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Local theaters and stores will be hosting book talks and signings, live performances, and stand up that you won't want to miss!

"Protecting our water supply and keeping our waters pristine is critically important for all of Long Island," explained Senator Ken LaValle.

"This is the oldest summer fair in East Hampton," explained Jeffrey Sussman. "It has been staged every summer for more than 105 years."

"Volunteering is a fun and exciting way to get more involved at our theater," remarked Samantha Young, Senior Marketing Coordinator of Bay Street Theater.

What is a Hamptons summer without the annual Independence Day festivities?

As global warming and pollution continue to effect ecosystems all over the world, the citizens of Montauk are taking a stand to protect their home, starting with a new communitywide campaign to help clean up the water in Lake Montauk and Fort Pond.

"Seaweed aquaculture is an emerging 'green industry' that can offer considerable environmental and economic benefits to the region," said Kimberly Barbour.

"The Downtown Montauk Beach Stabilization Project is part one of two designed to protect not only the beach, but also Montauk's downtown business district from flooding should a significant storm event occur," said Larry Cantwell.

"Eileen was a force that made it happen. And it is still happening," said Joe Realmuto.

Figurative painter Eric Fischl will launch the 2016 series.