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What a glorious Fourth of July weekend we had! And what a charming little hamlet we all live in! Many thanks go to all of our shop keepers and members of the East Quogue Chamber of Commerce and East Quogue Beautification Committee for the colorful plantings and lush hanging baskets that so beautifully adorn our quaint Main Street.

It is with great sadness that I write of the passing of Elizabeth “Betty” Fox Overton. To me, Betty personified the word “lady.” She lived her life to the fullest and cared deeply about East Quogue. I will miss her soft smile. A memorial service for Betty will be held this Saturday, July 11, starting at 11 a.m., at the East Quogue United Methodist Church.

Prompted by his love of our little hamlet, East Quogue’s very own Bill Wright is running for a seat on the Southampton Town Board. Bill was born and raised in Southampton and has lived in East Quogue for the past three years. Bill currently serves as vice president of the East Quogue Chamber of Commerce.

Congratulations to Ryan Immesberger and Deborah Sheehan who graduated in May from SUNY at Albany. Ryan received his bachelor of arts degree in geography, and Deborah received her bachelor of arts degree in psychology.

Sophomore Kaitlyn Michelle Dunn has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Congratulations!

Be sure to check your mailboxes this week. The tickets for the East Quogue Historical Society’s annual raffle should be arriving shortly. And I can tell you that the prizes are fantastic!

First prize is a magnificent quilt that was hand made by Carol Floege and valued at $1,500. Second prize is a beautiful framed photograph of Alcotts Pond that was taken by Lola Grieco. There is also a lovely framed cross-stitch by Carol Floege and a $50 gift certificate for the New Moon Café.

Please support your local historical society. Our members work very hard to preserve the rich history of our hamlet for future generations. Just in case you do not receive your tickets in the mail, please contact Carol Combes at 653-5306 or ccombes@optonline.net.

Principal Robert Long wishes to thank President Al Algieri and all the members of the East Quogue Civic Association for their continued participation in and support of the many student activities offered at our East Quogue Elementary School. Mr. Long also wants to express his appreciation to civic member Lydia Staino for her help with the Great Debate of 2009 and the Sharon Beekman Spelling Bee.

The East Quogue United Methodist Church Nursery School will be holding an open house on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Enrollments for summer and fall programs are available for children ages 3 to 5. For more information, call Director Sarah Mendenhall-Luhmer at 653-5113.

The thrift shop at the East Quogue United Methodist Church will now be open on Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The store is still open every Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The drawings of illustrator, designer and artist Audrey Schilt will be on display at the Quogue Library throughout July. The library is the first gallery in New York State to showcase her extraordinary art. An artist’s reception for Ms. Schilt will be held at the library this Saturday, July 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call 653-4224 or visit quoguelibrary.org.

In case you missed last week’s column, the Quogue Wildlife Refuge’s third annual Wild Night for Wildlife fund-raiser will take place at the East Quogue waterfront estate of Michelle Kirschbaum on Saturday, July 18, at 7 p.m. This exciting evening will feature wine, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing, and silent, live and chance auctions. All proceeds will benefit the Refuge. For information, call 653-4771.

Join the staff and volunteers of the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at Quogue Village Beach on Saturday, July 18. The guests of honor will be a seal and sea turtle that were cared for at the foundation hospital. They will be released back into their ocean home. The fun begins at 7 p.m. For tickets and information, visit riverheadfoundation.org.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, located on Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, is currently accepting applications for its nursery school. The Christian-based program was established in 1982 and is open to all children regardless of religious affiliation. Classes will begin in September. For information, call 728-0776 or visit stmaryshb.org.

The Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring the first event in the Hamptons’ Triple Crown. The 19th annual Westhampton Beach Joe Koziarz Memorial 5K run and walk will take place on Saturday, July 18. The meandering course will take runners through the beautiful and scenic lanes of Westhampton Beach. For more information, visit whbcc.com. To register for the race, visit active.com.