Community News, November 21

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It’s that time of year and the calendar is filling up with dozens of holiday-related events. If you’ve got an event you’d like included, please be sure to send it to the email address above. It’s also good to check out the Round & About section on the Arts & Living pages.

Have you heard about our new website? Just last week, the new and improved 27east.com launched and it’s a much more streamlined presentation of all the news in our area, plus it’s organized by newspaper edition, meaning that the stories you would usually read in The Southampton Press may be found under that tab and East Hampton Press stories also have their own tab. Lifestyle and feature stories will usually be placed under the main 27east landing page.

Our next edition comes out a day early, which means deadlines move back a day. If you need something listed for the November 28 edition, please have it to us by Friday at 9 a.m.

MONTAUK

The lighting of the Montauk Lighthouse on Thanksgiving weekend is a traditional holiday event in the hamlet, so mark your calendar for Saturday, November 30. The festivities will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. with the lighting sometime in that window. Parking and admission to the grounds are free, and expect holiday music, caroling, and an appearance by Santa.

Other holiday events planned in Montauk include the 43rd annual Run for Fun/Turkey Trot around Fort Pond on Thanksgiving morning. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the run starts at around 9:30 a.m. Choose between three- and six-mile distances. Started by John Keeshan and sponsored by East Hampton Town Department of Parks and Recreation, the trot is a Thanksgiving tradition in Montauk. Preregistration is not necessary but suggested. The advance discount entry is $10, ending November 27 at noon. To register online, go to the town’s website, ehamptonny.gov or in person at the Montauk Playhouse or East Hampton Town Recreation Center on Pantigo Road in East Hampton. For more information, call 631-324-2417.

Also on the calendar is a rummage fair at the Montauk Community Church on November 30; a holiday book sale at the Montauk Library on the same day; and Sunday Christmas at the Lighthouse on December 1.

Businesses are invited to participate in the Montauk Chamber’s “Starbrite” Storefront Lighting contest. Prizes are awarded for four “Best” categories: Traditional, Whimsical, Best Display of Montauk and Brightest.

For details of all chamber events, go to montaukchamber.com.

Montauk Library will forgive fines on library books through November 22, in exchange for a nonperishable food donation. The collected items will be given to the Montauk food pantry.

The library will host a multimedia musical presentation titled “Climate Reality Amplified” on Thursday, November 21, as part of the international Climate Reality Project. During a 24-hour period, from November 20 to 21, the world will engage in a conversation about the climate crisis. The local program will allow Montauk and East End residents to respond to points of view associated with climate change.

Climate Reality’s chairman is former Vice President Al Gore. His Leadership Corps is a global network of activists trained to talk about the impact of climate change and what can be done to support the shift to clean, renewable energy. Their objective is to engage audiences — particularly younger members of the community — by means of an engaging large screen slide show presentation.

Lori Hubbard will bring two sessions of her music program for kids to the library on Saturday, November 23. Children ages 1 to 3 at 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 at noon.

Register by calling the library’s circulation desk at 631-668-3377.

Speaking of Lori, she and her brother Dan will bring the Hubbard Family Show to the Montauk Community Church Coffee House on Friday, November 29, at 7 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public. Call 631-668-2022 if you’ve got questions.

Springs

Dru Raley let us know that Chowdah Chowdown on November 9 at Springs Tavern was a huge success. More than 300 people turned out to sample the variety of chowders. A Kitchen for Liam was the winner of the competition, as was the food pantry and Share the Harvest Farm, which are the beneficiaries of the money raised.

You can purchase a holiday wreath at the Springs Church on Saturday, November 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 16” wreath is available plain for $18 or decorated for $20 and 6” poinsettias are $10. Advance orders will be taken at the church, 631-324-4791 or contact Wendy Hall or Deanna Tikkanen on Facebook.

The sale of raffle tickets for a trip to New York City to see West Side Story continues. In addition to the performance, the winner will get Jitney tickets and lunch. Raffle tickets are $50 each.

On December 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. there will be another “Springs Sings” event in Fellowship Hall at Springs Church. The free Community Holiday Sing-along is sponsored by Heart of Springs and all are welcome.

The ninth annual Friends Bazaar will be held on Saturday, December 7, from 10 to 5 p.m. at Ashawagh Hall. The bazaar will feature art and fine handmade crafts including ceramics, photography, jewelry, paintings, fiber arts, felted wool, textiles, knits for babies and kids, wood-ware, home decor, bags, scarves, scrimshaw, ornaments, fine soaps and skin products and more. Handmade items of quality, large and small, in every price range. Admission is free.

East Hampton

The East Hampton Santa Parade is on the calendar! Saturday, December 7, Santa makes his appearance during the parade, which starts at 2:30 p.m.

Also that day, look for the lighting of the windmill and a holiday tree lighting at the Maidstone Inn, both just after sunset.

