Dan's Papers - April 25, 2008 - North Fork Events

BLACK HISTORY LECTURE- At 4 p.m.: check out the celebratory lecture on Black history by Rev. Malcolm Byrd of A.M.E. Zion Church in Greenport, presented by Jo Johnson, at Peconic Landing, Greenport; includes live entertainment by young people of community. Free. RSVP: 631-477-3800, ext. 229.

POT ROAST DINNER- From 5-7 p.m. a pot roast dinner with "seconds on us" at Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue. Bar open until 8 p.m. Donation: adults, $15; 2 for $25; children, $10. 631-734-7338.

ARTIST LECTURE- At 2:30 p.m., Peter Marcelle, juror of current exhibit "The Creative Process," discusses what is involved in an artist's creative process; at East End Arts Council gallery, Riverhead. Fee: $20; members, $15. 631-727-0900.

BROWN BAG LECTURE- From 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. check out a brown bag lecture: 'Sustainable Landscaping' with Nancy Leskody ad Anne Trimble at Trimble's Nursery, Cutchogue. Learn trade secrets for reviving and greening your garden with native plants. Bring lunch. Hosted by Group for the East End. RSVP: 631-537-1400, ext. 13, kschertel@eastenddenvironment.org.

BENEFIT CONCERT AT THE VAIL LEAVITT- From 7-10 p.m. enjoy a benefit concert for Hope Children's Fund at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, Riverhead, features Long Island bands Last Future, Purple Operator, Not Quite Rebels, Oliver Lankard, Trashed on Fiction and My Summer. Tickets: advance, $7; at door, $10. Seating limited; reservations recommended: 631-821-8184, kMann@swr.k12.ny.us.

THE BIG DUCK REGATTA- From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. check out the East End Rowing's 3rd annual Big Duck Regatta at Big Duck park, Flanders; event features over 300 rowers from 10 high schools who compete in 1250-meter race. Participating local schools include Riverhead, McGann-Mercy, Westhampton Beach, Hampton Bays and Shoreham-Wading River. Awards given immediately after each race. Big Duck Regatta T-shirts available for purchase. 631-807-6755, www.eastendrowing.org.

OYSTERPONDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY- At 4 p.m. enjoy a 'Play Ball!' presentation by Bill Hands, who discusses his career as a major league pitcher with San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers. Q A follows led by his son, Orient Service Center's poet-in-residence Billy Hands. Part of Winter Lecture Series at Poquatuck Hall. Free; RSVP: 631-323-2480, ohsorient@optonline.net.

CHINESE AUCTION- From 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: 19th annual chinese auction sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of East Marion Fire Department at EMFD hall; includes refreshments and white elephant table. 631-477-0539.

THE CUSTER INSTITUTE- From 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. the Starlab Portable Planetarium Show with presenter and storyteller Andi Pisacano; learn about constellations and other celestial bodies and myths associated with them. Suggested donation: adults, $8; children age 13 and under, $5; family of 2 adults and children, $20. 631-765-2626,

DINOSAURS- From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. enjoy a Dinosaur discovery program at Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead; stand in dinosaur footprints, measure stride of T-Rex, handle replicas of dinosaur teeth, claws and eggs, make tooth to take home. Admission: adults, $2; children, $5. 631-208-8000, www.lisciencecenter.org.

SATURDAY MAY 10, SUNDAY MAY 11, LIEB CELLARS PRESENTS- Lieb Cellars Presents Mothers Day Weekend Wine and Chocolate Pairing. The boutique winery on the North Fork, and Bon Bon Chocolatier, a gourmet chocolate shop in Huntington, have teamed up, once again, for a very special Mother's Day weekend wine and chocolate pairing. Lieb Cellars will feature five wines, including the last of the 2006 Bridge Lane Rosé, as well as, the Bridge Lane Bubbly Sparkling wine. Five special, handmade chocolates will then be selected to pair with each wine. The pairing costs $15 a person ($12 for Lieb Cellars Wine Club Members). The complete line of Lieb Cellars wines will also be available for tastings. The event runs from 1-4 p.m. Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11 in the Lieb Cellars Tasting Room. If you wish to attend this event please RSVP, as space is limited. Call 631-734-1100.

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.