Community News, March 5

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One of our favorite events all year long is coming around again: the Parrish Art Museum’s Student Exhibition. Opening on March 7, and continuing through April 19, the exhibition features the work of more than 1,000 young artists from Eastern Long Island schools and every year we are simply amazed by the talent of these young artists.

A nearly 65-year tradition celebrating youthful imagination and boundless creativity, noted a press release, the exhibition opens with two receptions on March 7, both of which are free and open to the public. The Young Artists Reception (for artists in pre-K through grade 8) is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. and the High School Artists Reception is from 3 to 5 p.m.

Participants in the Student Exhibition explore many traditional and non-traditional approaches to art-making. Working with their art teachers and through art clubs in schools from Bellport to East Hampton and the North Fork, the students demonstrate imagination, enthusiasm, and technical skill in diverse media such as painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, and costume design. Taken together, the exhibition gives an overview of the high level of creativity and accomplishment achieved in the schools.

Amagansett

Bill Bleyer will talk about “Little Known Aspects of Long Island’s Maritime History” on Sunday, March 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Amagansett Library. Mr. Bleyer, a Pulitzer prize-winning former staff writer for Newsday, will share fascinating facts from his latest book, “Long Island and the Sea: A Maritime History.” His talk will cover the development of submarines and torpedoes tested in local waters, the landing of Pan Am Clippers in Port Washington, the adventures of Thomas Welcome Roys, the first captain to hunt whales in the Arctic Ocean, lesser known East End lighthouses, and Theodore Roosevelt and his relationship with the water.

A Q&A and book signing will follow.

Are you ready for some Stargazing with the Montauk Observatory? William Francis Taylor, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, will be at the library on Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m. Mr. Taylor will set up a telescope and give a guided tour of the heavens and then everyone will go outside to apply what they’ve learned. The event is free and those attending are invited to bring a telescope or binoculars. Note, the event will cancel if it’s raining, snowing or overly cloudy.

Qigong with Kate Zahorsky is being offered at the library on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. through March and April. Qigong is a system of coordinated body posture and movement that can result in profound health benefits by supporting the body’s natural tendency to return to balance. Through gentle and flowing movements, students will realize increased strength, flexibility, and balance in both muscles and joints.

A reminder that the Nils Bruun Paper Sculpture Exhibit will be on display at the library through mid-March.

There are a number of children’s programs available at the library, including story time, play time, and art workshops.

For information, go to amagansettlibrary.org or call 631-267-3810.

Rock The Retreat returns to Stephen Talkhouse on Thursday, March 5. Door open at 7 p.m. Three live bands and an all-band jam are expected. Cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Go to theretreatinc.org for info.

East Hampton

The University at Albany has released its dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester and Helen Barranco-Ramirez, Joseph Berti and Alexandra Vecchio all made the cut. Well done.

The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital will co-sponsor a free community health fair at the Most Holy Trinity School on Friday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Highlights include health screenings (cholesterol, blood pressure, HIV), applications for colorectal screenings, and appointments for no-cost mammogram and pap tests (for uninsured women over the age of 40).

Representatives and information will be on hand from health insurance organizations, Medicare, HRHCare Community Health, the Town of East Hampton Human Services department, The Retreat, HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program), and Project Warmth. Applications and information will be available for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) and attendees will have the opportunity to speak with a nutrition educator.

Healthy refreshments will be served and there will be a stress relief circle. For more information, call (631) 329-2425.

The Jewish Center of the Hamptons will hold a kids Purim Party at The Clubhouse on Sunday, March 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Costumes are encouraged. RSVP by going to jcoh.org/purim.

The East Hampton Library is offering a high school equivalency degree preparation class. Formerly known as a GED, the TASC will cover all subject areas. The class meets on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May, at the library. Register by calling 631-324-0222 ext. 3.

Springs

On Sunday, March 8, at 4 p.m. there will be an informational presentation by Reverend Rob Stuart and Barbara D’Andrea about the partnership between the East Hampton Presbyterian Church Mission to Cuba Presbyterian Church in Guines, Cuba. Learn about what is going on in Cuba and what can be done to help by attending the presentation.

The annual Springs Church Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner will take place on Saturday, March 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Springs Community Presbyterian Church. Tickets are available at the church office Monday, Wednesday and Friday and cost $24. The menu will consist of corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda bread, a beverage and dessert. Take-out is available. For tickets, call 631 324-4791.

