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Veterinarians International hosted its annual "Wild at Heart Gala" at Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club in Bridgehampton. The evening, which honored Dr. Carl Safina, featured music by DJ Alexandra Richards, Christie Brinkley's Belissima organic sparkling wine, a sustainably sourced gourmet meal, bonfire, top rated whiskey and the finest cigars, courtesy of Davidoff of Geneva, and more.

UJA-Federation of New York welcomed nearly 1,000 people, a record-breaking number, who shopped for a good cause at its Hamptons Trunk Show. Hosted by UJA Women, the trunk show at the Bridgehampton Historical Society showcased over 60 vendors displaying designer clothing, jewelry, accessories, and home décor. 20 percent of the proceeds of all sales benefit UJA-Federation.

The Hamptons Jewelry Show made its debut at the Southampton Elks fairgrounds.

The annual Pétanque tournament at Duryea's Lobster Deck brought out several notable competitors - such as Eric Ripert and Francois Payard. Teams from Sunset Beach, The Beacon, Baron's Cove, Lulu Kitchen, Le Bernardin, Biblioquet, Felix and more competed. In the end, it was Sunset Beach who earned bragging rights. Proceeds from the event benefited A Walk on Water,...

The 14th Annual Hayground School's benefit Chefs Dinner was an orgy of Long Island Crescent Duck, Corn Creme Brûlée, Honey Lavender Sauce, Clams in Fennel, Shallots and White Wine Broth, Beef Rib Tacos in Mole sauce, artisan cheese, serious French desserts and much more. But, ask honoree/menu consiglieri Jacques Pépin what he himself cooks and he'll tell you:...

Their was another tremendous turnout for the 2nd annual Jordan's Run, presented by In Jordan's Honor, Ltd., a 501 (c) (3) not for profit charitable memorial fund that honors the memory of United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jordan Christian Haerter of Sag Harbor, who was killed in action in Ramadi, Iraq. The race started and ended at...

The Ellen Hermanson Foundation hosted its annual "An Evening of Enchantment" benefit at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton. The evening celebrated Jodi Wasserman, who is on the Board of Directors of Lucia's Angels and the Coalition for Women's Cancers at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.

Jill Zarin wants your face to be unlined, your eyelashes long and your hoo hah happy. Welcome to Jill Zarin's Luxury Luncheon, a literal grab bag of creams, candles and this year: Plus One vibrators to pair with your va jay jay rejuvenation at Vspot Medi Spa. Now THAT'S a feel good moment.

The "party of the summer" inspired guests to line up prior to opening, looking to enjoy every minute of The 25th Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit & Auction at the Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation's sprawling campus. Themed Time Bomb, it attracted a hip, attractive crowd, a thousand strong - who can now claim bragging rights for attending...

The Hamptons culinary event of the summer, James Beard Foundation's Chefs & Champagne, brought out nearly 1,000 supporters - who were delighted to revel in this year's guest of honor: Padma Lakshmi, host and executive producer of Bravo's James Beard Award-winning and Emmy awarding-winning "Top Chef."