Community News, February 20 - 27 East

Community News, February 20

icon 20 Photos
Alex Geisler with her Smooth Haired Dachshund, Hammer, at the Westminster Dog Show. SHELLY BORKOSKI

Alex Geisler with her Smooth Haired Dachshund, Hammer, at the Westminster Dog Show. SHELLY BORKOSKI

On behalf of Southampton Elks Lodge #1574, Ken Rothwell, left, presents a check to Dr. Carrie Elk, center,  and the Elk Institute vice president Major Raymond Sterling.

On behalf of Southampton Elks Lodge #1574, Ken Rothwell, left, presents a check to Dr. Carrie Elk, center, and the Elk Institute vice president Major Raymond Sterling.

East Quogue Elementary School students recently participated in the Hoops for Heart challenge to benefit the American Heart Association, raising nearly $300.

East Quogue Elementary School students recently participated in the Hoops for Heart challenge to benefit the American Heart Association, raising nearly $300.

Sarah Shepard of Marders Nursery guides a group of children on how to create a Fairy Garden in a box at Marders Nursery on Saturday afternoon.   MICHAEL HELLER

Sarah Shepard of Marders Nursery guides a group of children on how to create a Fairy Garden in a box at Marders Nursery on Saturday afternoon. MICHAEL HELLER

Goldberg’s Sag Harbor owner Dan Mitchell hosted Susan Raebeck’s kindergarten class for a bagel-making class on Thursday, February 13.

Goldberg’s Sag Harbor owner Dan Mitchell hosted Susan Raebeck’s kindergarten class for a bagel-making class on Thursday, February 13.

Second-graders at Hampton Bays Elementary School marked 100 days of school by creating colorful and creative projects. Each project included 100 items of the student’s choosing.

Second-graders at Hampton Bays Elementary School marked 100 days of school by creating colorful and creative projects. Each project included 100 items of the student’s choosing.

An anonymous donation of art supplies led to a schoolwide art contest at Hampton Bays Elementary School.

An anonymous donation of art supplies led to a schoolwide art contest at Hampton Bays Elementary School.

Tuckahoe School musicians performed at the annual Hampton Music Educators Association Festival on January 18. Participating students were Liam Squires-band/trumpet; Julian Misut-orchestra/viola; Ava Lima, Chiara Campaiola, Emma Suhr and Dylan Wisniewski-chorus; Joseph Lucas and Thomas Armandi-world drumming.

Tuckahoe School musicians performed at the annual Hampton Music Educators Association Festival on January 18. Participating students were Liam Squires-band/trumpet; Julian Misut-orchestra/viola; Ava Lima, Chiara Campaiola, Emma Suhr and Dylan Wisniewski-chorus; Joseph Lucas and Thomas Armandi-world drumming.

Southampton High School alum Alex Geisler with her Smooth Haired Dachshund, Hammer, in the benching area of the Westminster Dog Show. SHELLY BORKOSKI

Southampton High School alum Alex Geisler with her Smooth Haired Dachshund, Hammer, in the benching area of the Westminster Dog Show. SHELLY BORKOSKI

Southampton High School alum Alex Geisler, far right, with her Smooth Haired dachshund, Hammer, in the benching area of the Westminster Dog Show. SHELLY BORKOSKI

Southampton High School alum Alex Geisler, far right, with her Smooth Haired dachshund, Hammer, in the benching area of the Westminster Dog Show. SHELLY BORKOSKI

STEM BOWL WINNERS pose with Math teacher Christopher Scapellati and science teacher Amanda Burriesci   Patrick Kamm of Wading River was deemed the winner of the 2020 STEM Bowl, a competition of challenges in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Runners-up were Prep 7’s Christian Duggal of Southampton and Prep 8’s Christopher Guillen of East Quogue.

STEM BOWL WINNERS pose with Math teacher Christopher Scapellati and science teacher Amanda Burriesci Patrick Kamm of Wading River was deemed the winner of the 2020 STEM Bowl, a competition of challenges in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Runners-up were Prep 7’s Christian Duggal of Southampton and Prep 8’s Christopher Guillen of East Quogue.

