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E D I S N I Greenlawn Filmmaker school Students Embark On A Night Full Of Coding 6

FOODIES The Shed Serves Up Comfort Food All Day Long 8

Holiday Map Points Out Homes Decorated For The Holidays 12

Business Phountain Fights Battle Against Water Toxins 14

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Huntington-based doctor makes solo trips overseas 10

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach

Holiday Happenings

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Winter’s first snow… This past weekend we Christmas movies…With Christmas nearly 10 got our first real snow storm in the Northeast days away, it’s time to countdown and around the country. Here in Huntington, I Christmas watching your favorite thought it looked picturesque holiday movies. For me, watchon Saturday afternoon with the IN THE KNOW ing these classic films is my fasnow falling outside my winvorite part of the holiday. My list WITH AUNT ROSIE dow. We only got about four of choices are Macaulay Culkin’s inches of snow around town, but it was enough “Home Alone,” “A Christmas Story,” “Polar Express,” to cover the roads and sidewalks. For me the “The Grinch,” “Family Stone,” “The Holiday,” the winter wonderland feeling came to an abrupt 1947 film “Miracle on 34th Street” and the 1954 end when I realized that I had to shovel my film “White Christmas.” Of course, my all-time fadriveway. Fortunately for me the sun came out vorite, which is save for last, is “It’s a Wonderful on Sunday and helped to melt much of the snow Life.” I tried something different with this year’s that my substandard shoveling job didn’t recountdown by watching a Christmas movie I’ve move. I did go to the store and stock up on ice never seen before. This movie was “The Nightmare melt this weekend because the last thing I need Before Christmas.” People have always raved about is to fall down on my front steps. The snow that this film so over the weekend I gave it a watch. Almelts in the day will continue to freeze over at though it was an interesting storyline, I have to night, so remember to watch out for ice this admit that the film didn’t give me that warm Christwinter. masy feeling throughout the story. Nevertheless, I can see why the movie has become a favorite among many. What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Holiday pups… One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is seeing pups join in on the (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have fun. Over the weekend, as I was out and about, I comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in saw puppies dress up in Santa outfits, as elves, your neck of the woods, write to me today and let and others who were just in holiday-themed pame know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to jamas. They were all so adorable! And they were Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, also quite popular. I saw a few curious people Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at stop to snap pictures with them, and give a info@longislandergroup.com) quick scratch behind the ears.

Photo Of The Week BACKPACKS FOR BUDDIES

Back Door Break-In At around 2:30 a.m., Dec. 1 an unknown suspect broke into a Middle Drive residence in Greenlawn, Suffolk police said. Police said the suspect entered the home through a rear sliding glass door before stealing a safe containing jewelry. Police have classified the incident as second-degree burglary and are still searching for the suspect.

Pocketbook Pickpocket An unknown female stole a pocketbook from the Harbor Cleaners located at 150 New York Ave. in Halesite at around 1 p.m., Dec. 6, according to Suffolk police. Police said the pocketbook contained various items, including cash, debit cards and personal papers. Police have classified the incident as fourth-degree grand larceny, and are still searching for the suspect.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK JOLYNN SAPIA Photo/Karen Spehler/CSH School District

Four of the Goosehill Primary School students who recently participated in the Cold Spring Harbor school’s service project, Backpacks for Buddies, that collected 100 backpacks filled with school supplies for children of Puerto Rican families displaced by the recent storms who are now living on Long Island.

A 34-year-old man from the Bronx was arrested Dec. 5 after stealing items from the Adidas store in the Walt Whitman Shops at 160 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk police. The man was found with the clothes and other items that he had stolen from the store, police said. The man has been charged with fifthdegree criminal possession of stolen property.

“Everything now is digital, so having a background in coding is going to open up a ton of opportunities. Our goal is to make sure that these students, as they leave our walls, are college and career ready.” Hills Students Embark On A Night Of Coding, PAGE 6

Suffolk police said they found a stun gun on a 35-year-old upstate man who was being arrested for aggressive driving on the eastbound side of the Long Island Expressway in Huntington at around 5:09 a.m., Dec. 4. The man has also been charged with thirddegree criminal possession of a weapon, police said.

Lottery Loser At around 12:48 a.m., Dec. 3 an unknown suspect burglarized a smoke shop on Broadway in Greenlawn, according to police. Suffolk police said the suspect smashed glass to gain entry into the shop and stole cigarettes and scratch off lottery tickets. Police have classified the incident as third-degree burglary, and are still searching for a suspect.

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MUSIC Acoustic Folk Rock From Phillip Phillips SPOTLIGHT By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Intense vocals and a music style that combines elements of both pop and folk rock are just what fans can expect when Phillip Phillips takes the stage in Huntington next week. The show is part of the 26-year-old Georgian’s “The Magnetic Tour” to promote his “Collateral” album that is scheduled for released on Jan. 19, 2018. “Collateral” is Phillips’ third studio album following his first “The World from the Side of the Moon” that was released in 2012 and his 2014 album “Behind the Light.” Phillips released his best-known song, “Home,” in 2012 following his victory on “American Idol.” The song was an instant hit and later became the all-time best-selling song from “American Idol.”

Phillips was chosen as a contestant on season 11 of “American Idol” when he was 21 years old, and he even missed his college graduation because of obligations to the show. Judges from the show often compared Phillips’ performance style to that of Dave Matthews who, along with Jonny Lang, John Butler and Damien Rice, was one of his major musical influences. “Home” was released as Phillips’ coronation song after he won “American Idol” in May of 2012. “Home” has since been used during NBC’s coverage of the Olympics and in various movies and TV shows. Phillips is also well known for his songs “Gone, Gone, Gone” and “Raging Fire.” The gap in Phillips’ recording schedule can be attributed, in part, to a dispute with his record label 19 Recordings. Phillips filed a lawsuit against the label in 2015 that was settled in 2017. Now that he is back to releasing music, the singer will once again have the opportunity to impress fans of his folk and pop style with live performances of new songs. Next week’s show at The Paramount will be an acoustic performance that is sure to feature Phillips’ extensive guitar skills and soulful lyrics

Phillip Phillips while providing an intimate atmosphere for fans. The Dec. 20 show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., with doors opening an hour before. Tickets range from $25-$55, and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com

