Community News, October 17

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Michele Passarella of Sag Harbor really takes it to heart. The beekeeper and employee of Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is a two-time breast cancer survivor. To help raise awareness and money for the local Coalition for Women’s Cancers, she has bottled and specially packaged her honey, which is available at many local shops. Look for it in Southampton at The Cheese Shop, Golden Pear, Southrifty Drug, Besems Cigars, Catena’s Market and Topiaire Flowers; in Sag Harbor at Sag Town Coffee, Cavinola’s Cheese and Harbor Market; in Water Mill at the Milk Pail; and in Hampton Bays at the Hampton Maid.

Have you heard about the Press Sessions? It’s our way of hearing from the community on topics of interest and importance to them. The next in the series is set for Thursday, October 24, at Rowdy Hall in East Hampton and the topic is “Open Land and Accessory Apartments: Striving to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis.”

As noted in our promotional materials, “East Hampton has answered the call for a push for more affordable housing to allow families, young people and senior citizens to be able to stay in the community as housing costs soar. But that push creates stress in other areas, including concerns about its impact on a community that has been focused for years on limiting development. What are the appropriate compromises? Where is the balance point?”

The Press Sessions are issue-based conversations, moderated by The East Hampton Press, with a panel of experts over lunch.

Reserve early because all of our sessions have sold out: sessionseast1019.eventbrite.com.

MONTAUK

An observance of the 20th anniversary of the completion and dedication of “The Lost at Sea Memorial” will be held at the memorial site at the Montauk Lighthouse grounds on Sunday, October 20, at 3 p.m. Family, friends and the public are welcome to attend this observance in honor of the fishermen who are listed on the memorial.

The Montauk Library will conclude collecting donations as part of the Great Give Back organized by the Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association on October 19. The items being sought and the participating charities are: used eyeglasses, Montauk Point Lions Club; women’s personal care and hygiene items, plus pajamas and underwear for ladies and children, as well as art supplies, for the Retreat; nonperishable food items for the Montauk food pantry; and pet food, toys and blankets for the Animal Rescue Fund.

Professor Alan Calder will discuss NASA’s Juno mission to Jupiter on Friday, November 1, at 6 p.m. at the Montauk Library. The event is offered through the Montauk Observatory and is free to all who wish to attend. Register by calling the library’s circulation desk or by calling 631-668-3377.

AMAGANSETT

The Kiwanis Club of East Hampton will hold its annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date is November 3) on the grounds of the Amagansett American Legion. Among the planned activities are pony rides, pumpkin painting, a Halloween costume parade, live music, a magician, a juggler, food and more. Admission is $5 per person.

For more information, visit kiwanisclubofeasthampton.org or the club’s Facebook page, East Hampton Kiwanis.

The Amagansett Library is offering a series called “Making Mindfulness Work” with Eva Growney, starting on Sunday, October 20. It will continue for two more Sundays, all at 2 p.m.

Also at the library will be a talk by Joan Baum on Herman Melville, set for Wednesday, October 23, at 6 p.m.

A reminder of the Amagansett Free Library’s expanded hours on Fridays and Sundays. On Fridays, the library will remain open until 8 p.m. and on Sunday, an hour later, until 5 p.m.

Springs

Heart of Springs is sponsoring a new event, “Springs Sings,” a community sing-along, set for Friday, October 25, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Springs Church. The free event is open to all who like to sing. Tunes will include a mix of songs by the Beatles, Cole Porter, Ike and Tina Turner, Woodie Guthrie and more. You don’t have to be a good singer. Fore more information, email Donna Potter at dyowell@uw.edu.

The Springs Community Presbyterian Church is seeking vendors for its Craft Fair & Yard Sale, set for Saturday, October 26. The cost is $35 for craft fair vendors and $25 for a yard sale table. For applications, call 631-324-4791 to reserve or stop by the church on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday.

East Hampton

A reminder about the East Hampton Farm Museum’s chowder contest on Saturday, October 19, from noon to 4 p.m. at the farm on the corner of North Main and Cedar Street. Admission is $15 and includes a mug and samples of all 15 chowder entries.

