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Family Science Sunday: Frogs
Sunday, March 7, 11AM - 4PM
Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead
Open to the public
Reservations not required
"Meet our Fire Belly Toads and learn why color is so important. "Dissects" our frogs replica and make a frog craft to take home."
Cost: $5 for Child, $2 for Adult
phone: 631-208-8000
website: www.lisciencecenter.org

Family Science Sunday: Trees
Sunday, March 14, 11AM - 4PM
Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead
Open to the public
No reservations required
"Celebrate the beauty of our oldest living plants! Learn how to determine the age of a tree. Make a craft to take home."
cost: $5 for Child, $2 for Adult
phone: 631-208-8000
website: www.lisciencecenter.org

3rd Annual Hope for a Cure “Cut-a-thon”
Saturday, March 20th, 11AM – 4PM
Hair Experience, Main Road and Marlene Lane, Mattituck
"Do you feel good getting your hair done? Want to feel even better? Join us on Saturday, March 20th for our 3rd Annual Cut-a-thon! Hair Experience in Mattituck is generously donating 100% of your hair-styling costs to benefit the Southold Town Relay For Life. Let the experts at Hair Experience treat you to a “wash, cut, and style” while raising funds for a cure for cancer.
$45 for adults; $30 for students; cash or checks to the American Cancer Society appreciated
Free refreshments and giveaways!
Walk-ins welcome or call 298-4575 for an appointment today
Sponsored by Southold Town’s “A Dream Is A Wish” Relay For Life Team!

Family Science Sunday: FETCH Day!
Sunday, March 21, 11AM - 4PM
Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead
Open to the public
No reservations required
"Join us in our Fetch challenge lab. Learn to draw like an artist, discover gravity and balance, try some challenges and watch an episode of Fetch!"
cost: $5 for Child, $2 for Adult
phone: 631-208-8000
website: www.lisciencecenter.org

Cornell Cooperative Extension Parenting Workshop: Raising Responsible Children
Wednesday, April 7, 7PM - 9PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead
Raising Responsible Children
"We all want our children to grow into being responsible, contributing members of our families and, ultimately, of society. How do we guide our children to acquire the necessary skills and motivation? This workshop for parents of 5 to 12 year-olds will explore parenting practices that teach children responsibility for themselves, for their schoolwork, for their home, and for their relationships. "
Educator: Nancy Olsen-Harbich
Fee $5 per person
To register for a workshop or for more information, please call Laurie Wells at 631-727-7850, ext. 340

Family Science Sunday: Simple Machines
Sunday, April 11, 11AM - 4PM
Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead
Open to the public
No reservations required
"What are simple machines and why are they so important to us? Create some simple machines using items supplied."
cost: $5 for Child, $2 for Adult
phone: 631-208-8000
website: www.lisciencecenter.org

Cornell Cooperative Extension Parenting Workshop: The Family Table
Thursday, April 15, 7PM - 9PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead
"Everyday busy schedules cause many of us to rush from one event to another without regard for the simple act of settling down to a shared family meal at the end of the day. In this workshop, we will discuss the benefits of family mealtimes and why gathering the family together can make such an important difference in the lives of your children."
Educator: Dinah Castro
Fee $5 per person
To register for a workshop or for more information, please call Laurie Wells at 631-727-7850, ext. 340

4EC Event: Robbi K & Friends: An Interactive, Danceable Family Concert of Music, Theater & World Culture
Saturday, April 17, 2PM
Cutchogue East Elementary School Gym
"Join us for an interactive, danceable concert combining music, theatre and
culture to bring a sense of the world community to family audiences. Robbi K is
a Lincoln Center Teaching Artist and a multiple Parent’s Choice Award winner."
Cost: Free
For more info about 4EC visit 4ecoalition.org

Family Science Sunday: Physics of Toys
Sunday, April 18, 11AM - 4PM
Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead
Open to the public
No reservations required
"Discover the science of how objects move. Play with toys as you discover the difference between potential and kinetic energy. Create a toy to take home."
cost: $5 for Child, $2 for Adult
phone: 631-208-8000
website: www.lisciencecenter.org

