Dan's Papers - Issue # 27, September 29, 2006

Issue #27, September 29, 2006

North Fork Events

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

GOLF BENEFIT- From 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. attend the Cherry Creek Golf Experience that benefits the education program at Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch. Meet at Cherry Creek in Riverhead. at 10 a.m. for registration. Lunch, 11 a.m.; shotgun tee off is at noon and the reception is at 5 p.m. The Jet Blue challenge is at 5:15 p.m. a steak dinner, awards and prize ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Individual golfer fee: $200; foursome, $700. Call 631-369-1234.

OCTOBER IN THE GALLERY- At the Mattituck-Laurel Library artist Ellen De’Pazzi for the month of October is inviting the public to enjoy the artwork of Ellen de’Pazzi of Westhampton Beach on view in the Gallery of the Mattituck-Laurel Library (handicap accessible). For further information on the exhibit please call the library at 631 298-4134.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

HOBO HOMECOMING- From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. enjoy the Hobo Homecoming at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead. Music, poetry and storytelling. Visit Hobo jungle. Ride 1964-1965 LIRR Pavilion World’s Fair Train. Adults are $6; ages 5 and up, $3; under 5, free. Call 631-727-7920.

WHO IS THIS WOMAN?- At 11 a.m. attend a ‘Who Is This Woman?’ talk by dramatist and soloist Su Ulrich at Ladies Tea at Macleod’s, Riverhead, sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church, Riverhead. RSVP by calling 631-727-4112.

BLUEGRASS AND FOLK MUSIC- At 7:30 p.m. enjoy some Bluegrass and Folk Music entertainment all sponsored by the Railroad Museum of Long Island at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall in Riverhead. Entertainment includes ‘Eastbound Freight’, ‘Banjo’, ‘Totempole’ Rik Palieri, ‘Baloney Kid’ Dennis Ostrowski, ‘The Hobo National Gospel Choir’ and ‘Hobo Minstrel’ Fran DeLorenzo. Seating limited. Adults, $20; seniors/students with ID, $15. Tickets on sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Greenport and Riverhead or contact Don Fisher, n2qhv@arrl.net or 631-765-2757 or 631-727-7920.

QUESTION AND ANSWER- The deCordova Studio & Gallery exhibiting “Couples”, the first in a series of artists who live and work together, will host a discussion followed by a Q & A on “Love & Relationships” on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Gallery at 5pm. Drs. Evelyn & Paul Moschetta, couples therapists and authors of “the Marriage Spirit”, will lead the discussion. The deCordova Studio & Gallery is located at 538 Main Street. Call 631-477-0620 for further information.

VENDORS SOUGHT- Vendors sought for East End Lions/Lioness Club Fall Harvest Fair slated for Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 30-Oct.1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Strawberry Fields, Mattituck. 631-734-5624, after 7 p.m

BUILD PHOTO MEMORIES- From 2-4 p.m. enjoy a scrapbooking class with Creative Memories instructor Tina Koslosky at the Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport. Bring 6-8 photos. Materials fee: $5. 531-477-0660.

FALL FESTIVAL- From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. enjoy the 14th Annual Fall Festival at Wildwood State Park in Wading River. Entertainment, activities, pie eating contest, crafts, displays, pony and hay rides. Free admission. Parking fee: $6. 631-321-3517.

MOVIE SCREENING- At 8 p.m. the North Fork People of Conscience presents Robert Greenwald film ‘Uncovered: The Truth About the War on Iraq’ at Peconic Landing Auditorium, Greenport. Free. Discussion follows screening. Call 631-298-4912.

FALL FESTIVAL AND CRAFT SHOW- From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. enjoy the 26th annual Fall Festival and Craft Show at Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead. With traditional craft and tool demonstrations, hayrides, Long Island Antique Power Association tractor pull, children’s activities, farm animals, vendors, refreshments. Rain or shine. General admission, $7; seniors/children, $5; immediate families, $18; under 6, free. Free admission on Sunday with bracelet from Saturday. Call 631-298-5292.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Fall Harvest Fair sponsored by East End Lions/Lioness Club at Strawberry Fields, Mattituck. Chinese auction every hour, baked good, vegetables, scarecrow and face painting. 734-5624.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1

FALL HARVEST FAIR- From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. enjoy the Fall Harvest Fair, sponsored by the East End Lions/Lioness Club at Strawberry Fields in Mattituck. Chinese auction every hour, baked good, vegetables, scarecrow and face painting. Call 631-734-5624.

AQUEBOGUE FALL FESTIVAL- From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. enjoy the 15th Annual Fall Craft Fair sponsored by Aquebogue Parent Teacher Organization at Aquebogue Elementary School. Handcrafted items, raffles and food. Call 631-722-5485.

A DAY AT THE RACES- From 1-6 p.m.: enjoy a ‘A Day at the Races’ presented by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Riverhead at Calverton Links featuring ‘Banquet 400’ Nextel Cup race from Kansas. Watch race on wide screen television and eat barbecued food and meet guest drivers. Prizes for racing skills on Tempstar Simulator. Admission: $35. Proceeds go to Kiwanis Club of Greater Riverhead youth programs. Call 631-369-1695 or e-mail riverheadkiwanis@yahoo.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Southold Free Library invites artists of any age to submit two-dimensional artwork (photography, watercolor, oil, acrylic) featuring landscapes or seascapes characteristic of the North Fork. Library director Caroline MacArthur and curator Ken Rubino will select work from the submissions to be used on library cards, stationery, business cards and other printed library material. Deadline for submission is Friday, Oct. 6. Only 35-mm slides will be accepted. Mail slides to Ms. MacArthur at P.O. Box 697, Southold, NY 11971. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of your slides. In addition to receiving recognition in the library’s newsletter and website, the chosen artist will be paid $100 and have a monthlong solo exhibition featuring the winning work. Call 765-2077.

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.

ONGOING EVENTS

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 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.

MEDITATION – Buddhist meditations on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Southold. Call 631-949-13-77.

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.