Even though fall arrived this week on the astronomical calendar, the weather has been positively summerlicious, with the ocean still better suited to swimming than to surfcasting.Considering last winter’s failure to release the East End from its dismal, icy grip until spring was yielding to summer—on the calendar, if not in gentler weather patterns—At Quaquanantuck is happy to delay the annual dresser drawer exchange of summerwear for the warmer togs that winter warrants.
Here’s to an Indian Summer that lasts until Thanksgiving. That’s something for which we could all be doubly grateful.
Attention all those who believe they have a better idea how to run the government than the people currently in charge, which is pretty much everybody as far as At Quaquanantuck can tell. From 5 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, the local outpost of the Foreign Policy Association will host a discussion of the FPA film on “Food and Climate” at the Quogue Library. The DVD presentation will be followed by a stimulating discussion among those who attend.
Wine and cheese will be offered during the one-hour program. For a pre-discussion briefing on the topic and to learn more about the Foreign Policy Great Decisions program, visit www.greatdecisions.org or www.fpa.org.
There is no charge for this program, but all who wish to attend are asked to register by calling the library at (631) 653-4224, ext. 101, as space is limited.
As long as we’re thinking green, how about a program at the Quogue Library on the same day, Saturday, September 27, to help youngsters recycle last summer’s pool noodles by making them into something fun?
Starting at 11 a.m., participants—who must bring their own noodles to recycle—will transform the former pool toys into pom pom shooters, hobby horses, marble race tracks and other fun things to play with while the pool is closed.
To register for this program, call the library at (631) 653-4224, ext. 101.
The mention of recycling brings to mind a quick comment on this year’s Quogue Association duck race. After the race this year, Doug and Jeff Adams, Bob DeYoung and Lindsey Jayne went round in a boat and gathered up all the ducks that didn’t place in the top three, which turned out to be approximately four lawn and leaf garbage bags’ worth.
Apprised that the ducks can’t be used again next year because of indelible names and phone numbers, and cannot be recycled because they are not made of a recyclable material, a visitor who is a veteran of duck races in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, told At Quaquanantuck that there is an easy way to re-use the same ducks year after year.
If the Quogue Association obtains ducks with numbers on the sides, or puts indelible numbers on the sides, the names of purchasers can be recorded at the point of sale so that winners can be notified if their duck is in the top three. That way, all the ducks rounded up by steadfast volunteer crews like those who ventured forth this summer could be used again the following year. Sounds like a good system, and a great way to keep multitudes of rubber duckies out of the waste stream. A win-win.
This is the last week to check out the fascinating September exhibition at the Quogue Library Art Gallery, “Kevin Teare—Reel to Reel,” on display through Monday, September 29.
The Quogue School is closed today, Thursday, September 25, and tomorrow, Friday, September 26, during the annual observance of Rosh Hashanah.
A reminder for all in Quogue and the surrounding communities that it’s not too late to start training for the annual Hudsy 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run for kids, coming up on Saturday, October 11.
The Southampton Press family of newspapers is seeking nominees for its annual Community First Award. Readers are asked to let The Press know about any neighbor, friend, relative or co-worker they see having a positive impact on the community, and who they feel deserves recognition.
The nominee can be someone who has been proposed in the past but did not win. To make a nomination, write a brief description of the individual and what makes them special, and highlight how the nominee’s actions benefit the lives of others. A donation will be made to an organization affiliated with the winner, who will be featured in the Hamptons Holiday supplement to The Press. Email nominations to kim@pressnewsgroup.com, no later than Friday, October 24.
Staff Writer on Sep 22, 2014