Dan's Papers - October 19, 2007 -

CUSTER JAMBOREE- The Custer Institute and Observatory in Southold, hosts the 29th Annual Astronomy Jamboree. Friday from 7:30-8:30 p.m. check out a concert of Andean music by Walter Purizaca. 9 p.m.-Poetry reading, followed by guided tours throughout evening of night sky using Custer's powerful telescopes. 631-765-2626, custerdonna@yahoo.com.

NFCT PRESENTS- The North Fork Community Theater at 2:30 p.m. presents 'The Fantasticks' directed by Caroline Ciochetto with musical director Jeff Wentz. Through Nov. 4. Tickets: 631-298-NFCT.

LIVE COMEDY- 7:30 p.m. is The Vail-Leavitt Comedy Club presented by Steve Montague and StevieGB, in Black Box Theatre; for adults only. Tickets: $10; refreshments available. 631-727-5782.

ART SALE- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. is an art exhibition and sale hosted by Oysterponds Historical Society, Orient, features paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture; 30% of proceeds to benefit society. 323-2480.

3 p.m.: Caroline Knox reads poems, signs books and discusses poetry at Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport. Introduced by Timothy Clayton Wood. Free. 631-477-0660.

ROCK CONCERT- The Vail Leavitt at 8 p.m. is to have a rock concert featuring the Hard Rock 'n' Roll Band and Deacon Saget, presented by Robert Toman. Tickets: $20. 631-727-5782.

FUNDRAISING DINNER- Noon-6 p.m.: Ribs and fish dinner hosted by Friendship Baptist Church, Riverhead, sponsored by fundraising committee; includes collard greens, potato salad, cornbread, dessert and soda. Take-out available. Fee: $12. 631-727-7363.

BOOK SIGNING- 11 a.m.-noon Lisa Galjanic signs copies of 'When...' series of illustrated children's books at Southold Free Library. Free. 631-765-2077.

CHURCH FUNDRAISER- Noon-7 p.m.: Southern fried chicken dinner hosted by Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Greenport, includes macaroni and cheese and more. Donation: $15. 631-477-0144, 631-477-0268.

GREENPORT GALLERY WALK- 6-9 p.m. Greenport gallery walk along "gallery row" features eight galleries open for viewing, talks and refreshments. 631-477-2153, www.greenportvillage.com.

CUSTER JAMBOREE- Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold, hosts 29th Annual Astronomy Jamboree at Southold High School feature full day of lectures on astronomy and related topics and portable planetarium shows; registration begins 9 a.m. Dinner follows at Soundview Restaurant, 6-8 p.m. Suggested donations: members, $35; nonmembers, $45; seniors, $25; students, $10; children under 13, $5. Dinner at Soundview is additional $30. 631-765-2626, custerdonna@yahoo.com.

BIKE AND HIKE- 1-3 p.m. enjoy a bike and hike 5.5 mile loop along Soundview Avenue, Southold with stops made at Horton Point Lighthouse and Goldsmiths Inlet Park, offered by Group for the East End; features mature woodlands, tidal wetlands and views of Long Island Sound. Bring bicycle, helmet, snack and water. RSVP: 631-537-1400, ext. 13, kschertel@eastendenvironment.org.

HAYRIDE TOUR- 10 a.m.-noon check out a Hayride tour of Oregon Road with Peconic Land Trust features in-depth discussion with Tim Caulfield and Melissa Spiro of past, present and future land preservation efforts. Seasonal refreshments provided. Fee: $5; rain cancels. 283-3195, www.peconiclandtrust.org.

NFCT PRESENTS- 2:30 p.m.-'The Fantasticks' directed by Caroline Ciochetto with musical director Jeff Wentz. Through Nov. 4. Tickets: 631-298-NFCT.

ANNUAL 5K- 10 a.m. check out an annual 5K Run for the Ridley, world's most endangered sea turtle, to benefit Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation begins Main Street, Riverhead to McDermott Avenue. Open to runners and joggers of all ages. Pre-registration: $17-$20. Race day registration: $25. Check-in at easternmost end of municipal parking lot adjacent to Peconic River. 631-369-9840, dwilliams@riverheadfoundation.org.

POT LUCK DINNER- 3 p.m. check out a pot luck dinner and annual meeting hosted by Mattituck-Laurel Historical Society and Museums in lower classroom of New Egypt Schoolhouse, Mattituck, includes election of officers for 2008. 631-298-5248.

ART EXHIBITION- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. is an Art exhibition and sale hosted by Oysterponds Historical Society, Orient, features paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture; 30% of proceeds to benefit society. 631-323-2480.

BUFFET LUNCHEON- 1 p.m. is a buffet benefit luncheon hosted by Eastern Long Island Audubon Society at Indian Island Restaurant & Golf Course, Riverhead. Featured speaker: Michael Mackey, manager of Wildbird Crossing and on-air radio host of WLIU Morning Edition. Reservations required: 631-325-1237.

ANNUAL CROP WALK- 1-4 p.m. is the Annual Crop Walk for Hunger from Southold Presbyterian Church to Southold Methodist Church to benefit church world services, efforts to end world hunger and Community Action of Southold Town. Hosted by both churches. Noon-Registration. Runners and joggers welcome. Pledge: $15. 631-765-2597, 631-765-3449.

ANTIQUE CARS- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. check out the Hallockville Farm offered by Peconic Bay Region Antique Automobile Club of America, Sound Avenue, Riverhead, features cars 20 years or older, 50 trophy classes and dash plaques to first 200 vehicles, vendors, food, car corral, picnic area, food, refreshments, and more. Cars must register by 11 a.m.; no street rods or customized cars. Registration fees include show vehicle, driver and one passenger. Pre-registered: $10; pre-registered 1942 and older, free; at gate, $15. Spectator admission: $5; children under 12 with parent, free. Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 28. 631-298-5292, 631-981-9375.

WINEMAKERS WALK- 1 p.m. Fall Breezes, Winemaker's Walk, a guided tour of the winery and production facility plus wine tasting at Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery. $15 per person. Please call to make reservations 631-734-5111 go online

OCTOBER 31 TANGER OUTLET HALLOWEEN- From to 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Tanger Outlet Center, Riverhead This Halloween, Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, NY, will again welcome children ages 12 & under to Trick-or-Treat in its well-lit and safe shopping environment. Participating stores will be designated with a Trick-or-Treat decal and will have candy on-hand for visiting children. Upon arriving on Halloween, children and parents should stop by the Tanger Visitor Center in Tanger I to check-in and pick up their "Tanger Trick-or-Treat" bags. Call 631-369-2732.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, AUTHOR SPEAKS- "From Pack Peddler to International Banker: The Life and Times of Joseph Seligman," Dr. Kenneth Libo, historian and author of works on Jewish history, speaks after services which begin at 9:00 a.m. Lunch follows Dr. Libo's remarks. This program, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities' Speakers in the Humanities Series. Temple Israel of Riverhead, 490 Northville Turnpike. 631 727-3191.

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, together 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

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.

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.