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The Southampton Artists Association presented a check for $5,200 to Heart of the Hamptons recently. The money was raised by the sales at the Art of the Heart fundraiser hosted by the association. From left, Southampton Artists Association President Danielle Leef, Heart of the Hamptons Executive Director Molly Bishop, SAA Outreach Committee Chair Jean Mahoney and SAA Exhibition Committee Chair Diane White. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

The Southampton Artists Association presented a check for $5,200 to Heart of the Hamptons recently. The money was raised by the sales at the Art of the Heart fundraiser hosted by the association. From left, Southampton Artists Association President Danielle Leef, Heart of the Hamptons Executive Director Molly Bishop, SAA Outreach Committee Chair Jean Mahoney and SAA Exhibition Committee Chair Diane White. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

WordHampton Public Relations collected non-perishable items for the Springs Food Pantry throughout the month of November. The team, consisting of Nicole Starr Castillo, Megan Robinson, Leah Hatch, Jenn Haagen and Ashley Lynch dropped the items off on Monday, November 18, and the items were accepted by Pamela Bicket and Anne McCann, both volunteers at the pantry. COURTESY WORDHAMPTON

WordHampton Public Relations collected non-perishable items for the Springs Food Pantry throughout the month of November. The team, consisting of Nicole Starr Castillo, Megan Robinson, Leah Hatch, Jenn Haagen and Ashley Lynch dropped the items off on Monday, November 18, and the items were accepted by Pamela Bicket and Anne McCann, both volunteers at the pantry. COURTESY WORDHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

In response to the growing senior population on the East End, Southampton Town Senior Services expanded its offerings this fall, including a water aerobics program at the Suffolk County Community College Health and Wellness Center in Riverhead this month. Currently, 28 seniors are enrolled in the program. The program is on Thursday mornings, through December 19. For more information, or to register, call 631-537-2375. COURTESY TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON

The Southampton Colony Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution recently named the local high school students who earned the Good Citizen

The Southampton Colony Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution recently named the local high school students who earned the Good Citizen" award. Left to right are: Quinn Cole, Pierson High School; Julianne Palmieri, Hampton Bays High School; Marin Gilmartin Southampton High School and Avery McCleland, Bridgehampton High School. With the students is "Good Citizen" committee chair Gerri MacWhinnie. DANA SHAW

Last week the East Hampton Lions Club and the American Legion Auxiliary joined forces to host their third blood drive of the year at the Amagansett American Legion Post #419. After donating blood, each person was escorted by a Lions Club member to be seated at a table nearby to rest for a short while, during which the American Legion Auxiliary, represented by member Ellen Gherardi, offered the donor chicken soup, sandwiches, veggie chili, drinks and snacks. The blood drive resulted in 115 pints of much needed blood collected. The next opportunity to donate is January 27 at the Amagansett American Legion. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON LIONS CLUB

Last week the East Hampton Lions Club and the American Legion Auxiliary joined forces to host their third blood drive of the year at the Amagansett American Legion Post #419. After donating blood, each person was escorted by a Lions Club member to be seated at a table nearby to rest for a short while, during which the American Legion Auxiliary, represented by member Ellen Gherardi, offered the donor chicken soup, sandwiches, veggie chili, drinks and snacks. The blood drive resulted in 115 pints of much needed blood collected. The next opportunity to donate is January 27 at the Amagansett American Legion. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON LIONS CLUB

Frank Quevedo, executive director, and Melanie Meade, education director, of the South Fork Natural History Museum, visited the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry to present Evie Ramunno, executive director of the pantry, with a $1,000 donation to be used during the upcoming holiday season at the pantry. From left, Kate Robertson, president Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry Board, Evie Ramunno, Frank Quevedo, Melanie Meade, and Judy Lattanzio, pantry volunteer. COURTESY SAG HARBOR FOOD PANTRY

Frank Quevedo, executive director, and Melanie Meade, education director, of the South Fork Natural History Museum, visited the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry to present Evie Ramunno, executive director of the pantry, with a $1,000 donation to be used during the upcoming holiday season at the pantry. From left, Kate Robertson, president Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry Board, Evie Ramunno, Frank Quevedo, Melanie Meade, and Judy Lattanzio, pantry volunteer. COURTESY SAG HARBOR FOOD PANTRY

Westhampton Woman's Club members enjoyed a luncheon and vintage hat presentation given by Brenda Sinclair of the Lyzon Hat shop Museum in Hampton Bays where the hats were made. In addition, many more hats from the Dot Berdinka collection were displayed and worn by club members. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON WOMAN'S CLUB

Westhampton Woman's Club members enjoyed a luncheon and vintage hat presentation given by Brenda Sinclair of the Lyzon Hat shop Museum in Hampton Bays where the hats were made. In addition, many more hats from the Dot Berdinka collection were displayed and worn by club members. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON WOMAN'S CLUB

Shinnecock Council of Trustees Chairwoman Lisa Goree at the

Shinnecock Council of Trustees Chairwoman Lisa Goree at the "Nunnowa,"or harvest time, celebration on the Shinnecock Territory on November 21. The community gathering is held the third Thursday in November, Shinnecock family members gather to eat and celebrate the harvest time with one another. JOSEPH SHAW

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A "Nunnowa,"or harvest time, celebration was held on the Shinnecock Territory on November 21. The community gathering is held the third Thursday in November, Shinnecock family members gather to eat and celebrate the harvest time with one another. JOSEPH SHAW

"Nunnowa,"or harvest time, celebration was held on the Shinnecock Territory on November 21. The community gathering is held the third Thursday in November, Shinnecock family members gather to eat and celebrate the harvest time with one another. JOSEPH SHAW

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A"Nunnowa,"or harvest time, celebration was held on the Shinnecock Territory on November 21. The community gathering is held the third Thursday in November, Shinnecock family members gather to eat and celebrate the harvest time with one another. JOSEPH SHAW

Shinnecock Council of Trustees Chairwoman Lisa Goree at the

Shinnecock Council of Trustees Chairwoman Lisa Goree at the "Nunnowa,"or harvest time, celebration on the Shinnecock Territory on November 21. The community gathering is held the third Thursday in November, Shinnecock family members gather to eat and celebrate the harvest time with one another. JOSEPH SHAW

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A"Nunnowa,"or harvest time, celebration was held on the Shinnecock Territory on November 21. The community gathering is held the third Thursday in November, Shinnecock family members gather to eat and celebrate the harvest time with one another. JOSEPH SHAW

authorStaff Writer on Nov 22, 2024

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