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Lucia's Angels and the coalition for Women's Cancers received a check for $24,000 on October 2 at the Montauk Lighthouse, proceeds from Beacon of Hope 5K that was held June 17. From left, Vicki Ventura of Event Power; Moira Sabo, vice president of Lucia’s Angels; Susie Roden, president of the Coalition for Women’s Cancers; Stacy Quarty, president of Lucia’s Angels; and Joe Gaviola, Montauk Lighthouse keeper. COURTESY LUCIA'S ANGELS AND THE COALITION OF WOMENS CANCERS

Lucia's Angels and the coalition for Women's Cancers received a check for $24,000 on October 2 at the Montauk Lighthouse, proceeds from Beacon of Hope 5K that was held June 17. From left, Vicki Ventura of Event Power; Moira Sabo, vice president of Lucia’s Angels; Susie Roden, president of the Coalition for Women’s Cancers; Stacy Quarty, president of Lucia’s Angels; and Joe Gaviola, Montauk Lighthouse keeper. COURTESY LUCIA'S ANGELS AND THE COALITION OF WOMENS CANCERS

Amber Waves Farm Educator Lisa Dix brought freshly picked produce to Project MOST's classroom last Monday. Students from East Hampton's John Marshall School had the opportunity to learn how to create a healthy dish from farm to table. Angelica Gonzalez, Group Leader at John Marshall and Jacqueline Gravina-Wohlleb, Project MOST Community Program Coordinator, supervised the chefs. RICHARD LEWIN

Amber Waves Farm Educator Lisa Dix brought freshly picked produce to Project MOST's classroom last Monday. Students from East Hampton's John Marshall School had the opportunity to learn how to create a healthy dish from farm to table. Angelica Gonzalez, Group Leader at John Marshall and Jacqueline Gravina-Wohlleb, Project MOST Community Program Coordinator, supervised the chefs. RICHARD LEWIN

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Lucia's Angels and the Coalition of Women's Cancers, along with the Southampton Chamber of Commerce, lit and decorated the pink tree at the Chamber building on Main Street in Southampton Village on October 2. DANA SHAW

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Lucia's Angels and the Coalition of Women's Cancers, along with the Southampton Chamber of Commerce, lit and decorated the pink tree at the Chamber building on Main Street in Southampton Village on October 2. DANA SHAW

Last week, a bench donated by Thayer's Hardware in honor of Barbara Albright was dedicated. A longtime, active community member, Albright died in February. At the dedication were, seated, Cathy Hagistavrou, Sagaponack School Board member, and Sally Peterson, Memorial Scholarship Committee member, alongside Penny Albright, the daughter of Albright; standing from left, School Clerk Jeanette Krempler, Alexandra Toscano and Alexandra Lopez and Ellen Wilford, Peterson Memorial Scholarship Committee members, and School Superintendent John Finello. COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Last week, a bench donated by Thayer's Hardware in honor of Barbara Albright was dedicated. A longtime, active community member, Albright died in February. At the dedication were, seated, Cathy Hagistavrou, Sagaponack School Board member, and Sally Peterson, Memorial Scholarship Committee member, alongside Penny Albright, the daughter of Albright; standing from left, School Clerk Jeanette Krempler, Alexandra Toscano and Alexandra Lopez and Ellen Wilford, Peterson Memorial Scholarship Committee members, and School Superintendent John Finello. COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL DISTRICT

On October 5, the Westhampton Beach Football Team had a team dinner at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5350. Pictured with the team is (far left) Post Quartermaster Tom Quinn and (far right) Post Commander William Hughes. Courtesy VFW Post 5350

On October 5, the Westhampton Beach Football Team had a team dinner at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5350. Pictured with the team is (far left) Post Quartermaster Tom Quinn and (far right) Post Commander William Hughes. Courtesy VFW Post 5350

Employees of the Southampton Town Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management will be wearing special uniform shirts on Fridays in October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The department consists of the Fire Marshal’s Office, Code Enforcement, Animal Control, the Town Litter Crew and Emergency Management. Uniformed staff from each of these divisions, along with all of the administrative and office support staff will be wearing the pink-themed shirts on Fridays to bring attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “As members of the Town of Southampton community, we are proud to play even a small part in trying to bring attention and enhanced public awareness to Breast Cancer Awareness month and the ongoing needs for high quality care, education and early detection,” said Town Code Compliance and Emergency Management Administrator Ryan Murphy.

