Community News, December 4

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Scouts in Troop 536 earned their Art & Design badge making pinch pots and Christmas ornaments at Mary Jaffe's Studio in Bridgehampton.  Leaders Karen MacWhinnie, Reyne DeDomenico and Kira Lysogorski with potter Mary Jaffe and her assistant potter Kimmi Corwith.  COURTESY DANIELLE MACCOURTNEY

Scouts in Troop 536 earned their Art & Design badge making pinch pots and Christmas ornaments at Mary Jaffe's Studio in Bridgehampton. Leaders Karen MacWhinnie, Reyne DeDomenico and Kira Lysogorski with potter Mary Jaffe and her assistant potter Kimmi Corwith. COURTESY DANIELLE MACCOURTNEY

Each year, the South Fork Natural History Museum designates a portion of the proceeds from its Summer Gala to support food pantries serving underserved families on the East End, including the Bridgehampton Community Food Pantry. Bridgehampton Community Food Pantry Director Tom White. left, accepts the donation from SOFO Executive Director Frank Quevedo, second from left, while pantry volunteers look on. COURTESY SOUTH FORK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Each year, the South Fork Natural History Museum designates a portion of the proceeds from its Summer Gala to support food pantries serving underserved families on the East End, including the Bridgehampton Community Food Pantry. Bridgehampton Community Food Pantry Director Tom White. left, accepts the donation from SOFO Executive Director Frank Quevedo, second from left, while pantry volunteers look on. COURTESY SOUTH FORK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Each year, the South Fork Natural History Museum designates a portion of the proceeds from its Summer Gala to support food pantries serving underserved families on the East End, including the Hamptons Church Food Pantry in Wainscott. SOFO Executive Director Frank Quevedo, third from the left, presents a check to Dorothy Cronley, director of the Hamptons Church Food Pantry, right, while volunteers look on. COURTESY SOUTH FORK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Each year, the South Fork Natural History Museum designates a portion of the proceeds from its Summer Gala to support food pantries serving underserved families on the East End, including the Hamptons Church Food Pantry in Wainscott. SOFO Executive Director Frank Quevedo, third from the left, presents a check to Dorothy Cronley, director of the Hamptons Church Food Pantry, right, while volunteers look on. COURTESY SOUTH FORK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Each year, the South Fork Natural History Museum designates a portion of the proceeds from its Summer Gala to support food pantries serving underserved families on the East End, including the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry. SOFO Executive Director Frank Quevedo,  left, presents a check to pantry director Evelyn Ramunno and volunteer Terie Diat, right. COURTESY SOUTH FORK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Each year, the South Fork Natural History Museum designates a portion of the proceeds from its Summer Gala to support food pantries serving underserved families on the East End, including the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry. SOFO Executive Director Frank Quevedo, left, presents a check to pantry director Evelyn Ramunno and volunteer Terie Diat, right. COURTESY SOUTH FORK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

A Veterans Day tribute to local veterans and first responders took place at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center offering a multi-generational musical performance by the Warriors Rock band. As a grand finale, veterans and first responders were invited on stage while the band played

A Veterans Day tribute to local veterans and first responders took place at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center offering a multi-generational musical performance by the Warriors Rock band. As a grand finale, veterans and first responders were invited on stage while the band played "Proud to be an American." Ticket proceeds were donation to local VFW and American Legion posts. COURTESY GEORGE MOTZ

The Genesis Ensemble: Shelly Robinson, Aleta Parker, Elder Melvin Robinson, Theressa King, Deacon Kent Brown, Alaya Brown, Baase Gilbertand, Joanne Brown performed at the 49th annual holiday open house at Marders in Bridgehampton on Sunday. RICHARD LEWIN

The Genesis Ensemble: Shelly Robinson, Aleta Parker, Elder Melvin Robinson, Theressa King, Deacon Kent Brown, Alaya Brown, Baase Gilbertand, Joanne Brown performed at the 49th annual holiday open house at Marders in Bridgehampton on Sunday. RICHARD LEWIN

