Community News, October 3

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School spirit was on full display when these young fans, from left, Karlie Rodriguez, Chloe Baetz and Sommer Mitchell, showed up for a Southampton High School girls varsity soccer game in late September. The game was part of the district's effort to raise money for and awareness of childhood cancer through

School spirit was on full display when these young fans, from left, Karlie Rodriguez, Chloe Baetz and Sommer Mitchell, showed up for a Southampton High School girls varsity soccer game in late September. The game was part of the district's effort to raise money for and awareness of childhood cancer through "Gold Laces for Childhood Cancer." The girls went for the gold. COURTESY ALIE MITCHELL

During a nature stroll, toddlers at Southampton Day Care felt the chill of fall. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON DAY CARE

During a nature stroll, toddlers at Southampton Day Care felt the chill of fall. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON DAY CARE

The 1972 graduating class of Stella Maris High School in Rockaway Park  enjoyed a fun reunion weekend at St. Joseph's Villa in Hampton Bays.  Alumni came from all over the country to renew their friendships and reminisce.  Even some of their former teachers - sisters of St. Joseph, from the Brentwood convent -- were in attendance. COURTESY BARBARA SKELLY

The 1972 graduating class of Stella Maris High School in Rockaway Park enjoyed a fun reunion weekend at St. Joseph's Villa in Hampton Bays. Alumni came from all over the country to renew their friendships and reminisce. Even some of their former teachers - sisters of St. Joseph, from the Brentwood convent -- were in attendance. COURTESY BARBARA SKELLY

Under the direction of land art pioneer Alan Sonfist, left, students from the Hayground School began work on a two-year-long, eco-art project in the museum’s front meadow. Titled

Under the direction of land art pioneer Alan Sonfist, left, students from the Hayground School began work on a two-year-long, eco-art project in the museum’s front meadow. Titled "Celestial Meadow," the site-specific celestial-themed, plant-based design will mirror star configurations in the skies over the Parrish. DANA SHAW

Under the direction of land art pioneer Alan Sonfist students from the Hayground School began work on a two-year-long, eco-art project in the museum’s front meadow. Titled

Under the direction of land art pioneer Alan Sonfist students from the Hayground School began work on a two-year-long, eco-art project in the museum’s front meadow. Titled "Celestial Meadow," the site-specific celestial-themed, plant-based design will mirror star configurations in the skies over the Parrish. DANA SHAW

Mady Schuman, executive director of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation; board members Cathy Tweedy and Ann Ciardullo; Julie Ratner, co-founder and chairwoman of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation; Geoffrey Lynch, president of the Hampton Jitney and board member Amanda Star Frazer with the Ambassador bus celebrating the Ellen Hermanson Foundation's 30 years on the East End.  DANA SHAW

Mady Schuman, executive director of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation; board members Cathy Tweedy and Ann Ciardullo; Julie Ratner, co-founder and chairwoman of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation; Geoffrey Lynch, president of the Hampton Jitney and board member Amanda Star Frazer with the Ambassador bus celebrating the Ellen Hermanson Foundation's 30 years on the East End. DANA SHAW

authorStaff Writer on Oct 3, 2024

YOUTH CORNER

Tumbling with Rachel Haab

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host Toddler and Teeny Tumbling with Rachel Haab, for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old, on Thursdays, from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Tumbling for children ages 3 to 5 is on Thursdays, from 3:15 to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Tumbling for children in kindergarten and first grades is from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Tumbling for children in second grade and up is from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Books and Toys

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Books and Toys, for caregivers with babies and toddlers up to 3 years old, on Thursday, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Sensory STEAM Play

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host Sensory STEAM Play, for caregivers with children ages 18 months to 3 years old, on Thursdays, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Happy Feet

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host caregivers with toddlers for Tiny Movers with Happy Feet on Thursday and on Tuesday, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Baby Music with Happy Feet is from 11 to 11:30 a.m. the same days. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Toddler Yoga

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a toddler yoga class on Thursday, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Touch a Truck

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, invites families to Touch a Truck, on Thursday, from 11 a.m. to noon at Mashashimuet Park, where big rigs will be set up for children to learn about. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Parent and Me 
American Sign Language

