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Upcoming Events

Ocean Lifeguard Certification

Jan6

Pre-certification for ocean lifeguard positions at Smith Point County Park and Cupsogue Beach County Park that will be held in May/June 2025, candidates are required to attend a minimum of 4 sessions and meet minimum standards to be eligible for the Ocean Lifeguard Certification Course, for college and high school students ages 16 and older, bring your ID and prepare to swim, register

Where

Suffolk County Community College - Eastern Campus

121 Speonk Riverhead Rd.

Riverhead, NY

Phone

631-854-4949

Price

free

Long Island Cares Mobile Food Assistance

Jan9

Long Island Cares will supply prepackaged bags filled with non-perishable food items

Where

Riverhead Free Library

330 Court St.

Riverhead, NY

Phone

631-727-3228

Price

free

Dance with Project LEAP

Jan9

Learn ballet from professional dance instructors, final ballet performance will be held on May 10 at Peconic Ballet Theatre, held for 14 classes on Thursdays (no class on Jan. 23, Feb. 20, April 17 and 24), register by Dec. 23

Where

Flanders Youth Center

655 Flanders Rd.

Riverhead, NY

Phone

631-702-2425

Price

$40

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