Week Starting Thursday April 28

In this week's report:

Montauk Latino Leader Victim of Racial Attack

Peace & Justice Calendar

Suffolk Peace Vigils

Peace & Justice Organizations


The complete East End Report is now at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com

Also see www.spv.active.ws the Suffolk Progressive Vision Web Site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee and much more.

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April 30 - Peace Event in Southampton

Dear Friends,

Saturday, April 30 is a major day for peace activities here on the East End.
Over 1500 crosses, stars, and crescents will be displayed on the lawn of United Methodist Church on Main Street at Post Crossing Road in Southampton. There will also be an exhibition of over 1500 photos displayed in the church (or on grassy area behind the church if weather is good). The displays will be up all day and the church will be open from 9am till 6 pm. In addition, between 3-5pm. Reverend Sekou from the National Clergy and Laity concerned about Iraq will be the keynote speaker at an event at the church which will include both a formal program and workshop/discussion groups. Speakers and participants will also include local veterans, religious leaders and clergy, civil rights workers and peace activists.

Dan Steiger, Ad Hoc Committee for April 30.

Tell your friends - pass the word!
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Sunday May 1 there will be a 'Vigil in Solidarity with Latino Community' at East
Hampton Village Green at 6pm.

This event with local clergy and the EH Anti-Bias Task Force is in response to the recent beating of Luis Achoa of Montauk who is a leader in the community. See Montauk Latino Leader Victim of Racial Attack (link above).

More Info: Michael O'Neill at leoneill@optonline.net

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Attention Cable TV Viewers:

Brookhaven / Hauppage Public Access TV Channel 20

Saturday 5-6pm - UU View featuring Jonathan Kozel

Saturday 1am (Sunday morning) -
Show for the Workers: Troops Out Now rally in NYC

Sunday 8 pm - Suffolk Progressive Vision: Four Short Videos
including Amy Goodman, Greg Palast and No More Enrons

Sunday 11 pm - The Liberal Media: "In Plain Sight" Part 2

Monday 6:00 pm - The Struggle Continues - Dr. Joy Leary


Democracy NOW!

Sundays 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Mondays 9:00 to 10:00 PM
Wednesdays/(Thursday) Midnight to 1:00 AM
Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 AM
Fridays 4:00 to 5:00 PM

For Complete New Schedule:
www.ppatv.active.ws
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Riverhead /Southampton /
Southold / Shelter Island

Public Access TV Channel 20


"The Childrenof Ibdaa: To Create Something Out of Nothing"

A Palestinian children's dance troupe from the West Bank

tells the story of their people’s struggle

Every Monday at 10:30 PM

Every Wednesday at 12:30 am

NOTE: Many of the programs available on Brookhaven PATV
such as Democracy Now should be shown in the Riverhead,
North and South Fork Areas. No time slots have been made
available to East End sponsors for some time.

For information on Southampton Plans for Public Access TV
- or lack of same - contact Councilman Dennis Suskind at
631-287-5745

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The East End Report is heard on Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday WUSB

Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB.org and East End Report excerpts on Jim Krivo's Long Island

Report Thursday 6:45am on 'Wake Up Call' WBAI 99.5 FM NYC and WBAI.org
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The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.

Comments and corrections should be sent to eastendreport@optonline.net

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Peace & Justice Calendar - UPDATED 4-30

UPDATED 4/30

* April 30(Saturday): Sign Up Deadline for Draft Resistance and C O Training in Bellport

* April 30 (Saturday): Iraq War Memorial with Speakers, Discussions and Exhibits in Southampton 3 to 5pm

* May 1(Sunday): East End Women in Black - Vigil for Peace in Bridgehampton at 3pm

* May 1( Sunday): EEGO Meet Up on HIV/AIDS in Bridgehampton at Noon

* May 1 (Sunday): Vigil in Solidarity with Latino Committee - East Hampton Village Green at 6pm


* May 2 ( Monday): Press Conference on "Ending Gridlock" - Transportation Report at 10am in Southampton

