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Residents commend local thriller film

By Giselle Barkley

Milk doesn’t just build strong bones, it also builds strong ghosts — at least in “Distiller.” During the Long Island premiere screening of H.A.M. Studio’s “Distiller,” on Jan. 8 on the lower level of the Emma S. Clark Library in Setauket, residents saw these ghosts wreak havoc in the film. This followed the world premiere on Jan. 2 at the Proctor Theatre in New York City. Despite the smaller venue, director, co-writer and co-producer Andy Schroeder of Port Jefferson Station, said he can breathe a little easier. “It’s a huge weight off my shoulders,” Andy said after the screening on Friday. “Now [my wife and I] could just enjoy getting to see audience members enjoy it.” Andy’s wife Erin co-produced the film, which features scenes shot in Port Jefferson and at the Emma S. Clark Library. The film highlights ghost hunter Matthew Moon, who captures ghosts in liquor bottles until his mysterious disappearance. Twenty years later, Moon’s niece, Blue, inherits her uncle’s belongings only to get a ghoulish surprise once she opens the bottles. “It had elements of a lot of different movies,” Mark Rothenberg said after seeing the film. “They put [the scenes] together nicely and it had a lot of [scenes] from the area. It was good to see Long Island getting some recognition.” Rothenberg’s wife, Carolyn Emerson, a reference librarian at the library, added that the antiquity of the library added to the ambiance of the film, especially considering the history of the library. According to Emerson, before the library was established, the property housed a general store that sold coffins.

Rothenberg and Emerson weren’t the only ones to like the film and its “oldschool” graphics. Mike O’Connor and Michelle Tommaso of Smithtown also enjoyed the film’s special effects. “All of the creatures, they were fantastic,” Tommaso said about the film’s ghosts. “It was really depressing when they tore open the little teddy bear and crawled inside of it, but it was also terrifying and really wacky how everything was moving.” In the film, a freed ghost tailors Blue Moon’s old stuffed teddy bear and wears it as a costume to get around Moon’s home. The ghost, like others in the film, was a puppet designed for the film. The Schroeders stuck to tangible props like puppets to make the film more authentic. Andy also said this old school approach is more appealing for its authenticity and for the actors — the actors can use the real props to help further their performance on screen. Andy started writing the script in 2012 with writing partner Steve Sacco. The cast and crew started filming in 2012. The film wasn’t the only project the Schroeders were working on. They also created posters and small comic strips for the film’s premiere screenings this month. Residents who attended the premiere could take a poster and some comics after the film ended. While Andy has no plans for a sequel, he said he intends to produce more films in the future. “All our ideas are sort of similar ... not the ideas for the story, but the tone,” he said. “We want to do something that’s sort of for everybody.” Residents who couldn’t make the premiere screenings can purchase the film on iTunes and Amazon Prime for $12.99 and on Google Play for $9.99. They can also rent it on Google Play for $3.99.

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KNOWLEDGE

BNL researchers reflect on NSLS-II, share hopes for 2016

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They built something that makes Superman’s x-ray vision seem antiquated by comparison. Many of them have dedicated as much as a decade of their lives to constructing a cutting-edge technology that will help researchers around the world see small, rapid processes as they are happening. As 2016 begins, scientists from around the world are heading to Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton to look closely at processes and atomic configurations at the National Synchrotron Light Source II, a $912 million scientific facility completed last year. At the same time, those

involved in constructing this project plan to continue to add beamlines. The project originally came in under budget and ahead of schedule, allowing BNL to expand the size of the ring building, which improves the performance from the instruments, among other enhancements. “In principal, at least in a peripheral way, if it involves analysis of the structure and function of materials, there is nothing beyond the reach of a facility like NSLS-II,” said Erik Johnson, who has held a variety of positions at NSLSII from accelerator interface manager to finishing as the deputy project director. REFLECTING ON NSLS-II continued on page B11

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scan for bone mineral density. Osteopenia is a slightly milder form that may be a precursor to osteoporosis. However, we should not rely on the DXA scan alone; risk factors are important, such as a family or personal history of fractures as we age. The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) is more thorough for determining the 10-year fracture risk. Those who have a risk of fracture that is three percent or more should consider treatment with medications. A link to the FRAX tool can be found at www.shef.ac.uk/FRAX. Most of us have been told since we were young that we need more calcium to make sure we have strong bones. In fact, the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that we get 1000-1200 mg per day of calcium if we are >50 years old (2). Recommendations vary by sex and age. This would be mostly from diet, but also from supplements. However, the latest research suggests that calcium for osteoporosis prevention may not be as helpful as we thought.

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Continued from page B9 On the other hand, as many as 66 percent of the women receiving osteoporosis medications may not have needed it, according to a retrospective study (4). This is the overtreatment population, with half these patients younger, between the ages of 40 and 64, and without any risk factors to indicate the need for a DXA scan. This younger population included many who had osteopenia, not osteoporosis. Also, the DXA scan may have shown osteoporosis at what the researchers described as nonmain sites in one-third of patients diagnosed with the disease. Main sites, according to the International Society for Clinical Densitometry recommendations, would be the anterior-posterior spine, hip, and femoral neck. A nonmain site in this review was the lateral lumbar spine. Before you get a DXA scan, make sure you have sufficient risk factors, such as family or personal history of fracture, age, and smoking history. When the DXA scan is done, make sure it is interpreted at the main sites. If you are not sure, have another physician consult on the results.

We all need calcium to prevent osteoporosis, right?

Calcium has always been the forefront of prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. However, two studies would have

us question this approach. Results of one meta-analysis of a group of 59 randomized controlled trials showed that dietary calcium and calcium supplements with or without vitamin D did increase the bone density significantly in most places in the body, including the femoral neck, spine and hip (5). Yet the changes were so small that they would not have much clinical benefit in terms of fracture prevention. Another meta-analysis of a group of 44 observational dietary trials and 26 randomized controlled trials did not show a benefit with dietary or supplemental calcium with or without vitamin D (6). There was a slight reduction in nonsignificant vertebral fractures, but not in other places, such as the hip and forearm. Dietary calcium and supplements disappointed in these two trials.

Does this mean calcium is not useful? Not so fast!

In some individual studies that were part of the meta-analyses, the researchers mentioned that dairy, specifically milk, was the dietary source on record, and we know milk is not necessarily good for bones. But in many of the studies, the researcher did not differentiate between the sources of dietary calcium. This is a very important nuance. Calcium from animal products may increase inflammation and the acidity of the body and may actually leach calcium from the bone, while calcium from vegetable-rich, nutrient-dense sources may be

better absorbed, providing more of an alkaline and anti-inflammatory approach. This would be a good follow-up study, comparing the effects of calcium from animal and plant-based dietary sources.

What can be done to improve the situation?

