East End guide, Nov. 15
Sunday, Nov. 15
Guided House Tours: Tours last one hour through the 25 room mansion, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., William Floyd Estate, 245 Park Dr. Off Neighborhood Road, free, www.nps.gov/fiis, 631-399-2030.
Barn Sale: Features new and used merchandise, will take place rain or shine, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Temple Beth Emeth, 52 Mount Sinai Ave., free, tbemtsinai.org, 631-928-4103.
Champagne, Chopin and Caviar Tours: Tours will demonstrate the last stages in making Champagne including preparation of dosage, corks, wire nets and bottles for the holidays. Complimentary Champagne tasting and hors d' oeuvres included, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. on the listed dates, 12:30 p.m., Pindar Vineyards, 37645 Route 25, complimentary, pindar.net, 631-734-6200, ext. 104.
Fire Prevention: Learn about home fire safety, smoke alarms, and the different fire trucks used to fight fires, work on an escape plan for your family, play some fire safety games, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Long Island Science Center, 11 W. Main St., $2 adults, $5 children, lisciencecenter.org, 631-208-8000.
connections
Parent and Child Ceramic Workshop: Parents and children ages 4-7 will work together to create clay animals, coil pots, masks and more. All pieces will be fired into ceramic and painted, reserve, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Smithtown Township Arts Council, Mills Pond House Gallery, 660 Rte. 25A, $65 class fee, $20 material fee, stacarts.org, 631-862-6575.
Monday, Nov. 16
Wreath Sale: Holiday wreath sale located in hospital lobby, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Eastern Long Island Hospital, 201 Manor Pl., free, 631-477-5196.
Autism Seminar: Seminar focuses on Serving youth on the Autism Spectrum: Developing Communication and Appropriate Behavior, this program is designed for special education teachers and administrators, school psychologists and parents of children with autism, includes breakfast, register, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Family Counseling Services, 40 Main Street, 631-288-1954, ext. 233.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Museum Visit: Home of the East Hampton Historical Society and a period house museum for the public. The house was built (c) 1723 and was the family home of "Deacon" Daniel Osborn. The colonial house is one of the few still in its original position on Main Street. Visit the Robert Kinnaman Memorial Garden, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Osborn-Jackson House Museum, 101 Main St., $4, $3 seniors, $2 students, 631-324-6850.
Fall Migration Walk for Preschoolers: Walk through the wetlands and woodlands with a Cornell Cooperative Extension marine educator looking for birds, insects and other animals to see how they get ready for the winter. For children ages 3-5 with an adult. Meet in the parking lot near field A, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 11 -noon, Cathedral Pines County Park, Yaphank-Middle Island Road, free, ccsuffolk.org, 631-587-2873.
Riverhead
Historical Society: The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday; the library is open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Suffolk County Historical Society, 300 W. Main St., free museum admission (donations accepted), $2 research library admission, suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org, 631-727-2881.
Open Mic Night: Open mic night every Tuesday featuring emcee and Host Rocky Divello. Bring snacks and friends., 7 p.m., Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Ave., free, marthaclaravineyards.com, 631-298-0075.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Wordy Wednesdays at Starbucks: Play word games over coffee, build vocabulary in a lively setting, 10 and older. Located at Starbucks near the library, call library for registration, Hampton Library, 2478 Main St., free, 631-537-0015.
Yoga Class: Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes, 10:30 -noon, Hampton Bays Library, 52 Ponquogue Ave., $7 per class, hbay.suffolk.lib.ny.us, 631-728-6241.
Cartwheel-a-thon: All are welcomed to participate in 15 minutes of cartwheels with a flat donation which will be collected before the event. All funds raised will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 7:30-8 p.m., Spins Gymnastics, 600F N. Bicycle Path, free, 631-331-9026.
Book Discussion: "Lolita": Discussion of Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita," copies available at the front desk, 7:30 p.m., North Shore Library, 250 Rte. 25A, free, 631-929-4488.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Holiday Cooking Demonstration and Tasting: Demonstration of South-of-the-Border holiday courses, which will then be served to the guests. Additional gratuity with fee. Call for more information, 6 p.m., Jamesport Manor Inn, 370 Manor Ln., $60, opentable.com, 631-722-0500.
Food Toxins Discussion: Learn about some common foods that may trigger ADD, ADHD, anxiety and depression as well as how to get optimal nutrients from food, 6-7 p.m., Mastic Recreation Center, Herkimer Street, free, 631-281-6114.
Middle Island
Adoption Seminar: Presented by You Gotta Believe adoption agency, learn how to provide a permanent home for preteens and teens, at the Potter's House location, 6 p.m., City on the Hill Church, 615 Middle Country Rd., free, 631-654-7970.
