Community News, December 14 - 27 East

Community News, December 14

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The Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee presented its community award to Levain Bakery recently. From left, Sally Sunshine, Cole Henson, Maria Osborne, Carolyn Logan Gluck and Bruce Solomon.

The Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee presented its community award to Levain Bakery recently. From left, Sally Sunshine, Cole Henson, Maria Osborne, Carolyn Logan Gluck and Bruce Solomon.

Westhampton Garden Club members gathered with Chair Barbara Sartorius, third from right, at the Quogue Firehouse for the club's annual topiary decorating workshop..  The ornamental mini-shrubs will be distributed to East End Hospice patients throughout the area and at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Westhampton for the holiday season. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON GARDEN CLUB

Westhampton Garden Club members gathered with Chair Barbara Sartorius, third from right, at the Quogue Firehouse for the club's annual topiary decorating workshop.. The ornamental mini-shrubs will be distributed to East End Hospice patients throughout the area and at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Westhampton for the holiday season. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON GARDEN CLUB

Among those attending the annual holiday open house hosted by the Westhampton Historical Society at the Tuthill House on December 3 were, from left, Francie Phillips, Sundy Schermeyer and Lauren Barlow. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

Among those attending the annual holiday open house hosted by the Westhampton Historical Society at the Tuthill House on December 3 were, from left, Francie Phillips, Sundy Schermeyer and Lauren Barlow. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

Members of The Southampton Town Police Department, New York  State Troopers, and the Southampton Town Police Explorers participated in a “Shop with a Cop” event  sponsored by Walmart Stores on December 7. The event helps children and families  from Southampton Town spread holiday cheer  and officers shared dinner with the families before  shopping at Walmart. Walmart in Riverhead provided a significant donation, along with Southampton  Town Patrolman’s Benevolent Association, and Southampton Town Superior Officer’s Association.  COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Members of The Southampton Town Police Department, New York State Troopers, and the Southampton Town Police Explorers participated in a “Shop with a Cop” event sponsored by Walmart Stores on December 7. The event helps children and families from Southampton Town spread holiday cheer and officers shared dinner with the families before shopping at Walmart. Walmart in Riverhead provided a significant donation, along with Southampton Town Patrolman’s Benevolent Association, and Southampton Town Superior Officer’s Association. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Members of The Southampton Town Police Department, New York  State Troopers, and the Southampton Town Police Explorers participated in a “Shop with a Cop” event  sponsored by Walmart Stores on December 7. The event helps children and families  from Southampton Town spread holiday cheer  and officers shared dinner with the families before  shopping at Walmart. Walmart in Riverhead provided a significant donation, along with Southampton  Town Patrolman’s Benevolent Association, and Southampton Town Superior Officer’s Association.  COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Members of The Southampton Town Police Department, New York State Troopers, and the Southampton Town Police Explorers participated in a “Shop with a Cop” event sponsored by Walmart Stores on December 7. The event helps children and families from Southampton Town spread holiday cheer and officers shared dinner with the families before shopping at Walmart. Walmart in Riverhead provided a significant donation, along with Southampton Town Patrolman’s Benevolent Association, and Southampton Town Superior Officer’s Association. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Members of The Southampton Town Police Department, New York  State Troopers, and the Southampton Town Police Explorers participated in a “Shop with a Cop” event  sponsored by Walmart Stores on December 7. The event helps children and families  from Southampton Town spread holiday cheer  and officers shared dinner with the families before  shopping at Walmart. Walmart in Riverhead provided a significant donation, along with Southampton  Town Patrolman’s Benevolent Association, and Southampton Town Superior Officer’s Association.  COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Members of The Southampton Town Police Department, New York State Troopers, and the Southampton Town Police Explorers participated in a “Shop with a Cop” event sponsored by Walmart Stores on December 7. The event helps children and families from Southampton Town spread holiday cheer and officers shared dinner with the families before shopping at Walmart. Walmart in Riverhead provided a significant donation, along with Southampton Town Patrolman’s Benevolent Association, and Southampton Town Superior Officer’s Association. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Representatives of three local service clubs gathered together at Immaculate Conception Church this past week to present the proceeds from their food pantry dinner, held recently at the church parish center. Presenting a check totaling $10,480.29 to new Immaculate Conception Church pastor Father Ken Grooms are, from left,  Mike Berdinka and Phil DeBrita, of the Knights of Columbus - Joseph Slomski Council of Westhampton; Rori Jones, representing the Kiwanis Club of Greater Westhampton; Jack Laadt of the Knights ; Beth Fanagan Hard, representing the Rotary Club of Westhampton; and Father Ken. The jointly sponsored event has provided much needed funds annually over the past 26 years to assist their neighbors in need. COURTESY GEORGE MOTZ