Courtney Meehan and Nathan Slate Joseph at the 49th annual holiday open house at Marders in Bridgehampton on Sunday. The Genesis Ensemble, managed by Deacon Kenneth R. Brown performed.  RICHARD LEWIN

Courtney Meehan and Nathan Slate Joseph at the 49th annual holiday open house at Marders in Bridgehampton on Sunday. The Genesis Ensemble, managed by Deacon Kenneth R. Brown performed. RICHARD LEWIN

Allan Hunter, Emma Altuzarra-Weissman and Seth Weissman at the 49th annual holiday open house at Marders in Bridgehampton on Sunday. The Genesis Ensemble, managed by Deacon Kenneth R. Brown performed.  RICHARD LEWIN

Allan Hunter, Emma Altuzarra-Weissman and Seth Weissman at the 49th annual holiday open house at Marders in Bridgehampton on Sunday. The Genesis Ensemble, managed by Deacon Kenneth R. Brown performed. RICHARD LEWIN

Shea Keating, Clifford Clarke, Alex Walker and Sassa Osborne at the 49th annual holiday open house at Marders in Bridgehampton on Sunday. The Genesis Ensemble, managed by Deacon Kenneth R. Brown performed.  RICHARD LEWIN

Shea Keating, Clifford Clarke, Alex Walker and Sassa Osborne at the 49th annual holiday open house at Marders in Bridgehampton on Sunday. The Genesis Ensemble, managed by Deacon Kenneth R. Brown performed. RICHARD LEWIN

Odell Ferebee recently celebrated his 80th birthday at his Southampton home. At the gathering, he was presented with proclamations from the state and county, honoring his birthday milestone, as well as his service to the nation. He serviced two and a half tours, in Vietnam and Germany. From left, the Ferebees' nephew Sean Barrett, 
Odell and Lenore Ferebee, Pastor Octavia Johnson, New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni Suffolk County Legislator  Ann Welker, and Juni Wingfield, a friend and fellow Vietnam veteran, COURTESY KIMBERLY ALLAN

Odell Ferebee recently celebrated his 80th birthday at his Southampton home. At the gathering, he was presented with proclamations from the state and county, honoring his birthday milestone, as well as his service to the nation. He serviced two and a half tours, in Vietnam and Germany. From left, the Ferebees' nephew Sean Barrett, Odell and Lenore Ferebee, Pastor Octavia Johnson, New York State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker, and Juni Wingfield, a friend and fellow Vietnam veteran, COURTESY KIMBERLY ALLAN

authorStaff Writer on Dec 4, 2025

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Santa on the Farm Weekend

The Long Island Game Farm invites families to experience the warmth and wonder of the holidays with a three-day celebration presented by Wildlife Sustainability at the Long Island Game Farm, 485 Chapman Boulevard in Manorville, beginning with a Holiday Pajama Party on Friday, December 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., and continuing with a weekend with Santa at the Farm, December 6 and December 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $24 at the door and children under age 2 may attend for free. wildlifesustainability.org/santa-on-thefarm

Family Holiday Wreaths

The Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach, will host all ages for a family holiday wreath-making workshop on Friday, December 5, with time slots available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. westhamptonlibrary.net

Gingerbread House Challenge

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton Village, will host all-ages for a Gingerbread House Challenge on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Guests can compete individually or as a part of a team of five. Myrml.org

Sag Harbor Light Up

The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce presents Sarah Conway and the Playful Souls performing favorite holiday tunes from the courtyard of Bay Street Theater on Long Wharf, beginning at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, December 5, with the community countdown of the lighting of the Windmill and the village Christmas tree at 5:15 p.m. sagharborchamber.com

5th Annual Holiday Stroll on Main Street

Step into the festive season on Friday, December 5, at the 5th Annual Holiday Stroll on Main Street in Westhampton Beach. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the streets come alive with twinkling lights, cheerful crowds, and the enticing smells of local treats. Shoppers can explore neighborhood boutiques, meet local makers, and uncover unique gifts, all while soaking in the warmth of the season. Every purchase supports small businesses, while a portion of proceeds benefits the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. whbpac.org

