Community News, November 25

Shipwreck Montauk will host a holiday market on Saturday, November 27, at its flagship location, 478 West Lake Drive. The market will feature the work of a variety of local artisans and designers. Vendors include macrame gifts, soap makers, artists, and bakers.

Kids will enjoy the appearance of “Santa Jaws,” Santa Claus’s underwater equivalent, offering an excellent photo opportunity.

“With all that is going on in the world, and with the possible shortages this holiday season, we are supporting local Montauk businesses in the off-season and reminding people that Montauk is a year-round destination,” says Shipwreck founder Rebekah Harris.

Shipwreck Montauk is also taking part in a Shop Small Treasure Hunt with local Montauk shops open on Small Business Saturday. Shoppers can get a card punched when they support all the participating stores and be entered to win a gift basket with goodies donated from participating stores.

For further information, contact Rebekah Harris at shipwreckmontauk@gmail.com.

The Montauk Library is holding a food drive for the month of November. Nonperishable food items will be accepted and appreciated but, please, no glass containers or jars.

For more information, visit montauklibrary.org.

SPRINGS

Springs resident Manny Vilar was elected this week to again serve as the president and CEO of the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, a union that represents New York Sate Parks Police, Environmental Conservation Police, New York State Forest Rangers and State University of New York Police officers. Mr. Vilar, who is an officer in the Parks Police, was the union’s founding president and previously served two terms in the post. He has been the 1st vice president for the last six years.

A book publishing party for Bonnie Stone, author of “Gimme Shelter” is being hosted by Jack Deacy and Kathryn Reid on Saturday, November 27, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Clearwater Beach in Springs. Copies of the book will be available for sale at the special price of $15. Anyone who is not vaccinated must wear a mask.

If you plan to attend, RSVP to jackdeacy@gmail.com.

Springs Presbyterian Church is offering holiday color and greenery in the form of Christmas wreaths and poinsettia plans for sale. Order by leaving a message with a call back number at 631-324-4791. The 12” wreaths with red bow and ornaments is $25 and the 6” poinsettia plants are $12. Pick up will be on December 4 at the Springs Church. There will be limited availability of the items for those who did not pre-order.

For more information, visit springspc.org.

The Springs Food Pantry has been selected to benefit from Stop & Shop’s Bloomin’ 4 Good program for the month of December. Through the program, for every Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet purchased at the East Hampton location of Stop & Shop, $1 will be donated to the food pantry. The bouquets may be identified by the red circle sticker.

“Flowers can make someone’s day, brighten up a room or spread a smile,” said Holly Reichart, executive director of the Springs Food Pantry. “Now they can fight hunger too! We are thrilled to be chosen to benefit from this unique and impactful Stop & Shop Program, as the demands of those in need are higher than ever this year.”

Artisan vendors who wish to sell their wares at the Holiday Market at Ashawagh Hall in Springs should sign up for a space now. The market will be held December 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To reserve a space, email mannixartstudio@gmail.com.

Drive through the streets of East Hampton to Herrick Park for a Hanukkah celebration as part of the Menorahcade organized by Chabad of the Hamptons on Sunday, November 28.The parade leaves the Chabad, 13 Woods Lane, at 3:30 p.m. and the celebration starts at 4 in Herrick Park.

You can reserve a menorah for you car by calling 631-329-5800, extension 4 or go to jewishhamptons.com/dreidel.

The Chabad is also hosting a Community Shabbos Dinner on Friday, December 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. For details, go to website noted above.

The East Hampton Historical Society offers an opportunity to learn about the origins of many modern holiday customs during its Victorian Christmas at the Thomas and Mary Nimmo Moran Studio on Main Street. The holiday exhibit features festive decor, period clothing, antique postcards, period silver and toys.

The exhibit is open Wednesdays through Sundays, December 1 to 19, plus Wednesday and Thursday, December 22 and 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Go to easthamptonhistory.org for more information.

Need to burn some extra calories after the Thanksgiving indulging? Then why not help out at the Surfrider Foundation’s Black Friday Cleanup at Main Beach in East Hampton, follwed by a gathering at The Maidstone. Head over to the beach at noon where you can get supplies from the organizers and a tutorial in how to gather data on plastic pollution.

