Andrew Strong with OLA of Eastern Long Island's Executive Director Minerva Perez. KYRIL BROMLEY
Andrew Strong with OLA of Eastern Long Island's Executive Director Minerva Perez. KYRIL BROMLEY
Jon Winkler on Jun 19, 2018
OLA of Eastern Long Island, an advocacy group for the Latino community, has hired a full-time general counsel. Andrew Strong, 38, of Springs said he will act as a “conduit”... more
The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation will sponsor a free community Health Fair at the St. Luke’s Church Hoie Hall meeting room, 18 James Lane, East Hampton, on Friday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights will include flu shots, glucose exams, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, blood pressure screenings, and applications for colorectal screenings. Also available will be applications and appointments for no-cost mammogram and pap smear tests for uninsured women over the age of 40. Representatives and information will be on hand from health insurance organizations, Sun River Health Care, OLA of Eastern Long Island, SNAP (food ...
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Kits are now available for the Project MOST gingerbread house competition and display. The cost for each kit is $35 and may be purchased at projectmost.org. Completed houses must be dropped off between December 5 and 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or December 8 between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Complete details and rules provided upon entry. A community event, where the completed houses will be displayed, is set for Saturday, December 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Project MOST Community Center, 44 Meadow Way, East Hampton. Holiday snacks will be served and all are welcome to enter ...
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All are invited to Community Holiday Sing-Alongs in the parking lot of The Church in Sag Harbor. Two gatherings are planned, Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1; both are from 1 to 2 p.m. and will be led by Lola Lama. Also coming up at The Church is a Community Holiday Party on Friday, December 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for members. Expect light bites, drinks, music, and holiday vibes plus live performances. It will also be a final chance to bid on the silent auction to benefit The Church. ...
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Shellabration, the North Fork’s ode to all things shellfish, returns for another season in Greenport Village, the weekend of December 7 and 8, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Wristbands and sponsorship packages are now available and will give participants access to Greenport’s establishments to enjoy local shellfish, sustainable seafood, and wine and beer pairings during a weekend-long restaurant walk. New for this year, a VIP preparty the evening of December 6 will be hosted for all sponsors at Little Creek Oyster’s brand-new space, located at 211 Carpenter Street. Little Creek will join Greenport Brewery and First and South ...
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The New York State Marine Rescue Center has issued a reminder that cold stun season is approaching and that its 24-hour stranding hotline is open for those who come upon a stunned turtle on the beach. The number to call is 631-369-9829. When water temperatures drop below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, the breathing rate and movements of sea turtles slow, making them unable to swim against currents or dive under the water surface. Due to this, the sea turtles are washed to shore by winds and tides. The New York Marine Rescue Center responds to these sea turtles and rehabilitates them ...
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The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation will offer a free comprehensive grant workshop to Long Island and New York metropolitan area historic 501(c)(3) organizations at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium at 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport on January 14, 2025. The workshop will educate the area’s historic community on financial support that is currently available from the foundation and provide guidance on the grant application process. Presenting organizations at the workshop will include The Preservation League of New York, the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites, the Greater Hudson Heritage Network, East Hampton Library, Long Island University, ...
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The Bridgehampton Association will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish House of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Bridgehampton. The fair will feature traditional items for the holidays and beyond, including jewelry and other accessories, unique and vintage “treasures” for homes or gifts, crafts, gourmet food, seasonal books, and a raffle, plus hand-decorated wreaths and mini trees for sale, including this year’s Bridgehampton Association ornament, depicting a favorite local scene. Plus the association’s festive red chef’s aprons will be for sale. The Bridgehampton Association distributes all proceeds of the ...
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Jon Winkler on Jun 19, 2018