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The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center recently announced the election of two new board members: new member Doug Lobel, President Len Conway, and new member Howard Kelberg.

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October went by way too fast. The leaves went from green to orange in a matter of nanoseconds. Thanksgiving will be here before you can blink a tryptophan-induced sleepy eye. And then, Hanukkah. Followed by Christmas. And there’s Kwanzaa. And then the biggest wrap up of them all: New Year’s Eve.

Then it’s over! All of 2009. Sigh. All the rumors are true; the older you get, the faster time flies. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves ...

The Moreta family of Westhampton Beach has two good reasons to be proud. Twelve-year-old Henry James Moreta finished first overall for his age group (age 12 and under) during the Hurricane 5K held on Saturday, October 24. He clocked in at an impressive 19:06.09. Henry also finished first overall for his age group (age 14 and under) during last year’s Hudsy 5K in Quogue.

Great job, Henry. Your parents Trish and Henry, and sisters Laurie and Marisa, are all very proud!

The Westhampton Beach High School Drama Department will present the play “Marvin’s Room” on Friday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m., at Westhampton Beach High School on Lilac Road. Additional shows will be offered on Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 8, at 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more details, call 288-3800.

Kudos to Alexa Keegan of East Moriches who plays Bessie, a girl diagnosed with leukemia, in “Marvin’s Room.” At a recent haircut, Alexa donated her tresses to Locks of Love, an organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children who are suffering from long-term medical hair loss. Alexa’s parents, Diane Bianchini and Steve Keegan, are proud of their daughter’s selfless act. What a great way for Alexa to combine her passion for acting with a good deed!

The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center recently announced the election of two new board members: Douglas Lobel and Howard S. Kelberg.

Mr. Lobel is an attorney from New York City who has been a member
of the Westhampton Beach community for 25 years. He is excited to bring his extensive legal and business expertise to the PAC and help guide the theater toward a financially secure and stable future.

Mr. Kelberg is a partner with a New York City law firm and a longtime resident of East Quogue. He also brings a wealth of experience to the PAC. Mr. Kelberg has served as a board member at the American Council for the Arts, sits on the Board of Directors of the New York City Opera and is a member of the Counsel at Lincoln Center.

Welcome, gentlemen. And good luck!

More news from the PAC. An Audition Techniques Master Class for children age 11 and up will be offered on Saturday, November 7, at 10 a.m. This intensive workshop will focus on all aspects of auditioning for the stage, including tips on headshots and resumes to monologues and cold readings. Participants should have a two-minute monologue prepared for class. The fee is $125 per student. For more details, call 288-2350, ext. 114, e-mail juliennep@whbpac.org or visit whbpac.org.

This year, the Westhampton Rotary Club, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Westhampton and the Knights of Columbus, is quarterbacking the annual Food Pantry Fund-Raiser Dinner scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Parish Center of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Quiogue.

This dinner is the major fund-raising event of the year and money raised will be used to buy food and other essentials for local families in need. Tickets for adults are $15 each if purchased in advance, or $20 at the door. Tickets for children are $7 each. Tickets can now be purchased at Lynn’s Cards and Gifts on Main Street in Westhampton Beach, or by calling Roy Daleo at (516) 885-7223 or e-mailing him at rdaleo2944@gmail.com.

Yet another reason to indulge in something delicious. Senior Girl Scout Troop 2362 will host a Spaghetti Dinner fund-raiser on Monday, November 9, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Edgewater Restaurant in Hampton Bays. The dinner will benefit their “Gold Award” project. All are welcome to eat there or take a plate home. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. For tickets or more information, call 723-2323.

Mark the date. The Westhampton Beach High School PTO will host its fifth annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Westhampton Beach High School gymnasium on Lilac Road. All proceeds will help support the many programs offered to our students. There will be a Chinese and silent auction. Admission is free. A limited number of booths are still available for vendors. For more information, call Brenda at 742-3328 before Tuesday, November 17.

Bideawee will host its annual “Photos with Santa Day” on Saturday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Westhampton shelter on Old Country Road. All kids and pets are welcome to snap a photo with Kris Kringle at a donation of $10 per photo. All proceeds will benefit Bideawee’s shelter and adoption center. For additional information, call 325-0200, ext. 118.