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INSIDE FALL FESTIVAL Scenes From The Biggest Party Of The Year 2-3
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Scenes From The Year’s Biggest Party
The Long Island Fall Festival at Huntington hit Heckscher Park this past Columbus Day Weekend, supplying four days of fun, food and festivities for thousands who flocked to the area to indulge. Here are some of the scenes from the party.
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C O M M U N IT Y October Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com
The start of October marked the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to provide support for victims of domestic violence and raise awareness for resources available to them. Domestic violence is a national problem that impacts a significant number of people, according to Colleen Merlo, executive director of Central Islip-based L.I Against Domestic Violence, one of several nonprofits that do work in the Huntington area to be awarded grant money last week by the Townwide Fund of Hunt-
ington. Statistics from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey that was conducted in 2010 show that one in three women and one in four men have been victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime. Merlo said L.I. Against Domestic Violence assisted approximately 8,000 people in Suffolk last year with problems that stemmed from some form of domestic violence, and that domestic violence awareness month helps spotlight the ever growing need for resources to support victims. “I think there is national recogni(Continued on page 7)
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Time To Dine
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Where are you dining?... This past Sunday
No turn on red… Town of Huntington has been kicked off the ninth annual edition of Fall Dine making advancements in its Huntington Restaurant Week. Twenty-eight traffic control lately. First with restaurants across town have the new stop light on the corjoined the push. Where have IN THE KNOW ner of Maple Hill Road and you been so far? Haven’t been WITH AUNT ROSIE East Main Street, and now able to get out to your favorite with the “No Turn on Red” yet? Well, have no fear; restaurant week continlight-sign on Main Street. On ues through this Sunday, Oct. 15! For the full list my way home from work, I typof participants, flip ahead in this week’s issue, or ically take Main Street eastbound and then log on to DineHuntington.com, where all the make a right on Park Avenue to head south. menus are available for you to peruse. Drop me The sign must have been installed two weeks a line to let me know all about your favorite ago and is placed above the turning lane. It was spots! a bit jarring when I first saw it, with bright white lights that read “No Turn On Red.” After Fall festival fun… I, like many other Hunting- a long day at work staring at a computer screen, the last thing you want to do is stare at white letton residents, spent Columbus Day Weekend at ters while driving home. What was wrong with the annual Fall Festival in Heckscher Pack. Satthe typical “No Turn on Red” signs that had urday was a beautiful day to spend in the park, black printed letters? Are they becoming outand even though it was cloudy and damp on Sundated and easy to ignore? If that’s the case and day, nothing could dampen the spirits of the the whole point of the new high tech sign is to many people who turned out to enjoy the fun. get the attention of drivers, then it worked. As Everyone involved in planning and executing long as those white lights are shining bright, such a large event that attracts so many people you’ll never turn on red again on the corner of deserves a lot of thanks because the event brings Main Street and Park Avenue. tens of thousands of visitors to Huntington’s shops, restaurants and vendors. From the town maintenance staff who kept the park looking its (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you best to the police officers who kept all of the feshave comments, ideas, or tips about what’s haptival-goers safe and the traffic moving, thank you pening in your neck of the woods, write to me for all of your hard work. I know I had a great today and let me know the latest. To contact time, and a full belly, after spending the weekend me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Isat the festival, and I look forward to hearing lander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. about how my neighbors spent their weekends at Or try the e-mail at info@longislanderthe festival. group.com) QUOTE OF THE WEEK COLLEEN MERLO
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Fifth-graders from Bellerose Avenue School in East Northport spot a red-tailed hawk on National Public Lands Day. Students, K-5, hiked through the trails behind the school Sept. 29 to celebrate the day.
A 53-year-old Lindenhurst man was arrested around 3:34 p.m., Oct. 3 on the LIE service road in Melville after he broke into the Suburban Café and stole cash, according to police. The man was charged with thirddegree burglary, police said.
Cell Phone Thief At around 7 p.m., Oct. 3, a male victim reported that his cell phone was stolen out of his car on Stony Hollow Road in Greenlawn, police said. The victim left the phone on the seat of his car while he was in the library, and noticed that the phone had been stolen when he returned, according to police. The incident has been classified as petit larceny and police continue to search for a suspect.
Break and Enter Suffolk police said they were contacted at around 8 a.m., Oct. 3 for a burglary reported at a Carman Court home in Dix Hills. An unknown suspect broke into the house through a rear door and stole items that included cash and jewelry, according to police. The incident has been categorized as second-degree burglary and is still under investigation.
Gun Mystery At around 12 midnight, Oct. 2 Suffolk police were called when a male found two guns on the front lawn of his house on Elberta Drive in Elwood, according to police. Suffolk police said the two guns, a pellet gun and a shotgun, came from the garage of a neighboring residence. Police said they are investigating how the weapons ended up on a neighbor’s front lawn, and have classified the incident as third-degree burglary.
High-end Robbery
“Victims should know that help is available; no matter how alone someone might feel, we can always help them.” October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, PAGE 6
At around 5:55 p.m., Oct. 2 an unknown suspect stole items from the Henri Bendel store in the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk police. The suspect stole jewelry, bracelets and high-end tote bags from the shop, according to police. The incident has been classified as fourth-degree grand larceny and police continue to search for a suspect.
