Community News for June 3, 2021

The Peconic Land Trust, 296 Hampton Road in Southampton, will host a virtual version of its Peconinic on Saturday, June 5, from 5 to 6 p.m. The very special trivia hour will feature special prizes and is free to attend.

For more information, or to register, visit peconiclandtrust.org.

Ending the cycle of violence is part of The Retreat’s mission. This year at the All Against Abuse virtual benefit, kids will take the stage to shine a light on what’s happening in our community — the good, the bad and the ugly. Join The Retreat on Saturday, June 5, at 6 p.m., to learn from the youth and share in their hope for a better future.

The CDC and World Health organization recently released studies on the impact of domestic violence on children. Many children exposed to violence in the home are also victims of physical abuse. Children who witness domestic violence or are victims of abuse themselves are at serious risk for long-term physical and mental health problems. Children who witness violence between parents may also be at greater risk of being violent in their future relationships.

The effects of abuse stay with a child long into adulthood. Although children will probably never forget what they saw or experienced during the abuse, they can learn healthy ways to deal with their emotions and memories as they mature. The sooner a child gets help, the better their chances for becoming a mentally and physically healthy adult.

“The Retreat has built such a safe haven for survivors of domestic abuse,” said Loretta Davis, the executive director of The Retreat. “We have every resource in place to not only save the victim from their abuser, but to also give them the support and tools they need to move forward and live a healthy life free of fear. This year’s virtual benefit focuses on the children. To truly break the cycle of violence, we need comprehensive services to help survivors and stop abuse before it begins. The children need our support now.”

To reserve your seat, visit allagainstabuse.org or text AAA to 91999.

For victims suffering from domestic violence, there is always a way out. Call The Retreat’s 24-hour multilingual hotline at 631-329-2200, or use the online chat service by visiting allagainstabuse.org.

The Montauk Library has launched a Celebration Brick Program, giving residents the opportunity to set their name or the name of a loved one in a stone that will be displayed at the library and will support its renovation.

For more information, visit montauklibrary.org.bricks.

The Montauk Library’s new seed exchange program has launched. To participate, visit the library and pick up some free seeds. As you harvest, save some seeds to donate back to the library for others to cultivate. Seed donations should be made in well-marked envelopes.

For more information, call 631-668-3377 or visit montauklibrary.org.

The Morgan Duke Conservation Society is looking for volunteers who would like to sign up to help pick up litter at Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers can sign up at morganduke.ngo/volunteer.

Temple Adas Israel, 30 Atlantic Avenue in Sag Harbor, will host a group tour of LongHouse Reserve, 133 Hands Creek Road in East Hampton, on Thursday, June 10, from 2 to 3 p.m. The cost is $32 per person and masks and social distancing will be enforced.

For more information, or to register, call 917-834-1452 or visit templeadasisrael.org.

The Jewish Center of the Hamptons has returned its Shabbat on the Beach services at Main Beach in East Hampton on Fridays, at 6 p.m., through Labor Day.

Shabbat on the Beach fuses the experience of spending the summer at the beach with traditional Jewish Shabbat rituals. Find your spot in the sand and join the JCOH community in singing, dancing, and celebrating the joys of a magical Shabbat experience. Challah bread will be available for purchase on the deck of Main Beach.

In order the maintain safe environments for all attendees, there will be designated rope circles in the sand for groups, guests are asked to wear masks until they get to their designated circle and young children who wander are advised to stay 6 feet apart from other families. JCOH is also asking guests to download the prayer card for viewing on a smartphone.

Those unable to attend Shabbat on the Beach in person may view it live-streamed on Facebook. For more information, visit jcoh.org.

Dr. Gail Schonfeld of East End Pediatrics, 200 Pantigo Place, Suite E, in East Hampton, is providing free COVID-19 vaccinations in her East Hampton office for children and adults ages 12 and older. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call East End Pediatrics at 631-324-8030.

The Town of East Hampton Recreation Department will host a weekly 2021 Sailing Instruction Program, beginning the week of June 28 and running through the week of August 16, at Fresh Pond in Amagansett.

All sessions run Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and students and adults are asked to bring lunch, water and a hat. The minimum age to participate is 12 and there is a $225 per person fee.

Pre-registration is required and class size will be limited to 16 people. To register, visit easthamptonny.gov.

