North Fork Events
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
FUNDRAISER FOR DOG- Attend a fundraiser
at Jeni’s Main Street Grill on the Main Road (Rte 25) in Southold
(Across from Rothman’s Dept. Store) from 7 a.m. – 3
p.m. This is for a dog named Audrey that was the subject of a brutal
beating by an unknown individual. All of the tips will be donated
to Audrey’s Fund. Also homemade dog biscuits and various desserts
will be for sale with all proceeds going to Audrey’s Fund.
There will additionally be a raffle drawn for a gift basket. For
more information or donations, please call 631-765- 9610.
SIGNS OF SPRING- 7:30 p.m. check
out the ’Signs of Spring: Vernal Ponds,’ presented by
Dr. Tim Green the natural resource manager at Brookhaven National
Lab. Meet at Red House in Peconic. Fee: $3; nonmembers, $5. 631-477-3988.
www.northforkaudubon.org.
QUILTERS GUILD- The Eastern Long
Island Quilter’s Guild is inviting anyone to come down at
7:30 p.m. and listen to guest speaker Robin Barbera present ‘The
Social, Cultural and Political Aspects of Quilting-The Boise Peace
Quilt Project’ during the business meeting at the Southold
Town Recreation Center, Peconic. 631-727-5909 www.eliqg.org.
TEEN ART SHOW- From 5-7 p.m.: Opening
reception of teen art show at Riverhead Free Library. Artwork by
grades 9-12 in Elizabeth Fox Overton Gallery until March 26. 727-3228,
ext. 119.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10
LIVE MUSIC AT THE VAIL LEAVITT- 9
p.m. enjoy Wiseman Music presenting ‘Scream My Name’
at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, 18 Peconic Ave., Riverhead. Tickets
are $20. Advance sales at the East End Arts Council, 631-727-0900;
EastEnders Coffee House, 631-727-2656.
RAILROADS LECTURE- 3 p.m. is the
‘Abandoned Railroad Lines of Long Island,’ lecture led
by Long Island Oddities editor and television producer John Leita,
hosted by trustees of Railroad Museum of Long Island at Suffolk
County Historical Society, Riverhead. Snow date: Saturday, March
17, 3 p.m. www.rmli.org,
631-765-2757.
IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN-
Atlantis Marine World, Long Island’s own full-scale Aquarium,
is located in downtown Riverhead on 3.2 acres along the scenic Peconic
River. Each month, Atlantis Marine World invites its guests on a
adventure of exploration, discovery, and family fun with themed
events, activities, and exhibits on the weekends and over school
breaks. This month, all things lean toward green at Atlantis Marine
World. Join us for green-focused fun – including a green animal
scavenger hunt that will show you “It’s Not Easy Seeing
Green!” Complete with experiments and interactive presentations,
crafts, story times, and a scavenger hunt, the dates are: March
10 and 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31. Special focus tanks will be available
for viewing daily. 631-208-9200.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY COCKTAIL
PARTY- From 7-11 p.m. check out the St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail
Party hosted by the Mattituck Soccer Club at 4 Doors Down, Mattituck.
Tickets: $25. Advance ticket sales are available by check made out
to Mattituck Soccer Club to Maureen Deegan, 855 Marlene Lane, Matticuk.
Hot and cold hor’doeuvres, door prizes, raffles, music, games
and cash bar. 631-298-8311.
ROLLER SKATING FUNDRAISER- From 5-8
p.m. enjoy a family rolling skating fundraiser at American Legion
Hall, Greenport. Advance tickets: $10, purchase at Kim Elaine’s
Hair Studio, American Legion Hall, Greenport, Ye Olde Party Shoppe
in Southold, Handy Pantry in Mattituck and Country Store in Orient.
Proceeds benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Tickets: $15 at
door. Some skate rentals available. Contests, prizes, raffle, chinese
auction and concession stand. Call 631-477-0696.
NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY- At 10
a.m. check out the ‘Special Friends’ program with the
North Fork Audubon Society. Paint and decorate the birdhouse. Meet
at Red House in Peconic. Materials fee: $12; nonmembers, $15. Registration
required. Limited space. 631-477-3988. www.northforkaudubon.org.
NATURALIST TALK- At 4 p.m. listen
to the ‘Roy Latham of Orient: New York’s Premier Naturalist
of the 20th Century,’ talk, presented by Eric Lamont, sponsored
by Oysterponds Historical Society at Old Point School House, Village
Lane, Orient. 631-323-2480.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
IT’S NOT EASY BEING GREEN-
Atlantis Marine World, Long Island’s own full-scale Aquarium,
is located in downtown Riverhead on 3.2 acres along the scenic Peconic
River. Each month, Atlantis Marine World invites its guests on a
adventure of exploration, discovery, and family fun with themed
events, activities, and exhibits on the weekends and over school
breaks. This month, all things lean toward green at Atlantis Marine
World. Join us for green-focused fun – including a green animal
scavenger hunt that will show you “It’s Not Easy Seeing
Green!” Complete with experiments and interactive presentations,
crafts, story times, and a scavenger hunt, the dates are: March
10 and 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31. Special focus tanks will be available
for viewing daily. 631-208-9200.
COMING UP
MARCH 18, ST. PATRICK’S DAY
PARADE- 2 p.m. check out the St. Patrick’s Day parade that
starts at Cox Lane and heads west to Case’s Lane in Cutchogue,
with five fire departments, school bands, local businesses, animals
and more. Sponsored by Cutchogue-New Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
and Cutchogue Fire Department. Call 631-734-5959.
MARCH 15-18 THE SOUND OF MUSIC- ‘The
Sound of Music,’ presented by Southold High School Drama Club.
Showtimes: Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. 631-765-3701.
MARCH 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.
ONGOING EVENTS
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.
BINGO – Play bingo at 12:30
p.m. on Tuesdays at Southold American Legion Post 803, Main Road
and Tuckers Lane. For more information call 631-765-2276
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