Yoga used to be on the fringe of society. Now, it has become more prevalent and part of mainstream exercise. This is a good trend, since this type of exercise may have a big impact on prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. In a small pilot study, the results showed that those who practiced yoga had an increase in their spine and hip bone density compared to those who did not (7). There were 18 participants in this trial. The researchers were encouraged by these results, so they increased the number of participants in another study. The results showed that 12 minutes of yoga daily or every other day significantly increased the bone density from the start of the study in both the spine and femur, the thigh bone (8). There was also an increase in hip bone density, but this was not significant. The strength of the study includes its 10-year duration. However, one weakness was that this trial did not include a control group. Another was that 741 participants started the trial, but only 227 finished, less than one-third. Of those, 202 were women. Significantly, prior to the study there were 109 fractures in the participants, most of

whom had osteoporosis or osteopenia, but none had yoga-related fractures by the end of the trial. The “side effects” of yoga include improved mobility, posture, strength and a reduction in anxiety. The researchers gave a nice road map of specific beneficial poses. Before starting a program, consult your doctor. The moral of the story is that exercise is beneficial. Yoga may be another simple addition to this exercise regimen. Calcium may be good or bad, depending on its dietary source. Be cautious with supplemental calcium; it does have side effects, including kidney stones, cardiovascular events, and gastrointestinal symptoms, and consult with your doctor to assess whether you might be in an overtreatment or under-treatment group when it comes to medication.

References: (1) uptodate.com. (2) Os-

teoporos Int 2014;25:2359–2381. (3) Clin Interv Aging. 2015;10:1813-24. (4) JAMA Intern Med. online Jan. 4, 2016. (5) BMJ 2015; 351:h4183. (6) BMJ 2015; 351:h4580. (7) Top Geriatr Rehabil.2009; 25(3); 244-250. (8) Top Geriatr Rehabil. online Nov. 5, 2015. Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, go to the website www. medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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REFLECTING ON NSLS-II Continued from page B5

“This is not only an increase in quantity but on quality” of information,” said Ferdinand Willeke, who came to BNL in 2007 as the head of the Accelerator Division, which built and operates the magnet storage ring. “In an extreme case, data are collected 10,000 times faster.” Willeke said the process involved a seven-layer structure with about 30,000 activities. “The project was more a marathon than a sprint, but, as in each large project, there are issues to resolve to keep everything proceeding smoothly,” Willeke said. “This required enormous commitment from the entire staff” who routinely went the extra mile “from the start to the end.” Those who worked on the project credited a large team of people for helping to complete the NSLS-II. That includes Steven Dierker, who was the project director, Marty Fallier, who was the Facilities Division director during the design and construction, Diane Hatton, who was the business manager, and John Hill, Qun Shen and Paul Zschack, who were, at various times, in charge of the beamlines. Satoshi Ozaki served as senior project advisor. Samuel Krinsky “was a prominent accelerator scientist who had a large influence on NSLS-II accelerator layout in the pre-project phase,” Willeke said. Krinsky passed away last year. The project itself included hundreds of workers in various stages, while leaders from different groups routinely met in person or sent emails back and forth during weekends, vacations or personal time, ensuring that the process stayed on target and under budget. “I’ve invested 10 or 15 years of my life to bring this to reality,” said Johnson. So far, the reviews from the beamlines that have gone live have been encouraging. “The performance of the accelerator itself is a dream,” said Elaine DiMasi, a physicist in the Photon Sciences Division at BNL. “According to all reports, its stability and brightness are every bit as good as what was theoretically planned.” As a facility funded by the Department of Energy, the NSLS-II can uncover undocumented details about batteries while they are in use. Indeed, scientists can place batteries in front of the beamline and determine exactly what happens as they discharge, potentially leading to a more effective design of future batteries and energy storage devices. “Imagine all the material things you could do with the capabilities we have here, in trying to improve energy efficiency or energy conversion,” Johnson said. “In my view, next to food security, [energy security] is at the top of the geopolitical issues that shape the world.” Johnson is interested in seeing what the NSLS-II can reveal about catalytic reactions and chemical pathways. In some biochemical reactions, catalysts help speed up or direct processes. Along the way, however, some intermediate steps are far preferable to others, which might slow a reaction. “When you have a chemical reaction, you may want this [molecule or intermediate step] and not the other six,” Johnson

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said. The NSLS-II will allow scientists to focus on what they can do to the catalyst to encourage one particular step. “You may wind up making configuration changes to the way the molecules are absorbed on the working catalyst surface so some chemical pathways are more favored than others. There’s a whole gamut you can look at now that you couldn’t [see] before.” While the team who made the NSLSII a reality is pleased with what it can do, they realize there’s still considerable work ahead. “We are still in the process of bringing this machine to full performance,” said Willeke. DiMasi said those who are building the second, third and fourth waves of beamlines are “sprinting to complete our tasks and help make the full build-out a reality.”

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The Suffolk county Vanderbilt Museum, 180 little neck road, centerport, will hold its annual Valentine’s day dinner in the mansion on Saturday, Feb. 13, with seatings at 6 and 8 p.m. Share a romantic evening with the one you love where Hollywood stars and european royalty dined with members of one of America’s most famous families. lance reinheimer, the museum’s executive director, said, “The story-

book atmosphere of the Vanderbilt Mansion has served as a romantic backdrop for many first dates. Several people have proposed marriage here, and each year many couples come to the Vanderbilt for their wedding ceremonies. This is a perfect place for a romantic dinner.” the evening begins with hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer in the Memorial Wing of the mansion, amid Vanderbilt’s exotic collections of cultural artifacts from Africa, Asia and the South Pacific. After a brief tour through the Vanderbilts’ private living quarters in the mansion, guests will be seated for a leisurely dinner in the northport dining room Porch, overlooking the water. entrée choices include prime rib of beef, chicken caprese (spinach, tomato, and mozzarella), salmon with mango sauce, and vegetable lasagna. dessert follows in the lancaster room, with a side trip to the Vanderbilt library and the Moroccan court. tickets are $100 per person, $90 for museum members and may be purchased by calling 631-854-5579 or online at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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Minnesota Wild Rice Soup YIeld: Makes 8 servings IngredIentS: • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 3 carrots, finely diced • 2 leeks, white and light green parts, finely diced • 2 celery stalks, finely diced • 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour • 2 quarts chicken broth • 3⁄4 cup wild rice • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, or to taste • 3⁄4 cup heavy cream, hot • 3 tablespoons dry sherry • 1⁄4 cup minced chives • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley

dIrectIOnS: Heat the butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, leeks and celery. cook until softened, about 5 minutes. reduce the heat to low, add the flour, and stir well. cook gently, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the broth gradually, whisking well with each addition to eliminate flour lumps. Bring to a simmer. Add the wild rice and salt. continue to simmer until the rice is tender but still somewhat chewy, about 45 minutes. Stir in the heated cream and sherry. Season with salt. Serve in heated bowls, garnished with chives and parsley. Source: Courtesy of The Culinary Institute of America’s “Book of Soups” (Lebhar-Friedman).

