Many people are starting to look into the conditions know as gluten allergy and gluten sensitivity.  If you live on the east end of Long Island and are curious about these issues then you may be interested in a free lecture in Hampton Bays this weekend.  Michael Thorn, RN, in association with Suffolk County Celiacs is presenting a free seminar at Wild By Nature on August 11th from 1 pm to 2 pm.  You will find out about gluten free diets and be able to ask your own question about this medical condition.  There will be a free gluten free pasta tasting too! 

Event location:
Wild by Nature
260 West Montauk Highway
Hampton Bays NY 

There are two wine festivals tomorrow - sort of opposites that might attract you.

The Lenz Chardonnay Classic is held at the Lenz Winery tomorrow Saturday July 7th from 5:30 PM to 8 PM.  If you love Chardonnay then this is the wine tasting event you should not miss. There will be chardonnays from all over the world (France, Austrailia, California, Long Island and more).  The Lenz winery will serve artisanal cheeses and hors d’oeuvres to match the varieties of chardonnay.  Tickets for subscibers are $35 and for the general public they are $50. 

The Martha Clara Vineyards is hosting an “Anything but Chardonnay & Merlot Festival“.  And its all about the other less well-known varietals that are produced on the east end of Long Island.  It takes place on July 7th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Many people have talked about 07-07-2007 as being an especially lucky day.  Many couples have selected it for their wedding day.  So if you tried to celebrate July 4th with a fireworks viewing and got rained out then 7/7/07 may be your lucky day.

The Sag Harbor Yacht Club Fireworks is being held this Saturday July 7th. And the celebration is also in hor of Sag Harbor Villages’s 300th aniversay.  This will no doubt be a special event.  The club itself is only open to members and guests.  But the general public will have good views of the fireworks display from Marine Park, the Long Wharf and at waterfront restaurants.   Boats in Sag Harbor will also have a great view.  The event is scheduled for 9:30 PM.

The 42nd Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival is in full swing.  Music, dance, theatre and more is featured in free events Tuesday through Sunday from June 22nd to August 19th. (click for the text version of the Summer Arts Festival Calendar)

On July 3rd the “Wizard of Oz” is performed, a sure treat for people of all ages.

The events are in Hechsher Park in Huntington NY.  All performances are free to the public.  All shows begin at 8:30 PM.

The annual fireworks event at Jone Beach State Park should be spectacular once again.  It starts at 9:30 PM on July 4th.  It is $8 per car to park.  Thousands of people turn out for this major holiday event on Long Island.  So get to the beach early to get a decent seat, and the same goes for boaters!  You would be surprised to know how many people watch the fireworks near Jones Beach each year.

Tonight the Commerce Bank will sponsor a “Celebrate America” fireworks display.  The Grucci family is teaming up with Commerce Bank to put on a fantastic show.  It will be a workd-class computer-controlled fireworks program, something the whle family can enjoy. The event is at the Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park.

Several fireworks celebrations are being held this weekend on Long Island in addition to celebrations on July 4th, Independence Day.