Community News, November 23

SPRINGS

Let There Be Light

The Springs Improvement Society will hold a blind art auction from Friday through Sunday, November 24 to 26, to raise funds to upgrade the Ashawagh Hall lighting system. The auction will feature the work of over 110 local artists who donated work, with bids starting at just $125 for original works of art. It’s been over 15 years since The Springs Improvement Society updated the lighting system at Ashawagh Hall. The funds raised from this benefit will help pay for a more energy and cost-efficient system while creating a better lighting solution for our community of artists, vendors, and organizations.

For details, go to ashawagh-hall.org.

Celebrate Indigenous Art

In recognition of Native American Heritage Day, the Pollock-Krasner house will celebrate Indigenous people’s art with a talk by guest speaker W. Jackson Rushing III on Wednesday, November 29, at 4 p.m. Education Coordinator Joyce Raimondo will guide a discussion with Rushing, author of “Native American Art and the New York Avant-Garde,” touching on questions such as how the signs and symbols of Indigenous people’s art inspired Jackson Pollock. Afterward there will be a virtual tour of the barn studio where Pollock created his groundbreaking poured paintings inspired, in part, by Navajo sand painting.

For details, go to pkhouse.org.

Holiday Bazaar

The 13th annual Friends Bazaar will take place for one day only, Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ashawagh Hall on Springs-Fireplace Road. Shoppers will find art and fine crafts, wood-ware, fiber arts, photography, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, knitted items, home decor, soaps and skin products, aromatherapy products, cards, prints and more, all quality items with the makers present to talk about them.

If more information is needed, send an email to jamielerner28@gmail.com.

EAST HAMPTON

LongHouse Illuminated Starts Next Month

Visit LongHouse after dark on garden paths lined with lights and glowing sculptures during special open times for the holiday season. After a stroll through the garden, head to the pavilion to warm up and hear holiday music, and shop the Artisan Market, plus take part in a creative activity designed for all ages. The event is offered in partnership with the Neo-Political Cowgirls , who will stage their production of ZIMA!, an interactive winter journey, combining mystery, poetry, theater and exploration. The dates are Fridays, December 1, 8 and 15, and Saturdays, December 2, 9 and 16, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. each date.

For more information, go to longhouse.org.

House Tour Set

The 38th annual House & Garden Tour to benefit the East Hampton Historical Society is set for Saturday, November 25, with a cocktail party reception the evening before. Five examples of East End architecture are featured on the tour, which is between the hours of 1 and 4:30 p.m. The Friday cocktail party is from 6 to 8 p.m.

For tickets and information, go to easthamptonhistory.org.

WAINSCOTT

OFVS Winter Showcase To Open

Our Fabulous Variety Show will hold its “Winter Varietal,” a performance featuring students from preschool through fifth grade showcasing dance routines and acting sketches including jazz, ballet, tap, lyrical dance; contemporary, Irish step, on Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2 at 6:30 p.m. at LTV Studios. Doors will open 30 minutes before showtime for a hot cocoa and cookie reception. Tickets for the nondenominational, family-friendly show are $25 per person and student tickets are available for $15. VIP premium viewing seats are available for $40 for adults and $25 for students.

To purchase, go to at ourfabulousvarietyshow.org/tickets.

SAG HARBOR

Holiday Cheer at The Church

The Community Holiday Sing-Along at The Church will take place both Saturday and Sunday, November 25 and 26, starting at 1 p.m. in the parking lot. The event is free, open to all and takes place during the annual Makers Market, which is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Georgette Grier-Key, executive director of the Eastville Community Historical Society, and David Frye, a tenor who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera for many years, will lead the group sing-along.

Go to thechurchsagharbor.org for details.

Auxiliary To Meet

The Chelberg & Battle American Legion Auxiliary Unit 388 will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 29, at 6 p.m. at the American Legion, 26 Bay Street, Sag Harbor.

At the Library

Children and their families are invited to the John Jermain Library on Sunday, December 3, from noon to 2 p.m. to get their picture taken with a polar bear, yeti or any of the available backdrops.

The library will set up its green screen and offer a selection of festive backgrounds and a staff member will snap the shot. The photo will be emailed to the family within a week.

To get more information, send an email to info@johnjermain.org.

Masonic Music Sessions

The Jazz Jam Session at the Inner Sanctum of the Masonic Temple continues on Tuesday, November 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $20. The Inner Sanctum in Wamponamon Lodge is above the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum at 200 Main Street. There is parking at the rear of the building.

