Blog Review: Southampton Student Honored

Long Island is not only known for its cultural diversity, but its diversity of opinions. That fact is proven every week on Patch as we host community voices in our blog space. Here’s a look at some of the latest blogs posted on our sites across the region. Click on the headlines to read the blogs in their entirety.

Westhampton-Hampton Bays

Astrological Tidbit

LeLonni Campbell helps us learn some interesting astrological facts about the Nodes of the Moon. What did astrologers once tell kings if the kings failed in their obligations? Read on.

Grief Camp

Blogger Beth Bongar discusses this laughter camp that helps children in grief from a terrible tragedy. Called Camp Good Grief, this is a form of laughter Yoga that helps lift down spirits.

East Hampton

How To Prevent And Eliminate Wrinkles With Pumpkin

Hamptons blogger “April” provides us with a home remedy to treat wrinkles using pumpkin as a base. Since pumpkins are so readily available this time of year, learn about the healing power of the gourd in this blog post.

Southampton

Southampton Student Receives National Hispanic Recognition

Southampton High School Senior Oscar Mahoney was recognized at the October 1st regular Board of Education meeting by Dr. Brian Zahn and Dr. Kim Rodriguez. The announcement was made by the school district’s official Patch blog.

North Fork

Snapshots - View From My Window

Caroline D contributes to our open blog “Snapshots” with this colorful picture of a groundhog enjoying the bluffs in Mattituck this past Saturday.

Riverhead

16th Annual 5K Run For The Ridley

Deborah Klugher reminds us of this special 5K run for sea turtles in her blog. The event is run by the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and the course is USA Track & Field Certified. The run starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 26, 2013 on Main Street in Riverhead, and finishes on McDermott Avenue.