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The Rum Hill Rockers performed on Thursday at Rock the Retreat, held at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. Proceeds will go to The Retreat and its programs to assist victims of domestic violence. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Rum Hill Rockers performed on Thursday at Rock the Retreat, held at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. Proceeds will go to The Retreat and its programs to assist victims of domestic violence. KYRIL BROMLEY

Montauk School held its Sports Night on Friday, during which teachers and eighth grade students competed in a variety of contests before a packed house of cheering students and parents. KYRIL BROMLEY

Montauk School held its Sports Night on Friday, during which teachers and eighth grade students competed in a variety of contests before a packed house of cheering students and parents. KYRIL BROMLEY

Montauk School held its Sports Night on Friday, during which teachers and eighth grade students competed in a variety of contests before a packed house of cheering students and parents. KYRIL BROMLEY

Montauk School held its Sports Night on Friday, during which teachers and eighth grade students competed in a variety of contests before a packed house of cheering students and parents. KYRIL BROMLEY

Montauk School held its Sports Night on Friday, during which teachers and eighth grade students competed in a variety of contests before a packed house of cheering students and parents. Katie Kuneth won the juggling event. KYRIL BROMLEY

Montauk School held its Sports Night on Friday, during which teachers and eighth grade students competed in a variety of contests before a packed house of cheering students and parents. Katie Kuneth won the juggling event. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Montauk Friends Of Erin held a corned beef and cabbage dinner at Shagwong Tavern on Saturday, at which Joe Bloecker, Paul Monte and Cliff Johnson were helping out. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Montauk Friends Of Erin held a corned beef and cabbage dinner at Shagwong Tavern on Saturday, at which Joe Bloecker, Paul Monte and Cliff Johnson were helping out. KYRIL BROMLEY

Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for Project Most, with soups from local chefs and restaurants took place at the Amagansett American Legion hall on Sunday. Dante and Charlotte Sasso, and Terry O’Riordan serving up their soup. KYRIL BROMLEY

Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for Project Most, with soups from local chefs and restaurants took place at the Amagansett American Legion hall on Sunday. Dante and Charlotte Sasso, and Terry O’Riordan serving up their soup. KYRIL BROMLEY

Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for Project Most, with soups from local chefs and restaurants took place at the Amagansett American Legion hall on Sunday. Serving up their specialities, from left, John Kowalenko, Colin Ambrose and Pat McKibbin. KYRIL BROMLEY

Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for Project Most, with soups from local chefs and restaurants took place at the Amagansett American Legion hall on Sunday. Serving up their specialities, from left, John Kowalenko, Colin Ambrose and Pat McKibbin. KYRIL BROMLEY

Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for Project Most, with soups from local chefs and restaurants took place at the Amagansett American Legion hall on Sunday. Brian and Mariela Raeburn turned out for the cause. KYRIL BROMLEY

Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for Project Most, with soups from local chefs and restaurants took place at the Amagansett American Legion hall on Sunday. Brian and Mariela Raeburn turned out for the cause. KYRIL BROMLEY

Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for Project Most, with soups from local chefs and restaurants took place at the Amagansett American Legion hall on Sunday. Volunteering at the baked goods table, from left, Aaron Jimenez, Melissa Anderson, Malany Perez and Mariser Gallegos. KYRIL BROMLEY

Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for Project Most, with soups from local chefs and restaurants took place at the Amagansett American Legion hall on Sunday. Volunteering at the baked goods table, from left, Aaron Jimenez, Melissa Anderson, Malany Perez and Mariser Gallegos. KYRIL BROMLEY

Jack Perna rallying the team. KYRIL BROMLEY

Jack Perna rallying the team. KYRIL BROMLEY

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