Community News, December 11

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The Sag Harbor Lions Club recently made a generous donation to support the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry.   Pictured is Sag Harbor Lions Club Treasurer Jim Poitras, Sag Harbor Food Pantry Executive Director Elect Terie Diat, Sag Harbor Food Pantry Executive Director Evie Ramunno, Sag Harbor Lions Club President Mark Haslinger. COURTESY SAG HARBOR COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

The Sag Harbor Lions Club recently made a generous donation to support the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry. Pictured is Sag Harbor Lions Club Treasurer Jim Poitras, Sag Harbor Food Pantry Executive Director Elect Terie Diat, Sag Harbor Food Pantry Executive Director Evie Ramunno, Sag Harbor Lions Club President Mark Haslinger. COURTESY SAG HARBOR COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

Santa made a visit to the Flying Point Foundation For Autism's The Point in Southampton on Sunday where he listened to the wish lists of special needs children and young adults. COURTESY FPF4AUTISM

Santa made a visit to the Flying Point Foundation For Autism's The Point in Southampton on Sunday where he listened to the wish lists of special needs children and young adults. COURTESY FPF4AUTISM

Santa made a visit to the Flying Point Foundation For Autism's The Point in Southampton on Sunday where he listened to the wish lists of special needs children and young adults. COURTESY FPF4AUTISM

Santa made a visit to the Flying Point Foundation For Autism's The Point in Southampton on Sunday where he listened to the wish lists of special needs children and young adults. COURTESY FPF4AUTISM

Santa made a visit to the Flying Point Foundation For Autism's The Point in Southampton on Sunday where he listened to the wish lists of special needs children and young adults. COURTESY FPF4AUTISM

Santa made a visit to the Flying Point Foundation For Autism's The Point in Southampton on Sunday where he listened to the wish lists of special needs children and young adults. COURTESY FPF4AUTISM

David K. Elliott and the Tewa Marimba Ensemble at the Parrish Art Museum's Winter Welcome Day and Holiday Market on Saturday. LISA TAMBRURINI

David K. Elliott and the Tewa Marimba Ensemble at the Parrish Art Museum's Winter Welcome Day and Holiday Market on Saturday. LISA TAMBRURINI

Billy Hajek, Tom Preiato, Ken Collum, Linda Beyer and Rob Jahoda at the recent retirement party celebrating her 20 years at the East Hampton Village Building Department for Ms. Byers at Town Line BBQ.  RICVHARD LEWIN

Billy Hajek, Tom Preiato, Ken Collum, Linda Beyer and Rob Jahoda at the recent retirement party celebrating her 20 years at the East Hampton Village Building Department for Ms. Byers at Town Line BBQ. RICVHARD LEWIN

Hudson's Helping Hands hosted a

Hudson's Helping Hands hosted a "Sensory Santa" event for children with special needs at the Children's Museum of the East End on Saturday. COURTESY MADISON JOHNSON

Southampton Artists Association presented a check for $10,125, raised by the sales at the Art of the Heart fundraiser, to Heart of the Hamptons food pantry.  From left, the association's Outreach Committee Chair Jean Mahoney, Heart of the Hamptons Program Coordinator Robin Preiato, Heart of the Hamptons Executive Director Molly Bishop, SAA Exhibition Committee Chair Diane White and SAA President Danielle Leef. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

Southampton Artists Association presented a check for $10,125, raised by the sales at the Art of the Heart fundraiser, to Heart of the Hamptons food pantry. From left, the association's Outreach Committee Chair Jean Mahoney, Heart of the Hamptons Program Coordinator Robin Preiato, Heart of the Hamptons Executive Director Molly Bishop, SAA Exhibition Committee Chair Diane White and SAA President Danielle Leef. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

Southampton Artists Association presented a check for $10,125, raised by the sales at the Art of the Heart fundraiser, to Heart of the Hamptons food pantry.  From left, the association's Outreach Committee Chair Jean Mahoney, Heart of the Hamptons Program Coordinator Robin Preiato, Heart of the Hamptons Executive Director Molly Bishop, SAA Exhibition Committee Chair Diane White and SAA President Danielle Leef. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

