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Community News, December 12

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Gino Magaganoli and Frank Zappone, both presented with the 2024 Hampton Bays Beautification Appreciation Awards, by Susan vonFreddi Gassman, president of the group. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION

Gino Magaganoli and Frank Zappone, both presented with the 2024 Hampton Bays Beautification Appreciation Awards, by Susan vonFreddi Gassman, president of the group. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION

Ellen Zimmerman was presented with the Hampton Bays Beautification Association's 2024 Angel of the Year Award by the association's president, Susan von Freddi Gassman. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION

Ellen Zimmerman was presented with the Hampton Bays Beautification Association's 2024 Angel of the Year Award by the association's president, Susan von Freddi Gassman. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION

Representatives of three local service clubs gathered together recently at Immaculate Conception Church in Westhampton Beach to present the proceeds from their 27th annual Food Pantry Dinner, a cooperative effort of the Joseph Slomski Knights of Columbus Council #7423, the Westhampton Rotary Club, and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Westhampton. Presenting a check in the amount of $9,189.94 to Immaculate Conception pastor Fr. Ken Grooms are, left to right: Tom Day (KofC), Beth Flanagan Hard (Rotary), Bob Montpetit (KofC), Fr. Grooms, Matson Hard (Kiwanis), Rori Jones (Kiwanis), Mike Berdinka (KofC), Phil DeBrita (KoC), Joe Sala(KofC), and Mike Doyle (Grand Knight – KofC). COURTESY JOSEPH SLOMSKI KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL

Representatives of three local service clubs gathered together recently at Immaculate Conception Church in Westhampton Beach to present the proceeds from their 27th annual Food Pantry Dinner, a cooperative effort of the Joseph Slomski Knights of Columbus Council #7423, the Westhampton Rotary Club, and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Westhampton. Presenting a check in the amount of $9,189.94 to Immaculate Conception pastor Fr. Ken Grooms are, left to right: Tom Day (KofC), Beth Flanagan Hard (Rotary), Bob Montpetit (KofC), Fr. Grooms, Matson Hard (Kiwanis), Rori Jones (Kiwanis), Mike Berdinka (KofC), Phil DeBrita (KoC), Joe Sala(KofC), and Mike Doyle (Grand Knight – KofC). COURTESY JOSEPH SLOMSKI KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL

The East End Hospice held a Tree of Lights Memorial Service on the village green on Sunday, December 8. Similar services were also held in East Hampton, Cutchogue, and Southampton. The ceremonies honor the memory of friends and family members. Ornaments are also hung in a tree in memory of loved ones who have died. At the Westhampton Beach ceremony, Mayor Ralph Urban read the names of deceased friends and family members. COURTESY EAST END HOSPICE

The East End Hospice held a Tree of Lights Memorial Service on the village green on Sunday, December 8. Similar services were also held in East Hampton, Cutchogue, and Southampton. The ceremonies honor the memory of friends and family members. Ornaments are also hung in a tree in memory of loved ones who have died. At the Westhampton Beach ceremony, Mayor Ralph Urban read the names of deceased friends and family members. COURTESY EAST END HOSPICE

East Hampton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susanne Kelly, East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez and Chamber President Barbara Layton at the Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce

East Hampton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susanne Kelly, East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez and Chamber President Barbara Layton at the Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce "Talk With the Town: Kathee Burke-Gonzalez,", held in the Main Meeting Room of Town Hall on December 4. Chamber directors and town government officials brought everyone up to date on future plans for the town. RICHARD LEWIN

Sarah Alford and Pam Abrahams at the annual Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons members holiday party on Sunday. Members were asked to bring covered baked goods. As always, wine, apple cider, coffee and tea were provided. HAH President Erik Brockmeyer conducted a free raffle of chestnut tees and more. RICHARD LEWIN

Sarah Alford and Pam Abrahams at the annual Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons members holiday party on Sunday. Members were asked to bring covered baked goods. As always, wine, apple cider, coffee and tea were provided. HAH President Erik Brockmeyer conducted a free raffle of chestnut tees and more. RICHARD LEWIN

"The Dickens Victorian Carolers;" Kate Keating, Jules Greaves, James Lombardi and Matt Fama at the at Bridgehampton Museum's Nathaniel Rogers House for, "Gifts and Carols," on Saturday evening. RICHARD LEWIN

Bridgehampton Museum Board President Andrea Madaio with Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center Executive Director Bonnie Michelle Cannon at the Bridgehampton Museum's Nathaniel Rogers House for,

Bridgehampton Museum Board President Andrea Madaio with Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center Executive Director Bonnie Michelle Cannon at the Bridgehampton Museum's Nathaniel Rogers House for, "Gifts and Carols," on Saturday evening. RICHARD LEWIN

Linda Bird Francke and Tapp Francke at 15th Annual Lighting of the Vines at Wölffer Estate Vineyard on Saturday evening. All proceeds from the evening benefit The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center. LISA TAMBURINI

Linda Bird Francke and Tapp Francke at 15th Annual Lighting of the Vines at Wölffer Estate Vineyard on Saturday evening. All proceeds from the evening benefit The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center. LISA TAMBURINI

The 15th Annual Lighting of the Vines at Wölffer Estate Vineyard on Saturday evening. All proceeds from the evening benefit The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center. LISA TAMBURINI

The 15th Annual Lighting of the Vines at Wölffer Estate Vineyard on Saturday evening. All proceeds from the evening benefit The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center. LISA TAMBURINI

Santa arrives at the First Presbyterian

Santa arrives at the First Presbyterian "Old Whalers" Church in Sag Harbor on December 5 to light the tree. DANA SHAW

The tree is lit at the First Presbyterian

The tree is lit at the First Presbyterian "Old Whalers" Church in Sag Harbor on December 5. DANA SHAW

authorStaff Writer on Dec 9, 2024

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