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I have spent the last 17 years infatuated with all things Gardiner's Island. I see it every time I sail in Gardiner's Bay, which is quite often.

"The Largest Clam Contest has been a fun, great tradition for the Town that is a lot of fun for the kids and it's all about our pastime of enjoying local resources," Dollinger told us.

"We wanted our children to join in the efforts, so came up with the idea of a socially distanced, anytime-in-September family walkathon," Trakovski told us.

The seasons are about to yet turn again with Labor Day now behind us and the year 2020 entering its final few months.

"I saw an article regarding the Springs Food Pantry and the difficulty food pantries are having related to the Covid virus, and since I participate in the Polar Plunge each year and am familiar with the great work HOH does, I wanted to do something further as we want to ensure our neighbors in need are taken care...

"We've always had a great day at Family Fun Day and we're looking forward to trying the virtual version," shared Elenor Hyland.

Every summer, I make a few visits to Shelter Island - both by sailing there and by taking the South Ferry or North Ferry with my car.

Art is a broad term, but for me, a painting can go beyond that as it opens up and brings light to the furthest corners of my mind and soul while somehow touching my heart.

"I am so delighted that during these trying times, we could safely gather for The Center's first ever CARe WASH," Bonnie Michelle Cannon noted "It was so good to have so many new faces see our campus and learn about the work being done on the Highway for over 65 years."

"Children nowadays have a global reach which, in itself, creates the urgency to broaden their understanding of others and upholds a responsibility for them to use their words and actions in a positive way," Anastasia Gavalas told us.