Sunday, April 28, 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.

Kevin Patrick Brooks, a resident of Shelter Island and Brooklyn, died at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital on April 3, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. He was 75. His devoted wife of 53 years was at his side.
Hidden in Plain Sight stone marker at slave burial ground
Sylvester Manor Educational Farm and Eastville Community Historical Society, host the 5th Annual Black History Month Celebration Sunday, February 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.
We bring you a behind the scenes look as nearly 100 school meals to go are prepared for delivery to student homes around the Island, a process that's been repeated every weekday for five weeks since the COVID-19 emergency began.
The 2nd annual BBQ Cookoff at the American Legion Hall will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Mitchell Post #281. If last year's inaugural cookoff was any indicator, you wouldn't want to miss this party!
The Shelter Island Fireworks are cancelled for 2020, organizers said Monday. "It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of the 63rd annual Shelter Island Fireworks for 2020," Brett Surerus, a member of the Shelter Island Fireworks Committee said in an email
Garden Club 2020 Ornament
We love the Garden Club of Sheter Island's annual holiday ornaments, but are especially fond of the 2020 ornament, as it fits nicely with our "Life Between the Ferries" perspective.
The St. Mary’s Christmas Dinner organizers say thank you to the "Christmas elves” who helped feed over 70 seniors on Christmas Day. Here's a note and some photos from JoAnn Kirkland and Tom Hundgen:
Jean-Sebastien Brettes Headshot
Learn to quiet your mind, expand your heart and raise your energy in a four part meditation workshop. Led by Jean-Sébastien Brettes, a certified professional mindfulness meditation teacher (CMT-P). Saturdays in March.
Members of the Shelter Island EMS squad gathered to celebrate another year of volunteer service, with a dinner and awards ceremony at Gardiner's Bay Country Club.
Little League Baseball Glove and Mitt
Little League registration is underway for the 2022 season, with opportunities for players ages 4 to 12 in Baseball, Softball, C-Ball, and Tee Ball.