11.23.2020 Community Turkey plunge goes virtual: Library annual fundraiser moves online The traditional post-Thanksgiving splash by costumed Islanders into the frigid water off Crescent Beach will not be in-person this year, to avoid contagion risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead,...
11.20.2020 Around the Island Islanders can still support Camp Adventure; Raffle tickets, movie to benefit kids with cancer If you miss Camp Adventure, which operated each August on the grounds of Camp Quinipet before it had to move upstate to continue serving children with cancer and their...
11.16.2020 Around the Island Mini-campout at school gets strong support: Students raise funds and awareness The Shelter Island High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) continued its tradition of a “mini-campout” to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and bring home to themselves and the...
11.07.2020 Around the Island Shelter Island Action Alliance offers programs supporting local businesses The Shelter Island Action Alliance (SIAA), which was created to help local businesses while providing support for Islanders in need, has announced two new programs to harness the holiday...
11.05.2020 Community Shelter Island 5K winners confirmed: Fight for cure for women’s cancers continues As expected, the six participants announced as top finishers in the Shelter Island 5K virtual event, dedicated to raise money to help find a cure for women’s cancers, remain...
10.30.2020 Around the Island Safe Halloween plans announced for Shelter Island WHEN: Saturday between 1 and 3 p.m. at the Shelter Island Library and 4 and 6 p.m. for the town’s Trick or Treating. WHAT: Shelter Island Library will be...
10.19.2020 Around the Island Goat Hill tournament raises $$$ for injured Islander Amazing. No other word can describe it. “The way this island comes together,” Kim Cannon said. “This is just amazing.” Donations had poured in for the Oct. 17 Alex...
10.11.2020 Community An Island book club, open to people of all faiths, about building a better world Tomorrow, Monday, the Better World Book Club will meet at 3 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of the SI Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by the Church’s Mission Team, the club welcomes...
09.30.2020 Around the Island Fitness programs return to Youth Center This week, Shelter Island Recreation is starting up a program offering fun, games and activities after school. Sneakers are needed for active games. Children will be picked up by...
09.21.2020 Around the Island Tournament to benefit paralyzed Islander Shelter Island Country Club (SICC) will host a nine-hole tournament to benefit Island resident Alex Cannon as he valiantly recovers from a tragic fall. While tournament details are still...
09.15.2020 Community Running the ‘Boston Marathon’ on the Island On Monday, Dan Lockhart ran the Boston Marathon — on Shelter Island. You read that correctly. Mr. Lockhart, the assistant golf professional at Gardiner’s Bay Country Club (GBCC), ran...
09.04.2020 Around the Island Exploring ice harvesting on the Island — Community’s help requested The Shelter Island Historical Society is working on a project that will feature its collection of ice harvesting tools and equipment. They’d like your help. Did you or your...
08.30.2020 Around the Island Havens Market open today The Farmers Market at the History Center on South Ferry Road is open today, Sunday, Aug. 30 at the normal time of 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The vendor...
08.28.2020 Around the Island The cheese stands alone: Havens Market vendor of the week Have you tried Consider Bardwell Farm cheese? Come to the Havens Farmers Market tomorrow and visit their tent. Russell and Angela Glover started their farm in West Pawlet, Vt....
