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NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 30, 2021
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Welcome to the latest issue of our community newsletter—featuring news of what’s going on around Montauk to help keep us all informed, connected, and safe. If you have Montauk community info. to share, please email our Development Director, Julia McCormack at:jmccormack@montaukplayhouse.org and we’ll do our best to include it in our next issue on September 27th!
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SEPTEMBER 14 VACCINE CLINIC AT THE PLAYHOUSE
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and Stony Brook Medicine will administer free first shot Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, September 14 from 4-8pm at the Montauk Playhouse Community Center. Open to those 12 years and older, no appointments are required. Bring an ID and wear short sleeves. (Second dose scheduled for October 5, 4-8pm.) Presented in partnership with OLA and the Town of East Hampton. More info.
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MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC IN MONTAUK
The Monday Night Concert on the Green summer series wraps up tonight with an acoustic rock show by “Ray Red” at 6pm. Also at 6pm, Kate Usher and the Sturdy Souls perform at the Surf Lodge. Photo: @kateushermusic
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WATER QUALITY EDUCATIONAL KIOSK AT DITCH
Concerned Citizens of Montauk (CCOM) will have an educational kiosk at Ditch Plains’ Otis parking lot tomorrow (Tuesday, August 31) from 10am-1pm as part of their new “Save Montauk’s Waters” awareness campaign, designed to help educate the community about local water quality issues. Stop by to learn more about this timely topic as well as their current initiatives. More info.
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AUTHOR TALK WITH TOM CLAVIN: “DARK NOON”
On Wednesday, September 1 at 6:30pm at the lighthouse, the 70th anniversary of Montauk’s tragic fishing disaster, the sinking of the fishing boat “Pelican,” will be commemorated at an event with bestselling author Tom Clavin. Tom will read excerpts from and discuss “Dark Noon,” his book on the subject. Free. More info.
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FREE MONTAUK MOVIE NIGHT
The Chamber of Commerce presents a free screening of “The Princess Bride,” on Tuesday, August 31 beginning at 8pm at the soccer field on South Erie Street. The screening is made possible by CoreysWave and the Montauk Film Festival. More info.
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LIGHTHOUSE FEATURED IN NEW STAMP SERIES
The iconic Montauk Lighthouse is depicted in a new stamp series of Mid-Atlantic lighthouses issued by the US Postal Service. The stamps can be purchased at Post Offices nationwide, and online. More Info.
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AQUATICS & CULTURAL ARTS

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RED DEVIL SWIM FOR THE EHVOR
East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue presents their annual “Red Devil Swim” on Sunday, September 5 at Atlantic Avenue Beach in Amagansett. Proceeds support their essential services. More info.
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BENEFIT PERFORMANCE OF “THE RIME”
Gabriel Portuondo will perform “The Rime”—a one-man interpretation of Coleridge’s epic ballad “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”—outdoors at the lighthouse on September 3, 11 and 18. Tickets are $25 and proceeds benefit lighthouse preservation efforts.More info.
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COLESCOTT EXHIBIT AT SOUTH ETNA
“My Shadow,” a solo exhibition of works by American artist Robert Colescott (1925-2009) is on view through October 3rd at the South Etna Montauk Foundation gallery (6 South Etna Avenue). The show features paintings and drawings from 1969-1994. More info.
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THANK YOU HAMPTON COFEE COMPANY | We extend our thanks to the Hampton Coffee Company for being a sponsor of this summer’s Montauk Swim Challenge—and for supporting the Foundation’s mission to complete the historic Playhouse with Aquatic and Cultural Arts Centers!
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LINKS TO COVID-19 RESOURCES
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GIVE BACK WHEN YOU SHOP ON AMAZON
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Set the Playhouse Foundation as your selected charity when you shop Amazon, via smile.amazon.com—and a portion of your purchase price will be donated to the Foundation (for no extra charge). It’s an easy way to support our mission and give back to your community!
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THE MONTAUK PLAYHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION
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The mission of the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation is to raise funds for the restoration and development of the historic Montauk Playhouse, creating a vital community center for the arts, education, recreation and human services for Montauk and the East End. The Playhouse Foundation’s mission represents the very best of what Montauk is today, and will be tomorrow. Creating a unique gathering space with recreational, educational and cultural opportunities is critical to helping us retain and enrich the character of our community and to ensure our future. The Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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Visit montaukplayhouse.org to learn more and to donate.
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