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Rockin’ Fights Returns With Cletus Seldin

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dANCE Native, Ballet Dancer Named A Top Scholar In U.S. 4

health State Taking Steps To Limit Harmful Chemical In Water 5

THE FOODIES Tune In To Southern BBQ At Radio Radio 10 Rev. Matthew Means joins Main Street church

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

I See You, Summer

Call In The FBI: Husband Buying Things Again

Ready, set, beach… With the rain hopeful-

or are traffic delays getting worse by the year?

With the swell of Amtrak and LIRR problems, ly going away soon, and sun ready to shine, I’ve the surge of even more cars from got the beach on my mind. The kids will be out ride-sharing services like Uber of school soon, and I imagine and growing populations, it they’ll be ready and raring to IN THE KNOW seems like eventually we’ll hit head down to one of Hunting- WITH AUNT ROSIE some sort of critical mass of ton’s beautiful beaches. But traffic standstills. I hope that we remember to get your beach permit first! Also don’t reach a state that culminates in 10-day remember that for those of us past the 60traffic jam that afflicted China in 2010. On ceryear-old mark, there are free permits – just go tain days of that infamous stall, cars only to lovely Centerport Beach! See, advanced age moved half a mile in a day. This is all despite does have its perks. the fact that the highway had been widened and improved in years leading up to it. As we Memorial weather, stay together… know, LIRR “improvements” and New York Speaking of the sun shining, I’m sitting in our City infrastructure expansions abound, but it’s office Friday afternoon as I write my column and clear that such monumental efforts take far I’m hopeful that the sun will keep shining for longer and just can’t keep up with ever-inMemorial Day. With the forecast predicting rain, creasing demands on our roads, bridges and I’m crossing my fingers, hoping my positive entunnels. Don’t forget that the Long Island Exergy will push the rain back to a different day. pressway is directly affected by our westerly Many wonderful ceremonies are set to comneighbors. So the next time you’re stuck in a mence on Monday. One ceremony I’m particutraffic jam, try to come up with some solutions larly excited about is the unveiling of the refurto this problem, because right now, it only bished World War I monument in Greenlawn. seems to be going downhill from here.

Following the parade, many will gather at the Greenlawn Memorial Park to witness the unveiling before the ceremony starts. The original World War I monument has been upgraded, adding four plaques to commemorate those who (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s current Global War on Terror. I’m hopeful the happening in your neck of the woods, write to weather will hold up and that you all had a safe me today and let me know the latest. To conand happy Memorial Day Weekend. tact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY Traffic critical mass… If you drive, I’m 11743. Or try the e-mail at sure at some point this past Memorial Day aunt.rosieli@gmail.com) weekend you were stuck in traffic. Is it just me,

A near-record number of Eagle Scouts are set to graduate together from Walt Whitman High School later this month. The Class of 2017 includes 11 Eagle Scouts – the national record is 12, set by a Texas school.

The Eagles are pictured above with Walt Whitman Principal John Murphy, left: Front row, from left: Andrew Martin, Michael Giarizzo, Michael Maniscalco, Benjamin Nace and Zachary Bruno. Back row, from left: Mark Hustedt, James Reilly, Esteban Lopez, and Steven Ciravolo. Not pictured are Eagle Scouts Christopher Dybus and William Burton.

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Photo Of The Week FLY, EAGLES, FLY!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK MARC ARNBERG

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A woman visited Northport Village Police headquarters to report that her husband used to, but no longer “bought her things” at around 3:19 p.m. on May 12. But, according to police, she said he recently started to do so again, showing police a new pair of sneakers she had received. She also said he’s been acting differently lately, but could not elaborate. She asked police if the Federal Bureau of Investigation should be contacted in regards to the issue. Police advised that they did not believe the complaint rose to such a level, but provided a list of phone numbers to call for assistance if needed.

Kicked In Head, Robbed A 23-year-old Huntington Station woman was arrested on Ontario Street in Huntington for allegedly kicking a man in the head and stealing an iPhone from him at around 12:05 p.m. on May 23, Suffolk police said. Arrested at 12:37 p.m., she was charged with third-degree assault and petit larceny. The victim was taken to Huntington Hospital.

Driving Without Owner Consent Suffolk police said a 24-year-old East Patchogue man with 10 bench warrants was arrested in Huntington Station at around 11:07 p.m. on May 19 for allegedly using a 2003 Chevrolet without the owner’s consent in 2015 in Hauppauge. He was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle without owner consent.

Power Tool Thief A 20-year-old Copiague man was arrested at around 12:31 p.m. on May 23 for allegedly stealing tools from Home Depot at 5025 Jericho Turnpike, according to Suffolk police.

He put tools in a shopping cart and attempted to leave with them, police said. He also allegedly stole a power tool the day before from the same location. He was also previously told not to enter. He was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary.

Punched And Robbed Suffolk police said a man was robbed at around 4:25 a.m. on May 21 at the corner of West. 19th Street and 11th Avenue in Huntington Station. Two males allegedly approached him, punched him and stole his wallet and cell phone, then fled on foot eastbound on West 19th Street.

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SPORTS From Getting Beat To A ‘Strategic Monster’ SPOTLIGHT

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Long Island native Cletus “The Hebrew Hammer” Seldin’s rock-solid confidence is rooted in a boxing prowess he’s forged through constant training and the preparation he takes before each fight.

It’s led him to the undefeated, 19-0 (16 KOs) record he currently holds.

“It stinks when you have to fight me, because I’m just coming and going, a hard-punching, strategic monster that comes in there and wrecks things,” said Seldin, who has won via knockout the last two times he’s laced up.

Seldin, in a super lightweight, 10-round match, will face off against Atlantic City’s “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis (26-10, 13 KOs) on June 15 at The Paramount as the main event of Star Boxing’s Rockin’ Fights 27.

The Bay Shore resident has fought in many ven-

ues, but calls the Huntington arena his “number one.”

Seldin, 30, has been boxing professionally for the last five years, and three years as an amateur before that. He grew up in Shirley, engaging himself in football, lacrosse and wrestling at Longwood High School. He always knew he wanted to be a pro athlete, but wasn’t sure where he would focus his attention.

First, he found a mixed martial arts gym, but soon moved on to his true passion.

“Then, I found a boxing gym. And, because I was so bad at it, I became addicted to it. Each day for an entire year I went to that gym. I got my butt beat every single day,” Seldin said.

