Thursday 4

CONFERENCE ON EPILEPSY

The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island will be holding a conference on epilepsy today in East Setauket. For further information, call 516-739-7733, ext. 155.

COLLEGE PLANNING FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

A presentation, College Planning for Students with Disabilities will take place at Murphy Junior High School Library, Oxhead Road, Stony Brook (Three Village School District) from 7 to 8:30 pm. RSVP to Mary Coonerty at 730-4939 or mcooner@3villagecsd.org.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE

The North Shore Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7:30 pm at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 380 Walt Whitman Road (Route 110), Huntington. Daniel Sutherland will discuss his book "A Savage Conflict: The Decisive Role of Guerrillas in the American Civil War." A question and answer period will follow. Free and open to all. Call 757-8117 or email AndrewAthanas@hotmail.com for further information.

BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP COURSE

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 2204 Stony Brook will be giving a course, Boating Skills and Seamanship beginning today from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Middle Country Library Cultural Annex. Course runs each Thursday through April 15. $50 per person, family rates available. Open to the public. Call Henry Fasano at 732-3562 for further information. 

Friday 5

FRIDAY NIGHT FACE OFF

Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson will hold its Friday Night Face Off beginning at 10:30 pm. $12. Call 928-9100 on the day of performance only. Reservations recommended.

OPERA NIGHT CONCERT

An Opera Night concert will take place at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport. Chamber music will begin at 7:30 pm, Opera Night will begin at 8 pm. For further information go to www.myspace.com/operanight.

CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET

The Tilles Center, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University will present the Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet at 8 pm. $25 to $55, $3 senior discount. Performance Plus! Event begins at 6:45 pm in the Hillwood Recital Hall. $5 additional. Call 516-299-3100.

A NIGHT FOR JASON

The 23rd annual A Night For Jason benefit show for Friends of Karen will take place at 7 pm at Comsewogue High School. The student-run variety show raises money for Friends of Karen, a tristate children's charity with an office in Port Jefferson. Tickets in advance $10 at the Comsewogue High School Main Office (474-8179) or at the door. Call 473-1768 for further information.

MARCH OUT OF WINTER CONCERT

The Shoreham-Wading River Community Band will present a March Out of Winter concert at 7:30 pm at the Shoreham-Wading River High School auditorium. Free admission. Call 821-8116 for further information.

ASTRONOMY OPEN NIGHT

Stony Brook University, as part of its Science Open Nights series, will hold an Astronomy Open Night in room 001, ESS Building at 7:30 pm. Professor Doug Swesty will talk on Standard Supernovae and the Future of the Universe. Following the lecture, weather permitting, there will be a viewing session with the university's telescopes. Free and open to the public. For further information, call 632-8757 or 632-8200.

A NICE ICE FAMILY NIGHT

The Children's Maritime Museum will hold A Nice Ice Family Night from 5:30 to 7:45 pm at the Port Jefferson Village Center. Session one starts at 5:30 pm with pizza dinner, skating at The Rinx from 6:15 to 7 pm and ice painting and igloos at the museum from 7 to 7:45 pm. Session two starts with ice painting and igloos at the museum from 5:30 to 6:15 pm, pizza dinner from 6:15 to 7 pm and skating at The Rinx from 7 to 7:45 pm. Adolescents and adults, $20 per person, children 12 and under $15. Event includes raffles. Reservations and further information, call 331-3277.

Saturday 6

TOM KIMMEL AND TOM PACHECO

The Folk Music Society of Huntington, as part of its First Saturdays series, will present Tom Kimmel and Tom Pacheco at 8:30 pm at the Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive, Centerport. The event will be preceded by an open mike at 7:30 pm. $20, $15 members. Tickets available in advance (800-838-3006) or at the door. For further information, call 425-2925 or go to www.fmshny.org.

WOMEN AND COLONIAL TEXTILES

The Long Island Greenbelt and the Suffolk County Archaeological Association will hold a presentation, Women and Colonial Textiles in celebration of Women's History Month at 1 pm at the Blydenburgh-Weld House, Blydenburgh Park, Smithtown. Call 360-0753 or email ligreenbelt@verizon.net.

LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

The Tilles Center, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University will present their Endowment Concert 2010 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra at 8 pm. $50 to $100. Call 516-299-3100. $250 VIP seating, call 516-289-3825.

SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will hold a summer camp open house from noon to 4 pm for families with children ages 3 to 11. Refreshments. Free. Call 979-6344 for further information.

STALLER CENTER GALA

The Staller Center, Stony Brook University will present their Gala 2010, An Evening of Swing, Big Band and Broadway with John Pizzarelli and Christine Ebersole at 8 pm. $70. Call 632-ARTS (2787).

BASIC FLY CASTING

The Long Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be conducting two clinics on Basic Fly Casting today at Caleb Smith State Park, Smithtown and Saturday, March 13 at Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale. Held rain or shine from 9 am to noon. Open to everyone 15 years and older. $4 per person, per clinic, Smithtown. No registration fee in Oakdale but a $6 vehicle use fee will be in effect. Call 265-1054 (Smithtown) or 581-1005 (Connetquot) Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

A CHILDREN'S PROGRAM OF IRISH DANCING

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station will hold a children's program of Irish dancing, tales and tunes at 1 pm. $7.75 per child; chaperones free. To register, call 427-5240, ext. 113 or email educator@waltwhitman.org.

SWING DANCE

Swing Dance Long Island will hold a dance at the Brush Barn, 211 Main Street, Smithtown. Beginner dance lesson will be held from 7:30 to 8 pm, with dancing to a live band, the Isotope Stompers, from 8 to 11 pm. Come alone or bring a friend. Door prizes, refreshments, snacks. $15 per person. Call 476-3707 or go to www.sdli.org for further information.

AN EVENING OF COMEDY

Temple Beth Sholom of Smithtown is hosting a winter fundraiser, An Evening of Comedy at 8 pm at the temple, 433 Edgewater Avenue, Smithtown. $75 per person includes show, cocktail reception and dessert buffet. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Call 724-0424 for reservations.

