Dan's Papers - October 12, 2007

STOP THE VIOLENCE- 8 p.m. 'Stop the Violence Night!' features comics, singers, poets, and dancers accompanied by two Long Island bands in support of Riverhead Raiders Football team. Tickets: advance, $15; at door, $20. 631-727-5782.

ART CRITIC TALK- 7 p.m. 'The Life and Work of Louise Bourgeois' talk by art critic, journalist and filmmaker Amei Wallach at Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport. RSVP: 631-477-0660. Priority seating for participants in Storm King excursion.

FIRE SAFETY DAY- 11 a.m. check out Fire Safety Day at Mattituck Fire House. RSVP: 631-298-4910, kryan1755@optonline.net. Tuesday, Oct. 1216, 1 p.m.-Fall foliage hike, Laurel Lakes Preserve, Laurel. RSVP: 631-298-4910, kryan1755@optonline.net.

OPENING RECEPTION- 5-8 p.m. is the opening reception for East End Arts Council's 'Winners' Show' which honors Best In Show winners from 2006 juried shows. Painters Anna Jurinich and Gina Gilmour and photographers Ian Shand and Bob Wilson show new works; poets Jax Peters Lowell, Miranda Beeson and Diana Helms read latest poems. On view through Nov. 16. 631-727-0900.

NORTH FORK COMMUNITY THEATER- North Fork Community Theatre, Mattituck: Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m.-Play reading 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson, directed by Rusty Kransky. Tickets: $10 at door. 631-298-NFCT.

VAIL'S 126TH BIRTHDAY- 8 p.m. is the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall's 126th birthday celebration features Chris Brusehi, Sunnyland Jazz Band and The Iring Beez and food. Tickets: $10. 631-727-5782, www.vail-leavitt.org.

OPENING RECEPTION- 4 p.m. is an opening reception for 'Maszyny' (machines) exhibit at Hallockville Museum Farm, Riverhead, features series of photographs and videos by Polish artist Lukasz Skapski of tractors handcrafted in Poland during the Cold War. Courtesy of Aleja Waszyngtona Investment; on display in Trubisz Little House through Dec. 23. 631-298-5292.

SPAGHETTI DINNER- Spaghetti dinner fundraiser hosted by Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps at Riverhead Elks Lodge, Riverhead. Three seatings: 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: adults, $10; seniors and children, $8. 631-727-1686, ext. 22.

ARTS PRESENTATION- 11 a.m.-1 p.m. is a 'Copyrights & Licensing Agreements for Visual Artists' presentation by Alain K. Khadem. Members, $15; non-members, $20. Tuesdays, Oct. 16-Dec. 11, 6-8 p.m.-Introduction to Watercolor with Elizabeth Wells Greaff. Members, $152; non-members, $167. 631-369-2171, www.eastendarts.com.

ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. is the Annual Arts & Crafts fair hosted by Mattituck-Laurel Historical Society and Museums on museum's grounds, Mattituck, features local handcrafts, bake sale, displays and activities for children and paintings by Carol Klingel in New Egypt Schoolhouse. Raffle prizes include portrait of home or pet by Ms. Klingel ; drawing held at society's Christmas Gala, Nov. 24. Admission: $1. 631-298-5248.

SCARECROW CONTEST- 1-4 p.m. is the fourth annual Scarecrow Contest on Cutchogue Village Green sponsored by Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council and Friends of Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library features music, prizes, refreshments and more. 631-734-6360.

MEET THE GOATS- 10:30-11:30 a.m. head down to meet the goats at Catapano Dairy for grades K-6 with Peconic Land Trust; join Karen Catapano, pet and milk goats, taste goat milk cheese and fudge and learn about farm. Children receive child-size bar of goat milk soap. Fee: $5; no restroom at farm. Moderate to heavy rain cancels. Registration begins 10:15 a.m. 631-283-3195.

