What to eat, drink and experience on the North Fork this month
1. The Suffolk goes Celtic
The Irish Tenors celebrate Ireland’s musical heritage at The Suffolk (118 E. Main St., Riverhead, 631-727-4343) at 8 p.m. on March 12. Learn more at thesuffolk.org.
2. Sip, read and reveal
Author Kelly O’Hearn, tarot expert Veronica Thiers and A Book Place come together at Pellegrini Vineyards (23005 Main Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-4111) for the Wine ‘Round the North Fork Book Club from 3 to 5 p.m. on March 13. Buy tickets at abookplace.com.
3. Welcome back ospreys
Help clear the shorelines to celebrate the return of ospreys to the North Fork for the season from 1 to 3 p.m. on March 15. Organized by Mattituck Park District, learn more about the event and cleanup locations at turtlebackconservationcenter.com.
4. Boogie at the barn
From 6 to 8 p.m. on March 21, you can have fun with the whole family at Hallockville Museum Farm (6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-298-5292) during their Winter Country Barn Dance. Register for the event at hallockville.org.
5. A green day in Jamesport
Catch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Main Road in Jamesport. Put on by the East End Emerald Society, the parade kicks off at 1 p.m. on March 28 and starts on Washington Avenue. Learn more at eastendemeraldsociety.org.
6. Sweet and savory meets sparkle
At Sparkling Pointe (39750 County Road 48, Southold, 631765-0200), you can learn about sparkling wine sweetness as it pairs with chocolates and cheeses at 3 p.m. on March 28. More information at sparklingpointe.com.
7. Press from past and present
Tune into the third part of journalist, author and film reviewer Jeffrey Lyons’s series at the Peconic Landing Community Center, digging into his father, Leonard Lyons’s, celebrity-packed New York Post column. Register at peconiclanding.org (1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport, 631-477-3800) for the talk that takes place on March 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
8. Patchwork party
Celebrate National Quilting Day with special activities at Eastern Long Island Quilt Guild’s March General Meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 at Old Steeple Church (655 Route 25, Aquebogue). For more information, visit eliqg.com.
9. Vines and vibes
Every Friday in March from 5 p.m. on, listen to live music while sipping something delicious at Suhru & Lieb Vineyards (13050 Oregon Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-1100). Learn more at liwines.com.
10. Distill your thrill
Reserve a spot to make your own gin at Matchbook Distilling Company (230 Corwin St., Greenport) any Saturday in March from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Further details at mdcdropshop.com.