For details, email jenna@easternli.surfrider.org.

An evening of laughs is promised at a comedy night fundraiser to benefit the Wildlife Rescue of East Hampton. The event is set for Saturday, December 4, at 8 p.m. at The Clubhouse in Wainscott and is a collaboration between Jeff Nichols Productions and Dell Cullum, founder of Wildlife Rescue of East Hampton.

The lineup includes New York City comedians Dan Naturman, Sandy Marks and Marion Grodin. Dinners specials are being offered by The Clubhouse that night.

To purchase tickets, go to eventbrite. com and search “Comedy at the clubhouse.”

LongHouse Reserve, the 16-acre nature reserve and sculpture garden in East Hampton, will host its annual Holiday Gathering on Sunday, November 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. Festive music will fill the pavilion while guests sip on warm apple cider and hard cider, and enjoy freshly baked doughnuts. Horticulturist Holger Winenga will lead guided tours to see the winter blooming witch-hazels and through the Red Garden.

The LongHouse Reserve gift shop, INstore, is stocked with holiday presents, including a new book about LongHouse founder, Jack Larsen, “Jack: Larger Than Life is available.”

Admission is free for members and $15 for the public. Timed tickets are required and can be acquired at wlonghouse.org. LongHouse Reserve is located at 133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton.

Stevenson’s Toy Shop on Newtown Lane is a collection point for Toys for Tots. While shopping there, why not pick up a little something to drop in the box, which will then be picked up by Marine Corps representatives to be distributed to children in need.

LTV Studio has sent out a casting call/audition notice for a new play by a well known author that will be presented in May. The monologue style play touches on a tough topic, mental health and suicide, and will be directed by Valerie diLorenzo. Five actors over the age of 16 will be cast.

The performance in May will be a benefit for East End mental health organizations. The audition dates ares Sunday, December 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Monday, December 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at LTV Studio, 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott.

Masks must be worn inside the studio and all participants must be fully vaccinated. Rehearsals will start in April

For more inforamtion, call Michael Clark at 631-537-2777, ext.112 or email michaelclark@ltveh.org.

The menorah will be lit on Long Wharf in Sag Harbor, courtesy of the Egosi family, on Sunday, November 28, at 6 p.m., the first night of Hanukkah.

The Church in Sag Harbor will host a “Makers Market” on Saturday, November 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to the works by artisans and loads of holiday shopping, there will be food trucks to sustain shoppers.

Go to thechurchsagharbor.org for more information.

The Ezra Gallery and Center for Jewish Life in Sag Harbor will host a combination art opening, fundraiser and Hanukkah party on Sunday, November 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is invited.

Plans are for an outdoor ice menorah-lighting. donuts, latkas, and crafts for kids. Art will be for sale with the list of participating artists still in formation. The show will help to raise money to relocate the Center for Jewish Life and Ezra Gallery.

For more information, email elainebensongallery@gmail.com or call Kimberly at 631-523-5157.

Returning to the Masonic Lodge’s Inner Sanctum is Sag Harbor resident Chase Allardice on Saturday, November 27, at 7:45 p.m. (doors open 7:20 p.m.) Allardice is a singer-songwriter who has played in venues all across the East Coast backing up various pop and rock artists. For the last few years he has been performing his own original music to audiences.

The Masonic Music Series is a singer songwriter series featuring East Ends musical performers in an intimate setting. Performances are in the unique inner sanctum of the Masonic Temple. The $20 admission supports gifts to local charities such as scholarships to Pierson graduates, food pantries, and other locals in need. The music series is produced by the Freemason Brothers of Wamponamon Lodge.

The Masonic Temple is located at 200 Main Street, Sag Harbor above The Sag Harbor Whaling Museum. For more information and ticket sales visit masonicmusicseries.com.

The Harbor Bells handbell choir will be performing St. Andrew’s Church on Sunday, December 5, at 4 p.m. Admission is free. Members of the East Hampton Presbyterian Church bell choir will join the Harbor Bells for part of the performance.

