Dan's Papers - December 7, 2007 -

STEEL MAGNOLIAS- 7:30 p.m. check out Robert Harling's 'Steel Magnolias,' presented by The McGann-Mercy High School Theatre Company. For reservations and ticket information call 631-727-5900.

MOVIE DISCUSSION- 5:30-8 p.m. is the Teen Movie Book Discussion and Pizza, 'Thief Lord,' sponsored by East End Young Adult Librarians. Mattituck-Laurel Library. Register at 631-298-4134.

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBAL- At 7 p.m. the Greenport High School Interact Club hosts sixth annual wheelchair basketball game in school gym. Funds go to sending wheelchairs to polio victims in Sierra Leone. Donation: $5.

CHRISMAS FUNDRAISER- 7 and 8 p.m. is the exciting Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol, fundraiser for North Fork Community Theatre Scholarship Fund. 631-298-NFCT or www.nfct.com.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT- 8 p.m. check out Peconic Bay Masterworks Choir & Orchestra Christmas Concert performing Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah," Vivaldi's "Gloria," plus carol festival. Mattituck Presbyterian Church. For ticket information call 631-477-0648.

UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE- 8 p.m. enjoy the show as the Riverside High School Blue Masques present 'Up the Down Staircase.' Tickets $6 in advance, $8 at door. Senior citizens $5. Call director Sean O'Hara, 631-369-6750.

WINTER BENEFIT- 5-7 p.m. the Webb House Holiday Party. Annual winter benefit in historic home for Oysterponds Historical Society. $125. Checks to OHS, P.O. Box 70, Orient, NY 11957 or call 631-323-2840.

BIRD ORNAMENTS- At 11 a.m. celebrate and decorate at the audubon children's program. Make edible ornaments for birds' and animals' tree. Hot cider and cookies. Red House Nature Center, Greenport. Nonmembers, $5. 631-477-3988, www.northforkaudubon.org.

JAZZALIVE- 2 p.m. enjoy holiday music celebration featuring JazzAlive singing group. Spiritual Renewal Center, First Parish Church, UCC, Riverhead. 631-323-2665.

KATIE'S PUPPET PERFORMANCE- 11 a.m. is Katie's Puppet Performance for children 4 to 8. Hosted by Town of Southampton Parks and Recreation Department. Craft time following show for children to create puppets. Red Creek Activity Center, Hampton Bays. Free. 631-728-8585.

UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE- 8 p.m. check out the Riverside High School Blue Masques present 'Up the Down Staircase.' Tickets $6 in advance, $8 at door. Senior citizens $5. Call director Sean O'Hara, 631-369-6750.

THE JOKE MAN- At 8 p.m. check out Cadillac Moon with comic 'Jackie the JOKE Man.' Surprise night of fun. Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, Riverhead. $23. 631-727-5782.

PET SANTA DAY- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. is Pet Santa Day at Talmage Farm Agway, Riverhead. Public invited to bring pets for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Treats for the pets, photos e-mailed to pet parents. Free. 631-727-3100.

SANTA BY HELICOPTER- 9:15 a.m. enjoy a part called Christmas in Cutchogue, hosted by North Fork Chamber of Commerce and Cutchogue-New Suffolk Fire Department. Magic show and refreshments; 10 a.m.: Santa arrives by helicopter at firehouse.

ITALIAN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS GALA- 6-11 p.m. is the North Fork Italian American Christmas Gala, at The Vineyard, Aquebogue. $70. Reservations, 631-477-0266.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT- 8 p.m. check out the Peconic Bay Masterworks Choir & Orchestra Christmas Concert performing Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah," Vivaldi's "Gloria," plus carol festival. Mattituck Presbyterian Church. For ticket information call 631-477-0648.

CHRISTMAS CAROL- 7 and 8 p.m. is the Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol, fundraiser for North Fork Community Theatre Scholarship Fund. 631-298-NFCT or www.nfct.com.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS- 7:30 p.m. enjoy Robert Harling's 'Steel Magnolias,' presented by The McGann-Mercy High School Theatre Company. For reservations and ticket information call 631-727-5900.

PIANO PLUS CONCERT- 2 p.m. check out Soprano Phoebe Fennell, 'The Art of the Coloratura,' well-loved arias. Presented by Friends of the Riverhead Free Library Piano Plus concert series. $15 at door, students $5. Riverhead Free Library. 631-727-3228.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. is the Annual Holiday Craft Fair at American Legion, Greenport. Proceeds to repair building and fund scholarship for Girls' State 2008. 631-834-0106.

FLUTE AND PIANO- 4 p.m. check out Flute and Piano Concert with Linda Wetherill, flute, and Charlotte Day, piano. Sonatas by Reinecke and Mozart, includes special performance on rare bass flute. First Universalist Church of Southold. Adults, $20, students/seniors, $15, at door or in advance at Peconic Liquors, King Kullen shopping center, Cutchogue; Complement the Chef, Southold; JET's Dream, Greenport. Information and credit card sales, call 631-765-3494.

PERFUME SCIENCE- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. learn all about perfume. Learn about senses, explore different smells and make a perfume gift to take home. Long Island Science Center, Riverhead. Children $5, adults $2. 631-208-8000, www.lisciencecenter.org.

WILDLIFE SEARCH- 12:30-3 p.m. is the Late-fall Wildlife of Shinnecock Bay. Wildlife search along Dune Road should encounter waterfowl, shorebirds, birds of prey and perhaps a harbor seal. Bring binoculars. Led by Steve Biasetti, Group for the East End, Hampton Bays. 631-537-1400, ext. 15.

INSTALLATION OF NEW RABBI- 2 p.m. come by and see the installation of new, full-time rabbi, Rabbi William Siemers, at Temple Israel of Riverhead, 490 Northville Turnpike. Dessert reception follows. 631-727-3191.

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: 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.