Community News, September 30

Due to the construction taking place at the Montauk Library, as well as COVID-19 restrictions, all library programs are virtual except the Thursday morning Story Hour, which will be in person at the library. To register for programs, call 631-668-3377.

Among the many programs being offered are, for children, a Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, starting Tuesday, October 5; virtual bilingual story hour, starting Wednesday, October 6; virtual sharing music with Ms. Lori, starting Thursday, October 7; and weekly storytime, also starting Thursday, October 7.

For adults, look for a talk about “Cold Stunning Long Island Sea Turtles at Risk,” presented by the New York Marine Rescue Center, via Zoom, on Tuesday, October 5 at 4 p.m.; a Zoom book group discussing the classic “Don Quixote” by Cervantes on Thursday, October 14, at 4 p.m.; and an Armchair Travel Book Club discussing “The Anthropology of Turquoise: Reflections on Desert, Sea, Stony and Sky” on October 19, at 4 p.m.

Details about all programs may be found at montauklibrary.org.

The Artists Alliance of East Hampton will celebrate the season with a member show, “Autumn’s Blaze,” on October 1, 2 and 3, at Ashawagh Hall, 780 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton. The work of about 45 local artists will be on display and for sale. Gallery hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An artists’ reception is planned for Saturday, October 2, from 4 to 6 p.m.

For more information, go to artistsalliance-easthampton.org.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on James Lane in East Hampton invites everyong to its annual Community Pet Sunday on October 3 at 10 a.m. Smaller pets will be blessed during the services and larger pets outside after the services. For more information, call 631-329-0990.

The annual Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk to benefit the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons is set for Saturday, October 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. The two-mile walk to the ocean and back will begin and end at the historic Mulford Farm, owned by the East Hampton Historical Society in the heart of East Hampton Village. Dog walkers can register at give.arfhamptons.org/DogWalk. The pre-registration fee is $30 for adults and is $40 day of the event. Children 10 and under can attend for free with a registered adult. Registration brochures are also available at the ARF Thrift Shop in Sagaponack. Walkers can participate virtually as well, and walk wherever they might be located.

All registrants receive a free event T-shirt, tote bag and refreshments including Starbucks coffee, Dreesen’s Famous Donuts, Goldberg’s Bagels, apples and cider from the Milk Pail, dog treats, and water. This year’s t-shirt once again features original artwork by designer Isaac Mizrahi.

The walk will be followed by contests with categories that will include dog/companion look-alike, the pooch who can smooch, and stupid pet tricks. There will also be a free photo booth for pictures for participants and their dogs, and a silent auction.

Those who register at the $150 level or higher are invited to attend the kick-off cocktail party on Friday, October 8, from 6 to 8 PM.

For more information, call 631-537-0400 or visit arthamptons.org.

The Hedges Inn on James Lane in East Hampton will be the venue for an Octoberfest fundraiser for the Children’s Museum of the East End on Thursday, October 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. The featured beer will be from Springs Brewery. Tickets start at $65 and may be purchased at cmee.org.

Vendors are being sought for the annual Holiday Market at Ashawagh Hall in Springs. The market will take place the weekend of December 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Those who wish to show their wares, which must be handmade and cost less than $500, should contact Karyn Mannix at karynmannix@optonline.net for details.

The Church and Sag Harbor Cinema will host a joint benefit – The Great Un-Gala! — on Saturday, October 2. Described as an event with a relaxed atmosphere of celebration and fun, there will be activities, cocktails, dinner, dancing with the HooDoo Loungers, and surprises at The Church starting at 6:30 p.m. An After Party is included, with DJ Chile, at the cinema starting at 10 p.m. After Party tickets also will be sold separately.

Tickets and additional information can be found on the Un-Gala webpage sagharborcinema.org/ungala.

Please note that proof of vaccination is required to attend the Un-Gala! A photocopy may be sent in advance to Iwona@SagHarborCinema.org.

The Choral Society of the Hamptons will hold auditions during the first two weeks of October for singers interested in joining the group prior to the Choral Society’s next concert on Sunday, December 19. The Choral Society primarily rehearses at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church and the December concert will be held there as well.

