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The League of Women Voters of the Hamptons will have a party to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the New York State League of Women Voters on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Hampton Library.

The 43rd Turkey Day Run for Fun, started by John Keeshan and sponsored by the East Hampton Town Recreation Department, will be held on Thanksgiving Day at 10 a.m., rain or shine.

The Retreat, a domestic violence shelter and support and prevention program headquartered in East Hampton, has received a $450,000 federal grant, Representative Lee Zeldin recently announced.

Train service between Southampton and Montauk is set to resume on Monday, East Hampton Town and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. announced on Thursday.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 550 is organizing the East Hampton event, which begins at 10 a.m., and has invited all veterans or active-duty military members to march from London Jewelers on Main Street to the monument on the Hook Mill green, a short walk that will conclude with a brief ceremony at the monument. Afterwards, American Legion Post 419 in Amagansett will hold a short service at 11 a.m. 

The East Hampton Middle School student government club is collecting new socks and slippers and new or gently used shoes to donate. Their collection drive, called "Toe-vember," runs through Friday, Nov. 15, and will benefit The Retreat, the East Hampton shelter for victims of domestic violence.

Items can be dropped off in the main hallway of the middle school. All sizes and colors, for both males and females, are being sought. 

A Chowdah Chowdown, featuring soups from Stuart's Seafood, Smokin' Wolf BBQ, Peter Ambrose, the Clubhouse, Breadzilla, Salt, and others, is planned for Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Springs Tavern.

The event had not been rescheduled as of Monday. 

Halloween is over, but the fun doesn't have to be, with a costume parade and a few parties to attend. There's also a Brewathlon and a pancake breakfast on tap this weekend. Just don’t forget to set the clocks back on Sunday, or you could miss out. 

The East Hampton Kiwanis Club's annual Family Fun Day, originally scheduled for last weekend, was postponed because of rainy weather.

Renovations are underway at Southampton Town Hall, and the town board room and conference room will not be available for use through the end of the year. 

The spookiest time of the year is upon us, and there are plenty of ways to get into the spirit — and maybe even dress like one. Here’s a rundown of Halloween-related events for all ages.