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The annual Southampton "Rag-A-Muffin" parade and party was held on Saturday morning starting at Agawam Park.

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The annual Southampton Rag-A-Muffin Parade was a huge success this past Saturday, with hundreds of little ones and their parents parading through Southampton’s village district. The weather was perfect and warm enough so that the kids did not have to wear bulky coats over their costumes. On display were pirates, superheroes, ballerinas, fairies and princesses. Many parents got into the spirit as well and were equally decked out in their Halloween finest.

A hearty thank-you is in store for the residents of Elm Street and the surrounding streets for supplying tons of candy to trick-or-treaters and decorating their houses in spooky style. Time to start stocking up on candy for next year.

Two Southampton residents and students at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, are studying abroad this semester. Millie Egan is currently studying in Auckland, New Zealand, at the University of Auckland. Catherine O’Connor is studying in Galway, Ireland, at the National University of Ireland. In addition to their studies, both students will immerse themselves in the local culture.

Don’t forget about the blood drive that is being held today, Thursday, at Southampton Hospital until 5:45 p.m., in the hospital’s third floor teaching center. Those between the age of 17 and 76, in good health and weighing at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate. Successful donors will also receive a voucher for a free lunch in the hospital cafeteria as well as a “Pint for a Pint” certificate from the Southampton Publick House. Walk-ins are welcome and an I.D. with a signature and a Social Security number will be requested of each donor. For those who would prefer to make an appointment, contact Gerry Minerva at 726-8336.

The Southampton Historical Museum will host a “Long Island Sounds Poetry Reading” at the Rogers Mansion on Meeting House Lane on Saturday, November 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. The North Sea Poetry Scene is cosponsoring readings from the “2009 Long Island Sounds Anthology.” Copies of the Anthology can be purchased at the reading and refreshments will be served. Admission is $3 per person. To read a poem or for reservations, e-mail Thenorthseapoetryscene@hotmail.com, or call 204-1240.

“Gifts to Make—Children’s Hat” will be held at the Rogers Mansion on two Tuesdays, November 10 and 17, from noon to 2 p.m. Participants will make a child’s hat over the course of two easy classes with Kathleen Proschuk of hamptonknittingyarn.com. Beginners are welcome and admission is $10 for the class with a materials fee of $30 or $22, depending if you already have a 40” size 7 circular needle. For more information, call 283-2494.

At the Library

The Rogers Memorial Library is sponsoring a bus trip to The Morgan Library on Friday, November 6, which will include a docent-led tour of the new Jane Austen exhibit exploring her life, work and legacy. The cost is $45 and includes bus, admission and guided tour. Lunch is on one’s own. Other exhibits on view at The Morgan are “William Blake’s World: A New Heaven is Begun” and “Celebrating Puccini.” The bus will board at 8 a.m. behind the Parrish Art Museum and leave the city at 3:15 p.m.

Seniors are invited to join professional dancer and teacher Doris Dunn for six sessions of elementary tap beginning on Tuesday, November 10, at noon in the Morris Meeting Room. The class is for those who have some prior knowledge of basic tap. The fee for the class is $30.

Just a reminder that the library will be closed on Veterans Day, November 11.

For more information and to register for a program, call 283-0774.