But that constant training eventually sharpened his skills to the point where he found success in the ring at the amateur level.

“That’s pretty much the whole protocol of how we beat everybody. It’s just by outworking them every single day and grinding out hours and hours in the gym, overdoing what everyone else is doing,” Seldin said.

Before each fight, Seldin travels down to West Palm Beach, Florida, to train with his coach and thoroughly prepare for the match.

The undefeated Cletus “The Hebrew Hammer” Seldin is set to lace up and get into the boxing ring at The Paramount on June 15. He’ll be facing “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis.

The night of fights begins at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets ($50-$200) are available at the box office or Paramountny.com.

The fight card also includes Vincenzo D’Angelo (2-0) and Tyrone James (4-0, 2 KOs), whose opponents had not yet been announced at deadline Friday. Terell Bostic (3-0, 1 KO) will face Alexander Picot (2-3-1); and Abner Guadalupe, who will be making his pro debut, will take on Dan Cion (0-1).

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Juliana Missano, of Lloyd Harbor, said that her favorite thing about being a ballet dancer is to be able to perform for people and express how she feels through movement.

Teen’s Ballet Career Soaring

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Lloyd Harbor resident Juliana Missano was 6 years old when her passion for ballet dancing was ignited, attending Huntington Ballet Theater, now the Long Island Ballet Theatre.

“I took my first ballet class and I really enjoyed it, and I loved my teacher,” Missano said. “I did really well in class so I was really excited about that and the music was also a big part of it, which I really love classical music.”

Now 18 years old, Missano was among 161 students from across the country recognized as a United States Presidential Scholar by the U.S. Department of Education. As a ballet dancer, Missano is one of only 20 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts.

After attending the Huntington Ballet Theatre, Missano went on to the Lynch School of Ballet in Huntington.

She said it was there that she realized she wanted to take her ballet career more seriously. Having previously attended Cold Spring Harbor High School from seventh through ninth grades, Missano moved to Philadelphia as a sophomore and enrolled at the Rock School for Dance Education, a full-time ballet training program. She’s now a senior.

“When I came to the Rock School, I really wanted to take the next step and make a career out of this,” she said, adding that a typical day for her starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m. “I felt

that if I wanted to make a career out of ballet that a full-time school would be my best bet.”

Meanwhile, Missano also takes classes with The Keystone School, an accredited private online school for independent learners who seek a highly flexible education.

When it comes to dancing, Missano said to loves to be “able to perform for people and express through movement how you’re feeling. I think that’s my favorite part.”

In January, Missano performed the solo at theYouth America Grand Prix in Atlanta, where she received the Grand Prix award, the overall highest score.

She then moved onto the final round of the competition, which was held at the Lincoln Center Stage in NewYork City.

With the award she earned in Atlanta, Missano was discovered by the Atlanta Ballet Company and offered a position as an apprentice. Missano accepted the position without hesitation and will be starting with the company in August.

Missano said she was happy and honored when she was offered the position.

“The whole goal coming to the Rock School was to get a job and it’s really hard for teenagers right out of school to get a job quickly because they’re so many young dancers out there,” she said. “I’m really looking forward to perform a lot more and to learn a lot. I’m ready to take the next step and working with company dancers older than me is really inspiring so I’m excited.”

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health

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Amid growing calls to monitor the emergent chemical 1,4-dioxane, the New York State Department of Health has been empowered by the latest state budget agreement to create a Drinking Water Quality Council to regulate such contaminants.

Brad Hutton, deputy commissioner at the Office of Public Health with the state’s Department of Health, said that federal Environment Protection Agency officials made it clear that they will not establish maximum contaminant levels for the unregulated 1,4dioxane, prompting the local agency to act.

Earlier this year, Citizens Campaign for the Environment released a report detailing the presence of the carcinogen, which has been linked to forms of cancer, in Long Island water supplies and called for regulations.

Hutton said Friday, “We’re not willing to wait any longer, and so we are going to be moving forward to establish a level.”

As part of the state’s Clean Water Infrastructure Act, signed in April, the 12-member Drinking Water Quality Council is in the process of forming to make recommendations to the DOH to establish standards for emergent contaminants.

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State Moving To Regulate Harmful Chemical

Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone, far left, stands with officials as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs the Clean Water Infrastructure Act, which includes a provision to create an advisory body that aims to regulate emergent contaminant 1,4-dioxane.

Jeff Szabo, CEO of the Suffolk County Water Authority, said that the chemical has been found in 275 out of the authority’s 600 wells.

But, he added, the SCWA has been testing for the chemical since 2003 and has launched a pilot program four years ago to treat water with UV light and peroxide, rather than just the current standard treatment of granular activated carbon to remove contaminants like 1,4-dioxane.

“We’re very proud of the fact that the water authority is at the forefront in developing the treatment that we think will be effective in removing the con-

taminant,” Szabo said.

Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer (D-Centerport) applauded the efforts, but also called for a sense of perspective when dealing with such contaminants.

“I don’t think there’s alarm, but I think it’s reasonable to have some concern and due diligence,” Spencer said. “You would have to consume two liters of water a day for 7 years to have a 1 percent cancer risk.”

He added that the newly created bi-county Aquifer Protection Committee, of which Spencer sponsored Suffolk’s end of the legislation, is already charged with monitoring for such contaminants.

Bob Santoriello, superintendent of the Greenlawn Water District, supported the state’s move and added that Suffolk’s health department already mandates testing for 1,4-dioxane every three years, while Greenlawn Water tests every year.

He said, “Let’s do the good science, let’s not just throw out arbitrary numbers out there.”

The Drinking Water Quality Council plans to soon host a series of public meetings, which will eventually lead to the council making a set of recommendations to the DOH commissioner. Times, dates and locations for those meetings were not available by deadline Friday.

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Diabetes is a group of diseases that affects how the body uses sugar (glucose, an important source of fuel for muscles and is the main fuel for the brain).

Diabetes is simply too much sugar in the blood, which can lead to serious health problems. Types of diabetes consist of type 1, type 2 and gestational.

Type 1 usually appears in childhood or adolescence and presents with a quicker onset of symptoms and more severe presentation.

Symptoms of both types include increased thirst, increased urination, increased hunger, decrease in weight, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing sores and frequent infections on the skin and gums.

Type 2 is the more common type and can occur at any age, but usually appears after age 40.

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas. The insulin allows sugar to enter the cells of the body thereby decreasing the sugar in the bloodstream.

