Arts & Lifestyles - February 4, 2016

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Pediatric dental health in pets February is National Pet Dental Health A mouth with normal or appropriate ocMonth and I thought this would be a good clusion is like a self-cleaning oven. When time to discuss pediatric dental health in your dog or cat is grabbing at food with the pets. So, how young is too young to start more rostral teeth (the teeth closer to the evaluating the teeth? The evaluation actu- nose) it cleans the incisors, or front teeth, ally starts on the first exam. and canines, fang teeth; the friction removes The first thing we veterinarians look plaque before it can develop into tartar and for is occlusion. Occlusion refers to how progress into more advanced periodontal the teeth contact each other. Proper occlu- disease. Ideally, the maxilla is slightly longer sion is necessary not only for prehension than the mandible. If the conformation of (the chewing process the jaw does not match where food is grabbed this, there are options and brought into the that can be discussed mouth), but also maswith your veterinarian. tication (the chewing The second thing process where food is we look at is proper crushed and ground by eruption.

Proper the teeth). If the teeth eruption of teeth reon the maxilla (upfers to when the teeth per portion of the jaw) first appear above the and mandible (lower gumline. In puppies portion of the jaw) do the deciduous, or temnot line up properly porary teeth, erupt beBY MATThEw KEARnS, DVM this not only makes the tween 4-6 weeks and chewing process more kittens between 3-4 difficult, but also leads to issues with your weeks. Adult teeth erupt in puppies bepet’s teeth later in life. tween 4-7 months and, in kittens, between Why does it lead to problems? Well, just 4-6 months. The eruption of adult teeth like us humans, dogs and cats plaque on triggers the resorption of the deciduous their teeth. Plaque is a thin film of bacte- roots causing those teeth to spontaneously ria, saliva, and food will accumulate on the fall out. Unfortunately, in some cases that enamel of the tooth within 24 hours of last either does not happen in a timely manner, cleaning. If plaque is not removed it will or at all. mineralize within 10 days. (This is called Conditions such as delayed eruption, tartar or calculus.) supernumerary (extra) teeth, or persisOnce tartar takes hold, a shift devel- tent deciduous teeth can occur for a vaops from aerobic bacteria (bacteria that riety of reasons but need to be diagnosed need oxygen to survive) to nasty anaerobic and treated early on. If not, these condibacteria (those that need little or no oxy- tions not only lead to pain, but also lead to gen to survive). These anaerobic bacteria dental malocclusion and other problems secrete toxins that inflame the gums and (dental cysts, etc.). lead to small abscesses or pockets under Diagnosis of malocclusion, delayed erupthe gums. If left unchecked, these bacteria tion, and retained deciduous teeth early on start to destroy the periodontal ligament (especially in severe cases) opens the discusand perialveolar bone. This is very pain- sion to early intervention, a key to preventful. I have seen many a pet where I could ing disease. So, get your pet to show their see that they were chewing on one side of teeth (and hopefully not use them on the their mouth by the amount of tartar and vet) at your next visit. SMILE!! gingivitis on the other side. I have also had Dr. Kearns has been in practice for 16 patients that go back to eating hard food years and is pictured with his son, Matthew, after diseased teeth were extracted. and his dog, Jasmine.

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FILM REVIEW

Leonardo DiCaprio has already received much critical acclaim for his performance in “The Revenant.”

After winning the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, his sights are set on the upcoming Academy Awards on Feb. 28 where he may take home his first Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role. The film itself has experienced an outstanding response, receiving 12 nominations for the 2016 Oscars, including best picture, best director, cinematography and visual effects.

Based on actual events, “The Revenant” tells the story of fur trapper Hugh Glass. Set in 1823 in the early American territories of Montana and South Dakota, the film recounts Glass’ recovery from a bear mauling and retribution against his companions who killed his son and left him for dead.

It is undeniable the amount of preparation put into this film by each of the actors, but what also stands out is the fantastic camera work, directing and special effects in the film as well. Simply put, the film is gorgeous, absolutely beautiful in almost every shot. The film is directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, whose latest success was last year’s “Birdman.” As in that film, the camera work feels very clean and natural. There are also multiple times in both films when the shots of surroundings and setting occupy a few minutes of screen time, but in “The Revenant’s” case, these landscapes and scenery shots feel absolutely breathtaking.

Film: The revenant Reviewed by Zachary Hank The movie does a fantastic job at in almost real time, it’s simply not encasing the viewer within whatever worth watching the man struggle to setting is present. If it is a crowded, learn to walk again for about half an claustrophobic forest, then you’ll hour. feel the same sense of paranoia and Clearly, this is a very ambitious suspense as the characters do. Every film of a story that did not warrant shadow, every minimal sound and this scale of production, but that every minor detail is caught with re- seemed to be the film Iñárritu wanted markable precision. The bear mauling to make. So while there’s not an overis very realistic and the special effects lying truth or revelation to be found feel lifelike. Overall, “The Revenant” within the actual story other than be is hands down one of the most visu- careful not to be mauled by a bear, ally stunning films of Iñárritu twists this plot the last few years. Now, ‘Simply put, the film is to exploit the sufferwith all these aesthetics ing and cruelty toward praised, there comes a gorgeous, absolutely Native Americans by matter of addressing the beautiful in almost European settlers, espefilm’s plot. cially the French.

Although the film is every shot.’

Sure, Glass’ son was — Zachary hank half Native American, based on actual events, it can’t be blamed for but in reality the story the screenwriters developing a weak does not have much to do with raplot. They did a lot with what they cial issues, and Iñárritu’s inclusion of had, and that happens to be one of the multiple plot lines of the French and film’s downfalls. Originally, there was their interactions with local Native a relatively simple story. However, it Americans doesn’t feel anything more has been stretched to make an epic of than an attempt to make a statement two and a half hours; and the film re- on something that really didn’t have ally doesn’t have as much emotional much relevance to the story’s plot. depth or, truthfully, any real amount Yes, Glass does have these f lashbacks of depth to justify this amount of to a Native American village being screen time. burned down and the death of his While it may be more realistic to wife in the f lames, but then again, the witness Glass’s recovery and journey f lashbacks themselves aren’t entirely

necessary and sometimes just feel pointless. They’re overly sentimental and just feel forced.

Still, even needless flashbacks can have an impact if they’re brought on by dynamic performances. Everyone in this film does a pretty good job. Tom Hardy in the role of John Fitzgerald, an adversary of Glass, really delivers a fantastic performance and is probably the most deserving of being nominated for Best Supporting Actor this year.

Now for the lead. It’s impossible to critique DiCaprio’s preparation and dedication to this role. He’s clearly put the work in and it’s pretty much what you would expect. If you weren’t sold on him before, maybe you will be now, but in reality it still feels like DiCaprio up there — he has a personality that can’t be shaken and seems to follow him to each role.

Many people are rooting for DiCaprio to win an Academy Award for the first time, and chances are he’ll probably do so as “The Revenant,” which may be a bit overblown, is definitely one of the most stunning and well-acted films of the year. If you don’t mind sitting through stretches of time with nothing really happening, then chances are you’ll be rewarded by some fantastic elements.

“The Revenant” is rated R for strong frontier combat and violence including gory images, a sexual assault, language and brief nudity.

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Leonardo DiCaprio in a scene from ‘The Revenant’

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SCIENCE

SB’s Lebowitz suggests test scores only one piece in diagnosis puzzle

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

What, exactly, do test results mean? It is a question professionals in teaching, human resource and medicine grapple with routinely. A lower SAT score, for example, could reflect anything from a poor night’s sleep the night before, to a cold test room, to a lack of familiarity with the type and style of questions asked.

Similarly, doctors and researchers routinely use tests.

Sometimes, the tests can show something specific, like a bone fracture or a break. Other times, however, the tests can leave room for interpretation, particularly if those tests involve processes that go on in a complex area, such as the mind.

Brian K. Lebowitz, director of neuropsychology training and clinical assistant professor of neurology at Stony Brook University, recently showed that a cognitive test might incorrectly suggest signs of the type of problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

“It’s possible that people are mislabeled because if [they] have a lifelong cognitive weakness, they [might] perform poorly” on the test, Lebowitz said.

Generally, people who have memory problems, or so-called mild cognitive impairment, visit Lebowitz or other neuropsychologists to understand if they are

developing age-related problems or a chronic challenge, like Alzheimer’s disease.

Previous conditions or difficulty learning, however, may complicate a diagnosis in interpreting scores on any cognitive evaluations.

“If you had difficulty with cognitive processes that led to reading disorders in childhood, in forming complex language at age eight,” you might have it at age 80, Lebowitz suggested. “Our study, as well as clinical experiences, suggests that this is the case.”

This, he continued, “is exactly what we would like to know.”

Lebowitz recently published his analysis in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

“Some of the results on all different kinds of tests” can arise from different challenges because “different cognitive skill sets overlap,” said Thomas Preston, the director of Neuropsychology Service at Stony Brook.

Lebowitz’s article on mild cognitive impairment can help those who work with patients gain a better understanding of a patient’s history “prior to any perceived decline.”

Lebowitz looked more closely at the possible connection between test scores and reading challenges after speaking extensively with adults who had performed poorly on reading tests.

“Often during the interview, a patient will indicate that they

have always struggled with reading or that they were diagnosed with dyslexia,” Lebowitz said.

“Based on the reported histories, it was clear that at least for some patients, cognitive test scores reflected longstanding difficulties.”

In more recent times, child psychologists and education professionals have focused on dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

Around 50 years ago, assessing learning disorders was not part of the American educational system, said Lebowitz. “People may have been called slow learners or readers. If you were to ask an older adult if he had dyslexia, he’d have no idea,” he added.

Stony Brook’s neuropsychological assessment team sees a wide range of patients with difficulties that include dementia, stroke, people with vehicular brain injuries, cancer, tumors and numerous other challenges.

They also see people with epilepsy and learning disabilities.

Their patients range in age from pediatric to geriatric.

Lebowitz often provides information about why some people feel as though they are unable to succeed professionally or socially. With an older adult, he takes into account their life story, as well as their likely lifelong pattern of cognitive strengths and weaknesses, when interpreting test results, he said.

In addition to his research results and a good rapport with his patients, Lebowitz has helped reduce the evaluation time needed for adults, Preston said.

“He has a thorough but efficient method of evaluating” patients, Preston said. “Dr. Lebowitz has brought a new type of efficiency.” At one point, the typical neuropsychological evaluation could take as long as eight hours. That can now take two and a half hours, Preston said.

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Lebowitz has been at Stony Brook for eight years and lives in Poquott with his 13-year-old Labrador retriever Japhy, whom he adopted as a rescue dog during his fellowship. For recreation, he enjoys taking a scuba diving trip each year. After returning from a trip to the Galapagos Islands in December he said, “every dive in the Galapagos was the best dive I’ve ever done.”

As for his recent research article, Lebowitz recognizes that there’s still considerable work to do to understand how to connect tests with diagnoses and treatment, particularly for mild cognitive impairment that might suggest Alzheimer’s.

“The challenge for all health care professionals who work

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At this point, Lebowitz said he doesn’t know if he’s identified people who are being mislabeled as mild cognitive impairment because he has yet to follow them over time. People with a lifelong weakness “may be vulnerable to brain changes later in life.”

Still, these results highlight why it’s important for medical professionals to take into account a complete history in developing a diagnosis, instead of relying on a score on a particular test, he said.

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serving holiday cheer Each month, staff volunteers from Jefferson’s Ferry Lifecare Retirement Community in South Setauket prepare and serve dinner to the guests of Welcome INN, a Port Jefferson mainstay that serves five meals weekly to hungry people in the community at Christ Episcopal Church.

In December, Jefferson’s Ferry brought an extra measure of joy and holiday spirit along with their monthly visit. In addition to serving a full course meal, Santa-hat-clad volunteers from the Housekeeping Department at Jefferson’s Ferry donated presents for the children and gift bags of toiletries for all of the guests in attendance. In total, more than 60 gift bags were distributed along with a present and gift bag for each child.

The toiletries were donated by Jefferson’s Ferry staff and residents alike through a box in the community center.

At the end of a week, there were enough donations to fill the gift bags with toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, lip balm, shampoo and conditioner, hand cream, combs and hand sanitizer. Some donations also included toys, socks, hats and mittens for the children that attend the dinners. Looking ahead to next year, Jefferson’s Ferry would like to donate a Christmas tree as well.

The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will hold open auditions for “The Wedding Singer” on Feb. 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Prepare at least 16 bars of music and come ready to move and read. Show dates will be April 30 to May 22. For more information, call 631-218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

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Jefferson’s Ferry staff volunteers from left, Samantha Shapiro, Director of Environmental Services Patti Gallagher, Veronica Lee, Patty Crocker, Mercedes Pasqualone, Stephanie Santomauro and Jillian Edberg.

“Jefferson’s Ferry takes its role as a member of the Three Village community to heart and helping to feed our hungry neighbors and bring them some measure of joy are among the many ways we can

contribute,” said Bob Caulfield, president and CEO of Jefferson’s Ferry. “The actions of our volunteers exemplified the true meaning of the season. While they gave, they received so much more!”

The Smithtown Historical Society invites the community to Paint Night on Friday, Feb. 26, at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown, at 7 p.m. Staff member Caitlin Eng will guide you in creating an original painting inspired by the society’s beautiful grounds. $40, $35 members includes all supplies. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. Call 631-265-6768 for details and to reserve your spot.

What Is CCRC? Jefferson’s Ferry, 1 Jefferson Ferry Drive, South Setauket, will host an event titled What Is CCRC? on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 10:30 a.m. designed to give an overview and tour of its independent living community. Call 631-675-5550 to RSVP.

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However, in a recent randomized controlled trial (SPRINT trial), results showed that when systolic blood pressure was reduced to below 120 mmHg, compared to the previous standard of 140 mmHg, there was a significant 30 percent reduction in the primary composite end point in the intensive vs. standard treatment groups (3). The composite end point involved nonfatal heart attack, nonfatal stroke, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, or cardiovascular death. There was also a 25 percent reduction in all-cause mortality in the intensive treatment group.

This trial involved 9,361 patients followed over 3.2 years. The trial was stopped early because of these positive results.

Does this mean we should treat aggressively with medication?

Have you ever heard the paradox, the more I know, the more I realize how much I don’t know? I think this statement can be aptly applied to our knowledge of hypertension, better known as high blood pressure. When it comes to high blood pressure, it is not clear if it is a disease, in itself, or a condition that may contribute to diseases such as heart disease, heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure and even death (1). Or high blood pressure may be an indicator of blood vessel disease. And if this is not confusing enough, no matter how you want to classify high blood pressure, what is the best way to control it, and what levels are ideal?

Another frightening fact is that high blood pressure has a very high prevalence in the United States. The lifetime risk of having this disorder is 90 percent for those who are 55 and older. Thus, we need to be able to effectively reverse or prevent high blood pressure.

The caveats to this trial are several.

One, the population was very specific.

It involved patients who were at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The Framingham coronary heart disease risk score was at least 15 percent but with a mean of 20 percent. Two, the trial excluded diabetes patients and those with previous strokes. Considering these two factors, it means that one in six patients with high blood pressure would be appropriate for intensive blood pressure treatment with medication to a target systolic blood pressure of less than 120 mmHg. Three, this study, does not take into account lifestyle modifications, which are very important to controlling and possibly reversing high blood pressure. Four, there was a significant increased risk of adverse events, such as hypotension (low blood pressure).

If someone were to change their lifestyle, it might exacerbate this problem even more.

Upheaval among the ranks in terms of blood pressure levels

How can we better control blood pressure?

What are the goals for those patients with high blood pressure? The Joint National Committee is the most recognized organization to provide evidence-based guidelines to the medical community for blood pressure. This committee’s latest iteration, referred to as JNC 8, actually relaxed the levels to control blood pressure in those 60 years and older to less than 150/90 mmHg. For everyone below the age of 60, it should be less than 140/90, even for those who have diabetes (2). Interestingly, there is insufficient evidence on the systolic (top) number for those 30-59 years old and on the diastolic (bottom) number for those under 30 years old. Therefore, the recommendations for those under 60 are based on expert consensus. Of course, these levels are based on the assumption that we are treating with blood pressure medication.

Office readings are not enough to know if blood pressure is controlled.

Home readings are very important as well, although they are not always the most accurate. So, how do we determine what the home readings mean?

A recent study tries to shed light on this issue. In the study of 286 patients, results showed that those who had at least three out of 10 systolic readings of >135 mmHg were likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure confirmed using the gold standard of testing, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (4). Those who had these elevated readings were at higher risk for end organ damage affecting the heart and surrounding blood vessels. This isn’t a perfect system, but it is better than using clinic blood pressures readings alone.

When eating at a restaurant, you can request that the chef not salt the food.

What about sodium?

The recommended levels for daily sodium vary from organization to organization and depending on whether or not you have high blood pressure. The most lenient recommendation, from the 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines, is 2300 mg per day (5), and the most stringent, by the American Heart Association, is 1500 mg per day for everyone, though there seems to be a general consensus for targeting less than 1500 mg per day for those with high blood pressure.

Whatever level you may deem appropriate, a recent study shows that about 90 percent of adult Americans are consuming more than 2300 mg per day and 86 percent of high blood pressure patients are not maintaining appropriate levels (6).

So, should we lay off the salt shaker?

Not necessarily. We are getting 75 percent of our intake from restaurants and from processed foods, those that come in a box (7). In fact, small amounts of iodized salt may be beneficial. However, fancy salts such as Himalayan Pink, sea salt, kosher and others may not be iodized.

These guidelines don’t seem to differentiate between added sodium and sodium that occurs naturally in foods. In fact, if you eat a diet rich in dark leafy green vegetables, there is about 700-800 mg of naturally occurring sodium in these foods. What is great about this is that these vegetables also contain nutrients that help counterbalance the effects of sodium, such as potassium and nitrates.

They also have an anti-inflammatory effect that benefits the endothelial layer, or the inner lining, of your blood vessels.

My recommendation is to avoid salt from processed foods by reading labels, although meats such as chicken can be injected with sodium without labeling.

And if you do eat out, request that the chef not salt the food. If you use salt at home, use only iodized salt.

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Added sugar – not so sweet

Dentists are right when they say don’t eat sugar. Their reasons are to protect to protect your teeth from decay. Well, there are many other reasons not to eat sugar. The recent REGARDS study found that a high-sugar (Southern or sweets/fat) diet may be associated with the risk of high blood pressure, whereas a plant-based diet was not (8). The mechanisms for this effect may have to do with the fact that added sugar raises insulin levels, which may raise the levels of aldosterone, the hormone responsible for the reabsorption of sodium from the kidneys. Those with the highest amount of insulin were found to have a greater than three times increased risk of high blood pressure.

When treating high blood pressure with medications, we need to individualize treatment. However, lifestyle modifications can be applied to everyone, regardless of age or risk of heart disease.

If you have high blood pressure, you should take home readings and show them to your doctor for review.

References:

(1) J of Hypertension 2011:29:896905. (2) JAMA. 2014;311(5):507-520. (3) N Engl J Med 2015; 373:2103-2116. (4) Ann Fam Med. 2016;14:63-69. (5) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th Edition. December 2015. (6) Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2016;64:1393-1397. (7) cdc.org. (8) Obesity Week 2015 Abstract T-OR-2108.

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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Ted Vigil to perform John Denver tribute at Theatre Three Singer/songwriter to take fans down a road of memories

By Rita J. Egan

On Feb. 13, music lovers will be traveling country roads, and not-so country roads, to Theatre Three in Port Jefferson when the venue presents Ted Vigil: A Tribute to John Denver.

For the last few years, Ted Vigil has been touring the country with the tribute show and providing the late singer’s fans a night of musical memories. When Douglas Quattrock, the theater’s group sales coordinator and director of development and marketing, and Vivian Koutrakos, managing director, found out the singer was interested in performing on Long Island, they watched a video of him and were extremely impressed.

Quattrock said that Vigil not only physically resembles the late singer but also perfectly captures how Denver would sing and perform right down to every intonation. “I was blown away because I grew up with his music,” he said.

Preferring rock music when he was younger, creating a John Denver tribute show wasn’t always the musical road Vigil was on. However, he couldn’t escape many noticing the resemblance to Denver, who died in a plane crash in 1997. He was only 53.

“I get it every day. I get it at the grocery store. I get it when I’m jogging with my ski hat on. It’s the first thing that my motherin-law said when I met her 30 years ago: ‘You kind of look like John Denver’,” Vigil said in a recent phone interview.

When he began performing as a teenager in Olympia, Washington, Vigil would sing and play drums with local rock bands. The entertainer said the resemblance to Denver wasn’t as obvious when he was younger. He admitted he used to have big '80s hair — “permed and ratted up. I definitely had a different look going on,” he said.

Vigil said that while his style of music was different from Denver’s, he was familiar with the singer’s songs because his mother would play the musician’s 8-tracks in her car.

While Vigil always enjoyed performing, after he got married and had children he took a break from the stage and worked as a truck driver. Through the years, his music style also changed. “As I got older I kind of started moving away from the harder rock and started listening to other stuff,” he said.

Once his children were older, Vigil started performing again, and the Denver look-alike found his musical style meshing with the legend’s more and more.

In 2006 he, along with thousands of contestants from 28 states, New Zealand, Australia and Canada entered the Talent Quest 2006 contest in Laughlin, Nevada. He arrived at the contest prepared to participate in the rock/pop category where he sang the Led Zeppelin

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song,“Rock and Roll,” and the Guns N’ In 2010 Steve Weisberg, a former lead Roses hit, “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” When guitar player with Denver, began to perhe arrived, someone suggested he also form on stage with Vigil. The singer said enter the country category. while touring for four years with WeisWhile he didn’t win in rock/pop, he berg, who passed away in 2015, he learned walked away with first place in the coun- a lot about Denver, and during downtime try category singing Denon the road, the guitar ver’s “Annie’s Song” and player would share with “Rocky Mountain High.” ‘It’s the first thing that him how the late singer While he was in Nevada, would approach songs. many commented on my mother-in-law said “He was fun to play how he resembled the when I met her 30 years with and people loved late singer, and after that him. He told stories and ago: You kind of look he entered and won the jokes on stage about KOMO TV 4’s North- like John Denver.’ his experience working west Afternoon Celebrity — TeD Vigil with John. I really miss Look-Alike Contest.

Steve,” the singer said.

At his appearance at Vigil admitted that Talent Quest, he caught the attention even though he knew a few guitar chords, of a pilot and sound engineer that both he needed to learn more for the tribute had worked with Denver, and they en- show, because Denver was an accomcouraged him to do a tribute show. His plished guitar player. Once he learned first one was in 2006, and by 2009, he the songs on the instrument, he said he was touring all over the states. was blown away by the technicality.

“It was really a challenge for me to learn these songs on the guitar. I didn’t realize how great a guitar player John was. Also, how difficult it was to sing in a more quiet tone, and you have that voice control, you have the long extended notes, and with all the bravado and all that, it’s really beautiful. John used his voice like an instrument. He was just a really technical singer,” Vigil said.

The singer, who also is a songwriter, released an album in 2010 with his own and Denver’s songs. Currently, he is working on his next CD with all original tunes. He said performing Denver’s songs has affected his performances overall. “John has definitely influenced me a lot as far as style and just being a more rounded singer, instead of screaming rock ‘n roll stuff,” he said.

Vigil, who had the opportunity to play at Denver’s Windstar Foundation in Aspen before it dissolved, is looking forward to the intimate setting of Theatre Three. The singer, who has performed both solo and with a sevenpiece band, said he’ll be bringing his solo show to the theater. While he enjoys performing with a band, he feels in some settings the audience can hear the lyrics better when there are less instruments, which he finds fitting for Denver’s music. “I think John’s music really was emotional, and it really hits the heart,” the singer said.

Vigil said he will perform at Theatre Three many of the songs that music lovers remember of Denver’s including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” He also enjoys performing “Grandma’s Feather Bed,” “Like a Sad Song” and “Poems, Prayers and Promises,” which weren’t played on the radio as much as the legend’s other songs.

“My favorite songs are some of the side B record songs where they didn’t get a lot of airplay but they are just beautiful songs,” he said.

The singer will also perform a couple of his own pieces, including “Sing My Songs,” which he wrote as a tribute to Denver and other popular singers who have passed away.

Vigil is grateful to be touring and meeting so many interesting people and sharing their memories of Denver. He believes music is an important part of life.

“It’s such a wonderful thing — music. It really helps people I think emotionally and spiritually and mentally to cope with life because life is hard,” he said.

Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson, will present Ted Vigil: A Tribute to John Denver on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information, visit www.theatrethree.com or call 631-928-9100.

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ries who suffer from substance abuse or addiction often include a provision that directs the trustee to continue making distributions for the lifetime of the beneficiary. Such distributions may be made to the beneficiary directly The Question: Is there a way I can but, more often than not, the trustee leave her a bequest but be assured that is directed to make payments to third parties on behalf of the the money will not be beneficiary. For examspent foolishly? ple, the trustee may be directed to pay the benThe Answer: Yes, eficiary’s rent or mortabsolutely! Clients fregage or to cover the cost quently express conof insurance or tuition. cern that bequests they Whether the benmake in their will may eficiary is simply young be squandered either and inexperienced or because their beneficiadealing with an addicries lack the maturity tion, my clients generally to handle the funds in give their trustee discrea responsible manner or tion to distribute trust suffer from some sort of assets to the beneficiary substance abuse or adif they believe doing so is diction that clouds their in the beneficiary’s best judgment.

By Linda M. Toga, ESQ. interest.

In such circumstancAs mentioned above, es, it is best not to make an outright bequest to the beneficiary but a testamentary trust can provide that to instead have the funds pass through a distributions are conditioned on the testamentary trust that you (the testator) performance of the beneficiary. Some people liken this feature to giving the create in your will.

In order to create such a trust in your testator the ability to control from the will, you will need to identify the individ- grave.

While that might be true, it should uals who are going to be the beneficiaries of the trust, indicate which assets will be be noted that there are limits to how held in the trust and name a trustee who much control can be maintained from will administer the trust. You will also the grave. For example, while a testator need to set forth the terms of the trust, can certainly direct his trustee to only i.e., how the trust funds are to be used, distribute the trust assets upon the benwhen distributions will be made to the eficiary’s graduation from college, he beneficiaries, whether the trustee has the cannot condition distributions on the discretion to withhold or accelerate the beneficiary divorcing his/her spouse or distributions, whether distributions are only marrying within the faith. Such contingent on the performance of the conditions are against public policy and beneficiary and what will happen to the are unenforceable.

Despite any limitations that might trust assets if the beneficiary dies before exist, testamentary trusts are incredthe trust terminates.

My clients who want to avoid a ben- ibly flexible and allow for a great deal of eficiary receiving a large inheritance at creativity. They can not only protect a an early age generally direct their trustee testator’s assets from being squandered to distribute all of the trust assets by the after his death, but they can protect the time the beneficiary is 30. They some- beneficiary against his/her own foolishtimes have the trustee make a single dis- ness or bad habits. As such, it would be tribution of the entire trust corpus at a worthwhile to discuss with an attorney specific age but, just as often, they spread experienced in estate planning whether the distributions out over time. In either a testamentary trust is right for you and case, it appears that the general consen- your granddaughter. sus is that most people have learned to Linda M. Toga provides legal serhandle money responsibly by the time they reach the age of 30 since most of the vices in the areas of wills and trusts, estestamentary trusts I draft terminate by tate planning and estate administration, marital agreements, small business serthe time the beneficiary turns 30.

In contrast, clients who have me pre- vices, real estate and litigation from her pare testamentary trusts for beneficia- East Setauket office.

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community news Donation drive underway

Photo by Peter Lanscombe/theatre three

From left, Marci Bing, Elizabeth Fuller, Elizabeth Castrogiovanni and Bradlee Bing

Director’s Dinner a delight Theatre Three in Port Jefferson was delighted to host the international acclaimed author of “Me & Jezebel,” Elizabeth Fuller, last weekend. Ms. Fuller attended performances on Saturday and Sunday evenings. In addition, she participated in the theatre’s third Director’s Dinner event which was held Sunday night prior to the show.

Along with director Bradlee Bing, she talked about the history of the play, chronicling her amazing experience when Bette Davis lived with her family for 32 days. After Sunday evening’s performance, Ms. Fuller also joined the company for a question and answer period with the audience.

Westy Self Storage, 4049 Jericho Turnpike, E. Northport, will host a donation drive for General Needs, Ltd., a nonprofit organization that provides basic necessities to homeless U.S. veterans. The storage facility will also provide a storage unit where the group will house and organize the items collected. This drive will run through Feb. 27.

General Needs strives to help needy veterans and their families through direct Distributions with Dignity of basic living needs. Items for collection include new essential necessities (underwear, socks, T-shirts, towels, washcloths and blankets), toiletries, footwear and both cold and warm weather gear.

“It’s hard for many people to imagine living without the everyday necessities. Our veterans deserve more. Help us to help those who have served our great nation,” said Lonnie Sherman, president, General Needs, Ltd. “We are deeply grateful for Westy’s support and commitment to the community and those in need.”

“It is with great pride that we assist General Needs,” said Tim Mincin, district director of Westy Self Storage, East Northport location. “It is important to the Westy family to provide assistance to those in need, especially those who have given so much for our country.”

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Top left, esphyr slobodkina’s ‘doodled Up,’ late 1940s-early 1950s, gift of the artist; top right, audrey Flack’s ‘lady Madonna,’ 1972, gift of dr. and Mrs. samuel s. Mandel, courtesy of the louis K. Meisel Gallery & audrey Flack

Heckscher Museum celebrates women artists in latest exhibit

By Melissa arnold

For the past 95 years, the Heckscher Museum in Huntington has worked to exhibit its varied permanent collection in new and interesting ways.

For the next few months, the museum is highlighting the contributions of female artists in an exhibit entitled You Go Girl! Celebrating Women Artists.

Selected from the museum’s permanent collection, the exhibit will feature 50 women artists from the 19th century through today.

The theme is the latest dreamed up by museum curator Lisa Chalif.

“We wanted to select a group of art that showcases women artists in particular,” Chalif said. “We have art from more than 100 women artists at the museum, but they are only a small percentage of the overall collection.”

Chalif added that many women have faced “significant obstacles” to their success in the visual arts, including getting into galleries.

Museum visitors will have the chance to explore art in a variety of mediums, including print, photography, painting, sculpture and mixed media. The majority of the selections are contemporary and 20th century works and are split into two rooms — one for representational art and the other for abstract art.

Chalif noted that while the exhibit focuses on women’s art, it is not a feminist exhibit. The artists explored subjects of all kinds. “We have a lot of landscapebased work — I think that’s really characteristic of our collection as a whole, and I think that has a lot to do with our location,” she said. “People that live on Long Island are often drawn to the landscape here. There are a lot of abstract styles as well. There is something here that will appeal to everyone.”

Among Chalif’s favorites are works from feminist artist Miriam Schapiro,

who founded one of the first feminist art schools in the 1970s, and super-realist painter Audrey Flack’s “Lady Madonna.”

“It’s nice to have [a Madonna in the exhibit] because it refers to the most recognized woman in history,” Chalif said.

Many of the artists in the exhibit lived on Long Island or are still in the area today, including Emma Stebbins, Jane Wilson, Barbara Roux, Janet Culbertson and Berenice Abbott. “We were able to have [some of the living artists] come out for the opening,” Chalif said. “They have expressed how thrilled they are to be featured along with artists they’ve had as mentors or personal favorites. It’s gratifying for them and for me.”

Other artists include Elaine de Kooning, Dorothy Dehner, Audrey Flack, Jane Hammond, Mary Nimmo Moran, Georgia O’Keeffe, Betty Parsons, Miriam Schapiro and Esphyr Slobodkina.

The Heckscher Museum is also displaying two simultaneous exhibits. The first, entitled Men at Work, focuses on depictions of men doing all kinds of jobs, from construction to academia and religious life. William Merritt Chase, Thomas Eakins, George Grosz, John Rogers, Emma Stebbins and John Sloan are among the featured artists.

The other, called Street Life, depicts life in New York City — its work-a-day life, shopping avenues and iconic transportation system in photographs. Featured artists include Berenice Abbott, N. Jay Jaffee, Martin Lewis, John Sloan, Garry Winogrand, among others.

You Go Girl! will be on display through April 3, while Men at Work and Street Life will be displayed through March 27.

The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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From left, ‘Crab Meadow Sunset’ by Irene Andreadis; ‘Cutchogue Barn’ by George Gough; and ‘Osprey in the Rain’ by Tom Reichert

HAC’s Earth, Air and Water exhibit opens The Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery will present its latest exhibit titled Earth, Air and Water: A Celebration of Tri-State Wildlife and Nature from Feb. 5 to 27. An opening reception will be held on Feb. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Participating artists in the juried photography show include Talia Amorosano, Irene Andreadis, Debra Baer, Amy Bisagni, Holly Black, Winifred Boyd, Laura Rittenhouse Burke, Terry Canavan, Dorothy M. Chanin, Tom Colligan, Joseph Cutolo, Leonard Digiovanna, Jessie Edelstein, Monica Friedrich, Jay Gammill, Shannon Gannon, Susan Geffken Burton, Phyllis Goodfriend,

George Gough, Jovanna Hopkins, Patrick Keeffe, John Killelea, Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz, Julia Lang-Shapiro, Mark Lefkin, Matthew Levine, Elizabeth Milward, Vera Mingovits, Trish Minogue Collins, Howard Pohl, Tom Reichert, Burt Reminick, Spencer Ross, Max Schauder, Harry Schuessler, Ruth Siegel, Don Thiergard, E. Beth Thomas, Susan Tiffen, Mac Titmus, Pamela Waldroup and Joan Weiss.

The exhibit was judged by Andrew Darlow, a New Jersey-based photographer and digital imaging consultant whose photography has been exhibited internationally and has been featured in numerous magazines and websites. He has lectured

and conducted seminars and workshops around the world. Of the 154 pieces of work submitted, Darlow chose 42 photographs to appear in the show.

“Photography is like magic. In a fraction of a second, a moment can be captured that will never be repeated exactly the same way again. This is especially true when our images include wildlife and nature,” said Darlow. “The entries for this show truly showcased the natural beauty and splendor of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. In addition to many spectacular images of animals, flowers and breathtaking water scenes, I selected some photographs that include people and man-

made structures. This balance between the human and natural worlds fascinates me, and I really look forward to viewing the exhibition on the gallery walls,” he added.

Best in show went to “Crab Meadow Sunset” by Irene Andreadis, and honorable mentions were “Osprey in the Rain”

by Tom Reichert and “Cutchogue Barn” by George Gough. Congratulations!

The Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery is located at 213 Main Street in Huntington. It is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 631-271-8423 or visit www. huntingtonarts.org.

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Whaling Museum celebrates decades of history

Introduces new film club among other events

its kind in Cold Spring Harbor and will focus on building awareness of the Long Island Sound conservation through hands-on activities. Museum visitors also will be able to explore how the whaling era launched the country’s conservation movement.

For adults there’s the Whales, Ales and Salty Tales on Thursday, May 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. The night will consist of the stories of whalers and their seabrews. Alan Short, who specializes in sea shanties, will sing the whalers’ songs while visitors enjoy beer sponsored by the Brewers East End Revival.

“There’s truly something for all ages here at the museum,” Dayan said.

In addition to the events and programs being planned, the year 2016 marks the release of the book “Whaling on Long Island” written by Dayan and published by the museum through Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series. According to the executive director, the book, scheduled for release on March 28, can be preordered on Amazon.

Dayan said during 2016, the museum also will be conducting membership drives with different incentives, including the initial membership price of a dollar. New members can take advantage of the offer when they purchase a second year at the 2016 cost of $40 for individuals and $75 for families.

By Rita J. Egan

Celebrating 80 years of the Whaling Museum Society, the staff at The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor is busy organizing and preparing activities for its milestone anniversary, which will include a Film Club and Whaleboat Chats.

It was 1936 when the Whaling Museum Society was founded, according to the museum’s executive director Nomi Dayan.

Town residents organized the society to recognize the rich whaling heritage in the area where John H. Jones and Walter R. Jones started the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Company, which operated from 1836 until 1862.

“We thought this is a special year to recognize this important part of Long Island’s history,” Dayan said.

It took the society until August of 1942 to open the official museum, which came together when members were able to secure a whaleboat from the brig Daisy. Dayan said the ship was built in Setauket in the late 1800s and was used in the last sail-powered Yankee whaling exhibition on earth. It was due to Long Island scientist, and one of the society’s founders, Robert Cushman Murphy, that the group was able to take ownership of it. Murphy, an ornithologist, started out on a journey on the Daisy planning to study the birds of Antarctica and during the trip decided to document whaling and later published the book “Logbook for Grace.”

The executive director said the staff is hoping “to get more adults in the building” with a few new programs.

She said many adults walk into the museum to look around but don’t participate in the programs. This hope led to the launch of the museum’s Film Club, which will take place every Thursday at 2:30 p.m. during the months of February and March. Dayan said the viewings are free with paid admission to the museum or membership and will include free popcorn. The selection of films varies with both classic movies such as “Ship of Fools” (1965) and “Moby Dick” (1956) as well as contemporary ocean-themed films “Free Willy” (1993) and “Noah” (2014).

File photo from The Whaling Museum

above, a few of the many exhibits on display at the Whaling Museum

Dayan said it was felt that a film club would be popular after the successful museum event where six actors performed vignettes from the book “In the Heart of the Sea” in the whaleboat. She said it seems that adults enjoy films and live performances more than other activities.

On Fridays at 2:30 p.m., the museum will be offering Whaleboat Chats, which are free with paid admission to the museum or membership, too. Educators will be on hand to chat and answer visitors’ questions. “We found that when people come and visit whenever we have an educator present to talk about what they’re seeing, it tends to make their visits just so much more meaningful,” Dayan said.

On Feb. 19 the chat will be in honor of Black History Month and focus on the contributions that blacks made to the local whaling industry. In addition, on March 18 for Women’s History Month, the talks will

center around the sacrifices of the whalers’ wives. Dayan said while many spouses stayed at home when their husbands were out at sea, others traveled on the ships with them and even gave birth during the trips.

There were also many wives who were left to wait for long periods at far off ports, especially Hawaii.

“There are such interesting and different relationships that came about from this whaling culture,” she said.

Among other events, the museum staff is currently planning Thar She Blows, which will be held on Sunday, March 20, from 12 to 3:00 p.m. During this event, visitors can carve scrimshaws, hear live sea shanties and historical tunes, as well as touch authentic artifacts and get their faces painted.

On Sunday, April 17, there will be free admission for SoundOff! from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be the first of

Film Club schedule

◆ Feb. 4: ‘Ship of Fools’ (1965) ◆ Feb. 11: ‘Noah’ (2014) ◆ Feb. 18: ‘Free Willy’ (1993) ◆ Feb. 25: ‘Moby Dick’ (1956) ◆ Mar. 3: ‘Whale Wars’ ◆ Mar. 10: ‘The Whale’ (2015) ◆ March 17: ‘Treasure Island’ (1950) ◆ March 24: Master & Commander (2003) ◆ March 31: Jacques Cousteau Photos from The Whaling Museum

Left, scene from ‘Moby Dick’; right, Jacques Cousteau

’There’s truly something for all ages here at the museum’ — NoMi DayaN, ExEcutivE DirEctor of thE WhaliNg MusEuM

The executive director said it’s a great year to become a member. “We’ve recently transformed ourselves. Instead of just being about only whales and whaling, now we’re more about the relationship between people and the environment.

Because if you think about it whaling is a very strong cautionary tale about how people treat each other and how people treat the environment, and we’re trying to pick up on those themes,” Dayan said.

Admission to The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor is $6 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. Event and program fees vary.

For more information about the museum, located at 301 Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor, call 631-367-3418 or visit www. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

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Tiny gardens for tiny places

By EllEn BarcEl

Whether you live in a condo or apartment with only a patio to grow a garden, a trailer with just a tiny patch of land around your rental space or a house on just a small patch of land (i.e., the trend toward tiny houses), you may find that your need to garden has been thwarted by small space.

Sometimes there’s a little pocket of land that’s a challenge. Maybe your property is heavily treed with only a small patch of ground available for gardening. Whatever your “tiny” problem, there are solutions that will allow you to indulge your passion for gardening.

No matter what the tiny problem, you still need, of course, to take into consideration all the things that any other gardener needs to deal with: the amount of rain your plants will receive, the amount of sun in the area, the type of soil you have, the hardiness zone you live in, etc.

Planters

Photo by Sam Benner

Sweater, the sheep, peers out of his barn at the first blizzard of 2016 two weeks ago at Benner's Farm in Setauket.

If you decide because of space to grow your plants in pots, that makes things easier in one way. You can select potting soil that is geared to your specific plants: general soil for most plants, soil for roses, cacti, etc. Planters have another advantage in that they can be moved as needed.

If, for example, when the nearby trees leaf out, there’s too much shade, you can reposition the planters to a sunnier spot.

All kinds of ornamentals can be grown in planters including flowers and small evergreen trees. Fruits such as blueberries and figs and even dwarf apple trees can be grown in tubs. Veggies, if selected carefully can also be grown in planters.

Hanging baskets

Don’t overlook hanging baskets. They really allow you to grow many more plants than you might otherwise. And, hanging baskets, while wonderful for ornamentals, are great for herbs and even small fruit like strawberries and veggies such as cherry tomato plants (yes, technically a fruit). Hanging baskets can be attached to various overhangs around your house or apartment such as a cover over a porch and can even be freestanding, hanging the pots from appropriate stakes in the garden.

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Trellises

Trellises allow for vertical gardening.

Plants such as cucumbers take up a small amount of ground but need vertical support. Trellises are also ideal for vining ornamentals such as clematis or morning glory. Fences can act like a trellis as well.

Wall garden

If you’re only looking for ornamentals, consider a wall garden. The supports and pots for a wall garden are available in all sorts of gardening catalogues and local nurseries. Wall gardens can be grown indoors on a sunny wall with indoor plants or can be set up outdoors, remembering that the plants will probably have to be replaced each spring.

Remember that when you are growing plants in planters, wall gardens, on trellises or in hanging baskets that you must be careful to make sure that they get adequate amounts of water since any of these planters can dry out more quickly than plants in garden soil. Clay pots tend to dry out more quickly than man-made materials.

Sometimes plants with large leaves will act like a small umbrella and cover the potting soil during rain, so check. Also, you need to make sure that the plants get sufficient amounts of fertilizer, especially if you’re growing heavy feeders like tomatoes.

Tiny statuary, even fairy garden items, are ideal in a small garden, but don’t overcrowd the garden with too large or too many pieces or, in a rock garden, boulders.

Once you decide what you want to grow and how you will plant it, select the variety of plant most suited. If you want blueberries, get dwarf plants. If you love roses, get a collection of tiny rose bushes with their tiny blooms, etc.

In next week's gardening column, we'll discuss some specific plants to consider.

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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Times…and dates

Feb. 4 to 11, 2016

Thursday 4

Civil War roundTable meeTing The North Shore Civil War Roundtable will hold a meeting at the South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station at 7 p.m. A film based on the Ambrose Bierce short story, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," will be screened.

Free and open to all. Questions? Call 549-4411 or 757-8117.

Friday 5 museum shop esTaTe sale The Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will hold a Museum Shop Estate Sale today and Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (snow dates Feb. 12 and 13). Featured items include Asian furniture and decorative art, lamps, rugs, costume jewelry, books and much more. Call 757-9859 for further information.

Friday WhaleboaT ChaTs The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will hold a Whaleboat Chat every Friday at 2:30 p.m. in celebration of the Whaling Museum Society's 80th anniversary. Stop in and chat with the museum's educators around an authentic 19th-century whaleboat as you learn the whos, hows and whys of whaling. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418. valenTine's JeWelry and giFT Fair The Centereach Mall, Middle Country Road, Centereach will host a Valentine’s Jewelry and Gift Fair today from 4 to 9 p.m. and Feb. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 40 vendors will feature jewelry, candles, handmade gifts, clothing, bags, personalized items and much more. Admission is free. Questions? Call 730-0522.

FirsT Friday aT The museum Celebrate First Friday at The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Explore the museum's exhibitions during extended viewing hours (5 to 8:30 p.m.) and enjoy a presentation of Heroines Among Us: Storytelling and Music with Robin Brady and Concetta Abbate at 7 p.m. Free admission. Call 351-3250. blaCk hisTory monTh CelebraTion The Town of Brookhaven's Black History Commission will host its 25th annual Black History Month Celebration at Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville from 6 to 8 p.m. Titled Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories, the evening will consist of community honorees, student academic achievement work, performances and a cultural food tasting. Free and open to all. No reservations required. For more information, call 451-2627.

saturday 6 museum shop esTaTe sale See Feb. 5 listing. valenTine’s JeWelry and giFT Fair See Feb. 5 listing. open audiTions Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will hold an open cast call for the comedy "Beau Jest" by James Sherman at 1 p.m.

Seeking four men and two women. Readings from the script.

Bring head shot/resume if available. For full details, visit http:// www.theatrethree.com/jcd_site/auditions.html. slambovian CirCus oF dreams The Slambovian Circus of Dreams will be the featured act during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s First Saturday Concerts series at The Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive, Centerport at 8:30 p.m. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30, $25 members. For more information, call 425-2925.

Comedy oF paul reiser The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will welcome comedian, actor and best-selling author Paul Reiser to the Main Stage at 8 p.m. performing stand-up. Tickets are $48. Call 632-2787 to order.

sunday 7 valenTine’s JeWelry and giFT Fair See Feb. 5 listing.

JusT a hike (on The roads) Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will hold an adult 4-mile, on road, moderately paced hike through the park from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. $4.

Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

The Amicizia Trio will appear in concert at The North Shore Public Library on Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. nina eT CeTera in ConCerT The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will present Nina Et Cetera in concert at 2 p.m. Come listen to the love songs of Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Elvis, Ray Charles and Peggy Lee along with anecdotes highlighting the diversity and rich history of American music. No registration required. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930. amiCizia Trio in ConCerT North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will welcome the Amicizia Trio in a concert titled Evocation at 2 p.m. featuring compositions by Schubert, Mozart and more. Free and open to all. Call 929-4488. exploring Chinese CulTure Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn will present an afternoon of exploring Chinese culture at 2:30 p.m. featuring a martial arts demonstration and an insight into the Year of the Monkey, traditional dance, music and more. Free and open to all.

Questions? Call 757-4200. inTernaTional Folk danCing The Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will host an evening of International Folk Dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

All are welcome. No partner necessary. Dances will be reviewed and/or taught. $8 donation requested. Call 516-781-3552 for more information.

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Tuesday 9 No events listed for this day.

Wednesday 10 okinaWan TradiTional musiC and danCe Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will welcome Junko Fisher who will perform traditional Okinawan dances accompanied by a sanshin followed by a martial arts demonstration at 7 p.m. No registration required. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930. book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome magician and Long Island native John Reid who will speak and sign copies of his book, "I Got You SOMETHING!" at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

monday 8 sky room Talks The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present a lecture by Philip Harwood titled At the Gates of the Twilight Zone: The Early Rod Serling at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611. so, you Think you Can’T draW? The Smithtown Historical Society will hold the first session of its program titled So, You Think You Can’t Draw? Yes You Can! at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 7:30 p.m. (session 2 on Feb. 15). Learn to express yourself through your drawings. $10, $5 members per session . Reservations required by calling 265-6768.

CiviC assoCiaTion meeTing The Sound Beach Civic Association will hold a general meeting at the Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be a representative from a local public library. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

For more information, please call 744-6952.

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The WMHO in Stony Brook will welcome psychic medium Carol Tranchina on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

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Thursday 11 Income InequalITy lecTure Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will welcome Nobel Laureate and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman who will speak about income inequality at the Shea Theater in the Islip Arts Building at 11 a.m. Free and open to all. Call 451-4379 for more information.

PaInT nIghT In hunTIngTon Main Street Nursery, 475 West Main St., Huntington will hold a Paint Night in its greenhouse from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Taught by artist Mary Pipolo, attendees will take home their very own masterpiece. $50 includes canvas, paint supplies and appetizers. Call 549-4515 to reserve your spot.

Book sIgnIng Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome "Howard Stern Show" regular and Long Island local Jon Hein who will speak and sign copies of his new book, "Fast Food Maniac: From Arby's to White Castle, One Man's Supersized Obsession with America's Favorite Food," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

PsychIc medIum carol TranchIna The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will welcome spiritual psychic medium Carol Tranchina from 7 to 9 p.m. who will connect you with your loved ones and also offer what's in store on the romantic front.

Tickets are $50 per person and includes a group reading, wine and hors d'oeuvres. Reservations required by calling 689-5888.

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

'In The heIghTs' The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present "In the Heights" through Feb. 7. 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, through 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" through Feb. 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. Call 751-2244. ‘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 mysTery of edwIn drood’ The Northport High School Powdered Wigs will present the “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” on March 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. and March 6 at 2 p.m. in the Northport High School auditorium, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport. Tickets in advance are $15 adults, $10 children and seniors at www.smallvenueticketing. com/23819/. Tickets available at the door for $17 adults, $12 children and seniors.

'Toyer' The Arena Players Repertory Theater will present Gardner McKay's "Toyer" at the Vanderbilt Museum's Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport from March 4 to 21.

Tickets are $20 on Fridays and Sundays, $25 on Saturdays. For reservations or further information, call 516-293-0674. '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 Meredith Willson's "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.

film 'shIP of fools' Celebrating 80 years, The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen the 1965 "Ship of Fools" on Feb. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418 for further information.

'The Black PanThers: Vanguard of The reVoluTIon' The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen the documentary "The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution" on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.

Unrated. Tickets are $9 adults, $7 students, seniors and children, $5 SBU students. Call 632-2787 for further information. 'neTwork' As part of its Classic Movies series, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts., 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will screen "Network" on Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. Call 724-3700.

'The marTIan' The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen "The Martian" on Feb. 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930.

'The InTern' Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson will screen "The Intern" on Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 473-0022.

‘one Too many’ North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will screen the 1916 silent film “One Too Many” on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Accompanied on piano by J.K. Hodge. Free and open to all. Call 929-4488. 'shanghaI' The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen the thriller "Shanghai" on Feb. 5 at 9:30 p.m. Rated R. Tickets are $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 SBU students. Call 632-2787 for further information.

'BIll & Ted's excellenT adVenTure' The cult classic, ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,’ will be screened at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Feb. 6 at 10 p.m. $5, $4 members. Call 423-7611. 'dIrTy harry' The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts., 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will screen "Dirty Harry" on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8. Call 724-3700.

‘BerT wIllIams’ Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen the 1913 silent film “Bert Williams: Lime Kiln Club Field Day” on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Accompanied on organ by Ben Model. Guest speakers will include Museum of Modern Art project leaders Ron Magliozzi and Peter Williamson. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611. 'noah' On Feb. 11, The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen the 2004 "Noah" starring Russell Crowe at 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418.

for seniors senIor second wednesday The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will welcome seniors 62 and over for a free docent tour of its exhibit Men at Work on Feb. 10 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. as part of its Senior Second Wednesday series. Groups welcome. Call 351-3250.

reunions Comsewogue High School Class of '75 will hold its 40th reunion celebration on Feb. 6 at The Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station at 7 p.m. All 70's classmates, family, friends and teachers are invited. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.comsewogue75.myevent.com.

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 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.

Vendors wanted ▶ The Town of Brookhaven is seeking vendors for its Home & Garden Show at the Holtsville Ecology Center, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville on March 12, 13, 19 and 20. Registration deadline is Feb. 5. For details on exhibit space, size and rates, call 758-9664, ext. 10. ▶ East End Arts is seeking artists, artisans and craftspeople for the fine arts and crafts fair at the 20th anniversary Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival on May 29 from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Riverhead. Rain date is May 30. Deadline to apply is May 10. For more information, contact Sheree at 727-0900.

Photo by Michael DeCristofaro

Alet Taylor and Mickey Solis in a scene from 'God of Carnage' in production at the John W. Engeman Theater through March 6.

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Religious ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

CATHOLIC

EPISCOPAL

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday, February 7th after the 10 am Eucharist until 2 pm 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.

CONGREGATIONAL

THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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 A. Strand, Administrator, Joseph S. Durko, Cantor Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School alternate Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm.

PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions, Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA 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

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

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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 ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond

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

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

EVANGELICAL Knowing Christ...Making Him Known

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

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.

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*

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN

JEWISH

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.

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

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

“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.

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 Ash Wednesday, February 10 - 11 am & 7:30 pm Midweek Lent Worship: Tuesdays - Feb. 16 & 23, March 1, 8 & 15 at 6:15 pm Wednesdays - Feb. 17 & 24, March 2,9, 16 at 11am Maunday Thursday & Good Friday 11am & 7:30pm Easter Sunday 8am & 10:15pm

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

METHODIST

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

LUTHERAN–ELCA ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station (631)473–2236

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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 Ash Wednesday – February 10 Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes 12 noon and 7:30 pm Pastor will be at church continuously from 10 am until 7:30 pm for Imposition of Ashes and Prayer Special Lenten Soup Suppers Wednesday Evening at 6:30 pm February 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16 Holy Communion Service at 7:30 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

REV. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR

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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SBU

SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Feb. 4-Feb. 10, 2016

Tomorrow is Friday — wear red on campus!

Warney, Walker help SBU past Vermont Men win nation-best 13th straight game Senior forward Jameel Warney and junior guard Ahmad Walker posted double-doubles as the Stony Brook men’s basketball team beat the University of Vermont, 72-61, Saturday at Patrick Gymnasium.

For a conference-record 15th time, Warney was named America East Player of the Week. He averaged 17.5 points, 11 rebounds, 3.5 blocks and 3.5 assists in wins over the University of Maine and Vermont last week.

“A lot of Stony Brook teams have struggled at Vermont so it was great to play well and come away with a victory,” Warney said.

“Some of our shots didn’t go down early on and they made a few, but we kept our composure and played our game. Each time we play, we try to improve. This is a great step towards the second half of conference play.”

The Seawolves (17-4, 8-0 America East) extended their

nation-leading winning streak to 13 games.

Warney accounted for his 53rd career double-double, which ranks him second among all active players, totaling 23 points and 10 rebounds. Walker finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds, and added five assists and three steals.

Trae Bell-Haynes had 13 points for Vermont (13-10, 5-3).

“We executed when we needed to,” Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell said. “I knew they were going to make a run, but we gutted this one out. Ahmad [Walker] made some timely steals and Jameel [Warney] made some big baskets and free throws down the stretch.”

Stony Brook, which never trailed in the second half, took a 5950 lead with 6:41 left in regulation.

“Ahmad let the game come to him in the second half,” Pikiell said of Walker’s nine second-half

points. “He was a bit anxious to start, but really settled into the game in the second half.”

Vermont cut the lead to 61-58 after Nate Rohrer’s three, but senior guard Carson Puriefoy knocked down a three to give the Seawolves a cushion. The Seawolves closed the game on an 11-3 spurt.

Stony Brook outrebounded Vermont, 43-34. The Catamounts did not have an offensive rebound in the second half.

Stony Brook senior foward Rayshaun McGrew had nine points, eight rebounds and four assists. Warney had eight points, six rebounds and four blocks in the first half. Puriefoy scored eight of his 12 points in the second half.

Stony Brook made 26 field goals, reaching at least 25 for the 19th time in 21 games.

With two three-pointers, Puriefoy set a season-high with 52 three-pointers. He made 51 in 35 games last year. Senior guard Lucas Woodhouse, who made three trifectas, is shooting 16-for-30

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Jameel Warney, who tallied his 53rd double-double, was named America East Player of the Week for a conference-record 15th time.

from three-point range during conference play.

Stony Brook is 16-0 when it makes six threes in a game this season. During Stony Brook’s 13game winning streak, opponents

are shooting 79-of-258 (.306) from behind the arc.

Stony Brook followed with a game against Binghamton University on Wednesday, but results were not available by press time.

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Senior forward Brittany Snow recorded 24 points and eight rebounds and sophomore guards Aaliyah Worley netted a career-high 16 points as the Stony Brook women’s basketball team (14-7, 6-2 AE) moved to 8-2 at Island FCU Arena and 6-2 in conference play with a 73-59 victory over the University of Vermont.

Stony Brook led the Catamounts 2822 by the halftime break, but never led by more than eight points at any point during the first 20 minutes. It wasn’t until the third quarter that the Seawolves were able to take command of the game. Behind a 20-8 run, Stony Brook upped its lead to 5033. The Seawolves shot 57.1 percent from the field in the quarter and hit two of three 3-point tries.

Stony Brook’s defense flexed its muscles once again, holding the Catamounts to 21-of-61 from the field and 10-of-27 from three-point range.

The Seawolves finished 22-of-56 from the field and 6-of-12 from three, their best percentage of the season.

The Seawolves attempted 28 free throws, converting 23, while the Catamounts were

7-for-14 from the foul line.

Junior guard Christa Scognamiglio had five of Stony Brook’s 11 steals. It was her third game of the season with five or more thefts.

Freshman guard Davion Wingate opened the scoring with a three-pointer and the Seawolves led for the remaining 39:11. It was their fourth wire-to-wire victory of the season.

Freshman Ogechi Anyagaligbo hauled in a game-high 11 rebounds, her ninth game with double-digit boards.

As a result, the forward was named the Under Armour America East Rookie of the Week for the eighth time this season.

Senior guard Kim Hanlon registered a career-high four assists.

The Seawolves headed to Binghamton University on Wednesday, but results were not available by press time. Stony Brook defeated the Bearcats 64-58 in the season’s first meeting, despite trailing by as many as 16 in the second half.

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Brittany Snow’s 24 points marked the fifth time this season she exceeded 20 points in a game.

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‘Junie B. Jones, The Musical’ takes on Northport

By Rita J. Egan

“Junie B. Jones, The Musical” opened at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport this past Saturday to an audience filled with young children eager to see their favorite literary characters in the flesh, and with a fun, lively show, the cast did not disappoint.

The musical, based on the children’s book series by Barbara Park, follows the adventures of Junie B. Jones as she tackles life’s little obstacles she finds along the way in first grade. Among the many challenges she faces are losing her best friend, Lucille, to twins Camille and Chenille, finding out she needs glasses, and being unable to participate in the big kickball tournament.

However, with the help of her family and friends, and jotting everything down in her Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal, the endearing redhead figures everything out and learns that when life hands you lemons you make lemonade.

Kate Keating is youthful and charming as the main character, Junie. As lead on many of the numbers, her clear soprano voice is perfect for revealing the story through song, and she easily draws the young audience in as she talks directly to them in a number of scenes.

Playing the role of mother, as well as fellow first-graders Grace and Sheldon, is Suzanne Mason whose stage presence as always is a strong one. The actress especially shines as the awkward, stuffy-nosed Sheldon, and she elicited loud giggles during a scene where Sheldon, ready to play the cymbals at the kickball tournament, experiences stage fright. Mason convincingly delivers the song “Sheldon Potts’ Halftime Show” as if she were a child herself.

Joshua Cahn plays Mr. Scary, Daddy and Gladys Gutzman, and it’s as Gutzman,

Photo by Jessie eppelheimer

the entire cast of ‘Junie B. Jones, the Musical’ at the Engeman

the cafeteria lady, that Cahn takes center stage. The way he delivers the role is reminiscent of Edna Turnblad from “Hairspray,” and with funny lines and a cute dance number with Keating, he received well-deserved laughs and giggles from the audience members.

Michael Verre tackles dual roles as Junie’s new friend Herb and one of the twins, Chenille. While Verre is sweet as Herb, particularly during the number with Keating, “You Can Be My Friend,” he is hilarious as Chenille, where he good-naturedly dons a wig and dress, and gracefully sings and dances along with Camille and Lucille during the number “Lucille, Camille, Chenille” to the delight of the audience.

