🌱 Southampton Daily: Events + Norovirus + Stop & Shop Covid-19 Meds

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the Southampton Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clouds yielding to some sun. High: 54, low: 44.

Here are the top stories in Southampton today:

1. Hampton events: April 8–14. If you are into live shows, don't miss Alfredo Merat at Wölffer Estate, The Como Brothers at Cowfish, The Montauk Project at The Stephen Talkhouse, or Fireside Sessions with Nancy Atlas at Bay Street Theater just to name of few. There is more, view upcoming events. (Dan's Papers)
2. The highly contagious norovirus, a stomach bug, is spreading throughout New York and other states. The norovirus is an aggressive food-borne illness that can easily spread to people through contaminated food and water. So far, the illness has been traced to eating raw oysters from British Columbia and distributed in at least 13 states. To prevent the spread, people are encouraged to wash their hands the right way, for at least 20 seconds under hot, soapy water, taking care to scrub under nails and between your fingers. Also, clean up food preparation surfaces with diluted bleach. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Good news! Stop & Shop announced that it will carry the two FDA authorized COVID-19 anti-viral medications, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, at all of its New York pharmacies. The best news is that the medication is free with a valid prescription from a health care provider. But the store asks that the infected individual stay home and send a trusted friend of family member to pick up the prescription. Need the COVID-19 Booster #2? That too can be obtained at NY Stop & Shop pharmacies! (News 12 Long Island)
4. Some say our healthcare system is broken, one North Fork woman is raising awareness that the system leaves millions crippled with debt every year. The Southold resident, Alexa Suess, is readying to set off on a journey of more than 100 miles for her fundraiser, Miles for Medical Debt, was born from her own struggles with healthcare. To donate to RIP Medical Debt, click here. (Patch)

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Today in Southampton:

• 19th Battle of the Bands - Band Applications Available! (8 a.m.)
• TGIF It's FRI-YAY! - Town of Southampton Youth Bureau. (4 p.m.)
• Basketball Clinic at Phillips Ave Elementary School. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation: "Join us this Saturday for 𝙋𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙨 & 𝙋𝙖𝙬𝙨 and meet this sweet pup! Event starts at 1 p.m. with egg hunts for kids and dogs, as well as raffles, bake sale and 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀 at 2 p.m." (Facebook) (Website)
• Southampton Youth Bureau: "JOB POSTING: The YMCA in East Hampton is now hiring camp counselors (ages 16 and up) and lifeguards (ages 17 and up) for this upcoming summer season! All salaries start at $18 - $20/hr. For more information, email Molly." (Website)
• Southampton Town - Government: "Registration is open for our 2022 Spring Programs - Sign up TODAY! Click here to learn more. https://cvcpl.us/9CvgskK." (Facebook)
• Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "LICADD's Angel Ball Kick-Off was back in action last night in Kellenberg Memorial High School's Millennium room! The LICADD community gathered to officially "kick off" Angel Ball season!" (Facebook)
• Southampton Youth Association Inc. "SYA": "This event has reached capacity. We are so excited for families who registered for EggMania and can’t wait to see you on Saturday!" (Facebook) (Website)
• Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence: "LICADD EDU's next training! Navigating Through the Digital Age! CEUs available! Thursday, April 21st. Register here." (Facebook) (Website)

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— Diane Witek

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