A Stroll to the Sea with ARF

Thu, 09/23/2021 - 10:56

By David E. Rattray

September 23, 2021

Dogs and their people have been encouraged to sign up for the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons' Stroll to the Sea fund-raiser, which will take place on Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The two-mile walk to East Hampton Village's Main Beach and back begins at the Mulford Farm on James Lane. Dreesen's Famous Donuts, Goldberg's Bagels, contests, and a T-shirt featuring artwork by Isaac Mizrahi will be available to all registered participants.

Tickets are $30 per human and can be ordered online. The rain date is Oct. 10. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination for those 12 and older will be asked at the outset.

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