Issue #30, October 20, 2006

North Fork Events

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

LANDSCAPES AND SEASCAPES- At the deCordova Studio & Gallery presents “Landscapes & Seascapes” from October 7 until Nov. 13. Group show exhibiting works in watercolor, prints, sculpture, and photography. Hours are Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. or by appointment or when the flag is flying. Located at 538 Main Street. Call 631-477-0620 for more information.
“CRIMES OF THE HEART”- Playing at the North Fork Community Theater in Mattituck enjoy the show ‘Crimes of the Heart’ by Beth Henley. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28, Nov. 3 and 4, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. 631-298-6328 or www.nfct.com.
OPENING- The Suffolk Federal Credit Union, a financial cooperative, has opened a new branch on Route 24 and Enterprise Zone Drive in Riverhead. Attend their opening party from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The celebration will include free refreshments, give-aways and a raffle for a $1,500 shopping spree featuring more than 15 local merchants. 631-924-8000
SPAGHETTI DINNER- From 5-8 p.m. the Cub Scout Pack 39 will host their annual spaghetti dinner at Mattituck High School cafeteria, Main Road. Tickets available from any cub scout or at the door.
ASTRONOMY JAMBOREE- Enjoy the 28th annual Astronomy Jamboree hosted by the Custer Institute in Southold at 6 p.m. Registration begins. 7:30 pm. Listen to music by ‘Dreamer.’ 9 p.m enjoy a poetry reading led by Bob Chapin. On Saturday at 9:30 a.m. the registration begins. 10 a.m. is workshops, films and talks at Southold High School, including guest speakers George Lomaga, astronomy professor at Suffolk County Community College; David Cohn, director of Tupper Planetarium in Centereach and member of Custer’s Observatory committee; SUNY/Stony Brook professor Kenneth Lanzetta; Tony Hoffman, director of the Amateur Astronomers Association and staff editor, PC Magazine; Dr. David Helfand, chair of Astronomy department at Columbia University, NY; and Dr. Robert Gendler physician and author of ‘A Year in the Life of the Universe.’ Adults, $45; members, $35; senior citizens/students, $25; children under 13, $5. At door, add $5. Dinner at Soundview restaurant, $25. Call 631-765-2626 or visit www.custerobservatory.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

5K RUN FOR THE RIDLEY- At 10 a.m. do the 5K Run for the Ridley that benefits the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation. Race timed by Fit Results. Cost: $17. Call 631-369-9840 to register.
RENAISSANCE FAIR- At 10 a.m. enjoy a renaissance fair at the Hallockville Museum Farm on Sound Ave in Riverhead. to benefit East End Rowing to build a community boat house. This is a non-profit organization. Staff & coaches are volunteers. Head Coach & president is Michelle Zaloom, a two time Olympian. The boathouse will benefit adults and children in the community. The fair will be a family event with the focus on activities for the children. Plenty of local music, theatre & food. Call East End Rowing at 631-298-5292.
OCTOBERFEST- At Four Door Down Restaurant enjoy an Octoberfest. Join Good Friends, and Joe the Accordion Player for Authentic German specialties prepared by Chef Tom today and tomorrow on Main Road in Mattituck. Call 631-298-8311 for more information.
LOCAL AUTHOR- At 2 p.m. listen to local author Robert Banfelder give a talk at the Riverhead Free Library. Mr. Banfelder discusses his newest novel, “The Teacher.” Refreshments will be served. Call 631-727-3228 for more info.
HARVEST FESTIVAL- At 10:00 a.m. enjoy a ‘Harvest Festival, a Meeting of Two Worlds,’ with Teepee Ted and His Traveling Wilderness Museum at the Downs Farm Preserve on Main Road, Cutchogue. Learn about interactions of Native Americans and early settlers, sample corn. Admission is $10, children must be accompanied by adult. Limited to 20 children. Rain or shine. For information and reservations, call Andrea at 631-734-5630 or email at Akess@peconiclandtrust.org.
PECONIC LAND TRUST- At 10 a.m. enjoy a Forest Ecology Hike with naturalist Mark Terry at the McQuade property on Sound Avenue in Riverhead. The hike is a 2.5 mile hike through protected pine barrens and beech forest woodlands. Peconic Land Trust members; nonmembers, $10. Limited to 25. Rain cancels. Call 631-283-3195, ext. 29 or e-mail kkennedy@peconiclandtrust.org.
SMOKEDADDYS- At 8 p.m. listen to the ‘Smokedaddys’ who will be in concert at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall sponsored by the Long Island Blues Society and Downstate Blues Society. Tickets are $15 and are available at East End Arts Council, (631-727-0900) or EastEnders Coffee House, (631-727-2656).
CONCERT AND WINE- At Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue from 3 - 7 p.m., enjoy a condert featuring Spoon Walk and tomorrow from 2 – 6 p.m. enjoy a performance by Paul Johnson. There will be no charge for the performance. 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. For more information call Bedell Cellars at 631-734-7537.
“CRIMES OF THE HEART”- Playing at the North Fork Community Theater in Mattituck enjoy the show ‘Crimes of the Heart’ by Beth Henley. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28, Nov. 3 and 4, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. 631-298-6328 or www.nfct.com.
FALL THRIFT SALE- From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. enjoy a fall mini thrift sale at First Universalist Church of Southold. Features fabrics, fall and winter clothing, furniture, household items and toys. Future sale: Oct. 28. Call 631-765-3494.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

