Arts & Lifestyles - February 11, 2021

ARTS&LIFESTYLES TIMES BEACON RECORD NEWS MEDIA ♥ FEB. 11, 2021

ALSO: Netflix's The Dig reviewed B3 Photo of the Week B19 How I Met My Mate contest B23

LOVE MY PET Special Feature • B11 Sammie, a 6-year-old Newfoundland Pet Parents: Lisa and Don Scott of St. James

©4750

Celebrate Day Valentine’s With Us!

LIGHTHOUSE LANDING One great location...three exceptional shops

14 East Broadway Port Jefferson, NY • (opposite Port Jefferson Ferry)

Ecolin Jewelers 631.473.1117 • ecolin.com

Boardwalk Games 631.928.4263

TAAG 631.741.2344

PAGE B2 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Lovelier Legs

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B3

MOVIE REVIEW

My Life is Painful.

How Can I Find Happiness?

OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS

with borderline personality disorder, who are working through problems including: • Overwhelming emotions

Brittain Mahaffey, PhD

• Impulsive behavior

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Research Scientist Director, Stony Brook Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program

• Self-injury • Suicidal thoughts • Substance use • Eating disorders • Trauma • Challenging relationships filled with conflict or arguments

Many people who feel like life is crushing down on them have tried countless other treatments without relief. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a science-backed therapy that takes a wholistic approach to helping people develop a life that’s less painful and really worth living. It focuses on finding balance and getting unstuck from extremes.

What does dialectical mean?

The “D” in DBT stands for dialectical and involves thinking and acting in ways that embrace life’s challenges and contradictions rather than being overwhelmed by them.

A dialectical approach focuses on developing the ability to identify and look at different viewpoints, challenge your assumptions, and balance between your changing outlook and accepting situations as they are to create new perceptions and perspectives to help you move forward and lead a happier life. The goal is to enable you to learn emotional life skills and make sustainable changes in your daily life.

How do I choose a DBT specialist?

When you’re leading an emotionally painful life, it’s important to be treated by a professional who has the proper training. Otherwise, it can be frustrating and uncomfortable. No one wants to leave a session feeling misunderstood and judged.

My team and I are all intensively trained DBT therapists. This means we’ve all completed a 16-week long, intensive training program followed by a year of monthly consultations with a DBT trainer. We value connecting with each person we treat and developing personalized strategies to help them to reduce their emotional suffering, improve relationships, and find balance in their lives. We also recognize that while you may not have caused the problems in your life, you still have to fix them.

Which DBT program is right for me?

Who can benefit from DBT?

At Stony Brook, we offer five options.

Each includes meditation and mindfulness exercises and a classroom structure with a lesson plan. We also offer individual therapy and coaching calls to help you practice using coping skills in the real world.

DBT has been demonstrated to be effective in helping people who have been diagnosed

• Level I DBT Skills Groups — similar to taking a class rather than traditional group

Jerry G. Ninia, MD, RVT, FACPh Fellow American College of Surgeons

We provide office-based treatment for Varicose Veins and Spider Veins

therapy. For adults 18 years of age and older who are new to DBT or need a refresher.

• Level I DBT University — an abbreviated version of our Level I skills groups aimed at adults aged 18 to 25.

Photo from Netflix Above, the remnants of an Anglo-Saxon ship burial from the 6th century are unearthed in a scene from the film.

• Level II DBT Graduate Groups — emphasizes skills for maintaining treatment gains. Open to graduates of our Level I program.

Ralph Fiennes hunts for buried treasure in The Dig

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

Perhaps it is odd to explain a film as methodically heartfelt, but that best describes The Dig. Based on the 2007 novel

by John Preston and the true story of the 1939 excavation of Sutton Hoo (outside of Woodbridge, in Suffolk, England), the film explores the personalities involved with the undertaking and the quest for the truth. It also addresses both the purist of and the validity of credit.

With a lifelong interest in archeology, widow Edith Pretty (Carey Mulligan) hires local Basil Brown (Ralph Fiennes) to excavate the burial mounds on her estate.

Brown, self-taught and self-effacing, first rejects the position because of the amount of money offered — the same small fee that the Ipswich Museum had paid him. It is less about small sums and more about the value that he sees in the work. She immediately relents, raising the salary by 12% to two pounds a week.

What follows is a painstaking project that leads to an extraordinary discovery. Given

• Multi-Family DBT for Adolescents — designed for tweens and teens ages 11 to 17 and their caregivers.

• Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) — for people with problems of over-control such as autism spectrum disorder, obsessive compulsive personality disorder, perfectionism and anxiety problems.

Why Stony Brook?

The Stony Brook DBT program was established in 2017 and is designed to improve quality and access to care for people with more severe mental health problems who haven’t found other forms of therapy helpful. Our intensively trained DBT experts offer a wealth of experience from our outpatient child psychiatry, outpatient adult psychiatry and inpatient psychiatry units. And our program is the only full, comprehensive DBT program on Long Island that accepts most insurance plans.

Specializing in:

Brown’s lack of formal education — he left school at twelve — his initial claims that the mounds are Anglo-Saxon and not Viking are easily dismissed. His uncovering proof of his supposition results in outside interest, first from the Ipswich Museum and then the British Museum. Throughout, Brown is praised for his work and then pushed aside.

His true champion is Pretty, dealing with a heart-related illness and caring for her son, Robert (Archie Barnes). The young boy is fascinated by the dig but caught up in the skies above. He is obsessed with both the Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilots training nearby and a world of fantasy in the stars.

