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Community News, June 15

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The Water Mill Community Clubs hosted its annual barbecue last Sunday, during which the winners of the club's scholarships were presented. From left, the winners and their chosen college, Nate Vella (Cortland), Finnias Wilson (Suffolk County Community College), Morgan Thompson (Duke), Alexander Choinski (Embry-Riddle), Sadie Radice (Duke), and Molly Radice (University of Miami). The Andrew Stevens Memorial Scholarship went to Sadie Radice. COURTESY WATER MILL COMMUNITY CLUB

The Water Mill Community Clubs hosted its annual barbecue last Sunday, during which the winners of the club's scholarships were presented. From left, the winners and their chosen college, Nate Vella (Cortland), Finnias Wilson (Suffolk County Community College), Morgan Thompson (Duke), Alexander Choinski (Embry-Riddle), Sadie Radice (Duke), and Molly Radice (University of Miami). The Andrew Stevens Memorial Scholarship went to Sadie Radice. COURTESY WATER MILL COMMUNITY CLUB

The Retreat held a successful evening of giving at its annual All Against Abuse gala at The Church in Sag Harbor on June 3. Among those attending were, from left, Retreat Executive Director Loretta Davis, Katie Lee, Joy Behar, Gretta Monahan, Robin Hommel and Keynote Speaker Tijuana Fulford, founder of The Butterfly Effect Project. JESSICA DALENE WEBER

The Retreat held a successful evening of giving at its annual All Against Abuse gala at The Church in Sag Harbor on June 3. Among those attending were, from left, Retreat Executive Director Loretta Davis, Katie Lee, Joy Behar, Gretta Monahan, Robin Hommel and Keynote Speaker Tijuana Fulford, founder of The Butterfly Effect Project. JESSICA DALENE WEBER

Hana Sromova and Claude Okin, of Sportime Amagansett, were the Honorees at The Retreat’s All Against Abuse gala at The Church in Sag Harbor on June 3. JESSICA DALENE WEBER

Hana Sromova and Claude Okin, of Sportime Amagansett, were the Honorees at The Retreat’s All Against Abuse gala at The Church in Sag Harbor on June 3. JESSICA DALENE WEBER

An opening reception for the art exhibit “Land and Sea” was held at the Remsenburg Academy on Saturday. The show includes the works of, from left, Peggy Flaum and Ceil Frank and Chris Cohen. COURTESY REMSENBURG ACADEMY

An opening reception for the art exhibit “Land and Sea” was held at the Remsenburg Academy on Saturday. The show includes the works of, from left, Peggy Flaum and Ceil Frank and Chris Cohen. COURTESY REMSENBURG ACADEMY

Hiroo Dickler Awano, Lisa Dickler Awano, Yesim Daliver, Susan Friend, Valerie King, Harriet Oster, Franco Pistritto and Dee Slavutin are among those presenting in the Barnes Landing Association’s 22nd Anna Mirabai Lytton Writers’ and Artists’ Showcase on Saturday, June 17 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Barnes Landing Association Meeting House, at the intersection of Barnes Hole Road and Water’s Edge. Lisa Dickler Awano is the founder and coordinator of the event,named in honor of Anna Mirabai Lytton, a beloved community member, school student and young writer who died in 2013 in a local traffic accident. All are welcome. MARK GINSBERG

Hiroo Dickler Awano, Lisa Dickler Awano, Yesim Daliver, Susan Friend, Valerie King, Harriet Oster, Franco Pistritto and Dee Slavutin are among those presenting in the Barnes Landing Association’s 22nd Anna Mirabai Lytton Writers’ and Artists’ Showcase on Saturday, June 17 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Barnes Landing Association Meeting House, at the intersection of Barnes Hole Road and Water’s Edge. Lisa Dickler Awano is the founder and coordinator of the event,named in honor of Anna Mirabai Lytton, a beloved community member, school student and young writer who died in 2013 in a local traffic accident. All are welcome. MARK GINSBERG

Jim Rutenberg, Brooke Kroeger and Lynn Sherr at the East Hampton Library on Saturday to celebrate Ms. Kroeger's recently released sixth book,

Jim Rutenberg, Brooke Kroeger and Lynn Sherr at the East Hampton Library on Saturday to celebrate Ms. Kroeger's recently released sixth book, "Undaunted," a history of pioneering women in American journalism, showcasing exceptional careers from 1840 to the present. Panelists Lynn Sherr and Jim Rutenberg joined Brooke in tracing their own experience with the evolution of gender equality in the newsroom. RICHARD LEWIN