Southampton Artists Association presented a check for $10,125, raised by the sales at the Art of the Heart fundraiser, to Heart of the Hamptons food pantry. From left, the association's Outreach Committee Chair Jean Mahoney, Heart of the Hamptons Program Coordinator Robin Preiato, Heart of the Hamptons Executive Director Molly Bishop, SAA Exhibition Committee Chair Diane White and SAA President Danielle Leef. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION

Members of Hampton Bays Scout Troop 483 were our selling wreaths for their annual fundraising sale last Saturday at the Hampton Bays United Methodist Church. COURTESY HEATHER HAYNIA

Members of Hampton Bays Scout Troop 483 were our selling wreaths for their annual fundraising sale last Saturday at the Hampton Bays United Methodist Church. COURTESY HEATHER HAYNIA

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Andrew Marcelle and Taylor Wilson at "The Lighting of the Vines" at Wolffer Estate Vineyards in Sagaponack to benefit the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

Dushy and Roman Roth at

Dushy and Roman Roth at "The Lighting of the Vines" at Wolffer Estate Vineyards in Sagaponack to benefit the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

Joey Wolffer and Bonnie Cannon  at

Joey Wolffer and Bonnie Cannon at "The Lighting of the Vines" at Wolffer Estate Vineyards in Sagaponack to benefit the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

Deli Marden and Billy Diaz at the Parrish Art Museum's Winter Welcome Day and Holiday Market on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

Deli Marden and Billy Diaz at the Parrish Art Museum's Winter Welcome Day and Holiday Market on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

Tanya and Temidra Willock of Hidden Gem at the Parrish Art Museum's Winter Welcome Day and Holiday Market on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

Tanya and Temidra Willock of Hidden Gem at the Parrish Art Museum's Winter Welcome Day and Holiday Market on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

authorStaff Writer on Dec 9, 2025

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Holiday Wrapping Workshop

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens to learn pro-level gift wrapping tricks, on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Community Holiday Party

The Church, 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor, will host its Community Holiday Party on Friday, December 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. thechurchsagharbor.org

Krampus Cookie Decorating and Cocoa

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens to make cookies and enjoy hot cocoa, on Friday at 4:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Messiah Concert

The Choral Society of Moriches will host a Messiah concert, directed by Martha Campanile, on Friday, December 12, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Mark Roman Catholic Church. moricheschoral.org

Gifts and Carols

The Nathaniel Rogers House, 2539 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton, hosts a toy drive for local children and a night of celebration and community building and songs with The Dickens Victorian Carolers, on Saturday, December 13, at 4 p.m. bridgehamptonmuseum.org

Light Up East Hampton

The Chabad of the Hamptons, 13 Woods Lane in East Hampton Village, will celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with a menorah lighting in Herrick Park on Saturday, December 13, at 4 p.m. jewishhamptons.com/dreidel

Sag Harbor Menorah Lighting

Temple Adas Israel in Sag Harbor will host its annual menorah lighting on Sunday, December 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Long Wharf, including hot chocolate and the traditional sufganiyot (jelly donuts). Templeadasisrael.org

Sing-A-long with Dara: Jingle in Winter

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host babies, toddlers, children from newborn to five years old for a holiday sing-a-long, on Monday at 10:15 a.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Winter Holiday Crafternoon

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host families, children, teens, tweens and young adults to celebrate winter holiday fun with crafts based on different winter holidays, on Tuesday, December 16, at 11 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Outdoor Menorah Lighting

The Chabad of the Hamptons, 13 Woods Lane in East Hampton Village, will celebrate the fifth night of Hanukkah will an outdoor menorah lighting at Ashawagh Hall, 780 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton, on Thursday, December 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. jewishhamptons.com/dreidel

Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Party

The Center for Jewish Life — Sag Harbor, 22 Long Island Avenue in Sag Harbor, will host a Winter Wonderland Hanukkah Party on Sunday, December 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. The afternoon will feature Snowman Bounce, a dreidel snow globe craft, a lively winter carnival, games, refreshments, hot cocoa, latkes and plenty of chocolate coins to enjoy. The cost is $18 per person. 631-938-6202 | CFJewishLife.com

YOUTH CORNER

Read and Play

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children and families for a play date for tots, on Thursday, at 10 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Art and Play

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host babies, toddlers and children up to 5 years old for arts and crafts and play on Thursday, at 10:15 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Baby Story and Social Time