* May 2(Monday): Film Series Starts with "Outfoxed" in Bridgehampton at6:30 pm

* May 2 Suffolk Peace Network Monthly Meeting in Bellport 7:15 at the Bellport Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

* May 3 (Tuesday): South Fork Counter Military Recruiting Committee Meets in Sag Harbor 6pm

* May 3(Community Pot-Luck Diner & Conversation in Water Mill at 7pm)

* May 7(Saturday) Leafleting / Demonstration at Patchogue Recruiting Station 12:30-1:30pm

* May 7 (Saturday): Spring Festival /Fiesta de Primavera in East Hampton 1 to 4pm

* May 14-15 (Saturday-Sunday) Walk the Paumanoke Path from Montauk to Port Jefferson - 11 am

* May 14 & 21 (Saturdays): Draft Counseling Sessions - Bellport UU - 12:30-3:30 PM

* May 16(Monday): UU Film Series on Media Continues with "Manufacturing Consent" in Bridgehampton at 6:30pm

* May 23(Monday): UU Film Series on Media "Uncovered: the Truth about War on Iraq" in
Bridgehampton a t 6:30pm

* May 31(Tuesday): UU Film Series on Media "The Corporation" in Bridgehampton at 6:30pm

* Repeating Events: "Herstory" Writing Workshops in English and Spanish: Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm

Details follow:

April 30(Saturday): Sign Up Deadline for Draft Resistance and C O Training in Bellport

Paul Frazier of the Syracuse Peace Council will give training here on Long Island on draft resistance and conscientious objector options. The location is the UU Fellowship of Bellport. The training is in two parts; the first on Sat. May 14 and the second on Sat. May 21, from 12:30 to 3:30 on both days. The cost is $25 which includes both sessions and the rental of the UU.

The deadline to sign up is April 30 (this Saturday). Please contact Sheila at scroke@verizon.net. Include your full name and mailing address for material to be forwarded to you. Space will be reserved for the first 10 persons and others will be kept on a waiting list.

April 30 (Saturday):April 30(Saturday): Iraq Memorial with Speakers and Discussions and Exhibits in Southampton 3 to 5pm

A memorial to soldiers who have died in Iraq and a discussion of the costs of the war and how to end it will take place Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 at the United Methodist Church in Southampton. The Church is at 160 North Main St at Post Crossing in Southampton where Jack King is Pastor.

The keynote speaker for the event will be Reverend Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou, educator, writer and National Coordinator of Clergy and Laity Concerned about Iraq. Reverend Sekou, the author of 'Urbansouls', has taught at east end schools, conducted a lecture tour with Dr. Cornel West of Princeton and particpated in peace services on the east end and at Riverside Church in New York.

Reverend Sekou notes, "Our urgent and pressing aim is to end both the U.S. war and occupation of Iraq...we work for a new policy by the U.S. government...and call upon people of faith to honor the sacredness of all life and to highlight the immoral character of the war in Iraq."

Other speakers and guests include Joseph Giannini, U.S. Marine veteran and a founder of East End Veterans for Peace, Nicholas Cohen, former US Army Ranger and Ken Komoski of the Peconic Bay Monthly Meeting of Friends (Quakers).

The event is sponsored by the Ad Hoc April 30 Committee, East End Direct Action, East End Vets for Peace, the Eastern Long Island branch of the NAACP, North Fork People of Conscience and the Peconic Bay Monthly Meeting of Friends (Quakers).

Exhibitions include a photos of 1500 US military dead and an installation of more than 1500 grave markers which were set up on the East Hampton Green recently.

The program will include group discussions regarding the costs of pre-emptive war workshops that challenge us to pursue peace.

More Information: Dan Steiger at 631-831-4966 or meriger@hotmail.com

May 1( Sunday): EEGO Meet Up on HIV/AIDS in Bridgehampton at Noon

Join EEGO at the Bridgehampton National Bank on Sunday, May 1st at noon as we MEET UP to talk about HIV/AIDS. Dr. John Oppenheimer, infectious disease specialist, will give us a medical update on latest treatments; Rob Berry, an east end resident living with HIV/AIDS for more than 15 years will provide personal testimony; Tom Kirdahy will talk about local, state and national issues; a representative from a global AIDS group will provide insights into what is and is not happening in our efforts to fight the virus worldwide; and a policy expert will explain what we can do right here at home to reignite the fight.

