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Not sure how many families received hours the puppy can hold it. So an 8a puppy as a gift this holiday season but week (2-month) old puppy can hold it for I love to see appointments that say “New 2 + 1 = 3 hours. Some puppies can hold it Puppy” on them. One of the most com- longer at night. However, when you first mon topics discussed is how to potty get a puppy, it would be a good idea to get train the newest member of the family. out of bed to let them out (or even set an Crate training is a wonderful way to give alarm clock) to take them outside, SUthe puppy the guidance it needs.

PERVISED, to go to the bathroom and The idea of using a crate to train a puppy praise them when they do. comes from a “den theory” in dogs. AlAlso remember that eating and drinkthough wild dogs are nomadic by nature, ing will stimulate the puppy to go to the they do settle down for part of the season bathroom. Therefore, allow extra time to mate and raise pups. The males will to bring them back outside after they eat hunt and the females will search out a den. and drink to give them the opportunity to This den is a safe haven away from other go again. If for some reason you get there predators and the too late or an unelements, and resiexpected accident dents instinctively go occurred, just clean to the bathroom outit up. Remember, side the den. the crate must be a If the crate is safe area away from treated the same punishment if it is way, it can be a nice, to be effective. safe area for the Some puppies puppy. They will that have been in a usually sleep and pet store or shelter allow you to sleep. situation for too You can go out to long can be negarun errands knowtively conditioned ing that the puppy as well. If a puppy

By Matthew Kearns, DVM will not go to the is left in a crate bathroom, destroy from five or six at things, or get into anything dangerous. night (when the shop or shelter closes) The primary goal of the crate is to al- to eight or nine the next morning, they ways, ALWAYS, make it a “safe area” for will get used to eliminating in the crate the puppy. Do not isolate the crate away (cage) and come to believe that is norfrom the rest of the family and never use mal. Those are exceptional cases and will the crate as a form of punishment. require the guidance of a veterinarian When you (or other family members) that specializes in behavior or a Certified are home, the door to the crate should Animal Behaviorist to re-train. be left open to allow your puppy to go in Do not try to automatically force oldand out as they please. Give your puppy er dogs into a crate. I can’t tell you how a favorite toy or a treat when you put her many broken teeth and nails I’ve seen in in the crate before you leave the house. my career because a dog owner decides Although a crate is most effective, a crate they are going to put a young adult dog does not always have to be a crate. You in a crate at 8 months to a year old becan baby gate off a portion of the kitch- cause the dog has become destructive en, give a room, etc. when the owner is not home. That is Be careful how long you leave your going to be like jail, and if it were me I puppy in the crate so that they do not would freak out also. That is not to say become used to soiling in the crate (they that you cannot crate train an adult dog, will if left no choice). Most pet owners but it takes time, patience and the guidpurchase or adopt a puppy between 8 ance of a behaviorist (that means extra and 12 weeks of age. This is good because moolah as well). It is much easier (and it is a very impressionable age and allows less expensive) to start at a younger age, you (as the puppy’s “parents”) to help remain patient and consistent. them make good choices.

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medical news Beloved orthodondist retires Dr. Leon Klempner of East Setauket recently retired from Coolsmiles Orthodontics, the Medford and Port Jeffersonbased practice he built over the last 38 years. He plans to spend more time with family, grow People & Practice (www.pplpractice.com), the marketing company he launched with his eldest daughter, continue teaching at Stony Brook University Hospital and St. Charles Hospital

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The nonprofit raises funds and coordinates surgeries for children with facial and craniofacial deformities so severe they cannot be helped by their families, government agencies or established charities. The Smile Rescue Fund for Kids (SRFK) works to provide the dental and facial reconstruction necessary for these kids to function normally and to be accepted socially.

Klempner recently welcomed 8-year-old Dunia Sibomana from the Congo. Two years ago, he was brutally attacked by a chimpanzee. Though he survived, his face was left significantly disfigured — he lost both his upper and lower lips. Dunia will be treated at Stony Brook University Hospital under the care of Dr. Alex

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Degum, chief of plastic surgery and SRFK board member. The goal is to provide the necessary reconstructive surgery he needs to be able to eat and assimilate socially.

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ing SRFK so that others like Dunia have a chance to live normal, healthy lives. He also looks forward to spending more time with his granddaughter Maya, his wife Laurie, his three daughters and their partners.

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KNOWLEDGE

CSHL’s Tollkuhn’s work may provide clues for autism, mood disorders

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Mickey Mouse, if he were a real mouse, would engage in typical male behavior: He’d be aggressive toward other males, he’d look for a mate, presumably Minnie, and he’d mark his territory.

Jessica Tollkuhn, an assistant professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, would like to uncover how and when signals from hormones trigger a series of genetic steps that lead to characteristic sex-specific behaviors. A molecular biologist by training, Tollkuhn joined CSHL last September.

Ultimately, understanding these steps may help with treatments for human conditions that have different outcomes, depending on the sex of the individual. “There are a lot of sex differences in mental health disorders,” Tollkuhn said. “Autism, ADHD and dyslexia are all more common in men and boys while mood disorders are more common in girls and women.”

While the steps from exploring sex differences in mice to extrapolations to humans are large, the types of experiments Tollkuhn conducts can provide a potential window into the molecular pathways that lead to these mental health challenges.

Tollkuhn’s studies exploring differences in the development

of the male and female brain may “give us insights into how these circuits are different,” said Stephen Shea, an associate professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Her work could “bring us closer to treatment” and to “understanding” the causes of the disparity in these mental health diseases between the sexes.

Shea is interested in species typical natural behaviors, including sexual behaviors in mice, he said. He studies those from a behavioral and circuit perspective, while Tollkuhn works on tools to understand how those are regulated at the genetic level. He said that has created “a natural collaboration for us.”

Tollkuhn works with neuroscientists at CSHL to connect behavior and development with the genetic steps that lead to those behaviors.

She provides “a bridge between areas,” Shea said. “She has a multidisciplinary aspect that fits well with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, which unites people and draws links between separate areas.”

For Tollkuhn, mice present a model system that allows her to explore key moments in development. Researchers have shown that exposure to testosterone at birth, which is gone within 24 hours, leads to male

mouse behaviors later in life.

Mice are born with almost all their neurons. The wiring occurs during their first two weeks of life, she said.

In the brain, an enzyme called aromatase turns that hormone into estrogen. The bump in the hormones in the brain “are necessary and sufficient to masculinize brain development,” in mice and other rodents, Tollkuhn said. “You can see changes in gene expression, in brain wiring patterns, and in behaviors” all from that narrow window of time.

Indeed, female mice that have estrogen in their brains during this critical early period become masculinized and will fight with other males when they get older. “Transient events in development have long-lasting effects on the brain and behavior,” Tollkuhn said. The cells in the brain that respond to the presence of hormone during development are located in the hypothalamus and the amygdala.

Tollkuhn said her longstanding interest is in understanding how genes define cell identity and function. In the brain, exploring how cells lead to behavior is a challenging question because scientists are just beginning to understand what each cell type does and how they are connected.

The sex differences are a model system Tollkuhn uses to understand the relationship between genes and behavior.

She is studying how genes are turned on and off during development. The sex-specific behaviors of mice present opportunities to explore innate behaviors that don’t have to be trained.

In her work, Tollkuhn is profiling gene expression — looking at what genes are on or off

Jessica Tollkuhn

— and chromatin — a combination of DNA and protein — in the brain. She’s doing this specifically in the neurons that have the receptor for estrogen.

Tollkuhn “has tools to assess chromatin,” Shea said.

Tollkuhn has been “canny in developing or incorporating new techniques for sequencing DNA and understanding chromatin structure and she’s positioned herself at the forefront of those technologies.”

Her greatest strength, he continued, is that she’s “put the pieces of these two worlds — the neuroscience of sex in the brain with these cutting edge techniques” together.

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A resident of Huntington, Tollkuhn and her husband Joe Mulvaney, who writes soft ware for scientists, have two sons.

Franklin is four and a half and Linus is one.

Tollkuhn said she appreciates the family friendly environment at CSHL. “It’s nice to be somewhere where it’s not just okay, but it’s a positive to have family around at the lab and campus,” she said. She described her colleagues in the community at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory as “fantastic.”

As for her work, Tollkuhn said she hopes to find new molecular targets for therapies and medications to treat mental health diseases.

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has not resulted in better health and less obesity as mentioned above. The most recent statistics show an increase in the prevalence of obesity for adults in the United States. In fact, the obesity rate has increased by 17 percent over the last 10 years as recently documented by the CDC (5). Now 38 percent of Americans are obese [body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m2), more are overweight (BMI 25‐29.9 kg/m2) or normal weight (BMI 18.5‐24.9 kg/m2). The greatest prevalence is among those who are middle aged, 40‐59 years, followed by those 60 years and older. The good news is that the obesity rate has not increased for children. However, for adults, this epidemic continues to grow. And the expense to the U.S. health care system is enormous, with $147 billion spent in 2008 (6).

Why is obesity good? The answer is not necessarily what you think! Obesity is beneficial because it is the body’s cry for help.

The solution is multifactorial, including diet, exercise and stress management.

Can you be obese and fit?

