Dan's Papers - December 14, 2007

A CHRISTMAS CAROL- A Christmas Carol, a staged reading of Dickens' beloved holiday masterpiece is taking place today at the South Street Gallery at 18 South Street in Greenport beginning at 7 p.m. Call 609-240-3689 for more information. Suggested donation of $15.

CARD GAMES- From 4-6 p.m. check out the Teen Cards 'n' Games with good supply of board and video games and Yu-Gi-Oh. Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. Stop by to register or call 631-727-3228 ext. 119.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM- 7:30 p.m. 'The Wonder of Christmas,' program by Living Water Full Gospel Church, featuring Bill & Renee Morris. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St. For tickets and information call 631-722-4969, ext. 203 or 204.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL- A Christmas Carol, a staged reading of Dickens' beloved holiday masterpiece is taking place today at the South Street Gallery on 18 South Street in Greenport beginning at 2 p.m. Call 609-240-3689 for more information. Suggested donation of $15.

COME SEE SANTA- 10 a.m. Santa Day at Mattituck Plaza free movie. At noon Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by fire truck at Rite Aid for photos and hot chocolate. Then coupon for ice cream at Lickkity Splitz. Sponsored by Mattituck Chamber of Commerce. Call 631-298-0416.

ANIMATION DEMONSTRATION- As part of the Laura Helms story hour, Don Duga, legendary animator of Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, will give an animation demonstration at Holiday Market Plus, 121 East Main St., Riverhead at noon. Great for kids. 631-727-0900.

HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR- From 1-4:30 p.m. check out the Oysterponds Historical Society's Annual Holiday House Tour, showcasing a selection of Orient and East Marion houses, many decorated for the holidays, and 18th-century Webb House. 3-4 p.m.: music in Methodist church, refreshments at Poquatuck Hall. Beach Plum Christmas Shop open late. Tickets $20. 631-323-2480 for credit card purchase. On day of event, starting at 12:30 p.m., tickets available for $25 at Congregational Church in Orient. Members $20. For more information call 631-323-2480.

FINAL HOUSE TOUR- From 3-6 p.m. come check out the third and final Saturday B&B Association Holiday Open House. staying two nights at a participating B&B. For each guest who visits, a $5 donation will be made to CAST, Greenport's children and family charity organization. Guests invited to contribute to Toys and Tots boxes on hand; toys to be distributed to needy families. B&B guests can visit other inns taking part in the tour and enjoy seasonal fare. 631-477-1717.

CHRISTMAS READING- 4 p.m.: Truman Capote's 'A Christmas Memory,' reading with Jere Jacob and Thomas DeWolfe. Free. Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. 631-477-0660.

OBSERVATORY DINNER- 5 p.m. come check out the Custer Institute and Observatory Annual Holiday Dinner. Chef Chuck Cardona will cook holiday buffet feast, guests invited to add favorite dishes. At 8 p.m. the East End Brass will perform classical and holiday selections. Separate grab bags for children and adults, $10 maximum. Suggested donations, $15 members and guests; $20 nonmembers; $10 students and seniors. Kids under 14 free. Main Bayview Rd., Southold. 631-765-2626 or e-mail custerdonna@yahoo.com.

GALLERY ART SALE- 6-9 p.m. check out the South Street Gallery Holiday Art Sale to benefit North Fork Environmental Council and Robert L. Perry Day Care Center. 10" X 10" artworks by 50 local and regional artists. Cost: $100 each with $50 to two charities, $25 to artist and $25 to gallery. Also performance by NYC's Extant Arts Company. 631-477-0021.

MEN'S CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY- From 7-11 p.m. check out Flanders, Riverside, Northampton Community Association Holiday Party at Flanders Men's Club, Flanders Rd., with buffet, soda, holiday music. $10. Tickets at FRNCA meetings or call Ken at 631-727-1433 or Mike at 631-369-4553.

SAM TAYLOR TRIBUTE- 8 p.m. enjoy a tribute to Sam Taylor for a night of blues music entertainment with Maxine Brown, Gary U.S. Bond, lots more. Fundraiser for Sam. Tickets $25. Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, 18 Peconic Avenue, Riverhead. 631-727-5782, www.vail-leavitt.org.

GRAVITY AND BALANCE- From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Gravity and Balance, program explaining Newton's laws using everyday items. Events throughout day. Balance a feather and create a balancing clown to take home. Children, $5, adults, $2. Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead. 631-208-8000, www.lisciencecenter.org.

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 631-949-1377.