Dan's Papers - November 16, 2007

THANKSGIVING FEAST- At 11 a.m. enjoy a Thanksgiving feast and cooking activity with the Southold Mothers Club at Southold Town Recreation Center, Peconic. Bring kids and food dish to share. RSVP: 631-298-4910 or e-mail kryan1755@optonline.net.

THE MUSIC MAN- At 8 p.m. check out Meredith Willson's 'The Music Man' presented by Riverhead Faculty and Community Theater to fund scholarships for local art students and promote arts in local communities. Production features Lauren Sisson as Marian the librarian and Thomas LaMothe as Professor Harold Hill; directed by Jan McKenna with musical director Marguerite Volonts. Tickets: advance, $10; at door, $12. 631-722-3747.

ART SHOW- 92.9 & 96.9 'EHM will exhibit an exclusive collection of artwork created by or featuring some of rock 'n roll's most legendary musicians. Every piece is available for purchase, giving fans the opportunity to own a unique work of art showcasing the visual side of their favorite musician's artistry. The 'EHM Rock Art Show and Sale will be held one weekend only-November 16-18 11am -6pm at Duck Walk Vineyards, Main Road (Rte 25) in Southold. Call 631-654-9214 ext 15 for more info.

CRAFT AND BAKE SALE- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Handmade craft and bake sale at Church of the Redeemer, Mattituck, to benefit Maureen's Haven and Camp DeWolfe, includes raffle and prizes. 631-298-4277, 631-298-4468.

LATE AUTUMN BIRDING- 9 a.m. check out the 'Late Autumn Birding' KeySpan nature walk at Hallockville Museum Farm, Riverhead, with Mary Laura Lamont. Find wintertime birds including sparrows, larks, hawks, kinglets, ducks and others. Fee: Members, $5; nonmembers, $6; all fees to benefit Hallockville educational programs. Bring binoculars; heavy rain cancels. 631-298-5292.

THE MUSIC MAN- 8 p.m. check out Meredith Willson's 'The Music Man' presented by Riverhead Faculty and Community Theater to fund scholarships for local art students and promote arts in local communities. Production features Lauren Sisson as Marian the librarian and Thomas LaMothe as Professor Harold Hill; directed by Jan qVolonts. Tickets: advance, $10; at door, $12. 631-722-3747.

FACING WAR- 'Facing War' a week-long event at Riverhead First Baptist Church begins today. A day of films includes 'Why We Fight' (11 a.m.), 'Iraq in Fragments' (1 p.m.), 'Military Myths' (3 p.m.) and 'All That I Can Be: Military Recruitment From a Youth Perspective' (4 p.m.). Program features exhibit 'Honor the Fallen Memorial' photographs and biographies of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan wars. On view Nov. 10-18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All events free. 631-727-3446, 631-298-4912.

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

LIVE CONCERT- 3 p.m. is the 'Basically Baroque' concert at Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport, features flutist William Packard, violinist Daniel Skabeikis, cellist Jeannie Woelker and pianist Virginia Jones and music by Bach, Schumann, Mozart, Quantz and Veracini. Sponsored by Friends of library; free. 631-477-0660.

METEOR SHOWER- 9 p.m.-midnight check out the Leonid meteor shower party at Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold; bring lawn chair and blanket. Free; donations accepted. 631-765-2626.

HOMOFILES- 8 p.m. check out this interesting play from the Dermont and Munna Entertainment and River Theatre Company presenting 'HomoFiles' by Stacy Dermont and Toni Munna at First Universalist Church of Southold. Presented as a staged reading, based on interviews and group discussions, the play explores discrimination and violence toward gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender life. Features Bryan Cohen, Belthany Dellapolla, Peter Fitzgerald, Kathleen Furey, Susan Galardi and Nicholas Smith. Tickets: at door, $20; advance, $15; available at Canio's Books, Sag Harbor. Profits to support further public production; www.dermontandmunna.com, www.youtube.com/Homofiles.

RESCUE TECHNIQUES- At noon learn how to help rescue cold-stunned sea turtles on Long Island beaches, offered by Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation; at Atlantis Marine World, Riverhead. All sea turtles must begin migrations by late October or risk slowly freezing to death. Free; pre-registration required. Call 631-369-9840 rdigiovanni@riverheadfoundation.org.

GALAPAGOS LECTURE- At 2:30 p.m. check out the 'Galapagos: Paddling Through Darwin's Laboratory' illustrated lecture by Doug Hardy at Southold Indian Museum. 631-765-5577.

FACING WAR- 'Facing War' week-long event at Riverhead First Baptist Church. A day of films includes 'Why We Fight' (11 a.m.), 'Iraq in Fragments' (1 p.m.), 'Military Myths' (3 p.m.) and 'All That I Can Be: Military Recruitment From a Youth Perspective' (4 p.m.). Program features exhibit 'Honor the Fallen Memorial' photographs and biographies of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan wars. On view Nov. 10-18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All events free. 631-727-3446, 631-298-4912.

ART SHOW- 92.9 & 96.9 'EHM will exhibit an exclusive collection of artwork created by or featuring some of rock 'n roll's most legendary musicians. Every piece is available for purchase, giving fans the opportunity to own a unique work of art showcasing the visual side of their favorite musician's artistry. 11am -6pm at Duck Walk Vineyards, Main Road (Rte 25) in Southold. Call 631-654-9214 ext 15 for more information.

HELPING THE NEEDY- Throughout November, customers and friends of Mattituck's Old Mill Inn restaurant will receive a complimentary appetizer when they drop off a canned good at the restaurant. All food collected will be donated to the North Fork Parish Outreach. The Old Mill Inn is located at 5775 West Mill Road in Mattituck. For further information, call 631-298-8080 or visit www.theoldmillinn.net.