Jennifer Casey as Camille and Jose, Allie Eibeler as Lucille and Lennie, and Alyson Clancy as May and Bobbie Jean handle their role changes seamlessly, and no matter what part they are playing, effortlessly add to the fun and high energy of the musical.

Written by Marcy Heisler, with music

by Zina Goldrich, “Junie B. Jones” features upbeat, fun-filled numbers that are perfect for a musical geared toward young children. Stand out songs in the first act include the opening number “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax” where Junie tells the audience all about her new journal, and at the end of the act, “Now I See,” where, with the help of her friends, Junie begins to

like her new glasses. Act 2 also features the heartwarming number “Writing Down the Story of My Life” that will inspire little ones to record their adventures.

Directed by Jennifer Collester Tully, “Junie B. Junes, The Musical” is a journal-worthy theater experience for the whole family. The set is colorful, the actors are energetic, and the story is a relatable one for children. Most of all, the delightful story will warm the hearts of young and old.

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Junie B. Jones The Musical” through March 6. Tickets are $15 each. For more information, call 631-2612900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

kids times ‘Once Upon a February’

By Kyla Edna Louis Spear Elementary School Port Jefferson One cold sparkling February night, I wake up in a winter breeze, waiting for it to pass.

Then, I could jump and play in the snow, I run to the window, It looks like diamonds falling from the sky.

I can not wait any longer, I open the front door, A STAMPEDE of snow falls in my house.

I hop in the snow, I go sledding and I build a snowman

‘the Snowy Day’ by natalia from imagination Pre-School in Stony Brook

image from eileen hummel

Mom yells it is time, Ok, mom, It is hot chocolate time, I go to sleep, When I wake up the snow day will start all over again!!!!!

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Photo from Brookhaven National Laboratory

From left, Farmingdale High school winners Clarisse Baes, ramin Chowdhury, Hamza Malick, suraj Muralidharan, Jake Chammas and coach Peter Macchia pose for a photo after winning the High school science Bowl.

Farmingdale takes first in BNL High School Science Bowl Mount Sinai High School comes in a close second

By Giselle Barkley

Farmingdale High School students have one contest down to a science.

For the second consecutive year the team won the Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Long Island Regional High School Science Bowl in Upton on Saturday, Jan. 30. Now the students and their coach will head to Washington, D.C., on April 28 for the National Science Bowl finals. The teams were comprised of five students whose science and math knowledge were put to the test with a fast-paced jeopardystyle contest.

Farmingdale seniors Clarisse Baes, Ramin Chowdhury, Suraj Muralidharan, Jake Chammas and junior Hamza Malick beat out 19 teams for the top spot, including their toughest competitors, the Mount Sinai High School team, which came in second place. Their coach, Peter Macchia, an earth science teacher, said the team tried something new to prepare for this year’s Science Bowl competition.

“Instead of trying to win a trophy, they were preparing for college,” Macchia said. “So, they benefitted from studying together almost every day, and win or lose, they can now be successful in college.”

Coach Gina Sing led the Mount Sinai High School team to second place.

Photo from Brookhaven National Laboratory

Mount sinai High school second-place winners, from left, andrew rodriguez, Nick eberhard, Danny O’Mara, alexander Mule, Patrick Hanaj and coach Gina sing

The team included Andrew Rodriguez, Nick Eberhard, Danny O’Mara, Alexander Mule and Patrick Hanaj.

Great Neck South and Lynbrook High School took third and fourth place, respectively.

While these three teams won’t get an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the finals, the top 16 high

school teams and top eight middle school teams in Nationals will win $1,000 to go toward their school’s science department. The National Finals in Washington, D.C., will be from April 28 to May 2.

BNL started hosting the LI Regional Competition for the National Science Bowl in 1991. U.S. Secretary of Energy

Ernest Moniz said the Science Bowl “continues to be one of the premier academic competitions across the country, and prepares [American] students for future success in some of the world’s fastest growing fields in research and engineering.”

For more information about BNL’s Science Bowl, call 631-344-2345.

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Kids Calendar Guide it’s aLL in the anGLes Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a walk-in program titled It’s All in the Angles on Feb. 6 and 7 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Design a “rooftop” to withstand a winter snowstorm. $5. Call 331-3277 for further information. storytime at Barnes & noBLe Barnes & Noble, 4000 East Jericho Turnpike, East Northport welcome children to storytime on Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. followed by an activity. Featured book will be “Silly Wonderful You.” Free. For more information call 462-0208.

Programs Great Backyard Bird count The Town of Brookhaven will host a Winter Nature program at West Meadow Beach, Trustees Road, E. Setauket on Feb. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. Prepare for the Great Backyard Bird Count by walking the beach at West Meadow. Learn how to conduct your own backyard survey and the best way to identify birds. Expert birder John Turner will lead the hike. Free but registration is required by calling 751-6714 or emailing mhastings@brookhaven.org.

Let’s create toGether Gallery North, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket will present an art class for children ages 2 to 6 with a parent titled Let’s Create Together on Feb. 6 from 9 to 10 a.m. Each week will be inspired by a theme deriving from the Elements of Art. Taught by Larissa Grass. $25 per class includes materials. To register, call 751-2676.

artVentures Gallery North, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket will hold an ArtVentures class for ages 7 to 11 on Feb. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visiting artist Fernanda Vargas will explore more printing techniques with the children. $25 per child, materials included. To register, call 751-2676.

Pop-ins welcome.

Birds of Prey Meet live birds of prey at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, 340 Smith Road, Shirley on Feb. 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Find out what makes these raptors fierce hunters and how they make a life here on Long Island. Free but reservations required by calling 286-0485, ext. 2131. animaL tracks & siGns The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will host a ½-mile winter hike for families titled Animal Tracks & Signs on Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. Learn about animal tracks and how to identify animal activity. Binoculars and cameras optional. Free with admission to the hatchery. Pre-registration required by calling 516-692-6768.

hot cocoa and marshmaLLows!

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will welcome author Beth Ann Coghran on Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. who will read from her children’s book. A craft activity along with hot chocolate and marshmallows will follow. $3 per person. Reservations not required.

For additional information, call 689-5888. to nature with LoVe Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a Tiny Tots class for ages 3 to 5 titled To Nature with Love on Feb. 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

‘Junie B. Jones, the musicaL’ The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Junie B. Jones, The Musical” based on the best-selling children’s book series through March 6. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. ‘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.

theater ‘the snow Queen — frozen’ Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma will present “The Snow Queen — Frozen” on Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. and Feb. 17 at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and again at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 adults, $9 children and seniors. To order, call 737-1964.

‘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 through Feb. 20.

Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. ‘aLaddin Jr.’ 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.

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

Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc.

Hans Paul Hendrickson and Jenna Kavaler star in Theatre Three’s ‘Little Red Riding Hood: A Tale of Safety’ through Feb. 20.

OPEN HOUS E Sunday, February 7, 2016 1 pm-3 pm

“Harbor cherishes childhood, cultivates wonder and inspires confident learners and leaders.”

Explore. Discover. Create.

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Camp Harbor offers a balance of summer fun with educational opportunities, with exciting new program features.

For more information visit www.CampHarbor.org.

17 Three Sisters Road, Saint James, NY 11780 631-584-5555 www.hcdsny.org www.CampHarbor.org Harbor Country Day School is a coeducational independent school serving students from PreK 3s to Grade 8 since 1958.

Harbor Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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EntEr our Winter fun Coloring ContEst Color this page for a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to go ice skating at the rinx in Port Jefferson!

Four winners will be chosen in two age categories: 3 to 7 years old and 8 to 12 years old. Deadline to enter is Feb. 16. Winners will be announced in the Feb. 25 issue. send a high resolution image of this page to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com or mail to or drop off at tBr newspapers, 185 route 25A, setauket, nY 11733.

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“ We told his cardiologist we’d been married for 62 years, so he knew he wasn’t dealing with one heart.

He was dealing with two.”

FOR OVER SIX DECADES, Howard and Rita Kleiner have been inseparable and do just about everything together. So it’s no surprise that when they both needed treatment for heart problems they came to Stony Brook. In 2012, Howard was diagnosed with narrowing of his aortic valve. His cardiac care team determined that he needed a state-of-the-art transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVR procedure. Of course, Rita was there the whole time. One year later, when Rita came to Stony Brook for double bypass surgery, it was no surprise that Howard was right by her side — just like she had been for him. Today, both Rita and Howard are fully recovered and back to doing what they love most, playing music and spending time together.

For more ideas, visit heart.stonybrookmedicine.edu Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmitive action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 15061665H

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