Southampton proposes plan to phase out sand mines near homes

The sand mining industry is lucrative. But the practice can harm the region's aquifer, Long Island's only source of drinking water, environmentalists have said.

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Upcoming Events

Carolyn Enger, Piano Resonating Earth

Jan5

Join us for a special afternoon with internationally celebrated American pianist Carolyn Enger, who has received critical acclaim for her exquisite lyrical playing and her deeply felt interpretations. Her immersive project Resonating Earth celebrates the beauty of the earth through music and imagery.

Where

Rogers Memorial Library

91 Coopers Farm Road

Southampton, NY

Phone

631-283-0774

Price

free

Website
myrml.org

Resonating Earth

Jan5

Pianist Carolyn Enger will celebrate the beauty of the earth through music and imagery, register

Where

Rogers Memorial Library

91 Coopers Farm Rd.

Southampton, NY

Phone

631-283-0774

Price

free

Website
myrml.org

Dance with Project LEAP

Jan9

Learn ballet from professional dance instructors, final ballet performance will be held on May 10 at Peconic Ballet Theatre, held for 14 classes on Thursdays (no class on Jan. 23, Feb. 20, April 17 and 24), register by Dec. 23

Where

Flanders Youth Center

655 Flanders Rd.

Riverhead, NY

Phone

631-702-2425

Price

$40

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