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Thursday May 8, 2025

1a Montauk Lecture

1 – 2:30 pm

Lecture: The Tragedy of the Pelican

Southold Historical Museum Maple Lane ComplexSouthold

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6:30 – 8 pm

Learn to write a thriller at Sands Point Preserve

Sands Point PreserveSands Point

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