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Hills Students Embark On A Night Of Coding By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Around 1,000-1,500 students, teachers and community members from the Half Hollow Hills school district gathered at the West Hollow Middle School in Melville last week to celebrate the district’s second annual Night of Code. The event is designed to showcase the districts many coding and STEM opportunities that are available for students from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Jolynn Sapia, the director of technology, business and libraries at the Half Hollow Hills school district, said the event is meant to highlight the efforts that are being made to integrate some kind of computer coding into the curriculum for every student in the district. “Every single student at every sin-

gle grade level is doing some sort of coding project,” Sapia said. “We found curriculum ties so that instead of just coding something to say ‘hello,’ the students needed to create a program that would, for example, explain photosynthesis.” The Night of Code started with a presentation during which Sapia explained that there are over a million unfulfilled jobs because not enough students are graduating with skills in computer science and coding. The event featured a gallery walk where students and teachers demonstrated the many coding projects that are going on at each grade level in the district. Experts from various professional fields were also on hand to answer questions about coding in the workplace. “We had an ask the expert section with three engineers from Apple, PSEG and Facebook, and the students

AP Computer Science students show younger students the range of activities that can be performed using computer code. were able to talk to them and figure out what type of career they could be going into and what courses they should take,” Sapia said. The Night of Code demonstrations ranged in complexity from the youngest students learning the very basics of computer science to high school seniors who are using 3D printing and digital modeling to make prosthetics. Students of all age groups participated in the event, and Sapia said it was encouraging to see high school

kids helping the younger students with their projects. Sapia said the overwhelming success of the Night of Code illustrates that both students and parents realize the importance of coding and computer engineering skills in today’s modern workforce. “Everything now is digital, so having a background in coding is going to open up a ton of opportunities,” Sapia said. “Our goal is to make sure that these students, as they leave our walls, are college and career ready.”

‘Pajama Jammie Jam’ A Huge Success Photo/Commack School District

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Sawmill Student Council members participate in the Pajama Jammie Jam. While the weather outside may be chilly, the warm hearts at one Commack school recently spread snuggly happiness to children in need. The Mandracchia-Sawmill Student Council held a “Pajama Jammie Jam” to provide new pajamas and books to children across the country. Donations of new pajamas, a

new book, or money entitled the bearer to wear their own pajamas to school that day. The Sawmill community collected 102 pairs of pajamas, 140 books, and $175. For every $10 collected, the Pajama Program will provide one child with pajamas and a book to read. For more info, Pajamaprogram.org.

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Stop For Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner At The Shed By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

It’s hard to stand out as a restaurant in Huntington, which is known for its diverse selection of eateries. With that mind, newly-opened The Shed, separates itself from the pack with a menu that stands out through its ability to satisfy nearly all craving. The Shed, found on the corner of New and West Carver streets, where True North used to be, opened just over two months ago, said General Manager Samantha Guariglia. With a menu offering all-day breakfast and weekend brunch, along with lunch and dinner options, The Shed has filled a much-needed void in the Huntington restaurant market, chef Roberto Baez said. “We felt it was something that Huntington needed; a place where people can get whatever they want all day long,” Baez, a South Huntington resident, said. “The idea behind the menu evolved organically, and people seem to love the idea.” Guariglia, of Northport, attributed the restaurant’s early success to its staff and atmosphere. “You can defiantly tell that the people who work here are excited about what we’re doing, and that is reflected in the vibe overall,” Guariglia said. Friendly service and rustic décor mix with a full-service bar and outdoor seating in the warmer months to create an atmosphere that’s vibrant and inviting. That homey feeling is matched by comforting fare. Some of the many breakfast options on the menu include Avocado Toast and Sunny Eggs ($13). This visually

The Buttermilk Pancakes ($11) are served with butter, maple syrup and fresh berries. stunning dish pairs avocado, watermelon radish and tomato spread on toast with two sunny side up eggs. The crunchy toast and refreshing avocado work well with the runny yoke to create a bright bite of flavor. The Buttermilk Pancakes ($11) are served with butter, maple syrup and fresh berries. The pancakes are a perfect fluffy, golden brown texture that taste delicious with or without a hearty drizzle of sweet maple syrup. In addition to the fruit, toppings include chocolate, banana and nuts. Just the smell of the Shed’s Chicken and Waffles ($15) makes the mouth water, but the dish that’s served with a side of habanero honey doesn’t disappoint. The classic combination of savory chicken and sweet, fluffy waffle is kicked up a notch by the habanero honey, which brings out the seasoning in the crispy chicken batter. For those customers looking for a more traditional lunch or dinner option, the Shed Bowl ($14) salad combines flavors and textures of roasted chicken, wild rice, arugula, radish, sweet potatoes, sunflower seeds, mushrooms and goat cheese, and

The Shed general manager Samantha Guariglia, left, and chef Roberto Baez serve up American comfort food at the newly-opened restaurant. they’re all tied together by a honey vinaigrette. The wild rice complements the arugula to form a unique base that takes the salad to a new level. Then there’s the Shed Burger ($13), which is topped with American, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion jam and shed sauce and served with a side of coleslaw. The burger is cooked to perfection with a double helping of melted cheese. The soft bun and shed sauce deliver a little bit of sweetness to the juicy burger meat. Baez added that at The Shed, he’s working to provide an approachable menu and a neighborhood restaurant for both locals and visitors. “It’s comfortable and casual; whoever you are you can come here and feel welcomed,” Baez said. “It’s straightforward food done right.”

The Avocado Toast and Sunny Eggs ($13) is served with watermelon radish, tomato, arugula and two sunny side eggs.

The Shed 54 New St., Huntington 631-385-7433 Intheshed.com

The Shed, located at 54 New St., Huntington village, serves up both breakfast items and classic American dishes that are matched by a comfortable, rustic atmosphere.

The Shed Burger ($13) is topped with American, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion jam and shed sauce and served with a side of coleslaw.

Cuisine: American Atmosphere: Casual Prices: Breakfast options: $8$13; Salads: $11-$14; Sandwiches: $11-$13; Shed Plates: $12-$19 Hours: Closed Monday; Opens 11 a.m. Tuesday-Friday; Opens 9 a.m. Saturday-Sunday; Brunch served Saturday and Sunday

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H S I D E D I S ice at the 46 Gerard St. bistro is available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday, and reservations can be made online or by calling 631-824-6350.

