On Saturday, April 18, at 1:00pm at Cutchogue East Elementary School Gym, the East End Education Coalition (4EC) will present Phenomenal Physics.

“This humorous and exciting performance will encourage curiosity and critical thinking, using circus tricks, magic tricks, and audience participation to present kid-friendly demonstrations of scientific principles. Using his circus skills, Mr. Fish excites children about the fascinating world of science with amazing tricks involving bubbles, balloons, bull whips, and eggs.”

The event is free and open to the public.

4EC was founded in December 2004 to supplement children’s school education on the East End. The mission of the 4EC is to pool monetary and human resources in support of education enrichment programs. The coalition pursues programming in all categories, including math, science, technology, fine arts, performing arts, sports, career planning, and more. Programs are for all grades from kindergarten through 12th grade. For more info visit www.4ecoalition.org.

Tags: 4EC, events, math & science by Nancy
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Host Families Needed

Sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League promises to bring high-quality, college-level competitive baseball and free family entertainment when the North Fork Ospreys open their inaugural season this summer.

Many volunteer positions still need to be filled. The League has a critical need for host-family housing. If you have a spare room in your home and would be interested in hosting a college baseball player for approximately one month please contact: Joe Finora at 631-680-7870 or email jfinora@optonline.net.

For more info about the League visit www.hamptonsbaseball.org.

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Lyrical Children is accepting registration for the Spring Semester of Music Together® which begins March 30th.

“This research-based, international program engages children from newborns through 5-year-olds and the grownups who love them in music and movement activities that are developmentally appropriate.”

Families who are interested may visit a class.  For more information contact Lyrical Children at 208-4003 or visit www.LyricalChildren.com.  Classes are offered in Aquebogue, Jamesport, Calverton and Manorville.

Tags: preschools, toddler & preschool by Nancy
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Applications are now available for 2009 plots in the Hallockville Community Garden.  This is the third year for this program that enables community members to re-connect with their agricultural roots by tending to individual 400-square-foot plots.

Jim Romansky, a Hallockville Board member and coordinator for the Community Garden project says, “Growing your own vegetables and being able to reap the fruits is a dream for many people, but not everyone has the land to do this.” And not everybody knows how! The community garden is a great resource for people who live in apartments, townhouses, or who just want to share their love of gardening in a group setting.

To obtain additional information and application forms, contact Jim Romansky at 631-779-3141 or the Hallockville office at 631-298-5292.

Tags: Hallockville, Jamesport, community bulletin, excursions & activities, farming, seasons & weather by Nancy
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Registration is now open for the East End Arts Council School of the Arts Theatre for Kids.  In this class kids age 10+ will learn vocal techniques, stage movement, audition prep and how to disguise “stage blunders” using improv. This fun class meets on Friday evenings from 5:00pm – 6:30pm, March 20 through June 12 and costs $150 for EEAC members or $188 for nonmembers.  A performance will be held for friends and family at the Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival on May 24th. For information and a complete listing of classes please contact the School of the Arts at (631) 369-2171, or visit www.eastendarts.org.

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Tags: events, excursions & activities, greenport, libraries, toddler & preschool by Nancy
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Registration is taking place for the Peconic Inline Hockey League and the Peconic Panthers Youth Football League for the upcoming 2009 season.

For more info please see the Sports page.

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On Thursday, March 12, 2009, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm, the Mattituck-Cutchogue Secondary PTSA will sponsor a workshop by emotional intelligence expert and author Linda Lantieri at the Mattituck High School Auditorium.

“Have you ever wondered how to help your teenager become more resilient, more able to handle the challenges of growing up in a complicated world? Yes? Then please join us! Pioneering educator and Director of the Inner Resilience Program, Linda Lantieri, will share tips & techniques to help children of all ages be more in control of their thoughts, emotions and physiology as they face life’s challenges & opportunities.”

All welcome.

For more information about the speaker, visit www.lindalantieri.org.

Ms. Lantieri will be signing her book after the program. Books will be available at the discounted price of $15.

Sponsored by the Mattituck-Cutchogue Secondary PTSA; donations to the Mattituck-Cutchogue Secondary PTSA appreciated.

Tags: community bulletin, events, parenting, society, teens by Nancy
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The NorthForkParents 2009 Summer Camp Guide is now online. In pdf format, this special publication enables parents to view and print information about many summer camps in the towns of Riverhead and Southold.

Please read carefully the disclaimers in the document (see last page).

Go to 2009 Summer Camp Guide page.

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