Community Calendar: The week ahead
Friday, December 10
ELIH Auxiliary book sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in hospital conference room, Manor Place, Greenport. Selections include children’s books, cookbooks, craft books and more. 477-5196.
Holiday Musical, noon, hosted by The Women’s Club of Riverhead at Old Steeple Community Church, 656 Main Road, Aquebogue. Singing and refreshments. Free. 929-6529.
Preview of 10 x 10 = 100 show to benefit North Fork Environmental Council and Robert L. Perry Day Care Center, noon-5 p.m. at South Street Gallery, Greenport. 477-0021.
Film ‘The Secret of Kells,’ 1:30 p.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. Irish -French-Belgian animated feature film won 2010 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Free. 298-4134.
Junior High Drop By, 2:45-4:45 p.m. hosted by Penny Kelley at Southold Free Library, Main Road. Games, crafts, movies, food and fun. 765-2077.
Family movie ‘Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,’ 3:30 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Free. 477-0660.
Friday Family Flick ‘Ramona and Beezus,’ 4 p.m. at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. Free; refreshments served. 734-6360.
Teens’ Guitar Hero Tournament, 6-8 p.m. in the Loft at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., includes prizes and food. Register: 727-3228, ext. 6 or 12, riverheadlibrary.org.
North Fork Audubon Society’s Holiday Potluck Party and ‘Jepbirdy!’ 6:30 p.m. at Red House Nature Center, Inlet Pond County Park, Route 48, Greenport. Complimentary turkey and ham; bring a side dish, beverages or homemade cookies (or just bring yourself!). Information: 917-623-5373, [email protected].
Holiday Jam, 7 p.m. at Polish Hall, 218 Marcy Ave., Riverhead, fundraiser for East End Arts Council School of the Arts Scholarship Fund. Benefit concert by Center Stage includes special guests, dancing, chinese auction, performances by EEAC students and more. Refreshments available for purchase and cash bar. Tickets $15; table of 10, $125. Available at EEAC, 133 E. Main St., Riverhead, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or by phone with credit card: 727-0900.
Friday movie ‘Inception,’ 7 p.m. at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. Contemporary sci-fi action film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. 734-6360.
The Wonder of Christmas, 7:30 p.m. at Living Water Church Theatre
The Peconic Bay Masterworks Choir presents Music for Christmas, 8 p.m. at Mattituck Presbyterian Church, Main Road. Handel’s “Messiah” and more performed by choir of 60 voices with orchestra and organ. Donation $15. [email protected], 477-0648.
Riverhead High School Blue Masques presents ‘Stage Door,’ 8 p.m. in school’s Charles Cardona Auditorium, 700 Harrison Ave. Drama by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman about the struggles and joys of a life in the theater, directed by Jessica Guadagnino. Tickets $8 advance, $10 at door; seniors $5. Contact [email protected]. 369-6712.
Saturday, December 11
Annual Santa Breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by Southold High School junior class in elementary school cafeteria, Oaklawn Avenue. Pancakes, eggs and bacon, crafts, holiday singalong, raffle for iPod and photo ops with Santa. Fee $6; family of four $20. All welcome. 765-5081.
Community Breakfast with Santa Claus, 9 a.m.-noon at North Shore Christian Church, 120 Kroemer Ave., Calverton includes hot pancakes with all the toppings and photo ops with Santa. Bring nonperishable food items for Riverhead Salvation Army. 208-0123.
CAST’s 5th annual Holiday Happening, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Southold Town Recreation Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic. Crafts, food, raffle, bake sale, photo ops with Santa and more. All welcome. 477-1717.
Holiday bargains and bake sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Universalist Church, Main Road, Southold. Holiday decor, gift items, crafts, jewelry, collectibles, clothing, fresh baked goods and more. 765-3494.
Deck the Halls Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old Town Art and Crafts Guild, Main Road, Cutchogue. Original artwork and handmade crafts, chinese auction, free gifts for kids and refreshments. Drawing Sunday 3 p.m. 734-6382, oldtownguild.com.
Monotype/Monoprint workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with Rosamaria Eisler at East End Arts Council Carriage House Studio, 141 E. Main St, Riverhead. All levels welcome; plexiglas, paint and paper included in class cost. Fee $90; members $72. Pre-registration required: 369-2171.
Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Riverhead Senior/Human Resource Center, 60 Shade Tree Lane, Aquebogue. Games, crafts and photo ops with Santa 11-11:45 a.m. Bring nonperishable food item. 722-4444.
