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Thomas Spotteck.
The Shelter Island Historical Society gave Islanders a taste of recent history with a presentation on Aug. 25 by winemaker Tom Spotteck, reviewing the history of Long Island wines. Although Long Island has supported strong farming traditions for centuries, the winemaking culture has flourished here only within the last few decades. Mr. Spotteck is the winemaker and oenologist at Lenz, owned by Peter and Deborah Carroll.
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Father Charles McCarron of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will preach at Union chapel Sunday
This Sunday, Aug. 11, marks the 83rd annual memorial service for the Garden Club of Shelter Island, a tradition begun in 1936.
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Rock Creek Kings won radio station WEHM’s Real Band Battle on June 20.
Shelter Island musician Erich Collins Carey is savoring the win of his band, Rock Creek Kings, at radio station WEHM’s Real Band Battle on June 20.
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Latricia Giles, the Spiritual Life Coordinator at Camp Quintet, will preach at Union Chapel on July 11.
Historic Union Chapel in the Grove will honor Quinipet Camp and Retreat Center on Sunday, July 21 for Quinipet Sunday. Members of Quinipet will act as ushers and readers for the service that begins at 10:30 a.m. in the interdenominational Chapel.
COURTESY PHOTO Landon Nicolet, left, with his baby brother, Jackson Robert Nicolet.
Landon Nicolet is excited to announce the birth of his baby brother, Jackson Robert Nicolet, on August 5, 2016. (more…)