Dan's Papers - April 17, 2009 -

POETRY AND PIZZA - Poetry and Pizza for Teens, with poet Darren Sardelli, Friday, April 17, 4:30 p.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Mattituck. Pre-register: 631-298-4134.

CUSTER CONCERT - The Sarah Aroeste Band. They combine traditional Mediterranean and Sephardic sounds with contemporary influences of rock, funk, jazz and blues. 115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Suggested donation: $13 Members, $15 Non-Members, $8 Students. 631-765-2626.

SOUTHOLD MOTHERS' CLUB - Southold Mothers' Club: Moms-Only Craft at Tonya's house, 10:30 a.m. Bring 25 photos and make photo explosion box. Supplies, $10. RSVP by April 13 to .

OPEN MIC NIGHT - Open Mic Night for grades 9-12, 7-9:30 p.m. at Southold Town Recreation Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic. Amateur magicians, poets, jugglers, comedians, musicians and more; snacks and refreshments available for purchase at reasonable prices. Free to resident youth. 631-765-5182, or e-mail Ken.Reeves@town.southold.ny.us.

BIRD BANDING - Bird banding demonstration with George Rowsom and Jody Levin, Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-noon at Dam Pond Maritime Preserve, Orient. Space limited to first 30 registrants; $5. 631-283-3195, events@peconiclandtrust.org. Bring binoculars or scope for birding and folding chair; wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants for tick bite prevention. Rain cancels.

PHENOMENAL PHYSICS - Phenomenal Physics with Mr. Fish, Saturday, April 18, 1 p.m. at Cutchogue East Elementary School gym, presented by East End Education Enrichment Coalition (4EC.)For grades K-12. Free. 631-298-4134, 4eCoalition.org.

BLUE MASQUES - Riverhead High School Blue Masques presents the musical "Les Miserables, School Edition," Saturday, April 18 and 25, 8 p.m.; Friday, April 24, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 19, 1 p.m. in Charles Cardona Auditorium. Tickets: advance, $8; at door, $10; seniors, $5. Call director Sean O'Hara at 631-369-6750.

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.

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.