Community

"All of our drinking water comes from below us and what we dump into the ground ultimately and inevitably finds its way into our drinking and surface waters," noted Peconic Baykeeper Executive Director Daniel J. Gulizio.

Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) is continuing the celebration of their 40th Anniversary by offering ARF supporters with a month of festivities and events to support animal adoption and rescue efforts.

Participants will enjoy a flat 5K course along a stretch of prime oceanfront Hamptons property.

More than 1,000 students and teachers from 34 schools in 27 of Long Island's school districts will participate in a series of events and engaging in hand-on science exploration of the Peconic Estuary, the Nissequogue River and the Carmans River.

Southampton Youth Services' annual Family Fun Day promises to be a day filled with excitement, complete with family activities, carnival games, crafts, auctions and prizes, clowns and inflatables.

"Domestic violence affects everyone," noted The Retreat Executive Director Michele Pollock Rich. "It takes a coordinated effort by the community at large - law enforcement, advocates, community groups, schools - to combat domestic violence and declare that it will not be tolerated in our community."

The 33rd Annual Montauk Fall Festival will feature the Famous Clam Chowder contest, a special fireworks tribute honoring the Montauk Fire Department, a variety of activities for all ages, and other exciting happening.

The two-mile walk to the ocean is intended to promote responsible dog ownership and awareness of ARF.

"We are excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Family Run at Stotzky Park in Riverhead to benefit our mission," expressed Tara M. Murphy, Program Manager of Maureen's Haven Homeless Outreach. "Register today to be part of the race day fun."

Southampton Hospital and the Coalition for Women's Cancers at the Hospital have several events planned throughout the month to increase awareness and raise funds to support local breast cancer survivors.