Dan's Papers - April 24, 2009 -

AFTER SCHOOL MOVIE - Southold Free Library, After school movie 'Bedtime Stories', 4 p.m. for all ages. Teen movie 'Marley and Me' for grades 6 and up, 6:30 p.m. Free. 631-765-2077.

LIVE THEATER IN RIVERHEAD - McGann-Mercy's theater company presents Sandy Wilson's 1920's-style musical "The Boy Friend" Friday-Saturday, April 24-25, 7:30 p.m., Riverhead. Tickets at door. General, $8; seniors, $5. 631-727-5900, ext. 18.

ART AUCTION- Art auction to benefit Southold Historical Society, 5-7 p.m. at waterfront Joost Estate, end of Maple Lane, Southold; auction begins 6 p.m. Works by local painters, photographers and artisans. 631-765-5500, southoldhistoricalsociety.org.

OLD TOWN ART AND CRAFTS - Reception for Ability Fair at Old Town Art and Crafts Guild, Cutchogue, which features works by people with developmental disabilities, 1-5 p.m. Awards presented. Complimentary refreshments. 631-298-8416.

CHINESE AUCTION - Twentieth annual chinese auction hosted by Ladies Auxiliary, East Marion Fire Department, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at fire department hall. Refreshments and white elephant sale.

LIVE THEATER - The Band's Visit' presented by North Fork Reform Synagogue in social room at Cutchogue Presbyterian Church. 7:30 p.m. Tale of Egyptian police band stranded in backwater Israeli town after taking bus to wrong place. Complimentary refreshments. Suggested donation, $5. 631-722-5712.

SEX, GODS AND GODDESSES OF HOLLYWOOD - Sex Gods and Goddesses of Hollywood, presented by Howard Oboler, features Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayward, Jean Harlow and others, 8 p.m. at Peconic Landing Auditorium, Greenport. Second of four-part series. Free. 631-477-9600.

BLACK HOLE LECTURE - Expansion, Black Holes, The Big Bang: How Do We Know About These Things" by Dr. David Hogg, 7:30-9 p.m. at Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold. Admission, $13; members, $10; full-time students, $5. 631-765-2626, .

ART AND HUNTING PRESENTATION - Art and Hunting slide presentation and conversation, Saturday, April 25, 4 p.m. in Poquatuck Hall, Orient, hosted by Oysterponds Historical Society. Writer/filmmaker Amei Wallach moderates talk between Capt. Jack Combs, woodcarver, and his son Michael, contemporary artist. 631-323-2480, oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org.

GREEN HOME OPEN HOUSE - 'Green Home' open house benefit for Peconic Land Trust, Sunday, April 26, 3-6 p.m., 152 Sixth Street, Greenport. Take tour of new Energy Star-rated home slated for gold rating with U.S. Green Building Council's rigorous LEED for Homes program. At door, $12; complimentary wine and refreshments. 631-323-2320, mcmorgan@optonline.net.

ITALIAN NIGHT, GREAT FOOD - Italian Night features spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread with butter, dessert, iced or hot tea and coffee, 4-6 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, Aquebogue. Adults, $12; seniors, $10; under age 12, $6. Advance or at door. 631-722-4000, ext. 10. Proceeds to be matched by Thrivent for Lutherans.

PIANOFEST - PianoFest features introduction of mid-century Sohmer piano at Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport, 3 p.m. with performances by Charlotte Day, Virginia Jones and Jeffrey Wentz. Light refreshments served. Free. 631-477-0660.

CONCERT - Concert by Recorder Orchestra of New York, 4 p.m. at Mattituck Presbyterian Church. Reception with refreshments follows. Free; all welcome. Hosted by Friends of Mattituck-Laurel Library. Program "As Time Goes by" features music of medieval, Renaissance and baroque periods, classical, contemporary and swing selections. 631-298-4134.

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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