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New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni held mobile office hours in Montauk at the library on Tuesday, July 15. During that time, Andy Harris, a library patron, took a moment to chat with the assemblyman. COURTESY MONTAUK LIBRARY

New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni held mobile office hours in Montauk at the library on Tuesday, July 15. During that time, Andy Harris, a library patron, took a moment to chat with the assemblyman. COURTESY MONTAUK LIBRARY

The latest ArtRemsenburg exhibit “Beyond the Canvas” opened Saturday. It features work in a wide variety of media created by, from left, Amy Hess, Scott Bredes, Bonnie Bredes and Consi Handelsman Bennett. The show continues this Friday through Sunday from 11 to 4 at the Remsenburg Academy. COURTESY ARTREMSENBURG

The latest ArtRemsenburg exhibit “Beyond the Canvas” opened Saturday. It features work in a wide variety of media created by, from left, Amy Hess, Scott Bredes, Bonnie Bredes and Consi Handelsman Bennett. The show continues this Friday through Sunday from 11 to 4 at the Remsenburg Academy. COURTESY ARTREMSENBURG

Hollis Forbes, luncheon co-chair and Nancy Stone at the Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 5th Annual Fundraising Luncheon on July 17 at the Maidstone Club. Guest Speaker Aerin Lauder spoke about the role that flowers have played in her family’s history and in her new book, “Living With Flowers.” RICHARD LEWIN

Hollis Forbes, luncheon co-chair and Nancy Stone at the Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 5th Annual Fundraising Luncheon on July 17 at the Maidstone Club. Guest Speaker Aerin Lauder spoke about the role that flowers have played in her family’s history and in her new book, “Living With Flowers.” RICHARD LEWIN

Luncheon Co-Chair Kate Davis, guest speaker Aerin Lauder, luncheon co-chair Mary Margaret Trousdale and Bette-Ann Gwathmey at the Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 5th Annual Fundraising Luncheon on July 17 at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton. Guest Speaker Aerin Lauder spoke about the role that flowers have played in her family’s history and in her new book, “Living With Flowers.

Luncheon Co-Chair Kate Davis, guest speaker Aerin Lauder, luncheon co-chair Mary Margaret Trousdale and Bette-Ann Gwathmey at the Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 5th Annual Fundraising Luncheon on July 17 at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton. Guest Speaker Aerin Lauder spoke about the role that flowers have played in her family’s history and in her new book, “Living With Flowers." RICHARD LEWIN

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Emily Mastaler. Dale Ellen Leff, and Julia McCormack, president, Southampton Hospital Foundation & CDO, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital at the Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 5th Annual Fundraising Luncheon on July 17 at the Maidstone Club. Guest Speaker Aerin Lauder spoke about the role that flowers have played in her family’s history and in her new book, “Living With Flowers.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Emily Mastaler. Dale Ellen Leff, and Julia McCormack, president, Southampton Hospital Foundation & CDO, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital at the Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 5th Annual Fundraising Luncheon on July 17 at the Maidstone Club. Guest Speaker Aerin Lauder spoke about the role that flowers have played in her family’s history and in her new book, “Living With Flowers." RICHARD LEWIN

Nina Rumbough and Carol Coyer at the Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 5th Annual Fundraising Luncheon on July 17 at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton. Guest Speaker Aerin Lauder spoke about the role that flowers have played in her family’s history and in her new book, “Living With Flowers.” RICHARD LEWIN

Nina Rumbough and Carol Coyer at the Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 5th Annual Fundraising Luncheon on July 17 at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton. Guest Speaker Aerin Lauder spoke about the role that flowers have played in her family’s history and in her new book, “Living With Flowers.” RICHARD LEWIN

Guild Hall hosted it's annual

Guild Hall hosted it's annual "Clothes Line Art Sale" on Saturday. The sale has been a tradition since 1946. KYRIL BROMLEY