The Town of East Hampton Recreation Department will host a Youth Park Clinic, June 28 through August 19, at the Abraham’s Path Youth Park.

Tennis and basketball clinics are available for children in second grade and up at a cost of $45 per session, or $60 for both tennis and basketball. Registration is required and can be made at ehamptonny.gov.

On Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreation Center, 551 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host a “Start of Summer CARe Wash” to benefit the nonprofit organization.

Each car will sign up for a time slot and donate in advance. The cars will be washed by families and friends of The Center. Masks are required. To register, visit bhccrc.org.

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host one-on-one Medicare counseling on Friday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Patrons can sign up for a 30-minute phone call appointment to speak individually with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) member from HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) to answer questions and provide information specific to their own needs regarding Medicare health insurance and benefits, Medicare Savings Programs and EPIC.

For an appointment, email programs@johnjermain.org or visit johnjermain.org.

The Social Justice Committee of Temple Adas Israel (SJC), Sag Harbor, in partnership with The Church on Madison Street in Sag Harbor, will welcome Don Lemon, host of CNN’s “Don Lemon Tonight,” home to Sag Harbor to talk about his book “This is the Fire.” The book talk will take place on Sunday, June 13, at 10 a.m., with local historian Dr. Georgette Grier-Key moderating the discussion. Dr. Grier-Key is the executive director of the Eastville Community Historical Society in Sag Harbor.

This free event will be streamed live from The Church, but pre-registration is required. Guests may also purchase a signed copy of Mr. Lemon’s book from Canio’s Books in Sag Harbor by calling 631-725-4926 or emailing caniosbooks@verizon.net.

As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Mr. Lemon’s daily monologues on racism and America’s systemic flaws speak for his millions of fans. Mr. Lemon was the leading voice on CNN guiding viewers through the death of George Floyd and a summer of nationwide protests and riots. Now, in an urgent, deeply personal riveting plea that weaves in some of his own experiences here on the East End, Mr. Lemon shows us all how deep our problems lie and what we can do to begin to fix them.

For more information about the event, email SJC@templeadasisrael.org. To learn more about the Social Justice Committee, visit templeadasisrael.org. To learn more about The Church, visit sagharborchurch.org. To learn more about The Eastville Community Historical Society, visit eastvillehistorical.org.

Canio’s Books and Cultural Cafe in Sag Harbor is returning the “Moby Dick” marathon this September, with a series of events planned leading up to the popular event. It is also reaching out to community members looking for readers and sponsors.

Canio’s Books is celebrating 40 years as an independent bookshop at the heart of the East End’s literary community. Led by owners Kathryn Szoka and Maryanne Callendrille, Canio’s is planning a number of public events to offer diverse perspectives on “Moby Dick” and related topics, appealing to a variety of audiences.

Programming begins as early as late June with a Philip Hoare reading, then in early August with a celebration of Herman Melville’s birthday, and onward through mid-September. For the Marathon reading, Canio’s are gathering diverse voices to participate, and will read short passages in several languages — German, Spanish, Turkish, Italian and more — to emphasize its international appeal.

For more information, visit caniosbooks.com.

The Watermill Center, 39 Water Mill Towd Road, will host an Artists’ Table Brunch on Saturday, June 5, from noon to 2:30 p.m. The farm-to-table meal will be prepared by chef and restaurateur Martine Abitbol and will include meetings with Tomashi Jackson and the theater company, Ripe Time.

Tickets will be sold by party, not individually. For more information or to register, visit watermillcenter.org.

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, opened its “All About Candy” exhibit, in honor of June being National Candy Month, on June 1. Learn about the history of some of your favorite candies and the influence that candy has had on popular culture. The exhibit will share fun facts, and, of course, there will be candy. The exhibit will be available for viewing during regular library hours through June 9. In addition, on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests will receive a bag of sweet treats. Registration is not required. Masks and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

For more information, call 631-283-0774 or visit myrml.org.

The Southampton History Museum, located at 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton, has opened its Carriage House Shop for the Hamptons summer season. Twelve dealers, specializing in vintage furniture, jewelry, designer clothing, glassware, antique ceramics, original artwork, trade signs and more, will be selling inside the shop, located on the grounds of the Rogers Mansion Museum Complex.

This museum fundraiser attracts everyone who loves to shop for unusual gifts, unique treasures and believes in recycling to save the planet. There are thousands of specially selected items representing fashions in clothing and collectibles from the past. Dealers are often on-site and can talk about their objects on view.