Exercise always seems to be beneficial. While it may not garner tremendous weight loss, it is helpful in maintaining weight loss, and it may reduce the risk of premature death. A recent observational study in Sweden found that those in the highest quintile of aerobic exercise reduced their risk of premature death by 51 percent (7). Those who were normal weight, regardless of fitness, had a greater reduction in premature death — 30‐48 percent — than even those who were in the highest aerobic activity level, but obese.

However, within the obese cohort, those who were in the highest quintile of fitness did see a 29 percent reduction in premature death. The moral of the story is that those who are obese are not fit compared to those who are normal weight, regardless of activity level.

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Obesity is a disease that nobody wants and everyone tries to avoid, yet it affects more people than almost any other disease. It is complicated, for there are a multitude of contributors. Lifestyle modifications are of the utmost importance when it comes to a solution. These include diet, fitness and stress reduction.

There is a foundation of components to almost every diet. At the base of every good food pyramid should be a vegetable‐rich, nutrient‐dense diet. In other words, people should aim to consume these elements because they have been shown to help with weight loss, treat chronic disease and improve overall health (1). Diets such as the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet and the Mediterranean‐type diet have shown beneficial effects for not only weight loss but also other diseases such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and heart disease.

A New York Times article published on Jan. 3, 2016, entitled “A Healthy Diet’s Main Ingredients? Best Guesses,” notes that we don’t know all the science behind what makes a good diet. I would agree with this, since research is an evolving process.

However, one element in the article that I strongly disagree with is that the principal investigator for a 2006 study on whether a low‐fat diet reverses disease concluded that diet composition has no effect in reversing chronic disease (2). Of course, she was making this statement in 2006, when there was less evidence of potential reversal of disease with diet. Low‐fat diets in isolation are hard to perform; most of the participants can’t stick to the regimen and/or they replace fat with refined grains.

Also, while this may have been the case for this one specific low‐fat diet study, we have seen time and again that a vegetable‐rich, nutrient‐dense diet does have effects that may reverse diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and a host of others. Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D., showed the effect of a vegetable‐rich, nutrient‐ dense diet on cardiovascular disease in 1995 (3). Dean Ornish, M.D., showed the effect of a similar diet on prostate cancer reversal in 2008 (4). I see reversal of chronic diseases, such as those mentioned above, regularly in my practice.

Diet composition, therefore, does matter when it comes to reversing disease.

I would agree, as the New York Times article alludes, that we can’t reduce one macronutrient in isolation and expect great results. For example, the dietary guidelines have been obsessed for many years with low fat. Unfortunately, this

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dietary changes, exercise, meditation, yoga and some medications can help.

We also tend to eat when given stressful tasks to perform, especially when presented with food (10).

To reiterate, a positive way to think about obesity is that the body is screaming for change. Also, central obesity can occur in normal weight individuals and go undetected. Its impacts are as great as, if not greater than, high BMI. But, fortunately, most contributors to obesity are modifiable.

Continued from page B9 Yet, among obese patients, there is a gradation with premature death: Those who are most aerobically active benefit over their obese counterparts who are not. This Swedish study began with a population of 18‐year‐old men and followed them for almost 30 years.

What is a TOFI and why is it dangerous?

A TOFI is an acronym meaning thin on the outside, fat on the inside. For example, patients who have central obesity can have normal BMIs. How do you measure central obesity? It involves the waist‐to‐hip ratio (WHR). When the WHR is over a certain level, then there is central obesity.

For men it is >0.90 WHR and for women it is a >0.85 WHR. A recent observational study showed that patients who had central obesity but normal BMIs had a greatly increased risk for mortality (8).

In men, there was an 87 percent increased risk of death. But even more interesting was the fact that normal weight, centrally obese men had two times the risk of mortality compared to those who were obese without central obesity. For women there was a 48 percent increased risk compared to those with normal weight without central

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obesity. Patients were followed for 14 years. Therefore, just because someone has normal BMI does not mean they are healthy or fit. The researchers recommended weight training to help with central obesity beyond just diet.

Stress and weight gain, really?

Yes, really! Psychosocial or emotional stress may be significant with weight. In a meta‐analysis (a group of 14 observational studies), results showed the effects

of psychosocial stress were related to weight gain (9). The researchers hypothesized that it may have to do with the hypothalamus‐pituitary‐adrenal (HPA) axis, which raises the level of cortisol release in the blood. The weight gain occurs most commonly around the waist.

There is a blood test that measures morning cortisol levels, which is when cortisol is highest. If cortisol is above normal, then supplements such as l‐theanine, valerian root or fish oil, as well as

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(5) cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db219. htm. (6) Health Aff (Millwood). 2009 Sep‐Oct;28(5):w822‐831. (7) Int J Epidemiol. online Dec 20, 2015. (8) Ann Intern Med. online Nov. 9, 2015. (9) Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011;19(4):771‐778. (10) Stress.

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Beach Boys Night Father Thomas A. Judge Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes will present a Beach Boys Night featuring The Rockinghams at St. Anthony of Padua Parish Hall, 20 Cheshire Place, East Northport, on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 7 to 11 p.m. Snow date Jan. 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. $35 per person includes dinner and a show, beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert. To order tickets, call Jackie at 516-318-5809 or Theresa at 631-379-2655. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Open cast call Northport Chorale will hold an open cast call for all voices on Jan. 13 and 20 in the Northport High School’s Choir Room, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport, at 7 p.m. For details, call Debi at 631-223-3789 or Pearl at 631-239-6736. For more information, visit www.northportchorale.org.

Art exhibition and auction North Shore Jewish Center, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station, will hold a Gala Art Exhibition & Auction on Saturday, Jan. 30, featuring art in all media and price ranges. Preview is at 7:30 p.m. with auction at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, $18 per couple and includes hors d’oeuvres, wine and cheese, dessert and coffee. For tickets, information or art requests, call Brandie at 631-473-4018.

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Silver Chords, an adult, multigenerational chorus, will hold open auditions at the Eugene A. Cannatoro Senior Center, 420 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, on Jan. 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 11:45 a.m. All voices are welcome. For more information, contact Caroline at 631-235-3593.

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization held its 36th annual Promenade of Trees at the Stony Brook Village Center. More than 50 trees were beautifully adorned throughout the Stony Brook Village Center by Girl and Boy Scout Troops, local businesses, families and schools. The public was able to view the trees throughout the month of December and was encouraged to vote for their favorite. SCO Family of Services from Ronkonkoma came out on top and received a $150 gift certificate for the Stony Brook Village Center. Congratulations!

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Revitalize your resume Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport, will host a program titled Revitalize Your Resume on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 3 p.m.

Make your resume a dynamic reflection of your skills and accomplishments. Career counselor Maureen Provost Ryan will discuss effective resume strategies for both recent graduates and experienced job seekers, including techniques for completing online applications. Bring your resume. Free and open to all. Registration required by calling 631-261-6930.

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business news Business seminar Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington, will host a free business seminar titled Social Media Marketing for Small Business Success on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. Topics will include the five most popular social media networks, benefits of using each one, how to tell which networks are right for your business, what kind of content to create and post and how to tell if that content is working. Presented by S.C.O.R.E. Open to all. To register, call 631-427-5165.

Local organization gives back Decision, Women in Commerce and Professions celebrated the holiday season by announcing multiple donations to local charities. St. Charles Hospital’s Pediatric Unit received $2,000 toward the purchase of a much needed ventilator; Little Flower Children and Family Services received $1,000 for sensory equipment; and Sunshine Alternative Education & Prevention Center received $1,000 to purchase a large projection screen and computer. June Duffy, donations chairperson, made the presentations.

Decision is a networking organization of community service oriented business and professional women whose goals are to foster career aid, be supportive to one another and to generate beneficial community projects.

Throughout the years, the group has raised over $300,000 for various organizations and special programs within the community.

Decision meets the first Tuesday of every month at Carnival Restaurant in Port Jefferson Station at 6 p.m. The dinner meeting includes a guest speaker or a formal program presentation. For more information, contact Liz, membership chair, at 631-751-3667.

Estate planning breakfast Nancy Burner & Associates will present a free seminar on Estate Planning on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at The Arbors at Islandia from 9 to 10 a.m. Topics will include avoidance of probate, tax planning and protection of assets. All are welcome and breakfast will be served. For more information or to register, call 631-941-3434.

Boost your business workshop The Curry Club, 10 Woods Corner Road, East Setauket, will host a Boost Your Business Lunch workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Learn quick, easy ideas to grow your email list for more effective targeted email marketing from a Constant Contact local expert and reach your New Year marketing goals. $15 includes an all you can eat buffet lunch, networking and a one-hour program. To register, call 516-574-3790 or email dpliworks@gmail.com.

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ReVCO raises over $3,400 for special Olympics On Nov. 21, Team REVCO! of Revco Lighting + Electrical Supply in Southampton took the Brookhaven Polar Plunge Freezin’ for a Reason at Cedar Beach, in Mount Sinai. Approximately 20 REVCO staff and customers jumped into the icy waters in support of the Long Island Special Olympics.

REVCO held an internal pin-up campaign at all four branches on Long Island raising over $3,400. “Supporting this event gave REVCO a great opportunity for its staff and customers to join together and give back to the community,” said Team REVCO! leader Don Sarno. “It’s about people helping people, emphasizing the core values at REVCO.” REVCO Lighting + Electrical Supply Inc. has locations in Southampton, East Hampton, Riverhead, Southold an Miller Place. For more information, visit their website at www.revcoelectric.com.

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Because the tree of heaven is a prolific seed producer as well as extremely hardy, it is considered invasive here.

