Orient, NY News & Events

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Only in NewsdayLI, NYC educators get a tour of South Fork Wind farm, other arrays

The boat ride was aimed at helping fill public school curriculums following a New York State mandate to provide climate-change education in public schools statewide.

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Wallet WatchOn LI, a six-figure income can still leave families squeezed by college costs

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, October 8

North Fork Art and Artists Exhibition and Sale

Oct10

Paintings, sculptures, photographs and more by local artists will be on display and available for purchase, held at the Old Point Schoolhouse

Where

Oysterponds Historical Society

1555 Village Lane

Orient, NY

Phone

631-323-2480

Price

free

Website

oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org

Gavyn's Favorite 5k

Oct18

5k to celebrate the life and legacy of Gavyn Drago, benefits epilepsy research and treatments, check-in begins at 7:30 a.m

Where

Orient Beach State Park

40000 Main Rd.

Orient, NY

Price

$35 in advance, $40 race day

Website

runsignup.com/Race/NY/Orient/GAVYNSFAVORITE5K

Robin Becker Poetry Reading

Oct24

Poet Robin Becker will read poems exploring beloved animals, childhood, family life, intimate relationships and cherished places, a Q&A will follow, register

Where

Oysterponds Historical Society

1555 Village Lane

Orient, NY

Phone

631-323-2480

Price

free

Website

oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org

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