Pierson Middle School seventh-graders recently learned CPR and life-saving skills in gym class, as part of their participation in American Heart Month.

Pierson Middle School seventh-graders recently learned CPR and life-saving skills in gym class, as part of their participation in American Heart Month.

Pierson Middle School seventh-graders recently learned CPR and life-saving skills in gym class, as part of their participation in American Heart Month.

Pierson Middle School seventh-graders recently learned CPR and life-saving skills in gym class, as part of their participation in American Heart Month.

The Rogers Mansion Players, sponsored by the Village of Southampton and Southampton History Museum,  entertained guests at the Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing last week. The Valentine Party featured The Queen of Hearts Georgette Chapek, center, along with, left to right,  Liana Mizzi, Mad Hatter Father Patrick Edwards, Tom Edmonds, Laurie Collins, and Southampton Village Trustee Kimberly Allen.

The Rogers Mansion Players, sponsored by the Village of Southampton and Southampton History Museum, entertained guests at the Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing last week. The Valentine Party featured The Queen of Hearts Georgette Chapek, center, along with, left to right, Liana Mizzi, Mad Hatter Father Patrick Edwards, Tom Edmonds, Laurie Collins, and Southampton Village Trustee Kimberly Allen.

Kindergartners at Southampton Elementary School celebrated Dental Health Month on February 6 by taking part in an oral hygiene lesson taught by representatives of Hampton Pediatric Dental Associates.

Kindergartners at Southampton Elementary School celebrated Dental Health Month on February 6 by taking part in an oral hygiene lesson taught by representatives of Hampton Pediatric Dental Associates.

Students from Southampton and Westhampton Beach high schools recently competed in a friendly Special Olympics basketball scrimmage as part of their physical education classes. Players were cheered on by faculty and staff as they showcased their talents on the court.

Students from Southampton and Westhampton Beach high schools recently competed in a friendly Special Olympics basketball scrimmage as part of their physical education classes. Players were cheered on by faculty and staff as they showcased their talents on the court.

On Thursday, February 13, Raynor Country Day School and the Southampton Town Police Department faced off in the school's first

On Thursday, February 13, Raynor Country Day School and the Southampton Town Police Department faced off in the school's first "Are You Smarter than a Sixth Grader?" event. More than 10 members of the Southampton Town Police Department joined the Raynor Country Day School graduating class of 2020 in a game show competition. The police officers and sixth graders competed head-to-head in three rounds of Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud and Jeopardy. In the end of competition, the Southampton Town Police Department defeated the sixth-grader16,210 points to 13, 890 points.

On Thursday, February 13, Raynor Country Day School and the Southampton Town Police Department faced off in the school's first

On Thursday, February 13, Raynor Country Day School and the Southampton Town Police Department faced off in the school's first "Are You Smarter than a Sixth Grader?" event. More than 10 members of the Southampton Town Police Department joined the Raynor Country Day School graduating class of 2020 in a game show competition. The police officers and sixth graders competed head-to-head in three rounds of Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud and Jeopardy. In the end of competition, the Southampton Town Police Department defeated the sixth-grader16,210 points to 13, 890 points.

On Thursday, February 13, Raynor Country Day School and the Southampton Town Police Department faced off in the school's first

On Thursday, February 13, Raynor Country Day School and the Southampton Town Police Department faced off in the school's first "Are You Smarter than a Sixth Grader?" event. More than 10 members of the Southampton Town Police Department joined the Raynor Country Day School graduating class of 2020 in a game show competition. The police officers and sixth graders competed head-to-head in three rounds of Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud and Jeopardy. In the end of competition, the Southampton Town Police Department defeated the sixth-grader16,210 points to 13, 890 points.

AP U.S. History students at Westhampton Beach High School recently marked Black History Month by researching the Negro Baseball League and creating projects to display what they learned. Along with team names and player information, the projects explored the discrimination that the league members had faced.