Southwestern Bean and Pasta Soup YIeld: Serves 8 IngredIentS: • 2 cans (15 ounces each) READ Southwestern Bean Salad, divided • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil • 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper • 1/2 cup sliced green onions • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped • 1 large clove garlic, minced • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes • 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth, divided • 1 cup water • 1/2 cup ditalini pasta, uncooked Optional toppings: sour cream plain yogurt chopped cilantro avocado

dIrectIOnS: Place contents of one can bean salad in blender or food processor. Process until partially pureed, with small chunks remaining. In a large soup pot or dutch oven, heat oil over mediumhigh heat until hot. Add bell pepper and onions; cook and stir about 2 minutes to soften. Add jalapeno; cook and stir 1 minute. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in pureed bean salad; add second can of bean salad and tomatoes. Add 3 cups of broth and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Add pasta; cook 7-9 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Add additional broth as desired for consistency. Serve with toppings, as desired. Variations: Add 1/2 pound cooked lean ground beef, chicken or turkey breast when adding the pepper and onions and continue as recipe directs; add additional oil 1 teaspoon at a time if needed for cooking vegetables. Source: Seneca Foods

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pH for common garden veggies and second-season crops

Potatoes need a very acidic soil to thrive, making long Island an ideal environment.

are ideal as they require no staking. Summer squash, which matures in 50 to 60 days, also does well in acidic soil. Tomatoes also do well in this broad range of soil pHs as well as cucumbers. Plants that do well in neutral (or only slightly acidic) to mildly alkaline range (7.0 to 8.0) are mushrooms, okra, parsley, peppers, yams and asparagus. If your soil is substantially below the optimal range for what you are growing, add lime, following manufacturer’s directions. Remember that lime can take many months or even a year to break down in the soil. Read the package directions on the various types you are considering. It’s probably best to start adding the lime to the soil now in the areas where you are planning to grow veggies next year. Also remember that the soil will revert to the pH it tends to be naturally, so once you start liming the soil to reach a certain number, you need to continue to do that as per package directions each growing season.

the soil pH. Cornell University notes that growing potatoes in a pH of 6.0 or higher makes them more prone to scab (a disease of root and tuber crops). Veggies that do extremely well in acidic soil (going down to the 5.0 range)

Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and master gardener. Send your gardening questions and/or comments to leisure@tbrnewspapers. com. To reach Cornell Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener program, call 631-727-7850.

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What exactly is soil pH and how does it affect your ability to grow the veggies you want? Well, it’s a measure of how acid or alkaline soil is. On a scale of 0 to 14, seven is neutral. Below 7 is acidic (sour) and above 7 is alkaline (sweet). Today, we have little kits that can be used to test soil available in garden stores, but in the “olden days” farmers tasted the soil, hence the terms sour for acidic and sweet for alkaline soil. The soil pH affects how different plants take up nutrients. Some do better in an acidic soil, that is, take up nutrients better, while others do better in a neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Long Island soil, for the most part, is very acidic. Test your soil and treat it accordingly based on what you want to grow. Oregon State University Extension explains it this way. Each unit of change is a 10-fold difference. Going from 6.0 to 5.0 means that the soil is 10 times more acidic, so it’s a very big change. Potatoes do well in a soil pH that is very acidic — 4.8 to 5.5. This is why Long Island, going back to the early 1800s, has been known for its potato farms. Farmers had one less thing to be concerned with, namely changing

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include artichoke, beets, cabbage, sweet potatoes, turnips, leek, chives, carrots, radishes, cucumbers and chili peppers. Veggies that do well in acidic soil (say 5.5) to neutral (7) include beans, broccoli and cauliflower. Bush beans

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’Marci Bing IS Bette Davis. Each of her steps is made with such dramatic purpose, each line delivered with diction so precise you can slice bread.’ Castrogiovanni shines as she plays not just Mrs. Fuller, but also her stern husband, rambunctious son, and a southern evangelist determined to convert the often unholy Bette Davis. Her impressive balancing of these secondary characters will make you laugh, sneer, and sniffle. Each character takes on a life of its own and interacts flawlessly with Davis. Perhaps my favorite part of Castrogiovanni’s performance was the reverence not just for Davis, but for her real life counterpart, Marci Bing. These two form a chemistry that brings the whole show together and brings the whole house down. Her tension, starstruck mannerisms, and admiration feel so authentic that it’s hard not to believe what you’re watching isn’t actually happening for the first time. Castrogiovanni could revisit the show in a few years and easily pick up the role of Bette Davis. Much of the show’s success can be attributed to Mr. Bradlee Bing. His expert direction helped create an atmosphere perfect for shaping these characters. The simple set and subtle lighting helped bring the Fuller’s New England cottage to life. This provided excellent embellishments to an already marvelous performance. If you know Bette Davis, you’ll love the show. If you’ve never heard of her, you’ll fall in love with her the night you see it. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present “Me & Jezebel” through Feb. 6. Contains adult themes and language. Tickets range from $15 to $30. For more information, call 631-928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

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Barns of the North Fork exhibit takes final bow Port Jefferson village center hosts traveling exhibit’s last stop

