Dan's Papers - December 12, 2008 -

YOUTH NIGHT- 7-9 p.m.: Youth Night for grades 5-8 at Southold Town Recreation Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic; pool, ping-pong, indoor basketball game and foosball. Snacks and refreshments available at reasonable prices. Bring favorite CDs or iPod. Free to resident youth. 631-765-5182.

CHISTMAS CONCERT- 8 p.m.: Peconic Bay Masterworks Choir presents its annual Christmas concert at Mattituck Presbyterian Church, Main Road and Love Lane. Encore performance Dec. 13. Tickets: Rev. Ron Wickey, 631-477-0648.

OPEN MIC NIGHTS- 7-8:30 p.m.-Open Mic Nights, part of The Music Project at Custer Institute, Southold, hosted by singer/songwriter LiZa Coppola. Free; donations accepted. 631-765-2626.

THE CUSTER INSTITUE- 9 p.m.-midnight-Geminid meteor shower peak party. Admission, $5; children, $3; members free. 631-765-2626.

NORTH FORK COMMUNITY THEATRE- 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14, 2:30 p.m.: Reading of '84 Charing Cross Road' presented by North Fork Community Theatre, Mattituck, to benefit Maureen's Haven. Tickets, $10 at door. 631-298-4500, 631-298-NFCT.

MEET SANTA CLAUS- 1-2:30 p.m.: Meet Santa Claus at Southold Town Hall; every child receives special gift from Santa and has photo taken with him. 631-765-5182.

ART SHOW OPENING- 6-8 p.m.: Opening of 10 x 10 = 100 art show and sale at South Street Gallery, Greenport, to benefit North Fork Environmental Council and Robert L. Perry Day Care Center. On view through Dec. 31. 631-477-0021.

MARITIME KNITTING- 1-4 p.m.: Maritime knitting collection celebration at East End Seaport Museum, Greenport. 631-477-2100.

RUG HOOKING DEMO- 1-4 p.m.: Rug-hooking demo with holiday decor, candy canes and more at Stirling Historical Society's Ireland House Museum, Main Street, Greenport. Free. 631-965-3598.

SUFFOLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY- 1 p.m.: Suffolk County Historical Society hosts opening reception for holiday exhibits: second annual Charity Mitten Tree; art by local chapter of National League of American Pen Women; The Art of Ice Boating, paintings and photos.

POTLUCK DINNER- 6:30 p.m.-Monthly potluck dinner hosted by EarthSave, which promotes healthy and planet-friendly food choices, at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 424 Griffing Ave., Riverhead. Lecture follows dinner. Bring vegetarian dish that serves 6-8 people. 631-567-5280.

LONG ISLAND SCIENCE CENTER- 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Pets program at Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead. Learn how to care for a pet and make small habitat for an insect. Admission: adults, $2; children, $5. 631-208-8000, www.lisciencecenter.org.

FAMILY ROLLER SKATING- 1-4 p.m.: Family roller skating at American Legion Hall, Third Street, Greenport; children must be with adult. Fee, $5 per person; roller skate and roller blade rentals, $2. Concession stand open. 631-477-1020, motherme@optonline.net.

A CHRISTMAS MEMORY READING- 3 p.m.: Truman Capote's 'A Christmas Memory' reading by Jere Jacob and Thomas DeWolfe, at Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport. Holiday refreshments follow. Free; 631-477-0660.

OUTSTANDING SALE- Main Road Home in Cutchogue is having a 20-50% off Sale on all household and gift items in the store! A portion of the proceeds will help sponsor the Cutchogue Canine Classic to be held at Castello di Borghese this coming May 16, 2009. ANYONE can enter their dog in this Festive Event, designed to raise proceeds for and awareness of our local animal groups. For more information, call 631-734-7865 or email lynn@mainroadhome.com

GREENPORT GALLERY WALKS- Beginning June 21 through December 20,the third Saturday of the month, Greenport's galleries will open their doors between 6-9 pm for an evening of gallery hopping. Please join us for gallery talks, and refreshments, while viewing the best of what's happening in the arts on gallery row. Check out www.greenportgallerywalk.com for more information.

WEIGHT LOSS - The second Tuesday of every month, Dr. Russ L'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 in Progress at 888-446-7764.

HEALTHY COOKING MADE QUICK & EASY - The second Friday of every month, a Quick and Easy Healthy Cooking demonstration is being offered. The demo will be done by Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT; a certified Wellness Coach - who has himself, maintained an over 200 pound weight loss for the last four years. This would be a great place to get started with new ideas on how to cook and eat healthier. He will be offering some GREAT ideas on how to cook healthy for the whole week when you just don't have that much time. He will also be explaining all the great health benefits of including Whole Grains in your diet. If you eat, you don't want to miss this! Space is limited. Reservations required. Small materials fee. Call to reserve your spot! 888-446-7764.

REIKI CIRCLES- Reiki Circles 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.

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.