We’re all for supporting our fellow (hu)man. And this weekend in the Hamptons, that sentiment reigns true as a handful of locales aim to assist others through the best way they know how: throwing a party.
A special event to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa (the third most intense Atlantic hurricane on record that devastated Jamaica and parts of Cuba) is at Sagaponack Farm Distillery tonight. On Saturday, the newly formed series Sag Saturdays kicks off in Sag Harbor, a community-wide effort set to give locals good fun (and good deals) during the off-season months.
It’s the giving season, folks. So, please don’t forget to donate to your local food pantries, coat drives and other charities, if you can swing it.
Remember what Winston Churchill said: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
Support those affected by Hurricane Melissa in Sagaponack
Rena’s Dream Foods (check out their Insta here) and Sagaponack Farm Distillery present “One Love One Night: Together for Jamaica” tonight form 6 to 9 p.m. at the distillery’s location (369 Sagg Road). Set to be a night of community for the relief effort to victims affected by Hurricane Melissa all are welcome to come enjoy Jamaican food, reggae on vinyl by DJ JTIL and Esly, fun raffle items, drinks for purchase at the tasting room. Minimum $50 donation includes one raffle ticket. Tickets will be available at the door. No cash. For inquiries, contact [email protected].
Attend a holiday-themed paint and sip at SAC
Southampton Arts Center (25 Jobs Lane, 631-283-0967) hosts a holiday paint and sip today from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Led by Deborah Acquino, the focus will be on hand-painted holiday ornaments, using simple techniques and sure to be a festive evening of fun. No experience needed and participants can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. Tickets are $35, $30 for SAC members.
Walk the winter watershed in Montauk
The 4th annual Winter Watershed Walk series is this Friday, Dec. 12, with the Peconic Baykeeper and Peconic Estuary Partnership. Traverse through Montauk Point for a walk along the Seal Haul Out Trail, a great chance to learn more about the coastal habitats in the watershed. Dress in comfortable clothes with warm layers, hats and gloves. Walks are open to all ages and registration is required. For more information, click here.
Enjoy ballet, live radio play and other holiday performances
A live radio play of the classic Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Story starts tomorrow night at Hampton Theatre Company (125 Jessup Ave.) in Quogue. Also tomorrow night, The Nutcracker will be performed by the Hampton Ballet Theatre School at Guild Hall in East Hampton. To take peek at all the other local holiday-themed performances found throughout the Hamptons starting this weekend.
Peruse through a holiday pop-up
Jenni Kayne is partnering with boutique hotel and restaurant LDV at The Maidstone (207 Main St., East Hampton, 631-324-5006) for a limited-time holiday pop-up this Saturday, Dec. 13, featuring a curated edit of the brand’s core collection, seasonal holiday essentials, and stocking stuffers from both Jenni Kayne (which has a location in Amagansett Square) and Oak Essentials. The pop-up will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. Visitors will be able to enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco or apple cider and festive cookies while shopping.
See the first of Sag Saturdays
The inaugural Sag Saturdays is this Saturday throughout Sag Harbor, set to make the former whaling village the ultimate off-season place to be. There are somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 businesses participating, packing the day with live performances, special art exhibitions, discounts, promotions and exclusive offerings from Sag Harbor stores and restaurants, as well as family-friendly activities and fun for the whole clan. Additionally, there’ll be a Christmas tree raffle is at the Sag Harbor Garden Center (11 Spring St.) this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Take part in East Hampton’s Holiday Tour of the Inns
The Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Holiday Tour of the Inns is this Saturday throughout East Hampton Town, featuring several inns and hotels decked out in their respective holiday bests and ready to offer tour-goers festive treats. This year’s participants include The Baker House, The Roundtree, 434 on Main, The Reform Club, Huntting Inn, 1770 House, The Maidstone and Journey East Hampton. A suggested donation of $20 for each tour-goer will directly support the chamber. Tour is from 1 to 4 p.m. and attendees will get a chance to enjoy some discounted items including: 20% off lunch at Rowdy Hall (from noon to 5 p.m.), a complimentary coffee at Bonfire Coffee with purchase of sandwich, 20% off a bottle of local wine with dinner reservation at 1770 House, a glass of prosecco or house wine at Springs Tavern, and complimentary glass of prosecco at LDV at the Maidstone when dining at the restaurant. Remember: You must show proof of attendance to the inn tour.
Enjoy holiday music in Hampton Bays
The Hampton Bays Rotary Club‘s “Holiday Harmonies” with Darren Ottati and his band performing a plethora of holiday favorites is this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at St. Rosalie’s Church in Hampton Bays (31 East Montauk Highway). Proceeds benefit the Rosemary Schofield Performing Arts Scholarship at Hampton Bays High School and other important charities supported by the rotary’s. Admission is $35 in advance, per, $45 at the door.
Go to Montauk’s holiday fair
The 4th annual “Magic of Montauk” holiday fair is this Saturday and Sunday on the town green (743 Montauk Highway), presented by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce and Visit Montauk. Included will be live reindeer, food trucks, kid’s train rides, gift vendors, live music, hot cocoa contest, holiday crafts and a chance to meet and have your photo taken with Santa!
