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Westhampton Beach native Aram Terchunian was honored by the Kiwanis Children’s Fund this week with its George F. Hixson Fellowship, awarded to those who have contributed to Kiwani’s history of generosity. The award, named for the first president of Kiwanis International, was given to Terchunian, a past president of Kiwanis of Greater Westhampton on March 31 — which also happens to be his birthday.

Westhampton Beach native Aram Terchunian was honored by the Kiwanis Children’s Fund this week with its George F. Hixson Fellowship, awarded to those who have contributed to Kiwani’s history of generosity. The award, named for the first president of Kiwanis International, was given to Terchunian, a past president of Kiwanis of Greater Westhampton on March 31 — which also happens to be his birthday.

Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker honored Theresa Belkin for her exceptional contributions as an Irish American role model. This recognition took place during Irish American Heritage Day, March 26, at the H. Lee Dennison Building, an event to celebrate Irish American Month. Belkin is a native of County Kildare, Ireland. She and her husband, Jason Belkin, are co-owners Hampton Coffee Compnay, that has locations throughout the East End.

Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker honored Theresa Belkin for her exceptional contributions as an Irish American role model. This recognition took place during Irish American Heritage Day, March 26, at the H. Lee Dennison Building, an event to celebrate Irish American Month. Belkin is a native of County Kildare, Ireland. She and her husband, Jason Belkin, are co-owners Hampton Coffee Compnay, that has locations throughout the East End. "Theresa is the kind of person who makes her community better every day – through her business, her leadership, and her passion for giving back. I’m proud to honor her today and celebrate all she’s done for her family and this community." COURTESY OFFICE OF LEGISLATOR ANN WELKER

The Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce hosted a spring mixer at Moby’s East Hampton on April 3. In attendance, from left to right, were Paul Anthony Mongeluzzo from Bay Street Theater, Amy Kirwin from Guild Hall and John Paul D’Amico from the Jewish Center of the Hamptons. GAVIN MENU

The Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce hosted a spring mixer at Moby’s East Hampton on April 3. In attendance, from left to right, were Paul Anthony Mongeluzzo from Bay Street Theater, Amy Kirwin from Guild Hall and John Paul D’Amico from the Jewish Center of the Hamptons. GAVIN MENU

Montauk Library's Aimee Lusty and Virginia Garrison visited the Montauk Senior Nutrition Center (at the Montauk Playhouse) on Tuesday, April 1, for a show-and-tell program on Montauk history. They brought materials from the library's archives -- old photographs of First House, Second House, and Third House, as well as images of Camp Wikoff and the old fishing village to share. Some of Montauk's longtime residents shared stories of Montauk from days gone by. COURTESY MONTAUK LIBRARY

Montauk Library's Aimee Lusty and Virginia Garrison visited the Montauk Senior Nutrition Center (at the Montauk Playhouse) on Tuesday, April 1, for a show-and-tell program on Montauk history. They brought materials from the library's archives -- old photographs of First House, Second House, and Third House, as well as images of Camp Wikoff and the old fishing village to share. Some of Montauk's longtime residents shared stories of Montauk from days gone by. COURTESY MONTAUK LIBRARY

The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center's Scrabble Bees had a good showing at the regional Scrabble competition, held in Connecticut recently. The scrabblers are now preparing for the nationals in Washington D.C. set for the end of the month. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON CHILD CARE & RECREATIONAL CENTER

The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center's Scrabble Bees had a good showing at the regional Scrabble competition, held in Connecticut recently. The scrabblers are now preparing for the nationals in Washington D.C. set for the end of the month. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON CHILD CARE & RECREATIONAL CENTER

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