North Fork Events

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16

LYCEUM GALLERY- The Lyceum Gallery running until February 23, located on the Eastern Campus of Suffolk Community College in Riverhead is presenting an art exhibit by faculty of all disciplines teaching at the school. There will be oil paintings, photographs, quilts, clay, jewelry and other works of art. Artist reception is February 1, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For directions call 631-548-2559.

TUTTO ELEGANTE- 5:30 p.m., Borghese Vineyard Cutchogue Artisan wine and food connoisseurs come together with East End artists for a festive evening of wine and food-tasting, artist’s demos, live classical piano entertainment and more. Peruse the halls of original artworks, while enjoying live classical piano music by YiYi Ku as you taste food-friendly wines from Borghese Vineyard & Winery, perfectly paired to complement the gourmet tastings from renowned chef Steve Amaral of Black Tie Catering. 631-734-5111.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17

NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY EVENTS- 8 a.m. go for a North Fork Duck Walk. Meet at Red House for carpooling. Rick and Linda, Call 631-734-7144. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. enjoy the Great Backyard Bird Count family activity. Identify birds at feeders. Meet at Red House. 631-323-0103 or www.birdsource.com. Volunteer Information Tea program. Learn how to play an active part at NFAS. Tea and crumpets served. 631-323-0103. www.northforkaudubonsociety.org.

SEAL CRUISE- Enjoy seal cruises that leave every Saturday and Sunday from East Marina in Point Lookout in Riverhead. $17 for adults $15 for children. Boarding time: 12:30 pm.  All sailing departures are at 1:00 pm. Seal Cruises, led by a Riverhead Foundation naturalist aboard the Lady JV, are fun, educational, and a great family adventure! Please visit www.riverheadfoundation.org or call 631-369-9840 for more information. 

INSIDE THE ARTISTS STUDIO- 1-3 p.m. Inside the Artist’s Studio at Borghese Vinyards in Cutchogue featuring Howard Jewett, Artisan Basket Weaving Demo. Come see and learn how to weave beautiful baskets by hand. Other artfully designed baskets will be on display. 631-734-5111.

SHUCKING DEMO- 1 – 4 p.m. at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead the East End Oysters shucking demo and sparkling wine pairing.  Q&A with the growers of these delectable treats. $15pp includes plate of oysters and a glass of sparkling wine. Reserve at 631-298-0075 x22.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18

FAMILY ROLLER SKATING- From 1 to 4 p.m. the American Legion Burton Potter Unity 185 Ladies Auxiliary sponsors family roller skating at the American Legion in Greenport. All ages welcome, under 18 must be accompanied by adult. Concessions available. Admission $5, skate rentals, $2. Call 631-477-1020 or 631-477-5914.

OLIVE OIL TASTING- Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery Olive Oil Tasting in Cutchogue from 1pm – 3pm. Taste the flavors of Italy with our very own oil imported from the family estate in Calabria. Admission is free. (631) 734-5111

SEAL CRUISE- Enjoy seal cruises that leaves every Saturday and Sunday from East Marina in Point Lookout in Riverhead. $17 for adults $15 for children. Boarding time: 12:30 pm.  All sailing departures are at 1:00 pm. Seal Cruises, led by a Riverhead Foundation naturalist aboard the Lady JV, are fun, educational, and a great family adventure! Please visit www.riverheadfoundation.org or call 631-369-9840 for more information. 

CHOCOLATE FONDUE AND TRUFFLE DEMO- Chocolate Fondue & truffle making demonstration at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead with Linda Slezak of the Red Barn B&B. Two seatings 12:30 & 2:30.  $25 per couple. Reserve at 631-298-0075 x22.

AUTOMOTIVE SWAY MEET- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. check out the seventh annual automotive swap meet, car coral and flea market, hosted by Peconic Bay Region of Antique Automobile Club of America at Southold Town Recreation Center, Peconic. Fees for table are $20, car corral, $20. Admission is $2. Call 631-589-4779 or e-mail mmvltg@yahoo.com

FREE YOGA- From 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. enjoy free hatha yoga classes for beginners at Mary H. Smith Recreation Center in Greenport. Bring nonskid, body length mat. Call 631-765-3005.

PIANO PLUS CONCERT- 2 p.m. is a concert sponsored by Friends of the Library at the Riverhead Free Library. Enjoy Polezhayev Family, “From Mozart to Gershwin.” Vladimir and Yelena, piano, Anton on violin, Simon on double bass. Meet the artists after concert. Refreshments provided. Tickets: $15, students $5. Call 631-727-3228.

COMING UP

FEBRUARY 26 MARCH 5 AND 12, TEEN ACTING WORKSHOP- 7-8 p.m.—Teen Acting Workshop at the Riverhead Free Library presented by Friends of the library and led by Toni Munna. Students grades 6-9 welcome. Free. 631-727-3228.

NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY EVENTS- Coming up from the North Fork Audubon Society: Wednesdays, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. enjoy ‘Free the Trees’ with Tom Damiani at Inlet Pond County Park, Greenport. Help maintain native vegetation. Bring handsaw or loppers. Meet at Red House. REIKI- Monday Nights Time: 7pm -9pm Location: Grace Episcopal Church 753 Roanoke Ave, Riverhead. Will be held here every Monday Peconic Bay Medical Center Roanoke Ave, Riverhead 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms B & C. Will be held here the last Monday of each month. For details please call Ellen Jean McCabe, Ceritified Reiki Master Teacher 631-727-2072.

ONGOING EVENTS

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.