Sugar (glucose) comes from two sources: the liver and food.

The liver stores glucose in the form of glycogen. When blood sugar is low the liver breaks down the glycogen into glucose, which enters the bloodstream and normalizes the level of sugar.

The cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown, but it is felt be an attack on the insulin producing cells of the pancreas by the body’s own immune system. This leaves the body with little to no insulin to let the cells utilize glucose for fuel.

With type 2 diabetes, the cells in the body become resistant to insulin.

The pancreas cannot make enough insulin to overcome the resistance.

Therefore, as in type 1, glucose

builds up in the blood instead of entering the cells to use for energy. Being overweight is strongly linked to type 2 diabetes. In addition to obesity, other risk factors for type 2 diabetes include, inactivity, family history, age, race, polycystic ovary disease, high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol and triglycerides.

Long-term complications of diabetes develop slowly. The less controlled the blood sugar is, the more chance for complications. These complications include cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke), nerve damage (neuropathy), digestive issues, kidney disease and for men, erectile dysfunction. Foot damage from untreated sores and blisters can lead to poorly healing infections, which can ultimately lead to amputation.

One other type of diabetes is known as gestational diabetes. This occurs during pregnancy. Most women who have gestational diabetes deliver healthy babies. However, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to very large babies and require a caesarean section. Other babies are born with low blood sugar because their own insulin production was stimulated across the placenta by the mother’s own high sugar. Rare severe complications include preeclampsia (high blood pressure, protein in urine, and swelling of legs and feet). Once a mother has had gestational diabetes, her chance of having it with the next pregnancy increases.

Although a serious condition, diabetes can be detected early with routine screening. Sometimes a change in lifestyle, including exercise and significant weight reduction can bring blood sugar under control. If this is not enough, treatment plans can be formed to provide optimal control of blood sugar and avoidance of complications.

Keith M. Oshan, M.D., is a graduate of Louisiana School of Medicine.

He has worked as a staff anesthesiologist at Winthrop University Hospital and, most recently, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.

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health When Does A Smile Lead To A Snore?

By Dr. Inna Gellerman info@longislandergroup.com You’d never know it by looking around the playground, but plenty of children in kindergarten, first and second grades have problems with proper breathing, swallowing and development of their teeth, jaws and facial structures. Only an examination by a skilled orthodontist trained in the development and growth of Dr. Inna children’s faces and smiles can tell Gellerman the difference.

Some clues: if your child snores, it is possible that their airways are not as open as they should be. An orthodontic device may be able to help, relieving immediate symptoms and preventing complications as the child grows.

If your child’s voice seems a little nasal, they might have a cold, but they also might have restricted airway passages that are forcing their breathing into an unnatural pattern. The time to correct this problem is now, while their facial structures are still growing.

Does your child have days where they just can’t settle into the tasks at hand, including sitting still in class and staying focused on school work?Yes, we all have days like this, but if your child has sleep apnea caused by restricted airway passages, you don’t want

to unnecessarily medicate a child who needs help with a structural problem, not a behavioral problem.

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children have an orthodontic check up by the time they are 7 years old to evaluate the growth of their mouth and jaws and to ensure that their teeth are coming in correctly. At this age, most children have at least eight of their permanent, or adult, teeth: four molars and four incisors.

Most children don’t need orthodontic treatment at this time, and the office takes all of 10 minutes.

But for some children, there are problems that are only evident to the trained orthodontist. If a jaw line is crowded at this stage, and there is no room for additional teeth, there are steps that can be taken to prevent bigger problems in years to come.

If the child has a misaligned bite at this young age, it can be treated so that it does not become worse. Protruding teeth in a small child, whether created by thumb sucking or naturally occurring, are more likely to be injured.

To learn more about early intervention and schedule a free consultation, call Gellerman Orthodontics at 631-427-8444.

Dr. Inna Gellerman is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She founded Gellerman Orthodontics, in Huntington, in 2003, and is actively involved with many community organizations.

Hospital Re-ups Cancer Accreditations Huntington Hospital has gotten two reaccreditations for its treatment of cancer Cancer caregivers of Huntpatients.

The hospital ington Hospital. received a three-year accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer, and a three-year full accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, which are both programs of American College of Surgeons, an educational association of surgeons. Both accreditations are renewals for Huntington Hospital.

The hospital received six out of a possible seven commendations from the CoC during its survey. It was also recognized for having all of its oncology nursing staff have expertise in administering chemotherapy and bio therapy. Also, more than half of the oncology nurses have gone on to get oncology certification from the Oncology Nursing Society.

The NAPBC designation evaluates breast care in terms of being patient-centered and multidisciplinary. Huntington Hospital’s breast cancer program has a dedicated nurse navigator – Joyce Davis, RN – who helps to guide patients through the complex health care system.

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y t i n u m m co New Pastor Wants To Strengthen Connections Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

Reverend Matthew Means, new minister of the Old First Presbyterian Church, said their mission is to strengthen its connections with the Huntington community.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

After a process that began last August, the congregation of the Old First Presbyterian Church has named Rev. Matthew Means as the church’s next minister.

Moving from Macomb, Michigan, Means took his place at the pulpit May 15, taking over for interim minister, Rev. Anne Stewart Miller.

His role at Old First is to provide spiritual leadership, to lead worship services throughout the week, equip staff to do the work that God’s called them to do and to encourage people, Means said.

“This place has been around for almost 360 years and with a history that strong, it gives us a great foundation to build a future that’s stronger,” Means, now of Huntington, said.

“What we’re really going to do is use the past and the present to springboard into a future where we’re reaching the community, we’re engaging people of all ages and we’re really growing in faith.

“If we do that, it’s going to be a great success.”

Means said he felt a calling to serve God through mission and service

growing up in Michigan’s Shelby Township.

With 13 years in ministry, Means was ordained at 25 years old after completing his seminary at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Kentucky in 2005.

Since he was ordained, Means was with the Memorial United Presbyterian Church in Xenia, Ohio, and then with Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church in Warren, Michigan, before coming to Huntington.

Means earned a bachelor’s degree in special education from Michigan State University in 2002 before he went on to complete his seminary.

Married with three children, Means said that his family will be joining him in Huntington after the school year ends back in Michigan.

He added that the reason he chose Old First Church was because of its history and because it’s a place where his children could engage in the church.

