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NSIDE IGreenlaw n MAGIC Filmmaker Audience Part Of Magician’s Act At Paramount 3

BUSINESS Keeping Alive A Legacy Of Dance Instruction 15

HEALTH Gurwin Residents, Chef, Cook Up Passover Recipes 6

THE FOODIES It’s All About The Noodle At MB Ramen 8

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Young Artists at the Heckscher

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach

I Want Spring.

Dance Floor Scuffle

What’s with this weather... I am getting Happy birthday, Mr. Jefferson... April 13 pretty fed up with the weather. Over the weekend is Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, and this year the day it was nearly 60 degrees out, and I thought to could have some added signifimyself “this is it, spring is finally here.” I went to cance on Long Island. There is a bed on Sunday night after heardebate going on among students ing a rumor of snow forecasted IN THE KNOW at Hofstra University surroundfor the next morning, but I did- WITH AUNT ROSIE ing a statue of Jefferson on camn’t think too much of it. You can pus. Some students want to reimagine my dismay on Monday morning when I move a statue of the founding fasaw several inches of snow on the ground. I was ther, while others want to make sure it remains hoping that by April I would be done clearing standing. Whatever you think about the man, it is snow off my car, but it appears that is not the case hard to deny the massive impact that he had on our as it looks like there could be snow again next nation's founding, and the way our government week. Whatever happens, I hope that spring will functions. Whatever you think about his statue, our eventually decide to show up this year. third president and the author of the Declaration of Independence was certainly an important figure.

Speaking of spring... Something that alOne last thing... I’ve been told that Long Isways reminds me that spring is right around the lander News is now hiring! Ever wanted to report corner is The Masters. I enjoy watching the beauon Huntington, Long Island’s liveliest town? Well, tiful scenery down in Augusta, Georgia almost as now’s your chance. Experienced reporters, send a much as I enjoy watching the great golf shots that resume and writing samples in to info@longisare so often produced at the year’s first major golf landergroup.com and we’ll take a look. Is design tournament. Tiger Woods seems to be the names your specialty? We’re also accepting applications on everyone’s lips going into Thursday’s opening for our production department, i.e. the folks who round, but I’m not convinced. The former world make the paper beautiful each and every week. number one is coming off of two top five finishes in March, and his confidence seems to be high (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have going into The Masters, a tournament that he has comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening won four times. Personally, I’m not sure that in your neck of the woods, write to me today and Woods will be able to compete over the course of let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line four rounds with some of the younger players to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall that have been dominating the game in his abStreet, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at sence, but I am excited all the same to see what info@longislandergroup.com) happens.

At around 3:04 a.m., March 24 an unknown suspect pushed a male victim at Acacia on 371 New York Ave. in Huntington village, according to Suffolk police. Police said the suspect pushed the victim to the ground while he was on the dance floor and fled before officers arrived. Police have classified the incident as second-degree harassment, and no arrests have been made.

Sneaky Thief

An unknown suspect broke into a building at 5 Cuba Hill Road in Greenlawn at around 3 p.m., March 22, Suffolk police said. The suspect cut through a fence at the rear of the building in order to gain access to the building where he stole construction tools, police said. Police have classified the incident as third-degree burglary, and no arrests have been made.

Late Night Fight

Two unknown suspects assaulted a male victim in front of a bar at 396 New York Ave. in Huntington at around 1 a.m., March 18, Suffolk police said. The two suspects punched the victim after a disagreement outside of Nags Head Bar and fled before officers arrived, according to police. Police have classified the incident as Assault and are still searching for the suspects.

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An unknown suspect stole items from a store at 45 Crooked Hill Road in Commack at around 3:50 p.m., March 24, Suffolk police said. The suspect stole products including a vacuum cleaner from the shop before fleeing, police said. Police have classified the incident as petit larceny and are still searching for a suspect.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK CHEF MARC ANTHONY BYNUM

“It’s rhythm and ramen.”

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The first business day of April came with a side of snow. Commuters in Huntington, and across Long Island, rolled out of bed Monday morning to a snowy white blanket courtesy of Mother Nature.

Pictured above is slushy New York Avenue in Huntington village.

At around 4:10 p.m., March 24 an unknown suspect took goods from a store located at 160 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, Suffolk police said. The suspect stole merchandise from a store in the Walt Whitman Shops totaling less than $900, according to police. Police have classified the incident as petit larceny, and no arrests have been made.

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Magician Readies To Wow Huntington Crowd Photo courtesy of Michael Grandinetti

SPOTLIGHT

By Connor Beach

cbeach@longislandergroup.com

It’s not often that people discover their professional passion at a young age, but magician Michael Grandinetti did just that.

Grandinetti got his first magic set for Christmas at age 5 and was hooked.

“From that point on in my life magic was really the driving force,” Grandinetti said. “I’m thankful for that because to find your passion in life at such a young age… as I became an adult I realized how rare that is.”

Grandinetti said that his plan was always to become a professional magician; there was never a plan B. As Grandinetti entered his teenage years and early 20s, he began to seriously figure out a “road map” to achieve his

Magician Michael Grandinetti will bring his brand of interactive magic to The Paramount in Huntington on Sunday, April 15.

lifelong dream.

In the 20 years since, Grandinetti has performed grand illusions on NBC’s “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic,” at NFL and NBA stadiums and in theaters around the country.

Grandinetti said he loves taking on the challenges that each venue he performs

in has to offer. One venue he spotlighted was a football stadium, where no only did he have to wow a crowd of nearly 70,000, but also battle weather conditions and design his show around the fact that he was visible from all the viewpoints around the stadium.

“You have to design the magic so

that it’s very effective in those environments,” Grandinetti said.

But it’s not the venue that makes his magical performances worthwhile, he said. It’s the audience.

“Wherever there’s an audience watching magic, and wherever I get to see people be amazed, I enjoy it,” Grandinetti said.

Grandinetti said the show he’s scheduled to perform at The Paramount in Huntington later this month will feature “98-percent interactive magic.” In his years of experience performing live shows, Grandinetti said audiences are most drawn to the interactive pieces.

“It’s going to be a very unique, interactive show,” Grandinetti said. “In a live show you really have the chance to engage the audience, and I’ve really designed this show to pull people directly into the magic.”

