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inside. If you have fruit trees, harvest ripe fruit and pick up fallen fruit immediately. If you want to feed the birds, get rodent-proof bird feeders. Clear away bricks or boards stacked near the home, as well as leaves and brush. They create ideal nesting locations. Don’t stack firewood near your house. Keep it in a sealed, elevated cabinet at least 20 feet away. Have your roof inspected every 2-3 years for signs of decay, water damage and mold. Keep basements, attics, and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry. Fix leaking fixtures right away. Water damage causes wood to be soft and moldy, creating an ideal habitat for certain bugs. When to call a Pro: If you have signs of an infestation. Note where the pests were first seen and any damage they may have caused. Don’t handle heavyduty pesticides yourself, call someone who’s licensed and trained to handle potentially harmful pest control substances. Free said an inspector worth his salt will do a complete inspection of the home and adjacent areas to determine the extent of the problem, identify the type of pest, nesting locations, entry points, and food supplies; and consider all control methods. Oh, and The Bug Stops Here has another interesting business approach: “We don’t charge you because you live in the Hamptons,” said Free. Yep. Ants, termites and other bugs in Sagaponack or Shoreham are on the same rate card.
pet agree By Jenna Robbins
House Home guide
High Tech Safety for your Pooch When most people think of electronic devices for dogs, what comes to mind is either underground pet containment/fencing or remote/shock collars. But there are some wonderful new electronic aids to help keep your dog safe by preventing him from getting lost, or helping to recover him should he go missing. You may have heard the word “microchip” in reference to helping to identify your dog, but you don’t exactly know all the details. Home Again microchipping is a very simple procedure requiring an injection much like a vaccine. The chip is about the size of a grain of rice. The injection is placed between the shoulder blades and the patented design keeps the microchip from migrating. If your dog is lost and taken to a veterinary office or animal shelter, the microchip can be scanned and your pet will be returned to you. Ninety percent of lost pets that do not have proper identification never return home. Over 450,000 veterinarians, animal shelters and volunteers make up the Home Again Microchip Identification and Recovery System Network. The cost is about $20.00. Simple, easy, affordable and it could save your dog’s life. You’ve heard of a Nanny Cam, now you can see what Mikey and Murphy are up to when you’re not home with “VueZone.” There’s no drilling, no wires, and no software. Just hook up the gateway to your broadband router. Your VueZone.com account allows you to view or record who’s been chomping on your Jimmy Choos when you’re at work. Plus it will give you peace of mind when you can’t be home and you’re worried
about the canine and feline members of your family. You can view the Vue on any computer or iPhone. This one’s a bit pricey...about $300. Available on vuezone.com. Here’s the piece de resistance! Remember LoJack? Well this is like getting LoJack for your dog. The SpotLight Pet Locator is a GPS Pet Tracking Device. Through a partnership with American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), PAW (Positioning Animals Worldwide Inc.) is the only company to provide 24/7/365 tracking and recovery for your pet. The device is small and lightweight and fits on any collar or harness. It’s durable and the batteries are rechargeable. You don’t even need to remove the dog’s collar to charge them. Directions to your dog’s location are e-mailed or texted to your cell phone. If someone finds your dog, there is a rescue button on the GPS pet locator that connects your lost dog with you and the AKC CAR Recovery Team. You designate safe areas for your dog and if he leaves the safe areas, you will be alerted immediately. If it’s dark outside, you can text “Spot light On” and your pet’s name to 99134 and a bright LED light on the device activates. Another feature is the ability to let you know at what speed your dog is traveling, which will alert you if your dog is picked up by someone in a vehicle. As this item was featured on the “Today Show,” it has been reduced in price to $199.99. Take a product tour for yourself at spotlightgps.com.
