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01.25.2023 Around the Island

Historical Society plans summer programs for kids: Creative activities on the horizon

The Shelter Island Historical Society is busy preparing exhibits for the coming year, and plans for a young people’s program have just been announced. This summer, Brooklyn Acting Lab...

01.23.2023 Around the Island

Local tragedy inspires youth novel about opioid addiction

Against the backdrop of America’s opioid epidemic, Southold author Geoffrey Wells’ latest book, “Never Less,” addresses how children are affected by adult problems. Mr. Wells will read from his...

01.12.2023 Around the Island

Friday Night Dialogue: Discussion with author on new book — ‘All’s Fair and Other California Stories’

Linda Feyder will discuss her new book, “All’s Fair and Other California Stories,” in person at the Shelter Island Public Library and on Zoom on Friday, Jan. 13 at...

01.12.2023 Around the Island

Shelter Island Reporter calendar of events, Jan. 12, 2023

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

01.09.2023 Around the Island

It’s January — now what? The Library can help you stay active, mentally and physically

So you spent weeks shopping, wrapping, cooking, preparing for guests, maybe traveling to spend the holidays with family and welcoming the new year. Now you’ve taken down the decorations...

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01.03.2023 Around the Island

The gift of wellness to yourself

Right on top of the frenetic pace of the holidays, we are confronted with the challenge of entering the New Year with resolutions to live a better, healthier life....

01.02.2023 Around the Island

New children’s book from Reporter columnist

Therése Palmiotto began writing the “Home on the Island” column for the Reporter last year, about experiences she and her husband James have enjoyed here with their son Dominick...

01.01.2023 Around the Island

Resolutions — and how to make them work: Experts weigh in on pros and cons

How’s that New Year’s diet going? What? You had Danish and bacon for breakfast, chicken nuggets for lunch and plan on beers and pizza-with-extra-cheese with the gang for dinner?...

12.20.2022 Around the Island

Charity cooks: A Christmas cookie from awhile back

I will never forget the first time I made a cookie. I put my 5-year old fingers in the flour, tasted and thought, this cannot possibly become something delicious....

12.13.2022 Around the Island

A Home on the Island: Buying local wine, locally

I am a true believer in buying local and also know that items supporting local business owners and representing our area’s uniqueness always make the best purchases. Whether I...

11.28.2022 Around the Island

Lighting up winter nights — Island gatherings welcome in the holidays

Islanders shook off their turkey-induced drowsiness to gather on Saturday, Nov. 26, to celebrate the opening of the Christmas season. The Chequit hosted its lighting beginning at 2 p.m....

11.25.2022 Around the Island

Charity Cooks: Stretching the holiday feast

Part of the fun of planning the Thanksgiving menu is the anticipation of leftovers. A pot pie is an attractive and hearty way to put some of that extra...

11.25.2022 Around the Island

Arts event planned in Heights

The public is invited to a Holiday Arts Event sponsored by Griffing & Collins Real Estate and DJTM Enterprises on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at...

11.19.2022 Around the Island

Thanksgiving dining out — and in — on Shelter Island

It’s a new day on Shelter Island when it comes to options for Thanksgiving dinner. Prior to the pandemic, Islanders had few local choices if they didn’t want to...

11.18.2022 Around the Island

Charity Cooks: A trio of Thanksgiving pies to eat or share

My preferred method for a flaky piecrust is to tip a barely-mixed glob of flour, butter, egg yolks, and milk onto the counter, gather it into a hill, and...

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