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Many years ago, my father pointed out some wild trees to me. He called them "stinkweed" trees, he said because close up, they smelled bad. Yes, they were wild — a weed and very hardy.

I hadn’t seen them in years, possibly because home gardeners generally don’t plant them and oak and pine are the native species most commonly found growing on Long Island. Recently, I came across a number of trees growing wild, which, to me, resembled the stinkweed trees from when I was a kid. Doing a bit of research, I discovered that yes, the trees I saw were indeed stinkweed trees. They were, in fact, Ailanthus altissima, also known as the tree of heaven.

A native of China, the tree’s Chinese name — chouchun — literally means "foul smelling tree," i.e., stinkweed tree. Due to its many negative characteristics, some people refer to it as the "tree of hell," rather than tree of heaven. Parts of the tree feature in traditional Chinese medicine as an astringent and as a food for silkworms so it has been grown there extensively.

The tree was first brought to Europe and then the United States in the late 1700s. The tree is now seen as an undesirable here for several reasons. One is that it produces suckers, meaning that it can easily spread, especially in disturbed areas. Another is its bad smell. It also appears to be able to suppress some competition by producing a chemical, ailanthone, that prevents other plants from growing in the area. This is known as allelopathy. Probably the best known allelopathic tree is the black walnut, but sunflowers seem to have the same ability.

The "tree" in the Betty Smith novel, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," was the tree of heaven, found growing wild in New York City lots — yes that weed. The

tree is hardy and in the book becomes a metaphor for a young girl’s family that survives adversity.

Since the tree is a rapid grower, it can force out native plants. It grows under a wide range of unfavorable conditions including poor soil and pollution. This opportunistic plant does well in disturbed areas (the way poison ivy does). It needs full sun and spreads by both seeds and root sprouts. Part of the reason it does so well is the fact that it has a tap root and we know what that means — in drought conditions it survives because the root goes way down into deeper levels of soil that still contain moisture. The Nature Conservancy suggests that seedlings be pulled out should you find them in your garden.

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Clockwise from bottom left, Mummenschanz; Buckwheat Zydeco; Paul Reiser and Hilary Kole are headed to Stony Brook’s Staller Center in 2016.

Staller gears up for second act of 2015-16 season

After a brief hiatus, Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts is gearing up for its second half of the 20152016 season with an exciting lineup filled with dance, music, film, comedy, theater and much more.

“The Staller Center season here at Stony Brook goes into full swing with the family-friendly mime theater troupe, Mummenschanz, on Sunday evening, Jan. 31.

The humorous and whimsical sketches will surely entertain all ages. The season continues with variety in mind, from the actor, comedian and author Paul Reiser in a stand-up comedy show to a wonderful cirque theater, Company Finzi Pasca, in a surrealistic, Salvador Dali-inspired performance entitled ‘La Verita,’” said Alan Inkles director of the Staller Center. “We also have Philadelphia’s Walnut Theatre performing ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten,’ Eugene O’Neill’s romantic drama, which will give our patrons an unforgettable theater experience,” he added.

The lineup will be as follows:

Musical Performances The Aulos Ensemble, featuring cellist Myron Lutzke; oboist Marc Schachman; violinist Linda Quan; harpsichordist Arthur Haas; and flutist Christopher Krueger will present a concert titled The Bach Connection on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Tickets are $38.

Starry Nights returns on Tuesday, March 8, at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall with Carol Wincenc on flute; Nancy Allen on harp; Nicholas Cords on violin; Gilbert Kalish on piano; and Colin Carr on cello. The program will include works by Bach, Ibert, Debussy, Ravel and Fauré. Tickets are $36.

Enjoy the sounds of Louisiana Creole dance music as celebrated accordion player and zydeco musician Stanley “Buckwheat Zydeco” Dural takes the stage in the Staller Center’s Recital Hall with his band, on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42.

Featuring current and former stars of Broadway’s smash hits “Jersey Boys” and “Motown: The Musical,” The Doo Wop Project will take the audience on a musical journey with tunes from Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse and more on the Main Stage on Saturday, March 19, at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $42.

The center’s Gala 2016 will be held on March 5 at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage.

Natalie Cole, who passed away on Dec. 31 from congestive heart failure, was originally scheduled to appear in concert.

Peabo Bryson and Vanessa Williams have graciously stepped in as replacements.

The two celebrated singers will entertain with solos and duets. Tickets are $75 each.

The award-winning Emerson String Quartet returns to the Recital Hall on April 5 at 8 p.m. for the third concert in their series, Passing the Torch, featuring works by Haydn and Beethoven. Tickets are $48.

A Judy Garland tribute featuring Hilary Kole will grace the Recital Hall stage on Saturday, April 9, at 8 p.m. Titled Over the Rainbow, the evening will feature songs made famous by Garland including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “The Trolley Song,” “Look for the Silver Lining” and more. Tickets are $42.

Artists-in-residence The Calidore String Quartet will return in concert to the Staller Center on Wednesday, May 4, in the Recital Hall at 8 p.m. With special guests The Emerson String Quartet, the program will include works by Bach and Mendelssohn. Tickets are $36.

Dance Without uttering a word, the famous Swiss mime theater troupe Mummenschanz will entertain the Staller audiences with their masks, shadow, light and endless creativity “turning the ordinary into the extraordinary” on the Main Stage on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $42.

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Company Finzi Pasca’s “La Verita” will transport the audience to another world as performers pay a theatrical homage to the life and work of artist Salvador Dali on Saturday, April 16, on the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42.

The season will close with the Paul Taylor Dance Company and an evening of modern dance on Saturday, May 7, at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage. Tickets are $42.

Comedy

Comedian, actor and author Paul Reiser will bring his stand-up show to the Main Stage on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 8 p.m. as part of his national comedy tour highlighting the funny things about life, love and relationships. Tickets are $48.

Theater The Walnut Street Theatre will present Eugene O’Neill’s final play, “A Moon for the Misbegotten,” on the Main Stage on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $36.

Not Just for Kids As part of the Not Just for Kids family entertainment series, the center will present An Afternoon with the Bach Family featuring The Aulos Ensemble on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m. in the Recital Hall. The one-hour program is designed specifically for school-age musicians and their families. Tickets are $20 each.

Adapted from the classic children’s book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain, Berenstain Bears Live! will take to the Main Stage with “Family Matters The Musical” on Sunday, March 13, at 4 p.m.

Tickets are $20 each.

Films The Staller Center’s spring semester films are all scheduled for Friday evenings. The lineup includes the latest award-winning documentaries and starstudded feature films.

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On the cover: The Paul Taylor Dance Company

The series begins on Feb. 5 with the screening of the documentary “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution,” at 7 p.m. followed by the thriller “Shanghai” starring John Cusack at 9:30 p.m.

“A Ballerina’s Tale,” a documentary on the American Ballet Theater’s first African American Principal Ballerina Misty Copeland will be screened on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. followed by “Suffragette” at 8:45 p.m. “Harry and the Snowman” will be screened on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. followed by “Freeheld” at 9 p.m.

After a short break, the series returns with a screening of “Brooklyn” on April 1 at 7 p.m. and “The Danish Girl” at 9:15 p.m. The final films will be screened on April 8 and include “Youth” at 7 p.m. and “Macbeth” at 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $9 adults, $7 seniors, students and children.

A film pass may be purchased for $25.

The Met: Live in HD As part of The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD series, the center will present live performances of “Les Pecheurs de Perles” (Bizet) on Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. and “Turandot” (Puccini) on Jan. 30 at 1 p.m.; and encore presentations of “Manon Lescaut” (Puccini) on March 6 at 1 p.m., “Madama Butterfly” (Puccini) on April 3 at 1 p.m., “Roberto Devereux” (Donizetti) on April 17 at 6 p.m. and “Elektra” (Strauss) on May 14 at 7 p.m.

All operas are screened in the Main Stage theater. Tickets are $22 adults, $20 seniors, $15 children 12 and under.

Music Department The Stony Brook University Music Department will also present a number of concerts and recitals, including performances by the Stony Brook Opera, Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra, the Contemporary Chamber Players, the Stony Brook Composers and choral ensembles.

For tickets and further information, Photos from staller Center visit www.stallercenter.com or call 631- Clockwise from top left, Berenstain Bears Live!; Company Finzi Pasca in ‘La Verita’; a scene 632-ARTS (2787). from ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’

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Jan. 7, 2016 to Jan. 14, 2016

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Civil War roundTable meeTing North Shore Civil War Roundtable will hold its monthly meeting at the South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station, at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Jamie Malinowski, who will present a lecture on his book, "Commander Will Cushing: Daredevil Hero of the Civil War." Free, and all are welcome. For further information, call 549-4411 or 757-8117.

Friday 8 Free mediCal alerT id Cards The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will distribute free emergency medical alert ID cards at the Middle Country Public Library, 575 Middle Country Road, Selden for residents who are 60 years old and over or have special needs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a list of doctors, medications, illnesses and emergency information with you. Questions? Call 585-9393, ext. 285. book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome New York Times best-selling author and beloved co-host of the "Today Show," Hoda Kotb, who will speak about and sign copies of her new cookbook, "Where We Belong: Journeys That Show Us the Way," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Champion Women sToryTelling open miC The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will present award-winning artist, Robin Bady, along with fellow storytellers Lesley Goshko and Michele Carlo for a special program inspired by the museum’s current exhibition, You Go Girl!, celebrating women artists at 7 p.m. Goshko and Carlo, two of New York’s finest and funniest storytellers, will share stories from their best champion moments. An open mic will follow. $5, members free. For further information, call 351-3250 or visit www.heckscher.org.

saturday 9 seCond saTurday poeTry reading All Souls’ Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook will present a poetry reading from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by Robert Savino, poet laureate of Suffolk County, featured poets will include Jim Papa and John Williams. An open reading will follow. Free. Please bring a can of food to donate. For further information, call 655-7798.

