Gofundme Page Started to Help Artist Grant Haffner and Family After Fire
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A fire destroyed the home of artist Grant Haffner in December.
A fire destroyed the home of artist Grant Haffner in December.
Staff Writer on Jan 15, 2024
A gofundme.com page has raised nearly $65,000 for former East Hampton residents artist Grant Haffner and wife Cassandra, a chef, whose home in Massachusetts burned down on December 16. Everyone,... more
At its recent annual meeting, the Concerned Citizens of Montauk (CCOM) announced the election of Jessica James as the new board president. James takes the helm from David Freudenthal, who has successfully guided the organization since 2021, continuing its mission to protect Montauk’s unique environment through education, advocacy, and citizen action. CCOM’s board of directors is a group of volunteers elected by members to provide leadership and support to the organization’s staff. Together, they work to preserve Montauk’s natural beauty and ecological health. James, as a CCOM board member for 15 years, brings a longstanding commitment to the organization. She ...
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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 ...
23 Jun 2025 by Staff Writer
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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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. ...
16 Jun 2025 by Staff Writer
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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The fourth annual Hamptons Pride at LongHouse is set for Saturday, June 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are limited for the outdoor fundraising party that will include dance music by DJ Watts and a performance by Lynn Blue. All proceeds will benefit activities and programs for the East End’s LGBTQ+ people and their allies. This year, the event will offer the inaugural “Served With Pride” art auction, featuring dozens of local artists transforming everyday wooden serving trays into a one-of-a-kind works of art. Among the artists donating works are Dan Rizzie, Stephanie Brody-Lederman, Dan Welden, Andrea Cote, Almond ...
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The Nature Conservancy in New York is now accepting applications for its Andy Warhol Visual Arts Program, inviting artists to lead outdoor workshops this fall at the exclusive Andy Warhol Preserve in Montauk. Applications are open through July 6. The preserve — an oceanfront property donated by the Andy Warhol Foundation in 1992 — is typically closed to the public, offering a rare opportunity for selected artists to both visit and engage others in a creative experience inspired by the natural world. Supported by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the program fosters a vibrant community of artists, ...
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Staff Writer on Jan 15, 2024