May 1(Sunday): East End Women in Black - Vigil for Peace in Bridgehampton at 3pm

East End Women in Black continue the longest running vigil for peace on Long Island this Sunday at 3pm at the Monument - Route 27 and Ocean Road in Bridgehampton

see www.eewib.blogspot.com or call 831-4966 for more info.

May 1 (Sunday): Vigil in Solidarity with Latino Committee - East Hampton Village Green at 6pm

As a result of the racially inspired beating of Luis Achoa of Montauk there will be a vigil/service at the Village Green conducted by local clergy in support of the Latino Community and against racism. See "Montauk Latino Leader Victim of Beating ..." in this week's East End Report. more info: leoneill@optonline.net

May 2 ( Monday): Press Conference on Transportation Report at 10am in Southampton

The event will be at 10am Monday and the location will be announced.
more information: Scott.Carlin@liu.edu

May 2 (Monday): Film Series Starts with "Outfoxed" in Bridgehamton at 6:30 pm

This year's 4th annual spring film series sponsored by the Social Action Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork will focus on the Media with 4 films. The theme is "Media to Comfort and Protect the Wealthy, the Privileged, and the Powerful"

On Monday May 2: Robert Greenwald's "Outfoxed: Robert Murdoch's War Against the Media" will be screened.

Is Fox News Fair and balanced'? For the first time ever, this documentary reveals the secrets of former Fox News producers, reporters, bookers and writers who expose what it's like to work for Fox News. These former Fox employees talk about how they were forced to push a 'right-wing' point of view or risk their jobs. (The film will be shown in english with Spanish subtitles).

For future film showings see, May16, May 23, May 31 below.

All films begin at 6:30 followed by discussion with refreshments at the Community Room of the Bridgehampton National Bank on Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton.

May 2 Suffolk Peace Network Monthly Meeting in Bellport 7:15

Meeting at the Bellport Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

info: mollydog4@aol.com


May 3 (Tuesday): South Fork Counter Military Recruiting Committee Meets in Sag Harbor 6pm


The committee for counter military recruiting working in East Hampton and Southampton Towns will meet at Canio's Books on Main St. in Sag Harbor at 6pm. All are invited to join this group which was formed by the South Fork Chapter of the LI Progressive Coalition.

more info:
Terry Sullivan - tjfishflower@earthlink.net or Helen Fitzgerald - misfitz@optonline.net


May 3(Community Pot-Luck Diner & Conversation in Water Mill at 7pm)

You are welcome to come to a community conversation and potluck dinner ...this is a continuation of the bi-lingual discussion that we had on March 1 after viewing the Farmingville documentary. On Tuesday may 3 at 7 pm community members and elected town officials areinvited to share a meal and stories of their own immigrant histories so thatwe can get to know one another as neighbors and begin to create a richly diverse community for all who live, work, and reside in Southampton Town. The dinner will be at the Incarnation Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway at Hayground Road between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.

If you can please bring a covered dish, beverage, dessert etc. to share... hope you will be there!
An RSVP would be helpful to either Pastor Rose Ann Vita 537-1187 or Fr. Ron Richardson 537-0156

May 7(Saturday) Leafleting / Demonstration at Patchogue Recruiting Station
12:30-1:30pm

Meet at Main St., just west of N. Ocean Ave. Because the recruiters, the town constable and the Suffolk Police were so hospitable, we will be returning to show our support for our troops by telling the recruiters "Enough!" Bring a sign, bring a friend.


contact Karen at rksrc@optonline.net


May 7 (Saturday): Spring Festival /Fiesta de Primavera in East Hampton 1 to 4pm


La Fiesta de la Primavera / Spring Festival will be at Guild Hall in East Hampton from 1 to 4 pm Saturday May 7 / Sabado 7 Mayo.

The celebration for the whole family is free. / Gratis para toda la familia.

