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| Issue #14 - June 27, 2008 |
North Fork Events
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES- 7:30 p.m. at East End Arts & Humanities Council property features Long Island Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines. Sponsored by Town of Riverhead and Aquebogue Abstract. Rain location: Pulaski Street School. Free. 631-727-1215.
OPENING RECEPTION FOR 'FUN & GAMES'- 5-7 p.m., featuring children's objects from Oysterponds Historical Society's collection at Swanson Gallery, Old Point Schoolhouse, Village Lane, Orient. 631-323-2480. www.oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org
DINNER, THEATRE FEATURE- 6 p.m. "Everybody Talkin' Bout' Heaven Ain't Going There" at Unity Baptist Church, Mattituck. Play begins 7:30 p.m. Donation: $10 per person in advance. RSVP: 631-873-4658, 631-283-0205.
ANNUAL BARBECUE- 6 p.m. at Quogue Wildlife Refuge alongside Old Ice Pond. Burgers and hot dogs provided; bring dish to share with crowd. Kayaks and canoes available. RSVP: 631-653-4771.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
TINY TOT SUMMER PROGRAM- 1 p.m., for ages 3-5 at Orient Beach State Park. Sun and fun on the beach includes making sand castles, shell painting and more. RSVP 631-323-2440.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE- 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Old Point School House, Village Lane, hosted by Oysterponds Historical Society to benefit OHS; donations of gently used furniture, books, household items, clothing and more accepted. Drop off Tuesday-Thursday, June 24-26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Poquatuck Hall, Village Lane. 631-323-2480.
MARITIME HISTORY AND GARDINERS ISLAND CRUISE- 3:30 p.m.: East End Lighthouses hosts lighthouse and maritime history display and cruise on Peconic Star II to benefit preservation and restoration of Southold Town's offshore lighthouses. Depart Greenport's Tall Ship dock and visit Orient Point, Plum Island, Little Gull Island, Race Rock and Long Beach Bar lighthouses; cruise includes meal and Long Island wine, historical narration and more. Tickets: $95; members, $90. Space limited; RSVP: 631-477-4121, eastlite@optonline.net.
PLEIN AIR PECONIC EXHIBIT- 6-8 p.m. Exhibit and artists' reception sponsored by Peconic Land Trust. Works depict properties protected by PLT over 25 years. South Street Gallery, 18 South St., Greenport. Portion of sales benefits PLT. Exhibit on view through July 21. www.peconiclandtrust.org.
"AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE OF THE DEPRESSION ERA"- 8 p.m.: Presentation by Howard Oboler at Peconic Landing , Greenport, features film clips and music to illustrate theme "Survival." Free; RSVP: 631-477-3800.
OPERA OF THE HAMPTONS- 7 p.m., features "An Italian Night: Cavalleria Rusticana and The Songs of Italy" at Duck Walk Vineyards North, Southold. Event features tenor Daniel Rodriguez, the NYPD "singing policeman" from 9/11, soprano Christina Fontanelli, baritone Gustavo Ahualli and mezzo-soprano Ann Plagionos. Pre-sale tickets: $45; priority and at door, $55. 631-728-8804.
ANTIQUES SHOW- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild, Main Road, Cutchogue, features many vendors selling pottery, glass, jewelry, furniture, art and paintings, kitchenware, ephemera and books. Rain date: June 29. Information: guildshows@aol.com, www.oldtownguild.com.
'BATS- UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL'- 7-9:30 p.m. Presentation and possible collection and release by Bill Schutt, sponsored by Peconic Land Trust at PLT North Fork Stewardship Center, 22600 Main Rd., Cutchogue. Refreshments provided. Fee: $5. Rain cancels. www.peconiclandtrust.org, 631-283-3195.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION- 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Living Water Full Gospel Church, Riverhead, presents "God Bless the USA, an Independence Day Celebration." Tickets, $10; US Military members past or present, $3. 631-722-4969, ext. 204.
YARD AND ART SALE- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Wednesdays beginning July 9, 6-8 p.m. at East End Arts Council, Riverhead. 631-369-2171.
SUMMER GALA FUNDRAISER- 7-11 p.m.: "The Golden Age of Hollywood: The Roaring Twenties" East End Hospice fundraiser at Sandacres Estate, Quogue. Dancing; hors d'oeuvres and dinner by Starr Boggs; live and silent auctions; and casino gaming. Tickets: $100-$10,000. RSVP by June 20: 631-288-7080
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
SLOW FOOD DINNER- 6:30 p.m. at Old Mill Inn, Mattituck hosted by The East End Convivium of Slow Food; proceeds support Junior Slow Food programs sponsored by Convivium. Menu of local food includes early summer salad, black sea bass crudo, braised duck leg and local wines. Members, $65; nonmembers, $75. RSVP: 631-298-8080.
COLORFUL BUGS IN FLIGHT PROGRAM- 9:30-11 a.m. at Swezey Pond, Riverhead. Search for damselflies, dragonflies and butterflies. Bring binoculars. RSVP: 631-537-1400, ext. 15, sbiasetti@eastendenvironment.org.
ONGOING EVENTS
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.
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