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Community News, September 16

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The winners of the 2021 Hampton Bays Civic Association Rubber Ducky race were: First place, Ce Style Marble, center; Second place, Rapid Recovery, left: and third Place, Peconic Physical Therapy at right. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS CIVIC ASSOCIATION

The winners of the 2021 Hampton Bays Civic Association Rubber Ducky race were: First place, Ce Style Marble, center; Second place, Rapid Recovery, left: and third Place, Peconic Physical Therapy at right. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Duck wrangler J.J. holds high the duck race proud winner. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Duck wrangler J.J. holds high the duck race proud winner. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Ducks on deck to race at the Hampton Bays civic Association Rubber Duck Race on Saturday afternoon. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Ducks on deck to race at the Hampton Bays civic Association Rubber Duck Race on Saturday afternoon. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS CIVIC ASSOCIATION

James Sirkin, Charlie Sirkin, Eileen Walsh and Brian Walsh and Teddy Sirkin at the East Hampton Aviation Association's

James Sirkin, Charlie Sirkin, Eileen Walsh and Brian Walsh and Teddy Sirkin at the East Hampton Aviation Association's "Just Plane Fun Day" at East Hampton Airport on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Pilots John Purdy and Dave Wigley flew their plane from Farmingdale to the East Hampton Aviation Association's

Pilots John Purdy and Dave Wigley flew their plane from Farmingdale to the East Hampton Aviation Association's "Just Plane Fun Day" at East Hampton Airport on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Jaelyn Hernandez will help with the bilingual ballet and tap classes being offered by Our Fabulous Variety Show through Project MOST.

Jaelyn Hernandez will help with the bilingual ballet and tap classes being offered by Our Fabulous Variety Show through Project MOST.

Todd Tureski presents the People's Choice trophy to Tom Federico, owner of the 1962 Chevy Impala SS, at the Water Mill Classic Car Show on Saturday.

Todd Tureski presents the People's Choice trophy to Tom Federico, owner of the 1962 Chevy Impala SS, at the Water Mill Classic Car Show on Saturday.

Southampton Town Councilwoman Julie Lofstad welcomes guests to the opening of he Off the Leash Dog Park in East Quogue on Monday morning. The park is located at Pine Neck Marina, 22 Josiah Foster Path in East Quogue. DANA SHAW

Southampton Town Councilwoman Julie Lofstad welcomes guests to the opening of he Off the Leash Dog Park in East Quogue on Monday morning. The park is located at Pine Neck Marina, 22 Josiah Foster Path in East Quogue. DANA SHAW

David Morris, Dr. Harvey Manes and Caesar Pink, Arete Living Arts Foundation executive director at the Stargazer sculpture in Eastport on Sunday. Dr. Manes donated $100,000 through his Manes American Peace Prize Foundation to restore the sculpture. David Morris is the partner of the late creator of Stargazer, artist Linda Scott, and has since been looking after the work. DANA SHAW

David Morris, Dr. Harvey Manes and Caesar Pink, Arete Living Arts Foundation executive director at the Stargazer sculpture in Eastport on Sunday. Dr. Manes donated $100,000 through his Manes American Peace Prize Foundation to restore the sculpture. David Morris is the partner of the late creator of Stargazer, artist Linda Scott, and has since been looking after the work. DANA SHAW

authorStaff Writer on Sep 13, 2021
MONTAUK CCOM Picnic Slated The Concerned Citizens of Montauk will host its second annual picnic on Saturday, September 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Fort Pond House in Carol... more

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