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Community News, October 31

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Sag Harbor Elementary School third-graders donned sailor hats to launch the new school year's theme, “All Aboard for a Learning Journey.”

Sag Harbor Elementary School third-graders donned sailor hats to launch the new school year's theme, “All Aboard for a Learning Journey.”

Matthew Dunkirk was named the East Quogue Elementary School PTA Student of the Month for October.

Matthew Dunkirk was named the East Quogue Elementary School PTA Student of the Month for October.

East Quogue Elementary School sixth-graders recently visited Tiana Beach for an exploration of the bay with the Group for the East End.

East Quogue Elementary School sixth-graders recently visited Tiana Beach for an exploration of the bay with the Group for the East End.

Bridgehampton School math teacher Kelly Sharp was granted tenure by the Board of Education.

Bridgehampton School math teacher Kelly Sharp was granted tenure by the Board of Education.

The Peconic Bay Region chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America had 15 cars turn out for its inaugural Southampton road rally on Saturday. The event commemorated Henry Austin Clark Jr., owner of what is considered to be one the first automobile museums open to the public. The cars travelled throughout the South Fork with a stop at Emma Rose Elliston Park for a picnic after which they proceeded through Southampton Village to Cooper’s Beach for a photo shoot. JOHN NEELY

The Peconic Bay Region chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America had 15 cars turn out for its inaugural Southampton road rally on Saturday. The event commemorated Henry Austin Clark Jr., owner of what is considered to be one the first automobile museums open to the public. The cars travelled throughout the South Fork with a stop at Emma Rose Elliston Park for a picnic after which they proceeded through Southampton Village to Cooper’s Beach for a photo shoot. JOHN NEELY

The Peconic Bay Region chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America had 15 cars turn out for its inaugural Southampton road rally on Saturday. The event commemorated Henry Austin Clark Jr., owner of what is considered to be one the first automobile museums open to the public. The cars travelled throughout the South Fork with a stop at Emma Rose Elliston Park for a picnic after which they proceeded through Southampton Village to Cooper’s Beach for a photo shoot. JOHN NEELY

The Peconic Bay Region chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America had 15 cars turn out for its inaugural Southampton road rally on Saturday. The event commemorated Henry Austin Clark Jr., owner of what is considered to be one the first automobile museums open to the public. The cars travelled throughout the South Fork with a stop at Emma Rose Elliston Park for a picnic after which they proceeded through Southampton Village to Cooper’s Beach for a photo shoot. JOHN NEELY

The Peconic Bay Region chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America had 15 cars turn out for its inaugural Southampton road rally on Saturday. The event commemorated Henry Austin Clark Jr., owner of what is considered to be one the first automobile museums open to the public. The cars travelled throughout the South Fork with a stop at Emma Rose Elliston Park for a picnic after which they proceeded through Southampton Village to Cooper’s Beach for a photo shoot. JOHN NEELY

The Peconic Bay Region chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America had 15 cars turn out for its inaugural Southampton road rally on Saturday. The event commemorated Henry Austin Clark Jr., owner of what is considered to be one the first automobile museums open to the public. The cars travelled throughout the South Fork with a stop at Emma Rose Elliston Park for a picnic after which they proceeded through Southampton Village to Cooper’s Beach for a photo shoot. JOHN NEELY

The Peconic Bay Region chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America had 15 cars turn out for its inaugural Southampton road rally on Saturday. The event commemorated Henry Austin Clark Jr., owner of what is considered to be one the first automobile museums open to the public. The cars travelled throughout the South Fork with a stop at Emma Rose Elliston Park for a picnic after which they proceeded through Southampton Village to Cooper’s Beach for a photo shoot. JOHN NEELY

The Peconic Bay Region chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America had 15 cars turn out for its inaugural Southampton road rally on Saturday. The event commemorated Henry Austin Clark Jr., owner of what is considered to be one the first automobile museums open to the public. The cars travelled throughout the South Fork with a stop at Emma Rose Elliston Park for a picnic after which they proceeded through Southampton Village to Cooper’s Beach for a photo shoot. JOHN NEELY

Local officials gathered recently to celebrat the halfway mark in the Quogue Library's renovation and expansion and the awarding of New York State construction grants to the project. From left, Quogue Library Building Committee representative Lynda Confessore, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, New Yorks State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., Quogue Libary Board and Building Committee President  Barbara Sartorius, Quogue Village Mayor Peter Sartorius and Paul Mejean and Sally McGrath, library trustees and members of the Building Committee.

