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Gladys Raynor, seated, of Eastport recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her family including, left to right, son Ron Dyke, grandson Jimmy Dyke, great grandson James Dyke, kneeling, and great-great-grandson Hunter Dyke.

Gladys Raynor, seated, of Eastport recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her family including, left to right, son Ron Dyke, grandson Jimmy Dyke, great grandson James Dyke, kneeling, and great-great-grandson Hunter Dyke.

Gladys Raynor, seated, of Eastport recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her family including, left to right, son Ron Dyke, grandson Jimmy Dyke, great grandson James Dyke, kneeling, and great-great-grandson Hunter Dyke. COURTESY MACOMBER FAMILY

Gladys Raynor, seated, of Eastport recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her family including, left to right, son Ron Dyke, grandson Jimmy Dyke, great grandson James Dyke, kneeling, and great-great-grandson Hunter Dyke. COURTESY MACOMBER FAMILY

Julie Keyes hands out candy during the 2021 Sag Harbor Pumpkin Trail on Halloween Day, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

Julie Keyes hands out candy during the 2021 Sag Harbor Pumpkin Trail on Halloween Day, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

The 2021 East Hampton Village Halloween Party at Herrick Park and Trick-or-Treating off Newtown Lane on Sunday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

The 2021 East Hampton Village Halloween Party at Herrick Park and Trick-or-Treating off Newtown Lane on Sunday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

The 2021 East Hampton Village Halloween Party at Herrick Park and Trick-or-Treating off Newtown Lane on Sunday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

The 2021 East Hampton Village Halloween Party at Herrick Park and Trick-or-Treating off Newtown Lane on Sunday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

The 2021 East Hampton Village Halloween Party at Herrick Park and Trick-or-Treating off Newtown Lane on Sunday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

The 2021 East Hampton Village Halloween Party at Herrick Park and Trick-or-Treating off Newtown Lane on Sunday, October 31. MICHAEL HELLER

The Hudsy 5K race in Quogue attracted runners of all ages last weekend. The race raises money for Quogue School in memory of Joan Hudson. COURTESY OF JESSICA STALTER

The Hudsy 5K race in Quogue attracted runners of all ages last weekend. The race raises money for Quogue School in memory of Joan Hudson. COURTESY OF JESSICA STALTER

Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming, Rev. Joanne S. Utley, Eagle Scout Jagger Maddock and Southampton Village Trustee Robin Brown at the dedication of the new “Blessing Box,” micro food pantry on Sunday at the Hamptons United Methodist Church in Southampton. Jagger Maddock constructed this “micro food pantry” as an Eagle Scout project, with the help of the leaders and other scouts of Troop 58. DANA SHAW

Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming, Rev. Joanne S. Utley, Eagle Scout Jagger Maddock and Southampton Village Trustee Robin Brown at the dedication of the new “Blessing Box,” micro food pantry on Sunday at the Hamptons United Methodist Church in Southampton. Jagger Maddock constructed this “micro food pantry” as an Eagle Scout project, with the help of the leaders and other scouts of Troop 58. DANA SHAW

The Springs Community Church was the place for the third annual

The Springs Community Church was the place for the third annual "Springs Chowdah Chowdown", this year "TO GO!" because of the pandemic. Guests drove by to pick up lunch for 2 (featuring chowder, of course), prepared by over 20 top local chefs. Proceeds from the sold out event benefited Share the Harvest Farm and Springs Food Pantry. Above, Carol Deistler, Cindy Graboski, Margaret Thompson and Melissa McMahon. RICHARD LEWIN

Cars line up to pick up orders at the Springs Community Church third annual

Cars line up to pick up orders at the Springs Community Church third annual "Springs Chowdah Chowdown" on Saturday. Guests drove by to pick up lunch for 2 (featuring chowder, of course), prepared by over 20 top local chefs. Proceeds from the sold out event benefited Share the Harvest Farm and Springs Food Pantry. RICHARD LEWIN

Angie Bucci and Basia Kinglake at the Springs Community Church third annual

Angie Bucci and Basia Kinglake at the Springs Community Church third annual "Springs Chowdah Chowdown" on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Eagle Scout Jagger Maddock and Rev. Joanne Utley, open the new “Blessing Box,” micro food pantry on Sunday at the Hamptons United Methodist Church in Southampton. Jagger Maddock constructed the “micro food pantry” as an Eagle Scout project, with the help of the leaders and other scouts of Troop 58. DANA SHAW

Eagle Scout Jagger Maddock and Rev. Joanne Utley, open the new “Blessing Box,” micro food pantry on Sunday at the Hamptons United Methodist Church in Southampton. Jagger Maddock constructed the “micro food pantry” as an Eagle Scout project, with the help of the leaders and other scouts of Troop 58. DANA SHAW

authorStaff Writer on Nov 8, 2021
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