North Fork Events

FRIDAY, MAY 4

ART EXHIBITION- Fridays-Sundays, May 4-20, 2-5 p.m.: Exhibition of works in fabric by Sylvia Newman on view at Janet T. Swanson Gallery in Old Point School House, Orient. Hosted by Oysterponds Historical Society. Ms. Newman created her first quilt in 2004, following an exhibition of antique quilts by OHS. Show features large wall hangings and smaller pieces, some using found objects. Free. 631-323-2480.

SATURDAY, MAY 5

VAIL-LEAVITT- 8 p.m: Jamie Lee Band performs music of Eric Clapton at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall in Riverhead. Tickets: $16 advance, $20 door. 631-727-5782.

LET THE GOOD LIFE ROLL- 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: ‘Let the Good Life Roll,’ second annual celebration of Older Americans Month, at Peconic Landing, Greenport. Activities include “May Mile” fitness walk, barbecue lunch, live Caribbean music, fire-safety presentations and more. Proceeds benefit Greenport Fire Department. Rain date: Saturday, May 12. Adults, $10; ages 12 and under, $5. Registration: Debbie O’Kane, 631-477-3800, ext. 354, www.peconiclanding.com.

BOOK SIGNING- Mrs. Borghese of Borghese Vineyards is proud to present a one of a kind creation, pairing the best of Borghese wines with Long Island ’s finest restaurants’ recipes in the GREAT TASTES OF LONG ISLAND cookbook. This book, created by Ann Marie Borghese in collaboration with AHRC - Suffolk (Association for the Help of Retarded Children - Suffolk ) and LI restaurants, has stolen the hearts of all who treasure wine, dining, and Long Island. For more information, please call (631) 734-5111 or visit www.borghesevineyard.com.

BIKE SAFETY- 9 am-noon: 24th annual bicycle safety rodeo for grades K-6 at Stotzky Park, Riverhead. Hosted by Riverhead Police Athletic League. Free registration begins at 8:30. Bikes and helmets required. Rain date: Saturday, May 12. Pam, 631-727-3200, ext. 273.

EXPLORATION HIKE- Sarnoff Exploration. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Meet at the Sarnoff Reserve’s D.E.C. parking lot on the west side of County Road 104, 2.5 miles south of the Riverhead traffic circle. 8 miles, rain cancels. bring snacks and liquid. John Virgilio, 631-574-8844 or Virg4@optonline.net.

ART EXHIBITION- The East End Arts Council and the Town of Riverhead announce a new exhibit featuring artist MaryJane Wojciechowski at the Riverhead Town Hall exhibition space, 200 Howell Avenue, Riverhead through June 9. Ms. Wojciechowski says the works on display were created with a variety of mediums and encompass a 15 year period of growth as an artist. 631-727-0900.

SUNDAY, MAY 6

LIVE MUSIC- 2 p.m. check out Monday Night Band plays Shostakovich, Vivaldi, Mozart and more at Howard Hovey Auditorium, Pulaski Street School, Riverhead. Program includes Monday Night Stompers and presentation of annual Monday Night Band scholarship. Free; donations welcome. 631-369-6794.

GREAT STRIDES WALK- 11 a.m. join the 2007 Great Strides walk, “Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis,” at Suffolk County Community College, Riverhead. Funds raised through pledges benefit Long Island Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Registration begins at 9:30. Registration: Emily Clark, 516-827-1290, www.cff.org/great_strides.

COMING UP

STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL, MAY 27- 11th Annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival, presented by the East End Arts Council, will be held on Sunday, May 27th from 12-5, (rain date May 31). The Community Mosaic is a FREE, day-long celebration of the arts, held on the grounds of the Arts Council, on Main Street, and along the Peconic Riverfront. Proceeds from the Community Mosaic support the EEAC Community School of the Arts. For more information, call the School 631-369-2171 or the East End Arts Council at 631-727-0900.

RELAY FOR LIFE GOLF TOURNAMENT, JUNE 1- The Riverhead Relay for Life will hold its third annual golf tournament on Friday, June 1, at the Rock Hill Golf and Country Club in Manorville, NY. A registration fee of $135.00 per golfer includes a 12:00 p.m. barbecue luncheon, a cart, unlimited range balls, and an open bar and dinner. There will be a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start and there will be trophies, prizes, gifts, raffles, and entertainment. Come and join our tradition of fine golf and great fun. Non golfers are welcome to join us for drinks and dinner at 6:30 p.m. for $50.00 per person. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. For reservations or information call Frank Masterson at 631-369-5584 or John Neely at 288-5865.

JAZZ BRUNCH, JUNE 3- Sunday, June 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the home of Rona & Barry Smith

Sunnyland Jazz Band concert accompanies wonderful food in a special home.

Tickets $50 to benefit North Fork Reform Synagogue. Call 631-765-6182 for details.

FOODIE TOUR, SEPTEMBER 9- Sunday, September 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. sponsored by North Fork Reform Synagogue. Behind the scenes visits to local producers with presentations, demonstrations, tastings and samples along the way. Visit Catapano Dairy Farms, Daffodil’s Country Store making fudge, Sang Lee Farms, Taste of the North Fork, Oysterponds Berry Farm, Lavender By the Bay, Satur Farms, Pipes Cove Oysters, Ed Tuccio’s Bison Farm, SPAT/Cornell Marine Center, Ty Llwyd Farm, Golden Earthworm Organic Farm, and more. Tickets $25. Call 631-722-5712 for further information.

REIKI- Monday Nights Time: 7 p.m. -9 p.m. 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

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.