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Community News for April 8, 2021

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Angelica Sagbay waters plants at the Bayberry Nursery in Amagansett on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

Angelica Sagbay waters plants at the Bayberry Nursery in Amagansett on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

The Easter Bunny visited with children at the North Sea Community house on Saturday. COURTESY NORTH SEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

The Easter Bunny visited with children at the North Sea Community house on Saturday. COURTESY NORTH SEA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Stony Brook University’s School of Health Professions will host an evening with Dr. Ray Dorsey, author of “The Parkinson’s Plan,” on Wednesday, December 3. Admission is free but registration for the limited seating is required. The lecture will be held at Duke Lecture Hall, Stony Brook Southampton Campus, 39 Tuckahoe Road in Southampton. Dr. Dorsey is an internationally renowned neurologist and leading Parkinson’s researcher. His book lays out the environmental drivers of Parkinson’s disease, the policy changes needed to shape the future of brain health, and why prevention must be part ... 10 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer

DAR Offering Scholarships to History Majors

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is offering a unique opportunity for students passionate about American history. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the DAR America 250! Scholarship will award ten students with a one-time $25,000 scholarship in 2026. Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in American history at accredited colleges or universities are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA, and submit a one-page essay either on the founding of the nation or on their personal volunteer achievements for community and country. “We are so thrilled ... by Staff Writer

Food Drive in Hampton Bays on Saturday

A food drive for the food pantry at St. Rosalie’s Church is being organized by the Hampton Bays Action Group and will be held at the Stop & Shop in Hampton Bays on Saturday, November 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Among the items needed are cereal, shelf-stable milk, juice boxes, peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna, canned chicken, canned soup, crackers, boxed macaroni and cheese, dry pasta, canned sauces, rices, beans (canned or dry), canned vegetables, especially peas, corn, mixed vegetables and potatoes, bottled water, individual-size chips and pretzels and crunch bars. For more information, email pninamichelson@gmail.com. by Staff Writer

Scholarships Available for Young Equestrians

The Stony Hill Stables Foundation in Amagansett has opened its fall-winter scholarship program, offering young ... by Staff Writer

Blood Drive Set at Eastport Fire Department

A blood drive will be held at the Eastport Fire Department, 21 Union Avenue, on Tuesday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins will be welcome if space permits. Donors are asked to eat and drink beforehand, and to bring a donor identification card or other identification with name and photo. Visit nybc.org to schedule an appointment. 3 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer

Youth Bureau Has Programs Coming Up

The Town of Southampton Youth Bureau has two exciting programs planned for local children this month. Dance With Project LEAP In partnership with the Peconic Ballet Foundation, Dance with Project LEAP (Learn, Empower, Achieve, Perform) is a fun ballet program for youth ages 7 to 9. Classes begin Thursday, November 6, and will meet on most Thursdays through May 30. Professional instructors will guide participants through ballet fundamentals while fostering fitness, self-confidence, creativity, and teamwork. No prior dance experience is required. Classes run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Flanders Youth Center, 655 Flanders Road. The cost is $40 ... by Staff Writer

CMEE To Host Art Opening

The Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE) will host an art opening reception with CITYarts on Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event celebrates CITYarts’ Pieces for Peace project, which invites young people from around the world to create art reflecting their vision of peace. To date, more than 12,000 artworks have been collected from 126 countries across six continents, and a selection will be on display at CMEE during the opening and throughout the fall exhibition. Children ages 4 to 12 are also invited to create their own “Piece for Peace” during the event and ... by Staff Writer

'Voices of Valor' Presented To Honor Veterans Day

The Southampton History Museum invites the community to commemorate Veterans Day with “Voices of Valor: ... by Staff Writer

Area Veterans Day Services Are Planned

Several 2025 Veterans Day observances will take place on Tuesday, November 11, across the South ... 30 Oct 2025 by Staff Writer

Southampton Artists Show Will Benefit Heart of the Hamptons

The Southampton Artists Association will host a reception and art exhibit to benefit Heart of the Hamptons on Sunday, November 2, at the Southampton Cultural Center. Last year, the Southampton Artists Association raised enough money to provide more than 2,500 meals through Heart of the Hamptons, which provides a safety net of food and other vital services to over 4,500 local residents in need. This year 600,000 meals have been distributed. The Southampton Artists Association members are offering 10-inch-by-10-inch works of art to be sold at $200 each. Heart of the Hamptons will receive half of the proceeds. One sale ... 27 Oct 2025 by Staff Writer