Community

"As the community shelter, we loved to host community events where everyone gets involved! We love giving back to a community who supports us all year long," reflected Christina Vargas.

When I was young my mom used to always remind me that you have only one mother.

"Garden tours are very popular out here," Rae told us about the series' latest addition. "These are little gardens, which I think will be fun. And the nice thing is it's free."

"It's a true community event to celebrate spring, as well as to showcase our wonderful businesses and organizations," Steve Ringel relayed.

"Since 1992 we have worked with artists to create limited edition shirts that embody the spirit of the East End," Kori Peters noted.

"Any time a piece of plastic is in the marine environment, it will break down into smaller pieces and won't ever really dissolve," said Colleen Henn, Clean Water Coordinator at the Surfrider Foundation's Eastern Long Island Chapter.

"The American Hotel name dates from 1876. The business effectively devolved into a sleepy small boarding house after 1911," Ted Conklin noted.

"We are excited to have the camera mounted outside at the Aquarium and feel it will give visitors an opportunity to view our African black-footed penguins at any time of day," Darlene Punttillo revealed. "We have 13 penguins, and they are a very big attraction for visitors."

Loving a great pet is a joy in life.

"The pet loving public is encourage to attend this free morning of fun at the Adoption Center," shared Jamie Berger.