Community News, November 16

EAST HAMPTON

Dueling Pianos Event To Benefit PTA

Music lovers and PTA supporters should mark their calendars for Wednesday, November 22, the eve of Thanksgiving, for a dueling pianos event at The Clubhouse. The event, which will start at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the performance at 7 p.m., will benefit the East Hampton Middle School PTA. Children’s tickets include a $15 gift card to the arcade at The Clubhouse. Note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

To purchase tickets or for more information, email brooke.bohnsack@gmail.com or call 516-526-7719.

Let There Be Light

The Springs Improvement Society will hold a blind art auction from Friday through Sunday, November 24 to 26, to raise funds to upgrade the Ashawagh Hall lighting system. The auction will feature the work of over 110 local artists who donated work, with bids starting at just $125 for original works of art. It’s been over 15 years since The Springs Improvement Society updated the lighting system at Ashawagh Hall. The funds raised from this benefit will help pay for a more energy and cost-efficient system while creating a better lighting solution for our community of artists, vendors, and organizations.

For details, go to ashawagh-hall.org.

House Tour Set

The 38th annual House & Garden Tour to benefit the East Hampton Historical Society is set for Saturday, November 25, with a cocktail party reception the evening before. Five examples of East End architecture are featured on the tour, which is between the hours of 1 and 4:30 p.m. The Friday cocktail party is from 6 to 8 p.m.

For tickets and information, go to easthamptonhistory.org.

SAG HARBOR

Holiday Cheer at The Church

The Community Holiday Sing-Along at The Church will take place both Saturday and Sunday, November 25 and 26, starting at 1 p.m. in the parking lot. The event is free, open to all and takes place during the annual Makers Market, which is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Georgette Grier-Key, executive director of the Eastville Community Historical Society, and David Frye, a tenor who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera for many years, will lead the group sing-along.

Go to thechurchsagharbor.org for details.

Masonic Music Sessions

Anita Guarino and Billy Cento will perform covers from the American songbook on Friday November 17, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge. Tickets are $20. Saturday brings the Roses Grove Band at 8 p.m. Admission is $20. The Jazz Jam Session at the Inner Sanctum of the Masonic Temple continues on Tuesday, November 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $20. The Inner Sanctum in Wamponamon Lodge is above the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum at 200 Main Street. There is parking at the rear of the building.

For more information, visit masonicmusicseries.com.

BRIDGEHAMPTON

Meet the Cats & Dogs

The Animal Rescue Fund will have its mobile adoption van at Marders, 120 Snake Hollow Road, on Saturday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. All are invited to come by and meet the animals up for adoption.

For more information, call 631-537-3700.

Camellia Talk on Tap

The Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons will host its Jim Jeffrey Camellia Group on Saturday, November 18, at 10 a.m. The group is open and free to all. The group will meet in the John LoGerfo Library at the Bridgehampton Community House to discuss camellias. Those attending are invited to bring their own blossoms.

To reserve a space or find more information, go to hahgarden.org.

WATER MILL

Paint at the Parrish

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Center for Parkinson’s Disease is collaborating with the Parrish Art Museum to offer an art program for those with Parkinson’s on Thursday, November 16, at 11 a.m. The program includes a gallery tour and creating a hands-on multimedia project.

To register, call 631-726-8600.

SOUTHAMPTON

To Find a Ghost

A chance to seek out paranormal activity, aka ghosts, is available this Saturday, November 18, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Rogers Mansion of the Southampton History Museum at 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton Village. Groups have just over an hour to explore the various hot spots in the museum, an old whaling captain’s home dating back to 1843, with guidance from the ghost hunters.

To reserve a spot, go to southamptonhistory.org.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Volunteers are making a free community Thanksgiving dinner that is available as takeout only (delivery may be arranged) at the Hamptons United Methodist Church, 160 Main Street, on Thursday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to noon.

To reserve a dinner, call the church office at 631-283-0951 or Niecy Smith at 631-903-3214.

At the Library

The Friends of the Rogers Memorial Library will present Sara Paar, soprano, and Marcia Eckert, pianist, on Sunday, November 19, at 3 p.m. The varied recital of music will include Clara Schumann, Gabriel Fauré, Jake Heggie and Louise Talma.

Registration required by going to myrml.org.

HAMPTON BAYS

Time for a Turkey Trot

Put your calorie intake in a deficit in preparation for the Thanksgiving stuffing by participating in the Hampton Bays Fire Department’s Turkey Trot 5K Run/1 Mile Walk on Thursday, November 23, starting at 9:15 a.m. (but get there much earlier if you have not already registered).

For details, email turkeytrothb@gmail.com.

QUOGUE

Shinnecock Blessing

Shinnecock Nation members will lead a blessing of the Earth and a guided traditional dance on Saturday, November 18, at 2 p.m. at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge.

Reservations are recommended for this popular program. Go to quoquewildliferefuge.org.

Library Highlights

The library’s Film Feast features “Seven Days in May” on Saturday, November 18. Admission is a potluck dish to serve at least 6 and a beverage to share. A reception starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by 6 p.m. dinner and the film screening at 7 p.m. Registration is required.

The next Innovation Lab program is “What Is Augmented Reality” and how is it different from virtual reality on Monday, November 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. Learn about this emerging technology and how you might already be using it without even knowing it. Registration is required.

Go to quoguelibrary.org to register and for more information.

WESTHAMPTON

Westhampton Beach Farmers Market New Location

For the last Saturday of its season, November 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Westhampton Beach Farmers Market is moving to Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 40 Main Street. The market will be open rain or shine

For more information, go to westhamptonchamber.org.

Turkey Trot

VFW Post 5350 will hold its Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, at 9 a.m. at Gabreski Airport. Get there well before 8:30 a.m. if you have not completed registration. Costumes are encouraged.

Find more information at vfw5350.org.

At the Library

Native American Heritage Month will be celebrated at the library with a pop-up book and brunch on Saturday, November 18, at 11 a.m. During the program, participants will discuss “The Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley.

For more information and to register, call 631-288-3335 or visit westhamptonlibrary.net.

RIVERHEAD

Preserving Traditions: A Cooking Demonstration and Celebration

Indulge your senses in a culinary journey at the East End Food Market, 139 Main Road, Riverhead, on Friday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m. during which the release of “The Ark of Taste: Delicious and Distinctive Foods That Define the United States,” a cookbook by members of Slow Food USA, will be celebrated.

Go to eastendfood.org for more information.

YOUTH CORNER

Meet the Animals

Meet the animals of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge at the Quogue Library on Wednesday, November 22, at 1:30 p.m. Participants will learn about each animal’s history and how they live in the wild. Caregiver required to attend program with child.

Register at quoguelibrary.org.

Project Most

Project Most offers a variety of programs to inspire children and families to be empowered members of the community — to want to learn, create, express themselves, and help others.

For details on upcoming programs, go to projectmost.org.

OUTDOORS

Celebrating the Paumanok Path

Several walks are planned to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Paumanok Path. Walks along the path, which starts in Rocky Point and ends at Montauk Point, have been organized locally by the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society and the Southampton Trails Preservation Society, with each focusing on a trail in their respective area of management.

For details, visit the easthamptontrailspreservationsociety.org or southamptontrailspreservationsociety.org.

Walk It Off

A chance to walk off some of the Thanksgiving calorie consumption comes at the annual Southampton Trails Preservation Society’s Walk It Off Walk on Friday, November 24, at 10 a.m. Meet at the end of Round Pond Lane in Sag Harbor for a fast-paced walk in the Long Pond Greenbelt.

Dai Dayton is the walk leader and may be reached at 631-745-0689.