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Community News, March 27

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The Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry volunteers held a birthday celebration luncheon last week for its long time Executive Director Evie Ramunno, with sandwiches donated by Espresso Da Asporto. Ramunno has been a dedicated volunteer at the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry for over 25 years. Pantry shelf stock is critically low. Those who wish to make a donation in honor of Ramunno may do so by dropping off non-perishable food items in the donation bins at the Old Whalers Church, Apple Bank, M&T Bank, Dime Bank or John Jermain Library. Or send a donation to Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry, PO Box 3191, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. COURTESY SAG HARBOR FOOD PANTRY

The Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry volunteers held a birthday celebration luncheon last week for its long time Executive Director Evie Ramunno, with sandwiches donated by Espresso Da Asporto. Ramunno has been a dedicated volunteer at the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry for over 25 years. Pantry shelf stock is critically low. Those who wish to make a donation in honor of Ramunno may do so by dropping off non-perishable food items in the donation bins at the Old Whalers Church, Apple Bank, M&T Bank, Dime Bank or John Jermain Library. Or send a donation to Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry, PO Box 3191, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. COURTESY SAG HARBOR FOOD PANTRY

Four members of the Eastport Fire Department received Life Saving Awards, at the department's recent awards dinner, for rescuing Steven Almash, center, when his kayak was swept through Moriches Inlet in February. The recipients who are seen holding their awards were, from the left, Ryan King, Mark Yakaboski, Joe Dalen, and Chief John Dalen. With them are First Assistant Chief Virginia Haughn, far left, and Second Assistant Chief Chris Hulse, at right. COURTESY EASTPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Four members of the Eastport Fire Department received Life Saving Awards, at the department's recent awards dinner, for rescuing Steven Almash, center, when his kayak was swept through Moriches Inlet in February. The recipients who are seen holding their awards were, from the left, Ryan King, Mark Yakaboski, Joe Dalen, and Chief John Dalen. With them are First Assistant Chief Virginia Haughn, far left, and Second Assistant Chief Chris Hulse, at right. COURTESY EASTPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lieutenant Philip Tortorice, third from left, was named 2024 Firefighter of the Year of the Eastport Fire Department at the department's recent award's diner. With him are, from the left, Second Assistant Chief Chris Hulse, First Assistant Chief Virginia Haughn, and Chief John Dalen. COURTESY EASTPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lieutenant Philip Tortorice, third from left, was named 2024 Firefighter of the Year of the Eastport Fire Department at the department's recent award's diner. With him are, from the left, Second Assistant Chief Chris Hulse, First Assistant Chief Virginia Haughn, and Chief John Dalen. COURTESY EASTPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Todge Nowakowski, third from left, was honored for his fifty years of service to the Eastport Fire Department at the department's recent awards dinner . With him are, from the left, Second Assistant Chief Chris Hulse, First Assistant Chief Virginia Haughn and Chief John Dalen. COURTERSY EASTPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Todge Nowakowski, third from left, was honored for his fifty years of service to the Eastport Fire Department at the department's recent awards dinner . With him are, from the left, Second Assistant Chief Chris Hulse, First Assistant Chief Virginia Haughn and Chief John Dalen. COURTERSY EASTPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Heidi Rohm, Denise Silva-Dennis and Saidah Belo Osagie at the opening of

Heidi Rohm, Denise Silva-Dennis and Saidah Belo Osagie at the opening of "Eternal Testament" at The Church in Sag Harbor on Saturday. The exhibit features works by Native artists regionally and from across the country and runs through June 1. LISA TAMBURINI

Jeffrey Pegram, Elisa Harkins, Meranda Roberts and Jeremy Dennis at the opening of

Jeffrey Pegram, Elisa Harkins, Meranda Roberts and Jeremy Dennis at the opening of "Eternal Testament" at The Church in Sag Harbor on Saturday. The exhibit features works by Native artists regionally and from across the country and runs through June 1. LISA TAMBURINI

A healing ceremony for the forest was held at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on March 20. Inspired by the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, participants use the power of words, intention, and community to strengthen and protect the trees as they face the challenge of a southern pine beetle infestation. DANA SHAW

A healing ceremony for the forest was held at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on March 20. Inspired by the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, participants use the power of words, intention, and community to strengthen and protect the trees as they face the challenge of a southern pine beetle infestation. DANA SHAW

A healing ceremony for the forest was held at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on March 20. Inspired by the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, participants use the power of words, intention, and community to strengthen and protect the trees as they face the challenge of a southern pine beetle infestation. DANA SHAW

A healing ceremony for the forest was held at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on March 20. Inspired by the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, participants use the power of words, intention, and community to strengthen and protect the trees as they face the challenge of a southern pine beetle infestation. DANA SHAW

A healing ceremony for the forest was held at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on March 20. Inspired by the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, participants use the power of words, intention, and community to strengthen and protect the trees as they face the challenge of a southern pine beetle infestation. DANA SHAW

A healing ceremony for the forest was held at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on March 20. Inspired by the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, participants use the power of words, intention, and community to strengthen and protect the trees as they face the challenge of a southern pine beetle infestation. DANA SHAW

A healing ceremony for the forest was held at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on March 20. Inspired by the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, participants use the power of words, intention, and community to strengthen and protect the trees as they face the challenge of a southern pine beetle infestation. DANA SHAW

A healing ceremony for the forest was held at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on March 20. Inspired by the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, participants use the power of words, intention, and community to strengthen and protect the trees as they face the challenge of a southern pine beetle infestation. DANA SHAW

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