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Poets Rising, a group of writers and poets that meetings monthly at the Hampton Bays Library, celebrated its 14th anniversary at a recent meeting. The meetings are the second Saturday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. At the celebration were, clockwise from front, Beverly Livernoche (green jacket back to camera), Maryann Dimilia, Nancy Hamma, David Egan, Lorna Coppola, Betty Brown, Jane Tintle, Diane Morelli, Jasmin Hiscock, Sofia Diaz De Baumon and Dottie Mato. COURTESY RICHARD GREENE

Poets Rising, a group of writers and poets that meetings monthly at the Hampton Bays Library, celebrated its 14th anniversary at a recent meeting. The meetings are the second Saturday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. At the celebration were, clockwise from front, Beverly Livernoche (green jacket back to camera), Maryann Dimilia, Nancy Hamma, David Egan, Lorna Coppola, Betty Brown, Jane Tintle, Diane Morelli, Jasmin Hiscock, Sofia Diaz De Baumon and Dottie Mato. COURTESY RICHARD GREENE

Westhampton Garden Club presented two awards at its recent meeting. First Vice-President and Gardens Chair Peggy Veziris received the Club Appreciation Award for her tireless support and mentoring of WGC members' conservation and preservation efforts, as well as overseeing the five public gardens that the club established and maintains in Westhampton and Quogue. Hala Lawrence received the Years of Service Award for 25 years of dedication to ecological gardening and support of her colleagues. She also was elected an honorary member of the club upon her retirement. Joy Flynn , left, and Anne Moore Hutton, award committee members, congratulate Hala Lawrence. COURTESY LYNDA CONFESSORE

Westhampton Garden Club presented two awards at its recent meeting. First Vice-President and Gardens Chair Peggy Veziris received the Club Appreciation Award for her tireless support and mentoring of WGC members' conservation and preservation efforts, as well as overseeing the five public gardens that the club established and maintains in Westhampton and Quogue. Hala Lawrence received the Years of Service Award for 25 years of dedication to ecological gardening and support of her colleagues. She also was elected an honorary member of the club upon her retirement. Joy Flynn , left, and Anne Moore Hutton, award committee members, congratulate Hala Lawrence. COURTESY LYNDA CONFESSORE

Westhampton Garden Club presented two awards at its recent meeting. First Vice-President and Gardens Chair Peggy Veziris received the Club Appreciation Award for her tireless support and mentoring of WGC members' conservation and preservation efforts, as well as overseeing the five public gardens that the club established and maintains in Westhampton and Quogue. Hala Lawrence received the Years of Service Award for 25 years of dedication to ecological gardening and support of her colleagues. She also was elected an honorary member of the club upon her retirement. Peggy Veziris with Club Appreciation Award. COURTESY LYNDA CONFESSORE

Westhampton Garden Club presented two awards at its recent meeting. First Vice-President and Gardens Chair Peggy Veziris received the Club Appreciation Award for her tireless support and mentoring of WGC members' conservation and preservation efforts, as well as overseeing the five public gardens that the club established and maintains in Westhampton and Quogue. Hala Lawrence received the Years of Service Award for 25 years of dedication to ecological gardening and support of her colleagues. She also was elected an honorary member of the club upon her retirement. Peggy Veziris with Club Appreciation Award. COURTESY LYNDA CONFESSORE

Eleanor Kobel, Dawn LaDu, and Donn Larson were among those who attended a fundraiser hosted by the Greater Westhampton Historical Museum on Saturday. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Foster-Meeker house on the organization's Westhampton Beach campus. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Eleanor Kobel, Dawn LaDu, and Donn Larson were among those who attended a fundraiser hosted by the Greater Westhampton Historical Museum on Saturday. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Foster-Meeker house on the organization's Westhampton Beach campus. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Westhampton American Legion Post 834 recently hosted a breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Quiogue to garner support for the organization's activities. From left, legion members Sandy Wyman Lisha Terry and Tom Quinn. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

Westhampton American Legion Post 834 recently hosted a breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Quiogue to garner support for the organization's activities. From left, legion members Sandy Wyman Lisha Terry and Tom Quinn. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

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