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The flower pots on Main Street in Bridgehampton have a new logo, recently unveiled by the Bridgehampton Village Improvement Society, the nonprofit organization that plants and maintains them. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY

The flower pots on Main Street in Bridgehampton have a new logo, recently unveiled by the Bridgehampton Village Improvement Society, the nonprofit organization that plants and maintains them. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY

Volunteer Jim Dreeben, in the truck, and bike donors Margaret Schwartz and Wendy Baum, Deborah Hickey, Lorry Werner, and Sigrid Meinel at the recent Bicycle Recycling Day, organzed by Neighbors in Support of Immigrants. In all, 17 bikes in good condition were collected and then given to individuals who were in need of reliable transportation. COURTESY NEIGHBORS IN SUPPORT OF

Volunteer Jim Dreeben, in the truck, and bike donors Margaret Schwartz and Wendy Baum, Deborah Hickey, Lorry Werner, and Sigrid Meinel at the recent Bicycle Recycling Day, organzed by Neighbors in Support of Immigrants. In all, 17 bikes in good condition were collected and then given to individuals who were in need of reliable transportation. COURTESY NEIGHBORS IN SUPPORT OF

The Southampton Colony Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently presented the Good Citizen Scholarship awards to local high schools seniors. With scholarship committee chair Gerri MacWhinnie, left are, Sophia Ilagorre Cruz from Pierson High School; Emily Robinson of Hampton Bays High School and Lily Conklin from Southampton High School. Missing from photo is Alexis Davis of Bridgehampton High School. DANA SHAW

The Southampton Colony Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently presented the Good Citizen Scholarship awards to local high schools seniors. With scholarship committee chair Gerri MacWhinnie, left are, Sophia Ilagorre Cruz from Pierson High School; Emily Robinson of Hampton Bays High School and Lily Conklin from Southampton High School. Missing from photo is Alexis Davis of Bridgehampton High School. DANA SHAW

Members of the Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce celebrate the opening of Uncle Joe’s Pizza & Parlour in Hampton Bays during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 4. KEITH SCHULTZ

Members of the Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce celebrate the opening of Uncle Joe’s Pizza & Parlour in Hampton Bays during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 4. KEITH SCHULTZ

The Express Magazine's

The Express Magazine's "Sips of Summer" series presented "Exploring the World of Sake" on June 5, at Sen Restaurant in Sag Harbor with owner and sake sommelier Jesse Matsuoka. Participants at the even go to sample and learn about several different types of sake. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Express Magazine's

The Express Magazine's "Sips of Summer" series presented "Exploring the World of Sake" on June 5, at Sen Restaurant in Sag Harbor with owner and sake sommelier Jesse Matsuoka. Participants at the even go to sample and learn about several different types of sake. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Express Magazine's

The Express Magazine's "Sips of Summer" series presented "Exploring the World of Sake" on June 5, at Sen Restaurant in Sag Harbor with owner and sake sommelier Jesse Matsuoka. Participants at the even go to sample and learn about several different types of sake. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Express Magazine's

The Express Magazine's "Sips of Summer" series presented "Exploring the World of Sake" on June 5, at Sen Restaurant in Sag Harbor with owner and sake sommelier Jesse Matsuoka. Participants at the even go to sample and learn about several different types of sake. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Express Magazine's

The Express Magazine's "Sips of Summer" series presented "Exploring the World of Sake" on June 5, at Sen Restaurant in Sag Harbor with owner and sake sommelier Jesse Matsuoka. Participants at the even go to sample and learn about several different types of sake. KYRIL BROMLEY

Girl Scout Troop 2168 recently visited the Coast Guard's Shinnecock Station in Hampton Bays.

Girl Scout Troop 2168 recently visited the Coast Guard's Shinnecock Station in Hampton Bays.

