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Community News for June 24, 2021

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Visitors browse at the Sag Harbor Arts and Crafts Fair in Marine Park on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY
Visitors browse at the Sag Harbor Arts and Crafts Fair in Marine Park on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY
Gail Cunningham of Shellebration with her seashell creations at the Sag Harbor Arts and Crafts Fair in Marine Park on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY
Kindergarten though 8th grade students at the Bridgehampton School got a visit from the Southampton Town Police Department, the Suffolk County Police helicopter and the Southampton Town Police K9 unit on June 16. KYRIL BROMLEY
Kindergarten though 8th grade students at the Bridgehampton School got a visit from the Southampton Town Police Department, the Suffolk County Police helicopter and the Southampton Town Police K9 unit on June 16. KYRIL BROMLEY
Sgt. Evelyn Kandel, left, and Phillis J. Wilson, President of the Women in Military Service for American Foundation at Sagaponack Distillery on June 15. Sgt. Kandel, of Glen Cove, served in the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. During her time serving, Sgt. Kandel was asked to pose for recruiting materials for the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. She was given a uniform to wear for the photographs, but the Marines took it back afterward. Honor Flight Long Island and Col. Frank Tauches, U.S. Marine Corps, retired made sure that Sgt. Kandel finally got the uniform she earned and a ceremony honoring her and her service. Sgt. Kandel is also Poet Laureate of Nassau County. DANA SHAW
Sgt. Evelyn Kandel, right, poses for a recruitment ad for the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve. She did not get to keep the uniform after the photo was taken, but was presented with one on June 15. UNITED STATES MARINES
Elle and Chris Petrie at the Sag Harbor Arts and Crafts Fair in Marine Park on Saturday. KYRIL BROMELY
Reverend Dr. Richard D. McCall returns for his 22nd season at the Church of the Atonement in Quogue this weekend.
Dr. Donald Williams and Dr. Latisha Ellis-Williams were married May 29, 2021 in Hanover, Maryland amongst an intimate gathering of friends and family. Ms. Ellis-Williams is a native of Bridgehampton and a graduate of the Bridgehampton High School Class of 1992.
Robert Murray, Larry Jones, Evan Robinson, Maureen Jones, Westhampton Beach Mayor Maria Z. Moore, and Bo Bishop at a ceremony honoring Mr. Jones, a Westhampton Beach resident, for his historic preservation work. The award was given by the Westhampton Beach Historical Society.
The “LOVE Sag Harbor”tote bag is available at participating Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce member shops and restaurants this summer.
Alice & Olivia took first place at the first annual Southampton Rose Day event held earlier this month in celebration of the village flower, the rose.

Visitors browse at the Sag Harbor Arts and Crafts Fair in Marine Park on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Gail Cunningham of Shellebration with her seashell creations at the Sag Harbor Arts and Crafts Fair in Marine Park on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

Kindergarten though 8th grade students at the Bridgehampton School got a visit from the Southampton Town Police Department, the Suffolk County Police helicopter and the Southampton Town Police K9 unit on June 16. KYRIL BROMLEY

Sgt. Evelyn Kandel, left, and Phillis J. Wilson, President of the Women in Military Service for American Foundation at Sagaponack Distillery on June 15. Sgt. Kandel, of Glen Cove, served in the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. During her time serving, Sgt. Kandel was asked to pose for recruiting materials for the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. She was given a uniform to wear for the photographs, but the Marines took it back afterward. Honor Flight Long Island and Col. Frank Tauches, U.S. Marine Corps, retired made sure that Sgt. Kandel finally got the uniform she earned and a ceremony honoring her and her service. Sgt. Kandel is also Poet Laureate of Nassau County. DANA SHAW

Sgt. Evelyn Kandel, right, poses for a recruitment ad for the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve. She did not get to keep the uniform after the photo was taken, but was presented with one on June 15. UNITED STATES MARINES

Elle and Chris Petrie at the Sag Harbor Arts and Crafts Fair in Marine Park on Saturday. KYRIL BROMELY

Reverend Dr. Richard D. McCall returns for his 22nd season at the Church of the Atonement in Quogue this weekend.

Dr. Donald Williams and Dr. Latisha Ellis-Williams were married May 29, 2021 in Hanover, Maryland amongst an intimate gathering of friends and family. Ms. Ellis-Williams is a native of Bridgehampton and a graduate of the Bridgehampton High School Class of 1992.

Robert Murray, Larry Jones, Evan Robinson, Maureen Jones, Westhampton Beach Mayor Maria Z. Moore, and Bo Bishop at a ceremony honoring Mr. Jones, a Westhampton Beach resident, for his historic preservation work. The award was given by the Westhampton Beach Historical Society.

The “LOVE Sag Harbor”tote bag is available at participating Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce member shops and restaurants this summer.

Alice & Olivia took first place at the first annual Southampton Rose Day event held earlier this month in celebration of the village flower, the rose.