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a Parent and Me American Sign Language class, on Thursday, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Jump and Jive

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host Jump and Jive, for caregivers with babies up to 5 years old on Thursday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

Shannon-igans

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, invites caregivers with babies and toddlers ages 2 to 4 to Shannon-igans, on Thursday, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

Sharing Music with Ms. Lori

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Sharing Music With Ms. Lori, for caregivers with children ages 1 to 4, on Thursdays, at 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. montauklibrary.org

Stories at Bridge Gardens

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Stories at Bridge Gardens on Thursday, from 2 to 2:30 p.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

Letter Keepsake

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host tweens for a Letter Keepsake workshop on Thursday, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Fuzzy Spider Webs

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a fuzzy spider web workshop for children ages 3 to 6, on Thursday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Art Club

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host teens for an art workshop on Thursday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Spooky Spiders

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children ages 18 months to 5 years old for a spooky spiders workshop on Thursday, from 4 to 4:30 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

Drop-In DIY Bird Feeders

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host children and tweens for a drop-in DIY bird feeder workshop on Thursday, from 3 to 5 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Story Crafters: 
Teen Writing Workshop

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host its teen writing workshop on Thursday, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Drop In StoryTime

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host caregivers with toddlers and children ages 2 and up for drop in storytime on Friday, at 10 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Sing-A-Long with Dara: Colors of Fall

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host caregivers with toddlers up to 5 years old for a sing-along with Dara, focused on the colors of fall, on Friday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

Stay and Play

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host caregivers with babies and toddlers ages 6 months to 4 years old for “Stay and Play,” on Friday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. montauklibrary.org

Sensory Storytime

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host a Sensory Storytime on Friday, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Babies and Books

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, invites caregivers with babies and toddlers from birth to 18 months to Babies and Books on Friday, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

Art Adventure

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host an Art Adventure, for children in kindergarten through second grades, on Friday, from 5 to 6 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Lego Club: Can You Build It?

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host children in kindergarten through fourth grades for its Lego Club: Can You Build It? On Friday, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Friday Fun: Oatmeal Extravaganza

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host tweens and teens for a workshop where they will make oatmeal on Friday, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Switch and Snack

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host middle school students for Nintendo Switch and snacks on Friday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Socktober

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, invites children ages 8 to 11 to Socktober, where they will make crafts out of socks, on Friday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

Sketch and Stretch

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host children in kindergarten through third grades for Sketch and Stretch, on Friday, from 4 to 5 p.m. Tweens in fourth and fifth grades will meet for the same class, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Apple Cinnamon Oreo Delights

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, invites teens to make apple cinnamon oreo delights on Friday, from 1 to 3 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Lego Club

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children in kindergarten through fifth grades for Lego Club on Friday, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

Bilingual Storytime

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host a bilingual storytime on Saturday, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Minecraft

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, invites children ages 6 to 8 to its Minecraft Club (Zombie level) on Saturdays, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Children ages 8 to 12 will meet for their Minecraft Club (Enderman level), from 2 to 3:30 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Creation Station

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host children for Creation Station, where they can get crafty, on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

Saturday Morning Cartoons

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens for a viewing of retro Saturday morning cartoons, on Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Chess Club

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host its Chess Club, for children ages 5 to 14, on Saturdays, from noon to 1 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Girls Who Can Code

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host children in third through fifth grades for a Girls Who Code class on Saturday, from 3 to 3:45 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Ghost Story Writing Workshop

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a ghost story writing workshop, for young adults, on Saturday, at 1:30 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Driftwood Art

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host children in third grade and up for a driftwood art workshop on Saturday, from 3 to 4 p.m. montauklibrary.org

Dungeons and Dragons

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host tweens and teens for Dungeons and Dragons on Saturday, from 6 to 8 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Imagination Play Project Pop-Up

The Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway in Water Mill, invites children of all ages and abilities to participate in creative play on the museum terrace on Sunday, October 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. where they will make items with recycled materials. parrishart.org

Sunday Storytime

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host families and children for a storytime on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