INTERNATIONAL FLUTIST- 7:30 p.m.: Internationally renowned team of flutist Eugenia Zuckerman and harpist Yolanda Kondonassis perform classical music at Southold High School auditorium, Oaklawn Avenue. Tickets: $30; students under 18, $10. Reservations by credit card: 734-6320. Tickets available for cash at Cecily's Love Lane Gallery, Mattituck; Peconic Liquors, Cutchogue; Old Country Charm, Southold, JET's Dream, Greenport and Barth's Drug Store, Riverhead. 631-734-6320.

SIGN UNVEILING- At 3 p.m. the North Fork Audubon Society unveils two new educational signs about dragonflies and damselflies in Skipper Wentworth Park, Route 25 west of Greenport, next to Southold Town Information Center. Project art directer: Lillian Ball; photographs donated by Glenn Corbiere. Signing partially funded by Audubon New York. Event includes dedication ceremony, opportunity to observe late-season odonates, dragonfly costumes, kite-flying, cookies and cider. Park behind center. Rain date: Sunday, Oct 14. 631-477-0553, 917-623-5373.

OPENING PARTY- 4 p.m. is the opening party and exhibition 'Pictures & Words: Toddler Time Art Show' at Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport, features art work and stories created over three consecutive weeks by 35 local children up to age 4 in library's Toddler Time program. Show features canvas panels covered with tempera paint, crayons, markers, oil pastels, sequins, feathers and fabric inspired by themes of color, shapes, numbers and counting. Project designed to work on building blocks of literacy, pictures and words and encourage children's natural creativity. On view through Nov. 17. 631-477-0660.

EAST END LIGHTHOUSES AND GARDINERS ISLAND CRUISE- 3:30 p.m. is the East End Lighthouses Maritime History & Gardiners Island cruise on Peconic Star II; includes buffet meal with Long Island wines. Reservations suggested; board at Greenport dock. Tickets: general, $85; members, $80. 631-477-4121, www.eastendlighthouses.org.

POTLUCK DINNER- 6:30 p.m. check out the monthly potluck dinner hosted by EarthSave, which promotes healthy and planet-friendly food choices, at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead. Lecture follows dinner. Bring vegetarian dish that serves 6-8 people. 631-567-5280.

FAMILY ROLLER SKATING- From 1-4 p.m. enjoy family roller skating at Greenport American Legion, Third Street, to fund 2008 Girls' State scholarship and building repair. Kids under 18 must be accompanied by adult. Admission: $5; roller skate and roller blade rentals, $2. Concession stand open. 631-477-1020, 631-477-5914.

ALL YOU CAN EAT- 8-11:30 a.m. check out the breakfast buffet 'all you can eat' hosted by Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue. Donation: adults, $10, 6 for $50; children, $5. 631-734-7338.

LEMON SCIENCE- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. See what lemons can do at Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead; make secret writing, do experiments on pennies, make a battery and create craft to take home. Admission: adults, $2; children, $5. 631-208-8000. www.lisciencecenter.org.

CHILDRENS ART PROJECT-The Children's Art Project continues. Hector deCordova, an artist and teacher has brought children of diverse backgrounds, ages 8 to 12, to gether for a painting workshop. Their work can be seen at the Morris Meeting Room of the Rogers Memorial Library during regular Library hours. Runs until November 13. Call 631-477-0620 for more info.

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.

GREENPORT GALLERY WALK- On the third Saturday of every month from June through December (6-9 p.m.), a select group of galleries will open their doors for an evening of gallery hopping. Please join us for viewing, gallery talks, and refreshments. Dates are: October 20, November 17, and December 15. For further information please call 631-477-2153

REIKI CIRCLES- Reiki Cirlces 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.

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.

MEDITATION - Buddhist meditations on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Southold. Call 631-949-13-77.

BINGO - Play bingo at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Southold American Legion Post 803, Main Road and Tuckers Lane. For more information call 631-765-2276.