Community News, March 5

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Ross School Cheerleading Coach Andrea Chesley leads a class in some beginner cheer moves during a Cheerleading Workshop that was held in the gymnasium of the Ross School on Saturday, February 22.  MICHAEL HELLER

Ross School Cheerleading Coach Andrea Chesley leads a class in some beginner cheer moves during a Cheerleading Workshop that was held in the gymnasium of the Ross School on Saturday, February 22. MICHAEL HELLER

Girl Scouts, including Fallon Centalonza and Pai Bellenoue, learned how to tie knots on Friday at the Amagansett Lifesaving Station, with instructors Britton Bistrian and Stewart Close.

Girl Scouts, including Fallon Centalonza and Pai Bellenoue, learned how to tie knots on Friday at the Amagansett Lifesaving Station, with instructors Britton Bistrian and Stewart Close.

Girl Scouts learned how to tie knots on Friday at the Amagansett Lifesaving Station, with instructors Britton Bistrian and Stewart Close.

Girl Scouts learned how to tie knots on Friday at the Amagansett Lifesaving Station, with instructors Britton Bistrian and Stewart Close.

Girl Scouts, including Clemens Emptage, learned how to tie knots on Friday at the Amagansett Lifesaving Station, with instructors Britton Bistrian and Stewart Close.

Girl Scouts, including Clemens Emptage, learned how to tie knots on Friday at the Amagansett Lifesaving Station, with instructors Britton Bistrian and Stewart Close.

The Artists Alliance of East Hampton held an art exhibit at Ashawagh Hall this weekend, featuring then work of the Wednesday Group, Plein-Air artists using local scenery for inspiration There were also workshops in painting and glass fusion. Ursula Thomas and Annie Loris try their hand at learning glass fusing techniques. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Artists Alliance of East Hampton held an art exhibit at Ashawagh Hall this weekend, featuring then work of the Wednesday Group, Plein-Air artists using local scenery for inspiration There were also workshops in painting and glass fusion. Ursula Thomas and Annie Loris try their hand at learning glass fusing techniques. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Artists Alliance of East Hampton held an art exhibit at Ashawagh Hall this weekend, featuring then work of the Wednesday Group, Plein-Air artists using local scenery for inspiration There were also workshops in painting and glass fusion. Teresa Lawler with her artwork.  KYRIL BROMLEY

The Artists Alliance of East Hampton held an art exhibit at Ashawagh Hall this weekend, featuring then work of the Wednesday Group, Plein-Air artists using local scenery for inspiration There were also workshops in painting and glass fusion. Teresa Lawler with her artwork. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mark and Diane Hallock, and Terry O’Riordan ready to serve at the Amagansett Presbyterian Church's Soup and Chili dinner on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mark and Diane Hallock, and Terry O’Riordan ready to serve at the Amagansett Presbyterian Church's Soup and Chili dinner on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

The deacons of the Amagansett Presbyterian Church hosted a Soup and Chili dinner on Saturday. Ea Feleppa, Emma Hallock and Betsy Martin are ready to serve it up. KYRIL BROMLEY

The deacons of the Amagansett Presbyterian Church hosted a Soup and Chili dinner on Saturday. Ea Feleppa, Emma Hallock and Betsy Martin are ready to serve it up. KYRIL BROMLEY

The deacons of the Amagansett Presbyterian Church hosted a Soup and Chili dinner on Saturday. Meredith and Dana Lester tried out the chili. KYRIL BROMLEY

The deacons of the Amagansett Presbyterian Church hosted a Soup and Chili dinner on Saturday. Meredith and Dana Lester tried out the chili. KYRIL BROMLEY

The deacons of the Amagansett Presbyterian Church hosted a Soup and Chili dinner on Saturday. Reverend Rob Stuart and Mary Vorpahl at the event. KYRIL BROMLEY

The deacons of the Amagansett Presbyterian Church hosted a Soup and Chili dinner on Saturday. Reverend Rob Stuart and Mary Vorpahl at the event. KYRIL BROMLEY

The ninth annual Katy’s Courage skate-a-thon was held at the Buckskill Winter Club Sunday, raising funds for the education, support and pediatric cancer research. KYRIL BROMLEY

The ninth annual Katy’s Courage skate-a-thon was held at the Buckskill Winter Club Sunday, raising funds for the education, support and pediatric cancer research. KYRIL BROMLEY

The ninth annual Katy’s Courage skate-a-thon was held at the Buckskill Winter Club Sunday, raising funds for the education, support and pediatric cancer research. KYRIL BROMLEY

The ninth annual Katy’s Courage skate-a-thon was held at the Buckskill Winter Club Sunday, raising funds for the education, support and pediatric cancer research. KYRIL BROMLEY

The ninth annual Katy’s Courage skate-a-thon was held at the Buckskill Winter Club Sunday, raising funds for the education, support and pediatric cancer research. KYRIL BROMLEY

The ninth annual Katy’s Courage skate-a-thon was held at the Buckskill Winter Club Sunday, raising funds for the education, support and pediatric cancer research. KYRIL BROMLEY

The ninth annual Katy’s Courage skate-a-thon was held at the Buckskill Winter Club Sunday, raising funds for the education, support and pediatric cancer research. Checking out the sweets at the bake sale are, Kelly Lynch, Emily Anderson, Zoe Weaver and Allandra Marin. KYRIL BROMLEY

The ninth annual Katy’s Courage skate-a-thon was held at the Buckskill Winter Club Sunday, raising funds for the education, support and pediatric cancer research. Checking out the sweets at the bake sale are, Kelly Lynch, Emily Anderson, Zoe Weaver and Allandra Marin. KYRIL BROMLEY

Springs School Diversity Ambassadors presented in Albany last weekend at the Winter Institute at the Albany Capital Center during the Council of School Superintendents conference.

Springs School Diversity Ambassadors presented in Albany last weekend at the Winter Institute at the Albany Capital Center during the Council of School Superintendents conference.

Maria Vann and Richard Barons at the opening of Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition, Water/Ways, at Clinton Academy Museum on Saturday.    RICHARD LEWIN

Maria Vann and Richard Barons at the opening of Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition, Water/Ways, at Clinton Academy Museum on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

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