More Info: iscanlon11@hotmail.com


May 14-15 (Saturday-Sunday) Walk the Paumanoke Path from Montauk to Port Jefferson

Come Walk The PAUMANOKE PATH - Montauk to Port Jefferson starting May 14th & 15th at 11:00am

In Solidarity With The Efforts of World Peace and Prayer Day Beginning at the "Eastern Shore" Atlantic Ocean - from Montauk Point - Long Island, New York

This Walk Will Also Be A Spiritual Run Which Will Travel Through Various Native Communities And Will End In The Black Hills Of South Dakota in June For The 10th Annual World Peace And Prayer Day.

All are welcome to this kickoff event.

"All Nations, All Faiths, One Prayer" , Chief Arvol Looking Horse

Any donations of bottled water and snacks for the participants would be greatly appreciated.

Contact Becky @ (631)283-3484


May 14 & 21 (Saturdays): Draft Counseling Sessions - Bellport UU - 12:30-3:30 PM

Draft counseling sessions by Paul Frazier of the Syracuse Peace Council $25.00 fee. Limited to 15 people. Reservations required by 4/30 so info packet can be sent out before program.
more info: Karen at 631-875-8647 or email spncr@active.ws

May 16(Monday): UU Film Series on Media Continues with "Manufacturing Consent" in Bridgehamton at 6:30 pm.

One of the films in the series Media for the Powerful will be shown at the Community Room of the Bridgehampton National Bank at 6:30 pm.

May 23(Monday): UU Film Series on Media "Uncovered: the Truth about War on Iraq" in Bridgehampton a t 6:30pm

One of the films in the series Media for the Powerful will be shown at the Community Room of the Bridgehampton National Bank at 6:30 pm.

May 31(Tuesday): UU Film Series on Media "The Corporation" in Bridgehampton at 6:30pm

One of the films in the series Media for the Powerful will be shown at the Community Room of the Bridgehampton National Bank at 6:30 pm.


Repeating Events:


"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English: Thursdays in East Hampton

Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their life writing.

The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.


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Note:
Send event listings for next week's report to eastendreport@optonline.net by 5 pm Tuesday May 3. Plain old text would be appreciated!

Week Starting Thursday April 21

In this week's report:

Encounters With Our Congressman

Peace & Justice Calendar

Suf
folk Peace Vigils

Peace & Justice Organizations




The East End Report is now at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com

Also see www.spv.active.ws the Suffolk Progressive Vision Web Site for news from the Suffolk Peace Network, Counter Military Recruiting Committee and much more.
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The East End Report is heard on Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB.org

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East End Report excerpts on Jim Krivo's Long Island Report Thursday 6:45am on 'Wake Up Call' WBAI 99.5 FM NYC and WBAI.org
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H E L P W A N T E D

volunteers needed to leaflet outside of high schools, shopping centers, malls.

Flyers available for students and parents informing them of their rights under the No Child Left Behind Act.

Contact Karen at 631-875-8647 or email spncr@active.ws

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Attention Cable TV Viewers:

Brookhaven / Hauppage Public Access TV Channel 20

Saturday 1am (Sunday morning) -
Show for the Workers: The Weather Underground

Sunday 8 pm - Suffolk Progressive Vision: Dali Lama

Sunday 11 pm - The Liberal Media: "In Plain Sight"

Monday 6:00 pm - The Struggle Continues - Dr. Joy Leary


Democracy NOW!

Sundays 1:30 to 2:30 PM

Mondays 9:00 to 10:00 PM

Wednesdays/(Thursday) Midnight to 1:00 AM

Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 AM



Fridays 4:00 to 5:00 PM

For Complete New Schedule see www.spv.active.ws _______________________________________________________


"The Childrenof Ibdaa: To Create Something Out of Nothing"

A Palestinian children's dance troupe from the West Bank

tells the story of their people’s struggle

Every Monday at 10:30 PM

Every Wednesday at 12:30 am

Riverhead /Southampton /
Southold / Shelter Island

Public Access TV Channel 20

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The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.

