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Aquebogue Elementary School first-graders presented an original show by music teacher Marguerite Volonts during last Thursday’s Music in Our Schools Month celebration. Performing with Ms. Volonts are (from left) Kathryn Donohue, Amelia Stevenson, Selvin Valle-Panduro, and Randy Cabrera-Milian.
BARBARAELLEN KOCH PHOTO | Aquebogue Elementary School first-graders presented an original show by music teacher Marguerite Volonts during last Thursday’s Music in Our Schools Month celebration. Performing with Ms. Volonts are (from left) Kathryn Donohue, Amelia Stevenson, Selvin Valle-Panduro, and Randy Cabrera-Milian.

Thursday, April 7
Book discussion ‘River of Doubt’ by Candice Millard, 10:30 a.m. at Southold Free Library, Main Road, led by Caroline MacArthur. 765-2077.

Riley Avenue School’s annual science fair, 5-6:15 p.m. for grades K-2, 6:30-8 p.m. for grades 3-4. 369-6804.

Striped Bass Challenge, 6:30 p.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. Veteran fisherman Capt. Jerry McGrath presents lecture/slide show. Free. 298-4134.

Seed to Soil, 7-8:30 p.m. with Paula Bivona at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. Comprehensive and informative program includes extending growing seasons, plant diversity and more. Register: 727-3228.

Introduction to Word, 7-9 p.m., hands-on computer class offered by Sharper Training Solutions at Southold Free Library, Main Road. 765-2077.

Slide program “The Blessed Isle: Hal B. Fullerton and His Image of Long Island,” 7 p.m., presented by SCHS director Wally Broege at Suffolk County Historical Society, 300 W. Main St., Riverhead. Admission $5. 727-2881.

Southold High School Drama Club presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ 7:30 p.m. in Southold district auditorium, Oaklawn Avenue. Adults $12; students/seniors $8; available in school library and Southold Free Library. 765-5081.

Friday, April 8
Movie ‘Secretariat,’ 1:30 p.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. Based on the novel by William Nack, chronicles the spectacular journey of 1973 Triple Crown winner. Free. 298-4134.

Tween Movie ‘Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader,’ 4 p.m. for grades 4+ at Southold Free Library. Main Road. 765-2077.

Book talk ‘Garden of Eve’ by Mary Agria, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. Register: 734-6360.

Singer/songwriter Hugh Prestwood performs at 7 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Free. 477-0660.

Reception, 7 p.m. for exhibit of work by Salvatore Gentile in Elizabeth Fox Overton Gallery at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. On view through April. 727-3228.

Riverhead Teaching Assistants’ scholarship fundraiser, 7 p.m. at Martha Clara Vineyards, Sound Avenue, Riverhead. Cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres by Troy Sidik and Mumtaz Duzel, DJ music, chinese auction, and 50/50. Tickets $40: [email protected].

North Fork Audubon Society hosts ‘Preserving Plum Island,’ 7:30 p.m. at Peconic Landing community center, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport, presented by John Turner and Stella Miller. 917-623-5373, [email protected].

‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ 7:30 p.m. in Southold district auditorium. See Thursday.

Riverhead High School Blue Masques presents ‘Once Upon A Mattress,’ 8 p.m. in Charles Cardona Auditorium. Directed by Jessica Guadagnino and Dena Tishim. Tickets $8 advance, $10 at door; seniors $5. 369-6750.

Saturday, April 9
Third annual Bagels with the Bunny, 9-11:30 a.m. at Southold Town Recreation Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic. Bagels, cake, coffee and juice, meet the Easter Bunny, egg hunt, jelly beans in jar guessing game and more. Adults $5; children $3; ages 2 and under free. RSVP: [email protected].

Egg hunt at Stotzky Park, hosted by Town of Riverhead Recreation Dept.: 9 a.m. at roller rink for kids with special needs; 10 a.m. for ages 4 and under at field #2; 10:30 a.m. for ages 5-6 at field #1; 11 a.m. for ages 7-9 at field #2. Admission free. Bring basket or bag. Call 727-5744, ext. 30 if weather is bad.

Indoor/outdoor antiques show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Old Town Art & Crafts Guild, Main Road, Cutchogue. 734-6382.

Spring Youth Drama Workshop ‘Cat-Tales: What the Alley Cats Learn About Bullies,’ 9-11:30 a.m. at Creation Station, Cutchogue. To participate call 765-5667. Performance Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m.

Digital Photo 101, 10-11 a.m. at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. Register: 734-6360.

Grand opening, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. of historic Lionel Visitor’s Center Toy Train Layout at Railroad Museum of Long Island’s Freeman Building, 416 Griffing Ave., Riverhead. Admission free. 765-2757.

Dog Park Party ‘Easter Bone Hunt,’ 1-3 p.m. at Southold Dog Park behind Southold Town Recreation Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic. Monthly themed gathering for town residents and canine friends. Admission free. Event will be rescheduled to next day, Sunday, in case of inclement weather. 765-5182.

Chess Workshop, 1 p.m. for grades 2-6 with Jim MacLeod at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. Call 298-4134 ext. 4 to register.

Dorcas Chapter #74’s 11th annual chinese auction, 1:30 p.m. at Riverhead Elks Lodge, East Main Street. Doors open at noon. Limited seating, only 125 tickets sold; adults only. Over 200 items, 50/50, door prizes, refreshments. Admission $7, includes 25 tickets and one 50/50 chance. Tickets/information: 727-4933.

‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ 7:30 p.m. in Southold district auditorium. See Thursday.

