This week and last had a lot of farewell hugs and many tears shed. It is off to college they go. Congratulations to Amagansett Alumni and the next chapter in their lives. Jack Bistrian will be attending Boston College, Matt Smudzinski the University of San Francisco, Liam McGovern is going to Colgate, Max Lernerto to George Washington University, Kyle Fallon to University of Tampa, Nick Tulp to Lehigh, Matt Lownes and Penn State are going to rock and Danny Okin is going to Emerson. Congratulations families and students. Can’t wait to hear all the exciting news this next chapter in your life creates. Have fun.The Paddlers for Humanity Block Island Challenge is this Saturday, August 29. The launch is at 6:30 a.m. from the Montauk Lighthouse. The 10th Annual Paddlers for Humanity Block Island Challenge is 18 miles of open-ocean paddling, accompanied by an outstanding support team. Please check out Paddlers for Humanity’s website or Facebook page and see all they do for our children and community. If not a paddler, please consider a donation. A lot of my friends are paddling. Paddlers for Humanity, p4h.org, was founded by Ed Cashin and Fred Doss. Thanks to them for all they do for our community and youth. Don’t just float through life, Paddle and make a difference. that’s their motto.
Monday, August 31, Amagansett School sixth grader, Dante Sasso, will be calling the plays in the booth on Ch. 60 Sports NY with Gary Cohen, Ron Darlong and Keith Hernandez. Check your local guide for times.
School starts September 8 and all town and village beaches will be closed during the week. There will still be guards at some beaches on weekends until September 20.
At the Amagansett Free library, there are many programs on going and special events for all ages. Please stop by the circulation desk, call them 267-3810 or check out their website at amaglib@suffolk.lib.ny.us.
The Authors After Hours program takes place on Saturdays at 6 p.m. It gives you the opportunity to come meet and hear the authors read from their own works. This Saturday, August 29, is the last in this great series. Christopher Bollen will discuss “Orient,” a mystery/thriller set in Orient Point.
For Families on Saturday, August 29, there is a Back to School Story and Craft Time at 3:30 p.m. Join the library to read and make a craft.
A lot of progress is being made on the large hole in front of the Amagansett School. It is in preparation for the original schoolhouse built in 1802 and donated to the school by Huntington and Adelaide Sheldon. Final touches are being made for the big move in the next few weeks and a tentative ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for September 18. I will keep you posted.
The First Presbyterian Church of Amagansett holds its worship service Sundays at 10 a.m. for the last 2 Sundays of the summer season, and then worship time goes back to 11 a.m. beginning Sunday, September 13.
St Michael’s Lutheran Church holds its worship on Sundays at 11 a.m.
The Amagansett Satellite of the East Hampton Food Pantry is located at St. Michael’s on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. Volunteers and donations are always welcome.
There are just a few more Sundays for worship at St. Thomas Episcopal Chapel, located on the corner of Indian Wells Highway. They hold worship service Sundays at 10 a.m. This is truly a gem in our hamlet, so make the time to check it out.
Thanks to all who came to the Body Tech and OMAC (Old Montauk Athletic Club) sponsored Pump in Run fun run on August 19 at Atlantic Beach. The youngest participants were Liam and Dylan Cashin. The male winner with a time of 7:39 was Neil Falkenhan, who also had the most reps at 56 reps. The female winner was Rasa Rarlaitte with a time of 10:46 and Caroline Cashin had the most reps for the females—106!
Proceeds of this race and the upcoming Great Bonac Foot Race go to youth athletic programs. OMAC’s Great Bonac Foot race takes place on Monday September 7. Please register at Active.com. The Race begins and ends at the Springs Firehouse. The 10k starts at 9 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. is the 5k. For more information, please email Henrika@optonline.net.
Please check out www.amagansettchamber.org for day-to-day fun things going on in the hamlet. They also have a Facebook page.
Enjoy your summer days, have a great week and thanks for all your Amagansett news.
Staff Writer on Aug 24, 2015