TradiTional Chinese CulTure presenTaTion Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor will present a Traditional Chinese Culture program at 2 p.m. The Long Island Chinese Culture Presentation Team will introduce you to China's history, medicine, dance, music and give a martial arts demonstration. Free and open to all. Families welcome! Advance registration requested by calling 692-6820. homegroWn musiC CaFé ConCerT Chris J. Connolly, Talay and Nico Padden will appear in concert at the Homegrown Music Café, 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. For more information, visit www.homegrownmusiccafe.com.

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Film historian Glenn Andreiev will lead a Sky Room Talk on 'Our Gang' at the Cinema Arts Centre on Jan. 11.

The karkoWska sisTers duo in ConCerT The Karkowska Sisters Duo will take you on a musical adventure around the world on violin and piano at the Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn at 2:30 p.m. Free and open to all. Questions? Call 757-4200. singles CirCle The Northport Singles Circle will hold a meeting at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport from 3 to 5 p.m. For 50 plus. Come meet new friends. $7. Call Larry at 8966217 for further information. ridoTTo ConCerT Ridotto, concerts "with a touch of theatre," will present Princely Patrons: A Festive New Year’s Concert at the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington at 4 p.m. The afternoon will feature The Glorioso Trio with pianist Yoonie Han and narrated

by Margaretha Maimone. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $18 members and $10 students. To RSVP, call 385-0373. For more information, visit www.ridotto.org. inTernaTional Folk danCing The Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will host an international folk dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All are welcome.

No partner is necessary. Dances will be reviewed and/or taught. $8 donation requested. For more information, call 516 781-3552.

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magiCal madagasCar Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will present a program titled Magical Madagascar: Land of Lemurs, BeeEaters, & Buried Treasure at 7 p.m. Nature educator Sue Krause will reveal some of the rare and exotic flora and fauna, amazing fossils, and buried treasure she discovered on Madagascar, the world’s fourth largest island. All are welcome to attend this free event. To register, call 588-5024. sound beaCh CiviC meeTing The Sound Beach Civic Association will hold a meeting at the Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach at 7:30 p.m. On the agenda is GearHeadz, a privately run FIRST LEGO League team from Rocky Point who will show their trashthemed project. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Call 744-6952.

Tuesday 12 boCes meeTing Western Suffolk BOCES, 507 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills will hold a regular meeting of the board of education at 6:30 p.m. with a public portion at 7:30 p.m. Questions? Call 549-4900, ext. 222.

neal sTuarT and The empire sTaTe in ConCerT Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will present Neal Stuart and the Empire State in concert at 2 p.m. This all-star collaboration of veteran musicians will come together to pay tribute to the late Johnny Maestro. Free and open to all. Call 588-5024 for more information.

* All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

The greaT healThy yard projeCT presenTaTion Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor will present environmental advocate Diane Lewis who will present a lecture titled "Your Lawn Fertilizer Might Be Putting Your Children at Risk," which will discuss the link between pesticide use and water quality, at 10 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Three Harbors Garden Club. Free and open to all. Advance registration recommended by calling 692-6820.

sky room Talk The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present a lecture by film historian Glenn Andreiev titled "Our Gang — Pint Sized Comedy Masters" at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members. For further information, call 423-7611 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

doll, Teddy bear and Toy shoW The Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club of Long Island will present the 40th annual Doll, Teddy Bear and Toy Show, Sale and Competition featuring antique, vintage and new dolls at the Upsky Long Island Hotel, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $7 adults, $6 seniors, under 12 free. For more information, call Mary at 981-9332 or Helen at 281-3799.

CommuniTy arT CenTer open house Gallery North's Community Art Center, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket will hold an Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. Watch demonstrations including block stamp printing, pysanky egg decorating, intaglio printing and more. To RSVP, call 751-2676.

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Wednesday 13 Photo from Huntington Oyster Bay Audubon Society

A lecture on flying squirrels will be held at Cold Spring Harbor Library on Jan. 13.

Flying squirrels oF long island The Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society will present a lecture by Mike Bottini titled "Flying Squirrels of Long Island" at Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor at 7 p.m. Free and open to all. No registration necessary.

Visit www.hobaudubon.org or call the library at 692-6820.

JANUARY 07, 2016 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B19 Ragas of IndIa The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will present multistringed instrumentalist and guitarist Dee Harris who will perform North Indian classical music using his custommade 20-string Indian slide guitar at 7 p.m. Free and open to all.

No registration required. Call 261-6930 for more information.

Thursday 14 Lunch & LeaRn LecTuRe The Huntington Historical Society will present a Lunch & Learn lecture with guest speaker Steve Gittelman who will speak about his book, "Willie K. Vanderbilt II: A Biography," at Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse, 65 Wall Street, Huntington at noon. $50, $45 members includes a gourmet three-course meal. Reservations required by calling 427-7045, ext. 404.

film 'dIsTILLeR' Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will present the Long Island premiere screening of "Distiller" on Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. The director and producer will be in attendance. Free and open to all. For further information, call 941-4080.

‘MIssIon IMpossIbLe – Rogue naTIon’ Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen "Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation" on Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930 for more information.

‘InvasIon of The body snaTcheRs’ On Jan. 8, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will screen "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 each. Questions? Call 724-3700 for more information. 'a WaLk In The Woods' Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn will screen "A Walk in the Woods" on Jan. 8 at 1:30 p.m. Rated R. Free and open to all. For more information, call 757-4200.

‘Rocky’ The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will screen "Rocky" (1976) on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 each. Call 724-3700 for further information. 'cuba: The foRgoTTen RevoLuTIon' North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will screen "Cuba: The Forgotten Revolution" on Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. followed by a Q-&-A with filmmaker Glenn Gebhard. Free and open to all. Call 929-4488 for more information. ‘a specIaL day’ Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "A Special Day" starring Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren on

Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc.

From left, Elizabeth Ann Castrogiovanni and Marci Bing star in 'Me and Jezebel' at Theatre Three from Jan. 9 to Feb. 6.

Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. as part of its Italian Cinema series. Hosted by Irene P. Eckert. Bagels served at 10 a.m. $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Why WoRRy?’ The 1923 silent film "Why Worry?" starring Harold Lloyd will be screened at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. with live piano accompaniment by Ben Model. $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611. 'caRMen fRoM kaWachI' Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen Seijun Suzuki's 1966 "Carmen From Kawachi" on Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. In Japanese with English subtitles. $12, $7 members. Call 423-7611 for further information.

Theater 'bIg fIsh' SoLuna Studio, 659 Old Willets Path in Hauppauge, will present the musical "Big Fish" from Jan. 8 to 31. Tickets in advance are $15 for students and seniors, $20 for adults. At the door, tickets for students and seniors are $20 each, $25 for adults. Group rates are also available. For more information, call 761-6602 or visit www.SoLunaStudioNY.com.

'In The heaRT of The sea' The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will present a live performance titled "In the Heart of the Sea" on Jan. 9, with a wine and cheese reception at 7 p.m., whaling history chat at 7:30 p.m. and performance at 8 p.m., followed by a Q-and-A with the director. Tickets are $20, $35 per couple. To order, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org or call 367-3418. ‘sTRangeRs In The nIghT’ The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will host a holiday musical theater performance of "Strangers in the Night," the story of Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, through Jan. 10. Tickets are $50 adults, $48 seniors. For reservations, call 689-5888. dIsney's 'The LITTLe MeRMaId' Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present Disney's "The Little Mermaid," a treat for the whole family, through Jan. 24. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors, $20 children under 12. To order, call 724-3700.

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The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor will present a live production of 'In the Heart of the Sea' on Jan. 9.

'god of caRnage' The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present "God of Carnage" from Jan. 21 to March 6. Tickets range from $59 to $64. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

'13' John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the comedy "13" on Jan. 9 at 3 and 8 p.m. and Jan. 10 at 2 and 7 p.m. Performed by students of the theater's Studio of Performing Arts. Tickets are $20 each. To order, call 261-2900.

'In The heIghTs' The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present "In the Heights" from Jan. 16 to Feb. 8. Tickets range from $20 to $29. To order, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

'Me and JezebeL' Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present "Me and Jezebel," Elizabeth Fuller's memoir about when Bette Davis came over and stayed forever, from Jan. 9 to Feb. 6. Tickets range from $15 to $30. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'RunnIng scaRed, RunnIng fRee ...'

Back by popular demand, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will host a production of "Running Scared, Running Free ... Escape to the Promised Land" from Feb. 1 to 29 with 10 a.m. and noon performances with a special evening performance on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $13 adults, $12 students. For additional information, call 689-5888 or 751-2244 or visit www.wmho.org. ‘godspeLL’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present "Godspell" from Feb. 27 to March 26. Tickets range from $15 to $30. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 'fIRsT daTe The MusIcaL' The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present a production of "First Date The Musical"from March 5 to 26. Tickets are $35 each. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘The MusIc Man’ The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present "The Music Man" from March 12 to April 10. Tickets range from $20 to $29. To order, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

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There’s no genie in the Distiller’s bottles — only ghosts. The community can catch a glimpse of these ghosts in H.A.M. Studio’s spooky film “Distiller” at a free Long Island premiere screening at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket this Friday evening.

