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Evelyn Kandel, Nassau County Poet Laureate (2019-2022) and former United States Marine Corps Sergeant will be the honored guest at a fundraiser for Honor Flight on July 16 in Sagagaponack.

Evelyn Kandel, Nassau County Poet Laureate (2019-2022) and former United States Marine Corps Sergeant will be the honored guest at a fundraiser for Honor Flight on July 16 in Sagagaponack.

Susan von Freddi was presented with a proclamation from the Town of Southampton for her years of service to the Hampton Bays Beautification Association, during the group's recent garden party. COURTEST HAMPTON BAYS BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION

Susan von Freddi was presented with a proclamation from the Town of Southampton for her years of service to the Hampton Bays Beautification Association, during the group's recent garden party. COURTEST HAMPTON BAYS BEAUTIFICATION ASSOCIATION

Finny Dianora Brondal, 13, and students at Epic Martial Arts raised more than $1,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by hosting a lemonade stand on Main Street in Sag Harbor last month. Students at Epic Martial Arts develop community leadership projects to advance in belt rank and to reach Black Belt excellence. This fundraiser is the official

Finny Dianora Brondal, 13, and students at Epic Martial Arts raised more than $1,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by hosting a lemonade stand on Main Street in Sag Harbor last month. Students at Epic Martial Arts develop community leadership projects to advance in belt rank and to reach Black Belt excellence. This fundraiser is the official "kick" off for the group's St. Jude "Kick A Thon" on June 16, at Epic Martial Arts. Over the years, the students at Epic Martial Arts have raised over $45,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital by participating in "Kick A Thons" and "Kind Act a Thons." To sponsor a student, email Sensei Michelle at Michelle@epicma.com. COURTESY EPIC MARTIAL ARTS

The Westhampton Beach Fire Department Juniors recently participated in an active shooter training at the Greenport High School with several other agencies. They portrayed victims and were treated by multiple EMS agencies. One of the organizers of the event was Kym Laube from HUGS. The training was realistic and showed the juniors how all first responders must communicate and work together in a crisis situation. Those attending from Westhampton Beach were Tristan Allen, Michelle Castro, Jayson Kampfer, Cole Dawson, Finn Hayward, Karen Garcia, Daniel Gosnell, Alyvia Kappel, Shia Kappel, Katherine Luna-Castro, James Monserrate, Kyle Salerno & Alexsis Giraldo. COURTESY CODY HOYLE

The Westhampton Beach Fire Department Juniors recently participated in an active shooter training at the Greenport High School with several other agencies. They portrayed victims and were treated by multiple EMS agencies. One of the organizers of the event was Kym Laube from HUGS. The training was realistic and showed the juniors how all first responders must communicate and work together in a crisis situation. Those attending from Westhampton Beach were Tristan Allen, Michelle Castro, Jayson Kampfer, Cole Dawson, Finn Hayward, Karen Garcia, Daniel Gosnell, Alyvia Kappel, Shia Kappel, Katherine Luna-Castro, James Monserrate, Kyle Salerno & Alexsis Giraldo. COURTESY CODY HOYLE

Lauren Halsey and Griffin O’Shaughnessy were awarded Water Mill Community Club scholarships at a recent event. Lauren also won the Andrew Stevens Memorial Scholarship. See Water Mill news for more information. DANIEL MCKEEVER

Lauren Halsey and Griffin O’Shaughnessy were awarded Water Mill Community Club scholarships at a recent event. Lauren also won the Andrew Stevens Memorial Scholarship. See Water Mill news for more information. DANIEL MCKEEVER

Some past recipients of the Water Mill Community Club's scholarship, along with this year's winners, turned out for the club's annual rocket launch and barbecue on Sunday, June 5. From left, Griffin O’Shaughnessy, Lauren Halsey, Adam Halsey, Jill Raynor, Teal Vella, Caleb Muller, Katelyn Morris, Morgan Dykeman and Kaylie Wilson. COURTESY DANIEL MCKEEVER

Some past recipients of the Water Mill Community Club's scholarship, along with this year's winners, turned out for the club's annual rocket launch and barbecue on Sunday, June 5. From left, Griffin O’Shaughnessy, Lauren Halsey, Adam Halsey, Jill Raynor, Teal Vella, Caleb Muller, Katelyn Morris, Morgan Dykeman and Kaylie Wilson. COURTESY DANIEL MCKEEVER

The Remsenburg Academy opened its most recent art exhibition, “Coloratura,” last weekend. Among those attending the opening were, from left, Barbara Bilotta, Mary Samuels, Katherine Liepe Levinson, Paul Dempsey and Maureen Vita.

The Remsenburg Academy opened its most recent art exhibition, “Coloratura,” last weekend. Among those attending the opening were, from left, Barbara Bilotta, Mary Samuels, Katherine Liepe Levinson, Paul Dempsey and Maureen Vita.

