within the hedges

Within The Hedges - There is wildlife in the Hamptons, and I'm not referring to those stampeding to the check-out line at Citarella's - we have owls, birds, and so much more - and the recovery and care of these animals was the focus of "Get Wild!" The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center benefit held at the magnificent Southampton ocean front home of Liz Brown and Leslie Alexander on Saturday, August 20, 2011.

Within The Hedges - The Animal Rescue Fund of The Hamptons (ARF) hosted "Magic Under the Moonlight" on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club.

Within The Hedges - Harboring Hearts co-founders Michelle Javian and Yuki Kotani hosted a Summer Fete at The Capri Hotel in Southampton on Saturday, August 13, 2011. The night raised over $50,000 and was underwritten by The Phoenix Foundation.

Within The Hedges - Last week supporters of the Alzheimer's Association gathered for the Hamptons Kick-off cocktail reception for the 28th Annual Rita Hayworth Gala to be held at the Waldorf-Astoria on October 25.

Within The Hedges - As the Hamptons is the prime destination for charitable fundraisers all summer, one of the most unique venues for events of any kind can be found slightly up-island at the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center (LIAEC) in Riverhead.

Within The Hedges - The Peconic Land Trust's Ninth Annual “Through Farms and Fields” benefit, a spectacular Country Supper, was held at the Ocean View Farm property of Raymond and Lynn Wesnofske, in Bridgehampton on August 7, 2011

Within The Hedges - The NYSCF (New York Stem Cell Foundation) was hosted with a cocktail party at the East Hampton home of John and Jodi Eastman on Friday, July 29, 2011. Along with cocktails and hors d'doeuvres guests also received an education from a group of young, bright and enthusiastic scientists.

Within The Hedges - Over 800 guests gathered under unsettled skies for “A Tropical Paradise” gala celebrating the 53rd annual Southampton Hospital summer party. All the Hamptons glitz and glamour was to benefit the Jenny and John Paulson Emergency Department.

Within The Hedges - Miracle House, a New York City charity that provides temporary housing, meals and advocacy to caregivers and patients coming to the city for critical medical treatment, announced that its 11th Annual "Cocktails by the Bay" event was a beautiful evening and a great success.

Within The Hedges - This year at the Oceana Hamptons Splash Party, one message rang loud and clear: when it comes to seafood, you don't always know what your eating, or what the environmental implications of that $32 blue fin tuna ceviche might be. Under a rose-colored sunset to the live soundtrack of The Honey Brothers, featuring actor-turned-percussionist Adrian Grenier, hosted by TV sitcom zeitgeist Ted Danson.

Within The Hedges - Carnival rides and games, interactive crafts, and plenty of family fun (despite temps in the 100s) made the day for the nearly 900 guests - including Edie Falco and Mariska Hargitay - at the Children's Museum of the East End (CMEE) who came out to support this wonderful Hamptons museum this past Saturday morning.

Within The Hedges - It is always both impressive and encouraging to see philanthropy at its best, and that is certainly the case with Joan and George Hornig, who hosted two events this past weekend at their Southampton estate.

Within The Hedges - Bay Street Theatre continued its 20th year celebration with their "Rock The Dock" Summer Gala Benefit on Saturday, July 16, 2011, hosted by Chris Bauer, Blythe Danner, and Richard Kind. The favorite annual event was held under a large tent erected on the pier in Sag Harbor.

Within The Hedges - Ushering in the Fourth of July weekend, the Long Island Aquarium celebrated the grand opening of its new Exhibition Center and its adjacent Hyatt Place East End Hotel.

Within The Hedges - One of the Hamptons most admired local charitable organizations was celebrated last week as almost 700 attendees gathered at the Sandarces Estate in Quogue in support of East End Hospice (EEH).

Within The Hedges - In what has grown into one the Hamptons' top tier charity fundraisers, the Fourth Annual Reginald F. Lewis Luncheon Gala once again celebrated the life of America's first African-American to build a billion dollar company and broke records in support of the museum that is his legacy.

Within The Hedges - Under a summer sky this past Saturday night nearly 350 preservation devotees gathered to celebrate conservation and the natural beauty found the world over while honoring one of their own at The Nature Conservancy's annual Beaches & Bays Gala.

Within The Hedges - The Retreat held their 16th Annual Artists Against Abuse Benefit Gala at the Ross School Lower Campus Field House on Saturday, June 25, 2011, drawing supporters and well-wishers in support of the wonderful and meaningful work The Retreat has been engaged in for more than 20 years.

Within The Hedges - It is easy to get carried away in all of the glitz and glamour that the Hamptons has to offer, especially on Memorial Day Weekend.

Within The Hedges - Memorial Day weekend is the official (yet unofficial if you care about the calendar) start of summer in the Hamptons and the American Red Cross got things started with the first benefit of the season at the newly renovated The Elm in Southampton.