The East Hampton Chamber of Commerce holiday party and charity drive is set for Wednesday, December 11, at 5 p.m.

And a holiday tour of local restaurants, inns and B&Bs will take place on Saturday, December 14.

For details about all of the above, go to easthamptonchamber.com.

The Ladies’ Village Improvement Society of East Hampton is offering the $3,000 Madelon DeVoe Talley Scholarship to a woman who is at least 25 years of age and is currently enrolled or plans to enroll in a college undergraduate program. The applicant must be a resident of East Hampton Town for at least the last two years.

Applications for the scholarship are available in the LVIS office or at lvis.org, and must be returned by November 29.

Students at the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center will participate in a Thanksgiving feast on Monday. Students in the prekindergarten classes will perform three Thanksgiving songs for their friends and families.

The Center is making plans for a float that will be in the upcoming East Hampton Village Santa Parade.

The East Hampton Historical Society will hold its 2019 House & Garden Tour, showcasing examples of historical and modern architecture in the Hamptons, on Saturday, November 30, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

A kick-off cocktail party is planned for Friday, November 29, at the Maidstone Club.

“The House & Garden Tour is one of our most important fund-raisers,” said the event chairman Joseph Aversano. “This year’s tour is a visual feast of stylish houses. So, while you’re breathing in the sea air and enjoying the varied terrains and architectural styles, your dollars will support the East Hampton Historical Society’s museums and programs,” he said.

Tickets to the cocktail party are $200 each, which includes entry to the house tour the following day. Tickets to the self-guided tour are $65 in advance and $75 on the day of the tour. To buy tickets, go to easthamptonhistory.org or call 631-324-6850.

The East Hampton Library will be 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 East Hampton Library. Register by calling 631-324-0222 ext. 3.

Wainscott

ARF’s dog training classes are moving indoors to a heated greenhouse at Wainscott Farms on Daniels Hole Road in Wainscott. Register now for the next session of classes which start November 22, with instructor Matthew Posnick. Classes include puppy kindergarten, dog obedience, dog agility, AKC tricks and therapy prep. For a full list of class offerings or to register visit arfhamptons.org or call 631-537-0400 x202.

Sag Harbor

A Beautiful Mess performs at the Wamponamon Masonic Music Series on Friday, November 22, at 8 p.m. The Masonic Music Series are performances by the best local singer/songwriters on the East End. It is an opportunity to perform the music that is at the heart of these local musicians. Plus this is also a way to benefit the local community. The $20 admission fee goes to local Sag Harbor charities. The performances are in the inner sanctum of the Masonic Temple above the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum at 200 Main Street, Sag Harbor

The next night, Saturday, November 23, Katherine C.H.E. will perform in the series.

Looking ahead, the Sag Harbor Community Band, along with the Long Island Sound Chorus of the Sweet Adelines, will perform at the Old Whalers’ Church on Saturday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. A mix of fun and holiday music is planned. Admission is free but a freewill offering will be taken. For more information, contact sagharborcommunityband@yahoo.com or

631-537-1468.

Bridgehampton

The Luminari Chamber Music Series presents Poetica Ensemble at Queen of Most Holy Rosary Church on Sunday, November 24, at 4 p.m., featuring fabulous double bassist Stephen Shaughnessy playing Anton Dvorak’s glorious Quintet for Double Bass and String Quartet. The program will also include Franz Schubert’s String Quartettsatz D.703 as well as George Gershwin’s beautiful Lullaby for String Quartet. There will be a reception with the artist following the program. Admission is free and open to all.

WATER MILL

Contra dancing comes to the Water Mill Community House for its monthly swing through the hamlet on Saturday, December 7. Ted Crane will call the dances and the Long Island Traditional Music Association Orchestra will provide the music. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

For details, go to LITMA.org.

The Water Mill Community Club’s annual business meeting and elections will be held on December 4. Those interested in running for a seat on the board should notify Eileen Noonan by November 30. Christmas on the Green is December 8.

Take Note

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. will accept donations for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program at his Sag Harbor district office. The toy drive starts November 18 and ends December 13. Donations may be dropped off during regular business hours at the office, 3350 Noyac Road, Building B, Sag Harbor.

For more information on the Toys for Tots drive, call Assemblyman Thiele’s office at 631-537-2583.

The sixth annual Southampton Kiwanis Club Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament is coming up. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 23. The fun starts at 6 p.m. at the Southampton Elks Club. Entry includes dinner and prizes. To register, go to southamptonkiwanispoker.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, email hillwilson@optonline.net.

Take A Hike

Friday, November 29, is the annual Walk It Off Walk. Meet at the end of Round Pond Lane in Sag Harbor at 10 a.m. Walk leader is Dai Dayton, 631-745-0689.