Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation / Newsletter, May 11, 2020

MAY 11, 2020

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Welcome to our seventh Community Newsletter, created to keep you informed about what’s going on around Montauk. We continue to be inspired by the many ways our community is pulling together to help and support each other.

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If you have Montauk community information to share, please send an email to our Development Director, Julia McCormack at: jmccormack@montaukplayhouse.org and we’ll do our best to include it in the next issue!

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MONTAUK BREWING COMPANY’S #STAYWHEREYOUARE CAN ART CONTEST

Montauk Brewing Company is holding a contest to pick the color, design, and name of a new beer. To receive a blank can template, email: v@montaukbrewingco.com. The winner will receive a $500 prize and the chance to have their design used in a future special edition run of Montauk Brew Co. cans! Read more

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ACTS OF KINDNESS

#SUPPORTMTK RELIEF FUND FOR MONTAUK WORKERS

An online fundraiser has been launched to help Montauk restaurant/nightlife/hospitality workers. Donations will go towards helping to pay for child care, groceries, bills, and necessities for individuals and families. Visit spotfund.com to donate (search for “SupportMTK”). Read more

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PLAYHOUSE FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS FOR EAST END CARES

The Playhouse Foundation’s Administrator Lauren Maldonado (at left in photo with Foundation Development Director Julia McCormack) has been volunteering her time for East End Cares on behalf of the Foundation. Lauren’s using her administrative and organizational skills to help EEC’s relief initiatives, which include a face mask program and a volunteer buddy system for those in need.

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ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

Purchasing gift cards and gift certificates from local businesses is a great way to help them stay afloat. The Montauk Chamber of Commerce has a handy list of businesses offering cards and certificates here and has now updated their website to include all chamber business members that are open.

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GET MOVING FOR THE MONTAUK FOOD PANTRY

The “Montauk Need 2 Feed Virtual 5K” taking place through May 17 was created to aid the Montauk Food Pantry. Organizer Peter Ciaccia (retired president of the NY Road Runners/past NYC Marathon events and race director) says, “I have volunteered for the Montauk Food Pantry since my retirement, and right now we are trying to feed over 275 families every other week. The demand is overwhelming.” Help the Pantry by running/walking/jogging/hiking and posting your results online. For more info/to register, click here. (Photo: Peter running on the Shadmoor trail)

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MONTAUK OYSTER MAN, MIKE MARTINSEN

Montauk oyster farmer Mike Martinsen (pictured shucking oysters at our “Gone Local” fundraiser last summer) was profiled in Forbes this month. Read about his popular Montauk Pearl oysters, how he got into oyster farming, and how he’s weathering the pandemic. Read the article

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AQUATICS & CULTURAL ARTS

EMILY ANDERSON | Award-winning British film director Emily Anderson has lived in Montauk for the last decade. This multi-talented artist is a font of creative inspiration—we love viewing the beautiful photographs and whimsical quarantine-inspired animations on her Instagram. In 2018, she premiered her narrative short film “Only the Wind is Listening” at the Hamptons International Film Festival. Stream it online free via her website ,where you can view her other short films and learn more about her work and upcoming projects.

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UPDATED: MONTAUK FOOD TO-GO

Here’s the latest list of spots offering take-out/delivery. New to the list this week: Joni’s. Check out each spot’s offerings—many also have drinks to go and well-priced specials. Click the names below to go to each website, where you can view menus/ordering guidelines. Let’s all help support our beloved local spots by ordering a meal to go. (Photo: the “Hangover Burger” at Montauk Circle Bistro.)

668 The Gig Shack • Bennett Shellfish • Best Pizza • Candied Anchor • Goldbergs • Harvest • Inlet Seafood • John’s Drive In • John’s Pancake House • Joni’s • M&R Deli • MTK Lobster House• Montauk Bake Shoppe • Montauk Circle Bistro • Naturally Good • Muse • Pizza Village • The Point • Primavera Pizza • Salivar’s/Clam & Chowder House • Sail Inn • Sammy’s • Sausages • Shagwong Tavern • South Edison • Swallow East • Tauk@TrailsEnd

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UPDATED: GROCERY DELIVERY & PICK-UP OPTIONS

Several spots are offering online shopping and curbside pick-up or home delivery that’s faster than national chains. Click the names below to go to their websites or social media pages for available items and ordering instructions. (Photo: the stocked cheese cases at Gosman’s Fish Market—offering SO much more than just fish!)

Herb’s Market: Herb’s now offers curbside take-out and home delivery in Montauk ($75 min).

Round Swamp Farm: Order homemade soups and prepared foods online for Montauk delivery.

Montauk Market: Click the link to view their Facebook page for offerings, hours, and delivery info.

East End Food Institute: Shop their virtual farmer’s market online. Free delivery, $50 min. order.

Naturally Good: This healthy Montauk mainstay offers shopping via email, click link for details.

Gosman’s Fish Market: Fresh local/specialty seafood and more. $100 min., $15 delivery charge.

Baldor Specialty Foods: Offering free home delivery to Montauk with a $250 min. order.

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PANTRY, PRODUCE AND BUTCHER BOXES

M & R Deli: M & R now offers family produce boxes that include 40 lbs. of produce for $50 with Tuesday/Friday delivery options. For more information, click the link.

Sammy’s: Sammy’s is offering a “Stay at Home Stash” order of two weeks of fresh fruits and vegetables for $50 and pints of soup to go. Click on the link for full details.

Herb’s Market: Herb’s now offers a $100 Butcher Box stocked with meats for pick-up or delivery.

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LOCAL MEDIA LINKS FOR COVID-19 COVERAGE

For ongoing local coverage, visit the websites of our community news outlets and follow them on social media for all the latest news. If you’re able, support them with a donation or subscription.