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host infants and toddlers with a parent or caregiver for a special storytime on Thursday, December 11, at 10:15 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Shannon-igans

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host Shannon-igans on Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Join Miss Shannon for stories, songs, finger plays, and shenanigans — perfect for toddlers. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Tiny Tots

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host infants and toddlers with parent or caregiver for a morning of stories, songs and fun on Thursday, December 11, at 11 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Tumbling with Rachel Haab

Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host a tumbling class for children ages 3 to 5, on Thursdays, from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Creative Cardboard Club

Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host children ages 9 to 14 for its Creative Cardboard Club, on Thursdays, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., through December 18. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

After-School Art

The Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway in Water Mill, hosts children in kindergarten through fifth grade for after-school art workshops, on Thursday, December 11, at 3:45 p.m. parrishart.org

Clay Art with Mr. Tony

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host tweens in third through fifth grade to join environmental artist and educator Tony Valderrama for an art project, on Thursday at 4 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Cold Weather Kits

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens to help assemble kits to provide relief for those in need, on Thursday at 4 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Ornament Workshop

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children in kindergarten through second grade to create one-of-a-kind ornaments, on Thursday, at 4 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Board Game Fun

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children in first through fifth grade for board games, on Thursday at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Tumbling: Intermediate and Advanced

Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host an intermediate and advanced tumbling class, for children ages 5 to 10, on Thursdays, from 4 to 5 p.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m., through December 18. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Bubbles-n-Books

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host infants and toddlers up to 3 years of age with a parent or a caregiver for stories read in English and Spanish, and a bubble dance party, on Friday, December 12, at 9:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Babies and Books

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host babies and toddlers up to 18 months old for baby’s first storytime with simple books, songs and fingerplays, on Friday, at 10:30 a.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Once Upon A Cuento

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host babies and toddlers for storytime adventures across the Spanish and English languages, on Friday at 10:30 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Baby and Me Playtime

The Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street in Bridgehampton, will host babies and toddlers up to 18 months, with a parent or a caregiver, for play time with a variety of developmentally appropriate toys for the youngsters, on Friday at 11 a.m. 631-537-0015 | hamptonlibrary.org

Sensory Storytime

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children and families for stories, songs and a sensory activity, on Friday at 11 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Toddlers Tango

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host toddlers and children from 2 through 5 years old with a parent or caregiver to explore rhythm and movement on Friday at 11:15 a.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Brown Bag Buddies

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host infants, toddlers and preschoolers up to 4 years old, with a parent or a caregiver, to listen to stories and play with toys. Bring your own brown bag lunch, on Friday at noon. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Boots and More! Clothing Drive

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, is holding a clothing drive where teens in sixth through 12th grade can earn community service helping with the donations for Maureen’s Haven Homeless Outreach, on Friday, December 12. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Arts and Eats

The Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway in Water Mill, hosts high school students in ninth through 12th grade to spend the afternoon at the museum connecting with art and friends while enjoying free pizza and soda, on Friday, December 12, at 2:45 p.m. parrishart.org

Lego Club

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children from kindergarten through fifth grade who like to build with Legos at its Lego Club, on Friday, at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Krampus Cookie Decorating & Cocoa

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens to make cookies and enjoy hot cocoa, on Friday at 4:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Pop! Fun Night

Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host Pop! Fun Night, for children in second through fourth grades, featuring games and more, on Friday, December 12, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Toddler and Teeny Tumbling

Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host a Toddler and Teeny Tumbling class for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old, on Thursdays, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., through December 18. The class will also be held on Saturdays, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. through December 13. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Music Is Fun

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host children and families to join local musician Job Potter for a fun and nurturing musical half hour; everyone is welcome, on Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Kids in the Kitchen

Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host children ages five to 12 for its Kids in the Kitchen series on Saturday, December 13, from 11 a.m. to noon, where children will make a colorful gnome house. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Bilingual Storytime

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children and families for stories and songs in English and Spanish, on Saturday at 11 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Inclusive Move and Play

Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host children ages 6 to 11 for an inclusive move and play class on Saturdays, from noon to 1 p.m., through Saturday, December 13. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Wildlife in Art

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host children in kindergarten through fifth grade to join with Quogue Wildlife Refuge for a creative time sketching their live animal ambassadors, on Saturday at 1:15 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Minecraft Club

