North Fork Events

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

HOME 123 GRAND OPENING- Home 123 Mortgage in Riverhead is having a Grand Opening Party from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join them for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment. The event will benefit the Little Flower School Educational Foundation. Please RSVP by calling 631-681-1997.

11:30 a.m.: Golf outing sponsored by Bridge for Peace at Calverton Golf Links. Tickets: $125, includes golf, cart, and steak or lobster dinner. 730-3982.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS- From 5-7 p.m. enjoy an all-you-can-eat family dinner night hosted by Knights of Columbus Marian Council 3852 at K of C Hall, Cutchogue. Adults $10; Children $5. Proceeds support charitable efforts. Call 631-734-7338.

CRUISE ON GLORY- At 7 p.m. get on your Last Chance Cruise on Electric Launch ‘Glory.’ Limited space, registration required. Cost: $20. Boat leaves from Preston’s Dock, in Greenport. Call 631-323-0103 for more info.

DECISIVE MOMENT- From 5-8 p.m. check out the opening reception for exhibit all-photography show, ‘Decisive Moment,’ at East End Arts Council, Riverhead. Exhibit open through Oct. 20. Exhibit features work based on the legacy of photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. Call 631-727-0900.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

“COUPLES” EXHIBITION- “Couples” is an exhibition of the work of three couples who are prominent artists on the East End. Rosalind Brenner, painter and Mike Cardacino, photographer, Linda Capello, painter and John Capello, sculptor, Rosanne Schwab, printmaker and Walter Schwab, photographer, will be showing their work at the deCordova Studio and Gallery in Greenport, From now until October 3rd. The gallery is located at 538 in Greenport. This is some very interesting and exciting work. Call 631-477-0620 for hours and for more information about the exhibition.

BENEFIT IN BLACK AND WHITE- Someone will become the owner of a freshwater pearl necklace designed especially for the Benefit in Black & White by Nancy B. Lobel. The benefit will be held at the waterfront estate of Honorary Chairs Cynthia and Neal Hochman from 7 p.m. to midnight and will include cocktails with buffet dinner, music, and dancing. Highlighting the evening will be a silent auction featuring a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, compliments of Eagle Auto Mall in Riverhead. Also is a four-night stay at the Presidential Suite at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas including dinner at Tao and two tickets to the show Phantom Las Vegas; a one-year membership to Hampton Hills Golf and Country Club and a bust of Albert Einstein by renowned sculptor Robert Berks of Orient, to mention just a few. For further information about the event, call the PBMC Foundation at 631-548-6080.

STREET FAIR- From 3-8 p.m. the Word of Life Ministries hosts a multichurch street fair in the parking lot of newly renovated Peconic waterway off Peconic Avenue, Riverhead. Free hot dogs, refreshments and balloons. Giveaway of bike and microwave. Moonwalk ride, puppet shows, music, drama and dance team performances. Call 631-208-4050 and 631-682-3484.

ART OPENING- At 3 p.m. check out the opening reception for James Pritchard exhibition, ‘The Four Seasons,’ at Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport. 631-477-0660.

LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE- At 3:30 p.m., the Lighthouse, maritime history and Gardiners Island cruise aboard the Peconic Star II in Greenport. See Orient Point, Plum Island, Little Gull Island, Race Rock and Long Beach Bar lighthouses. Narration by Merlon Wiggin. Cost is $75 which includes meal and wine. 477-4121 or 516-527-1313.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

PIG ROAST- From 4-8 p.m. enjoy a pig roast at Paumanok Vineyards in Aquebogue. Vineyard and wine tour along with a pig roast by Chef Galen. Rain or shine. Tickets are $75; at door, $80. Purchase in advance by visiting www.brownpapertickets.com. Proceeds benefit East End and New York City chapters of Slow Food USA. Call 631-722-8800

INDIAN MUSEUM- Coming up at Southold Indian Museum at 2:30 p.m enjoy ‘Hydrangeas’ illustrated lecture by Ellen Barcel. At 2:30 p.m. the ‘People of the North Fork’ is an exciting display and overview of special summer exhibits presented by museum staff. 631-765-5577.

“COUPLES” EXHIBITION- “Couples” is an exhibition of the work of three couples who are prominent artists on the East End. Rosalind Brenner, painter and Mike Cardacino, photographer, Linda Capello, painter and John Capello, sculptor, Rosanne Schwab, printmaker and Walter Schwab, photographer, will be showing their work at the deCordova Studio and Gallery in Greenport, From now until October 3rd. The gallery is located at 538 in Greenport. This is some very interesting and exciting work. Call 631-477-0620 for hours and for more information about the exhibition.

CONCERT AT BEDELL- Rob Cannillo and Friends will be performing at Bedell Cellars (36225 Main Road, Cutchogue, NY) in the new tasting pavilion. Cannillo will be performing from 2:00pm - 6:00pm. His music combines the sounds of rock, jazz and the blues. “Rob’s style is a little Gregg Allman, a little John Mellencamp, a little Dave Matthews, a little Bruce, some James Taylor, but mostly Rob.” The open air tasting room located adjacent to the indoor tasting room features a breathtaking view of the vineyard. Featuring an extra long tasting bar, the new pavilion more than doubles the bar space available for wine tasters. There is no charge for the performance. For more information call Bedell Cellars at (631) 734-7537.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

8:30 a.m.—Trip and landing at Little Gull Lighthouse with narration by local historian Merlon Wiggin. Trip rescheduled from Aug. 28. Board Prime Time at Orient by the Sea marina, Orient. Return for lunch at Orient by the Sea restaurant, presentations and drawing for original Rich Fiedler painting. Chances for drawing: $50. Cost: $95. Space is limited, reservations required for cruise. 477-4121 or 516-527-1313.

