Dan's Papers - August 1, 2008 - North Fork Events

PIANO CONCERT- Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport: Friday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m.-Piano concert by Carl Weiskott includes classical and ragtime pieces. Free.

LIVE MUSIC IN GREENPORT- 7:30 p.m.: Greenport Band performs in Mitchell Park, Front Street, part of summer concert series. Bring chairs or blankets. Free; rain cancels. 631-477-1186.

HAMLET IN RIVERHEAD- 7 p.m. 2 p.m.: RWStageART's 'Hamlet' at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, Riverhead. Tickets: $15; students/seniors, $10. 631-208-6933.

CASINO NIGHT- 7 p.m.-midnight: Third annual Casino Night to benefit Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation, at Atlantis Marine World. Tickets: $150, includes $100 in playing chips.369-9840, www.riverheadfoundation.org.

HAMLET IN RIVERHEAD- 7 p.m. 2 p.m.: RWStageART's 'Hamlet' at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, Riverhead. Tickets: $15; students/seniors, $10. 631-208-6933.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL- 1-4 p.m.: Annual ice cream social hosted by Southold Historical Society at its Maple Lane Complex. Hershey's ice cream supplied by Country Corner Cafe. Children's games, face painting, hayrides, live music, grilled hot dogs, soda, lemonade, baked goods and more. Admission free; tickets for activities purchased on site. Rain date Sunday, Aug. 3. 631-765-5500.

ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW- 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Outdoor Arts and Crafts Snow Fence Show & Sale hosted by Old Town Art & Crafts Guild at Cutchogue Village Green, Main Road, features over 50 artists and crafters. Chinese auction includes over 75 items to win. Rain date: Aug. 3. Admission free. 631-734-6382. www.oldtownguild.com.

ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE- 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Nineteenth annual chicken barbecue at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, Aquebogue. Adults, $12; seniors, $10; children under 12, $6. Advance, 631-722-4000, ext 10. Tickets available at door.

WINE PRESS CONCERT- 6 p.m.: Wine Press Concert features acclaimed Grammy-winner, singer/songwriter and recording artist Hugh Prestwood & Friends, who perform country/western under a tent at Osprey's Dominion, Main Road, Peconic. Mr. Prestwood is a member of Nashville Songwriters' Hall of Fame. www.eastendarts.org.

FUN AT THE RAILROAD MUSEUM- 8 a.m.: A Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine bus excursion to the Railroad Museum of New England, Thomaston, Conn., hosted by the Railroad Museum of Long Island. Bus departs Riverhead LIRR station at 8 a.m. Fee: $60. RSVP: 631-727-7920, 631-672-5775.

LIVE MUSIC- 5 p.m.: Dune Grass performs "Americana" music at Orient Congregational Church, Orient. Air-conditioned. Tickets, $12, includes concert and light supper. Proceeds benefit church outreach. 631-323-2665.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE- 2 p.m.: Children's Summer Theatre presents "Magic of Mark & Kym" at Orient Beach State Park. 631-323-2440, nysparks.state.ny.us/parks.

SAVES BENEFIT- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Ninth annual Cut A Thon at JET's Dream, Greenport, to benefit North Fork Animal Welfare League and SAVES. Ted Gibson (as seen on Oprah) and his crew cut human hair; complimentary refreshments from local eateries; participants receive discount shopping coupon for JET's Dream. Hair cuts: adults, $45; students, $35. Hair cut by Ted is $250. 631-477-0039.

SUMMER CONCERT- 7 p.m.: Seventh annual Nightsong summer concert features singer/songwriters Bill Cooper and Bette Kron, in Greenport's Mitchell Park, Front Street. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 631-298-1699, www.cooperkron.com.

FUNDRAISER FOR FRIENDS OF ELIZABETH- 4-7 p.m.: Fundraiser for Friends of Elizabeth at Stonewalls Restaurant, Riverhead. Fee: $50, includes beer, wine, soda and hors d'oeuvres. RSVP: friendsofelizabeth@hotmail.com.

HAMLET IN RIVERHEAD- 2 p.m.: RWStageART's 'Hamlet' at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, Riverhead. Tickets: $15; students/seniors, $10. 631-208-6933.

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.