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Calendar: The week ahead

Thursday, February 17
Book discussion ‘The 19th Wife,’ by David Ebershoff, 10-11 a.m. at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. 734-6360.

Winter Film Fest features ‘Brewster McCloud’ (1970), directed by Robert Altman, about young recluse who lives in fallout shelter at Houston Astrodome and wants to take flight within confines of stadium, 6 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Free. 477-0660.


Guitarist and composer Nick Demopoulos (left) plays with bassist Paul Ramsey and drummer Jeremy Carlstedt (not pictured) in Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard's tasting room Saturday afternoon as part of the Winterfest Jazz on the Vine series of musical performances benefiting East End Arts Council. Jazz on the Vine continues on weekends through March 20.
BARBARAELLEN KOCH PHOTO | Guitarist and composer Nick Demopoulos (left) plays with bassist Paul Ramsey and drummer Jeremy Carlstedt (not pictured) in Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard's tasting room Saturday afternoon as part of the Winterfest Jazz on the Vine series of musical performances benefiting East End Arts Council. Jazz on the Vine continues on weekends through March 20.


Ins & Outs of Documentary Filmmaking with Kenny Mann, 7 p.m. at Brecknock Hall, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport, presented by East End Arts Council. Screening and discussion of Ms. Mann’s artistic process. Fee $15; members $10. 727-0900.

Friday, February 18
Hunting is for Hearts, 10-10:30 a.m. for ages 2-3 at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. Music, movement and art. Register: 734-6360.

Friday matinee features ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ starring Julia Roberts, 2 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Free. 477-0660.

Teen Game Night — new games, 4-6 p.m. for ages 13-17 at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. Board games available. Register: 727-3228, ext. 6 or 12, [email protected].

Family Wii with Dana and Penny, 4-5:30 p.m. at Southold Free Library, Main Road. Refreshments. 765-2077.

‘Save the Grange’ lecture series features “Bees, Growing in the Backyard, Nutrition and Weston Price” given by Amy Pink, 6:30 p.m. at the Grange, Sound Avenue at Church Lane, Northville. Doors open 6 p.m. with banjo playing by Warren McKnight. Hot beverages served. All donations go to “Save the Grange” fund for repairs. [email protected], spirit-renewal.com.

Family dinner: meatloaf, 5-7 p.m.; bar open until 8 p.m., at Knights of Columbus, 2050 Depot Lane, Cutchogue. Adults $15; 2/$25; children $10. 734-7338.

Hugh Prestwood in concert, 7 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Free. 477-0660.

Saturday, February 19
Greenport Fire Department’s 166th annual Presidents Day Parade steps off 1 p.m. sharp at north end of Main Street, moves south to Front Street, west to Third Street, to Fire Station #1. 831-5645.

North Fork Audubon presents Cornell & Audubon’s Great Backyard Birdcount for Families & Teens, 2 p.m. at Red House Nature Center, Inlet Pond County Park, Route 48, Greenport. Learn how to identify bird species in your own backyard and what to feed them. Join thousands of other observers across North America in counting birds for Cornell Lab of Ornithology and contribute your scientific observations to GBBC data base.

Make a birdfeeder to take home and leave the program a “Citizen Scientist”. Last year over 63,000 people in the U.S. and Canada participated. Call Debra O’Kane at 631-804-2713 to register, or email [email protected].

‘Let Freedom Sing: How Music Inspired the Civil Rights Movement’ documentary film, 2 p.m. in auditorium, part of Black History Month at Peconic Landing, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport. Refreshments. Free. 477-2320.

Homemade Ravioli, 2-3 p.m. with Chef Rich at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. Materials fee $5. All participants take home tray of ravioli; bring rolling pin and large cookie sheet. Register: 734-6360.


Sunday, February 20

‘Surf Avenue,’ 2 p.m. at Southold Free Library, Main Road. Autobiographical play written and performed by Stephen Axelrod, stage, film and television actor. 765-2077.

Georgeann Packard discusses her novel ‘Fall Asleep Forgetting,’ 2 p.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. 298-4134, ext. 6.

Annual Black History Program and Youth Talent ‘Yes We Can Productions,’ 3:30 p.m., presented by Unity Baptist Church, Factory Avenue, Mattituck. 298-8669.


Monday, February 21

Family Science: Engineers Week, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Long Island Science Center, 11 W. Main St., Riverhead. Special engineering crafts and activities for entire family, through Friday, Feb. 25. Admission $5. 208-8000, lisciencecenter.org.


Tuesday, February 22

The Art of Improv, 9-11 a.m. for ages 9-12 at East End Arts Council School of the Arts, 141 E. Main St., Riverhead. Workshop includes comedy, skits and sketches, with instructor Liz Casey. Through Friday, Feb. 25. Fee $120; members $80. Register: 369-2171.

Kids’ Creation Cave, 9:30 a.m. until one hour before closing; create a piece of art to take home, at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. Ages 8 and under must be with adult. Through Saturday, Feb. 26. 734-6360.

Junior Lego Club, 10-11 a.m. for preschool-grade 1, through Friday, Feb. 25 at Southold Free Library, Main Road. 765-2077.

Winter Recess Specials: Teen Board Games, 4-6 p.m. in The Loft at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. Register: 727-3228, ext. 6 or 12, [email protected].

Computer 4th Grade, 6-8 p.m. at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. Understanding Windows file management structure.  Register: 734-6360.

Southold Mothers’ Club: Mom’s Night Out, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Michelle’s house to play Bunco; bring favorite drink or share lemonade. RSVP by Feb. 18 to 357-9969, [email protected].

Wednesday, February 23
Sushi With Sonomi, 1 p.m. at First Universalist Church, Main Road, Southold, for ages 5-12. Make simple sushi, use chopsticks and share Asian culture. Suggested donation $10. Register: 374-6248.

Winter Recess Specials:  Friendship bracelets, 4-6 p.m. in The Loft at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. Register: 727-3228, ext. 6 or 12, [email protected].

‘Save the Grange’ lecture series features “Compost and Compost Teas” given by Jeff Frank, 6:30 p.m. at the Grange, Sound Avenue at Church Lane, Northville. Doors open 6 p.m. with banjo playing by Warren McKnight. Hot beverages served. All donations go to “Save the Grange” fund for repairs. [email protected], spirit-renewal.com.


Thursday, February 24

Stamping School, 2-3 p.m. for grades 3-6 at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. Create greeting cards using rubber stamps.  Register: 734-6360.

Winter Film Fest features ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ (1947), directed by Elia Kazan, starring Gregory Peck, John Garfield and Celeste Holm. Reporter pretends to be Jewish to cover a story on anti-Semitism, and personally discovers the true depths of bigotry and hatred, 6 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Free. 477-0660.

Calendar Policy
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.