Dan's Papers - June 19, 2009 - North Fork Events

CANDLELIGHT BALL - 'A Vineyard Celebration' Candlelight Ball 6 p.m. hosted by the Peconic Bay Medical Center at Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead. Tickets, $225; available at 631-548-6080, or at PBMC's gift shop in new atrium lobby.

SEDUCTION IN CINEMA - 'Seduction in Cinema,' 8 p.m., presentation by Howard Oboler at Peconic Landing auditorium, Greenport. Film clips and informative lecture. FRee; 631-477-3800.

CASINO NIGHT - Casino Night summer fundraiser hosted by East End Arts Council at Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead. Tickets $75, includes $100 in gambling chips and discount pass for Cross Sound Ferry. eastendarts.org. 631-727-0900.

KAYAKATHON - 2nd annual Long Island Kayakathon, benefits Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, Clubhouse of Suffolk, Sierra Club of L.I. and Peconic Baykeeper. 516-343-6247.

BOY SCOUT YARD SALE - Fourth annual yard sale fundraiser, hosted by Boy Scout Troop 39. Donations wanted. Call 631-872-5231.

TOUR AND WINE TASTING - North Fork Garden Tour and Wine Tasting 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation, in memory of Barbara Esser and Jean Van Bergen. Visit four gardens, wine tastings, optional French country picnic. Tour and wine tasting, $30; with picnic, $40. Reserve at 631-734-5750, potsandpetals@aol.com.

OPERA OF THE HAMPTONS - Opera of the Hamptons presents 'Tosca,' Saturday, 7 p.m. at Duck Walk North, Main Road, Southold. Advance tickets: priority, $55; general admission, $45. At door: $55. Call 631-728-8804 or see operaofthehamptons.org.

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT - Basically Baroque chamber music concert at 4 p.m. at Cutchogue Presbyterian Church. Works by Bach, Handel, Loeillet, Foote and Haydn performed by flutists Jean Hendrickson and William Packard. Admission, $10; students free. Refreshments served following concert. 631-525-3535, 631-734-6418.

TRAWLER FEST - Trawler Fest, the notable cruising-under-power event produced by PassageMaker Magazine, is returning to Greenport. The event combines a boat show, education, and community fun into one grand boating experience. On June 26-29, the event will take place at Mitchell Park Marina, where exhibiting companies will set up on the picturesque lawn overlooking ocean motorboats of all sizes on display in the marina. 410-990-9086.

SIREN'S SONG GALLERY - "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.