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you can so he won’t feel neglected. This may also reduce a certain amount of stress on you to protect your dog from your company and visa versa. Lastly, make sure his ID tags are on if there are children running in and out of the house. In certain situations, I prefer to think of compromise/avoidance as prevention and protection, and, in this case, I think a few hours of time out will go a long way to protect the precious life we hold dear.
Verger chooses items for her home that reflect her heritage. “It’s not a ‘studied’ look, but rather a very natural assembly of all that is dear to me,” she said. “In my dining room, the built in bookcase is used to display dishes I’ve brought back from my frequent trips to Italian regions like Lazio, Umbria, Tuscany, Sicily – even a few that are part of a 100-year-old set.” Many objects in Verger’s home are gathered from her travels throughout the world. “I love being surrounded by comfortable elegance, and to bring together the past with the present therefore preserving a sense of history.”
Photos by James Lowney
pieces are fashioned from real leaves which are filigreed and preserved in antique silver and made into place card holders, napkin rings and other objects for the table. “They are quite beautiful, and a bit unusual, since some hang on the back of your chair and dress up the room more than just the table.” In Europe, it is not considered a formality to sit down and actually have a meal – for a couple hours. Americans are always in a rush, and hardly ever think to sit down and set the table for lunch on any given afternoon. “In Europe, particularly in Italy, dining in the dining room is part of everyday life, so quite natural. It is cultural, as is the pairing of wines and food,” said Verger. “Here, it is still considered a formality and therefore seems to require a lot of work in order to come up with a look. In Rome, we still set the table for breakfast, lunch and dinner.”
Kid’s Calendar THIS WEEK NEW EXHIBITION AT CMEE – 11/15 – The Children’s Museum of the East End in Bridgehampton will open a new exhibition, “FUN 2, 3, 4: All About a Number of Things.” This interactive arts- and science-based exhibition, is designed for ages 5 to 12, shows how math is used in everyday activities. The display consists of 16 hands-on stations designed to encourage family and group interaction and lessen children’s anxiety about math. Visitors learn how to double their allowance, count like the Aztecs, and team up with a partner to take the time challenge. 631-537-8250. RIVER OTTERS TALK – 11/15 – Mike Bottini will talk about the river otter’s history on Long Island, its habits, the results of the winter 2008 Long Island River Otter Study and how you can help in the on-going research into its life in and around Long Island waters. There is no charge for SoFo members (unless otherwise stated). Non-members are charged $7 for adults and $5 per child (3-12 years of age). Fees include admission to the museum on the day of the program. The South Fork Natural History Museum, Bridgehampton. 7:30 p.m. 631-537-9735. KIDSTREET – 11/16 – Put on your dancing shoes. Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor presents Rebecca Frezza at 1 p.m. Adults $12, kids $12. For ages 3 to 12. Call 631-7250818. FAMILY FIESTA DAY – 11/16 – 2-4 p.m. The Parrish, in collaboration with The Rogers Memorial Library and The Southampton Historical Museum, presents our annual Family Fiesta Day celebrating Latin American culture, heritage and traditions. The day features a wide array of activities including traditional dances, costumes, singers, music, art workshops and authentic samplings of food from local Latin restaurants. All activities are conducted in both English and Spanish; $5 Parrish Members/$10 NonMembers. Children under 3 are free. No advance registration is required. 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-2118.
“LETTERS HOME” CELEBRATES VETERANS DAY – 11/19 – As part of its “School Day Performances” series that is open to the public, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center presents the Griffin Theatre Company’s production of Letters Home on Wednesday, November 19 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Based on Frank Shaeffer’s books, Voices from the Front, Letters Home from America’s Military Family, Faith of Our Sons and Keeping Faith, the work features 10 actors who give voice to letters written by young men and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. The piece, appropriate for grades 7 and up, makes no politacal statement, but simply tells a story. For tickets, which are $10 each, call Cheryl Wheeler at 631-288-2350. ONGOING QUOGUE LIBRARY STORYTIME – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Join children of all ages for story time, literacy games, puzzles and more. Located at 90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224. SOUTHAMPTON TOWN WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES – Call to register for some of the many classes being offered this fall for all ages, including Rock Camp, Guitar Heroes, Kids on Camera, Art for Kids, Hip Hop Dance, SAT Prep and more. 631-728-8585 GOAT ON A BOAT – Goatonaboat.org. Puppet Play Groups for children under 3 on Mon., Thurs. and Fri. at 9:30 a.m. Tot Art for children 2-4 on Mon. and Fri. at 10:30 a.m. At Rte. 114 and East Union Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-4193. LIL COWPOKES PONY CLUB – Every Sat. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for ages 3 and up. Learn about animals and how to ride a pony. Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue, 93 Merchants Path, Southampton. 631-537-7335. ART BARGE – Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Offers weekly children’s studio programs. Theartbarge.com. FUN 2, 3, 4: ALL ABOUT A NUMBER OF THINGS – An interactive arts-and-science exhibit. Also on display, through December 1, “Go Green.” At the Children’s Museum
of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. KIDS KARAOKE – Every Sat. and Sun., 5-7 p.m. Regulars Music Caféé, 1271 North Sea Rd., Southampton. 631-287-2900. DRIBBL – Basketball programs for kids. Dribbl at the Beach for boys and girls grades K-5 every Sun., 9-10:20 a.m., at the Southampton Town Recreation Center. Sysinc.org. AFTER SCHOOL ART – At The Parrish Art Museum, Southampton. 631-283-2118, ext. 40 or visit parrishart.org. MOMMY AND ME – Every Mon. from 10:45 a.m. -11:45 a.m. for pre-school children and their parents/caregivers. At the Montauk Library, Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-3244947. MUSIC TOGETHER BY THE DUNES – A music and movement program for children newborn through age 5 and their parents/caregivers. Every Mon. and Tues. morning at the Dance Centre of the Hamptons in Westhampton Beach, every Thurs. morning at the Southampton Cultural Center and every Fri. morning at SYS on Majors Path in Southampton. 631-764-4180. YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Sponsored by the Town of Southampton Youth Bureau to give kids a voice in town government. 631-702-2425. MANGA CLUB – Fri. at 3:30 p.m. John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main St., Sag Harbor. 631-725-0049. WORDY WEDNESDAYS – 5 p.m. Play Scrabble, Word Sweep and Outburst. For ages 10 and up. The Hampton Library, 2478 Main St., Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015. TODDLER TUESDAYS – At the Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. Send all events for the kids’ calendar to events@danspapers.com by Friday at noon.