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The Remsenburg Academy hosted a book talk with Tripp Whetsell, left, an entertainment journalist whose latest book “Norman Lear: His Life and Times

The Remsenburg Academy hosted a book talk with Tripp Whetsell, left, an entertainment journalist whose latest book “Norman Lear: His Life and Times" was recently published. The event, held in late November, was moderated by journalist and longtime Quogue resident Jesse Nash, right. COURTESY REMSENBURG ACADEMY

Daintrie Zega, Dianne Ryan, and Evelyn O’Doherty were among those who volunteered to help the Eastern Long Island Chapter of Surfrider with a

Daintrie Zega, Dianne Ryan, and Evelyn O’Doherty were among those who volunteered to help the Eastern Long Island Chapter of Surfrider with a "Black Friday Beach cleanup" at Montauk Point. Organizers Holly Li and Courtney Garneau supplied burlap bags, trash grabbers and a itemized sheet to keep track of the different types of trash we picked up which was turned in when we returned the supplies. The data provides information on what trash ends up on the beaches and, ultimately, in the ocean. COURTESY JAIME MCKENNA

Getting in the spirit of the season, SCULPT by Emily Tyson classe, taken by 51 people, offered a portion of proceeds, and raised additional donation, that were donated to St. Rosalie's Food Pantry in Hampton Bays. Emily Tyson delivered checks totaling $2,250. COURTESY EMILY TYSON

Getting in the spirit of the season, SCULPT by Emily Tyson classe, taken by 51 people, offered a portion of proceeds, and raised additional donation, that were donated to St. Rosalie's Food Pantry in Hampton Bays. Emily Tyson delivered checks totaling $2,250. COURTESY EMILY TYSON

Getting in the spirit of the season, SCULPT by Emily Tyson classe, taken by 51 people, offered a portion of proceeds, and raised additional donation, that were donated to St. Rosalie's Food Pantry in Hampton Bays. Emily Tyson delivered checks totaling $2,250. COURTESY EMILY TYSON

Getting in the spirit of the season, SCULPT by Emily Tyson classe, taken by 51 people, offered a portion of proceeds, and raised additional donation, that were donated to St. Rosalie's Food Pantry in Hampton Bays. Emily Tyson delivered checks totaling $2,250. COURTESY EMILY TYSON

Rain and 25 mph winds did not stop turkey trotters in Montauk on Thanksgiving day at the Montauk 48th Annual Turkey

Rain and 25 mph winds did not stop turkey trotters in Montauk on Thanksgiving day at the Montauk 48th Annual Turkey "Run For Fun" Run/Walk. KYRIL BROMLEY

Rain and 25 mph winds did not stop turkey trotters in Montauk on Thanksgiving day at the Montauk 48th Annual Turkey

Rain and 25 mph winds did not stop turkey trotters in Montauk on Thanksgiving day at the Montauk 48th Annual Turkey "Run For Fun" Run/Walk. KYRIL BROMLEY

Irene Tully, Iris Weinstein and Beth Josephs at the Women's Arts Center of the Hamptons Japanese Folding and Dye Workshop on Sunday. RICHARD LEWIN

Irene Tully, Iris Weinstein and Beth Josephs at the Women's Arts Center of the Hamptons Japanese Folding and Dye Workshop on Sunday. RICHARD LEWIN

Trotters braved the rain on Thanksgiving day for the VFW Post 5350, Westhampton Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Gabreski Airport. JOHN NEELY

Trotters braved the rain on Thanksgiving day for the VFW Post 5350, Westhampton Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Gabreski Airport. JOHN NEELY

Trotters braved the rain on Thanksgiving day for the VFW Post 5350, Westhampton Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Gabreski Airport. JOHN NEELY

Trotters braved the rain on Thanksgiving day for the VFW Post 5350, Westhampton Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Gabreski Airport. JOHN NEELY

Trotters braved the rain on Thanksgiving day for the VFW Post 5350, Westhampton Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Gabreski Airport. JOHN NEELY

Trotters braved the rain on Thanksgiving day for the VFW Post 5350, Westhampton Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Gabreski Airport. JOHN NEELY

The ribbon was cut on the new home of the Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce office on Sunday afternoon. After years of not having a home the Hampton Bays chamber is located at 15A West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays. DANA SHAW

The ribbon was cut on the new home of the Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce office on Sunday afternoon. After years of not having a home the Hampton Bays chamber is located at 15A West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays. DANA SHAW

Shopper browse at the Maker's Market held at The Church in Sag Harbor on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

Shopper browse at the Maker's Market held at The Church in Sag Harbor on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

Temidra and Tanya Willock from Hidden Gemat the Maker's Market held at The Church in Sag Harbor on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

Temidra and Tanya Willock from Hidden Gemat the Maker's Market held at The Church in Sag Harbor on Saturday. LISA TAMBURINI

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