AP U.S. History students at Westhampton Beach High School recently marked Black History Month by researching the Negro Baseball League and creating projects to display what they learned. Along with team names and player information, the projects explored the discrimination that the league members had faced.

author27east on Feb 19, 2020
If you have a story, milestone, event information or news tip to share, please email community@expressnewsgroup.com. So on to the news in the community: “This is a lifetime dream!” said... more

You May Also Like:

Melon Envy

The ants come out of the tub drain like they do every summer. I know why this happens, and it does not alarm me. The colony parades across the porcelain swath, up the 90-degree incline of the basin and over the edge. Those with wings make for the window that’s open with its screen removed. The wingless descend to the floor: a crack in the grout, the entrance to a tunnel that takes them to the cinder block “freeway” beneath my house. The most numerous creature on earth — who am I to stop them here? News of the $400 ... 8 Jul 2025 by Marilee Foster

SAT Prep Course Offered by Child Care Center

The Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center is offering an SAT prep course ahead of the August 23 test date. Classes will be held Mondays in July and August, with an additional session on Wednesday, August 13, from 6 to 9 p.m.
The cost is $40 and includes a workbook; scholarships are available. To register, email Camryn@bhccrc.org or call 631-537-0616. The center is located at 551 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike.
“SAT Prep can be an important part of that journey,” said executive director Bonnie Michelle Cannon. 7 Jul 2025 by Staff Writer

Jazz Mass In Bridgehampton On Sunday

St Ann’s Episcopal Church on Main Street in Bridgehampton will host its annual Jazz Mass on Sunday, July 13, at 10 a.m. All are welcome. The band will include Ada Rovatti and Eric Schugren on saxophone; Mike Gari, guitar; John Mele, drums; and Steve Shaughnessy, bass. The choir will sing Bob Chilcott’s “Little Jazz Mass,” and all are encouraged to join in singing the hymns. A hospitality hour for all follows the service. by Staff Writer

VIEWPOINT: The Accidental Shutterbug

I never considered myself much of a photographer. That was far more my dad’s thing. ... by Steven Stolman

Community News, July 10

YOUTH CORNER Read and Play The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag ... by Staff Writer

Free Lunch for Southampton Students

Students enrolled at Southampton Elementary School and Southampton Intermediate School are eligible for a free lunch at their respective schools through August 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Meals must be eaten on site. For more information, contact the school district at 631-591-4637. by Staff Writer

'Peter and the Wolf' Peformances at LTV and CMEE

The Hampton Ballet Theatre School will present Peter and the Wolf on Sunday, July 27, at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at LTV Studios in Wainscott, and again on Thursday, July 31, at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton. The production features students of HBTS, choreography by director Sara Jo Strickland, costumes by Yuka Silvera and Kate McManus, and live music by the Hampton Festival Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Andrew Perea. Josh Gladstone will narrate the family-friendly ballet. Tickets are available at ltveh.org and cmee.org. by Staff Writer

Clay Art Guild Sale on Saturday

The Clay Art Guild of the Hamptons will hold its annual Pottery Yard Sale on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Water Mill Museum studio, 41 Old Mill Road. The sale will benefit Hamptons Community Outreach and feature handmade pottery by local artists at low prices. For more information, go to hamptonsclay.org. by Staff Writer

In Search of a Lyme Vaccine

Three decades ago, after writing about people undergoing severe cases of Lyme disease in Suffolk County, I chose to get shots of a vaccine that had just become available designed to prevent the disease happening after a bite of a Lyme-carrying tick. It was 1998, and what was called LYMErix was introduced that year to counter Lyme disease. I went to our family physician, Dr. Daniel Lessner in Sag Harbor, since retired, for a series of three vaccinations. There were no side effects. Making a judgment on a negative is problematic, but in following years, although bitten by ticks, I ... 6 Jul 2025 by Karl Grossman

'We Are All Jews Here'

Some of you may have noticed that often a “Road Yet Taken” column is tied to an anniversary. Not this time — for two reasons. One is, because of all the political divisiveness and especially antisemitism going around, I decided it was time to tell the story of someone who inspires us to be better people. Two: This is a salute to the folks who, Sunday after Sunday, in all kinds of weather, gather at the windmill in Sag Harbor to protest the violence in Gaza. Recently, a group supporting Israel has been having its own protest a few feet ... by Tom Clavin