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Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch is not just about news, it is also a community hub where readers can share information, including events, yard sales, fundraisers, and other announcements, such as call outs for volunteers, congratulatory notes on births and marriages, and information on lost and adoptable pets.

The following is a round-up of announcements that were posted by readers during the week of October 8. And if you want to post an announcement, feel free to click here to let everyone know what's happening.

1. Bideawee Pet of the Week - Venus

Bideawee announced that it is looking for a home for Venus, a sweet, out-going 4-year-old Domestic short hair cat.

2. Family-to-Family Donations for Sandy Relief

Chas Crane announced that Family-to-Family is trying to make the special holiday season happen for kids affected by Hurricane Sandy.

3. Ellen Cea of Rechler Equity Partners Named to Board of Maureen's Haven

Angela Zapke announced that Quogue resident Ellen Cea, who is the director of Tenant and Community Development at Rechler Equity Partners, has been named to the board of directors of Maureen’s Haven, a human service organization based in Riverhead that provides shelter to the homeless in the winter.

4. Kids Helping Kids in Sandy's Aftermath

Tricia Buckley announced that her charity is raising money and collecting gift cards from kids for kids who were affected by Hurricane Sandy.

5. Sweet Kitten for Adoption

Sharon Ippolito, of LI Kitties is looking for a home for Vance, who she says is an extremely sweet, 11-month-old, male kitten.

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