Save a Life, Donate Blood Monday

Thu, 01/23/2025 - 14:00

Durell Godfrey

January 23, 2025

The East Hampton Lions Club will host a blood drive at the American Legion Post on Abraham’s Path and Montauk Highway in Amagansett on Monday from 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Donors must be at least 16, weigh at least 110 pounds, and “be in good health and feeling well,” according to the American Red Cross. Only those who have not donated in the past 56 days can give blood on Monday.

Villages

Pre-Parade Parties on Tap in Montauk

Montauk’s 64th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, happening at noon on March 29, is free to all. Two popular pre-parade events are likely to sell out, however, so those interested have been advised to secure tickets.

Mar 12, 2026

Lubetkin to Lead Am O’Gansett Parade Saturday

The famously brief Am O’Gansett Parade will begin Saturday at 12:01 p.m., led this year by Jim Lubetkin as grand marshal.

Mar 12, 2026

Stranded in Spain With an Ugly Diagnosis

Jennifer DiPretoro experienced coughing fits while on vacation in Madrid. A pulmonologist there told her she had lung cancer, and her low oxygen levels prevented her from flying home. She is now stranded with no health insurance.

Mar 12, 2026

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