The East Hampton Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Fall Festival in Herrick Park on Saturday, October 19, featuring more than 50 booths with local artists, shopkeepers and nonprofits having their wares and information on display. There will be live music throughout the day, including performances by Annie and the Band, The Jan Hanna Band, Twenty Seven Dollars and the East Hampton High School Jazz Band. Kids and seasonal activities will also be a part of the event.

In addition to food trucks and booths, local eateries will all be open.

Interested vendors should contact the chamber at 631-324-0362.

The final event in East Hampton Library’s 2019 Tom Twomey Series, “Charles Addams: Family and Friends,” will take place Saturday, October 19, at 6 p.m.

Cartoonist Charles “Chas” Addams (1912-1988) was known for his darkly humorous and eccentric characters. The creator of “The Addams Family,” his work appeared frequently in The New Yorker from the mid 1930s through the 1980s, inspiring television and film spin-offs. H. Kevin Miserocchi, director of the Sagaponack-based Tee & Charles Addams Foundation—and a close friend of Addams and his wife Tee—leads this visual presentation of Addams’ work and life, featuring photos of the artist and his residence.

Admission is free. Visit TomTwomeySeries.org to RSVP online.

The East Hampton Library is again presenting its spooky haunted library event on Saturday, October 26, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Not for the faint-of-heart, this event is for those age 10 and up (children younger than 10 will not be admitted). Costumes are encouraged and refreshments will be offered as attendees gather in the library’s Baldwin Family Lecture Room, where the Haunted Library tours will begin at 7 pm. The Haunted Library tour takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and attendees should plan to arrive no later than 8:45 p.m.

“This is the second year we’re inviting the community to the library for this fun event. The haunted library is a teen-led program, with teens in the young adult department planning and organizing the evening, which is focused on a surprise literary-linked theme and the entire library staff will be joining in!” noted Lisa Michne, head of the library’s Young Adult Services,in a press release.

Admission is free but reservations must be made in advance by calling the library. Safety note: strobe lights will be used in the performance.

The East Hampton Library will be offering a high school equivalency degree preparation class. Formerly known as a GED, the TASC will cover all subject areas. The class meets on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from September through May, at the East Hampton Library. Register by calling 631-324-0222 ext. 3.

Sag Harbor

SAFE in Sag Harbor, which promotes healthy choices by families for a substance abuse-free life, has arranged for a prescription drug take back at the Sag Harbor Police station on Friday, October 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. Stop by with your unused, unwanted and/or expired medications so that they may be safely disposed of.

Cormaria Retreat Center will hold a special service celebrating its 70th anniversary at the Church of St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays on Saturday, November 16. The Bishop Emeritus William Murphy will preside. A luncheon will follow at Oakland’s in Hampton Bays.

Bridgehampton

The Peconic Land Trust will host its third annual Autumn Open House on Saturday, October 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane in Bridgehampton. The garden, which is open daily all year-round with free admission, will offer visitors a variety of fun, family friendly activities to enjoy throughout the afternoon. These include a garden-wide recipe card scavenger hunt, autumn-themed paint and craft tables with Shine Hamptons and Peconic Land Trust, a spring bulb planting take-away led by Summerhill Landscapes, pinecone bird feeder take-away, a 2 p.m. bird walk led by Frank Quevedo of the South Fork Natural History Museum, autumn leaf rubbings with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt, and more. Live music will be performed by Jim Turner and refreshments will be provided.

The Bridgehampton Museum is hosting a fundraiser at The Bridge golf club on Saturday, October 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. The 18-hole golf course occupies the former Long Island Raceway (Bridgehampton Race Circuit). Museum President Walter R. Miller will be honored. Tickets are $100 and may be purchased at bhmuseum.org.

WATER MILL

Emily German was only 20 years old when her mother, Linda Larsen German, a former fashion industry powerhouse who ran the three largest divisions of Liz Claiborne in its heyday, was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s at 63.

Five years later, Emily has turned into a passionate advocate of brain health and Alzheimer’s awareness. Linda’s Ride, a Soul Cycle charity ride for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America that she kicked off last October in Water Mill, in her mother’s honor, is now expanding to four more markets: Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin and New Orleans. All of the new events debut in November for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The Water Mill ride is set for October 26, at 11 a.m.

