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The Montauk Library is collecting school supplies to benefit The Retreat. Donations of new school supplies such as washable markers, rulers, plastic folders, notebooks, pencils, and backpacks may be dropped in the designated bin in the library vestibule, through August 31. Jane Bimson sorts through the donations received thus far. COURTESY MONTAUK LIBRARY

The Montauk Library is collecting school supplies to benefit The Retreat. Donations of new school supplies such as washable markers, rulers, plastic folders, notebooks, pencils, and backpacks may be dropped in the designated bin in the library vestibule, through August 31. Jane Bimson sorts through the donations received thus far. COURTESY MONTAUK LIBRARY

A record 141 incoming students donned their physician-in-training white coats for the first time at the Renaissance School of Medicine’s 2025 White Coat Ceremony on August 8 at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center. The event marked the first of many steps the students will take on their way to becoming medical doctors while matriculating at the school. White Coat Ceremonies are tradition at many established medical schools around the nation. These ceremonies are an initiation rite and are symbolic to medicine as a profession that combines professionalism with scientific excellence, scholarship and compassionate care. The RSOM at Stony Brook University has held a white coat ceremony since 1998. The program includes a training center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. COURTESY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL

A record 141 incoming students donned their physician-in-training white coats for the first time at the Renaissance School of Medicine’s 2025 White Coat Ceremony on August 8 at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center. The event marked the first of many steps the students will take on their way to becoming medical doctors while matriculating at the school. White Coat Ceremonies are tradition at many established medical schools around the nation. These ceremonies are an initiation rite and are symbolic to medicine as a profession that combines professionalism with scientific excellence, scholarship and compassionate care. The RSOM at Stony Brook University has held a white coat ceremony since 1998. The program includes a training center at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. COURTESY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL

The HOODOO Loungers perform a benefit concert on the steps of the First Presbyterian

The HOODOO Loungers perform a benefit concert on the steps of the First Presbyterian "Old Whalers" Church in Sag Harbor on Friday evening. DANA SHAW

The HOODOO Loungers perform a benefit concert on the steps of the First Presbyterian

The HOODOO Loungers perform a benefit concert on the steps of the First Presbyterian "Old Whalers" Church in Sag Harbor on Friday evening. DANA SHAW

Ashley Picillo and Kaelan Castetter at the

Ashley Picillo and Kaelan Castetter at the "Hoedown Fundraiser" at Amber Waves Farm on Friday evening. RICHARD LEWIN

Gordon and Dianne Ryan at the

Gordon and Dianne Ryan at the "Hoedown Fundraiser" at Amber Waves Farm on Friday evening. RICHARD LEWIN

Jacqueline Gravina-Wohlleb and Britton Bistrian at the

Jacqueline Gravina-Wohlleb and Britton Bistrian at the "Hoedown Fundraiser" at Amber Waves Farm on Friday evening. RICHARD LEWIN

Jolie Parcher and Perry Burns at the

Jolie Parcher and Perry Burns at the "Hoedown Fundraiser" at Amber Waves Farm on Friday evening. RICHARD LEWIN

Emily Kennedy, a graduate of East Hampton High School, and now attends Bates College, was named a Collegiate All-America Scholar Athlete by Easton and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for the 2025 season. The Bates College Softball Team had a nationally ranked third highest GPA in the NCAA Division III. Emily will be a junior at Bates College this fall, where she is majoring in physics and minoring in mathematics. COURTESY MICHAEL KENNEDY

Emily Kennedy, a graduate of East Hampton High School, and now attends Bates College, was named a Collegiate All-America Scholar Athlete by Easton and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association for the 2025 season. The Bates College Softball Team had a nationally ranked third highest GPA in the NCAA Division III. Emily will be a junior at Bates College this fall, where she is majoring in physics and minoring in mathematics. COURTESY MICHAEL KENNEDY

Maria Wright, with ‘Ariat’ at The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons

Maria Wright, with ‘Ariat’ at The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons "Bow Wow Meow Ball" on Saturday evening. KYRIL BROMLEY

Elias Friedman, with ‘Nala’ at The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons

Elias Friedman, with ‘Nala’ at The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons "Bow Wow Meow Ball" on Saturday evening. KYRIL BROMLEY

James Wright and Dr Ralph Gibson, with ‘Tiny'at The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons

James Wright and Dr Ralph Gibson, with ‘Tiny'at The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons "Bow Wow Meow Ball" on Saturday evening. KYRIL BROMLEY

Sheri Rosenblatt, Haya Becker, Amy Tarr and Lesa Tinker at The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons

Sheri Rosenblatt, Haya Becker, Amy Tarr and Lesa Tinker at The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons "Bow Wow Meow Ball" on Saturday evening. KYRIL BROMLEY

Maria Wright, with ‘Ariat’ at The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons

Maria Wright, with ‘Ariat’ at The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons "Bow Wow Meow Ball" on Saturday evening. KYRIL BROMLEY

Zoe McDonald, Carli Stuckert and Hudson Tanzmann at the South Fork Sea Farmers benefit at the hone of Kurt Ragovin and Kurt Geihl on Sunday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Zoe McDonald, Carli Stuckert and Hudson Tanzmann at the South Fork Sea Farmers benefit at the hone of Kurt Ragovin and Kurt Geihl on Sunday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Heather Buchanan, Gaelin Rosenwaks, Leanne Shear, Jeff Ragovin, Anna Chaisson and Andrea Mitchell at the South Fork Sea Farmers benefit at the hone of Kurt Ragovin and Kurt Geihl on Sunday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Heather Buchanan, Gaelin Rosenwaks, Leanne Shear, Jeff Ragovin, Anna Chaisson and Andrea Mitchell at the South Fork Sea Farmers benefit at the hone of Kurt Ragovin and Kurt Geihl on Sunday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Honoree Gina Bradley at the South Fork Sea Farmers benefit at the hone of Kurt Ragovin and Kurt Geihl on Sunday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Honoree Gina Bradley at the South Fork Sea Farmers benefit at the hone of Kurt Ragovin and Kurt Geihl on Sunday. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Southampton Youth Association (SYA) hosted its annual summer barbeque at the Southampton Elementary School on August 6. COURTESY SYA

The Southampton Youth Association (SYA) hosted its annual summer barbeque at the Southampton Elementary School on August 6. COURTESY SYA

The Southampton Youth Association (SYA) hosted its annual summer barbeque at the Southampton Elementary School on August 6. COURTESY SYA

The Southampton Youth Association (SYA) hosted its annual summer barbeque at the Southampton Elementary School on August 6. COURTESY SYA

Marco Barilla, Tami Brandt, Seth Stern, Moose the dog at the Citizens 4 Humanity fundraiser on August 13 in Southampton. Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

Marco Barilla, Tami Brandt, Seth Stern, Moose the dog at the Citizens 4 Humanity fundraiser on August 13 in Southampton. Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com

As part of their barely more than 24 hour swing through the Hamptons, KY Gov. Andy Beshear and wife Britainy were feted at a cocktail party in the garden of Rob Coburn and Averitt Buttry’s Hill Street home along with co-hosts Lizzz Kritzer, Danielle Lise Desrochers, Steven Stolman and Rich Wilkie. From left, Britainy Beshear, Steven Stolman, Governor Andy Beshear, Rich Wilkie. COURTESY STEVEN STOLMAN

As part of their barely more than 24 hour swing through the Hamptons, KY Gov. Andy Beshear and wife Britainy were feted at a cocktail party in the garden of Rob Coburn and Averitt Buttry’s Hill Street home along with co-hosts Lizzz Kritzer, Danielle Lise Desrochers, Steven Stolman and Rich Wilkie. From left, Britainy Beshear, Steven Stolman, Governor Andy Beshear, Rich Wilkie. COURTESY STEVEN STOLMAN

As part of their barely more than 24 hour swing through the Hamptons, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and wife Britainy were feted at a cocktail party in the garden of Rob Coburn and Averitt Buttry’s Hill Street home along with co-hosts Lizzz Kritzer, Danielle Lise Desrochers, Steven Stolman and Rich Wilkie. From left, Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger and Britainy Beshear. COURTESY STEVEN STOLMAN

As part of their barely more than 24 hour swing through the Hamptons, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and wife Britainy were feted at a cocktail party in the garden of Rob Coburn and Averitt Buttry’s Hill Street home along with co-hosts Lizzz Kritzer, Danielle Lise Desrochers, Steven Stolman and Rich Wilkie. From left, Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger and Britainy Beshear. COURTESY STEVEN STOLMAN

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