Legislator Welker Honors Grisnik as Second Legislative District Veteran of the Year
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Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker and Bob Grisnik. COURTESY OFFICE OF LEGISLATOR ANN WELKER
Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker and Bob Grisnik. COURTESY OFFICE OF LEGISLATOR ANN WELKER
Staff Writer on Dec 9, 2024
Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker recognized and honored Bob Grisnik as the Second Legislative District Veteran of the Year at the November 26 meeting of the legislature. Grisnik’s honorable service... more
The fifth annual MLK Portrait Project exhibition will be on view at the Suffolk County Community College Eastern Campus’s Lyceum Gallery, located in the Montaukett Learning Resource Center on the Riverhead Campus from January 29 through March 7. A reception will be held on Thursday, February 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome. In homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the enduring legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, local high school art students have created collaborative mosaic portraits of civil rights heroes. The exhibition will feature more than 15 48 x ...
27 Jan 2025 by Staff Writer
The Hampton Bays Hibernians have announced the return of the Hampton Bays St. Patrick’s Day Parade, set for Saturday, March 22. After a year off, the community event is a celebration of Irish heritage and brings together the community and visitors for a festive day. The parade committee has named Joe Fellingham as grand marshal. Fellingham’s longstanding dedication to the Hampton Bays community through his service and volunteerism makes him a fitting choice to lead the parade and embody its spirit of service and camaraderie, noted a press release. “We are thrilled to bring the Hampton Bays St. Patrick’s Day ...
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The Joseph Slomski Knights of Columbus Council #7423 will host its 33rd Free Throw Shooting Championshiop at Westhampton Beach Middle School on Tuesday, February 4. The gym will open at 5:30 p.m. for registration and practice; the competition begins at 6 p.m. The competition is for boys and girls from 9 to 14 years of age (proof of age is required). The kids compete with their own gender and age bracket, and, if successful, progress from the local level to district, regional and state competitions. For more information, call event chairman Robert Montpetit at 631-871-6209.
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The Children’s Museum of the East End will offer a number of events for the week of February 2. On Tuesday, February 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. is Blocks and Tots; and later in the day, from 4 to 5 p.m. is Lego Club. Baby & Me, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and Cantemos Juntos, 11 a.m. to noon, is set for Wednesday, February 5. Start Studio is on Friday, February 7, at 10 a.m., and Pizza and Pajama Night at 5 p.m. The week of programming concludes on Saturday, February 8, with Sensory Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. and Danceability, ...
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Southampton Town Councilmembers Cyndi McNamara and Michael Iasilli have started a collection drive for Heart of the Hamptons. The town has a collection box in the entrance of Town Hall. Due to the high cost of living and rise in utility costs, many financially vulnerable populations face obstacles obtaining food and clothing, especially in the colder months, noted both Councilpersons in a press release. Items being sought for donation include coats — new and used — and food items, such as nonperishables like pasta, canned goods, cereal, etc., and diapers, especially sizes 4, 5 and 6. Donations may be dropped ...
20 Jan 2025 by Staff Writer
The Hampton Bays Historical Society will host its annual Winter Fundraising Dinner at Villa Paul Restaurant in Hampton Bays on Sunday, January 26, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. A three-course dinner will be served. Reservations should be made with Villa Paul by calling 631-728-3261. Tickets, which include tax and gratuity, will be sold at the door for $55 (cash or check) and $57 (credit card). Take out is also available. For more information on the historical society, visit hamptonbayshistoricalsociety.org.
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Susan Remkus-Denis and Maria Maier will be the leaders of Wellness Monday at The Church in Sag Harbor on Monday, February 10. They will provide an “Intro to Jin Shin Jyutsu,” in a program set to begin at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for nonmembers. The ancient Japanese practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu uses gentle touch to help restore the natural flow of life energy through the body. Remkus-Denis and Maier will give a brief presentation about the origins and basic components of the practice, outlining why it is an effective and ideal approach for health care professionals and self-care ...
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The Southampton Youth Bureau and Hampton Bays Public Library Teen Center are joining forces to present a Video Game Tournament on Saturday, February 1, at the Hampton Bays Community Center, 25 Ponquogue Avenue, Hampton Bays. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with registration and sign-in beginning at 10:30 a.m. Gamers in grades five through 12 are invited to join the fun for just $10 admission. The tournament will feature fan-favorite games “Super Smash Brothers Ultimate” and “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” on the Nintendo Switch. Extra game systems will also be available for free play and practice. Participants ...
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Staff Writer on Dec 9, 2024