The Nutella-stuffed French Toast at Hush Bistro is available during brunch service. BRUNCH BUNCH: There’s a new brunch in town. Late last month, Hush Bistro in Huntington village debuted its weekend brunch menu, and it’s got our Foodies’ mouths watering. The full menu is posted online at Reststarinc.com/hush-bistro, but a few of our favorites are the Chicken & Waffles ($14), which is served with a jalapeno honey sauce, and the French Toast ($10), which is stuffed with Nutella and served with banana. Brunch serv-

HOLIDAY DEAL: Besito in Huntington village is offering a bonus $20 gift card with every purchase of a $100 gift card. The offering is available through Dec. 24 both online at Besitomexican.com using the discount code BESITO20 and in the 402 New York Ave. restaurant itself. For more information, call 631-549-0100. ANOTHER DEAL: 110 Japan (179 Walt Whitman Road, Melville) is offering up a similar holiday deal: those who purchase a $100 gift card will receive a bonus $15 card; and those who purchase a $200 gift card will get a bonus $35 card. The deal is available online 110japan.com/giftcard.php. Call 631-673-5888 for more information. THAT’S A LOT OF MEAT: Our Foodies have come across an article detailing what might be the tastiest,

This 2-foot-wide bento box is packed with 9 pounds of Japanese Wagyu beef and is selling for $2,600. and most expensive, gift ever. There’s a $2,600, 2-foot-wide bento box packed full of 9 pounds of Japanese Wagyu beef, which if you don’t already know is some of the tastiest meat around. For now at least, the bento box is being offered by Japanese lunch delivery service Gochikuru, so it might be hard to get hold of, but let us know if you do. CHRISTMAS DINNER: Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church (22 E 18th St., Huntington Station) is gearing up to host its 32nd annual free Christmas dinner and gala. The fun begins at 12 noon on Dec. 25, and runs through 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend. We’ve been told there will

be turkey with all the trimmings, lights, music and gifts for children. Call 631-271-2466 for more info.

A cake served at last year’s free Christmas dinner and gala at Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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Super Doc Returns From Second Overseas Mission By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Three years ago, on a solo mission to assist patients in El Cercado, Dominican Republic, Dr. Ernest Vomero faced unsanitary conditions, a lack of electricity, and no running water. But the tough circumstances didn’t hold back Vomero, a Huntingtonbased lung specialist, who completed that trip with success, and returned to the village again this year for a second stint of healing. “We take so much for granted sometimes,” Vomero, 59, of Centerport, said. “Their lives to us look chaotic, but to them it’s a very simple life. They do what they have to do and they’re OK with it.” To help heal those affected by that chaos, Vomero sought donations of medical supplies and equipment before embarking on his first, November 2013 trip. He ended up supplying $300,000 worth of supplies and equipment like medication and surgical instruments to the village’s hospital, Hospital Municipal El Cercado. He also donated six microscopes to a local high school for use in its chemistry and biology classes. Vomero, a graduate of George Washington University School of

Medicine, who opened his Huntington-based medical office 1989, spent a week in the village during the first solo mission and treated 100 patients. He ventured back last month, and saw a few familiar faces. “One gentleman that I saw four years ago came back to see me again,” Vomero said. “He remembered me, got all excited, and hugged me and everything. That’s a cool thing to go to a foreign country and see that you’ve made some type of impact on a person’s life.” For his second mission Vomero tagged along with a missionary group from Syosset-based St. Edward’s the Confessor Roman Catholic Church. He was stationed in El Cercado from Nov. 8-13, spending three, 12-hour days at the hospital and treating 60 patients, some of whom visited him again for a follow up. Vomero said he was also pleasantly surprised to see that the hospital had been renovated since his first trek. There were painted walls, new floors, running water and working bathrooms. He also supplied the newly-renovated hospital with some new equipment, including a portable ultrasound machine that he no longer required due to his practice’s recent partner-

Dr. Ernest Vomero, of Centerport, made his second volunteer mission to El Cercado in Dominican Republic, where he helped treat 60 patients.

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Dr. Ernest Vomero, of Centerport, donates an ultrasound machine to the village hospital in El Cercado in the Dominican Republic. Vomero is pictured with the hospital’s medical director.

ship with Northwell Health. Vomero gave a pair of lectures to village doctors. With 10-12 doctors present at each lecture, Vomero discussed current techniques and treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma. Vomero said he’s always felt the need to do some type of medical charity work. Along with his trips to the Dominican Republic, he’s also the medical director for the Marty Lyons Foundation, a nonprofit that fulfills wishes for terminally ill children, and has been on the foundation’s board for 25 years. The idea to head to the Dominican Republic originated from a missionary priest Vomero met at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Centerport. While the trips have been tough, Vomero said they’ve been worth it. “It’s a very rewarding type of experience when you want to reach out and go a little bit beyond what you’re doing here,” he said. “We work pretty hard here and work a lot of crazy hours, but I always feel that it’s necessary to do something for those who are less fortunate than myself.” And he’s brought that notion of charity home to share with his family. His wife and four children are each in-

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As the medical director for the Marty Lyons Foundation, Dr. Ernest Vomero fulfilled his need to take on medical charity work by completing his second mission to El Cercado in the Dominican Republic last month. volved in charity work. Vomero said he hopes to establish a long-term relationship between the El Cercado and Northwell. He said such a partnership could offer opportunities for students at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and possibly help El Cercado patients through telemedicine, assisting El Cercado doctors in viewing patient records or seeing patients through online video.

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community Commack Library Reopens After $8.3M Renovation Photo/Peter Wilk/Wilk Marketing Comms.

Attending the reopening ceremony are, from left: SCC Construction Project Manager Richard Ryan; Beatty Harvey Coco Architects Senior Associate Christopher Sepp; Library trustees Arthur Emsig, Dominick Elvezio and Vincent Gonzalez; state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci; Legislative Aide Jason Zove; Stalco Construction President Alan Nahmias; library trustees President Steven Hartman; library Director Laurie Rosenthal; Stalco Construction Project Manager Jason Vasquez; and state Assemblyman Andrew Raia. main floor and 3,500-square-foot lower level. The upper mezzanine spans 3,150 square feet, while the lower stretches across 3,590 square feet. Also created was an all-new glazed entrance vestibule. The new entrance features an expansive, two-story-high aluminum-and-glass storefront with an aluminum sunshade on it. “Public libraries nationwide have undergone a dramatic functional change in recent years, transforming from what was once a simple depository of books into a multi-faceted community center that provides support and programs for all generations,” stated Commack Public Library’s Director, Laurie Rosenthal. “Our beautiful redeveloped library will accommodate the needs of all members of the local community, from babies to seniors. I would like to thank the Commack Library District residents for their support for the renovation and the project team of Stalco Construction and Beatty Harvey Coco Architects for the amazing work they have done.” Additional highlights, photographs and information on the library are available at Commackpubliclibrary.org. Photos/Ola Wilk/Wilk Marketing Comms.

