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Historical fun for winter break The Huntington Historical Society will hold several historical activities for grades 1 to 5 during winter break. Minute Men (and Women) On Feb. 16, the society will present a program titled Minute Men (and Women) at The Arsenal, 425 Park Ave., Huntington, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. During the Revolutionary War, Huntington had its very own militia of Minute Men. Learn about them, and make your own Minute Man uniform of shirt, tri-corner hat and powder horn! Be Your Own Family History Detective On Feb. 17 at the Conklin Barn, 2 High Street, Huntington, the society will present Be Your Own Family History Detective from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn about your own family and history and how to research it. Create your very own family tree. Come with names of as many relatives as possible as well as old photos.

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Civil War in Huntington and Beyond Learn all about the Civil War on Feb. 18 at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington. from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn about the Huntington men who gave their lives for our country. Make a spy wheel and design your own quilt square which

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was used to guide slaves to freedom in the Underground Railroad. Tea with Dolly and Me: High tea and refreshments will be served at the Conklin Barn, 2 High Street from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your favorite American Girl or other doll and “doll” yourself up too! Cost per class is $35, $30 members and includes a snack. (Two classes, $60/$55, three classes $85/$80, four classes $110/$105) To register, please call Wendy at 631-427-7045, ext. 404. For more winter break programs, see B34 and B35.

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Huntington Station school hosts Winter Farmers Market Farmers markets have certainly evolved over the years and the Long Island Winter Farmers Market at the Jack Abrams School at 155 Lowndes Ave. in Huntington Station is no exception. On a recent Sunday morning, the market was bustling with activity. Bread, vegetables, preserves, fudge, cheese, granola, salad dressings, smoked salmon, pickles, champagne tea , yogurt and coffee, to name just a view, were available for purchase as live music played. Vendors, who came from as far as Brooklyn and Manhattan, offered free samples of their products and were eager to answer any questions. The Huntington Station winter farmers market will run every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 24. For more information and a list of select vendors, visit www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com. - Heidi Sutton

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Nature on display The Friends of the North Shore Public Library in Shoreham hosted an artist reception for Wading River photographer Jerry McGrath (giving a thumbs up in the photo) on Sunday, Feb. 6. McGrath’s exhibit, featuring images which capture the beauty of wildlife and landscapes on Long Island and Alaska, will be on view through Feb. 27. Photo by Heidi Sutton

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It is only February of the new year Unfortunately, I did not have a bed and yet it is hard to believe that more immediately available — our waiting than a dozen young people from our list has 25 people on it and it is growlarger community have died prema- ing exponentially every day. I suggestturely from reckless decision-making ed a number of well-respected, shortand heroin overdoses. term residential rehabilitation centers Researchers in Suffolk County are within our larger community. saying that at least one person a day Their insurance company would is dying of a heroin overdose. School not pay for a short-term residential districts are trainrehabilitation cening their faculty and ter until T.J. tried staff on how to use an intensive outpaNarcan — that new tient program. He nasal spray that is did that; on the third literally bringing day he failed. He people back to life. overdosed on heroin One local not-forand died. profit agency recentHeroin is like no ly trained more than other drug on the 60 members from street today. People the Port Jefferson trying it once are community on how becoming hooked. to use this miracle It is destroying chilnasal spray. dren, mothers and Slowly, people fathers and whole seem to be finally families. Bright recognizing the sekids, athletes, the riousness of this inrich and the poor fectious epidemic. — this drug knows Parents are moving no parameters or By Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, sMM, beyond their denial boundaries. AnylcsW-r, acsW, DcsW and painfully realone who uses it is izing that this afflicvulnerable for detion is threatening struction. their children’s livelihood and is here This reprehensible policy is sentencto stay. ing more and more heroin addicts to a Awareness is rising but unfortu- premature death. T.J.’s insurance comnately at a snail’s pace; law enforce- pany should be held accountable and ment and our criminal justice system charged with his death! are finally seeing this epidemic as it As a community, we must stand up should be seen — as a serious health and say “No more!” What will it take? crisis, not as a crime. How many more bright, talented young Unfortunately, insurance compa- people have to die before the people in nies continue to have the power over power are ready to do something that people’s lives with no accountabil- really will make a difference? ity. They continue to determine, even Recently, at a local community though it’s supposed to be against the meeting, Sen. Kenneth LaValle said law, who lives and who dies, who gets that the State Senate was going to make access to residential drug and alcohol the heroin epidemic a number-one pritreatment and who doesn’t. ority on their agenda this year. Let’s A few months ago, a desperate storm the State Senate and the Govfamily sought my assistance for their ernor’s office with letters and emails 25-year-old son T.J. who was a hard- urging and demanding that they act core heroin addict — and they didn’t now before another family buries a have a clue! He almost died and finally young person with a limitless possibilwas open to serious treatment. He said ity and promise. to his mom, “I will do whatever it takes Fr. Pizzarelli is the director of Hope to take back my life and live again!” House Ministries in Port Jefferson.

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are not. The modifiable ones include obesity, measured by body mass index (BMI); rapid weight loss; fat consumption; hormone replacement therapy (HRT); oral contraceptives; decreased physical activity; Crohn’s disease and certain drugs. One non-modifiable risk factor is age; the older we get, the higher the risk, with 40 years of age being the demarcation line (3). Other risk factors are gender, with females being more predisposed ; pregnancy; and family history (4). Let’s look at the evidence.

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Gallstones are a very common gastrointestinal disease; they affect up to 20 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 74, with a more than two-times increased occurrence in women than in men, according to the NHANES III survey (1). There are two types of gallstones, 80 percent of which are cholesterol stones and 20 percent of which are pigment stones.

Common symptoms

Gallstones may be asymptomatic; however, when gallstones block either the cystic or common bile ducts, symptoms occur. Symptoms include dull or crampy abdominal pain that is exacerbated by meals and lasts one to five hours. Jaundice, which includes yellowing of skin and eyes, is another symptom. Others include nausea and vomiting, rapid heart rate, hypotension (low blood pressure) and fever (2).

Tests used for diagnosis

Blood tests include complete blood count, where there may be a rise in white blood cells; liver enzymes; and the pancreatic enzymes lipase and amylase. In general, diagnostic tests that have more accuracy are the endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). However, these are invasive tests. Less accurate but noninvasive tests include abdominal x-ray, ultrasound and CAT Scan (CT). The tests used also depend on where the stone may be located. Hepatobiliary (HIDA) scans are accurate if the stone is located in the cystic duct. And magnetic resonance retrograde cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is used if the stone is thought to be located in the common bile duct (2).

What are the risk factors?

There are a multitude of risk factors. Some of these are modifiable, some others

Obesity may play an important role. Obesity is not age-discriminant; it can impact both adults and children. The reason obesity is implicated is potentially due to bile becoming supersaturated (5). Bile is a substance produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile aids in the digestion or breakdown of fats in the small intestines. Crystals may form, creating cholesterol gallstones from the bile.

Body Mass Index

A body mass index of greater than 30 kg/m2 is considered obese. In a metaanalysis of two prospective, forwardlooking observational trials, Copenhagen General Population Study and the Copenhagen City Heart Study, those in the highest quintile of BMI were almost three times as likely to experience symptomatic gallstones compared to those who were in the lowest quintile (6). The highest quintile was those who had a mean BMI of 32.5 kg/m2 and thus were obese, whereas those in the lowest quintile had a mean BMI of 20.9 kg/m2. This is a comparison of ideal to obese BMI. Not surprisingly, since women in general have a higher risk of gallstones, they also have a higher risk when their BMI is in the obese range compared to men, a 3.36-fold increase and 1.51-fold increase, respectively. Also, the research showed that for every 1 kg/m2 increase in BMI, there was a 7 percent increase in the risk of gallstones. Those who had genetic variants that increased their likelihood of an elevated BMI had an even greater increase in gallstone risk —17 percent — per 1 kg/m2. In the study population of approximately 77,000, more than 4,000 participants became symptomatic for gallstones.

greater-than-threefold increase for obese boys. Hispanic children were affected the most. The age range in this study was between 10 and 19 years old. Obesity is a disease that is blind to age.

