Dan's Hamptons

NAUTICAL BUT NICE- Greenport, “The Sirens’ Song Gallery” presents “...Nautical But Nice”.Limited edition contemporary prints, book arts, sculpture, and unique collectibles. November 30 through January 7. Also on view are prints by Caroline Waloski, running concurrently with her Solo exhibition in Elk, Poland at the Galeria Slad, sponsored by the Kultura Centrum. Winter gallery hours Thursday through Sunday, 1-6pm, or by appointment, and when the colors are flying. 516 Main Street, Greenport , 631-477-1021. Email cwaloski@earthlink.net www.sirensongallery.com
GREASE- Riverhead School Blue Masques Present “GREASE” Thursday and Friday, December 8 and 9 at 8 p.m., RHS Aud. AND Sunday, December 10, 1 00 PM, RHS Aud. Tickets $8 in Advance, $10 at the door, Contact Sean O’Hara at 369-6750 or Call the RHS Main Office at 631-369-6727.

ART EXHIBIT- The Suffolk County Historical Society is pleased to present the exhibition “Caroline M. Bell and the Peconic Bay Impressionists,” the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to the North Fork impressionist, her peers, and students – known collectively as the Peconic Bay Impressionists. The exhibit will be on view through April 30, 2007, with a wine and cheese opening reception (open to the public) to be held on Friday, December 8, from 5 – 8 pm at the Suffolk County Historical Society building, 300 West Main Street, Riverhead, NY. 631-668-7507.
CHRISTMAS SHOP- Opening of Oysterponds Historical Society’s Beach Plum Christmas shop at Janet Swanson Gallery, Orient. Open Friday, noon-4 p.m.; Saturday, noon-6 p.m. and Sunday noon-4 p.m. through Dec. 24. 631-323-2480.
CHRISTMAS CAROL- North Fork Community Theatre in Mattituck presents a reading of ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.’ Admission Donation of $5 and nonperishable food item. Profits go to local charities. 631-298-4500.
GREASE- Riverhead School Blue Masques Present “GREASE” Thursday and Friday, December 8 and 9 at 8 p.m., RHS Aud. AND Sunday, December 10, 1 00 PM, RHS Aud. Tickets $8 in Advance, $10 at the door, Contact Sean O’Hara at 631-369-6750 or Call the RHS Main Office at 631-369-6727.
8 p.m. ‘A Cure for the Winter Blues’ presented by Jackie Martling and Cadillac Moon at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, Riverhead. For mature audiences only. Tickets $25. Advance sales East End Arts Council, 631-727-0900; EastEnders Coffee House, 631-727-2656.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9

SAY HI TO SANTA!- 10 a.m. Santa comes to Mattituck Shopping Center sponsored by Mattituck Chamber of Commerce. Free movie showing at Mattituck Cinemas, hot chocolate, carols, coupons for free ice cream from Lickitty Splitz, cookies from Nabisco and photos taken with Santa courtesy of Eckerd Photo Lab.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR- 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas bazaar and antique show at Cutchogue Presbyterian Church. Christmas decorations, holiday greens and antique vendors.
CHRISTMAS IN CUTCHOGUE- 9:15 a.m. ‘Christmas in Cutchogue’ sponsored by North Fork Chamber of Commerce and the Ladies Auxiliary of Cutchogue Fire Department. Refreshments and magic show at 9 15 a.m. Santa will arrive by helicopter at the fire house at 10 15 a.m. and will travel to Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library.
FREE PARTY AT MARTHA CLARA- Free Christmas Party at Martha Clara Vineyards, with wine, dancing and food. From 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. Located in Riverhead. Call 631-298-0075 for more information.
CHRISTMAS CAROL- North Fork Community Theatre in Mattituck presents a reading of ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol.’ Admission Donation of $5 and nonperishable food item. Profits go to local charities. 631-298-4500.
POTLUCK DINNER- 6 30 p.m. Monthly potluck dinner hosted by EarthSave to promote healthy, planet-friendly food choices, at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead. Lecture follows dinner. Bring vegetarian dish for 6-8 people. 631-567-5280.
BUS TRIP TO MANHATTAN- 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. 734-6360.
BONFIRE- 4 p.m. Annual bonfire and holiday celebration sponsored by Riverhead Town and Business Improvement District, held on Peconic Riverfront. Photos with Santa, tree-lighting, carols, free hot chocolate for children. Rain date Dec. 16. 631-727-3200, ext. 223.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Craft fair at St. John the Evangelist Church, Riverhead, in Parish Center. Vendors $25. 631-727-2030.
ART EXHIBIT- Edward Batcheller, Claudia Hart, John Levien and Robert Strimban will be showing images and sculptures of creatures, both familiar and imaginary in creatures + at Art Sites, 651 West Main Street, Riverhead. The exhibition will run from November 25 - January 14. A reception will be held today from 5 - 7 PM. 631-591-2401.
HOLIDAY BENEFIT AT DeCORDOVA- From Nov. 25- to Dec. 27 enjoy a holiday benefit show for Maureen’s Haven, an organization that provides shelter for the homeless during the winter months on the East End. Will feature paintings by twenty artists. Holiday hours are Fridays, 3-7 p.m., Sat and Sun noon to 6 p.m. or by appointment. Located in Greenport. Call 631-477-0620.
GIFT GIVING AT PALMER VINYARDS- This year, the gifts are being given out by the award-winning North Fork winery. Holiday season visitors to Palmer Vineyards Holiday Open House, not only get a respite from the hectic holiday season, but also will receive a free Christmas tree ornament with the purchase of a glass of wine in the tasting room. In addition, Palmer is offering a free bottle of House Wine with each two-bottle purchase of Palmer’s award-winning wines. These holiday offers are available only at the Palmer Vineyards Winery, Sound Ave., Riverhead, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 25 to Dec. 24 (until 3 p.m, on Dec. 24). Hot chocolate will be available to those under 21 years of age. (631) 722-9463 ext. 10.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday craft fair hosted by First Universalist Church of Southold. Fresh holiday wreaths, sprays, needlework, ceramics, artwork, jewelry and baked goods. 631-765-3494.
HOLIDAY DINNER- 6-11 p.m. Annual holiday dinner dance hosted by North Fork Italian-American Club at Vineyard Caterers, Aquebogue. Cocktail hour followed by dinner dance. Open bar and raffles. Members, $60; non-members, $70. Registration required. 631-765-4780.

HANUKKAH BAZAAR- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hanukkah bazaar and pancake breakfast at Temple Israel of Riverhead. Hanukkah gifts, toys, candle menorahs and Judaica. Free, fee for breakfast. 631-727-3191.
GIFT GIVING AT PALMER VINYARDS- This year, the gifts are being given out by the award-winning North Fork winery. Holiday season visitors to Palmer Vineyards Holiday Open House, not only get a respite from the hectic holiday season, but also will receive a free Christmas tree ornament with the purchase of a glass of wine in the tasting room. In addition, Palmer is offering a free bottle of House Wine with each two-bottle purchase of Palmer’s award-winning wines. These holiday offers are available only at the Palmer Vineyards Winery, Sound Ave., Riverhead, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 25 to Dec. 24 (until 3 p.m, on Dec. 24). Hot chocolate will be available to those under 21 years of age. (631) 722-9463 ext. 10.

REIKI- Monday Nights Time: 7pm -9pm Location: Grace Episcopal Church 753 Roanoke Ave, Riverhead. Will be held here every Monday Peconic Bay Medical Center Roanoke Ave, Riverhead 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms B & C. Will be held here the last Monday of each month. For details please call Ellen Jean McCabe, Ceritified Reiki Master Teacher 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.