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This Week in Riverhead: Benefits, Basketball, and Board Meetings

Fund raisers for John Mendreski scholarship, Riverhead Rotary, Riverhead Move the Animal Shelter, and Cornell Cooperative Extension this week.

1Recently we ran an article about a  to help file tax returns.  is offering a service of its own, for seniors. Two classes this week are taking place, one on  and another on . The service will be offered through mid-April.

2. A benefit to support a memorial scholarship dedicated to former Pulaski Street School principal John Mendreski will be hosted Tuesday afternoon at the high school. The  will begin at 3:00 and run until 6:00. Proceeds will benefit scholarships dedicated to scholastic rowing programs. Admission is $1 to watch, $10 for a teacher/student team. Note: This event has been postponed to May.

3. Another benefit Tuesday is a Held to benefit Cornell Cooperative Extension, this dinner allows locals to have dinner with their extended family. Plates are $20.

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4. After , the Riverhead girls' basketball team for the county Class AA title. The game begins at 5 p.m. at Farmingdale State College.

5. Wednesday afternoon, Riverhead Rotary is holding its . From noon until 2 p.m., and 4 to 8 p.m., drop by the Polish Hall and get a plate of pasta, salad and bread. Plates are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $8 for kids.

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6. Also Wednesday night is a fundraiser for For $25, you get buffet. Cash bar, door prizes and raffle will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.

7. Board meetings this week include Wednesday night's , Thursday morning's , and Thursday afternoon's . 


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