Community News, September 26

On Wednesday, September 18, officials and dignitaries gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of what will become the new East Hampton Fire Department substation on Old Northwest Road, near its intersection with Stephen Hands Path. Present at the ceremony were, from left, East Hampton Fire Department First Assistant Chief Duane Forrester, East Hampton Village Trustee Barbara Borsack, East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc, East Hampton Village Trustee Rose Brown, East Hampton Volunteer Ambulance Association Chief Lisa Charde, East Hampton Village Trustee Arthur Graham, East Hampton Fire Department Chief Gerard Turza, Jr., East Hampton Village Trustee Richard Lawler, Andy Towner from the Landfall Property Owners Association, East Hampton Mayor Paul F. Rickenbach, Jr. and Don O’Hanlon of Carter-Melence Contracting. MICHAEL HELLER

Representatives of The Retreat recently presented at the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence conference in Washington, D.C. From left, Retreat Education Director Helen Atkinson-Barnes, Executive Director Loretta Davis, Meg Atkinson-Barnes, Shelter Director Vicki Cooper, and Counseling Director Regina Mysliborski.

Students from John Marshall Elementary School gathered at Main Beach on Friday to participate in the international Pinwheels for Peace effort. Marking the International Day of Peace on Saturday, the event uses pinwheels because its a symbol of a gentler, more joyful time, childhood. KYRIL BROMLEY

Students from John Marshall Elementary School gathered at Main Beach on Friday to participate in the international Pinwheels for Peace effort. Marking the International Day of Peace on Saturday, the event uses pinwheels because its a symbol of a gentler, more joyful time, childhood. KYRIL BROMLEY

Students from John Marshall Elementary School gathered at Main Beach on Friday to participate in the international Pinwheels for Peace effort. Marking the International Day of Peace on Saturday, the event uses pinwheels because its a symbol of a gentler, more joyful time, childhood. KYRIL BROMLEY

Recreating a 100-year-old local tradition, the Maidstone Mugwumps (a team comprised of Maidstone Club members and family) did battle on the baseball diamond with The Bonac Native Sons and Daughters on Sunday at Herrick Park. Hugh King was the emcee/play-by-play announcer. The game was a fundraiser sponsored by the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum. The game ended with the Bonackers victorious, 4-3, having cut down the potential tying run at the plate to end the game. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Recreating a 100-year-old local tradition, the Maidstone Mugwumps (a team comprised of Maidstone Club members and family) did battle on the baseball diamond with The Bonac Native Sons and Daughters on Sunday at Herrick Park. Hugh King was the emcee/play-by-play announcer. The game was a fundraiser sponsored by the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum. The game ended with the Bonackers victorious, 4-3, having cut down the potential tying run at the plate to end the game. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Recreating a 100-year-old local tradition, the Maidstone Mugwumps (a team comprised of Maidstone Club members and family) did battle on the baseball diamond with The Bonac Native Sons and Daughters on Sunday at Herrick Park. Hugh King was the emcee/play-by-play announcer. The game was a fundraiser sponsored by the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum. The game ended with the Bonackers victorious, 4-3, having cut down the potential tying run at the plate to end the game. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Recreating a 100-year-old local tradition, the Maidstone Mugwumps (a team comprised of Maidstone Club members and family) did battle on the baseball diamond with The Bonac Native Sons and Daughters on Sunday at Herrick Park. Hugh King was the emcee/play-by-play announcer. The game was a fundraiser sponsored by the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum. The game ended with the Bonackers victorious, 4-3, having cut down the potential tying run at the plate to end the game

Recreating a 100-year-old local tradition, the Maidstone Mugwumps (a team comprised of Maidstone Club members and family) did battle on the baseball diamond with The Bonac Native Sons and Daughters on Sunday at Herrick Park. Hugh King was the emcee/play-by-play announcer. The game was a fundraiser sponsored by the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum. The game ended with the Bonackers victorious, 4-3, having cut down the potential tying run at the plate to end the game

Recreating a 100-year-old local tradition, the Maidstone Mugwumps (a team comprised of Maidstone Club members and family) did battle on the baseball diamond with The Bonac Native Sons and Daughters on Sunday at Herrick Park. Hugh King was the emcee/play-by-play announcer. The game was a fundraiser sponsored by the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum. The game ended with the Bonackers victorious, 4-3, having cut down the potential tying run at the plate to end the game

