🌱 North Fork Daily: Free Rapids Tests Before Break + Tarot

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First, today's weather:

Breezy. High: 50 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in North Fork today:

1. COVID-19 Rapid Tests Available For Greenport Students, Staff: Greenport schools are distributing at-home COVID-19 tests in advance of the upcoming break, as Gov. Kathy Hochul says a decision on masks in schools should be made in early March. (North Fork Patch)
2. Katy's Courage 2022 Events Bring Yum & Fun to East Hampton: Here's a look at some of the events happening on the East End, including one that funds scholarships and pediatric cancer research. (Dan's Papers)
3. Tarot Card Reading at Bridge Lane Wine: Who else can't wait? (Northforker)
4. Plane-Free Hamptons Airport Business Campus Nears Completion: After years in the making, the final piece of the puzzle at the business district at an East End airport is set to unfold. (The Real Deal)
5. 2 North Fork Area Open Houses To Check Out: If you want to live where others vacation, here are some don't-miss homes to see. (North Fork Patch)

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Today in North Fork:

• BOE Monthly Mtg - Mattituck Junior-Senior High School (6:30 PM)
• BOE Monthly Mtg - Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD (6:30 PM)
• Feel The Power (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The North Fork Animal Welfare League: "Patches! Who can resist this handsome guy? (Facebook)
• northforker: "Just over here cuddling some cows on this hump day. (Instagram)
• Greenport Village: "Annual Greenport Fire Dept Washington's Day Parade this Saturday, February 19 at 1 p.m. Join us in celebrating our volunteer fire departments from across Long Island! A great time for the whole family!" (Facebook)
• Greenport Village: "Hey! Kids skate free on Sunday! Wahooo! Thanks Friends of Mitchell Park and Village of Greenport!" (Facebook)
• Cutchogue Fire Department: "Looking Back - February 15, 1928 - CFD Begins 94 years of Service to the Community The United Fire Company No. 1 of the Cutchogue Fire Department was organized on February 15, 1928, with 56 charter members present at its first meeting." (Facebook)
• Southold Historical Museum: "Here on the North Fork, it's not unusual to see these type of barrels used in the wine making process. But this particular barrel in the Museum collection is much older, likely dating back to around 1640." (Facebook)
• Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Whimsical Wednesday Storytime." (Facebook)
• Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library: "Our boxes our bursting with Blizzard Bags ready for delivery to Maureen's Haven. We are so excited to donate these. Thank you everyone for your generosity, touching cards, and joyful decorations." (Facebook)
• Shelter Island Historical Society: "Names are important and hold power and memory." (Facebook)
• Greenport Village: "Surfrider Foundation, Eastern Long Island Chapter x Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. team up for a beach clean up at 67 Steps Beach Greenport." (Facebook)
• Southold Free Library: "It's not too late to join our group and get a free book to boot!" (Facebook)
• Diane Silvers, Neighbor: "Looking for a swim instructor to teach two female adults at Stirling Cove pool in Greenport this summer." (Patch)
• Southold Historical Museum, Community Contributor: "Southold Historical Museum's Maple Lane Complex will be open for tours on Sat., Feb 19, as part of the 1st Annual Town of Southold Winterfest! Join us from 1-4pm at 55200 Main Rd." (Patch)
• Nancy M, Neighbor: "Looking for old unwanted vinyl records." (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Lisa Finn

About me: I'm a journalist whose passion is telling the stories of people's lives. This is your site — this is a place for your voice to be heard. I can't wait to hear from you all.