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10.19.2021 Around the Island

Cleanup effort aids Island beach: ‘Great Giveback’ draws helping hands

Volunteers for the “Great Giveback” cleanup on Menhaden Lane Beach met up with staff from the Shelter Island Public Library Saturday morning, Oct. 16, to dispose of bits of...

10.15.2021 Around the Island

Library to host 1920s murder mystery event

INVITATION The Shelter Island Library invites you to an enjoyable, interactive event — Presenting MOCKTAILS and MURDER — A two-act Murder Mystery —— where anyone — even you —...

10.13.2021 Around the Island

With annual tour canceled, gallery show shines spotlight on Island artists

The crowd of artists and art lovers overflowed from the Dirt Beauty gallery Saturday night, onto the front porch and into the garden. Gallery owner Patricia Foulkrod had turned...

10.08.2021 Around the Island

Island honor students launch sneaker drive for those in need

For the second successive year the Shelter Island School National Honor Society is collecting wearable athletic sneakers to contribute to GotSneakers, an environmental and economic sustainability company that pays...

10.07.2021 Around the Island

Library cooks up a delicious discussion with Ina Garten

The popular Book and Author Luncheon fundraiser was hosted virtually by the Shelter Island Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 29, continuing the efforts of library director Terry Lucas to...

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10.06.2021 Around the Island

A perfect day for Island volunteers to thank and be thanked

Last Saturday on Wades Beach was a clear fall day with good visibility and volunteers as far as the eye could see, restocking the food tables, and eating at...

10.02.2021 Around the Island

Shelter Island composer Bruce Wolosoff named artistic director of Sag Harbor concert series

Composer Bruce Wolosoff, who lives and works on the Island, has been named artistic director of Reflections in Music, which will make its return to live, in-person concerts on...

10.01.2021 Around the Island

Carey family turns out in large numbers for golf benefit

Carey family members were among 93 golfers who joined volunteers and guests for the Paul R. Carey Memorial Golf Outing to benefit local charities at Gardiner’s Bay Country Cub...

09.30.2021 Around the Island

Mashomack Musings: Functional Flora

By CASSIDY DUPREE-SOOD Have you ever stopped to admire a beautiful flower and noticed that you are not the only one taking an interest? The flowers and leaves of...

09.30.2021 Around the Island

Shelter Island Reporter calendar of events

EVERY WEEK AA meetings: Keep It Simple & Early Birds Meeting in person at 7 a.m, Monday through Friday. Also Wednesdays and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s...

09.29.2021 Around the Island

African elephant adventure at the Library

On Oct. 1, the Shelter Island Library’s Friday Night Dialogues is going to take you on an exciting African adventure herding elephants from one wildlife park to another, safer...

09.26.2021 Around the Island

Jenifer’s Journal: September

But now September’s come — / Rich and cider-sweet, the sun/ Pours mellow gold above the ripened fields;/ The summer leaves are licked by/ Scarlet flames — the harvest...

09.26.2021 Around the Island

Teeing off for 2022 fireworks: New golf tournament planned

A golf tournament at Shelter Island Country Club on Sunday, Oct. 3, will help bring the beloved fireworks show back to Shelter Island skies next summer. A two-year hiatus...

09.25.2021 Around the Island

The Clark family and South Ferry to be honored

The Clark family and the South Ferry Company will be the honorees at the Shelter Island Chamber of Commerce annual Business of the Year Awards Dinner on Friday, Oct....