East Marion Fire Department Juniors’ wreath sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at firehouse, Main Road. [email protected].
Eleventh annual Pet Santa Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Agway, 1705 Youngs Ave., Southold. Free photo of your pet with Santa and free treats for all visitors. 765-3432.
Holiday Festival in Greenport: 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.—Children’s films, “Once Upon a Tide” and “I’m Not Going,” East End Seaport Museum. 1-3 p.m.—Santa at the Little Red School House,1-4 p.m.—Historic House Tour. 6 p.m.—South Street Gallery. 7 p.m.—Films, “Voyage of the Kitty Ku Ku” and “Source to the Sea,” East End Seaport Museum. 477-2100, eastendseaport.org. For more info visit greenportvillage.com.
Flurries @ The Loft, 11 a.m.-noon. for teens at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. Make unique snowflakes. Register: 727-3228, ext. 6 or ext. 112, riverheadlibrary.org.
Meet Santa Claus, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Southold Town Hall, Main Road for resident boys and girls of all ages. Photo ops with Santa and a gift for every child. 765-5182.
Oysterponds Historical Society’s Beach Plum Christmas Shop open noon-4 p.m. in Old Point Schoolhouse, Orient. OHS’s Holiday Artistree features ornament-sized works by local artists, including canvasses, sculptures and photographs, displayed on tabletop tree. 323-2480.
Hike and Holiday Open House, noon at Mashomack Preserve, Shelter Island, with Long Island Sierra Club. Hike approximately 2 hours on easy trails. Bring walking sticks/poles, sun protection, water and snacks; dress in layers, donation $1. Open house follows at The Manor House, 2-5 p.m. with mulled cider, eggnog, songs and tour of 19th century Victorian mansion. Registration required, $4; [email protected].
Oysterponds School PTA’s chinese auction, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Poquatuck Hall, Village Lane, Orient, held in conjunction with OHS’s Holiday House Tour. Complimentary snacks and beverages. All proceeds help fund programs for Oysterponds Elementary School students. 477-8130.
Santa Brings Holiday Cheer to Pets, 1-3 p.m. at Palmer Vineyards, Sound Avenue, Aquebogue. Event to raise funds and collect winter supplies for Kent Animal Shelter in Riverhead. Pet portraits with Santa by Nadler Photo Design, $10. All proceeds benefit shelter. Donations of canned food for cats and dogs, toys, treats, blankets, comforters and towels appreciated. 727-5731.
Oysterponds Historical Society’s annual Holiday House Tour, 1-4 p.m. features 13 stops and includes former Coastguard reserve station in East Marion. Tickets $20 advance; send check indicating number of tickets requested in legal-size SASE to OHS, P.O. Box 70, Orient, NY 11957. Tickets $25 day of event; members $20, on sale beginning 12:30 p.m. at Orient Congregational Church on Main Road. 323-2480.
Winter Holiday Concert, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, 18 Peconic Ave., Riverhead. Vocal and musical performances of favorite holiday songs; cookies, hot chocolate and other holiday snacks available during intermission. Family event. Adults $20; children $15. Tickets available at www.shop.foliageentertainment.com. or at box office day of event. Information: www.vail-leavitt.org.
Cookie Decorating with The Baking Coach, 3:30-4:30 p.m. for teens ages 12-17 at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. Take home your creations. Register: 734-6360.
Eleventh annual Holiday Bonfire in Downtown Riverhead, 4 p.m. on the Riverfront behind East End Arts Council, 133 E. Main St., presented by the Town of Riverhead and Riverhead BID Management Association. Santa arrives by boat at 5 p.m. Free hot chocolate, candy canes, face painting for the children and pictures with Santa. Winners of East End Arts Council’s Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest announced with $500 cash prize to winning window. Rain date Sunday, Dec. 12. 727-0048, 727-0900.
10 x 10 = 100 show to benefit North Fork Environmental Council and Robert L. Perry Day Care Center, noon-5 p.m. at South Street Gallery, Greenport. 477-0021. All works $100. 477-0021.
North Fork Italian-American Club’s 13th annual Holiday Dinner & Dance, 6-11 p.m. at Vineyard Caterers, Main Road, Aquebogue. Cocktail hour, dinner, open bar and dancing. Tickets $75; members $65. Advance purchase necessary. Call 208-1241. All welcome.
Geminid Meteor Shower Party, 7 p.m.-midnight at Custer Institute and Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Weather permitting. Suggested donation $5; children $3; members free. 765-2626.
