Denise Smith-Meacham was nominated as Woman of Distinction.
Denise Smith-Meacham was nominated as Woman of Distinction.
Staff Writer on Apr 4, 2022
Denise Smith-Meacham of Southampton was nominated last month by Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming for the 20th annual Suffolk County Woman of Distinction Award. Historically, each of Suffolk’s 18 legislators... more
The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation will be the beneficiary of a “Tail-Gating” party at Uber Geek Brewery in Riverhead on Saturday, February 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. The brewery is located at 400 Hallett Avenue. The event is intended to showcase adoptable pets as a buildup to the Super Bowl the next day. Expect opportunities to take pet photos, a “puppy bowl” play yard, football-based chance games, raffles, snacks for people and pets, a pop-up shop from Spoiled Bitch Boutique, a food truck, adoptable dogs and beer. The Synergy Brew Project is taking over the taps at Uber Geek ...
3 Feb 2025 by Staff Writer
Sound Aircraft Services at East Hampton Airport is hosting a program for young people to learn about becoming a pilot. The “Guide for Aspiring Aviators and Their Families” will take place on Friday, February 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the airport, 173 Daniels Hole Road in Wainscott. The program will touch on local training options, and a panel of experts, including East Hampton Town Airport director and former United Airlines Captain James Brundige, and ex-FAA regulator turned flight instructor Lou Cusimano will answer questions. Those who wish to attend should email fbo@soundaircraftservices.com.
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In recognition of Black History Month, Hallockville Museum Farm will host “Slavery on the North Fork,” a presentation by members of the North Fork Project, which has spent four years researching the history of slavery in local communities. The presentation will be held on Sunday, February 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the visitors center at Hallock State Park Preserve, 6062 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. The illustrated presentation, “Slavery on the North Fork,” will lay out the history of slavery on the North Fork from the earliest settlements in New York State to the abolition of slavery here in 1827. ...
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A new program for teens, “Ambassadors for the Long Island Collection,” is being offered by the East Hampton Library. The program, open to those in grades six through eight, will be held at the library on Friday, February 28, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Students will earn community service hours while exploring the history of Long Island through the treasures found in the library’s Long Island Collection. Participants will get an up-close look at the collection’s artifacts (including “pirate treasure” from Captain Kidd and a whale’s tooth); will learn about the Culper Spy Ring, the Revolutionary War-era espionage network; and ...
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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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Staff Writer on Apr 4, 2022