Michael Ritsi Joins Staff at Amagansett Elementary School
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Michael Ritsi
Michael Ritsi
Staff Writer on Aug 5, 2024
Montauk native Michael Ritsi was recently appointed as a physical education teacher at Amagansett Elementary School. Ritsi earned a bachelor’s degree from University of North Florida and a master’s degree... more
Room to Grow will hold its summer donation drive with family-friendly activities, raffle prizes at its Fill-A-Truck donation event on Friday, July 11, at the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum, 200 Main Street in Sag Harbor, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The nonprofit invites local residents to drop off new or like-new baby and toddler essentials — including clothing, toys, books, and more — to support nearly 600 under-resourced families raising young children in New York. This event will feature kid-approved games like cornhole and frisbee, a lemonade stand, coloring activities, raffle prizes from local businesses, and more. ...
30 Jun 2025 by Staff Writer
Tickets are now on sale for the East Hampton Library’s 21st annual Authors Night fundraiser, set for Saturday, August 9, in Herrick Park. Authors Night features 100 authors across all genres. “As we celebrate the 21st anniversary of Authors Night, we’re excited to once again bring this beloved event to the heart of East Hampton Village,” said Dennis Fabiszak, director of the East Hampton Library. “The funds raised at Authors Night allow us to continue offering essential programs and services at the library — completely free of charge — to our diverse community all year long.” The evening begins at ...
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Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s third annual Summer of Wellness will be held at Southampton Youth Services on Saturday, July 19. The event opens with a spin class with Analisa Johnson and a mat Pilates class with Leisa Taylor, both at 8 a.m. A pickleball tournament will start at 8:30 a.m., divided into recreational and advanced player time slots. DanceBody’s Sculpt with Courtnay Mariani is at 8:45 a.m., and Hatha yoga with Kelly DeRoches is at 9 a.m. Learn about food as medicine in “Taste The Season” at 9:30 a.m. Andrew Fornarola will lead the Elements Barre Fitness’s Barre + Sculpt ...
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A free summer concert series featuring the Sag Harbor Community Band starts next week, on July 8, and continues every Tuesday through August 26. The concerts start at 8 p.m. at Marine Park on Bay Street, marking the 67th summer season of the series. The opening concert theme is “Americana.” Led by musical director David Brandenburg, the program will feature patriotic favorites, including marches by John Philip Sousa and Henry Fillmore, along with other selections from the band’s repertoire. All concerts are free, open to the public and family-friendly. Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets. Among the ...
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Liev Schreiber will serve as the honorary chair for the South Fork Natural History Museum’s 36th annual Summer Gala Benefit, “Champions of the Wild: A New Generation,” on Saturday, July 12, at the museum in Bridgehampton. The event will benefit SOFO’s educational and environmental programs and initiatives, which empower families to be responsible stewards of the planet. Honorees for the evening will include SOFO board trustees and committed supporters of the museum Ray Iwanowski and Erica Noble; Joshua Fox, director of the Brady Hunter Foundation, headquartered in Miami, Florida; and Jeff Corwin of the “Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin,” which ...
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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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Staff Writer on Aug 5, 2024