“What we loved about this church was that they have a phenomenal music program for the children, a youth director who is caring for youth and children’s ministry,” he said. “There’s a lot happening for kids, for youth, for young families, which was very appealing to us.”

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the foodies Tune In To Southern Sensations At Radio Radio Long Islander News photos/David Weber

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Michael Meehan, chef and coowner of Radio Radio, has brought the simple, yet truly hearty cuisine from below the Mason–Dixon line to Long Island with the newly-opened Southern bistro.

During his several trips to Nashville in recent years with fellow musicians and co-owners Eric Finneran, Salvatore Mignano and Dan Valentino, Meehan has been sampling local fare between his bass sessions. He said staple establishments like Husk and Mason’s have been inspirations for his dishes.

Back in Huntington, he’s whipping up the dishes with North Fork freshness through a partnership with Cutchogue-based Satur Farms, which is supplying him ingredients that make Radio Radio’s offerings as delicious as they are natural and humane.

“I’m excited, I go every week. Tomorrow I’m going to pick up all the greens. It’s fun to bring some of the North Fork into here,” Meehan said. “I hope it’s a solid experience, good value, something a little different in the area. We’re trying to stand out.”

Meehan has previously run Tupelo Honey’s in Sea Cliff, and also formerly served as head chef at H20 in Smithtown. He’s also the chef at Vauxhall, which is also co-owned by Finneran, Mignano and Valentino, and neighbors Radio Radio on Clinton Street.

Radio Radio manager Kevin Qualls said minimal seasonings and fresh ingredients are one of the bistro’s hallmarks.

“It’s comfort food, with comfort-

The Straight Up ‘Que featuring Duroc Baby Back Ribs is served with cornbread that’s baked in-house. able service and just making people smile,” Qualls said. “We like to keep things simple.”

The Organic Bistro Salad ($8) featuring frisee, endive, watermelon radish, candied pecans, dried peaches topped with sherry citrus dressing tasted incredibly fresh, straight from Satur Farms. The frisee and endives were crunchy and light, enhanced by a nutty sweetness from the pecans with summery dried peaches that make this salad perfect to munch on alongside heavier appetizers and entrees.

As an appetizer, the Crystal Crab Mason Jar ($8) features a blend of crab dip with Crystal, dubbed “Louisiana’s Pure Hot Sauce” alongside pickled vegetables and benne seed flatbread. The mason jar is also available with house pimento cheese and smoked vegetable spread. The crab dip was creamy and just spicy enough to get your mouth watering before the meal. With a crispy flatbread and tasty pickled veggies like baby corn and peppers, it’s a cornucopia of munchables.

Radio Radio manager Kevin Qualls, right, said the bistro offers “ comfort food, with comfortable service.” He’s pictured with chef and co-owner Michael Meehan.

Getting into the Nashville Style Hot Chicken ($16), it layers bread and butter pickles, white bread and creamy slaw with a crispy, juicy spiced chicken that bursts with Southern savoriness through and through. The bread and butter pickles carry a subdued tanginess complemented by a sweetness that perfectly balances the bold flavors of the entree.

The Straight Up ‘Que featuring Duroc Baby Back Ribs ($16), was a 1/2 pound of humanely raised, antibiotic- and hormone-free meat with cornbread, baked in-house. It’s a given that the ribs were buttery soft and pulled off the bone with ease, but they were notable for their simple, yet de-

licious, taste. Decidedly Southern, the ribs are seasoned just enough to let the true flavor of the meat stand out. Diners are free to add sauce to their taste, including jerk mustard, hot sauce, spicy barbeque or standard barbeque sauce. Available meats for the ‘Que are displayed in the restaurant.

To wrap up, the Key Lime Pie Parfait ($7) elegantly brings together crumbled graham crackers, crumbled vanilla meringue, fresh raspberries, raspberry coulis and ice cream. Highlighted by a mild citrus underlayer, bringing together crumbly meringue, with crisp graham crackers and the ice cream to create a texture sensation.

Specializing in craft cocktails, the refreshing Bourbon Sweet Tea ($12) is true to the wildly popular southern drink, adding authentic flavors with white peach, bourbon, black tea syrup and lemon.

Radio Radio 24 Clinton Ave., Huntington village 631-923-2622 Radioradiohuntington.com

The Organic Bistro Salad features frisee, endive, watermelon radish, candied pecans, dried peaches and topped with sherry citrus dressing.

Shining with Southern flare, the Nashville Style Hot Chicken layers bread and butter pickles, white bread and creamy slaw with a crispy, juicy spiced chicken.

The Key Lime Pie Parfait mixes crumbled graham crackers and vanilla meringue, fresh raspberries and raspberry coulis with ice cream.

Cuisine: Southern bistro Atmosphere: Casual and trendy Price: Inexpensive to moderate Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 4-11 p.m.

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H S I D E SID

The Shack at 1 Stony Hollow Road in Centerport is now open for the 2017 season.

SHACK OPENS: Side-of-the-road seafood stand The Shack is now open for the 2017 season. The 1 Stony Hollow Road eatery in Centerport has clams, mussels, fried calamari, chicken, chowder and more on the menu, but also has daily specials. For more info, call 631-754-8989, or visit Theshack25a.com.

BEERS HERE: Harbor Head Brewing Company is working on brewing up most of the beers it plans to offer, but the microbrewery now has two of its beers, the Beach Blonde Ale and

PERSONAL DINNER: Did you know that you can enjoy family-style dinner from home courtesy of Executive Chef Guy Reuge, of Sandbar (55 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor)?

The meals ($25 per person) include one appetizer, entrée and dessert. The full menu of choices is available at Lessings.com, but our Foodies have been known to start with the chickpea fries, served with sriracha; then move on to the bacon, cheddar and onion marmalade-topped Sandbar Cheeseburger with fries; and end with the goat cheese cheesecake, which is served with vanilla poached apricots and cassis sorbet. To chow down in time for dinner, be sure to place the pickup order by 3 p.m. the day of. To place an order, or for more info, call 631-498-6188.

CATER IN STYLE: Huntington village steakhouse IMC is offering catering packages for any Foodie’s summer party, including holiday celebrations, birthday parties and corporate events. Packages start at $55 per person and each include choice of different dishes and desserts. For more information, call 631-824-6222 or visit Imcrestaurant.com.

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BEER, CHEESE COMING SOON: Cheese shop and craft beer bar Brew Cheese is getting ready to open a location in Northport Village.

