Flu vacinations for children will be distributed by Suffolk County Health Department “Shots for Tots” Program at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library on Tuesday, November 10, 11:00am to 2:00pm. H1N1 vaccine (Swine Flu) is FREE, a fee may apply for Seasonal “regular” vaccination, call 631-853-8496, 9:30am – 4:30pm, Mon-Fri for information. No Appointment necessary.
Floyd Memorial Library on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00pm.
Mattituck Presbyterian Church, located on Main Road, is presenting a free health and wellness screening program that is open to all people living in the East End communities. The program will take place on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Health screenings will continue every two months thereafter.
Volunteer professional medical staff members will provide the health screenings, counseling, education about health issues, and referrals to medical attention for those who do not have a doctor.
For further info about this and other health-related resources, please visit the NorthForkParents Health page.
LI Kayakathon. Photo courtesy of ActivEntrepreneur/Jenn Ross
Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual LI Kayakathon on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The event, sponsored by ActivEntrepreneur, is an opportunity for kayakers of all levels to go out on the water and raise money for Clubhouse of Suffolk, Peconic Baykeeper, LI Sierra Club and Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation.
Seasoned kayakers may take a five-mile paddle. Those who want to learn how to do it or improve their skills may take a kayaking lesson & guided paddle. Healthy snacks & lunch, post event massage, health fitness & sports demos, live music and more are included in the registration fee.
Pre-registration is required. To register or for more info, visit the website and/or view the video:
This event has been added to the NorthForkParents Calendar of Events.
On Tuesday, June 9, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Fitness Advantage n Southold, physician Lawrence Palevsky will discuss “Vaccinating Your Children: Safety and Efficacy of Vaccines.”
Fitness Advantage is at 45655 County Road 48 (Corner of Youngs Avenue)
in Southold.
Pre-registration is required; $35 ($50 for couples)
To register or for additional info, contact Rachel at 917 940 5112 or email her at Acurach@gmail.com.
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NorthForkParents Health Care Disclaimer: In listing this event, NorthForkParents is making information available to the community at the request of local parents, but in no way does the listing imply any judgment whatsoever about this or any health care practice nor does NorthForkParents make any claim about knowledge on the subject or speaker. Parents are advised to do their own due diligence when making important health care decisions for their children.
On Saturday, May 30 at 10:30am (rain date Saturday June 6), the Riverhead Youth Bureau will hold a Family Bike Day.
“Bring your bike to Stotzky Park and join us for a leisurely ride to the Jamesport Beach and back. Riders will get a tee shirt and lunch. The ride will be fully supported with safety marshals, vans for rider pickup, refreshments and bathrooms on-route. We will also be having a baby biker parade. So decorate your bikes and put on a creative costume if you are between the ages of 5-7.”
Fee: $5 includes tee shirt, lunch, and water stop
Registration: Pre- register by calling the Recreation Dept. at 631-727-5744 ext 23; registration the day of the ride will take place at 10:30am at Stotzky Park.
For more information call Riverhead Youth Bureau at 631-722-4444 ext 737 or e-mail Lyczkowski@Riverheadli.com.
Riverhead Community Awareness Program, Inc. (CAP) will sponsor its 24th Annual Say NO to Drugs March on Friday, June 5, 2009. The 2008 Riverhead Blue Waves Football Team and Coach Leif Shay will lead this year’s march.
The 2008 Long Island Champion Blue Waves were the first football team in Long Island history to finish the season with a 12-0 record. In addition to winning the Class II Long Island Championship, they also won the Division II championship, the Big 4 championship, the Suffolk County championship, and the Rutgers Trophy—which is given to the team designated as the “best team in the county.” Head Coach Leif Shay was chosen as Suffolk County Coach of the Year.
“We are thrilled to have these young men and coach Shay lead this year’s march,” said Felicia Scocozza, CAP’s executive director. “The choice was clear after many teachers called and wrote to us praising them as role models.”
Since 1983 Riverhead Community Awareness Program, Inc. (CAP), a not-for-profit agency, has been providing drug and alcohol prevention education programs for the Riverhead Central School District. Although CAP directly serves over 2,000 students a year through its prevention and counseling programs, it is best known for its two-year prevention program taught to over 700 fifth and sixth graders in Pulaski Street School by community volunteers and student peer leaders. The program ends with the annual Say NO to Drugs March in which students march from Pulaski Street School through Riverhead wearing Drug Free Body t-shirts.
Following the march, Riverhead Town Supervisor Phil Cardinale will emcee a ceremony on the steps of Pulaski Street School in which Coach Shay and the senior players will address the students and community. After the ceremony, the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1742 will once again generously serve a picnic lunch to all of the students.
This year, the march will begin at 9:30am in front of Pulaski Street School; head south on Roanoke Avenue, then west on 2nd Street, returning to Pulaski Street School via Griffing Avenue.
On Tuesday May 19, from 9:30am – 11:30am, the Suffolk Coalition for Parents & Children will host a discussion on the subject of “Identifying Mental Health Issues in Children: Treatment, Medication and Intervention Options” at the Middle Country Public Library at 101 Eastwood Blvd in Centereach.
Experts include Fran Mellow, LCSW, Family Service League; and Theresa Gilbert, MS, RN, NPP, Suffolk County Department of Mental Health Services.
Further information is available by calling 631-585-9393 x262.
The Long Island Science Center, the North Fork Community Theater, and the East End Arts Council, all three of which offer excellent programming or local families, have announced upcoming fundraiser parties:
Long Island Science Center Wine and Chese Benefit
Saturday, June 6, 7:30pm
Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
“The Long Island Science Center is hosting a Wine and Cheese Benefit on Saturday, June 6th at 7:30 PM at Martha Clara Vineyards. There will be winetasting, live music from the Long Island Feel, a gourmet cheese buffet, Starbucks coffee bar, desserts, a gift basket auction and unlimited wine and soda. All proceeds go directly to the Long Island Science Center to fund educational programs and exhibits. Tickets are limited and sold on a first come first serve basis. It’s going to be a great time for a great cause. So be sure to purchase your tickets today before you miss out on all the fun!”
Tickets $50 per person; purchase at Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead, or call 208-8000.
For additional info call Kristin Solomon at 208-8000, email ks@lisciencecenter.org or visit www.lisciencecenter.org.
North Fork Community Theatre (NFCT) First Annual “Building on Tradition” Campaign Gala
Friday, June 12, 7:00pm
Martha Clara Vineyards, Sound Avenue, Riverhead
“The Gala will feature the food, entertainment and spirit of the North Fork including live Broadway Musical performances by members of the NFC. Raffles too!”
Tickets $75; purchase online at www.nfct.com or by mailing a check to NFCT, Box 86, Mattituck NY 11952. For more information, contact Sherry Beodeker at 631-682-4829.
East End Arts Council Summer Fundraiser Casino Night: Bet on the Arts!
Saturday, June 20, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
Music by George Tebbitt
Play For Prizes!
Lucky Door Silent Auction: original works painted on doors by local artists Ruth Nasca, Richard Mizdal, Alan Bull, Maggie Kritsberg, Laura Benjamin, Bryan Gutman, Laura Stroh, Bryan Landsberg, Jennifer Ribbe, and Halle Monroe.
Raffle for trips to Las Vegas and Foxwoods!
$75/person includes $100 in gambling chips
For more info visit www.eastendarts.org
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These events have also been added to the NorthForkParents Calendar of Events.
Eastern Long Island Hospital is asking the community for help in reducing health care cuts proposed by the New York State Governor.
Go to www.helpyourhospital.org to find out what you can do.