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show on April 15. Tickets are $29.50-$49.50 and available at the box office or Paramountny.com.

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EDUCATION

By Connor Beach

cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Four members of the Elwood School District community were recognized early this month at the 2018 SCOPE Awards for their contributions to excellence in the district.

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School teaching assistant Kris Kalinowski received the award for support staff service, PTA Council President Kathleen Koster was awarded for community service, James H. Boyd fifth-grade teacher Joseph Pace earned the teacher service award and Executive Director for Administrative and Instructional Technology Gene Tranchino was recognized for administrator service.

Kalinowski, a 37-year resident of Elwood, has worked as a special education teaching assistant at Glenn for the last 13 years. A former finance and retail management professional, Kalinowski said her time in the Elwood School District has “been the best and most rewarding.”

“It is truly an honor and a very humbling moment for me, and I have always thought of our Glenn students as my own. They have always made me proud.” Kalinowski said.

Lovingly referred to by former and current students as “Mama K,” Kali-

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Elwood Reps Earn Awards For Excellence

Gene Tranchino, Kathleen Koster, Kris Kalinowski and Joseph Pace are recognized at the 2018 SCOPE Awards ceremony on March 19.

nowski said the teachers at John Glenn are “exceptional and their students are their top priority.”

She said, “My high school years were my most memorable years so I have tried to make their years the best as well.”

Koster, a parent of two students who attended Elwood Schools, was recognized for her 18 years of volunteer service to the district. Koster is currently in her second year as the president of the PTA Council.

Koster, whose daughter is a senior at John Glenn and son recently graduated college, praised the high quality teachers in the Elwood district and the support they receive from parents.

Koster is also a founding member of the Elwood Education Endowment, a nonprofit founded by Elwood parents to support programs that could not be covered by the school district’s budget. The organization has raised over $500,000 in the last 14 years that has funded grants for everything from

smart boards to music.

“We have a very diverse community… it’s the reason I moved here,” Koster said. “It’s something I always did knowing that I wanted every student in the district to have the most beneficial educational opportunity they could have.”

Elwood Superintendent Kenneth Bossert said of the awardees, “Elwood is incredibly lucky to have such invested and future-focused individuals as a part of our school district.”

St. Anthony’s Tops Competition’s Regional Standings Photo/St. Anthony’s

Each year the “Toshiba Exploravision Competition” accepts around 5,000 team proposals and identifies students who have the ability to look 20 years into the future and predict necessary changes in technology.

This year, St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington produced 15 teams among the top 10 percent in the nation. It’s the first time St. Anthony’s finished first on Long Island

and first in the entire state of New York in the competition.

Pictured above are each of the school’s award winners, including the two regional winners, Michael Doboli and Andrew Mullan, who are in front holding their certificates.

Their project is the EMREC, an emotion recognition system that addresses the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and helps

them to improve communications with others. Audio messages are detected through a wristband and sent to a computer where analysis takes place. The analysis identifies the expressed emotions of both parties and introduces a personalized game therapy session that will improve the participants’ ability to recognize specific emotions.

Doboli and Mullan are now among the six teams set to compete for the

national prizes of $10,000 and $5,000.

Along with the other award winners from St. Anthony’s, Doboli and Mullan are pictured above with their teachers James Median, chair of the science department and Paul Paino, director of the Friarquest Science Research Program, who are on the left; and science teacher Patricia Grimaldi, who is on the right.

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SPORTS Photo/South Huntington School District

Third-grader Jason Wang with Maplewood Intermediate School Principal Dr. Vito D’Elia.

Third-Grade Swimmer Earns Three Golds Jason Wang, a third-grader at Maplewood Intermediate School in South Huntington, brought home three gold medals from the 2018 New York State YMCA Swim Meet held at the University of Buffalo in upstate Amherst on March 16.

Wang has been an avid competitive swimmer in the Huntington YMCA Bluefish Swim Team since he was 5 years old. He qualified for all seven individual events for the Eight-andUnder Group for the NYS YMCA Swim Meet when he was 6. As a 7year-old, Wang earned two fifth-place and one eighth-place awards for the individual events. This year, he earned

gold in the 100-meter individual medley, 50-meter freestyle and 100-meter freestyle.

Wang also broke and/or set quite a few Huntington YMCA Bluefish Team records for his age group, notably those of the 25-meter freestyle set in 1978; 100-meter individual medley; 200-meter individual medley; and 100-meter freestyle.

“I like the 100-meter individual medley because I get to choose the stroke I like, which is the butterfly and freestyle,” Wang said. After some thoughtful consideration, he also mentioned that he likes swimming “because it’s fun.”

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Like many holidays, food is the centerpiece of Passover, and preparing favorite time-tested dishes is an important tradition that is passed down from generation to generation.

Residents at Gurwin Jewish - Fay J. Lindner Residences in Commack recently donned aprons and stepped back into the kitchen, reprising their roles as holiday hostesses to prepare their favorite Passover foods, with some assistance from Executive Chef Corinne Ramos.

Gurwin residents Esther Kaplan, 94, and Anita Schoenbart, 86, enjoyed an afternoon of schmoozing and cooking in the assisted living community’s craft kitchen, savoring memories of bygone holidays and their favorite cuisine prepared lovingly for their families.

As the wife of an Orthodox rabbi, Kaplan recalled the large holiday gatherings of family and congregants who would stop in to pay a visit.

“Our refrigerator was always well-stocked for impromptu entertaining. Whenever there was a knock at the door, I knew I had enough homemade chicken soup and sweet and sour meatballs on hand to make guests feel welcome and well-fed,” she said.

Schoenbart also cherishes the memories of Passover, and is particularly proud of the family recipes she prepared for their celebrations. Famous for her Passover matzoh stuffing, she said, “The stuffing recipe actually belonged to my husband’s grandmother and was handed down to me. In turn,

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HEA LTH Gurwin Residents, Chef Team Up For Passover Dishes

Gurwin resident Anita Schoenbart, left, and Executive Chef Corinne Ramos work in the kitchen.

I’ve passed it on to my children and am hopeful they will do the same with theirs.”

Anita and Esther are happy to share their favorite Passover recipes:

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In addition to celebrating his 90th birthday next week, Cold Spring Harbor’s Dr. James Watson will celebrate 50 years of marriage to his wife Liz. The couple is pictured today, at left, and in 1968.

