The Southampton History Museum and its board of trustees have appointed Mary Cummings as Southampton Village historian. Cummings was unanimously appointed by Mayor Bill Manger and the Village Trustees during a... more
The Hampton Bays Civic Association will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 25, at the Hampton Bays Community Center on Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays. Doors open for refreshments at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The meeting will feature presentations from candidates running for director positions on the Civic Association board. Southampton Town Councilmember Rick Martel is also scheduled to provide an update on town issues. For more information, visit hbcivic.org.
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The Peconic River Sportsman’s Club will hold its 11th annual “Take a Shot at Cancer” fundraiser that will benefit of local cancer organizations on Sunday, September 7. After an opening ceremony at 8 a.m., the shoot will start at 9 a.m.. The $225 entry fee includes 100 sporting clays and 100 12g shells, but each participant must bring their own shotgun. The club also provides a light breakfast, snacks, and a steak and chicken BBQ lunch followed by dessert. Non-shooters can enjoy lunch for $30. A limited number of four-seat golf carts may be rented for $100 each. The day’s ...
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The Friends of The Big Duck will hold its annual Rubber Duckie Race on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 24. The free, family-friendly fundraiser benefits the Friends of The Big Duck, the nonprofit steward of Big Duck Ranch. The race takes place on Reeves Bay and can be viewed from the lawn of the Flanders Men’s Club, located down the access road just east of The Big Duck. Rubber ducks can be purchased for $5 each or five for $20. Each duck is assigned a number and launched into the bay at noon sharp. Prize baskets — ...
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The Southampton Town Emergency Management Office has joined the inaugural National Emergency Management Awareness Month, to be observed throughout August 2025. The initiative was launched by the U.S. Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers to promote public understanding of the emergency management profession. National Emergency Management Awareness Month aims to educate the public about the vital role emergency managers play in protecting communities. Emergency management involves mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. Emergency managers develop community plans, evaluate risks, educate the public, and coordinate operations across multiple agencies and disciplines. “The Town’s first obligation is public safety, ...
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The East End Arts & Humanities Council will host its annual benefit, the Endless Summer Soiree, on Saturday, September 13, beginning at 6 p.m. at Strong’s Water Club & Marina in Mattituck. Typically held on the Peconic Riverfront at East End Arts’ downtown Riverhead campus, this year’s event will take place off-site due to construction tied to local revitalization efforts. Strong’s has generously donated use of its scenic waterfront lawn, offering sunset views as the backdrop for the evening. The festive outdoor gathering will feature live music, special performances, a silent auction, and local food and drink — celebrating the vibrant artistic ...
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Dr. David John Helfand, former president of Quest University Canada and past chair of Columbia University’s astronomy department, will give a lecture Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the East Hampton Library. The event, hosted by the Hamptons Observatory, begins at 7 p.m. Helfand will discuss his latest book, The Universal Timekeepers: Reconstructing History Atom by Atom, which explores how science can uncover the histories of distant times and places once thought unreachable. A book signing will follow the talk, and copies will be available for purchase. For more information or to register, visit HamptonsObservatory.org.
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A blood drive will be held at Immaculate Conception Church’s Our Lady’s Hall, 580 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, on Monday, August 18, from 1 to 7 p.m. To make an appointment, go to nybc.org/donate.
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The Southampton History Museum will offer guided tours of the colonial-era Halsey House on Thursday, August 21, providing insight into life in 1640, when English settlers first landed at Conscience Point and encountered the Shinnecock people. Two tour times are available: 11 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn how the early colonists adapted to a new environment, spending eight formative years in their first settlement at Olde Towne before expanding to establish Southampton’s Main Street in 1648. Guides will trace the story of survival, cooperation, and growth that shaped one of America’s oldest English settlements. ...
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Staff Writer on Aug 18, 2025