Local art, fresh herbs & big ideas for first-time buyers

Citrus and Gold, Inc. is hosting Keys & Confidence: A First-Time Homebuyer Experience on June 1 in Patchogue, featuring dinner, expert panels, raffles, and tools to help first-time buyers gain confidence. [Citrus and Gold, Inc.]If you're interested in participating in the Village of Bellport Memorial Day Parade, please contact Village Hall at 631-286-0327 or visit the Village of Bellport's contact page to register and obtain details about the route, staging times, and guidelines.

The Village of Bellport is holding its next Village Board Work Session on May 12 from 6–7pm, available in person and via Zoom. Learn more about the agenda and topics to be discussed. [Village of Bellport]

The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center is screening The Wedding Banquet, a fresh reimagining of a classic tale exploring queerness, cultural identity, and family, from May 9–14. [Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center]

The Patchogue Arts Council is hosting its Seed the Arts Plant Sales on May 18–19, featuring rare heirloom vegetables, herbs, and perennials, with all proceeds benefiting local arts and farming initiatives. [Patchogue Arts Council]

The Board of Trustees Meeting will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 6:00–9:00 PM in Patchogue—residents are welcome to attend and stay informed on local matters. [Village of Patchogue]

Applications are now open for PAC's PEACE Project, a transformative arts education initiative supporting educators, artists, and cultural professionals in Suffolk County—apply by May 19 to join the 2025–2026 cohort. [Patchogue Arts Council]

The Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group meets on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 10 AM at SILO in Medford, offering caregivers a safe space for support, resources, and shared experiences. [Alzheimer's Association – Long Island Chapter]

Join thousands of volunteers for the 17th Annual Great Brookhaven Cleanup on Saturday, May 17, 2025, and help beautify your community by picking a location and pitching in. [Town of Brookhaven]

The Patchogue Lioness Lions Club Blood Drive takes place Monday, May 19, 2025, from 1–7 PM at the Patchogue Ambulance Company—donate in honor of Trustee Joseph Keyes Jr. and help save lives. [New York Blood Center]

Celebrate vibrant traditions at the Annual Hispanic Cultural Heritage Parade on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 12–1 PM along Main Street in Patchogue. [Hispanic Cultural Heritage Parade]

The Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association is hosting its final spring General Membership Meeting on May 15 with a fun local history trivia night, So You Think You Know Bayport & Blue Point??, at the BBP Library. [Bayport-Blue Point Heritage Association]

Bellport will host the {10th Annual Women Empowerment Pass the Torch Ceremony}at the Bellport Country Club on May 17, 2025, celebrating a decade of empowering young leaders through The Butterfly Effect Project.