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Community News, August 10

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Sag Harbor Boy Scout Troop 455 gathered at the Sag Harbor Fire Department  recently before leaving for a week away at Camp Yawgoog, where they spent time earning merit badges, participating in the mess hall set up/ clean up, learning how to chop firewood, and having fun. COURTESY TROOP 455

Sag Harbor Boy Scout Troop 455 gathered at the Sag Harbor Fire Department recently before leaving for a week away at Camp Yawgoog, where they spent time earning merit badges, participating in the mess hall set up/ clean up, learning how to chop firewood, and having fun. COURTESY TROOP 455

At a recent meeting of the Southampton Town Board, Ernie and Greg Schimizzi, owners of WVVH-TV were presented with a proclamation recognizing the duo for their professional careers, notably their induction into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2021.  COURTESY ERNIE SCHIMIZZI

At a recent meeting of the Southampton Town Board, Ernie and Greg Schimizzi, owners of WVVH-TV were presented with a proclamation recognizing the duo for their professional careers, notably their induction into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2021. COURTESY ERNIE SCHIMIZZI

The East Hampton Housing Authority recently held a small reception and dedication of five benches placed at Gansett Meadow in Amagansett in memory of the late commissioners Barbara Jordan, David Lee, Patricia Keegan, Patricia Gilchrest, and Dr. Joe O'Connell. Members of the Town Board, the Housing Authority board, staff, friends and family gathered in their honor. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

The East Hampton Housing Authority recently held a small reception and dedication of five benches placed at Gansett Meadow in Amagansett in memory of the late commissioners Barbara Jordan, David Lee, Patricia Keegan, Patricia Gilchrest, and Dr. Joe O'Connell. Members of the Town Board, the Housing Authority board, staff, friends and family gathered in their honor. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

Skipper, a whippet/greyhound mix who was rescued from Afghanistan by the Long Island-based organization Paws of War, won Best in Show on Saturday at the 5th Annual Hamptons Dog Show, held on the grounds of the American Legion in Amagansett. Pictured with Skipper are his owner/handler Ralph Perricelli of Montauk and Rachel Lys, a member of the Lions Club of East Hampton, which produces the show as a benefit for The Guide Dog Foundation of Long Island. GAVIN MENU








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Dana Shaw <dshaw@expressnewsgroup.com>
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to Gavin

 Crap! I thought that was next Saturday. Thanks for getting the photo.

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> On Aug 6, 2023, at 7:56 AM, Gavin Menu <gmenu@expressnewsgroup.com> wrote:
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> Skipper, a whippet/greyhound mix who was rescued from Afghanistan by the Long Island-based organization Paws of War, won Best in Show on Saturday at the 5th Annual Hamptons Dog Show, held on the grounds of the American Legion in Amagansett. Pictured with Skipper are his owner/handler Ralph Perricelli of Montauk and Rachel Lys, a member of the Lions Club of East Hampton, which produces the show as a benefit for The Guide Dog Foundation of Long Island.                   GAVIN MENU

Skipper, a whippet/greyhound mix who was rescued from Afghanistan by the Long Island-based organization Paws of War, won Best in Show on Saturday at the 5th Annual Hamptons Dog Show, held on the grounds of the American Legion in Amagansett. Pictured with Skipper are his owner/handler Ralph Perricelli of Montauk and Rachel Lys, a member of the Lions Club of East Hampton, which produces the show as a benefit for The Guide Dog Foundation of Long Island. GAVIN MENU Gavin Menu (expressnewsgroup.com) Dana Shaw <dshaw@expressnewsgroup.com> Sun, Aug 6, 7:59 AM (22 hours ago) to Gavin Crap! I thought that was next Saturday. Thanks for getting the photo. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 6, 2023, at 7:56 AM, Gavin Menu <gmenu@expressnewsgroup.com> wrote: > >  > WHAT A JOURNEY > > Skipper, a whippet/greyhound mix who was rescued from Afghanistan by the Long Island-based organization Paws of War, won Best in Show on Saturday at the 5th Annual Hamptons Dog Show, held on the grounds of the American Legion in Amagansett. Pictured with Skipper are his owner/handler Ralph Perricelli of Montauk and Rachel Lys, a member of the Lions Club of East Hampton, which produces the show as a benefit for The Guide Dog Foundation of Long Island. GAVIN MENU

The Hoo-Doo Loungers Performed on Friday night to benefit the Old Whalers Church in Sag Harbor.   NANCY REMKUS

The Hoo-Doo Loungers Performed on Friday night to benefit the Old Whalers Church in Sag Harbor. NANCY REMKUS

The Old Whalers’ Church held a ceremony on Sunday,  August 5, to  welcome six new members into the congregation, Kurt Kahofer, Amanda Reifsteck, Lorraine Baccas-Newell, Jennifer Devane-Mulhern, Dana Hilbert and Nick Maracz. COURTESY OLD WHALERS' CHURCH

The Old Whalers’ Church held a ceremony on Sunday, August 5, to welcome six new members into the congregation, Kurt Kahofer, Amanda Reifsteck, Lorraine Baccas-Newell, Jennifer Devane-Mulhern, Dana Hilbert and Nick Maracz. COURTESY OLD WHALERS' CHURCH

Curator Storm Ascher, Executive Director Brenda Simmons and Artist Tariku Shiferaw at the opening of the exhibition, “ Making Space: One of These Black Boys,” at the Southampton African American Museum (SAAM0 on August 4.   COURTESY SAAM

