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Greater Westhampton Museum Society hosted “View our Collectibles and Enjoy Some Delectables” last week and, from left, Jon Stanat Stephanie Davis and Barbara Stanat were among those who attended the event. COURTESY GREATER WESTHAMPTON MUSEUM SOCIETY

Greater Westhampton Museum Society hosted “View our Collectibles and Enjoy Some Delectables” last week and, from left, Jon Stanat Stephanie Davis and Barbara Stanat were among those who attended the event. COURTESY GREATER WESTHAMPTON MUSEUM SOCIETY

Southampton Town Board members Tommy John Schiavoni, Bill Pell, Supervisor Maria Moore, town board member Cyndi McNamara, town clerk Sundy Schermeyer and former town supervisor Jay Schneiderman gathered to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Edith Windsor Memorial Park at Southampton Town Hall on June 27. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Board members Tommy John Schiavoni, Bill Pell, Supervisor Maria Moore, town board member Cyndi McNamara, town clerk Sundy Schermeyer and former town supervisor Jay Schneiderman gathered to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Edith Windsor Memorial Park at Southampton Town Hall on June 27. DANA SHAW

The Sag Harbor American Legion Chelberg & Battle Post 388 recently awarded scholarships to Pierson graduates, Enrique Samar, Lance Schroeder, Santiago Macias Lopez, Kiely Rose Gray and Rory O'Shea. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Sag Harbor American Legion Chelberg & Battle Post 388 recently awarded scholarships to Pierson graduates, Enrique Samar, Lance Schroeder, Santiago Macias Lopez, Kiely Rose Gray and Rory O'Shea. KYRIL BROMLEY

Joan Overlock and Tim Frazier at the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center's “It Takes Our Village” event on Saturday at Mulford Farm. RICHARD LEWIN

Joan Overlock and Tim Frazier at the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center's “It Takes Our Village” event on Saturday at Mulford Farm. RICHARD LEWIN

Debra Von Brook-Binder, Linda Bonaccorso and Fabiola Sandoval at the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center's “It Takes Our Village” event on Saturday at Mulford Farm. RICHARD LEWIN

Debra Von Brook-Binder, Linda Bonaccorso and Fabiola Sandoval at the Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center's “It Takes Our Village” event on Saturday at Mulford Farm. RICHARD LEWIN

authorStaff Writer on Jun 28, 2024
YOUTH CORNER Tumbling with Rachel Haab Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host Toddler and Teeny Tumbling with Rachel Haab, for toddlers ages 18... more

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