The Flood Sisters Kidney Foundation will hold its Lifesaver’s Fall Cocktail on Saturday, November 27, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Breakwater Yacht Club, 51 Bay Street. The event will raise funds for the Flood Sisters Kidney Foundation and its kidney matching program.

Based in Chappaqua, the Flood Sisters Kidney Foundation is a nonprofit organization that matches patients who desperately need a kidney with living kidney donors. The Flood Sisters Kidney Foundation inspires people to become living donors and encourages kidney patients to use non-traditional means of reaching suitable living donors.

Tickets are $150 each.

The event will feature live music, a silent auction and gift bags. Baron’s Cove will provide guests with a complimentary Flood Sisters Lifesaver’s Fall Cocktail, after the event concludes at Breakwater.

For more information, go to floodsisterskidneyfnd.org.

Children are invited for classics story time at the John Jermain Memorial Library on Sunday, November 28, at 11 a.m. Children must have an adult with them and all must wear a mask. Amognt he classics to be read are “Harry the Dirty Dog,” “Goodnight Moon,” “Make Way for Ducklings,” and “Where the Wild Things Are.” Afterward, the children will be given a blank book in which to create their own tales.

A weekly fiber arts meet-up is planned for Wednesdays, from 1 to 2 p.m. Knitters, felters, weavers, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, spinners, sewers, quilters or anyone working with fabric, fiber or thread is invited.

For a full list of library programs or for more information, go to johnjermain.org.

Known as YES!, the Young Environmentalists Society at the South Fork Natural History Museum will meet on Saturday, November 27, at 10 a.m. The group is for those ages 10 to 16 to help them develop a fuller awareness and understanding of the environment. The club meets the last Saturday.

Call 631-886-4981 or email info@sofo.org for more information.

You just never know but if you’ve been trained in administering Narcan you might save a life. Your opportunity to get that training is on Wednesday, December 1, at 10 a.m. at the Bridgehampton Firehouse. The “We Stand Aware” training session is being offered in a partnership between the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, Suffolk County Legistor Bridget Fleming, New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele and David Falkowski of Open-Minded Organics.

The firehouse is located on School Street. You can register by searching for We Stand Aware on eventbrite.com.

The Parrish Art Museum continues its year-round Thursday through Monday schedule, offering special activities and programs for adults and children throughout the holiday weekend, November 26 to 29, closed only on Thanksgiving Day, November 25. Events and programs include new and ongoing exhibitions in all 12 galleries, docent-led guided tours, the surf film Broken Molds on Friday evening; and a family art workshop Saturday morning, followed by a Children’s Film Festival. Beginning November 26 and continuing through December 22, the Shop at the Parrish presents its holiday gift table, with books, ornaments, candles, and other seasonal items.

For a full list of Parrish programs, go to parrishart.org.

Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Holiday Gift Show at the Water Mill Museum Gallery, organized by the Clay Art Guild of the Hamptons and Southampton Soap Company. Show hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 26, 27, 28, and December 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, go to hamptonsclayart.org.

None other than design and good living guru Martha Stewart will be amont the contributors to the Southampton History Museum’s designer (tabletop) tree silent auction. The Carriage House Holiday Shop and Designer Tree Auction will take place during Thanksgiving weekend and the first weekend of December. Stewart, along with many well-known designers, are using their considerable talents to create tabletop holiday trees to benefit the Museum’s free education programs. The silent auction of the tabletop trees begins Friday, November 26, at 11 a.m. and ends Saturday, December 4, at 4 pm.

The Holiday Shop will be open the same days.

The Southampton History Museum’s Rogers Mansion is located at 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton. For more information, call 631-283-2494.

Chabad of Southampton will host an outdoor Hanukkah concert at the Southampton Arts Center on Jobs Lane on Sunday, November 28, at 3:30 p.m. Part of the fun will include a dreidel droop, hot latkes, gourmet donuts and more.

For more information, email Rabbi Konikov at rabbirafe@gmail.com.

Downtown Southampton Village will kick off the holiday season with its 25th annual firetruck Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 27. Secure your viewing spot before the sun goes down.

