Greetings Hamptons MouthPiece Readers....It’s the 2nd Annual HARBORFROST weekend in Sag Harbor, whose ready to get your freeze on for the Polar Bear Plunge? I meet people all the time that say to me you live in the Hamptons full-time and I say of course people live here year-round. What’s not to believe, I remember when I use to only come out on the weekends year-round and dread going back to NYC to live my everyday life. The Hamptons are very quiet in the off-season, but it is charming and peaceful. As a younger person I would not have been able to appreciate Sag Harbor as a year-round resident, but I can now and it is one of the most beautiful places in the world to live. I get to drive past the ocean everyday and my personal best is driving over the bridge in Sag Harbor, it has the most beautiful sunrise that just takes my breathe away. So you out there that thinks we shrivel away and hibernate in the winter, the Hamptons does not close up after Labor Day..we work, we party, we go out to eat at Restaurants that stay open year-round, we shop, Eli Tahari is open year-round, our kids go to school, BTW we are home to some of the best public schools in NYS. Sag Harbor is one of the most charming towns of which can be enjoyed all year long, take a break if you live in NYC and visit for the day or weekend.HARBORFROST WEEKEND ACTIVITIES:
Celebration Kicks off on Friday night The Friends of Yard will be hosting a Winter Celebration Party. **Date: Friday, 2/10/12
Time: 7pm-11pm
Tickets can be purchased at The Wharf Shop & Sag Harbor Liquors.$30 at the door.
The Friends of Yard will be hosting a Winter Celebration Party at Page 63 on Main Street. There will be a silent auction, dinner by the bite donated by local restaurants and a DJ playing music. The cost is $25.00 in advance & $30 at the door.
YARD is a vital component of our community because it provides positive activities for Sag Harbor’s youth. However, YARD is mostly funded by municipalities which have cut back their funding due to these tough economic times. Now, more than ever, we rely on the generosity of the community to help keep these critical programs intact. According to Debbie Skinner – director of the YARD program, “There’s no better way to kick-off Harborfrost weekend then to attend our gala and support the children of Sag Harbor.”
YARD is a non-profit organization that provides programs and activities designed to keep our community’s kids active, occupied, and engaged. These programs include YARD’s after school program and the wildly popular summer evening program.
Saturday, February 11th is the 2ND ANNUAL HARBORFROST Day and one not to be missed. My favorite highlight of the day last year was the Frosty Plunge…these crazy people took the plunge…take a look at some of the photo’s from that event…PHOTOGRAPHY BY KURT … For more information on the event please contact the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce.Event Date: Saturday, February 11th 3-6pm…I am told that the Frosty Plunge will be the highlight again this year and they will be selling t-shirts…take a look at last years video and see if you find my cameo appearance.
After enjoying the days events at HarborFrost. stay a little longer as the evening continues for a FUN’raiser QUIZ SHOW CONTEST.
Date: Saturday evening February 11th
Place:B’ Smith’s after the fireworks exhibition.
Place:B’ Smith’s after the fireworks exhibition.
Time: Doors open at 7:00pm and the quiz bowl begins at 7:30pm and festivities should wind down at 10:30-11:00pm. Admission is $25 in advance and $30.00 at the door. It is encouraged advance ticket purchases so that your team is guaranteed a table and admission. Teams of 4-5 people will compete. Attendees will be assigned tables of 4-5 or 2 teams in a table of 8. Those that currently do not have a team will be put on a team on the night of the Fun’Raiser! Not to worry… So get ready for lots of laughs, good fun and good food/beer and wine all evening!
MC of the evening is Mr. Sean Kelly, there will be raffles, Chinese auctions, a $20,00 Super raffle to WIN a a foursome at Atlantic Golf Club that also can be purchased in advance and POP question prizes. The winner of the Quiz show evening will receive a First place prize of $400. All interested in purchasing advance tickets for the event and raffles can call the phone # on the Flyer, stop in at the Sag Harbor Express or contact any of our board members.
Information is also on the website sagharborboosterfoundation.org
You do not have to be a Sag Harbor resident to come out and enjoy the day. If you live in the Hamptons spend the day in Sag Harbor with your family, enjoy the beautiful boutique stores, the amazing restaurants, stop by our really unique bookstore on Main street…Visitors perfect getaway weekend to spend in the Hamptons…The shopping is amazing, many winter sales and the introduction of the new Spring and summer lines for new fashions in the Hamptons this summer. Hotels and Inns in the Hamptons are incredibly affordable in the winter and you will definitely enjoy your stay. So pack that overnight bag and come on out and enjoy a weekend in the Hamptons…Lets get your Freeze on the Hamptons way.
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