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Southampton African American Museum founder and Executive Director Brenda Simmons was presented with the Anne Ackerson Innovation in Leadership Award by the Museum Association of New York at a reception in Corning last week. The award recognized her vision and leadership in making the museum a reality. Brian Lee Whisenhunt, president of the association's board made the presentation. COURTESY BRENDA SIMMONS

Southampton African American Museum founder and Executive Director Brenda Simmons was presented with the Anne Ackerson Innovation in Leadership Award by the Museum Association of New York at a reception in Corning last week. The award recognized her vision and leadership in making the museum a reality. Brian Lee Whisenhunt, president of the association's board made the presentation. COURTESY BRENDA SIMMONS

Southampton Town Police Department graduated the Remsenburg Speonk Elementary School sixth grade D.A.R.E. class, taught by School Resource Officer Eric Plum. The class is the first since the program returned after not being offered through the town police department since 2008. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Southampton Town Police Department graduated the Remsenburg Speonk Elementary School sixth grade D.A.R.E. class, taught by School Resource Officer Eric Plum. The class is the first since the program returned after not being offered through the town police department since 2008. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Southampton village PBA hosted their annual Easter egg hunt on Friday morning in Agawam Park. DANA SHAW

The Southampton village PBA hosted their annual Easter egg hunt on Friday morning in Agawam Park. DANA SHAW

The Southampton village PBA hosted their annual Easter egg hunt on Friday morning in Agawam Park. DANA SHAW

The Southampton village PBA hosted their annual Easter egg hunt on Friday morning in Agawam Park. DANA SHAW

The Southampton village PBA hosted their annual Easter egg hunt on Friday morning in Agawam Park. DANA SHAW

The Southampton village PBA hosted their annual Easter egg hunt on Friday morning in Agawam Park. DANA SHAW

Southampton African American Museum founder and Executive Director Brenda Simmons was presented with the Anne Ackerson Innovation in Leadership Award by the Museum Association of New York at a reception in Corning last week. The award recognized her vision and leadership in making the museum a reality. Brian Lee Whisenhunt, president of the association's board made the presentation. COURTESY BRENDA SIMMONS

Southampton African American Museum founder and Executive Director Brenda Simmons was presented with the Anne Ackerson Innovation in Leadership Award by the Museum Association of New York at a reception in Corning last week. The award recognized her vision and leadership in making the museum a reality. Brian Lee Whisenhunt, president of the association's board made the presentation. COURTESY BRENDA SIMMONS

Following the Easter service on Sunday, children gathered for some holiday fun at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Westhampton Beach. COURTESY ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Following the Easter service on Sunday, children gathered for some holiday fun at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Westhampton Beach. COURTESY ST. MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Jeweled eggs, a Golden Egg, plastic eggs, chocolate eggs and more were the hidden treasures at Marders Garden Center and grounds in Bridgehampton on Saturday. Children raced to fill their Easter baskets at the annual egg hunt. RICHARD LEWIN

Jeweled eggs, a Golden Egg, plastic eggs, chocolate eggs and more were the hidden treasures at Marders Garden Center and grounds in Bridgehampton on Saturday. Children raced to fill their Easter baskets at the annual egg hunt. RICHARD LEWIN

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