Dan's Papers - May 22, 2009 -

THE NORTH FORK COMMUNITY THEATER, MAY 22-31 - The Sound of Music at North Fork Community Theatre, Mattituck, directed by David Markel, produced by Mary Motto Kalich, Thursday-Saturday, May 21-23, 28-30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 17, 24, 31, 2:30 p.m. Tickets, $20. 631-298-NFCT, www.nfct.com.

FAMILY DINNER - Family dinner 'seconds on us,' 5-7 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, Cut--?_chogue. Bar open until 8 p.m. Adults, $15; 2 for $25; children under 10, $10. 631-734-7338.

HALLOCKVILLE FARM OPENS - Hallockville Museum Farm, Riverhead, opens to the public. Open Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through December. Self-guided walking tours of circa-1765 Hallock Homestead or Depression era immigrant Cichanowicz Farmhouse and grounds which include 18 historic structures, farm animals and more. Adults, $7; seniors and ages 6-12, $4; under age 6, free. 631-298-5292, hallockville.com.

WII TOURNAMENT - Wii tournament sponsored by EEYA for teens grades 6 and up, 4-6 p.m. at Southold Free Library. All skill levels welcome. Wii sports and other games; refreshments. 631-765-2077.

DeCORDOVA STUDIO - Opening reception for exhibit "Salud 2009 ... Here's To Your Health!" Saturday, May 23, 5-8 p.m. at deCordova Studio and Gallery, Greenport. Portion of proceeds from sales benefits Eastern Long Island Hospital. On view through June 28. 631-477-0620.

CAR WASH - Car wash at Greenport School, 9 a.m.-noon to help fund Greenport Troop 51's trip to 100th Year Anniversary Jamboree slated for July, 2010. 631-477-2550, 631-774-0416.

SIREN'S SONG GALLERY - Opening reception for art exhibit "On the Edge - Coastal and Barrier Plants, Their Friends and Some Enemies," 6-9 p.m. at Siren's Song Gallery, Greenport. Portion of sales of artworks benefits Cornell University's Horticultural Research and Extension Center in Riverhead and New York Sea Grant. On view through June 29. Free series of lectures on local ecology by directors and professors from program slated, call gallery for dates. 6131-477-1021.

THE NORTH FORK COMMUNITY THEATER, MAY 14-31 - The Sound of Music at North Fork Community Theatre, Mattituck, directed by David Markel, produced by Mary Motto Kalich, Thursday-Saturday, May 21-23, 28-30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 17, 24, 31, 2:30 p.m. Tickets, $20. 631-298-NFCT, www.nfct.com.

EVENTS AT THE LONG ISLAND SCIENCE CENTER, MAY 24, 31 - May 24 Join the Long Island Science Center at the East End Arts Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival along the Peconic River. The museum will be closed so we can join the festival with the Science of Art (If it rains the museum will be open 11-4 p.m.) Come and make marbles paint and create sculptures with straws. Help make the community a colorful place to be. East Main Street and river front parking lot. May 31, Wind power- Learn about wind energy technology as an alternative energy source for a green Earth and cleaner air. Discover why it is the fastest growing energy source in the world. Make a paper windmill to take home. 12-5 p.m. 631-208-2995.

OPENING RECEPTION, SIREN'S SONG GALLERY, MAY 23 - Runs until June 29. Reception 6 to 9 p.m. The Siren's Song Gallery in Greenport presents "On the Edge" Coastal & Barrier Plants, Their Friends & Some Enemies. May 22 - June 29.?_Opening Reception: Saturday, May 23, 6-9 p.m. A benefit in collaboration with Cornell University's Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center, and New York Sea Grant. The exhibit is a celebration of our local flora and fauna created by local and international artists along with students from The Department of Art at Cornell University. For every purchase of a unique work of art that represents this delicate ecological balance a portion of the sale will be donated to the LIHREC and NYSG. A free series of lectures will be given at the gallery by directors and professors from the program. Call gallery for dates. 631-477-1021.

THE TIMOTHY HILL CHILDRENS RANCH, June 5 - A fundraiser dinner for the Timothy Hill Children's Ranch which is for children that are homeless will take place at Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead at 6:30 p.m. Atlantis Marine World is located on Main Street in Riverhead. $125 per person. For tickets call 631-369-1234.

OPENING RECEPTION, deCORDOVA STUDIO, MAY 23 - From 5 to 8 p.m. At the deCordova Studio and Gallery in Grenport. SALUD 2009...HERE'S TO YOUR HEALTH! Is an exhibit to benefit EASTERN LONG ISLAND HOSPITAL in Greenport serving the health care needs of the East End Community since 1905. Part of the proceeds from all sales will go to ELIH. Runs until June 28. 631-477-0620.

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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