North Fork Events

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15

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. 631-668-7507.

LIGHT THE MENORAH- 5:30 p.m. is the time that you are going to want to head down with the North Fork Reform Synagogue and Cutchogue Historical Society and celebrate Hanukkah at Cutchogue Village Green. Lighting of menorah followed by potluck dinner at Cutchogue Presbyterian Church at 6. At 7:30 p.m. NFRS members light their own family Menorahs after dinner, followed by children and Rabbi Jessica Marshall presenting story of Hanukkah.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS- 5-7 p.m. enjoy an all-you-can-eat Family Dinner Night hosted by Knights of Columbus Marian Council 3852 at K of C Hall, Cutchogue. Adults, $10; children, $5. Proceeds support charitable efforts.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION- Beginning at noon check out the holiday celebration hosted by Woman’s Club of Riverhead at United Methodist Church of Riverhead. Entertainment provided by students of East End Arts Council. 631-727-5865.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16

CONCERT AT THE VAIL- At the Vail Leavitt Music Hall in Riverhead, Burnin’ Sky presents The music of The Bad Company Show – Hard Rock Music Don’t miss this awesome live musical tribute. Performance Time: 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $20. Pick them up at the show at the Vail’s address at 16 Peconic Avenue Riverhead. Or call them at 631-727-5782 for advance sales.

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.

HOSPITALITY DAY- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. enjoy the Annual Friends of the Library Hospitality Day at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, with Basically Baroque concert from 2 to 3 p.m., mulled cider and homemade cookies. 631-734-6260.

FUN AT MARTHA CLARA- Martha Clara Vineyards Open House - Saturdays and Sundays through the month of December fresh doughnuts in the tasting room pavilion. Today 12-2:00pm, Riverhead Middle School Holiday Recital. Complimentary. Today from 2-5:00pm, cooking demonstration with Empanada Land. Complimentary. Sparkling Saturdays and Sundays special, buy a glass of any one of our Bruts, and keep the Martha Clara Vineyards logo flute. Call 631-298-0075 x14.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17

SKATE DAY- Burton Potter Unit 185 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a Christmas Family skate day today from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Legion Pos on Third Street in Greenport. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $5 per person. There will be a discount for large families given at the door. Please bring your own skates. There are a limited number of skates available to rent. For more information call Marilyn at 631-477-1456.

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.

MUSIC PERFORMANCE- 2:30 p.m. check out Cecilia Gniewek Brauer gives a lecture and musical performance featuring the armonica, a musical glass instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin, at First Presbyterian Church of Southold. Sponsored by Friends of Southold Free Library. 631-765-2077.

ART RECEPTION IN MATTITUCK- ‘Small Works’ Photography Exhibition at Image Gallery at Love Lane Photo 12830 Main Road in Mattituck. 631-298-0070. Selected members of East End Photographers Group will have a Holiday Exhibition and Sale at Love Lane Photo beginning on Monday, December 11th through Saturday, January 11th. A special Opening Reception will be held today from 1pm-5pm with a wine tasting by Sherwood House Winery. Photographers on exhibition will include Virginia Aschmoneit, Ken Rubino and Gerry Giliberti, who currently has work on exhibit with such photographic illuminaries as Richard Avedon, Ralph Gibson and Elliot Erwitt. For additional information, please call Ken Rubino at 631-298-0070

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18

FREE DANCE CLASS!- A and G Dance Company is offering Dance, Yoga, Pilates, and rhythm recreation for boys and girls today. The regular fee is $25. Contemporary dance is for kids aged 3-8, hip hop is for 9 to adult and yoga/pilates are for adults. Located in Riverhead at 435 Osborne Ave. Give Adam and Gail a call at 631-921-6406. Also call 516-903-1446 if interested in a karate lesson.

COMING UP

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.

ONGOING EVENTS

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.