Physical activity

We know physical activity is very important to stave off many diseases, but in this case, the lack of physical activity can be detrimental. In the Physicians’ Health Study, a prospective observational trial, those in the lowest quintile of activity between the ages of 40 and 64 had a 72 percent increased risk of gallstone formation, and those 65 and older had a 33 percent increased risk. (8). Also, men who were 65 and older and watched television more than six hours a week were at least three times as likely to have gallstones as those who watched fewer hours. There was a substantial increased risk for those under 65, as well, though to a slightly lesser degree.

Diabetes rears its ugly head

Just like with obesity, diabetes is almost always a culprit for complications. In a prospective observational study, those with diabetes were at a significant 2.55-times greater risk of developing gallstones than those without (9). Again, women had a higher propensity than men, but both had significant increases in the risk of gallstone formation, 3.85-times and 2.03-times, respectively. There were almost 700 participants in this study. The researchers believe that an alteration in glucose (sugar) metabolism may create this disease risk.

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References:

Gastroenterology. 1999;117:632. (2) emedicine.medscape.com. (3) J Hepatol. 1993;18 Suppl 1:S43. (4) uptodate.com. (5) Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2014 Aug;28:623-635. (6) Hepatology. 2013 Dec;58:2133-41. (7) J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2012;55:328-333. (8) Ann Intern Med. 1998;128:417. (9) Hepatology. 1997;2:787. (10) CMAJ. 2013;16;185:549-50. 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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Sadly, obese children are not immune to gallstones, even though they are young. In a prospective observational study based on Kaiser Permanente data from southern California, children who were overweight had a twofold increased risk of gallstones (7). But if that is not enough, girls who were extremely obese had a higher propensity for gallstones, similar to women in the previous study, with a greater than sevenfold increase compared to a still very substantial

(HRT), then gallstones might be it. In a prospective observational trial, women who used HRT compared to those who did not, had a 10 percent increased risk in cholecystectomy — removal of the gallbladder — to treat gallstones (10). Though this may not sound like a large increase, oral HRT increased the risk 16 percent, and oral estrogenonly therapy without progestogens increased the risk the most, 38 percent. Transdermal HRT did not have a significantly increased risk. It is never too early or too late to treat obesity before it causes, in this case, gallstones. With a lack of exercise, obesity is exacerbated and, not surprisingly, so is symptomatic gallstone formation. Diabetes needs to be controlled to prevent complications. HRT, unless menopausal symptoms are unbearable, continues to show why it may not be a good choice. Next week, we will look at the complications of gallstones and how to prevent them.

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protecting your home with an irrevocable trust purpose of asset protection in the context of Medicaid planning. As you may know, in New York State, we currently have a five-year look back when applying for Chronic Care Medicaid, which means that once assets have been transferred into a properly drafted irrevocable Answer: Yes there is. For many of our trust and five years has passed, they are clients, without the property tax exemp- no longer countable resources when aptions that they receive, staying in their plying for Medicaid. The trust is considered a grantor homes would be a hardship. When faced trust for tax purwith the decision of poses, meaning that either protecting that the grantor is still home or potentially considered the ownlosing the exemptions, er for tax purposes. the decision is not an Because the grantor easy one. retains certain rights The good news with respect to lifeis that you can get time use of the propthe asset protection erties in the trust, the you desire while still grantor is permitted maintaining your tax to maintain any tax exemptions. One way benefits associated to achieve this is with with ownership of an irrevocable trust, the property, includoftentimes referred ing the Enhanced to as a Medicaid proSTAR benefit, vettection trust. These BY NANCY BURNER, ESq. eran’s benefit and any trusts enable our clicapital gains exempents to maintain a certain level of control and beneficial tions they would otherwise be eligible ownership over their home while gar- to receive. Contrast that with a decision to transnering the same potential asset protection that they would achieve through fer the property outright to your children for the purpose of protecting the an outright transfer. The way this works is that you as the asset, which would result in a total loss of owner of the property would create a all preferential tax treatment. Transferring your home or any trust; you are the grantor, sometimes referred to as the settlor. You would name nonretirement assets into an irrevoa third party (anyone other than your cable trust offers flexibility in planning, spouse) to act as trustee, and the trust maintenance in any current tax exempwould also provide for distribution at the tions and complete asset protection. To time of your death to your named ben- determine if an irrevocable trust is apeficiaries. Oftentimes, the trustee and the propriate, you should consult an elder law expert in your area. beneficiaries are one and the same. Nancy Burner, Esq. has practiced Once you transfer the home (or any other nonretirement assets) into the elder law and estate planning for over trust, the “clock” begins to run for the 25 years.

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DOWN 1. Address abbreviation 2. Objectivity preventer 3. Greenish blue 4. *Expert archer? 5. More keen 6. Come clean, with "up" 7. Unit of electric current 8. To some degree 9. End of "traveling" 10. Figure skating jump 11. Mother in Provence 12. "Hardworking" insects 15. Relating to wine 20. Nasality in speech 22. *Words of commitment 24. Stray from the accepted 25. *Rose amount 26. Convex molding 27. Cantaloupe, e.g. 29. *Form of greeting 31. Hyperbolic tangent in math 32. Songs sung by three or more voices 33. Deflect 34. *"Love means never having to say you're ____" 36. Back of neck 38. Bygone era 42. To the point 45. Like Thai cuisine, e.g. 49. Cul de ____ 51. Just about 54. Monochromatic equid 56. ___-____-la 57. Freeway exit 58. Hodgepodge 59. Play charades 60. Slightly 61. Hoopla 62. Russian autocrat 63. *Seal with a kiss and do this 66. Be ill or unwell 68. "____ and don'ts" *Theme related clue.

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St. Johnland Nursing Center in Kings Park, which provides skilled nursing care with specialties in head injury rehabilitation and Alzheimer’s/dementia care and subacute care, along with adult day care, has received a Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that covers health care in the United States. The

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It’s enough to make Dr. Seuss’ Horton the Elephant and the Whos — those brave little folks we would not want to lose — proud. Gordon Taylor, a professor of Oceanography at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, is taking a spectacularly close look at the micro community of organisms that live, eat, process elements like nitrogen, carbon, oxygen and sulfur, in droplets of ocean water. In a milliliter of water, there are about a million bacteria, ten million viruses and about 10,000 protozoa, Taylor said. “Their cosmos is pretty much in a droplet of water.” Small though they may be, however, they are “ubiquitous,” with the ocean harboring millions of species or microorganisms. Taylor is studying something he calls the “marine microbial community” whose composition, activity and ecosystem services vary in space and time. Understanding these communities can help oceanographers get a better grasp on the way these network of creatures affect ocean health, climate, pollution and disease in marine life. Taylor is exploring the microbial food web in which prey items are creatures like bacteria and single-celled algae and predators are single-celled organisms that are the cousins of paramecium, amoeba and euglena. These creatures also live with the “proverbial monkey wrench of viruses, which are also a part of this microbial food web. Every known form of life has at least one type of virus that has co-evolved to attack it,” Taylor suggested. Many organisms have multiple viral pathogens that challenge their health. On average, viruses outnumber bacteria by a factor of 10. Colleagues at Stony Brook suggested that an appreciation for these microbial communities has broader implications. “Understanding how microorganisms catalyze the cycling of