STEMSday: Mummified Hot Dog

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, invites children in third through fifth grades to learn about how mummies were made and make a hot dog mummy on Sunday, from noon to 1 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Bubbles and Books

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host caregivers with babies and toddlers up to 3 years old for Bubbles and Books on Monday, from10 to 10:30 a.m. and from 11 to 11:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Mondays at Madoo

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Mondays at Madoo on Monday, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

Mother Goose on the Loose

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host Mother Goose on the Loose, for caregivers with babies, toddlers and children up to 17 months old, on Monday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

Play Hooray

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Play Hooray, for toddlers and prekindergarten students, on Monday, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. and from 11 to 11:30 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Chess Club

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its Chess Club for teens in sixth through 12th grades on Monday, at 3:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Schoolhouse Chess

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host children and tweens for Schoolhouse Chess on Monday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Discover Box Adventures: 
Sequencing and Patterns

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children ages 4 to 8 for a Discovery Box Adventure, focused on sequencing and patterns, on Monday, from 4 to 4:30. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

Lego Club

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host children ages 5 to 11 for its Lego Club on Mondays, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Playfit

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host caregivers with toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old for a Playfit class on Tuesday, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Story and Craft

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, invites caregivers and toddlers up to 3 years old to a Story and Craft time on Tuesday, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Tiny Tots Crafts: 
Pumpkin Patch Collage

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host Tiny Tots Crafts: Pumpkin Patch Collage, for children 18 months to 35 months old, on Tuesday, from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Toddler Time

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Toddler Time, for caregivers with toddlers ages 1 to 3, on Tuesday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

A Ghostly Crafternoon

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host toddlers, children, tweens and teens for “A Ghostly Crafternoon,” on Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Pumpkin Patch Cookies

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a pumpkin patch cookie workshop, for children ages 4 and up, on Tuesday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Pokemon Paint Party

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a Pokemon Paint Party on Tuesday, from 4 to 6 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Black Cat Art Night

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host tweens and teens in sixth grade and up for a Black Cat Art Night, on Tuesday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

Camp Half Blood D&D

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens for a Camp Half Blood themed D&D campaign on Tuesday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Play, Learn and Grow Workshop

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, invites caregivers with babies and children ages 1 to 3 to a Play, Learn and Grow workshop on Wednesday, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

Rhythm and Rhyme

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host Rhythm and Rhyme on Wednesday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

Sensory Bin Play

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host children ages 3 to 6 for Sensory Bin Play on Wednesday, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. montauklibrary.org

Skateboarding Clinics

Project Most Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host Skateboarding Clinics, for children ages 6 to 13, on Wednesdays, from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Climbing Spider Craft

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a climbing spider craft workshop, on Wednesday, at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Wildlife Art Class

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host a Wildlife Art Class with the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Crafts for Kids: 
Paper Plate Monsters

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children ages 3 to 10 for “Crafts for Kids: Paper Plate Monsters,” on Wednesday, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

Kids Yoga

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host a children’s yoga class, on Wednesday, from 4:30 to 5 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

LECTURES & DISCUSSIONS

Haunted Long Island Mysteries

The Bridgehampton Museum at the Nathaniel Rogers House, 2539 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton, will host Haunted Long Island Mysteries, with Kerriann Glanagan Brosky and Joe Giaquinto, on Thursday, October 3, at 5 p.m. bridgehamptonmuseum.org

A Visit with Shane Weeks

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host a visit with Shane Weeks, author of “Good Neighbors: A Shinnecock History from a Shinnecock Perspective,” on Thursday, October 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Myrml.org

WORKSHOPS, 
CLUBS AND CLASSES

Chess for All Levels

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host Chess for All Levels, on Thursdays, from 3 to 4 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Current Events Club

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its Current Events Club on Thursday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

ESL Classes

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host ESL classes on Thursday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Tech Talks 60 +

The Town of East Hampton Human Services Department will host Tech Talks, for those ages 60 and up, every Friday at 11 a.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 128 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton. On September 27, the topic will be Online Resources. 631-329-6939 | ehamptonny.gov

Ukulele Club

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host its Ukulele Club on Fridays, from noon to 1 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Word Game Palooza

