Dan's Papers - April 4, 2008 - North Fork Events

DINNER AND DANCE FUNDRAISER- From 7-11 p.m. check out the Denim & Diamonds dinner dance fundraiser hosted by Family Service League's North Fork Early Learning Center at Riverhead Polish Hall. Event includes instructor-led two-step dance lesson and silent auction. Tickets: $35. 631-298-9573.

MAPPING BOTTOM HABITATS- At 7:30 p.m. check out 'Mapping Bottom Habitats of Eastern Long Island's Estuaries' lecture by Dr. Roger D. Flood and Dr. Robert Cerrato, who present results of their ongoing studies exploring underwater world in the Peconic Bays. Hosted by SUNY/Southampton School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, in Duke Lecture Hall - Chancellors Hall. Reception follows. Free. 631-632-5046.

DEER-RESISTANT GARDENING DISCUSSION- At 7 p.m. enjoy a Deer-resistant gardening discussion with garden designer Beverly Rood; learn how to cope with deer, which plants are unattractive to deer and more. At Quogue Wildlife Refuge; free. RSVP: 631-653-4771.

EARLY SPRING MIGRANT WALK- At 9:30 a.m. check out the early spring migrant walk with Jody Levin; meet at Red House at Inlet Pond County Park, Greenport. 765-1746. 12:30 p.m.-Annual Spring Birding luncheon at Soundview Restaurant, Greenport; dine with avid birders while looking through binoculars for early spring migrants and late winter sea birds. Prix fix lunch: $30; RSVP: 631-323-0103, maureencullinane@aol.com.

FASHION SHOW- From 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. check out the Annual Fashion Show hosted by St. Isidore's School at The Vineyard Caterers, Aquebogue, includes luncheon and auction. Tickets: $40. 631-929-2891.

EVENTS AT THE RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY- From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. enjoy a history lesson from Victoria R. to Jackie O. - 109 Years of Adornment for Men & Women PowerPoint lecture and presentation by certified fine arts appraiser Jessica Ley focuses on historic, societal, economic and political influences 1860 -1969 on antique, vintage and collectible adornments. Free; registration required. 631-727-3228.

MUSICIAN'S THINK TANK- At 1 p.m. check out the Musician's Think Tank, 2008 Networking Session in East End Arts Council's Carriage House, Riverhead. Topics include formation of East End Musician's Registry, recording and rehearsal capabilities at EEAC and grant opportunities. Donation: $10. RSVP: 631-369-2171.

WINE AND CHEESE TASTING- 1p.m. Spring Wine and Cheese Tastings at The Village Cheese Shop on Love Lane in Mattituck, offering samples of cheeses to be paired with Borghese wine. Wine sold by the glass. Offered by Borghese Vineyard. Contact Ann Marie Borghese 631-734-5111.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST- From 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. enjoy a pancake breakfast 'seconds on us' hosted by Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue. Donation: adults, $8; children, $4. 631-734-7338.

CUB SCOUT PANCAKES- From 8-11 a.m. enjoy a pancake breakfast hosted by Cub Scout Pack 39 (Mattituck-Cutchogue-Laurel) in Mattituck High School cafeteria. Adults, $6; children, $3; tickets available at door, at Lick-itty Splitz or from a Cub Scout. 845-566-4300.

LONG ISLAND SCIENCE CENTER- From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. check out all about germs at Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead; learn "germy" facts, see your "germs" under black light, spread "germs" on your hands. 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. RussL'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.