The winter concert will be directed by Walter Klauss and will feature J. S. Bach’s “Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland,” Vaughan Williams’s “Fantasia on Christmas Carols” and Conrad Susa’s “Christmas Garland.” Prospective singers are invited to be guests at the first rehearsal on Monday, September 27, and would audition prior to the second or third rehearsal. Familiarity with musical notation is helpful, but not always essential.

Interested singers are invited to call the society’s administrative director Maria Fumai Dietrich at 631-204-9402, or email execdir@choralsocietyofthehamptons.org for an appointment to audition.

St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Bridgehampton has announced its new Sunday worship service hours of 8:30 and 10 a.m. A hospitality hour will follow the later service.

Upcoming special Sunday services include Blessing of the Animals on October 3 at 5 p.m. and a Beatles eucharist on October 17 at the 10 a.m. service. All are welcome.

The “Color of Freedom” art show at the Julie Keyes Gallery, 45 Main Street, in Sag Harbor features the work of the children of the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center. The works were done on the theme of freedom and cultural identity. This exhibition, sponsored by The Huntington Arts Council, will shine a light on the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the community and show how the children of the center interpret the concept, as well as interpreting the continuing struggles for freedom.

Money raised by the exhibition, which will open with a reception on Friday, Octobber 8, from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and remain on view through October 11, will help support educational arts enrichment programs at the center. Those who come to the gallery to see the exhibition will learn a bit about the history of the center from 1954 to the present.

For more information, visit bhccrc.org.

The Parrish Art Museum features speakers based on the East End giving rapid-fire presentations about living creatively at PechaKucha Night Hamptons, Vol. 34, on Friday, October 1 at 6 pm. The speakers, who will show 20 images for 20 seconds in compelling 6-minute and 40-second long presentations, include artists Meghan Boody, Melora Griffis, Adam Lowenbein, Scott McIntire, David Rankin, and Lorena Salcedo-Watson; recording engineer Cynthia Daniels, and photographer Tom Kochie. PechaKucha will be presented in person and livestreamed. Registration is required, and attendees are encouraged to visit parrishart.org for COVID-19 guidelines. Advance ticket purchase is also required.

The members of the Southampton High School Mariner Patriot Club invite all local veterans to attend its annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday, October 27, at 4:30 p.m., at the Burnett Field House, 36 Nowedonah Avenue in Water Mill.

Reservations are being accepted for both sit-down dinners and takeout. Reservations can be made by calling Mariner Patriot Club adviser Thea Fry at 631-276-3435.

The Rogers Memorial Library Foundation is hosting its frist ever Wine Tasting Party on Sunday, October 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the library’s terrace. Eileen Duffy, an author and wine specialists will talk about the wines and music will be by the East End Trio. Those attending may purchase the featured wines at a discount. Tickets are $100 and may be purchased by calling 631-283-0774, extension 582. The event is open only to those who have been vaccinated.

The Rogers Memorial Library is offering a series of workshops focusing on mental illness called “Quiet Minds and Hopeful Voices: Erasing the Stigma of Mental Illness.” The in-person workshops aim to raise awareness of mental illness and erase the stigma associated with the diagnosis. The series is offered in memory of Gail Zappone, mental health counselor and supporter of Rogers Memorial Library.

The first workshop is Family and Friends on Monday, October 4, at 6 p.m. It will provide information for family and friends on supporting a loved one with a mental health condition. It is an opportunity to connect with other people in similar situations and gain community support. Topics discussed include understanding the diagnosis, treatment and recovery; learning effective communication strategies; recognizing the importance of self-care; preparing strategies for dealing with a crisis, and tapping into the available community resources. This discussion will be presented by the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).

Next up is a visit with Kimberly Rae Miller, author of “Coming Clean,” on Wednesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. “Coming Clean” is a memoir about Ms. Miller’s experiences growing up as the daughter of hoarding parents. The book describes in clear and vivid language the challenges and shame of living in an unsanitary and junk-filled home that resulted from her parents’ illness. She will discuss coming to terms with her parents’ hoarding and the complicated yet loving relationship that she has with her parents today.