Happy 90th, Dr. Watson

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory will host April 6 the 90th birthday celebration of world-renowned scientist Dr. James Watson.

In 1953, Watson and British scientist Francis Crick determined the double helical structure of DNA based in part on data collected by Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins.

The Nobel Laureate became the director of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in 1968, expanding its funding, shifting emphasis to the study of cancer and growing it into a leading research and education center in molecular biology. Watson continues to serve as the Laboratory’s Chancellor Emeritus.

Among Watson’s many achievements at the CSHL was establishment of the NIH Human Genome Project, the

largest-ever biology project, in 1988.

The two-day birthday event will begin Friday night with a performance by pianist Emanuel Ax, followed by a dinner on the lab’s Great Lawn for more than 360 guests.

Over $600,000 has already been raised from the dinner toward an endowment for a future professorship at CSHL. The Watson Distinguished Fellowship will allow distinguished scientists to foster a well- rounded education for CSHL’s Ph.D. candidates in the Biological Sciences.

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THE FOODIES

Restaurant news and reviews

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Noodle Guru Serves Up Rhythm, Ramen

By Connor Beach

Huntington village can now add a ramen joint to its long list of restaurants and bars.

MB Ramen, which opened last month, is the brainchild of Chef Marc Anthony Bynum and owners Eric and Jason Machado of Reststar Hospitality Group.

The trio are already teammates having collaborated on Hush Bistro which opened on Gerard Street in August.

Bynum features a ramen dish on the dinner menu at Hush.

Now, with his initials on the sign of his own ramen restaurant, Bynum has been busy serving up intricate bowls of creative ramen dishes to the crowds of hungry diners who have flocked to the restaurant since its soft opening in mid-March.

“It’s rhythm and ramen,” Bynum said, adding that the urban atmosphere is created by the unique murals and open kitchen behind the bar.

Jason Machado, of Huntington, said customer response to the concept and food in the around-1,200-square-foot space has so far been “dramatically great.”

“Ramen is hot right now,” Machado said. “People have been wanting it, and we are putting out a top-notch product.”

Machado said MB Ramen is still operating under the soft opening and has no set hours yet, but the ramen bar will eventually be open for lunch and dinner with plans to incorporate late night dining and takeout.

Machado said Bynum’s passion for ramen and his years of experience cooking the East Asian dish made MB

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Chef Marc Anthony Bynum, above, brings his passion for ramen to Huntington and serves it by the bowlful amid the urban chic décor at MB Ramen.

Ramen’s opening an almost inevitable eventuality.

“The flavors are definitely something to be enjoyed,” Bynum said.

Although MB Ramen can serve up a bowl of ramen in less than 10 minutes, Bynum said the broths, which give each ramen dish its unique flavor profile, can take up to three days to create.

Machado said the restaurant is still serving a limited menu that includes six types of ramen and four rice bowls.

The ramen bar also serves beer, wine and sake, with Asian-inspired cocktails in the works.

The open kitchen behind the bar al-

lows diners to watch Bynum and his staff craft their food, and the chef’s passion for ramen in evident in the care with which he ensures that every detail is perfect on every dish.

The signature MB Ramen ($14) features a tonkotsu pork broth, pork belly, scallion, mushroom, pickled ginger, egg and tonkotsu noodle. The extensive cooking process creates a depth of flavor in the broth, and it is clear that a lot of thought and knowledge went into creating the dish. The tender pork belly makes for a succulent bite, and the noodles are cooked perfectly.

The Shoyu Ramen ($13) features

duck confit, menma, scallion, nori seaweed, oven roasted tomato, egg yolk and a wavy noodle. The Asian influences are evident in the broth and increments of this ramen dish that eats almost like a comfort food with a complex combination of flavors and textures. The duck confit adds an elevated element to the dish that pairs nicely with the egg yolk and wavy noodles.

Machado said his family’s longstanding connection to Huntington offer not only an understanding of the local market, but an attachment to the town.

He said, “Huntington is where we love to be.”

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MB Ramen’s signature dish ($14), right, features a tonkotsu pork broth, pork belly, scallion, mushroom, pickled ginger, egg and tonkotsu noodle. Shoyu Ramen ($13), above, brings together duck confit, menma, scallion, nori seaweed, oven roasted tomato, egg yolk and a wavy noodle.

Cuisine: Ramen Atmosphere: Casual Prices: Ramen: $10-$14; Rice Bowls: $12-$15 Hours: TBD

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Dairy Queen opened at 4005 Jericho Turnpike in East Northport on March 16.

IT’S BLIZZARD TIME: No, it’s not time for another snow storm — or at least our Foodies hope it’s not. But, yes, there’s a new Dairy Queen in town. Franchisee Laura Maier opened her fourth Long Island location in East Northport on March 16. “It’s a great community,” Maier said about why she chose 4005 Jericho Turnpike for her latest ice cream and fast-food restaurant. The space has seating for around 100, Maier said, including on its covered outdoor patio, which is a first for Maier. “The patio is perfect for those coming from a game, or for just a nice summer day,” she said. Maier, of New Jersey, opened her first Dairy Queen in Massapequa in June 2013. Since then, she’s opened locations in Levittown, Huntington and now East Northport.

Maier said she’s hired around 60 employees for the newest location.

GEAR UP FOR DISCOUNTS: The spring edition of Long Island Restaurant Week is fast approaching. From Sunday to Sunday, April 22-29, restaurants across Long Island, including the Town of Huntington, will offer three-course meals for $28.95. The list of participating restaurants is still growing, so keep up with longislandrestaurant week.com to start planning your visits.

B -I-N-G-O : Did you know that Tuesday nights are Bingo nights at Rust & Gold? From 8-10 p.m. the 70 Gerard St. sports bar in Huntington offers up a free card to play with for every drink. There are also themed prizes for the winners. Keep up with Rust & Gold’s Instagram page (@therustandgold) to learn more.

EAT SOME CHILI: The sixth annual chili cook off at The Lark (93 Larkfield Road, East Northport) is this Sunday, April 8. Beginning at 1 p.m., contestants will be serving up their brand of chili for attendees to try and rate. The event is a fundraiser for The League for Animal Protection and a $10 donation will be accepted at the door. Along with chili samplings there will also be raffles and prizes. For more info, call 631262-9700.

