From The President
February 2010
Here we are in 2010! Does anyone remember Y2K? That was 10 years ago ... time certainly flies! Before we get further into the New Year and new decade, let me thank everyone who participated in the Victorian Holiday Dinner held on December 12. It was another wonderful evening! Whether you worked behind the scenes or attended as a guest, I thank you for support and generosity. The Society could not function without such dedicated members and supporters.
The Board of Directors has tentatively scheduled events for the coming year. The spring Victorian Tea is Saturday, April 24. A nature tour of the Sanctuary and Trail concentrating on native flora, led by noted local naturalist Dava Stravinsky, will be held on Sunday, May 16. The Community Yard Sale is Saturday, May 22 (no rain date). A fall Appraisal Tea is scheduled for Saturday, September 18. There will be no Halloween event this year. However, we are planning a Christmas House Tour for Sunday afternoon, December 5. The Victorian Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, December 11. And our field trips this year will be to the French Culinary Institute, the Manor of St. George in Mastic, Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Oakdale, and the Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island (late September, early October). Mark your calendars with these events! We are finalizing dates and programs, so please check your future Newsletters for details.
On Sunday, March 21, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., meet your fellow members of the Yaphank Historical Society at the Hawkins House. In the past, this has been a fun gathering to get acquainted with new members, reacquainted with former members, or just gather socially with your active fellow historians! Light refreshments will be served ... hope to see you then!
Society Historian, Karen Mouzakes, is continuing the videotaping program to interview long time members of the community obtaining insights into what life was like in Yaphank many years ago. If you or someone you know would like to participate in this program, we would be happy to arrange a taping. Please leave your name and number on the Society answering machine, 924.3401. We have already had some wonderful interviews and look forward to preserving more of local Yaphank history.
The working kitchen in the Hawkins House has been completely
renovated as a result of the Caithness Community Benefit funds. Special
thanks to Bob Kessler and his crew, and Jim Hololob and Ralf Petersen for
their dedicated work and talents on this project. The renovation was long
overdue and it is great! Thank you everyone!!
- Helen Kalbach, President