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Quogue Library hosted an open art studio session on July 13, part of its monthly painting class for all levels. No experience is necessary and patrons paint from provided images or bring their own. All supplies were included in the $5 supply fee due at registration.

Quogue Library hosted an open art studio session on July 13, part of its monthly painting class for all levels. No experience is necessary and patrons paint from provided images or bring their own. All supplies were included in the $5 supply fee due at registration.

The dancing was lively at the Summer of Luv event hosted by Luv Michael at The Muses in Southampton last Friday. COURTESY LISA LIBERTORE

The dancing was lively at the Summer of Luv event hosted by Luv Michael at The Muses in Southampton last Friday. COURTESY LISA LIBERTORE

The dancing was lively at the Summer of Luv event hosted by Luv Michael at The Muses in Southampton last Friday. COURTESY LISA LIBERTORE

The dancing was lively at the Summer of Luv event hosted by Luv Michael at The Muses in Southampton last Friday. COURTESY LISA LIBERTORE

The Retreat, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safety, shelter, and support for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking, hosted a successful tennis event fundraiser at Sportime Amagansett on July 19, raising more than $150,000 to support and sustain The Retreat’s programs and services. COURTESY THE RETREAT

The Retreat, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safety, shelter, and support for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking, hosted a successful tennis event fundraiser at Sportime Amagansett on July 19, raising more than $150,000 to support and sustain The Retreat’s programs and services. COURTESY THE RETREAT

The Retreat, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safety, shelter, and support for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking, hosted a successful tennis event fundraiser at Sportime Amagansett on July 19, raising more than $150,000 to support and sustain The Retreat’s programs and services. COURTESY THE RETREAT

The Retreat, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safety, shelter, and support for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking, hosted a successful tennis event fundraiser at Sportime Amagansett on July 19, raising more than $150,000 to support and sustain The Retreat’s programs and services. COURTESY THE RETREAT

The Retreat, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safety, shelter, and support for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking, hosted a successful tennis event fundraiser at Sportime Amagansett on July 19, raising more than $150,000 to support and sustain The Retreat’s programs and services. Markie Hancock and Anne Kothari were among the participants. COURTESY THE RETREAT

The Retreat, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safety, shelter, and support for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking, hosted a successful tennis event fundraiser at Sportime Amagansett on July 19, raising more than $150,000 to support and sustain The Retreat’s programs and services. Markie Hancock and Anne Kothari were among the participants. COURTESY THE RETREAT

On July 18 and July 20, the Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) Hosted two events. The

On July 18 and July 20, the Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) Hosted two events. The "Art and Soul Hamptons" party on the 18th at The Southampton Arts Center and a Champagne Brunch fundraiser at Southampton Inn on the 20th. Above is architect Peter Marino with SAMM founder Brenda Simmons. COURTESY SAAM

Southampton African American Museum founder Brenda Simmons and event chairwoman Jean Shafiroff at the Champagne Brunch fundraiser at the Southampton Inn on the July 20. COURTESY SAAM

Southampton African American Museum founder Brenda Simmons and event chairwoman Jean Shafiroff at the Champagne Brunch fundraiser at the Southampton Inn on the July 20. COURTESY SAAM

Novi Brown at the Southampton African American Museum's Champagne Brunch at the Southampton Inn on July 20. COURTESY SAAM

Novi Brown at the Southampton African American Museum's Champagne Brunch at the Southampton Inn on July 20. COURTESY SAAM

The Children's Museum of the East End hosted its annual Family Fair is this July 19. ANA GAMBUTO

The Children's Museum of the East End hosted its annual Family Fair is this July 19. ANA GAMBUTO

Jean Shafiroff, Julie Ratner, Patti Kenner and Lucas Hunt at the Ellen Hermanson Foundation 2025 Summer Gala at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club on Saturday night. LISA TAMBURINI

Jean Shafiroff, Julie Ratner, Patti Kenner and Lucas Hunt at the Ellen Hermanson Foundation 2025 Summer Gala at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club on Saturday night. LISA TAMBURINI

Mitchell Myrin, Bobbie Braun and Dylan Blue at the Ellen Hermanson Foundation 2025 Summer Gala at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club on Saturday night. LISA TAMBURINI

Mitchell Myrin, Bobbie Braun and Dylan Blue at the Ellen Hermanson Foundation 2025 Summer Gala at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club on Saturday night. LISA TAMBURINI

Lisa and Rita Wasserman at the Ellen Hermanson Foundation 2025 Summer Gala at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club on Saturday night. LISA TAMBURINI

Lisa and Rita Wasserman at the Ellen Hermanson Foundation 2025 Summer Gala at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club on Saturday night. LISA TAMBURINI

Rakesh Nigam, Allison Silver, Jeff Dedeker and Riana Nigam at the Ellen Hermanson Foundation 2025 Summer Gala at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club on Saturday night. LISA TAMBURINI

Rakesh Nigam, Allison Silver, Jeff Dedeker and Riana Nigam at the Ellen Hermanson Foundation 2025 Summer Gala at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club on Saturday night. LISA TAMBURINI

Honorees Cindy and Joe Realmuto at Project MOST’s Building Blocks Summer Benefit Sunday at Moby’s in East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Honorees Cindy and Joe Realmuto at Project MOST’s Building Blocks Summer Benefit Sunday at Moby’s in East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Diana Achille and Martha Stotsky at Project MOST’s Building Blocks Summer Benefit Sunday at Moby’s in East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Diana Achille and Martha Stotsky at Project MOST’s Building Blocks Summer Benefit Sunday at Moby’s in East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Britton Bistrian and Michael Cinque at Project MOST’s Building Blocks Summer Benefit Sunday at Moby’s in East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Britton Bistrian and Michael Cinque at Project MOST’s Building Blocks Summer Benefit Sunday at Moby’s in East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Rachel Lys and Alana Leland at Project MOST’s Building Blocks Summer Benefit Sunday at Moby’s in East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Rachel Lys and Alana Leland at Project MOST’s Building Blocks Summer Benefit Sunday at Moby’s in East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

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