Friday, March 29, 2024

Community

Features and information about the community, including announcements, club activities, neighborhood news and work in support of the community by the Island’s many non-profits.

Join Shelter Island Friends of CAST for a Summer Soirée to support the nonprofit's mobile food pantry and resource center.
Union Chapel in the Grove welcomes the Right Reverend Andrew St. John, Bishop in Residence of Manhattan's St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He will be the featured speaker on Sunday, August 20, at 10:30 AM.
Once again, excitement is mounting in anticipation of the Shelter Island Public Library Tennis Tournament. The deadline to enter your team is Thursday, August 17.
Picture book illustrator, writer, and Presbyterian preacher, the Rev. Candace Whitman is the guest preacher at Union Chapel's Art Sunday on August 13. Flautist Jean Hendrickson is the guest musician for this celebration of art beginning at 10:30 AM. Works by local artists depicting the Chapel will be on display.
The Shelter Island Public Library trustees have hired Munistat as a financial advisor for the recently-approved renovation and expansion project; the board plans an August 3 public input session on this major update to the library.
The Shelter Island Educational Foundation hosts its annual Garden Party at The Ram's Head Inn, featuring a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. There will be hors d'oeuvres, drinks, excellent company, and gorgeous views.
Union Chapel will be alive with the sound of music for Choir Sunday, July 30, at 10:30 AM. Singers of all ages, regardless of skill or experience, are invited to join the joyous chorus to sing J. S. Bach’s “With Songs of Rejoicing.”
Shelter Island Historical Society 1970s Dance Party
The Shelter Island Historical Society hosts a 1970s Dance Party with dinner, dancing, and auctions on Saturday, July 29 from 6 to 10 PM at the History Center.
Union Chapel honors the Shelter Island Police Benevolent Association on Community Sunday, July 23. All are welcome to the interdenominational outdoor service at 10:30 AM.
Union Chapel celebrates Camp Quinipet Sunday on July 16, at 10:30 AM. The Rev. Matthew Querns, Quinipet's Spiritual Life Coordinator, will preach at this outdoor interdenominational service.