History Comes to Life
David Cataletto, an East Hampton Middle School teacher and town trustee, will be at the East Hampton Library on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to talk about some of the history behind “Kings of the Coast,” his book published in June. Described as “a historical adventure set right here on the East End in the 1600s” for young adults and young teens, the novel taps into real local history. Mr. Cataletto will answer questions and sign copies afterward, and refreshments will be served.
Attention, Student Filmmakers
Hamptons Doc Fest has put out the call for short film submissions for a Hometown Heroes student filmmaking competition. Teens in sixth through 12th grade are eligible to take part. Films should be three-to-six-minute documentaries about someone who is a hero to them, whether in their own life or in the broader community. Winners will get scholarships ranging from $100 to $300 along with tickets to Doc Fest screenings and a chance to see their own film on the screen in the festival’s Young Voices Workshop in December. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 30.
The festival will also have student mentorships with Kris Liem, a film editor who has taught at New York University. Information is available at hamptonsdocfest.com or by emailing Sarah Alford at [email protected].
ARF Holiday Card Contest
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons is also running a student competition, this one for artwork that will be used on the nonprofit’s holiday cards. Open to students in sixth through 12th grade, the contest asks for “a festive illustration featuring an ARF dog and ARF cat currently waiting for adoption.” The deadline is Nov. 5; winners will be announced on Dec. 1. Contest rules and a list of prizes can be found at arfhamptons.org.
Greenbelt Celebration
This year’s celebration of the Long Pond Greenbelt, the 24th in an annual tradition, will kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton with a migratory bird walk. There will be live music, face painting, a story time, a chance to meet animals from the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, an amphibian and reptile search with “Snakeman” Chris Chapin, and games and kids’ crafts in Vineyard Field behind the museum. Complimentary refreshments and ice cream are in store.