3 nutrients and their responses to environmental change provides information for predictive models which are useful for informing future policy and management decisions,” explained Josephine Aller, a professor in the SoMAS. “Sometimes this information can help to alter conditions which have caused change and reverse ecological damage.” The development of technology that can account for and interpret life at these smaller scales has enabled scientists of all kinds to ask a range of new questions about increasingly small parts of life. Physicists, for example, long ago went well past exploring protons, electrons and neutrons, and are studying quarks, gluons and other subatomic particles. To study the marine microenvironment, Taylor will use confocal Raman microspectrometry and atomic force microscopy at the NAno-RAMAN Molecular Imaging Laboratory. A National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation program grant and matching support from Stony Brook helped establish the lab. In Raman spectroscopy, researchers shine a laser light through a lens onto the specimen. This technology is used to grade commercial diamonds. When the laser light, which is a single wavelength, hits the specimen, most of the photons are absorbed or scattered at the same wavelength. In about one in a million cases, however, the light loses energy to a molecular bond, with potentially covalently bound elements of all sorts causing Raman scattered photons. The spectra produced are a fingerprint of molecular bonds. Taylor has coupled this spectroscopic instrument with an atomic force microscope, which can look at the surface topography and structure of small creatures. “I believe that we are the only marine/atmospheric/environmental science program in the U.S. with such a system,” he said.

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above, Gordon Taylor with a confocal Raman microspectrometer; below, Gordon with Tatiana Zaliznyak, Taylor’s technician who also runs the facility, standing in front of the rest of the microspectrometer.

Even with the technology, the two and three dimensional imaging of what’s happening remains a significant challenge, Taylor said. To explore this, he will flash-freeze seawater containing microbial communities, organic particles, gels and minerals to examine spatial relationships of organisms and processes from as close to their perspective as possible, he said. He will also conduct tracer experiments where he adds heavy isotopes of elements like carbon and monitors how organisms react. Taylor will start by proving that he can see the organisms and the way the miniature ecosystem works. The late Carl Sagan, narrator and co-writer of the TV series

“Cosmos: A Personal Voyage,” “wondered at the cosmos,” Taylor said. “We are enthralled by the microcosmos.” Once Taylor can define the ecosystem, he can explore how changes in temperature, pH and other environmental conditions affect life in the water droplets. He said the structure within this small community is like a spider web. Protein strands and gels give structure to the water. Biologists are becoming increasingly interested in the ecology of small creatures that interact in these spaces, creating micro-communities that, when multiplied exponentially across the ocean, affect the global climate and its ability to react to changes in carbon dioxide or increases in temperature.

Taylor lives in East Setauket with his wife Janice, their Rhodesian ridgeback dog Luca who is five and weighs 111 pounds, and an eight-pound Boston Terrier named Iggy Pup. The Taylors’ daughter Olivia lives in lower Manhattan and will start a master of fine arts program in the fall. As for his work, Taylor said understanding small scales in biology is critically important. “We can’t fully understand epidemiology within populations, human diseases, immune responses or therapies without comprehending processes at the molecular level,” he said. Or, as Dr. Seuss might say, a microorganism is an organism, no matter how small.

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LOVE MY PET ❤

Dear Readers, Welcome to our 5th annual Love My Pet special feature! To all of you who have opened your homes and hearts to a dog, a cat, a snake, a hamster, a bird or maybe even a pet rat, we dedicate these pages to you. Th is year we received more pet photos than ever before, showing us just how many of our neighbors feel a connection to all the little friends Mother Nature has created for us. As you paw through the pages looking for your pet, we hope you too will feel heart-warmed by the deep love others feel for their companions. Reflecting on the joy pets bring to us in their short time on Earth, we have a model for how we should treat others ourselves. The next time you encounter someone who seems a little down or just needs a helping hand, think about what your beloved pet would do and follow that example. The world would be a better place if we loved each other like our pets love us. We recently received a very touching letter from a member of the community and thought it would be perfect to share it at this time with all the pet lovers out there. It speaks to the tremendous impact pets have on our lives, even long after they leave us behind. ‘Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.’ — Anatole France

BY JOHN DARR

A little pup just 10 plus years ago (still my little puppy) Full of excitement, so much so he would flip over on occasion — confusing to the neighbors, occasionally embarrassing me. But, that was Harry! Standing at the window, front paws up on the windowsill, taking in the world, taking on the world (especially squirrels, cats, rabbits and plastic and paper bags flying by). His shoulders would somehow broaden so that he looked like a “biker” from behind. We’d go to Mt. Sinai Middle School. He would run like the wind — “Look what I can do, I just ran past the rabbit I was chasing. How about the guy tied to the Lacrosse net (mascot). I can beat him with one paw tied behind my back.” Crystal Brook Road — “We’re at the beach. Watch me I can fall behind the extend a leash, and when Dad whistles I can charge up and past him. Uh, oh what a tug, I just overextended the leash!” “Who are those big white birds with the long necks. I’m going out to see. Yikes I forgot I hate the water. Just like to look at it.” “Home again. Great. Toilet paper to eat. Oh, there’s a pair of Mom’s new

t Tedd y, your do g. Dear Ms. Duna ief, uching column abou to ry ve a te ro w u yo d to write to you. Se vera l months ag o, much that I decide so it to ed lat re d yed an y Po tter because as M y w ife an d I enjo full na me w as Ha rr s Hi y. rr Ha d me na we le We ha d a mini-po od On March 29, 20 15, ir. ha s er’ tt Po y rr as jet black like Ha t life a pupp y his co at w over 10 years (a shor tle lit a r fo m hi d sleep. We only ha ea t a ha d to put Ha rr y to timately to ok to o gr ul h ic wh se ea dis veloped Cushing s copy of what I for a po odle). He de it. I am en closing a ing rs ve re no as w e pty Th er ial to us. We are “em toll on his kidne ys. ec sp so as w y rr on th e last da y. Ha ter [a ll this time] wro te about Ha rr y er. M y w ife an d I, af mb me ly mi fa r ou me Tedd y. nesters” an d he beca re special times w ith mo ny ma u yo ish w y. I still miss him terribl fferson — John Da rr, Port Je

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panties. Nice of her to leave those out. Really great to chew on.”

“Cleaning lady is here. Dad will take me out for a while — maybe to Yaphank (what a name), or to Mastic Beach.” “Found out I have an oxalate problem. Goodbye carrots (boy, I loved those). Good news is I can now wiz like a racehorse.” “I had this friend, Tiger. But, he moved. Now I have this friend Shea. He’s big — but, I can take him. But I’d rather just be friends. Shea also moved. But, he lives close by. Maybe I’ll see him again.” “Dad’s with me a lot during the day. We go all over, especially the beach. We go to Terry for the Spa. Love that! We go to the Drs. Lombardi, Hayes and also Dr. Reed. All nice. Even though they stick me with needles, and squeeze me here and there. You have to take the good with the bad.” “I have many friends in the neighborhood — especially Bailey and Sushi and Baxter.” “I also have a wonderful family — Dad, Mom, Ken, Deb, Katie, Chris and some others I see on very rare occasions. Mom I see each night (I wait by the couch to hear her come in. Boy, do I get excited! And, the weekends I see her all the time. What a treat.”

“What a winter. Dad complains a lot about the snow. I kind of like to put my face in it. Dad doesn’t do that.” “I go to Levittown to play with my cousin Charlie. We run around the backyard until we are exhausted. Dad says we are like two Lionel trains. Sometimes I want to rest — but, Charlie pokes at me. No big deal. I’m crazy about Charlie. I almost break my neck getting to his front door. I know we are going to Charlie’s the minute we get on Levittown Parkway. I’m very perceptive.” “Oh, I also know tricks — sit, down, roll, relax, pretty, go to for treats on demand. Sometimes I save time by doing all in a row nonstop. Dad laughs and then makes me do them one by one.” I have experience with many toys — squeaky toys, plastic bottles, balls, nyla bones, Frisbees. But toilet paper and Mom’s new panties are the best.” “I have a crate. I like it. It’s my go to place when Dad says he has to go. I get water and two treats when I go in. Sometimes I go in just to rest (not often though). I prefer the back window in the sun, the couch, or Mom’s bed in the front bedroom. I can rest or look out at the neighborhood.” “I’m not big on fetching — leave that to the labs and goldens. I try, but then I get bored. I do like it when Dad

gets me a big ball (as big as I am). I bat it with my snout. Dad kicks it to me. Sometimes he kicks it down the hall (he forgets I’m not a lab). He then has to go down and kick it back to me. He usually groans about that.” “Things seem a little different lately. I got tired of my crunchy food. Tried canned food. It’s OK. Mom and Dad don’t love the smell in the dish or on me. So, they have been giving me great stuff. Real human food. I still get two pieces of raw macaroni for a treat. Boy I love that. I take them out of the room and chew and crunch. It feels good. Mom and Dad laugh when they hear the crunching. Dad tells me that’s all by turning his hands up and down. Hand signals are great: much easier than figuring out human-talk.” “Feeling tired lately and kind of sore. Seeing a lot of my friends at the Vets. Dad and Mom seem kind of sad. I’m not sure why. But, we three have some great times. I know they love me. And, boy I sure love them …” Sunday, our dearest friend, Harry made his final visit to Dr. Hayes. Sara and I sat and held Harry as he drifted off to sleep — peacefully. He passed through our lives too quickly. I guess we thought he would be ours forever. The saying that fits, I guess, is: “Don’t cry because I’m gone; smile because I was there.” — Anonymous

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Rockin’ Red Velvet Trifle YieLD: Makes 8 servings inGReDienTS: • 1 packet hot cocoa mix with 20 to 25 calories • 2 tablespoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips • 1⁄2 cup moist-style devil’s food cake mix • 1⁄2 cup moist-style yellow cake mix • 1⁄4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute • 1⁄2 tablespoon red food coloring • Dash of salt • 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese • 2 tablespoons Jell-O sugar-free fat-free vanilla instant pudding mix • 2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener-granulated • 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 8-ounce container Cool Whip-thawed • 4 cups chopped strawberries

DiRecTionS: Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Place the cocoa mix and 1 tablespoon chocolate chips in a glass. Add 1⁄4 cup very hot water, and stir until mostly dissolved. Add 1⁄3 cup cold water. in a large bowl, combine the cake mixes, egg substitute, food coloring, and salt. Add cocoa mixture, and whisk until smooth. Pour batter into the baking pan, and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chocolate chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, 26 to 28 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes in the pan and 30 minutes out of the pan on a cooling rack. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir cream cheese until smooth. in another medium bowl, combine pudding mix with Splenda. Add vanilla extract and 1⁄4 cup cold water, and vigorously stir until mostly smooth and slightly thickened.

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Add cream cheese and 1 cup cool Whip, and stir until uniform. cover and refrigerate. cut cake into 1-inch cubes. in a large glass bowl or trifle dish, evenly layer half of the cubed cake. Spread all of the pudding mixture over the cake layer. evenly top with half of the strawberries. continue layering with remaining cubed cake, cool Whip and strawberries.

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inSTRUcTionS: Preheat oven to 350 F. coat a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt onto a piece of waxed paper or aluminum foil. Set aside. in a large bowl, beat the oil and sugar until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in the egg whites and vanilla. With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in the prunes, walnuts and chocolate morsels. Spread the batter in the pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist-looking crumbs. cool 5 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. cut into 12 pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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gardening

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nasturtium is an edible flower that trails beautifully from a window box or a hanging planter mixed with herbs; coleus looks stunning in a decorative planter; full-sized tomato plants can be grown in a large tub or specially designed planter while grape or cherry tomatoes can be grown in hanging baskets; below, a sweet potato vine spills over a large planter.

Tiny gardens for tiny places — part two By EllEn BarcEl

Last week we took a look at how you can turn your need to garden, even in tiny places, into a reality. We looked at some generalities then. Now, we’ll take a look at some specific plants that can be grown in small spaces.

Flowering annuals

Any number of flowering annuals can be grown in hanging baskets, including hanging geraniums, petunias, chenille plants and fuchsia. Look for plants that trail down like nasturtium or sweet potato vine. But you can also grow herbs in hanging baskets, perhaps even mixed in with the ornamentals.

Hostas

Hostas are wonderful plants for a shady area. They come in a wide variety of sizes, so select carefully if you have a tiny place. One of my favorites is ‘Mouse Ears,’ but there are many tiny hostas, some variegated. Consider ‘Blue Mouse Ears,’ which grows to eight inches tall; ‘Chartreuse wiggles,’ a 10-inch-tall plant with narrow golden leaves; or ‘Bedazzled’ just eight inches tall with blue green leaves trimmed in yellow. ‘Crumb Cake’ is just four inches tall. Most will spread, easily two or three times their height. They can be grown in a small rock garden or a small container or around the edges of a larger planter.

Dwarf hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are beautiful shrubs filled with colorful and long lasting flowers. But, be very careful here. Some hydrangeas can easily reach 10 to 15 feet tall or more. In general, Hydrangea paniculata tend to be large shrubs or small specimen trees; however, there are dwarf varieties. Again, oakleaf hydrangeas tend to be large shrubs, but ‘Ruby Slippers’ is a dwarf variety that reaches just three to four feet tall and produces flowers that come out pink and deepen to red as the summer progresses. They grow in full sun to partial shade. The flowers will not turn blue, however, in acidic soil.

tall, and has beautiful red flowers while common sage is smaller), thyme (common thyme, lemon thyme, lime thyme, orange thyme, red creeping thyme, French thyme, etc.), parsley [curly parsley, flat leaf parsley, Chinese parsley (cilantro), etc.], mint (chocolate mint, orange mint, spearmint, banana mint, variegated mint, pineapple mint, apple mint, etc.). Note that orange mint has a hint of an orangey flavor, pineapple sage a hint of a pineapple flavor, etc.

Basil, chives, dill and oregano are a few other herbs that you can grow in a window box. Scented geraniums have the advantage of pretty flowers as does nasturtium. More small plants next week. 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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Tomato plants are divided into two types of plants: indeterminate, that is, vining plants that continue to grow throughout the growing season, and determinate plants, bush-type plants that flower at the end of each branch and cease growing. Indeterminate plants can be grown in large pots or tubs since they have the room to produce a large root system. Determinate plants do better in a smaller hanging basket since there is a smaller amount of soil in hanging baskets. Cherry tomatoes are ideal for hanging baskets. I’ve even seen them growing in outdoor restaurants, both functional and decorative. Put one or two per basket, possibly interspersed with herbs or flowers. Remember the fertilizer since tomatoes are heavy feeders.

Herbs

Herbs are great for a small garden since most of them are small plants to start with. Most herbs prefer a sunny location; so take this into consideration when selecting a planting location. Herbs can be grown in pots, even grouped together in a large pot, but a really great place is in a sunny window box. If the window box(es) are located outside your kitchen window, so much the better. Just open your window and pick the herbs you need. Small herbs include sage (some are larger than others, for example, pineapple sage can easily reach two feet

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Resurrection Byzantine Catholic Church, located at the corner of Edgewater and Mayflower Avenues in Smithtown, invites the community to take part in its 5th annual Traditional Ukrainian Easter Egg (Pysanky) workshop on March 6 and 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. The two-day workshop, which will take place in the church’s Social Hall, is open to all levels of experience. Learn and complete your first egg, discover new patterns and tips or show your skills and enjoy the company. Bring your dyes and tools or start fresh with a new kit, available for an additional $15. Each participant must bring a candle in a holder, pencils and a roll of paper towels. Two day class fee is $20. Advance registration is required by calling Joanne at 631-332-1449 after 6:30 p.m. or email hapinred@juno.com. Deadline to register is Feb. 19.

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community news Corned beef & cabbage dinner St. James United Methodist Church, 532 Moriches Road, St. James, will host its annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on Saturday, March 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $6 for children; under 3 are free. Reservations may be made by calling the church office at 631-584-5340.

Singers needed! Do you enjoy singing? Come be a part of the North Shore Choir and experience the beauty of natural voices working together to create music of all kinds. Rehearsals are held at the North Shore Public Library, 250 Route

25A, Shoreham. All are welcome, from established singers to those who have little or no experience. Initial sessions are on Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. and March 7 at 2 or 7 p.m. Following sessions will meet on Mondays for three months, culminating in a live performance. For more information or to register, call 631-929-4488.

Winter exercise class

Attention ladies! Huner’s Fitness Advantage offers a winter exercise class every Monday and Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. during the month of February at the Belle Terre Community Center, 55 Cliff Road, Belle Terre. This diverse program, taught by a professional certified fitness instructor includes aerobics, weights and floor exercises. All ages welcome. Walk-in $15; $10 per class if you sign up for six sessions. For more information, call Nanci at 631-974-4747 or Ellen at 631-473-6202.

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ART EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island Art League of Long Island is located at 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Through Feb. 21 the gallery will present an exhibit titled Black Voices featuring African-American artists from Suffolk, Nassau, Brooklyn and Queens. Questions? Call 631-462-5400. b.j. spoke gallery b.j. spoke gallery is located at 299 Main St., Huntington. Currently on view at the gallery through Feb. 28 is the Artists’ Choice 2016 Invitational Exhibition. For more information, call 631-549-5106. Cold Spring Harbor Library The Cold Spring Harbor Library is located at 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. Through Feb. 25 the library will present Painting with Pastels Student Exhibition. Call 631-692-6820 or visit www.cshlibrary.org. Comsewogue Public Library The Comsewogue Public Library is located at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station. During the month of February, the library will present an exhibit of Counted Needlework by the Stitching Witches. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org. Emma S. Clark Library Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is located at 120 Main St., Setauket. Through the month of February the library will present an exhibit by Gay Gatta & Friends titled Through a Woman’s Eye. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-941-4080. Gallery North Gallery North is located at 90 North Country Road, Setauket. From Feb. 12 to March 11 the gallery will present an exhibition about print making titled The Art Collectors featuring selected prints from the collection of Richard Gerrig and Timothy Peterson. An art reception will be held on Feb. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. For further information, call 631-751-2676. Harborfields Public Library Harborfields Public Library is located at 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. Through Feb. 27, the library will present Photography During Retirement by Matt (Doc) Rankel. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-757-4200. Heckscher Museum of Art The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Through April 3, the museum will present an exhibit titled You Go Girl! Celebrating Women Artists and Street Life, and through March 27 the museum will present an exhibit titled Men at Work featuring a selection of works from the museum’s permanent collection that reveals the many facets of human endeavor. Call 631-351-3250 or visit www.heckscher.org. Huntington Historical Society

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‘Red Deb’ by Deborah Kass, silkscreen & acrylic on canvas, will be on view at Gallery North from Feb. 12 to March 11. Long Island Museum The Long Island Museum is located at 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. Currently on exhibit is Hooked@LIM: The Crocheted Tree Project. From Feb. 26 to May 30 the museum will present Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure and from Feb. 26 to July 31, The Brush is My Pen: Art That Tells Stories. Call 631-751-0066. Northport Historical Society Northport Historical Society is located at 215 Main St., Northport. Currently, the society is presenting an exhibit titled Northport and the Civil War: A Few Good Men. For more information, call 631-757-9859. Northport/East Northport Public Library The Northport Public Library is located

at 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. Through the month of February, the library will present the Renacer Collection of Jose Londono. The East Northport Public Library is located at 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport. Through the month of February, the library will present an exhibit titled Self Expression by Seth Dickerman. These exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-261-6930 (N) or 631-261-2313 (EN). North Shore Public Library North Shore Public Library is located at 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. Through Feb. 27, the library will present Photography by Jerry McGrath. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-929-4488.

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The Huntington Historical Society, 209 Main St., Huntington, will present an exhibit titled The Civil War Comes Home at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington, through April, Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 631-427-7045, ext. 404.

Huntington Arts Council The Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington, will present a juried photography show titled Earth, Air and Water: A Celebration of Tri-State Wildlife and Nature through Feb. 27. An artist reception will be held on Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, go to www.huntingtonarts.org or call 631-271-8423. Huntington Public Library Huntington Public Library is located at 338 Main St., Huntington. Through Feb. 21 the library will present an exhibit titled Art from the Heart by Celicia Cargill. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Questions? Call 631-427-5165.

Port Jefferson Free Library The Port Jefferson Free Library is located at 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson. Through the month of February the library will present Landscape and Flower Paintings by Ross Barbera in the Meeting Room and an exhibit by the Boy Scouts in the Tall and Flat Case. The exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-473-0022. Port Jefferson Village Center The Port Jefferson Village Center is located at 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson. Yhrough Feb. 28, the center will present The Barns of the North Fork, a Photographic Exhibit by Mary Ann Spencer on the second floor. On the third floor, through Feb. 29, will be Variations in Vision, a multi media exhibit by Granville Fairchild. An artist reception for Mr. Fairchild will be held on Feb. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. For more information, call 631-802-2160. Ripe Art Gallery Ripe Art Gallery is located at 1028 Park Ave., Huntington. From Feb. 14 to March 5, the gallery will present its 10th annual Valentine’s Day Group Show. An opening reception will be held on Feb. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 631-239-1805. Sachem Public Library Sachem Public Library is located at 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook. Through the month of February, the library will present a photography exhibit titled Picture This! The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-588-5024. STAC Smithtown Township Arts Council is located at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James. Through Feb. 13 the gallery will present its Winning Artists Showcase, an exhibition featuring the work of award-winning artists from STAC’s juried exhibitions. The works of artist Carol Ceraso will be on view at Apple Bank, 91 Route 111, Smithtown, through March 9 as part of STAC’s Outreach Gallery program. Call 631-862-6575. Three Village Historical Society Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket, is currently presenting an exhibit titled Chicken Hill: A Community Lost to Time, along with the SPIES exhibit about the Culper Spy Ring. Viewing hours are Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. $8 adults, $5 children under 12, members free. Call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

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Photographs from Picture This!, a photography forum that meets once a month, will be on view at the Sachem Public Library through February.

◆ The Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main St., Huntington, is seeking artists for its upcoming juried art show titled A Rose by Any Other Name to be on view from March 23 to April 18. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 19. For details, call 631-271-8423, ext. 12. ◆ The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, is currently accepting entries for Long Island Biennial 2016, an exhibition featuring works by visual artists of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Visit www.heckscher.org for more information. ◆ The Smithtown Township Arts Council is seeking artists for its upcoming juried exhibit titled Of a Botanical Nature to be shown from June 18 to July 20. Deadline for submissions is May 12. For details, visit www.stacarts.org.

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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 after the 10 am Eucharist 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.

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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

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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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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!

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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*

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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.

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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 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

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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

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 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.

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

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Times…and dates Thursday 11

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. WinTer Weaving WiTh Wine Shake off the winter blues and do something creative! The Huntington Historical Society will host an introduction class on learning to weave on a table loom at the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 7 to 9:30 p.m. BYOW. Light refreshments will be served. $40, $35 members. To register, call 427-7045. 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.

Friday 12 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. norThPorT syMPhony orchesTra in concerT Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport will host a concert by the Northport Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. featuring the music of Schubert, Hummel and Raff. Free and open to all. No tickets required. Visit www.northportsymphony.org. kerry kearney in concerT Grounds and Sounds Café at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket will welcome songwriter and slide guitar master Kerry Kearney and his band in concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 and can be purchased online at www.groundsandsounds.org.

Feb. 11 to Feb. 18, 2016

BeaTles love songs Valentine’s Day weekend will bring Beatles Love Songs at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown at 8 p.m. featuring the cast of Beatlemania. Tickets are $50. Call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org to order. My Funny valenTine coMedy shoWcase Windows on the Lake, 235 Lake Shore Drive, Ronkonkoma will host a My Funny Valentine Comedy Showcase at 8 p.m. with stand-ups Bill McCarty and Maria Walsh. Hosted by Paul Anthony. Tickets are $55 and include dinner and a show. Cash bar. Call 737-0088 or visit www.windowsonthelake.com to order. hoMegroWn Music caFÉ concerT Homegrown Music Café, 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will present Stelladeck and Countless Wonders in concert at 8 p.m. Admission is $8 at the door. Visit www.homegrownmusiccafe.com for more information. live, laugh, love coMedy shoWcase The Suffolk Theater, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead will present a Live, Laugh, Love Comedy Showcase with George Rini, Talia Reese and Gary Vider at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. To order, call 7274343 or visit www.suffolktheater.com.

sunday 14 valenTine’s day caBareT The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present a musical afternoon of songs about love and friendship at 2 p.m. Complimentary champagne. Tickets are $20, members $18. Call 218-2810 to order. oPera and Baroque in concerT Stony Brook Opera Workshop will join with the Stony Brook Baroque Players to present a staged production of Handel's "O Come Chiare e Belle" at the Staller Center for the Arts Recital Hall at Stony Brook University at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $5 to $10. To order, call 632-2787. singles circle MeeTing St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport will host a meeting of the Northport Singles Circle from 3 to 5 p.m. For 50-plus. Come meet new friends. $7. Questions? Call 896-6217. inTernaTional Folk dancing The Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will host 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. For more information, call 516781-3552.

Monday 15 Tvhs lecTure The Three Village Historical Society will present a lecture on the Montauk Lighthouse at The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Henry Osmers. Free and open to the public. Questions? Call 751-3730. Move-To-aMend MeeTing Move-to-Amend Brookhaven will hold a meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church, 380 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 585-0572 or email mtabrookhaven@gmail.com. so, you Think you can'T draW? The Smithtown Historical Society will hold its second session of 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. Learn to express yourself through your drawings. $10, $5 members. Reservations required by calling 265-6768. Movie Trivia nighT Do you know a lot about movies? Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Hosted by Rebecca Zunno. $5 per person, six or less to a team. Call 423-7611 for more information.

Tuesday 16 Book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star and three-time New York Times best-selling author Teresa Guidice who will be signing copies of her new book, "Turning The Tables: From Housewife, to Inmate, and Back Again," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Wednesday 17 FroM BroadWay To The MeT … La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfield Road, E. Northport will present From Broadway to the Met featuring tenor Rinaldo Toglia and accordionist Dominic Karcic at 6 p.m. For more information, call 261-6344. Board oF TrusTees MeeTing The regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach will be held at 6:30 p.m. For further information, call 585-9393, ext. 208.

Paige PaTTerson in concerT The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will welcome Paige Patterson (Harlem Renaissance music) in concert at 8:30 p.m. in the Sky Room. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611 for more information.

saturday 13 hearT healTh day St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center will hold its annual Heart Health Day from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the St. Catherine’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center, 52 Route 25A, Smithtown, lower level, Fr. Fred Hill Room. The event will feature lectures, blood pressure screenings, information on diet and nutrition, light refreshments and giveaways. Free. Call 870-3444 for more information and to register. MaPle sugaring WorkshoP Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will hold a Maple Sugaring workshop for adults from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Short walk. $4. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770. valenTine’s day dinner & dance The Father Seyfried Council, Knights of Columbus will host a Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance from 7 to 11:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church Travis Hall, 59 Church St., Kings Park. Music and entertainment provided by Mystery Play. Tickets are $40 per person and include a hot buffet dinner, dancing, wine and beer, raffles, 50/50 drawing and more. To order, call Tony at 379-8184 or Tom at 269-9094. No tickets will be sold at the door. Proceeds will benefit local charities. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

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The Walnut Street Theatre will present ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’ on the Staller Center's Main Stage on Feb. 13 at 8 p.m.

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Thursday 18 DigiTal phoTography class The Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will host a Digital Photography Class from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Spend time with a professional and learn about the settings, lenses, backgrounds and using manual settings to control the camera. $75. To register, call 509-0882. MoonlighT MeDiTaTion The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket will host an evening of Moonlight Meditation from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. featuring guided meditations, spiritual education, plus an Angel Card reading. $25. For tickets, visit www.briannarosebranding. com/moonlight-meditation. harD luck café concerT The Folk Music Society of Huntington will welcome David Moss and Greg Cornell & the Cornell Brothers at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611 to order.

Theater ‘a Moon for The MisbegoTTen’ The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present Eugene O’Neill’s "A Moon for the Misbegotten" by the Walnut Street Theatre on the Main Stage on Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $36. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com. '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. '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 Stephen Schwartz's musical "Godspell" on the Mainstage from Feb. 27 to March 26. Based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew. 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. 'she kills MonsTers' The Theatre Department at Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present a production of "She Kills Monsters" by Qui Nguyen on March 9 to 12, and 16, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m.; March 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. in the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building. Tickets are $9 adults, $8 seniors and children 16 and under. Veterans, SCCC faculty, staff and students with current ID receive one free ticket. For more information, call 451-4163. ‘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.

a valentine's Day treat The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington will screen 'The Way We Were' on Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. Photo from CAC

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farmers Markets

'noah' On Feb. 11, The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen the 2004 film "Noah" starring Russell Crowe at 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418.

holbrook winTer farMers MarkeT The Sun Vet Mall, 5801 Sunrise Highway, Holbrook will host a Winters Farmers Market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 23. For more information, call 516-551-8461.

