OLA of Eastern Long Island and Quail Hill Farm have begun their third summer of collaboration to make sure that families in need of food have access to fresh produce.... more
The Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration Committee, in partnership with Calvary Baptist Church, and Acre Shoe Community Development, are seeking vendors for its celebration this year at Herrick Park in East Hampton. Described as a day of family fun filled with love for all people, remembering the fundamental principles and true meaning of Juneteenth, the event will take place on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will include activities, arts and crafts for kids, as well as an opportunity to support the East Hampton Food Pantry with donations of nonperishable food; tax-deductible monetary donations will also be accepted. The ...
6 May 2024 by Staff Writer
The Hamptons Observatory, in partnership with Rutgers University, will present a free, virtual lecture by Rebecca Bresnik, Esq., associate general counsel for international and space law for NASA, on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. Bresnik was an original drafting participant of the Artemis Accords, which uphold peaceful and cooperative relationships in space. The event will be moderated by Johanna Bond, the dean of Rutgers Law School. Hamptons Observatory co-founder, president and Rutgers Law School alumnus Terry Bienstock will introduce Ms. Bresnik. NASA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, established the Artemis Accords in 2020 together with seven ...
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Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is seeking enthusiastic, energetic, theater-loving volunteers, age 15 and up, for the upcoming season. Daytime and nighttime opportunities are available. Bay Street’s unpaid assistants often help with administrative tasks and mailing projects, and they are crucial to performances for disseminating programs, greeting and seating patrons, taking tickets, selling raffles, and other hospitality duties. Volunteering also provides a worthwhile opportunity for students to receive community service credits toward their graduation requirements. Programs for which volunteers are needed include New Works play readings, 2024 Mainstage Season, Music Mondays, Comedy with Mike Birbiglia ...
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LTV Studios will be transformed into “The Hangar” on Saturday, May 25, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The space will be a vibrant venue with art installations and immersive lighting, plus showcase local DJs. The evening will feature live DJs including Flykai, ZVCH, Esly and a special guest. Food and beverages will be available for an additional cost. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The event is 18+ and tickets can be purchased by visiting www.ltvehorg.
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Used bikes that are no longer needed or wanted may be dropped off at North Haven Village Hall on Ferry Road. They will be turned over to the newly named nonprofit Long Island Bike Coop, whose volunteers will repair and refurbish any donated bike before turning it over to a new owner. The goal of the Long Island Bike Coop is to promote cycling and its related health benefits, and to keep bicycles out of the landfill, plus provide bicycles to those who need one. The last day to drop off a bike is Friday, May 10.
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The 32nd annual Decorators-Designers-Dealers Sale and Auction Benefit Gala, known as the “D-D-D Sale,” to benefit the Southampton Fresh Air Home, is set for Saturday, June 1, opening with a 4 p.m. preview for benefactors. It will be held at the Fresh Air Home, 36 Barkers Island Road, in Southampton. The Southampton Fresh Air Home is a residential center offering summer camp sessions and year-round programs for children and young adults with physical disabilities. The D-D-D features a cocktail party, silent and wine auctions and a home furnishings and antiques sale. The auctions feature top names in fashion, jewelry, travel, ...
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The Hamptons Pride Parade in East Hampton Village is gearing up for its third annual celebration on Saturday, June 1. Lineup starts at 11 a.m. on Main Street near Pondview Lane and Guild Hall, and the parade kicks off at noon. Registered participants will march east on Main Street to Newtown Lane, Railroad Avenue, and Lumber Lane, ending in Herrick Park, where there will be music and celebration with D.J. Karin Ward until 3 p.m. Those interested in participating in the parade should register at HamptonsPride.org by Wednesday, May 29. All are invited to walk with friends, family, co-workers; enter ...
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The Peconic Bay Power Squadron will offer America’s Boating Course on Saturdays, June 8 and 15, at 9 a.m. at Clearwater Beach Marina in East Hampton. The course is approved by New York State and is an opportunity for boaters to comply with the state’s boater education law by providing essential information for new boaters or a brush up for experienced boaters. The course is also approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the U.S. Coast Guard. The two sessions will cover boating law, safety equipment, safe boating practices, navigation, boating emergencies, personal watercraft, charts, GPS, ...
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The Choral Society of the Hamptons will hold auditions in May for all singing parts — soprano, alto, tenor, bass — for singers interested in joining the group prior to the Choral Society’s next concert on Saturday, June 29, at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church. The Choral Society rehearses at the same church, and the auditions will take place there as well. Rehearsals begin the following Monday, May 13. Singers accepted into the chorus are welcome to attend this first rehearsal before committing to the chorus. Generally, there are weekly rehearsals on Monday evenings and occasional weekend commitments leading up to ...
29 Apr 2024 by Staff Writer
The Guild Hall Teen Arts Council and Sag Harbor-based architect Nilay Oza will share their collaboration, “The Sag Harbor Backyard Bathtub Project,” at Kidd Squid on Friday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. “The Sag Harbor Backyard Bathtub Project” is an ongoing initiative to publicize and deal with issues of local climate resilience through the eyes of young people. Over the past few months, Oza has worked with the Guild Hall Teen Arts Council to investigate its members’ personal connections to the issue, resulting in the creation of several public artworks ranging from video projections and designed buttons to site-specific installations. ...
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Staff Writer on Jul 18, 2022