Dan's Papers - September 26, 2008

HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING- At 4 p.m. check out the Southold High School Homecoming features parade from Southold Fire Dept. down Main Street to school, followed by music, activities and barbecue. Pregame introductions begin at 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m.-Boy's Soccer Team versus Smithtown Christian. 631-765-5400, ext. 344.

STEINWAY CONCERT- 7 p.m. enjoy Basically Baroque farewell Steinway concert Free. 631-477-0660. Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport.

FALL FESTIVAL -10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Seventeenth annual Fall Craft Fair hosted by Aquebogue Parent Teacher Organization on grounds of Aquebogue School. Handcrafted items, raffles and food. 631-722-5171. Rain date Sunday, Sept. 28.

OCTOBERFEST- 3-7 p.m. enjoy the Annual Octoberfest at Knights of Columbus, Depot Lane, Cutchogue; family-style German food, beer, live entertainment and dancing. Advance tickets only, $35 per person. Call Heidi at 631-765-1180.

FALL FESTIVAL- Noon-4 p.m. enjoy the Southold PTA Fall Festival at Elementary School playground, Oaklawn Avenue. Chinese auction. Rain date Sunday, Sept. 28. 631-765-6963, smchugh@optonline.net.

HURRICANE HISTORY- 2:30-5:30 p.m. check out a program about the '38 Hurricane, Its History and Lessons Learned' sponsored by East Marion Community Association at Poquatuck Hall, Orient, in commemoration of 70th anniversary of 1938 Hurricane. Photos, film clips and speakers; hors d' oeuvres and beverages available. Call 631-477-0445.

LIVE ORCHESTRA- 8 p.m. the Radio Nights with The South Shore Syncopators features a 10-piece orchestra, 5 singers, radio announcer, jingles and commercials in celebration of 1920's-1930's. At Peconic Landing, Greenport, in auditorium. Free; RSVP: 631-477-3800

GARLIC FESTIVAL- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. the fifth annual Long Island Garlic Festival at Garden of Eve Organic Farm, Riverhead celebrates "garliciana," and features garlic-inspired foods including garlic ice cream and garlic popcorn, arts, crafts, pony rides, petting zoo, live music by Terry Winchell Band and more. Great garlic cook-off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Bring hot or cold dish to enter. 631-523-6608.

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. enjoy a champagne Brunch hosted by VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Riverhead, at VFW Post 2476 on Parkway Street. Mimosas/orange juice, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and home fries. Adults, $9; children under 8, $5. Tickets available at Post canteen or call 631-722-4230, 631-727-8966.

GARLIC FESTIVAL- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. check out the fifth annual Long Island Garlic Festival at Garden of Eve Organic Farm, Riverhead celebrates "garliciana," and features garlic-inspired foods including garlic ice cream and garlic popcorn, arts, crafts, pony rides, petting zoo, live music by Terry Winchell Band and more. Portion of proceeds benefits Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA-NY). 631-523-6608.

GREENPORT GALLERY WALKS- Beginning June 21 through December 20,the third Saturday of the month, Greenport's galleries will open their doors between 6-9 pm for an evening of gallery hopping. Please join us for gallery talks, and refreshments, while viewing the best of what's happening in the arts on gallery row. Check out www.greenportgallerywalk.com for more information.

WEIGHT LOSS - The second Tuesday of every month, Dr. Russ L'HommeDieuholds a free weight management lecture. 888-446-7764.