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Training a new puppy or stubborn older dog can be a daunting task, especially during the winter months when cold weather and snow might be a deterrent.

Zephyr, an eight-year-old Geoffroy's Marmoset and her two-year-old twins, Queso and Ricotta, were donated to the Aquarium by the University of Nebraska.

"The ARF team is thrilled that so many ARF dogs and cats were rescued and found homes — especially some of our older, longer term residents," expressed Sara Davison, Executive Director at Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Inc. (ARF).

Just one oyster filters 50 gallons of water per day and with a little help from a fundraising campaign the Moriches Bay Project hopes to seed 1 million oysters in the Moriches Bay by the end of 2015.

The Westhampton Beach Elementary School was filled with smiles, sprinkles, and school children on Friday, December 12, 2014 during the annual gingerbread house decorating event hosted by the Beach Bakery Café in association with the PTA.

The signs of the holiday season are all over the Hamptons. But one holiday spot is drawing hundreds way out east to East Hampton this time of year, the Christmas Snow Village display at Groundworks @ Hrens.

Last week recipients and supporters alike gathered in Sag Harbor to celebrate "All For The East End" on National Giving Tuesday.

The East End's only state-of-the-art natural history museum, South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center, has recently received a grant from an anonymous donor which will support their new after-school South Fork Environmental Learning Education Program.

"Their hard work and commitment to raising funds for our breast health program is impressive," noted Robert Chaloner, Southampton Hospital President & CEO. We're very grateful to have support from these young girls in Troop 1637 and their leaders."

Southampton Village was transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday, November 29, 2014, as the annual Parade of Lights wrapped around Main Street and culminated with Santa sitting on his sleigh welcoming in the Christmas season.