Northport Agenda: Arts Council Celebration

The mercury will reach the upper-70s this weekend so there's no reason to not get out and enjoy some of the events on tap in the area. Here's a rundown: 

HUNTINGTON

Arts Council Celebration

Five entertainers are booked to perform Saturday at Gala 50, the 50th anniversary of the Huntington Arts Council.  The celebration will be held at the Paramount, whose founders, Stephen Ubertini, Brian Doyle, Dominick Catoggio and Jim Condron, will be honored. 7 p.m.

Blessing of the Animals

All collared and or small caged animals will receive a blessing at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.

Robert Randolph at the Paramount

Robert Randolph and the Family Band will entertain at the Paramount at 8 p.m. Friday.

WHEATLEY HEIGHTS

Rugged Run for Respect

Rugged Run for Respect, a 5k obstacle race, in Wheatley Heights; Saturday. Waves begin at 10 a.m.  Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, 75 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights.

NORTHPORT

Barkfield Road Grand Re-Opening

Barkfield Road, formerly known as Just Dogs! Gourmet, recently changed its name will hold a  grand re-opening party on Sunday from noon until 3 p.m. at the store, located at 3 Hewitt Square, East Northport.

Bowling Fund Raiser for Northport-E. Northport Community Theater

Come on down to join  the friends and family of the Northport-E. Northport Community Theater for a night of bowling, food and fun Sunday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Larkfield Lanes Bowling Alley.