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Community News, November 20

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The Oceans Institute hosted a reading a book signing with Shana Devlin Noskey, author of the children's book

The Oceans Institute hosted a reading a book signing with Shana Devlin Noskey, author of the children's book "Good Night, Montauk," last Saturday at the Montauk Point Lighthouse. COURTESY SARA RITSI

On Friday November 7, Tuckahoe Common School District hosted its annual Field of Flags ceremony in honor of Veterans Day. The students sang patriotic songs and the band played. The ceremony, and it was attended by Ed Romaine, Tommy John Schiavoni, and Ann Welker. MEGAN RUSSELL

On Friday November 7, Tuckahoe Common School District hosted its annual Field of Flags ceremony in honor of Veterans Day. The students sang patriotic songs and the band played. The ceremony, and it was attended by Ed Romaine, Tommy John Schiavoni, and Ann Welker. MEGAN RUSSELL

A large crowd gathered at Kidd Squid Brewery on Sunday for a community food drive and fundraiser supporting the Sag Harbor and Springs Food Pantries, both of which are confronting record demand amid rising food costs and reduced assistance programs. Organized by Shawn Sachs and Laney Crowell, and a team of local volunteers including Kidd Squid Brewery, the event drew steady donations throughout the afternoon, with families dropping off food and household items beginning at. noon. A community moment at 2 p.m. brought attendees together in support of the two pantries’ work, and featured speeches by Sachs, Sag Harbor Food Pantry Executive Director Evelyn Ramunno and Springs Food Pantry Director Holly Reichart-Wheaton, as well as incoming Sag Harbor Food Pantry Executive Director Terrie Diat, who will replace Ramunno at the helm of that organization in the new year. Early fundraising pushed the effort past the halfway mark of its $30,000 goal before the event even began, and contributions continued on site. Organizers said they were grateful for the strong turnout and ongoing support from residents who couldn’t attend but donated online.

A large crowd gathered at Kidd Squid Brewery on Sunday for a community food drive and fundraiser supporting the Sag Harbor and Springs Food Pantries, both of which are confronting record demand amid rising food costs and reduced assistance programs. Organized by Shawn Sachs and Laney Crowell, and a team of local volunteers including Kidd Squid Brewery, the event drew steady donations throughout the afternoon, with families dropping off food and household items beginning at. noon. A community moment at 2 p.m. brought attendees together in support of the two pantries’ work, and featured speeches by Sachs, Sag Harbor Food Pantry Executive Director Evelyn Ramunno and Springs Food Pantry Director Holly Reichart-Wheaton, as well as incoming Sag Harbor Food Pantry Executive Director Terrie Diat, who will replace Ramunno at the helm of that organization in the new year. Early fundraising pushed the effort past the halfway mark of its $30,000 goal before the event even began, and contributions continued on site. Organizers said they were grateful for the strong turnout and ongoing support from residents who couldn’t attend but donated online.

Kidd Squid Brewing Company hosted a community food drive and fundraiser to support the Sag Harbor and Springs Food Pantries on Sunday afternoon. In attendance were the event organizers, from left to right, Rory McEvoy, Grainne Coen, Fitzhugh Karol, Brooke Bohnsack, Louise Driscoll from the Sag Harbor Food Pantry, Shawn Sachs and Lyndsay Caleo Karol. GAVIN MENU

Kidd Squid Brewing Company hosted a community food drive and fundraiser to support the Sag Harbor and Springs Food Pantries on Sunday afternoon. In attendance were the event organizers, from left to right, Rory McEvoy, Grainne Coen, Fitzhugh Karol, Brooke Bohnsack, Louise Driscoll from the Sag Harbor Food Pantry, Shawn Sachs and Lyndsay Caleo Karol. GAVIN MENU

Shawn Sachs speaks to the crowd at Kidd Squid while Teri Diat and Evie Rammuno from the Sag Harbor Food Pantry look on. GAVIN MENU

Shawn Sachs speaks to the crowd at Kidd Squid while Teri Diat and Evie Rammuno from the Sag Harbor Food Pantry look on. GAVIN MENU

Express News Group Executive Editor Joe Shaw speaks at the the event honoring long-time East End journalist and professor Karl Grossman at the Sag Harbor Cinema on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Express News Group Executive Editor Joe Shaw speaks at the the event honoring long-time East End journalist and professor Karl Grossman at the Sag Harbor Cinema on Saturday afternoon. DANA SHAW

Guests at the event honoring long-time East End journalist and professor Karl Grossman, far left, on Saturday at the Sag Harbor Cinema included for New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele J., Frank Melli of EnviroVideo and Kevin McAllister of Defend H20. DANA SHAW

Guests at the event honoring long-time East End journalist and professor Karl Grossman, far left, on Saturday at the Sag Harbor Cinema included for New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele J., Frank Melli of EnviroVideo and Kevin McAllister of Defend H20. DANA SHAW

An event honoring long-time East End journalist and professor Karl Grossman was held on Saturday at the Sag Harbor Cinema. Mr. Grossman received a proclamation from the New York State Assembly.

An event honoring long-time East End journalist and professor Karl Grossman was held on Saturday at the Sag Harbor Cinema. Mr. Grossman received a proclamation from the New York State Assembly.

Southampton Rotary along with over 70 students from the Southampton and Bridgehampton Opening Act, Early Act and Interact Clubs packed over 150 food boxes for Heart of the Hamptons on Thursday morning at the Southampton Fire Department Hampton Road Fire House.

Southampton Rotary along with over 70 students from the Southampton and Bridgehampton Opening Act, Early Act and Interact Clubs packed over 150 food boxes for Heart of the Hamptons on Thursday morning at the Southampton Fire Department Hampton Road Fire House.

Southampton Intermediate School students will be performing

Southampton Intermediate School students will be performing "The Wizard Of Oz Jr." in the Southampton High School auditorium on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.; Friday at 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday at 2 and 6:30 p.m. DANA SHAW

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