“Her dancing spirit inspires us to live our best selves every single day. I say that we are one of the lucky families. Throughout the entire progression of the disease, she has maintained unbelievable positivity and an incredible joyous spirit. She brings hope into a horrible situation, and fills us all with the strength needed to push through. This fall we honor her and all the other families suffering from this awful disease,” said Emily about her mother and the ride.

Contact Soul Cycle in Water Mill for information about the ride.

The Water Mill Community Club’s annual hayride and pizza party is set for Sunday, October 20, at 4 p.m. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Vivian and Dave Corwith at 631-726-6560 by Friday, October 18.

Also on the Water Mill Community Club calendar is the annual business meeting and elections on December 4. Those interested in running for a seat on the board should notify Eileen Noonan by November 30. Christmas on the Green is December 8.

SOUTHAMPTON

The huge annual warehouse tag sale to benefit JC for JD is set for this weekend at 554 Hill Street. The hours are 10 to 5 and the proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (the JD), through the local nonprofit started by John Carlos Routh (the JC).

Little Lucy’s in Southampton will host its 19th annual Halloween Pet Parade in Agawam Park on Saturday, October 26. The parade starts at 1 p.m. and all are invited to bring their pets dressed in costume. Proceeds will help out the Animal Rescue Fund.

The Southampton History Museum has a guided tour of the Port of Missing Men in North Sea set for Saturday, October 19, starting at 5:30, followed by cocktails. “The Evening of Specter” will also include the Long Island Paranormal Investigators, who will take small groups to the 1661 Scott Cottage for a glimpse into the world of ghost hunting.

Tickets for the guided tour include admission to the party. General admission is $500. To include the tour, $1,000. Call 631-283-2494.

Also from the Southampton History Museum will be the Spooky Spirits program in the Rogers Mansion, Wednesdays through Saturdays. The history of the Rogers Mansion starts in 1648 when it was a one room farmhouse built by the pioneering William Rogers family. Hundreds of Roger family descendants were born, raised and died on this property. Their spirits are encouraged to participate in this month-long transformation from historic house museum into a haunted house for people of all ages.

The Rogers Memorial Library will host a self-defense workshop for women with Grand Master Gene Perceval on Saturday, October 19, at 10:30 a.m. The workshop will cover traditional martial arts techniques and advocates for a world focused on respect, harmony, inspiration, and living in calmness of mind.

Also at the library will be the next discussion in a series produced by the Foreign Policy Association, “Great Decisions 2019.” On Monday, October 21, at 11:30 a.m. Martin Levinson, Ph.D., will moderate a session focusing on the United States and Mexico partnership.

A screening of a documentary, “They Shall Not Grow Old,” is set for Monday, October 21, at 2:30 p.m. at the library. Using state-of-the-art technology and materials from the BBC and Imperial War Museum, filmmaker Peter Jackson allows the story of World War I to be told by the men who were there.

“Understanding Your Medicare Options: Medicare Made Clear” will be offered on Monday, October 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the library.

Penn Hongthong will return to the library for a cooking presentation of Indian recipes on Wednesday, October 23, at 5:30 p.m.

To register for library programs, go to myrml.org or call 631-283-0774 extension 523.

hampton bays

The Hampton Bays Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the board. Applicants must be residents of the Hampton Bays School District and have been a patron of the library for at least one year. The position requires attendance at monthly board meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., as well as participation on committees.

Those interested in serving may obtain an application form at the circulation desk in the library. For additional information, you may call Library Director Susan LaVista at 631-728-6241.

The Hampton Bays Civic Association will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, October 28 at 7 p.m. at the Southampton Town Community Center, 25 Ponquogue Avenue, across from the post office, in Hampton Bays. It is open to the public.

The meeting will be a debate among the candidates for the five vacancies as Town Trustee. Expected to attend are Ed Warner, Scott Horowitz, Donald Law, Megan Heckman, Thea Fry, Ann Welker, Bill Pell, Andrew Brosnan, Eric Shultz, David Mayer (name on ballot but is no longer actively running) and Fred Havemeyer.