Stevenson’s Toy Shop on Jobs Lane is a collection point for Toys for Tots. While shopping there, why not pick up a little something to drop in the box, which will then be picked up by Marine Corps representatives to be distributed to children in need.

The North Sea Community Association will hold its annual treelighting on Friday, November 26, at 5:30 p.m. There will be Christmas festivities and caroling, and a visit from the Clauses, arriving by fire truck. The Lions Club Christmas trees will be for sale; they sell out quick so get one early.

The Christian Science Reading Room at 70 Cameron Street in Southampton, is open as a quiet place to study, Tuesday and Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A garden is also available to enjoy and all are welcome.

For more information, call 631-283-5772.

The 18th annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Heart of the Hamptons is on the calendar for Saturday, December 11, at 10 a.m. and will be at its usual location, Coopers Beach on Meadow Lane. Registration opens on November 1. For more information got to heartofthehamptons.org.

A relaxation and rejuvenation workshop will take place at the library on Wednesday, December 1, at 6 p.m. The workshop is an hour of relaxation and stress reduction and good health.

It’s the right time of year for at talk titled America’s Favorite Holiday Movie: A Look Inside It’s a Wonderful Life,” offered via Zoom. Brian Rose will lead the discussion on Friday, December 3, at 1 p.m.

Author Tom Clavin will talk about his latest book “Lightning Down: A World War II Story of Survival” at the library on Wednesday, December 8, at 1 p.m.

For information about library programs or to register, go to myrml.org.

The Italian American Club will hold its Christmas party at Centro Restaurant, 336 Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, on Sunday, December 12, at 1 p.m. The menu will consist of a salad, choice of chicken parmigiana, eggplant melenzane, organic salmon or rigatoni bolognese, plus coffee, tea, soda and one glass of wine.

Call Annette at 631-728-3379 or JoAnn at 631-353-3004 for reservations.

On December 8, the Hampton Bay Beautification Association will hold its annual holiday celebration at Oakland’s Restaurant at in Hampton Bays from noon to 3 p.m. Lunch will include a salad, entree and dessert with a cash bar. Awards for “Angel of the Year” will be presented along with awards for beautification and a special thank you to all volunteers. Tickets are $45 and must be purchased in advance.

For ticket reservations or information, call Grace Daly at 631-723-0726 mail your check payable to HBBA to Grace Daly at PO Box 1245 Hampton Bays NY 11946.

From now through December 12, the Quogue Library will collect items to support efforts of Maureen’s Haven and the amily Service League. Maureen’s Haven provides homeless men and women with support services, access to case management and programs, and a safe place to stay during the winter months. Items needed include adult sizes in clothing, especially winter gloves, boots, scarves, underwear, socks, sweaters, pants and toiletries.

The items needed by the Family Service League’s Project Toy include, new and unwrapped board games, stuffed animals, puzzles, art supplies, baby toys, etc.

The Hampton Synagogue’s 26th annual Thanksgiving Weekend Concert will take place Saturday, November 27, at 8 p.m. Cantor Netanel Hershtik will host the concert, which will feature America’s four leading female cantors, who will be accompanied by The Hampton Synagogue Choir and Alan Mason on the piano. The concert is historic, the first-ever presentation of a lineup of female cantors in an Orthodox synagogue.

The four headline performers are Laurie Akers, Congregation Or Shalom, Vernon Hills, Illinois; Rachel Brook, Anshe Emet Synagogue, Chicago, IL; Magda FIshman, B’nei Torah Congregation, Boca Raton, FL; and Rachel Goldman, Congregation Ner Tamid, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

The concert will be introduced by a special presentation by Rabbi Marc Schneier to honored guest Barry Tucker, president of the Richard Tucker Music Foundation, who will offer a response. A dessert reception follows the concert.

Admission is free but RSVP to 631-288-0534, ext.10.

Thanksgiving Weekend Shabbat Services on November 26 and 27, will be conducted by Cantor Netanel Hershtik & The Hampton Synagogue Choir. Rabbi Marc Schneier will speak.

