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π± Gingerbread University in Naugles Barn and 10 more events
Coming up on the Great River Patch calendar: A Warm Welcome: Wreath Workshop

Coffee in hand, Great River? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. βοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Gingerbread University in Naugles Barn at Hallockville Museum Farm
- Wreath Making at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County
- "Sammy Snowman" Basket Making Workshop at Hallockville Museum Farm
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Great Riverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Great Riverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 23 degrees.
- Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 24.
- Saturday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 40 and low of 30 degrees.
πΈ Around Great River
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π Upcoming Events in Great River
β Featured events β
- A Warm Welcome: Wreath Workshop
Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River
10:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Gingerbread University in Naugles Barn
Hallockville Museum Farm , 6038 Sound Avenue , Riverhead
10:30 am - Wreath Making
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County , 423 N Griffing Ave # 100 , Riverhead
6:00 am - "Sammy Snowman" Basket Making Workshop
Hallockville Museum Farm , 6038 Sound Avenue , Riverhead
10:00 am - Gingerbread University in Naugles Barn
Hallockville Museum Farm , 6038 Sound Avenue , Riverhead
10:30 am - Zuccaire Gallery Evening & Weekend Hours
Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery , 100 Nicolls Road , Stony Brook
6:00 pm - Gingerbread University in Naugles Barn
Hallockville Museum Farm , 6038 Sound Avenue , Riverhead
10:30 am - Postpartum Support and Self-Care
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County , 423 N Griffing Ave # 100 , Riverhead
5:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Wednesday December 17
π£ Great River Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Town Board Meeting
Brookhaven, NY Calendar
3:00 pm - Stories y Cuentos
Sayville Library , 88 Greene Ave , Sayville
3:00 pm - HS Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble Concert
Bay Shore High School
7:00 pm - FAS PFA Holiday Shop
Fifth Avenue Elementary
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- InstaSwim LLC posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in East Islip. Apply here.
- Fresh Grocer posted a job opening for Fresh Grocer - Bookkeeper (Thompson) Salary Range $16.50 - $17.00/hr in Oakdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Great River here.
π Nearby News
East Islip
- Students from St. Mary School in East Islip in "The Nutcracker" with NYC Ballet Stars December 20 and 21 (patch.com)
- Suspect indicted for arson after fire at Riley Fibbers Bar (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- Mister Softee to open storefront in Miller Place (newsday.com)
Islip
- West Islip Seventh Grader Performs with New York City Ballet Stars in "The Nutcracker" December 20 and 21 (patch.com)
Sayville
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