Filmed partially on Long Island, “Distiller” includes scenes shot locally along the North Shore and was produced by the husband and wife filmmaking team of Andy and Erin Schroeder, residents of Port Jefferson Station.

The film follows renowned ghost hunter Matthew Moon, who hunts and captures menacing ghosts in liquor bottles until his disappearance. Twenty years later, Moon’s niece Blue inherits his belongings and estate along with Moon’s collection of ghostly bottles. Moon’s niece and nephew Charlie discover what gives their uncle’s liquor bottles their kick when they open the bottles during their Fourth of July party.

Andy Schroeder, who also directs the film, came up with the idea for the film in the summer of 2012 with the help of Steve Sacco, who plays the part of Matthew Moon in the film.

Sacco and Schroeder teamed up to write the script, which took four months to complete. Filming followed shortly after and extended into 2013. Although less than two weeks was spent filming the actors’ scenes, Schroeder said more than 280 days was devoted to filming the movie’s numerous effect shots.

Schroeder wanted to take an “old school” approach to the film when it came to props and special effects. Puppets, real animals and other tangible props were used to add depth and au-

thenticity to the film. This approach to special effects allowed the film to attract adults and kids alike. “We felt like there’s really not a lot of movies you can watch with kids that are under 13,” said Schroeder. “It’s definitely a movie for adults but we made it to be a familyfriendly film ... We didn’t want it to be a blood and guts kind of movie.”

Actor Dan Noonan, 31, who plays Charlie Moon, said people should look beyond the old school effects. “I think in this day and age in regards to just the tone of the movie, go in with an open mind expecting to have a good time,” Noonan said. “People get way too involved in how effects should look.”

Noonan lives in Albany but he met Schroeder in college more than 10 years ago. He said Schroeder reached out to him about playing Charlie for the film.

Noonan added that filming was an eyeopening experience that left him wanting to make more movies. Noonan is waiting to pursue acting opportunities until after the film’s official release.

The film may not have many big name actors, but it does includes local actors and actresses like Ward Melville High School graduate Kerry Logan. Logan also appeared in the CW’s “Carrie Diaries” and played Piper’s cousin in “Orange Is the New Black.”

While the “Distiller” cast tackles their ghosts, the community can catch glimpses of Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket, Port Jefferson Village and the Berkshires in the film.

Schroeder and his cast and crew utilized Emma S. Clark’s historic periodical reading room in several scenes, which was the original library building in 1892 according to Andy’s wife Erin who helped produce the film alongside her husband.

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Members of the cast and crew of ‘Distiller,’ from left, Ritch Harrigan; Amy Ciupek; Erin and Andy Schroeder; Dan Noonan; and Steve Sacco

“It looks very rich and regal,” said Erin, about the older section of the library. The couple thought filming scenes in these areas of the library would improve the look of the film and save money at the same time. As a library assistant at Emma S. Clark, Erin helped secure the location for the film.

While her husband majored in music engineering and producing at SUNY Oneonta, Erin wasn’t as familiar with producing a film. She chose to help the film behind the scenes by designing props and helping her husband with effects, saying, “It was the two of us, Andy and I, doing all the editing, music production, doing all the sound effects.”

Andy Schroeder once worked at the Setauket library as a page while he was attending Ward Melville High School. Now he produces the Town of Brookhaven’s TV Channel 18 on Cablevision as an audio-video production specialist and is also the artist of a weekly comic strip based on “Distiller,” which follows “Uncle Matt,” the film’s ghost hunter, on his supernatural misadventures. While he has produced other short films and music videos in the past, this is Schroeder’s first feature film.

Above, actress Amy Ciupek, left, and Andy Schroeder finalize audio for the film.

While Schroeder doesn’t plan on creating a sequel to “Distiller,” the money earned from this production will go toward creating more films in the future.

While he grew up in Setauket, Schroeder and his wife currently reside in Port Jefferson Station with their parakeets Doc, Cuddles, Quattro and Baby.

Residents can find out what happened to Moon and his ghosts at the film’s free screening on Friday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Emma S. Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket. Andy and Erin Schroeder will be in attendance to answer questions and the film crew will distribute free “Distiller” posters and comics based

Photo from Andy Schroeder

Photo from Andy Schroeder

on the film’s characters during the premiere. The film will be available nationally on digital Video-On-Demand on iTunes, Amazon Prime and Google Play this Friday.

For more information on the film, to view the trailer or to see behind the scenes footage, visit www.distillerthemovie.com.

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ART EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island Art League of Long Island is located at 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Through Jan. 10, the gallery will present its 60th annual Members’ Exhibition. An artist reception and awards presentation will be held on Jan. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. Questions? Call 631-462-5400.

Cold Spring Harbor Library The Cold Spring Harbor Library is located at 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

Through Jan. 28 the library will present figure, landscape and still life paintings in pastel, oil and watercolor by Marie Sheehy Walker.

Call 631-692-6820 or visit www.cshlibrary.org for more information.

Comsewogue Public Library The Comsewogue Public Library is located at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station. During the month of January, the library will present a banner exhibit titled Embracing Our Differences, sponsored by the Suffolk Center on the Holocaust, Diversity and Human Understanding. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours.

For more information, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

Emma S. Clark Library Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is located at 120 Main St., Setauket. Through the month of January, the library will present Paintings and Pencil Drawings by Julia Shi. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-941-4080.

Gallery North Gallery North is located at 90 North Country Road, Setauket. On Jan. 10 the gallery’s Community Art Center will hold an Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. From Jan. 22 to 29, the gallery will present its Winners Circle 2016, an exhibition that celebrates the 19 artists and artisans who were awarded during the 50th Annual Outdoor Art Show, 2015. An artist reception will be held on Jan. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. For further information, call 631-751-2676.

Harborfields Public Library Harborfields Public Library is located at 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. Through the month of January, the library will present Within the Trees by Leila Atkinson. An artist reception will be held on Jan. 9 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-757-4200.

Heckscher Museum of Art The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Through April 3, the museum will present an exhibit titled You Go Girl! Celebrating Women Artists, and through March 27 the museum will present an exhibit titled Men at Work featuring a selection of works from the museum’s permanent collection that reveals the many facets of human endeavor. Call 631-3513250 or visit www.heckscher.org for more information.

Haven Gallery Haven Gallery is located at 155 Main St., Suite 4, Northport. Through Feb. 14, the gallery will present an exhibit titled Music Box. An artist reception will be held on Jan. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 631-757-0500 or visit www.havenartgallery.

Huntington Historical Society The Huntington Historical Society, 209 Main St., Huntington, will present an exhibit titled The Civil War Comes Home at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington, through April, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 4277045, ext. 404.

Call for artists ◆ The East End Arts Gallery, 133 East Main St., Riverhead, is seeking artists for its upcoming nonjuried, all-media Annual Members Show scheduled to open with a reception on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m. The theme of the show is Out of Your Mind, and the show is open to all artists. Work must be original and may be in all types of media.

Submission deadline is Jan. 23. For more information, call 631-727-0900 or email gallery@eastendarts.org. ◆ The Art League of Long Island is seeking artists from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn and Queens to submit entries to its upcoming juried competition Motion in Art and Art in Motion to be shown from March 28 to April 24. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 16. To obtain prospectus, call 631-462-5400 or visit www. artleagueli.org.

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‘Breakfast Club’ by George Olsen will be on view at the Long Island Museum’s Visitor Center through Jan. 31 as part of the LIMarts Members’ Exhibition, One Square Foot.

Huntington Public Library Huntington Public Library is located at 338 Main St., Huntington. From Jan. 9 to Feb. 21 the library will present an exhibit titled Art from the Heart by Celicia Cargill. An artist reception will be held on Jan. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. Questions? Call 631-427-5165.

Huntington Arts Council The Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington, will present an exhibit titled Members at Their Best through Jan. 8. For more information, go to www.huntingtonarts.org or call 631-271-8423.

Long Island Museum The Long Island Museum is located at 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. Currently on exhibit is Hooked@LIM: The Crocheted Tree Project. Through Jan. 31, the museum will present One Square Foot, the second annual exhibition by members of the LIMarts including 84 works in a variety of media. For more information, call 631-751-0066.

Northport Historical Society Northport Historical Society is located at 215 Main St., Northport. Currently, the soci-

ety is presenting an exhibit titled Northport and the Civil War: A Few Good Men. For more information, call 631-757-9859.

Northport/East Northport Public Library The Northport Public Library is located at 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. Through the month of January, the library will present Knifed Still Lifes & Landscapes by Greg Oleanik.

The East Northport Public Library is located at 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport.

Through the month of January, the library will present Portraits II by Linda Watson.

These exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-261-6930 (N) or 631-261-2313 (EN).

North Shore Public Library North Shore Public Library is located at 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. The library will present Paintings by Eileen Ruggiero-Weilbacher through Jan. 16 and from Jan. 18 to Feb. 27 will present Photography by Jerry McGrath. An artist reception for McGrath will be held on Feb. 7 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-929-4488 for more information.

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The works of Celicia Cargill will be on view at the Huntington Public Library through Feb. 21.