The business, owned by David Striffler, currently has one location, which is in Stony Brook. Striffler reportedly plans to open his the Northport location later this month at 40 Woodbine Ave., the former spot of Cilantro, which has been closed since late last year. Brew Cheese in Stony Brook currently offers both wedges and slices of cheese, along with bottles and cans of craft beer. For more information, visit Facebook.com/brewcheesestonybrook.

Harbor Head Red IPA, pouring at Whales Tale (81 Fort Salonga Road, Northport). Both the brewery and restaurant are owned by Sosh Andriano. For more information, visit Harborheadbrew.com.

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community

By Sean Austin awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

A Huntington High School senior’s safe-driving video has earned him the top prize in a regional contest held by the American Automobile Association.

Jack Glicker filmed the video as a school project, but was encouraged to enter it into the Northeast Traffic Safety Contest by his teacher, Heather Swan, head of the school’s video arts program.

“We do about five projects a year and she encourages us to enter any contests we can,” Glicker said.

His video, “Extremes,” is available via YouTube (Bit.ly/2qAXo17). In it, Glicker runs through a series examples of actions that can typically distract drivers, such as using a cell phone or having a conversation with a passenger, and then shows some comedic, extreme examples to take care of those distractions.

The point of it all, he said, is that

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Student Promotes Safe Driving, Wins Contest

A screenshot from Jack Glicker’s public service announcement, “Extremes,” shows the Huntington High School senior as he discusses the importance of safe driving. “you don’t have to go to these extremes to be a safe driver.”

This was not the first year that Glicker had entered this particular contest. He submitted an entry last year, too, and finished second. Finding out that he won it this year was “really exciting,” he said.

This year’s entry differed from last year’s, he added.

“Last year I tried to be more of a traditional public service announcement, more on the sad side,” Glicker said. “This year I wanted to do something a little more humorous and I think it paid off.”

Along with the honor of the top prize in the contest, Glicker also took home $750.

Glicker wrote and filmed the video

himself. He, however, recruited some of his friends to appear in the video with him. Credited actors are Matt Gelb, Drew Monohan, James Shea and Ryan Stieve.

Glicker said he studied other PSAs to help better craft his own. His own concern and awareness for traffic safety has increased since filming the video, he said. He’s set to speak about distracted driving at a Young Leaders Club event on June 7, 7 p.m. at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington.

Community focus has also been a focus for Glicker. He has participated in Relay For life, Young Leaders, and student government. He said he’s done graphic design and/or video work through each of those experiences.

“I always try to contribute whatever I can to these clubs,” he said. “I’ve always been a visual person, always into visual arts.”

Glicker plans to attend the University of Delaware in the fall and major in graphic design.

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F45 Makes Fitness Fun Spotlight On

Local Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

For those looking for a training facility to get their body in shape for the summer, the search ends here, with F45 Training now open in Dix Hills.

F45, which stands for functional 45minute classes, is an Australian-based franchise that merges elements of highintensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training, and functional training.

Marc Arnberg, co-owner of and trainer at the Dix Hills location, said that what he enjoys about his job is being able to work with everyone and motivate them.

“I like the fact that because this is time-based, anybody can come in here and do this workout,” Arnberg, who co-owns F45 with Jerry Tina, said “You can go as slow or fast as you want or as heavy or as light as you want. That’s up to you.”

The idea for F45 is to create a community of like-minded people, Arnberg, of Dix Hills, said.

“We want everyone to know each other, high five each other and have fun while we’re doing it,” Arnberg said. “If you’re having fun while you’re working out and you’re still engaged, it’s a total win.”

With 27 different branded classes, which are based on interval, strength, and cardio, Arnberg said, each of them incorporate a number of stations that are rotated. The capacity for each class depends on the number of stations in a class, with a maximum capacity 27.

“There’s a database of 3,000 stations and these guys in Australia are putting together these workouts to make sure you’ll never see the same set up again,” Arnberg said. “Every day you come in, you’re seeing something new, you’re getting a new interval timing, you’re getting a new rotation of stations, and every workout has its own twist to it.”

Before each class, trainers walk members through each station, with TVs set up around the room as a reference. Arnberg said each TV represents a third of the room and demonstrates the station workout.

The franchise started up in Australia in 2012 as a way to feature the most dynamic and effective training styles to date. In 2015, F45 set a record by opening a new location every day of the year, Arnberg said. Now, there’s nearly 1,000 locations all over the world, including Australia, the United States, London, Singapore and India.

With a passion for circuit and HIIT training, Arnberg and Tina opened up the 2,900-square-foot location May 13 at 3027 Jericho Turnpike in Dix Hills.

Arnberg said the location is on a limited grand opening schedule to get trainers and members used to using the TV’s. The limited grand opening currently offers four classes through-

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business

Marc Arnberg, co-owner and trainer of F45 Training in Dix Hills, said the idea for the facility is to create a community of like-minded people.

Photo/Marc Arnberg

Starting June 12, F45 Training in Dix Hills will be moving to its global calendar, offering 27 different branded classes that are based on interval, strength, and cardio.

out the week, including Romans, Athletica, Hollywood, and Gravity.

Starting June 12, the location will move to the global calendar, adding more classes to the program, which includes Templars, Pegasus, Bears, Romans, Loyals and more.

Each class has its own spin to it and keeps members engaged, Arnberg said.

“Do not worry about the condition you’re in. This is a workout that anyone can do,” Arnberg said. “You don’t have to get into shape to get here, you just have to get here and you’ll get in

shape.”

New members can receive a twoweek free pass by visiting f45training.com/dixhills. Packages include a 10-class package, 20-class package or a monthly unlimited. For pricing, call F45 in Dix Hills at 516-852-9632.

F45 Training 3027 Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills 516-852-9632 F45training.com/dixhills

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business It’s Time For Better Fundraising Events

By Mindy Wolfle info@longislandergroup.com

Over the past 25 years, I’ve attended countless fundraising events and served as chair or committee member of dozens of others. I’ve even been fortunate enough to receive commendations at several events.

What do all nonprofit events have in common? The simple answer is ‘fundraising.’Why do business people attend these events? That answer is more complex. Ask any attendee at any function and you’ll hear an array of answers: networking opportunities, supporting the organization, cheering on an honoree, getting away from the office, golfing with clients, volunteering on a committee, reconnecting with contacts… the list goes on.

