Dan's Papers - March 28, 2008 - North Fork Events

HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA- At 8 p.m. the Greenport High School Drama Club performs "Back to the '80s" at the Greenport High School. Call 631-477-1950.

TRASH OR TREASURE- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Check out Trash or Treasure 'giant' indoor rummage sale at Polish Town Civic Association's chalet headquarters, Lincoln Street, Riverhead. Donations accepted of household items, garage stuff, collectibles and more. Monetary donations welcome. Everything must go on Sunday; 50 percent off entire inventory. Proceeds to benefit beautification of Polish Town USA and the organization's charitable projects. Information and donations: 631-727-0437, 631-717-0140. Free admission. www.polishtownusa.com.

HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA- At 8 p.m. the Greenport High School Drama Club performs "Back to the '80s" at the Greenport Highschool. Call 631-477-1950.

ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY- At 11 a.m. the Annual Pinewood Derby hosted by Southold Cub Scout Pack 6 at Southold Town Recreation Center. Weigh-ins at 11 a.m.; races begin at noon. Trophies awarded in different categories; no boy goes home empty-handed. 631-765-5423.

THE NARROW RIVER SINGERS - At 4 p.m. The Narrow River Singers perform their 10th anniversary spring concert at Poquatuck Hall, Orient. Under direction of Margaret Cowden with accompanist Lea Kendall. Reception and refreshments follow. Admission: $15. 631-323-1378.

THE PECONIC BAY SCALLOP- At 4 p.m. the Oysterponds Historical Society presents 'The Many Histories of the Peconic Bay Scallop,' with John Holzapfel, at Peconic Landing, Greenport. Discussion includes current restoration efforts such as recent county initiative to bring bay scallop back to Peconic. Free. RSVP: 631-323-2480.

WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING AT LIEB- Lieb Family Cellars presents Wine and Cheese Pairing Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Call 631-298-1942. Located in Mattituck.

TRASH OR TREASURE- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. check out Trash or Treasure 'giant' indoor rummage sale at Polish Town Civic Association's chalet headquarters, Lincoln Street, Riverhead. Donations accepted of household items, garage stuff, collectibles and more. Monetary donations welcome. Everything must go on Sunday; 50 percent off entire inventory. Proceeds to benefit beautification of Polish Town USA and the organization's charitable projects. Information and donations: 631-727-0437, 631-717-0140. Free admission. www.polishtownusa.com.

FAMILY ROLLER SKATING- From 1-4 p.m. check out family roller skating at American Legion Hall, Third Street, Greenport, hosted by Greenport Ladies Auxiliary. Children must have adult accompaniment; roller skate and roller blade rentals, $2; concession stand open. 631-477-1020.

THE LONG ISLAND SCIENCE CENTER- From 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Bone Up on Bones at Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead; Learn about our internal framework, handle bone replicas, measure real bones, see bones of animals, make skeleton and have tasty calcium-rich snack to take home. Admission: adults, $2; children, $5. 631-208-8000, www.lisciencecenter.org.

THE NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY- At 8 a.m. on Tuesdays with Tom; visit various local birding "hot spots" including Dune Road on South Fork, with Tom Damiani, in search of wintering birds; dress appropriately for weather. Meet for carpooling at Red House, Inlet Pond County Park, Greenport. Nonmembers, $5. 631-275-3202, birdspeak@aol.com.

WEIGHT LOSS - The second Tuesday of every month, Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, a physical therapist, holds a free weight management lecture & discussion session for people fighting similar weight loss problems. The discussion is moderated by Dr. Russ, who has upheld a 200-pound weight loss himself. Space is limited. For more information contact New Life at 888-446-7764.

REIKI CIRCLES- Reiki Circles Monday nights @ Grace Episcopal Church Last Monday of the month, meetings are held at Peconic Bay Medical Center. For more Information, contact Ellen J. McCabe at (631) 727-2072

SKATEBOARDING - Great skate park in Greenport offering ramps and a half pipe. Call 631-477-2385 for hours.

INDIAN MUSEUM - In Southold, open Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 631-765-5577.

CAROUSEL - The Greenport Village carousel in Mitchell Park is open Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info for all facilities at the park including the ice rink and camera obsura can be found by calling 631-477-2200.

CUSTER OBSERVATORY- Weather permitting Custer staff will be on hand to assist visitors in observing the night sky using their telescopes. From sunset until midnight in Southold. Call 631-765-2626.

MEDITATION - Buddhist meditations on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Southold. Call 631-949-13-77.