DECISION PENDING: The folks at Northport’s Sand City Brewing Co. had a compliance hearing before the village’s zoning board last week to address concerns raised by neighbors and officials.

Sand City’s tasting room at 60 Main St. has been closed through much of the past four months due to the complaints, as reported in the March 1 issue of The Long-Islander. The March 28 hearing drew dozens of supporters of the brewery. “Thank you for the incredible outpouring of love and support we received on Wednesday night.

Truly unbelievable,” reads a post to the brewery’s Facebook page. “We’re awaiting a decision and will pass on news as soon as we receive it.” In the meantime, Sand City’s brews are available for purchase for off-site consumption. Periodic posts to the Facebook page detail the days and times that beer can be purchased from the brewery’s Scudder Avenue entrance.

The Enough Already gose was available last weekend at Sand City Brewing Co.

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Museum Exhibit Showcases Island’s ‘Best Young Artists’

By Sophia Ricco

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Students from 62 high schools across Long Island were recently presented a challenge to produce a work of art inspired by other artwork.

That challenge produced 385 submissions of varying styles and mediums, and the most exceptional pieces are now featured in the “Long Island’s Best: Young Artists” exhibit that’s on view at Heckscher Art Museum in Huntington through April 15.

“It’s very challenging because there are a lot of really excellent works that are submitted,” Laura

Chalif, a curator at the 2 Prime Ave. museum, said. “The students are so talented so it is a challenging job to select just 80 works.”

Chalif juried the exhibit along with guest juror and artist Doug Reina.

When selecting pieces, Chalif said she viewed both the artwork and a statement submitted by students. The artists’ statements described their inspiration and creative process. After review, Chalif would determine if the student met the challenge.

The ultimate goal of the exhibit is to provide students an educational opportunity in the arts.

“It’s a wonderful experience for the students to go through the

“See No Evil, Hear No Evil,” by Shannon Culhane of Northport.

“Unknown Rider,” by Rachel Goldsmith of Half Hollow Hills.

process,” Chalif said. “This is what artists do. If they are going to pursue the arts, artists have to figure out how to get their work seen and shown by submitting their work to juried exhibitions.”

Inspiration was drawn from works on display at the museum. Each student took in their selected piece and came up with a means to make it their own. The works of art chosen ranged from sculptures to digital creations to oil paintings.

“What’s remarkable about this ex-

“Silent Heroes,” by Aniyah Toro of Huntington.

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“Life With Color,” by Aqsa Ansari, of Hicksville.

hibition is that we will get potentially many works that are inspired by the same piece, but all of them are very different,” Chalif said.

The final day of display for the exhibit will also feature a meet-up with the

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young artists from 3-5 p.m. There will also be pizza. The meet-up is open to all, but museum officials ask that RSVPs to be sent by April 10 to info@heckscher.org.

The Grumbacher Visitors Choice Award will also be awarded during the meet-up. Those who view the exhibit before April 8 can vote.

In the 22 years the annual exhibit has been held, the amount of the artwork featured has remained around the same, but the amount of submissions and schools have greatly increased, according to Chalif. In her 10 years working with the exhibit, Chalif said, she has seen the merit of work improve as well.

Long Island's Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum

Through April 15, 2018 at The Heckscher Museum of Art, 1 Prime Ave., Huntington, 631-351-3250. heckschermuseum.org

Local applications to a nationwide high school art competition are now being accepted.

The contest, the 2018 Congressional Art Competition, is hosted by representatives from congressional districts across the country; Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Huntington) recently announced that his Third Congressional District will be participating.

The competition is open to all high school students living within Suozzi’s district, which cuts a swath along the north shore of Long Island from northeast Queens through the towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, east to Huntington and Smithtown.

Winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. The top three runners-up will

have their submissions displayed in Suozzi’s offices in Washington, D.C., Huntington and Queens.

Last year’s winner was Michelle Duffe, of Dix Hills, a student at Half Hollow Hills High School West, for her acrylic on-canvas piece “Shucking Peas.”

All entries must be submitted to Suozzi’s Huntington office no later than 4 p.m., April 25 Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges and announced at a reception with Suozzi on Saturday, April 28, 12 noon-2 p.m. at Art League of Long Island (107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills).

Specific rules, guidelines, and the 2018 Student Release Form for the competition are available at Suozzi.house.gov/services/art-competition

WALT’S CORNER For Flora And Giovanni Leaving The Nursing Home The front door brought in the frozen wind.

She threw herself on the bed fumbling to find warmth.

Her teeth were gone.

“Flora, what are you doing here?” he asked.

“Where are your shoes?”

“I left them at the home. I didn’t think I’d need them again.

But look at me, I can walk!”

She smiled showing a gaping mouth and protruding chin.

“You’ve become quite thin,” He smiled.

“Yes, I’m thinner than I ever was, John, So you can’t call me “fatso” anymore,” she laughed.

“And what are YOU doing here? You’ve been gone Over twenty years. You left me alone, but I see you again, As if time has not changed.”

She reached out a wrinkled hand to touch him.

“No, don’t touch me. I’m like the clouds, like the smoke Of my tiparillos.”

They both laughed.

He sang to her in Italian and she sobbed, For they were both free.

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Denise Kolanovic Northport

Walt’s Corner is edited by George Wallace, former Suffolk County poet laureate. Submissions of original poetry, short stories, photographs and drawings are welcomed. Send items to Long-Islander Newspapers, 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743. All submissions become the property of Long-Islander Newspapers and cannot be returned. Call 631-427-7000 for more information.

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Digital Tools For Small Business

As more and more individuals are using digital tools for both their business and personal efficiencies, it is more important than ever to decide what tools to use and how to spend our precious time. Join the Huntington Chamber on April 10 for a Networking Breakfast that will include an interactive discussion to demonstrate how businesses at any level can remain relevant and how we can use technology to build business and realize time-saving techniques. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with the expert panelist including, Cliff Sobol, StreamCast, Andrea Bonilla of Source the Station, Rob Pepi of Goodpep and Phil Rugile of Launchpad. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions regarding your own digital needs. Topics include: • Productivity: Personal and Business. “I’m super busy and don’t

nology. “I don’t have a budget, what technologies are available at low or no cost?

