Dan's Papers - May 16, 2008 - North Fork Events

CLASSIC PIANO AT FLOYD MEMORIAL LIBRARY- Greenport: 7 p.m. check out 'Wild About Wild' with pianist Anne Tafel performing transcriptions of classical and jazz by virtuoso American pianist Earl Wild. Handel, Beethoven, Gershwin and more. Free. 631-477-0660.

FOURTH ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE- Enjoy the Fourth annual Lighthouse Challenge where participants visit nine lighthouses and East End Seaport Maritime Museum. Friday-Saturday, 4:30 p.m.-Boat cruises to four lighthouses depart Greenport dock; narrated by Bob Mueller and Bob Allen. Fee: $75, includes dinner. Proceeds to benefit restoration of Cedar Island lighthouse. Sponsored by United States Lighthouse Society. 631-481-6248, www.lilighthousesociety.org.

FAMILY TURKEY DINNER WITH THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS- From 5-7 p.m. enjoy a Family Turkey Dinner "seconds on us" hosted by Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue. Bar open until 8 p.m. Donation: adults, $15; 2 for $25; children, $10. 631-734-7338.

ARTS AND HARVEST BY THE SEA- From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts and Harvest by the Sea "celebration of life in and around the waters at Orient State Park." Family event features artisans, environmental organizations, children's environmental activities, local museums, lighthouse representatives, "delectable edibles," kayak demonstrations, fishing and shellfish information, boating safety, green living advocates and more. Free. Rain date Sunday, May 18. 631-323-2440.

BIRD WATCHING- 6 a.m.-Spring Migration Birding Marathon on North Fork, South Fork and Shelter Island; teams of 3-4 individuals select areas for birding and list species of birds from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teams must bird together. Return list to Red House or via email to info@northforkaudubon.org by 6 p.m. Complimentary refreshments at Red House, Inlet County Park, Greenport follow event.

OLD TOWN ART AND CRAFTS GUILD- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Old Town Art and Crafts Guild, Cutchogue, open house and art memorial of Adelaide O'Connell. 631-734-6382.

MAY MILE EVENT- 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Third annual May Mile event at Peconic Landing, Greenport, celebrates annual Older Americans Month; one-mile fitness walk around blooming campus precedes barbecue lunch and live music by Caribbean band. Proceeds to benefit Greenport Fire Department. Event sponsored by Riverhead Building Supply. Registration: adults, $10; children under 12, $5. 631-477-3800, ext. 242, www.peconiclanding.com. Rain date: Sunday, May 18.

AN EVENING WITH JUDY COLLINS- 7:30 p.m.: 'An Evening with Judy Collins on the North Fork' sponsored by The Arts in Southold Town at Southold High School Auditorium. Legendary folk singer performs her own and others' compositions. Tickets: $45; students under 18, $10. RSVP: 631-734-6320. Tickets also available at Cecily's Love Lane Gallery, Mattituck; Old Country Charm, Southold; Peconic Liquors, Cutchogue; JET's Dream, Greenport.

STEAK NIGHT FOR FIRE DEPT- 6-9 p.m.: Steak Night hosted by Southold Fire Department Packard Hose Company includes wine, beer, coffee and dessert; at main firehouse. Annual fundraiser; tickets, $25. Available at firehouse, from members of company or at door. Advance: 765-3385.

CONCERTS AT THE BEND- 4 p.m. check out the Concerts at the Bend series which features The Gardiner Ensemble, which includes violinist Linda Sinanian, cellist Ted Hoyle, French hornist Jeffrey Forden and pianist Charlotte Day, at First Universalist Church, Southold. First of three concerts features music of Haydn, Rheinberger and Brahms. Adults, $50; students/seniors, $40. Tickets for individual concerts: adults, $20; students/seniors, $15. 631-765-3494.

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.

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 631-949-13-77.