Dan's Papers - March 21, 2008 - North Fork Events

WOODCOCK WALK WITH TOM DAMIANI- At 6 p.m. enjoy the Woodcock Walk with Tom Damiani; observe spectacular aerial mating displays of the male woodcock. Tom gives short presentation at Red House, Inlet Pond County Park, Route 48, Greenport; then carpool to Arshamomaque Preserve on Chapel Lane in Greenport to view displays. 631-275-3202, birdspeak@aol.com.

ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE SHOW- At 8 p.m. check out the Rolling Stones Tribute Show with the Ultimate Stones Band, with guests Union Jack, at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, Riverhead. Tickets: advance, $18, 631-369-5877; at door, $20. 631-727-5782, www.vail-leavitt.org.

PICTURE FRAMING WORKSHOP- From 1-3 p.m. go to the picture framing workshop at East End Arts Council, Riverhead, with Frank Miragliotta, includes basic techniques, where to purchase supplies and inexpensive equipment at wholesale prices, how to work with a ready-made frame, how to cut double mat for odd-sized art and how to save on custom framing. Registration: 631-369-2171.

LONG ISLAND SCIENCE- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. check out Bone Up on Bones at Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead; Learn about our internal framework, handle bone replicas, measure real bones, see bones of animals, make skeleton and have tasty calcium-rich snack to take home. Admission: adults, $2; children, $5. 631-208-8000, www.lisciencecenter.org.

WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING- Lieb Family Cellars wine and cheese pairing from 1 - 4 p.m. Located at 35 Cox Neck Rd, Mattituck. 631-734-1100.

THE NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY- At 8 a.m. on Tuesdays with Tom Damiani, visit various local birding "hot spots" including Dune Road on South Fork, with Tom, 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.

MARCH 29, OYSTERPONDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY- At 4 p.m. the Oysterponds Historical Society presents 'The Many Histories of the Peconic Bay Scallop,' with John Holzapfel. Discussion includes current restoration efforts such as recent county initiative to bring bay scallop back to Peconic. Free. RSVP. 631-477-3800.

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 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 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. - 5 p.m. information on the park 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 631-949-1377.