April 8: Vine University, 'Little Shop of Horrors,' Gardening Author

Start the weekend right with a wine tasting course at a B&B or a play at Southold High School.

, 104 Bay Ave, Greenport and Waters Crest Winery in Cutchogue host Vine University - Long Island Wine Country's All-inclusive Wine Making Course, where you can learn all you need to start making your own wine. Go to http://www.stirlinghousebandb.com.

2. Join local author and North Fork Patch columnist for a book signing at the , 27550 Main Rd, Cutchogue, at 6:30 p.m. Agria will read from her new novel, GARDEN OF EVE, the second in her garden novel series, Life in the Garden. Call (631) 765-5667.

3. , 1500 Brecknock Rd, Greenport, will hold an informational session on the preservaton of Plum Island at 7:30 p.m. John Turner and Stella Miller will discuss the importance of Plum Island and the efforts of environmental groups to protect it from private development. Call 917-623-5373.

, 420 Oaklawn Ave, Southold, presents "Little Shop of Horrors" for their spring musical tonight. Tickets are $12 for sdults and $8 for students. Call 631-765-5081.

5. The U.S. Federal government has still not agreed on a budget at may shutdown until the issue can be resolved. Click to find out how a shutdown will affect you locally.

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