Dan's Papers - June 5, 2009 - North Fork Events

Opening reception for 'The Body At Rest' exhibit, Friday, June 5, 5-7 p.m. at East End Arts Council, Riverhead. 631-727-0900. On view through July 10.

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.

NORTHEAST STAGE PRESENTS - Northeast Stage presents 'Women of Manhattan' at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Greenport, Thursday-Saturday, June 4-6, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 31 and June 7, 2 p.m. Written by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Jere Jacob. General, $15; students/seniors, $10.

OPEN MIC NIGHT - Open Mic Night, 7-10 p.m. at Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold. For all ages. Hosted by singer/songwriter LiZa Coppola. Free; donations accepted. 631-765-2626.

MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY - At Southold Free Library: After School movie, Friday, June 5, 4 p.m. "you choose." Cemetery visit to Southold Presbyterian Church, Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. Meet at library. Rain date Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. 631-765-2077.

PECONIC QUILT SHOW - Twenty-eighth annual Peconic Quilt Show, Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, June 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Suffolk Community College, Eastern Campus, Riverhead. Three buildings of activities, with juried quilt show, exhibits, raffle, demonstrations, lectures, members' boutique, vendors, door prizes and cafeteria. Free parking. All buildings wheelchair-accessible. Admission: $7/day; under 12, free. eliqg.org.

SPRING STUDIO TOUR - Spring studio tour, Saturday, June 6, 1-4:30 p.m., hosted by Oysterponds Historical Society features studios of nine artists. Tickets, $22; members, $20. Mail check to OHS, Box 70, Orient, NY 11957. Tickets available day of event at Orient Congregational Church. 631-323-2480, oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE - Community yard sale, Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m.-noon. on New Suffolk School ball field, hosted by New Suffolk Civic Association. Rain date, Sunday, June 7. 631-734-5121.

LIVE MUSIC - Lyric baritone Nissim Moshe performs at Congregation Tifereth Israel, Greenport, Sunday, May 31, 3 p.m., accompanied by pianist Lea Kendall. Program includes 17th-18th century Italian bel canto-style opera arias, folk songs, ballads and more. Tickets, $20, at 631-477-0813, www.tifereth-israel.com.

SLIDE PRESENTATION - Slide presentation and talk "My Paintings Tell Stories, My Stories Are Visual" by painter, writer and horticulturist Skip Wachsberger, Sunday, June 7, 3 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport. Part of North Fork Arts Project Spring Program. Free. 631-477-0660.

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

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. 631-477-1021.

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.