Thursday 22

Noon - The deacons of Cutchogue Presbyterian Church serve a community lunch for all in the Main Road church's fellowship hall. Free. 734-7496. (4/22)

7:15 p.m. - A slide show on Schoenhut dolls is presented at an open meeting of the East End Doll Collectors' Club at Mattituck High School, Main Road. Members and prospective members welcome; refreshments served. 298-4450. (4/22)

7:30 p.m. - Part 2 of a two-week adult education class on the origins and varieties of Jewish music offered by Congregation Tifereth Israel, 519 Fourth St., Greenport. Led by Rabbi Harold Spivack, the descendent of many generations of cantors. Free. Participants may bring recordings to share. 477-0232, 734-6952. (4/22)

7:30 p.m. - The Poetry Club meets at North Shore Public Library, Route 25A, Shoreham, led by Michael Walsh. All welcome; bring poems to share, or just listen. 929-4488. (4/22)

8 p.m. - Peconic Theatre Company presents "A Perfect Ganesh" by Terrence McNally at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach. Directed by Padraic Lillis and produced by Gail Gambino of Baiting Hollow. Tickets: $20. 288-1500. (4/22)

8 p.m. - "1940s Radio Hour" is presented by the Southampton Players at Southampton College's Avram Theatre, Montauk Highway. The musical by Walton Jones features a cast of students and community members, including Larry Liso of Mattituck. Directed by Michael Disher, with musical direction by Drina Keen. Tickets: general admission, $12; senior citizens and students, $8. Reservations: 287-8480. (4/22)

Friday 23

Noon - The Central Suffolk Hospital Auxiliary holds its annual fashion show and luncheon at Vineyard Caterers, Main Road, Aquebogue. With fashions from Koret of California. Donation: $25. Reservations: 548-6020 weekdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets also available at the hospital gift shop. (4/23)

5-8 p.m. - The annual East End Arts Council Members' Show opens with an artists' reception at the council's renovated gallery at 133 East Main St., Riverhead. East End Community School of the Arts piano students Amanda Dean, Demitrios Halikias, Daniel Snyder and Elizabeth Hilary (taught by Natalia Karlgut) perform, along with a chamber group directed by Daniel Gladstone. Refreshments served. The show continues through May 31. 727-0900. (4/23)

6 p.m. - Doors open for the eighth annual chinese auction sponsored by Riverhead Nursery School at Riverhead High School, Harrison Avenue. Auction starts at 8. 727-1460. (4/23)

6-9 p.m. - The Sons of Southold American Legion host Steak Night at the Legion hall on Main Road. Donation: $12. (4/23)

6-10 p.m. - Family skating program sponsored by the Greenport Village Recreation Committee at Greenport American Legion Hall, Third Street. 6-8 p.m. - up to grade 5; 8-10 p.m. - grade 6 and up. Admission: $1; skate rentals available. (4/23)

7 p.m. - Take a nature walk to see the courtship flight of the American woodcock at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, Old Main and Old Country roads. Free. 653-4771. (4/23)

8 p.m. - Anita Jacobs and Bernice Zimny present "Sophisticated Ladies," a program of Big Band music and spoofs of today's headline makers, at North Shore Public Library, Route 25A, Shoreham. 929-4488. (4/23)

8 p.m. - Learn about "Landscaping With Native Plants" presented by Betsey Perrier at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, Old Main and Old Country roads. Free. 653-4771. (4/23)

8 p.m. - "A Perfect Ganesh." See April 22. (4/23)

8 p.m. - "1940s Radio Hour." See April 22. (4/23)

Saturday 24

5:45 a.m.-11:30 p.m. - A trip to Newport, R.I., and Ocean Drive is offered by Friends of Mattituck-Laurel Library. Tour four mansions, have lunch and walk through Market Place. Cost: $80 for transportation, lunch and tour. Reservations: 298-4134. (4/24)

8 a.m. - Take a birding for beginners walk at Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island, led by Tom Damiani. Bring binoculars. Reservations required. 749-1001. (4/24)

9 a.m.-noon - Annual spring rummage sale at Riverhead United Methodist Church's parish house on East Main Street. (4/24)

10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Annual chinese auction sponsored by the East Marion Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary at the Main Road firehouse. With refreshments and white elephant sale. (4/24)

11 a.m.-3 p.m. - The Saturday Science program at the Northshore Science & Technology Center, Route 25A, Shoreham, includes a birdfeeder craft. Donation: $1 per child. 821-8155. (4/24)

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Annual quiche luncheon hosted by Orient Women's Fellowship at Orient Congregational Church, Main Road. Admission: $10. (4/24)

Noon-4 p.m. - Annual "Welcome Spring" fashion show and luncheon sponsored by the Mattituck High School PTA at Vineyard Caterers, Main Road, Aquebogue. With fashions by Renee's and Chaps Corner, music by the Mattituck Jazz Group and Brookhaven Youth Orchestra, cash bar, raffles and chinese auction. Donation: $30. 298-8231. (4/24)