Friends Bazaar

Mark your calendars for the 15th Annual Friends Bazaar on Saturday, December 6, at Ashawagh Hall in East Hampton. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the hall will be brimming with handmade treasures, from wood-ware, ceramics, and jewelry to fiber arts, home décor, and fine soaps. Local makers will be on hand, sharing their craft and offering one-of-a-kind items perfect for gifting — or treating yourself. Ashawagh-hall.org

Westhampton Presbyterian Church Christmas Fair

The Westhampton Presbyterian Church, 90 Meeting House Road in Westhampton Beach, will host its Christmas Fair, on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring handcrafted ornaments and baked goods, as well as many other gifts for sale, including jewelry. Guests can also enjoy a cookie walk. 631-288-2576

Parrish Art Museum Winter Welcome Day and Holiday Market

The Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway in Water Mill, will host its Winter Welcome Day and Holiday Market on Saturday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature all-day free admission and activities, plus food trucks and an artisan market. parrishart.org

East Hampton Village Foundation SantaFest

The East Hampton Village Foundation will join East Hampton Village in co-hosting SantaFest, on Saturday, December 6, with Santa arriving — via helicopter — at 11 a.m. in Herrick Park. Festivities will continue throughout the day, including the Holiday Market at Village Hall, 86 Main Street in East Hampton. The annual Santa Parade will kick off at noon, featuring festive floats, holiday music and more. Ehvf.org

East Quogue 4th Annual Holiday on Main

East Quogue’s Holiday on Main will take place on Saturday, December 6, from 1 to 5 p.m., featuring over 120 artisan vendors, pictures with Santa, festive treats, Christmas trees on sale and performances. eastquogueholidayonmain.com

Holiday Afternoon Tea with Margaret Johnson

The Hampton Bays Public Library, 52 Ponquogue Avenue in Hampton Bays, will host cookbook author Margaret Johnson for a Holiday Afternoon Tea on Saturday, December 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The formal tea will feature sandwiches and savories, scones and fruitcakes and traditional holiday sweets. Patrons should bring their own teacups and saucers. Hamptonbayslibrary.org

Quogue Holiday Celebration

The Quogue Association will host a Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 6, from 5 to 6 p.m., featuring treats, raffles and a visit from Santa, as well as vendors offering goodies and representing local nonprofits, as well as the school and library. quogueassociation.org

Holiday Party

The Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum, 200 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host its Holiday Party 2025 on Saturday, December 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. 631-725-0770 | sagharborwhalingmuseum.org

Westhampton Beach Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting Celebration

The Westhampton Beach Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Celebration, sponsored by the Westhampton Beach Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Saturday, December 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. westhamptonchamber.org

Eastport Lighting of the Trees and Parade

The Eastport Chamber of Commerce will host its Lighting of the Trees and Parade on Friday, December 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Come and light the Eastport Elementary School tree and the tree on Main Street with Santa and the Eastport Fire Department. Eastportchamber.org

16th Annual Lighting of the Vines

Wolffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Road in Sagaponack, will host the 16th Annual Lighting of the Vines, benefiting the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center, on Saturday, December 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. 631-537-5106 | wolffer.com

Readers Theater Presents Charles Dickens: ‘A Christmas Carol’

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, presents Laura Jasper with a retelling of “A Christmas Carol,” a staged reading with music and pauses in the script to allow the audience to join in, singing traditional carols, on Saturday, December 6, at 1 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

Holiday Wreath Workshop

Marders, 120 Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton, will host a Holiday Wreath Workshop on Sunday, December 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $125 for adults and $85 for children 12 years and up. marders.com

