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The Westhampton Beach High School Class of ‘84 gathered at Rock Hill Country Club in Manorville on September 28 to celebrate its 40th reunion. COURTESY JEANNE THORP RAICHLE

The Westhampton Beach High School Class of ‘84 gathered at Rock Hill Country Club in Manorville on September 28 to celebrate its 40th reunion. COURTESY JEANNE THORP RAICHLE

VFW POST 5350, along with 106th Rescue Win,g and the staff and students at Raynor Country Day School marched in support of those suffering from PTSD. The goal was to bring awareness to the alarming suicide rate among veterans, which often stems from PTSD, although the event focused on veteran struggles without highlighting suicide because of the many young children participating. COURTESY BILL HUGHES

VFW POST 5350, along with 106th Rescue Win,g and the staff and students at Raynor Country Day School marched in support of those suffering from PTSD. The goal was to bring awareness to the alarming suicide rate among veterans, which often stems from PTSD, although the event focused on veteran struggles without highlighting suicide because of the many young children participating. COURTESY BILL HUGHES

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Navy Beach restaurant concluded another season of the annual dine + donate program to support the Navy SEAL Foundation, raising over $12,000. The program offers diners the option to add a donation to their dining check to support the NSF. As well, Navy Beach launched a website initiative soliciting donations to support the organization. In its 12th year supporting the Navy Seal Foundation, Navy Beach has collectively raised over $200,000 supporting the organization. At Navy Beach, from left, Chase Buckallew, Adrianne Billups, Bryon Rocha, Larry Kelly of Navy Seal Foundation. COURTESY STEPHANIE LEWIN

Navy Beach restaurant concluded another season of the annual dine + donate program to support the Navy SEAL Foundation, raising over $12,000. The program offers diners the option to add a donation to their dining check to support the NSF. As well, Navy Beach launched a website initiative soliciting donations to support the organization. In its 12th year supporting the Navy Seal Foundation, Navy Beach has collectively raised over $200,000 supporting the organization. At Navy Beach, from left, Chase Buckallew, Adrianne Billups, Bryon Rocha, Larry Kelly of Navy Seal Foundation. COURTESY STEPHANIE LEWIN

The pink tree was lighted at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on October 1, marking the beginning of

The pink tree was lighted at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on October 1, marking the beginning of "Breast Cancer Awareness Month." DANA SHAW

The pink tree was lighted at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on October 1, marking the beginning of

The pink tree was lighted at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on October 1, marking the beginning of "Breast Cancer Awareness Month." DANA SHAW

The pink tree was lighted at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on October 1, marking the beginning of

The pink tree was lighted at the Southampton Chamber of Commerce on October 1, marking the beginning of "Breast Cancer Awareness Month." DANA SHAW

The Joseph Slomski Knights of Columbus Council 7423 recently held its fourth annual 5K race /walk starting at the Westhampton Marina, followed by a crossing of the Beach Lane Bridge, a trek down Dune Road, over the Swordfish Bridge, and ending at the finish line back at the Marina. The event drew the largest number of participants to date – 225 plus – with the following top three finishers: Sergey Avramenko (16:19 in first, Terence Nixdorf in second and Christopher Keogh, third, in the male category. Heather Wright took first (21:12), Meaghan Serrarite, second; and Tracy Camarda, third. COURTESY JOSEPH SLOMSKI COUNCIL

The Joseph Slomski Knights of Columbus Council 7423 recently held its fourth annual 5K race /walk starting at the Westhampton Marina, followed by a crossing of the Beach Lane Bridge, a trek down Dune Road, over the Swordfish Bridge, and ending at the finish line back at the Marina. The event drew the largest number of participants to date – 225 plus – with the following top three finishers: Sergey Avramenko (16:19 in first, Terence Nixdorf in second and Christopher Keogh, third, in the male category. Heather Wright took first (21:12), Meaghan Serrarite, second; and Tracy Camarda, third. COURTESY JOSEPH SLOMSKI COUNCIL

Kristin and James Grossi with Rosane Cassella at the Southampton Rotary Club's kick-off cocktail party for SouthamptonFest on Friday night at the Southampton Cultural Center. DANA SHAW

Kristin and James Grossi with Rosane Cassella at the Southampton Rotary Club's kick-off cocktail party for SouthamptonFest on Friday night at the Southampton Cultural Center. DANA SHAW

Seamus Doyle with John and Mina Neknez at the Southampton Rotary Club's kick-off cocktail party for SouthamptonFest on Friday night at the Southampton Cultural Center. DANA SHAW

Seamus Doyle with John and Mina Neknez at the Southampton Rotary Club's kick-off cocktail party for SouthamptonFest on Friday night at the Southampton Cultural Center. DANA SHAW

Kristin and James Grossi with Rosane Cassella at the Southampton Rotary Club's kick-off cocktail party for SouthamptonFest on Friday night at the Southampton Cultural Center. DANA SHAW

Kristin and James Grossi with Rosane Cassella at the Southampton Rotary Club's kick-off cocktail party for SouthamptonFest on Friday night at the Southampton Cultural Center. DANA SHAW

Seamus Doyle with John and Mina Neknez at the Southampton Rotary Club's kick-off cocktail party for SouthamptonFest on Friday night at the Southampton Cultural Center. DANA SHAW

