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The Quogue Library’s Long Island landscape painting class featured artist Jon Van Brunt guiding patrons in a step-by-step demonstration on October 4. COURTESY QUOGUE LIBRARY

The Quogue Library’s Long Island landscape painting class featured artist Jon Van Brunt guiding patrons in a step-by-step demonstration on October 4. COURTESY QUOGUE LIBRARY

Father Chris Jubinski, pastor at St. Mark's Church in Westhampton Beach, blessed the animals of those in the community who wished to participate on October 4. In all, 32 people brought their pets, including Larry Luce and his dog Tia. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

Father Chris Jubinski, pastor at St. Mark's Church in Westhampton Beach, blessed the animals of those in the community who wished to participate on October 4. In all, 32 people brought their pets, including Larry Luce and his dog Tia. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

The Montauk Library and the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society are joining forces to present a

The Montauk Library and the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society are joining forces to present a "History Hike on Fort Pond Bay" on Saturday, October 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. During the scenic hike, participants will learn about the history of Fort Pond Bay, including early Indigenous sites, where the Amistad landed, Montauk's first fishing village and deep water port, the Long Island Rail Road's development of the area, and military occupation during World War I and World War II. Expect to walk about 3 miles with stops at historical points of interest. The Naval Air Station with a dirigible. COURTESY MONTAUK LIBRARY

The Montauk Library and the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society are joining forces to present a

The Montauk Library and the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society are joining forces to present a "History Hike on Fort Pond Bay" on Saturday, October 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. During the scenic hike, participants will learn about the history of Fort Pond Bay, including early Indigenous sites, where the Amistad landed, Montauk's first fishing village and deep water port, the Long Island Rail Road's development of the area, and military occupation during World War I and World War II. Expect to walk about 3 miles with stops at historical points of interest. An aerial view of Fort Pond Bay and the hamlet center in the 1920s. COURTESY MONTAUK LIBRARY

Janet Jaeger, third from right, of Sag Harbor recently celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by her family at the American Hotel. COURTESY CARL SWEZEY

Janet Jaeger, third from right, of Sag Harbor recently celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by her family at the American Hotel. COURTESY CARL SWEZEY

Axel Fleming and Genevive Giroux at the 20th anniversary celebration on Saturday at the Children's Museum of the East End. RICHARD LEWIN

Axel Fleming and Genevive Giroux at the 20th anniversary celebration on Saturday at the Children's Museum of the East End. RICHARD LEWIN

Lara Sweeney, co-president of the Children's Museum of the East End, lights the candles on the cake at the 20th anniversary celebration on Saturday at the museum. RICHARD LEWIN

Lara Sweeney, co-president of the Children's Museum of the East End, lights the candles on the cake at the 20th anniversary celebration on Saturday at the museum. RICHARD LEWIN

Lara Sweeney, co-president of the Children's Museum of the East End, lights the candles on the cake at the 20th anniversary celebration on Saturday at the museum. RICHARD LEWIN

Lara Sweeney, co-president of the Children's Museum of the East End, lights the candles on the cake at the 20th anniversary celebration on Saturday at the museum. RICHARD LEWIN

authorStaff Writer on Oct 13, 2025
YOUTH CORNER Toddler & Teeny Tumbling Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host a Toddler and Teeny Tumbling class for toddlers ages... more

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