The John Jermain Memorial Library will host a talk with Julia Haat, author of “Brazen” and award-winning reality show star, on Sunday, December 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. She... more
“Shellabration,” the annual ode to shellfish in the Village of Greenport, returns on December 2 and 3, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Wristbands are now available for purchase allowing access to participating Greenport establishments to enjoy local shellfish, wine and beer pairings during a weekend-long restaurant walk. All proceeds generated from wristband sales will support Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program’s shellfish restoration and community stewardship projects, specifically the SPAT (Suffolk Project in Aquaculture Training) Program and Back to the Bays Initiative. Participating restaurants will offer those wearing official Shellabration wristbands access to $8 small plate menu items featuring ...
27 Nov 2023 by Staff Writer
The popular Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Heart of the Hamptons will return to Coopers Beach on Saturday, December 9. The 2023 Plunge will mark the 20th anniversary of the event. Last year, over 800 people attended to take the plunge or cheer on participants as they jumped into the chilly water of the Atlantic Ocean to help support those in need. Since the first Polar Bear Plunge in 2004, the event has raised more than $2 million to support Heart of the Hamptons and its programs, which include food, clothing, and assistance to over 6,000 individuals, including children, families, ...
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The Bridgehampton Museum, in partnership with the Hampton Library and the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center, will host “Gifts & Carols: A Community Singalong” on Saturday, December 16, at 4 p.m. The event will feature a small holiday celebration with light refreshments at the historic Nathaniel Rogers House, 2539 Montauk Highway, and a group singalong on the front porch. The main goal of this event is to also function as a toy drive in support of the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreation Center. Individuals and businesses are invited to participate by donating wrapped gifts (no more than $30 in ...
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The Kramoris Gallery in Sag Harbor will host its very first “Thanksgiving-Akuh,” a melding of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, on Sunday, November 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. As part of the event, there will be a reading and book signing by Erica Kalick, author and founder of the Brooklyn-based Erica’s Rugelach and Baking Co., who will read from “Eating Delancey: A Celebration of Jewish Food” by Aaron Rezny and Jordan Schaps. Kalick will give her own stand-up, comedic spin on how her company came to be included in the book, along with Jewish luminaries such as Joan Rivers, Itzak Perlman, ...
17 Nov 2023 by Staff Writer
Hayground School’s annual holiday fair, Homegrown for the Holidays, featuring over 40 local artisans and vendors selling their products at the school in Bridgehampton, will be held on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair celebrates the small businesses, artists, designers and food purveyors who make the East End a unique center of creativity and innovation. Raffles, prizes, and cookies and cocoa from the student-operated Hayground School Kitchen will be available to purchase. Homegrown for the Holidays 2023 local participants include Illyrian Olive Oil Company, South Fork Bakery, Southampton Soap Company, and 8knots Shelter Island, to ...
13 Nov 2023 by Staff Writer
The Retreat’s Adopt-a-Family program is open and ready for donations for the 2023 holiday season. The program collects holiday gifts and gift cards for families in need. This year, it will run through December 15. The Retreat established Adopt-a-Family nearly 20 years ago when its employees in advocacy recognized a need in their clients. They collected and distributed one gift each for their clients’ children, serving about 20 families in total. Now, this holiday giving program provides for 200 families, more than 450 individuals, all of whom are current Retreat clients. “Adopt-a-Family is such a joyful program, and it’s one ...
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Using its trademark innovation and technology, the Pierson Robotics team will clean up Havens Beach in Sag Harbor on Saturday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are encouraged to join the effort. Using a remote control truck and clam rakes donated by community members, the students will clean the beach in an entirely unique way and invite the public to see it. For more information, go to frcteam28.org.
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ARF Hamptons is offering a one-hour dog training class series �titled “Prepping for the Holidays With Your Dog.” The classes are designed to help dog owners prepare their pets for the upcoming holiday season, with a strong focus on ensuring their pets’ mental and emotional well-being during a traditionally busy time of year. The first class will take place on Thursday, November 16, at 5:30 p.m. and will concentrate on preparing dogs for Thanksgiving. The second class is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, at 5:30 p.m. focusing on the broader holiday season. As homes become busier with guests, decorations, and ...
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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host a series of hikes to observe wintering seals at Montauk Point State Park that continues November 25 and 26, at 11 a.m. and noon, respectively. Walks will be offered through April 2024. A state park naturalist will lead visitors on a scenic beach walk to an area where up to five species of seals may be observed. Along the hike, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. Hikers should meet at the office/restroom building in the lower parking lot 10 ...
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The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons will hold two Trap-Neuter-Return clinics designed to address the needs of feral cat populations in the Hamptons and Brookhaven communities. The clinics, which will be held on Thursday, November 9 and November 16, aim to promote the well-being of feral cats and reducing their overpopulation. ARF Hamptons is committed to caring for animals in need, and its TNR clinics provide an essential service for feral cats that might otherwise be left� unattended. The November 9 clinic will take place at the ARF campus in East Hampton from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ...
6 Nov 2023 by Staff Writer
Staff Writer on Nov 17, 2023