COIN, CURRENCY AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW

The Massapequa Coin Club will hold their Coin, Currency and Collectibles Show at the Elks Lodge 2162, 2162 Veterans Boulevard, Massapequa from 9 am to 4 pm. Free admission.

Sunday 7

FREE CONCERT

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will present a free concert featuring Empire Viols at 2 pm at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Call 224-5420 or 321-3510 for further information.

TELEPHONE PIONEER MUSEUM

The Verizon Telecom Pioneer Museum, Verizon Building, 445 Commack Road, Commack will be open from 1 to 4 pm. Free. For further information, call 543-1371.

RIDOTTO CONCERT: "THE SOLDIER'S TALE"

Ridotto Concerts will present "The Soldier's Tale," at 4 pm in the Old First Church, Route 25A, Huntington. $20, $18 seniors, $15 members, $10 students. For further information, call 385-0373 or go to www.ridotto.org.

SENIOR POPS ORCHESTRA CONCERT

The Senior Pops Orchestra will present a free concert at 2 pm at Huntington High School. Concert includes Broadway show tunes and light classics. For further information go to www.seniorpops.org.

THE SCHUMANN TRIO

The Schumann Trio will present a program of Mozart, Brahms and Schumann at the Tilles Center, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University, Hillwood Recital Hall, at 3 pm. $40. Call 516-299-3100 or go to www.tillescenter.org.

FROGS — WHAT'S HOPPING?

The Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead will present a program, Frogs — What's Hopping? from 11 am to 4 pm. Call 208-8000 for further information.

GARNET ROGERS IN CONCERT

The University Café, Stony Brook University will present guitarist Garnet Rogers at 2 pm. $25 at the door if available. Call 632-1093 or go to www.universitycafe.org.

NORTH SHORE PRO MUSICA

North Shore Pro Musica will present a concert at 5 pm at the Cultural Center of the Ward Melville Heritage Organization, Main Street, Stony Brook. $18, $12 students. Call 584-8945.

OCEAN SCIENCE SUNDAY: SOUNDS GOOD

The Whaling Museum, Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor will host Ocean Science Sunday: Sounds Good at 2 pm, for families with children ages 5 and up. $8, members free. RSVP to 367-3418.

PERUVIAN MUSIC BY THEO TORRES

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present Peruvian musician Theo Torres at 2 pm. Free with regular admission. Call 751-0066, ext. 212 or go to www.longislandmuseum.org for further information.

FLAX POND LECTURE

The Friends of Flax Pond will host the second of its winter lecture series at 3 pm at the Childs Mansion, Shore Road (adjacent to the Flax Pond Lab, Old Field). Eileen Gerle will talk about the programs at West Meadow Beach and Preserve. Rick Kurtz will provide an update on last summer's study of diamondback terrapin nesting. Free. Donations appreciated. Refreshments. Go to www.flaxpondfriends.org for further information.

OSCAR PARTY AND FUNDRAISER

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington will hold an Oscar Party and fundraiser beginning at 8 pm (doors open at 7 pm). Event includes food, drink, Oscar ballots, raffles and door prizes. Call 423-7611.

Monday 8

SOUND BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING

The Sound Beach Civic Association will meet at 7:30 pm at the Sound Beach Firehouse, second floor. For further information, call 744-6952.

YOGA FOR ADULTS

The Town of Brookhaven will be offering yoga classes for adults beginning today and Wednesday, March 10 from 5:45 to 6:45 pm at the Robert E. Reid Sr. Recreation Center, Defense Hill Road, Shoreham. $35 for the six-week sesssion. Call 744-2601 to register.

Tuesday 9

CHILDREN'S CONCERT

The University Orchestra, Stony Brook University will present the Children's Concert, Orchestral Footsteps, at 7:30 pm at the Staller Center. The concert will feature sixth grade violinist Martin Vaillancourt performing the Vivaldi Concerto in G minor. $10, $5 students, children and seniors. For tickets call 632-ARTS (2787) or purchase tickets at the door. For further information, call 632-7330 or go to www.stonybrook.edu/music.

WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES BOARD MEETING

A board meeting of Western Suffolk BOCES will be held today. Meeting convenes at 6:30 pm immediately followed by executive session. Open to the public from 8 pm on.

EXODUS STORY INTERACTIVE PROGRAM

An interactive program on the Exodus will be led by Naomi Less at 7 pm at the North Shore Jewish Center, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station. Event includes Passover food tasting, raffles, Jewish art exhibit, music, etc. $5 per person. RSVP to Carol Greenberg at 928-3737.

HUNTINGTON CAMERA CLUB MEETING

The Huntington Camera Club will meet from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street, Huntington. The program will be a members digital photo competition. Everyone is welcome. Free. For further information, go to www.huntingtoncameraclub.org or email events@huntingtoncameraclub.org.

AUDITIONS FOR "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"

Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson will hold auditions for "Little Shop of Horrors" at 7 pm. Casting is for two men and three women. Call 928-9202 or go to www.theatrethree.com for further information.

AN EVENING WITH GARRISON KEILLOR

The Tilles Center, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University will hold An Evening with Garrison Keillor at 7 pm. $45 to $75. Call 516-299-3100.

SENIOR TUESDAY AT THE LONG ISLAND MUSEUM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will hold a Senior Tuesday from 10 am to noon. The museum will be open to seniors (62 and older) free for a self-guided tour of the new exhibit, "America's Kitchens." For further information, call 751-0066.

BATON TWIRLING

The Town of Brookhaven will be offering a baton twirling program beginning today and running for 8 weeks (for returning students) and beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 10 (for first-time students) from 4:45 to 5:30 pm at the Robert E. Reid Sr. Recreation Center, Defense Hill Road, Shoreham. $40 for the eight-week session plus a $25 fee for a baton, payable to instructor at the first class. For further information, or to register, call 744-2601.