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host Word Game Palooza on Friday, at 1 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

Canasta Club

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a Canasta Club on Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Flamenco 
for Absolute Beginners

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a beginners flamenco class on Friday, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Great Decisions

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host the Great Decisions Foreign Policy Association for a discussion on “Science Across Borders,” on Saturday, from 5 to 6 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Bridge/Canasta/MahJong

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host players interested in bridge, canasta and mahjong on Sundays, from 1 to 4 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Sunday Afternoon Chess

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host Sunday Afternoon Chess, for teens and adults, on Sundays, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Philosophy with Susan Pashman

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Philosophy with Susan Pashman on Mondays, from 10 a.m. to noon. The text will be “Political Philosophy, the Essential Texts,” by Steven Cahn. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

Fiber Arts Meet-Up

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host its Fiber Arts Meet-Up on Mondays, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Chess Club with Stephen

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host its chess club on Mondays, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

American Mahjong 60 +

The Town of East Hampton Human Services Department will host American Mahjong, for those ages 60 and up, every Monday, at 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 128 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton. 631-329-6939 | ehamptonny.gov

Basic Spanish for English 
Speakers/ Basic English 
for Spanish Speakers

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Basic Spanish for English Speakers class, on Monday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. followed by a Basic English for Spanish Speakers class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Pictionary Game Night

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host a Pictionary Game Night on Monday, from 6 t 7:30 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

MahJong and More

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host Mahjong and More, featuring mahjong, board games and cards, on Tuesdays, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. montauklibrary.org

Crocheting & Knitting

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host its beginner crocheting and knitting class on Tuesdays, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Please bring a size H crochet hook or size 8 knitting needles and 200 yards of worsted-weight yarn. On Wednesdays, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., the library will host its Knitting and Crochet Club social get together, led by Pam Peterson. montauklibrary.org

ESL with Helen Mendes

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host ESL for Beginners, with Helen Mendes, on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. ESL for Advanced Beginners will be on Wednesday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and ESL Intermediate Advanced is from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

Bridge Club 60 +

The Town of East Hampton Human Services Department will host a Bridge Club, for those ages 60 and up, every Wednesday, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 128 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton. 631-329-6939 | ehamptonny.gov

Mystery Book Club

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host its Mystery Book Club for a talk on “The Golden Spoon” by Jessa Maxwell, on Wednesday, at 6 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

BODY

Qigong 60 +

The Town of East Hampton Human Services Department will host Qigong, for those ages 60 and up, every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 128 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton. 631-329-6939 | ehamptonny.gov

Chair Yoga with Kate Alesio

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a chair yoga class with Kate Alesio on Thursday, from 11 a.m. to noon on Zoom. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Taiji/Qigong

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Taihi and Qigong with John Turnbull on Thursdays, from noon to 1:15 p.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

Gentle Chair Stretching 
for Everyone

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a gentle chair stretching class, for all levels, on Thursday, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Qigong

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host a Qigong class on Fridays, at 11:45 a.m. montauklibrary.org

Gentle Chair Yoga

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host a gentle chair yoga class on Fridays, from 1 to 1:45 p.m., on Mondays, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The class will link gentle breathing, movement and core strength. montauklibrary.org

Vinyasa Flow

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host Vinyasa Flow, with Peter Ames, on Saturdays, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Wellness 60+: Mindfulness Meditation

The Town of East Hampton Human Services Department will host Mindfulness Meditation, for those ages 60 and up, every Monday, at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 128 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton. 631-329-6939 | ehamptonny.gov

Reiki Healing Circle

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host a Reiki healing circle, with Reiki master teacher Diane Ferraro, on Mondays, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. montauklibrary.org

Breathe Together

East End libraries including the Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host “Breathe Together,” via Zoom, with Charyl Ozkaya on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. on Zoom. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

Low Impact Cardio

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a low impact cardio workout on Tuesdays, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. The cost is $10 per class. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Fitness for Older Adults

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host a Fitness for Older Adults class on Tuesdays, at 11 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Yoga for All Levels

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a yoga class, for all levels, on Tuesdays, from 4 to 5 p.m. The cost is $10. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Creatures of the Night