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children ages 6 to 8 years old for a Zombie Level Minecraft program for younger players, on Saturday, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Enderman Level for children in third through sixth grade will meet at 2 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Young Teen: Studio Time

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host teens in sixth through eighth grade to experience a variety of 2D and 3D art mediums, on Saturday at 2 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

3D Printing Innovators

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host children who want to learn how to create amazing items on the 3D printer, on Saturday, December 13, at 3 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Dungeons and Dragons

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host tween and teen D&D newbies and experts to join the club on Saturday, December 13, at 6 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Open Chess Play

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host children to challenge a friend or a family member to sharpen chess strategy skills, on Sunday, December 14, at 1 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Circle of Fun

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host babies and toddlers up to 3 years old, with a parent or caregiver, to shake, twirl and groove with music, on Monday, at 9:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Baby and Me

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host babies up to 12 months old, with a parent or caregiver, for a lap sit storytime with simple stories, songs and more, on Monday at 9:30 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

My First Storytime

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host infants, toddlers and children from newborn to 3 years old, with a parent or a caregiver, for a first-time storytime, on Monday, at 10:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Yoga Tots

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host toddlers with a parent or caregiver for yoga fun, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Duplo Discoveries

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host children from 3 years old through kindergarten to create big things with Duplo on Monday at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Percy Jackson Bracelets

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens to make beaded bracelets inspired by Percy Jackson, on Monday, December 15, at 3:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Creative Writing Workshop

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens looking for a time and space to write creatively on Monday, December 15, at 5 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Gaming with Ms. Anna

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host children in kindergarten through fifth grade for some gaming, on Monday at 5:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Playfit with Coach Rachel

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host toddlers and children from 18 months to 3 years old for fun, active games for little ones on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Story and Craft

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host toddlers and preschoolers from 18 months through 3 years old, with a parent or caregiver, to explore different types of arts and crafts on Tuesday at 10 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Playtime

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host babies and toddlers up to 3 years old for a playtime get-together, on Tuesday, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Zine Scene

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens for a monthly zine-making session where teens can write, draw and collage their mini magazines on Tuesday, December 16, at 3 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Fort Builders Club

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host children ages 3 through 6 years old to unleash creativity with a hands-on program for budding architects and imaginative builders, on Tuesdays, at 3:30 and again at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Crafternoons with Ms. Gabriella

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host tweens in third through fifth grade to make a gift for the holiday season, on Tuesday at 4 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Pom Pom Snowmen

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host teens as we bring a favorite snowy activity indoors and build snowman from pom poms, beads and felt, on Tuesday at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Girls Empowerment Club

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host tweens and teens in fourth through 12th grade for some female empowerment on Tuesday at 4 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Tumbling: Intermediate and Advanced

Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host an intermediate and advanced tumbling class, for children ages five to 10 years old, on Tuesday, December 16, from 5 to 6 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Tummy Time with Ms. Marie

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host babies with a parent or a caregiver to enjoy tummy time and peaceful music on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Zumbini

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host infants and toddlers up to 3 years old for a music and movement experience, on Wednesday December 17, at 10:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

French Homework Club

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host teens who need help with French homework, vocab, or test prep, on Wednesday, December 17, at 3 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Crafts for Kids

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host toddlers and children from 3 through 10 years of age to create ugly holiday sweaters, on Wednesday, at 4 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Warm Up Wednesday

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host teens in sixth through twelfth grade who need to warm up after walking to school. Hot chocolate will be served on Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

LECTURES & DISCUSSIONS

Insight Sunday with Peter Solow

The Church, 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor, will host Peter Solow, an esteemed visual artist and beloved educator of the East End for an inspiring discussion and a deep dive into his work “Piazza Signoria,” on Sunday, December 14, at noon. thechurchsagharbor.org

From Provisioning Plantation to Nonprofit

The Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons will host Stephen Searl for a talk “From Provisioning Plantation to Nonprofit, the Transformation of Sylvester Manor, on Sunday, December 14, at 2 p.m. at the Bridgehampton Community House, 2357 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton. hahgarden.org

WORKSHOPS, CLUBS AND CLASSES

Paper Poinsettias

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host adults to create paper poinsettias, on Thursday, December 11, at 1:15 p.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Thursday Afternoon Canasta

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults to enjoy a game of canasta with friends and neighbors, on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Etched in Sound