Port Jefferson Free Library The Port Jefferson Free Library is located at 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson. Through the month of January the library will present Paintings by Maureen Keelty in the Tall Case, Soup Kitchen Awards by Welcome Inn in the Flat Case and Paintings by Rebecca Mahan in the Meeting Room. The exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-473-0022.

Port Jefferson Village Center The Port Jefferson Village Center is located at 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson. Through Feb. 28 the center will present The Barns of the North Fork, a Photographic Exhibit by Mary Ann Spencer. An artist reception will be held on Jan. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. For more information, call 631-802-2160.

Ripe Art Gallery Ripe Art Gallery is located at 1028 Park Ave., Huntington. Through Jan. 30, the gallery will present an exhibit by Carly Haffner.

For more information, call 631-239-1805.

Sachem Public Library Sachem Public Library is located at 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook. Through the month of January, the library will present an exhibit titled First Collection by Angelis Vaca. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-588-5024.

STAC Smithtown Township Arts Council is located at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James. From Jan. 16 to Feb. 13 the gallery will present its Winning Artists Showcase, an exhibition featuring the work of award-winning artists from STAC’s juried exhibitions. An artist reception will be held on Jan. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m.

The works of artist Carol Ceraso will be on view at Apple Bank, 91 Route 111, Smithtown, through March 9 as part of STAC’s Outreach Gallery program. For more information, call 631-862-6575.

Three Village Historical Society Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket, is currently presenting an exhibit titled Chicken Hill: A Community Lost to Time, along with the SPIES exhibit about the Culper Spy Ring. Viewing hours are Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. $8 adults, $5 children under 12, members free.

For more information, call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

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Featuring Pets on The North Shore on February 11, 2016

Ward Melville at the Stony Brook Village Center, circa 1950s

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Long before there were January 19, 1940 Menu the Gates and the Zuckerbergs of the world, there was Cocktails Ward Melville.

A major Long Island phiHors d’oeuvres lanthropist and national Pomegranate Grapefruit business leader, the scope of Celery Ward Melville’s generosity Olives and vision included signifiSaltedAlmonds cant restoration of historic structures, purchase and Cream Argenteuil preservation of environmenPrime Sirloin of Beef with Mushroom Sauce tal and commercial properPeas Etuvée ties, education and countless Hashed Brown Potatoes other endeavors.

Mixed Green Salad Ward Melville’s dream was Meringue Glacé to create a “living Williamsburg,” a place where history Coffee and culture would blend with Cigars natural beauty. Along with architect Richard Haviland and see the original model of the village.

Smythe, he designed what was to become the first planned business There will even be chocolate cigars in community in America, the Stony Brook place of real ones enjoyed in the day.

The evening continues with an 8 p.m.

Village Center. The Three Village area — Stony Brook, Setauket and Old Field — sneak preview of The Jazz Loft next door, has been forever changed because of this which will soon showcase a historic collection of over 10,000 items of jazz forward-thinking benefactor.

Melville was president of Melville memorabilia and serve as an education Corporation, the third largest retailer and jazz performance venue as well. This in the United States with some 10,000 6,000-square-foot structure, formerly stores, which owned Thom McAn the site of the Suffolk Museum, now the Shoes, Marshall’s, CVS Pharmacies, Long Island Museum, was another of Kay-Bee Toys, Wilson’s Leather and Melville’s philanthropic works. BringSuede and more. He also donated the ing this culture to Stony Brook Village very land that today houses one of our is a case of history repeating itself while nation’s leading research institutions, looking toward the future.

During the ‘50s and ‘60s, the likes of Stony Brook University.

The Stony Brook Community Fund, Tony Bennett and Lionel Hampton pernow the Ward Melville Heritage Orga- formed at the Dogwood Hollow Amphinization (WMHO), was founded in 1939. theatre in the very spot where WMHO’s On Jan. 19, 1940, Ward Melville hosted a Educational & Cultural Center now dinner at the Three Village Inn to present stands in Stony Brook Village. The vision his plan for the future of Stony Brook Vil- that Ward Melville had over 75 years ago lage. On Jan. 19, 2016, this milestone will still resonates today and the results of his be commemorated at the Three Village efforts on behalf of the citizens of Stony Inn where it all began to “Celebrate What Brook and beyond, both economically and culturally, will continue to touch Was ... Be Part of What’s To Come.”

Starting at 6 p.m. with live music by generations for many years to come.

Tickets are $125 per person and seating The Tom Manuel Trio, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert and coffee, is limited. Proceeds will benefit The Jazz guests will enjoy the same menu from Loft. For further information call 631-7511940, hear Melville’s original speech 2244 or register online at www.wmho.org.

Call your representative at 751–7744 for details now!

TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWSPAPERS 185 Route 25A • PO Box 707 • Setauket, NY 11733 (631) 751–7744 • www.tbrnewsmedia.com

Farmers Markets HUNTINGTON WINTER FARMERS MARKET Jack Abrams School, 155 Lowndes Ave., Huntington Station will host a Winters Farmers Market

by G & G Long Island every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April.. For more information, visit www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com.

PORT JEFFERSON WINTER FARMERS MARKET The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will host a Winter Farmers Market on the third floor every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through May 1. For more information, call Melissa at 516-551-8461.

RIVERHEAD WINTER FARMERS MARKET The downtown Riverhead Farmers Market will be held at 117 East Main St., Riverhead every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April. For details, call 208-8159.

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Religious ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

CATHOLIC

EPISCOPAL

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Connecting to God, Each Other and the World

400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket (631) 689–1127 • Fax (631) 689–1215

www.stonybrookchristian.com Pastor Troy Reid Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship w/nursery 10 am Kidmo Children’s Church • Ignited Youth Fellowship and Food Always to Follow Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7 pm Thursday Morning Bible Study w/Coffee & Bagels: 10 am Friday Night Experience “FNX” for Pre K-Middle School: 6:30 pm Ignite Youth Ministry: 7:30 pm Check out our website for other events and times

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org Fr. Jack Custer, SSL., STD., Pastor Cantor Joseph S. Durko Divine Liturgy: Sunday, 11:15am followed by fellowship in the parish hall.

Holy Days: 7:00pm. See website for days and times.

Faith Formation for All Ages: Sunday School (Ages 4-13), alternate Sundays at 10:00am ByzanTeens (14-18), alternate Tuesdays at 7:00pm Adult Faith Formation: Mondays at 7:00pm.

PrayerAnon Prayergroup for substance addictions: Wednesdays at 7 pm See the website for current topics and schedule.

The Sacraments: Baptism, Chrismation and Eucharist for infants, children and adults arranged by appointment. Sacrament of Matrimony arranged by appointment. Sacrament of Repentance: Sundays 10:50 to 11:05am and before or after all other services.

All services in English. A parish of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic.

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141

Mission Statement: In faith we come together to celebrate the Eucharist as a Parish Family; and as a Catholic community of faith, we are sent to be Christ to the world around us.

Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor Rev. Daniel Opoku-Mensah, Associate Rev. Jon Fitzgerald, In Residence Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir), 6:00 pm (Youth) Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Baptisms: Sundays at 1:30 pm (except during Lent) Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Holy Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date

CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582 www.mtsinaichurchli.org “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Sunday Services at 10 am Sunday School and childcare offered at the 10 am service and open to all infants to 8th grade.

Last Sundays of the month: 10 am Welcome Sunday Service A service welcoming those with differing abilities We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

EPISCOPAL

CATHOLIC

ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

CHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA

Main Street, Stony Brook • (631) 751–0034

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2900 • Fax (631) 473–0015

www.stgmajella.org Rev. Gennaro DiSpigno, Pastor Office of Christian Formation • 928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Third weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate Penance Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pm We celebrate You! Visit Our Thrift Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm + Sat. 10 am–2 pm

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (631) 473-0165 • Fax (631) 331-8094

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www.www.infantjesus.org Reverend Patrick M. Riegger, Pastor Associates: Rev. Francis Lasrado & Rev. Rolando Ticllasuca To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: (631) 928-0447 • Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital Religious Education: (631) 928-0447 Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond

www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Please come and welcome our new Priests: The Rev. Dr. Richard Visconti, Priest–In–Charge The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Priest Associate Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN The Rev. Cn. Dr. Richard D. Visconti, Rector The Rev. Farrell Graves, Priest Associate

1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net Parish Office email: office@carolinechurch.net (631) 941–4245

Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 941-4245 for registration Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:30 pm and First Fri. of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Office for location) Youth, Music and Service Programs offered Let God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson (631) 473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery at 9:30 am Our ministries: Welcome Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am.

It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry.

We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

EVANGELICAL THREE VILLAGE CHURCH Knowing Christ...Making Him Known

322 Route 25A, East Setauket • (631) 941–3670 www.3vc.org

Lead Pastor Josh Moody Sunday Worship Schedule 9:15 am:Worship Service Sunday School (Pre–K – Adult), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagel/Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am: Worship, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–4) We offer weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s Bible Studies (day & evening) & Men’s Bible Study Faith Nursery School for ages 3 & 4 Join us as we celebrate 55 years of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ!

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com

Rev. Demetrios N. Calogredes, Protopresbyter Sunday Services Orthros 8:30 am - Devine Liturgy 10 am Services conducted in both Greek & English* Books available to follow in English* Sunday Catechism School, 10:15 am - 11:15 am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 pm - 8 pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups* Thrift Store* Banquet Hall available for Rental* For information please call Church office*

JEWISH CHABAD AT STONY BROOK “Judaism with a smile”

Future site: East side of Nicolls Rd, North of Rte 347 –Next to Fire Dept.