The Scottish Series featuring Jean Redpath in Concert, 7 p.m. at Poquatuck Hall, 1160 Skipper’s Lane, Orient, co-sponsored by Oysterponds Historical Society and Oysterponds Community Activities. Tickets $20, $35, $60. Call 323-2480.
The Arts in Southold Town presents The Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s ‘Creole Christmas’ show, 7:30 p.m. in Southold High School Auditorium, Oaklawn Avenue in commemoration of 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. High energy, foot-stomping Dixieland jazz interpretations of traditional holiday songs. Open seating. Tickets $40; students under 18, $10; available at Barth’s Drug Store, Riverhead; JET’s Dream, Greenport; Peconic Liquors, Cutchogue; Cecily’s Love Lane Gallery, Mattituck; Old Country Charm, Southold; Special Effects, Greenport; or reserve (MasterCard and Visa) at 734-6320.
The Wonder of Christmas, 7:30 p.m. at Living Water Church Theatre
The Peconic Bay Masterworks Choir presents Music for Christmas, 8 p.m. at Mattituck Presbyterian Church, Main Road. Handel’s “Messiah” and more performed by choir of 60 voices with orchestra and organ. Donation $15. [email protected], 477-0648.
Riverhead High School Blue Masques presents ‘Stage Door,’ 8 p.m. in school’s Charles Cardona Auditorium, 700 Harrison Ave. Drama by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman about the struggles and joys of a life in the theater, directed by Jessica Guadagnino. Tickets $8 advance, $10 at door; seniors $5. Contact [email protected]. 369-6712.
Sunday, December 12
Annual French Toast Breakfast with Santa, 8 a.m.-noon, hosted by Greenport High School Interact Club in school’s small gymnasium. Adults $7; students $5; children under 5 free. Photo ops with Santa and Christmas Parade. Tickets available at door or from any Interact member. 477-1950, ext. 214.
East Marion Fire Department Juniors’ wreath sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at firehouse.
Deck the Halls Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old Town Art and Crafts Guild, Main Road, Cutchogue. Original artwork and handmade crafts, chinese auction, free gifts for kids and refreshments. Drawing Sunday 3 p.m. 734-6382, oldtownguild.com.
Tenth annual Sacred Heart Parish Christmas Tea and Auction, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at parish hall, Main Road, Cutchogue. Festive family event with finger sandwiches, desserts, hot chocolate, Christmas carols, auction of raffle baskets, visit by Santa and more. To donate a raffle basket, baked goods, tray of sandwiches etc. call 734-2568. All welcome. Information: 917-623-5373, [email protected].
Oysterponds Historical Society’s Beach Plum Christmas Shop open noon-4 p.m. in Old Point Schoolhouse, Orient. OHS’s Holiday Artistree features ornament-sized works by local artists, including canvasses, sculptures and photographs, displayed on tabletop tree. 323-2480.
Truman Capote’s classic nostalgic short story ‘A Christmas Memory’ performed by Jere Jacob and Thomas DeWolfe, 2 p.m. at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue (734-6360) and 4 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport (477-6360). Free.
‘It’s OK to Laugh in a Library,’ 2 p.m., an hour of fun and laughter with standup comic Eddie Costello at Southold Free Library, Main Road. Free. 765-2077.
Annual Christmas Raffle & Auction, 2-5 p.m. at McGann-Mercy High School, 1225 Ostrander Ave., Riverhead. 727-5900, ext. 32.
Riverhead High School Blue Masques presents ‘Stage Door,’ 8 p.m. in school’s Charles Cardona Auditorium, 700 Harrison Ave. Drama by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman about the struggles and joys of a life in the theater, directed by Jessica Guadagnino. Tickets $8 advance, $10 at door; seniors $5. Contact [email protected]. 369-6712. Final performance.
Oysterponds Community Sing-Along, 3-5 p.m. at Poquatuck Hall, 1160 Skipper’s Lane, Orient, led by Narrow River Singers. Holiday music and treats. Free. 323-2601.
Holiday Celebration, 3-6 p.m. at The Portly Grape Restaurant, Route 48, Greenport hosted by the Initiative for Community Land Trust of Southold Town. Festive dress optional. Benefit for Workforce Housing of Southold Town features music, games, singing, schmoozing, food and drinks. Singles $30 advance, $35 at door; couples $55 advance, $60 at door. Cash wine bar. RSVP: 477-3050. Information at cltnetwork.org.