Employees of the Southampton Town Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management will be wearing special uniform shirts on Fridays in October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The department consists of the Fire Marshal’s Office, Code Enforcement, Animal Control, the Town Litter Crew and Emergency Management. Uniformed staff from each of these divisions, along with all of the administrative and office support staff will be wearing the pink-themed shirts on Fridays to bring attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “As members of the Town of Southampton community, we are proud to play even a small part in trying to bring attention and enhanced public awareness to Breast Cancer Awareness month and the ongoing needs for high quality care, education and early detection,” said Town Code Compliance and Emergency Management Administrator Ryan Murphy.

The Ride for Love, in partnership with the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club's Tour of the Hamptons, traveled through the area on October 1, with Douglas Elliman fielding a team of riders. The event raises money for God's Love We Deliver, a nonprofit that feeds New Yorkers who are too sick to shop and cook for themselves. Douglas Elliman agents Nirali Shah and Sean Devine cycling through East Hampton Village.

The Ride for Love, in partnership with the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club's Tour of the Hamptons, traveled through the area on October 1, with Douglas Elliman fielding a team of riders. The event raises money for God's Love We Deliver, a nonprofit that feeds New Yorkers who are too sick to shop and cook for themselves. Douglas Elliman agents Nirali Shah and Sean Devine cycling through East Hampton Village.

The Ride for Love, in partnership with the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club's Tour of the Hamptons, traveled through the area on October 1, with Douglas Elliman fielding a team of riders. The event raises money for God's Love We Deliver, a nonprofit that feeds New Yorkers who are too sick to shop and cook for themselves. Two young riders on the Douglas Elliman team, Isabella, age 7, and Joseph Santulli, age 5, biked 50 and 25 miles, respectively.

The Ride for Love, in partnership with the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club's Tour of the Hamptons, traveled through the area on October 1, with Douglas Elliman fielding a team of riders. The event raises money for God's Love We Deliver, a nonprofit that feeds New Yorkers who are too sick to shop and cook for themselves. Two young riders on the Douglas Elliman team, Isabella, age 7, and Joseph Santulli, age 5, biked 50 and 25 miles, respectively.

The Ride for Love, in partnership with the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club's Tour of the Hamptons, traveled through the area on October 1, with Douglas Elliman fielding a team of riders. The event raises money for God's Love We Deliver, a nonprofit that feeds New Yorkers who are too sick to shop and cook for themselves. The Douglas Elliman team.

The Ride for Love, in partnership with the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club's Tour of the Hamptons, traveled through the area on October 1, with Douglas Elliman fielding a team of riders. The event raises money for God's Love We Deliver, a nonprofit that feeds New Yorkers who are too sick to shop and cook for themselves. The Douglas Elliman team.

Honor Flight recently flew several local veterans to visit war memorials in Washington D.C. Among those who took the trip were, from left, Bill Jones of Southampton, an Army veteran and president of Honor Flight Long Island; Mary Schneider, Sam Mezynieski’s daughter and his Guardian for the day; Sam Mezynieski of East Quogue and a Vietnam veteran; Marilyn Stengel of Southampton, an Honor Flight Long Island board member, and Rich White’s Guardian for the day; Rich White of Southampton and a Vietnam veteran; John Van Houten of Hampton Bays and a Vietnam veteran; and Charlotte Dermody, Van Houten's granddaughter and Guardian for the day. COURTESY BILL JONES

Honor Flight recently flew several local veterans to visit war memorials in Washington D.C. Among those who took the trip were, from left, Bill Jones of Southampton, an Army veteran and president of Honor Flight Long Island; Mary Schneider, Sam Mezynieski’s daughter and his Guardian for the day; Sam Mezynieski of East Quogue and a Vietnam veteran; Marilyn Stengel of Southampton, an Honor Flight Long Island board member, and Rich White’s Guardian for the day; Rich White of Southampton and a Vietnam veteran; John Van Houten of Hampton Bays and a Vietnam veteran; and Charlotte Dermody, Van Houten's granddaughter and Guardian for the day. COURTESY BILL JONES

