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Community News, October 24

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The Italian American Assoc. of the Hamptons gathered for its annual luncheon at Dockers Waterside in East Quogue recently at which the organization honored Carmela Burke, whose 100th birthday is October 24, as the Italian American of the Year. Burke is an to be active member of the community, giving time to civic organizations and as a poll worker. She also has a mean card game.

The Italian American Assoc. of the Hamptons gathered for its annual luncheon at Dockers Waterside in East Quogue recently at which the organization honored Carmela Burke, whose 100th birthday is October 24, as the Italian American of the Year. Burke is an to be active member of the community, giving time to civic organizations and as a poll worker. She also has a mean card game.

The Italian American Assoc. of the Hamptons gathered for its annual luncheon at Dockers Waterside in East Quogue recently at which the organization honored Carmela Burke, whose 100th birthday is October 24, as the Italian American of the Year. Burke is an to be active member of the community, giving time to civic organizations and as a poll worker. She also has a mean card game.

The Italian American Assoc. of the Hamptons gathered for its annual luncheon at Dockers Waterside in East Quogue recently at which the organization honored Carmela Burke, whose 100th birthday is October 24, as the Italian American of the Year. Burke is an to be active member of the community, giving time to civic organizations and as a poll worker. She also has a mean card game.

Ellamae and Waverly Grau at the East Hampton Gardens

Ellamae and Waverly Grau at the East Hampton Gardens "Fall Fest" on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Mary DiGaetano and Ella Kittur at the Amber Waves Farm OKtoberfeast benefit on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Mary DiGaetano and Ella Kittur at the Amber Waves Farm OKtoberfeast benefit on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

The staff of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge before the opening of Saturday’s Enchanted Forest event. The refuge will repeat the event on Saturday, October 26. It will be open to children ages 2 to 7 with an adult. Reservations are required. Please register online or call 631-653-4771 to reserve an arrival time between 12:00 and 1:30 PM. Costumes are encouraged. JOHN NEELY

The staff of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge before the opening of Saturday’s Enchanted Forest event. The refuge will repeat the event on Saturday, October 26. It will be open to children ages 2 to 7 with an adult. Reservations are required. Please register online or call 631-653-4771 to reserve an arrival time between 12:00 and 1:30 PM. Costumes are encouraged. JOHN NEELY

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