MHI Calendar 2008

for teens to meet friends from around the town and make new friends from around the world, outside of the business district. Outdoor basketball, ping pong, knock hockey, DJ music, Arts & Crafts, putting green, outdoor movies, football and soccer under the lights. There is a calendar of special events throughout the 9 week program. Geared toward youth from 12 to 18 years old. Sponsored by: Youth Advocacy and Resource Development of the Sag Harbor School District. 631- 725-5302, ext. 750 or email: YARDDirector@aol.com.

Fri 7/4 “Fourth of July Parade” 10:00 am Railroad Plaza, Main Street to Monument Sq. Southampton Village, Sponsored by Commission on Veteran’s Patriotic Events, 631-283-1623.

Fri 7/4 (Rain date: Sunday, July 6) “The Southampton Fresh Air Home’s 21st Annual American Picnic with Grucci Fireworks” 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm This will be the only fireworks event on the 4th of July in Southampton, 1030 Meadow Lane, Southampton. Orchestrated with patriotic music by the Grucci family, the fabulous Grucci fireworks display will once again be bursting in air over the Shinnecock Bay. The highly anticipated family tradition for children of all ages will include a picnic buffet; carts filled with popcorn, ice cream, hot dogs and allAmerican treats; arts and crafts, and carnival booths with games and prizes, all on the private grounds of an ocean-front estate. Sponsored

by The Southamptnn Fresh Air Home www.sfah.org Information and Tickets 631.283.5847 ldevinney@sfah.org Sat 7/5 “Halsey House Gala” 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The ‘best summer party of the season’ takes place in a 1680 historic farm house, herb garden and orchard. Colonial re-enactors, music, and a copious groaning board of savory foods and drinks are offered to celebrate our nation’s birthday. The Thomas Halsey Homestead, 249 South Main St., Southampton $125 in advance, $150 at the door. Sponsored by: Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494 Sun 7/6 “Thomas Halsey Homestead Opens for the season” 11am-4pm, Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 249 South Main Street, Southampton $4 Adults, Free for members and children under 17. Sponsored by: Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494 Sun 7/6 “The Southampton Firecracker 8k Race” 8:30 am Start and Finish at Southampton’s beautiful Agawam Park, to benefit the Southampton Rotary Club Scholarship Fund. Pre-registration fee (before June 30) $20 Entry Fee day of race $25(day of race registration 7am-8am) Awards for standard age group categories, Free T-shirts for the first 350 to register by mail. Sponsored by: Southampton Rotary Club 631-283-6875 Sat 7/12 “Garden Tour” 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Tour of note worthy and varied gardens. Tickets will be available until 1:00 pm in the United Artist parking lot, Montauk Highway, on the day of the tour for a donation of $15. A map and garden description will be provided. Sponsored by The Hampton Bays Beautification Association. 728-5938 or 728-2047.

Sat 7/12 The Parrish Art Museum’s annual “Midsummer Party” 7:00 pm Cocktails, 8pm Dinner. 10pm After Ten Party (drinks, dessert & dancing) On The Parrish Art Museum Grounds, Southampton. Tickets for dinner reception start at $1,000 per person. Tickets for the After Ten party are $150 per person and $175 if purchased after June 20, 2008. 631-283-2118, ext. 41 or laclaire@parrishart.org.

Sunday 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 Sundays “Architectural Walking Tours: Historical lectures by guest architects” Locations vary: call for directions Eight walking tours meet on consecutive Sundays in July and August 11:00 $10, free for members, call for directions. Sponsored by: Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-283-2494 Mon 7/14 – Fri 7/18 “Time Travelers: Summer History Program for Children” 9:00 am -3:00 pm Travel back to the 19th century at the Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton, for ages 7 to 12 Fee: $350 members, $450 non-members, limited to 20, registration required Sponsored by: Southampton Historical Museums and Research Center 631-2832494 Thurs 7/17 “My Neighbor Totoro” KidStreet at Bay Street Theatre $10 631-725-9500 Sat 7/19 – Sun 7/20 “Art in the Park Show” 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Annual Art in the Park is a two day event displaying fine art and photography. Agawam Park, Pond Lane, Southampton. Free. Sponsored by: Southampton Artists Association, Inc., 631-298-1078 Sat 7/19 “Bay Street Theatre Summer Gala Benefit Bash” 6:30 pm Bay Street Theatre on the Long Wharf, Cocktails Dinner, Dancing, Silent & Live “Fantasy” Auction. $500, 631-725-0818 email: gala@baystreet.org Sat 7/19 “Southampton Rose Society Cocktail Party Fundraiser” 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location to be announced. Sponsored by: Southampton Rose Society. 631-283-6509 Thurs 7/24 “Tom Chapon” KidStreet at Bay Street Theatre $15 631-725-9500, www.baystreet.org Tues 7/29 – Sun 8/3 “Hampton Bays Fire Department Carnival” 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm