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On Sunday, September 18, a group of alumni campers from Southampton Fresh Air Home participated in a 10-mile adapted bike ride in the area surrounding the camp to raise funds for the organization’s year-round programs for children with physical disabilities. The event raised more than $3,000 with contributions still coming in. From left, front, Southampton Fresh Air Home Executive Director Tom Naro, Kiara Esteves, Brian Faithful and Johileny Meran; back, from left, Hanna and Richard Bedard, Sam Billingham, Andrew Bedard and Kevin Gomes. DAVID BILLINGHAM/SFAH

On Sunday, September 18, a group of alumni campers from Southampton Fresh Air Home participated in a 10-mile adapted bike ride in the area surrounding the camp to raise funds for the organization’s year-round programs for children with physical disabilities. The event raised more than $3,000 with contributions still coming in. From left, front, Southampton Fresh Air Home Executive Director Tom Naro, Kiara Esteves, Brian Faithful and Johileny Meran; back, from left, Hanna and Richard Bedard, Sam Billingham, Andrew Bedard and Kevin Gomes. DAVID BILLINGHAM/SFAH

Capturing Light and Lightheartedness,” featuring the artwork of Anahi DeCanio and the late Charles Waller, closes the 2022 ArtRemsenburg season. At the opening reception at the Remsenburg Academy are, from left, Anahi DeCanio, Daniel O’Shea and Geralyne Lewandowski. The show runs through Sunday, October 2. COURTESY MARGARET BRUSH

Capturing Light and Lightheartedness,” featuring the artwork of Anahi DeCanio and the late Charles Waller, closes the 2022 ArtRemsenburg season. At the opening reception at the Remsenburg Academy are, from left, Anahi DeCanio, Daniel O’Shea and Geralyne Lewandowski. The show runs through Sunday, October 2. COURTESY MARGARET BRUSH

Event committee members, Eleanor Kobel, Doreen Crosser, Nancy Winters, Wendy Werner, Lynn Jones, and Liz Max at

Event committee members, Eleanor Kobel, Doreen Crosser, Nancy Winters, Wendy Werner, Lynn Jones, and Liz Max at "Art For History's Sake," a benefit and auction for the Westhampton Beach Historical Society on September 21 at Fauna. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

Live auction winners Michael O’Neill and Gail O’Neill with artist Liz Duerschmiet, center, at

Live auction winners Michael O’Neill and Gail O’Neill with artist Liz Duerschmiet, center, at "Art For History's Sake," a benefit and auction for the Westhampton Beach Historical Society on September 21 at Fauna. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

authorStaff Writer on Sep 26, 2022
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