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host the Quogue Wildlife Refuge on Thursday, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., for a presentation on “Creatures of the Night.” 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Andy Sabin’s Annual Salamander Log Rolling

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host Andy Sabin’s Annual Salamander Log Rolling program, an all-ages event in Montauk, on Saturday, October 5, at 10 a.m. sofo.org

Inspiration 
from Our Garden Tours

The Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons will host an HAH Roundtable, “Inspiration from Our Garden Tours: Sharing Ideas and Learning More,” on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to noon in the HAH Joe LoGerfo Library on the ground floor of the Bridgehampton Community House, 2357 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton. hahgarden.org

Raptors and More!

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center for a “Raptors and More!” animal presentation, for all ages, on Saturday, October 5, from 2 to 3 p.m. sofo.org

Whale Watching

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host Chris Paparo, aka The Fish Guy, for a talk on whale watching on Wednesday, from 6 to 7 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

WALKS & HIKES

Poetry Walk at Sammy’s Beach

The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will host a poetry hike at Sammy’s Beach in East Hampton on Saturday, October 5, at 10 a.m. Meet at the end of Sammy’s Beach Road. An East Hampton Town parking permit is required. The rain date is Sunday. easthamptontrailspreservationsocity.org

Georgica Beach to Georgica Pond

The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will host a Georgica Beach to Georgica Pond walk on Thursday, October 10, at 10 a.m. Meet at the Georgica Beach parking lot. No sticker is needed. easthamptontrailspreservationsocity.org

MEETINGS

Westhampton Garden Club

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host a meeting of the Westhampton Garden Club on Monday, from 1 to 3 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

MCAC Monthly Meeting

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host the monthly meeting of the Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee on Monday, at 6 p.m. montauklibrary.org

HBBA Meeting

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host the monthly meeting of the Hampton Bays Beautification Association on Monday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Lani Piro of Serene Scapes Landscape and Design will be a guest speaker. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Hampton Bays Library Board

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host the monthly meeting of its library board on Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Friends of the Hampton Library

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host a meeting of the Friends of the Hampton Library on Wednesday, from 4 to 5 p.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

EVENTS

Haunted Long Island Mysteries

The Bridgehampton Museum at the Nathaniel Rogers House, 2539 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton, will host Haunted Long Island Mysteries, with Kerriann Glanagan Brosky and Joe Giaquinto, on Thursday, October 3, at 5 p.m. bridgehamptonmuseum.org

Beer and Blacksmithing

The Bridgehampton Museum will host Beer & Blacksmithing, with Ricky Bottenus, at The Corwith House, 2368 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton, on Saturday, October 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. Bottenus will guide guests in the art of blacksmithing and everyone will have an opportunity to make their own bottle opener. Drinks and pizza will be provided for this 21 and older event. 631-537-1088 | bridgehamptonmuseum.org

SpringsFest

The Heart of Springs will present SpringsFest at the Blacksmith Shop, 1 Parsons Place, on Saturday, October 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. The live music festival is free and will feature food trucks, Springs Brewery beer, wine, raffles, craft tables, live music and more. SpringsFest is the first day of “Celebrating Springs Weekend,” presented by the Heart of Springs, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate and promote the cultural and historical significance of the Springs Historic District. It is followed by “Celebrating Bonac” at the grounds of The Springs Library on Sunday, October 6, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The Springs Historical Society & Community Library, The Bonackers Project and Peter Matthiessen Center will provide a unique gathering celebrating the arts, culture, history and traditions of the Bonac community of the Springs. heartofsprings.com

SouthamptonFest

This year Southampton Village holds its 12th annual SouthamptonFest, encompassing a wide and expansive variety of live music bands, food, art activities, chowder contests, and opportunities for history buffs and normal folks alike to appreciate the historical and cultural significance of the town of Southampton. The Fest opens on Friday, October 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with the Southamptonfest Kickoff Party, at the Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane in Southampton Village. On Saturday, October 5, residents are encouraged to enjoy all that the Fest has to offer, from The Southampton History Museum at Rogers Mansion to Agawam Park.