Seamus Doyle with John and Mina Neknez at the Southampton Rotary Club's kick-off cocktail party for SouthamptonFest on Friday night at the Southampton Cultural Center. DANA SHAW

Mark Hannan and Southampton Village Trustee Len Zinnanti at the Southampton Rotary Club's kick-off cocktail party for SouthamptonFest on Friday night at the Southampton Cultural Center. DANA SHAW

Mark Hannan and Southampton Village Trustee Len Zinnanti at the Southampton Rotary Club's kick-off cocktail party for SouthamptonFest on Friday night at the Southampton Cultural Center. DANA SHAW

People gathered at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hampton Bays on Saturday to honor St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals. The Rev. Justin A. Falciani, Rector, performed the blessings. DANA SHAW

People gathered at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hampton Bays on Saturday to honor St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals. The Rev. Justin A. Falciani, Rector, performed the blessings. DANA SHAW

The Rev. Justin A. Falciani, Rector at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hampton Bays, blesses Brutus and his human, Kelly Gibson, on Saturday to honor St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals. DANA SHAW

The Rev. Justin A. Falciani, Rector at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hampton Bays, blesses Brutus and his human, Kelly Gibson, on Saturday to honor St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals. DANA SHAW

Elise Rose with Rosie at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hampton Bays on Saturday to honor St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals. The Rev. Justin A. Falciani, Rector, performed the blessings. DANA SHAW

Elise Rose with Rosie at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hampton Bays on Saturday to honor St. Francis with the Blessing of the Animals. The Rev. Justin A. Falciani, Rector, performed the blessings. DANA SHAW

Alice and Kevin Concagh with Carey Millard at the Bridgehampton Museum's Cocktails at the Bridge celebrating the life and legacy of former Board Member Phyllis Davis not only for what she did for the museum, but for the Bridgehampton community. RICHARD LEWIN

Alice and Kevin Concagh with Carey Millard at the Bridgehampton Museum's Cocktails at the Bridge celebrating the life and legacy of former Board Member Phyllis Davis not only for what she did for the museum, but for the Bridgehampton community. RICHARD LEWIN

Brian and Stacy Halsey at the Bridgehampton Museum's

Brian and Stacy Halsey at the Bridgehampton Museum's "Cocktails at the Bridge" celebrating the life and legacy of former Board Member Phyllis Davis not only for what she did for the museum, but for the Bridgehampton community. RICHARD LEWIN

Brian and Stacy Halsey at the Bridgehampton Museum's

Brian and Stacy Halsey at the Bridgehampton Museum's "Cocktails at the Bridge" celebrating the life and legacy of former Board Member Phyllis Davis not only for what she did for the museum, but for the Bridgehampton community. RICHARD LEWIN

Ashton and Harry Gornto at the Bridgehampton Museum's

Ashton and Harry Gornto at the Bridgehampton Museum's "Cocktails at the Bridge" celebrating the life and legacy of former Board Member Phyllis Davis not only for what she did for the museum, but for the Bridgehampton community. RICHARD LEWIN

Alice and Kevin Concagh with Carey Millard at the Bridgehampton Museum's Cocktails at the Bridge celebrating the life and legacy of former Board Member Phyllis Davis not only for what she did for the museum, but for the Bridgehampton community. RICHARD LEWIN

Alice and Kevin Concagh with Carey Millard at the Bridgehampton Museum's Cocktails at the Bridge celebrating the life and legacy of former Board Member Phyllis Davis not only for what she did for the museum, but for the Bridgehampton community. RICHARD LEWIN

Andrea Turbier and Christina Mello da Silva with honorees Alessandra Grangeiro and Kathryn Menu at the 3rd Annual Guardians of the Galaxy Gala to benefit Our Fabulous Varity Show at LTV on Saturday night. RICHARD LEWIN

Andrea Turbier and Christina Mello da Silva with honorees Alessandra Grangeiro and Kathryn Menu at the 3rd Annual Guardians of the Galaxy Gala to benefit Our Fabulous Varity Show at LTV on Saturday night. RICHARD LEWIN

In the photo booth at the 3rd Annual Guardians of the Galaxy Gala to benefit Our Fabulous Varity Show at LTV on Saturday night. RICHARD LEWIN

In the photo booth at the 3rd Annual Guardians of the Galaxy Gala to benefit Our Fabulous Varity Show at LTV on Saturday night. RICHARD LEWIN

The sirens perform at the 3rd Annual Guardians of the Galaxy Gala to benefit Our Fabulous Varity Show at LTV on Saturday night. RICHARD LEWIN

The sirens perform at the 3rd Annual Guardians of the Galaxy Gala to benefit Our Fabulous Varity Show at LTV on Saturday night. RICHARD LEWIN

Anita Boyer and Kasia Klimiuk at the 3rd Annual Guardians of the Galaxy Gala to benefit Our Fabulous Varity Show at LTV on Saturday night. RICHARD LEWIN

Anita Boyer and Kasia Klimiuk at the 3rd Annual Guardians of the Galaxy Gala to benefit Our Fabulous Varity Show at LTV on Saturday night. RICHARD LEWIN

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