean-up, children’s activities, and more. For more details look here.
St. Patty’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner | Townsend Manor Inn, 714 Main St., Greenport
This St. Patty’s dinner supports the Greenport PTO and runs from 12-8 p.m., with a cash bar and a 50/50 Pot of Gold raffle available. The cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the door; for tickets, see any Greenport PTO member or email [email protected]; for more information, click here.
