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Community News, June 6

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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 IMMIGRANTS

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 IMMIGRANTS

Members of American Legion Post 834 placed a wreath at the Ham Andon Memorial at the Westhampton Beach Village Marina for Memorial Day. From left, Ham Andon's granddaughter and Town of Southampton Clerk Sundy Schermeyer, Tom Hadlock, Fred Bauer and Mike Pankowski. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

Members of American Legion Post 834 placed a wreath at the Ham Andon Memorial at the Westhampton Beach Village Marina for Memorial Day. From left, Ham Andon's granddaughter and Town of Southampton Clerk Sundy Schermeyer, Tom Hadlock, Fred Bauer and Mike Pankowski. COURTESY TOM HADLOCK

The “Upcycling - Responsible Fashion Workshop,” supported by the Reutershan Educational Trust and facilitated by Mary Jane Marcasiano, fashion show was held at The Church on May 23. KYRIL BROMLEY

The “Upcycling - Responsible Fashion Workshop,” supported by the Reutershan Educational Trust and facilitated by Mary Jane Marcasiano, fashion show was held at The Church on May 23. KYRIL BROMLEY

The “Upcycling - Responsible Fashion Workshop,” supported by the Reutershan Educational Trust and facilitated by Mary Jane Marcasiano, fashion show was held at The Church on May 23. KYRIL BROMLEY

The “Upcycling - Responsible Fashion Workshop,” supported by the Reutershan Educational Trust and facilitated by Mary Jane Marcasiano, fashion show was held at The Church on May 23. KYRIL BROMLEY

The “Upcycling - Responsible Fashion Workshop,” supported by the Reutershan Educational Trust and facilitated by Mary Jane Marcasiano, fashion show was held at The Church on May 23. KYRIL BROMLEY

The “Upcycling - Responsible Fashion Workshop,” supported by the Reutershan Educational Trust and facilitated by Mary Jane Marcasiano, fashion show was held at The Church on May 23. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Barnes Landing Association’s 23rd Anna Mirabai Lytton Writers’ and Artists’ Showcase will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Barnes Landing Association Meeting House, at the intersection of Barnes Hole Road and Water’s Edge. All are welcome. Association members recently gathered to plan the event.

The Barnes Landing Association’s 23rd Anna Mirabai Lytton Writers’ and Artists’ Showcase will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Barnes Landing Association Meeting House, at the intersection of Barnes Hole Road and Water’s Edge. All are welcome. Association members recently gathered to plan the event.

Hosts Joey Wölffer and Aliya LeeKong, with Chef Angie Mar at

Hosts Joey Wölffer and Aliya LeeKong, with Chef Angie Mar at "Canvas & Cuisine," an exclusive benefit event at the Parrish Art Museum on May 26, celebrating the exhibition The Art of Food: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, merging culinary art and visual art to support the Museum’s key cultural and educational initiatives. COURTESY PARRISH ART MUSUEM

On May 26, the Parrish Art Museum hosted

On May 26, the Parrish Art Museum hosted "Canvas &Cuisine," an exclusive benefit event celebrating the exhibition The Art of Food: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, merging culinary art and visual art to support the Museum’s key cultural and educational initiatives. An evening of dining and artistic inspiration, featuring a menu by the renowned Chef Angie Mar of Le B., complemented by a selection of private collection wines from Sotheby’s and Wölffer Estate. Hosts Joey Wolffer and Aliya LeeKong welcomed guests to a sublime evening set in the Meadow of the Parrish Art Museum COURTESY PARRISH ART MUSEUM

Hosts Joey Wölffer and Aliya LeeKong, with Chef Angie Mar at

Hosts Joey Wölffer and Aliya LeeKong, with Chef Angie Mar at "Canvas & Cuisine," an exclusive benefit event at the Parrish Art Museum on May 26, celebrating the exhibition The Art of Food: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, merging culinary art and visual art to support the Museum’s key cultural and educational initiatives. COURTESY PARRISH ART MUSUEM

Tom Betjemann, second from left, was honored for his thirty years of service to the department. He is shown with Chief Darryl Schunk and the members of the Village of Westhampton Beach Board of Trustees at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department annual dinner at the Westhampton Country Club on May 31. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Tom Betjemann, second from left, was honored for his thirty years of service to the department. He is shown with Chief Darryl Schunk and the members of the Village of Westhampton Beach Board of Trustees at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department annual dinner at the Westhampton Country Club on May 31. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Brandon Ehlers, right, was the recipient of the 2023 Firefighter of the Year Award at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department annual dinner at the Westhampton Country Club on May 31. With him are, from left, Third Assistant Chief Lewis Scott, Second Assistant Chief Jeff Wachenfeld, and Chief Darryl Schunk. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Brandon Ehlers, right, was the recipient of the 2023 Firefighter of the Year Award at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department annual dinner at the Westhampton Country Club on May 31. With him are, from left, Third Assistant Chief Lewis Scott, Second Assistant Chief Jeff Wachenfeld, and Chief Darryl Schunk. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Honoree Toni Ross and former New York Times Editor Susan Lehman at the Planned Parenthood Hudson and Peconic event,

Honoree Toni Ross and former New York Times Editor Susan Lehman at the Planned Parenthood Hudson and Peconic event, "Making Waves," at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club on Saturday evening. This year's Honoree was Toni Ross, Artist and owner of Honest Man Restaurant Group. RICHARD LEWIN

Kris Norton and Em Moratti at the Planned Parenthood Hudson and Peconic event,

Kris Norton and Em Moratti at the Planned Parenthood Hudson and Peconic event, "Making Waves," at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club on Saturday evening. RICHARD LEWIN

Kathleen Hirdt, Jenifer Van Deinse and Jenn Guider at the Planned Parenthood Hudson and Peconic event,

Kathleen Hirdt, Jenifer Van Deinse and Jenn Guider at the Planned Parenthood Hudson and Peconic event, "Making Waves," at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club on Saturday evening. RICHARD LEWIN

Kailee, Declan and Tricia Fleming with Myra Matos at the Planned Parenthood Hudson and Peconic event,

Kailee, Declan and Tricia Fleming with Myra Matos at the Planned Parenthood Hudson and Peconic event, "Making Waves," at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club on Saturday evening. RICHARD LEWIN

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