Wednesday 10

BATON TWIRLING

See March 9 listing.

YOGA FOR ADULTS

See March 8 listing.

SPRING IS COMING STORY AND CRAFT

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization, Main Street, Stony Brook will hold a program for children ages 3 to 5, Spring is Coming (story and craft) from 10 to 10:45 am. $3 per person. Call 689-5888 to register.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Perry Como Lodge 2846 Order Sons of Italy in America will hold an installation of officers from 7 to 10 pm at St. Philip Neri Parish Center, 15 Prospect Avenue, Northport. Light refreshments. Call 367-4223 to RSVP and for further information.

Thursday 11

BLOOD DRIVE

The Mother Teresa Council Knights of Columbus will hold a blood drive at St. James R.C. Church, Route 25A, Setauket from 3 to 8:15 pm in the Parish center. For further information or an appointment, call 747-1937 (evenings or weekends) or emial jedahl44@aol.com.

ROB GARCIA 4 IN CONCERT

The Vail-Leavitt Music Hall and Connection Works will present Rob Garcia 4 in concert from 8 to 10:30 pm at the music hall, 18 Peconic Avenue, Riverhead. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. In addition, there will be a rhythm counterpoint workshop offered and open to everyone from 6 to 7 pm at no cost. Call 727-5782 or go to www.vail-leavitt.org.

Upcoming

TRADITIONAL NEW ENGLAND BARN DANCE

The Long Island Traditional Music Association will hold a traditional New England barn dance on Friday, March 12 at the Smithtown Historical Society's Brush Barn, 211 Main Street (Route 25A). Introductory dance lesson at 7:45 pm with dancing to live music from 8 to 11 pm. Each dance will be taught; no partner needed; beginners welcome. $14, $10 members, $7 students; children up to 16 free with paid adult. Call 369-7854 or go to www.litma.org for further information.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER

A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be held at the St. James United Methodist Church, 532 Moriches Road, St. James on Friday, March 12 from 6 to 8 pm. $12, $10 seniors, $6 children, under 3 free. Reservations suggested. Call 584-5340.

THE LIVING WORLD

Stony Brook University, as part of its Science Open Nights series will present The Living World on Friday, March 12. Liliana M. Dávalos will talk on Forests Blown Away: Coca and Cocaine Deforestation in Colombia at 7:30 pm in room 001, ESS Building. Free and open to the public. For further information, call 632-8757 or 632-8200.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE

The Smithtown Hibernians will hold a St. Patrick's Day Dance on Friday, March 12 f rom 7 to 11 pm at St. Joseph's Travis Hall, Kings Park. Event features The Black Velvet Band, corned beef and cabbage or fish and chips dinner, open bar. $30 per person. Advance reservations required. Mail check, payable to Smithtown Hibernians, to Bridget Antignolo, 30 Park Drive, Kings Park.

LONG ISLAND BAROQUE ENSEMBLE

The Long Island Baroque Ensemble will present Incomparable Gem on March 13 at 8 pm at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, Smithtown. $20, $15 seniors, $10 students. Call 724-7386 for tickets or go to www.longislandbaroqueensemble.com.

LONG ISLAND YOGA ASSOCIATION WORKSHOP

The Long Island Yoga Association will hold a workshop on Saturday, March 13 from 10 am to 2 pm at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main Street, Farmingdale. Call 261-1777, email longislandyogaassociation@yahoo.com or go to www.longislandyogaassociation.org.

BAND OF THE IRISH GUARDS/ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND

The Staller Center, Stony Brook University will present The Band of the Irish Guards and the Royal Regiment of Scotland on Saturday, March 13 at 8 pm. $38. Call 632-ARTS (2787).

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE

A defensive driving course will be held on Saturday, March 13 from 9 am to 3:30 pm at Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden. $30 per person. Call Stephanie Larkin at 736-6881.

CRISIS COUNSELOR TRAINING PROGRAM

Response of Suffolk County will be offering a free volunteer telephone counselor training program on Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, continuing on Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21. Trainees must attend all sessions. Training will take place on the campus of Stony Brook University. No experience necessary. To volunteer, call 751-7500 or go to www.responsehotline.org. 

ARTIST TALK AND RECEPTION

An artist's talk and reception will be held at the East End Arts Council, 133 East Main Street, Riverhead for photographer AnnMarie Tornabene on Saturday, March 13 from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited. In addition, the artist will be presenting workshops on Saturday and Sunday, March 13 and 14 from noon to 3 pm. Call 727-0900 for further information.

A FAMILY DAY ADVENTURE

The Smithtown Township Arts Council will hold a family arts day adventure on Saturday, March 13 from 10 am to 12:30 pm for children prekindergarten to third grade. Program will be held at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James. $10 per person includes musical performance and arts project. Reserve in advance. Call 862-6575 or go to www.stacarts.org.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER DANCE

The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 13 from 8 pm to midnight at the VFW Post 4927, 31 Horseblock Road, Centereach. $30 per person, includes corned beef dinner, beer, wine and Irish-American Music. No tickets at the door. Call 585-7390.

OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET

Suffolk County Police Department will be holding Operation Medicine Cabinet on Saturday, March 13 from 10 am to 2 pm at all seven Suffolk County Police precincts. Old, unneeded, prescription drugs, especially painkillers, can be turned in to be safely disposed of. For further information, call 854-8600.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization, Stony Brook will hold a St. Patrick's Day Celebration on March 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Event includes appearance by singer, songwriter and comedian Ed Ryan, Irish dancing and refreshments. Call 689-5888 for further information.

MUSIC CONCERT

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will present a free music concert featuring Hahn-bin (violinist) on March 14 at 2 pm at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Call 224- 5420 or 321-3510 for further information.

