Dan's Papers - January 18, 2008

LIVE QUARTET- 8 p.m. David Dingle and his quartet perform 'S'Wonderful,' songs and stories celebrating George and Ira Gershwin, presented by ASCAP Foundation "If You Knew Susie" and Joseph Meyer Commemorative Concerts. Free. Tuesday Jan. 22, 4 p.m.- Lifetime Learning Speaker Series presents John Dominis, 'World Renowned Time Life Photographer,' including images from Vietnam war to Frank Sinatra to Africa. Free. 631-477-3800.

FAMILY DINNER- From 5-7 p.m. enjoy a family dinner 'seconds on us' hosted by Knights of Columbus, Depot Lane, Cutchogue; bar open until 8 p.m. Donation: adults, $15, 2 for $25; children, $7. 631-734-7338.

TELESCOPE LECTURE- From 7-9 p.m. check out the 'How To Use Your Telescope' lecture and workshop by Jeff Norwood of Camera Concepts, at Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold, includes practical information and hands-on help. Suggested donation: members,$10; nonmembers, $13; students with ID, $5. 631-765-2626, custerdonna@yahoo.com.

DREDGING DINNER- 6 p.m. SoutholdVOICE De-Frost Dinner celebrates the return of dredging to North Fork, at Touch of Venice restaurant, Mattituck. Tickets: $55; includes full buffet, wine, beer and soft drinks. Space limited; must reserve in advance. Send check to SoutholdVOICE, P.O. Box 996, Southold, N.Y. 11971. 631-765-1764, 631-765-9501.

19,830 NAUTICAL MILES- At 2:30 p.m. check out the 'Fiona Returns to Antarctica' video presentation and lecture by adventure sailor Eric Forsyth, about his 11 month trip aboard a yacht on which he logged 19,830 nautical miles; at Southold Indian Museum. Free. 631-765-5577.

MLK MEMORIAL PROGRAM- At 4 p.m. check out the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Program at Unitarian Universalist Church, Southold, sponsored by Southold Town Anti-Bias Task Force. Event features "The Presence of Justice" lecture by Janice Johnson and includes Village of Greenport Mayor David Nyce, Southold High School Chorus, Supervisor Scott Russell, readings, tributes, refreshments and more. 631-477-1013.

LONG ISLAND SCIENCE- From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. check out the 'Pets' program at Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead. Meet Norman Ward, author of "My Name is Poco" and his dog Poco, learn how to care for a pet, make a small habitat for insects, meet Wrath the ball python and Madagascar hissing cockroaches, and visit with representatives from Kent Animal Shelter and their pets. Children, $5; adults, $2. 631-208-8000, www.lisciencecenter.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, SON'S OF SOUTHOLD AMERICAN LEGION SPAGHETTI DINNER- 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. go to the Son's Of The Southold American Legion Spaghetti Dinner. Located on Main Road in Southold. Tickets are $15.00 each, 2 for $25.00. Children under 12 are $7.00. Cash Bar. Take out available. Tickets available at the legion on 1/23 from 6 to 8 p.m. and also at the door day of dinner. Contact 631-765-5011 or 631-765-2276.

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.

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.