Representatives of three local service clubs gathered together at Immaculate Conception Church this past week to present the proceeds from their food pantry dinner, held recently at the church parish center. Presenting a check totaling $10,480.29 to new Immaculate Conception Church pastor Father Ken Grooms are, from left, Mike Berdinka and Phil DeBrita, of the Knights of Columbus - Joseph Slomski Council of Westhampton; Rori Jones, representing the Kiwanis Club of Greater Westhampton; Jack Laadt of the Knights ; Beth Fanagan Hard, representing the Rotary Club of Westhampton; and Father Ken. The jointly sponsored event has provided much needed funds annually over the past 26 years to assist their neighbors in need. COURTESY GEORGE MOTZ

On Saturday morning at East Hampton's Main Beach, 96 runners lined up at the start of a 5K run to support programs and camp at the YMCA East Hampton RECenter. The top three winners of a Y Gift Basket and one-year YMCA membership, in order, were Justin Kulchinsky, Nick DeLuca and Matthew Zappoli.   RICHARD LEWIN

On Saturday morning at East Hampton's Main Beach, 96 runners lined up at the start of a 5K run to support programs and camp at the YMCA East Hampton RECenter. The top three winners of a Y Gift Basket and one-year YMCA membership, in order, were Justin Kulchinsky, Nick DeLuca and Matthew Zappoli. RICHARD LEWIN

Carrie Rebora Barratt, Santa Dan Jacobs and Elf Oneikka Jacob at the 5K run on Saturday to support programs and camp at the YMCA East Hampton RECenter. The top three winners of a Y Gift Basket and one-year YMCA membership, in order, were Justin Kulchinsky, Nick DeLuca and Matthew Zappoli.    RICHARD LEWIN

Carrie Rebora Barratt, Santa Dan Jacobs and Elf Oneikka Jacob at the 5K run on Saturday to support programs and camp at the YMCA East Hampton RECenter. The top three winners of a Y Gift Basket and one-year YMCA membership, in order, were Justin Kulchinsky, Nick DeLuca and Matthew Zappoli. RICHARD LEWIN

Matt Bielski and Rabbi Aizik Baumgarten light the Menorah on Thursday afternoon. Chabad of the Hamptons hosted the start of Hanukkah at Hook Mill in East Hampton.    RICHARD LEWIN

Matt Bielski and Rabbi Aizik Baumgarten light the Menorah on Thursday afternoon. Chabad of the Hamptons hosted the start of Hanukkah at Hook Mill in East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Rabbi Avraham Bronstein of The Hampton Synagogue lights the menorah on the village green in Westhampton Beach on December 2.  DANA SHAW

Rabbi Avraham Bronstein of The Hampton Synagogue lights the menorah on the village green in Westhampton Beach on December 2. DANA SHAW

Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger and Rabbi Rafe Konikov of Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center at the lighting of the menorah at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on Sunday.  RON ESPOSITO

Southampton Village Mayor Bill Manger and Rabbi Rafe Konikov of Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center at the lighting of the menorah at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on Sunday. RON ESPOSITO

Rabbi Rafe Konikov of the Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center welcomes the crowd to the lighting of the menorah at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on Sunday.   RON ESPOSITO

Rabbi Rafe Konikov of the Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center welcomes the crowd to the lighting of the menorah at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on Sunday. RON ESPOSITO

Rabbi Daniel Geffen of Temple Adas Israel lights the menorah on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor in Thursday, December 7.         KYRIL BROMLEY

Rabbi Daniel Geffen of Temple Adas Israel lights the menorah on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor in Thursday, December 7. KYRIL BROMLEY

The tree was lighted at the First Presbyterian

The tree was lighted at the First Presbyterian "Old Whalers Church on Friday evening. ANNETTE HINKLE

The tree was lighted at the First Presbyterian

The tree was lighted at the First Presbyterian "Old Whalers Church on Friday evening. ANNETTE HINKLE

Westhampton Garden Club member r Roberta Young puts on the finishing touches on a topiary during the club's annual topiary decorating workshop. The ornamental mini-shrubs will be distributed to East End Hospice patients throughout the area and at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Westhampton for the holiday season. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON GARDEN CLUB

Westhampton Garden Club member r Roberta Young puts on the finishing touches on a topiary during the club's annual topiary decorating workshop. The ornamental mini-shrubs will be distributed to East End Hospice patients throughout the area and at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Westhampton for the holiday season. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON GARDEN CLUB

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