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Community News, August 8

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The Westhampton Beach Fire Department will hold an open house at the firehouse on Sunset Avenue on Sunday, August 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will feature water games, as shown above from the 2023 event, rescue demonstrations, equipment exhibits, and fire truck rides. There will also be fire extinguisher training and fire safety demonstrations. In addition there will be free fireman’s helmets for kids, and food, refreshments, and ice cream for all. It is a rain or shine event. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Westhampton Beach Fire Department will hold an open house at the firehouse on Sunset Avenue on Sunday, August 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will feature water games, as shown above from the 2023 event, rescue demonstrations, equipment exhibits, and fire truck rides. There will also be fire extinguisher training and fire safety demonstrations. In addition there will be free fireman’s helmets for kids, and food, refreshments, and ice cream for all. It is a rain or shine event. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Diane Russo and Noreen McCulley at the The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Diane Russo and Noreen McCulley at the The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary "tent party" on July 27.

Reverend Paul Lent of the First Presbyterian Church of Southampton, Father Patrick Edwards of St. John’s Episcopal Church and Father Mike Vetrano, pastor of the Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary at the the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Reverend Paul Lent of the First Presbyterian Church of Southampton, Father Patrick Edwards of St. John’s Episcopal Church and Father Mike Vetrano, pastor of the Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary at the the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary "tent party" on July 27.

Stephanie and John Loparo at the the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Stephanie and John Loparo at the the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary "tent party" on July 27.

John Betts, Charlene Kagel-Betts and Gina Arresta at the the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

John Betts, Charlene Kagel-Betts and Gina Arresta at the the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary "tent party" on July 27.

Kevin and Margaret Beatty with Bonnie Medler at the the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Kevin and Margaret Beatty with Bonnie Medler at the the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary "tent party" on July 27.

Joan Tulp and Marguerite Gualtieri at the Amagansett Village Improvement Society's annual

Joan Tulp and Marguerite Gualtieri at the Amagansett Village Improvement Society's annual "Summer Splash" at the South Fork Country Club on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Joe Lacarrubba, Sal Lacarrubba and Hugh King at the Amagansett Village Improvement Society's annual

Joe Lacarrubba, Sal Lacarrubba and Hugh King at the Amagansett Village Improvement Society's annual "Summer Splash" at the South Fork Country Club on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Helen Shapiro, Joyce Raimondo, Katherine Valle and Geralyne Lewandowski at the Amagansett Village Improvement Society's annual

Helen Shapiro, Joyce Raimondo, Katherine Valle and Geralyne Lewandowski at the Amagansett Village Improvement Society's annual "Summer Splash" at the South Fork Country Club on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Sag Harbor resident Michael Hayes was honored at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center

Sag Harbor resident Michael Hayes was honored at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center "Get Wild" benefit on Saturday evening at the Southampton Arts Center. He is with Executive Director Kathleen Mulcahy. DANA SHAW

Missy Hargraves and Jill Rappaport at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center

Missy Hargraves and Jill Rappaport at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center "Get Wild" benefit on Saturday evening at the Southampton Arts Center. DANA SHAW

G.E. Smith and Taylor Barton perform at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center

G.E. Smith and Taylor Barton perform at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center "Get Wild" benefit on Saturday evening at the Southampton Arts Center. DANA SHAW

Ryan Gilmartin with Allen McButterpants at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center

Ryan Gilmartin with Allen McButterpants at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center "Get Wild" benefit on Saturday evening at the Southampton Arts Center. DANA SHAW

Ritchie King and Gary Hartman at the Peconic Land Trust's

Ritchie King and Gary Hartman at the Peconic Land Trust's "Through Farms and Fields" benefit at Channing Fields in Bridgehampton on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Honorees Andrew and Kate Davis with John v.H. Halsey at the Peconic Land Trust's

Honorees Andrew and Kate Davis with John v.H. Halsey at the Peconic Land Trust's "Through Farms and Fields" benefit at Channing Fields in Bridgehampton on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Avery and Denise Silva-Dennis with Peter Vielbig, Sara Gordan and Danielle Hopson Begun at the Peconic Land Trust's

Avery and Denise Silva-Dennis with Peter Vielbig, Sara Gordan and Danielle Hopson Begun at the Peconic Land Trust's "Through Farms and Fields" benefit at Channing Fields in Bridgehampton on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Avery and Denise Silva-Dennis with Peter Vielbig, Sara Gordan and Danielle Hopson Begun at the Peconic Land Trust's

Avery and Denise Silva-Dennis with Peter Vielbig, Sara Gordan and Danielle Hopson Begun at the Peconic Land Trust's "Through Farms and Fields" benefit at Channing Fields in Bridgehampton on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Jill Schlesinger and Jacqueline LiCalzi at the Peconic Land Trust's

Jill Schlesinger and Jacqueline LiCalzi at the Peconic Land Trust's "Through Farms and Fields" benefit at Channing Fields in Bridgehampton on Sunday. DANA SHAW

Fred Johs and Joseph McLoughlin at the Peconic Land Trust's

Fred Johs and Joseph McLoughlin at the Peconic Land Trust's "Through Farms and Fields" benefit at Channing Fields in Bridgehampton on Sunday. DANA SHAW

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