| Issue #44, February 9, 2007 |
North Fork Events
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9
LYCEUM GALLERY- The Lyceum Gallery running until February 23, located on the Eastern Campus of Suffolk Community College in Riverhead is presenting an art exhibit by faculty of all disciplines teaching at the school. There will be oil paintings, photographs, quilts, clay, jewelry and other works of art. Artist reception is February 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. For directions call 631-548-2559.
NIGHT OF HEROS- The Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead presents “Night of Heroes,” an evening that celebrates the men and women who have recently served our country overseas. The event, which begins at 6:30pm, will host more than 200 Long Island members of the Armed Forces, their families, and those who support them. Master of Ceremonies for the event is Col Ray Doyle (Ret.). Call 631-208-9200
NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY - 7:30 p.m. the ‘Seagrass in the Sound’ program. Learn about the seagrass project conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Meet at Red House. 631-477-3988.
Floyd Memorial Library: Friday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m.—Free concert by Hugh Prestwood. Mr. Prestwood was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame International. 631-477-0660.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY - 11:00 a.m. Check out the ‘Nature Detectives: Who’s Been Here?’ program. Hike trails to find wildlife living at Inlet Pond County Park in the wintertime. Hot chocolate and cookies provided. Donation: $3, members; nonmembers, $5. 631-477-3988.
Floyd Memorial Library: 3 p.m.—’Poetry of Robert Frost’ talk by Alice Quinn, executive director of Poetry Society of America. 631-477-0660.
FLAT HIKE- Starting at noon go on an ‘Indian Island Saunter,’ 2.5-mile, easy, flat hike at Indian Island County Park, Riverhead, sponsored by Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference. Optional wine tasting at local vineyards offered. Heavy rain or snow cancels. 631-360-0753.
LIVE MUSIC AT A VINEYARD- Borghese Vineyard is featuring Inside the Artist’s Studio, featuring Mike Killelea and Live Music Singing Ensemble Maribeth Mundell Kavajian and “Galaxy.” Born in Brooklyn and currently residing in Northport, Michael Killelea has built a reputation among many art connoisseurs as prestigious and gifted. 17150 County Rte 48, Cutchogue, NY 631-734-5111.
THE JEWS OF GREECE- Make sure to see “The Jews of Greece: Their Untold Story” with Marcia Haddad Ikonomopoulos, Trustee and Museum Director of the Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue in Manhattan, recounts the fascinating history of this tiny, obscure Greek Jewish community, the Romaniotes. 9:00 a.m. Luncheon follows services and this program. Temple Israel of Riverhead, Northville Tpke. and Ostrander Ave. 631-727-3191.
FONDUE AT MARTHA CLARA- Martha Clara is having a Fondue demonstration & wine pairing with Village Cheese Shop for $30 per couple. Seatings at 12:00, 1:30 & 3:30. Also check out Sculptor Todd Arnett who creates a new masterpiece throughout the month of February. See if you can guess what it will be. Complimentary. 1-5 p.m., also check out Moonchaser, Artist Monica Friedrich displaying unique Lampwork Glass Jewelry and clay sculptures. Reserve at 631-298-0075 x22.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
BOOK SIGNING- Long Island Wine & Food Cookbook Signing takes place today from 1pm – 3pm. Ann Marie Borghese is proud to present a one of a kind creation, pairing the best of Borghese wines with Long Island’s finest restaurants. This cookbook, created by Ann Marie Borghese in collaboration with AHRC and LI restaurants, has stolen the hearts of all who treasure wine, dining, and Long Island. For more information, please call 631-734-5111.
CHOCOLATE FONDUE- Martha Clara Vineyars from 1 – 4pm will have a chocolate fondue demonstration. Seatings at 12:30 & 2:00 p.m.. $25 per couple. 1-5 p.m. will be Moonchaser, Artist Monica Friedrich displaying unique Lampwork Glass Jewelry and clay sculptures. Reserve at 631-298-0075x22.
LEARN BLACK HISTORY- At 3 p.m. guest speaker Barry Latney leads workshop celebrating Black History Month at First Presbyterian Church of Southold. Learn about black history, music, readings. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Southold Town Anti-Bias Task Force. 631-477-1013.
CONCERT AT THE LIBRARY- Mattituck-Laurel Library at 3:00 p.m. will have a concert featuring music from the Heart on a Cold Winter’s Day with the Toby Altman Quartet celebrating Valentine’s Day. Reception with refreshments to follow. Free; all welcome. 631-298-4134.
COMING UP
NORTH FORK AUDUBON SOCIETY EVENTS- Coming up from the North Fork Audubon Society: Wednesdays, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. enjoy ‘Free the Trees’ with Tom Damiani at Inlet Pond County Park, Greenport. Help maintain native vegetation. Bring handsaw or loppers. Meet at Red House. Saturday, Feb. 17, 8 a.m. go for a North Fork Duck Walk. Meet at Red House for carpooling. Rick and Linda, Call 631-734-7144. Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. enjoy the Great Backyard Bird Count family activity. Identify birds at feeders. Meet at Red House. 631-323-0103 or www.birdsource.com. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m.—Volunteer Information Tea program. Learn how to play an active part at NFAS. Tea and crumpets served. 631-323-0103. www.northforkaudubonsociety.org.
REIKI- Monday Nights Time: 7pm -9pm Location: Grace Episcopal Church 753 Roanoke Ave, Riverhead. Will be held here every Monday Peconic Bay Medical Center Roanoke Ave, Riverhead 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms B & C. Will be held here the last Monday of each month. For details please call Ellen Jean McCabe, Ceritified Reiki Master Teacher 631-727-2072.
ONGOING EVENTS
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. You can find out more information on this 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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