Following a nearly two-year-long, $8.3 million renovation project, the Commack Public Library reopened earlier this month. The renovation and expansion project, first approved by taxpayers in October 2015, and led by general contractor Islandia-based Stalco Construction and Hauppauge-based Beatty Harvey Coco Architects, was capped off by an opening day ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 2. The project was the first significant upgrade since 1976 to the 41-year-old building at 18 Hauppauge Road. Funding came from a voter-approved $7.8 million bond issue and $500,000 from the library’s capital improvement fund. The rebuilt library features a large children’s room designed to provide an enriching environment for children and families, with dedicated spaces for computer use, play and programs, as well as a designated young-adult area for teenagers. There are now also dedicated areas for senior citizens, who can enjoy comfortable furniture, including chairs with armrests. A large, dividable community room and meeting room space was fit out to be used for the library’s multitude of community programs, and there is additional space for public seating and leisure reading, along with quiet rooms for individual and group study. Robust Wi-Fi is available throughout the building and assistive listening devices for the hearing impaired were installed in the community room, and all new audio/visual equipment was installed. The structure is comprised of two main stories and two mezzanine levels, including a 12,670-square-foot

The large children’s room designed to provide an enriching environment for children and families at the newly-renovated Commack Public Library.

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Resident’s Holiday Lights Map Grows

The 14 Gay Lore Drive address in Huntington is one of many homes listed on Jonathan Dignam’s Google Maps holiday decorative homes. By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Jonathan Dignam, of Commack, continues to grow his map of nearby houses decked out in holiday decorations. The idea started back in November 2015, and Dignam has grown it ever since. He and his family originally used it to make their decoration-admiring trips more convenient, but Dignam eventually made it public and added to the list through Facebook, local news outlets and other websites. Dignam said that project, which is run through Google Maps, has garnered nearly 106,000 views in the past year, bringing the total to 235,782 views. There are around 725 houses across Nassau and Suffolk counties, and a few further west in the New York City area, but the total tends to fluctuate throughout the year, Dignam said. “It’s from me deleting a whole bunch of houses and then adding a bunch of houses because sometimes people move,” Dignam, Commack, 43, said. “I drive around a lot, but it’s really a community type of thing — a lot of it is based on people’s observations. I rely a lot on people sending me information too.” As for the Town of Huntington, Dignam’s list includes around 52

A screenshot of Dignam’s holiday lights map as it appears on Google Maps. homes across Commack, Dix Hills, East Northport, Elwood, Greenlawn, Halesite, Huntington, Huntington Station, South Huntington and West Hills. Commack’s appears to be the most festive of the bunch with 26 houses listed. In addition to the Google Map itself, Dignam also maintains a spreadsheet with addresses and information on homes that collect donations for charity.

“I also tweaked some things so this way it was more Mapquest friendly,” he added. “This way they can copy addresses in their town, paste it into Map Quest and it automatically calculates the most efficient route for 25 houses.” The map also lists different holiday decorating events as well, such as the Huntington Lighthouse Boat Parade, which made a return this year. As the list continues to grow, Dig-

nam said the community outreach has grown stronger as well. “People are very appreciative, they’re sharing it with their friends, which is fantastic,” he said. “There’s so many houses out there that aren’t on the map so the more people that share it, the more houses I get from them.” To reach out to Dignam, email jonmtme@yahoo.com. To view the Google Map, visit Bit.ly/2AuJ8g9.

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Huntington Businesses By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

There’s a storefront in Huntington village where a passionate fight against toxins in the Long Island water supply is fought through education, by teaching passersby about healthy, everyday fixes. Phountain Huntington village is the go-to health center that promotes an alkaline lifestyle and offers detox and ionization services. It’s “a very unique place,” Danielle Cooley, 34, co-owner with husband Harold, said. “We focus a lot on the education of a proactive, taking a preventative approach to health, and focusing on the body’s own availability to heal.” With contaminants in water and food, Danielle, of Huntington, said that people aren’t reaching their supreme health and are ridden with inflammation. “We practice a very anti-inflammatory lifestyle by offering alkaline super clean water, plant based products, and detox services in the back, such as, ionic detox footbaths.” Services include Infa Red Sauna,

whole body vibration, ionic detox footbath, vitamin D sun bed, Jade massage bed, detox body wrap and more. Customers who partake in the ionic detox footbath have reported pain relief, better circulation and an overall better feeling. “That’s why we take a very proactive approach towards your general health and wellbeing, whether that be educating you on what it means and how to do it, or steering you in the right direction,” Harold, 36, of Huntington, said. “We provide those services where you can actually excel in that field by putting your body in the best position possible to survive in an environment that’s fairly toxic.” With that, Phountain also carries carrying plant and super-food based nutritional productions, which includes its full line PHactor products, such as Green PHactor Super PHactor, Fiber PHactor, Earth PHactor and Fire Cider. “Natural seems to work with our bodies so we just try to stick towards that as best as possible,” Harold said. The way Phountain is operated are based on the teachings from doctors over the decades, Danielle said. “We focus on supplying that information and genuinely teaching people about this,” she added. “What we do here is we actually teach you about it and I let you try it and you understand why it’s going to help your body, and what it’s going to do for you.” Phountain has eight locations on Long

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Phountain Teaches Alkaline Lifestyle

Danielle and Harold Cooley, co-owners of Phountain Huntington village, educate its customers and members on the significance in living an alkaline and plantbased, nutritional product lifestyle. Island, which include Sayville Village, Islip Village, Commack, Port Jefferson Village, Massapequa Park, Lindenhurst Village, Bellmore and Huntington village. Its 346 New York Ave. location in Huntington opened in March 2014 and became the company’s first franchise location in August 2016. Its services can be offered through its membership program and for nonmembers as well. The alkaline water is $2.50 per gallon and is included with the Phountain membership. With 300 members, its membership includes discounts and a variety of services. Danielle said their members are like “ph-amily.” “We’re here for anybody,” Danielle said. “I don’t know anybody who couldn’t benefit from accelerating their own body’s awareness of being healthy by

drinking the right kind of water and doing any type of plant-based nutritional product.” Phountain recently introduced its Phountain Fresh System, where customers can purchase the full-house filtration system for their home. For the holidays, beginning Dec. 15 and running through Dec. 24, Phountain will be offering gift certificates, buyone-get-one free detox services, and a free sauna session for every $50 spent.

