‘Tis the season! So be sure to enjoy the many fantastic holiday events going on this weekend both in and around our hamlet.The Christmas festivities kick off early on Saturday, December 3, at the East Quogue United Methodist Church with the parish’s annual Holly Tea, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for the perfect holiday gift at the Christmas table, or just relax and enjoy a fantastic lunch featuring awesome homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts.
Later in the day, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Holiday Open House at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge is the place to be. With lots of fun crafts to entertain the kids, you can enjoy shopping for handmade gifts from local artisans. For more holiday gift-giving there will be a great selection of QWR apparel, as well as fair-trade gift items from the Sobornost for the World Foundation. I’ll be there too so make sure to stop by and say hello. For more information on this wonderful family event, please visit QuogueWildlifeRefuge.org or call 631-653-4771.
For a very magical end to a perfect day, enjoy the exhilarating sounds of holiday music at the East Quogue Beautification Committee’s annual holiday tree lighting that takes place at 5 p.m. on the East Quogue Village Green. There’ll be caroling and lots of Christmas camaraderie.
Then on Sunday, December 4, kick back and relax at the third annual Breakfast With Santa hosted by the East Quogue Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. The breakfast runs from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the East Quogue Firehouse on Main Street.
Remember to bring your own camera for a special photo-op with Santa. Tickets for this delicious epicurean event cost $10 for adults and $5 for children age 4 to 11. Kids 3 and under eat for free. For tickets or more information, call Lois at 631-635-4444 or Amee at 631-241-3066.
As you leave the pancake breakfast, don’t forget to buy your Christmas tree, as well as your holiday wreaths and roping, from our East Quogue Fire Department. It’s all right there.
Finally, please remember those in need in our community this holiday season. The East Quogue Adopt-A-Family program is now accepting donations of gift cards, checks or cash that can be dropped off at Roses and Rice on Main Street, or mailed to Lois Holley at P.O. Box 71, East Quogue, NY 11942.
If you know someone in need, please call Lois or Bob at 631-653-4444. All calls will remain confidential.
On The Calendar
Saturday, December 3: The Episcopal Church of St. Mary holds its legendary Christmas Fair, featuring its famous “Cookie Walk,” from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The church is located on Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays. For more information, call the parish office at 631-728-0776 or visit StMarysHB@optonline.net.
Monday, December 5: Southampton Town Board special meeting and second public hearing on “The Hills at Southampton” at 6 p.m., at the East Quogue Elementary School on Central Avenue.
Monday, December 5: Eastern Long Island Audubon Society meets at 7:15 p.m. at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Carrie Davis, beekeeper, beekeeping teacher and owner of Honey Heaven, will tell you all about the bees. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday, December 11: East Quogue United Methodist Church’s Community Christmas Caroling Party at 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the event Facebook page “East Quogue Community Christmas Caroling” or call 631-603-4317.
Sunday, December 11: The Twin Forks Chapter of The Compassionate Friends hosts its annual community candle-lighting ceremony, in memory of all children taken too soon, at 7 p.m. inside the East Quogue United Methodist Church on Montauk Highway. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Marie Levine at MarieLevine2@verizon.net.
Wednesday, December 14: The East Quogue Citizens Advisory Committee meets at 7 p.m. in the library of the East Quogue Elementary School on Central Avenue.
Tuesday, December 20: East Quogue Elementary School Board of Education meets at 7:15 p.m. in the cafetorium of the school on Central Avenue.
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