Gardiner County Park

Every single day, more than twenty veterans in the nation die by suicide.
Tragically, suicide is attempted approximately every 26 seconds.
The reasons are as unique and individual as each veteran, as is every experience. Operation VEST’s mission is to address the different needs of our veteran population with the goal of eradicating veteran suicide, one at a time.
The purpose of a vest is to protect.
Operation VEST aims to do the same by working side by side with other local organizations and veterans to help fight the battle within. We believe we can achieve this by banding TOGETHER!
Operation VEST works to honor the hearts, the service and the sacrifices of our military service-members, regardless of backgrounds, beliefs, or political alignment. We believe supporting those who have served is the second-best way to honor a love of country, besides service itself.
They’ve had our 6. Now it’s time we show them we’ve got theirs. See you on 6/6!

DOG DIVISION!!! 🐾
Now you can officially register your best friend to cross the finish line with you! All furry “paw”ticipants will receive their own chip timed bib! For completing the Dog Tag Dog Walk, all pawticipants will receive an Operation VEST bandana and a dog tag.

All proceeds raised from the Dog division will go to Paws of War.

*Please keep in mind, pooches are not able to pawticipate without a registered human.
For safety reasons and park rules, dogs must be on a 6' leash at all times.

Registrants receive a t-shirt!

Event sponsorships available, email info@operationvest.org

AMENITIES
&nbsp; &nbsp;C4 Energy Drinks
&nbsp; &nbsp;Black 6 Coffee
&nbsp; &nbsp;Smiles Per Hour Photo Booth
&nbsp; &nbsp;Ralph's Italian Ices
&nbsp; &nbsp;Post Race Stretching on site

Race Day Agenda
&nbsp; &nbsp;7:30AM packet pickup begins
&nbsp; &nbsp;8:20AM FREE 1K Fun Run
&nbsp; &nbsp;8:30AM Opening Ceremony
&nbsp; &nbsp;9AM 2.2-mile start (dog walk division will be a staggered start. must be on a 6' leash at all times).

Parking
Gardiner County Park has very limited parking spaces and will also be open to the general public. There is no parking fee. Once the lot is full, participants will be directed to park on the SOUTH side of Montauk Hwy on the grass or on the adjacent side streets.

Ruck
Weigh-in will be at the Suffolk County Veterans Run Series tent on the day of after you pick up your bib. Official requirements are 10lbs if you are under 150lbs, 20lbs if you are over 150lbs.

Water
There will be a water stop at approx the 1-mile mark for all including the puppies! Water will also be provided at the end of the course for all participants.


AWARDS (must be present to receive)
Run/Walk
Top 3 Overall M/F
Custom Medals Top 3 M/F Age Groups: (5 year) 14 &amp; Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Ruck
Top 1 Overall M/F Backpack
Top 1 Overall M/F Vest

Veteran
Top 3 Overall M/F

Dog Walk
Paw-ticipation award given out upon packet pick up

Guaranteed T-Shirt if you register by Midnight May 13
All finishers will receive custom and authentic dog tags
Ruck Division includes custom Dog Tag Ruck velcro patch

BENEFICIARY
Proceeds from the event go to Operation VEST. Operation VEST will also partner with local Veteran Service organizations in order to aid and assist in the eradication of veteran suicide

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This is a big day for downtown Bay Shore, perhaps the biggest (alongside the St. Pat’s Parade).
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“For 24 years, this festival has brought together artists, families, neighbors, and visitors to celebrate what makes our downtown truly special. Events like this not only boost local businesses and tourism but also strengthen the fabric of our community.

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Our 25th Anniversary "Arts Festival by the Bay" returns to downtown Bay Shore on Sunday, June 14th. Sponsored by South Shore...

Our 25th Anniversary "Arts Festival by the Bay" Sponsored by Southshore University Hospital

We are thrilled to announce that 2026 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Arts Festival by the Bay in Bay Shore, and we want YOU to be part of our biggest celebration ever!
Sunday, June 14th, 2026
Rain or Shine
Downtown Bay Shore – Main Street
This milestone year will feature:
150+ high-quality vendors
Thousands of attendees from across Long Island
Fine art, handmade crafts, specialty foods &amp; more
Live music, family activities, and community experiences
Expanded footprint for more visibility and foot traffic

<h3>Vendor Space Is First Come, First Served!</h3>

A paid application is required to secure your spot, and demand is already high for this anniversary year.
We are specifically seeking:
• Fine artists &amp; makers
• Unique crafters &amp; designers
• Food trucks and artisanal food vendors
• Specialty retailers and creators
If you're interested in showcasing your work at one of the premier arts events in the region, now is the time to apply!
We look forward to welcoming returning favorites and many exciting new vendors as we celebrate 25 years of art, culture, and community in Bay Shore!
Thank you and we can’t wait to see you!
Warm regards,
Edward Fraser
President, Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce

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Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve Wheeler-Brown, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Beyond Blue and White.”</a>
Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;Barbara Rotteveel&nbsp;to Gilded Age collectors like&nbsp;Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. 
Location: The award-winning Jay Estate Gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz. Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin and Suzanne Clary.
Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by Scarborough Fair Catering.
Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! 
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All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.
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GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN
Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.
Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.
While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.About The Jay Heritage Center
The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District, Westchester County's only National Historic Landmark District,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;
Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;
Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.
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