Unity Picnic Spotlighting Diversity, Inclusivity, Back On North Fork

NORTH FORK, NY — A popular summer event focusing on inclusivity and unity is back in Southold again this month.

The Southold Town Anti-Bias Task Force once again presents its Annual Unity Picnic, aimed at celebrating diversity and unity. The event takes place Saturday, August 12, at the Peconic Community Center, located at 1170 Peconic Lane in Peconic. The event takes place from noon to 4 p.m., with food served 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages will be served; the event also includes live music, games, prizes and entertainment. The picnic is free and all are welcome.

In past interviews, Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell has told Patch. "The Anti-Bias Task Force shows us that through dialogue, through understanding and empathy for each other, gaps can be closed and bridges can be built to overcome our differences. Personally, working with the ABTF gives me my most professional satisfaction. I think they make me a better supervisor but, more important, they make me a better person."