Montauk Columns

A Covered Wagon Escape in Dolly’s Hometown! Whenever I heard of America’s most famous country singer, Dolly Parton, what came first to my mind was …more

This is a great versatile cake. It can be a dessert, a breakfast treat, or a knosh with a cup of coffee in the afternoon. …more

MAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS The Senior Nutrition Center is busy once again. The snowbirds are back at their summer homes, enjoying what Montauk is known for: …more

The Montauk Film Festival is gearing up again this Summer to host a jammed packed, two weekend-long festival, July 22nd – 24th and July 29th …more

Animals of the Month Sandy Cheeks: Sandy Cheeks is one of our most recent arrivals. This nine-year-old friendly kitty was one of six adult cats …more

Simultaneous Major Meteor Impacts in Antarctica DATE: Thursday, July 21, 2022          TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM SPEAKER: Prof. Alan Rise ADDRESS: …more

“Send for Me” by Lauren Fox Lauren lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with her husband and two children. Early in her career she wrote about the …more

Dear EarthTalk: You hear a lot about electric cars and trucks these days, but has there been any carbon-saving innovation lately in trains and even …more

July 2022 Best Spring Striped Bass fishing maybe ever! One day they were no where to be found, then poof, like magic they appeared with …more

There will be a Full Moon on July 13 in Capricorn. This Full Moon is called the Full Buck Moon. This full moon name comes …more

On Wednesday June 15th I boarded the Ebb Tide II. It’s a 70 foot Gillikin docked at Salivars Dock. A large body of fish have …more

by Paul Monte Bar Ilegal, an immersive pop-up tour of Café No Sé, Guatemala’s famed watering hole, music hub, and birthplace of Ilegal The food …more

Rejuvenate your Surfing Summer is here, the few months of sun we have waited for all year long.  By this time the spring suits and …more

Reconnecting Reentering our lives has been anything but ‘normal.’ While returning to our daily existence should be seamless, many obvious rituals now seem unfamiliar. Reacclimating …more

Presenting the Fifth Annual “Hamptons Artists for Haiti” Benefit at the East Hampton Airport on July 16, 2022 This year’s Honorary Chair is Donna Karan …more

MONTAUK LIBRARY OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING DAY by Virginia Garrison Many said it was the Montaukett Women’s Circle Dancers who set an uplifting tone for the …more

The inaugural Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk was a wonderfully uplifting benefit for the Coalition for Women’s Cancers and Lucia’s Angels. Over 300 participants, inclusive …more

Ferry Boat Turned Montauk’s Premier Booze Cruise! by Sue Giustino   This impressive 80’ boat offers a perfect opportunity to see Montauk from a different perspective: …more

Dear EarthTalk: Since when did cargo ships start using wind power (again)? Does this save us from a lot of carbon emissions?        …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Now that we finally have wonderful weather, it’s time to spend more time outdoors, exercise and enjoy it! The American Heart …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Graduations are exciting and sentimental times in a family’s life.  Whether the student is graduating from high school or college, the …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel After spending a day on the beach or golfing or cycling, now you are looking for an evening activity after dinner …more

The European Space Agency: Its Scientific Programs & Plans DATE: Tuesday, June 21, 2022          TIME: 2:00 – 3:00 PM SPEAKER: Dr. …more

Emily St. John Mandel I’ve read three of Emily St. John Mandel’s books; Station Eleven, The Glass Hotel, and Sea of Tranquility. Each is based …more

Review by MH FRYBURG You cannot understand American history unless you understand the monumental influence that Abraham Lincoln exerted on American history. You cannot understand …more

Boone, North Carolina! I am certain that there isn’t a person around who hasn’t heard of American explorer and frontier man Daniel Boone! Located high …more

The following poems are about June. The last is recognizing Father’s Day. If you have any comments or poems send them to larryspiro@aol.com. Muse of …more

On Saturday April 30th I went to the Marine Basin to visit Captain Steve and watch his 36 foot Osmond Beal get splashed for the …more

Animals of the Month Mila: Recently ARF was able to help ease the burden at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter by taking in several …more

June 2022 There will be a Full Moon on June 14. This Full Moon has several names. One of the names is the Strawberry Moon, …more

courtesy of history.com Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving …more

courtesy of history.com Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day …more

What do I mean by “better than old-fashioned” applesauce cake? Well, I remember applesauce cake when I was growing up as a very dense, unsweet, …more

Outstanding Evenings for Local History Lovers and Book Readers! The Bridgehampton Museum is thrilled to announce the premiere of its Distinguished Lecturer Series. This bimonthly …more

CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED Montauk Library – Community Room (lower level) 871 Montauk Highway. Montauk, NY 11954 SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022    …more

courtesy of: https://www.cdc.gov When eating at many restaurants, it’s hard to miss that portion sizes have gotten larger in the last few years. The trend …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel In one week I’ve heard two different stories about problems friends had during recent vacations. One family allowed their young teen …more

May 2022 There will be a Full Moon on May 16 in Scorpio: The May Full Moon is named the flower moon because blossoms were …more

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that PPE waste is a growing environmental burden these days. Is anyone working on ways to solve this problem?     ~ B. …more

by Evelyn J. Mocbeichel Our family television viewing often consists of programs produced by the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), so many of the films or …more

Animals of the Month ALLI: Alli was shy and shut down when she came to ARF a year ago. Today, she is a completely different …more

Dear mom…Love… Larry Spiro Heaven is with you mommy come and play. Daddy loves me so much but I need you. Now is our time …more

The Night of Shooting Stars with Joe Rao DATE: Monday, May 23, 2022  •  TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM •  PRESENTER: Joe Rao CO-HOST: South …more

College Town Gainesville, Florida…where Nature and Culture meet! While students and parents are researching college towns all over the US, Marcus and I got to …more

Imagine Surfing Surfing demands a high level of physical fitness, and we continue to learn how mental strength is just as important to be successful …more