“In Our Own Voice” will conclude the series on Thursday, October 7, at 6 p.m., during which individuals will give their personal perspectives about the challenges of living with a mental illness. That discussion is also being presented by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).

The library is located at 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton. To register for the workshops, call 631-283-0774.

The Hampton Bays Beautification Association will meet on Monday, October 4, at 7 p.m. at the Hampton Bays Library. The guest speaker will be Southampton Town Chief of Police Steven Skrynecki. All are welcome. Masks required if not vaccinated.

In other HBBA news, the club held its 35th annual Garden Party and Famous Auction at Oakland’s Restaurant last Saturday. The club wishes to thank Fandango and the Hampton Bays Public Library for selling tickets, and Oakland’s for its hospitality. At the event, Lynne Ferrier and Dottie Macaluso were selected the winners of the hat/fascinator contest.

Among the many programs offered at the Hampton Bays Library in October will be a visit from the Catholic Health Community Mobile Outreach Bus on Friday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to noon. Basic health screenings will be offered, as well as patient education and referrals. No appointment is necessary but you must be at least 18 years old. The library is located at 52 Ponquogue Avenue.

On Saturday, October 2, feel free to bring unneeded documents to the library for shredding, any time between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Library cardholders only will be allowed to dispose of two to three boxes of household documents.

For more information, visit hamptonbayslibrary.org.

The Italian American Association will hold its Columbus Day Feast on Monday, October 11, at 1 p.m. at Dockers Waterside Restaurant, 94 Dune Road in East Quogue. Lunch will include mozzarella and tomato salad, shrimp cocktail, grilled vegetables, Caesar salad, steamed mussels and clams, chicken francese, eggplant parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs. Coffee and dessert, plus a glass of wine beer or soda is included in the $65 ticket price. Call Joann at 631-353-3004 for reservations.

The Quogue Wildlife Refuge is joining forces with the Eastern Long Island Audubon Society for a fundraiser that will also set you up with seed for the upcoming winter season. Order your seed online at quoguewildliferefuge.org/qwr-blog/15014/

The deadline to order is October 11. Seed pick is Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Did you know that kids in foster care often only have 10 minutes and a garbage bag to pack up their lives?

This year for the Great Give Back, Quogue Library and Quogue Elementary School are teaming up with Suffolk County Department of Social Services and Hope For Youth to collect the following new items for kids in the foster care system: new backpacks and duffle bags of all shapes and sizes, pajamas, socks and underwear, toiletries, baby and school supplies, blankets, pillow cases, and playing cards.

Call 631-653-4224, ext. 105, for more information

Fall is in the air, and that means it is again time for the Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce to host its annual fall events on Main Street in Westhampton Beach.

The chamber is kicking off the fall season with Main Street sidewalk sales featuring special retail and restaurant deals. The event, which started last weekend, will be held again, Columbus Day weekend, October 9 to 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sales will be held rain or shine.

Columbus Day weekend in Westhampton Beach will also include the chamber’s annual Gordon Werner Arts and Crafts Show and popular Oktoberfest. The art show will be held Sunday and Monday, October 10,and 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Village Green. Oktoberfest will take place on Sunday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street. For more information, email the chamber at info@whbcc.org or visit them online at www.westhamptonchamber.org.

The Westhampton Free Library recently welcomed tweens and teens back in for its weekly in-person Friday Night In program. The program had previously been virtual due to COVID-19.

The reimagined Friday Night In program offers tweens (grades 4-6) and teens (grades 7-12) an opportunity to socialize while participating in a variety of activities. It runs every Friday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Upcoming Friday Night In activities include Fall Art with Oil Pastels on October 8, Sugar Skull Money Banks on October 15, the Lost Mummy Escape Room on October 22.For more information, visit westhamptonlibrary.net.

The Westhampton Free Library is hosting a donation drive from Sunday, October 10, through Saturday, October 16, in which they will collect socks, hats, gloves and personal care items for community members in need. Pet food and pet toys are also being collected. For more information, call 631-288-3335 or visit westhamptonlibrary.net.

The annual Shelter Island 5K Run/Walk in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month returns virtually this year. Participants should upload their times and photos beginning October 16 and no later than October 24. Registration is $30 for both walkers and runners and includes T-shirts and bibs (while supplies last). Runners may register online at events.elitefeats.com/shelterfall21. All proceeds benefit breast cancer awareness and research through the East End organizations The North Fork Breast Health Coalition, The Coalition for Women’s Cancers at Southampton Hospital and Lucia’s Angels.

North Meets South: Farm Foods & Drink Festival, a gathering to showcase what the East End of Long Island has to offer, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, on the East End Art Council’s green along the Peconic Riverfront. The Arts Council is located at 133 East Main Street. Admission is free and more information is available at northmeetssouthfestival.com.

Northwell Health Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation has received a $1 million donation towards the center’s emergency department services. The generous donation, made possible through the Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation, comes from retired obstetrician/gynecologist and philanthropist Dr. Stanley Zinberg. This donation will be put towards a dedicated space for critical care and trauma needs within the emergency department, as the first step in the impending phased expansion and renovation of the existing emergency department.

“Dr. Stanley Zinberg’s amazing donation will transform emergency medical care on the East End, and will further improve the quality of care we offer to thousands of patients every year,” said Lincoln Cox, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine at PBMC. “Everyone in the emergency department is grateful for this generous gift as we begin the planning for the expansion of the emergency department and create the Zinberg Family Critical Care & Trauma Unit.”

The emergency department expansion will add new state-of-the-art treatment areas, including the Zinberg Family Critical Care & Trauma Unit, which can accommodate multiple patients simultaneously in its trauma resuscitation room. The expansion will ultimately increase overall capacity and will include specialized areas to treat patients based on acuity and streamline operations to improve throughput for treat-and-release patients.

“The demand for emergency room services is on the rise, as emergency departments are essential to saving lives. Having exceptional ER services is the most important part of hospital care,” said Dr. Zinberg. “I have always recognized just how important Peconic Bay Medical Center is to Suffolk County, and I hope my donation helps to make their exceptional care even better.”

Dr. Zinberg, in addition to his appointments on the Board of PBMC and the PBMC Foundation, is a fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, the New York Gynecological Society, and the American College of Physician Executives. He is a past president of the New York Obstetrical Society and the Bellevue Obstetrics and Gynecology Society. His achievements and philanthropic work continue to transform health services all across Long Island.

On Friday, October 15, the Southampton Youth Bureau will be sponsoring a Zombie Run at Southampton Youth Services, 1370a Majors Path in Southampton from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Basketball, volleyball, and Halloween crafts will also be available throughout the night. Admission is $15 and transportation may be available. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, October 13th – First come, first served! COVID-19 protocols will be in place. For more information or to register, please call 631-702-2425 or visit southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.

The Southampton Youth Bureau and Southampton Youth Services will team up to host their annual Extreme Rec Day on Thursday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SYS Recreation Center, 1370a Majors Path. Children in kindergarten through grade 6 will enjoy a day filled with inflatables, giant Jenga, arts & crafts, board games, basketball and much more! Admission is $15 per participant which includes lunch, snacks, and refreshments. Early morning drop off at 8 a.m. is available for $25 (breakfast not included). Space is limited and is available on a first come first, first served basis. Pre-registrations must be submitted by Monday, November 1. Walk-in registrations will not be allowed and refunds cannot be issued for this event. Register Early! COVID-19 protocols will be in place and masks will be required when indoors during non-physical activities. For more information, please contact the Southampton Youth Bureau at 631-702-2425 or visit southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.

The John Jermain Memorial Library offers a number of programs for teens. In October look for the Teen Mystery Game on October 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Appropriate for those in grades six through 12, the scary-movie themed event starts with a premise ... “you’ve been invited to Oakley Starr’s home for a night of terrifying thrills and fun. Oakley has acquired an advanced copy of the scariest movie of the year, Emoji Man ...”

To register, go to johnjermain.org. Masks will be required to attend.

Also at the library, a meeting of the Teen Advisory Group will be held on Wednesday, October 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. This Zoom meeting can earn community services hours plus you’ll discuss library programming ideas, teen resources and work on community outreach. For more information, visit johnjermain.org.