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove

(631) 585–0521 • (800) My–Torah • www.ChabadSB.com Rabbi Chaim & Rivkie Grossbaum Rabbi Motti & Chaya Grossbaum Rabbi Sholom B. & Chanie Cohen Membership Free •Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool • Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department • Lectures and Seminars • Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle for Special Needs Children • The CTeen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library www.ChabadSB.com Chabad at Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 751–7663

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JEWISH

LUTHERAN–LCMS

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

CORAM JEWISH CENTER

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

Young Israel of Coram 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 YIC.org – YoungIsraelofCoram@gmail.com

RABBI DR. MORDECAI & MARILYN GOLSHEVSKY RABBI SAM & REBECCA GOLSHEVSKY

“THE ETERNAL FLAME–THE ETERNAL LIGHT” Weekly Channel #20 at 11 am Shabbat Morning Services 9 am Free Membership. No building fund.

Free Hebrew School. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat and Holiday Services followed by hot buffet. Adult Education Institute. Women’s Education Group–International Lectures and Torah Study. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages.

FREE HEBREW SCHOOL 2015–2016 Details (631)698–3939 Member National Council of Young Israel a world–wide organization.

All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station (631) 928–3737 www.NorthShoreJewishCenter.org Rabbi Aaron Benson

Cantor Daniel Kramer, Rabbi Emeritus Howard Hoffman Executive Director Marcie Platkin Services: Daily morning and evening minyan Friday at 8 pm; Saturday 8:45 am and one hour before sundown • Tot Shabbat Family Kehillah • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors Club • Youth Group Award–winning Religious School • Teen Community Service Program Nursery School • Mommy and Me • Preschool Summer Program Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop Thrift Shop • Kosher Catering Panel We warmly welcome you to our Jewish home. Come worship, study and enjoy being Jewish with our caring NSJC family.

Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook • (631) 751–8518 A warm and caring intergenerational community dedicated to learning, prayer, social action, and friendship.

Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel Cantor Michael F. Trachtenberg Emeritus Cantor Scott Harris Rabbi Emeritus Stephen A. Karol Rabbi Emeritus Adam D. Fisher

Member Union for Reform Judaism Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat • Religious School Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education • Chavurah Groups • Early AM Studies • Sisterhood • Brotherhood • PT

465 Pond Path, East Setauket (631)751-1775 www.messiahny.com

Rev. Charles Bell - Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am Sunday School at 9:30 am NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care Program Please call for details

METHODIST BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 33 Christian Ave/ PO2117 E. Setauket NY 11733 (631)941 3581 Rev. Gregory L. Leonard–Pastor

Sunday Worship 10:30 am Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Lectionary Reading and Prayer Wed. 12 noon Gospel Choir Tues. 8 pm Praise Choir and Youth Choir 3rd and 4th Fri. 6:30 pm

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 486 Townline Road, Commack Church Office: (631)499–7310 Fax: (631) 858–0596 www.commack–umc.org • mail@commack–umc.org Rev. Linda Bates–Stepe, Pastor

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A (631) 751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org

Rev. Margaret H. Allen (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am

Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and offers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions. Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Childcare for little ones under three. Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings. Registration is ongoing.

For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

109 Brown’s Road, Huntington, NY 11743 631–427–9547 www.uufh.org

Rev. G. Jude Geiger, Minister

(minister@uufh.org) Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh@gmail.com) Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 am Whoever you are, whomever you love, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Our services offer a progressive, non-creedal message with room for spiritual seekers.

Services and Religious Education each Sunday at 10:30 am Youth Group, Lifespan Religious Education for Adults, Adult and Children’s Choirs Participants in the Huntington Interfaith Housing Initiative Find us on Facebook and Twitter

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket • (631) 941–4167

Rev. Sandra B. Mantz, Pastor

www.setauketumc.org • SUMCNY@aol.com Sunday Worship Service & Church School 10 am 10 am Worship with Holy Communion Mary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) monthly on 2nd Tuesday at noon Adult Bible Study Sunday 8 am Prayer Group and Bible Study at the Church Wednesdays 10 am

PRESBYTERIAN SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

UNITY UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT 203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. (631) 385–7180 www.unityhuntingtonny.org

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green (631) 941-4271 www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net

LUTHERAN–ELCA

REV. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station (631)473–7157

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Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastor email: pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com • pastors cell: 347–423–3623 church website: wwwStPaulsLCPJS.org Services Sundays – 8:30 am and 10:30 am Holy Communion Bibles and Bagels 9:30 am Sunday School during 10:30 am service Wednesday Evening 7:30 pm – Holy Communion Friday Morning Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am ~ All are Welcome ~

Rev. Saba Mchunguzi

Unity Church of Healing Light is committed to helping people unfold their Christ potential to transform their lives and build spiritual community through worship, education, prayer and service.

Sunday Worship & Church School 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sign Language Interpreter at Sunday Service

Catch the Excitement! Join us Sundays in worship at 9:30 am with Church School (PreK-6th Grade) at 9:45 am Adult Christian Education Classes and Service Opportunities Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...Finding hope All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship.

Call the church office or visit our website for current information on church activities. SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 751–7663

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Community news

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Councilman Mark Cuthbertson administers The Oath of Office to the 2015 Youth Court Council Inductees on Dec. 9.

Huntington youth Court inducts 24 new members

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Above, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building; below, part of the new exhibit

Civil War exhibit opens in Huntington The Huntington Historical Society recently unveiled its latest exhibit, The Civil War Comes Home, at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building. This museum was built in 1892 to serve as the Huntington Public Library, a meeting place for the Civil War veterans from Huntington and as a memorial to the Huntington residents lost in the Civil War. Stop in and visit this beautiful building and view the many artifacts on display, including a 150-year-old flag with its 35 stars that once flew over Fulton Street on July 8, 1865, when the 127th regiment returned and a photo of the Co. H 119th NY volunteers. Also featured is the diary of Amelia Brush dated Jan. 1, 1863, to Dec. 31, 1868, which mentions many national and local events such as the New York riots in 1893.

The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, located at 228 Main Street, Huntington, is open Tuesday to Friday

from 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 631-351-3244.

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On Wednesday, Dec. 9, Councilman Mark Cuthbertson (D) inducted 24 new student members and welcomed back 50 returning members of the Huntington Youth Court in a ceremony held at Huntington Town Hall. Now celebrating its 16th year of operation, the Huntington Youth Court has 74 members (representing each high school in the Town of Huntington) and has inducted 582 Youth Court members to date.

“It is vital to instill the legal ramifications to first time youth offenders in such a unique criminal justice arena,” stated Cuthbertson. “I would like to personally thank and commend Maria Georgiou, Maria Danisi and staff on behalf of the Youth Court’s Sixteenth Anniversary and I look forward to the continued success of this wonderful program,” added Cuthbertson.

The Youth Court Program, initiated by Cuthbertson in 2000, is aimed at holding youth accountable for misconduct and preventing teen violence, while at the same time providing an educational experience about the legal process. The program’s coordinator, Maria Danisi, works with high school volunteers who serve in a simulated courtroom proceeding to determine sentencing for first-time, nonviolent offenders. Members rotate in groups of 20 and perform as defending and prosecuting attorney, judge, bailiff and jury.

An average Youth Court participant will hear cases on low-level misdemeanors such as shoplifting or vandalism. The offender has already pleaded guilty to the crime and has agreed to be judged by a jury of his/her peers. The jury may impose a sentence that includes community service, a written or verbal apology to the victim, written essays pertaining to the crime, counseling sessions, a jail tour, mandatory participation in a peer discussion group and mandatory jury duty.

“Since the program’s inception, our Youth Court volunteers have heard 378 cases and they have handed out an average of 100 sanctions to youth offenders each school year — with a combined total of more than 400 volunteer hours for trials alone per year,” remarked Cuthbertson.

For more information or if you are interested in joining the program, please contact Maria Danisi at 631-271-5547 or via e-mail to: youthcourt@optonline.net.

SBU

Jan. 7-Jan. 13, 2016

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SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Tomorrow is Friday — wear red on campus!

26-3 spurt in the second half pushes SBU men’s hoops past Columbia, 69-60 Seniors Jameel Warney and Carson Puriefoy scored seven points apiece in a game-changing 26-3 run as the Stony Brook men’s basketball team rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat Columbia University, 69-60, Saturday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena.

Warney, a forward, scored a game-high 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting and was 6-for-9 from the free-throw line. Puriefoy, a guard, added 18 points, and junior guard Ahmad Walker finished with 11.

Stony Brook (9-4) outscored Columbia (9-6) 44-24 in the second half after trailing by 11 at halftime.

Grant Mullins had 14 points for the Lions.

“I loved our intensity down the stretch,” Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell said.

“We were able to claw back and pick up a nice victory. I feel like we’re prepared to begin conference play. You have to go on the road and win conference road games. It’s one of the hardest things to do.”

Mullins’ three-pointer with 17:41 left in regulation gave Columbia its biggest lead of the game, 41-25. After the Seawolves took a timeout, Stony Brook scored on eight of its next nine possessions, tying the game at 45-45 after Walker’s three-point play with 11:03 left.

