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The following East Hampton residents were named to the dean’s list at the State University of New York at New Paltz for the spring 2009 semester: Spencer Bambrick, a junior majoring in music; Elayna Martin, a senior majoring in sociology; and Bianca Massi, a junior majoring in psychology.

Emily Kathryn Janis of East Hampton was among those who received a bachelor of arts degree during Fairfield University’s commencement exercises.

Chelsea Wessberg received a bachelor of science degree in physical education from the College of Education and Social Services during May commencement ceremonies at the University of Vermont.

Kara Olszewski received academic honors at Lynn University by making the dean’s list for the spring 2009 academic term. Kara is a freshman majoring in hospitality management. To qualify, students had to record a GPA of 3.5 or better.

Today, June 17, is the artist lecture, “In it Together: Art and the Economic Crisis,” that I wrote about last week. It takes place at Guild Hall at 3 p.m. In addition, beginning at 2 p.m. today, is the “Rejuvenation & Creativity Workshop” at Ashawagh Hall with Lisa Trivell. Just show up and be counted.

Tonight, Wednesday, St. Luke’s Church is holding is monthly movie night in the trailer located behind the church. This month’s selection is “Hudsucker Proxy” starring Paul Newman. As usual, there will be a potluck salad (bring your own dressing) and popcorn being served. Please call 324-6024 to let them know you are attending

Saturday, June 20, is the second annual Long Island Kayakathon on the Peconic River in Riverhead. Activities include a 5-mile paddle to Iron Point and four guided paddle sessions (lessons included) exploring the Peconic wetlands. Registration for the 5-mile paddle is $35 and the guided paddle fee is $45. The guided paddle includes the kayak rental and safety equipment. Participants in the 5-mile paddle who do not have a kayak will need to rent one for an additional $35 fee. All can participate in health and fitness demonstrations. Lunch and healthy snacks will be provided. For more event details and registration, visit activentrepreneur.com.

On June 20, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., a talk on gays and God by Rabbi Steven Greenberg and an intergenerational panel on gay parenting, will take place at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons. The lecture will be held again on Sunday, June 21, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in celebration of Gay Pride Week, and in cooperation with the East End Gay Organization. A cocktail reception will follow Rabbi Greenberg’s talk, hosted by EEGO.

Rabbi Greenberg is the director of the Diversity Project and a Senior Teaching Fellow at the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. He is the first openly gay Orthodox rabbi and a founder of the Jerusalem Open House, the Holy City’s gay and lesbian community center. He is the author of “Wrestling with God and Men: Homosexuality in the Jewish Tradition,” which explores Biblical, rabbinic, medieval and contemporary Jewish responses to same-sex relationships. He appeared in “Trembling Before G-d,” a documentary about gay and lesbian Orthodox Jews, and in 2001 joined filmmaker Sandi Simcha DuBowski in carrying the film across the globe as a tool for dialogue and community organization. Recently, Rabbi Greenberg was in a new documentary on Christianity and homosexuality entitled “For the Bible Tells Me So.”

The intergenerational panel following the June 21 lecture will discuss the joys and challenges of raising children within gay families, and will include parents from the East End. In celebration of Father’s Day, activities for the kids will follow.

Both events are free and all are welcome. The JCOH is located at 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton. Call 324-9858 or visit jcoh.org.

At its Monday, June 22, dinner meeting, the East Hampton Rotary Club will learn about a program for the homeless. Barbara Jordan will explain Maureen’s Haven, a program that was originated by the Peconic Community Council in 2002 with two to three churches participating and today has 25 churches in the towns of Southampton, Riverhead and Southold.

According to Ms. Jordan, the Methodist Church is the first church in East Hampton to volunteer to house the homeless in our community. The program uses houses of worship to shelter the homeless overnight and provide a hot supper, hearty breakfast and bag lunch to the “guests.” Entertainment, games and various services are also provided.

The church is reaching out to various service organizations as well as other houses of worship to assist them in providing this program in our town. The program runs from November 1 to April 1 each year.

The East Hampton Club meets on Monday evenings at the Bamboo Restaurant in East Hampton at 5:30 for a 6 p.m. dinner meeting. For more information, contact the Rotary at 238-5257 or easthamptonrotary.us.