North Form Reform Synagogue presents ‘Prime,’ 7:30 p.m. at Cutchogue Presbyterian Church, Main Road. Romantic comedy, two women get a new and unusual perspective on doctor/patient relationship, with Uma Thurman and  Meryl Streep. Suggested donation $5. Refreshments served. Discussion follows screening. 722-5712, northforkreformsynagogue.org.

Riverhead High School Blue Masques presents ‘Once Upon A Mattress,’ 8 p.m.; see Friday. Final performance.

Saturn Appreciation Night, after dark, weather permitting, at Custer Institute and Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Suggested donation $5; children under 14 $3, members free. 765-2626.

Sunday, April 10
Breakfast Buffet, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 2050 Depot Lane, Cutchogue. Adults $8; children $4. 734-7338.

Indoor/outdoor antiques show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; see Saturday.

Hike led by Barbara Terranova, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Laurel Lake, Route 25, Laurel. Meet in parking lot. Distance 1.5-3 miles; pack snack and drink, bring camera and binoculars. Dress for weather; muddy, leaf-covered, footwear with traction recommended. For ages 9+, hosted by Town of Southold Recreation Dept. Fee $5. Registration required: 765-5182.

Bakanic bake sale, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Southold Fire Department firehouse on Main Road. Baked goods may be dropped off beginning at 9:30 a.m. 765-6912.

Bark for Life of Riverhead, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., “a canine event to fight cancer” at Martha Clara Vineyards, Sound Avenue, Riverhead. Pets and owners in noncompetitive walk, American Cancer Society fundraiser. relayforlife.org/riverheadbark.

Wild Ride: How to Read a Poem, 2 p.m., with Vivian Eyre for teens and adults at Southold Free Library, Main Road. Refreshments will be served. 765-2077.

‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ 2 p.m. in Southold district auditorium. See Thursday. Final performance.

Soprano Maria D'Amato
Soprano Maria D'Amato

Piano Plus concert features soprano Maria D’Amato, 2 p.m. in Elizabeth Fox Overton meeting room, downstairs at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. “A Whole Bunch of Good Stuff,” with pianist John Eyre. Children under 10 must be with adult. 727-3228.

Walt Whitman: Songs of the People, 3 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Production by Mel Mendelssohn celebrates Whitman’s poetry. Free. 477-0660.

Monday, April 11
Book Break, 4 p.m. for grades 2-3 at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. Includes snack. Register: 298-4134, ext. 4.

Teen Advisory Board, 5 p.m. for grades 7+ with Penny Kelley at Southold Free Library, Main Road. Bring a friend. Southold Free Library. 765-2077.

Artists’ reception, 5-7 p.m. for annual Student Art Exhibit at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. Mattituck-Cutchogue students grades 4-12 exhibit work from December 2010 student show at Parrish Art Museum. On view through April. 298-4134.

Responsible Pet Ownership offered by North Fork School for Dogs, 7-8:30 p.m. at Southold Free Library. Main Road. Bring a friend. Southold Free Library. 765-2077.

Tuesday, April 12
Sing-Along Storytime with Miss Dana and Bob Bruey, 10-10:30am for ages 30 months-4 years at Southold Free Library. Main Road. 765-2077.

Southold Mothers’ Club: spring craft, 12:30 p.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. RSVP [email protected]. Fun on Wheels, 2:30 p.m. at Jean Cochran Park, Peconic Lane, Peconic. Weather permitting. No RSVP. Book club “Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen” by Susan Gregg Gilmore. RSVP [email protected] for time and location.

Second annual Swap Night, 7-10 p.m. at Martha Clara Vineyards, Sound Avenue, Riverhead to benefit East End Livestock & Horsemens Association (EELHA) rescue fund. Wine sold by bottle or glass, live music, raffles, 50/50 and door prize. 298-4747, ext. 105, [email protected].

Wednesday, April 13
Teen craft: Go Green or Toxic, 4-5 p.m. in The Loft at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. Register: 727-3228, ext. 6 or 12, [email protected].

Pajama Storytime, 6-7 p.m. for ages 3-8 at Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, Main Road, Cutchogue. Register: 734-6360.

Grains for Great Health & Enjoyment, 6:30 p.m., with Shelley Scoggin from The Market in Greenport, at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. Fee $5; register at circulation desk. 298-4134.

‘Save the Grange’ lecture series features “Elementals in the Garden” given by Jeff Frank, 6:30 p.m. at the Grange in Northville. Doors open 6 p.m.; organic refreshments served by Peggy. All donations go to “Save the Grange” fund for repairs. [email protected], spirit-renewal.com.

Mattituck High School Drama club presents ‘Lockdown’ and ‘The Audition,’ 7:30 p.m. in school auditorium, Main Road. 298-8460.

Thursday, April 14
Southold Historical Society’s annual April Showers Dinner, noon-8 p.m. at Soundview Restaurant, Route 48, Greenport. Roast chicken, fish or vegetarian entree; Includes cash raffle. Tickets $20; raffle tickets $1 or 6/$5. Available at society’s headquarters in Prince Building, Main Road, Southold, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., or at door. 765-5500.

Teens make treats for pups, 4-5 p.m. at Mattituck-Laurel Library, Main Road, Mattituck. Make homemade dog biscuits for North Fork Animal Welfare League’s Southold shelter. All materials provided. Register in advance: 298-4134,[email protected].

McGann-Mercy High School students present ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ 7:30 p.m. in auditorium, 1225 Ostrander Ave., Riverhead. Tickets $8. 737-5900, ext. 10.

Mattituck High School Drama club presents ‘Lockdown’ and ‘The Audition,’ 7:30 p.m. in school auditorium. See Wednesday.

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.