• Future: “What about the future, Where is it all going?”

• Resources: “There’s so much information, how do I find what I need?”

The Networking Breakfast is at Parkside Manor (Elks Club) at 195 Main St., Huntington from 7:30-10 a.m. The costs is $25 for Huntington Chamber members and $35 for Future Chamber members.

Visit the chamber’s website, Huntingtonchamber.com, or call 631-4236100 to register. This event would not be possible without the support of our committed sponsors. Thank you: Newsday, Huntington Hospital, digho have time” – What are the basic image marketing, Len Marks Photogtools I can use to be more efficient? raphy, StreamCast and NY Technol• Budget: Available low cost tech- ogy Professionals.

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Student With A ‘Bright Future Ahead’

Photo by Eileen Haritonides.

A Northport high schooler was recently named the district’s “Business Education Student of the Month” for March.

Senior Ryan Lupo received the honored at the district’s school board meeting on March 26.

Vice Principal Denise Keenan described Lupo as natural leader who takes his role seriously, yet is always good-natured, managing to find the humor in most situations.

“He has impressed the business education teachers with his maturity and dedication to the business program,” she said.

Lupo was selected president of the Academy of Finance, acting as an advocate for his peers, as well as the vice president of sales for Port Clothing, the high school’s Virtual Enterprise company, and is on a student panel with new teachers offering a student standpoint on what types of teaching have the biggest impacts on students.

In addition, he is a three-year mem

Elks Lodge Pack 66 Charter Representative Peter Demidovich, Supervisor Chad Lupinacci, Troop 34 Volunteer Janet Smitelli, Pack 66 Committee Chair Drew Haritonides, Councilwoman Joan Cergol, Superintendent of SHUFSD Dr. David Bennardo, and Pack 66 Cubmaster Greg Galustian.

Cubs Move Up At Bridging Event

Cub Scouts from Den 5 Pack 66 moved up at a bridging ceremony held March 3 at the Museum of American Armor. The Blue and Gold Banquet Bridging Ceremony is a yearly event which marks the anniversary of the Pack and celebrates Cub Scouts “bridging over” in becoming Boy Scouts.

“I congratulate the Cub Scouts in the responsibilities they are taking on in the name of public service to become Boy Scouts,” said Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci who attended the ceremony. “They are our future leaders, shown in their dedication to helping others, being model citizens and doing good for their community.

ber of DECA, a talented varsity athlete, and an individual who is committed to excellence in academics.

Business teacher Lisa Pfisterer added, “There is no doubt that Ryan has a very bright future ahead of him.”

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Northport High School Senior Ryan Lupo, second from left, is honored by, from left: Superintendent Robert Banzer; Vice Principal Denise Keenan; and Board of Education President Andrew Rapiejko.

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Market And Economic Musings

By Peter J. Klein, CFA, CRPS, CAP pklein@hightoweradvisors.com

The current economic expansion, which started in the depths of the Great Financial Crisis is now the third longest, however from a measurement of impact on the overall economy the current expansion can only be called sub-par, trending sub-3 percent for most of the period despite monetary experiments in QE and other machinations. In fact, while we have seen a near 300-percent increase in the S&P 500 since those scary days in March 2009, this ascent comes on the heels of a 112-percent increase (to $4.4 trillion) of the Fed’s balance sheet, and a 90-percent increase (to $20 trillion) in U.S. Treasury debt outstanding, according to FactSet. The NYSE market cap now represents 112-percent of GDP – a top, and of much concern to a certain investor in Omaha – from 55 percent in 2009.

Of course, the looming question is what may be the unintended consequences of these “monetary experiments?” What impact have they had on the behaviors of market participants?

What effect has the flood of capital— and cheap, given the low rates, capital – been on financial assets? Reflections of this type are considered “big picture thinking.” Nevertheless, reflections that should be done for it are critical to an investor’s success at seeing the proverbial forest through the trees.

One metric that allows investors a bird’s eye view of potential bubbles from unfettered capital flows is a comparison between household financial assets and disposable income. In other words: How much gobbling at the trough have investors done versus their ability to digest? U.S. household assets have never counted for more relative to the economy – stocks and equity mutual funds are nearly 130 percent of the GDP, surpassing the prior record of 128 percent in, wait for it, March 2000.

It is not just financial assets that look stretched from a valuation lens. Using the comparison to income, take a look at US home prices. They are close to their highest level ever.

The roots of this over-valuation come in large measure on the heels of the monetary machinations – the globally-coordinated monetary stimulus measures since 2009 and the GFC. The correlation between the market’s advance and the central bank’s largesse is 93 percent, according to Bloomberg. As mentioned by

many economists and gurus alike, easy money makes for poor and risky capital allocation decisions. Looking at the number of covenant-lite bonds –those with less protections for investors – which have been gobbled up in this cycle, a cycle where yield-hungry investors’ appetites are insatiable… until they aren’t.

The other side of the monetary stimulus is the mammoth build-up debt.

The debt load in the U.S. and the budget deficit are approaching dangerously-high levels. When it comes to financial markets, the real serious issue that should make investors quiver with fear is leverage. While it is hard to know when there is a “tipping point,” the concept known as a “Minsky moment” is an element that should not be ignored by investors, especially not today. Hyman Minsky, a 20th century economist, stated that “stability leads to instability” as good times and higher prices give a false sense of optimism.

Taking a look at the debt levels globally, one will see that the G20 nonfinancial debt-to-GDP ratio is now at a record 240 percent, having taken out the peak of the last cycle in 2007 at 212 percent. Each nation has a different component of this debt. In the U.S. it is auto loans, credit cards, student debt and a corporate debt binge that was used to buy back shares.

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The bottom-line is that investors today should look carefully at their risk in their portfolios: Do they know what they own? Do they have a sense of the risk in their portfolios? Have they stressed-tested their financial plan to withstand a substantial downside move in the markets?

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By Connor Beach

cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Senior citizens and dance enthusiasts gathered last week at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Huntington Station for a dual purpose event that featured education and activity.

