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Celebrate Veterans Day across the North Fork

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Honor those that served at one of the many Veterans Day events across the North Fork. (Photo credit: Jeremy Garretson)

Veterans Day events across the North Fork bring the community together with concerts, ceremonies, and dinners honoring the men and women who have served. From music and shared meals to moments of remembrance, events throughout the area offer a chance to show gratitude and celebrate local veterans.

Coming Home Art Exhibition at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court Street, Riverhead, 631-727-3228

Visit a free art exhibition featuring watercolor paintings by Eileen Kelly and pen-and-ink drawings by veteran combat illustrator Robert Rouge at the Riverhead Free Library. The exhibition is on display from Saturday, November 7 to Monday, November 30. 

Veterans Day Brunch, Riverhead Moose Lodge 1742, 51 Madison St., Riverhead, 631-727-6667

Meet at the Riverhead Moose Lodge for a brunch on Sunday, November 8 at 10 a.m. to honor those who have served. Tickets are $20 for guests; veterans eat free. RSVP to Kevin at 516-476-2132.

Wall of Honor Ceremony, Mattituck Jr.-Sr. High School, 15125 Main Road, Mattituck, 631-298-8471

Mattituck High School will host its annual ceremony on Tuesday, November 10 from 9-10 a.m., honoring alumni and staff members who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military. The dedication recognizes their service and sacrifice with permanent plaques displayed on the school’s Wall of Honor. This event is open to the public.

Veterans Day Ceremony, Southold American Legion Griswold-Terry-Glover Post 803, 51655 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-2276

The Southold American Legion Griswold-Terry-Glover Post 803 will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. to honor those who have served in the U.S. military. A brunch will follow the ceremony.

Mitchell Post 281, 1 Bateman Road, Shelter Island, 631-749-1180

There will be a Veterans Day ceremony on Shelter Island in front of the Community Center/Mitchell Post 281 at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. The Shelter Island American Legion Hall will also co-host a joint Veteran’s Day dinner with the Greenport American Legion (102 3rd St., Greenport, 631-333-2644) on Wednesday, November 11 at 5:00 p.m. (doors open at 4:00 p.m.). Tickets are $20 for non-vets; veterans eat free.

Calverton National Cemetery, Assembly Area, 210 Princeton Blvd., Calverton, 631-727-5410

Join a community tribute to honor all veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces on Wednesday, November 11 at 1 p.m. The Calverton National Cemetery is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk to Honor Our Veterans, Veterans Memorial Park, 5789 Middle Country Road, Wading River, 310-323-2146

On Wednesday, November 11, this race kicks off at 9 a.m. Presented by Families of Honor, it pays tribute to veterans and raises funds for American Legion Charities, the VFW Foundation and the Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Cost is $35 for the in-person run/walk, $40 for the virtual walk; veterans get $10 off and seniors, Greater Long Island Running Club and Elite Feats members get $5 off. To sign up, look here.

No Doubt World Famous Monday Night Band “Salute to Our Veterans” Concert, 700 Harrison Ave, Riverhead, 631-369-6723

On Sunday, November 15, 2-3:30 p.m., enjoy live musical entertainment featuring a selection of pieces, including Armed Forces Salute, The Last Centaur and Emperata Overture, along with many more. All are welcome to attend this free performance. Admission is free.

Stephanie Villani is a longtime resident of Mattituck and writes about the people and places that make up this unique part of the world. The recipient of the 2024 New York Press Association Best Personality Profile award for her feature story "Spirit in the Sound: Fishing with Mattituck's Sea Queen," she is the author of The Fisherman’s Wife, Sustainable Recipes and Salty Stories, and has worked with New York Sea Grant and Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program to support the region’s fishery. She and her commercial fisherman husband sold local fish, shellfish and smoked fish at NYC Greenmarkets for 32 years.

Amy Zavatto is the Editor-in-Chief for Southforker, Northforker and Long Island Wine Press. She's a wine, spirits and food journalist whose work has appeared in Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, MarthaStewart.com, the New York Post, Liquor.com, SevenFifty Daily, Imbibe, Men’s Journal and many others. She's the author of The Big Book of Bourbon Cocktails, Prosecco Made Me Do It: 60 Seriously Sparkling Cocktails, Forager’s Cocktails: Botanical Mixology with Fresh, Natural Ingredients, and The Architecture of the Cocktail. She has judged regional wine and spirits competitions, and has moderated numerous panels on the topics of wine, spirits, cocktails and regional foodways. She is the former Deputy Editor for the regional celebratory publications Edible Manhattan and Edible Brooklyn, as well as the former Executive Director of the Long Island Merlot Alliance. She is a member of the New York chapter of the international organization of women leaders in food, wine, and spirits, Les Dames d’Escoffier. The proud daughter of a butcher, Amy is originally from Shelter Island, N.Y., where she developed a deep respect for the East End’s natural beauty and the importance of preserving and celebrating it and its people.

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