‘a ballerina’s Tale’ The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen the documentary "A Ballerina’s Tale" on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9 adults, $7 children and seniors. Call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter. com to order. ‘The MarTian’ Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen "The Martian" on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930 for more information. ‘suffrageTTe’ The powerful drama "Suffragette" will be screened at the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook at 8:45 p.m. Rated PG-13. Tickets are $9 adults, $7 children and seniors. Call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter. com to order. ‘The way we were’ Enjoy the most romantic day of the year with a screening of "The Way We Were" at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. Prefilm reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $17, $12 members. Call 423-7611. ‘free willy’ Celebrating 80 years, the Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen "Free Willy" on Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn included. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418 for more information. ‘walTz wiTh bashir’ As part of its Spirituality Through Cinema series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Waltz with Bashir" on Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611. ‘neTwork’ As part of its Classic Movies series, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will screen "Network" (rescheduled) on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. $8 per person. Call 724-3700.

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. 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.

CALENDAR DEADLINE is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record Newspapers, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that can be printed.

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SBU

Feb. 11-Feb. 17, 2016

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SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Tomorrow is Friday — wear red on campus!

Warney has career night in win Senior forward finishes with a career-best 36 points

‘[Jameel Warney] wanted the ball, he was aggressive and finished everything around the rim. And we needed that.’ — STEVE PIKIELL

Just when you may have thought he couldn’t get any better, senior forward Jameel Warney scored a career-high 36 points to lead the Stony Brook men’s basketball team to an 85-72 win over the University of Hartford Monday. Warney shot 16-of-18 from the field, and went 4-for-4 from the free-throw line, registering the third 30-point effort of his career. He also totaled 13 rebounds, accounting for his 56th career double-double. Senior guard Carson Puriefoy added 22 points. It was the most combined points scored by Warney and Puriefoy since they came to Stony Brook in 2012. Their previous best was 54 against Hartford in the season finale last season. The Seawolves (20-4, 11-0) extended the nation’s longest active winning streak to 16 games on Jameel Warney Bobblehead Night. The win was Stony Brook’s 250th as a Division I program. The Seawolves have won at least 20 games for a fifth straight year and six out of the last seven. Pancake Thomas had 23 points for Hartford (7-18, 2-8). “Jameel was terrific tonight,” Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell said. “He wanted the ball, he was aggressive and finished everything around the rim. And we

needed that. Hartford did a great job of crowding our three-point shooters. Jameel was active and he wanted the ball.” Stony Brook scored the first nine points of the second half, extending a six-point halftime lead to 15 after Puriefoy’s threepoint play. Hartford cut the lead to 46-37, but back-to-back threes from Puriefoy and junior guard Lucas Woodhouse upped the margin back to 15. “We have the ability to beat teams on the offensive and defensive end,” Puriefoy said. “Tonight, the ball was going in for Jameel and myself. We can score with a lot of teams, but we can defend, too. I tried to attack the basket and get to the foul line. When we’re not shooting well, we need to be at the foul line.” Junior guard Ahmad Walker tallied his seventh double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Seawolves scored at least 30 field goals for the third straight game and 12th time this season. Stony Brook was also 21-for-24 from the free-throw line. Puriefoy was 8-for-8 from the charity stripe. The senior guard is also 35for-38 from the line during conference play. Warney’s 36 points tied Anthony Jackson and D.J. Munir for the most in the pro-

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Jameel Warney takes a shot in a previous game.

gram’s Division I history. The 16 field goals scored by Warney are a Division I program record. John Paul Kobryn had 14 against Northeastern University on Feb. 17, 2002. “I felt like I had to come out and be aggressive, but also pick and choose my spots,” Warney said. “I thought my teammates did a great job at getting me the ball in a position where I could succeed.” Stony Brook travels to face the University of Maryland Baltimore County today, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

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Led by 12 points and eight rebounds from junior guard Christa Scognamiglio, and nine points and 10 rebounds from freshman forward Ogechi Anyagaligbo, the Stony Brook women’s basketball team (16-8 overall, 8-3 in America East) pulled out a 45-42 road victory at Hartford (9-14, 5-5 AE). The Seawolves trailed from the 6:13 mark of the first quarter until the 6:10 mark of the third quarter when sophomore guard Aaliyah Worley connected on her third 3-pointer of the game to tie the score at 24-24. The Seawolves took their first lead of the ballgame with 9:04 left in the fourth quarter on a corner three from freshman guard Davion Wingate. Hartford had a chance to tie, trailing by three with two seconds to play, but junior guard Kori Bayne-Walker sealed the victory by stepping in front of the inbounds pass. After going 1-for-10 in the first half from File photo from SBU

Christa Scognamiglio leaps up to the rim for a layup in a previous contest.

downtown, the Seawolves managed to hit five of its 12 3-point tries in the second half. Hartford was held to just 17-of-55 (30.9%) shooting from the field. Stony Brook tied its season-high with six blocks, while Anyagaligbo tied her career-high with three. Redshirt sophomore forward Elizabeth Manner also tied her career-high in blocks with two. The Seawolves had 11 turnovers at the half, but finished with just 15 for the game thanks to a clean final 20 minutes. Senior forward Brittany Snow posted a career-high four assists to go along with six points and five rebounds. Anyagaligbo registered her 10th double-digit rebounding performance of the season. In two games this season, the Seawolves held Hartford to 77 combined points, an average of 38.5 points per game. Stony Brook is back at Island Federal Credit Union Arena, where they are unbeaten in conference play today for a 7 p.m. tipoff against the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

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Film: The Finest Hours Reviewed by Rich Acritelli Last week Walt Disney Pictures released “The Finest Hours,” a film based on the story of four Coast Guard members that braved a nor’easter that caused havoc off the coast of Cape Cod in 1952. From the beginning, you will notice an impressive cast that works well together to bring this story to light. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the film stars Chis Pine (Boatswain’s Mate First Class Bernard “Bernie” Webber), Casey Affleck (Robert Sybert), Holliday Granger (Miriam Pentinen), Ben Foster (Seaman Richard Livesey) and Eric Bana (Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Cluff). Gillespie depicts the simple life of the 1950s with the customs of enjoying a nice drink, meal and the chance to attend a town dance. This film starts by showing Coast Guard service member Webber as an easy going and hard-working man who goes on a blind date with Miriam Petinen. While they are opposites, they fall in love with each other. The movie depicts a different kind of love with Miriam asking the cautiously mannered Bernie to marry her. After an awkward moment, he states that they will get married, but only after he receives permission from his commanding officer. As Webber works on getting approval from Chief Cluff, a terrible storm

hits the shores of Cape Cod. Gillespie does a good job in casting Bana who is a proven actor who could handle the rigors of military films (“Black Hawk Down,” “Munich,” and “Lone Survivor”). Before Webber can ask for approval, Cluff is faced with anxiety from two different fronts. First, he understands that a rescue operation for the SS Pendelton is being conducted from the headquarters in Boston, but he is unsure how his men fit into the rescue endeavor. Second, he is a southern officer who has not yet gained the respect of these northern men who openly doubt his professional abilities. As rescue efforts are mounted, Webber is ordered to take three Coast Guardsmen to search for the Pendleton. It is believed that this is a suicide mission that will only lead to the death of these men. Webber has to maneuver through hazardous waters in a vessel that is too small to handle the fury of these poor maritime conditions. The film does a masterful job of showing the strains that are placed on these men to locate this ship. They display a comradeship that never losses focus of their objective to locate the Pendleton. With Webber organizing the rescue efforts, the Pendleton and its crew is com-

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A scene from ‘The Finest Hours’

manded by Sybert played by Affleck who is masterful in showing a man who is conflicted by his superior knowledge of this ship, but a man who is deemed to be a loner. It becomes apparent that the ship will sink after it is split in half by the storm. Sybert refuses to accept his crew’s position that they should abandon ship in their small rescue boats. He firmly states that they will be killed from the rough waters. Sybert believes that they have to run the tanker ashore if they are going to have any chance of seeing their loved ones. At the same time, Webber’s crew is risking their lives to reach the Pendleton: Their compass malfunctions from the multiple times that their ship takes on water from the tenacity of the massive waves.