Phountain Huntington Village 346 New York Ave., Huntington 631-923-1414 Phountainhealth.com

Ribbon Cut At J. McLaughlin Huntington Chamber of Commerce Board Members joined local elected officials, Supervisor-elect Chad Lupinacci and Councilman Mark Cuthbertson to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for J. McLaughlin in Huntington village at 251 Main St. Representing J. McLaughlin are Liz Shah, Joanne Andrea, Blair Beal, Liz Frisoni, Sharon LePage and Olivia Wilcox. With over 100 stores and an e-commerce business, J.McLaughlin is an uber-classic American clothier and one of the country’s last firstname-basis retailers. Resonating with a traditional yet discerning client, the J.McLaughlin look can be described as innovatively nostalgic.

Marketing Class Tours World’s Most Famous Arena Huntington High School sports marketing students recently took the Long Island Railroad into New York City for a behind-the-scenes look at Madison Square Garden, one of the world’s great arenas. Teacher Paige Tyree and 18 of her business students experienced the arena up close and personal, and learned about marketing principles of product, price, place and promotion. Group members were given a VIP tour, complete with a history of the storied site and details of a recent multi-billion dollar renovation. “The tour provided new insights into the inner workings of the facility. We were able to view private areas of the arena that few get to see,” Sebastian Abreu said. “Overall it was an amazing trip.” Highlights of the day included stops in the New York Knicks and New York Rangers locker rooms and visits to the Lexus suites, Delta lounge and Chase Bridge concert seats as well as floor level seating areas. Raul Orozco added, “It was great to get a behind-the-scenes look at MSG.” For Tyree, the tour has been an annual trip as it suits her course’s curriculum and provides opportunities for on-site teaching moments. The one semester, half-credit sports marketing course is offered to students of each grade level, but recommended for college-bound business and marketing majors.

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The Art (And Benefits) Of Networking The Huntington Chamber is determined to provide valuable resources to businesses and delivers numerous opportunities for its members to network. Attending networking programs can lead to positive results if networking is done effectively. Review the following simple tips to maximize your return on investment with networking. Build Relationships Continuously: Look at this as an opportunity to build relationships and connections with other business leaders in a variety of industries. You never know how that contact can be of value to you in the future. Make at Least One New Contact: When you attend an event, do not just approach people you know. Use the event as a chance to meet new con-

tacts and build new relationships. Make it a goal to meet at least one new contact at every event you attend. Do Not Sell: ‘Listen & Learn,’ get to know your contacts regarding who they are, what they do and what their needs may be. Use this as an open dialogue and exchange of information, not a sales pitch. Promote Other Contacts: If someone is looking for a specific need and you have the contact, consider making an introduction. It is a humble way to place others first and great way to ingratiate yourself to both contacts. Don’t Forget Your Business Cards: Make sure you have plenty of business cards to share with those you meet. When you receive a business card, make a note of where you met and any relevant information to use in

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the future. Remember: quality over quantity. Do not see how many business cards you can collect, but use your time to develop quality contacts. Establish Contact After Event: When you meet someone for the first time, follow up shortly after with a note or call. It is a simple technique that is often overlooked and is critical to demonstrate that you are grateful for the contact and interested in building a relationship. ‘30-Second Infomercial’: Prepare a concise description of your business so you communicate clearly who you are and what you do. Now that you have the tips, consider utilizing your skills at an upcoming chamber event. Visit Huntingtonchamber.com to check out the calendar of 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.

Chamber Member Spotlight Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville, is Long Island’s premier concert hall. For 37 years, Tilles Center has been host to more than 70 performances each season by world-renowned artists in music, theater and dance. Tilles Center was the first to bring the New York Philharmonic to Long Island and Bruce Springsteen’s legendary “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” was recorded onsite. Tilles Center is located at LIU Post Brookville, 720 Northern Blvd. For more information on how to purchase tickets, visit Tillescenter.org.

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‘Tis The Season Of Giving By Peter J. Klein, CFA, CRPS, CAP pklein@hightoweradvisors.com

The holiday season is often referred to as the season of giving, providing support to those in need as well as organizations that support causes spanning a large and eclectic spectrum – organizations like the local hospital or library, or grass roots organizations that provide arts based education. There are also nonprofits at your local school, your alma mater, and a host of more nationally-branded organizations like United Way, JDRF and The Red Cross. Donors or givers, individuals or professionals, such as members of the board of a foundation or endowment, have a duty to research these organizations before making such a donation to insure they are in compliance with required regulations and are provide support to the cause that the donor would expect. Just because one is dealing with the nonprofit (“feel good”) community does not mean they can let their guard down on the basics, like prudent financial stewardship and business plan execution. The other reason why the end of the calendar year is witness to a great deal of giving has to do with something that has little to do with ‘giving’ per se: taxes. More than 100 years ago, when Congress first started to levy taxes they provided an ‘incentive’ to those who make charitable donations: a tax deduction. Any donation to a 501c3 sanctioned

nonprofit – no, that does not include your college buddy who lost his job and needs your help, but by all means you can still help him, you just cannot deduct the amount from your taxes – made by Dec. 31 is tax deductible, up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income. That is set to increase to 60 percent in the current tax reform bill making its way through Congress. So Uncle Sam is essentially subsidizing “giving,” of course under certain circumstances and restrictions, but nonetheless U.S. taxpayers have another incentive to make a donation. This is all pretty fundamental. Most of us know about the deduction for charitable giving. What we may not know is how to do so effectively with mandatory IRA distributions. Allow me to unpack that notion. Individual retirement accounts are typically funded with pre-tax contributions and grow tax-deferred, hence the distributions are taxed as income when they are taken. The IRS mandates that

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when one reaches the age of 70 and a half they must begin to take from their accumulated IRA balances a certain amount annually – the amount is based on an increasing factor applied to the year-end balance of the accumulated IRAs – which is then taxed as income in that year. This is known as the Required Minimum Distribution. For many folks this distribution is not needed to fund their living expenses, or is an inconsequential amount (smaller IRA balances), and as such becomes a potential headache as the added income could increase their marginal tax bracket. Enter the qualified charitable distribution or as it is also known, the IRA charitable rollover. What a taxpayer could do is donate their RMD, in whole or in part, up to a maximum of $100,000, to a nonprofit before Dec. 31 and avoid picking up the distribution as income and hence the tax on that distribution. This is a great tool for a charitably-minded individual to maximize their giving and to benefit tax-wise.