The Hampton Synagogue is located at 154 Sunset Avenue, Westhampton Beach. Go to thehamptonynagogue.org for more information.

The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center wants to start your holiday season with a stroll through the busines area, all while helping them out to raise a bit of money. Stop at the PAC on Thursday, December 2, between 6 and 9 p.m. to pick up a punch card and then visit shops that will punch a hole in it. Afterward, return to PAC for a dueling pianos show, Savage Pianos, for a $20 donation. Return the completed card while there and be entered into a raffle to win a holiday gift basket.

“Each store will be paired with a local restaurant to provide a unique bite or refreshment at each stop,” says WHBPAC Marketing Manager Heather Draskin.

WHBPAC Executive Director Julienne Penza-Boone noted, “So many of our local businesses were impacted by the pandemic, and the holiday season is the perfect way to stimulate the local economy and bring people to our beautiful town.”

By the way, the WHBPAC will be hosting a blood drive on Frdaiy, November 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A scheduled appointment is preferred but walk-ins are welcome.

For details about blood donation, go to donate.nybc.org. Search schedule on the website to book an appointment.

VFW Post 5350 is organizing a Thanksgiving Day 5K turkey trot at Francis S. Gabreski Airport with a 9 a.m. start. Race awards will be given out as well as prizes for 1. Best Family Group Costumes; 2. Largest Group; 3. Youngest in Costume; 4. Best Individual Costume.

Registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and the fee is $30 for adults, and $20 for those between 12 and 18.

For more information, email jollyg@verizon.net or call 631-653-9898.

Families are invited to participate in a virtual relaxation hour on Saturday, November 27, at 11 a.m. The program will include a fall story and sensory bottle craft.

Tweens and teens can make brownies for Hanukkah on Sunday, November 28, at 6 p.m. The library will provide all the supplies and a video tutorial.

Design a holiday wreath on Saturday, December 4. There are several times slots, 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. and it participation can be either in-person or virtual. The library will provide all supplies except a hot glue gun, which is needed

for the project. The cost is $10 due upon registration.

To register or get more information on library programs, call 631-288-3335 or visit westhamptonlibrary.net.

The Country Parlor Holiday Folk Art and Gift Show returns to Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Avenue, for two weekends: November 26, 27, 28 and December 4 and 5. Visit the historic Naugles Barn and see it transformed into a holiday wonderland, offering a unique shopping experience. Country Parlor features exclusively handcrafted gift items, art work and holiday décor. The offerings include pottery, baskets, tree ornaments, quilted, knit and woven apparel and home décor; paintings, candles, soaps, and much more. Every item for sale is handmade by artisans and craft makers.

The hours are Friday, November 26, from 9 a.m. to 3; Saturdays and Sundays, November 27 and 28, and December 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

If you overdo it at the Thanksgiving table, then Walk it Off on Friday, November 26, during the annual walk hosted by the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet at the end of Round Pond Lane in Sag Harbor at 10 a.m. for a moderately fast-paced hike to shed that Thanksgiving stuffing. Amazing views of Round Pond, Long Pond, and Little Long Pond.

Walk leader is Dai Dayton, 631-745-0689.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals off Montauk Point. The first is set for Saturday, November 27, and again on Sunday, November 28, both starting at 9 a.m. The series continues through April. A state park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to foour species of seals can be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and explore marine geology. Hikers should meet at the office/restroom building in the lower parking lot, at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the walk.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling 631-668-5000, ext. 0. The cost is $4 per person (children under age 3 may participate for free).

YOUTH CORNER

The Southampton Youth Bureau will host a Glow Night on December 3, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the SYS Recreation Center, 1370A Majors Path in Southampton. The illuminated gym will feature glow in the dark games such as basketball, Capture the Flag, soccer, volleyball and more. Event is open to grades 6 through 12 and participants are encouraged to wear white or bright neon colors to see the full effect from the UV black lights. Admission is $10 per person and transportation is available. Pre-registration is required. COVID-19 protocols will be in place including wearing masks during non-physical activities.

For more information call 631-702-2425 or visit southamptontownny.gov/youthbureau.