Kid’s Calendar MOTHERS DAY EVENTS & BENEFITS POSEIDON’S MOTHERS DAY BRUNCHEON – May 9 seatings at 11a.m., 1p.m., 3p.m., Atlantis Marine World, 431 East Main St., Riverhead, $24.95- $32.95, children under 2 free, reservations 631- 208-9200. atlantismarineworld.com 15th ANNUAL EAST END GARDEN FESTIVAL – 9-6, May 6-9, 2 locations: Staples Shopping Center, Riverhead, Great Lawn, Westhampton Beach, supplies & plants, baked goods, expert advice, raffle, 631-548-6080. Free admission, visit pbmedicalcenter.org for valuable coupons. Benefits Peconic Bay Medical Center. MEGA TAG SALE – May 8, 10-3, Sag Harbor Elementary School, 68 Hampton St., rain or shine. CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION – 7p.m., May 8, 230 Elm St., Southampton, $60 advance/$75 at the door, 631-338-7258, time4teens.org FRIDAY, MAY 7 TOT ART – 10:30 a.m. Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, East Union St., Sag Harbor 631-725-4193 goatonaboat.org KIDS KNEAD CHALLAH – Challah bread-making, songs, Kiddush juice-making, and grand children’s raffle. 5:30 p.m. Free, no affiliation necessary. Chabad of Southampton, 214 Hill St. 631-287-2249 MONTAUK PLAYHOUSE – Youth program for grades 9 through 12. 7 to 9 p.m., located at 240 Edgemere Street, Mtk. 631-668-1124. montaukplayhouse.org SATURDAY, MAY 8 METHODS & MATERIALS – 9a.m. Children’s Art Workshop for ages 5-7, Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton, $5, 631-324-0806 ext. 24, guildhall.org CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP – for ages 6-12, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. $20. Golden Eagle, 14 Gingerbread Lane, E. Hampton. For info: 631-324-0603 goldeneagle.com PECONIC FAMILY FUN DAY – 10a.m. – Noon, for 5-10 year olds, Children’s Museum of the East End, Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton, Free admission, 631-537-8250, cmee.org METHODS & MATERIALS – 10:30a.m. Children’s Art Workshop for ages 8 & up, Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton, $5, also May 15,22, 631-324-0806 ext. 24, guildhall.org MONTAUK PLAYHOUSE – Skills and drills basketball 10:30 - 11 a.m. for grades K-1 and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for grades 2-3. Youth sports night 6 - 7:30 p.m. for grades 3
and 4; and 7:30 - 9 p.m. for grades 5 to 8. 240 Edgemere Street, Montauk 631-668-1124 montaukplayhouse.org MOVIE NIGHT AT THE ROSS SCHOOL – Pizza, popcorn and refreshments served. $25 per child. 18 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton. 631-329-0050 haygroundschool.org SUNDAY, MAY 9 MEET AND GREET AT AMARYLLIS FARM – 1:30p.m. – 3:30p.m., 93 Merchants Path, Sagaponack, $10, 631-537-7335, amaryllisfarm.com EAST END YOUTH FELLOWSHIP – 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. every Sunday at different Sag Harbor locations. 631-725-4155 cbchamptons.com MONDAY, MAY 10 PLAY GROUP – see May 6 CHESS FOR BEGINNERS – 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. for children 5 to 9, Ross Lower School, 739 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton. Through June 7, 2010. 631-907-5555. ross.org MARTIAL ARTS – 3:30p.m., ages 4-6, Mondays and/or Wednesdays through June, Ross Lower School, 739 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton, ross.org KAMADEVA ‘KIDYASA’ YOGA – 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. for children 6 to 10 at Kama Deva Yoga, 66 Newtown Lane, 2 Floor, East Hampton. $18 drop-in/ $120 for 10 class card 631-604-1382 kamadevayoga.com AFTER SCHOOL TODDLER PROGRAMS – Registration required: call 631-283-2118, ext. 30. The Parrish Art Museum, 25 Jobs Lane in Southampton. TUESDAY, MAY 11 PRESCHOOL YOGA – 1:30p.m. Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, East Union St., Sag Harbor 631-725-4193 goatonaboat.org CLAY NATURE & RECYCLING ART – 3:20p.m., ages 6-9, through June 8, Ross Lower School, 739 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton, ross.org “TUESDAY WITH TEENS” – 4 - 5p.m. Ages 11 and up. Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton 631-283-0774 myrml.org ART OF LIFE CHILDREN’S CLASSES – 4 to 5 p.m. every Tue./Wed./Thu. Amy’s Ark Studio and Farm, 10 Hollow Lane, Westhampton 631 288-3587 WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 YOGA – 6 to 7p.m. ages 11 and up, Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Cooper Farm Road, Southampton. 631-283-0774 myrml.org
ART OF LIFE CLASSES – see May 11 THURSDAY, MAY 13 PLAY GROUP – 9:30a.m., Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, 4 East Union St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-4193, goatonaboat.org MATH MYSTERIES WITH MITCH – for children 8 and up, 2p.m. Hampton Library, 2478 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. Register at 631-537-0015 hamptonlibrary.org RHYME TIME – 10a.m. for ages 1-3, Hampton Library, 2478 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, through Aril 29, 631-537-0015, hamptonlibrary.org FOUNDATIONS I & II – 3:30p.m. to 5 p.m. for grades 9-12, through June 30, Registration required. L’atelier 5 Art Studio, 1391 North Sea Road, Southampton, 631-259-3898. latelier5.wordpress.com ART OF LIFE CLASSES – see May 11 FRIDAY, MAY 14 TOT ART – see May 7 “PIXIE PLAY” 10:30 – 11:30a.m. for ages 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 years and their caregivers, Quogue Library, 90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224, quoguelibrary.org KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNERS – for first and second graders, Ross Lower School, 739 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton through May 21, 631-907-5555 ross.org ONGOING AMAGANSETT FREE LIBRARY – Saturdays at 10 a.m., Storytime, 215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-2673810. CMEE – Children’s Museum of the East End. Interactive exhibits, arts and science-based programs, workshops, special events. Located at 376 Bridge/Sag Turnpike in Bridgehampton. Admission is $7 for non-members, members free, 631-537-8250 .
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