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East Hampton Lions Club members Sean Murphy and Tina Piete were among the volunteers at the second blood drive on June 9 hosted by the club and the American Legion Auxiliary this year at the American Legion in Amagansett. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON LIONS

East Hampton Lions Club members Sean Murphy and Tina Piete were among the volunteers at the second blood drive on June 9 hosted by the club and the American Legion Auxiliary this year at the American Legion in Amagansett. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON LIONS

An opening reception and artists talk for a new exhibition of work by Patricia Udell, left, opened recently at the Quogue Library. Sue Zamkow was among those who attended and met the artist. COURTESY QUOGUE LIBRARY

An opening reception and artists talk for a new exhibition of work by Patricia Udell, left, opened recently at the Quogue Library. Sue Zamkow was among those who attended and met the artist. COURTESY QUOGUE LIBRARY

The Joseph Slomski Knights of Columbus Council (#7423), based at Immaculate Conception Church on Quiogue, recently announced the scholarship winners for 2025. With their parents, from left, are Regan Moran, Cole Dawson, Ramiro Veliz and Jordan Razzano. COURTESY JOSEPH SLOMSKI KOC

The Joseph Slomski Knights of Columbus Council (#7423), based at Immaculate Conception Church on Quiogue, recently announced the scholarship winners for 2025. With their parents, from left, are Regan Moran, Cole Dawson, Ramiro Veliz and Jordan Razzano. COURTESY JOSEPH SLOMSKI KOC

The Water Mill Community Club hosted its annual BBQ/Rocket Launch/scholarship presentation event last Sunday, which drew about 75 people. The scholarship winners, from left, are Benjamin Halsey (Boston College), Shannon Thompson (U. of Miami) and Leah Choinski (Belmont University). Shannon Thompson also won the Andrew Stevens Memorial Scholarship. COURTESY CINDY CORWITH

The Water Mill Community Club hosted its annual BBQ/Rocket Launch/scholarship presentation event last Sunday, which drew about 75 people. The scholarship winners, from left, are Benjamin Halsey (Boston College), Shannon Thompson (U. of Miami) and Leah Choinski (Belmont University). Shannon Thompson also won the Andrew Stevens Memorial Scholarship. COURTESY CINDY CORWITH

Mike Plansky at the recent opening of

Mike Plansky at the recent opening of "I Say Potato" at the Bridgehampton Museum. The exhibition features works by over 25 artists celebrating the potato. The Exhibition will be on view through June 28. RICHARD LEWIN

Star Black and Pippi Deer at the recent opening of

Star Black and Pippi Deer at the recent opening of "I Say Potato" at the Bridgehampton Museum. The exhibition features works by over 25 artists celebrating the potato. The Exhibition will be on view through June 28. RICHARD LEWIN

The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) in Southampton hosted its 5th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON AFRICAN AMAERICAN MUSEUM

The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) in Southampton hosted its 5th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON AFRICAN AMAERICAN MUSEUM

The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) in Southampton hosted its 5th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON AFRICAN AMAERICAN MUSEUM

The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) in Southampton hosted its 5th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON AFRICAN AMAERICAN MUSEUM

The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) in Southampton hosted its 5th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON AFRICAN AMAERICAN MUSEUM

The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) in Southampton hosted its 5th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON AFRICAN AMAERICAN MUSEUM

On Friday at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, Sag Harbor Public School students installed more than 100 works of art they created on a large wooden ark commissioned by The Church. The Ark will be on view at The Church from June 22 to September 1. SHERI PASQUARELLA

On Friday at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, Sag Harbor Public School students installed more than 100 works of art they created on a large wooden ark commissioned by The Church. The Ark will be on view at The Church from June 22 to September 1. SHERI PASQUARELLA

On Friday at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, Sag Harbor Public School students installed more than 100 works of art they created on a large wooden ark commissioned by The Church. The Ark will be on view at The Church from June 22 to September 1. SHERI PASQUARELLA

On Friday at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, Sag Harbor Public School students installed more than 100 works of art they created on a large wooden ark commissioned by The Church. The Ark will be on view at The Church from June 22 to September 1. SHERI PASQUARELLA

On Friday at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, Sag Harbor Public School students installed more than 100 works of art they created on a large wooden ark commissioned by The Church. The Ark will be on view at The Church from June 22 to September 1. SHERI PASQUARELLA

On Friday at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, Sag Harbor Public School students installed more than 100 works of art they created on a large wooden ark commissioned by The Church. The Ark will be on view at The Church from June 22 to September 1. SHERI PASQUARELLA

On Friday at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, Sag Harbor Public School students installed more than 100 works of art they created on a large wooden ark commissioned by The Church. The Ark will be on view at The Church from June 22 to September 1. SHERI PASQUARELLA

On Friday at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, Sag Harbor Public School students installed more than 100 works of art they created on a large wooden ark commissioned by The Church. The Ark will be on view at The Church from June 22 to September 1. SHERI PASQUARELLA

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