SHAPED NOTE PARTICIPATORY SING

The Long Island Traditional Music Association will hold a shaped note participatory sing on Sunday, March 14 at the Bethany Presbyterian Church, 425 Maplewood Road, Huntington Station. Nondenominational community singing of psalms, hymns, anthems and folk songs emphasizes participation not performance. Singing is from 2 to 5 pm; first timers call to confirm; free. Call 325-8272 for further information or go to www.litma.org.

UKRAINIAN EGG WORKSHOP

A traditional Ukrainian Easter Egg two-day workshop will be held on Sunday, March 14 and 21 from 1 to 3 pm at Resurrection Byzantine Catholic Church, Edgewater and Mayflower avenues, Smithtown. $15. Bring your own tools or get a new set for $10 at registration. Call 246-5669.

C.W. POST WIND ENSEMBLE AND SYMPHONIC BAND

The Tilles Center, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University will present the C.W. Post Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band on Sunday, March 14 at 3 pm. $10, $8 seniors and students at the door only. Call 516-299-3100 for further information. 

TREES

The Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead will hold a program on trees from 11 am to 4 pm. Call 208-8000 or go ot www.lisciencecenter.org for further information.

"DARWIN"

The Staller Center, Stony Brook University, as part of its Not Just For Kids series will present "Darwin" the dinosaur on Sunday, March 14 at 3 pm. $12 per person. Call 632-ARTS (2787).

OUR ENVIRONMENT

Stony Brook University, as part of its Science Open Nights series, will present Our Environment on Sunday, March 14 at 7 pm in room 001, ESS Building. Suzanne and Glenn Rankin will talk on Colors of the Sea: Exploring the Marine Life off the Coast of Long Island. Free and open to the public. For further information, call 632-8757 or 632-8200.

RACHAEL DAVIS IN CONCERT

Songwriter and singer Rachael Davis and friends will appear at the University Café, Stony Brook University on Sunday, March 14 at 2 pm. $15 in advance at www.universitycafe.org until March 11. At the door if available $20.

MILLER PLACE-ROCKY POINT ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

The 60th annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Sunday, March 14 beginning at 1 pm along Route 25A, beginning in Miller Place. For further information, go to www.friendsofsaintpatrick.com.

RONKONKOMA ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

The 20th annual Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 14. Step-off time is 2 pm from Portion Road and Patchogue-Holbrook Road. Call 648-4998 for further information.

AUCTION/RAFFLE

The Community Center, Greek Orthodox Church of Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson will hold a raffle and auction of new items, gift certificates and themed baskets on March 14. Doors open at 12:30 pm with auction beginning at 1:30 pm. $10 includes 5 raffles, sandwiches, Greek pastries, coffee or tea. Additional raffle tickets available. For further information, call 473-0894.

BARN SALE

Temple Beth Emeth, 52 Mount Sinai Avenue, Mount Sinai will hold a barn sale on Sunday, March 14 from 10 am to 3 pm. Held rain or shine. Call 928-4103 for further information.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY ADOPTION EVENT

Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, 33 Warner Road, Huntington will hold Lucky and Loveable, a St. Patrick's Day adoption event on Sunday, March 14 from noon to 5 pm. The shelter will also be selling shamrocks in $1, $5, $10 and $20 denominations with your or your pets' names inscribed on them and displayed in the adoption center. For further information, call 368-8770, ext. 205 or email jodi@littleshelter.com..

THE MOODY SYMPHONIC BAND

The Moody Symphonic Band will be performing on Sunday, March 14 at 7 pm at the Northport Baptist Church, 400 Elwood Road, East Northport. For further information, go to www.nbc.org.

Ongoing

SEAL CRUISE

The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation will hold seal cruises on Saturdays and Sundays through April 11. The cruises leave from 28A Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport. Boarding at 12:30 pm, departure at 1 pm. For reservations call 369-9840. A 50 percent minimum deposit is required.

HERSTORY WRITERS GROUP

Herstory Writers meets weekly at Herstory Headquarters, 2539 Middle Country Road, second floor, Centereach every Wednesday from 7 to 10 pm. $50 per class with monthly discounts. Herstory Writers also meets every Tuesday at Huntington Station Enrichment Center, 1264 New York Avenue, 7 to 9 pm. $35 per class with monthly discounts. Call 676-7395 for further information.

SEAL WALKS

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that Montauk Point State Park will be offering a series of walks on weekends through April to see wintering seals. A state park naturalist will lead visitors on a two- to three-hour leisurely beach walk. $5 adults, $3 children under 18. To make reservations, or for further information, call 668-5000.

FREE YOGA CLASSES AT YOGASHRAM

Yogashram, Harbor Square Mall, Main Street, Port Jefferson Village offers free yoga classes Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:15 to 11:15 am by appointment and from 5 to 7 pm. Free. Donations appreciated. Call 626-0672 or 332-0128 for further information.

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST THRIFT SHOP

St. James United Methodist Church, 532 Moriches Road, St. James thrift shop will be open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Call 584-5340 for further information.

CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PROGRAMS

Cornell Cooperative Extension will be presenting a series of ongoing programs for children during January in Yaphank at the Suffolk County Farm. Call 852-4600 for further information.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program based on biblical principles will be held every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Living Water Church, 24 Shade Tree Lane, Riverhead. Open to all 18 and over. Call 722-4969 for further information.

YOGA WITH ELIZABETH HEIFFERON

Yoga With Elizabeth Heifferon will be held on Tuesdays at 6 pm at the Wang Center, Stony Brook University. Call 632-4400.

NEW HORIZONS STRING ORCHESTRA

The New Horizons String Orchestra will hold rehearsals and auditions every Friday morning from 9:30 am to noon at the Huntington Public Library, Main Street, Huntington. Call 516- 785-2532 or go to www.fhso.org/pages/newhorizons.html for further information.

FUTURE VISIONS DISCUSSION GROUP

Chevalier De Notre Dame's Future Visions Discussion Group is forming in the St. James area. The group believes in the conscious choice and decision of the individual. Those interested in exploring beliefs and concerns that may be preventing them from finding inner peace are invited to join. Minimal charitable donation requested. Refreshments provided. Call 741-5484.

