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
Heroism, strength, and resilience form the conceptual and thematic core of three feature-length films from Nicaragua and the United States, including one animated, that OLA of Eastern Long Island will screen during its annual Latino film festival, September 20 to 22, with an additional screening of its family feature on September 26. OLA’s Latino Film Festival of the Hamptons kicks off the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of US-Americans whose ancestors originate from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. All films are in Spanish with ...
2 Sep 2024 by Staff Writer
The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society has organized “A Springs Celebration: Pollock-Krasner, Springs Historical Society and Curator’s Tour of Arts and Archives 2024,” a 1.5-mile walk, to take place on Saturday, September 7, at 9:30 a.m. Starting at the Pollock-Krasner House, where Director Matt Ward will discuss its mission, the walk will continue to the Springs Library for a talk about the building’s history and to view a “Small Works” show curated by John Haubrich. The walk will conclude at Ashawagh Hall, with a tour of Springs Arts and Archives 2024 with curator Teri Kennedy. Meet walk leader Irwin Levy ...
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Hamptons Observatory will host a virtual lecture by Marco Ghivarello, founder of the KGM1 Research Project. Presenting from Italy, he will discuss an innovative approach that is at the forefront of airborne wind energy. According to Ghivarello, KGM1 technology may be integrated with existing power grids, and provide a cost-effective and sustainable solution to fill critical energy needs. For example, according to project researchers, the technology can be quickly deployed to support essential services and aid in recovery efforts in areas affected by natural disasters. It can also provide a clean energy solution to over 800 million people currently without ...
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The First Responders Children’s Foundation, dedicated to serving the children of U.S. first responders including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, corrections officers, and 911 dispatchers, will host its inaugural Golf Classic fundraiser on Tuesday, September 10, at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton. The event will honor the men and women who serve on the front lines of emergency response and commemorate the sacrifices made during the 9/11 tragedy. The funds raised through the event will provide educational scholarships and financial support to children of fallen and disabled first responders. To secure a spot, go to 1strcf.org.
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Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has released its fall lineup of classes and workshops. Among the offerings is ballroom dancing, a stand-up comedy class, acting classes, and a kids production. For a detailed list and description, go to baystreet.org.
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The Hamptons Festival of Music recently hosted The Symphony of Generosity in Hoie Hall at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Hampton. The benefit auction and concert performance brought together over 60 music lovers, philanthropists, and the local community for an evening dedicated to supporting the arts. On its heels comes the festival’s MainStage concerts, on September 6, 10, and 14. The opening concert on Friday, September 6, will feature works by Beethoven, Mahler, Brahms and more. Tuesday, September 10, features Stravinsky, and composer Victoria Bond’s orchestral work “Bridges.” The festival finale is Saturday, September 14, with works by Mozart, ...
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The Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking mixer on Thursday, September 5, at Coche Comedor in Amagansett from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Co-hosted by East 27 Creative, Minskoff Studios and Honest Man Hospitality, the mixer will feature a happy hour cash bar and light snacks. Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce members are invited to attend at no cost; nonmember cost is $20. New members may join at the event. For more information, go to greatereasthamptonchamberofcommerce.com
30 Aug 2024 by Staff Writer
The 18th Annual North Fork Foodie Tour, sponsored by North Fork Reform Synagogue, will take place on Sunday, September 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since 2007, the North Fork Foodie Tour has become one of the area’s iconic events providing a unique opportunity to take a deep dive into one of the key features that makes the North Fork so appealing: its farms, vineyards and other food and beverage producers. Visitors can chart their own course for a day exploring the bounty of the North Fork with behind-the-scenes tours at more than a dozen locations where they can ...
26 Aug 2024 by Staff Writer
Paul C. Mendelowitz, MD, MPH, a full-time resident of Westhampton, was appointed to the Board of Directors of East End Hospice on August 3, by Peter C Halstead, chairman of the board. “I am delighted to join the board at East End Hospice. Supporting patients and families as they navigate the end-of-life has been some of the most meaningful work I have done in my medical practice and as a hospice volunteer,” noted Dr. Mendelowitz in a press release. Dr. Mendelowitz began professional life as a board-certified internist, pulmonologist and intensivist. He taught medicine residents and pulmonary fellows for 12 ...
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The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center will hold its second annual Walk for Cancer Awareness on Saturday, September 21. Registration opens at 8 a.m. at the center, 551 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, in Bridgehampton, and the walk will start at 9:30 a.m. For more information and to register, go to bhccrc.org.
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Staff Writer on Aug 5, 2024