Noting that this is the last time that the traveling exhibit will be shown, Orifici added, “It’s a great show for cultural reasons. That’s our focus at the gallery. As you go through the exhibit [with the blown-up photos] there is information on the background, the architecture, the names of the types of barns and their purpose … It’s not just a photo essay.” Spencer, a freelance photographer, added that while she has hung the exhibit many times, “the time that was the most fun was the State Fair in Syracuse because I’m a fan of state fairs,” another part of local history. All of the photos in the exhibit — there are approximately 70 of them — were taken with film. So, now, 10 years later, how does Spencer feel about digital photography? “I did come into By EllEn BarcEl this century. My work is now digital. I The Port Jefferson Gallery at the Port started the (barn) survey in 2001, all in Jefferson Village Center is currently film. I had negatives everywhere.” The showing The Barns of the North Fork, negatives were specially printed in a a photographic exhibit by Mary Ann custom lab. “Now that I’ve gone digital Spencer, of the disappearing agricul- I do all my own printing, matting and framing.” tural heritage of Long Island. Spencer noted that in going digital, Spencer, who was a board member of the Society for the Preservation of she bought a very expensive camera, but added, “I haven’t taken a picture Long Island Antiquities, has long been interested ’My husband got me (digitally) that I think is as fine as film,” and in local history. The exthat while most people a vanity plate that hibit was first shown in can’t see the difference, SPLIA’s gallery in Cold says ‘Barn Lady.’ “I can see the difference. Spring Harbor. There’s a depth in a print — Mary aNN speNcer “I’ve been driving out made from film,” that east since I arrived here you just don’t see in digital images. “I 30 years ago,” said Spencer in an interview 10 years ago when she first com- used film for 40 years. To my eye it was pleted the exhibit. Originally from Wy- better.” Now it’s hard to even find film oming, the East Setauket resident had in stores. “Now you have to go into the spent several years documenting these city to develop color film.” While this is the last time she plans vestiges of Long Island’s agricultural to show this exhibit, she still does a past and present. Most of the photos are PowerPoint presentation on the barns. from the Southold area. Spencer became so closely associated She changes the presentation based on with the history of barns that people be- the audience’s interests and locale. She gan to recognize her not by name but can be reached at barns@cims.nyu.edu. Don’t miss this exquisite show, which as “The Barn Lady.” So, Spencer added, “My husband got me a vanity plate that was partly funded by Suffolk County under the auspices of the Cultural Afsays, ‘Barn Lady’.” Now, 10 years later, when asked how fairs office and the New York State many of the barns are now gone, Spencer Council of the Arts. It is open now noted, “That’s an interesting question. I through Feb. 28. A reception, which have been out there (recently) and a few is open to the public, will be held on are gone, but not a large number. It’s a Friday, Jan. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the PJVC. Spencer’s book, “The Barns of good thing to hear.” “The exhibit was inspired by the book the North Fork” (Quantuck Lane Press, [of Spencer’s photos]. It represents the 2005), is available locally and online. antiquity of the barns which are vanish- She will also have copies of the book ing. It preserves that important history available for sale at the reception. The Port Jefferson Village Center, of Long Island when we were basically 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson, is farmland,” said Sue Orifici, adminisopen daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The trator of Graphic, Archival and Special center can be reached at 631-802-2160 Projects of the Village Center. While the book and exhibit are not intended or go to www.portjeff.com. to be a detailed history of each barn, basic information is provided such as On the cover: town, approximate date if known, use Photo by Mary Ann spencer a barn on Main road in Peconic. and other miscellaneous information.

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From top, an Estate carriage House in Bayview (Jamesport); a three-story estate dairy barn with a Gambrel roof in Bayview (Jamesport); and a unique barn on the north Fork with clapboard siding (wood shingles and vertical planks are the preferred sidings)

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BOOK REVIEW

‘Twenty-Six Angels’ by Chris Brady

Children’s Book Reviewed by Melissa Arnold On Dec. 14, 2012, 20 children and six adults were killed in a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Chris Brady, 33, of Rocky Point, was profoundly impacted by the events of that day and has spent the past three years developing “TwentySix Angels,” a children’s book inspired by those who died. The book was published on Nov. 13, and Brady hopes it will inspire children and adults alike to spread peace in our world. I recently sat down with Brady to learn more about the book and what he hopes for the future.

Tell me a bit about your background. What got you interested in writing?

I’ve always had an artist’s spirit. Writing has always been my way of chronicling my life. I have a book of probably a hundred poems that have gotten me through so many experiences. But I always wanted to be an actor and singer, so those things were always in the forefront. I’ve worked in retail and in the fitness industry, and also have a master’s degree in health care administration. Writing is kind of my hidden talent, but this story was something I needed to share.

How would you describe the book to someone who hasn’t read it?

It covers the theme of nonviolence and how the power of youth can combat evil in any circumstance. It’s about putting down your weapons, whether that’s guns, negative emotions or poor treatment of others. In the book, the halos of angels light up when they sing. That light banishes everything evil in the world. When the book begins, there aren’t enough angels and the world is in despair. Then, 26 new angels are born. They face a lot of doubt from the older angels, but they’re given a try and are sent to bring a message of peace and nonviolence to the world. I stayed away from any kind of religious elements. I chose to use angels because of the way they’re glorified in our culture, and there’s something cherubic about children. I thought it would be a nice symbol to use.

What inspired you to write about the Sandy Hook tragedy?

(The day of the shooting), I remember pulling my car over and listening to all the broadcasts. I was fixated on them. It was horrible listening to parents wondering if their child was alive, and I couldn’t imagine what they were going through. On 9/11, I was downtown (in New York City) and used writing to work through that, so it’s not surprising that I felt the need to write about this as well. I was the choreographer for three years at Rocky Point Middle School and worked with sixth-, seventh- and eighthgraders. The book was partially linked to that experience of collaborating on an art that teaches the students to use their talents in a positive way. Having worked with middle schoolers, I asked myself, what would I say to these kids? I’ve found myself suffering through tragedy and trying to cope with things I couldn’t understand, and I thought about what I would say to a younger me, as well as the families and loved ones of children who have lost their lives. There’s something so unbelievably pure about first-graders. I told myself there has to be a way to brighten people’s lives in the absence of these children, and it’s happening. You can choose to either wallow in the darkness or make something brighter out of life. This was my way of balancing out the darkness with light and combat unspeakable evil with incredible good. Obviously, one story can’t fi x everything. But if we continue to give back to the people left behind, light really will shine through that darkness.

Who is the ideal audience for “Twenty-six Angels”?

The book says ages 4 to 8, but I really think it would be appropriate for kids 6 to 10 or even 6 to 12. It can speak to all children and has a timeless feel. The poetry is a little bit elevated, but because it’s singsong (in style) and rhymes, it’s easy for young children to grab onto. I read the book to a group of 4-year-olds and

Photos from Chris Brady

Left, Chris Brady; above, the cover of Brady’s new children’s book.

they definitely understood the message, which was great to see. Beyond that, it’s really for anybody looking for comfort. I’ve had an equally strong response from adults and children.

The book is written entirely in rhyme. Why did you choose this format?

With this subject and the idea of creating a song together, I thought rhyme would be most effective for the message.

How can parents or other adults use this book to help the children in their lives?

The fi rst thing that you can teach a child is the difference between play and reality. We can play pirates and Jedis, but they really have no business with a weapon. That might be an unpopular opinion for some, but it’s what I believe. All of us are capable of violence, and children need to learn to channel their passions in a positive way.

What are your plans for the future?

I’m hoping to take any proceeds from the book and use them to help the people of Newtown in any way I can. I learned recently that many people are just showing up there to help out. This book belongs first and foremost in the hands of the people affected by the tragedy. It’s not about the profits for me.

Where can we get the book? How much is it?

You can find the book at all of the major online retailers, as well was www. archwaypublishing.com. The more interest there is, the more likely we’ll be to get it on shelves in the future, too. It’s available in hardcover for $22.95, softcover for $16.95 and as a digital ebook for $3.99.

Where can people learn more about you or contact you?

You can always email me at chrisbrady22@gmail.com. You can also find out more on the book’s Facebook page, “TwentySix Angels Children’s Book Launch.” Chris Brady will hold a book signing on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, at 11 a.m. For more information, call 631-928-9100.

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Times…and dates

Jan. 14, 2016 to Jan. 21, 2016

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. criss angeL aT The ParamounT The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington will present The Supernaturalists starring Criss Angel at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $69.50 to $169.50. To order, call 673-7300 or visit www. paramountny.com.

