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  Chris Teakle The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF), one of Long Island’s leading community resources for animal welfare, is currently undertaking a major repair and environmental modernization project to bring its facilities up to current standards and ensure the long-term sustainability of its operations. Unlike most shelters, the Southampton Animal Shelter is unique in its open-admission obligation whereby it accepts every animal in need, regardless of breed, age, health, or circumstance. That mission makes it one of the few organizations on the East End capable of serving as a true safety net for both animals and the residents who rely on its compassion and expertise. While the Town of Southampton owns the shelter property itself, the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation bears responsibility for its maintenance, operation, and improvement. Recognizing the aging condition of the building and systems, SASF has undertaken a comprehensive repair and upgrade program to ...

    Jean Shafiroff Marion Waxman With Dr. Samuel Waxman And Chris Wragge Maria Fishel And Kenneth Fishel Honorees: Bess Freedman , CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, Distinguished Business Leader Award Mark Melchiorre , Executive Managing Director, CIO & Head of Brean Investment Group, Distinguished Finance Leader Award Chef Julian Medina , Chef & Owner of Toloache, Coppelia, Tacuba, La Chula, El Fish Shack and Kuxe Hospitality and Service Award Max Mara USA , Fashion Cares Award   More than 300 guests attended the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation’s 18th Annual Hamptons Happening, one of the Hamptons’ most-anticipated summer social events. Hosted on the beautiful Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth and Maria Fishel, the beloved event raised $400,000 for groundbreaking cancer research.  “Over the past 18 years, the Hamptons Happening has raised nearly $6 million for cancer research and with this year’s event we have surpassed that amazing milestone,” said Willia...

Hole 18 @ Hampton Hills Although the excitement of the 2019 PGA Tournament at nearby Bethpage has reached its climax, the ideal family getaway awaits at the world-class Hampton Hills Golf and Country Club this summer 2019, featuring two DecoTurf cushioned tennis courts, plus a state-of-the-art children’s playground. Located only 90-minutes outside of New York City, in the Northwest corner of Westhampton Beach, NY on a 2,000-acre pine and oak tree preserve, Hampton Hills Golf and Country Club offers even more facilities for the family to enjoy. Recent additions include two tennis courts constructed with the most well-regarded hardcourt surface, DecoTurf, which is specially selected for the Olympic Games and the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament. Play like a pro or learn the basics from a specialized tennis instructor offering members, of any skill level, complimentary tennis lessons. Completing the Hampton Hills family experience is the children’s playground designed with swing s...

Noah Fosse And Jerry Mitchell The fourth annual Dancers For Good Benefit, supporting The Actors Fund, brought a multitude of talented, world-class dancers to Guild Hall in East Hampton. TONY Award-winning actress, Cady Huffman graciously hosted the evening, delivering a light-hearted and cheerful tone as she led the event, which honored Jerry Mitchell, Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon. Barbara Davis Of The Actors Fund Tom Sleeman And Chad Beguelin To open the evening, the gifted dancers of the Amy Marshall Dance Company took the stage with an awe-inspiring performance of “One Breath,” a captivating work based on the idea of coming together as a human race. Many mesmerizing acts followed, including a breath-taking commission and world-premiere by Eryc Taylor titled “The Offering,” performed by Dancers For Good co-founder Michael Apuzzo. Actor Troy Britton Johnson presented honoree of the evening, Jerry Mitchell with the Dance Humanitarian Award to recognize the spe...

Covergirl Jean Shafiroff In Hampton Sheet Story By Tripp Whetsell For Hamptons Sheet -- When it comes to giving back, philanthropist, humanitarian and author Jean Shafiroff has long stood out as a powerful leader—and she continues to distinguish herself time and time again as someone to watch closely in the future. So far this spring, Jean has served as co-chair of the New York City Mission Society Gala and hosted two separate cocktail parties for Surgeons of Hope and the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, with even more high-profile events planned throughout the summer as the Hamptons fundraising season heads into full swing. In July, she will chair the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s Gala and then the Ellen Hermanson Foundation Gala. Also, in July she will officially join the board of the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Foundation, making this her eighth board appointment. Additionally, in August, Jean, who has chaired the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Ga...

