BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.13//EN
TZID:America/New_York
X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1465@sparkhamptons.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T123000
DTSTAMP:20261025T212206Z
URL:https://sparkhamptons.com/events/the-hampton-maid-to-book-release-for-
 lexi-at-the-hampton-maid-on-november-14
SUMMARY:The Hampton Maid to Book Release for Lexi at the Hampton Maid on No
 vember 14
DESCRIPTION:The Hampton Maid in Hampton Bays will host a special book relea
 se on Saturday\, November 14\, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\, celebrating
  the release author Jerome Mark Antil’s latest book\, Lexi at the Hampt
 on Maid. Inspired by Tara's eight-year-old daughter\, Lexi\, the bilingual
  adventure chapter book explores the challenges of growing up\, finding co
 nfidence\, navigating friendships and learning to stand up to bullying\, a
 ll set against the familiar backdrop of The Hampton Maid.\n\nWritten by lo
 ngtime family friend Jerome Mark Antil\, Lexi at the Hampton Maid follow
 s eight-year-old Lexi as she navigates the ups and downs of childhood\, di
 scovering important lessons about kindness\, resilience\, self-confidence 
 and the power of friendship along the way. Blending heartfelt storytelling
 \, humor and beautiful illustrations\, the book offers a thoughtful look a
 t growing up\, with messages that resonate with readers of all ages.\n\nSe
 t in and around The Hampton Maid\, the story captures the warmth of family
  life and the charm of the East End. Through conversations with family mem
 bers and Harry\, an elderly author who offers wisdom and guidance\, Lexi l
 earns how to face life's challenges\, embrace her individuality and recogn
 ize that the opinions of others do not define her worth.\n\nLexi at the Ha
 mpton Maid is a richly illustrated story about the universal experiences 
 of growing up\, designed to spark meaningful conversations between childre
 n\, parents and grandparents. Its blend of humor\, relatable characters an
 d important life lessons makes it a story that families can experience and
  discuss together.\n\nThe book has already received praise from The Wishin
 g Shelf\, which described it as "A heartwarming story that proves kindnes
 s\, courage and laughter are three of life's greatest superpowers."\n\nThe
  review also commended Antil's ability to balance humor with meaningful me
 ssages about bullying\, confidence and resilience\, while highlighting the
  story's memorable characters\, family atmosphere and illustrations.\n\nTo
  celebrate the book and its special connection to The Hampton Maid\, guest
 s are invited to a special book release complete with breakfast on Novembe
 r 14. In honor of the occasion\, The Hampton Maid will offer one complime
 ntary children's meal with each book purchased during the event\, making 
 it a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy breakfast together while di
 scovering the story behind the book.\n\nCopies of Lexi at the Hampton Mai
 d will be available for $20 during the signing and can also be purchase
 d at The Hampton Maid's Gift Shop.
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sparkhamptons.com/wp-content/uploads/202
 6/10/lexiatmaid.jpg
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
LOCATION:The Hampton Maid\, 259 East Montauk Hwy\, Hampton Bays\, NY\, 1194
 6\, Long Island\, United States
GEO:40.884167;-72.496123
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=259 East Montauk Hwy\, Hamp
 ton Bays\, NY\, 11946\, Long Island\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T
 ITLE=The Hampton Maid:geo:40.884167,-72.496123
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York
BEGIN:STANDARD
DTSTART:20261101T010000
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
END:VCALENDAR