Education

In this week's lineup for kids, teens, and families: A fairy parade, movies and stories, butterflies and birding, and more.

For about 28.2 million homes in the United States a permanent state of digital disconnection is an everyday reality. According to Evan Marwell, chief executive and founder of Education SuperHighway, a nonprofit that’s dedicated to bridging the gap to broadband connectivity, the reason 18 million households are offline is that they simply afford an internet connection.

Jacky Loving, a German-born, Montauk-based skater, surfer, paddleboarder, hiker, and all-round adventure-seeker, founded Loving Adventures to teach kids life skills through outdoorsy and challenging sports. “I’m just providing tools to get outside."

The East Hampton Library's free children's fair is a highlight for kids this weekend.

The Sag Harbor School District on Monday publicized more details of its pending agreement with the Mashashimuet Park board of directors, which will play into the $13.5 million bond referendum that is up for a vote on Sept. 29.

Stony Hill Stables in Amagansett is offering three classes in August for the benefit of its children's riding scholarship program.

This week's to-do list for kids and teens includes birds of prey, Lego building, Camp Shakespeare, jewelry making, and more.

In this week's lineup for kids, teens, and families: A Rainbow Party at CMEE, old-fashioned toys at the East Hampton Library, an ocean-themed scavenger hunt, magic in Sag Harbor, and more.

 “A little bit more back-and-forth dialogue with the community would be appreciated,” Ben Gregor told the Sag Harbor School Board on Monday, as one of several parents who spoke about the $13.5 million overhaul of Mashashimuet Park that the school and park administrations have proposed.

An introduction to the Indian tabla drums and "Shrek Jr." on stage courtesy of South Fork Performing Arts are just some of the fun in store for families, kids, and teens this week.

Each year, there were dozens of people anxious to learn English left on the waitlist of a local E.S.L. program for adults. Ruta 27, newly named and with a plan to offer Thursday evening classes at East Hampton High School in the fall, will now be able to accomodate many more — if it can find the volunteers to teach them.

The three rising East Hampton High School seniors have spent the last several weeks perfecting a pickling recipe for their new business, Kooky Kirbs.