Established in 1688, the Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of Southampton are one of the oldest governing bodies in North America. Their continuing charge is the stewardship of more than 25,000 acres of undivided colonial-era lands consisting mostly of Southampton’s shores, waterways, marshes, and bottomlands.

Some questions that will be posed include:

What is the future of the Southampton Trustees?

To whom should we entrust that future?

For more information, go to hbcivic.org.

Quogue

Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” will be the first play of the Hampton Theatre Company’s 2019-20 season, opening on October 24 at the Quogue Community Hall and running through November 10.

Performances are on Thursdays and Fridays at 7, Saturdays at 8 and Sundays at 2:30. An additional matinee performance will be offered during the final weekend of the production, on Saturday, November 9, prior to the regular 8 p.m. performance that evening. A talkback with the cast will be offered following the Friday, November 1, 7 p.m. performance.

For reservations and information on all packages and available discounts, visit hamptontheatre.org or email info@hamptontheatre.org.

Madison McCarty is heading up a bake sale and donation drive to benefit the Abaco Islands ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. The items will be sold at the Hudsy Run in Quogue, which is set for Saturday, October 19, at the Quogue School. It’s a great opportunity to burn a few calories, replenish them and satisfy your sweet tooth, all in one morning.

WESTHAMPTON

The Press Sessions comes to Westhampton Beach on Thursday, November 7, at The Mill Roadhouse. The topic under discussion is the changes happening to Westhampton Beach Main Street, specifically “The Sewer Project: Shaping the Future of Westhampton Beach.”

As noted in our promotional materials, “It’s a bold step: Westhampton Beach is remaking its Main Street and adding septic service, creating a fertile environment for growth. How will the businesses survive the growing pains? What concerns must be kept in mind? And what will the village look like when it’s all done?”

The Press Sessions are issue-based conversations, moderated by The Southampton Press, with a panel of experts over lunch.

For tickets, go to sessionsSouth1119.eventbrite.com.

The Westhampton Beach Historical Society’s annual Pot Luck Supper and “Walk Down Memory Lane” will be held on Sunday, October 20, at 5 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church. Parking and handicapped access is on Potunk Lane. The evening’s speaker is Westhampton Beach Mayor Maria Moore. The committee will provide baked ham, drinks and dessert. Please bring a dish to serve six to eight people. Cost per person is $10. RSVP by October 14, 631-288-1139.

The film, “The Last Full Measure” will be coming to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, thanks to the VFW Post 5350, on October 19. The VFW has been given 200 tickets that will be made available for the military and veterans. In addition to the movie, VFW Post 5350 will provide a buffet dinner for the first 100 at the Post prior to the movie. A reservation must be made by calling 631-288-1500, and leaving your name, and then bring your military or veteran ID on the night of the event and pick up the ticket at will call.

The Westhampton Free Library will offer Halloween-themed activities throughout October, including the annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 19, at 1 p.m., at Westhampton Beach Elementary School. Also a celebration of National Candy Corn Day on October 30, with a craft project. Lunch and Learn: Long Island’s Native American History

As part of its Lunch and Learn series, the library will host a discussion with Shinnecock Indian Nation member Jeremy Dennis on Friday, November 1, at noon. He will give a presentation on the indigenous history of Long Island and discuss how his artwork aims to enlighten and create a dialogue between indigenous and nonindigenous people.

Those wishing to create a unique Thanksgiving centerpiece can sign up for a workshop set for Saturday, November 2, at 11 a.m.

Children can build a “turkey trap” at the library on Tuesday, November 5, at 6 p.m.

For more information and to register, call 631-288-3335 or visit westhamptonlibrary.net.

Take Note

The sixth annual Southampton Kiwanis Club Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament is coming up. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 23. The fun starts at 6 p.m. at the Southampton Elks Club. Entry includes dinner and prizes. To register, got to southamptonkiwanispoker.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, email hillwilson@optonline.net.

Singers are being sought for the 33rd annual Harvest Gospel Concert Series, a non-denominational “celebration of music from the soul.” The first rehearsal is October 19 and that is when interested singers will sign up. Rehearsal starts at 6 p.m. at the Friendship Baptist Church on Anchor Street in Flanders. Singers must attend all rehearsals, in addition to October 19, on October 26, and November 2, 9, and 16. Performances are in November.

