St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser Goes On, Curbside, After Closures

MATTITUCK, NY — Even in the face of coronavirus, the community continues to support its own.

A fundraiser hosted by East on Main in Mattituck to benefit the East End Lions Club, a philanthropic community group that gives back year-round to families in need, will go on as scheduled Tuesday— curbside.

On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered all bars and restaurants closed statewide at 8 p.m., with a transition to takeout only.

But the 65th Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage (or Flounder) Dinner" will go on: The event takes place Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m. at East on Main, located at 10560 Main Road in Mattituck; the meal costs $20 and benefits the Lions.

"Due to the changes with social distancing we are changing our platform but still trying to help this wonderful group," said Stephanie and Tony Piraino, owners of East on Main. "Each year this fundraiser allows the group to do so much and support our community. Amidst this crisis we are hoping they can still raise the monies they need."

On Tuesday, East on Main will be offering curbside service only. Patrons can call in their orders and pick up at the curb or they can purchase tickets upon arrival. "We will continue to have raffle tickets sold at curbside to continue to support the East End Lions," the Pirainos said. "We are following extreme measures for sanitizing and cleaning and encourage people to support this group — even at a distance. Curbside pickup still allows the community to support the group."