Relive spy-ring history while touring Setauket region on foot, or by bike or kayak

Experience a sense of yesteryear charging the air as you travel along actual trails and sites British forces and American Patriots once roamed during the days of General George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring — during one of Three Village Historical Society’s Tri-Spy Tours. Enjoy the spy-days adventure, through fall (see dates), how you like it, as well, by taking a walking tour (can’t wait, my choice), or deciding to tour by bike or kayak.

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Nature-inspired activities and fun at Earth Day celebrations

With Earth Day this Monday the 22nd, you can get more in touch with Mother Nature at the events I’ve found, while also have a chance to learn about and enjoy our planet; and, perhaps, even join a cleanup and planting activity. 

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Help feed families in need with drop-off contributions at Stop & Shop markets

Too often it seems like there’s never enough time in the day to get “it all done,” let alone carve out a few moments to do a good deed. This Saturday, April 13, however, you can help others in a meaningful, albeit easy, way, merely by dropping off non-perishable food and personal items at your local Stop & Shop, during the third annual “Feeding Our Families” food drive.

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Find out what it’s like to go back in time at ‘That 80s Show’ exhibit

Get insight or step back into a decade where viewers could watch the rise of Madonna and Prince on the newly launched MTV channel, where fashions were ‘bad’ (cool) and American artist Andy Warhol reigned as king of Pop Art through a collection of artwork and memorabilia on exhibit now through July 7 at the Nassau County Museum of Art.

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Romancing your sweetheart with love letters and chocolate

If you’re looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone, I’ve found a romantically-charged play, about letters exchanged between two people over 50 years; as well as a chocolate-and-wine-paring dinner in an aquatic setting – both taking place on our island’s picturesque eastern end – that couldn’t help but melt a few hearts!

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Chinese New Year celebrations on Saturday to welcome the Year of the Pig

With the beginning of the new lunar year coming up on Tuesday, I found a pretty cool Lunar New Year celebration and Chinese New Year celebration, offering family activities on Feb. 2. 2019 it is the Year of the Pig, according to the Chinese 12-year animal zodiac cycle, and to mark the occasion, cultural activities, including Lion Dance performances, are featured at each of these events. And, if you see “red”, don’t be too surprised, as it’s the signature color of these cultural festivals.

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Enjoy a touch of paradise at Planting Fields Arboretum this Sunday

With temperatures creeping into the teens lately, it can be hard to dream of warmer months when there is frost on the ground and we’re bundled head-to-toe. Well, I have a great pick for all of us this week; and it involves stepping into the cozy climate of greenhouses for the Parade Garden Festival at Planting Fields Arboretum, on Jan. 27.

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