News Briefs: Get a job, save on car insurance, plan a wedding and apply for artist residency
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Splish Splash is now hiring
In preparation for its Saturday, May 23, opening, Splish Splash Water Park is seeking 1,000 employees to join the team. They are accepting new hires and rehires for all positions, including lifeguards, food and beverage services and park services. Candidates 14 years old and older can apply online and can earn up to $22 per hour.
Splish Splash will host walk-in interviews Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information and formal applications can be found on splishsplash.com/employment.
Defensive driving course at Mattituck-Laurel Library
On Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a National Point and Insurance Reduction course will be held at Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Road, Mattituck. Upon completion, the defensive driving course removes four points from one’s driving record as well as 10% from liability, collision and no-fault insurance premiums for a total of three years.
Attendees are advised to bring a lunch or snacks. There is a $35 nonrefundable fee. Visit mattitucklaurellibrary.org to register and pay.
Paper shredding and electronics drop-off at Riverhead Free Library
On Tuesday, April 14, from 4:15 to 7:15 p.m., a Shred Away Inc. truck will be parked in Riverhead Free Library’s parking lot at 330 Court St.. They will shred all paper. Staples and small and large clips need not be removed prior to shredding. CDs are permitted. Separately, they will shred X-rays, hard drives and Micro Fiche. They will not shred black carbon sheets, plastic or cardboard.
On Tuesday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can drop off their old electronics at the Pupfish Sustainability Solutions e-waste recycling table in the parking lot of Riverhead Free Library, located at 330 Court St., Riverhead.
Visit riverheadlibrary.org to see the list of all accepted electronics.
Wedding showcase at Hallockville
On Saturday, April 11, from noon to 3 p.m., Hallockville Museum Farm invites engaged couples, their families and event planners to a wedding showcase at the Naugles Barn, 6038 Sound Ave. in Riverhead. Vendors for music, food and beverages, florals, transportation and other wedding services will be present. The event is meant to give couples a chance to envision their special day while also making contact with vendors that can make their dream come true.
The showcase is free to attend, though registration is required. Visit hallockville.org for more information and to register.
Basic life support training offered in Jamesport
The Greater Jamesport Civic Association will host free basic life support training on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jamesport Fire Department, located at 25 Manor Lane. The class will teach participants how to respond to emergencies like cardiac arrest and how to sustain life until first responders arrive; it will include CPR instruction and use of a defibrillator. The class is not a certification course. Registration is required. Those interested can email [email protected].
Orient artist-in-residence program returns
The William Steeple Davis Trust of Orient invites artists to apply for its in-residence program for the period of Oct. 15, 2026, through Oct. 1, 2027. This program, established in 1976, provides temporary housing to artists of all media who are without adequate funds. The Davis house and studio are located in a quiet spot in Orient, nearly 100 miles from New York City. It is possible to reside in the house without a car, though that may be quite inconvenient. Pets are not accommodated and smoking is prohibited in both buildings.
Applications are due by Thursday, April 30, 2026, and must be submitted at williamsteepledavis.com.
Boating course offered by Peconic Bay Power Squadron
Peconic Bay Power Squadron is offering boating safety course to enable residents to enjoy the 2026 season while adhering to new state regulations. The two-session course will be held at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., on Saturdays, April 25 and May 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; students must attend both sessions and pass an exam to be certified. Upon course completion, registrants receive a certificate and wallet card.
To attend, you must register and pay the $65 fee online at pbps.us/ education/schedule before Friday, April 10. For more information, contact Helen Horton at 631-523-7889 or [email protected].
Town to recycle food scraps
A food scrap dropoff site sponsored by Riverhead Town is open on Youngs Avenue in Calverton.
Residents can drop off food scraps to be “converted into useful compost to improve local soils,” according to a release.
Email [email protected] or call 631-327-5067 for more information. Online registration required.
