The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the holiday season and has planned a number of events, the first set for Friday, December 6, at 4:15 p.m.... more
All are invited to Community Holiday Sing-Alongs in the parking lot of The Church in Sag Harbor. Two gatherings are planned, Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1; both are from 1 to 2 p.m. and will be led by Lola Lama. Also coming up at The Church is a Community Holiday Party on Friday, December 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for members. Expect light bites, drinks, music, and holiday vibes plus live performances. It will also be a final chance to bid on the silent auction to benefit The Church. ...
22 Nov 2024 by Staff Writer
Shellabration, the North Fork’s ode to all things shellfish, returns for another season in Greenport Village, the weekend of December 7 and 8, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Wristbands and sponsorship packages are now available and will give participants access to Greenport’s establishments to enjoy local shellfish, sustainable seafood, and wine and beer pairings during a weekend-long restaurant walk. New for this year, a VIP preparty the evening of December 6 will be hosted for all sponsors at Little Creek Oyster’s brand-new space, located at 211 Carpenter Street. Little Creek will join Greenport Brewery and First and South ...
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The New York State Marine Rescue Center has issued a reminder that cold stun season is approaching and that its 24-hour stranding hotline is open for those who come upon a stunned turtle on the beach. The number to call is 631-369-9829. When water temperatures drop below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, the breathing rate and movements of sea turtles slow, making them unable to swim against currents or dive under the water surface. Due to this, the sea turtles are washed to shore by winds and tides. The New York Marine Rescue Center responds to these sea turtles and rehabilitates them ...
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The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation will offer a free comprehensive grant workshop to Long Island and New York metropolitan area historic 501(c)(3) organizations at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium at 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport on January 14, 2025. The workshop will educate the area’s historic community on financial support that is currently available from the foundation and provide guidance on the grant application process. Presenting organizations at the workshop will include The Preservation League of New York, the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites, the Greater Hudson Heritage Network, East Hampton Library, Long Island University, ...
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A beach cleanup at Sagg Main Beach, a collaboration between the South Fork Natural History Museum, the Surfrider Foundation of Eastern Long Island, and the office of Suffolk County Legisltor Ann Welker, is planned for Friday, November 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves and trash bags and meet in the parking lot, Sagg Main Beach, 1200 Sagg Main Street. Those interested in volunteering may send an email to Ann.Welker@suffolkcountyny.gov.
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The Bridgehampton Association will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish House of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Bridgehampton. The fair will feature traditional items for the holidays and beyond, including jewelry and other accessories, unique and vintage “treasures” for homes or gifts, crafts, gourmet food, seasonal books, and a raffle, plus hand-decorated wreaths and mini trees for sale, including this year’s Bridgehampton Association ornament, depicting a favorite local scene. Plus the association’s festive red chef’s aprons will be for sale. The Bridgehampton Association distributes all proceeds of the ...
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The Sag Harbor Masonic Club will host “Temple of the Higher Self: A Sound Journey” on Tuesday, November 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the inner sanctum of the Masonic Temple. The goal of the program is to help participants find relief from anxiety and insomnia, reset the immune system, and access intuition, noted a press release, through the use of gongs, crystal bowls, reflexology, reiki and breathwork. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat, blanket and water. To register, call 347-797-7755. The cost is $50 per person.
18 Nov 2024 by Staff Writer
The Old Whalers’ Church in Sag Harbor will host an interfaith Thanksgiving service on Thursday, November 21, at 7 p.m. Clergy of many faiths from Sag Harbor and neighboring villages will be among the celebrants. After the service, all are invited to the social hall for pies, desserts, coffee and cider. For more information, call 631-725-0894 or go to oldwhalerschurch.org.
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Cormaria Retreat Center will host a 75th anniversary celebration on Saturday, November 16. The day will begin with Mass at St. Rosalie’s Church in Hampton Bays at 11 a.m. with the Most Reverend William F. Murray, Bishop Emeritus of Rockville Center officiating. A luncheon reception at Villa Paul Restaurant in Hampton Bays will follow. Those interested in joining the celebration should call 631-725-4206 or email info@cormaria.org for more information or to purchase tickets. The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary established Cormaria Retreat Center on Thanksgiving Day in 1949. Located at 77 Bay Street in Sag Harbor, it is ...
11 Nov 2024 by Staff Writer
Spanish lessons are returning to the Sag Harbor Masonic Temple on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Matt Tooman, a New York State certified teacher, will teach conversational Spanish in a relaxed environment. Class size is small for focused attention. Each costs $10 cash at the door. Email mtooman@mac.com to sign up. The classes are sponsored by the Sag Harbor Masonic Club as a community service. The Masonic Temple is at 200 Main Street in Sag Harbor, above the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum, with parking in the rear of the building.
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Staff Writer on Dec 2, 2024