Dan's Papers - March 13, 2009 - North Fork Events

AN INTRODUCTION TO MUSHROOMS - 7:30 p.m.-An Introduction to the Mushrooms of Long Island presentation/slide show by L.I. Mycological Club representative Joel Horman at Peconic Landing Auditorium, Greenport. Free. 631-477-0553.

NFCT PRESENTS - March 12-14, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 15, 2:30 p.m.-'Labor Day,' by A. R. Gurney,directed by Terry Brockbank, produced by Laura Jones, at North Fork Community Theatre, Mattituck. Tickets, $15. 631-298-4500, nfct.com.

TEEN NIGHT DODGE BALL - 6-8:30 p.m.: Teen Nightfeatures dodge ball at Riverhead Armory, for Riverhead School District students grades 5-9. Offered by Town of Riverhead Recreation Department. Free. 631-722-4444, ext. 737.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER DANCE- 6-11 p.m.: Annual St. Patrick's Day dinner dance hosted by St. Patrick's CYO at Soundview Restaurant, Greenport. Tickets, $40 pp.; available at Southold Pharmacy or call 765-5849. Includes chinese auction; to donate items call Carol at 631-765-1218. All proceeds benefit SHS senior Billy Moore.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST- 8 a.m.-noon: Pancake breakfast at Shiloh Baptist Church, Southold, sponsored by Saints of Shiloh. Eat-in or take-out; $10 donation. 631-765-3388.

LECTURE AT THE OBSERVATORY - 7:30-9 p.m.: Nature's Beacons: Type Ia Supernovae lecture by Dr. Alan Calder at Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold. Fee, $13; members, $10; full-time students, $5. 631-765-2626.

YOUTH NIGHT- 7-9 p.m.: Youth Night for grades 5-8 at Southold Town Recreation Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic; pool, pingpong, indoor basketball game and foosball. Snacks and refreshments available at reasonable prices. Bring favorite CDs or iPod. Free to resident youth. 631-765-5182.

ST. PATTY'S DAY PARADE- 2 p.m.: Fifth annual St. Patrick's Day Parade hosted by North Fork Chamber of Commerce and Cutchogue Fire Dept. 631-734-5959.

THE LONG ISLAND SCIENCE CENTER- 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Star Finders program at Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead. Learn about astronomy and astronomers who study stars, play with planets, make star constellations, learn stories behind stars and make star finder to take home. Admission: adults, $2; children, $5. 631-208-8000, lisciencecenter.org. 208-8000, lisciencecenter.org.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE - 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Riverhead Lions Club's annual St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage dinner at Polish Hall, Riverhead. Proceeds benefit Scholarship Fund. Two seatings. Irish dancers and music, bagpipes and 50/50 pot of gold. Adults, $20; seniors, $16; children up to age 10, $12. Tickets available at Barths Drug store and Peter Danowski Law Office, Riverhead; or at door. 631-208-1100.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER - Noon-9 p.m.: Annual corned beef and cabbage dinner hosted by East End Lions Club at Soundview Restaurant, Greenport. Choice of fish dinner available. Advance, $18; at door, $20. Tickets available at Hart's Hardware and Robert's Jewelers, Southold, and Peconic Liquors, Cutchogue. All proceeds support local charitable needs, local high school scholarships and sight-related needs. 631-734-5771, 631-298-4507.

WINTER FILM FEST- 6 p.m.- Winter Film Festival features 'Transsiberian' (2008), directed by Brad Anderson. The Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport. Free.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT- 8 p.m.-John Dominis, Life Magazine photographer, presents journey through his art. Free. Peconic Landing Auditorium. 631-477-3800, ext. 241.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST- 'Beauty and the Beast' presented by Southold High School Drama Club in district auditorium; tickets available at door or in high school computer lab during school hours. Runs until Sunday. 631-765-5081.

BLUEBIRDS PRESENTATION- 6 p.m.-Presentation and discussion about the natural history of bluebirds, presented by members of North American and New York State Bluebird Societies at Mashomack Preserve, Shelter Island. Free. 631-749-2766, 631-749-4219.

OUTSTANDING SALE - Main Road Home in Cutchogue is having a 20-50% off Sale on all household and gift items in the store! A portion of the proceeds will help sponsor the Cutchogue Canine Classic to be held at Castello di Borghese this coming May 16, 2009. ANYONE can enter their dog in this Festive Event, designed to raise proceeds for and awareness of our local animal groups. For more information, call 631-734-7865 or email lynn@mainroadhome.com

WEIGHT LOSS - The second Tuesday of every month, Dr. Russ L'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 in Progress at 888-446-7764.

HEALTHY COOKING MADE QUICK & EASY - The second Friday of every month, a Quick and Easy Healthy Cooking demonstration is being offered. The demo will be done by Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT; a certified Wellness Coach - who has himself, maintained an over 200 pound weight loss for the last four years. This would be a great place to get started with new ideas on how to cook and eat healthier. He will be offering some GREAT ideas on how to cook healthy for the whole week when you just don't have that much time. He will also be explaining all the great health benefits of including Whole Grains in your diet. If you eat, you don't want to miss this! Space is limited. Reservations required. Small materials fee. Call to reserve your spot! 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.

INDIAN MUSEUM - In Southold, open Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 631-765-5577.

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.