Raffle tickets for “West Side Story” are still available. Call Springs Church at 631-324-4791 to purchase. Two winners will each receive two tickets to the show, Jitney Ride and lunch on April 18.

Springs School has sent out a call to artists who will consider donating from one to four 5x7 pieces in any medium (photographs too), to be sold in the Mystery Art Sale, as part of the Springs Festival of the Arts.

All proceeds will support the school’s arts programs, including the Visiting Artist program, which brings professional artists into the school to teach workshops to students.

Art pieces are due at the school by March 20. For details, email mysteryartsale@springsschool.org.

Sag Harbor

Oree Livni was among those named to University at Albany dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. Nice work!

Hot Club of Montauk returns to the Wamponamon Masonic Music Series on Saturday, March 7, starting at 8 p.m. The Masonic Music Series is a singer songwriter series featuring the best of the East End’s musical performers in an intimate setting. Performances are in the Masonic Temple. Admission is $20 and supports gifts to local charities such as scholarships to Pierson graduates, food pantries, and other locals in need. The music series is produced by the Freemason Brothers of Wamponamon Lodge. The Masonic Temple is located at 200 Main Street, Sag Harbor, above the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, with plenty of parking to the rear of the building.

Bridgehampton

Hayground School will host a book-signing for director/cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld’s new book “Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother: Memoirs of a Neurotic Filmmaker” on Friday, March 6. Mr. Sonnenfeld, known for his films “Get Shorty” and the “Men in Black” series, among many others, will be at the school at 5:30 p.m. Books will be available for purchase at the event for $30. Free and open to the public, the book signing will include a brief Q&A and feature refreshments prepared by students participating in the school’s Culinary Arts Club.

The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center will be offering its SAT prep classes, starting in March. There is a seven class option for the test scheduled on May 6 that costs $45, and a five class option for the June 6 test that costs $25. Both include a prep book. To register, email info@bhccrc.org or call 631-537-0616.

The Bridgehampton Fire Department is hosting a benefit for Randy Hoffman, a well-known EMT, who has suffered complications from spinal surgery, on Saturday, March 7. Pasta for a Purpose will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the firehouse on School Street. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Call 631-537-0336.

A free spring qigong class will be held on Sunday, March 8, at noon at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse in Bridgehampton. The class teaches gentle and powerful exercises and self-massages that are known to relieve stress, healing and balance. For more information, call Tina Curran 631-455-9635.

Water Mill

The next contra dance hosted by the Long Island Traditional Music Association at the Water Mill Community House is set for Saturday, March 7, at 7:45 p.m. Dances will be taught by the caller Anne Lutun with live music by the Huntingtones. Beginners are welcome. Admission is $15 for adults, $7.50 students, free for children up to age 16 with a paying adult. For more information, go do litma.org or call 631-283-0554.

Take Note

The United States Power Squadrons will present America’s Boating Course at 7 p.m. on April 15 at the Southampton Community Center in Bridgehampton. The program is approved by New York State and complies with the state boater education law. The course is also approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the U.S. Coast Guard.

The four sessions continue on April 22 and 29, and May 6. They will cover boating law, safety equipment, safe boating practices, navigation, boating emergencies, personal watercraft, charts, GPS, trailering and much more. Attendees will receive a 244 page America’s Boating Course manual, and after passing an exam, a completion certificate. Many insurance companies offer discounts to boaters who earn their completion certificate.

The $50 fee covers the cost of the manual and family discounts are available. Register on line at PBPS.us/education/schedule before April 1 call Vince Mauceri at 631-725-3679 to learn more. The course is presented locally by Peconic Bay Power Squadron, Eastern Long Island’s local unit of the United States Power Squadrons.

The Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons will host a roundtable discussion on Favorite Trees and Pruning Techniques on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at the HAH library at the Bridgehampton Community House.

The next day, the alliance will host a lecture titled “Untermyer: A Garden for the World” at 2 p.m. in the Community House auditorium.

For details about HAH programs, go to hahgarden.org.

Karl Grossman will give a talk titled “Exploring Gardiner’s Island” on Saturday, March 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Shelter Island Historical Society. Donation is $10. He will discuss the long-term preservation of the island as the conservation easement barring development there expires in five years.