OPEN MIC NIGHT FOR SINGER-SONGWRITERS

The Vail Leavitt Music Hall, 18 Peconic Avenue, Riverhead will hold an open mic night for singer-songwriters every third Thursday at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm for sign-up; the show runs from 7:30 to 10:30 pm, with a monthly featured performer at 9 pm. Admission and participation registration is $5 per person at the door only. Call 514-9375 for further information.

thrift shop, commack united methodist church

The Thrift Shop at the Commack United Methodist Church, 486 Townline Road, Commack will be open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm and the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 am to 3 pm. Call 499-7310 for further information.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH THRIFT SHOP

The thrift shop at Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main Street, Northport is open from 11 am to 3 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Call 261-7670 for further information.

NORTH SHORE SENIORS

The regular weekly meeting of the North Shore Seniors, 55-plus, takes place at the North Shore Jewish Center, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station, every Tuesday beginning at 11 am. Bagels and coffee are followed by a special program as well as a Yiddish club and book club. Donations appreciated. Call 751-5175 for further information.

COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE

The East End Arts Council will hold a community drum circle on Wednesday evenings (weather permitting) on the rear grounds of the arts council (133 East Main Street, Riverhead) along the Peconic riverfront from 6:30 to 8 pm. Bring your own drum or rhythm instrument or borrow one of theirs. Call 369-2171 for further information.

RESPITE PROGRAM

The Church on the Sound, 335 Oxhead Road, Stony Brook is offering families affected by disabilities a respite program two Saturdays a month from 3 to 6 pm. Teens and young adults with moderate special needs enjoy fellowship with others through songs, life studies, games, sports, crafts, snacks and trips. Program is free of charge. Go to www.churchonthesound.org or call 941-4100.

FREE RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR UNINSURED

One Sunday each month, alternating between the Massapequa and Smithtown offices, Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology is opening an office to provide their services at no charge for the uninsured. Go to www.ZPgivebacksundays.org or call 930-9460.

FRIDAY NIGHT FACE OFF

Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson will hold its Friday Night Face Off every Friday beginning at 10:30 pm. $12. Call 928-9100 on the day of performance only. Reservations recommended.

LABYRINTH WALK

A labyrinth walk will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Nicolls Road, Stony Brook every Thursday afternoon at 1:30 pm, indoors. There is also an evening walk the second Tuesday of every month at 8:30 pm. Nondenominational and open to all. Call 543-0337 for details.

TEEN RECREATION NITES

The North Shore Youth Council will hold Teen Recreation Nites on the second Friday of the month from 7 to 10 pm at the NSYC recreation room, Joseph A. Edgar School, Rocky Point Landing Road, Rocky Point. Evening includes games, satellite TV, pool table, ping pong, karaoke, etc. in a drug-free, alcohol-free environment. Open to grades nine to 12. For further information, call 744-0207 or go to www.nsyc.com.

FITNESS AND NATURE STUDY WALK

Every Wednesday morning (weather permitting), beginning at 7:30 am, Friends of the Ashley Schiff Park Preserve sponsor a fitness and nature study walk along the miles of woodland trails that run through the Stony Brook University campus. The walk begins at the trailhead near the traffic circle on Circle Drive. For further information, call 357-3065 or email mcon@optonline.net.

ACT II THRIFT SHOP

Act II Thrift Shop, Smithtown United Methodist Church, 230 Middle Country Road, Smithtown is open Tuesdays from 10 am to noon and Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm. Call 265-6945 for further information.

LIBRARY ART GROUP

A library art group meets in the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown, weekly on Thursdays from 11:45 am to 2:30 pm. Bring your supplies and work on your current project. Beginners are welcome. Registration is not required. For ages 16 and over. Call 265-2072, ext. 208 for further information.

YOGA AT THE HERITAGE CENTER

The Heritage Center, North Shore Heritage Park (The Wedge), Mount Sinai will hold yoga classes on Wednesdays for kids and adults. Go to www.msheritagetrust.org for further information.

westfield seniors meeting

Westfield Seniors meet on Wednesdays from 10 am to 3 pm at the Selden Fire House, Woodmere Lane, Selden for various activities. For further information, call Theresa Spina at 732-4864.

HUNTINGTON CAMERA CLUB

The Huntington Camera Club meets every Tuesday night in the lower level of the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street, Huntington, beginning at 7:30 pm. All welcome. For further information, go to www.huntingtoncameraclub.org or email events@huntingtoncameraclub.org.

KIDSTUF

Kidstuf, family theater featuring music, drama and storytelling for kids in kindergarten through grade six and their parents will be held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 pm at the Northport Baptist Church, 400 Elwood Road, East Northport. Free. Call 368-5023 for further information.

CHILDREN'S MARITIME MUSEUM PROGRAM

The Children's Maritime Museum in the Port Jefferson Village Center is open with programs for family fun and learning. Come and Engineer a Water Wheel; Operate a Water Taxi; Design a Dock; Open a Store; Load Cargo and Bail a Boat. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Admission is $5 per child. For more information, visit www.childrensmaritimemuseum.org

swing dance

Swing Dance Long Island holds a swing dance every Tuesday at Molly Blooms, 43 East Main Street, Smithtown from 8:30 to 11 pm. Dance lesson at 8 pm. $6 DJ nights, $10 band nights. Call 476-3707 or go to www.sdli.org for further information.

Free Ident-A-Kid program

Suffolk County residents may obtain a free Ident-A-Kit child identification packet, which includes emergency contact information, medical history, photograph, DNA sample, safety tips and thumbprints on Thursday evenings from 4 to 7 pm in the lobby of Suffolk County Police Headquarters, 30 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank. For more information, call Suffolk County Police Athletic League at 852-6109.

