Dan's Papers - November 7, 2008

FREE ADMISSION AT ATLANTIS MARINE WORLD- Atlantis Marine World Offers Free Admission to Riverhead Residents.In honor of Thanksgiving, Atlantis Marine World Aquarium is offering free admission to Riverhead residents every Friday in November, as well as on Thanksgiving Day. The special no-cost admission rate applies to Town of Riverhead residents only, who must show proof of residency upon entry. For more information about the Aquarium, please call 631-208-9200, ext. H2O (426).

DYLAN THOMAS- 7 p.m.: Dylan Thomas' 'Under Milkwood' play for voices at Poquatuck Hall, Orient; fundraiser for hall. Tickets at door: $15; members of Oysterponds Community Activities and children, $10. 631-323-2601.

GUIDED MEDITATION- 7 p.m.: Guided meditation and chant by the Dali Lama on CD at Orient Congregational Church. All welcome; refreshments follow. 631-323-2665.

DINE AND DANCE- 6:30 p.m.: Dine and dance with Southold West Branch of ELIH Auxiliary at Soundview Restaurant, Greenport. DJ Ed Wright spins music; door and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit hospital. Tickets, $50 per person. 631-765-2206.

SPAGHETTI DINNER- 5-8 p.m.: Spaghetti dinner, 50/50 raffle and chinese auction hosted by Southold Cub Scouts Pack 6 at Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue. Full dinner includes salad, bread, entrAA©©e, drinks, dessert and coffee. Adults, $10; children, $5. Prizes for adults and children. 631-765-6292.

FOOD CHAIN PROGRAM- 11 a.m.: Food chain program for kids at North Fork Audubon's Red House, Inlet County Park, Greenport. non-members, $5. 631-477-3988, sarahmcc1@mac.com.

OPEN MIC AT CUSTER INSTITUTE- 7-8:30 p.m.: Open mic night at Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold, sponsored by CAST's Liza Coppola. liza71158@yahoo.com.

GREAT CHILI COOK-OFF- 5-7 p.m.: Fifth annual Great Chili Cook-Off at First Universalist Church of Southold; soft drinks, beer and cornbread. Taste all chilies for $7; or have entire bowl for same price. 631-298-3230.

YOUTH NIGHT- 7-9 p.m.: Youth Night for grades 5-8 at Southold Town Recreation Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic; pool, pingpong, indoor basketball game and foosball. Snacks and refreshments available at reasonable prices. Bring favorite CDs or iPod. Free to resident youth. 631-765-5182.

SEA TURTLE LECTURES- 1 p.m.: Cold-stunned sea turtle lectures offered by Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation at Atlantis Marine World Aquarium, Riverhead. Free. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m.-With Group for the East End in Southold. Registration required: 631-369-9840, www.riverheadfoundation.org

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST- 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: All you can eat breakfast at Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue; all invited. Adults, $8; children, $4. 631-734-7338.

NFCT PRESENTS PROOF- North Fork Community Theatre presents 'Proof,' Old Sound Ave., Mattituck. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets, $15; 631-298-NFCT.

SOUP SUPPER- 5-7 p.m.: Soup supper at Old Steeple Community Church, Aquebogue; variety of soups, homemade breads, beverages and dessert. Adults, $10; children under 12, $7. Call 631-722-4131, doroszka@optonline.net.Reservations recommended.