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults for a record listening club, on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

New Romantics Book Club

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host adult only romance readers to meet up at Kidd Squid Brewing Company, 11 Spring Street in Sag Harbor, on Thursday at 6 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Stacks & Tracks: Vinyl Record Clock

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults to turn a vinyl record into a fully functioning clock while listening to some vinyl playing in the background, on Thursday, at 6 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Paint and Sip

The Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway in Water Mill, hosts adults for a relaxed paint and sip evening on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. parrishart.org

ESL Classes

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults to learn English on Thursday, at 7 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Drop in Chess

The Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street in Amagansett, will host adults to drop in and play chess with others, on Friday at 11 a.m. 631-267-3810 | amagansettlibrary.org

Good Ground Ukulele Players

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults to experience the joy of music and community with this ukulele group, on Friday at noon. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Figure Drawing

Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, in Southampton, will host adults for a drawing workshop with a live model, on Friday at 1 p.m. 631-283-0967 | southamptonartscenter.org

Friday Afternoon Mahjong

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host adults for a friendly game of mahjong, on Fridays at 1 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Canasta Club

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults to play canasta, on Friday at 2 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Chess for All Levels

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors to play chess, on Friday at 2 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Fact and Fiction Book Club

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for a nonfiction and historical fiction book club, on Saturday at 11 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Celebrate the 250 Anniversary of Jane Austen’s Birth

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults to learn and practice embroidery stitches with designs inspired by motifs from Jane Austen’s era, on Saturday at 1 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Monthly Poetry with Poets Rising

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults for an informal poetry group on Saturday, at 1 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

iPhone Photo Organization

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors to learn how to manage and organize photos on their Apple products on Saturday, December 13, at 1 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Bridge/Canasta/Mahjong

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults to enjoy a couple of hours of games, on Sunday at 1 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Sunday Afternoon Chess

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host adults for a casual chess session, on Sunday at 2 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Introduction to Mahjong

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults to learn American Mah jong, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

World of Mysteries Book Club

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for a world of mysteries book club on Monday at 11:30 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Fiber Arts Meet-up

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host adults who crochet, knit, weave, embroider, sew, quilt, or anything that involves fabric to come and craft and share ideas, weekly on Monday, at 1 p.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Women’s Group

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host women for this group opportunity to meet up on Monday, December 15, at 1 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Bridge

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors to join fellow bridge players to improve your game, on Monday at 1 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

French Conversation

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors to come and speak French informally and practice French, on Monday, at 3:30 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Spanish for English Speakers

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for Spanish language instruction, on Monday at 3:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Conversation Club in English

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults on Monday, December 15, at 7 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Tuesday Morning Bridge

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults to join friends for a game of bridge, on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Getting to Know Your Apple Watch

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults to explore the basics of using their Apple Watch on Tuesday, December 16, at 11 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Duplicate Bridge Club

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host its Duplicate Bridge Club, on Tuesday, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Mahjong and More

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host adults to play mahjong, board games and cards and sit and chat with friends, on Tuesday at 1 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Which Web Browser?

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors to find out how to choose which browser works best for them on Tuesday, December 16, at 1 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

The Writers Group

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for a writers group, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Italian Language Class

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host adults for an advanced Italian language class on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Using Chat GPT

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults to explore how they can use ChatGPT for both their business and personal lives, on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

ESL

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults who do not speak English to practice reading, listening and speaking skills on Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m. An intermediate and advanced class is on Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Games Club

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for games on Wednesday, at 11 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Crochet & Knitting

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host a knitting and crocheting group, on Wednesday at 4 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Beginning Spanish

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host adults to work on learning Spanish, on Wednesday at 4 p.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Drop-In Chess

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults for a drop-in chess game, on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Knitting Circle

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host its Knitting Circle, on Wednesday, from 6 to 7 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

BODY

Walking with Purpose

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults to improve health and community with a walk around Hampton Bays on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Relaxation and Rejuvenation Workshop

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host adults to enjoy an hour of relaxation, stress reduction and good health, on Friday at 10 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Balance Yourself with Tai Chi

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults for Tai Chi, on Friday at 10:15 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Tai Chi with Nancy

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults for Tai Chi instruction on Friday at 10:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Qigong