Proceeds from sales in the Carriage Shop benefit the Southampton History Museum’s free education programs for people of all ages. Donations of small, quality household furnishings are welcome. Facemasks and social distancing are required to enter.

The Carriage House Shop is open every Saturday and Sunday from June until mid-October, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to donate, call 631-283-2494 or email svanallen@southamptonhistory.org

The Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane in Southampton, will host a screening of “Living Soil,” as well as a panel discussion on food production, on Thursday, June 10, from 7 to 10 p.m. Soils support 95 percent of all food production. They filter water, are one of the most cost-effective reservoirs for sequestering carbon, are the foundation for biodiversity, and are vibrantly alive, teeming with 10,000 pounds of biological life in every acre. Panelists for the evening’s discussion, moderated by Alexandra Talty, include Dr. Deborah Aller, Dan Heston, Layton Guenther, Jason Hansana Cofield, and Lauren Ruiz.

For more information or to register, call 631-283-0967 or visit southamptonartscenter.org.

Band applications are now available for the Southampton Youth Bureau’s 18th Battle of the Bands. This year’s competition will be held on Friday, June 11, from 8 to 11 p.m., with a rain date of Friday, June 18, at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays.

For more information, visit southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau or call 631-702-2425.

The Southampton History Museum will host an Art and Artisan Fair on Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20, on the grounds of the Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton Village. The event will be happening in conjunction with the Carriage House Shop, where for the last few years patrons have been able to find unique and interesting antique pieces during this annual event. The outdoor event will be held rain or shine and will adhere to all COVID guidelines to provide safe and fun outdoor entertainment on Father’s Day weekend. It is free and open to the public.

Vendors are welcome to apply for tent space. For more information, visit southamptonhistory.org.

Southampton Town Police Department will host its first ever week-long Youth Academy in July. The Youth academy will introduce community youth to the rigorous training that police officers go through. The program will focus on laws that govern police, investigations, physical training, defensive tactics, and more. Youth will experience specialized units within policing.

The program is being held for two separate weeks in July. The first academy will be held at Hampton Bays High School from July 12 through July 16, and the second academy will be held at Remsenburg Elementary School from July 19 through July 23. The classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with Friday’s class beginning at 9 a.m. and culminating in a 5 p.m. graduation ceremony.

To apply, contact Lieutenant Susan Ralph via email at Sralph@southamptontownny.gov. An application will be emailed or mailed upon request. Completed applications will be accepted through June 25.

During the entire month of June, Elaine Faith Thompson will have a solo exhibit, “Local Scenes, the Big Duck, Lighthouses, Golf, Cars, Horses, Presidents, Elvis and Pet Paintings in Realism and VanGogh Style” in the lower level of The Rogers Memorial Library, at 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton. A reception with the artist will take place on Saturday, June 26, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Ms. Thompson started her professional art career in 1957 when she was only 14 years old. Pen and ink was her specialty then. To this day, one of her most popular prints is the little kitten that she inked in 1957 at Sayville High School. She paints in Bohemia, Shelter Island and Naples, Florida. From a “Little Kitten” to U.S. Open official golf paintings, Ms. Thompson has also created paintings of presidents.

Ms. Thompson is a member of the Southampton Artist Association, South Bay Artists, Smithtown Township Arts Council, and Wet Paints Studio Group.

For more information, visit thompsonart.us.

The Italian American Association will host its “Fabulous Lobster Bake” on Monday, June 14, at 5 p.m. at Dockers Waterside, 94 Dune Road in East Quogue. The dinner will include salad, lobster with a New England style clam bag, corn on the cob, dessert, coffee or tea and a complimentary glass of wine. Additional options include New York strip steak and penne shrimp scampi.

Tickets are $55 and proceeds benefit the Italian American Association scholarship fund and local charities. For reservations, call 631-353-3004 or 631-728-3379. Guests are asked to make reservations and place their orders by Monday, June 7.

The Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court Street in Riverhead, will host the Zoom lecture, “Black Women in the Civil War,” on Tuesday, June 8, at 7 p.m. Many know about the former slaves and free Black men who fought in the Civil War, but what about the role Black women played in the war? Join Dr. Janice Lovelace in this Zoom lecture to learn about some of the women who served in the war.

For more information or to register, call 631-727-3229 or visit riverheadlibrary.org.