SHELTER ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PHOTO
The Shelter Island Presbyterian Church celebrated Confirmation on Sunday, June 9. Officiated by Reverend Robert Griffin, the congregation and families welcomed four new children as they crossed over to being active members in the church. From left, Harrison Alan Weslek, Lauren Marie Gibbs, Elsie Mae Brigham and Alfred Lawson Brigham Jr.
A weekly roundup of all things fun and friendly for kids.
The Reporter provides a weekly list of local kid-friendly programs that will get your little ones out of your hair and into the world. Here are some of our favorites this week.
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Runners hit the pavement during the 2018 Shelter Island 10k.
The race begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.
As of early this week, there were 1,450 runners and walkers signed up to participate in Saturday’s 40th Annual Shelter Island 10k Run/5k Run/Walk with many more expected to register before the race is started.
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“Exploring Long Island’s Shipwrecks” with speaker Michael Salvarezza of Eco-Photo Explorers is being presented by the Shelter Island Historical Society on Saturday, June 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Havens House.
Events and activities on Shelter Island.
THIS WEEK
OWL PROWL
Kids can visit Mashomack Preserve with the Youth Center for “Prowling for Owls” to learn about owls and have a snack on Thursday, May 30, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids will be brought from school to the Preserve on the Recreation bus, parents pick up at the Preserve. (631) 749-0309, shelterislandtown.us.
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Activities and events on Shelter Island.
EVERY WEEK
50+ drop-in basketball: Sundays, noon to 2 p.m., school gym. No charge.
Adult coed drop-in basketball: Mondays and Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., school gym. No charge.
Adult coed drop-in soccer: Tuesdays, 7:30 to 10 p.m., school gym. No charge.