East Hampton High School held its third annual Color Run on Saturday morning, during which participants ran around the playing fields, being pelted by clouds of blue and pink dust. KYRIL BROMLEY

East Hampton High School held its third annual Color Run on Saturday morning, during which participants ran around the playing fields, being pelted by clouds of blue and pink dust. KYRIL BROMLEY

East Hampton High School held its third annual Color Run on Saturday morning, during which participants ran around the playing fields, being pelted by clouds of blue and pink dust. KYRIL BROMLEY

East Hampton High School held its third annual Color Run on Saturday morning, during which participants ran around the playing fields, being pelted by clouds of blue and pink dust. KYRIL BROMLEY

East Hampton High School held its third annual Color Run on Saturday morning, during which participants ran around the playing fields, being pelted by clouds of blue and pink dust. KYRIL BROMLEY

Recreating a 100-year-old local tradition, the Maidstone Mugwumps (a team comprised of Maidstone Club members and family) did battle on the baseball diamond with The Bonac Native Sons and Daughters on Sunday at Herrick Park. Hugh King was the emcee/play-by-play announcer. The game was a fundraiser sponsored by the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum. The game ended with the Bonackers victorious, 4-3, having cut down the potential tying run at the plate to end the game. KYRIL BROMLEY PHOTOS

Last week, Raynor Country Day School celebrated the annual, international celebration called See You at the Pole. During this yearly event, the students, staff, family, friends, and community members gather at the school's flagpole in a celebration of the new school year. Teacher Leah Lettieri joins her student fifth-grader Kevin Kelly at the flagpole.

Members of the Westhampton Garden Club recently completed a native plant installation at the lily pond in Quogue. From left, Westhampton Garden Club's Nina Lawson and Joy Flynn, Quogue Village Trustee Jeannette Obser, Garden Club President Inger Mejean and Quogue Mayor Peter Sartorius.

Hayground School in Bridgehampton hosted a benefit picnic on Saturday for Debajo de las Palmas, which helps children and families in the Dominican Republic. Among those attending were, from left, Mickey Caputo, Sidney Payne, Heather Caputo, Sawyer Payne and Jeanette Payne. KYRIL BROMLEY

Hayground School in Bridgehampton hosted a benefit picnic on Saturday for Debajo de las Palmas, which helps children and families in the Dominican Republic. Michael and Delanea Guzman were among those attending. KYRIL BROMLEY

Hayground School in Bridgehampton hosted a benefit picnic on Saturday for Debajo de las Palmas, which helps children and families in the Dominican Republic. Among those attending were, from left, Lina Ramirez, Christian Montes, Dariana Garces, Paola Garces and Zully Ramirez. KYRIL BROMLEY

The next in the East Hampton Library's Tom Twomey Series, this one about oysters, took place on Saturday evening. Following the lecture, attendees were invited to an oyster and beer sampling. John "Barley" Dunne was among the presenters. KYRIL BROMLEY

The next in the East Hampton Library's Tom Twomey Series, this one about oysters, took place on Saturday evening. Following the lecture, attendees were invited to an oyster and beer sampling. Bob and Diane Immacolato. KYRIL BROMLEY

The next in the East Hampton Library's Tom Twomey Series, this one about oysters, took place on Saturday evening. Following the lecture, attendees were invited to an oyster and beer sampling. Richard Quaranto, Diane and JoeGenova,and Doreen Quaranto. KYRIL BROMLEY

Father Ciya Thomas of St. Therese Church in Montauk, officiated at a Blessing of the Animals, after services Sunday. KYRIL BROMLEY

The East Hampton Historical Farm Museum hosted a community dinner on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Peter Van Scoyov gets a generous helping of food from Sean Bennett. KYRIL BROMLEY

The East Hampton Historical Farm Museum hosted a community dinner on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Robert Schurr, Aidan Mansir and Teresa Schurr. KYRIL BROMLEY

The East Hampton Historical Farm Museum hosted a community dinner on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The Potter-Tekulsky and Friends Band provided lively entertainment. KYRIL BROMLEY