On Friday, the Montauk Fire Department honored their Members at the Annual Inspection Dinner, an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing and awards presentations at Gosman's Restaurant in Montauk. Company No.1 won the 2022 Company of the Year Award. Years of Service Awards and Pins were presented to Members who had reached milestone numbers of years of service and dedication to the Department. Richard Lewin photos

On Friday, the Montauk Fire Department honored their Members at the Annual Inspection Dinner, an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing and awards presentations at Gosman's Restaurant in Montauk. Company No.1 won the 2022 Company of the Year Award. Years of Service Awards and Pins were presented to Members who had reached milestone numbers of years of service and dedication to the Department. Richard Lewin photos

Montauk Fire Department Second Assistant Chief John McDonald, Chief Ken Glogg, and First Assistant Chief Peter Joyce, Jr. present Ex-Chief Peter Joyce with his 2023

Montauk Fire Department Second Assistant Chief John McDonald, Chief Ken Glogg, and First Assistant Chief Peter Joyce, Jr. present Ex-Chief Peter Joyce with his 2023 "50 Years of Service" award and pin. Richard Lewin photo

Tim Miller/Phillip Miller/Keith Grimes, with the 520 h.p. Ford-Powered Lola T-70 Eagle, driven by Paul Newman in

Tim Miller/Phillip Miller/Keith Grimes, with the 520 h.p. Ford-Powered Lola T-70 Eagle, driven by Paul Newman in "Winning" at the Tyler Valich Memorial Car Show. Richard Lewin photo

Having suffered the tragic loss of their beloved son Tyler to suicide in 2014, his parents Valinda and Mitchell Valcich (pictured with Tyler's personal 1969 1/2 Dodge Super Bee Six Pack, which Tyler took 10 years to build from all original parts) founded the Tyler Project to raise awareness of mental health concerns and cyberbullying. On Sunday, to focus the public's attention on their cause, the annual

Having suffered the tragic loss of their beloved son Tyler to suicide in 2014, his parents Valinda and Mitchell Valcich (pictured with Tyler's personal 1969 1/2 Dodge Super Bee Six Pack, which Tyler took 10 years to build from all original parts) founded the Tyler Project to raise awareness of mental health concerns and cyberbullying. On Sunday, to focus the public's attention on their cause, the annual "Tyler Valcich Memorial Car Show" was held at the Amagansett Fire House, followed by a car cruise featuring the classic vehicles from the Show.

Arthur French with his 1951 Mercury 2-Door Model 78 Coupe and East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc and Marilyn Van Scoyoc at the Tyler Valich Memorial Car Show. Richard Lewin photo

Arthur French with his 1951 Mercury 2-Door Model 78 Coupe and East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc and Marilyn Van Scoyoc at the Tyler Valich Memorial Car Show. Richard Lewin photo

Manuel Joaquin DaSilva Vilar celebrated his 100th birthday with family members at the American Legion Post in Amagansett on Saturday. Kyril Bromley photo

Manuel Joaquin DaSilva Vilar celebrated his 100th birthday with family members at the American Legion Post in Amagansett on Saturday. Kyril Bromley photo

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons held its annual Stroll to the Sea benefit dog walk on Sunday, October 8, with guests walking from Mulford Farm to Main Beach in East Hampton Village. Kyril Bromley photos.

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons held its annual Stroll to the Sea benefit dog walk on Sunday, October 8, with guests walking from Mulford Farm to Main Beach in East Hampton Village. Kyril Bromley photos.

Karla and Alex Harwith with ‘Lucy' at Stroll to the Sea.

Karla and Alex Harwith with ‘Lucy' at Stroll to the Sea.

Rainer and Sophia Kirchgaessner with ‘Hamilton' at Stroll to the Sea.

Rainer and Sophia Kirchgaessner with ‘Hamilton' at Stroll to the Sea.

authorStaff Writer on Oct 9, 2023
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