Jessica Rodgers was appointed as a board trustee of the Westhampton Free Library.
Jessica Rodgers was appointed as a board trustee of the Westhampton Free Library.
Staff Writer on Oct 30, 2023
The Westhampton Free Library has announced the appointment of a new trustee, Jessica Rodgers. Rodgers was appointed by the board on October 18 following the resignation of Priscilla Adam. “We... more
Friends of The Big Duck, a nonprofit organization, celebrates the arrival of spring with the 12th annual Easter Duck Egg Hunt at Big Duck Ranch, 1012 Flanders Road (Route 24), Flanders. The free event will be held this year on Saturday, April 19, noon sharp, so families should arrive by 11:45 a.m. Participating children must bring their own basket to carry eggs. The rain date is April 26. The grass field behind The Big Duck will be dotted with filled plastic “duck eggs” that children 2 to 9 years old can easily find. To make it a safe event, the ...
14 Apr 2025 by Staff Writer
The Sag Harbor Lions Club’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is back and will take place on Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday), from noon to 2 p.m. at Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor. Children ages 2 to 10 are invited to participate but must bring their own receptacle to hold collected eggs, some of which contain a prize. Pony rides will be available for children in exchange for a $5 donation.
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The Southampton Village Police Benevolent Association will hold its annual Easter End Hunt on Friday, April 18, at 10 a.m. at Agawam Park in Southampton Village. All kids age 10 and younger are invited to participate but should bring a receptacle to pick up eggs. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photo opportunities. There will be a great prize egg among the thousands scattered on the field.
12 Apr 2025 by Staff Writer
The annual Earth Day Celebration co-hosted by Eastern Long Island Audubon Society and Quogue Wildlife Refuge will be held on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 3 p.m., at the refuge, 3 Old Country Road in Quogue. It is a free, family-friendly event that will include ecofriendly activities, fun educational programs and opportunities to enjoy and preserve nature. Earth Day will include guided birding walks by the Eastern Long Island Audubon Society, a chance to meet live animals, free native tree giveaway from Bartlett Tree Experts, up-cycled crafts, environmental organizations, yoga for children & adults (registration available online), and self-guided ...
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Share the Harvest Farm will host its Spring Market on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church’s Hoie Hall in East Hampton. The event will showcase a lineup of local vendors, food artisans, fresh flowers, live music, and more, in support of Share the Harvest Farm’s mission to fight food insecurity on the East End. Visitors will enjoy live music by Chris Kline, raffles, and a variety of local food and drink offerings. Slow Food East End will there, and guests can sip on Spring in a Bottle nonalcoholic rosé by Wölffer Estate, served ...
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Vendors are being sought for a Community Yard Sale at the Westhampton Presbyterian Church that will be held on Saturday, May 17. Vendors will rent a space equal to two parking spaces for $40 where they can sell their wares. Leftover items must be taken away. Applications are available at the church, 90 Meeting House Road in Westhampton Beach, during office hours, 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Set up begins at 7 a.m. The rain date is Saturday, May 24. For more information, call 631-834-4669.
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Peconic Bay Medical Center Hosts No-Cost Colorectal Cancer Screening in Riverhead Peconic Bay Medical Center recently held a no-cost colorectal screening event at New Jerusalem Church in Riverhead. The event offered participants a simple, noninvasive way to check for early signs of cancer via FIT (Fecal Immunochemical Test), and vital information and resources to Suffolk County residents. Thirty-six participants took advantage of the screening opportunity and received critical access to preventive care at the event. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with 150,000 new cases diagnosed each year. However, routine colorectal screening ...
9 Apr 2025 by Staff Writer
Spring break programs continue at the Southampton History Museum with a program titled Historic Plants & Farming on Thursday, April 17, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The outdoor program offers children the opportunity to learn about historical farming tools and explore plants commonly grown in colonial herb gardens. Participants will learn about the fascinating history of the landmark mulberry tree on the Rogers Mansion lawn. The program includes a guided planting activity. Each child will receive a flower to plant at home. Visitors may arrive anytime between 1:30 and 3:15 p.m. RSVP is welcome but not required. The program may ...
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The South Fork Natural History Museum’s Young Environmentalist Society (YES!), in partnership with the Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments, will screen “Ivohiboro: The Lost Fores” on Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m. at the Sag Harbor Cinema, 90 Main Street. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with acclaimed primatologist and conservationist Dr. Patricia Wright. Set atop Madagascar’s majestic Crystal Mountain at an elevation of 4,921 feet, Ivohiboro is a rare, primary tropical forest, one of the last of its kind on Earth. Untouched by time yet increasingly threatened, this mystical landscape is the subject of the ...
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Staff Writer on Oct 30, 2023