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The Huntington Township Business Council Political Action Committee is hosting a reception Thursday, Dec. 14, 6-8 p.m. that will both thank current Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone for his service, and welcome Supervisorelect Chad Lupinacci. At Honu Kitchen & Cocktails (363 New York Ave., Huntington). Tickets are $125 per person ($1,100 for table of 10) and include full open bar and appetizers. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more info or to RSVP, call 631-880-1210 or visit Huntingtonbusinesscouncil.com.

Menorah Lighting

The annual menorah lighting in the lobby of Huntington Town Hall (100 Main St.) is Thursday, Dec. 14, 4:30 p.m.

Make An Ugly Sweater

Turn a plain, boring sweater into an “ugly” sweater with artist-in-residence Liz Fusco at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) on Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be fun, food and adult beverages. Tickets are $15 in advance, $25 at the door. Visit Cshwhalingmuseum.org for more info.

FRI DAY Carriage House Perform Dickens

You know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge but what about his infamous partner, Jacob Marley? Hear the story of “A Christmas Carol” told from a different perspective in a riotously funny and touching evening of theater by The Carriage House Players at Vanderbilt Museum (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport). Showings are Dec. 15-16 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and children. Call 516-557-1207 or visit Carriagehouseplayers.org for more info.

L.I. Gay Men’s Chorus Performance

Celebrate the season with the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus as they perform “Treasured Memories,” their annual holiday concerts featuring festive favorites – and a few fun surprises – on Friday, Dec. 15 at Cathedral of the Incarnation (50 Cathedral Ave, Garden City) and Saturday, Dec. 16 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (380 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook). Showtime is 8 p.m. For advance tickets ($25), visit Ligmc.org.

Movie Night

The Northport Academy of Finance is hosting Movie Night with “Despicable Me 3” on Friday, Dec. 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Northport Middle School (11 Middleville Road, Northport). The fundraiser

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Join a faithful group of volunteers from St. John’s to help homeless men in Huntington on Monday, Dec. 18, 6-8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church (240 Main St., Huntington). The group gathers to prepare a dinner, pack a bag lunch and set up sleeping accommodations for the homeless. For more information email service.opportunities@stjcsh.org.

TUESDAY Last Night Of Chanukah

Chanukah At The Shops

Join the Chabad of Huntington and the Walt Whitman Shops on Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m. for the annual Chanukah at the Shops celebration. Program includes lighting of a 6-foot Menorah, children’s show, Delicious Sufganiyot – special Chanukah jelly donuts – Chanukah Gelt, Draidels, raffles and prizes for children. Held at Saks Fifth Ave Court. For more info call 631-3852424 or visit Chabadofhuntington.com.

Huntington). Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 at the door), or $10 for children under age 12. Call 631-427-1752 or email music@stjohnshuntington.org for more info.

Chanukah Wonderland Celebrate Chanukah at The Chai Center (501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills) on Sunday, Dec. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. with arts and crafts, games and activities like decorating doughnuts, finding Judah the Maccabee and making olive oil much the same way it was done during the time of the Chanukah story. For all ages. Cost is $10 per person. RSVP at Thechaicenter.com or by calling 631-351-8672. costs $5 per person, or $15 for a family of four, and includes refreshments. There will also be raffle baskets. This is not a drop-off activity. Email Nptaoffundraising@gmail.com for more info.

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Hooray For Hanukkah

Meet other families and embark on a Jewish journey designed to explore the heritage in a fun and exciting way at Temple Beth El of Huntington (660 Park Ave., Huntington) on Saturday, Dec. 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sing, dance, hear stories, and make crafts. Free and open to all. RSVP by Dec. 12 to shalomfriends@tbeli.org.

Opera Night

Opera Night is brining “An Operatic Noel” to the Art League of Long Island (107 E Deer Park Road, Dix Hills) on Saturday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. This large body of professional operatic singers plus their piano accompanist will present an entertaining assortment of vocal excerpts from famous and beloved operas. Cost is $25. Visit Operanight.org for more info.

Handel’s Messiah Park I

The Long Island Choral Society’s annual holiday performance of “Messiah” (Part I with the Hallelujah chorus) by George Frederick Handel is Saturday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s High School Chapel (275 Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington). Cost is $30 for adults, $10 for youths. Call 516-580-1777 or visit Lics.org for more info.

Christmas Drama

“The Gifts of Christmas,” a musical and

dramatic Christmas celebration, featuring a large choir, dramatic vignettes, children’s drama team, dance and carols is Saturday, Dec. 16, 4-6 p.m. at Island Christian Church (400 Elwood Road, East Northport). Nursery childcare will provided. Visit Islandchristian.com/Christmas for more info. Free.

SUNDAY Chanukah Wonderland

Celebrate Chanukah at The Chai Center (501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills) on Sunday, Dec. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. with arts and crafts, games and activities like decorating doughnuts, finding Judah the Maccabee and making olive oil much the same way it was done during the time of the Chanukah story. For all ages. Cost is $10 per person. RSVP at Thechaicenter.com or by calling 631351-8672.

Chanukah Bowling

Join The Chai Center for a Chanukah celebration at Bowlero Lanes (2183 Jericho Turnpike, Commack) that will include unlimited bowling for two hours, shoes, latkes and doughnuts, and a bowling pin menorah lighting. Event is Sunday, Dec. 17, 3-5 p.m. and cost is $12 per person. RSVP at Thechaicenter.com or by calling 631-351-8672.