A free concert featuring Tom Humbert of Southampton and his band, Higher Altitude, will be held on Friday, November 8, at 8 p.m. at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Hampton Bays. The one-hour show will include songs from the new DirectTV musical “Wholly Broken.” A free will offering will be taken.

The New Earth International Film Festival has selected “Crimes Against The Future” for screening. The documentary is hosted and was written by Karl Grossman, a columnist for this newspaper. Frank Melli is its executive producer and director. “Crimes Against The Future” investigates environmental and human rights crimes currently being committed—from climate change to the dangers of nuclear power—and puts into perspective what they mean for future generations. The documentary was aired nationally in the United States last month on Free Speech TV. The New Earth International Film Festival is based in Poland and will run between October 16 and 20. The documentary can be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sYrFEBBDnE:

Hamptons Kirtan is bringing Brenda McMorrow and John de Kadt in for “A Sublime Adventure into the world of Sacred Sound” on Thursday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. at House of Wellness in Hampton Bays. For details, visit hamptonskirtan.com.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is holding “A Matter of Balance,” a program that educates on preventing falls and increasing activity levels among those 65 years and older, on Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m., through November 20 at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Ed and Phyllis Davis Wellness Institute. Registration is required at 631-726-8800.

Teen corner

Teens in grades nine through 12 are invited to join Southampton Town’s Youth Court. It is a great way to earn community service credits and build a college resume. High school students from local schools work together to hold real trials for juvenile offenders, where all the facts of the case are heard and the jury decides on a disposition, or “sentence,” for the offender to repair the harm that they have caused to the victims. Cases range from trespassing, driving without a license, underage drinking to harassment, possession, and theft, among others.

The program meets every Monday night, beginning October 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Southampton Town Justice Court, 32 Jackson Avenue, Hampton Bays. Transportation is available to youth living east of the Shinnecock canal. For more information, call Karen Matz at (631) 702-2425.

Finally, registration is now open for the Youth Bureau’s Youth and Government program, which is sponsored by the Alliance of New York State YMCAs and is a national program that involves teens in state-organized, model-government programs. Students in grades nine to 12 will have the opportunity to practice civic engagement and learn about the democratic process. Youth will discuss and debate issues that affect citizens of New York State and will get a chance to deliberate in the chambers of the NYS Legislature at a state conference in Albany.

The program meets on Thursdays beginning October 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Southampton Town Hall. For more information, call 631-702-2425.

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

Take A Hike

Saturday, October 19, hike the Tuckahoe Woods and Swamp. Meet on Sebonac Road, Southampton at the Kurt Billing kiosk, just east of Tuckahoe School at 10 a.m. for the moderately paced 6.8 mile hike including a WWII lookout and beautiful vernal ponds. Walk leader is Marilyn Kirkbright, 631-726-7503.

South Fork Trails Weekend is next weekend, October 26 and 27, and a number of hikes and activities are planned.

Sunday, October 27, the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt will present a program by naturalist Mike Bottini at the Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Center, starting at 2 p.m. The topic is East End otters and an ongoing survey of the population.

On Sunday, October 27, a Long Pond Greenbelt Hike starts at 10 a.m. Meet at Mashashimuet Park for the 3.5-mile walk that ends with a lunch in Vineyard Field behind the South Fork Natural History Museum. A bus will bring all participants back to the starting point. Walk leader is Chip Dineen; call 646-221-8225.

Saturday, October 26. Hike Whiskey Hill in Bridgehampton. Meet at 10 a.m. on Mill Path, off Lopers Path. Walk leader is Doreen Johnston; call 516-994-7825.

Saturday, October 26, Lighthouse Loop, a 6-mile walk starting at Camp Hero Road, off Route 27, about a mile east of Deep Hollow Ranch in Montauk. Walk leader is Carol Andrews; call 631-725-3367. Every Thursday, the Southampton Trails Preservation Society leads trail maintenance outings. If you are interested in helping out, call Ken Bieger at 631-283-5432.

For the full schedule of this month’s hikes, go to southamptontrails.org.