Montauk Columns

Animals of the Month PUMPKIN: Pumpkin is a charming three-year-old tuxedo cat who found himself at ARF after his family could no longer care for …more

Surf Journey or Destination? A massive amount of the joy we harness from traveling exists in the planning and anticipation stages, the bulk of our …more

A Birthday Getaway Aboard the MSC Seashore With a history spanning over 300 years and a presence in every major cruise market, MSC Cruises is …more

For all programs and special events, go to: www.montauklibrary.org/calendar Friday Classic Film Series Friday, December 6, 5-6:30pm: REMEMBER THE NIGHT (1939): Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray. …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis Some say, “Time flies when you’re having fun!” This is true at the Montauk Senior Nutrition Center. Located inside the Playhouse …more

“WINTER STARGAZING: A JOURNEY THROUGHT THE NIGHT SKY”       (A Free, Hybrid Event) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 6:30-8:30pm  LOCATION: South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo) …more

After the Ocean – by Lauren Rico Lauren Rico, author of the Whisky Sister series, Familia, and the Reverie series, has weaved an intriguing story …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel One of our family’s favorite annual traditions is visiting the New York Botanical Garden’s (NYBG) Holiday Train Show®. Now returning for …more

On December 1, 2024, skygazers worldwide will have the opportunity to witness the spectacular arrival of the New Cold Moon. This celestial event will occur …more

Pro and college basketball really start to heat up in November. On Tuesday, November 12th, I traveled 213 miles down the coast through NJ to …more

by Debbie Tuma Southampton artist Kevin Berlin has always been motivated to paint his subjects first hand, believing he had to be there to tell …more

Dear EarthTalk: Is the so-called “greening” of Antarctica as its ice melts actually helping to prevent climate change given that plant life absorbs and stores …more

The poetic form of this poem is a pantoum.  It repeats the first and last line of the first stanza through out the poem. The …more

What do you do when you suddenly decide you want to have rolls with what you’re cooking…but it’s only an hour ‘til dinner?  That’s what …more

Travel Inspires Did you know that without even traveling, looking at maps are known to make people happy? Mentally, we get a boost when we …more

October is a great month on the East End. I saw “Small Things Like These” at the 32nd Hamptons International Film Festival on October 5th …more

NOVEMBER ENTERTAINMENT  

The Story Keeper by Lisa Wingate Lisa Wingate is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Before We Were Yours, [which has sold more …more

Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called attribution science and how does it relate to climate change?                   ~ William C., New York, NY Attribution science is a …more

Living With A Star: Science that Matters to People… A Free, Virtual Lecture Tuesday, November 12, 7-8pm  LOCATION: Hamptons Observatory (online) WEBSITE: www.hamptonsobservatory.org/events CO-HOST: Suffolk …more

November Animals of the Month MOLLY: Six-year-old Molly came to ARF when her family could no longer care for her. Now, Molly spends her days …more

Phyllis Lomitola, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy …more

November 2024 There will be a Full Beaver Moon on November 15, 2024. In November 2024, skygazers will be able to witness the Super Beaver …more

Beyond Paris: Discovering Honfleur’s Hidden Charm As the ms Rotterdam, Holland America’s flagship, docked in Le Havre, my husband Marcus and I faced a choice. …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel November 11th. This date is more than just a day off from work or school as it was established as a …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel By now most vacationers travelers have visited their favorite place for relaxation or have explored new locales before the summer ended. …more

by Lawrence Spiro This poem uses an anaphora or repetition of the first and last line of the first stanza that unite at the end …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis The tourist are gone now and the seniors at the Playhouse where the Senior Nutrition Center is located, are especially happy …more

Eat with your Eyes The fall season in our area usually evokes images of leaves changing, heartier cuisine and warmer wardrobes.  The emotional and cultural …more

Everyone has “those relatives.” The ones you don’t talk about…or when you do it comes down to, “Whatever happened to…I wonder what they’re up to?” …more

NASA’s Cold Atom Lab on the International Space Station (A Free, Virtual Lecture) Tuesday, October 15, 7-8pm  LOCATION: Hamptons Observatory (online) WEBSITE: www.hamptonsobservatory.org/events CO-HOST: Suffolk …more

More Than 5,000 Walkers and Supporters Raise Over $600,000 to Support the Fight Against Heart Disease & Stroke The American Heart Association, a relentless force …more

Animals of the Month MARA: Adopted as a kitten, Mara, now seven-years-old, was recently brought back to ARF when her family could no longer care …more

POETRY with Lawrence Spiro September begins apple picking on Long Island orchards.  This poetry column consists of three parts:  first, the story of Johnny Apple …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Having turned into an annual, must see Historic Hudson Valley’s holiday event, this year’s 20th anniversary of the Great Jack O’Lantern …more

You Are What You Eat Ever crave something specific after you surf?  Do you have a few practices or theories around what you should consume …more

September and the summer went out with a bang this year. The Fire Department of NY held their annual fishing tournament the first Monday after …more

by Patria Baradi Pacis Words aren’t enough to show how the Montauk seniors and this reporter feel about the happiness and welcome feeling that our …more

The Echo of Old Books The Echo of Old Books written by Barbara Davis is a wonderfully written story that pulls the reader back in …more

♦ OCTOBER 2024 ♦