OLA of Eastern Long Island Awards Six Scholarships
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2025 OLA scholarship recipients with Karen Sánchez, OLA program manager. COURTESY OLA OF EASTERN LONG ISLAND
2025 OLA scholarship recipients with Karen Sánchez, OLA program manager. COURTESY OLA OF EASTERN LONG ISLAND
Staff Writer on Aug 11, 2025
Organización Latino-Americana (OLA) of Eastern Long Island has awarded its OLA Youth Scholarship to six recent high school graduates: Briana Chávez, Vanessa Salomé Galindo, Gabriela Jácome, and Bradley Rodríguez of... more
Dr. David John Helfand, former president of Quest University Canada and past chair of Columbia University’s astronomy department, will give a lecture Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the East Hampton Library. The event, hosted by the Hamptons Observatory, begins at 7 p.m. Helfand will discuss his latest book, The Universal Timekeepers: Reconstructing History Atom by Atom, which explores how science can uncover the histories of distant times and places once thought unreachable. A book signing will follow the talk, and copies will be available for purchase. For more information or to register, visit HamptonsObservatory.org.
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The Montauk Historical Society will host Lighthouse Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17, at the Montauk Lighthouse. The event will feature historical demonstrations by the Third New York Regiment, established in 1775, with members dressed in full Revolutionary War-era uniforms and accoutrements. Visitors can also enjoy a performance by the Kings of the Coast Pirates on the Lighthouse stage. Additional activities will include yarn-spinning and weaving demonstrations, as well as a booth filled with old-fashioned toys and games for children. For more information, visit montaukhistoricalsociety.org.
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The Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill will present a Collectors Talk on Friday, August 8, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., offering an in-depth look at the artistry and cultural impact of classic cars. The evening will include a panel discussion featuring prominent figures from the collector car community, followed by a wine reception. The program concludes with a special presentation by Ben Hedley, founder of Hedley Studios, who will share insights into automotive design and history through the lens of iconic vehicles currently on view at the museum. Hedley’s rare and meticulously crafted car models are on display at ...
4 Aug 2025 by Staff Writer
The 19th Annual North Fork Foodie Tour, organized by the North Fork Reform Synagogue, will take place on Sunday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering a unique opportunity to explore the rich agricultural and culinary landscape of the North Fork. The self-guided tour features behind-the-scenes access to 20 farms, vineyards, and artisanal food and beverage producers across the region. Visitors can meet the people behind the area’s renowned food, wine, beer, and spirits, while learning about sustainable agriculture, local production methods, and the art of small-scale, high-quality food creation. New to this year’s tour are Pendleton’s Harvest ...
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The Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), in partnership with Feast & Fettle, will present a special event titled “The Doctor Is In: Open Office Hours With Pediatric Specialists” on Friday, August 15, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The program will feature a panel of pediatric experts addressing some of today’s most pressing topics in children’s health, with a particular focus on ADHD and anxiety. Following a brief introduction, the panel will take questions from the audience in an open, informative discussion. Among the key questions to be explored: How do ADHD and anxiety typically present in children? When ...
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The Church in Sag Harbor will host a special environmental program titled “Yard Ark: Transforming Your Yard Into an Ark of Biodiversity” on Saturday, August 16, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 48 Madison Street. The event will feature a panel discussion with Edwina von Gal, founder of Perfect Earth Project; Frank Quevedo, executive director of the South Fork Natural History Museum; and April Gornik, artist and co-founder of The Church. Together, these eco-conscious leaders will explore how to turn traditional landscapes into vibrant, life-sustaining habitats for local flora and fauna. Drawing from their experiences with conservation, native plant landscaping, ...
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Louise and Joe Isidori, in partnership with Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper (H.O.W.), will host a fundraising luncheon titled “Speak Up and Speak Loud” on Thursday, August 7, at Arthur & Sons in Bridgehampton. The event begins at noon with a welcome reception and silent auction, followed by a 1 p.m. luncheon featuring signature Italian dishes from Arthur & Sons. Guests will also enjoy an exclusive trunk show by Italian fashion house Peserico and a jewelry display by Therapy Life & Style Southampton, along with a curated swag bag of gifts. Attendees are encouraged to wear teal, the official color ...
28 Jul 2025 by Staff Writer
In celebration of the Springs Historical Society and Community Library’s 50th anniversary, Project Most will present a special student art exhibition, Friday, August 1, through Tuesday, August 8, at the Springs Community Library. A public reception will be held on Thursday, August 7, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibit features photographs, paintings, and sculptures created by kindergarten through eighth grade students enrolled in Project Most’s iGrow Summer Program. The young artists worked under the guidance of Linsey Kromer, Karyn Mannix and Erin O’Connor to create works inspired by the Springs community. The project is supported in part by the ...
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The Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF) will mark the 10th anniversary of its annual Race of Hope to Defeat Depression on Sunday, August 3, in Southampton Village. The 5K walk/run around Lake Agawam begins at 8:30 a.m., with check-in starting at 6:30 a.m. at the Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane. Launched by HDRF Founding Chair Audrey Gruss, the race has grown into a signature event drawing over 1,000 participants annually and raising more than $500,000 in 2023 alone to fund groundbreaking mental health research. Gruss has served as co-grand marshal for the past decade, joined over the years ...
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Staff Writer on Aug 11, 2025