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MUSIC Jonny Lang To Bring Blues, Synth SPOTLIGHT By Peter Sloggatt psloggatt@longislandergroup.com
Listen to Jonny Lang’s new album, “Signs,” and you might hear some funk, some synth, a whole lot of blues, and even a hint of Stevie Wonder. But mostly you’ll hear Jonny Lang. The recently released “Signs” is the ninth album for the blues impresario who first showed up on blues fans’ radars when he was a teenager. Nearly a quarter-century and numerous several platinum records later he’s a Grammy-winning veteran performer with a worldwide following. What he isn’t, just yet, is a household name. Lang’s followers are a cult of insiders – fans who appreciate his killer guitar rooted in the blues tradition with the footprints of contemporary innovation across the soundtracks. Lang was 13 when he first picked up a guitar. Within two years he was playing professionally with the likes of Buddy Guy. But don’t call Lang a prodigy. While he had natu-
ral ability, his guitar chops were earned through incessant practice. “I played all day, every day, trying to learn every lick of every song,” Lang said in an interview last week from the road on his worldwide tour in support of the new album. “I would sit by myself and play records and learn everything I could.” His first mentor, Ted Larsen, gave him a spot in his band Bad Medicine, which soon would later play gigs as Jonny Lang and the Big Bang. Lang’s first solo album, 1997’s “Lie To Me,” went platinum and landed him at the top of Billboard’s New Artist chart. His first Grammy nomination came at 17 for the album “Wander This World.” Lang’s early albums reflect a kinship with those at blues’ roots: Robert Johnson and the gravelvoiced Howlin’ Wolf . Later explorations brought contemporary sounds, in particular, synth sounds. “Stevie Wonder is my biggest influence in general,” Lang said. “It’s like he’s a gateway to all music. There are aspects of music we wouldn’t have got otherwise, like his use of synthesizers. I think he looked at the synthesizer like an instrument that could take you into the places in his mind the way nothing else could.” While he acknowledges the influences, Lang
Guitar wunderkind Jonny Lang’s tour in support of the new album “Signs” hits The Paramount Oct. 19. hopes his music is his own expression. On the new album, “I’m proud of it as a songwriter. I had a lot of really great moments of ‘I’m doing something for me’,” he said. “I had a real sense of accomplishment, of constantly moving forward.” To Lang, moving forward is what it’s all about. “I tend to pay more attention to the journey, so much that I sometimes don’t remember the point I was trying to get to,” he said. Fans can join Lang on the journey Thursday, Oct. 19 when he brings the tour to The Paramount. Tickets are $25-$88 at the box office, or at Paramountny.com.
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tion for domestic violence awareness month,” she said. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Sept. 29 declaring, once again, October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Town of Huntington is not immune to the effects of domestic violence, Merlo said. “Within certain communities… there are pockets that have a spike in domestic violence,” Merlo said, adding that poverty plays a role in the prevalence of violence. L.I. Against Domestic Violence provides support to victims of domestic violence, including a 16 bed shelter that is available to women, men and families from Huntington who need to escape an abusive situation, Merlo said. The nonprofit also offers counseling services, advocates at local police precincts who can guild domestic violence victims through the reporting process and makes presentations in local school districts about preventing domestic violence. “When we have the opportunity to talk to young people it’s really im-
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Executive Director of L.I. Against Domestic Violence Colleen Merlo, fourth from left, accepts a grant from the Townwide Fund Of Huntington that was awarded to the nonprofit for its work assisting domestic violence victims in Huntington. portant to explain that things that might seem normal in a relationship could actually be red flags for dating violence,” Merlo said. Students are advised to look for these red flags, which Merlo said include trying to
isolate a partner or being mistrustful of them. Merlo advised those who feel they are in immediate danger to call police. Otherwise, advocates from L.I. Against Domestic Violence can be
reached for confidential support and help at their Hotline 631-666-8833. “Victims should know that help is available; no matter how alone someone might feel, we can always help them,” Merlo said.
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s s e n i s u b By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com
Rubie’s Costume Company, which has a location in Melville, is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of Halloween costumes and accessories, but that doesn’t mean the company doesn’t have to adapt to the ever-evolving season. “The way Halloween use to be celebrated was with children trick-ortreating and adults having their friends over for parties,” Howie Beige, Rubie’s co-owner, said. “Today, these parties have actually become family events.” With that, more and more families are dressing up together in a theme, whether it be as Minions, Wizard of Oz characters or a gang of superheroes, he added. The 10,000-square-foot Rubie’s location at 540 Broadhollow Road has stocked up on all of those costumes, and more, along with decorations, props and the usual Halloween needs, he said. For toddlers ages 2-4, this year’s trending costumes are characters from Nick Jr.’s “Paw Patrol;” Shimmer and Shine from Nick Jr.; PJ Masks from Disney Junior; and Baby Groot, from Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” As for boys ages 5-10, this year’s popular costumes include Spider-Man, thanks to the release of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” earlier this year; Bat-
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Rubie’s Rolls With Latest Halloween Trends
The staff at Rubie’s, from left: Stephanie, Janice, Store Manager Benjamin, Dennis and Andrew. man in anticipation of the upcoming “Justice League” film; and characters from the popular “Five Nights at Freddy’s” video game series. For girls in that same age group, popular costumes include Wonder Woman; characters from Disney’s “Descendants;” and Harley Quinn of DC Comics fame. The superhero bug is also biting adults. Batman and Spider-Man are popular
Above, the Hulk guards the entrance to Ruby’s Halloween Superstore, located at 540 Broadhollow Road, Melville. while more superheroes, like Thor, right, await inside.
with male adults, along with Flash, thanks to CW’s hit television series. For adult women, the Wonder Woman costume is also at the top of the list, along with Harley Quinn and Supergirl, also from a hit CW show. Families aren’t leaving their furry friends out of the equation, Beige said. While characters from Paw Patrol and Wonder Woman are also trending, along with a lion’s mane costume, he added.
But the holiday isn’t being completely dominated by superheroes. Other trending costumes have included an inflatable T-Rex costume, a la “Jurassic World,” and horror filmthemed costumes like Pennywise from this year’s hit horror film, “It.” The Melville Rubie’s store also offers a wall filled with accessories from the company’s mix and match, Do ItYourself (DIY) accessory line. Beige said the line is popular among millennials and allows the consumer to put together their own unique costume. Beige, of Manhasset, co-owner of Rubie’s with his siblings, following in the footsteps of their parents, who first founded the company in 1951. The job is plenty of fun, Beige said. “My job is probably one of the funniest jobs in the world. We get to be very creative, we get to work with the studios and be on the forefront of all these major films and major TV shows that come out,” he said. “We get to design the product, have it approved by the studios and offer it to consumers all around the world.” With 50 percent of Halloween sales done seven days before Halloween, Beige advises customers to get their shopping done early to avoid chaotic shopping and long lines. Rubie’s in Melville is open 11 a.m.7 p.m. and will expand its hours as Halloween gets closer. There are also other locations in Bay Shore, Westbury and Queens.
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FILM Shriek In Terror At CAC’s Horrorthon By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Photo courtesy Retro Picture Show
A night filled with excitement and terror awaits at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington. The CAC will host its second annual Halloween Horrorthon on Saturday, Oct. 21. “We're thrilled,” said Raj Tawney, CAC director of publicity and promotions. “Our horror movie fans are among the most dedicated audiences at Cinema Arts Centre.” Partnering with Retro Picture Show, a Plainview-based revival screening series, CAC will host an all-night, all-35mm creature feature marathon with six horror films that will run from 10 p.m., Oct. 21 through 8 a.m., Oct. 22. Michael Ciani, RPS founder, is the curator of the CAC Halloween Horrorthon and other horror related events at the cinema throughout the year. He chose this year’s slate of films, which includes: “House Of 1000 Corpses” (2003); “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” (1982); “Scream, Blacula, Scream” (1973); “Psycho III” (1986); “Tourist Trap” (1979); and “Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell” (1974). Ciani, of Plainview, called last year’s inaugural Halloween Horrorthon a “great success.” Audience members ranged in age from 21-45. The pre-party on Oct. 21 will kick off in the Sky Room Café at 9 p.m., Ciani said. It will include music, videos on the big screen, a free giveaway table and event merchandise for sale. The cafe also serves hand selected craft beer, wine, organic popcorn, food and refreshments. “Retro Picture Show curates a dy-
namic collection of films that span all corners of the genre and that's a big reason it's been successful,” Tawney said. “Since it's an allnighter, we allow them to bring pillows, blankets, and some even come dressed in their pajamas.” Audience members are also encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes, Ciani added. Ciani said Halloween is his favorite time of year and enjoys everything about the Horrorthon. He added, “I love the complicated process of programming an all-night marathon, and I love seeing and reading everyone's reaction when the lineup is announced.” CAC is located at 423 Park Ave., Huntington. Online pre-sale tickets, which can be purchased at Cinemaartscentre.org, are $40 for both members and the public. Box office tickets will be $40 for members and $45 for the public.
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There’s Still Time To Dine, Huntington Have you been to one of the 28 restaurants across town that are participating in the ninth annual edition of Fall Dine Huntington Restaurant Week? You have? Good, but there’s still time to hit a few more. Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, Oct. 15 (Saturday until 7 p.m. only) and restaurants are offering discounted, prix-fixe, three-course meals at one of three select price points. The $20, $30 or $40 price structure is a new addition to the usual restaurant week fun, opening the doors for even more of your favorite restaurants to participate. Dine Huntington is sponsored by Long Islander News and the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. Use the list below to help plan your visits, but make sure to log on to DineHuntington.com for an late additions and to see all the menus.
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Fall Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, Oct. 15
Frank Morello, left, general manager of Milito’s in Huntington Station, and owner and head chef Emilio Valle have joined the Restaurant Week push.
DineHuntington Restaurant Week Participating Restaurants: 110 Japan 179 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-673-6666 110japan.com Menu price: $30
La Villini 286 Larkfield Road, East Northport 631-261-6344 Lavillini.com Menu price: $30
Babalu 286 New York Ave., Huntington 631-683-4666 Babaluny.com Menu price: $20-$30
The Paella is on the menu at Café Buenos Aires.
Mac’s Steakhouse 12 Gerard St., Huntington 631-549-5300 Macssteakhouse.com Menu price: $30
Bistro Cassis 55B Wall St., Huntington 631-421-4122 Bistrocassis.com Menu price: $30
Fado 10 New St., Huntington 631-351-1010 Fadohuntington.com Menu price: $30
IMC Restaurant & Bar 279 Main St., Huntington 631-824-6222 Imcrestaurant.com Menu price: $30
Black & Blue 65 Wall St., Huntington 631-385-9255 Blackandbluehuntington.com Menu price: $20-$40
Honu 363 New York Ave., Huntington 631-421-6900 Honukitchen.com Menu price: $30
Jewel 400 Broadhollow Road, Melville 631-755-5777 Jewelrestaurantli.com Menu price: TBA
Mill Pond House 437 E Main St., Centerport 631-261-7663 Millpondrestaurant.com Menu price: $30
Brio Tuscan Grille 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-479-3816 Brioitalian.com Menu price: TBA
Hikudo 329 Main St., Huntington 631-421-4729 Hikudo.com Menu price: $20-$30
Jonathan’s Ristorante 15 Wall St., Huntington 631-549-0055 Jonathansristorante.com Menu price: $40
Osteria Da Nino 292 Main St., Huntington 631-425-0820 Osteriadanino.com Menu price: $30
KuraBarn 479 New York Ave., Huntington 631-673-0060 Kurabarn.com Menu price: $30
Piccola Bussola 970 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-692-6300 Piccolabussolarestaurant.com Menu price: $30
Café Buenos Aires 23 Wall St., Huntington 631-603-3600 Cafebuenosaires.net Menu price: $30
Hush Bistro 46 Gerard St., Huntington 631-824-6350 Reststarinc.com/hush-bistro Menu price: $30
Milito’s 315 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-824-6774 Emiliosrestaurant110.com Menu price: $30
Plates 4 Wall St., Huntington 631-271-2210 Platesrestaurant.com Menu price: $30 Porto Fino 395 New York Ave., Huntington 631-673-1200 Portofinohuntington.com Menu price: $30 Red 417 New York Ave., Huntington 631-673-0304 Redrestaurant.com Menu price: $30 The Ritz Cafe 44 Woodbine Ave., Northport 631-754-6348 Ritzcafenorthport.com Menu price: $30
Seven Quarts Tavern 688 Fort Salonga Road, Northport 631-757-2000 Sevenquartstavern.com Menu price: $30 Spice Village 281 Main St., Huntington 631-271-9700 Spicevillagegrill.com Menu price: $30 Ting 92 E Main St., Huntington 631-425-7788 Tingrestaurant.com Menu price: $30 Tutto Pazzo 84 New York Ave., Huntington 631-271-2253 Tuttopazzo.com Menu price: TBA
One of the dishes on Ting’s menu is the classic Peking Duck.
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318 Main Street, Huntington (631) 427-4466 (GINO) www.ginospizzeriahuntington.com
15 Wall Street • Huntington • 631-549-0055 jonathansristorante.com Storyville American Table was one of many Huntington-area restaurants to participate in last year’s event. GREAT CHEFS: There’s still time to grab your ticket to the annual “Great Chefs of Long Island” event featuring over 40 of Long Island’s top restaurants from Long Beach to the Hamptons. The night of fun is slated for Nov. 6 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, where master chefs will present their best fare for an evening of signature dishes and decadent delicacies. There will also be wines, spirits, and microbrews to compliment the tasting experience. Tickets are $200 per person, and there are also sponsorship and table reservation opportunities available. Visit Fsl-li.org or call 631-470-6771 for more info. ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: 110 Japan (179 Walt Whitman Road, Melville) is celebrating its three-year anniversary with a special offer.
Foodies who spend $100 or more will receive a $15 gift card alongside their purchase. Those who spend $200 or more will get a $35 gift card. Call 631-673-6666 for more info. TWO FOR ONE: Piccola Bussola (970 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington) has rolled out a new Wednesday night special: two for one drinks. The Italian restaurant is open 12 noon-9:30 p.m. each weekday, including Wednesdays. For more information, call 631-692-6300. BAR BITES: Did you know that the Wagyu meatballs at IMC Restaurant & Bar (279 Main St., Huntington) are $5 every Thursday? The dish is served alongside spicy mayo and picked green daikon, and it might go best with a chilled martini. Call 631824-6222 to make a reservation.
12 Gerard Street, Huntington (631) 549-5300 macssteakhouse.com Elegant locale for steaks, sushi & weekend brunch, with patio & seasonal tiki bar overlooking pond 437 E Main St, Centerport • 631-261-7663 millpondrestaurant.com
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Famed Comic Strips Collide At Heckscher
The works of Bunny Hoest and her late husband Bill are currently being featured at Heckscher Museum of Art in the “Lockhorns Meet Howard Huge: Comic Cartoons by Bill & Bunny Hoest” exhibition. By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com
The comic strip worlds of “The Lockhorns” and “Howard Huge” have collided with an exhibition now on view at Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington. “The Lockhorns Meet Howard Huge: Comic Cartoons by Bill & Bunny Hoest” exhibit, which opened Friday, brings together the comedic stories of Leroy and Loretta Lockhorn, a bickering longtime married couple, and the delightful tales of Howard, an oversized Saint Bernard. “The Lockhorns” was originally created by the late Bill Hoest in 1968, and is continued today by Bunny Hoest, his widow, with award-winning cartoonist John Reiner. Today, “The Lockhorns” is distributed by King Features Syndicate, translated into 12 languages and featured in 500 newspapers across the globe.
“Howard Huge,” meanwhile, was created by both Bill and Bunny Hoest in 1980. To bring them together through an exhibition featuring nearly 80 pieces of original works of “The Lockhorns” and 36-framed original signed “Howard Huge” cartoons, Bunny Hoest said, was “a brilliant idea.” “I think that it’s going to attract a lot of young people because a lot of my fan base are young people who identify their parents or grandparents,” Hoest, a longtime Town of Huntington resident, known as “The Cartoon Lady,” said. “A lot of people also like dog cartoons and the “Howards Huge” cartoons are a magnet for people who love humor about dogs. He’s a very loveable dog and he’s very beloved by the readers.” Hoest called Heckscher Museum of Art a “jewel” of Huntington, adding that she’s honored to have the comics featured there. Michael Schantz, Heckscher Museum’s executive
director, said the exhibition is a family affair that will be well received. “Bunny has a tremendous following in the community so we anticipate a very good attendance and rave reviews because it’s fun stuff,” he said. “We need humor more than ever today so we’re glad we’re able to present it at this time.” Throughout the years, Hoest said she has created over 25,000 pieces of work for “The Lockhorns.” Along with “Howard Huge,” Hoest has also created “Laugh Parade,” “Bumper Snickers,” “Agatha Crumm,” “What A Guy!” and “Hunny Bunny’s Short Tales.” Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 5. Both Bunny and Bill Hoest will be honored for their contribution to the arts and culture of Long Island during Heckscher Museum’s Celebrate Achievement Benefit on Oct. 28.
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y t i n u m m o c Huntington Women Help Children By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com
A dedicated group of Huntington women are doing what they can to make a difference for local children and families. “There is so much going on in the world today that we can’t solve, just to be able to make a difference in our own community is what I enjoy most,” said Loveleen Lohia, Junior Welfare League of Huntington president. The nonprofit was founded in 1933 as an all-volunteer and all women group, and has remained as such for its 85-year existence. With 25 active members, all of who currently reside in the Town of Huntington, the JWL’s VP for Communications Andrea Boccard said, “Our motto is, ‘In Huntington For Huntington.’ Our only requirement is that we support members of our own com-
munity.” JWL sponsor seven programs, the majority of which are aimed at helping children. Camps for Kids is a program through which the JWL sends Huntington children from low-income families to local day camps like the YMCA. “The experience that these kids get is the same as every other person who attends the camp; there is no sense that the kids we send through Camps for Kids are any different,” Boccard said. Lohia said JWL will soon begin their Holiday Charities campaign to provide gifts to local children who would otherwise go without. Social workers from local schools provide the organization with a list of children in need and their “wish lists.” “In the gift packages we provide toys for the kids, as well as winter
clothes and household items that the families can use,” Lohia said. ‘This is a member driven charity,” Boccard said. “We get our neighbors and members of the community to sponsor a family, and that personal aspect is absolutely what drives the success.” Lohia said that over the last five or six years the number of children who received gifts from the JWL has risen from 100 to over 500. “Year after year there are more requests, and each year we are able to keep up with that need due to generous donations. We are able to stretch those funds and touch more families,” Lohia said. This past August the JWL packed 184 backpacks full of essential school supplies for children in Huntington who live at or below the poverty line. “Imagining, on a very individual level, the children that we are helping
Volunteers from the Junior Welfare League of Huntington packed backpacks with school supplies for 184 students living at or below the poverty line. and knowing that I can put a smile on a child’s face over something so simple really legitimizes all of our efforts,” Boccard said. Anyone looking to donate to the Junior Welfare League of Huntington can visit jwlofhuntington.org and choose the specific program to which they wish to contribute.
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business Providing A Personal Touch With Each Project By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com
John Kerry Sullivan, owner of John Kerry Construction Co., Inc., has worked in the construction industry for more than 40 years and provides a personal touch to each project he works on. Walk-In
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John Kerry Sullivan, owner of Huntington Station-based John Kerry Construction Co., has been working in construction for more than 40 years. Throughout that time, he said, he’s made it a point to put personal touch on each job he works, making his business stand out from the rest. “I’m always working with the people and I offer that service of being there for the customer,” he said. “It’s better to be on the job every day and work with the customers. It gives a personal touch.” Sullivan’s expertise include all phases of home improvement, including carpentry, kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, and interior and exterior trim. Sullivan said he also provides custom and unique work for customers. He said he enjoys every minute of it. “You just feel good at the end of the job when everything looks good and the people are happy,” said Sullivan, who has crafted jobs within the Town of Huntington and all over Long Island. “That’s what you’re looking for.” Sullivan became knowledgeable in the field through some college but received most of his expertise through on-the-job training. It was his passion for creativity that inspired him to work in construction. “It was something I always had a love for,” he said. “I enjoy building, the sense of accomplishment at the
end of the day and being physical.” When Sullivan began working in the industry, he worked for other contractors in the area, as he built his skillset. “At that time, what you did was you start working for yourself,” he said. “That’s the next step so I set up a business and became self-employed.” John Kerry Construction Co. started up in 1985 and has been going strong ever since. The company operates from Sullivan’s home in Huntington Station and although it is a small operation, Sullivan said it’s very successful. “One of the nice things about being in this type of work is in home improvements,” Sullivan said. “There’s so many different jobs that you can do and they’re all involved with housing so you don’t get pigeon holed into one particular job all the time.” Whether it’s heading to a job, meeting with the customer or picking up supplies, the routine varies each day, Sullivan said. “There’s a lot of flexibility. One job might involve windows, another job might involve doing a trim for kitchens baths,” he added. “It’s always changing and that’s another reason for doing this type of work. It’s never repetitive.”
John Kerry Construction Co. Huntington Station 516-241-9217
business Corporate Fedex Office Closing To Impact 61 Workers By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com
The FedEx Corporate Services in Melville will close next year, a move that will affect 61 employees, company officials confirmed Friday. FedEx officials confirmed Friday that the Melville location will be closing, adding that this is part of the integration of FedEx with TNT Express N.V. “We are reviewing the operations of both companies, including facilities, to ensure the combined organization is properly staffed and will deliver value for our employees, customers and shareowners,” a statement supplied by FedEx officials said. With that 61 team members at the 68 South Service Road location are “being offered positions that do not impact their base salary,” the statement continued. In addition, they will also be offered relocation assistance packages. Some employees will be displaced on Dec. 31 and the remaining employees will be displaced on May 31, 2018, the official closing date.
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FedEx officials confirmed Friday that FedEx Corporate Services, Inc., will be closing its Melville location, adding that this is part of the integration of FedEx with TNT Express N.V.
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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
24th Long Island Fall Festival: Thank You The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce’s 24th Annual Long Island Fall Festival was a great holiday weekend. The excitement of the carnival along with the fantastic food, hundreds of vendors and several stages of continuous live performances, the Coffee House and Farmers Market created a great atmosphere which allowed our community to shine for the tens of thousands of visitors who joined us at Huntington’s beautiful Heckscher Park. The Huntington Chamber is proud to present this event in collaboration with those individuals, groups and organizations who work with us every step of the way to help make the festival run smoothly. So, thank you to the dedicated employees from the Town of Huntington, a fine group of individuals who truly understand the meaning of public service. A special thank you goes out to Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone, the Huntington Town Board and the Town of Huntington’s many departments including general services, the fire marshal’s office, public safety, the town clerk, department of high-
ways, the town attorney’s office, parks and recreation and Hart Bus, just to name a few. Special recognition must also go out to the Huntington Arts Council, Heckscher Museum of Art, the Huntington Community First Aid Squad and the Suffolk Police Department. Every year, you all work so diligently to ensure the success of this amazing community event. The chamber appreciates your efforts. We are truly fortunate to be living and doing business within the Town of Huntington. A big thank you to the residents surrounding Heckscher Park and the local businesses within Huntington who work cooperatively with the chamber every year, leading up to and during the festival to enable us to manage an event of this magnitude which supports the “Buy Local” theme. Also, this event would not be successful without the help of community service workers and volunteers. Chamber staff and festival committee – this festival would not be possible without your involvement and dedication. Sponsor support and commitment is what enables us to present this
spectacular weekend of festivities to the entire Long Island community. Thank you to our presenting sponsor Verizon and our chief sponsor Newsday for helping us make this community event possible. Our supporting sponsors include Newton Shows, Town of Huntington, John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, Canon USA, Mercedes Benz of Huntington, Best Yet Market, Huntington Hospital, Habberstad BMW, Sterling Bank, MassMutual, Bartlett Tree Experts, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, West Hills Animal Hospital, Sight MD, TMobile, Digho Arts, Rubies Costumes, Tilles Center of CW Post. Sunrise Outdoor Advertising, Len Marks Photography, Outback Portables, and Simple Caterers who provided and organized our two international food courts. Media sponsors help get the word out throughout the tri-state area include; Long Islander News, Times Beacon Record Newspapers, JVC Broadcasting, News 12 Long Island, Connoisseur Media. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s Long Island Fall Festival over Columbus Day Weekend 2018!