Middle Island Civic Association: Longwood Library, 800 Middle Country Rd., free, 631-924-5793.
Quogue
Teen Yoga: For all students in grades 7-12. Series emphasizes yoga postures and breathing techniques to help relaxation. Call to register, 6 p.m., Quogue Library, 90 Quogue St., free, 631-653-4224, ext. 4.
Setauket
An Evening with Cy Merkezas: Wine, hors d'oeuvres, dessert and prizes. Funds raised benefit historic preservation and matching grant funds. Reserve seating, 7:30 p.m., Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., $30 per person, $50 for two people, $25 per raffle ticket, threevillagecommunitytrust.org, 631-689-0225.
Friday, Nov. 20
Hampton Bays
Owl Prowl: See real owls, learn about their adaptations, habitats and the dangers facing them on Long Island. Followed by a night hike through Ponds Trail to try and locate wild native owls beginning their breeding season. Call for more information, 6-8 p.m., Wildlife Rescue Center, 228 West Montauk Hwy, $5, $2/child under 6, wildliferescuecenter.org, 631-728-9453.
Southold
EHM Rock Art Show: Artwork created by rock stars, famous rock photographs, gold records, concert posters, Beatles animation. All available for purchase. Special guest photographer, Mark Weiss, with his virtual scrapbook of the metropolitan rock scene., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Duck Walk North Vineyards, 44535 Main Rd., free, rockartshow.com, 610-389-1807.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Center Moriches
Christmas Fair: Holiday themed yard sale, pictures with Santa, raffle drawing at 1:30 p.m. and more. Lunch available for $7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. International Auction at 2:30 p.m. Call for more information, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church of the Moriches, 263 Main Street, free, presbycmoriches.org, 631-878-2239.
Cutchogue
Craft Lessons for Children: Classes will include pumpkin painting, marbleizing, pressed flower candles and more. Call to register, or stop by the guild, for children ages 7 to 12, 10 -noon, Old Town Art and Crafts Guild, 28265 Main Rd. (Route 25), $10 material fee, 631-734-6382.
East Hampton
Crossroads Music Showcase: Teen Night: featuring performances by Rite of Way, Philosophunk and The Glazzies, 7-10 p.m., Guild Hall, 158 Main St., $10 nonmembers, guildhall.org, 631-324-0806.
Montauk
Young Birders' Trip Around the Montauk Area: Join Huntington Audubon on an all day search for winter waterfowl including scooters, loons, gannets and numerous pond ducks. Trip is for birders between ages 11 and 18 and their parents/guardians. See Web site for meeting directions, 9:30 a.m., Montauk, NY, free, huntingtonaudubon.org, 516-695-0763.
Mount Sinai
Craft Fair: Featuring handmade crafts, baked goods, raffles and more. Pictures with Santa from 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mount Sinai Middle School, 114 North Country Rd., free, mtsinai.k12.ny.us, 631-331-2118.
Riverhead
Live Auction: Proceeds benefit the school. Doors open at 6 p.m., bidding begins at 7 p.m. Ticket price includes bidding paddle, appetizers, refreshments and dessert. Call for more information, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., St. Isidore School, 515 Marcy Ave., $15, sisriverhead.org, 631-727-1650.
Sag Harbor
Author Appearance: Zachary Lazar: Novelist Zachary Lazar reads from his memoir, "Evening's Empire: The Story of My Father's Murder", 6 p.m., Canio's Books, 290 Main St., free, caniosbooks.com, 631-725-4926.
Southold
Sol y Sombra: Music and Dance Performance: Performance of traditional Spanish music by the costumed Flamenco dancers and musicians, reserve, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Custer Institute and Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Rd. off Route 25, $15, custerobservatory.org, 631-765-2626.
Stony Brook
Environmental Program: Be a Litter Detective: Learn about the sources and impact of marine debris and how you can help. Meet at the pavilion, weather permitting. For children ages 8 and older, registration required, 10-11 a.m., West Meadow Beach, West Meadow Beach Road, free, www.brookhaven.org, 631-751-7863.
Sunday, Nov. 22
Calverton
Beginner's Mountain Bike Ride: Ride sponsored by Concerned Long Island Mountain Bicyclists (CLIMB.); a NYS DEC permit is required, call 631-444-0273. Rides are conducted at 9 a.m. the fourth Sunday of the month; helmets and eye protection required, NYS DEC-Calverton Mountain Bike Trail, Route 25, free, climbonline.org, 631-421-6131.
Cutchogue
Concert: Pipe Organ: Concert showcasing the pipe organ at Cutchogue United Methodist Church, 4 p.m., United Methodist Church of Cutchogue, 29685 Main Rd, donations accepted, 631-734-6033.
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