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 5 BUS TOUR- Running all day from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. join a bus tour to visit an exhibition, Best Friends: Isamu Noguchi and Buckminster Fuller at Noguchi Museum and a Garden, a Socrates Sculpture Park and Sculpture Center and a stop in Long Island City to conclude the series. Prix-Fixe lunch is additional charge. Cost: $50, includes bus transportation, admission and museum talks. Series cosponsored by Friends of Mattituck Laurel Library. Series. Trip is sponsored by the Floyd Memorial and Mattituck-Laurel Library. Call 631-477-0660 or 631-298-4134.

OCTOBER POTRAIT CLASS- Enjoy a two day portrait class with Sean Crosby, internationally acclaimed instructor. Students will bring photo of portrait they will create. Class sizes are limited so call for details. Atelier Decorative and Fine Art, 308A Main Street, Greenport, 631-477-3280.

SEPTEMBER 19 ALL DAY BIRDING- At 8 a.m. enjoy an all day birding session to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens with Tom Daminani. Bring lunch but enjoy a dinner at Prima Pasta. Meet at Red House in Greenport for carpooling. Call 631-275-3202.

SEPTEMBER 23 SUNSET/MOONLIGHT/LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE- The seventh annual “beacons of the Night” cruise will take place at 4 p.m. boarding in Greenport. Lighthouses scheduled to be seen include Long Beach Bar, Orient Point, Plum Island, Little Gull Island, and Race Rock. Cost is $75 and includes sandwiches, salads and soft drinks. Funds raised help the Long Island Lighthouse Society continue its historic lighthouse preservation and education programs. Reservations are required. For more info call 631-277-4611.

SEPTEMBER 20 SPOTLIGHT ON LONG ISLAND – Take a trip to Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay, and lunch at de Seversky Culinary Center, Old Westbury. Tour Nassau County Museum of Art, Roslyn Harbor featuring Saltzman Fine Art building, Lee Ridder Miniature Museum and sculpture garden. Starts at Mattituck Library at 8:30 a.m. and return to the library at 6:15 p.m. Admission: $64. Call 631-298-4134 or 631-765-6182.

SEPTEMBER 27 RICHARD NONCARROW MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC- The North Fork Environmental Council (NFEC) will host its seventh annual golf outing at Island’s End Golf and Country Club, Rt. 25, Greenport, New York, on Wednesday, September 27. The Classic will feature a 1:00 p.m. Shotgun start. Check-In is at 11:00 a.m., followed by a barbeque lunch. The event celebrates the life and honors the memory of Richard Noncarrow, a past Board member of the Council, who died two years ago. The cost of the event is $150.00 per person, a portion of which is tax deductible. A cocktail hour which will feature a one hour open bar and hot and cold hors d’ oeuvres, precedes a buffet dinner. NFEC’S Go For The Gold Raffle will be held during the dinner. 631-477-4914

SEPTEMBER 23 GREEN BUILDING- From 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. the North Fork Environmental Council and Sea Tow Services International present “Green Building —- Good for the Environment, Good for Business,” at Sea Tow’s new LEED certifiable building, corner of Boisseau & Hummel Avenues, Southold. Captain Joe Frohnhoefer, CEO of Sea Tow leads a lively panel discussion, followed by a tour of Sea Tow’s new headquarters. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the general public but RSVP please to editors@seatow.com or 631-765-3660, x 3136.

ONGOING EVENTS

GREENPORT DANCES – From July 10-August 28: ‘Greenport Dances’ for all ages at Mitchell Park, Greenport featuring music by The Lone Sharks on July 10; Birch Creek Band, July 17; Jon DiVello and Life Like Lions, July 24; Mambo Loco, July 31; Howard Leshaw Quartet, August 7; Eastbound Freight, August 14; Dunegrass, August 21; The Lone Sharks, August 28. Free, donations accepted.

BARNS OF THE NORTH FORK – Exhibit for ‘Barns of the North Fork’ by Mary Ann Spencer at the Suffolk County Historical Society in Riverhead. Exhibit features 60 photographs of barns on the North Fork. Exhibit is open Tuesday-Saturday, 12:30-4:30 p.m., through July 29. 631-727-2881.

IMPRESSIONS OF THE NORTH FORK – The Fifth Season Restaurant in Greenport has artist Carolyn Bertin’s, “Impressions of The North Fork” on display for viewing. Located at 45 Front street in Greenport- 631-477-8500

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.

SIRENS’ SONG GALLERY – Featuring an exhibit of intaglio prints and sculpture entitled “Unjustifiable Creatures” by artist Anneli Armes. Exhibition runs from August 5 to September 4. Also on view are prints by Caroline Waloski. Located at 516 Main Street in Greenport. Call 631-477-1021.

DECORDOVA STUDIO AND GALLERY – “Ahoy Greenport” works by Hap Bowditch, Janet Culbertson, Hector deCordova and Bob Markell will be on display through September 5. By appointment or when flag is flying. 631-477-0620.

GOLF LESSONS – The Town of Southampton Parks & Recreation Department invites adults interested in learning the fundamentals of golf to join in the summer Golf Instruction program at Indian Island Golf Course. August 16, 18, 23, 25, and 30. Cost is $85 for residents, $75 for senior residents, and $95 for non-residents. Route 105, Riverhead. 631-728-8585.

ART SITES – Lillian Ball’s “Leap of Faith” will be on view at the newly opened Art Sites through August 27. 651 West Main Street, Riverhead. 631-591-2401.