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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Upcoming Chamber Events Oct. 12, 5 p.m. – Ribbon cutting ceremony at Nalu Dry Goods (4 E Main St., Huntington) Oct. 24, 6 p.m. – Business After Hours at South Huntington Union Free School District. Free for members, $20 for future members Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m. – Foundations for a Successful Business seminar at LaunchPad Huntington (315 Main St., Suite 2). Free
Brian Yudewitz, chair Robert Scheiner, vice chair (chair, 2014-2017) Robert Bontempi, vice chair (chair, 2009-2014) Vita Scaturro, vice chair Jennifer Cassidy, treasurer Bushra Dano, secretary
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business Part 2: What is TrustedID Premier? By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com
Equifax’s response to the data breach is to offer consumers one free year of credit file monitoring services through TrustedID Premier. This includes monitoring reports generated by Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion; the ability to lock and unlock Equifax credit reports with a credit freeze: identity theft insurance; and Social Security number monitoring. Consumers who choose to enroll in this service will need to provide a valid email address and additional information to verify their identity. A few days after enrolling, consumers will receive an email with a link to activate TrustedID Premier. The enrollment period ends Nov. 21. After one free year is up, consumers will not be automatically charged or enrolled in further monitoring; they will need to sign up again if they choose to re-
enroll, although some initial reports stated up credit freezes with Equifax discovered that consumers would be automatically they had to pay for it, but after a public re-enrolled after the first year. thrashing Equifax announced that it What other steps can I take? would waive all fees It is always a good idea to - For the next 30 days, startmonitor your own personal ining from Sept. 12, for conformation and be on the looksumers who want to freeze out for identity theft. Here are THE EXPERT their Equifax credit files. additional steps you can take. - Before freezing your - Fraud Alerts: Your first credit reports, though, it’s step should be to establish fraud alerts wise to check them first. Also, keep in with the three major credit reporting agen- mind that if you want to apply for credit cies. This will alert you if someone tries with a new financial institution in the futo apply for credit in your name. You can ture, or you are opening a new bank acalso set up fraud alerts for your credit count, applying for a job, renting an apartand debit cards. ment, or buying insurance, you will need - Credit freezes: A credit freeze will to unlock or ‘thaw’ the credit freeze. lock your credit files so only companies - Credit reports: You can obtain a free you already do business with will have ac- copy of your credit report from each of cess to them. This means that if a thief the major credit agencies once every 12 shows up at a faraway bank and tries to months by requesting the reports at Anapply for credit in your name using your nualcreditreport.com or calling toll-free 1address and Social Security number, the 877-322-8228. Because the Equifax bank won’t be able to access your credit breach could have long-term consereport. However, a credit freeze won’t quences, it’s a good idea to start checking prevent a thief from making changes to your report as a part of your regular fiyou existing accounts. nancial routine for the next few years. I - Initially, consumers who tried to set would do this annually going forward.
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- Bank and credit card statements: Review your financial statements regularly and look for any transactions that seems amiss. Take advantage of any alert features so that you are notified when suspicious activity is detected. Your vigilance is a tool in fighting identity theft. Editor’s note: This article is credited for content to Broadridge and is the second part of a two-part series. Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a full-service independent financial planning firm, and he is here to answer your questions. In this bi-monthly column, Ten Haagen will answer your financial questions and help you with his expert financial advice. Don’t be shy, our expert is here for you, so feel free to ask away! Email your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com today, and let our expert help you. *Ten Haagen is an Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. He is also an active community member, serving on several nonprofit boards and as executive officer of the Greater Huntington Boating Council. **BACK IN HUNTINGTON: The offices of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. have moved back to 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Friends and clients are welcome to stop by, check out the new office and share a cup of coffee with the expert!
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Restaurant Week Continues
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Fall Dine Huntington Restaurant Week continues each night through Sunday, Oct. 15 (til 7 p.m. only on Saturday). Restaurants across town are offering three-course meals for either $20, $30 or $40 as part of the annual promotion. Log on to Dinehuntington.com to see the participating restaurants and plan your visits.
FRIDAY Gay & Lesbian Film Festival The Long Island Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, featuring a night of entertainment including performances by the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus and New Burlesque chanteuse Mae Reap, and a showing of “A Very Sordid Wedding” (USA, 2017, 109 min., NR, English | Dir Del Shores), is Friday, Oct. 13, 9 p.m. at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington). Tickets are $55 for CAC and LIGLFF members, $75 for the public. Visit cinemaartscentre.org for more info.
The Halloween & Psychic faire at 109 Browns Road community space of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington is Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. with activities for the whole family. $5 for kids 6-12, $12 for teens and seniors, and $15 for adults (kids under 6 are free). Visit uuhalloween.eventbrite.com for tickets and uufh.org/fall-events for info.
How Humpty Dumpty Got Up Humpty Dumpty is an avid bird watcher whose favorite place to be is high up on the city wall – that is, until after his famous fall. Now terrified of heights, Humpty can no longer do many of the things he loves most. Will he summon the courage to face his fear? Find out at storytime, with activities to follow, at the East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 Jericho Turnpike) on Saturday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. Call 631-462-0208 for more info.
Great Chefs Of Long Island
Get Your Apples Here! The Huntington Historical Society will host an apple festival on Sunday, Oct. 15, 12 noon-4 p.m. at the Kissam House (434 Park Ave., Huntington. There will be games, crafts music and more. Free. Call 631-427-7045 ext. 401 for more info.
(1929 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport). Call the information desk at 631-4993722 for appointment. For all ages (kids must be accompanied by an adult).
Challah For Hunger
TUESDAY
Learn how to make and braid challahs at Temple Beth El of Huntington (660 Park Ave., Huntington) on Sunday, Oct. 15, 11:45 a.m. Participants will go home with a uniquely flavored challah to bake. Cost is $36 at the door. RSVP at educator@tbeli.org.
Huntington Farmers’ Market Huntington Farmers Market is open Sunday, 7 a.m.-12 noon, through Nov. 19 in the Main Street parking lot east of New York Avenue. It’s regularly stocked with fruits, vegetables, olive oils, baked goods, seafood, wines and more. Call 631-323-3653.
MONDAY
The Northport Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., through Nov. 18 in the Main Street parking lot near Northport Harbor. It’s regularly stocked with fruits, vegetables, olive oils, baked goods, seafood, wines and more. Call 631-754-3905.
Find The Wow
Get Your Apples Here! The Huntington Historical Society will host an apple festival Sunday, Oct. 15,
Great Chefs of Long Island features over 40 of Long Island’s top restaurants from Long Beach to the Hamptons, and it’s coming back to the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Nov. 6, 5:30-9:30 p.m. There will also be wines, spirits, and microbrews to complement the tasting experience. Tickets are $200 per person; sponsorship and table reservation opportunities available. Visit fsl-li.org or call 631-470-6771 for more info.
Hit The Pumpkin Patch 12 noon-4 p.m. at the Kissam House (434 Park Ave., Huntington. There will be games, crafts music and more. Free. Call 631-427-7045 ext. 401 for more info.
Northport Farmers’ Market
SUNDAY
The Huntington Village Art Walk, a selfguided tour of the galleries and museums, is Saturday, Oct. 22, 12 noon-4 p.m. Meet the artists, see new exhibits, enter to win valuable raffle prizes and enjoy tasty treats and refreshments. There will also be live music by Toby Tobias and friends, weather permitting, at the Huntington Art Center, and a book signing by Bunny Hoest at the Heckscher Museum of Art. Call 631423-6010 for more info.
