Recreation

"We are excited for the holiday party with Camp SoulGrow and the Candied Anchor as it shows kids that giving back can be fun," shared Kori Peters of The Clamshell Foundation.

"Sometimes ugly sweaters really make a beautiful difference and BNB is proud to be a partner in this Maureen's Haven event, which raises funds to serve the needs of the homeless in our area," noted Claudia Pilato.

"Blindness or low vision affects one in every 28 people over the age of 40," Alan R. Morse, JD, PhD told the well-heeled group assembled at its annual LightYears Gala.

"I'm looking forward to this year event being even more spectacular than last year!" remarked Connie Connor.

"Though opiate addiction is a scary epidemic facing our East End community, it's good to get together to help support awareness and the good work that the Southampton fellows program is up to regarding this crisis," Jeff Nichols explained.

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez spent the holiday weekend biking across the Hamptons, snuggling, and making us have Thanksgiving table envy.

We love a charity gala speech that says it's is all about love, threatens to break out in song, and extolls us to "drink heavily and give heavily." That's how "theater folk" do it.

If you have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, spread a little seasonal cheer by attending one of these holiday weekend soirees.

"What's great about an organization like ours is that we have NO overhead, so all money raised goes out to places like the Flying Point Foundation for Autism, scholarships, camp Kiwanis and families in need," Scott Wilson noted.

"Funds from this wildly exuberant night go to support the tireless education arm of NPC in our local community," shared Kate Mueth.