For more information, visit masonicmusicseries.com.

BRIDGEHAMPTON

Meet the Cats & Dogs

The Animal Rescue Fund will have its mobile adoption van at Marders, 120 Snake Hollow Road, on Saturday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. All are invited to come by and meet the animals up for adoption.

For more information, call 631-537-3700.

SOUTHAMPTON

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Volunteers are making a free community Thanksgiving dinner that is available as takeout only (delivery may be arranged) at the Hamptons United Methodist Church, 160 Main Street, on Thursday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to noon.

To reserve a dinner, call the church office at 631-283-0951 or Niecy Smith at 631-903-3214.

Designer Tree Action at Museum

A festive evening of food, drink, music and a designer tree auction is set for Friday, December 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rogers Mansion on Meetinghouse Lane in Southampton. The trees are crafted and donated by artisans to benefit the Southampton History Museum. The museum’s current exhibit, “Gilded Icons: Forgotten Treasures in the Samuel L. Parrish Collection,” will also be on display.

Tickets are $35 each or $60 a pair. Go to southamptonhistory.org to purchase.

At the Library

Those who wish to get a discount on their automobile insurance, not to mention be safer on the road, should consider taking the defensive driving course being offered at the Rogers Memorial Library on Wednesday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The fee for the program, presented by the Empire Safety Council DDC, is $33 per person, and will be collected at the door. Cash, check or money order payable to Empire Safety Council DDC accepted. Advanced registration required.

The library is also offering up a gingerbread house challenge on Saturday, December 2, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participation may be part of a team of up to five people or as an individual in a challenge to construct a gingerbread house using graham crackers and royal icing within a set amount of time. Once dry, participants will decorate their houses using a variety of candies. Your creations will be judged for Best Construction, Most Creative, and Best Decorated. Winners will be announced at the end of the event. All ages welcome. Details and instructions will be emailed upon registration. The fee is $10 per team/individual and includes all materials.

To register for library programs, go to myrml.org.

HAMPTON BAYS

Time for a Turkey Trot

Put your calorie intake in a deficit in preparation for the Thanksgiving stuffing by participating in the Hampton Bays Fire Department’s Turkey Trot 5K Run/1 Mile Walk on Thursday, November 23, starting at 9:15 a.m. (but get there much earlier if you have not already registered).

For details, email turkeytrothb@gmail.com.

Pet Photos With Santa

Pet owners should mark their calendars for Saturday, December 2, when the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation will offer an opportunity to take photos with Santa during a dog friendly event. Appointments are required for slots between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The cost is $20 for digital photos.

Go to southamptonanimalshelter.com to reserve.

QUOGUE

Library Highlights

On Friday, November 24, from 3 to 5 p.m., the Art Committee for the Quogue Library will host a Holiday Fundraiser Art Sale of unsigned paintings and photos from over 75 local artists and photographers. Each piece is being sold for $100.

Go to quoguelibrary.org to register and for more information.

WESTHAMPTON

Turkey Trot Set

VFW Post 5350 will hold its Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, at 9 a.m. at Gabreski Airport. Get there well before 8:30 a.m. if you have not completed registration. Costumes are encouraged.

Find more information at vfw5350.org.

At the Library

Families are invited to the Westhampton Free Library to create holiday wreaths on Saturday, December 9, at 1, 1:30, 2 or 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per wreath.

For more information and to register, call 631-288-3335 or visit westhamptonlibrary.net.

YOUTH CORNER

Project Most

Among the many programs offered by Project Most is Surprise Science, this one for those ages 5 to 12, being offered on Tuesday, November 28, at 3:45 p.m. at the Community Learning Center at Most Holy Trinity Church, 44 Meadow Way. Project Most offers a variety of programs to inspire children and families to be empowered members of the community — to want to learn, create, express themselves, and help others.

For details on upcoming programs, go to projectmost.org.

OUTDOORS

Walk It Off

A chance to walk off some of the Thanksgiving calorie consumption comes at the annual Southampton Trails Preservation Society’s Walk It Off Walk on Friday, November 24, at 10 a.m. Meet at the end of Round Pond Lane in Sag Harbor for a fast-paced walk in the Long Pond Greenbelt.

Dai Dayton is the walk leader and may be reached at 631-745-0689.