Wreaths by the Sea

Share the Harvest Farm in East Hampton will benefit from a Wreaths by the Sea workshop at the Dune Lounge at Gurney’s Montauk on Sunday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests will make their own holiday wreaths with elements like pinecones, moss, citrus and grasses, guided by May Zegarellu of Ocean Fog Farm, while also enjoying a glass of wine, cheese, crackers and appetizers. sharetheharvestfarm.org

Decorate a Holiday Tree for the Birds

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, invites all ages to join SOFO staff in decorating a holiday tree for birds, on Sunday, December 7, at 11 a.m. Using seeds, dried fruits and more, guests will decorate a tree with winter food resources for local birds and will get to take home supplies to make their own holiday tree for wildlife at home. Sofo.org

Project Most Gingerbread House Competition

Project Most at the Community Learning Center, 44 Meadow Way in East Hampton, will host its annual Gingerbread House Competition on Sunday, December 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

22nd Annual Lesson and Carols

Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, 168 Hill Street in Southampton, will host its 22nd Annual Lessons and Carols, on Sunday, December 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. The Advent service will include readings from the Old and New Testament, followed by a singing of carols accompanied by an ensemble of violins and cellos. shjmbasilica.org

Annual Holiday Party with the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt

The Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt invite the community to join them for wine, beer and appetizers at Almond Restaurant, 1 Ocean Road in Bridgehampton, on Monday, December 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $65 per person. longpondgreenbelt.org

Holiday Bus Trip to New York City

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton Village, will host a holiday bus trip to New York City on Wednesday, December 10, with the bus departing Southampton at 8:30 a.m. and returning from New York at 5:45 p.m. Guests can opt to “Do Your Own Thing” for $55, or for $199 can see the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. Myrml.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

YOUTH CORNER

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 nine 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

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

Babies and Books

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

Baby & 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 playtime 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

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, from 1:30 to 6:30 through December 12. 631-288-3335 | westhamptonlibrary.net

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

Toddler & 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

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 5 and December 12, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Lights Out Glow Night

The Southampton Youth Bureau will host a Lights Out! Glow Night, an evening of glow-in-the-dark sports, on Friday, December 5, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Southampton Youth Services, 1370A Majors Path in Southampton. Admission is $10 per person. 631-702-2425 | southamptontownny.gov/YBpayment

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 & Play

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

Minecraft Club

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children ages 6 to 8 years 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

Sunday Storytime

The John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street in Sag Harbor, will host children and families each week for a new themed storytime, on Sunday at 11 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Anime and Manga Drawing

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host tweens and teens in sixth through 12th grade for an Anime and Manga drawing class, on Sunday at 2 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 a caregiver, for a lapsit storytime with simple stores, songs and more, on Monday at 9:30 a.m. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

Music with Miss Lori

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 and 10:30 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.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 of age, with a parent or a caregiver, for a first-time storytime, on Monday, at 10:30 a.m. 631-728-6241 | hamptonbayslibrary.org

Drop-In Caramel Apple Bar

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host high school students for a drop-in caramel apple bar, on Monday at 4 p.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.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 of age, 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

Fort Builders Club

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host children ages 3 through 6 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

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 years old, on Tuesdays, from 5 to 6 p.m., through December 16. 631-655-4586 | projectmost.org

Rhythm and Rhyme

Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road in Southampton, will host babies, toddlers and children from newborn to 4 years old for a fun time designed for prewalkers and early walkers, where they will enjoy lap time, fingerplays and more, on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. 631-283-0774 | myrml.org

LECTURES & DISCUSSIONS

‘A Willful Corpse’

Canio’s Cultural Cafe will host author and art historian Helen Harrison for a talk on her new art mystery, “A Willful Corpse,” on Thursday, December 4, at 5 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church at the corner of East Union Street and Hampton Road in Sag Harbor. caniosbooks.com

Talking About Art

The Church, 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor presents a dialogue around 10 photographs that date from the advent of photography through today in “Talking About Art,” with The Church’s Executive Director, Sheri Pasquarella, and photographer Ben Hassett on Saturday, December 6, at 4 p.m. 631-919-5342 | thechurchsagharbor.org

