Marianne Barnett in polar gear. COURTESY MARIANNE BARNETT
Marianne Barnett in polar gear. COURTESY MARIANNE BARNETT
Staff Writer on Jun 10, 2025
Photographer Marianne Barnett and her husband, Michael Hayes, spent the month of April in the high arctic of Canada in search of Arctic Wolves. They will talk about their expedition... more
A surprise honoree will be recognized at this year’s Beacon of Hope 5K, which benefits local cancer organizations, Lucia’s Angels and the Coalition for Women’s Cancers. The event is Saturday, June 14, at the Montauk Lighthouse, with a 9 a.m. start. The course winds through the historic Camp Hero State Park and finishes alongside the Montauk Lighthouse tower. To register, go to BeaconOfHope5k.org.
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The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center, in partnership with Suffolk County Department of Minorities Affairs, Latina Sisters, The Witness Project and Hudson Helping Hands, will present an Autism Awareness Panel on Wednesday, June 18, at the center, 551 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. The panel will bring together experts and advocates to share insights, resources, and personal experiences around autism awareness, early diagnosis, and community support. Admission is free. To RSVP, call 631-537-0616, ext. 105.
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The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Father’s Day Arts & Crafts Fair on June 14 and 15 at Marine Park on Bay Street. The hours are 9 to 5 p.m. both days. The fair will include more than 61 vendors showcasing their work. Among the offerings will be artwork, photography, handcrafted furniture, jewelry, clothing, home goods and other accessories. “This year’s fair is shaping up to be better than ever! I’m really excited about our roster of new vendors. From handcrafted jewelry to museum-worthy fine art, the show offers something for everyone,” noted Marilyn Holstein, the ...
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The annual Strawberry Social at Old Whalers’ Church of Sag Harbor is set for Saturday, June 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. The church is located on Union Street. Strawberry shortcake with fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream is on the menu for eat-in or take-out. Go to oldwhalerschurch.org for more information.
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Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni will hold mobile office hours in Greenport, Westhampton Beach, and Montauk during the months of July, August, and September. Constituents may come prepared to discuss concerns or issues, or simply for the opportunity to meet the assemblyman. The locations and dates are, in Westhampton, Tuesdays, July 8, August 12, and September 9, all from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue, Westhampton Beach. In Montauk on Tuesdays, July 15, August 19, and September 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway. In Greenport on Tuesdays, ...
2 Jun 2025 by Staff Writer
A free puppet show series, with the Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, will be held on Saturdays in June at Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor, starting June 7. The free series will have weekly activities provided by Shine Studios, John Jermain Library, South Fork Natural History Museum’s Young Environmentalist Society, and the Children’s Museum of the East End. The activities will start at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m. the Goat on a Boat puppet show will begin. More information is available at goatonaboat.org.
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For the 23rd year in a row, Fighting Chance is awarding its Medal of Honor to an unsung hero in the War Against Cancer. At its annual Summer Benefit on June 14, this year’s award will be given to Bryan Daparma, the owner of Hometown Taxi. On the East End, Fighting Chance is able to offer taxi rides that are free of charge to local cancer patients traveling to and from cancer treatments, including chemo, radiation, and diagnostic testing, thanks to the philanthropy of Daparma. During 2024, Hometown Taxi provided 400 rides to patients in need, according to Duncan Darrow, ...
1 Jun 2025 by Staff Writer
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Staff Writer on Jun 10, 2025