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I’ll be honest with you, I became interested in Share The Harvest in East Hampton because I saw Hugh Jackman’s Instagram post where he walked around picking vegetables. But the more I learned about it, the more I felt compelled to write about it.  It’s sort of unbelievable what they do.  To put it directly, Share The Harvest...

The Westhampton Rotary Club is gearing up to celebrate its 70th Anniversary in style, and you won't want to miss out. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 17th and get ready to groove to the tunes of the legendary Elvis Presley, brought to life by none other than New York's top Elvis impersonator, Lamar Peters. Aimee Fitzpatrick Martin,...

Now that the weather is getting warmer and nicer heading into the summer, many outdoor clam bars are open again on the east end. A favorite of shellfish lovers is oysters. Amazingly enough, oysters appeared on the earth in the Triassic period when dinosaurs ruled the earth 200 million years ago. Archaeologists have found evidence that humans were...

Eventually everyone learns the gift of a new morning with new possibilities. The older one gets, the more one knows how precious time is. Although time goes on forever, your time will eventually expire. You are either the glass is half filled or half empty type of person. One thing most can agree on is that a good...

As summer approaches and calendars fill up with various activities, it becomes essential to prioritize events that make a difference in the lives of others. One such event is the annual fundraiser for Farm of the Child, an organization that has been providing care, education, and support to vulnerable children for over 30 years. Hosted by Vincent Pescatore...

Southampton Village Ocean Rescue will be holding their first fundraising dinner—Out of the Blue—this Saturday, June 10th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at 40 Main Street in Southampton. All of the donations at the event will be raised for SVOR’s essential services. They are a volunteer first-responder organization that coordinates with several emergency agencies for any aquatic emergencies. SVOR Chief...

There’s something about cooking food outdoors in the Hamptons that enhances the whole experience for home chefs and entertainers. Maybe it’s the aroma of grilled cuisine, or the ability to enjoy the fresh air while you create dishes for family or friends. Bringing the kitchen to your exterior living space has massive appeal, and it’s come a long...

The award-winning Southampton Inn invited hotel guests, local residents and seasonal visitors to a celebration at the most desirable location in the heart of Southampton New York, kicking off the Hamptons summer season at the 2023 Annual Barbeque. Guests celebrated the holiday al fresco at the pool patio surrounded by several acres of manicured lawns and private gardens,...

A favorite event in the Hampton Bays area is the Hampton Bays Beautification Association's annual Garden Party that raises funds to support the maintenance of the many gardens the organization has created -- and continues to create -- and maintain in town. In addition to caring for eight gardens, the organization also decorates the town for spring, autumn...

On a beautiful day with Summer on the horizon, it was so great to see the connection, not the fractures, in Sag Harbor Village. People—like you, me, and John Steinbeck—love this place and draw from its boundless inspiration. It's easy to see why people have and continue to hold Sag Harbor Village so close in their hearts; however,...