TAI CHI CLASSES

The Town of Brookhaven's Department of Parks and Recreation will offer ongoing tai chi classes at the Mount Sinai Community House, North Country Road, Mount Sinai on Thursdays from 9 to 10 am or 10:15 to 11:15 am. $30 for six-week session. Call 451-6164 for further information or to register.

SENIOR GAME CLUB

The North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will hold a Senior Game Club on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 pm. Call to register 929-4488, ext. 230.

COUNTRY LINE DANCE LESSONS

The Town of Brookhaven's Parks and Recreation Department is offering country line dance lessons for all interested adults. Classes meet on Thursdays from 4 to 6 pm at the New Village Recreation Center, Wireless Road, Centereach (732-2338) and Fridays from 1:15 to 3:15 pm at the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center, Blue Point (263-5193). Cost is $30 per six-week session. Classes are ongoing.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES

Fountainhead Congregation, 782 Larkfield Road, East Northport offers American Sign Language classes on Saturday mornings. Call 858-0454 or 261-5912 TTY.

LONG ISLAND AQUARIUM SOCIETY

The Long Island Aquarium Society meets at 8 pm on the third Friday of each month at Holtsville Park, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville. Guests welcome. Admission and parking free. For further information, go to www.liasonline.org.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SEEKS NEW MEMBERS

The Marine Corps League, Mercury Detachment, is looking for new members. Group participates in local events, parades, Toys for Tots drive, Rose campaign and more. Meetings held first Tuesday of every month at 8 pm, American Legion 432, Hallock Road (Route 25A), Port Jefferson Station. Call 698-3756 or go to www.orgsites.com/ny/port-jefferson-station-marines/.

YIDDISH CLUB AT NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

The Yiddish Club meets at the North Shore Jewish Center, Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm. Call 928-3737 for further information.

PING PONG CLUB

The Town of Brookhaven will be hosting a ping pong club, open to all ages on Saturdays from 9 am to noon at the New Village Recreation Center, 20 Wireless Road, Centereach. Free. Bring your own paddle. Call 451-6167 for further information or to register.

ADULT WRITERS GROUP

The Smithtown Library's adult writers group meets at the library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 pm. New writers welcome. Call 265-2072, ext. 206 for further information.

NORTH SHORE ART GUILD MEETING

The North Shore Art Guild meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm at Miller Place High School, Memorial Drive and Miller Place Road. For further information, call 744-1996 or email NorthShoreArtGuild@hotmail.com.

FREE relationship ASSESSMENT

The Marital Clinic at Stony Brook University is currently offering free relationship assessments as part of a nonprofit research study. Participants must be cohabiting for a minimum of one year, or married. Participating couples receive $50. Call 632-7850 to see if you qualify.

MEDITATION SESSIONS

The Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University holds Buddhist meditation sessions on Thursdays at 6:30 pm in room 301. All welcome. Call 632-4400 for further information.

BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUP

Sponsored by the East Northport Christian Church, meets every Thursday night at 7 pm. Call 757-7177.

JUST FRIENDS

Just Friends, a small informal group meets weekly for ideas, conversation and a shared pot luck lunch on Thursdays from 10:30 am to 2 pm at the Setauket Presbyterian Church. Transport where needed. Call 751-2917 for further information.

WOMEN'S JEWISH EDUCATION CLASSES

Ongoing women's classes in Jewish education will be held on Monday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, Thursday from 10 to 10:30 am and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:45 am at Young Israel of East Northport, 7 Hooper Street, East Northport. Free. Call 368-5880.

MEN'S JEWISH EDUCATION CLASSES

Ongoing men's classes in Jewish education will be held on Monday (8:45 to 9:45 pm), Wednesday (7:30 to 8:30 pm) and Wednesday (8:45 to 9:45 am) as well as Sunday (8:15 to 8:35 am), Monday to Friday (6:25 to 6:45 am) and Tuesday and Wednesday (7:50 to 8:30 am) at Young Israel of East Northport, 7 Hooper Street, East Northport. Free. Call 368-5880.

SINGLES RAP GROUP

Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack holds a singles rap group on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 9:45 pm, designed to discuss singles topics. Refreshments at 8 pm. $4 members, $7 nonmembers. Call 462-9800, ext. 142 for further information.

CHRISTIAN SINGLES GROUP

Fountainhead Congregation, 782 Larkfield Road, East Northport holds a Christian Singles Group every third Saturday of the month beginning at 6:30 pm. All singles invited. Refreshments. Call 462-5048.

EATING DISORDER SCREENINGS

Eating disorder screenings are held every Wednesday from 1 to 3 pm at Mather Hospital Partial Hospitalization offices at 208 Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station. Call ahead at 473-3877, ext. 57.

PLANETARIUM SHOWS AT VANDERBILT MUSEUM

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport holds regular shows for all ages. Shows include the Beatles Laser Anthology, Ring World, Laser Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon 30th Anniversary, A Trip to the Planets, Eclipse!, Journey through the Solar System, Symphony of the Stars, Hubble Vision 2, Led Zeppelin: Whole Lotta Led, and Brief Mystery of Time. Call 854-5555 or go to www.vanderbiltmuseum.org for further information.

FREE STROKE RISK ASSESSMENTS

St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson will hold a free stroke risk assessment and screening from 11 am to 1 pm every Friday. Call 474-6251 for further information.

TOASTMASTERS CLUB MEETING

Toastmasters of Northern Brookhaven, a public speaking club, meets on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7:15 pm, Stony Brook University campus. For further information, contact Brian Cohen at 255-3581 or email brianfincon@optonline.net.

FRESH START OVER 50 SINGLES CLUB

Eugene Cannataro Recreation Center holds fun-filled Monday night socials at Smithtown Senior Recreation Center, 420 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, from 7:30 to 11 pm. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Call 360-7616.

FREE GED CLASSES

Middle Country Public Library, 575 Middle Country Road, Selden, will hold classes Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:45 am to 1:45 pm. Open to any adult 21 or older. District residence is not required. Call 585-9393, ext. 219 or 164.