Dancing For Wellness, presented

by Melville-based nonprofit Equity First Foundation, was designed to educate senior citizens about some of the most common phone scams and fraud schemes that are often used to target their savings and

Terri Haegele, right, dance instructor Dimitriy Saykovskyy perform.

lifestyle.

Around 50 guests attended the intimate event that was hosted by Christine Montanti, senior editor of magazine Social Life.

Montanti, of Huntington, said her role at Social Life gives her a platform to organize events and give back to the community.

“What a great way to invite some seniors out and get them involved in activities, dancing, wellness programs and give them a little education,” Montanti said.

In addition to the educational information about financial scams, guests were also able to enjoy ballroom dancing performances by professional dancers as well as dinner and drinks provided by PortoFino.

The dancers included Adriana Dwyer as well as the co-owners of the Fred Astaire studio in Huntington, Olga and Sasha Bylim and Dimitriy Saykovskyy.

Sasha Bylim, originally from Ukraine, said everyone who attended the event had “major fun.”

Everyone who attended the event had the opportunity to try out some moves on the dance floor. Two senior citizen students from the dance studio, Terri Haegele and Mary Alice Meinersman, wowed the guests when they partnered up with

Photos/Rob Rich

Dancing Event Promotes Activity, Education

Dance student Mary Alice Meinersman shows off her skills with her professional partner Dimitriy Saykovskyy.

Saykovskyy and danced like pros.

Montanti said she got involved with the charity event because it combined two of her passions, dancing and helping others.

“I’ve danced my whole life; it’s my passion when I’m not working.”

Montanti said. “My choice for fitness is dancing, and I thought it was a great way to help educate seniors and get them a little active.”

The night of dancing was so much fun for everyone involved, Montanti said, that several of the seniors decided to continue taking dance lessons at the Fred Astaire Studio.

She said, “Everyone was engaged, the feedback was amazing, the seniors inquired about the education and they all joined the dance floor. It was really a success, and it benefited everyone there.”

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By Connor Beach

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Veteran dance instructors Olga and Sasha Bylim have been teaching students of all ability levels how to dance for over two decades, and the pair recently brought their experience and skill to Huntington.

The Bylims took over the Huntington Station Fred Astaire Dance Studio with fellow dance instructor Dimitriy Saykovskyy in February where they offer ballroom dance lessons to students of all ages and ability levels.

Sasha Bylim, originally from

Ukraine, said he started working as an instructor for Fred Astaire 22 years ago.

He and his wife Olga were appointed as the Long Island area developers for the national dance studio franchise eight years ago, and have since helped in the creation of studios in HuntingOlga and Sasha Bylim

ton, Manhasset and Smithtown.

Bylim said they took over direct control of the Huntington location because the previous franchisee left the industry to spend more time with her family.

Bylim said the professional dance instructors at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio can help clients learn to dance for any special occasion or just as a form of exercise.

“People come to us when someone is getting married or when their kids are getting married,” Bylim said. “We had a client who went on a cruise and realized that there were many opportunities to dance.”

Dancing is a life skill that is useful and fun at any age, and Bylim said it is also very good for cardio and balance.

He said, “Predominantly the average age of the clientele base here is probably 50 years old, but the range of the customers we have is anywhere from 20-80.”

Although there are as many as 20

different types of ballroom dances that the instructors at Fred Astaire are qualified to teach, Bylim said there are six to eight dances that everyone should know.

“There are a group of core dances.

If you know those, then you will be able to dance to any type of music,” Bylim said.

The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Huntington is currently offering a special where new customers can get two private lessons and a practice party for $100.

Bylim said the deal is perfect for anyone interested in learning to dance “to come in and see how good we are.”

Fred Astaire Dance Studio 132 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station 631-532-6979 Fredastaire.com/Huntington

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THURSDAY Breakfast & Networking Reliable Referral hosts a networking breakfast at Dix Hills Diner (1800 E Jericho Turnpike, Huntington) Thursday, April 5, 7-8:30 a.m. Drop in for a free visit and network with local professionals. Call Richard Saul at 516-794-1000 for info.

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F R I D AY Local Singer’s CD Release Huntington-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Linda Sussman is celebrating the release of her new CD with a party at Finley’s (43 Green St., Huntington) on Friday, April 6, 8-10 p.m. Sussman and friends will perform original music from the “Every Road” CD. $5 cover charge.

A collection of artworks by worldrenowned and museum-based artist “Ferjo” will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at LaMantia Gallery (127 Main St., Northport) next month.

The exhibition previews April 15 and there will be artist appearances on Friday, April 20, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, April 21, 3-8 p.m. RSVP suggested to 631754-8414 or info@lamantiagallery.com.

Annual Postcard Show & Sale Long Island Postcard Club’s 41st annual show and sale is Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church (189 Burr Road, East Northport). There will be vintage postcards, trade cards, maps, flyers and more. Food and refreshments available. For more info, email Gordon-j-smith@hotmail.com.

Walt Whitman Shops will host a “Muppet Babies”-themed Disney Junior Play Date event for kids of all ages on Saturday, April 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.There will be activities like bingo, crafts and face painting. Event held in the center court at the 160 Walt Whitman Road shops in Huntington Station.

ARF’s All-Stars Join ARF for a ‘major league’ cat and dog adoption event at Petco (30 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack) on Saturday, April 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. All ARF animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated to age limit.

For those looking to adopt a dog who have another one at home, bring them for a meet and greet. Free admission.

Adoption fees apply. For more info, contact adoptions@arfhamptons.org.

SUNDAY Nature On The Move Observe and discuss the fields and woods Caumsett State Historic Park (25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington) during a 4-mile, slow-to-moderately paced walk on Sunday, April 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For adults. Advanced registration is required: 631-423-1770. Park admission is $4.

Dart Tournament The first-ever “Luck of the Draw” dart tournament at P’s & Q’s Autobody, a speakeasy at 30 New St., Huntington, is Sunday, April 8, 3-8 p.m. There will be drink specials, food and games across the six dart boards. Call 631-629-5878 for more info.

‘Annie’ Comes To Town

Postcard Show & Sale Long Island Postcard Club’s 41st annual show and sale is Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church (189 Burr Road, East Northport).

There will be vintage postcards, trade cards, maps, flyers and more. Food and refreshments available. For more info, email Gordon-j-smith@hotmail.com.

