Community News, June 5

Artist Cat Bachman won the Best In Show award for her painting, “Main Street Out East,” at the Southampton Artists Association’s Memorial Day exhibition. More than 100 people attended the opening reception on Sunday, May 25. At the opening, 88 ballots were cast with the panoramic painting by Bachman the clear winner. Her whimsical and brightly colored scene illustrates the vibrant village vibe. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

Daisy Troop 536 was the first Girl Scouts group to ever walk in the Southampton Village Memorial Day Parade. COURTESY KAREN RODRIGUEZ

Southampton Volunteer Ambulance District Chief Ian King and Deputy Chief Julio Pendergast hosted the Webelos of Southampton Cub Scouts Pack 14 at their headquarters. The Scouts practiced hands only CPR, learned about what to in various emergency situations, and learned about the election process and leadership model of the organization. COURTESY CUB SCOUTS PACK 14

Southampton Volunteer Ambulance District Chief Ian King and Deputy Chief Julio Pendergast hosted the Webelos of Southampton Cub Scouts Pack 14 at their headquarters. The Scouts practiced hands only CPR, learned about what to in various emergency situations, and learned about the election process and leadership model of the organization. COURTESY CUB SCOUTS PACK 14

Since December 2024, the "BRRR Club" has dipped in the Peconic Bay every Sunday and more. Memorial Day was the last dip for this hardy group because the water is now too warm. COURTESY PAM JACKSON

Eight local food pantries on the East End and North Fork will benefit from $114,000 in grants awarded to Long Island Cares. The grants will cover needs such as walk-in freezers, laptops, ovens and food trailers. Pantry leaders gathered to talk about the impact the grants will have on their respective communities. Heart of the Hamptons’ Executive Director Molly Bishop said it will purchase a walk-in refrigerator and freezer unit. “We are feeding over 2,000 people each week and struggling to have enough space to store the amount of food we need.” Vicki Littman, chairperson of the board of directors at East Hampton Food Pantry, said, “This grant will help to serve the 50,000 individuals we expect to feed this year. We’re so grateful for this generous assistance and all that Long Island Cares does to help fight food insecurity in our town.” COURTESY LONG ISLAND CARES

More than 385 registered walkers turned out for Peconic Bay Medical Center's 2025 Northwell Health Walk at East End at RGNY Vineyard, raising more than over $170,000 for the Emilie Roy Corey Center for Women and Infants. Proceeds from the event will also go toward the advancement of breast health services at the hospital. The walk served as both a celebration of community and a powerful show of support for expanding access to quality maternal and neonatal care on the East End. COURTESY NORTHWELL HEALTH

Since December 2024, the "BRRR Club" has dipped in the Peconic Bay every Sunday and more. Memorial Day was the last dip for this hardy group because the water is now too warm. From left, Lisa Smart, Maria Greenlaw, Pam Jackson Robin Perez, Lynn Bennett, Jill Raynor, and Ben Cummings in front. Liz Lemanski, also a member of the group, was not available for the photo finish. COURTESY PAM JACKSON

Dancehampton celebrated 18 years of dance over the weekend with its annual recital. This year's performances, titled "Dancing Queen," featured over 115 local dancers ranging from age 2 to 18. Dancers performed routines in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop choreographed by the Dancehampton staff, Kelly Hren, Heather Hamilton, Blaire Needham, Mary McDonald, Lila Ruddy and Bridget Edwards, Also at the event, four dancers who are graduating this month -- Lila Gabbard, Georgia Kenny, Kerri O’Donnell and Lila Ruddy -- were recognized. Gabbard celebrated five years with the group and Kenny celebrated her 15 year. Both O’Donnell and Ruddy have been dancing with the group for 16 years. COURTESY KELLY HREN

Dancehampton celebrated 18 years of dance over the weekend with its annual recital. This year's performances, titled "Dancing Queen," featured over 115 local dancers ranging from age 2 to 18. Dancers performed routines in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop choreographed by the Dancehampton staff, Kelly Hren, Heather Hamilton, Blaire Needham, Mary McDonald, Lila Ruddy and Bridget Edwards, Also at the event, four dancers who are graduating this month -- Lila Gabbard, Georgia Kenny, Kerri O’Donnell and Lila Ruddy -- were recognized. Gabbard celebrated five years with the group and Kenny celebrated her 15 year. Both O’Donnell and Ruddy have been dancing with the group for 16 years. COURTESY KELLY HREN

Dancehampton celebrated 18 years of dance over the weekend with its annual recital. This year's performances, titled "Dancing Queen," featured over 115 local dancers ranging from age 2 to 18. Dancers performed routines in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and hip hop choreographed by the Dancehampton staff, Kelly Hren, Heather Hamilton, Blaire Needham, Mary McDonald, Lila Ruddy and Bridget Edwards, Also at the event, four dancers who are graduating this month -- Lila Gabbard, Georgia Kenny, Kerri O’Donnell and Lila Ruddy -- were recognized. Gabbard celebrated five years with the group and Kenny celebrated her 15 year. Both O’Donnell and Ruddy have been dancing with the group for 16 years. COURTESY KELLY HREN

Honor Flight Long Island brought Korean War and Vietnam veterans to Washington D.C. to visit their respective memorials on May 3. On the trip were, from left, Bill Jones, president, Honor Flight Long Island; Bruce Grier, Vietnam veteran; Grier's "guardian" Deb Thomas; Joe Cirillo, Korean War veteran; Cirillo's guardian Terri Kiernan; Joe Colletti, Korean War veteran; Colletti's guardian Cheryl Rozzi; Martin Downs, Korean War veteran; Downs's guardian Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker; Joe Mandia, Vietnam War veteran; Mandia's guardian Chuck Seaman: Tom Smith, Vietnam War veteran and Smith's guardian, Marietta Seaman. COURTESY HONOR FLIGHT LONG ISLAND

Angel and Lisa Santamara, Michael Tiernan and Anita Holmes at the Garden Club of East Hampton's 50th annual Garden Party and Plant Sale on May 23 at Mulford Farm. KYRIL BROMLEY

Christine Smart, Katy Graham,Susan Dunlevy and Ruth Ann McSpadden at the Garden Club of East Hampton's 50th annual Garden Party and Plant Sale on May 23 at Mulford Farm. KYRIL BROMLEY

Steve Long, Dianne Benson and Carrie Barrett at the Garden Club of East Hampton's 50th annual Garden Party and Plant Sale on May 23 at Mulford Farm. KYRIL BROMLEY

Brenda Simmons, Founder Southampton African-American Museum; Robert Hefner, East Hampton architectural historian; Jessica James, Chairwoman, Second House Committee at the recent opening of Second House. Dr. Georgette Grier-Key

Larry Appel and Laura Sabel at the 2025 Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic benefit on Saturday at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club. RICHARD LEWIN

Alyssa Bonanno Mayer and Will Mayer at the 2025 Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic benefit on Saturday at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club. RICHARD LEWIN

April Gornik and Eric Fischl were honored with the Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Legacy Award on Saturday at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club at the 2025 Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic benefit.RICHARD LEWIN

The Watermill Center hosted, "Open Spaces" an open house on Sunday for the community to experience the Watermill Center with performances, installations, interactive programs, food and much more. DANA SHAW

The Watermill Center hosted, "Open Spaces" an open house on Sunday for the community to experience the Watermill Center with performances, installations, interactive programs, food and much more. DANA SHAW

The Watermill Center hosted, "Open Spaces" an open house on Sunday for the community to experience the Watermill Center with performances, installations, interactive programs, food and much more. DANA SHAW