Dan's Papers - April 11, 2008 - North Fork Events

GREENPORT IDOL- 7:30 p.m. check out the annual Greenport Idol contest directed by Greg Dlhopolsky in the auditorium at Greenport school; proceeds to benefit Dr. Dennis Claire Scholarship Fund. Call 631-477-1950 for ticket information.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT- At 8 p.m. check out the free movie night that features 'Facing the Giants,' about a high school football coach who turns to God for inspiration to motivate his team. Rated PG. First Baptist Church, Main Street, Greenport. 631-477-0047.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS- At 7:30 p.m. the McGann-Mercy High School Theatre Company performs 'Little Shop of Horrors,' 1225 Ostrander Ave., Riverhead. Tickets: $8; seniors, $5. 631-727-5900, ext. 18.

CONCERT AT THE LIBRARY- The Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport at 3 p.m. features Mark Quintana and Linda Bonaccorso who will perform show tunes and original compositions with voice, piano and guitar. Free. 631-477-0660.

FAMILY ASTRONOMY AT CUSTER- From noon-dusk the annual family astronomy day features crafts, planetarium and dome theater performances including "Sky Quest" and "Dawn of the Space Age." Rain or shine; refreshments available. Dusk-midnight. Solar observing and guided tours of the night sky, weather permitting. Suggested donation: adults, $10; children under 14, $5; family of 2 adults with children, $20. Also the second international sidewalk astronomy night and film; join Custer staff on the streets of Southold and observe the night sky through telescopes. At 10 p.m. you'll return to the Institute to watch documentary about John Dobson called "A Sidewalk Astronomer." Refreshments and guided tours of night sky through telescopes follow. Suggested donation: members, $5; nonmembers, $8; children under 14, $3. 631-765-2626, Custer Donna@yahoo.com.

OLD TOWN ART AND CRAFTS GUILD- The Old Town Art and Crafts Guild, on Main Road, Cutchogue this Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. enjoy an indoor antiques show features jewelry, books, stamps, silver, pottery, planters and more. Additional items on lawn, weather permitting. Free. 631-734-6382, www.oldtownguild.com.

OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS- The SASS Foundation and The Gerry Trunz Foundation are joining forces from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Inn and Spa at East Wind in Wading River to hold a day long free education event for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day. Learn the latest information and therapies, and speak to keynote speakers and doctors. Call 516-465-2569 for more information.

CINEMATIC SERIES- At 7:30 p.m. the North Fork Reform Synagogue's Cinematic Series features 'Left Luggage,' directed by Jeroen Krabbe; liberal Jewish nanny to retarded strict Jewish young boy has conflict with her parents, survivors of the Holocaust. At Cutchogue Presbyterian Church. Suggested donation: $5. 631-722-5712.

PLAYREADING- At 8 p.m. check out a one-night play reading of William Inge's 'Picnic' at North Fork Community Theatre, Mattituck. Directed by Anne Motto Gilvarry. Tickets: $10 at door. 631-298-4500, www.NFCT.com.

BLAST FROM THE PAST- From 7:30-11:30 p.m. the second annual 'Blast From the Past' Sock Hop hosted by North Fork Breast Health Coalition at Martha Clara Vineyard, Riverhead. Wear poodle skirt, bobby sox, blue suede shoes and slicked-down ducktail and dance to '50s music; event includes entertainment, live music by Sahara, food, wine and raffle prizes. Proceeds to fund "Lend a Helping Hand" grants for patients on North Fork undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Tickets: $35 each; $60 per couple. 631-208-8889. Tickets will be held at door.

POTLUCK DINNER- From 6:30 p.m. enjoy a monthly potluck dinner hosted by EarthSave, which promotes healthy and planet-friendly food choices, at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 424 Griffing Ave., Riverhead. Lecture follows dinner. Bring vegetarian dish that serves 6-8 people. 567-5280.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. check out the Spring Has Sprung brunch sponsored by Auxiliary of Peconic Bay Medical Center at Vineyard Caterers, Aquebogue. Event features music by Lou Pouli and 50/50 raffles. Tickets: adults, $35; children ages 6-12, $20; under 5, free. RSVP: 631-548-6021. Proceeds to benefit Medical Center Building Fund.

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.

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.