Amagansett Community Notes, February 9

Congratulations to this year’s Amagansett School Science Fair winners.

Among fourth-graders there was a tie for first place between Ethan Pratt and Kate Ward and a tie for second place between Reed Eddington and the team of Ravi MacGurn and Kurt Matthews. Emily Hugo took third place.

Lina Bistrian won the fifth grade competition with Samantha Merritt taking second place and Lucy Emptage earning third-place honors.

The team of Gabe Connors and Dylan Polley won the sixth grade competition, and Colin Mathews finished second and Abby Quin Nanci-Ross came in third.

Thursday, February 10, at 6 p.m., the Student Council Talent Show will take place in the gymnasium. It is going to be some gig—I can’t wait.

Here are a few more school items to share: On Monday, February 14, the PTA will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. in the school library. It is also Valentine’s Day, and there will be PTA-sponsored bingo for children in grades four, five and six. The following day, February 15, is bingo for kids in second and third grade.

The fourth annual East Hampton Junior Lifeguard Benefit will be held on Friday, March 11, from 7 to 10 p.m., at ENE Restaurant in Montauk. Tickets are $40 each or $75 per couple. For tickets or more information, please call Mary Lownes at 267-8447. This is a great event and a great way to help support the amazing junior lifeguard program that helps to train future lifeguards to keep our beaches safe.

Sign-up for Little League can still be done online at easthamptonlittleleague@yahoo.com.

T-ball clinics offered through the town’s Department of Parks take place at Montauk Playhouse on Saturdays from February 12 through March 26. There are groups for kids in prekindergarten and kindergarten, which meets from 3 to 4 p.m., first- and second-graders meet from 4 to 5 p.m. The fee is $25 per child.

Soccer Drill clinics will also be held at the Playhouse from 2 to 3 p.m. for kids in kindergarten through second grade from February 12 to March 26. The cost is also $25 per child.

Registration for both of these programs is at the Department of Parks at 159 Pantigo Road or at the Montauk Playhouse.

The Amagansett Free Library has begun Family Saturday Story Times again every Saturday at 2 p.m. This craft and story program is for all ages and no registration is required. Listed below are the topics for the next six weeks: February 12, “Be my Valentine;” February 19, no program; February 26, “Mittens;” March 5, “Bears;” March 12, “Finn McCool and Jamie O’Rourke;” and March 19, “Spring into Spring.”

The February book for the Tween (age 8-12) Book Club is “Superfudge” by Judy Blume. The club will meet on Wednesday, February 23, at 4 p.m., so pick up your copy at the library and join the discussion.

Family Game Night will be Thursday, February 17, at 6 p.m. Just bring your family; the library will provide board games and snacks!

This evening, the First Presbyterian Church of Amagansett will host the Winterfest Series sponsored by the East End Presbyterian parish. There will be a dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a workshop led by the Reverend Steven E. Howarth, “Introduction to Meditation,” at 7 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken during dinner.

The Session will meet on Sunday, February 13, at 10 a.m. During worship service at 11 a.m. new officers, elders and deacons will be installed. Reverend Howarth will conduct the worship service and the title of the sermon will be “The Higher Standard.” Confirmation class will meet that same day at 1 p.m. in Scoville Hall.

The Women’s Guild will meet Monday, February 14, at 7 p.m., in Scoville Hall.

The Deacon’s Soup and Chili Supper will be Saturday, February 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., in Scoville Hall. This is a town favorite. The cost is $10 and there will be many homemade soups to choose from. And yes, you can have seconds.

Reverend Howarth has been invited and has agreed to serve on the East End Coalition against Domestic Violence sponsored by The Retreat.

Michael Mata, who is in the confirmation class at the church, is still holding a coat drive. This is a really cold winter, so please check your closets. Donations may be left at Scoville Hall or brought to the food pantry.

Speaking of which, the Amagansett satellite of the East Hampton Food Pantry is always welcoming volunteers and donations. It is open on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. in Scoville Hall.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church holds its worship service Sunday at 11 a.m., and all members of the community are welcome to attend.

The Route 27 Farmers Market will be the newest market in the Hamptons starting in June of this year. The market will be held on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 419. Many of the farmers, producers and vendors from East Hampton, Sag Harbor and Springs markets will participate.

By the way, the Route 27 Market name is being used so there is no confusion with the present Amagansett Farmers Market. The American Legion site will offer the vendors a prime outdoor and indoor location, as well as assist the post with rental fees.

The market manager, Michael Vignapiano, the owner of Fresh Flavors Catering, will be accepting applications for prospective vendors. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, February 23, at 7 p.m., at the American Legion on Montauk Highway and Abrahams Path. For additional information, contact: Mr. Vignapiano at (917) 670-1261 or mvig@aol.com.

And speaking and thinking of summer, which I know I am, Amagansett mom, Betsy Hughes, will be opening a beach program and camp called Amagansett Beach Kids. It is a good, old-fashioned summertime camp offering the kind of fun we all had as kids. For more information, contact her at bahughes4@aol.com.

Have a great week and please send me all the Amagansett news you would like to share.