Dan's Papers - March 14, 2008 - North Fork Events

NUNSENSE AT NFCT- 8 p.m. The North Fork Community Theatre, Mattituck, presents 'Nunsense' by Dan Goggin, starring Anne Motto Gilvarry, Marilee Scheer, Kimet Speed, Peggy Ashton Straub and Alicia Thompson. Directed by Mike Hipp; musical direction by Dee Laveglia; produced by Mary Motto Kalich. Tickets: $15. 631-298-NFCT, www.NFCT.com.

EAST END LIONESS LIONS- From noon-9 p.m., 54th annual corned beef and cabbage dinner (choice of fish dinner) hosted by East End Lioness Lions at Soundview Restaurant, Greenport. Advance tickets: $18; at door, $20. Tickets available at Hart's Hardware and Robert's Jewelers, Southold; Peconic Liquors, Cutchogue; or call 631-734-5771, 631-765-2476.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS- From 5-7 p.m. check out a family dinner "seconds on us" hosted by Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue. All welcome. Donation: adults, $15, two for $25; children, $7. 631-734-7338.

RIVERHEAD IDOL- At 7 p.m. check out the Fifth Annual Riverhead Idol hosted by Town of Riverhead Youth Bureau features 10 teens ages 13-19 who compete before panel of music industry judges for 2008 title. Cash and prizes for winner and runners-up. Tickets: $5, available at Middle and High Schools. Seating limited; advance purchase suggested. 631-722-4444.

THE SEAL CRUISES!- Through April 27 check out the Seal Cruises with the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation aboard Lady JV through Hempstead Bay, offering fun and facts; boat has heated cabin and snack bar. Adults, $20; seniors and children up to 12; $17; carry-on child, $5. Reservations: 631-369-9840, www.riverheadfoundation.org.

SPRING EGG HUNT- 11 a.m. is the Twentieth annual Spring Egg Hunt at Orient Beach State Park in picnic area includes the Spring Bunny and refreshments; prizes awarded to kids who find special eggs. Open to all ages. Rain date: Sunday, March 16, 1 p.m. 631-323-2440, www.nysparks.com.

SPRING FLING- From 7-11 p.m. the Oysterponds annual Spring Fling features performance by Dunegrass, corned beef sandwiches, soda and beer; setup available for BYOB. At Poquatuck Hall. Tickets: $25,available at the Country Store. 631-323-2580.

ANNUAL DINNER/DANCE- 6-11 p.m. the annual dinner dance hosted by St. Patrick R.C. Church's CYO at Soundview Restaurant, Greenport. Donation: $40. Limited seating. RSVP: 631-765-5849.

BUNNY BREAKFAST- From 8:30-10:30 a.m. check out the Bunny Breakfast for ages 4-7 with adult; breakfast, crafts, meet the Easter bunny. Mattituck High School. Tickets, $5 children, $3 adults in advance only at Love Lane Sweet Shoppe. 631-298-2276.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE- At 2 p.m. check out the fourth annual St. Patrick's Day parade hosted by North Fork Chamber of Commerce and Cutchogue Fire Department; parade steps off from Cox Lane to Cases Lane in village. Organizations interested in marching, call 631-734-5959.

CINEMATIC SERIES- At 7:30 p.m. the North Fork Reform Synagogue's Cinematic Series features 'The Chosen' starring Maximillian Schell, Rod Steiger and Robby Benson, based on novel by Chaim Potok about friendship between two very different Jewish boys in 1940s Brooklyn. At Cutchogue Presbyterian Church's community room; complimentary light refreshments. Suggested donation: $5. 631-722-5712.

EAST EGG HUNT- At 9 a.m. check out the annual Easter egg hunt for kids up to age 9, at Stotzky Park, Riverhead; open to Riverhead residents/school district only. Come early to register. Rain date: Saturday, March 22. 631-727-5744, ext. 30.

EASTER EGG HUNT- At noon check out the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Mattituck Park District. Easter bunny, eggs and prizes at Veterans Memorial Park, Mattituck. Rain or shine, bring basket. 631-298-9103.

NUNSENSE AT NFCT- 2:30 p.m. The North Fork Community Theatre, Mattituck, presents 'Nunsense' by Dan Goggin, starring Anne Motto Gilvarry, Marilee Scheer, Kimet Speed, Peggy Ashton Straub and Alicia Thompson. Directed by Mike Hipp; musical direction by Dee Laveglia; produced by Mary Motto Kalich. Tickets: $15. 631-298-NFCT, www.NFCT.com.

THE POTTERY FACTORY- At 2:30 p.m. 'The Greenport Pottery Factory,' presentation by Chris Pickerell, who discusses redware produced during colonial times, at Southold Indian Museum. Free. 631-765-5577.

ART AND SCIENCE- From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Art in Science at Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead; Learn how science affects art, make art from math with tessellations, use gravity to paint pictures, mix colors and make bubble art. Admission: adults, $2; children, $5. 631-208-8000, www.lisciencecenter.org.

THE NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY- At 8 a.m. on Tuesdays with Tom; visit various local birding "hot spots" including Dune Road on South Fork, with Tom Damiani, in search of wintering birds; dress appropriately for weather. Meet for carpooling at Red House, Inlet Pond County Park, Greenport. Nonmembers, $5. 631-275-3202, birdspeak@aol.com.

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.