I recently attended a sold-out event that was seriously flawed, and thought, “It’s time for better fundraising events.”

Among the shortcomings of the event: • Too many honorees. Yes, honorees bring in ticket sales, journal ads and sponsorships. However, an excess of honorees diminishes the impact of each one’s accomplishments.

• Too many speeches. Keynote speech, honoree presentation speeches (read verbatim from the program), honoree acceptance speeches…and much blah, blah, blah from the host of the event. Add to this video presentations and you have a room full of people checking their smartphones and talking among themselves. How sad for the honorees who looked forward to their moment in the sun.

• Too crowded. The ‘cocktail hour’ was crammed into a space at least 50 percent too small for the number of people in the room. The event was scheduled to begin a good 1 and a half hours before the sit-down meal and award presentations were made. As a result, attendees were trapped in a toosmall space for far too long.

• Where was the organization’s mis-

sion? Throughout the event, I heard nothing about the mission of the organization, what the funds raised from the event were targeted to support, nor how the honorees achievements were related to the organization’s mission.

During my recent not-for-profit Integrated Marketing, Communications and Public Relations class, part of Hofstra University’s Nonprofit Certificate program, the students did an exercise which involved preparing an outline for a hypothetical not-for-profit fundraiser. As always, I learned as much from my students as they learned from me, the instructor. Among the excellent points made: • Create a timeline of tasks, committees, members and every other imaginable component of an event with eight to nine months of lead-up activities.

• Just because an event was never held previously doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be introduced into an organization’s annual plan. Conversely, it’s often time to rethink annual events that no longer

can be justified in terms of revenue versus expenditures, or public interest.

• Less is more. One event cannot satisfy everything for everyone.

• Conduct an open and honest postevent meeting with board members, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders to assess its success, and failures.

Move on and make next year’s event an even better one for all involved.

Mindy Wolfle is the president of Neptune Marketing LLC, chief marketing officer of Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, and instructor of business writing and not-for-profit marketing in Hofstra University’s continuing education program. She is a member of Women Economic Developers of Long Island, Public Relations Professionals of Long Island, the Social Media Association and Direct Marketing Association of Long Island. Her LinkedIn profile describes her as a marketing/public relations/social media executive, writer, editor, educator, connection maker, semiotician and do-gooder.

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Ch am be r St af f Ellen O’Brien, Exec. Di rector Courtney Bynoe, Assoc.

Exec. Director www.huntingtonchamber .com

Annual Networking Breakfast – June 13, Huntington Hilton The Huntington Chamber of Commerce is excited to host its annual meeting at the upcoming networking breakfast on June 13. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other local professionals and stay connected during the summer months. The chamber will present an overview of its programs and events and offer various ways you can get involved. Each committee will update you on their activities and invite you to join them. The breakfast will include the swearing in of chamber The Huntington Hilton is located at 598 Broad Hollow Road in Melville. board members by Huntington Town ence of other elected officials. able for all; an easy way to promote your Clerk Jo-Ann Raia along with the presSponsorship opportunities are avail- business is with a display table. If you would like to showcase your business or organization during the networking hour, contact the chamber for more details.

Thank you to our committed corporate Founded in 1963, the Huntington As a nonprofit, the Huntington sponsors: Newsday, digho image marArts Council has inspired and aided Arts Council is reliant on the genketing, Len Marks Photography, Adthe growth of hunerosity of its supportvance Sound and My Instant Office. dreds of art organizaers, their monetary The networking breakfast is Tuesday, tions and individual donations and volunJune13, 7:30-10 a.m. at the Huntington artists across Long Isteerism. OpportuniHilton (598 Broadhollow Road, land. The Huntington ties to support the Melville). The cost is $45 for HuntingArts Council celecouncil are as diverse ton Chamber Members and $60 for fubrates the diversity of as the communities it ture chamber members. Visit the ChamLong Island’s artistic resources serves; membership, program and ber’s website, Huntingtonchamber.com, through sponsored activities, pro- special event sponsorship, supportor call 631-423-6100 to register. grams and publications that advo- ing the Annual Appeal, participacate cultural awareness and educa- tion in varies fundraising opportution while enriching the social and nities, or volunteering time to economic life of the community. support the work they do, all help These programs appeal to artists, the the Huntington Arts Council to general population, children and a move its mission forward. Whether constituency of organizational mem- a business, organization, artist or June 2, 5 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting bers. Whether nurturing through individual, go to www.huntingCeremony for Rising Tide Journey: Arts-in-Education, Profes- tonarts.org or call 631-271-8423 for Acupuncture (76 E Main St., Suite sional Development, Grants for the more information on ways to sup2, Huntington) Arts or fostering emerging creative port the Council.

June 7, 6 p.m. – Young talent, the Huntington Arts Council The Huntington Arts Council is Professionals Business Blender at has something for everyone. The the official arts coordinating agency GreyBarn (805 Broadway, Huntington Summer Arts Festival, of the Town of Huntington and Amityville) exhibitions at the Main Street serves as the primary regranting Gallery and information provided agency in Nassau and Suffolk for June 13, 7:30 a.m. – Networking via Arts Cultural News are staples of the New York State Council on the Breakfast at Huntington Hilton the organization.

Arts (NYSCA).

(598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville)

Chamber Member Spotlight

Upcoming Chamber Events

Attention Chamber Members This, and the spaces below, are now open for advertisements by Huntington Chamber members.

Call 631-427-7000 to speak with a representative today.

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Memory Café

Calendar

Meet new people while supporting the Alzheimer’s Association at the Memory Café, an event designed for those with early stages of the disease or with dementia. The social event will take place at Spuntino Brick Oven Restaurant (687 Old Country Rd., Dix Hills) on June 1,1:30-3:30 p.m. and is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health. Call 800-272-3900 to reserve a spot.

FRIDAY Geek Mystique: Trailer Edition

Join fellow geeks in the South Huntington Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station) Young Adult Room on June 2 for Geek Mystique: Trailer Edition. This 78 p.m. program will allow for some serious discussion about upcoming movie releases and trailers for this year. Light refreshments will be served. This program is designed for young adults 11-18 years of age and from 6-12 grade. No registration required.

SATURDAY Art & Craft Fair

The Art League of Long Island’s annual Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Fair returns to Heckscher Park in Huntington on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. Now in its 50th year, this juried fair attracts thousands of people looking to purchase unique, one-of-a-kind art and craft to display in their homes or to wear as fashion statements. The free fair opens 10 a.m. and closes 5 p.m., rain or shine. For more info, call 631-462-5400 x222 or visit Artleagueli.org.