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host adults for a session of Qigong, on Friday at 11:45 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Jazz for Absolute Beginners

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults for a workshop on the fundamentals of jazz dance on Friday, December 5, at 4:15 p.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Vinyasa Flow Yoga

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults for advanced stretches and poses, on Saturday at 10 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Monday Morning Yoga

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for yoga, on Monday at 10 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Reiki Healing Circle

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host adults and teens over 16 years old for an exploration into energy healing, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Gentle Chair Yoga with Leah

The Montauk Library, 871 Montauk Highway in Montauk, will host adults for a yoga program, on Monday at 11:30 a.m. 631-668-3377 | montauklibrary.org

Mat Pilates with Leisa

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host adults for a Pilates class, on Monday, at 11:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Tap Class for Seniors

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults for a class to establish fundamental tap movements and combinations that progress into dance routines, on Monday at noon. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Monday Evening Pilates

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host adults for Pilates, on Monday at 5:30 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Zumba Gold

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host seniors for Zumba on Tuesday at 10 a.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

Low-Impact Cardio

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors for a full-body low-impact cardio workout, on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Yoga for All Levels

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors for yoga on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Crafting with Cricut

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults to make 3D wintery paper lanterns, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

Meeting House Meditation Circle

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork, 977 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will host a weekly meditation practice group, on Wednesday, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 631-537-0132 | uucsf.org

NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Seals in Shinnecock Bay

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton hosts children over 8 years old and adults to join up with the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island for a two-hour expedition to view, photograph and gather information on seals in Shinnecock Bay, on Saturday, December 13, at 10 a.m. sofo.org

Montauk Owl Hikes

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host Montauk Owl Hikes at Montauk Area State Parks where guests can observe wintering owls. The hikes will be held on Saturday, December 13, at 4 p.m., and on Saturday, January 3, 10 and 24, at 5 p.m. The cost is $4 per person. 631-668-2554 | eventbrite.com, search “Montauk Hikes.”

Boxwood Tree Making Class

Marders, 120 Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton, will host a boxwood tree making class on Sunday, December 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $125 for adults and $85 for children 12 years and older, and includes all materials. Guests are asked to bring clippers. marders.com

Woodpeckers and Nuthatches of Long Island

Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road in Quogue, will host a virtual talk on “Woodpeckers and Nuthatches of Long Island,” on Tuesday, December 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. quoguewildliferefuge.org

WALKS & HIKES

Cranberry Bog Preserve Walk

The Group for the East End will host a Cranberry Bog Preserve walk on Saturday, December 13, from 10 to11 a.m. in Riverhead. thegroup.org

Whiskey Hill Hike

The Southampton Trails Preservation Society will host a hike at Whiskey Hill on Saturday, December 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet on Mill Path off Lopers Path in Bridgehampton. southamptontrails.org

Montauk Downs Golf Course

The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will host a members only hike at Montauk Downs Golf Course on Saturday, December 13, at 3 p.m. Meet at 50 South Fairview Avenue in Montauk and walk to the clubhouse. easthamptontrailspreservationsociety.org

MEETINGS

Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission

The Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission will meet on Wednesday, December 17, at 2 p.m. at Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill in Farmingdale. pb.state.ny.us

EVENTS

Kendall Madison Tipoff Boys’ Basketball Tournament

The Kendall Madison Tipoff Boys’ Basketball Tournament will be held at East Hampton High School, opening with a game between Bridgehampton and Rocky Point at 4 p.m., before a 6 p.m. game between East Hampton and Mattituck. The winners of those games will play in the championship game at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, with the consolation game happening at 3 p.m. kendallmadison.com

Yvonnick Prené on Harmonica

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host adults to hear a passionate homage to Django Reinhardt and the timeless spirit of jazz manouche with musician Yvonnick Prené, on Sunday at 3 p.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

SUPPORT

Southampton Town Senior Lunch Program

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host Southampton Town’s Senior Lunch Program on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from noon to 1 p.m. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

EXHIBITIONS AT THE LIBRARY

Quogue Photography Exhibition

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, presents the works of Jennifer Garry, Meghan Goparaju, Veronique Louis, Sara Cedar Miller, Victoria Sartorius, and Melissa Wanamaker, in a special photography exhibit, on display through January 8. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

Patron Art Show

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host their Patron Art Show, on view through January 14. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

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