Dan's Papers - Issue #5 - April 27, 2007

FACULTY/STUDENT BASKETBALL- At 7 p.m. a faculty/student basketball game hosted by Mattituck-Cutchogue Teachers Association at Mattituck High School. Proceeds benefit MCTA scholarship fund.

BASKETWEAVING- At 4 p.m. check out Howard Jewett of Mattituck gives basketweaving demonstration and discusses the art's history at Peconic Landing auditorium, Greenport. Free. Dorothy, 631-477-3800.

BIRDING WITH JODY- 8 a.m. check out Birding with Jody Levin at Dam Pond, East Marion, offered by North Fork Audubon Society. Meet to carpool at Red House, Inlet Pond County Park in Greenport, or meet at Dam Pond. Nonmembers, $5. 631-765-1746, www.northforkaudubon.org.

CHURCH TOURS OF THE NORTH FORK- From noon-4 p.m. the North Fork Arts Project offers 'Pilgrimage to Historic North Fork Churches' as part of its spring program. Tour includes three presentations: Organist Don Boerum discusses Orient Methodist Church's and demonstrates its Hook-Hastings pipe organ, (12:30 p.m.), Southold Historical Society director Geoffrey Fleming gives tour of First Presbyterian Church of Southold and adjacent colonial burial ground (2 p.m.), and Wendy Prellwitz, great-granddaughter of Peconic School artists Henry and Edith Prellwitz, discusses Edith's 1926 mural at First Universalist Church of Southold (3:15). Tickets are $15, available at Southold Historical Society, 631-765-5500.

MEDIEVAL MUSIC- At 4 p.m. check out Fons Musica presenting 'A Tapestry of Medieval Music' at Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Free. 631-477-0660.

TRAINER FOR A DAY- What does it take to work with Seals or Seal Lions? Guests can find out at the Trainer for a Day program at Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead. Every Saturday, Kids (10 years and up) and adults join our Marine Mammal staff on a Saturday to go behind-the-scenes at Atlantis Marine World. Part of the more than two-hour session even includes private observation of the California Sea Lion Training and Feeding Session. The experience is capped off with a photo of the "Trainer for a Day" getting a kiss from a Seal. 631-208-9200

BOOKSIGNING- 11 a.m. Check out a book signing for ages 9 and up. They are invited to meet author Catherine Creedon, who wrote novel "Blue Wolf," at Mattituck-Laurel Library. Copies available for purchase and signing. 631-298-4134.

ARBOR DAY HIKE- 10 a.m.-noon enjoy an Arbor Day bark identification hike offered by Peconic Land Trust through mature woodlands and vernal ponds. Led by naturalist Ashlee Reiniger. Easy hiking. Members, $5, nonmembers, $10. Denise Markut, 631-734-5630, e-mail dmarkut@peconiclandtrust.org.

BLUES MUSIC- 8 p.m. check out the 'Pickin' at the Berkner,' blues/rock concert at Brookhaven National Laboratory's Berkner Hall, Upton. With guitarist Andy Aledort and the Groove Kings, the Todd Wolfe Band, and singer/songwriter/guitarist Mark Newman. Sponsored by BNL Music Club. Tickets: $15. Age 16 and up must present photo ID. 631-344-3846.

WINEMAKERS WALK- At 1pm feel SPRING'S AWAKENING on the Winemaker's Walk experience at Castello di Borghese vineyard's spring awakening as you take this guided tour of the winery and production facility with wine tasting included. $15 per person. Please call to make reservations 631-734-5111.

FUNDRAISER AND ART AUCTION- 7 p.m. enjoy an art auction at Flanders Men's Club sponsored by Riley Avenue Elementary School to fund playground equipment. Preview 7-8 p.m. with champagne and hors d'oeuvres; cash bar after 8 p.m. Items include paintings, prints, statues and sports memorabilia. Tickets sold only in advance: Debbie, 631-727-8732.

YOUTH FITNESS- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. a youth fitness seminar for all North Fork students in grades 6-12 at Southold Town Recreation Center. Hosted by East End Enrichment Coalition. With fitness training, self-defense and information on health issues. Free. 631-765-5182.

POETRY READING AT FLOYD MEMORIAL- 1 p.m.: Greenport poets read from their work at Floyd Memorial Library. Their poems have been published in "I Am," with help of teacher Miranda Beeson. Copies available for purchase and signing. Refreshments served. 631-477-0660.

OYSTERFEST- Lieb Family Cellars presents 3rd Annual Oysterfest Toast the arrival of Spring Awand Winning Wines paired w / fresh oysters. Della Femina presents raw oysters with wasabi and caviar at Leib Cellars Tasting Room 35 Cox Neck Road, Mattituck 631-298-1942

LIVE MUSIC AT THE VAIL LEAVITT- At 2:30 p.m. check out 'Bang That Beat: A Blue Spruce Cloggers Variety Show' at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, Riverhead. Featuring Michael Buchta and Buchta Family Players, and Burnt Potatoes Bluegrass Band, with clogging, tap and Irish step dancing. Tickets: $10, available at East End Arts Council 631-727-0900, EastEnders Coffee House 631-727-2656 or box office, 631-727-5782.

LIVE MUSIC- 2 p.m. check out bass/baritone Gunter Stern performing 'The Best Songs of Al Jolson' at Southold Free Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. 631-765-2077.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST- 8:30-11;30 a.m. enjoy a pancake breakfast served by Ladies Auxiliary of Griswold-Terry Glover Post 803 Southold American Legion, at the Legion Hall in Southold. Adults, $8; ages 6-12, $4; under 5, free.

ABILITY FAIR- Noon-5 p.m. an Ability Fair for those with developmental disabilities, cosponsored by Old Town Art and Crafts Guild and Friends Unlimited at Cutchogue guild. Awards reception: Saturday, April 28, 5-7 p.m. Linda or Mike Burke, 631-298-8416; guild, 631-734-6482.

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.

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.