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Residents of Clearwater in Springs gathered at Clearwater Beach's Sun Shed on October 13 to show their appreciation to Dell Cullum. Accabonac Protection Committee President Patrice Dalton presented Dell the A.P.C.'s

Residents of Clearwater in Springs gathered at Clearwater Beach's Sun Shed on October 13 to show their appreciation to Dell Cullum. Accabonac Protection Committee President Patrice Dalton presented Dell the A.P.C.'s "Friend of the Creek Award" "In recognition of his years as a steadfast protector of the wildlife of the Creek." RICHARD LEWIN

The Special Olympics torch was carried from Montauk to East Hampton on Thursday in preparation for the New York State Games, which will be held in Glens Falls, New York on Friday and Saturday. REBECCA HOFFMAN/SPECIAL OLYMPICS

The Special Olympics torch was carried from Montauk to East Hampton on Thursday in preparation for the New York State Games, which will be held in Glens Falls, New York on Friday and Saturday. REBECCA HOFFMAN/SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Kimberly Dautenhahn, John Raio and Lucy at the Montauk Brewing Company for the release of the special limited edition

Kimberly Dautenhahn, John Raio and Lucy at the Montauk Brewing Company for the release of the special limited edition "PAWESOME Double India Pale Ale, Brewed In Support of Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons". A percentage of proceeds from sales of tap and 4-packs is being donated to support the efforts of ARF. www.arfhamptons.org RICHARD LEWIN

Steve Long with his sons Grant and Bennett at the East Hampton Historical Society's third annual Amagansett Maritime Heritage Day on Saturday. Besides free admission to the Marine Museum, visitors enjoyed three floors of fun, including crafts for children, the Museum's exhibits, Plein Air painting and pirate-themed selfies. Barbara Borsack read from her children's book

Steve Long with his sons Grant and Bennett at the East Hampton Historical Society's third annual Amagansett Maritime Heritage Day on Saturday. Besides free admission to the Marine Museum, visitors enjoyed three floors of fun, including crafts for children, the Museum's exhibits, Plein Air painting and pirate-themed selfies. Barbara Borsack read from her children's book "Keeping the Montauk Light". Other related events included Open House at the East End Classic Boat Society, and, at Amagansett Free Library, a scavenger hunt organized by Jackie Marks and Evan Harris. RICHARD LEWIN

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The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center is offering an SAT prep course ahead of the August 23 test date. Classes will be held Mondays in July and August, with an additional session on Wednesday, August 13, from 6 to 9 p.m.
The cost is $40 and includes a workbook; scholarships are available. To register, email Camryn@bhccrc.org or call 631-537-0616. The center is located at 551 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike.
“SAT Prep can be an important part of that journey,” said executive director Bonnie Michelle Cannon. 7 Jul 2025 by Staff Writer

Jazz Mass In Bridgehampton On Sunday

St Ann’s Episcopal Church on Main Street in Bridgehampton will host its annual Jazz Mass on Sunday, July 13, at 10 a.m. All are welcome. The band will include Ada Rovatti and Eric Schugren on saxophone; Mike Gari, guitar; John Mele, drums; and Steve Shaughnessy, bass. The choir will sing Bob Chilcott’s “Little Jazz Mass,” and all are encouraged to join in singing the hymns. A hospitality hour for all follows the service. by Staff Writer

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Free Lunch for Southampton Students

Students enrolled at Southampton Elementary School and Southampton Intermediate School are eligible for a free lunch at their respective schools through August 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten on site. For more information, contact the school district at 631-591-4637. by Staff Writer

'Peter and the Wolf' Peformances at LTV and CMEE

The Hampton Ballet Theatre School will present Peter and the Wolf on Sunday, July 27, at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at LTV Studios in Wainscott, and again on Thursday, July 31, at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton. The production features students of HBTS, choreography by director Sara Jo Strickland, costumes by Yuka Silvera and Kate McManus, and live music by the Hampton Festival Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Andrew Perea. Josh Gladstone will narrate the family-friendly ballet. Tickets are available at ltveh.org and cmee.org. by Staff Writer

Clay Art Guild Sale on Saturday

The Clay Art Guild of the Hamptons will hold its annual Pottery Yard Sale on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Water Mill Museum studio, 41 Old Mill Road. The sale will benefit Hamptons Community Outreach and feature handmade pottery by local artists at low prices. For more information, go to hamptonsclay.org. by Staff Writer

In Search of a Lyme Vaccine

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