Think you can grow a 1,339-pound pumpkin? This LIer did it — and he wants to help you

As the number of competitive pumpkin growers on Long Island has declined in recent years, some in the community are trying to increase their ranks.

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Upcoming Events

Coffee with a Cop and Operation Medicine Cabinet

Oct16

Suffolk County Police COPE officers from the 7th precinct will be available for an informal meet-and-greet to express concerns about any community issues, as well as collecting any expired or unwanted prescription drugs for proper disposal

Where

Center Moriches Free Public Library

235 Main St.

Center Moriches, NY

Phone

631-878-0940

Price

free

Owl Prowl

Oct18

Learn how to identify owls and their calls with wildlife biologist "Ranger Eric" Powers of the Center for Environmental Education and Diversity (CEED), wear comfortable shoes, register

Where

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Rd.

Centerport, NY

Phone

631-854-5579

Price

$15

Paper Shredding, E-Waste and Drug Take Back Event

Oct19

Dispose of unused electronic devices, old paper documents and old prescription drugs, 1 person per household, residents disposing of e-waste will not need to leave their cars, clearly label what is e-waste and what is not, residents looking to shred paper will be asked to place their documents in a bin next to the shred trucks, enter via Railroad Ave

Where

Center Moriches Free Public Library

235 Main St.

Center Moriches, NY

Phone

631-878-0940

Price

free

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