Local officials gathered recently to celebrat the halfway mark in the Quogue Library's renovation and expansion and the awarding of New York State construction grants to the project. From left, Quogue Library Building Committee representative Lynda Confessore, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman, New Yorks State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., Quogue Libary Board and Building Committee President Barbara Sartorius, Quogue Village Mayor Peter Sartorius and Paul Mejean and Sally McGrath, library trustees and members of the Building Committee.

Andrew and Charlotte DeLeo gobble up the dance floor with Pac Man outfits during the Halloween Silent Disco Party sponsored by the Southampton Arts Center on Saturday night.  MICHAEL HELLER

Andrew and Charlotte DeLeo gobble up the dance floor with Pac Man outfits during the Halloween Silent Disco Party sponsored by the Southampton Arts Center on Saturday night. MICHAEL HELLER

Flamingo Cindy Lenkiewicz and Gnome David Polek cut the rug during the Halloween Silent Disco Party sponsored by the Southampton Arts Center on Saturday night.  MICHAEL HELLER

Flamingo Cindy Lenkiewicz and Gnome David Polek cut the rug during the Halloween Silent Disco Party sponsored by the Southampton Arts Center on Saturday night. MICHAEL HELLER

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Roger "Stick Man" Rowlett rocks out during the Halloween Silent Disco Party sponsored by the Southampton Arts Center on Saturday night. MICHAEL HELLER

Greg Monske dances with Fay Henderson during the  Halloween Silent Disco Party sponsored by the Southampton Arts Center on Saturday night.  MICAHEL HELLER

Greg Monske dances with Fay Henderson during the Halloween Silent Disco Party sponsored by the Southampton Arts Center on Saturday night. MICAHEL HELLER

East Hampton Lady Bonackers Mia Pardini, Stella McCormack and Molly Cangiolosi dance to the classic

East Hampton Lady Bonackers Mia Pardini, Stella McCormack and Molly Cangiolosi dance to the classic "YMCA" during the Halloween Silent Disco Party sponsored by the Southampton Arts Center on Saturday night. MICHAEL HELLER

John Travolta and Tigger (aka Orson Cummings and Brian Darmody) rock out during the Halloween Silent Disco Party sponsored by the Southampton Arts Center on Saturday night.   MICHAEL HELLER

John Travolta and Tigger (aka Orson Cummings and Brian Darmody) rock out during the Halloween Silent Disco Party sponsored by the Southampton Arts Center on Saturday night. MICHAEL HELLER

The annual Southampton Chamber ragamuffin parade was relocated to the Rogers Memorial Library on Sunday due to inclement weather. Kate, Violet and Sabrina McManus show their Holiday spirit. TOM KOCHIE

The annual Southampton Chamber ragamuffin parade was relocated to the Rogers Memorial Library on Sunday due to inclement weather. Kate, Violet and Sabrina McManus show their Holiday spirit. TOM KOCHIE

The annual Southampton Chamber ragamuffin parade was relocated to the Rogers Memorial Library on Sunday due to inclement weather. Paula and Milena Gonzalez and Abraham Anstizabal are three bears. TOM KOCHIE

The annual Southampton Chamber ragamuffin parade was relocated to the Rogers Memorial Library on Sunday due to inclement weather. Paula and Milena Gonzalez and Abraham Anstizabal are three bears. TOM KOCHIE

The annual Southampton Chamber ragamuffin parade was relocated to the Rogers Memorial Library on Sunday due to inclement weather. Luna Morgan is a proud peacock.   TOM KOCHIE

The annual Southampton Chamber ragamuffin parade was relocated to the Rogers Memorial Library on Sunday due to inclement weather. Luna Morgan is a proud peacock. TOM KOCHIE

