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Last Friday my dear friend, Dave Hartstein, passed away suddenly.  Cause of death is unknown but it is strongly suspected to have been caused by a virus.  Dave was a local community member, beloved husband, father of three and respected chiropractor.  He was well known for his kind nature, good wit and intuitive nature to heal.

Friends worked very quickly to set up a foundation and benefit in Dave’s name.  If you would like to contribute to Heather Hartstein and family, please make a check out to:

The East End Foundation
PO Box 1746
Montauk, NY 11954

Please make sure make the check out to “The East End Foundation” & write put “Hartstein” in the memo line on the check.

There will be at Fundraising Benefit for the Hartstein Family at Sole East on Friday, July 15th in honor or Dave Hartstein.  Details to follow.

Whether Dad is into outdoor adventures, artistic endeavors or just enjoys reading a good book or the paper, there are so many wonderful ways to celebrate father’s day in Montauk.

Here’s 10 things you can do for Dad to make his day extra special:
1- Book a fishing charter on the Masterpiece and enjoy a family day on the water.
2. Take a sail on the Maui with Montauk Sailing Adventures.
3- Book an afternoon with Montauk Adventures and learn about the history and best kept secrets of Mtk.
4- Take him to brunch at Sole East with live Brazilian Music.
5- Reserve a Sunset Dinner with Live Music at Navy Beach so the kids could play on the beach while you dine outdoors.
6- Treat him to his next read at the Montauk Book Shop.  Pick up the Times for him there too.
7- Pack the fishing poles and a picnic and head out to the Lighthouse or his favorite fishing spot.
8- Book him some time on the Montauk Downs Golf Course or Down’s Tennis Courts.
9- Head down to Pier Group Men’s Store at Gosman’s and outfit him in some nice new threads.
10- Give him some surfing time and meet him at the Ditch Witch for a yummy breakfast or lunch.  Get him a new wet suit at Sunset Surf Shack.

The longest day of the year, or the Summer Solstice, in the Northern Hemisphere is on June 21st!

Sole East in Montauk is having a Solstice Party Friday, June 17th at 5 pm. Live music with Dalton Portella and more. $25 at the door.

Sunday, June 12th at 5 pm in Montauk Harbor

Come down to Montauk Harbor today to watch the annual Blessing Of The Fleet .  The boats “adorned in their colors and numbers” pro cess from numerous marinas and line up to be blessed by the clergy on the Coast Guard Cutter “Ridley” at  the end of the town dock. From their they proceed through the channel and out of the harbor where  wreaths are placed in the water in remembrance of those lost at sea. Some great places to bring the children to see the full event are Gosman’s Dock, Gin Beach and Inlet Restaurant and .

On Tuesday, we were still a bit bundled up in Montauk saying that a year past, we were already on stand up paddle boards and jumping in Navy Road Beach for a swim.  Two days ago I had no idea that just the next day, my girls would be suited up on Navy Road, covered in SPF 50 from head to toe and swimming in the water!  Fun was had by all on this unexpected summer day.
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Poison Ivy like to grow in  beachy areas, on the edge of the woods, on trails and other places.  Learn more about how to identify and what to do if you get the rash. I recommend http://www.poison-ivy.org/index.htm to learn more about it.