Dan's Papers - May 30, 2008 - North Fork Events

STRING BAND CONCERT- 7 p.m. check out the Homegrown String Band performs acoustic music in American folk tradition using unique instrumentation, percussive flatfoot dancing and more, at Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport. Free. 631-477-0660.

SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY- 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.-Senior Appreciation day in honor of National Older Americans Month features free information, food, raffles and fun; at Southold Town Human Resource Center, 750 Pacific St., Mattituck, in cooperation with Mental Health Association in Suffolk County, Town of Southold Human Services and ELIH. 631-298-4460.

SPAGHETTI DINNER- 6 p.m.: Spaghetti dinner and rafflehosted by family of Joey Chew at Riverhead Elks Lodge. Proceeds to benefit Joey Chew Scholarship Fund. Tickets: adults, $10; children 12 and under, $5. Limited seating of 130 tickets. 631-905-0368, 631-766-7653.

ECO-FEMINISM- 3 p.m: 'Eco-Feminism: Eve Defends Her Garden' exhibition and discussion by Janet Culbertson, part of North Fork Arts project 'Art, Women, Feminism: The Cult of the Goddess.' Free; at Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport. 631-477-0660.

PLAY READING- 8 p.m.: One-night play reading of 'The Rainmaker,' by N. Richard Nash, at North Fork Community Theatre, Mattituck. Tickets: $10 at door; general seating and refreshments. 631-298-6328.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR REENACTMENT- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Reenactment of Revolutionary War camp, with military musters, colonial fashion show, cooking demonstrations, artillery demonstration, sheep shearing and children's activities, at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead. Admission: adults, $7; children, $4; members, $6. 631-298-5292. hallockville.com.

RELAY FOR LIFE- 5:30 p.m.: Southold Relay for Life to benefit American Cancer Society at Jean Cochran Park, Peconic. Survivor reception at 5:30 p.m.; RSVP: 631-298-4435. 6:30 p.m.-Opening ceremony, then walkbegins. 9:30 p.m.-Luminaria ceremony features "lights, beauty and memories." Entertainment includes Gordon Hurley Big Band, Push Play, The Contractors, puppet show, pony rides, games, barbecue and refreshments. To volunteer or to walk: 631-374-1238, pgdawn@gmail.com.

THE CUSTER INSTITUTE- 3- 6:30 p.m.-How To Do An Astronomy Project seminar for teachers, students and parents. Presenters include members of Custer's Research Committee. Refreshments provided. Suggested donation: adults, $20; students, $10; free to students grades 9-11 who register to present projects at Custer's Astronomy Science Fair slated for October 4, 2008. RSVP. 8-9 p.m. 765-2626, custerdonna@yahoo.com.

SPRING CRAFT FAIR- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Spring craft fair and 'Give Life' blood drive at First Baptist Church of Riverhead features local art and craft vendors, fish fry and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.-Donate blood. Proceeds to benefit FBC Scholarship Fund. Tickets: 631-727-3446.

WINEMAKERS WALK THROUGH BORGHESE- Enjoy a winemaker's walk and guided tour of the winery and production facility along with a wine tasting at Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery. $15 per person. Please call to make reservations 631-734-5111 or visit www.borghesevineyard.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.

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.