🌱 Center Moriches-Eastport Daily: Saltwater LI + Babylon Pride

Hello, neighbors. Diane Witek here with your fresh copy of the Center Moriches-Eastport Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy. High: 73, low: 58.

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

1. If you love the water, this lovely Victorian home set within the beachside community, Osprey Park, a fishing pier and a playground, is perfect for making summertime memories. You are also close to the Forge River Marina and only minutes from Smith Point County Park. (Subscription: Newsday)
   
2. At Smith Point Beach this summer, experience Saltwater Long Island, a new not-for-profit, created by Shawn Dillon, a physical education teacher and the founder of the new venture. His aim is "to instill a lifelong appreciation of nature and outdoor physical activity in as many children as he can." Your child can rent kayaks and paddle boards and experience other children’s programs. (Greater Long Island)
3. The third annual Babylon Pride event happens this Sunday and is expected to be the biggest yet. The car parade, which started during the pandemic, will have three floats and kicks off at 3 p.m. on Deer Park Avenue. Roman, co-founder of the event along with Bob McKeown, told Patch, "I tell everyone, come out and be fabulous. Babylon Village is your runway, so prepare to come and strut and be your authentic self when you come to Babylon that day." (Patch)
4. By the end of June, Suffolk County officers "on street patrol, in schools and on the gang unit and supervisors will be wearing body cameras," Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said. Chief Thomas Bennett said Wednesday that the department "purchased 125 Taser Axon Flex cameras and officers will be trained on the equipment next month." (Subscription: Newsday)

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Today in Center Moriches-Eastport:

• In-Person Cardio Sculpt Training with Kim (Center Moriches). (8:30 a.m.)
• Toddlers Tango/Babies Boogie IN PERSON — Ages Birth - Not Yet in Kindergarten — CMJ261 (Center Moriches). (9:45 a.m.)
• Yoga IN PERSON — Grades 1st-5th — CMJ500 (Center Moriches). (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Parks: "Shinnecock East Campground Advisory: The Parks Department is expecting the hatching and arrival of our new plover chicks at any time now. Once this occurs, camping reservations at Shinnecock East will be affected as follows." (Suffolk County Parks via Instagram)
• Center Moriches Free Public Library: "Donation drive for Ukraine through June 23! The donation box is located in the entry corridor of the library, please see the attached list for needed items. This effort is being coordinated by local Scout Troops." (Center Moriches Free Public Library via Facebook) (Website)
• Center Moriches Free Public Library: "Celebrate #PRIDEmonth with selections from your local library! Be sure to check out our display located near the lounge. #cmorlibrary, #readtherainbow, #librariesareforeveryone, #pridebooks." (Center Moriches Free Public Library via Facebook)
• Eastport Animal Hospital: "Do you enjoy taking selfies with your pet? This wild animal would love to take a selfie with you! Introducing: the quokka!" (Eastport Animal Hospital via Facebook) (Website)
• Center Moriches Free Public Library: "Academic skills are like other skills: use them or lose them. Keep your brain sharp by visiting the Online Summer Skills Camp! Visit https://bit.ly/3MxNmEj to get started! #cmorlibrary, #BrainfuseCommunity, #SummerSkills, #BrainExercises." (Center Moriches Free Public Library via Facebook) (Website)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Center Moriches-Eastport Daily? Contact me at diane.witek@patch.com