WORKSHOPS, CLUBS AND CLASSES

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

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

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 Mahjong, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. 631-653-4224 | quoguelibrary.org

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

Bridge

The Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street in Quogue, will host adults and seniors to join fellow bridge players to improve their 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

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 & 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

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

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

Spanish Conversation

East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, will host adults to practice their Spanish, on Wednesday at 11 a.m. 631-324-0222 | easthamptonlibrary.org

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

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

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 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

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

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

HEALTH CARE

Virtual Stroke Survivor Support Group

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital will host a virtual stroke survivor support group on Tuesday, December 9, from 7 to 8 p.m. Bilingual support is offered. 631-603-2246 | stonybrookmedicine.edu

NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Putting the Garden to Bed

The Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons will host the talk “Putting the Garden to Bed for the Winter,” on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to noon in the HAH Joe LoGerfo Library at the Bridgehampton Community House, 2357 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton. hahgarden.org

Montauk Point State Park Seal Hikes

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host Montauk Point State Park Seal Hikes on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m. The cost is $4 per person. 631-668-2554 | eventbrite.com, search “Montauk Hikes.”

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 4, at 6 p.m., 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.”

Birds of Prey

Marders, 120 Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton, will host the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Center and their birds of prey on Saturday, December 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. marders.com

Seals of New York

The Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road in Quogue, will host the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society for a virtual presentation on Zoom about the Seals of New York on Wednesday, December 10, from 6 to 7 p.m. quoguewildliferefuge.org

WALKS & HIKES

Full Cold Super Moon Hike

The South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike in Bridgehampton, will join the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt for a Full Cold Super Moon hike on Thursday, December 4, from 5 to 6 p.m. starting at the museum. Sofo.org

Narrow Lane Cleanup

The Southampton Trails Preservation Society will host a Narrow Lane Cleanup on Saturday, December 6, from 8 to 9 a.m. Meet on Narrow Lane at the east corner of Norris Lane in Bridgehampton and bring gloves. southamptontrails.org

Poxabogue County Park and Sagg Swamp

The Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt and the Southampton Trails Preservation Society will host a hike at Poxabogue County Park and Sagg Swamp on Saturday, December 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Poxabogue County Park entrance at 191 Old Farm Road in Bridgehampton. longpondgreenbelt.org

Stony Hill

The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will host a Stony Hill hike in Amagansett on Saturday, December 6, at 10 a.m. Meet on the road shoulder of Abraham’s Path, about a quarter mile north of Town Lane in Amagansett. easthamptontrailspreservationsociety.org

Napeague to Montauk

The East Hampton Trails Preservation Society will host a Napeague to Montauk hike on Sunday, December 7, at 10 a.m. Meet in the parking lot at the north end of Napeague Harbor Road, off Route 27 in Amagansett and bring lunch and liquids for this 10 mile hike. easthamptontrailspreservationsociety.org

EVENTS

Ducks Unlimited Eastern Suffolk Annual Cocktail Party

Ducks Unlimited will host its Eastern Suffolk Annual Cocktail Party on Friday, December 5, with the doors and bar opening at 6 p.m. and open bar available until 9 p.m., at The Clubhouse, 174 Daniels Hole Road in Wainscott. The event will feature raffles, hands-on games, plus a silent and live auction, wild game food table, passed hors d’oeuvres and a one year Ducks Unlimited membership. ducks.org/events

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 from through January 14. 631-725-0049 | johnjermain.org

The Banned Book Project

The East Hampton Library, 159 Main Street in East Hampton, in conjunction with the Springs Library exhibit, is showing “The Banned Book Project.” The exhibit features works by Anne Brandeis, Arlene Bujese, Christina Stow, Harold Naideau, Jackie Mallon, Joanlee Montefusco, Joyce Raimondo, Karyn Mannix, Lance Corey, Laurie Hall, Noreen Dean Dresser, Ping He, Rossa Cole, Roz Dimon, Stephanie Brody-Lederman and Veronica Mezzina. easthamptonlibrary.org

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