Cornell Cooperative Extension Parenting Workshop: Coping with Toilet Learning
Wednesday, April 21 , 7PM - 9PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead
"Is your child physically and emotionally ready for toilet learning? Are you? This workshop will discuss signs of readiness and offer guidelines to successful toilet learning."
Educator: Kerri Kreh Reda
Fee $5 per person
To register for a workshop or for more information, please call Laurie Wells at 631-727-7850, ext. 340

Family Science Sunday: Insects
Sunday, April 25, 11AM - 4PM
Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead
Open to the public
No reservations required
"Meet our Madagascar Hissing roaches! Learn about what makes a "bug" and insect and learn how to create a healthy habitat for one. Play some bug games and see the world though an insects eyes."
cost: $5 for Child, $2 for Adult
phone: 631-208-8000
website: www.lisciencecenter.org

4EC Event: College Acceptance: A Lecture by Dave Marcus and Gwyeth Smith
Monday, April 26, 6 - 7:30PM
Mattituck-Laurel Library
"Come hear these experts talk about helping teens find the right college---and find themselves!"
Cost: Free
Register by calling the library at 298-4134.
For more info about 4EC visit 4ecoalition.org

Cornell Cooperative Extension Parenting Workshop: So That's What Makes them Tick: Understanding temperament
Wednesday, April 28, 7PM - 9PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead
"Ever wonder how children with the same parents can be so different from one another? One explanation is temperament. During this workshop the concept of temperament will be introduced. We will spend time exploring children's temperament and how it may affect behavior."
Educator: Kerri Kreh Reda
Fee $5 per person
To register for a workshop or for more information, please call Laurie Wells at 631-727-7850, ext. 340

Family Science Sunday: Cosmetic Chemistry
Sunday, May 2, 11AM - 4PM
Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead
Open to the public
No reservations required
"Discover the science behind the common bath products we use. Make a beautiful spa gift just in time for Mother's Day."
cost: $5 for Child, $2 for Adult
phone: 631-208-8000
website: www.lisciencecenter.org

Cornell Cooperative Extension Parenting Workshop: Mean Kids: What parents need to know about bullying
Tuesday, May 4, 7PM - 9PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead
"The mean streets of past generations have moved offline and online: in school hallways, on social networking sites and in cell texts and images. If your child has been teased or bullied, you already know how severe the consequences of bullying can be. This workshop will explore the different kinds of bullying, what research tells us about bullying and ways parents can help both victims and bullies."
Educator: Tim Jahn
Fee $5 per person
To register for a workshop or for more information, please call Laurie Wells at 631-727-7850, ext. 340

Cornell Cooperative Extension Parenting Workshop: Food & Fitness Matter
Wednesday, May 5, 7PM - 9PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead
"This workshop provides parents with practical tips on raising healthy, active kids. We will discuss the causes and consequences of childhood obesity, as well as what families can do to encourage healthy habits and promote a healthy weight."
Educator: Alysa Ferguson
Fee $5 per person
To register for a workshop or for more information, please call Laurie Wells at 631-727-7850, ext. 340

Cornell Cooperative Extension Parenting Workshop: Temper Tantrums: Yours and theirs
Monday, May 10, 7PM - 9PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead
"Although temper tantrums are normal and common, they are not easy to handle. We will discuss the causes of tantrums, what can be done to minimize them, and the best ways to deal with them when they do occur."
Educator: Kerri Kreh Reda
Fee $5 per person
To register for a workshop or for more information, please call Laurie Wells at 631-727-7850, ext. 340

Cornell Cooperative Extension Parenting Workshop: Generation M2: Are you worried about kids who are wired?
Monday, May 17, 7PM - 9PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead
"According to a just released research report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, young people ages 8-18 spend more than 10 hours daily with various kinds of media, most of it electronic. When they are spending so much time with electronic media, then they are not spending time playing outside, reading a good book or pursuing a hobby. This workshop will examine what research tells us about media use in children and teens and how parents can reduce risks of media through media literacy."
Educator: Tim Jahn
Fee $5 per person
To register for a workshop or for more information, please call Laurie Wells at 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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