Dan's Papers - October 6, 2006

OCTOBER IN THE GALLERY- At the Mattituck-Laurel Library artist Ellen De'Pazzi for the month of October is inviting the public to enjoy the artwork of Ellen de'Pazzi of Westhampton Beach on view in the Gallery of the Mattituck-Laurel Library (handicap accessible). For further information on the exhibit please call the library at 631 298-4134.

HARVEST OF THE ARTS- Harvest of the Arts at First Universalist Church in Southold is having a full weekend of fun. Friday, 7-9 p.m. is the opening night with artists and a meet and greet. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. is the art show and sale with a concert with Charlotte Day and Linda Wetherill. Sunday at 10:30 a.m. is a talk by stained-glass artist Ellen Mandelbaum; noon-5 p.m., art show and sale; 2-4 p.m., poetry and essay readings. Call 631-765-5864.

NATURE CONSERVACY BENEFIT- At 6:30 p.m. at Now and Zen Fiber Arts Gallery is having a Benefit for the Nature Conservacy. Come learn about the exciting work that the Nature Conservancy is doing to preserve wetlands and wildlife habitat in Pipes Cove, Greenport, as well as its efforts to improve water quality and increase shellfish populations in Peconic Bay. Gallery Exhibit by Pamela Topham and wine and cheese reception sponsored by Bedell North Fork.Call 631-477-2585 for info.

A SIDEWALK ASTRONOMER- At 8 p.m. enjoy 'An Evening with John Dobson' at the Custer Institute in Southold. John is the inventor, author and subject of film, 'A Sidewalk Astronomer,' and founder of amateur astronomy will discuss astronomy, cosmology and his work. Cost: $15. Registration required. Check out www.custerobservatory.org or call 631-765-2626.

LAURA WESTLAKE- Gallery M of Greenport presents Laura Westlake which includes original color pencil masterpieces entitled "Nature: BOLD and Bright. Reception is today from 4 to 7 p.m. The gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. if you would like to check it out. Call 631-477-9496 for more information.

FALL FESTIVAL AT COOPERAGE INN- Running all weekend long every weekend outside on the lawn, running through October 22nd from noon until 6 p.m. enjoy some tasty favorites such as fire roasted corn, bratwurst and pulled pork sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs, festive beers, wines and liquors and fun food, treats and goodies for the little ones. There will be a variety of live bands, face painting, pony rides and a huge hay playground. Good time for the whole family. Located in Baiting Hollow off of Sound Avenue. For more information about the Fall Festival call 631-727-8994.

HARVEST FESTIVAL- From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. enjoy the Harvest festival and fund-raiser sponsored by St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Greenport. Yard sale, plant sale, bake sale, crafts, children's activities and food. 631-477-0662, ext. 10.

ANTIQUE SHOW- The Old Town Art Guild will sponsor an Antique Show on the Guild lawn, located on the Main Road, across from the North Fork Bank in Cutchogue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Rain Date is October 8th. Call 631-734-6382

RIVERHEAD COUNTY FAIR- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. enjoy the 31st Annual Riverhead Country Fair in downtown Riverhead. Entertainment, vegetable decorating contest, carnival rides, folk art, pony rides, farm animals, food, tractor pulls and vendors. Rain date is Oct. 9. And there is no charge. Call 631-727-1215.

NORTHH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY- Sunday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. for a walk through the Dwarf Pine Barrens Buck Moth Walk with naturalist Eileen Gerle. Meet at the Red House, Inlet Pond Park in Greenport, for carpooling. 631-734-6819.

ORIENT BEACH STATE PARK- From 10-11 a.m.-'Seashells by the Seashore.' Learn about the creatures that live in shells at the beach. Call 631-323-2440.

SOUTHOLD AMERICAN LEGION- Is now accepting bookings for weddings and all parties for members and there families. Please call 631-765-2276.

BOAT SMART- Wednesdays, Oct. 4-25, 7-9 p.m.: 'Boat Smart' course sponsored by Peconic Bay Power Squadron at Jamesport Community Center. Course for 14 years and up; under 18 years accompanied by parent. Materials fee: $35. Registration required: 631-298-1930.

OCTOBER 21 RENAISSANCE FAIR- At 10 a.m. enjoy a renaissance fair at the Hallockville Museum Farm on Sound Ave in Riverhead. to benefit East End Rowing to build a community boat house. This is a non-profit organization. Staff & coaches are volunteers. Head Coach & president is Michelle Zaloom, a two time Olympian. The boathouse will benefit adults and children in the community. The fair will be a family event with the focus on activities for the children. Plenty of local music, theatre & food. Call East End Rowing at 631-298-5292.

OCTOBER 19 BENEFIT FOR IRIE- At 6 p.m. enjoy a dinner and concert to benefit IRIE Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program at Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. Live concert featuring 'Crazy Helen's Blues Collar' band. Tickets: $50, includes aquarium visit, chinese auction, buffet dinner and raffle. Reservation required. 631-871-1916.

BUS TRIP TO MANHATTAN- Oct. 21, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.: Bus trip to Manhattan offered by Friends of Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library. Dropoff points: TKTS booth, Lincoln Center, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum of Natural History. Adults, $18.50; under 16 (with adult only), $10. 631-734-6360.

NORTHH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY- Friday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.-Tom Damiani gives presentation on Project Feederwatch, a winter-long survey of birds at Red House in Greenport. Saturday, Oct. 14, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.-Fall Migration Birding Marathon fund-raiser. Teams of two to four will bird North Fork and/or Shelter Island. Donation: $20. Registration required. Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m.-'Let's Go Nuts.' Take guided walk along trails at Inlet Park and lean about the nuts found in and around park. Fee: $5. Meet at Red House, Greenport. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-All day birding trip to Light House Point, CT with Tom Damiani. Meet at Red House in Greenport.. Registration required. Call 631-275-3202 or birdspeak@aol.com. Friday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.-'Owl Prowl' with owl expert Tom Damiani at Red House in Greenport. Search for Screech owl and Great Horned Owl. Refreshments served after program. Call www.northforkaudubon.org or 631-477-2378.

ORIENT BEACH STATE PARK EVENTS- Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9-11 a.m.-'Birding by Bike' along park's bicycle causeway trail. Round trip is 4.5 miles. Bring bike or rent bike for $4 per hour. 631-323-2440 to reserve bike. Sunday, Oct. 22, 9-11 a.m.-Nature walk along the shore. Discover geology and environment that inhabit shores of Gardiners Bay. Saturday, Oct. 28, 9-11 a.m.-Discover birds of Orient. Bring binoculars to see wintertime resident birds and late migrants. Program starts at Orient Beach State Park and ends at Orient Beach County Park. Fee: $3; children, $2. All programs meet at snack bar. Registration required for all. Call 631-323-2440 for all events.

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.

CAROUSEL - The Greenport Village carousel in Mitchell Park is open Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info for all facilities at the park including the ice rink and camera obsura can be found by calling 631-477-2200.

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.