Friday 15 gaThering Time in concerT As part of its StarLight concert series, the Northport Arts Coalition will present Gathering Time (folk-rock harmony trio) in concert at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. with an open mic. Admission is $14. Gourmet coffee and light refreshments are available. For more information, call 663-3038. nighT hike Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, 340 Smith Road, Shirley invites the community to discover the mysterious world of the refuge after dark with a two-mile Night Hike from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring a flashlight. Free. Reservations required by calling 286-0485. Broadway saLuTes moTown The Suffolk Theater, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead will present Broadway Salutes Motown at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $39 to $45. To order, call 727-4343 or visit www.suffolktheater.com.

saturday 16 coLd weaTher waLk Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present an adult (18 and older) Cold Weather Walk on the South Side of the park from 10 a.m. to noon. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054. marine LiFe on Long isLand LecTure Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach will welcome members from the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation from 10 to 11:30 a.m. who will discuss the various species of marine mammals and sea turtles that frequent our waters and what to do if you should come across one of these animals on the beach or in the water. Free. To register, call 585-9393. Book signing Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will welcome author Chris Brady who will sign copies of his children's book, "TwentySix Little Angels," at 11 a.m. For more information, call 928-9100. chocoLaTe hike Blydenburgh County Park, Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown will hold a 5.7-mile winter hike around the 120-acre pond at the park at 1 p.m. Enjoy a chocolate snack, bring drinks. Free. Call 682-0035. 'Les Pecheurs de PerLes' oPera The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present a live performance of Bizet's "Les Pecheurs de Perles" at 1 p.m. in the Main Stage theater as part of its The Met: Live in HD series. Tickets are $22 adults, $20 seniors, $15 children 12 and under. For more information, call 632-2787. Beach Boys nighT Father Thomas A. Judge Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes will present a Beach Boys Night featuring The Rockinghams at St. Anthony of Padua's Parish Hall, 20 Cheshire Place, E. Northport from 7 to 11 p.m. $35 per person includes show, dinner, beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert. For tickets, call Jackie at 516-3185809 or Theresa at 379-2655. (mosTLy) True Things sToryTeLLing show The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St., Port Jefferson will present a (Mostly) True Things Storytelling Show from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 online, $15 at the door (cash). For further information, call Jude at 366-4265. BoB neLson aT The ParamounT The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington will present comedian Bob Nelson at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $45. To order, call 673-7300 or visit www.paramountny.com.

Photo from Charles Backfish

The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook will welcome singer/songwriter Sloan Wainwright in concert on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m.

sunday 17 maPLe sugaring Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will hold a Maple Sugaring program from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m., geared for adults, that will teach you how to identify and tap a maple tree so you can make real maple syrup at home. You will also learn the cultural, historical, economic and scientific background of this uniquely American craft. Short walk. Not recommended for children. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

TraVeL PresenTaTion cLuB meeTing The Travel Presentation Club will meet at the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket at 7:30 p.m. featuring photographs from Korea. Free and all are welcome. Email 3vtravel@gmail.com for further information. winTer Birds oF Long isLand The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will present a program titled Winter Birds of Long Island with wildlife educator Sue Krause at 2 p.m. Free and open to all. No registration necessary. Call 261-6930 for more information.

The gadayeL duo in concerT Le Petit Salon de Musique, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket will present The Gadayel Duo in concert at 2 p.m. with pianist Seba Ali and hornist Amr Selim. Tickets for adults are $15 online, $20 at the door; tickets for seniors are $10 online, $15 at the door; students $5. For more information, call 543-0337 or visit www. lepetitsalon.org.

Book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome two-time New York City police commissioner and New York Times best-selling author, Ray Kelly, at 7 p.m. Kelly will be appearing in conversation with his son and co-anchor on "Good Day New York" Greg Kelly about his new book, “Vigilance.” Book signing to follow. Call 271-1442 or visit www.bookrevue.com.

sLoan wainwrighT in concerT The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, the Greater Port Jefferson Art Council and WUSB will welcome singer/songwriter Sloan Wainwright (pop, folk, jazz, blues), accompanied on guitar by Stephen Murphy, in concert at 3 p.m. in the Gillespie Room of the Carriage Museum. Tickets are $22 in advance at www.sundaystreet.org or at the door for $27 (cash only). For more information, call 632-1093.

rock Legends LiVe! Bill Shelley will host an evening celebrating some of the greatest artists in country music at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 7:30 p.m. Titled Country Music Retrospective: 1960s–1980s, among those spotlighted will be Kenny Rogers, Tammy Wynette, Glen Campbell and Waylon Jennings. $15, $10 members includes reception. Call 423-7611 for more information.

monday 18

wednesday 20

TVhs LecTure The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket will host a slide show of the Three Village Historical Society’s 37th annual Candlelight House Tour at 7 p.m. along with a vote on the 2016 officers and trustees. Free and open to the public. Questions? Call 751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

LiBrary Board oF TrusTees meeTing The regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Middle Country Public Library will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Centereach building at 101 Eastwood Blvd. For further information, call 585-9393, ext. 208.

Tuesday 19 senior Tuesdays The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will welcome seniors 62 and older to drop in from 10 a.m. to noon for a free self-guided tour of its latest exhibit, One Square Foot, in the Visitors Center. Call 751-0066 or visit www.longislandmuseum.org for more information.

Voices needed Northport Chorale will hold an open cast call in the Choir Room at Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport at 7 p.m. Questions? Call Debi at 223-3789 or Pearl at 239-6736. For more information, visit www.northportchorale.org. donny osmond in concerT The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington will present Donny Osmond in concert at 8 p.m. as part of The Soundtrack of My Life Tour. Tickets range from $59.50 to $119.50. To order, call 673-7300 or visit www.paramountny.com. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

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'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.

Relay foR life kickoff The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of NorthportEast Northport will hold a free kickoff for the annual event at Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport at 7 p.m. The program will highlight how the community has benefited from funds raised and will honor cancer survivors and caregivers with guest speakers. Visit www.relayforlife.org or call Alyssa at 300-3457 for more information.

‘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. 'MeMphis' The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the musical "Memphis" from March 24 to May 8. Prices range from $69 to $74. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

MoonlighT MediTaTion The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket will host an evening of Moonlight Meditation from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Take part in guided meditations, spiritual education and an Angel Card reading. $25 per person. To RSVP, email hello@briannarosebranding.com.

film

The Blue BRoTheRs in conceRT The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington will present The Blues Brothers starring Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi in concert at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $59.50 to $149.50. To order, call 6737300 or visit www.paramountny.com.