Clothing Swap

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host a clothing swap, for adults, on Saturday, from 1 to 3 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Oktoberfest

Grab your lederhosen and a pint because Oktoberfest at Reflextions Riverhead will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 3 to 9 p.m. in Grangebel Park in Riverhead. Entry is free, but bring money to spend on locally sourced beer, food, or goodies. There are opportunities to enter competitions, like the costume contest, and listen to live bands like the iconic Oktoberfest band, The Bratwurst Boys. Reflextionsriverhead.com

Witches & Warlocks Party

The Village of Southampton and the Southampton History Museum will host a Witches & Warlocks party for seniors on Tuesday, October 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane in Southampton. southamptonhistory.org

Open Mic Night Honoring Latino and Hispanic Heritage Culture

The Southampton Schools will host an open mic night, honoring Latino and Hispanic Heritage Culture, at Southampton High School, 141 Narrow Lane in Southampton, on Tuesday, October 8, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Snacks will be served. Performers should email nvargas@southamptonschools.org

BENEFITS

OFVS Guardians Gala

Our Fabulous Variety Show will host its 3rd Annual Guardians Gala on Saturday, October 5, at LTV Studios, 75 Industrial Road in Wainscott. The event, which is a benefit for the nonprofit, youth arts organization, will honor Alessandra Grangeiro and Kathryn Menu, the owner and co-publisher of The Express News Group. Ofvs.org

ARF Stroll to the Sea

The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons will host its annual Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk in East Hampton on Sunday, October 6, beginning at 9 a.m. at Mulford Farm, 10 James Lane in East Hampton, and ending around noon. give.arfhamptons.org/dogwalk

SUPPORT

MS Support Group

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host an MS Support Group on Monday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Alzheimer’s Caregiver 
Support Group

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group on Tuesday, at 11 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

HEALTH CARE

Osteoporosis Prevention 
and Stretching

The Town of East Hampton Human Services Department will host an Osteoporosis Prevention & Stretching class, led by Leigh Frankel, for those ages 60 and up, every Monday and Wednesday, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 128 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton. 631-329-6939 | ehamptonny.gov

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance

The Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance on Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 631-283-0774 | rogersmemorial.librarycalendar.com

One-on-One Medicare Counseling

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host One-on-One Medicare Counseling on Tuesday, at 12:30 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Sing Loud for PD

The Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Wellness Center, 240 Meeting House Lane in Southampton, will host Sing Loud for PD, a program developed in partnership with the American Parkinson Disease Association, virtually, on Wednesdays through November 6, from 1 to 2 p.m. The program is for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. 631-726-8800 | southampton.stonybrookmedicine.edu

RELIGION

Yom Kippur at Gesher | 
The Bridge Shul

Gesher | The Bridge Shul will host Yom Kippur, led by Rabbi Jan Uhrbach and Rabbi Michael Boino, on Friday, October 11, from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. and on Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. The High Holiday services are spiritual, emotional and intellectual journeys, fully egalitarian, participatory, traditional and creative liturgy including music. Services are in-person and on Zoom, All are welcome but for security reasons, registration is required. 631-488-0072 | thebridgeshul.org

High Holidays at Center 
for Jewish Life

The Center for Jewish Life, 22 Long Island Avenue in Sag Harbor, will host High Holiday services, with Rosh Hashanah, through Friday, October 4, and Yom Kippur, Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12. Prayers are conducted in Hebrew and English with a running commentary that includes meditative Kabbalistic practices and insights. There will also be a children’s service and Cantor Yaakov Motzen will lead High Holiday services. All are welcome to join the Rosh Hashanah community dinner, lunches and Yom Kippur breakfast. cfjewishlife.com/high-holidays

EXHIBITIONS 
AT THE LIBRARY

Between Us

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, features paintings by Steve Alpert. The exhibition will remain on view through Wednesday, October 9. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Linda Davidson

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will open a new exhibition, featuring Linda Davidson, with an opening reception on Sunday, October 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Helen Gould Room. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Warren Padula Retrospective

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will open a retrospective exhibition featuring works by Warren Padula, with a reception on Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m. 631-537-0015 | myhamptonlibrary.org

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