The Lions made only one of their next 11 shots and turned the ball over eight times after taking the 17-point lead.

Sophomore guard and forward Bryan Sekunda capped the 26-3 run with a jumper from the right side.

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Above, Carson Puriefoy maintains possession.

Left, Jameel Warney attempts a shot from the free-throw line.

Maodo Lo’s layup with 8:05 left in regulation was Columbia’s first basket since CJ Davis’ layup 5:50 earlier. The Lions scored three points in 9:34 of game action.

Warney has now finished with at least 20 points in six straight games. He is averaging 21.2 points per game during Stony Brook’s

five-game winning streak.

“It was a tale of two halves,” Warney said. “We love playing in front of our home crowd. We’ve been behind before. Tonight we played a little bit of defense and the ball found its way in the basket.”

Columbia committed a season-high 19 turnovers, while Stony Brook’s seven turnovers tied a season-low. Stony Brook scored 25 points, more than a third of their points, off turnovers.

The Lions were 7-for-11 from behind the arc in the first half, but were held to 3-for-14 in the second. Columbia was held to more than 18 points under its season average.

Stony Brook shot 15-28 (.536) in the second half after a 10-32 (.313) first 20 minutes.

Warney and Puriefoy made seven field goals apiece, and combined for 29 of their team’s 38 points in the second half.

“They’re a good team and they made a lot of shots in the first half,” Puriefoy said of Columbia. “We just needed to buckle down on defense. Once our defense picked up, our shots started to fall.”

Stony Brook opened America East Conference play Wednesday, Jan. 6 at Binghamton University at 7 p.m., but results were not available by press time.

Women close nonconference play with win Freshman guard Davion Wingate knocked down the game-winning free throw with 3.5 seconds to play as the Stony Brook women’s basketball team (8-5) closed its non-conference schedule with a 64-63 win over Harvard University (4-7).

The Seawolves faced a 44-35 deficit with 6:30 to play in the third quarter when freshman forward Ogechi Anyagaligbo started to take over. The six-time America East Rookie of the Week was held to just two points and no rebounds in the first half, but exploded for seven points and six rebounds in the third quarter alone to help the Seawolves claw back into the ballgame.

Stony Brook tied it up at the end of the third quarter thanks to four straight points from senior forward Brittany Snow, then took the lead on the first possession of the fourth quarter on a baby hook from senior forward Alyssa Coiro. The game was tied

on five separate occasions and the lead changed hands three times in the fourth quarter before Wingate’s free throw handed the Seawolves the victory.

Stony Brook entered the contest tiedfor-fourth in the country in three-point field goal defense, but yielded a seasonhigh nine three-point field goals to the Crimson, including seven in the first half.

Stony Brook dominated the glass in the second half, thanks to 14 rebounds in the final 20 minutes from Anyagaligbo.

The rebounding battle was tied 16-16 at halftime, but the Seawolves outrebounded the Crimson 25-17 in the second half.

Stony Brook, led once again by the lethal combination of Anyagaligbo and Snow, outscored Harvard 32-16 in the paint.

The game saw a total of seven ties and seven lead changes. Neither team led by more than nine at any point in the ballgame.

Four players scored in double figures, led by 17 from Snow. Wingate finished with 14 points, followed by Anyagaligbo and junior guard Christa Scognamiglio with 11 apiece.

Snow was honored before the game with the official game ball of her 1,000th career point, which she scored again Morgan State College on Dec. 14, 2015.

Wingate, who has made her first two career starts in Stony Brook’s last two games, is averaging 15 points per game over her last three outings.

Stony Brook’s offense is rounding into form as it is averaging 69.3 ppg over its last three contests.

Senior guard Kim Hanlon finished with seven points and six rebounds.

The Seawolves opened conference play on Wednesday, Jan. 6, against Binghamton University, but results were not available by press time.

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Kids Calendar Guide artVentures Gallery North, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket, will hold an ArtVentures class on Jan. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for ages 6 to 11, exploring tunnel books and sculpture along with a gallery visit. Taught by Larissa Grass. $25 per student, materials included. To register, call 7512676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org.

Build a Boat Become a shipbuilder at The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Drop in anytime on Jan. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., and design your own vessel out of wood. All materials provided. For children with adult supervision (hot glues guns used). $8, $5 members. For further information, call 367-3418.

Cinema Arts Centre will screen ‘The Prophet’ on Jan. 9 at noon.

Programs Hands-on-History The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, will present a program titled Hands-onHistory: Peddler’s Vehicles on Jan. 7, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Make the past come alive through activities and objects. Visit one of the museum’s galleries and explore history. For grades 1 to 4. $10, $8 members. To register, call 751-0066, ext. 212.

Magnets!

Learn all about magnets at The Long Island Science Center, 11 W. Main St., Riverhead, on Jan. 9, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Investigate its powers and daily uses during this drop-in program. $7 per person. Call 208-8000 for more information.

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Winter tree WorksHoP Seatuck Environmental Association will present a Winter Tree workshop on Jan. 9 at Sherwood Jayne Farm, 55 Old Post Road, Setauket, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn to identify trees in their winter form with an indoor workshop followed by a hike through the trails. $8, $4 members. To register, call 581-6908 or email staff@seatuck.org. tracks and traces Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, will present a family program titled Tracks and Traces on Jan. 10 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Become a nature detective and unravel the clues animals leave behind. Make a track booklet to take home. $3. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

interactiVe story tiMe Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown and Momee Friends of Long Island will present Interactive Story Time for children ages 2 to 5 with art, music and moviement in and around the center on Jan. 13 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. $10 per child. Call 979-6344 to register. no Bears liVe Here!

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, will hold a Tiny Tots program for ages 3 to 5 titled No Bears Live Here! on Jan. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. $3. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Film ‘tHe ProPHet’ As part of its Cinema for Kids! series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet” on Jan. 9 at noon.

Rated PG. Tickets are $12 adults, $7 members, free for kids 12 and under. For more information, call 423-7611 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

theater ‘tHe little MerMaid’ Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown, will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” through Jan. 24. Ariel, King Triton, Flounder, Scuttle and, of course, Sebastian all come to life on the stage. Tickets are $35 adults, $20 children under 12. Call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org to order tickets. ‘little red riding Hood’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, will present a musical version of “Little Red Riding Hood” with a fresh new twist from Jan. 23 to Feb. 19. Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Junie B. Jones, tHe Musical’ The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, will present “Junie B. Jones, The Musical” from Jan. 30 to March 6. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com. ‘aladdin Jr.’ The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown, will present “Aladdin Jr.” from Feb. 6 to 21. All tickets are $15. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org. ‘tHe Musical adVentures oF Flat stanley’ CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, will present “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” from Feb. 6 to March 5, with a sensory-friendly performance on Feb. 27. Tickets are $12. Call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com to order.

All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

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Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows!

The cold weather has finally settled in on the North Shore, making it the perfect time for the return of the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s popular Children’s Authors series, Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows.

After listening to a story read by the author and/or illustrator, children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers will participate in a craft activity related to the story while enjoying a cup of hot cocoa.

This year’s author’s include Beth Capodanno (Jan. 20), Karen Seder (Jan. 27), Jack Batcher (Feb. 3), Valerie Pfundstein (Feb. 17), Tracy Delio (Feb. 24), Barbara Kirshner (March 2), Rich Specht (March 9) and Michelle Zimmerman (March 16).

The program meets every Wednesday at the WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook, from Jan. 20 through March 16.

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Author Beth Capodanno will kick off this year’s Hot Cocoa & Marshmallow’s series by reading her children’s book, ‘Stinky Feet Stew’ on Jan. 20.

Admission is $3 per person. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 631-689-5888.

Knights of Columbus to host Free-Throw Contest The Fr. Thomas A. Judge Knights of Columbus Council 6893 will host its annual basketball Free-Throw Contest on Monday, Jan. 11, at the Trinity Regional School Gym, 1025 5th Ave., East Northport. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (as of Jan. 1, 2016) who must bring a copy of their birth certificate to register. Registration will begin promptly at 7:10 p.m. and the Free-Throw Contest will commence at 7:30 p.m.

Each contestant will throw 15 free-

throws, and winners for each age group will be determined by the highest number of baskets scored. Winners for each age group will then move on to the districtlevel free-throw in February.

After competing and making it through the district and regional levels, the winners will ultimately compete at the New York State finals to be held at West Point in April.

For more information, please contact Free-Throw Program Chairman Jerry Dano at 631-368-0425.

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kids times Half the Globe

By Sooah Kwak Edna Spears Elementary School, Port Jefferson The half of the globe is winter The other half of the globe is summer Winter on the side of the globe Summer on the other side of the globe In Australia people go to the beach stretching their arms relaxing on the other side of the globe we are shivering in the cold but we are also having fun skating on ice having snowball fights On our side of the globe ice sparkles like a crystal ball ice shatters when icicles fall from the trees On the summer side of the earth the sun shines like a fire ball

‘If You Take a Mouse to the Movies,’ by Connor from Imagination Pre-School in Stony Brook

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Riddles of the week: Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?

Q: What kind of ball doesn’t bounce?

A: A snowball!

A: Frostbite!

Kids, send your poetry, artwork, jokes or photographs to Kids Times, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733 or email it to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com, and we’ll publish it as soon as we can. Please include your name, age and hometown.

Q: What do you call a snowman in the summer?

A: A puddle!

Wanted: Kids’ poetry and artwork

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