Anthony Bernhardt of the Bridgehampton Post Office; Captain Taylor Vecsey of Bridgehampton Fire and EMS; Bridgehampton School Principal Michael Miller, Tony Curtis Lambert of the Bridgehampton Post Office and Chief Nick Hemby of Bridgehampton Fire and EMS were honored on Saturday evening as

Anthony Bernhardt of the Bridgehampton Post Office; Captain Taylor Vecsey of Bridgehampton Fire and EMS; Bridgehampton School Principal Michael Miller, Tony Curtis Lambert of the Bridgehampton Post Office and Chief Nick Hemby of Bridgehampton Fire and EMS were honored on Saturday evening as "Bridgehampton Community Stars" at the Bridgehampton Museum. Also honored was Michelle Stevens of the Bridgehampton Post Office. DANA SHAW

Ed Wesnofske and Ann Sandford at the

Ed Wesnofske and Ann Sandford at the "Bridgehampton Community Stars" even on Saturday evening at the Bridgehampton Museum. DANA SHAW

Nancy Walter-Yvertes and Juliette Yvertes at the

Nancy Walter-Yvertes and Juliette Yvertes at the "Bridgehampton Community Stars" even on Saturday evening at the Bridgehampton Museum. DANA SHAW

Arthur Kalita and Sharon Korsgaard Kalita at the

Arthur Kalita and Sharon Korsgaard Kalita at the "Bridgehampton Community Stars" event on Saturday evening at the Bridgehampton Museum. DANA SHAW

Arthur Kalita and Sharon Korsgaard Kalita at the

Arthur Kalita and Sharon Korsgaard Kalita at the "Bridgehampton Community Stars" event on Saturday evening at the Bridgehampton Museum. DANA SHAW

Tommy John and Andrea Schiavoni at The Church on Saturday evening for Candace Bushnell's one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?” DANA SHAW

Tommy John and Andrea Schiavoni at The Church on Saturday evening for Candace Bushnell's one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?” DANA SHAW

Judiann Carmack-Fayyaz, Kathleen Cuomo, Anne Rachel, Kathleen King and Tish Rehill at The Church on Saturday evening for Candace Bushnell's one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?” DANA SHAW

Judiann Carmack-Fayyaz, Kathleen Cuomo, Anne Rachel, Kathleen King and Tish Rehill at The Church on Saturday evening for Candace Bushnell's one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?” DANA SHAW

Candace Bushnell at The Church on Saturday evening for her one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?” DANA SHAW

Candace Bushnell at The Church on Saturday evening for her one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?” DANA SHAW

Jo Ann Secor and Lee Skolnick at The Church on Saturday evening for Candace Bushnell's one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?” DANA SHAW

Jo Ann Secor and Lee Skolnick at The Church on Saturday evening for Candace Bushnell's one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?” DANA SHAW

Nicole Miller and Kim Taipale at The Church on Saturday evening for Candace Bushnell's one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?” DANA SHAW

Nicole Miller and Kim Taipale at The Church on Saturday evening for Candace Bushnell's one-woman show, “Is There Still Sex in the City?” DANA SHAW

Fire police member John Neely, left, with Chief Darryl Schunk, was honored as Firefighter of the Year at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department annual dinner at the Westhampton Country Club on June2. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire police member John Neely, left, with Chief Darryl Schunk, was honored as Firefighter of the Year at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department annual dinner at the Westhampton Country Club on June2. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lieutenant Vance Schlinder , left, with Chief Darryl Schunk, was the recipient of the Officer of the Year Award at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department annual dinner at the Westhampton Country Club on June2. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lieutenant Vance Schlinder , left, with Chief Darryl Schunk, was the recipient of the Officer of the Year Award at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department annual dinner at the Westhampton Country Club on June2. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Francisco Morales-Poncio, left, with Chief Darryl Schunk, received the Probationary Firefighter of the Year Award at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department annual dinner at the Westhampton Country Club on June2. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Francisco Morales-Poncio, left, with Chief Darryl Schunk, received the Probationary Firefighter of the Year Award at the Westhampton Beach Fire Department annual dinner at the Westhampton Country Club on June2. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

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