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Spotlight
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A look at what’s happening on Shelter Island this week
AT SYLVESTER MANOR... Sylvester Manor will host its second annual Open House at the Manor House, Saturday, May 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be tours of the Manor, kids activities, garden and history displays and a visit with the farm’s animals. Farmstand samples will be available and seedlings...
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LIRR expands service for Tall Ships on Memorial Day Weekend
The Long Island Rail Road will provide extra train service to Greenport this Memorial Day weekend and is offering a discount for admission to the Tall Ships event with the purchase of a roundtrip ticket, according to an MTA press release. Although Greenport Village is having a pre-sale for Tall Ship...
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What’s Happening on Shelter Island: Week of April 26, 2012
BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS Learn the basics of birding on Saturday, April 28 at 8 a.m. — how to focus binoculars, use a bird guide and gather clues to identify birds. Mashomack Preserve’s Tom Damiani will lead a walk designed for those looking for beginning tips or those who want to improve...
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What’s Happening: Week of April 19, 2012
EARTH DAY PROGRAMS Save Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, for these four community-wide events celebrating Earth Day. Earth Day Clean Up on Sunday, April 22, is sponsored annually by Dan and Debbie Binder (Dan’s Carting & Recycling). Meet at the Shelter Island School at 9 a.m. Volunteers will be organized...
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Special Report: Domestic violence incidents up on Shelter Island
Forty. That’s the number of Shelter Island residents who have sought help the past two years from The Retreat, an East Hampton-based organization helping victims of domestic abuse. For an island with a population of just under 2,400 residents, 52 percent of whom are women, that might be a shocking number. But that...
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This Week in History: Town served summons in suit over Dering Harbor moorings
15 Years Ago Town served summons in suit over Dering Harbor moorings The Village of Dering Harbor sued the town over jurisdictional rights in the waters of Dering Harbor. The village was asking the court for sole jurisdiction, arguing that the town had no legal jurisdiction over the waters within 1,500 feet...
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What’s Happening on Shelter Island: Week of March 15, 2012
‘IRISH VOICES’ Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with “Irish Voices,” a performance of Irish poetry, prose and songs that will be held in the Shelter Island Historical Society’s Barn on Saturday, March 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. A cast of professional actors as well as the Island’s own thespians will perform...
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What’s Happening on Shelter Island: Week of March 1, 2012
FIREHOUSE STEAK The Shelter Island Fire Department will hold its very popular, annual steak dinner on Saturday, March 10 at the Heights firehouse, with continuous serving between 5 and 8 p.m. The cost is $30, which includes a New York strip steak and all the traditional trimmings, dessert and beer, wine...
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What’s Happening on Shelter Island: Week of February 23, 2012
‘CELEBRATION OF LIFE’ The 12th annual Cheryl Hannabury Memorial “Celebration of Life” cocktail party will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ram’s Head Inn. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction and silent auction. A list of items for the popular live...
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What’s Happening on Shelter Island: Week of February 16, 2012
STOP THE PRESSES! The Shelter Island Library will be closed for construction beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 27 through Monday, March 5 — and will re-open on Tuesday, March 6. So plan to stock up on books and movies for this “construction holiday.” No overdue fines will be charged...
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What’s Happening on Shelter Island: Week of February 9, 2012
WINTER WILDLIFE Participate in a truck tour of Mashomack Preserve on Saturday, February 18 at 1 p.m. to search for seals and winter birds. Tom Damiani, coordinator of Mashomack’s Visitor Center, will lead the group, looking for seals on the rocks at low tide and birds seen only in winter, visiting...
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What’s Happening on Shelter Island: Week of February 2, 2012
POET TO SPEAK AT WCC Shelter Islander Hilary King, author of “Love ... And Other Poems,” will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, February 7 meeting of the Shelter Island Women’s Community Club and will read selections from her book. The monthly luncheon meeting will be held in Fellowship Hall...
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What’s Happening on Shelter Island: Week of January 26, 2012
FREE THE TREES! Help rid Mashomack Preserve of Asiatic bittersweet and other invasive vines that can kill trees. Volunteers are needed to remove these problematic plants between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Friday, February 3; Saturday, February 11; and Fridays, February 17 and 24. Bring work gloves and come make...
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What’s Happening on Shelter Island: Week of January 19, 2012
HOST FAMILIES WANTED The Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League needs host families to house the college students this summer who will be playing for the new Shelter Island HCBL team, the Bucks. The successful launch of the team requires securing housing for 25 players. An informational meeting on the need for team...
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What’s Happening: Week of January 12, 2012
IN THE DISPLAY CASE... Enjoy vintage Shelter Island as seen through the picture postcard collection of Elena DeStefano. All this month, Island scenes and history will be on exhibit in the display case at the Shelter Island Library — during regular library hours. ADULT PING PONG If you’re age 18 and over, you...
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What’s Happening: Week of January 5, 2012
WOMEN’S COMMUNITY CLUB The Shelter Island Women’s Community Club will hold its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 10 at 12 noon in Fellowship Hall at the Presbyterian Church. The guest speaker will be Carol Galligan, feature writer for the Reporter, who will talk about her series on...
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What’s Happening on Shelter Island: Weeks of December 22 & December 29, 2011
MOON WALK There will be a nearly full moon on Saturday, January 7 when Mashomack Preserve will host a walk on the 1.5-mile Red Trail from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants of all ages will enjoy the stars and can listen to what’s out in the woods in the “dead of...
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What’s Happening on Shelter Island: Week of December 15, 2011
BLUE HIGHWAY REDUX! Award-winning Blue Highway, one of the country’s top bluegrass bands, is back on track to perform on Shelter Island in the school auditorium on Saturday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m. The original concert date was cancelled, no thanks to Tropical Storm Irene. The concert is sponsored by the...