The Wonder of Christmas, 7:30 p.m. at Living Water Church Theatre. Final performance.
Monday, December 13
Southold Mothers’ Club goes Christmas Caroling at San Simeon, 1 p.m. and joins residents in celebrating the season. RSVP to [email protected].
FRNCA’s 9th annual Holiday Party, 6 p.m. at David W. Crohan Community Center, 655 Flanders Road, Flanders. Hot entrees provided; bring side dish or dessert to share and unwrapped new toy to donate to Phillips Avenue School Giving Tree. 702-2375.
Riley Avenue School 4th Grade Concert, 7 p.m. in Riverhead High School Auditorium, 700 Harrison Ave. 369-6804.
American Kennel Club Responsible Pet Owner seminar, 7 p.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. PowerPoint presentation includes bite prevention for children, proper handling of dogs, housebreaking, training and more. Handout materials, adoption flyers for NFAWL and coloring books for children. Free. 298-4134.
Tuesday, December 14
East End Arts Council Adult Choir performs 6:30 p.m. in lobby of Peconic Bay Medical Center, 1300 Roanoke Ave., Riverhead. Singalong encouraged. All welcome. 369-2171.
Southold Middle School Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m. in district auditorium, Oaklawn Avenue. 765-5400.
Mattituck Junior High School Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. in auditorium, Main Road. 298-8471.
Wednesday, December 15
Poinsettia Open House, 1-4:30 p.m. at Cornell Horticulture and Research and Extension Center, Sound Avenue, Riverhead. Over 40 cultivars from Dummen and Ecke. Free. 727-7850, [email protected].
Holiday Flower Arrangement workshop, 2 p.m. with Clawflowers‘ Richard Corbin at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Materials fee $20; register: 477-0660.
‘Christmas Feet’ and its author Maureen Sullivan, 3:45-4:45 p.m. for grades K-3 at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. Carlos the French bulldog in New York City during holiday season. Light refreshments. 298-4134.
Book discussion ‘The Thin Man’ by Dashiell Hammett, 4 p.m., with moderator Bev Wowak at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. All welcome. 298-4134.
Riverhead Middle School Concert, 7 p.m. in High School auditorium, 700 Harrison Ave. 369-6759.
Mattituck High School Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. in auditorium, Main Road. 298-8471.
Thursday, December 16
Friends of the Library potluck holiday luncheon/meeting, 9:30 a.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. Open to all; bring a dish to share. 298-4134.
American Kennel Club Responsible Pet Owner seminar, 7 p.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. PowerPoint presentation includes bite prevention for children, proper handling of dogs, housebreaking, training and more. Handout materials, adoption flyers for NFAWL and coloring books for children. Free. 298-4134.
Pulaski Street School Concert, 7 p.m. in Riverhead High School auditorium, 700 Harrison Ave. 369-6794.
Riverhead Key Club hosts a Pirates Christmas Show starring local Maritime Pirates at Pulaski Street School. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; showtime 7:30 p.m. Admission for under 18 years is $5; with a canned food donation, $2.
Those 18 and up, $3; with a canned food donation, free. Evening of family fun with refreshments, crafts and pictures with Santa. All proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Pediatric Care Center for a trauma kit. 369-6792.
Southold Mothers’ Club’s Holiday Party, 7 p.m. at A Mano Restaurant, Main Road, Mattituck. Three-course dinner and one specialty cocktail plus tax and tip, $35. Ornament swap optional. RSVP via Evite to [email protected] or call 298-4036 by Friday, Dec. 10.
Original Voices at the Vail features 7th annual Toys for Tots Open Mic, 7-11 p.m. at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, 18 Peconic Ave., Riverhead. Toy drive and open mic on two stages and holiday party hosted by Jessie Haynes & Friends. Doors open and sign-up 7 p.m.; Tickets, $5 at door. vail-leavitt.org. Black Box mini fest features acoustic performances, free coffee and more.
Southold High School Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m. in district auditorium, Oaklawn Avenue, features the band, chorus and orchestra performing holiday favorites. 765-5400.
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In order to be listed in the calendar, events must be open to the general public and be not-for-profit, nonpartisan and nonsectarian in nature. The deadline for receipt of calendar listings is 5 p.m. Friday. To submit material: E-mail [email protected]; mail to Times/Review Newspapers, P.O. Box 1500, Mattituck, NY 11952; or fax to 298-3287. Call 298-3200 for information.