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Community News for August 26, 2021

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Applicants check in at a registration desk at a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site that was organized and hosted by the OLA of Eastern Long Island in conjunction with Northwell Health in the parking lot of the Children's Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton on August 19. MICHAEL HELLER

Applicants check in at a registration desk at a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site that was organized and hosted by the OLA of Eastern Long Island in conjunction with Northwell Health in the parking lot of the Children's Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton on August 19. MICHAEL HELLER

Inda Eaton performs as part of the WLNG series of concerts in Marine Park in Sag Harbor on August 19. MICHAEL HELLER

Inda Eaton performs as part of the WLNG series of concerts in Marine Park in Sag Harbor on August 19. MICHAEL HELLER

Pat DeRosa, recently honored by the Guiness Book of World Records as the oldest gigging saxophone player, hangs out with Ravi Coltrane, son of legendary jazz saxophone player John Coltrane, at LTV Studios in Wainscott on Saturday. Mr. Coltrane played a Hamptons Jazz Fest concert at LTV with the Ravi Coltrane Quartet.

Pat DeRosa, recently honored by the Guiness Book of World Records as the oldest gigging saxophone player, hangs out with Ravi Coltrane, son of legendary jazz saxophone player John Coltrane, at LTV Studios in Wainscott on Saturday. Mr. Coltrane played a Hamptons Jazz Fest concert at LTV with the Ravi Coltrane Quartet. Patricia DeRosa McFadden photo.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Rector Father Chris Jubinski blesses backpacks church parishioners in Westhampton gathered and donated — filled with school supplies — to give to children in need this fall.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Rector Father Chris Jubinski blesses backpacks church parishioners in Westhampton gathered and donated — filled with school supplies — to give to children in need this fall. Courtesy St. Marks Episcopal Church

Rob Seifert, by his photography, at an artists showcase, “Visions of Nature Art Exhibition,” curated by Elizabeth Hartman of HartmanonHudson.com, at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on Saturday. A portion of the evening’s sales benefited the refuge.

Rob Seifert, by his photography, at an artists showcase, “Visions of Nature Art Exhibition,” curated by Elizabeth Hartman of HartmanonHudson.com, at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on Saturday. A portion of the evening’s sales benefited the refuge. Courtesy Quogue Wildlife Refuge.

Kyle Austin, Lily Hevesh and Plum Nugent work with dominos at the pre-party reception for the final screening of disocvery+'s Lily Topples The World in the 2021 HamptonsFilm SummerDocs Series. RICHARD LEWIN

Kyle Austin, Lily Hevesh and Plum Nugent work with dominos at the pre-party reception for the final screening of disocvery+'s Lily Topples The World in the 2021 HamptonsFilm SummerDocs Series. RICHARD LEWIN

Mr. Twisty creates balloon animals at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church Fair on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mr. Twisty creates balloon animals at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church Fair on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Magic Keith performs at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church Fair on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Magic Keith performs at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church Fair on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Paisley Bennett enjoys some ice cream at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church Fair on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Paisley Bennett enjoys some ice cream at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church Fair on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

author27east on Aug 23, 2021
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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

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Southampton Artists Show Will Benefit Heart of the Hamptons

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Bonnie Michelle Cannon Headlines Knowledge Friday at The Church

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Pop-Up Exhibit Celebrates Library's Anniversary at Windmill Lane Location

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of its Windmill Lane building, Rogers Memorial Library invites the community to a special pop-up exhibit highlighting the library’s rich history on Monday, November 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Long Island Collection Room, on the lower level, will have a display featuring original photographs, blueprints, scrapbooks and more. by Staff Writer

Vendors Sought for Holiday Fair at SAC

Vendors are being sought for a Holiday Fair at the Southampton Arts Center set for Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s event will take place inside the theater and will include local vendors, kids’ crafts, seasonal treats and holiday movies playing on the big screen Space is limited. To apply, go to southamptonartscenter.org. by Staff Writer

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