ART OPENING- At the Terracotta Gallery at Castello Di Borghese Vineyard in Cutchogue enjoy the artwork and opening reception from 1-3 p.m. of artist Ewa K Adamczyk Alvarez today.
“CRIMES OF THE HEART”- Playing at the North Fork Community Theater in Mattituck enjoy the show ‘Crimes of the Heart’ by Beth Henley. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28, Nov. 3 and 4, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. 631-298-6328 or www.nfct.com.
CROP WALK FOR HUNGER- From 1-4 p.m. head down to the annual CROP Walk for Hunger hosted by Southold Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Event starts with registration at noon at the Presbyterian church and ends at Methodist church. Proceeds benefit Church World Service’s efforts to end world hunger and Community Action of Southold Town. Runners and joggers welcome. Donation: $15. 631-765-2597 or 631-765-3449.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BOAT SMART- Wednesdays, Oct. 4-25, 7-9 p.m.: ‘Boat Smart’ course sponsored by Peconic Bay Power Squadron at Jamesport Community Center. Course for 14 years and up; under 18 years accompanied by parent. Materials fee: $35. Registration required: 631-298-1930.

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 25 FLOWER SHOW- From 1-4 p.m. enjoy a flower show presented by Southold Town Garden Club at Castello di Borghese vineyard in Cutchogue. Show features design and horticulture exhibits. Free, public welcome. Call 631-765-4199, 631-765-1337, 631-734-6714 or 631-477-0258.
OCTOBER 27-29 NOVEMBER 3-5 “CRIMES OF THE HEART”- Playing at the North Fork Community Theater in Mattituck enjoy the show ‘Crimes of the Heart’ by Beth Henley. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20, 21, 27, 28, Nov. 3 and 4, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. 631-298-6328 or www.nfct.com.
NOVEMBER 3 GREET THE HARVEST- It’s time to greet the harvest moon at the Soundview Restaurant in Greenport. The Southold West Branch of the Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary hosts its Annual Autumn Benefit beginning at 6:30 pm. All are invited to join the festivities, which include cocktails, dinner and dancing to the easy listening sounds of DJ Ed Wright. Opportunities to win one of five great prizes during the evening include a first prize of a $1,000 savings bond generously donated by North Fork Bank. Tickets are $45.00 per person and may be purchased by calling 631-765-2206.
NOVEMBER 18- DECEMBER 9 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW- At Castello di Borghese Winery, Sound Avenue in Cutchogue. LI’s award-winning nature photography club, Nature and Wildlife Photographers of LI www.nwpli.com presents an Autumn Exhibition of nature, wildlife, and landscape photography. Many of the photographs on display showcase LI’s own diverse natural beauty. Select images will be available for purchase. From 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. call 631-734-5111.

NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY- Friday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.—’Owl Prowl’ with owl expert Tom Damiani at Red House in Greenport. Search for Screech owl and Great Horned Owl. Refreshments served after program. Call www.northforkaudubon.org or 631-477-2378.

ORIENT BEACH STATE PARK EVENTS- Oct. 28, 9-11 a.m.—Discover birds of Orient. Bring binoculars to see wintertime resident birds and late migrants. Program starts at Orient Beach State Park and ends at Orient Beach County Park. Fee: $3; children, $2. All programs meet at snack bar. Registration required for all. Call 631-323-2440 for all events.

ONGOING EVENTS

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.

 

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