Guild Hall hosted it's annual

Guild Hall hosted it's annual "Clothes Line Art Sale" on Saturday. The sale has been a tradition since 1946. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Joseph Slomski Knights of Columbus Council #7423, headquartered at Immaculate Conception Church in Westhampton Beach, recently elected a new slate of officers. Key appointments include Grand Knight George M. Motz, Deputy Grand Knight Anthony Veraldi, Chancellor Christopher Cordella, Treasurer Joseph Giaquinto. District Deputy James Kaan, who presided over the ceremony, is at right. Additional members of the organization are also pictures. COURTESY FATHER SLOMSKI COUNCIL

The Joseph Slomski Knights of Columbus Council #7423, headquartered at Immaculate Conception Church in Westhampton Beach, recently elected a new slate of officers. Key appointments include Grand Knight George M. Motz, Deputy Grand Knight Anthony Veraldi, Chancellor Christopher Cordella, Treasurer Joseph Giaquinto. District Deputy James Kaan, who presided over the ceremony, is at right. Additional members of the organization are also pictures. COURTESY FATHER SLOMSKI COUNCIL

Kendal Segre and Kim St. Bernard at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreation Center's 2025 Jazz Soul Celebration on July 18 at the Center in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Kendal Segre and Kim St. Bernard at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreation Center's 2025 Jazz Soul Celebration on July 18 at the Center in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Karen Phillips, Jackie Jeffrey and Jennifer Segre at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreation Center's 2025 Jazz Soul Celebration on July 18 at the Center in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Karen Phillips, Jackie Jeffrey and Jennifer Segre at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreation Center's 2025 Jazz Soul Celebration on July 18 at the Center in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Cathleen Coughlin and Harry Campbell at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreation Center's 2025 Jazz Soul Celebration on July 18 at the Center in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Cathleen Coughlin and Harry Campbell at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreation Center's 2025 Jazz Soul Celebration on July 18 at the Center in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Shawn Sachs, Assemblyman tommy John Schiavoni and Grainne Coen at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreation Center's 2025 Jazz Soul Celebration on July 18 at the Center in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Shawn Sachs, Assemblyman tommy John Schiavoni and Grainne Coen at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreation Center's 2025 Jazz Soul Celebration on July 18 at the Center in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Abbie Newman, Sivia Loria and Lori Farrin at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreation Center's 2025 Jazz Soul Celebration on July 18 at the Center in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Abbie Newman, Sivia Loria and Lori Farrin at the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreation Center's 2025 Jazz Soul Celebration on July 18 at the Center in Bridgehampton. DANA SHAW

Andrew and Charlotte Pilaro at the the Parrish Art Museum's Midsummer Gala: Echoes of the Cosmos. The event raised nearly $1.4 million in support of the Museum’s exhibitions, education initiatives, and inclusive programming. LISA TAMBURINI

Andrew and Charlotte Pilaro at the the Parrish Art Museum's Midsummer Gala: Echoes of the Cosmos. The event raised nearly $1.4 million in support of the Museum’s exhibitions, education initiatives, and inclusive programming. LISA TAMBURINI

Rich Wilkie, Steven Stolman and Tim Pontarelli at the the Parrish Art Museum's Midsummer Gala: Echoes of the Cosmos. The event raised nearly $1.4 million in support of the Museum’s exhibitions, education initiatives, and inclusive programming. LISA TAMBURINI

Rich Wilkie, Steven Stolman and Tim Pontarelli at the the Parrish Art Museum's Midsummer Gala: Echoes of the Cosmos. The event raised nearly $1.4 million in support of the Museum’s exhibitions, education initiatives, and inclusive programming. LISA TAMBURINI

Southampton Village Mayor William Manger at the the Parrish Art Museum's Midsummer Gala: Echoes of the Cosmos. The event raised nearly $1.4 million in support of the Museum’s exhibitions, education initiatives, and inclusive programming. LISA TAMBURINI

Southampton Village Mayor William Manger at the the Parrish Art Museum's Midsummer Gala: Echoes of the Cosmos. The event raised nearly $1.4 million in support of the Museum’s exhibitions, education initiatives, and inclusive programming. LISA TAMBURINI

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