There will be 60 questions, each based around film, actors, actresses, awards and everything in between. Come with friends or solo to compete for cash and other prizes. Tickets are $5 each.

TUESDAY Joe Meyer Presentations and Contour Mortgage Corporation will lead Tuesday, April 10 a presentation on how to get over the tough listings standing in one’s way of a successful sale. Hosted at Hilton Long Island (598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville). A continental breakfast will be served. Register in advance by calling Bob Standfast at 516-404-6604.

WEDNES DAY Meet The Candidates The League of Women Voters of Huntington is hosting a meet the candidates night with candidates for the state’s 10th Assembly District on Wednesday, April 11, 7-9 p.m. at South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station). All candidates running in the April 24 special election have been invited. Attendees wishing to ask questions are asked to submit them in writing on cards that will be supplied. Visit Lwvsuffolkcounty.org/LWVHuntington.html for more info.

Take Action Workshop Daniel French will host movie trivia night at Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) on Monday, April 9, 8-10 p.m.

lic Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station) from 5-6 p.m. Seating is limited, but registration is open to all (Shpl.info to register).

UPCOM ING / ONGOI NG Pet Food Drive

Advice For Sellers

M O N D AY Movie Trivia Night

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is hosting three boating courses over the next three months. Each course is held on a Saturday and runs 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The first course is April 14 at Huntington Public Library (338 Main St., Huntington); second is May 5 at Northport Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport); and third is June 2 at Halesite Fire Department (1 New York Ave., Halesite). Courses meet certificate requirements for those born after May 1, 1996, and for those on personal watercraft. Cost is $40 per person (kids under 12 free if sharing book with adult). Email auxilarypal@hotmail.com for more info.

‘Ferjo’ Art Gallery

S A T U R DA Y

Muppet Babies-Themed Play Date

Boating Safety Courses

Before its meet the candidates event, The League of Women Voters of Huntington will host its first “Take Action Workshop” at the South Huntington Pub-

Temple Beth El and Chutzpah Repertory Theatre will celebrate their 20th year of musicals with performances of “Annie” on Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m., beginning April 21 and continuing through April 29. Tickets start at $10 and are all reserved seating, with handicapped available upon request. Temple is located at 660 Park Ave., Huntington.

Call 631-421-5835 ext. 200 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.

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Huntington Station) and Long Island Cares are hosting a pet food drive for Baxter’s Pet Pantry now through the end of April.

Donations of pet food and/or supplies can be dropped off at the legislator’s 130 W Jericho Turnpike office in Huntington Station. For more info, call 631-854-4433.

Country Line Dancing

Choral Society Performance

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.

The next Huntington Choral Society concert is April 14, 8 p.m. at Huntington High School (188 Oakwood Road, Huntington). Two masterpiece choral masses, Haydn’s Paukenmesse (Mass in Time of War) and Mozart’s Requiem, will be presented with a full orchestra and guest soloists. For more info, visit Huntingtonchoralsociety.org.

Classic Car Show East to West Classic Cars will hosts its third annual Hope For The Warriors classic car show and fundraiser at Miller’s Ale House (88 Veterans Highway, Commack) on Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Show will feature rare cars from East to West Classic Cars and Long Island Mopar. All proceeds will support Hope For The Warriors and its variety of programs. Day of registration is $15 with free gift bags for the first 100 cars. There will be live music, raffles and WBAB 102.3 on site.

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!

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.

L IB R A R IE S 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.

• Kids of all ages can decorate a doughnut on Tuesday, April 11 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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ARF’s All-Stars

18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. Commackpubliclibrary.org.

• The elegance of afternoon tea and the allure of the world’s most famous ship, the Titanic, will come together Thursday, April 12, 1:30-3 p.m. with a program led by Margaret M. Johnson, author of “Tea & Crumpets.” Bring your own “best” china teacup and saucer.

For adults.

Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) hosts a ‘major league’ cat and dog adoption event at Petco (30 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Commack) on Saturday, April 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

All ARF animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated to age limit. For those looking to adopt a dog who have another one at home, bring them for a meet and greet. Free admission. Adoption fees apply. For info, contact adoptions@arfhamptons.org.

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

• The baking coach will lead a sconemaking class on Monday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Elwood Public Library

be discussions on new and old Nintendo games, gamer crafts and competitions.

Register online starting April 3.

1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-4993722. elwoodlibrary.org.

• Elwood-John Glenn High School’s Jazz Band will perform Saturday, April 14, 2 p.m.

• Elwood-John Glenn High School’s Tri-M Musical Group will perform Sunday, April 29, 2 p.m.

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

• Learn to draw and paint windmills with art teacher Amy on Saturday, April 14, 2-3 p.m. For kids in grades 1-5, ages 610. Register online starting April 7.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• Newborns to age 36 months can have fun with rhymes, song, and fingerplays while developing language skills as they hear patterns in words at the Melville branch on Friday, April 20, 1111:30 a.m.

• Award-winning real estate writer Richard Murdocco will discuss Long Island’s development issues as they apply to the next generation during a seminar on Tuesday, April 17, 7 p.m. at the Dix Hills branch.

Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Super Hero Movie Night: “The Avengers” (PG-13) on Friday, April 13, 6:30-8:45 p.m. Snacks and drinks included. For young adults. 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.

• Discover new watercolor techniques with artist Jan Guarino on Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. through May 9 at the Main branch. Bring supplies. Registration is $30.

• Meditate with Dorothy Mandrakos at the Station branch on Friday, April 13, 9:30-10:30 a.m. For adults.

Nor thpor t-East Nor thpor t Public Library Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Pass on a positive message and give someone a reason to smile by decorating rocks with kind words and colorful designs on Saturday, April 14, 2-4 p.m. at the East Northport branch. For young adults in grades 7-12, who can earn one hour of service credit with participation.

• Nintendo night for teens in grades 6-12 is Friday, April 13, 7-8:30 p.m. There will

South Huntington Public Library

Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• A reel knowledge education film course instructed by film historian Philip Harwood titled “Women Of The Precode Era: Naughty, But Nice!” is Tuesday, April 3, 7:30 p.m. Cost is $60 for members, $75 for the public.