SUNDAY ‘Nutcracker’ Auditions

Auditions for children’s roles in New York Dance Theatre’s 2017 production of “The Nutcracker” (four performances presented at Hofstra University) will be held on Sunday, June 4, 1 p.m. at the Frank Ohman School of Ballet (60 Calvert Avenue, Commack). Children ages 6 through 15 may attend ($20.00 audition fee). There will be a second audition for advanced dancers on pointe on Sunday, June 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the same location.

Proper ballet attire is required for all ages.

Call ahead (631-462-6266), or visit Ohmanballet.org, for more info.

MONDAY Emotions Workshop

The Huntington Youth Bureau will be hosting a screening of “Inside Out” at the East Northport branch on Monday, June 5, 4 p.m. After the 120-minute film, a group discussion and activity will explore the ins and outs of emotions.

Snacks will be provided at this child-oriented program. Registration is required.

TUESDAY Memorial Fundraiser

Join the MaryJayne Casillo Foundation for their ninth-annual memorial fundraiser on Tuesday, June 6, 6-9 p.m. The event will include raffles, door prizes, an open

Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• Join Dr. Raymond G. Russo, PhD from 2:30-4:30 p.m. today at the Dix Hills branch to exchange ideas about current events happening in politics, religion, education and more in a discussion group based on the Socratic practice of questioning. Registration is limited.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • The Centerport Garden Club will have an exhibition of horticulture, floral design, and garden-inspired fine art on June 8, 12-8 p.m. and June 9, 10 a.m.4 p.m. The exhibition is free to the public. Donations are welcome.

Huntington Public Library

Art & Craft Fair The Art League of Long Island’s annual Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Fair returns to Heckscher Park in Huntington on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. Now in its 50th year, this juried fair attracts thousands of people looking to purchase unique, one-of-a-kind art and craft to display in their homes or to wear as fashion statements. The free fair opens 10 a.m. and closes 5 p.m., rain or shine. For more info, call 631-462-5400 x222 or visit Artleagueli.org. bar, and plenty of food and drinks. Brian Yudewitz, incoming chairman of the Huntington chamber. will make an appearance. The event will be at the Crab Meadow Golf Course (220 Waterside Ave., Northport) and the foundation is asking a $65 donation for entrance. Contact Jennifer Cassidy at 631-612-0143 for more info, or visit Maryjayncasillofoundation.org to purchase tickets.

reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

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95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.

• An advanced bridge defense class will be held through June 20, 1-3:30 p.m.

Students should have knowledge in bridge and “Bidding in the 21st Century” to participate. Register at the library with a $100 check as soon as possible.

Patriot Guard Photo Exhibition

Commack Public Library

Long Island photographer Rick Wenner’s portraits of The Patriot Guard Riders will be on display at the Ripe Art Gallery (1028 Park Ave., Huntington) through June 7. An artist talk is scheduled for June 7, 7-9 p.m.

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Runway For A Cause

Ooh la la Boutqiues is hosting its seventh-annual Runway for a Cause Fashion Show at Overlook Beach in Babylon, benefitting nonprofits Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC), First Company Pink and Got Checked. The event, which will feature a live band, DJ, open bar, food and a fashion show, kicks off at 6 p.m. on June 9. For tickets ($75) and more info, visit Oohlalarw4c.com.

Yoga With A View

Huntington yoga and fitness studio Sound Body & Mind will be offering outdoor yoga classes each Saturday, 8:30 a.m. starting in June. The studio is located at 125 West Shore Road, and overlooks Huntington Harbor. For more info, visit Soundbm.com or call 631-683-5857.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

Please note that the 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack location is currently under construction. The temporary location address is 6243 Jericho Turnpike, Commack.

Event locations may be affected. Call 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• Join Ms. Anissa on June 8, June 15, and June 22, 11-11:30 a.m. as she shares her favorite picture books and songs.

Children must be able to attend on their own. Registration opens Thursday, May 25 and can be completed in-person.

Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.

• Join the Elwood Library Walking Club each Friday, 9-10 a.m., to exercise and have fun at Elwood Park (318 Cuba Hill Road, Elwood). Bring your walking shoes, pedometers, and plenty of water for this weekly meeting. Registration can be completed on the library calendar page.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

LIBRARIES

Library-hosted events and programs are

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• On June 3, 12 p.m., Renato Stafford of Homegrown Organic Food Inc. will share recipes and techniques for food storage, canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermenting foods. Registration for this main branch event is required and is open to HPL cardholders only.

Northport-East Northport Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • The Huntington Youth Bureau will be hosting a screening of “Inside Out” at the East Northport Branch on Monday, June 5 at 4 p.m. After the 120-minute film, a group discussion and activity will explore the ins and outs of emotions.

Snacks will be provided at this child-oriented program. Registration is required.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.

• Join fellow geeks in the Young Adult Room on June 2 for Geek Mystique: Trailer Edition. This 7-8 p.m. program will allow for some serious discussion about upcoming movie releases and trailers for this year. Light refreshments will be served. This program is designed for young adults 11-18 years of age and from 6-12 grade. No registration required.

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Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• Cinema Arts Centre proudly presents the return of its popular screenwriting seminar. Whether you want to be a screenwriter or are just looking for a better understanding of how movies work, Stephen Martin Siegel’s acclaimed workshop on cinematic story structure is wonderfully illuminating. The eight-Saturday course is $195 and takes place through June 10, 10 a.m.-12 noon.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport 350 Main St., Northport. engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• “Oklahoma!” runs through Sunday, June 25. “Oklahoma!” tells the tale of the high-spirited rivalry between the lo(Continued on page 17)

(Continued from page 16) cal farmers and cowboys in the Indian territory of Oklahoma at the turn of the twentieth century, as well as the love story between Curly and Laurey. Tickets start at $71.

MUSEUMS/ EXHIBITS

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Ellis Paul To Rock Centerport Ellis Paul will perform on Saturday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport).

Playing his first concerts during the 1990s Boston music scene, Paul celebrates 25 years on the road and a whopping five thousand shows at some of the biggest venues in the United States. He is known for his well-penned songs and brilliant stage performances. Tickets and more information can be found at fmsh.org

Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-4625400. ArtLeagueLI.net.

• Register online for summer pre-college programs (ages 14-18) and summer art adventures for children.