MacaBRe faiRe filM fesTival The Upsky Hotel, 110 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge will host the Macabre Faire Film Festival from Jan. 14 to 17. Dozens of independent films will be screened. For tickets and more information, call 231-1100.

haRd luck café conceRT The Folk Music Society of Huntington will present Long Islandbased singer-songwriters Scott Krokoff and Robinson Treacher in concert in the Cinema Arts Centre's Sky Room, 423 Park Ave., Huntington as part of its Hard Luck Café series. Concert starts at 8:30 p.m., preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members of CAC and FMSH. Questions? Visit www.fmsh.org or call 425-2925 for more information.

Theater 'Big fish' SoLuna Studio, 659 Old Willets Path in Hauppauge, will present the musical "Big Fish" through Jan. 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. 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.

‘a Walk in The Woods’ Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will screen “A Walk in the Woods” on Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. Rated PG. Free and open to all. No registration necessary. Call 941-4080. 'Mission: iMpossiBle — Rogue naTion' East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport will screen "Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation" on Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 261-2313. File photo

'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' will be screened at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 16.

'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, through Feb. 6. Tickets range from $15 to $30. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'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.

'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.

'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.

‘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.

‘The addaMs faMily’ On Jan. 15, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will screen “The Addams Family” at 7 p.m. as part of its Classic Movies series. Tickets are $8 each. Call 724-3700. ‘The good, The Bad and The ugly’ The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will screen “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. as part of its Classic Movies series. Tickets are $8. Call 724-3700. ‘BaBeTTe’s feasT’ Academy award winner for Best Foreign Film, “Babette’s Feast” will be screened at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. as part of the cinema’s Sunday Schmooze series. In Danish with English subtitles. Bagels at 10 a.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611. ‘alice’s oRdinaRy people’ In honor of Martin Luther King. Jr. Day, the Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor will screen “Alice’s Ordinary People” on Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. Free and open to all. Advance registration appreciated by calling 692-6820. ‘a Walk in The Woods’ Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will screen "A Walk in the Woods" at 2 p.m. Rated PG. Free and open to all. To register, call 928-1212. ‘BRanded To kill’ The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen Seijun Suzuki’s 1967 "Branded to Kill" on Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Japanese with English subtitles. Tickets are $12, $7 members, free for Young Film Fans. Call 423-7611.

farmers Markets hunTingTon WinTeR faRMeRs MaRkeT Jack Abrams School, 155 Lowndes Ave., Huntington Station will host a Winter 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.

Photo from Michael Kornfeld

The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington will welcome Scott Krokoff and Robinson Treacher in concert on Jan. 21 at 8:30 p.m.

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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 Father Tyler Strand, Pastor, Cantor Joseph S. Durko Divine Liturgy: Sunday, 10:30am 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 9:15am 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.

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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

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Religious

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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)473–2236

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.

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plain talk

let’s make positive changes in 2016 It’s hard to believe another new year is touch their lives, even if it means movunfolding. The world has never been so ing out of one’s comfort zone. It’s easy close to another world war as we are right to pay lip service to compassion and care and still justify doing nothing. So now. There is social unrest everywhere. In our own country we have not many people quietly do so much for so seen such social outrage and protests many in need. Their acts of kindness since the civil rights days of the 1960s. and compassion are inspirational. Taking into account our present Universal health care, racial harmony, respectful tolerance for social differ- social landscape as we begin the New Year 2016, I would like ences at every level, reto make the following newed respect for the recommendations for courageous men and all of us to consider women in law enforceworking on: ment and public ser■ Let’s work harder vice as well as aggreson building bridges sively investing energy instead of walls in our on affordable housing human relationships. for the poor and imThe world is overburmigration reform that dened with walls and respects the human has too few bridges. dignity of every hu■ Let’s try to elimiman being; these are nate judging others and some of the issues that putting people into stermust be at the top of ile boxes. Rather, let’s our social agenda for work harder at empowthe New Year 2016. ering one another to be As challenging as the best that we can be, this incomplete social agenda might be, I have By Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, sMM accepting all people for who they are. renewed hope that our ■ Let’s replace depresent generation of young leaders who are working in the structive criticism and cynicism with trenches at this present moment are ag- heartfelt random acts of kindness and gressively working for peace and justice caring. ■ Let’s try to revive dreaming; a sinwithout war or violence. I believe they believe in respecting every human be- gle dream can launch the journey of a ing no matter what his or her social, lifetime! ■ Finally let’s take the whole year to political, religious or human circumaggressively work on healing our fracstance as valued human beings. We are fortunate that we live in an tured and/or estranged human relationextraordinary community. For more ships that need love — before it’s too late. As the New Year unfolds, let us not than three decades, I have seen firsthand the depth of people’s compassion forget that each and every one of us and care for others especially for the possess the profound ability to make poor and wounded among us. I have a difference in our world that counts. been privileged to see the miracles that Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments change and transform people’s lives. Everyday people in our commu- that take our breath away! nity who are hurting are healed and Fr. Pizzarelli is the director of Hope supported because of local neighbors’ courage and bravery to reach out and House Ministries in Port Jefferson.

Family Movie Night The Sound Beach Community Church, 4 Great River Drive, Sound Beach, invites the community to a free screening of “Fly Away Home” on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 6:30 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be served. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For further information or to RSVP, call 631-786-1194 or 631-744-9030.

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The Smithtown United Methodist Church, 230 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Donations are $5 per person at the door. Hosted by the United Methodist Men, proceeds will benefit local veterans. For more information, call 631-265-6945.

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SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Tomorrow is Friday — wear red on campus!

Stony Brook men win seventh straight Puriefoy leads Seawolves with 18 points and eight assists Senior guard Carson Puriefoy led four Stony Brook players in double figures with 18 points as the Seawolves won their seventh straight game with a 86-59 victory over the University of Massachusetts Lowell Saturday at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. Puriefoy shot 7-for-12 from the field, 3-for-4 from three-point range, and made a free throw to record his fifth straight game with at least 10 points. He finished with a career-high eight assists. “We have a certain set of goals we want to accomplish,” Puriefoy said. “Everyone gets involved and things start to work in our favor.” Senior forward Rayshaun McGrew finished with 14 points on 7 of 9 shooting. Senior forward Jameel Warney added 13 points and 10 rebounds and junior guard Ahmad Walker had 11 points. Warney accounted for his 49th career double-double. “Every game is another chance to play with this team,” Warney said. “I think we’re improving and getting better day-by-day.” Stony Brook (11-4, 2-0 America East) matched its best 15-game start, 2012-13, in the program’s 17 years of Division I competition. Jahad Thomas finished with 19 points for UMass Lowell (5-10, 1-1). “I really loved our energy,” Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell said. “I loved our assist total (23). I think that says a lot about our team sharing the game. We’ve taken a

one-game approach to the season and we’re excited to face a much-improved UMBC team Wednesday.” Stony Brook shot 34-for-57 from the floor, for a .596 shooting percentage. The 47 points the Seawolves recorded in the first half is the 14th time this season that Stony Brook has scored at least 40 points in a half. Stony Brook also held UMass Lowell 14 points below its average of 73.4 points per game. Junior guard Lucas Woodhouse also made three threes. He added five assists and four rebounds in 23 minutes of action. Sophomore forward Tyrell Sturdivant totaled seven points, five rebounds and two steals. The Seawolves have recorded at least 20 assists in a game seven times and have made at least 30 field goals in a game seven times this season. “This team is more mature than we were last year,” McGrew said. “Everyone has the same goal, which is to win. It’s great to be around a team where the individual goals aren’t as important as the team ones.” Stony Brook hosted the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (5-12, 1-1) on Wednesday, but results were not available by press time. File photo from SBU

Carson Puriefoy leaps up to the basket in a previous game.

