Dan's Papers - August 24, 2007 -

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES - 8/24 - "Let's Pretend" travel programs for 3-4 year olds, Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. 5-8 year-olds will meet on Tues. and Thurs. from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Located at the United Methodist Church, 160 Main St., Southampton. 917-538-5049.

SOUTHAMPTON CHALLAH TIME - 8/24-8/31 - 5:30 p.m. Come with your relatives and prepare your very own Challah for Shabbat dinner with your family. Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to attend. Email rkonsh@aol.com.

PICTURE YOU! - 8/24 - 3:30-5 p.m. Part 2 of this program allows children ages 5 and up to learn to draw from observation with instructor Linda Capello. Located at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806.

DRAWING WORKSHOP - 8/24-8/31 - 3-4:30 p.m. Presented by the Golden Eagle, this workshop meets every Friday for three weeks. Practice the techniques of basic drawing with artist Karyn Mannix. Located at 14 Gingerbread Lane, East Hampton, NY. 631-324-0603.

DUCKHAMPTON BOOK SIGNING - 8/25 - 1-3 p.m. Local author, Christian McLean, will be signing copies of his children's book Duckhampton at The Big Duck, located on Route 24, Flanders. 631-852-8292.

CHILDREN'S DRIP PAINTING WORKSHOPS - 8/25 - 10-11:30 a.m. Imagine That! Family art workshops for children ages 4-12 and adult companions presents "Drip Painting!" Located at the Pollock Krasner House, 830 Springs-Fireplace Road, East Hampton. 631-324-4666.

AROUND THE WORLD - 8/25 - Saturdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. for ages 3-5, 1-2:30 p.m. for ages 6-9 and 3-5 p.m. for ages 10-14. Part two of this program will explore Hawaiian story telling, music and puppetry. For children ages 3-5. Located at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton. 631-324-0806.

STORY TIME - 8/25 - 10 a.m. Children ages 4-7 enjoy stories, music and arts and crafts at the Hampton Library. Located at 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015.

NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS AT LUDLAM PARK - 8/27 - 6-8:30 p.m. On Mondays spend a great night with your kids playing sports, board games and doing arts and crafts. Food and refreshments provided. For children in grades kindergarten through 6th grade. 631-702-2425.

FAMILY EXPLORATIONS FOR BUDDING ECOLOGISTS - 8/27 - 9-11 a.m. This exploration of Bay Beach introduces children ages 5-8 to the wonders of nature. Contact Jennifer Skilbred at 631-537-1400 or jskilbred@groupforthesouthfork.org.

ASTROGRASS - 8/30 - 3 p.m. A fun bluegrass performance at the Bay Street Theater, which is sure to have you on your feet. Ages 4 and up. Tickets cost $12. Located on the Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. 631-725-0818.

SUMMER NIGHTS - 8/30 - 7:30-10 p.m. Enjoy evenings filled with arts, crafts and games. For 7th grade and up. Located at Red Creek Park, 102 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays. 631-702-2425.

CREATIVE WRITING WITHOUT WALLS - Children ages 7-18 can practice their writing fiction, non-fiction, short stories, plays, poetry, college essays, etc. For more information call Sharon Lippman. 631-567-9418.

MOMMY AND ME - On Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for ages 2-12 months. Mondays through Fridays for ages 12-24 months at 10:30 a.m. For ages 12-36 months offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays for ages 24-36 months. Classes are 45 minutes and cost $35. Located at The Art Farm, 739 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton. 631-537-1634.

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. 631-537-7335.

STORY TIME - Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. Stories for children ages 4-7. Located at the Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015.

QUOGUE LIBRARY STORYTIME - Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Join children of all ages for story time, literacy games, puzzles and more. Located at 90 Quogue Street, Quogue. 631-653-4224.

JOY OF FAMILY MUSIC - A music program called "Music Together by the Dunes" for newborn children through five years old. Friday mornings at SYS Southampton Town Recreation Center on Majors Path. Thursday mornings at the Southampton Cultural Center, Monday/Tuesday mornings at the Dance Center of the Hamptons in Westhampton Beach on Old Riverhead Road, and Friday mornings at The Quogue School on Edgewood Rd, Quogue. 631-764-4180.

RHYME TIME -Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. for children up to 3 years old. See you child listen to toddler stories and do simple arts & crafts. Located at the Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0015.

RHYTHM RECREATION - 4-5 p.m. For three to four year olds and from 5-6 p.m. for five to eight year olds. Costs $40 for Southampton residents and $50 for non-residents. Located at Tiana Beach Activity Center, 72 Dune Road, Hampton Bays. 631-728-8585.

KNITTING ON THE FRONT PORCH - 2-4 p.m. Go with the whole family to take knitting lessons, as every age is encouraged to join. Located at the Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton. 631-283-2494.

2ND ANNUAL KNICKS SUMMER BASKETBALL CLINIC - Dan's Papers will be awarding seven Knicks Summer Basketball Clinic scholarships to children who write or have their parents or guardians write an essay saying why they deserve a free spot at the Knicks Summer Basketball Clinic. The clinic will take place for three days from August 27-29, for boys and girls ages 8-17, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily at the Hayground School in Bridgehampton. There will be special guest appearances by Herb Williams, Allan Houston, John Starks and Charles Smith. The scholarships will be given out based on Dan's discretion. Submissions must be sent to Joan@danspapers.com or dropped off to Joan Gray at the Dan's Papers office, located at 2221 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton or by mailing Joan Gray at P.O. Box 630, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 by August 15. For more information call Joan Gray at 631-537-0500.