Dans Papers - May 11, 2007 - North Fork Events

ART EXHIBITION- Fridays-Sundays, May 4-20, 2-5 p.m.: Exhibition of works in fabric by Sylvia Newman on view at Janet T. Swanson Gallery in Old Point School House, Orient. Hosted by Oysterponds Historical Society. Ms. Newman created her first quilt in 2004, following an exhibition of antique quilts by OHS. Show features large wall hangings and smaller pieces, some using found objects. Free. 631-323-2480.

LIVE MUSIC- 6:30 p.m. see Alexis P. Suter Band plays the blues at Brookhaven National Laboratory's Berkner Hall, William Floyd Parkway, Upton. Sponsored by BNL Music Club. Admission: $10. 631-344-3846.

WARBLER TALK- 7:30 p.m. enjoy a Warblers in Our Woods. Join warbler enthusiast Patrick Hanly and learn how to identify them through sight and sound. Red House, Inlet Pond County Park, Route 48, Greenport.www.northforkaudubon.org.

ART EXHIBITION- The East End Arts Council and the Town of Riverhead announce a new exhibit featuring artist MaryJane Wojciechowski at the Riverhead Town Hall exhibition space, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead through June 9. Ms. Wojciechowski says the works on display were created with a variety of mediums and encompass a 15 year period of growth as an artist. 631-727-0900.

THE MUSIC BOX- 7:30 p.m.: 'The Music Box,' starring Jessica Lange, is shown by North Fork Reform Synagogue at Cutchogue Presbyterian Church, as part of its Cinematic Series. Suggested donation: $5. Refreshments served. 631-722-5712, 631-477-1013.

VARIETY SHOW- 7 p.m. enjoy the Riverhead Rotary Club hosts eighth annual Community Variety Show at Riverhead High School auditorium. Adults, $10; seniors and students, $8. Tickets available at Suffolk County National Bank's Riverhead branches, Lewin Medical Services, J. Sauer Opticians or from Rotarians.

TRASH OR TREASURE- 2-4 p.m. check out a 'Trash or Treasure Antique Roadshow' with appraiser Eddie Costello at Riverhead Free Library. Open to first 40 registrants; one item per registrant (no stamps, coins, bills or bonds). 631-727-3228.

POTLUCK DINNER- 6:30 p.m. have a monthly potluck dinner hosted by EarthSave, which promotes healthy and planet-friendly food choices, at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead. Lecture follows dinner. Bring vegetarian dish that serves 6-8 people. 631-567-5280.

STREET PAINTING PRESENTATIONS- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. is a street-painting demonstrations for all ages presented by East End Arts Council as preview for May 27 Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival. With professional street painter and graphic artist Rod Tryon working at EastEnders Coffee House, Riverhead; and fine artists Lianne Alcon and Bryan Landsberg painting with chalk at Riverhead Free Library. With interactive African drumming circle in Flower Alley (outside EastEnders). Free. 631-727-0900, www.eastendarts.org.

GARDEN TALK- 2-4 p.m. check out the Master gardener Nancy Gilbert gives gardening talk hosted by Peconic Land Trust at Winds Way, farm owned by Ms. Gilbert and her husband, Richard Wines. The couple offers garden design and planting tips. With light refreshments and local wine. Rain or shine. General admission, $10; PLT supporters, $5. Reservations suggested. 283-3195, events@peconiclandtrust.org. 8 a.m.-noon: Mother-daughter breakfast and chinese auction at Best Western, Riverhead, hosted by Unity Baptist Church of Mattituck. Breakfast served 8-9 a.m.; auction follows. Breakfast, $16, includes 10 auction tickets. RSVP: 631-369-2949, 631-283-0205, 631-298-8669.

COOKING DEMONSTRATION- 2 p.m. check out the Cucina Toscana ~ Grow your own ingredients Cooking Demonstrations Explore the art of Italian cuisine with Steve Amaral of Black Tie Catering paired with some of Long Island's best wines from Borghese Vineyard. Discover key ingredients to your greatest kitchen endeavors that can be grown right in your own backyard. Admission is Free. For more information, please call 631-734-5111.

