Dozens of writers were on hand Saturday night for the East Hampton Library’s annual Authors Night, a celebration of all things literary. 

A coalition has formed to stop the proposed redevelopment of the former Wainscott sand and gravel pit into a 50-lot commercial and industrial subdivision and to advocate instead for East Hampton Town to purchase the property for open space and municipal purposes.

Among the food-forward events planned for this weekend are benefits for institutions like Amber Waves Farm, the Springs Food Pantry, and the Amagansett Fire Department.

Again the Hampton Lifeguard Association, a team comprising guards from East Hampton and Southampton Towns, enjoyed a strong outing at the United States Lifesaving Association’s championships, which were held last week at Hermosa Beach, Calif.