Dan's Papers - April 3, 2009 -

HALLOCKVILLE FARM OPEN - Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead, is open for tours Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; features restored Cichanowicz farmhouse and self-guided walking tour of 28-acre museum grounds with 18 historic structures, farm animals, gardens and gift shop. Exhibits include "The Revolution at Hallockville," "Polish Farming Experience" and "The Trubisz Farm - An American Family Story." 631-298-5292.

HAPPY TASTINGS AT BAITING HOLLOW - 'Happy Tastings' at BHFV, enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres while you taste their delicious wines including the new 2008 Riesling. 4 p.m to 6:30 p.m. Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard, 2114 Sound Avenue. 631-369-0100.

FIRE DEPARTMENT STEAK DINNER- Steak dinner hosted by Southold Fire Department's Protection Engine Company, 6-9 p.m. at the main firehouse. Tickets, $30, at or in advance at firehouse.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT- Camp Pinecrest Dunes in Photographs: 1931-1970, new exhibit at Southold Historical Society, opens 1-4 p.m. in Ann Currie-Bell House's Mayne Gallery. On view Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. through June 7. 631-765-550.

EASTER EGG HUNT - Twenty-first annual egg hunt at Orient Beach State Park, 11 a.m. in picnic area. Rain date Sunday, April 5. Spring Bunny greets everyone, prizes awarded to kids who find special eggs, refreshments. All ages welcome. 631-323-2440.

THE NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY - Volunteer Pre-fencing Day at Breakwater Beach, Mattituck, 9:30 a.m., with North Fork Audubon Society. Help erect fencing to protect nesting areas for endangered Terns and Plovers; no experience required. Meet 8 a.m. in parking lot of County Center Building, Riverhead. Rain date Sunday, April 5. 631-477-6455, info@northforkaudubon.org.

WINERY TOUR- 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tours of the vineyard and winery at Peconic Bay Winery. The in-depth tour costs $12 and includes a Reserve Tasting. Reservations required for groups of 6 or more. Peconic Bay Winery, Cutchogue. 631-734-7361.

OYSTERFEST AT LIEB - Lieb Cellars presents the 5th annual "Oysterfest" Saturdays in April. This year they will have special guests including local oystermen, celebrity authors and chefs, and representatives from two oyster farming cooperatives. Join Lieb to enjoy oysters and wine while discovering how oyster farming is revitalizing our bays and estuaries. Oysterfest combines raw oysters, cooked oysters, and Lieb Cellars signature wine Pinot Blanc, together for a delectable tasting. Oysterfest kickoff "the terroir of oysters" featuring Rowan Jacobsen, author of " A Geography Of Oysters" Mike Osinski of Widows Hole Oyster Company Mystic Oysters and Peconic Pearls versus Paci Coast Oysters. Lieb Cellars Tasting Room, Mattituck. 631-734-1100.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Pancake breakfast buffet, "all you can eat," hosted by East Marion Fire Department, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults, $10; children, $6. 631-477-0539.

OUTSTANDING SALE - Main Road Home in Cutchogue is having a 20-50% off Sale on all household and gift items in the store! A portion of the proceeds will help sponsor the Cutchogue Canine Classic to be held at Castello di Borghese this coming May 16, 2009. ANYONE can enter their dog in this Festive Event, designed to raise proceeds for and awareness of our local animal groups. For more information, call 631-734-7865 or email lynn@mainroadhome.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 in Progress at 888-446-7764.

HEALTHY COOKING MADE QUICK & EASY - The second Friday of every month, a Quick and Easy Healthy Cooking demonstration is being offered. The demo will be done by Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT; a certified Wellness Coach - who has himself, maintained an over 200 pound weight loss for the last four years. This would be a great place to get started with new ideas on how to cook and eat healthier. He will be offering some GREAT ideas on how to cook healthy for the whole week when you just don't have that much time. He will also be explaining all the great health benefits of including Whole Grains in your diet. If you eat, you don't want to miss this! Space is limited. Reservations required. Small materials fee. Call to reserve your spot! 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.

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 631-949-1377.

FILM SERIES - Sundays, 2 p.m. "The Lesser Known Hitchcock." Free. Floyd Memorial Library, First and North Streets, Greenport. 631-477-0660.

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