WARBLER WALK- 8 a.m. have a Warbler Walk with Rick and Linda Kedenburg. Search for these colorful migrants in near-by locations. Meet at the Red House, Inlet Pond County Park, Route 48, Greenport. Nonmembers, $5. Call the Kedenburgs, 631-734-7144, or visit www.northforkaudubon.org.

POLLYWOG TEA PARTY- 11 a.m. check out a Pollywog Tea Party. Help stock the garden pond behind the Red House with pollywogs and more, then celebrate with a tea party. Inlet Pond County Park, Route 48, Greenport. Nonmembers, $5. www.northforkaudubon.org.

WINEMAKERS WALK- 2 p.m. Borghese Vineyard hosting a winemakers walk through the vineyard. Discover secrets of the winery. For more information, please call 631-734-5111.

MAY 26, SIREN'S SONG GALLERY- Siren's Song Gallery to host photo images by Barbara Yoshida. Since Barbara shoots her images by moonlight and Fritz creates sea images ruled by the tides and the moon, the gallery will also present Rhonda Liss at 4 p.m. Rhonda's cabaret act will be all about the moon. Opening reception Saturday, 2- 7 p.m. Gallery Hours 12-5:30 p.m. 516 Main Street, Greenport 631-477-1021.

MAY 31, ARTWORK ACCEPTED- May 31-June 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Artwork accepted for East End Arts Council's mixed-media show, 'Duality,' on view June 8-July 13. Open to all media, including sculpture and poetry. Guest juror: Peter Marcelle of Peter Marcelle Contemporary Gallery in Sag Harbor. Details: 631-727-0900, www.eastendarts.org.

STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL, MAY 27- 11th Annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival, presented by the East End Arts Council, will be held on Sunday, May 27th from 12-5, (rain date May 31). The Community Mosaic is a FREE, day-long celebration of the arts, held on the grounds of the Arts Council, on Main Street, and along the Peconic Riverfront. Proceeds from the Community Mosaic support the EEAC Community School of the Arts. For more information, call the School 631-369-2171 or the East End Arts Council at 631-727-0900.

RELAY FOR LIFE GOLF TOURNAMENT, JUNE 1- The Riverhead Relay for Life will hold its third annual golf tournament on Friday, June 1, at the Rock Hill Golf and Country Club in Manorville, NY. A registration fee of $135.00 per golfer includes a 12:00 p.m. barbecue luncheon, a cart, unlimited range balls, and an open bar and dinner. There will be a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start and there will be trophies, prizes, gifts, raffles, and entertainment. Come and join our tradition of fine golf and great fun. Non golfers are welcome to join us for drinks and dinner at 6:30 p.m. for $50.00 per person. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. For reservations or information call Frank Masterson at 631-369-5584 or John Neely at 631-288-5865.

JAZZ BRUNCH, JUNE 3- Sunday, June 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the home of Rona & Barry Smith Sunnyland Jazz Band concert accompanies wonderful food in a special home. Tickets $50 to benefit North Fork Reform Synagogue. Call 631-765-6182 for details.

FOODIE TOUR, SEPTEMBER 9- Sunday, September 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. sponsored by North Fork Reform Synagogue. Behind the scenes visits to local producers with presentations, demonstrations, tastings and samples along the way. Visit Catapano Dairy Farms, Daffodil's Country Store making fudge, Sang Lee Farms, Taste of the North Fork, Oysterponds Berry Farm, Lavender By the Bay, Satur Farms, Pipes Cove Oysters, Ed Tuccio's Bison Farm, SPAT/Cornell Marine Center, Ty Llwyd Farm, Golden Earthworm Organic Farm, and more. Tickets $25. Call 631-722-5712 for further information.

REIKI- Monday Nights Time: 7 p.m. -9 p.m. Location: Grace Episcopal Church 753 Roanoke Ave, Riverhead. Will be held here every Monday Peconic Bay Medical Center Roanoke Ave, Riverhead 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms B & C. Will be held here the last Monday of each month. For details please call Ellen Jean McCabe, Ceritified Reiki Master Teacher 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.