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'Tea Talk' Topic Is Indigenous Art and Culture

Stony Brook Southampton’s FoodLab will welcome professor Joseph M. Pierce as the guest speaker for its next Tea Talk Tuesday on December 2 at 3:30 p.m. The event, which is open to the community, will focus on Indigenous art and culture. Pierce, an associate professor at Stony Brook University and founding director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative, is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. He will discuss his new book, “Speculative Relations: Indigenous Worlding and Repair,” which will be available for purchase. According to a press release, the talk will invite attendees to “imagine Indigenous futures and ... 21 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer

Parade Committee Organizing Toy Drive

The Southampton Village Fourth of July Parade Committee’s annual holiday toy drive is underway and will continue through November 29. The community initiative aims to bring joy to children and offer support to local military families during the holiday season. Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. Donations may be dropped off at Veterans Memorial Hall at 25 Pond Lane in Southampton, which will also serve as the site of Santa’s visit on November 29 following the Festival of Lights Parade. During that event, the committee will offer a free mug of chili to ... by Staff Writer

'Lights Out! Glow Night' at SYS on December 5

The Southampton Youth Bureau will hold Lights Out! Glow Night, an evening of glow-in-the-dark sports, on Friday, December 5, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Southampton Youth Services, 1370A Majors Path, Southampton. The illuminated experience will feature games like glow-in-the-dark basketball, Capture the Flag, soccer, volleyball and more. The event is open to students in grades six through 12. Participants are encouraged to wear bright white or neon clothing to glow under the UV black lights. Admission is $10 per person. Transportation is available from select locations, but preregistration is required to ride the bus. For more information or to ... 17 Nov 2025 by Staff Writer

Hampton Bays Civic Association Meeting Is Set

The Hampton Bays Civic Association will meet on Monday, November 24, at the Hampton Bays Community Center on Ponquogue Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. The guest speakers will be Stephanie McEvoy, director of the Hampton Bays Library; Barbara Skelley, a Hampton Bays Library trustee; and Southampton Town Councilmember Rick Martel. McEvoy and Skelley will talk about the library, its mission and programs. Martel will provide an update on town government as it pertains to Hampton Bays. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, go to hbcivic.org. by Staff Writer

'Thanks for Giving' Benefit Concert Will Support Southampton Animal Foundation

The Southampton Social Club will host “Thanks for Giving,” a benefit concert for the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, on Friday, November 21, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The event is billed as “an evening of music, generosity and community spirit” and will feature a live performance by L.A. Woman, the tribute band led by Beau Hulse, with an opening act by Paul Mahos of New Life Crisis. Tickets are $79 in advance and $99 at the door. Each admission includes two drink tickets and passed hors d’oeuvres. The Southampton Social Club is located at 256 Elm Street in Southampton. “Thanks ... by Staff Writer

Winter Welcome Day and Holiday Market at the Parrish

The Parrish Art Museum invites the community to celebrate the season at its annual Winter Welcome Day and Holiday Market on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features a full day of free admission, family-friendly art activities, curator-led tours, local food trucks, and an artisan market with over 20 vendors offering jewelry, ceramics, apparel, gifts and more. Gifts are also available in the Museum Shop; the Parrish Café will be open for food and beverages. The day provides an opportunity to explore the museum galleries and the Creativity Lounge, as well as participate in a ... by Staff Writer

Special Screening Set To Honor World AIDS Day

In recognition of World AIDS Day, Hamptons Pride will present a special installment of the Hamptons Pride Film Series with a community screening of the acclaimed film “Philadelphia.” The event will take place at LTV Studios, 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott. The program is scheduled for Sunday, November 30, at 4 p.m., with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view AIDS Memorial Quilts from The National AIDS Memorial, offering a powerful tribute to lives lost to HIV/AIDS and honoring those impacted by the epidemic. The screening will feature the 1993 award-winning film “Philadelphia,” starring Tom ... by Staff Writer

Two Children's Workshops Planned at CMEE

The Children’s Museum of the East End has two upcoming events for children. On Friday, November 28, author Katherine Holabird will read from her book “Angelina Ballerina” starting at 10:30 a.m. A ballerina from the Hampton Ballet Theater School will help bring the story to life. Attendees are invited to bring their copies of “Angelina Ballerina” or “Twinkle” for signing by the author. Admission is $5 for members and $25 for nonmember children, which includes museum entry. Next month, on Saturday, December 6, CMEE will host two Gingerbread House Decorating Workshops. The first session starts at 10 a.m., and the ... by Staff Writer

Winter Stargazing Talk Set at Eastville Historical Society

The Eastville Community Historical Society in Sag Harbor will host an evening of stargazing on Saturday, November 29, at 5 p.m. Hamptons Observatory senior educator William Francis Taylor will give a talk titled “Winter Stargazing: A Journey Through the Night Sky.” If skies are clear, the talk will be followed by stargazing through Hamptons Observatory telescopes, or participants may bring their own. Seating is limited, so registration is required only for those attending the talk. Stargazers are welcome to arrive after 6 p.m. Visit hamptonsobservatory.org to register and for more information. by Staff Writer

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