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07.05.2020 Around the Island

The Library’s Mysterious Book Club, where things may not be as they seem

The meetings of the Shelter Island Intelligence Network were rarely held in secret. Hiding in plain sight, a seemingly random collection of local women gathered at the Library, exchanging...

07.02.2020 Around the Island

A Fourth of July strawberry shortcake (for Ruby)

My paternal grandmother Ruby Robey lived her entire life in Simpson County, Ky., and she taught me to make strawberry shortcake. I think there was something about being a...

05.28.2020 Around the Island

Off the Fork: Counting the ways to love rhubarb

I came late to rhubarb. My mother, an expert pie maker, never made rhubarb, and neither did either of my grandmothers. There is no rhubarb in my heritage. What...

05.14.2020 Around the Island

Portraits of a garden in bloom; Sylvester Manor invites virtual visits

Sylvester Manor continues to offer inviting glimpses via virtual touring of the home and estate maintained by generations descended from Nathaniel Sylvester and his bride, Grissell, since they settled...

05.12.2020 Around the Island

Zoom Zumba class vs. Quarantine: Double Z wins

On Shelter Island, an assembly of 50 people is rare unless you’ve got barbecued chicken or a baseball game to offer. Why then, do upwards of 50 people click...

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05.09.2020 Lifestyle

Ram’s Head Inn salutes nurses, moms with Mother’s Day menu; music shows slated

The Ram’s Head Inn is offering a take out menu this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th. Additionally, to support and celebrate National “Nurse Recognition Week,” the Inn’s owners, James...

05.07.2020 Around the Island

Kids’ Sing Alongs at Home: Sara Mundy hosts virtual sessions

Shelter Island musician Sara Mundy will lead a “Sing Along for Littles” on Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m. Tune in on Zoom and sing and dance at home...

05.06.2020 Lifestyle

Shelter Island gifts for Mother’s Day

We’re counting down to the day to honor mothers, on Sunday, and it’s not a year for browsing or procrastinating. Fortunately, Island businesses are at the ready, working within...

05.04.2020 Around the Island

Food: Leave it for leftovers

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Sheltering in place on Shelter Island, where food options can be limited even in normal times, we’re challenging ourselves to be creative...

05.04.2020 Around the Island

Perlman Music Program unveils new website

With virtual connections more important than ever, the Perlman Music Program team has spent seven weeks working remotely, focusing on re-designing their website, perlmanmusicprogram.org, to better connect their musicians...

05.03.2020 Around the Island

Tapestry forms centerpiece of Shelter Island’s History Center

The Shelter Island Historical Society is sharing online images of a unique tapestry woven by artist Helena Hernmarck, depicting the original 1652 contract for the purchase of Shelter Island...

04.30.2020 Around the Island

Sylvester Manor spring offerings: Back to the garden, back in time

Starting this week, Sylvester Manor will be selling a variety of seedlings that were started in their greenhouse earlier this Spring. You can get your backyard garden planted and...

04.29.2020 Around the Island

Sylvester Manor and restaurant offer new menu: Farm to kitchen to your table

Sylvester Manor Educational Farm has announced this week’s menu offered by 18 Bay, as they provide a weekly to-go dinner to the community, using Sylvester Manor produce and sharing...

12.06.2019 Lifestyle

Island eats: Sweet potato, sweet potahto

Okinawan sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods. Having grown up in Hawaii, there was an abundance of them commonly found on dinner tables, menus and at luaus....

11.03.2019 Around the Island

Island artist: Carol Wilson at Havens Store

The Shelter Island Historical Society presents a featured artists reception with Carol Wilson at Havens Store on Friday, Nov. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. The show will feature...

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