Dan's Papers - December 14, 2007

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE FUNDRAISER - 12/15 - 10 a.m. Plunge into the sea to benefit Human Resources of the Hamptons. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Located at Coopers Beach, Dune Road, Southampton. 631-283-6415.

POTLUCK DINNER BENEFIT - 12/15 - 7 p.m. Ceremony, community drumming and dancing. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Fork to benefit Helping Hand Fund. Suggested donations $8 adults $2 children. Located at 977 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpk., Bridgehampton. 631-537-0132.

BOOK SIGNING - 12/15 - 12-3 p.m. Historian and poet Richard G. Hendrickson will sign copies of his latest book Whisperings & Wanderings to benefit the Historical Society. Located at The Corwith Homestead, 2368 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton. 631-537-1088.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT BENEFIT - 12/15 - 8-10 p.m. Herb Levine on guitar and organ and Harry Katz on recorder will play Renaissance and Baroque music to benefit Maureen's Haven. Located at the East Quogue Methodist Church, 580 Montauk Hwy. 631-949-1377.

FAMILY FRIDAYS - 12/14- 5:30 p.m. Challah baking every Friday for children, parents and grandparents. Located at Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center, 214 Hill Street, Southampton. 631-287-2249.

STEPHEN TALKHOUSE - 12/14 - 8 p.m. Surf Dogs will perform, tickets $10. Located at 161 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3117.

HOLIDAY READINGS - 12/14 - 12 p.m. Actor David Houston will star in The Dickens, performing 3 readings. Located at Rogers Memorial Library, 91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton. 631-283-0774 ext. 524.

BALLET PERFORMANCE - 12/14 - 5 p.m. 12/15 - 3 p.m. The Hampton Ballet Theatre School will premiere Sophie and Snowflake's Holiday Dream. Located at the Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton. 631-237-4810.

CHRISTMAS PARTY - 12/15 - 7-11 p.m. Pianist Jane Hastay and bassist Peter Martin Weiss will appear with band at a champagne Christmas celebration. $35. Located at St. Therese of Liseux Church, 55 South Etna Avenue, Montauk. 631-668-2200.

SANTA PHOTOS - 12/15 - 12-3 p.m. Photos with Santa for kids, pets and the whole family. Located at Bideawee, 118 Old Country Road, Westhampton. 631-325-0200 ext. 113.

AUTHOR READING - 12/15 - 6 p.m. Reverend Donna Schaper will read from her book, Grass Roots Gardening: Rituals for Sustaining Activism. Located at Canios Books, 290 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-4926.

DOGGY SANTA - 12/15 - 1-4 p.m. Bring your pet to see Santa cocktails and treats will be served. Located at Little Lucy's Canine Couture Boutique, 91 Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-287-2352.

THE PATIO AT 54 MAIN - 12/15 - 9 p.m. The Frank Anthony Trio, vocals, saxophone and piano will perform every Saturday night. Located at 54 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-0100.

STEPHEN TALKHOUSE - 12/15 - 10 p.m. The Lone Sharks and The Blaggards will perform, tickets $10. Located at 161 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3117.

BOOK SIGNING - 12/15 - 3-4 p.m. Authors Susan Meisel and Nathalie Sann will sign copies of their new book Gourmet Shops of New York. Located at East End Books, 53 The Circle, East Hampton. 631-324-8680.

COUNTRY HOLIDAY - 12/15 - Characters such as Winnie the Pooh and Santa Clause will be on the streets of town in the Village of Southampon. 631-283-0402.

LOAVES AND FISHES - 12/15 - 12-2 p.m. Demonstrations with Chef Chris Cariello. Located at 2422 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton. 631-537-6066.

HANSEL & GRETEL - 12/15 - 7 p.m. 12/16 - 2 p.m. The Hampton Ballet Theatre School will perform this classic. Located at the Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton. 631-287-4377.

NEST SEEKERS - 12/15 - 6-9 p.m. Holiday party. Located at 150 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 646-443-3789.

HORSEY HOLIDAYS - 12/16 - 12-2 p.m. Open bar every Sunday and hug the new mulies with Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue. Located at 93 Merchants Path, Sagaponack. 631-537-7335.

WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP - 12/16 - 1-4 p.m. Make a straw or pinecone wreath, hot chocolate will be served. Reservations required. Located at The Wildlife Refuge 3 Old Country Road, Quogue. 631-653-4771.

CONCERT AND CAROLS - 12/16 - 3 p.m. Featuring soloist Kate Hurney and accompanist Katherine Addleman. Located at the Christian Science Church, Pine and Cameron Streets, Southampton. 631-537-3463.

OPEN STUDIO FIGURE DRAWING - 12/17 - 6- 9 p.m. Open studio every Monday. $15 per person. Located at Applied Arts, 11 Indian Wells Highway, Amagansett. 631-267-2787.

LIVE MUSIC - 12/18 - 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jody Carlson and her band will perform every Tuesday at Pierre's, located at 2468 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-5110.

DRAWING WORKSHOPS - 12/18- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 7-9:30 p.m. Two uninstructed life drawing workshops sponsored by Southampton Artists Association. Evening session will be a long pose. Located at 2 Pond Lane at the Veterans Hall, Southampton. 631-725-5851.

LOAVES AND FISHES - 12/19 - 6-8 p.m. Pasta and sauces featuring local seasonal vegetables and herbs with Chris Cariello. $69 2 students for the price of 1. Located at 2266 Main Street, Bridgehampton. To register visit, 631-537-3586.

OPEN STUDIO DARK ROOM - 12/20- 6- 9 p.m. Open studio every Monday. $20 per person. Located at Applied Arts, 11 Indian Wells Highway, Amagansett. 631-267-2787.

TWILIGHT THURSDAYS - 12/20 - 5-7:30 p.m. Dennis Raffelock will perform live music, complimentary cheeses. Located at Wolffer Estate Vineyard, 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack. 631-537-5106.

LIVE MUSIC - 12/20 - 7 p.m. Steve Fredericks will perform every Thursday. Located at MUSE Restaurant & Aquatic Lounge, 760 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill. 631-726-2606.

TOWN TO TOWN TREK - 12/15 - 10 a.m. 5 miles, some hills and lunch at the Val Schaffner House. Meet at the Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Center, 1061 Bridgehampton Tpk., Bridgehampton. Call Ken Kindler 631-563-4354 or Richard Lupoletti 631-324-1127.

MILLER'S GROUND LONG POND MOVABLE FEAST - 12/15 - 10 a.m. 4 miles, moderate pace. Lunch buffet will be waiting at the finish. Meet at the Nature Center, 1601 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tnpk. Call Richard Lupoletti 631-324-1127 or Ken Kindler 631-563-4354.

TRACKING HISTORY OF THE GRACE ESTATE - 12/15 - 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. 3-mile hike, dress warm. For reservations call Kate Schertel 631-537-1400 ext. 13.

LONG POND GREENBELT - 12/16 - 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 5-mile adventure. Meet at Mashashimuet Park, Sag Harbor. Call Bob Wolfram 631-725-4237.

HORSE BACK RIDE - 12/16 - BYO horse, time and location to be determined, must be a member of S.T.P.S. Call Barbara Bornstein 631-537-6188.

SEAL HAUL-OUT TRAIL - 12/19 - 10 p.m. 3 miles, dress warm with proper foot gear, bring binoculars. Meet at Camp Hero Road, Montauk. Call Eva Moore 631-283-5134.

TOY DRIVE - Dan's Papers is proud to assist the fine work of The Retreat, The Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreation Center and the East Hampton Day Care. Drop off located at 2221 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton. If willing to become a drop off location call, 631-537-0050.

DESHUK/RIVERS GALLERY DROP - Bring a new unwrapped toy to benefit Toys For Tots to the gallery when you come to view the holiday art show through January 2. Located at 141 Maple Lane, Bridgehampton. 631-237-4511.

PLANET FITNESS DROP - Bring a new unwrapped toy to benefit Toys For Tots to the gym. Located at 250 W. Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays. 631-723-3174.

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RETREAT RAFFLE TICKETS - The Retreat's 20 th anniversary raffle tickets are now available, 5 tkts for $100 dollars with a grand prize of $5,000. Help stop domestic violence for information on raffle and other events call 631-329-4398.

RIVERHEAD FOUNDATION - Donate money to sponsor a marine mammal. Call 631-369-9840.