Claudia Pilato , Steve Maietta, Howard and Elena Krotman at the Retreat's annual

Claudia Pilato , Steve Maietta, Howard and Elena Krotman at the Retreat's annual "All Against Abuse" benefit gala on Saturday evening at the Southampton Arts Center. KYRIL BROMLEY

Baron Young, Lourdy Alexandre and Ysaret Martinez at the Retreat's annual

Baron Young, Lourdy Alexandre and Ysaret Martinez at the Retreat's annual "All Against Abuse" benefit gala on Saturday evening at the Southampton Arts Center. KYRIL BROMLEY

Emmy and Sabrina Odell at the Retreat's annual

Emmy and Sabrina Odell at the Retreat's annual "All Against Abuse" benefit gala on Saturday evening at the Southampton Arts Center. KYRIL BROMLEY

Claudia Pilato , Steve Maietta and Howard and Elena Krotman at the Retreat's annual

Claudia Pilato , Steve Maietta and Howard and Elena Krotman at the Retreat's annual "All Against Abuse" benefit gala on Saturday evening at the Southampton Arts Center. KYRIL BROMLEY

Katherine Birch, Marie Noelle Pierce, Marisa Van Borkhorst and Betsy Frank at the Group for the East End’s “Margaritaville” benefit on Saturday at The Bridge in Bridgehampton. LISA TAMBURINI

Katherine Birch, Marie Noelle Pierce, Marisa Van Borkhorst and Betsy Frank at the Group for the East End’s “Margaritaville” benefit on Saturday at The Bridge in Bridgehampton. LISA TAMBURINI

Robert Rubin, founder of The Bridge and Group for the East End President Robert DeLuca at the Group for the East End’s “Margaritaville” benefit on Saturday at The Bridge in Bridgehampton. LISA TAMBURINI

Robert Rubin, founder of The Bridge and Group for the East End President Robert DeLuca at the Group for the East End’s “Margaritaville” benefit on Saturday at The Bridge in Bridgehampton. LISA TAMBURINI

Bridgehampton Museum held its second annual

Bridgehampton Museum held its second annual "Community Stars" event at Nathaniel Rogers House on Saturday. This year Dai Dayton, president of the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt and Charlie Marder, owner of Marders, were honored for their service to the community. They were introduced by Connor Flanagan, right. RICHARD LEWIN

Bridgehampton Museum held its second annual

Bridgehampton Museum held its second annual "Community Stars" event at Nathaniel Rogers House on Saturday. This year Dai Dayton, president of the Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt and Charlie Marder, owner of Marders, were honored for their service to the community. Bridgehampton Museum President Andrea Madaio and Executive Director Connor Flanagan introduced the honorees to the guests. Paige Patterson and Lydia Willie were among those attended the event. RICHARD LEWIN

Emma Kapon, Ophelia Lawless, Dutch and James Lawless, Emanuel Wheeler and Mia at ChangeHampton’s “Naming Names: To Save It, We Need To Name It,” at the pollinator garden at East Hampton Town Hall in Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Emma Kapon, Ophelia Lawless, Dutch and James Lawless, Emanuel Wheeler and Mia at ChangeHampton’s “Naming Names: To Save It, We Need To Name It,” at the pollinator garden at East Hampton Town Hall in Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

ChangeHampton Board Secretary/Treasurer and Co-Founder Gail Pellett with Board President and Co-Founder Stephan Van Dam at “Naming Names: To Save It, We Need To Name It,” at the pollinator garden at East Hampton Town Hall in Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

ChangeHampton Board Secretary/Treasurer and Co-Founder Gail Pellett with Board President and Co-Founder Stephan Van Dam at “Naming Names: To Save It, We Need To Name It,” at the pollinator garden at East Hampton Town Hall in Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Julie Bluestone plays the flute at ChangeHampton’s “Naming Names: To Save It, We Need To Name It,” at the pollinator garden at East Hampton Town Hall in Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Julie Bluestone plays the flute at ChangeHampton’s “Naming Names: To Save It, We Need To Name It,” at the pollinator garden at East Hampton Town Hall in Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Erika Gomez, Hannah Foster and Scott Bludorne at the LVIS annual Fair on Main Street In East Hampton on Saturday, RICHARD LEWIN

Erika Gomez, Hannah Foster and Scott Bludorne at the LVIS annual Fair on Main Street In East Hampton on Saturday, RICHARD LEWIN

Stephanie Hay and Jenelle Myers at the LVIS annual Fair on Main Street In East Hampton on Saturday, RICHARD LEWIN

Stephanie Hay and Jenelle Myers at the LVIS annual Fair on Main Street In East Hampton on Saturday, RICHARD LEWIN

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