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For freshwater fishing, all you need is a basic, well-made fishing rod and appropriate bait.

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Upcoming Events

Taxes, Probate & Protection: What Families Should Know

May13

Join us for an informative discussion as we explore the role of essential estate planning documents, explain the probate process, and address common misconceptions that can impact families and their legacy

Where

Riverhead Free Library

330 Court St.

Riverhead, NY

Phone

631-727-3228

Price

free

Fleece and Fiber Festival

May16

Sheep and llama shearing demonstrations, fiber arts demonstrations, vendors, workshops, docent-led tours, children's crafts, food trucks, bake sale, live music and more

Where

Hallockville Museum Farm

6038 Sound Ave.

Riverhead, NY

Phone

631-298-5292

Price

$10, free for ages 12 and younger

Long Island Fleece & Fiber Festival

May16

Visitors to experience the full journey of fiber -- from raw fleece to finished textile. The festival brings the cycle of fiber to life through live sheep and llama shearing with Long Island Yarn and Farm, spinning, and weaving demonstrations, along with a marketplace featuring more than two dozen regional fiber artists and artisans. A highlight this year is the appearance of nationally recognized knitting expert Patty Lyons, who will lead two special sessions focused on practical techniques and problem-solving for knitters. Additional hands-on workshops include an introduction to weaving with the Paumanok Weavers, where participants can create their own scarf; a flat needle-felted farm landscape workshop led by Shamma Murphy; and basket weaving with Barbara Blossey-Chuvalas using natural materials such as silk, seagrass, and wool. Advance registration is required for workshops. The festival also features live music by the Old Time Jam, local food vendors, and a bake sale hosted by Hallockville Bakers.

Where

Hallockville Museum Farm

6038 Sound Ave.

Riverhead, NY

Phone

631-298-5292

Price

$10 for adults; children 12 and under are free.

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