within the hedges

Within The Hedges - The Opening Day of the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at Blue Star Jets Field held on Saturday, July 24, was a star studded event that drew an enormous crowd despite the oppressive heat. This event is THE place to see, be seen and, hey, maybe even watch some world class athletes compete in the Sport of Kings.

Within The Hedges - Sports was appropriately the theme as hundreds gathered at Duck Walk Vineyards in Water Mill for the Ann Liguori Foundation Outback Steakhouse Dinner Dance Benefit in support of the American Cancer Society.

Within The Hedges - Team Heathcote Farm and Team Black Watch thundered down the field at Week 2 of the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at Blue Star Jets Field.

Within The Hedges - The ARF Beach Ball is an event for foot-footed cats and dogs, and of course their two-footed guests.

Within The Hedges - The Children's Museum of the East End (CMEE) hosted its Second Annual ‘Under the Sea' Family Fair to benefit the Museum with hosts Mariska Hargitay and Peter Herman.

Within The Hedges - Act locally but think globally was certainly the theme at the 2010 Hopes 4 Hope Hamptons Summer Benefit as supporters gathered at the home of Susan Burden and Bill Goldman to raise funds in support of programs for disadvantaged children in South Africa and Zimbabwe

Within The Hedges - At week four of polo not an NYC Real Housewife could be seen anywhere, it was Kardashian Day, as in Khloé Kardashian Odom.

Within The Hedges - Last weekend the home of Louis and Susan Meisel and the Sagaponak Sculpture Garden were the setting for art, jazz, cuisine and altruism to come together in support of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF).

Within The Hedges - Generally, the most stunning parties during the Hamptons summer season take place east of the Shinnecock Canal, however, that was certainly not the case when it came to the Be Our Guest Gala in support of the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (WHBPAC).

Within The Hedges - A day in support of kids was also a day of fun for kids at this year's Roar For A Cure Carnival benefit on the grounds of the East Hampton Indoor Tennis Club. The grownups seemed to be having a pretty good time as well.

Within The Hedges - The theme was Southeast Asian for this year's Best Buddies third Hamptons Gala and there was some fancy footwork going on as well.

Within The Hedges - The Independent Group Home Living (IGHL) held its Second Annual Luncheon and Fashion Fling at the Westhampton Country Club on Sunday, October 3, and vibrant, colorful attendees matched the equally colorful table arrangements.

Within The Hedges - The annual Rag-A-Muffin Parade was held on Sunday, October 31, 2010 in Sag Harbor, and ghosts, goblins, ghouls and ghastly creatures took over Main Street for a frightfully delightful time.

Within The Hedges - Never let it be said that the best events on the East End of Long Island only happen during the summer season. For the tens of thousands that turned out during the first sunny days of Indian Summer to celebrate the rich maritime history of Greenport Village under the watchful eyes of Roy Lindsay Morrow and Mayor David Nyce they would all agree that this annual event tops the charts.

Within The Hedges - The weather may have been foggy but the party shined brighter than ever. The Westhampton Beach Country Club was the place to be on Friday, September 24th!

Within The Hedges - Year after year the Southampton Youth Services (SYS) plans a festival that gives back to the kids, and this year SYS held their Fourth Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 2.

Within The Hedges - On October 8, 62 of the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center's dedicated volunteers gathered at the Westhampton Country Club for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.

Within The Hedges - The Eastern Long Island Audobon Society (ELIAS) hosted a lovely 42 Annual Anniversary dinner at the Vineyards in Aquabogue on Wednesday, October 20. Every year the devoted organization holds the dinner that brings together a team of committed wildlife specialists, observers and activists from across the East End.

Within The Hedges - The annual Halloween Pet Parade hosted and sponsored by Little Lucy's Canine Couture Boutique was held on Jobs Lane in Southampton on Saturday.

Within The Hedges - Come celebrate Southampton's many holiday traditions with the Annual Winter Exhibit, "December's Past & Present." The 1843 Rogers Mansion is decorated with traditional holiday decorations and displays created by Southampton's many ethnic and cultural communities.