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American Legion Post 834 Westhampton recently gave a check to Westhampton Beach Middle School eighth-grader Michael Litjens for patriotism. The check was presented by Commander Lisha Terry with social studies teacher Tim McDermott. COURTESY POST 834

American Legion Post 834 Westhampton recently gave a check to Westhampton Beach Middle School eighth-grader Michael Litjens for patriotism. The check was presented by Commander Lisha Terry with social studies teacher Tim McDermott. COURTESY POST 834

A sold-out crowd came together for “Cabaret for a Cause” at LTV Studios in Wainscott on June 15. The event was a fundraiser for the Road Forward Scholarship Fund, provides college scholarships for local high school students from economically disadvantaged families. The success of the event will fund scholarships, from among the 70 received, for 14 students, who will each receive $10,000 over four years, paid directly to the educational institution. The Road Forward scholarship program has grown quickly from its first year when it received six applications and awarded three 1-year scholarships of $1800 each. COURTESY ROAD FORWARD

A sold-out crowd came together for “Cabaret for a Cause” at LTV Studios in Wainscott on June 15. The event was a fundraiser for the Road Forward Scholarship Fund, provides college scholarships for local high school students from economically disadvantaged families. The success of the event will fund scholarships, from among the 70 received, for 14 students, who will each receive $10,000 over four years, paid directly to the educational institution. The Road Forward scholarship program has grown quickly from its first year when it received six applications and awarded three 1-year scholarships of $1800 each. COURTESY ROAD FORWARD

A sold-out crowd came together for “Cabaret for a Cause” at LTV Studios in Wainscott on June 15. The event was a fundraiser for the Road Forward Scholarship Fund, provides college scholarships for local high school students from economically disadvantaged families. The success of the event will fund scholarships, from among the 70 received, for 14 students, who will each receive $10,000 over four years, paid directly to the educational institution. The Road Forward scholarship program has grown quickly from its first year when it received six applications and awarded three 1-year scholarships of $1800 each. COURTESY ROAD FORWARD

A sold-out crowd came together for “Cabaret for a Cause” at LTV Studios in Wainscott on June 15. The event was a fundraiser for the Road Forward Scholarship Fund, provides college scholarships for local high school students from economically disadvantaged families. The success of the event will fund scholarships, from among the 70 received, for 14 students, who will each receive $10,000 over four years, paid directly to the educational institution. The Road Forward scholarship program has grown quickly from its first year when it received six applications and awarded three 1-year scholarships of $1800 each. COURTESY ROAD FORWARD

Southampton Girl Scout Emma Cervone recently earned the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Gold Award. Starting scouting as a Brownie, her Gold Award project was inspired by her visits to colleges and seeing the panic buttons around campuses. She researched campus safety measures and the statistics were alarming prompting her to start the Empower Me safety program. By implementing a hands-on self defense program taught by trained professionals in the field of martial arts, Emma is empowering her peers with essential skills and knowledge to protect themselves and stay safe in various situations. To complete the project, she collaborated with her peers, Southampton High School, the Girl Scout liaison, and experienced professionals in their field to ensure the success and sustainability of the program. The Empower Me program is now part of the school's physical education curriculum. COURTESY KATHY CERVONE

Southampton Girl Scout Emma Cervone recently earned the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Gold Award. Starting scouting as a Brownie, her Gold Award project was inspired by her visits to colleges and seeing the panic buttons around campuses. She researched campus safety measures and the statistics were alarming prompting her to start the Empower Me safety program. By implementing a hands-on self defense program taught by trained professionals in the field of martial arts, Emma is empowering her peers with essential skills and knowledge to protect themselves and stay safe in various situations. To complete the project, she collaborated with her peers, Southampton High School, the Girl Scout liaison, and experienced professionals in their field to ensure the success and sustainability of the program. The Empower Me program is now part of the school's physical education curriculum. COURTESY KATHY CERVONE

The latest Art Remsenburg show at the Remsenburg Academy — “Summer’s Here” — featured the works of three artists — Debra Foglia, Trisha Feiler and Diane White — all of whom were at the exhibit’s opening on Saturday June 22. COURTESY MARGARET BRUSH

The latest Art Remsenburg show at the Remsenburg Academy — “Summer’s Here” — featured the works of three artists — Debra Foglia, Trisha Feiler and Diane White — all of whom were at the exhibit’s opening on Saturday June 22. COURTESY MARGARET BRUSH

The Westhampton Woman's Club awarded scholarships to two Westhampton Beach High School seniors -- Melina Pinonzek, left, who is headed to Virginia Tech to study nutrition and dietetics, and Patricija Dirzius, who will attend Cornell to study applied economics and management -- at its annual luncheon. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON WOMAN'S CLUB

The Westhampton Woman's Club awarded scholarships to two Westhampton Beach High School seniors -- Melina Pinonzek, left, who is headed to Virginia Tech to study nutrition and dietetics, and Patricija Dirzius, who will attend Cornell to study applied economics and management -- at its annual luncheon. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON WOMAN'S CLUB

