East Hampton Village Preservation Society Celebrates Its 35th Anniversary
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Kathleen Cunningham
Polly Bruckmann
Kathleen Cunningham
Polly Bruckmann
Jon Winkler on Dec 18, 2017
In 1982, the historic Gardiner Brown House at 95 Main Street was scheduled for demolition to make room for a parking lot. At the same time, the Ladies Village Improvement... more
The annual Fourth of July Parade, hosted by the Commission on Veterans Patriotic Events, will take place on Friday, July 4, beginning at 10 a.m. at Railroad Plaza in Southampton Village. This year’s grand marshal is Robert Ross, recently retired as Vice President of Government and Community Relations at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, in recognition of his longstanding service to the community. Those interested in participating in the parade must submit an application with a patriotic theme, available at southamptonvillage.org. Approved participants should arrive at Railroad Plaza no later than 8 a.m. Veterans are warmly invited to ride in designated ...
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The Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE) will celebrate its 15th annual Family Fair on Saturday, July 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year’s theme, Sweet Escape, promises a fun-filled morning designed for children and families to enjoy together. Highlights of the event include arts and crafts, water play, live entertainment, food trucks, sweet treats, and full access to CMEE’s brand-new playground. Each child will receive a special goodie bag to take home. Proceeds from the fair will support CMEE’s vital community programs, including its food pantry, camp scholarships, and educational outreach initiatives. Tickets start at $125. ...
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will host its beloved annual Summer Fair on Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church’s front lawn at 18 James Lane in East Hampton. The family-friendly event will feature a wide range of activities and entertainment, including arts and crafts for children, face painting, stilt walkers, puppet shows by Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, performances by a roving magician, and live music throughout the day. Visitors can browse an eclectic selection of items for sale, including jewelry, furs, gowns, and one-of-a-kind collectibles. A special preview and early sale of jewelry ...
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Celebrating 23 years of service, OLA of Eastern Long Island will host its signature Sabor cocktail fundraiser on Thursday, July 17, at The Church in Sag Harbor. This year’s event will be chaired by acclaimed actor, comedian, playwright, and producer John Leguizamo. A tireless advocate for Latino and immigrant rights, Leguizamo has received numerous accolades for his work, including a Primetime Emmy Award for “John Leguizamo: Freak” and a Special Tony Award honoring his decades-long commitment to bringing diverse stories and audiences to Broadway. His one-man show “Latin History for Morons” — a tribute to Latino contributions to American history ...
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East Hampton High School graduating senior Lily Griffin has been awarded the 2025 Blackmore Family Foundation Scholarship. The annual scholarship award of $5,000 is made to an outstanding high school senior graduating from one of the local high schools with plans to pursue studies in horticulture or landscape architecture. Griffin will begin the environmental studies/environmental design program at the University of Colorado, Boulder in the fall. Summerhill Landscapes’ President Declan Blackmore presented the award on June 5 at the scholarship awards ceremony at East Hampton High School. “It is an honor to present this award to Lily Griffin,” said Blackmore. ...
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Sag Harbor Cinema will continue its year-round Lighthouse Project — a film and discussion series dedicated to mental health awareness and advocacy — with a free screening of “Half Nelson” on Sunday, June 22, at 11 a.m. The event is open to the public and will include a panel discussion with leading experts in the field of addiction and recovery. The Lighthouse Project uses film as a springboard to explore mental health topics, aiming to demystify and destigmatize mental illness, promote education, and encourage open dialogue around treatment and recovery. This second installment in the series focuses on addiction. “Half ...
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Jon Winkler on Dec 18, 2017