Comments and corrections should be sent to eastendreport@optonline.net ___________________________________________________________

Encounter with Our Congressman

Shorly after Congressman Tim Bishop was elected to represent the first Congressional District a group of the East Enders arranged a public meeting with the Congressman in Bridgehampton.
Mr Bishop was questioned about the effect of war expenditures on domestic spending. He responded that it is the tax cuts for the wealthy rather than the expenditures for the war that are the problem.

Now the expenditure for the war has climbed to hundreds of billions and the Congressman recently voted with the majority to spend another 80 billion dollars for the war effort.

As reported below by Susan McKeon who visited the Congressman in his Coram office two weeks ago with fellow peace activists Tim Bishop still thinks the war expenditures are not the problem, does not know whether the expenditures are doing any good or when the war might end.

We in peace movement are not getting to him. As Susan suggests, when the public understands what is happening then the Congressman will follow.

A question: Would a "peace candidate" running in the next congressional election serve to bring this issue and the facts to the electorate? And who are the likely candidates for the nomination?
Do you readers have any suggestions ?

Here is a report of the recent meeting:

A group of peace activists comprised of members of at least five churches paid a visit to first Congressional District Representative Tim Bishop earlier this month. Susan McKeon of Patchogue reports that they told the Congressman that "we are after all a peace and justice
group and talking about the military budget and its role in hurting the poor is our job." It was [Bishop's] contention that we should be talking more about the unequal taxation and said the problem was not expenditures but revenue" which Susan calls 'economicspeak'. "He was very good really on the class attack of the Bush Administration, but wanted to deal with bread and butter issues only and not foreign policy.

The Congressman said that "cutting the military budget would not fly with the public". He said that he would not vote for the draft. He talked about the problem of bundling good funding with bad so that if you vote against the appropriation you vote against help for military families, and things like tsunami aid.

The activists brought up issues of such as "the terrible cuts to the elderly in section 8 housing, the 'No Child Left Behind' act is grossly underfunded, "we want the military out of the schools" and the high interest on the military debt raising the deficit. Susan spoke about "how the war is destroying the morality and infrastructure of our country".

They concluded that "it is our job to go to the grassroots to change his actions."
Susan says "I do not feel he is ideologically wedded to this war except that he feels we are morally bound to fix what we have broken. I told him that we are continuing to break things and that it is getting worse.He did not know when we might be getting out of Iraq. I believe a petition campaign reaching out to the public with the idea that we cannot afford this war is a good idea."

Peace & Justice Calendar

UPDATED April 22

* April 22,23 (Friday, Saturday): Earth Festival at Southampton Campus LIU starting 11am

* April 26 (Tuesday): Film - "End of Suburbia" at Southampton 7pm

* April 26 (Tuesday) Suffolk Peace Network Forum on Iraq and Vietam in Bayshore at 7:15pm

* April 27 (Wednesday): Discussion regarding the Military and the Draft in Blue Point at 7:15pm

* April 27 (Wednesday): Nutrition and Anatomy Workshop in East Hampton 9-11am

* April 28 (Thursday): Film on Retail Giant v. Small Town-"Talking to the Wall" in Sag Harbor at 7pm

* April 30 (Saturday): Discussion on Iraq - Portrait of a Pre-Emptive War in Southampton 3pm

* May 2 ( Monday): Press Conference on "Ending Gridlock" - Transportation Report at 10am in Southampton

* May 3(Community Pot-Luck Diner & Conversation in Water Mill at 7pm)

* May 14 & 21 (Saturdays): Draft Counseling Sessions - Bellport UU - 12:30-3:30 PM

* Repeating Events: "Herstory" Writing Workshops in English and Spanish: Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm

Details follow:


April 22,23 (Friday, Saturday): Earth Festival at Southampton Campus LIU starting 11am

The Earth Festival will include Marine Station Tours (2-5pm on Friday), speakers on wide range of environmental and social issues, music and free BBQ(at 4pm Friday), 'veggie' car and hybrid car exhibits. Festival from 11am to 12 Midnight on Friday and 11am to 9pm on Saturday at Southampton Campus of LIU. info at 631-287-8956