Van Webb, Kim Jones and Sy Webb at the Juneteenth celebration in Herrick Park in East Hampton's on June 19. It was on the same date in 1865 that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger finally landed in Galveston, Texas (the last to learn) with news of the Emancipation Proclamation The celebration was sponsored by The Calvary Baptist Church, Acre Shoe Community Development, The East Hampton Anti-Bias Task Force, and the Village and Town of East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Van Webb, Kim Jones and Sy Webb at the Juneteenth celebration in Herrick Park in East Hampton's on June 19. It was on the same date in 1865 that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger finally landed in Galveston, Texas (the last to learn) with news of the Emancipation Proclamation The celebration was sponsored by The Calvary Baptist Church, Acre Shoe Community Development, The East Hampton Anti-Bias Task Force, and the Village and Town of East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Joe Delia, Connie Jones and Carol Lubetkin at the Juneteenth celebration in Herrick Park in East Hampton's on June 19. It was on the same date in 1865 that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger finally landed in Galveston, Texas (the last to learn) with news of the Emancipation Proclamation The celebration was sponsored by The Calvary Baptist Church, Acre Shoe Community Development, The East Hampton Anti-Bias Task Force, and the Village and Town of East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Joe Delia, Connie Jones and Carol Lubetkin at the Juneteenth celebration in Herrick Park in East Hampton's on June 19. It was on the same date in 1865 that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger finally landed in Galveston, Texas (the last to learn) with news of the Emancipation Proclamation The celebration was sponsored by The Calvary Baptist Church, Acre Shoe Community Development, The East Hampton Anti-Bias Task Force, and the Village and Town of East Hampton. RICHARD LEWIN

Montauk Point Lions Club President Richard Katz,

Montauk Point Lions Club President Richard Katz, "Lion Tamer" Bruce Snipas and Montauk Point Lions Club 1st Vice President Joseph Dryer at the Montauk Lake Club Dinner on June 20. President Richard Katz presented seven Scholarship Awards to graduating East Hampton High School students, swore in the Club Officers and unveiled the newly designed official Club jackets. RICHARD LEWIN

Anna Guebli,Lions Club Academic Scholarship Award Winner Amina Guebli and Malia Guebli at the Montauk Lions Club Lake Club Dinner on June 20. RICHARD LEWIN

Anna Guebli,Lions Club Academic Scholarship Award Winner Amina Guebli and Malia Guebli at the Montauk Lions Club Lake Club Dinner on June 20. RICHARD LEWIN

Carmine Marino, Richard Schoen, Joyce Marino, Jim Wright and Joseph Dryer, from the Montauk Fire Department, at the Montauk Lions Club Lake Club Dinner on June 20. RICHARD LEWIN

Carmine Marino, Richard Schoen, Joyce Marino, Jim Wright and Joseph Dryer, from the Montauk Fire Department, at the Montauk Lions Club Lake Club Dinner on June 20. RICHARD LEWIN

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. honored Springs School Superintendent Debra Winter with a proclamation recently for her service. Winter is retiring as superintendent of the Springs School District.

New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. honored Springs School Superintendent Debra Winter with a proclamation recently for her service. Winter is retiring as superintendent of the Springs School District.

Carmine Marino, Richard Schoen, Joyce Marino, Jim Wright and Joseph Dryer, from the Montauk Fire Department, at the Montauk Lions Club Lake Club Dinner on June 20. RICHARD LEWIN

Carmine Marino, Richard Schoen, Joyce Marino, Jim Wright and Joseph Dryer, from the Montauk Fire Department, at the Montauk Lions Club Lake Club Dinner on June 20. RICHARD LEWIN

Guild Hall hosted its annual Clothesline Art Sale on Saturday. The Clothesline art Sale provides accessible artwork to the community while supporting local artists. Throughout its history, participants have included Alfonso Ossorio, James Brooks, John Little, Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Elaine and Willem de Kooning, and many more. KYRIL BROMLEY

Guild Hall hosted its annual Clothesline Art Sale on Saturday. The Clothesline art Sale provides accessible artwork to the community while supporting local artists. Throughout its history, participants have included Alfonso Ossorio, James Brooks, John Little, Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Elaine and Willem de Kooning, and many more. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mary Whelan with Michael and Ellen Carroll at the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum’s annual

Mary Whelan with Michael and Ellen Carroll at the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum’s annual "Calm Before the Storm’ Party" on Saturday night. KYRIL BROMLEY

Mallon FitzPatrick, Dylan FitzPatrick and Caroline Hribar at the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum’s annual

Mallon FitzPatrick, Dylan FitzPatrick and Caroline Hribar at the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum’s annual "Calm Before the Storm’ Party" on Saturday night. KYRIL BROMLEY

Annette Hinkle, Linley Hagen, Molly Channing, Kathie Russo, Bob Weinstein, Christina Hribar, Mallon FitzPatrick, Ben Dixon and Michael Carroll at the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum’s annual

Annette Hinkle, Linley Hagen, Molly Channing, Kathie Russo, Bob Weinstein, Christina Hribar, Mallon FitzPatrick, Ben Dixon and Michael Carroll at the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum’s annual "Calm Before the Storm’ Party" on Saturday night. KYRIL BROMLEY

Jen and Tom Edwards at the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum’s annual

Jen and Tom Edwards at the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum’s annual "Calm Before the Storm’ Party" on Saturday night. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum hosted its annual

The Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum hosted its annual "Calm Before the Storm’ Party" on Saturday night. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Westhampton Woman's Club awarded scholarships to two Westhampton Beach High School seniors -- Melina Pinonzek, left, who is headed to Virginia Tech to study nutrition and dietetics, and Patricija Dirzius, who will attend Cornell to study applied economics and management --at their annual luncheon. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON WOMAN'S CLUB

The Westhampton Woman's Club awarded scholarships to two Westhampton Beach High School seniors -- Melina Pinonzek, left, who is headed to Virginia Tech to study nutrition and dietetics, and Patricija Dirzius, who will attend Cornell to study applied economics and management --at their annual luncheon. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON WOMAN'S CLUB

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