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SantaFest is returning to the Village of East Hampton on Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6. Emmett the Elf will be the event’s mascot, which is organized by the East Hampton Village Foundation. “SantaFest is one of the most cherished traditions in East Hampton Village. It brings our community together in a way that truly captures the spirit of the season — families gathering, local businesses shining and the entire Village filled with holiday energy. We look forward to welcoming everyone for a weekend of celebration and joy,” said Mayor Jerry Larsen, in a press release. SantaFest starts Friday ...
23 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer
Hamptons Doc Fest education director Anita Boyer has announced the winners of its second annual “Hometown Heroes” documentary short film competition, where middle and high school students on the East End were invited to create a documentary short film honoring the local everyday heroes who have made a significant impact on their lives or their local community. Jackson Rohrer took first place, earning a $300 scholarship. He is a junior at the Shelter Island School and his winning film is “The Lifeline of Shelter Island — Cliff Clark.” Second place and a $200 scholarship went to Springs School eighth-grader Francisco ...
21 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer
The East Hampton High School’s Interact Club is will again hold its Big Brothers Big Sisters Clothing Drive, an annual effort supporting young people in need across Long Island. According to Michael Ponella, the Interact Club Advisor, one of the main goals of the drive is “to bring awareness to those in need of living essentials here on Long Island.” The drive is held during the Thanksgiving season to inspire gratitude and to encourage students to think about those who may be less fortunate. Ponella explained, “I think it is important for the school community to have this awareness and ...
by Melanie Vizcaino
The first in a new annual series of guided seal observation hikes at Montauk State Park kicks off this weekend, with programs running through April 2026. Led by a State Park naturalist, the two-hour educational hikes give visitors the chance to explore Montauk’s scenic shoreline while observing as many as five species of wintering seals off Long Island’s easternmost point. Participants may also spot winter birds and learn about the area’s distinctive marine geology. Hikers should meet at the park office in the lower parking lot and arrive 10 minutes before the start time. The hikes take place outdoors; winter-appropriate ...
by Staff Writer
Our Fabulous Variety Show will host a full weekend of performances at Guild Hall during the first weekend in December. The festivities begin with “The Holiday Spectacular,” featuring shows on Friday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m. The production will showcase festive dance numbers and seasonal skits created during the group’s fall semester, with performances by local students enrolled in weekly classes in lyrical, jazz, tap, musical theater, pom dance, ballet and acting. On Saturday, December 6, at 7 p.m. OFVS will present its “Melt Away Holiday Cabaret,” a family-friendly variety show featuring drag ...
by Staff Writer
The annual “Light the Lighthouse” event is set for Saturday, November 29, beginning at dusk, at Montauk Point State Lighthouse, with the switch flipped at dark by former New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele, who will be honored for his many years of government service. “I will be there with bells on,” Thiele said in an email to Lighthouse Committee Chairman Dick White. “The lighting became an instant tradition the first time we did it, 15 years ago,” said Joe Gaviola, president of the Montauk Historical Society and honorary lighthouse keeper. “Thousands of people join us for the event every ...
17 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer
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Jon Winkler on Nov 15, 2016