April 26 (Tuesday): Film - "End of Suburbia" at Southampton 7pm

A film about 'peak oil' and its effect on the suburban way of life will be shown at the Duke Lecture Hall in the Chancellor's Building at the Southampton Campus of LIU at 7pm. info Scott.Carlin@liu.edu

April 26 (Tuesday) Suffolk Peace Network Forum on Iraq and Vietam in Bayshore at 7:15pm

The Suffolk Peace Network's monthly forum will be on “Iraqi Freedom or Vietnam Revisited?” Explore the similarities and differences. Location is the Bayshore-Brightwaters Library in Bayshore. Open to the public. Refreshments served. Call Brian for more info: 631-968-5571
or email worker515@juno.com

April 27 (Wednesday): Nutrition and Anatomy Workshop in East Hampton 9-11am

Learn about kidney and liver system, foods and herbs at the Senior Citizens Center at 128 Springs Fireplace Road in East Hampton from 9 to 11 am.

Contact: Michael Butler at 324-4947


April 27 (Wednesday): Discussion regarding the Military and the Draft in Blue Point at 7:15pm

Discussion regarding military and the draft at the Bayport-Blue Point Public Library, 203 Blue Point Ave. at 203 Blue Point Ave in Blue Point. Contact: Matt at jonnydoe1492@hotmail.com

April 28 (Thursday): Film on Retail Giant v. Small Town-"Talking to the Wall" in Sag Harbor at 7pm

The film "Talking to the Wall-The Story of an American Bargain" will be shown at Bay St Theater, Sag Harbor on Thursday April 28 at 7pm. "Talking to the Wall" tells the story of a retail giant thwarted by the citizens of a small town. Filmaker Steve Alves will speak after the screening. The film is sponsored by "BOX-BUSTERS" a coalition of groups opposed to the development in Bridgehampton of a 'Big Box' retail complex.The retail complex is being planned at taxpayers expense by the Southampton Town Planning department working with the developer inspite of zoning restrictions & anti-superstore legislation.

For more information call 631-725-1149

April 30 (Saturday): Discussion on Iraq - Portrait of a Pre-Emptive War in Southampton 3pm

The 'Costs of War' is the title of a discussion to be held at the United Methodist Church at 160 Main St in Southampton on Saturday April 30 from 3 to 5 pm. The discussion will cover casualties, psychological effects on soldiers and losses to families as well as the loss of resources for domestic programs. Keynote Speakers: Rev. Osagyefo Sekou of Clergy and Laity Concerned About the War and Nancy Lessen of Military Families Speak Out. Photos of the war dead and grave markers from recent memorial services will be displayed. More information: 631-831-4966


May 2 ( Monday): Press Conference on Transportation Report at 10am in Southampton

The event will be at Southampton Campus of LIU at 10am Monday. location tba. more information: Scott.Carlin@liu.edu


May 3(Community Pot-Luck Diner & Conversation in Water Mill at 7pm)

You are welcome to come to a community conversation and potluck dinner ...this is a continuation of the bi-lingual discussion that we had on March 1 after viewing the Farmingville documentary. On Tuesday may 3 at 7 pm community members and elected town officials areinvited to share a meal and stories of their own immigrant histories so thatwe can get to know one another as neighbors and begin to create a richly diverse community for all who live, work, and reside in Southampton Town. The dinner will be at the Incarnation Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway at Hayground Road between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.

If you can please bring a covered dish, beverage, dessert etc. to share... hope you will be there!
An RSVP would be helpful to either Pastor Rose Ann Vita 537-1187 or Fr. Ron Richardson 537-0156

May 14 & 21 (Saturdays): Draft Counseling Sessions - Bellport UU - 12:30-3:30 PM

Draft counseling sessions by Paul Frazier of the Syracuse Peace Council $25.00 fee. Limited to 15 people. Reservations required by 4/30 so info packet can be sent out before program.
more info: Karen at 631-875-8647 or email spncr@active.ws


Note: Send event listings for next week's report to eastendreport@optonline.net by 5 pm Tuesday April 26. Plain old text would be appreciated!