Dan's Papers - June 15, 2007

KATIE'S PUPPET PERFORMANCE - 6/16 - 11 a.m. A puppet show geared for four to eight year olds, which entertains all ages. After the show the children will have a craft time to create their own puppets with Katie. Located at Red Creek Activity Center, 102 Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays. 631-728-8585.

FATHER'S DAY PADDLE - 6/16 - 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fathers and their children can explore Old Ice Pond via kayak or canoe. Children must be four years or older. A free program starting at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge located at 3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771.

PAINT YOUR OWN JEANS - 6/16 - 3 p.m. 11-17 year olds can paint their own Jeans in the Morris Meeting Room at the Rogers Memorial Library. Located 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-283-0774 ext. 548.

GETTING READY TO BABY-SIT - 6/16 - 12:30 p.m. A baby-sitting workshop to learn the ages and stages of child development, age appropriate activities, safety, basic first aid and New York State Labor Laws concerning working with kids under age 16. For teens in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Located at the Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015.

PORTRAITS OF DAD - 6/16 - 10-11 a.m. A mixed media workshop with artist Karyn Mannix. Cost is $20 and includes materials. At The Golden Eagle, 14 Gingerbread Lane, East Hampton. 631-324-0603.

ACTING INSTRUCTION - 10-11:30 a.m. "Kids on Camera." Frank Cento will instruct children in what it takes to make a wacky comedy. The classes will be held on Saturdays until June 30 at the Westhampton Community Center, Mill Road, Westhampton. 631-728-8585

PONY CLUB - 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Every Saturday learn all the wonderful things about ponies, take pony rides, play games and make crafts. For ages 3 and up. Located at Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue, 93 Merchant's Path, Sagaponack. Call 631-537-7335.

CMEE - Two larger-than-life sculptures will be on display through the summer. Located at 376 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250 or visit www.cmee.org.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS - Looking for trivia-loving teens entering grades 6-9 to form a team for the upcoming summer Suffolk County Battle of the Books competition. At Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-283-0774 ext. 548.

RHYME TIME -Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. for children up to 3 years old. Toddler stories and a simple craft. Located at the Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015.

INDOOR PLAY GYM - Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. For children 6 years old and under. Located at The Country School, 7 Industrial Road, Wainscott. 631-537-2255.

STORY TIME - Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. for children ages 4-7. Age appropriate stories, music and a craft. Located at the Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015

QUOGUE LIBRARY STORYTIME - Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Join children of all age groups as they enjoy story time, literacy games, puzzles and more. Located at 90 Quogue Street, Quogue. Call for times and special programs. 631-653-4224.

KINDERGARTEN KATS -Visitors to the Long Island Game Farm will be treated to Kindergarten Kats, the Game Farm's newest show, which features rescued young tigers between the ages of 9 and 15 months. The show is performed twice daily during weekdays at 12:30 and 4 p.m. and showings on weekends at 12, 2, and 4 p.m. through September 3. Located at the Long Island Game Farm in Manorville. 631-878-6644.

YOUTH LACROSSE CAMP - 6/25-6/29 - Ralph Pepe and Blayney McEneancy will instruct a youth lacrosse camp for boys and girls in grades K-6 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The program for boys and girls in grades 7-9 is from 1-4 p.m. The fee is $110 for residents and $120 for non-residents. Lacrosse stick, helmet, gloves and shoulder pads are required. The camp is located at Red Creek Park, North Field, 102 Old Riverhead Road in Hampton Bays. 631-728-8585.

CAMP GAN ISRAEL - 7/5-8/17 - For ages 2 1/2-8 gymnastics, yoga, art, music, tennis, swimming, challa baking, hands on science trips and special events with a great staff. Located at the Montessori School. 631-680-6140 or e-mail ckonikov@yahoo.com.

THE CAPTAIN'S KIDDS SUMMER CAMP - The camp for 6-12 year olds will be from July 9 through July 13 at 1-3 p.m. on Mon.-Fri. at the Southold Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic. 631-765-6235. There will be a camp for 6-12 year olds at the Sag Harbor Youth Center from July 16 through July 20 at 1-3 p.m. on Mon.-Fri. Located at 2 Bay Street in Sag Harbor. 631-725-2746. Enrollment is $150. Register before July 4th and save 10 percent off the registration fee.

SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS - 7/30-8/3 - Missoula Children's Theatre program, a part of Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, will produce "The Wizardry of Will." Through exploration of the Bard's most popular plays, the young actors will meet his most beloved characters, speak their words and take the stage for a Shakespearean performance. For ages 6-16. 631-288-2350.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE WORKSHOP - Stages Summer Stock provides instruction in acting, singing, and dance. Children also participate in full-scale musical production. Session 1 runs from July 2 through July 29, Session 2 runs from Aug. 1 through Aug. 26. For ages 8-18. 631-329-1420.

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES - "Let's Pretend" travel programs for children featuring music, art, stories, puppets and dress-up for Little Travelers, 3-4 year-olds, Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. World Travelers, 5-8 year-olds, will meet on Tues. and Thurs. from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The program will be at the United Methodist Church, 160 Main St., Southampton. Daily, weekly and monthly enrollment. Scholarships available. Will run from July 9 to August 24. 917-538-5049.