REIKI CIRCLES

The Town of Brookhaven hosts Reiki Circles every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the New Village Recreation Center, Wireless Road, Centereach. Free. Call 732-2338.

FALUN GONG EXERCISE AND MEDITATION

An alternative exercise program is being offered every Thursday at 9 am by James D. Smith, 1 Edgewood Avenue, Smithtown. Free. To reserve call 724-7621.

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS

SeniorNet, 790 Park Avenue, Huntington, holds ongoing computer classes for adults 50 and over. Call 427-3700, ext. 268.

RECREATION CLASSES

Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown, holds classes, game days, art groups and much more. Call 265-2072.

ADULT EDUCATION AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM

Temple Beth Sholom, 433 Edgewood Avenue, Smithtown, holds weekly classes in theology for adults every Wednesday. Call 724-0424.

PROGRAMS AT THE BROOKHAVEN ROE YMCA

The Brookhaven Roe YMCA, 155 Buckley Road, Holtsville, offers a variety of swimming, exercise and fitness and toddler classes year-round. Call 289-4440 ext. 0 for fees and registration dates.

REIKI WELLNESS CIRCLES

Harmonic Pathways, 100 North Country Road, Setauket, hosts workshops on meditation and Reiki on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm. $10. Call 373-2444.

SOCIABLE SINGLES 55 AND OVER

The Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack holds meetings of their Sociable Singles 55-and-over group on the first and third Thursday of each month at 3 pm. $4, members free. Call 732-1959.

WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

The Smithtown Meditation Branch, 24 Bellemeade Avenue, Smithtown will hold a series of meditation workshops on Sunday mornings from 11 am to 12:30 pm, Monday afternoons from noon to 1:30 pm and Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9 pm. $10 donation. Call 988-7775.

DEAF FELLOWSHIP AND ASL CLASSES

Fountainhead Congregation, 782 Larkfield Road, East Northport has a monthly deaf fellowship. Free refreshments. Every Saturday morning and Wednesday night they also offer American Sign Language classes. Call 462-5048 or TTY number, 261-5912.

Music & Dance

SINGLES DANCE LESSONS

Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, hosts ballroom, swing and Latin dance lessons on Mondays from 8 to 9:45 pm. $7 members, $8 nonmembers. Call 462-9800 ext. 142.

CALLING ALL DANCERS

The Blue Spruce Cloggers Dance Company seeks dancers for shows. Any dance background is good, but tap, clog or Irish step are preferred. Call 476-1228.

SENIOR "POPS" SEEKS STRING PLAYERS

The Senior "Pops" Orchestra of Long Island, under the direction of Joseph Manso, seeks volunteer string players. Orchestral experience preferred. Rehearsals are in Melville on Wednesday mornings. Players of all ages are welcome to inquire. Call (516) 804-0220.

SWEET ADELINES SEEKS SINGERS

The Island Hills Chapter of Sweet Adelines International presents four-part a cappella music. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7:30 pm in Dix Hills. Guests welcome. Call 754-3015.

NORTHPORT COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA

Local musicians are invited to join a community orchestra being formed by a coalition of Northport area musicians. String players in particular are sought. Some orchestra experience is preferred. Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings at Northport High School, Laurel Hill Road, Northport. Call 462-6617 for information and to schedule an interview. For further information, go to www.northportchorale.com.

THE HARBORMEN

The Harbormen Barbershop Chorus invites men of all ages to join. Knowledge of music is not necessary. The Harbormen meet every Monday evening at 8 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, Nicolls Road, Stony Brook. Call Herb Mordkoff at 928-4373 for further information.

THE SILVER CHORDS

The Silver Chords invite all voices and ages to join them for musical enjoyment. Contact Joan at 273-6120.

Theater

"THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE"

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts will present "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" through March 7. Tickets are $28 to $32, $18 children and students. Call 724-3700.

"SMOKEY JOE'S CAFé"

Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson will present "Smokey Joe's Café" through March 20. $21 to $28, $14 students. Senior and group discounts available. Call 928-9100 or go to www.theatrethree.com.

"GODSPELL"

The Clare Rose Playhouse, St. Joseph's College, 155 West Roe Boulevard, Patchogue will present "Godspell" through March 7. $15, $12 students and seniors. Call 654-0199.

"13"

The BroadHollow Theatre Company, BayWay Arts Center, East Islip will present "13" through March 6. $18, $16 seniors and students and $14 youths 12 and under. All tickets purchased at the door are $20. Call 581-2700 or go to www.broadhollow.org.

FESTIVAL OF ORIGINAL ONE ACT PLAYS

Theatre Three, Main Street, Port Jefferson will hold its 13th annual Festival of Original One Act Plays through March 27. Plays include adult content and language — parental discretion is advised. For tickets, times and dates, call 928-9100 or go to www.theatrethree.com.

"PINOCCHIO"

CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present "Pinocchio" through March 6. $9. Call 218-2810 or go to www.cmpac.com.

"LES MISéRABLES"

Mount Sinai High School students will be performing the musical "Les Misérables" March 4 to 6 at 7:30 pm in the High School auditorium, North Country Road, Mount Sinai. $15 adults, $7 students and seniors. Seniors are invited to reserve free tickets for the Thursday evening performance. Call 870-2882.

"TOMMY — THE MUSICAL"

Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, Five Towns College will present "Tommy — The Musical" from March 11 through March 14. $15, $12 seniors and students. Call 656-3128.

Film

"THE ART OF THE STEAL"

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington will screen the documentary "The Art of the Steal" on Friday, March 5 at 7:30 pm. The whodunit seeks to solve what happened to the world-renowned Barnes art collection. Call 423-7611.

"HERB & DOROTHY"

The documentary "Herb & Dorothy" will be screen on Monday, March 8 at 7 pm at Theatre Three, Main Street, Port Jefferson as part of the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council's spring documentary series. For further information, call 473-5220.