Women storm past UMass Lowell for sixth straight win Elizabeth Manner sparks victory with career-high 12 points

File photos from SBU

Above, Brittany Snow controls the tempo in a previous contest. Right, Elizabeth Manner attempts a jumper.

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team (10-5, 2-0 AE) pulled away from the University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks (3-11, 0-2 AE) in the second half to record a 64-50 victory, its sixth straight win. The Seawolves scored a season-low four first-quarter points and trailed after the first period, 13-4, but redshirt sophomore forward Elizabeth Manner ignited the Stony Brook offense off the bench, scoring eight of the team’s 25 secondquarter points, to send the Seawolves into halftime with a 29-26 lead. UMass Lowell would not lead at any point in the second half. The Seawolves shot a season-high 50 percent from the field, and dominated the River Hawks in the paint, outscoring

them 48-20. The Seawolves did a good job keeping the River Hawks off the foul line, holding them to just two attempts. Stony Brook got to the line 12 times, converting nine. Senior forward Brittany Snow scored a team-high 17 points to extend her streak of games in double figures to 15. Manner scored a career-high 12 points on 6-for-8 shooting. Freshman Davion Wingate finished with 15 points, her fifth straight game in double figures. As a result, guard dethroned Ogechi Anyagaligbo as the Under Armour America East Rookie of the Week. Stony Brook headed to Maryland to take on the University of Maryland, Baltimore County on Wednesday, but results were not available by press time.

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campus, so you don’t want to be signing up for costly classes that will not help you accomplish what you hope to accomplish by returning to school. • Research your options. Just because you are an adult returning to school does not mean you are ineligible for scholarships or other forms of financial aid. The United States Department of Labor maintains a scholarship search engine at www. careerinfonet.org, where students of all ages and academic levels can search for scholarships, grants and other financial aid opportunities to determine if they are eligible for some help paying for tuition. In addition, adults returning to school may want to discuss their plans with their employers, especially if they are looking to continue working in their current fields. Employers may have programs in place to subsidize employees looking to continue their education. • Don’t be discouraged. Many adults mulling a return to school are hesitant to do so because they feel as if they will be the only older students in classrooms filled with millennials. However, the National Center for Education Statistics predicts a 14 percent increase in enrollment of students 25 and older between 2011 and 2021, suggesting that adults going back to school are unlikely to be the only graybeards in their classrooms. Returning to college as an adult can be both exciting and overwhelming. But adults need not be nervous about returning to the classroom, even if it has been quite some time since they last stepped on a college campus.

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Robotics team tackles trash GearHeadz, an independent robotics team in the Rocky Point school district, led by Chris Pinkenburg, presented their project for this year’s LEGO League challenge at the Sound Beach Civic Association meeting on Monday. The team had to identify a real-world problem connected to this year theme — trash — and find an innovative solution for it. GearHeadz decided to look at ocean pollution by making their own plastic and looking at the impact of plastic on sea turtles. Robyn Fellrath, aide to Leg. Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai), dropped by to present the team with a Certificate of Notable Recognition and to present Pinkenburg with a Certificate of Congratulations.

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Kids Calendar Guide Programs RubbeR Duckie PaRty The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor invites children ages 3 to 6 to a Rubber Duckie Party on Jan. 16 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Celebrate National Rubber Duckie Day by blowing bubbles, coloring duckie feet and going on a rubber duck scavenger hunt. Design your own rubber duck to take home. $8 per child, $3 members. Call 367-3418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. an Ocean Of MOtiOn Create an ocean of motion at The Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from Jan. 16 to 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. Set things in motion using chemistry! $5. Call 331-3277 or visit www. maritimeexplorium.org. WinteR cRafts Looking for something to do on a cold winter day? Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, 340 Smith Road, Shirley invites children to stop by on Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to make a variety of winter-themed crafts. Make an owl, decorate a card, get creative with pine cones or go crazy with stamps! Free. Call 286-0485, ext. 2150. WinteR WateRfOWl Seatuck Environmental Association will present a family program titled Winter Waterfowl at Blydenburgh County Park, Smithtown on Jan. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Search for some of the spectacular waterfowl that migrate from points north and west to winter on Long Island. $8, $4 members. To register, call 581-6908. PRincess tea PaRty Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma will hold a Princess Tea Party on Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. See your favorite princesses perform on stage, take photos and then enjoy tea, lemonade, cupcakes and cookies. $19 per guest. To order tickets, call 737-1964. celebRate the neW yeaR With tROut Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor invites children to celebrate the New Year with their baby trout on Jan. 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Follow the growth of the baby trout, make a fish-themed craft and play games. Admission is $6 adults, $4 seniors and children ages 3 to 12. Call 516-692-6768 for further information. aRtVentuRes Gallery North, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket will present an ArtVentures class exploring printmaking on Jan. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 6 to 11. $25 per class, materials included. To register, call 751-2676. staR WaRz PaRty! Stop by The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Jan. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. for a Star Warz Party! Take part in a scavenger hunt, find out how whalers used the stars to navigate, make a craft, meet a Star Wars character and create Jabba Slime. $10 per child, $5 members; adults $6 admission. Questions? Call 367-3418. Make yOuR OWn galaxy Do you ever look up at the night sky and just stare at it in awe? Make a galaxy in a jar to take home at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor on Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $6 adults, $4 seniors and children ages 3 to 12. Call 516-6926768 for further information.

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the fabulOus fOOD chain The Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will present a Little Scientists program for ages 3 to 5 titled The Fabulous Food Chain on Jan. 19 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Come learn all about the producers and consumers as well as the transfer of energy, meet a live herbivore

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Jenna Kavaler will star in ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ at Theatre Three from Jan. 23 to Feb. 19.

and carnivore and create a fabulous craft. $10 per child. To register, call 509-0882 or visit www. msheritagetrust.org. hOt cOcOa anD MaRshMallOWs! The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will welcome children’s author Beth Cappodanno on Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. who will read from her book, “Stinky Feet Stew.” A craft activity along with hot chocolate and marshmallows will follow. $3 per person. Reservations not required. For additional information, call 689-5888. hanDs-On aRt The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present a program for children in grades 1 to 4 titled Hands-On Art on Jan. 21, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Try different art techniques, including collage, painting with acrylics, marbleizing and print-making to create your own masterpiece in each monthly session. $10 per class, $8 members. To register, call 751-0066, ext. 212.