1 p.m. - A native plant garden work day is held at Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island. Help mulch, clear and pull weeds to prepare Mashomack's garden. Reservations: 749-1001. (4/24)

3 p.m. - Richard Iverson presents "From Turkey to the Tropics: A Passion for the Gardenesque," the second talk in the Spring Garden Lecture Series sponsored by Oysterponds Historical Society, at the Old Point Schoolhouse on Village Lane, Orient. Mr. Iverson is a professor of ornamental horticulture at SUNY/ Farmingdale. The "gardenesque" was a popular garden style in the second half of the 19th century. Free. 323-2480. (4/24)

3 p.m. - All are invited to a potluck dinner hosted by the Mattituck Historical Society in its Little Red Schoolhouse on Main Road. Members and prospective members welcome; bring a covered dish and place settings. 298-4450. (4/24)

5-7 p.m. - Orient United Methodist Church, Village Lane, presents Dining With Luigi, a complete Italian dinner with salad, baked ziti and spumone. Takeouts available from 4 p.m. Donation: adults, $7; under 12, $5. 298-9427, 477-0999. (4/24)

5, 6 and 7 p.m. - Sittings for the annual flounder dinner served by the Men's Club of Cutchogue United Methodist Church, Main Road. Donation: adults, $12.50; children under 10, $6. Reservations: 734-5051. (4/24)

6-9 p.m. - A birdwatching for beginners walk through Indian Island Park in Riverhead is sponsored by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program, led by naturalist Tom Damiani. Meet at extension offices, 246 Griffing Ave., Riverhead. Refreshments served. Fee: $20. Advance registration and payment required. 852-8660. (4/24)

7:30-9:30 p.m. - Scholarship fund-raiser hosted by the North Fork Italian-American Club at Palmer Vineyards, Main Road, Aquebogue. With wine, hors d'oeuvres and live music. Donation (includes glass of wine): $20 per person/$35 per couple. (4/24)

8 p.m. - The fifth East End Sounds concert is hosted by North Fork Reform Synagogue at Church of the Open Door, Bayview Road, Southold. Performing groups include Eastbound Freight, the Silver Brass Orchestra, the Mozart Trio and the senior choir of Unity Baptist Church in Mattituck. Tickets: $15, available at Ninow's Music Store in Riverhead, North Fork Nutrition in Mattituck, Southold Pharmacy and The Market in Greenport. 477-1013, 765-6182. (4/24)

8 p.m. - "A Perfect Ganesh." See April 22. (4/24)

8 p.m. - "1940s Radio Hour." See April 22. (4/24)

Sunday 25

9 a.m. - The local March of Dimes WalkAmerica to benefit the Birth Defects Foundation is held at Indian Island County Park, Route 105, Riverhead. Registration is at 8:30. Information or registration: 496-2100, 1-800-BIG-WALK. (4/25)

11 a.m.-2 p.m. - The Sound Players (formerly the New Shoreham-Wading River Community Theatre) honor Lucia Zoercher and Bob Kaplan at a "Friend of the Theater" awards brunch at Dek's American Restaurant, Route 25A and Eagle Road, Rocky Point. Donation: $25. Reservations recommended. 744-8296. (4/25)

1 p.m. - The Jamesport Lions Club holds its annual charity auction at the George G. Young Community Center, South Jamesport Avenue, Jamesport. (4/25)

2 p.m. - Story hour with Mrs. G for children ages 3 to 7 at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. No registration necessary. 727-3228. (4/25)

2:30-5 p.m. - An afternoon of shape note singing and potluck dinner are offered by the Long Island Traditional Music Association at Wading River Congregational Church, North Country Road. No experience necessary. Free. 929-0929. (4/25)

2:30 p.m. - "A Perfect Ganesh." See April 22. (4/25)

Monday 26

Noon - Annual awards luncheon hosted by the Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary at Townsend Manor Inn, Front Street, Greenport. Tickets: $16. 477-2047, 734-4268. (4/26)

7-8:30 p.m. - Basil Northam presents "Adventures on the North Fork," a lecture/slide series at Southold Free Library, Main Road. Tonight's topic: European Art: The Masters. Reservations: 765-2077. (4/26)

Wednesday 28

8 a.m. - A field trip to Shelter Island is offered by the North Fork Audubon Society. Meet at the Greenport ferry terminal to walk across; transportation provided on Shelter Island. Members, free; nonmembers, $3. 749-1935. (4/28)

8 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. - Scholastic book fair sponsored by the Southold PTA at Peconic Lane Primary School and Southold Elementary School on Oaklawn Avenue. Proceeds go toward restocking the schools' libraries. Free raffle. 734-5534. (4/28)

5:30-6:30 p.m. - Community supper for all those in need at First Presbyterian Church of Southold, Main Road. Free. To arrange transportation: 765-2597 before 1 p.m. (4/28)