Nyia and Nakayla Montez at the Rogers Memorial Library on Sunday. The annual Southampton Chamber ragamuffin parade was relocated to the library due to inclement weather.   TOM KOCHIE

Nyia and Nakayla Montez at the Rogers Memorial Library on Sunday. The annual Southampton Chamber ragamuffin parade was relocated to the library due to inclement weather. TOM KOCHIE

Ivy Wilson with Goat Cheese in Agawam Park on Saturday at the Little Lucy's Halloween Pet Parade to benefit ARF.  DANA SHAW

Ivy Wilson with Goat Cheese in Agawam Park on Saturday at the Little Lucy's Halloween Pet Parade to benefit ARF. DANA SHAW

Oskar, Isabella and Igor as the Tin Man, Dorothy and the Lion from

Oskar, Isabella and Igor as the Tin Man, Dorothy and the Lion from "The Wizard of Oz" at the Little Lucy's Halloween Pet Parade in Agawam Park on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Milayna Ambrose as the Big Bad Wolf with Ellie, Pepe and Milo as the Three Little Pigs at the Little Lucy's Halloween Pet Parade in Agawam Park on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Milayna Ambrose as the Big Bad Wolf with Ellie, Pepe and Milo as the Three Little Pigs at the Little Lucy's Halloween Pet Parade in Agawam Park on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Chef Arie Pavlou of Bistro Été at the Little Lucy's Halloween Pet Parade in Agawam Park on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Chef Arie Pavlou of Bistro Été at the Little Lucy's Halloween Pet Parade in Agawam Park on Saturday. DANA SHAW

The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center hosted a Halloween party on Friday afternoon. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center hosted a Halloween party on Friday afternoon. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center hosted a Halloween party on Friday afternoon. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center hosted a Halloween party on Friday afternoon. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center hosted a Halloween party on Friday afternoon. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center hosted a Halloween party on Friday afternoon. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center hosted a Halloween party on Friday afternoon, during which Kellis Quinn and Maya McDonald angled for donuts. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center hosted a Halloween party on Friday afternoon, during which Kellis Quinn and Maya McDonald angled for donuts. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Little Lucy's Halloween Pet Parade in Southampton Village on Saturday. DANA SHAW

The Little Lucy's Halloween Pet Parade in Southampton Village on Saturday. DANA SHAW

Kirra Schoerlin and Emma Schultheis, right, were among the Hampton Bays Middle School students who signed an antibullying pledge on Unity Day, October 23, following several weeks of activities in conjunction with National Bullying Prevention Month.

Kirra Schoerlin and Emma Schultheis, right, were among the Hampton Bays Middle School students who signed an antibullying pledge on Unity Day, October 23, following several weeks of activities in conjunction with National Bullying Prevention Month.

Southampton High School students participated in a college fair on October 23 that featured representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities. Students learned more about financial aid, course offerings and campus life.

Southampton High School students participated in a college fair on October 23 that featured representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities. Students learned more about financial aid, course offerings and campus life.

Fencing Master Jared Kirby gives a history of swords and swordsmanship with help from Frank MalDonato and Stephen Solow during a demonstration in the Masons' Wauponamon Lodge in the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum on Sunday afternoon.    MICHAEL HELLER

Fencing Master Jared Kirby gives a history of swords and swordsmanship with help from Frank MalDonato and Stephen Solow during a demonstration in the Masons' Wauponamon Lodge in the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum on Sunday afternoon. MICHAEL HELLER

Fencing Master Jared Kirby, in black, gives a demonstration of the use of a cloak with swords and swordsmanship with help from Frank MalDonato during a demonstration in the Masons' Wauponamon Lodge in the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum on Sunday afternoon.   MICHAEL HELLER

Fencing Master Jared Kirby, in black, gives a demonstration of the use of a cloak with swords and swordsmanship with help from Frank MalDonato during a demonstration in the Masons' Wauponamon Lodge in the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum on Sunday afternoon. MICHAEL HELLER

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