"AN EDUCATION"

The Staller Center, Stony Brook University will screen "An Education" (rated PG-13) on Friday, March 12 at 7 pm. $8 adults, $6 students, seniors and children or film pass. Call 632-ARTS (2787).

"PRECIOUS"

The Staller Center, Stony Brook University will screen "Precious" (rated R) on Friday, March 12 at 9 pm. $8 adults, $6 students, seniors and children or film pass. Call 632-ARTS (2787).

"night of the hunter"

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington will screen "Night of the Hunter" on Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 pm. Guest speaker will be author Jeffrey Couchman. Event includes reception and book signing. $12, $9 members. Call 423-7611.

"THE GREENING OF SOUTHIE"

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington and the Heckscher Museum of Art will present "The Greening of Southie" a documentary on the construction of Boston's first residential green building, on Saturday, March 13. Brunch and film at Cinema Arts Centre will begin at 11 am; tour of Heckscher Museum will begin at 12:30 pm. $22, $17 members includes film, brunch and museum admission. Call 423-7611.

Exhibits, Tours

BLYDENBURGH HOUSE AND HISTORIC TOUR

Suffolk County Parks and the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference will present an easy one-hour walking tour of the Blydenburgh-Weld House and Mill Complex at 1 pm every Saturday. Meet at the Blydenburgh-Weld House at the north end of Blydenburgh Park, New Mill Road, Smithtown. Call 360-0753.

CALEB SMITH HOUSE

The Caleb Smith House, 5 North Country Road, Smithtown is open Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 4 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Free. Donations welcome. Call 265-6768.

COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY AND AQUARIUM

The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium is open year-round, seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm. Call 516-692-6768 for further information.

HAWKINS HOUSE

The Yaphank Historical Society will conduct tours of Hawkins House, Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, by appointment. Call 924-3401.

HALLOCKVILLE MUSEUM FARM

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday from noon to 3 pm for tours. Free. Call 298-5292 for further information.

HECKSCHER MUSEUM

"Arcadia/Suburbia: Architecture on Long Island, 1930-2010," through April 11. The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Avenue, Huntington is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm, closed Mondays (including holiday Mondays), Tuesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For further information, call 351-3250 or go to www.heckscher.org.

LONG ISLAND JEWISH DISCOVERY MUSEUM

The Long Island Jewish Discovery Museum, Suffolk Y JCC is located at 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. For further information, call 462-9800, ext. 140.

LONG ISLAND MUSEUM

The museum will be closed to the public during January and February in preparation for all new galleries and exhibitions coming in March. Museum education programs will continue through the renovation period and the administration building will remain open Tuesday through Friday. All museum staff will continue on a regular schedule. Call the Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, at 751-0066.

LONG ISLAND SCIENCE CENTER

The Long Island Science Center is located at 11 West Main Street, Riverhead. General admission is $5 children, $2 adults. Call 208-8000 or go to www.lisciencecenter.org for further information.

MUSEUM OF LONG ISLAND NATURAL SCIENCES

Open 9 am to 5 pm weekdays in the Earth and Space Science building at Stony Brook University. Birthday parties available. Call 632-8230 or go to www.geosciences.stonybrook.edu/museum.

NORTHPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

"20th Century Mirrored in Fashion and Events," a 100-year retrospective curated by Dolly and Ward Hooper. The Northport Historical Society's Museum, 215 Main Street, Northport is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 4:30 pm. $3 donation. Call 757-9859 or go to www.northporthistorical.org for further information.

PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE CENTER

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A East Broadway is open seven days a week, except holidays, from 9 am to 9 pm. Free and open to the public. Call 802-2165 for further information.

SHERWOOD-JAYNE HOUSE MUSEUM

The Sherwood-Jayne House Museum, 55 Old Post Road, East Setauket is closed for the season and will reopen Memorial Day weekend. Call 692-4664.

SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LONG ISLAND ANTIQUITIES

The Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities Gallery is located at the corner of Route 25A and Shore Road in Cold Spring Harbor. The gallery is closed for the season. Call 692-4664 or go to www.splia.org for further information.

SUFFOLK CENTEr ON THE HOLOCAUST, DIVERSITY AND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING

The Suffolk Center on the Holocaust, Diversity and Human Understanding will hold "Homeless Initiative Photo Exhibit" through March 12 at the Library, Ammerman Campus, Suffolk County Community College. A reception with a guest speaker and exhibit curator, Rob Goldman, will take place on March 10 from 10 to 11 am. The center will exhibit "The Nazi Occupation of Poland and the Extermination of Polish Jewish" at the Lyceum Gallery, Orient Building, Eastern Campus, Suffolk County Community College," from March 8 through March 26. A program and reception will be held on March 11 from 4 to 6 pm featuring authors Inge Auerbacher and Bozenna Urbanowicz Gilbride. The exhibits can be seen during regular building hours. For further information, call 451-4700.

SUFFOLK COUNTY FARM/EDUCATION CENTER

The Suffolk County Farm/Education Center, Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, is open year-round Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. Call 852-4600.

SUFFOLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

"Patriots Come Forward: Suffolk County's Role in the Civil War," has been extended through March 20. Suffolk County Historical Society, 300 West Main Street, Riverhead is open from 12:30 to 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday; library Wednesday through
Saturday from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Free; donations accepted. Call 727-2881.

SWEETBRIAR NATURE CENTER

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown, is open year-round, offering natural science programs for adults and children. Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 979-6344.

THREE VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

"The Sailing Circle: 19th Century Seafaring Women" on display at the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, East Setauket. Open year-round Monday through Friday from 10 am to 3 pm and by appointment. Groups should phone at least three days in advance for reservations. Free admission. Call 751-3730.

VANDERBILT MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum is located at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Planetarium shows are scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday (11 am to 10 pm) and Sunday afternoons. Prices range from $3.50 to $10 depending on age and performance. Call 854-5555 or go to www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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