• Sunday Schmooze: Commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day – brunch, showing of “1945” and discussion hosted by Fred Craden. Begins with bagels at 10 a.m., Sunday, April 15 and continues with screening at 11 a.m. Cost is $11 for members, $16 for public.

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

• Showings of “In the Heights” continue through April 29.

• The Children’s Theater Season continues with “The Wizard of Oz” through April 29.

MUSEUMS / EXHIBITS 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. 631-462-5400.

ArtLeagueLI.net.

• Lois Walker: A Retrospective will be on view April 14-29. Reception is Sunday, April 15, 1-3 p.m.

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 • The Spring Festival with environmental exhibitions, live animal encounters, food, music and more is Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (rain date is May 5). Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for kids 3-12 and seniors 65+. Kids under age 3 and members are admitted for free.

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.

• Meet local Baymen from the north and south shores of Long Island and discover how they harvest oysters, clams and other shellfish during the “Working the Waters” seminar that’s part of the On the Water series. Free with museum admission.

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.

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 • Diana Vachier of American Pop Art Inc. presents “The Art Of The Late American Neo Pop Artist Steve Kaufman” through April 29. Opening reception is April 7, 6-9 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

ings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from mid-20th century.

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.

• The 2018 edition of the “Long Island’s Best: Young Artists” exhibition will be on view through April 15.

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 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.

• Showing 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. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org.

• “Summit: A Solo Exhibition by Diego Garcia” will be on display April 6-28.

Opening reception is April 6, 6-8 p.m.

Closing reception with performance by Dudley Music is Friday, April 27, 7-9 p.m.

Huntington Historical Society Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • The next entry in the Lunch & Learn series will explore the history of Long Island’s railroad stations. Historian Dave Morrison will lead the presentation at Black & Blue (65 Wall St., Huntington) on April 18, 12 noon-2:30 p.m. Pricing for members is $45 per lecture or $120 for three ($50/$135 for non-members).

Includes three-course meal.

Northport Arts Coalition

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

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org • The next NAC Wednesday is April 11, 7 p.m. at Northport library (151 Laurel Ave.). Norwood Avenue Elementary School students will present poetry on chocolate, nature and things Whitman loved. Free and open to the public.

Green River Gallery

Northport Historical Society Museum

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 paint-

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

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Local Singer’s CD Release Party

• 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 “Taste of Northport” three-course luncheon is Friday, April 20, 1 p.m. at La Casa Cafe (445 Waterside Road, Northport). A special lecture, “The History of Crab Meadow,” will be given by Town Historian Robert Hughes. Cost is $35 for members, $40 for non-members – includes meal, soda and coffee.

• The next First Saturday Concert is April 7, 7:30 p.m. with The Boxcar Lillies and Low Lily.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

The Paramount

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.

370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-6737300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• The Paramount Party Series Presents: Party Rock – The World’s Best Party Band on Friday, April 6. Sing along to the biggest hits From ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and today. Tickets are $15-$30.

• Broken Social Scene “Hug Of Thunder Tour 2018” with special guest The Belle Game is Saturday, April 7. Tickets are $30.50-$60.50.

• Papa Roach, “Crooked Teeth World Tour,” with special guests Escape the Fate and Nothing More on Tuesday, April 10, 7 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.). Tickets are $31-$56.

• Rick Astley: Performing the Greatest Hits & Songs from his Album 50 is Tuesday, April 17. Tickets are $15-$45.

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

631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org.

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

• The Norman & Jeanette Gould Library Launch celebration will be held Thursday, April 26, 1-3 p.m. The collection will be available to the public for scholarly research. Free and open to all. Refreshment will be provided.

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.

• Joe Crookston performs Friday, April 20.

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

• Broadway Bound: “Everything Old is New Again” is Saturday, April 14, 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.

Huntington-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Linda Sussman is celebrating the release of her new CD with a party at Finley’s (43 Green St., Huntington) on Friday, April 6, 8-10 p.m. Sussman and friends will perform original music from the “Every Road” CD. There will be a $5 cover charge.

VOL UNTEER OPPORT UNITIES Help Seniors Learn Computer Skills

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.

S O C I A L / S U P P OR T g r o u p s American Parkinson’s Disease Association support groups meet monthly. For further information call APDA 631-8623560 or visit www.liapda.org.

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 Friend of The Bay

Helping Runaway Kids

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.

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.

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.

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program offers volunteer opportunities throughout Suffolk County ranging from tour guides and soup kitchens to hospitals and mentoring for energized adults 55+.

Training, travel reimbursement and liability insurance are included. 631-9790754

Parkinson’s Disease Support

Be A Museum Docent

Walt Whitman Birthplace

Seniors Helping Others

The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted-living facility residents to help ensure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700, ext. 240.

Friends of the Bay is in need of volunteers who can help convert water quality data, which is currently kept in an excel sheet, into a Microsoft Access database.

Assistance is also needed with ArcView GIS to configure maps of the watershed.

Call 516-922-6666 or email info@friendsofthebay.org.

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.

Parents for Megan’s Law and the Crime Victims Center are seeking volunteers to assist with general office duties during daytime hours. Candidates should be positive, energetic and professional with good communication skills. Resume and three references required. 631-6892672, or fax resume to 631-751-1695.

Seeking Volunteer Advocates

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.

Helping Furry Friends

Voice for The Children

Help American Red Cross The American Red Cross’s Suffolk County Chapter is seeking volunteers to assist in emergency shelters, at fires and natural disasters, with veterans, at community events or at the office. Free trainings provided. 631-924-6700, ext. 212.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope so that they may stay sober and help others to recover from alcoholism. Call 631-6541150 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday. -Saturday, or visit suffolkny-aa.org for information and a meeting list.

Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who meet regularly and share their experience, strength and hope to stay clean and help others seeking recovery from addiction. Meeting list at sasna.org, or call 631-689- 6262.

Nicotine Anonymous Trying to quit smoking, dipping or chewing tobacco? You don’t have to do it alone. Nicotine Anonymous – Ann’s Hope, a 12-step program of recovery from nicotine addiction, meets every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Huntington Hospital. New members welcome at any time, but meetings on the third Wednesday of each month feature a special welcome.

Eating Disorders Support Group Huntington Hospital hosts a confidential, professionally-led support group open to people with eating disorders, their families and friends on the first Sunday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. in the OneSouth Conference Room.

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