Sunday, January 06 2013 12:44

Written by RiverheadLOCAL

January is Merlot Month at Roanoke Vineyards:

Saturday & Sunday Jan. 5 & 6, 12 &13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27th: Vertical tastings of the Roanoke Vineyard Merlots: $20/flight '05, '06,'07,'08, All day Saturday & until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Also, on those days there will be $10/glasses of the 2008 Merlot. 3-packs of the re-released '05-'07 Merlots will be available for purchase. No reservations required.

Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 19 & 20th: Roanoke Vineyards 2008 Merlot release weekend. $38/bottle. Richie will be at the Vineyard Saturday & Sunday afternoon grilling out in the vineyard. No reservations required.

Sunday, Jan. 13 & 20th How to be a Wine Snob: Focusing on Merlot in the wine library, start time is 2 p.m. $25/person ($20 for wine club). Reservations are required, call 631 727 4161.  Visit our facebook event for more information.

Saturday, Jan.19, Roman Roth Event: one man, one vintage, one varietal, 5 phenomenally unique wines. Starts at 4 p.m. in the wine library, $35/person ($30 Wine club) limited to 30 people. Reservations required, call 631 727 4161.

Sunday, January 27, 2011/2012 Barrel Tasting & Futures Event, 2 p.m. at Wolffer Estate, 139 Sagg road, Sagaponak, NY 11962
Visit the Roanoke Vineyards website for more information.

Tuesday, November 13 2012 16:36

Written by RiverheadLOCAL

The Riverhead Chamber of Commerce announces its Annual Awards Dinner in honor of individuals, organizations and businesses that have had a positive impact on the Riverhead community throughout 2012.

The Board of Directors of the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize its 2012 award recipients as follows:

• Ray Maynard of Skydive Long Island as 2012 Person of The Year
• Riverhead Raceway operated by Barbara and Jim Cromarty as 2012 Business of The Year
• Long Island Cauliflower Association will receive 2012 Agricultural Achievement Award
• Star Confectionery operated by the Meras Family will receive 2012 Gold Key Award
• Riverhead High School Girls’ Basketball Team will receive 2012 Spirit of Riverhead Award
• Jesse Goodale, Sr. will be honored with 2012 Lifetime Service Award
• Carmela DiTalia, member of the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will be recognized as its 2012 Director of the Year

All are invited to join in honoring and celebrating the achievements and contributions of these outstanding members of our community. The 2012 Annual Awards Presentation and Celebration of the RCOC will take place on Thursday evening, December 6, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The festivities will be held at The Vineyards, 978 Main Road, Aquebogue. Special program recognitions and sponsorship opportunities are available. Tickets are $65 per person or $110 per couple. Tickets and further information can be obtained by calling Mary Hughes at 631-727-7600 or e-mailing info@riverheadchamber.com.

Tuesday, October 23 2012 07:23

Written by RiverheadLOCAL

Eastern Long Island Executives will host an "Octoberfest Networking Event" Tuesday, Oct. 23 6-9 p.m. at Digger O'Dells, 58 West Main St. in Riverhead. 

The event is sponsored by the Long Ireland Brewing Company, which will be pouring craft beers at the event.

Admission is $10 — $5 if your a first-time ELIE meeting attendee — and includes craft beer and specialty foods prepared by Diggers. A cash bar is also available.

Bring business cards and company literature to exchange. ELIE is dedicated to the promotion of business on the East End. Each attendee will have the opportunity to present to the group.

For more information visit www.ELIEnetwork.com.

Tuesday, October 16 2012 09:01

Written by RiverheadLOCAL

OCTOBER MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BUSINESS
For smart gals who want to profit from the social media movement and don't know where to begin...

Come learn from women who are experts in their industry teach you how to develop, implement, and evaluate social marketing campaigns to create meaningful changes in your business. Get guidance through the maze of new technologies in the digital landscape and broaden your skills; learn tips & tricks plus up-to-date suggestions to make your digital presence more dynamic and you and your business more successful at the October meeting of East End Women's Network.

Non-Members Welcome.

Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Time: 5:30 Networking, 6:30-Dinner and Program

Place: Buy One, 62 Montauk Hwy, Westhampton (631)998-3808

Fee: $35 Members with reservations, $40 for non-members and members
without reservations. Public is welcome. Cash bar. For more information
and to make a reservation visit www.eewnorg or contact Gia Heeg at info@eewn.org


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About EEWN

The East End Women's Network was founded in 1981. The purpose of this organization is to bring together women of diverse accomplishment and experience, directing women into policy-making positions through the dissemination and sharing of career opportunities; to educate members and the public on issues affecting women on the East End; and to promote the interests, conditions and positions of women in science, business, industry, labor, government, the arts, education and public service.
The East End Women's Network has approximately 150 members, of who between 35 and 80 members regularly attend the monthly meetings. Non-members are welcome, and a good many attend our monthly meetings to learn about featured topics. Dinner meetings take place at a different restaurant each month, alternating from the North to the South Fork, from September through June.