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The Montauk Chamber of Commerce, the Montauk Artists Association, and The Lucore Art Gallery will host “Windows of Wonder,” a Winter Art Walk and Open Art Gallery event on Saturday, December 6. The program begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Montauk Visitor Center, where guests can join a guided walk featuring local artwork displayed in storefront windows throughout the village. The Montauk Winter Art Walk brings together galleries, shops, and creative spaces across downtown Montauk, inviting visitors to explore art, photography, and handmade goods. Stops include cafés, boutiques, and artist studios such as Bambi’s Café, The Bird, Wyld Blue, Sand ...
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Several Long Island State Parks — including Montauk Point State Park — will remain open during nighttime hours on Saturday, December 13, to allow visitors to view the Geminids meteor shower. Peak viewing is expected in the predawn hours of Sunday, December 14. According to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, there is no charge to enter, and the usual stargazing permit will not be required for this event. Visitors must remain near their vehicles while in the parking lot. No binoculars or telescopes are necessary to enjoy the display — the Geminids will be ...
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“Lights of Love,” a family-friendly community event, will be held on Sunday, December 7, from 4 to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Ashawagh Hall, located at Old Stone Highway and Springs Fireplace Road in Springs. Sponsored by Heart of Springs, a neighborhood nonprofit organization, the event raises funds for two scholarships awarded to deserving eighth grade students at Springs School. The scholarships recognize outstanding community service during the 2025 school year. “Lights of Love” dedications may be made for $5 each to honor family members, friends, pets, or to remember loved ones who have died. Donor names and honorees ...
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The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation will sponsor a free community Health Fair on Friday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church Hoie Hall, 18 James Lane, East Hampton. Highlights of the Health Fair include flu shots, glucose exams, blood pressure screenings, and applications for colorectal screenings. In addition, appointments will be available for no-cost mammogram and Pap smear tests for uninsured women over the age of 40. Representatives and information will also be on hand from a variety of organizations, including health insurance providers, Sun River Health Care, OLA of Eastern Long Island, SNAP (food ...
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The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons is expanding its community outreach through new partnerships with local food pantries to ensure families across the East End have access to pet food, collars, toys, and other essential supplies for their cats and dogs. The initiative is supported by the generosity of Wally Zeins and Andy Sabin, along with a developing partnership with PetSmart, all helping advance ARF’s mission to keep pets healthy and at home. For families facing financial uncertainty, even basic pet care can become a challenge. “We know how hard this time of year can be,” said Kim Nichols, ...
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Jon Winkler on Jul 18, 2017