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Taking home the first place prize, Danny Zittel and Michael Schuerlein. COURTESY GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Taking home the first place prize, Danny Zittel and Michael Schuerlein. COURTESY GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The competition in action.

The competition in action.

The top three teams in the Grace Presbyterian Church Hamptons Cornhole Tournament held last week at The Clubhouse. COURTESY GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The top three teams in the Grace Presbyterian Church Hamptons Cornhole Tournament held last week at The Clubhouse. COURTESY GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The First Presbyterian Church of Southampton's Community Children's Fair took place last Saturday on the church grounds. There was fun for everyone with a bouncy house, petting zoo, games and face painting. COURTESY MAUREEN VELLA

The First Presbyterian Church of Southampton's Community Children's Fair took place last Saturday on the church grounds. There was fun for everyone with a bouncy house, petting zoo, games and face painting. COURTESY MAUREEN VELLA

The Long Island Game Farm in Manorville is hosting its first ever fundraiser on Saturday, September 16, to raise money to build a heated giraffe house for Bobo, and possibly a another giraffe. Tickets are $150. More information is available at longislandgamefarm.com.

The Long Island Game Farm in Manorville is hosting its first ever fundraiser on Saturday, September 16, to raise money to build a heated giraffe house for Bobo, and possibly a another giraffe. Tickets are $150. More information is available at longislandgamefarm.com.

Bob Hefner cuts the ribbon at the new Dominy Shops Museum on August 24. With Mr. Hefner are East Hampton Village Trustee, Sandra Melendez; Deputy Mayor Chris Minardi; Hilary Osborn Malecki; trustees Sarah Amaden and Carrie Doyle and East Hampton Historical Society Executive Director Steve Long. KYRIL BROMLEY

Bob Hefner cuts the ribbon at the new Dominy Shops Museum on August 24. With Mr. Hefner are East Hampton Village Trustee, Sandra Melendez; Deputy Mayor Chris Minardi; Hilary Osborn Malecki; trustees Sarah Amaden and Carrie Doyle and East Hampton Historical Society Executive Director Steve Long. KYRIL BROMLEY

Navy Beach hosted a “MTK for Maui” Fundraiser Luau on August 19 and 20 to support the Hawai’i Community Foundation and the Maui Strong Fund. The event featured a Maui Strong food and drink menu accompanied by live music from Rum Punch Mafia and Winston Irie. The event raised over $10,000 from the special menu, silent auction 50/50 raffle and children’s bracelets made and sold by local kids. which will be donated directly to the Maui Strong Fund.

Navy Beach hosted a “MTK for Maui” Fundraiser Luau on August 19 and 20 to support the Hawai’i Community Foundation and the Maui Strong Fund. The event featured a Maui Strong food and drink menu accompanied by live music from Rum Punch Mafia and Winston Irie. The event raised over $10,000 from the special menu, silent auction 50/50 raffle and children’s bracelets made and sold by local kids. which will be donated directly to the Maui Strong Fund.

Becky Gaynor and Karen Bocksel at the Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End (CTREE) Horses Changing Lives benefit at Sebonac Golf Club on August 24. ROB RICH/SocietyAllure.com

Becky Gaynor and Karen Bocksel at the Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End (CTREE) Horses Changing Lives benefit at Sebonac Golf Club on August 24. ROB RICH/SocietyAllure.com

Bob Hefner cuts the ribbon at the new Dominy Shops Museum on August 24. With Mr. Hefner are East Hampton Village Trustee, Sandra Melendez; Deputy Mayor Chris Minardi; Hilary Osborn Malecki; trustees Sarah Amaden and Carrie Doyle and East Hampton Historical Society Executive Director Steve Long. KYRIL BROMLEY

Bob Hefner cuts the ribbon at the new Dominy Shops Museum on August 24. With Mr. Hefner are East Hampton Village Trustee, Sandra Melendez; Deputy Mayor Chris Minardi; Hilary Osborn Malecki; trustees Sarah Amaden and Carrie Doyle and East Hampton Historical Society Executive Director Steve Long. KYRIL BROMLEY

Hampton Classic Horse Show President Dennis Suskind and Cynthia Suskind at opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Sunday. The week long event will culminated on September 3 with the Grand Prix. RICHARD LEWIN

Hampton Classic Horse Show President Dennis Suskind and Cynthia Suskind at opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Sunday. The week long event will culminated on September 3 with the Grand Prix. RICHARD LEWIN

Nikki Winston and Timothy Pearson at opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Sunday. The week long event will culminated on September 3 with the Grand Prix. RICHARD LEWIN

Nikki Winston and Timothy Pearson at opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Sunday. The week long event will culminated on September 3 with the Grand Prix. RICHARD LEWIN

Valerie Angeli, Claire Frawley, Gabriella Pizzolo and Jill Rappaport at opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Sunday. The week long event will culminated on September 3 with the Grand Prix. RICHARD LEWIN

Valerie Angeli, Claire Frawley, Gabriella Pizzolo and Jill Rappaport at opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Sunday. The week long event will culminated on September 3 with the Grand Prix. RICHARD LEWIN

Joan McGovern, the new director at Cormaria with Sister Ann Marino and Larry Lewis, MM at the Cormaria Summer Gala on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Joan McGovern, the new director at Cormaria with Sister Ann Marino and Larry Lewis, MM at the Cormaria Summer Gala on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Judy Musnicki with Susan and Kevin McCarthy at the Cormaria Summer Gala on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Judy Musnicki with Susan and Kevin McCarthy at the Cormaria Summer Gala on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Kathi McCarron, Deanna Lattanzio and Gail Mitchell at the Cormaria Summer Gala on Saturday evening. DANA SHAW

Kathi McCarron, Deanna Lattanzio and Gail Mitchell at the Cormaria Summer Gala on Saturday evening. DANA SHAW

Jack Reiser with Jim and Barbara Kinnier at the Cormaria Summer Gala on Saturday evening. DANA SHAW

Jack Reiser with Jim and Barbara Kinnier at the Cormaria Summer Gala on Saturday evening. DANA SHAW

authorStaff Writer on Aug 28, 2023
MONTAUK MTK for Maui a Success Navy Beach hosted a “MTK for Maui” Fundraiser Luau on August 19 and 20 to support the Hawai’i Community Foundation and the Maui Strong... more

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