Dan's Papers - February 1, 2008

OPENING RECEPTION- 6-8 p.m. check out the opening reception for 'Colonial Treasures from the Collection' exhibit at Suffolk County Historical Society, Riverhead; complimentary wine and cheese. 631-727-2881.

AN EVENING OF POETRY- 7p.m. check out An Evening of Poetry at Poquatuck Hall, Orient, hosted by Oysterponds Historical Society and organized by Linton Duell features readings by local poets and from work of earlier poets from Orient and East Marion. Informal reception follows; bring your own wine. Free. Poets interested in participating, call Linton at 631-323-3638.

SONGWRITERS CONCERT- 7 p.m. check out the Long Island Songwriter's Concert featureing Miles to Dayton, John Brzoza Band, Jessie Haynes and Papa Stitch & The Church Boys; at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall Riverhead. Show begins 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 at door. 631-727-5782, www.vail-leavitt.org.

THE SHELTER ISLAND PLAYERS- At 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. the Shelter Island Players presents Patrick Hamilton's 1938 Victorian thriller 'Gaslight' aka 'Angel Street,' at Shelter Island School Auditorium, 33 North Ferry Rd. Directed by Terry Brockbank. Tickets: $10; seniors/students, $8. Reservations: 631-749-1931.

INTRODUCTION TO FILMMAKING- Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport from today through April 12 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (no class March 22) the East End Student Film Project sponsors free 'Introduction to Filmmaking' course for grades 6-12, with instructor Joel Tomar Levin. Students learn story development, camera technique, sound, lighting and editing, with focus on documentary filmmaking; equipment provided. Space limited: 631-477-1226, www.eesfp.org.

160 ITEM AUCTION- 7-11 p.m. enjoy an art auction hosted by Aquebogue Parent Teacher Organization at The Vineyard Caterers, Aquebogue, features 160 items including paintings, sculpture and memorabilia. Art requests taken upon ticket purchase; complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, appetizers and door prizes. Preview at 7 p.m.; auction begins 8 p.m. Tickets: advance, $20; at door, $25. 631-779-3136, 631-722-8595.

STARS IN THE SKY LECTURE- 5-6:30 p.m. check out 'To The Stars Through Rugged Ways' lecture by Sam Storch who offers an historical look at how our current understanding of the universe evolved at Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold. Members, $10; nonmembers, $13; full-time students with ID, $5. 631-765-2626, Custerdonna@yahoo.com.

NORTH FORK COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS- At 8 p.m. the North Fork Community Theatre in Mattituck, presents 'Bertha, the Beautiful Typewriter Girl,' play reading and fundraiser for local soup kitchen; includes raffle and refreshments. Tickets: $10 at door. 631-298-4500, www.NFCT.com.

LIVE CONCERT- 2 p.m. check out a a concert by The No-Doubt World Famous Monday Night Band, directed by Donald Howard, in Howard Hovey Auditorium, Pulaski Street School. Program includes "Highlights of Andrew Lloyd Weber" and "Tijuana Brass" and works by Tchaikovsky, Gershwin and Sousa. Special guest appearance by The Long Island Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines. Free. 631-369-8889.

LONG ISLAND SCIENCE CENTER- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. bring your kids to "Balancing Act" at The Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead; learn what keeps humans upright, balance feathers, clowns, plates and yourself, learn how gravity affects balance and make balancing clown or butterfly to take home. Children, $5; adults, $2. 631-208-8000, www.lisciencecenter.org.

THE SHELTER ISLAND PLAYERS- At 2 p.m. the Shelter Island Players presents Patrick Hamilton's 1938 Victorian thriller 'Gaslight' aka 'Angel Street,' at Shelter Island School Auditorium, 33 North Ferry Rd. Directed by Terry Brockbank. Tickets: $10; seniors/students, $8. Reservations: 631-749-1931.

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.

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.

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 631-949-13-77.