Dan's Papers -January 9, 2009 - North Fork Events

ARMCHAIR TRAVELING: AFRICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - 7:30 p.m. Free. Audubon members will share photographs and memories of their trips around the globe. At Peconic Landing Community Center, 1500 Brecknock Rd., Greenport. 888-273-2664.

A WALK IN THE WINTER WOODS - 11 a.m. Look for animal tracks and winter birds. Arshamomaque Pond Preserve, Southold. 631-477-3988.

BOOK SIGNING - 1 p.m. Great Tastes of Long Island by Ann Marie Borghese. Free. Castello di Borghese Vineyard and Winery, 17150 County Rd. 48, Cutchogue. 631-734-5111.

SCOTTISH FIDDLE CONCERT - 7 p.m. $25. Poquatuck Hall, Village Ln., Orient. 631-323-2480.

FILM SERIES - 2 p.m. "The Lesser Known Hitchock." Free. Floyd Memorial Library, First and North Streets, Greenport. 631-477-0660.

HYPNOSIS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - 7 p.m. $89. Riverhead Medical Offices, 1333 East Main St., Riverhead. Rightmindconsulting.com. 631-357-1100.

ORIGINAL VOICES AT THE VAIL-LEAVITT MUSIC HALL - 7 p.m. $5. Featured performers and open mic. Vail-Leavitt, Peconic Ave., Riverhead. 631-727-5782.

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.