11.29.2020 Around the Island East End documentary festival kicks off; 10 days of films offered online Islanders who’ve grown accustomed to hunkering down during the pandemic and now the onset of cold weather have the opportunity to enjoy one of the South Fork’s favorite film...
11.28.2020 Around the Island Love the leftovers For some of us, leftovers are the whole point of Thanksgiving. Is there anything better than a late-night turkey sandwich piled high with stuffing, mashed potatoes and relish? But...
11.28.2020 Around the Island Pandemic can’t stop Islanders from plunging for a purpose The traditional post-Thanksgiving Friday splash by costumed Islanders into the frigid water off Crescent Beach wasn’t in-person this year, to avoid contagion risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that...
11.28.2020 Around the Island Ready your home for the holidays with Feng Shui By any measure, 2020 has been a difficult year, with each of us confronting changes in the way we live, including health challenges, possible job loss or restructuring, changes...
11.27.2020 Around the Island Shelter Island eateries shifting into gear, and food shops offering many options The Island’s restaurants have been weathering the pandemic restrictions with ingenuity, offering guests a chance to get out of the house for a safe lunch or dinner break, or...
11.27.2020 Around the Island Library has full slate for all ages: Activities to brighten 12th month While the Thanksgiving Holiday rightfully dominates everyone’s attention this week — with the added challenges of gathering safely or Zooming with family — it should not be forgotten that...
11.27.2020 Around the Island Richard’s Almanac: Getting and staying connected I was treated to a great Thanksgiving dinner last Friday at the Senior Center. Giovanna Ketcham, assisted by Donna King, put together roast turkey, green beans, cranberry sauce and...
11.26.2020 Around the Island Turkey Island: Everything —maybe — you want to know about Meleagris gallopavo In certain parts of the Island, it seems as if nature has gone haywire, and our human habitat is being overrun. We’re talking turkeys here. Although it’s hard to...
11.25.2020 Around the Island Autumn Ambles: Meandering around the Manor Sylvester Manor’s trails are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and, unlike the popular pathways in Mashomack Preserve, visitors can often spend their entire time...
11.25.2020 Around the Island Helping Shelter Island teens deal with anxiety: Online program promotes understanding Select student leaders in grades 9-11 attended a virtual youth forum at the Shelter Island Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Along with groups across the East End, students...
11.25.2020 Around the Island Touching ancient times at the Shelter Island Historical Society The Shelter Island Historical Society previewed its new exhibit, “Witness the Manhansett” on the weekend of Nov. 14-15 with special showings for donors and supporters. The project, staged by...
11.24.2020 Around the Island Two named to Historical Society Board, bringing financial and communications talents Two new members — Mary Fran Gleason and Peg DiOrio — have been appointed to complete the 15-member Board of Directors of the Shelter Island Historical Society. Ms. Gleason...
11.24.2020 Around the Island Charity’s Column: Making history, and making dinner The Thanksgiving spread at my house this year may be heartbreakingly modest, but I’ll still take pictures of the toy turkey and the mini-marshmallows on my sweet spuds. I’m...
11.23.2020 Around the Island Youth serving Shelter Island On Nov. 21, the All Faith Youth Group volunteered at the Presbyterian Church to give out food boxes with everything needed for a proper Thanksgiving dinner (except a turkey),...
11.22.2020 Around the Island Hot drinks for festive holidays With the chill of autumn upon us, I thought I’d look up some recipes for hot drinks, both hard and not. Thanksgiving and Christmas sends me, like most people,...
