🌱 Westhampton-Hampton Bays Daily: Vals, Sals + Learning Loss Tackled

Good morning, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Westhampton-Hampton Bays. Here's a look at the most important things happening in the community today. Because community news matters!

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First, today's weather:

A touch of rain this morning. High: 78 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

1. PetMeds® to Sponsor Bideawee Ball To Benefit Pets in Need: Help for our four-legged friends in need. (PR Web)
2. In Environmental Win, Shinnecock Bay Lauded As New Global 'Hope Spot': Shinnecock Bay has earned international recognition as one of the most pristine bodies of water in the world.
   The bay has been designated a new global "Hope Spot," by Mission Blue, an international organization that supports the protection of oceans worldwide, a release from the organization said. (Patch)
3. 'An extra home.' Westhampton Beach Middle School's WIN program helps students make up lost time created by pandemic: The program address learning loss, News 12 reports. (News 12 New Jersey)
4. East End Valedictorians, Salutatorians Honored In Hampton Bays: The students were honored after making their hometowns proud. (Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch)
5. R&R Hall of Famer Dave Mason Announces Summer Tour: Do you have your tickets yet? (Broadway World)

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Today in Westhampton-Hampton Bays:

• HBHS Spring Concert - Hampton Bays High School (7:00 PM)
• HBHS Spring Concert - Hampton Bays UFSD (7:00 PM)
• FILM: DONBASS at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Westhampton Beach Womens Lax: "What a ride it's been! There are no words to describe the head, heart, and hustle that went into this game. We've said it before and we will say it again, this team, the whole team, is ALL IN." (Westhampton Beach Womens Lax via Instagram)
• Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI): "From all of us at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative! We thank you for your continued support. Another successful plant sale, we will see you again in the fall! If you missed our sale, you can still shop by appointment." (Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) via Facebook)
• AVP Juniors: "If you missed our first stop of the 2022 #AVPJuniorsTour in NOLA, don't worry! We are headed to Michigan this weekend for our second stop — and there's still time to register!" (AVP Juniors via Facebook)
• Kiwanis of Greater Westhampton: "Kiwanis of Greater Westhampton would like to congratulate all of our 2022 scholarship recipients! Over $8,500 worth of scholarships were recently awarded to 16 graduating seniors." (Kiwanis of Greater Westhampton via Facebook)
• Westhampton Free Library: "Join Hoopla's Book Club for a free virtual author event with Andrew DeYoung on Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. Register here." (Westhampton Free Library via Facebook)
• Westhampton Free Library: "Academic skills are like other skills: use them or lose them. Keep your brain sharp by visiting the Online Summer Skills Camp." (Westhampton Free Library via Facebook)
• Westhampton Free Library: "Join Kate Schumacher and Carinn Jade of the popular podcast Pop Fiction Women, as they engage in conversation with Emily Giffin about her latest book, Meant to Be. Grab a copy of her book." (Westhampton Free Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lynn Ave, HB: "Can anyone share a recommendation for a home warranty company? Or share their experiences?" (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Lisa Finn

About me: I'm a journalist whose passion is telling the stories of people's lives. This is your site — this is a place for your voice to be heard. I can't wait to hear from you all.

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