My thoughts are with all the people who were in the path of Hurricane Matthew last week. Hopefully, many have been able to return back home, safe and sound.I have a confession to make. For the last 10 years, I’ve been living in the dark ages with one of the first flip-top phones ever made. My “Flipper,” a Nokia, has served me well.
Last week, however, I upgraded to a new (for me) iPhone 4, and I must say I did not know what I was missing. It was love at first gigabyte! Just amazing to have a tiny little computer right at your fingertips.
I think that when my husband, Ron, asked me if I wanted to have his old phone, he may have created a monster. No worries, though. I’ll never get a DWT (driving while texting) because I have enough trouble just getting my thumbs on the right keys. LOL (laugh out loud)!
Let’s hear it for It Takes a Village preschool! The school recently earned national recognition as a Certified Nature Explore Classroom from the Nature Explore program, which is a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation. It Takes a Village is currently the only preschool in Suffolk County, and one of very few in New York State, that has this certification.
For those of you who are not familiar, It Takes a Village was a collaboration between three local moms—Maryann McCormack, Hilary Rose and Michelle Kelly—who were seeking quality education for their own children and for those within our community.
The school’s unique outdoor classroom setting offers interactive elements like musical instruments made of natural materials, garden or pathway areas, and natural materials for building and creating art.
It also inspires hands-on activity, creativity, play and plenty of time to explore the natural world. If you’d like to see what It Takes a Village is all about, call 631-594-5269, or log on at ittakesavillagehb.com.
A grand opening celebration is planned for our new Good Ground Park this Saturday, October 15, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., behind Main Street off of Squiretown Road. There’ll be a petting zoo, pumpkin and face painting, live music and dance performances, lots of activities for the kids and local food truck vendors.
Parking and shuttle service will be available from both the Hampton Bays elementary and middle schools, at 70-72 Ponquogue Avenue. In case of rain, the event will be held on Sunday, October 16, at the same time. Come on out and enjoy this free, fun-filled day!
Would you like to save money on energy bills, reduce the risk of local power failures and save the environment all at the same time? Representatives of the new Southampton Town Tri-energy program will also be on hand this Saturday, October 15, at the Good Ground Park opening. To learn more, log on at www.tri-energy.org
Hampton Bays High School invites the community to attend a free concert featuring the United States Army Field Band—The Jazz Ambassadors—on Tuesday, October 18, at 7 p.m., in the Hampton Bays High School Auditorium, 88 Argonne Road East.
The 19-member band will perform a repertoire of Big Band swing, Bebop, Latin, contemporary, jazz, popular and patriotic selections. Seats must be reserved in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. To order yours, contact Rosa Yanes at 631-728-2100, ext. 5100, or email ryanes@hbschools.us.
On The Calendar
Thursday, October 13: Paint Night-n-Pizza, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue. Paint an adorable dog on an 11x14 canvas. The $25 per person cost includes all materials and pizza. Those age 10 and up are welcome. Call 631-728-6241, ext. 120, or 121, to sign up.
Wednesday, October 19: Eastern Long Island Audubon Society Dinner, 6 p.m., at The Birchwood restaurant, 512 Pulaski Street in Riverhead. Tickets are $45 in advance; $50 at the door. Call 631-281-6001, or 631-727-0417.
Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22: Camp Paquatuck’s Spooky Walk, 7-9 p.m., at the camp located at 2 Chet Swezey Road in Center Moriches. Free shuttle service available from the Center Moriches King Kullen Shopping Center. For more information, call 631-878-1070, or visit spookywalk.com
Thursday, October 27: Dinner/theater package to see the Hampton Theatre Company’s performance of “November.” Cost is $60 and includes a three-course dinner, tip and theater ticket. Sign up and payment at the Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue.
Sunday, October 30: Hampton Bays Beautification Association Halloween Party, 4 to 8 p.m., at Villa Paul Restaurant, 162 West Montauk Highway. Advance tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the Hampton Bays Public Library, or call 631-728-5938.
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