Posts by Carol Gillooly:

• Oysterponds column

  By Carol Gillooly | January 29, 2012 in Community

  Here are the details I promised about the much-anticipated annual poetry night on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. at Poquatuck Hall. There are impressive new participants this year, in addition to favorites from past years. The writers include reigning Suffolk County poet laureate Ed Stever; Tami Nuzzo-Morgan, who held...

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• Oysterponds: Pianist Mary McCarthy in concert Jan. 28 at Poquatuck Hall

  By Carol Gillooly | January 20, 2012 in Community

  A happy ending is always nice — even after more than three months. Tasha Bondarchuk got in touch to report that she and her partner, Amber, were thrilled that their missing calico cat had been returned to the barn and was nestled safely in again with their horses. They want...

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• Oysterponds column: John Holzapfel presents ‘She Went Awhaling’ in the city

  By Carol Gillooly | January 17, 2012 in Community

  Oysterponds principal Francoise Wittenburg is jumping into the spirit of our wonderful community early in her tenure. She’s been training diligently for the ING Marathon on Jan. 29 in Miami and has decided to designate proceeds from pledges she receives to John’s Place at OCC. Forms to donate to this...

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• Oysterponds: Annual poetry night set for Feb. 4 at Poquatuck Hall

  By Carol Gillooly | January 11, 2012 in Community

  Poquatuck Hall is the center of attention this week. Kudos and thanks to Jake Thorp, who certainly did his family and community proud as he finished his Eagle Scout project to restore the hall’s handicapped access ramp. He and his fellow scouts did an amazing job that took a lot...

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• Oysterponds: Scouts to begin ramp demolition at Poquatuck Hall Dec. 26

  By Carol Gillooly | December 18, 2011 in Community

  The Christian world stops this Sunday to honor the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. There are many opportunities to participate in the church celebrations of this event. Orient United Methodist Church will have its normal 11 p.m. candlelight Christmas Eve service led by Pastor Bev Furey and a...

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• Oysterponds: Lessons and Carols at OCC Dec. 18

  By Carol Gillooly | December 9, 2011 in Community

  It sure was an amazing weekend in Oysterponds. The weather was perfect for this time of year, adding to the success of all events. A special event Saturday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. in Poquatuck Hall is a concert by award-winning pianist Alexandria Le with flutist Ray Furuta, violinist Dina Nesterenko,...

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• Oysterponds: OHS/OCA to host ‘Winter Sings’ Dec. 11

  By Carol Gillooly | December 5, 2011 in Community

  This weekend in Oysterponds is always that one that Norman Rockwell painted and Dickens spoke about. The OHS annual house tour, Saturday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., kicks off at the Congregational church, where you can pick up/purchase your tickets. Make sure you stop at the Methodist church,...

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• Oysterponds: North Fork Chorale’s final 75th anniversary performance, Dec. 4

  By Carol Gillooly | November 25, 2011 in Community

  Small Business Saturday was a success in Oysterponds since customers at the Beach Plum Holiday Shop were lined up around the building this weekend. You’ll get another shot at this special boutique Dec. 10 and 11 from noon to 5 p.m. at the schoolhouse. The annual OHS winter benefit is this...

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• Oysterponds: Beach Plum Shop to open this weekend

  By Carol Gillooly | November 21, 2011 in Community

  As usual, East Marioneer Paula Thorp is in the middle of a San Simeon “fun raiser” — a trip to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods on Sunday, Dec. 4, via the 10 a.m. Sea Jet ferry. Tickets are $25. Call Paula at 477-2392 to sign on or get details. If you aren’t...

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• Oysterponds: Memorable Veterans days

  By Carol Gillooly | November 14, 2011 in Community

  On Friday morning I was fretting over where I’d be at 11:11 a.m. on 11/11/11, since I wanted to make it someplace I’d remember. Sarah and I were in Disney for the weekend and I’d just finished counting out the cash in my wallet. I had 11 singles, which must...

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