Riverhead News: 16th annual 5K for breast cancer
16th annual 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, sponsored by Tanger Outlet Center, will be held Sunday, Sept. 28, at the outlet center. Registration begins 7:30 a.m.; opening ceremony, 8:45 a.m.; and the walk, 9 a.m. For more information, call 631-208-8889 or visit northforkbreasthealth.org. Do consider participating and enjoy refreshments, giveaways and so much more. Registration is $25.
On Sunday, Sept. 28, between 4 and 5 p.m., James Shepherd, pianist and graduate of Manhattan School of Music, along with two vocalists, will fill the historic sanctuary at First Congregational Church of Riverhead with inspirational sacred music. Tickets, a $10 donation, can be purchased at the church office. Call 727-2621 for information. An artists’ reception will follow.
The Long Island Sound Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will host a membership drive beginning Wednesday, Oct. 8. Those interested should email Colleen and Jim at [email protected] or call 631-928-1411 for more information. Membership offers a great way to meet new friends while having fun singing. Practices are held Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at Bishop McGann-Mercy High School, 1225 Ostrander Ave., Riverhead
It’s that time of year again! VFW Post 2476, at 620 Parkway St. in Riverhead, will host its chicken barbecue Saturday, Oct. 4, from 3 to 6 p.m. Cost: adults, $15 (includes half a chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato, keg beer or soda); children, $5 (includes hot dog, corn on the cob and soda). Junior Vice Commander Brian Smith welcomes everyone to this event. For more information about the barbecue or if you’re interested in joining the VFW, call Brian at 727-2229. He’ll inform you of the guidelines/qualifications necessary for becoming a member. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as a cash raffle. Hope to see you there.
Belated happy 58th birthday wishes to Susan Deduck, who celebrated Sept. 19, from Christopher.
Happy birthday to Joan Hackal, D.J. Kenter (who turns 16) and Irisa Zorovich (who turns 20) on the 25th; Ron Meyers, Heather Hodun, Aiyanna Brown and Nick Luparella Jr. on the 26th; Jeanne Doroski on the 27th; Karin Galea and yours truly on the 28th; Randy Smith and Jeff “Doc” Greenberger on the 29th; Isabella Luparella (who turns 9), Jayme Seal (who turns 10), twins Bryce and Hailey Groth (who turn 6) and Nicole Hynds on the 30th; Casey Jo Hubbard (who turns 5), Grace Tocci and Evelyn Skop (who turns 6) on Oct. 1; Heather Grodski and Jamie Brooks on the 2nd; twins Diane Zak and Donna Grodski on the 3rd; Mark Gajowski II, David Raynor and Janna Sparrow (who turns 2) on the 5th; Joan Heppner on the 7th; and Wanda Wilinski, Mike Beni, Claire Mielnicki, Kyle Tocci and my son Josh Berezny (who turns 25) on the 8th.
Happy wedding anniversary to Ellen and Nes Kramer, their 15th, and Bob and Katy Kujawski on Sept. 25; Pat and Frank Doroski, their 34th, on the 27th; David and Mary Mack, their 40th, on the 28th; Kim and Kenny Nash on Oct. 1; Karen and Jay Quartararo, their 16th, on the 2nd; Marie and John Dunleavy on the 3rd; Karen and Mark Heppner, their 34th, on the 4th; Jason and Becky Hubbard, their 9th, and Barbara and Gilles Bouchard, their 41st, on the 7th.
Autumn has arrived! Enjoy all it has to offer — pumpkin picking, cornstalks, gourds and so much more.
Happy Rosh Hashanah to those who celebrate!