Sing Noel

A concert of Christmas songs, carols and stories featuring Lynn Norris, Leslie Valentine, Douglas Purcell, Larry Long and Christine Dore, and narrated by the Rambling Readers Theatre, will be held Sunday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church (12 Prospect St.,

Rabbi Ian Silverman, Cantor Zachary M. Mondrow and congregants of the East Northport Jewish Center will lead the celebration of the last night of Chanukah on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at menorah at the foot of Main Street in Northport village. The menorah will also be lit each of the eight nights of the Festival of Lights, which began Dec. 12, as part of the Northport community’s annual winter holidays celebration.

‘Christmas Carol & The Defenders Of Claus’

Author Robert L. Fouch will talk about and sign copies of his debut children’s book, “Christmas Carol & the Defenders of Claus,” at Book Revue (313 New York Ave., Huntington) on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. For more information call 631271-1442 or log on to Robertfouch.com.

WE DNESDAY Dinner & Entertainment

Singer Anna Maria Villa, accompanied by pianist Wayne Sabella, will perform jazz, standards, swing and more at Grasso’s Restaurant (134 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7-11 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call 631-367-6060 for more info.

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Free Christmas Dinner

For the 32nd straight year, Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church (22 E 18th St., Huntington Station) is hosting a free dinner and gala on Christmas Day, 12 noon-2 p.m. All are welcome to attend the event, which will including turkey with all the trimmings, lights, music and gifts for children. Call 631-271-2466 for more info.

Christmas Trees For Sale

Huntington Manor Fire Department House Company 1’s annual Christmas Tree sale open 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 20 at Station 2 (New York Avenue between East 23rd and East 24th streets in Huntington Station).

Health Cary Proxy Wednesdays

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Melville) is hosting Health Care Proxy Wednesdays to advise young adults to sign a health care proxy naming an agent, such as a parent, so that a parent is immediately contacted if the child is seriously ill or injured. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sarah Carpenter at 631-390-5000 or sarah.carpenter@genserlaw.com.

Make An Ugly Sweater Turn a plain, boring sweater into an “ugly” sweater with artist-in-residence Liz Fusco at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) on Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be fun, food and adult beverages. Tickets are $15 in advance, $25 at the door. Visit Cshwhalingmuseum.org for more info.

The Art of Dr. Seuss

Through Dec. 24th, LaMantia Fine Art of Northport will present “The Art of Dr. Seuss – Rare Editions Event” that celebrates the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel. Exhibit features a selection of now-rare editions from the Secret Art, Unorthodox Taxidermy Sculpture and Archive Collections. Artist representative Jeff Schuffman will be present at LaMantia (127 Main St., Northport) on both Nov. 17-18. For more info, visit Lamantiagallery.com.

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.

Bingo!

Gather of Light Interspiritual Fellowship is hosting a Bingo fundraiser each Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at 585 Broadhollow Road, Melville. Call 631-905-5688 for more info.

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

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.

LIBRARIES

Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org. • Teens and tweens can decorate full snowman cakes with fondant on Monday, Dec. 18, 7-8 p.m. Register online.

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. • There will also be a Noon Year’s Eve Party with crafts, games, snacks and more for kids in grades K-5 on Friday, Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register

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Deer Park Library

44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org. • Kids in grades 3-6 can test their knowledge on a variety of topics with teammates in the ultimate trivia game, Jeopardy!, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Register online.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org. • Join the baking coach to decorate a gingerbread house on Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For familes with kids ages 4 and up.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org. • A Disney movie marathon will be held at the Dix Hills branch on Saturday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For families with 3 year olds through fifth graders. Light refreshments available. Register online. • Saturday Zumba classes will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. at the Melville Branch on Dec. 16. Go online for more info, or to register.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Families can make a gingerbread house during a workshop on Monday, Dec. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. There is a $10 cash deposit per family. Register online.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. • Elena Florenzano will explores the ingredients, recipe, secrets and taste of the great Italian classic dessert tiramisu. Class is Saturday, Dec. 16, 3-4:30 p.m. For adults. • Art professor Thomas Germano will present a look at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of the work of Michelangelo Buonarroti, which runs through Feb. 12, 2018. Register online.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-261-

6930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Guy Gagliano of Swan Bakery will show families how to build and decorate gingerbread houses on Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-12 noon at the Northport branch. All materials will be provided. There is an $8 fee. One gingerbread house per family. • French horn quartet Hornucopia will play a concert of classical music and holiday favorites on Friday, Dec. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. at the East Northport branch. No registration required.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info. • A solo exhibit of collage artist Steven Palumbo’s selected works is on display in the library’s Alfred Van Loen Gallery through Jan. 3, 2018. The gallery is open during standard library hours.

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Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611. • “The Wizard of Oz – An Interactive Experience!” is Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m. There will be a showing of the movie along with a fantastic funhouse for kids and rainbow lounge for parents. Tickets prices start at $5 for kids, $7 for adult members and $12 for the public. • Singer-Songwriters Carolann Solebello, and Rich Lanahan and Gerry McKeveny share the bill during the monthly Hard Luck Café series on Thursday, Dec. 21, 8:30 p.m. (preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m.). Tickets are $15 ($10 for members).

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900. • Showings of “Annie” continue through Dec. 31.

MUSE UMS/ EX HI BI TS 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. • Part two of the Members’ Exhibition 2017 will be on display Dec. 9-Jan. 6, 2018. There will be a reception on Sunday, Dec. 17, 1-3 p.m.

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 • The “Harvest of Artists 2017” non-juried exhibition for local artists will be on view through Jan. 14, 2018. Artists can exhibit work for $50.

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 • Make playdough on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. using inspiration from the animals.

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. • Craft stations with a wintery twist will be at the Whaling Museum on Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Dec. 29, 12 noon-3 p.m.

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 Invitational Exhibition with guest artists Chris Alexander, Patricia Colombraro, Stephen Flanagan, Ward Hooper, Diana Kovacs, Carolyn Monastra, Alan Richards and Jane Ross is on display through Jan. 6, 2018.