Unflinchingly, Webber is faithful to his duty to find the Pendleton and save the crew of thirty-two men from drowning. The film concludes with the residents of Cape Cod helping Webber bring the men to safety. Members of this community along with Webber’s fiancée figure out the location of the tanker and they travel to a nearby dock where they turn on all of their car lights as beacons of hope to guide the rescuers to safety. From start to finish, “The Finest Hours” portrays the devotion of the Coast Guard to overcome the gigantic weather strains that are caused by Mother Nature. ‘The Finest Hours,” rated PG-13 (for intense sequences of peril), is now playing in local theaters.

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Kids Calendar Guide President’s Week is just around the corner, leaving many parents wondering how to keep their kids occupied while school is out — especially with this winter weather. Here are some programs and children’s plays offered on the North Shore to chase away the winter blues.

Programs Sailor’S ValentineS In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor invites visitors to create a Sailor’s Valentine, a beautiful shell mosaic based on the gifts sailors brought home from the Caribbean in the 1800s, on Feb. 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. or from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free with museum admission. For more information, call 367-3418. animal trackS & SignS The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will host a half-mile winter hike for families titled Animal Tracks & Signs on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. (rescheduled) Learn about animal tracks and how to identify animal activity. Binoculars and cameras optional. Free with admission to the hatchery. Preregistration required by calling 516-692-6768. Heartfelt meSSageS Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson at its walk-in program from Feb. 13 to 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. Design and create your own nautical valentine for your message in a bottle. Show your loved ones you care even after Valentine’s Day! $5. Call 331-3277 or visit www.maritimeexplorium.org for further information.

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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. 13 from 9 to 10 a.m. Each week will be inspired by a theme derived from the Elements of Art. Taught by Larissa Grass. $25 per class includes materials. To register, call 751-2676. Winter animal trackS Seatuck Environmental Association will hold a program at the Sherwood-Jayne Farm, 55 Old Post Road, East Setauket titled Winter Animal Tracks on Feb. 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. No matter what the weather, animals leave fascinating clues behind. Join Seatuck as they use the basic questions of tracking to read the stories written on the ground. $8, $4 members. To register, call 581-6908. artVentureS Gallery North, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket will hold an ArtVentures class for ages 7 to 11 on Feb. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students will explore the art of illustration, focusing on drawing techniques and storytelling through art. $25 per child, materials included. Taught by Larissa Grass. To register, call 751-2676. Pop-ins welcome. extreme cold SurViVorS Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold a children’s program titled Extreme Cold Survivors on Feb. 13 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Explore some amazing ways animals survive in extremely cold weather through hands-on experiments. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054. HeartS for animalS Calling all animal lovers! Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown on Feb. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. for an afternoon dedicated to their love of animals. Meet several of their lovable animals, take a tour through the

Vanderbilt Museum workshops The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will offer creative workshops for children in Pre-K to 3rd grade during the February winter break. Reservations are required by calling 8545539. The workshops, held in the museum’s Education Center, are as follows: mixed media Self-Portrait On Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon, students will visit the Vanderbilt mansion galleries, then use a variety of materials to create self-portraits inspired by those that grace the walls of Mr. Vanderbilt’s summer home. Students will view a portrait of George Washington, on display for Presidents Day. For grades K to 3. $25, $20 members. Polar animal clay figure/diorama On Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, students visit the wildlife dioramas and bird collecpreserve and make a craft. Bring along a story to share about your love for animals. $10 per child, $5 adults and scouts. To register, call 979-6344. Winter Break WitH a toucH of HiStory From Feb. 15 to 19, the Smithtown Historical Society will hold winter break programs at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown from 9:30 a.m. to noon for children ages 6 to 12 filled with interactive learning, a snack and a takehome craft. Daily themes include Simple Sewing, Butter and Biscuits, Winter Fun and Games and more. $25 per day, $22.50 members. For details and to reserve your child’s spot, call 265-6768. celeBrate WaSHington’S BirtHday! The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor cordially invites the public to

tion; examine teeth, antlers and skins; then create a clay sculpture and habitat of a polar animal. For grades K to 3. $25, $20 members. Winter Wonderland SnoW gloBe On Feb. 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. children visit the wildlife dioramas, hear a story, and make a wintry snow globe with a favorite polar animal. For ages 3 and 4 with an adult. $20, $15 members. celebrate our founding father’s birthday on Feb. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Learn about whaling during colonial times, explore fun colonial toys, take part in a tinpunching craft and enjoy some birthday cake! Free with museum admission. Call 367-3418. Winter Break at tHe HatcHery From Feb. 15 to 19, the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will February Vacation activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Daily themes include Winter Wonderland, Make Hommade Ice Cream and Slippery, Slimy Science. Free with general admission. For further information, call 516-692-6768.

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Kids Calendar Guide ($40, $30 members) Registration is required by calling 351-3250. dinosaur week! From Feb. 16 to 18, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will present Dinosaur Daze! for ages 3 to 5 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ($50 per child) and Dinosaur Detectives! For ages 6 to 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. ($65 per child) featuring songs, games, stories and crafts. To reserve your child’s spot, call 751-2244.

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Make a cornhusk figure on Feb. 17.

Toddler Time aT The Book revue Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington presents Toddler Time every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. Come sing and dance with guitarist Jeff Sorg on Feb. 16. Free. No reservations required. Questions? Call 271-1442. Build a BoaT The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor welcomes families to stop in from Feb. 16 to 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. to be shipbuilders. All materials provided to imagine, design and create your own wooden vessel. Hot glue guns used; children can participate with adult supervision. $8 plus museum admission, members $5. Questions? Call 367-3418. hands-on arT workshop School’s out, art’s in! The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will present a Magic Hat Collage workshop for ages 7 to 11 on Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. ($20, $15 members) and a Terrific Tree Sculpture workshop on Feb. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to noon.

make a cornhusk figure Step back in time and follow a native tradition of fashioning dolls using cornhusks at Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station on Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. For ages 5 and up. $12. Preregistration and pre-payment required by calling Carolyn at 427-5240, ext. 113. animals in winTer Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, 340 Smith Road, Shirley will present a family program titled Animals in Winter: Adaptation for Survival on Feb. 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about animals’ overwintering strategies and how you can help. Free. For more information, call 286-0485. fearsome jaws of dinosaurs! Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold a family program titled Fearsome Jaws of Dinosaurs! on Feb. 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Discover how fearsome and large these awesome creatures were! Make a craft to take home with you. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054. hoT cocoa & marshmallows! The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St.,

Stony Brook will welcome children’s author Tracey Delio on Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Delio will read from her children’s book series, “The Secret Adventures of Louie V.” A craft activity along with hot chocolate and marshmallows will follow. For ages 3 to 5 years old. $3 per person. Reservations not required. For additional information, call 689-5888.

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. royal Tea parTy The CM Performing Arts Centre, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will host a Royal Tea Party on Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. Meet some of your favorite princesses, take part in a sing-along, learn princess etiquette and enjoy cookies and tea. For ages 4 and up. $20 per child. To RSVP, call 218-2810. ‘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.” through Feb. 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.

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‘musical advenTures of flaT sTanley’ CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” through March 5, with a sensory-friendly performance on Feb. 27. Tickets are $12. Call 218-2810 or visit www. cmpac.com to order. ‘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.

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