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 Kathy Horowitz facilitates a monthly women’s writer’s group at the Life Center in Huntington. Her work has appeared in The Long Islander, Long Island Woman, Calyx, Blue Unicorn, and energyofnewlight.com. She recently self-published her first collection of poems available at Huntington’s Book Revue. Kathy offers freelance editing, writing, and proofreading (kahorowitz@gmail.com) www.kathyhorowitz.com |
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Everyone has a big kid somewhere inside of him or her and, when fall rolls around, there’s no better way to celebrate than by going apple or pumpkin picking. Autumn festivals abound out East, and here are some of my top picks for the North and South Forks. Family Adventures on the North Fork: Harbes Family Farm (www.harbesfamilyfun.com). Apple picking at the Harbes Orchard in Riverhead offers 15 acres and over 25 varieties during the season. Ride on their Apple Express from 9am-6pm every weekend in September and October. At their Mattituck location go on an exciting adventure to help Robin Hood defeat the Sherriff’s Champion on the Robin Hood Corn MazePumpkin Picking. Archery and sword-fighting skills can be sharpened on this maze (10am-5:30pm weekends in September and October). And don’t forget to pick that perfect pumpkin and try their roasted sweet corn and freshly made apple cider donuts and candy apples. Gabrielsen’s Country Farm, Jamesport (www.gabrielsenscountryfarm.com). Visit their new corn crib and pumpkin house. Trek into their corn maze and say hi to the cows. Try fresh lemonade and pies. Open daily 8am-6pm. Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market, Riverhead (www.gardenofevefarm.com). Pumpkin Festival on October 4 (10am-6pm), farm animals, lavender labyrinth, and cart track. Visit their Kiddie Korral Play Area. For Adults on the North Fork: Martha Clara Vineyards, Mattituck (www.marthaclaravineyards.com). Friday, October 28, Halloween Costume Party with the band New Life Crisis whose lead singer, Paul Mahos, directs the band like a DJ. Halloween costumes optional, but preferred. Best Couples costume. Doors open at 7pm in the Main Tasting Room (21 + over; tix $20 + tax). For everyone on the South Fork: 35th Annual Fall Festival, October 8-9 Happy Festival Days! |
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20 lucky winners will win $500 each in prizes totaling $10,000. 