The LVIS Fair was held on Saturday in East Hampton as hundreds of members, local businesses and other volunteers pitched in to help with the biggest fundraiser of the year, including an online Silent Auction of valuable items. Guests enjoyed music all day, food trucks, playland for kids, a plant sale, and more. RICHARD LEWIN

The LVIS Fair was held on Saturday in East Hampton as hundreds of members, local businesses and other volunteers pitched in to help with the biggest fundraiser of the year, including an online Silent Auction of valuable items. Guests enjoyed music all day, food trucks, playland for kids, a plant sale, and more. RICHARD LEWIN

Greg and Tish Brown at the LVIS Fair on Saturday in East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Greg and Tish Brown at the LVIS Fair on Saturday in East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Deborah Kooperstein, Jacqui LoFaro and Elyn Kronemeyer at the Group for the East End's Swing into Summer benefit on Saturday at The Bridge in Bridgehampton. LISA TAMBURINI

Deborah Kooperstein, Jacqui LoFaro and Elyn Kronemeyer at the Group for the East End's Swing into Summer benefit on Saturday at The Bridge in Bridgehampton. LISA TAMBURINI

Genevieve and Rob Lynch, and honoree Robert Rubin at the Group for the East End's Swing into Summer benefit on Saturday at The Bridge in Bridgehampton. LISA TAMBURINI

Genevieve and Rob Lynch, and honoree Robert Rubin at the Group for the East End's Swing into Summer benefit on Saturday at The Bridge in Bridgehampton. LISA TAMBURINI

Orson Cummings and Benjamin Cummings at the Group for the East End's Swing into Summer benefit on Saturday at The Bridge in Bridgehampton. LISA TAMBURINI

Orson Cummings and Benjamin Cummings at the Group for the East End's Swing into Summer benefit on Saturday at The Bridge in Bridgehampton. LISA TAMBURINI

Doreen Cantalino, Stuart Johnsen and Cathy Peragine at the opening day of the Montauk Farmers Market on June 9. RICHARD LEWIN

Doreen Cantalino, Stuart Johnsen and Cathy Peragine at the opening day of the Montauk Farmers Market on June 9. RICHARD LEWIN

Doreen Cantalino, Stuart Johnsen and Cathy Peragine at the opening day of the Montauk Farmers Market on June 9. RICHARD LEWIN

Doreen Cantalino, Stuart Johnsen and Cathy Peragine at the opening day of the Montauk Farmers Market on June 9. RICHARD LEWIN

Westhampton Beach High School graduating seniors, from left, Katelyn Stabile, Rose Hayes, Liam McMunn, Geoff Arrasate, Luca Kubanovich, Ciara Byrne and Madison Mosher, sons and daughters of VFW Post 5350 members, were awarded graduation gifts from the VFW Post recently. COURTESY VFW POST 5350

Westhampton Beach High School graduating seniors, from left, Katelyn Stabile, Rose Hayes, Liam McMunn, Geoff Arrasate, Luca Kubanovich, Ciara Byrne and Madison Mosher, sons and daughters of VFW Post 5350 members, were awarded graduation gifts from the VFW Post recently. COURTESY VFW POST 5350

Dragonfly Day Green Expo and Car Show, sponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt, NY League of Conservation Voters, and Southampton Town was held on Saturday at the South Fork Natural History Museum. The event included activities for kids and adults and featured brand new electric vehicles seen no where else on Long Island and a performance by the Bridgehampton Marimba Band.

Dragonfly Day Green Expo and Car Show, sponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt, NY League of Conservation Voters, and Southampton Town was held on Saturday at the South Fork Natural History Museum. The event included activities for kids and adults and featured brand new electric vehicles seen no where else on Long Island and a performance by the Bridgehampton Marimba Band.

Dragonfly Day Green Expo and Car Show, sponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt, NY League of Conservation Voters, and Southampton Town was held on Saturday at the South Fork Natural History Museum. The event included activities for kids and adults and featured brand new electric vehicles seen no where else on Long Island and a performance by the Bridgehampton Marimba Band.

Dragonfly Day Green Expo and Car Show, sponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt, NY League of Conservation Voters, and Southampton Town was held on Saturday at the South Fork Natural History Museum. The event included activities for kids and adults and featured brand new electric vehicles seen no where else on Long Island and a performance by the Bridgehampton Marimba Band.

Dragonfly Day Green Expo and Car Show, sponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt, NY League of Conservation Voters, and Southampton Town was held on Saturday at the South Fork Natural History Museum. The event included activities for kids and adults and featured brand new electric vehicles seen no where else on Long Island and a performance by the Bridgehampton Marimba Band.

Dragonfly Day Green Expo and Car Show, sponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt, NY League of Conservation Voters, and Southampton Town was held on Saturday at the South Fork Natural History Museum. The event included activities for kids and adults and featured brand new electric vehicles seen no where else on Long Island and a performance by the Bridgehampton Marimba Band.

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