Curator Storm Ascher, Executive Director Brenda Simmons and Artist Tariku Shiferaw at the opening of the exhibition, “ Making Space: One of These Black Boys,” at the Southampton African American Museum (SAAM0 on August 4. COURTESY SAAM

Southampton Town Police, Southampton and the Southampton Bureau hosted the annual National Night Out on August 2 in Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays. The evening featured demonstrations of police and emergency vehicles, car and bike safety checks,  and a BBQ cooked up by the Flanders Fire Department.    MICHAEL O'CONNOR

Southampton Town Police, Southampton and the Southampton Bureau hosted the annual National Night Out on August 2 in Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays. The evening featured demonstrations of police and emergency vehicles, car and bike safety checks, and a BBQ cooked up by the Flanders Fire Department. MICHAEL O'CONNOR

Southampton Town Police, Southampton and the Southampton Bureau hosted the annual National Night Out on August 2 in Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays. The evening featured demonstrations of police and emergency vehicles, car and bike safety checks,  and a BBQ cooked up by the Flanders Fire Department.    MICHAEL O'CONNOR

Southampton Town Police, Southampton and the Southampton Bureau hosted the annual National Night Out on August 2 in Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays. The evening featured demonstrations of police and emergency vehicles, car and bike safety checks, and a BBQ cooked up by the Flanders Fire Department. MICHAEL O'CONNOR

Southampton Town Police, Southampton and the Southampton Bureau hosted the annual National Night Out on August 2 in Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays. The evening featured demonstrations of police and emergency vehicles, car and bike safety checks,  and a BBQ cooked up by the Flanders Fire Department.    MICHAEL O'CONNOR

Southampton Town Police, Southampton and the Southampton Bureau hosted the annual National Night Out on August 2 in Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays. The evening featured demonstrations of police and emergency vehicles, car and bike safety checks, and a BBQ cooked up by the Flanders Fire Department. MICHAEL O'CONNOR

Southampton Town Police, Southampton and the Southampton Bureau hosted the annual National Night Out on August 2 in Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays. The evening featured demonstrations of police and emergency vehicles, car and bike safety checks,  and a BBQ cooked up by the Flanders Fire Department.    MICHAEL O'CONNOR

Southampton Town Police, Southampton and the Southampton Bureau hosted the annual National Night Out on August 2 in Red Creek Park in Hampton Bays. The evening featured demonstrations of police and emergency vehicles, car and bike safety checks, and a BBQ cooked up by the Flanders Fire Department. MICHAEL O'CONNOR

The annual Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s Week of Hope culminated on Sunday morning with the

The annual Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s Week of Hope culminated on Sunday morning with the "Race For Hope" in Southampton Village. GREG D'ELIA

Hayden Lucas, Grier Henchy, Audrey Gruss and Arthur Dunnam at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s

Hayden Lucas, Grier Henchy, Audrey Gruss and Arthur Dunnam at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s "Race for Hope" on Sunday morning in Southampton Village. GREG D'ELIA

Director of Development Julie O'Neill Bliss,Artistic Director Giulia D'Agnolo Vallen, Photographer Susan Wood and Executive Director Genevieve Villaflor at Sag Harbor Cinema's rooftop

Director of Development Julie O'Neill Bliss,Artistic Director Giulia D'Agnolo Vallen, Photographer Susan Wood and Executive Director Genevieve Villaflor at Sag Harbor Cinema's rooftop "The Green Room" on Friday evening to honor and celebrate the award-winning photography and journalism of Susan Wood. Susan's iconic photos from the 1970's and 1980's include images of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Marcello Mastroianni, and more. RICHARD LEWIN

On Saturday evening, under the watchful eye of Buckminster Fuller's giant

On Saturday evening, under the watchful eye of Buckminster Fuller's giant "Fly's Eye Dome" at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton, guests enjoyed the piano music of world renowned pianist and composer Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner. Llewellyn's August 5 concert has become an annual tradition at LongHouse, celebrating the birthday of Founder Jack Lenor Larsen, who would have turned 96 on the date. RICHARD LEWIN

On Saturday evening, under the watchful eye of Buckminster Fuller's giant

On Saturday evening, under the watchful eye of Buckminster Fuller's giant "Fly's Eye Dome" at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton, guests enjoyed the piano music of world renowned pianist and composer Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner. Llewellyn's August 5 concert has become an annual tradition at LongHouse, celebrating the birthday of Founder Jack Lenor Larsen, who would have turned 96 on the date. RICHARD LEWIN

Skipper, a whippet/greyhound mix who was rescued from Afghanistan by the Long Island-based organization Paws of War, won Best in Show on Saturday at the 5th Annual Hamptons Dog Show, held on the grounds of the American Legion in Amagansett. Pictured with Skipper are his owner/handler Ralph Perricelli of Montauk and Rachel Lys, a member of the Lions Club of East Hampton, which produces the show as a benefit for The Guide Dog Foundation of Long Island.  The event, which featured more than 40 dogs competing in an assortment of categories, raised $12,000 with more 300 people in attendance.    GAVIN MENU

Skipper, a whippet/greyhound mix who was rescued from Afghanistan by the Long Island-based organization Paws of War, won Best in Show on Saturday at the 5th Annual Hamptons Dog Show, held on the grounds of the American Legion in Amagansett. Pictured with Skipper are his owner/handler Ralph Perricelli of Montauk and Rachel Lys, a member of the Lions Club of East Hampton, which produces the show as a benefit for The Guide Dog Foundation of Long Island. The event, which featured more than 40 dogs competing in an assortment of categories, raised $12,000 with more 300 people in attendance. GAVIN MENU

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