Jean And Martin Shafiroff Jean Shafiroff With Fern Mallis New York philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff, and her husband, Vice Chairman of wealth management and investment banking firm Stifel, Martin Shafiroff, hosted over 125 guests at their beautiful Southampton home at the launch reception for the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s 61st Summer Party. Jean and Martin Shafiroff are the honorees of this year’s Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Summer Party to be held on August 3, 2019 in Southampton, New York. Jean has also recently joined the Hospital’s board as a trustee. The rain stayed away so guests were able to enjoy the beautiful waterfront patio and gardens, as well as delicious catering by Cornelia Guest Events. Alex Donner provided classic cocktail party tunes. Oscar Nanadas And Robert Zimmerman Jean Shafiroff And Robert Chaloner Among the many notable guests were: New York State Assembly Member, Rebecca A. Seawright, former executive director of ...

Jean Shafiroff Philip Gotthelf With Dede Gotthelf And Paula Gotthelf Bill Boggs And Jane Rothchild The award-winning Southampton Inn invited Hamptons locals and visitors to a celebration at the most desirable location in the heart of Southampton, NY, by kicking off the Hamptons summer season at the 21st Annual Memorial Day Weekend Barbeque. Suleina Arruda With  Katlean De Monchy Guests celebrated the holiday al fresco on the pool patio surrounded by five acres of manicured lawns and private gardens, where they enjoyed a buffet of signature burgers, fresh salads and tasty treats prepared by the on-site eatery Claude’s Restaurant. The pool patio bar boasted the sweetest margaritas and chilled refreshments for sipping in the sun. Pamela Morgan Notable attendees included: Philip Gotthelf, Dede Gotthelf, Paula Gotthelf, Jean Shafiroff, Bill Boggs, Jane Rothchild, Pamela Morgan, Ken and Maria Fishel, Leesa Rowland, Brendan Roth, Noreen Donovan-Roth, S...

**** HAMPTONS BEST **** Larry Scott With Saul & Iris Katz Larry Scott With Saran Wragge & Chris Wragge A signature Lawrence Scott Event offers guests a chance to enter a magical environment that allows them to escape and connect in a magnificent space unlike any other. Hence when events planner extraordinaire, Lawrence Scott, invites you to his home one can expect amazing people and a picturesque ambiance for a remarkable one-of-a-kind celebration. Larry Scott hosted a summer gathering at his home in Water Mill, NY . Guests mingled whilst enjoying hors d’oeuvres served by waiters dressed in “Keep Calm and Live like Larry” tees. Part of what sets Scott’s style apart is his innate understanding of his guests and making everyone feel included. This was the case as Larry Scott celebrated into the night with friends and long-standing clients. Guests enjoyed champagne and caviar by a radiant pool that lit the party as day turned to night. Hampto...

Lauren Day Roberts Cari Shimkus With Mary Larkin Beach magazine, published by Modern Luxury Magazine in the Summer, hosted a Health & Wellness Issue Release Party at Southampton’s new modern Mexican restaurant Union Cantina on Friday, July 8th, 2016. The event was followed by an exclusive screening of the Spike documentary I am JFK Jr. at the Southampton Inn. Ramona Singer With Andrea Greeven Douzet, Kimberly Allan And Paola Bacchini Jeffrey Sachs & Christina Cuomo Attendees included: Cristina Cuomo, Chris Cuomo, Derik Murray, RoseMarie Terenzio, Ramona Singer, Andrea Greeven Douzet, Kimberly Allan, Paola Bacchini, Rob Allan, Jillian Marie, Cari Shimkus, Mary Larkin, Connie Lippert, Amelia Doggwiler, Connor McInerney, Ashley Peleckis, Diana Heather, Ashley Heather, Curtis Terkuile, Monique Millane, Erika Halweil, Corey DeRosa, Jessica Lynn, Lisa Hartman, Alan Benson, Liza Benson, Lauren Day Roberts, Morgan Suckow, Sam Foley, Mark Lemerise,...

**** UP-COMING HAMPTONS EVENTS **** Jean Shafiroff The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation hosted the “Dog Days of Summer” Party at addō in Sag Harbor, along with Stella Flame and Vinkara Vineyards, as a pre-party for their seventh annual Unconditional Love Dinner Dance Gala on Saturday, July 16th. The Gala’s Chair Jean Shafiroff, Board President Jonathan McCann, and the Shelter’s Director of Marketing Kate McEntee welcomed guests including Jill Rappaport, Susan Allen, Dan Gasby, Lori Snyder, Renee Schlather and Barbara McEntee, who shopped Stella Flame’s summer jewelry collection. A percentage of sales from all purchases were donated to the Southampton Animal Shelter to aid the Foundation's mission of finding homes for animals in need. Guests also enjoyed wines from Vinkara Vineyards. Jean Shafiroff With Dan Gasby Jill Rappaport Jean Shafiroff thanked attendees for coming, saying, “Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation is vitally ...