• Through June 4, join ALLI for the opening of “Essential Water”, a juried exhibition celebrating the many forms and uses of water on Long Island.

B. J. Spoke Gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

631-549-5106.

Bjspokegallery.org • Liz Ehrlichman, B. J. Spoke artist, will be showcasing collage, painting, and print portraiture through June 28. Her work is known for capturing the essence of her subjects as she sees them. The opening reception will be on June 3, 2-5 p.m. The gallery will also have a member’s exhibition set to the theme of people and places, with a reception at the same time.

Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-0400. cshfirehousemuseum.org.

Open Sat. and Sun., noon to 5 p.m., April through Dec., or for tours, group visits by special appointment at any time.

• Learn about the history of Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department through exhibits housed in this circa 1896 firehouse building.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.

Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768. Cshfishhatchery.org • Celebrate Father’s Day on June 18 with the hatchery with free admission for all dads when accompanied by their children.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday).

Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors.

• Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon -5 p.m..

• The gallery is hosting a display by photographer Bruce Cohen through June 24.

Cohen’s influences lie in Ansel Adams,

Gene Smith, and Willi Ronis. Only recently has he expanded his work to include color images, and has been known as a black-and-white street and lifestyle photographer for over 40 years.

Green River Gallery

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188.

• Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid-20th century.

Haven Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. havenartgallery.com • “Sunder & Swell,” a solo exhibition of new original works by Seattle based artist Syd Bee, is on display through June 18.

Heckscher Museum of Art

2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission $6 for adults, $4-$6/seniors, and $4-$6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250.

• Thaddeus Holownia’s Walden Revisited pays homage to the 19th century American writer Henry David Thoreau, whose experiment in simple living unfolded over two years at Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts beginning in 1845. The work will be on display until June 30.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Monday-Friday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext.

100. hmtcli.org • The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others.

Huntington Art Center

11 Wall St., Huntington. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 631-423-6010.

• Specializing in custom picture framing, delivery and installation, custom mirrors, blown glass, fine art, photography and more.

• Photographer Jeff Urquhart and painter Ward Hooper showcase their work in the “Artist Invitational” exhibition, currently on view at the art center. The exhibition will run until June 30 along with

jewelry, pottery, and other local photography from the permanent collection.

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m.

631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org.

• The Main Street Gallery will have its “Members Showtime” exhibition on display until June 17. Members of the Huntington Arts Council were invited to submit a piece of their artwork to be in this annual showcase of paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • The Huntington Historical Society will be having its annual Spring Festival of Gardens on June 4, 12 noon-4 p.m. As summer approaches, the society has a gathering of people who love the art of gardening and the outdoors.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Ann Fox’s collage artwork is on display at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty (77 Main St., Northport) through May 27.

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. northporthistorical.org.

• For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesdays-Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.

• Long Island photographer Rick Wenner’s portraits of The Patriot Guard Riders will be on display at the gallery through June 7. An artist talk is scheduled for June 7, 7-9 p.m.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under.

Mansion tour, add $5 per person. 631854-5555. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

• Afternoon mansion tours begin in the

JUNE 1-7, 2017 • 17 courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free.

631-427-5240. waltwhitman.org.

• Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

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StarLight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport. 631-6633038. Shows at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets vary per artist and are available at Northportarts.org.

• As part of the Happenings on Main Street series, Tommy Santoriello will perform at 7 p.m. on June 2 at the Northport Village Park Patio. Santoriello is a folk-Americana acoustic artist whose music reflects the sounds of the mid-to-late 1900’s.

Five Towns Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

Folk Music Society of Huntington

First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at fmsh.org.

• Ellis Paul will perform on Saturday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. Playing his first concerts during the 1990’s Boston music scene, Paul celebrates 25 years on the road and a whopping five thousand shows at some of the biggest venues in the United States. He is known for his wellpenned songs and brilliant stage performances.

The Paramount

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• On Sunday, June 11, join Harry Potter fanatics from all over the country at Pottercon, an event celebrating the boy who lived. Event-goers will enjoy a sorting hat ceremony, trivia contest, costume competition, photo booth, fortune telling, and tons of Potter-themed merchandise. Doors will open at 2 p.m. sharp and the event will run until 8 p.m.

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The Half Hollow Hills Community Library hosted its third Veterans Testimonial Project ceremony, where 25 veterans, including seven women veterans, were honored for their service to the country.

Veterans Tell Stories For Annual Project

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

This is the third year that the Half Hollow Hills Community Library in Dix Hills hosted the Veterans Testimonial Project ceremony, where 25 veterans were honored May 13 for their service. This is the first year the library included veterans from outside the Dix Hills and Melville area, and also included women veterans.

From September through March, Edna Susman, reference librarian and veterans testimonial project coordinator of the library, interviewed each veteran to tell their stories of their time serving in either World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Iraq War, Gulf War or during peacetime.

The project, which was assembled on a DVD, will be archived for the Veterans History Project at The Library of Congress.

Susman said this is the first time the project included women veterans, honoring a total of seven women this year. This included Gwenyth Atkinson, the navy during World War II; Annabelle Weiss, (Marine Corps, World War II); Evelyn M. Kandel, (Marine Corps, Korean War); StaceyAnn Castro-Gregoire, (Marine Corps, Iraq War); Donna Zephrine, (Army, Iraq War); Marcelle Leis, (Air Force/Air National Guard, 19892013); and Melissa Pandolf, (Air Force/Air National Guard, Gulf War, 1997-2016).

“It was very exciting to include women from the Korea era, World War II and from Iraq,” Susman said.

“It was really great.”

This year also included veterans from outside the Dix Hills and Melville area, including Massapequa Park, Patchogue, Glenn Cove, Kings Park, and Bellmore.

The mission for the library is to preserve history so that the community, families and children growing up can hear these stories of what veterans went through, Susman said. She added that “it’s really important that Americans realize the sacrifices these veterans did for us to be able to live the way we do.”

At the ceremony, each veteran in attendance received a certificate of the New York State Assembly Citation, and a New York State pin, with the state seal on it. Veterans were also presented with their interview on a DVD. Videos of the testimonials can be checked out of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, or can be viewed online at Hhhlibrary.org.

Local veterans interested in participating in the project can call Edna Susman at 631-498-1260.

Edna Susman, reference librarian and veterans testimonial project coordinator of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, speaks at the Veterans Testimonial Project ceremony.

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