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 sensoryfriendly performance on Feb. 27. Tickets are $12. Call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com to order.

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‘Running Scared, Running Free: Escape to the Promised Land’

Back by popular demand for Black history Month

In honor of Black History Month, Long Islanders can truly celebrate the meaning of freedom with Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s acclaimed “Running Scared, Running Free: Escape to the Promised Land.” These riveting live theatrical performances, held over 150 years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, will be a poignant experience about the power of the human spirit and Long Island’s connection to the Underground Railroad. Sponsored by Empire National Bank, “Running Scared, Running Free” is an interactive production based on investigative research compiled by the WMHO and was attended by over 7,000 young people and adults when it first opened in 2005. Oral histories shared by Native Americans inspired WMHO to research the movement of escaping slaves from the south to Long Island and north to Canada. A St. George Production, the drama is set in the mid-1850s and is told through the eyes of “Dorcas,” a female slave fleeing South Carolina. The production shows how Native Americans, Quakers, free blacks and abolitionists assisted in the Underground Railroad through the fascinating use of se-

cret codes in quilt patterns as a vital means of communication. It is estimated that at least 30,000 slaves, and potentially more than 100,000, escaped to Canada via the Underground Railroad. Performances will take place on selected dates between Feb. 1 to 29 at WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main

Street, Stony Brook Village, at 10 a.m. and noon. In addition, there will be a special evening performance on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. with dessert and coffee or tea. General admission is $13 adults; $12 per student (up to 35 students); $8 per student (over 35 students); Distance Learning is $250 per class connection

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OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, January 31, 2016 1:30 PM Middle School Grades 6–8 Elementary K-5 Preschool, Toddler, Infant

THE PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM AND DAY CARE PROGRAM Select the program that best fits your schedule Mornings 9:00am – 12:00pm Afternoons 12:45pm – 3:30pm Mini Day 9:00am – 2:00pm Full Day 9:00am – 4:00pm Extended hours available 7:30am – 6:00pm

• Gifted and Talented Program • Warm and Supportive NYS Certified Staff • Outstanding Facilities • Hands-On Math Curriculum • Small Class Size • Individualized Reading Readiness Program • Rotating Dramatic Play Centers • Live Music and Movement • Multi Media Expressive Art • Physical Education • Suzuki Instruction • Spanish • Cooking • Science Explorations FIND OUT HOW TO ASSURE YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE WITH THE LAUREL HILL ADVANTAGE

201 Old Town Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 • (631) 751–1154 www.laurelhillschool.org

One Visit Can Change Your Child’s Future

Photo from WMhO

A scene from a previous year’s performance of ‘Running Scared, Running Free’

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HELLO FROM

Photo courtesy of Manhattan Taiko

Ring in the Year of the Monkey The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will host its annual Chinese New Year Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. at its Educational and Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook. To usher in the Year of the Monkey, the event will feature performances demonstrating many of the rich traditions and rituals observed during this festive celebration. Partially sponsored by Astoria Bank, the program is sure to transport visitors to the land of dragons and terra cotta warriors. It kicks off with Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu who will wow the audience with a martial arts demonstration as well as the dramatic nine-foot Chinese folk art Lion Dance. The strutting lions are believed to bring good luck to everyone they meet. Visitors will also be entertained by the unique sounds of Manhattan Taiko, blending ancient Japanese drums with modern movement and spirit, and the Long Island Chinese Dance Group who will present the elegance and beauty of a traditional Chinese dance. A Year of the Monkey children’s craft activity will immediately follow the performances. Advance reservations are required. The fee is $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and children under 12 (incl. craft activity). For reservations and additional information, please call 631-689-5888.

ART IS FOR EVERYONE! VISIT THE COMMUNITY ART CENTER

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Join us as we introduce our upcoming Winter Classes running January through March. Please check Gallery North's website under education to view the variety of classes and workshops scheduled. We look forward to seeing you! 90 NORTH COUNTRY RD SETAUKET, NY 11733 631.751.2676 WWW.GALLERYNORTH.ORG TUES –SAT 10 AM -5 PM SUN 12 PM -5 PM

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g i h a r t t * ! s g sets everythin Robert J. Goldman, D.D.S. Elliot S. Taynor, D.D.S. Patrick J. Sabo, D.M.D. Mark A. Rienecker, D.D.S. 3 GREAT LOCATIONS:

Port Jefferson Station

6 Medical Drive

928-2655

Wading River

Wading River Professional Bldg.

929-0700

Shirley

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Orthodontics for Children and Adults

640 Montauk Highway

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No Referrals Necessary!

Appointments available 6 days a week.

We value your time - patients are seen within 15 minutes unless there is an orthodontic emergency.

Call one of our offices for a free consultation. Free Wifi *Phyllis Diller

Most insurance plans accepted.

www.orthosmiles4u.com

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kids times ‘Fearless’

by Jacqueline Winslow, Three Village Central School District BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! A blinding light shines on my face. I look at the people, Waiting in deafening silence. Without warning, I open my mouth. I hear this sound, A sound I’ve heard before. It takes a moment to recognize it. It’s mine. On the stage. Fearless.

Wanted: Kids’ poetry and artwork Photo by Heidi sutton

From left, Gallery North’s Education Coordinator Larissa Grass; Abby, 7, of E. Setauket; and Sophia, 10, and her sister, Natalia, 6, of Selden, show off their unique pop-up origami books.

Gallery North in Setauket held an ArtVentures class in its new Community Art Center last Saturday, Jan. 9. Students worked on tunnel books and then created a pop-up origami book with the guidance of Education Coordinator Larissa Grass. For more information, visit www.gallerynorth.org.

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Kids, send your poetry, artwork, jokes, riddles 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.

North Shore Montessori School

OPEN HOUSE January 23, 2016 10 am to 12 pm

Why Montessori ? With Full and Half Day programs for children 18 months to 6 years of age, North Shore Montessori School offers Early Childhood Education that cultivates confident, respectful, selfdirected thinkers. Our engaging academic curriculum and diverse enrichment programs in art, music, foreign language and physical education fosters well-rounded learning. Courtesy, kindness and community involvement is nurtured in all our students. Would you like to learn more? Please visit

Our Programs Half & Full Day Programs 2, 3, or 5 days per week

Stepping Stones 18 months to 36 months

Children's House 3 to 5 years old

Kindergarten

Must be 5 by December 1st

Before and After Care Available from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

www.northshoremontessori.com or call 631-689-8273 for a private tour.

North Shore Montessori School, 218 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook, NY 11790

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To schedule a tour or request more information , contact us at 631-689-8273 today.

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