🌱 Center Moriches-Eastport Daily: Survived 5 Frigid Days + 'MLK'

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Diane Witek here to get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Center Moriches-Eastport today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy and not as cold. High: 41, low: 29.

Here are the top stories in Center Moriches-Eastport today:

1. Blue Point was hit with six inches of snow and saw overnight temperatures dip into the teens. Alex, a beloved 14-year-old beagle, was missing since slipping through the fence at his home last Wednesday. More than 1,200 Facebook users shared his “Missing Dog” notification. “HE HAS BEEN FOUND! THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL OF THE LOVE AND SUPPORT,” Alex’s owner, Ali Gentile, emphatically posted on Facebook. “He was found trapped under a nearby house crawl space. Seems OK, will be bringing to vet.” Alex survived five days in sometimes frigid temperatures before being found. Way to go, Alex! (Greater Long Island)
   
2. Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force is hosting the "MLK: Through Many Voices," event on Saturday at 10 a.m. The program will feature speeches and writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "brought to life" by local men inspired to follow in his footsteps, the ABTF said. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event in Riverhead can be in person or online through Zoom. The event is free to the public and will be held at the Riverhead Library. Pre-registration is required for either. Register to attend in person here or by calling 631-727-3228. Register for Zoom here; the link for Zoom will be sent following sign up. (Riverhead Patch)
3. Revving up at Enterprise Park in Calverton! Drag racing could be back this year. Riverhead Town Supervisor Yvette Aguiar said there were two separate proposals before the town board and will be discussed at public hearings on Feb. 8. Peter Scalzo, who presented his "Race Track, Not Street," series last year, said there would be the Summer Classic, on Aug. 20, 21, 27, and 28, and Sept. 3, 4, 10 and 11. Rain dates would be held on Sept. 17 and 18. The Fall Classic will take place on Sept. 24 and 25, Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16, with rain dates of Oct. 23 and 24. Andre Baxter is also proposing the "Scrambul: Cold Fusion" event on March 5 and 6. (Riverhead Patch)

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Today in Center Moriches-Eastport:

• In-Person Gentle Toning and Muscle Strengthening (Center Moriches). (8:30 a.m.)
• Gentle Chair Yoga with Susan (Center Moriches). (11 a.m.)
• Teen Yarn Wrapped Vase CMY003 (Center Moriches). (6 p.m.)
• 3-D Decorative Sled with Singing Snowman on Zoom (Center Moriches). (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Center Moriches Veterinary Hospital: "Very important cold weather tips and laws from our friends at the SPCA. If you see something, say something." (Facebook) (Website)
• Center Moriches Free Public Library: "Download the Libby app and sign up with your library card for free access to ebooks and more! Visit https://bit.ly/33medOC for step-by-step instructions. #cmorlibrary, #libby" (Facebook) (Website)

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