THURSDAY
Nautical Roots of Everyday Sayings Lecture | Southold Historical Museum, 55200 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-5500
Author Cynthia Barrett discusses the maritime origins of common words and phrases inspired by her book Three Sheets to the Wind at 1 p.m.; free. To RSVP, click here.
Literacy Zone Job Fair | Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court Street, Riverhead, 631-727-3228
From 5-7 p.m., meet with local employers seeking applicants for full-time and part-time work; includes an interview skills workshop; free. For more information, look here.
FRIDAY
Friday Night Flights | Corey Creek Tap Room, 45470 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-4168
This week’s session from 4-8 p.m. includes live music with MJT the Band and noshes with Encanto Crepes and North Fork Big Oyster Co. to help you start off the weekend right. To learn more, click here.
The Hidden City | Unitarian Universalists of Southold, 51900 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-3494
From 5-7 p.m., enjoy a light dinner and a poetry and music performance; dinner starts at 5 p.m. and performance at 6 p.m. Free, donations accepted; for details, look here.
SATURDAY
Andrew’s Top Gun Run 5K | EPCAL Park, 962 Burman Blvd., Calverton
The 5th annual run in memory of Andrew McMorris takes place at 9 a.m.; kids’ fun run at 8:30 a.m.; race proceeds benefit the Andrew McMorris Foundation for scholarships. Cost is $30 for adults, $15 for fun run. For more details and to sign up, look here.
Annual Spring Egg Hunt | Orient Beach State Park, 40000 Main Road, Orient, 631-323-2440
Children of all ages are welcome at this annual spring egg hunt from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (rain date March 29 at 1 p.m.); free. Bring a basket to collect eggs; the Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos. Donations of nonperishable food will be collected for those in need. For more info, look here.
North Fork Small Works & Historical Art Exhibit and Sale | Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild, 28265 Main Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-6382
On 3/28 from 2-4 p.m., an opening reception will be held for this show, which will run on 3/29 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with small works priced at $100 each. Free admission; for more details, click here.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Main Road, Jamesport
The 12th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade marches on from 1-3 p.m. on Main Road in Jamesport, starting from Washington Ave. and ending at South Jamesport Ave.; free. Following the parade is a celebration at the George Young Community Center on South Jamesport Ave. with food trucks, live music and a DJ. For more info, look here.
SUNDAY
Basket Raffle Fundraiser | Mattituck Jr.-Sr. High School Cafeteria, 15125 Main Road, Mattituck, 631-298-8471
North Fork Cheer’s first annual basket raffle takes place from 10 a.m-2 p.m., with kids’ crafts, face painting, and 50/50 raffle; free. For basket preview and more information, look here.
Coming Together for Clara | Riverhead Polish Hall, 214 Marcy Avenue, Riverhead, 631-727-9200
From 3-9 p.m., eight bands play to raise funds for a young girl in need of a service dog. $20 donation, with auction, 50/50 raffle and more. For details, look here.
