Montauk's gazebo, Toys for Tots bin, Menorah for Hanukkah, and Carl Fisher Building covered in a light dusting of snow, December 2024

Community Services

CRESLI

Mission To promote and foster understanding and stewardship of coastal ecosystems through research and education. The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, was founded in the summer of 1996 by a group of experts in marine mammal science, environmental sciences, education and conservation. CRESLI was formed for the purposes of conducting research, providing educational experiences, and promoting conservation of coastal ecosystems. Research and education are inextricably linked in all CRESLI activities. As such, CRESLI actively develops cooperative alliances with researchers, educational institutions, and the participation of the public. Our pinniped and cetacean research projects, for example, utilize public whale watch cruises and seal walks/cruises as platforms for educating the public and conducting research at the same time. We are an entirely volunteer-based organization. Become one of our volunteers! Commercial fishers, pleasure boaters, and the public at large have also been enlisted to provide sighting information used in population and distribution studies. This public participation has not only led to the finding that Long Island's coastlines provide a essential habitat for pinnipeds, cetaceans and sea turtles, but has also fostered greater awareness and appreciation of these animals and their habitats among fishers, boaters and the public.

PO BOX 54, WEST SAYVILLE, NY
WWW.CRESLI.ORG  |  631-319-6003

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Lion's Club Montauk Point

The mission of The Lions Club is to create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world. Take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.

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Music For Montauk

Founded in 1983 by Bill Akin, Montauk Chamber Music Society presented a number of classical concerts and recitals in private venues. As Music Director, New York cellist Fredrick Zlotkin was instrumental in bringing world renowned musicians such as pianist Misha Dichter to Montauk. In 1991 the name Music For Montauk was adopted when producing concerts for the general public became a priority. Soon there after Ruth Widder assumed management of the organization. Ruth was instrumental in producing over 90 free concerts for local residents from Montauk to Watermill. After Mrs. Widder's passing in 2013, founder Bill Akin was thrilled to pass the leadership torch to Lilah Gosman, a Montauk native who has pursued a multi-track career trajectory in New York City as both a musician and specialist educator, together with her husband Miloš Repický, a pianist and conductor who is in his 9th season on the roster of the Metropolitan Opera. Ms Gosman and Mr Repický's fresh artistic vision for Music for Montauk launched in Spring, 2015. Mission Statement: A fresh and dynamic approach to classical music, for everyone. Vision Statement: With year-round classical music, multi-media performances, dialogues and educational programs in venues that can be equally enjoyed by all members of the community, Music for Montauk will awaken a passion for music in residents and visitors alike, with accessible, dramatic and beautiful, and at times, comedic productions.

646-342-0157

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