Gallery Sixty Seven

Local artists’ studio and gallery features paintings, prints and sculptures. 67 Main St., Northport village, 631-662-6411. Hours: Thursday/Friday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Saturday: 12 noon-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com • The gallery will be open late on Thursdays through Dec. 21. • “Special Something Holiday Showcase” featuring the works of artists Celeste Mauro and Demerise Perricone along with Shain Bard, Bart DeCeglie, Deborah Katz, Anna Tsontakis and Jean Wagner. Watercolors by Joyce Bressler, Jan Guarino and acrylic artist Tim Stachecki will also be on exhibit. Runs through Dec. 31. (Continued on page 20)

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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 • The “Chris Mars Solo Show,” “Stephanie Law Solo Show” and “Little Big III” are on display through Jan. 7, 2018.

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. • “From Frankenthaler to Warhol: Art of the ’60s and ’70s” is on display through March 11, 2018.

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. 631-423-6010; Huntingtonartcenter.com. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. • Artist Invitational featuring Photographic Images by Holly Gordon with “Cuba Libre Light” and Pastels and Paintings by Marie Sheehy Walker with “Nature’s Inspirations” through Dec. 30. • Also showing are prints, paintings, jewelry and pottery, as well as 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 Winter Solstice: Darkness Into Light” is on display through Jan. 6, 2018.

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 • Lunch & Learn with David Griffin is Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, 12 noon at Black & Blue (65 Wall St., Huntington).

Carriage House Perform Dickens You know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge but what about his infamous partner, Jacob Marley? Hear the story of “A Christmas Carol” told from a different perspective in a riotously funny and touching evening of theater by The Carriage House Players at Vanderbilt Museum (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport). Showings are Dec. 15-16 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and children. Call 516-557-1207 or visit Carriagehouseplayers.org for more info. Individual lecture tickets are $45 for members and $50 for nonmembers and include three-course meal.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org

Northport Historical Society Museum

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. Northporthistorical.org. • From now through June visit the Monuments Men exhibit, which illuminates a few of the stories behind the heroes of Northport and East Northport whose names are listed on the 12stone monuments located along Main Street and five-stone monuments located in John Walsh Park in East Northport. They honor all the local citizens who served and those among them who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. • The Special Holiday Themed Walking Tour is Saturday, Dec. 16, 1:30 p.m. through the historic Main Street business district. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased from the museum shop the day of the tour.

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.

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. 631-854-5555. Vanderbiltmu-

seum.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. • Twilight tours of the mansion, which is decorated for the holiday season, will be given on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 27-28, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors and $5 for children 12 and under. Hot chocolate and cookies are included.

11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu. • Broadway Bound Best of Broadway Revivals! Is Saturday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.

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. • Hard Luck Café with Carolann Solebello + Rich Lanahan & Gerry McKeveny is Thursday, Dec. 21 at Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington).

The Paramount

MU SI C/ D A N CE

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. • The Paramount Party Series Presents: Friday Night Fever with The New York Bee Gees with a special appearance by Raniere Martin – A Tribute to Donna Summer and special guest Shining Star – A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire is Friday, Dec. 22. Tickets are $20-$35. • The Broken Crowns Tour featuring Matisyahu & Orphan is Friday, Dec. 29. Tickets are $20-$69.50.

Starlight Coffeehouse

Ridotto

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Winter hours: WednesdayFriday, 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.

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. • Alice Howe, Robinson Treacher with special guest Acoustic Apple will perform Friday, Dec. 15.

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. Ridotto.org. Reservations recommended: 631-3850373 or ridotto@optonline.net.

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dance Photo courtesy of Ohman School of Ballet

Brother, Sister Perform Together In ‘Nutcracker’

Huntington brother and sister John and Emma Brendel will join together for a third time in the Ohman School of Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.” By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

This is the third year that brother and sister John and Emma Brendel, both of Huntington, will take the stage together in Ohman School of Ballet’s production of the “The Nutcracker.” Emma, 13, has been dancing since she was 3 years old, while John is new to the ballet scene. When a dancer who had been playing the “Mouse King” retired in December 2015, Emma saw an opportunity to get her older brother involved in her passion for dance. Emma, who has been dancing for the Commack-based Ohman school for four years, said, “I always love doing things with my brother, but since I was dancing so much I didn’t see him as often.” “I thought it would be a cool thing that we could do together,” the eighth grader at J.T. Finley Middle School in Huntington added. Also, as he stands at 6 feet, John is the perfect size for the role, she added. However, convincing John to suit up as the “Mouse King” did take some time, Emma said. “I really kept on him, and he eventually said yes, so that was really exciting,” she said. “I really like that he’s kept with it and still does it with me.” The brother and sister have appeared in several scenes together as part of the mouse ensemble over the past two years. “He’s always been really support-

ive of whatever I wanted to do,” Emma said. John admits the preparations for the role as the “Mouse King” aren’t as intense as his sister’s. John’s role involves a battle scene where he evidently meets his demise — and Emma, who’s portrayed the “Grey Mouse” or “White Mouse” in previous years, has had the honor of dragging him off stage. Before the battle, Emma would meet John backstage, adjust his giant mouse head and say, “Make sure you twitch when you die.” Now this year, Emma will take on new roles, those of “Columbine Doll” and “Tea”, as well as dancing in the flower and snow corps de ballet. Although they won’t be sharing the stage as close as previous years, Emma said, they’ll continue to wish each other good luck before stepping on stage. John, who graduated from Huntington High School in 2016, works at Sno-Haus Ski Shop in Huntington Station and the Waterfront Center in Oyster Bay. Along with her busy dance schedule, Emma plays the flute and ukulele in school and is a member of the National Jr. Honor Society. Ohman School of Ballet’s 36th annual production of “The Nutcracker” will hit the stage at Hofstra University on both Dec. 16 and Dec. 17. For more information, or tickets, visit Ohmanballet.org.

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Holiday

WALT’S CORNER

Photos/Steve Silverman

Santa Stops In Centerport

With lights flashing and sirens sounding, Santa and his helpers from the Centerport Fire Department arrived by ladder truck earlier this month at the Centerport firehouse, where he spread holiday greetings to all. The evening began as Harborfield high schoolers led the crowd in singing Christmas carols, and the tree was lit. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted children, and all were

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FORGET ICARUS On the high wire, two figures bounced to music and laughter, bold beyond care. One danced on the line, and one fell, arms fluttering, with graceless speed. The air went out of the tent, silent as the heap in the center ring. Then, shouting and cartwheeling, out came the clowns. A litter cut in among them to carry out the distraction. At the exit, a souvenir for me: a rabbit-skinned dog with pins for eyes to forget Icarus.

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