Commack Coalition of Caring’s seventh annual 5K walk/run is Saturday, Oct. 28. The event begins at Commack High School (1 Scholar Lane) at 9 a.m.; free kids fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee is $30. Sign up at Elitefeats.com/ccc5k.
SATURDAY Halloween & Psychic Faire
Huntington Village Art Walk
Coalition Of Caring 5K
‘The Woman In Black’ Just in time for Halloween, The Carriage House Players proudly present “The Woman in Black,” adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the novel by Susan Hill, at Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport). Shows are 8 p.m. on Oct. 13, Oct. 14, Oct. 20 and Oct. 21, and 3 p.m. on Oct. 15 and Oct. 22. Tickets are $15 for seniors and children, $20 for adults. Call 516-557-1207 or visit carriagehouseplayers.org for more info.
at the 12 Prospect St. church in Huntington. There will be holiday boutiques, a silent auction, baked goods, raffles for prizes and more. Call 631-4271752, or visit Stjohnshuntington.org, for more information.
Jeanne Rosier Smith hosts “Finding the Wow!” pastel workshop at the Art League of Long Island (107 E Deer Park Road, Dix Hills), 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 16-18. Cost is $425 for the three sessions (discount for members). Visit Artleagueli.org to register.
Virtual Reality Is Here Schedule a personal virtual reality session with the HTC Vive system Oct. 1620, 10 a.m., the Elwood Public Library
Bingo! Gather of Light Interspiritual Fellowship hosts a Bingo fundraiser each Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at 585 Broadhollow Road, Melville. Call 631-905-5688 for info.
WE DNE SDA Y Musette Duo La Villini Restaurant (288 Larkfield Road, East Northport) hosts an evening of accordion music with the Musette Duo, Manny Carallo and Dominic Karcic, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Call 631261-6344 for more info.
Mommy & Me Class
The pumpkin patch at American Legion Hall (1 Mill Dam Road, Huntington) is open Mondays-Fridays, 12 noon-7 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Oct. 31. There will be live music and family on both Oct. 21 and Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 631-4279547 for more info.
Country Line Dancing Country style line dancing for beginners or experts, every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn. No partners needed. $10 per person. Info at linedancingwithlynn.com.
Do The Argentine Tango Each Wednesday, 7-10:30 p.m. at Café Buenos Aires (23 Wall St., Huntington) is Argentine tango night. Dance, learn or just watch. Call 631-603-3600 for more info.
Poets In Port
Moms and their children, ages 9-18 months, bond while exploring music, singing, arts and crafts and more during Mommy & Me class at The Chai Center (501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills). Free. Begins Wednesday, Oct. 18, 10-11 a.m. and continues each Wednesday through Nov. 22. Register at Thechaicenter.com.
Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino (249 Main St., Northport). Each month there is a featured poet followed by an open reading. Bring your own poems and participate.
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St. John’s Harvest Fair
Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their re-
St. John’s Church Harvest Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
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a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries. • The skull designer teen workshop for kids ages 10-16 is Wednesday, Oct. 25, 4-5 p.m. Cost is $12 and includes supplies to design a sugar skull for Day of the Dead (half off for members).
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spective library unless otherwise noted.
Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. • Discover the fascinating natural and man-made beauty of Myanmar, the country formerly known as Burma, on Thursday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Professional photographers Carole and Richard Witkover will give a free multimedia presentation that is open to all. Advance registration requested.
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. • “Obsessed With Details: Museum Spaces,” a solo photography exhibition by Pamela Waldroup, will be on display through Oct. 28. Reception: Saturday, Oct. 14, 5-7 p.m.
Commack Public 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 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us. • Put your own artistic touch on a part of the new library building by stopping by the temporary location, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Monday, Oct. 9, to decorate a stone for the new outdoor space. A parent or caregiver must remain with children for this program. Dress to make a mess.
Elwood Public Library 3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. • A book sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Half Hollow Hills Community Library Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • A body toning and stretching class will be held each Monday through Oct. 30, at the Melville branch. Cost for the eight classes is $32 and registration is now open. • Families with children (birth-fifth grade) can enjoy a morning filled with Halloween Happenings on Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Dix Hills branch. No registration required. Costumes not required, but strongly recommended.
Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Instructor Suzan Haeni will lead a step-by-step workshop on how to paint the perfect fall scene. She will also discuss color theory and painting techniques. There is a $20 supply fee. Workshop is Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For adults.
Huntington Public Library Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • Show off your costumes during story time and a special trick-or-treat parade at the Main branch on Halloween, Oct. 31, 10-10:30 a.m. For children (birth-5 years old). Register online. • Create a bewitching black cat cupcake for Halloween and play fun fall games at the Station branch on Sunday, Oct. 29, 4-5 p.m. For children in grades 3-6. Register online.
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‘The Woman In Black’ The Carriage House Players proudly present “The Woman in Black,” adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the novel by Susan Hill, at Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport). Shows are 8 p.m. on Oct. 13, Oct. 14, Oct. 20 and Oct. 21, and 3 p.m. on Oct. 15 and Oct. 22. Tickets are $15 for seniors and children, $20 for adults. Call 516557-1207 or visit Carriagehouseplayers.org for more info.
Northport-E. Northport Public Library Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Teens in grades 7-12 can assist young children as they create a Halloween pendant on Thursday, Oct. 19, 3:45-5:45 p.m. at the Northport branch. Register online or at the library. • Stop by the East Northport branch Friday, Oct. 20, 10-10:30 a.m. for drop-in story time. There will be stories, sing songs, share rhymes, and fingerplays. For families. No registration required.
South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. • Make a craft, do some pumpkin picking in costume on Halloween, 1010:45 a.m. There will also be story time. For kids ages 1-3. Register online starting Oct. 17.
THEATER/FILM Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • The 2017 Halloween Horrorthon, an all-night showing of 35mm creature features, is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 p.m. Online presale tickets are $40 for both the public and members.
John Engeman Theater at Northport 350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Showings of “Gypsy” continue through Oct. 29.
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through Oct. 27. There will be a special reception on Sunday, Oct. 15, 25 p.m. ($50 per person).
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. 631-5495106. Bjspokegallery.org • Richard Anello, Phyllis Baron, John Bell, Lorraine Carol, Katherine Criss, Liz Ehrlichman, Barbara Grey, Barbara V. Jones, Karen L. Kirshner, Robert Korval, Kevin Larkin, j. Lefsky, Lili Maglione, Dianne Marxe, Nicolette Pach, Gia Schifano, Cynthia Shechter, Constance Wain and Bert Winsberg will exhibit their work through Oct. 29.
Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum 84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-3670400. 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. 516-6926768. Cshfishhatchery.org • Calling all ghosts and goblins, spiders and bones, families are welcome to explore the not-so-scary haunted hatchery and receive a sweet treat on Oct. 28, 2-5 p.m.
Art League of Long Island
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
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. • “Passion for Fashion: of Purses & Paintings - The Gerson & Judith Leiber Collection” will be on display
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
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 • Hearts Blood, guest curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, opens Sept. 16 with a reception, 6-8 p.m. and will be on display through Oct. 15
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. 631351-3250. • “Ebb & Flow: Seascape and Shoreline Views,” an exhibition featuring dozens of paints, prints and photographs of the sea, will be on display through Nov. 12. • “The Lockhorns meet Howard Huge: Comic Cartoons by Bill & Bunny Hoest:” Through Nov. 5. Exhibition features five dozen cartoons.
Holocaust Memorial & 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 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. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org. • Call to student artists: The Nightmare on Main Street Student Art Exhibit will be on display Oct. 13-Nov. 4. (Continued on page 22)
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There will also be a costume party reception Friday, Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m., with prizes for the best costume.
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 • Weaving With Wine: Oct. 25, 6-8:30 p.m. at Conklin Barn. Cost is $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Call Maria Deleo at 631-427-7045 ext. 401 for reservations.
Artistically Gifted Needed The Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack is seeking artistically gifted volunteers to partner with residents in a new program, “heART to heart,” aimed at helping people with varying levels of cognitive ability express themselves through art. Contact Judie at 516-931-5036 or jatlas1@optonline.net.
Don’t Hibernate. Help
Northport Arts Coalition A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org • Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble will perform at the Northport Library (151 Laurel Ave.) on Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. as part of the Do-Ing Music series.
Northport Historical Society Museum 215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-757-9859. 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. • Jay Stuart’s “Manifesto of the Macabre,” a collection of both new and greatest hits, will be on display Saturday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m.
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
Musette Duo La Villini Restaurant (288 Larkfield Road, East Northport) is hosting an evening of accordion music with the Musette Duo, Manny Carallo and Dominic Karcic, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Call 631-261-6344 for more info. 5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org. • Halloween Family Day with magician Magic Mike is Sunday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m. There will be crafts, a costume contest, tours of the birthplace and more. Cost is $9 per child (chaperones free).
Ridotto Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. Ridotto.org. Reservations recommended: 631-3850373 or ridotto@optonline.net.
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MUSIC/DANCE Starlight Coffeehouse Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a brief open-mic. Ticket prices vary by artist. For information call 631.663.3038 or visit Northportarts.org/starlight-coffeehouse. • The season kicks off Oct. 20 with American folk-rock duo The Kennedys.
SeniorNet offers computer classes for adults 50 years and older to teach technology like Facebook and iPads. SeniorNet is seeking volunteers for teaching, coaching and assisting with computer lab maintenance. Other volunteer opportunities are available. Email information@seniornetli.org, call 631-470-6922, or visit Seniornetli.org.
Be A Museum Docent
305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. • Showings of “She Loves Me” are Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 21, 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors/students.
The Huntington Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum. The museum is located at 2 High St., in Huntington and is a fascinating interpretation of the colonial, federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required – an interest in local history is a plus. Training is provided. Call 631-427-7045, ext. 403.
Folk Music Society of Huntington
Helping Furry Friends
First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at Fmsh.org. • Hard Luck Café: Freddy & Francine + Miles & Mafale (formerly The YaYas) on Thursday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. at Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington). Tickets are $15 ($10 for members).
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided. Visit littleshelter.com, or call 631-368-8770, ext. 204.
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. 631-854-5555. Vanderbiltmuseum.org. • Afternoon mansion tours begin in the 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. • Neal Stuart and The Empire State – billed as “the ultimate Johnny Maestro tribute band” – will perform in the planetarium on Sunday, Oct. 15, 78:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$25.
Walt Whitman Birthplace
The Paramount
246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Summer hours: MondayFriday, 11-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-5 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-
370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • The Psychedelic Furs with special guest Bash & Pop will perform Saturday, Oct. 21. Tickets are $20-$69.50. • An Evening in Time with Ambrosia & Friends: Bill Champlin, Robbie Dupree, John Ford Coley & Peter Beckett is Friday, Oct. 27. Tickets $29.50-$89.50.
Five Towns College Performing Arts Center
Walt Whitman Birthplace If you are interested in literature or history, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating and rewarding part-time volunteer positions available. Free training provided. 631-427-5420, ext. 114.
Thrift Shop Volunteer Huntington Hospital Auxiliary Community Thrift Shop needs volunteers for merchandise pricing and floor work on Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 631-271-3143.
Seeking Volunteer Advocates The Family Service League’s Ombud-
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program needs adults 55 and older to help organizations throughout Suffolk County. Dozens of opportunities available in this federally funded program for just about any interest or skill. Visit rsvpsuffolk.org or call 631-979-9490, ext. 12, for more information.
Friends at Home Looking to earn some community service hours while changing a life? As part of the Friends@Home program, a project of The Ariella’s Friendship Circle at the Chai Center in Dix Hills, visit a child with special needs in an environment they are most comfortable: their own homes. Together, bake cookies, play games, create arts and crafts, read books and more. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 or fcchaicenter@gmail.com
Be A Host Family Huntington Sanctuary is seeking families or individual adults to become Host Homes, which provide temporary shelter to youth between ages 12-17 who are experiencing a family crisis. Contact Jennifer Petti at 631-271-2183 for more information.
Helping Runaway Kids Share your ideas and opinions on how Huntington Sanctuary, a program of the Huntington Youth Bureau, can help youth ages 12-21 who run away or who are at risk of running away. The group’s advisory board meets one Thursday a month at 6 p.m. Call 631-271-2183.
Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels of Huntington is in need of volunteers who work in teams to deliver midday meals to shut-ins. Two hours required, one day a week. Substitutes also needed to fill in when regular drivers are unavailable. There is also a pressing need for nurses who can volunteer to screen potential clients. Times are flexible. 631-2715150.
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