Like the work they have undertaken, the film is focused but with a rich and rewarding purpose. Brown digs with shovel and pick and spade; he covers the area in tarps when it rains. He jots in his notebook. Pretty reads of archaeology in her library. Robert plays. It is a film of landscapes, sunrises and sunsets, and slow and purposeful work done with great care as the British nation prepares for war.

MOVIE REVIEW continued on page B4

• Injection-Compression Sclerotherapy • Foam Sclerotherapy • Ultrasound - Guided Sclerotherapy • Ambulatory Phlebectomy Plus ELVeS™ (Endo Laser Vein System) The latest procedure for minimally invasive vein treatment.

Uniquely Effective For: Replacing vein stripping.

Expert Spider Vein Treatment

Now Accepting Medicare Patients

Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt

For a consultation with a Stony Brook certified DBT expert, call (631) 632-8657. neuro.stonybrookmedicine.edu/dbt

TBR News Media is having a scavenger hunt for Valentine's Day! Find Cupid's silhouette hiding among the pages of this week's Arts & Lifestyles. Be the first to email the correct page number to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com and win a $50 gift certificate to participating shops and restaurants at the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main Street, Stony Brook, courtesy of The Ward Melville Heritage Organization. Hint: He is NOT in the Love My Pet feature. Good luck!

This article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature.

Always consult your healthcare professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 21010938H

In this edition

Varicose Vein Center MOST MEDICAL INSURANCE ACCEPTED

Medical Compass ................................. B7 Movie Review ......................................... B3 Photo of the Week ..............................B19 Power of 3 .............................................B25 Religious Directory .............................B21 SBU Sports .............................................B27

Email your community, business, health, class reunions and calendar listings to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com.

PORT JEFFERSON • 405 East Main Street

American College of Phlebology

Call for an appointment 631–474–1414 or email us at info@mdvein.com Visit Our Website at www.mdvein.com ©6410

6390

Business News ....................................... B9 Calendar .................................................B24 Cooking Cove .......................................B10 Crossword Puzzle .................................. B8 Horoscopes .............................................. B7 Kids Korner.............................................B26

Now Offering: VenaSeal TM

Like us on Facebook Varicose Vein Center

Follow us on Instagram mdvein

PAGE B4 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B5

Staller Center's SPRING 2021 FILM SERIES kicks off tonight

PORT JEFFERSON DERMATOLOGY Peter A. Klein, MD Adam J. Korzenko, MD Brett M. Dolgin, DO * Wil D. Tutrone, MD Vanita Srivastava, DO * Carey Mulligan in a scene from The Dig Photo from Netflix

MOVIE REVIEW

Nights And Weekends Available

Continued from page B3

We provide outstanding dermatologic care to patients with diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. All care is provided by a physician who is board-certified in Dermatology * Dr. Dolgin and Dr. Srivastava are pleased to offer Botox and fillers. Please call for more information.

New office location coming spring 2021 631.928.7922 6 Medical Drive, Suite D Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 631.475.8249 100 Hospital Road, Suite 116 Patchogue, NY 11772

NEW 631.223.4599 400 West Main Street, Suite 211 Babylon, NY 11702

February 11 to February 14 United Kingdom (86 minutes)

'Asia'

February 18 to February 21 Israel. In Hebrew with subtitles.

(85 minutes)

'The Subject'

February 25 to February 28 United States. (119 minutes) *Bonus screening, only available to passholders.

A scene from 'Louis Van Beethoven'

The Staller Center for the Arts' much anticipated Spring 2021 Film Series goes virtual on February 11. This year's series features thirteen independent films you won't see anywhere else and presents award-winning and record-breaking films from around the world.

Inspiring and often challenging, the films explore family and social conflict, health and healthcare issues, social justice issues, drug addiction and abuse, and so much more.

The Staller Center's entire spring season will be virtual and will be available for viewing from the comfort of your living

room using the IndieFlix Festivals app.

The full schedule is listed on the right.

Patrons and households can view all films with one $50 season film pass which includes access to three bonus films.

Single tickets for $6 each are also available for purchase. The series is 12 weeks long and will feature ten new premieres and three bonus films from previous Stony Brook Film Festival events. All movies will be available on-demand to watch and re-watch from Thursdays at 7 p.m. through Sundays at midnight.

To purchase, please visit stallercenter. com/movies.

'Citizens of the World'

March 25 to March 28 Italy. In Italian with subtitles.

(92 minutes)

'Night Shift'

Thursday, April 1 to Sunday, April 4 France. In French with English subtitles. (98 minutes)

'Blizzard of Souls'

April 8 to April 11 Latvia. In Latvian with subtitles.

(104 minutes)

'To the Edge of the Sky'

'Higher Love'

April 15 to April 18 United States. (118 minutes) *Bonus screening, only available to passholders. Will be followed by a Q&A with directors.

'Louis Van Beethoven'

'Thou Shall Not Hate'

February 25 to February 28 United States. (80 minutes) *Bonus screening, only available to passholders.

March 4 to March 7 Germany. In German with subtitles.

(120 minutes)

'Yalda, A Night for Forgiveness' March 11 to March 14 Iran. In Persian with subtitles.

(89 minutes)

'Rose Plays Julie'

March 18 to March 21 Ireland. (100 minutes)

April 22 to April 25 Italy. In Italian with subtitles.

(96 minutes)

'Needle Park Baby'

April 29 to May 2 Switzerland. In Swiss German with subtitles. (98 minutes) Films have not been rated. Viewer discretion is advised. Closed captions or subtitles available for all films.

We are here for you and ready to serve you.

We are following CDC Guidelines.

Offering exclusive 3D digital fitting technology Most insurance accepted

• Contact lenses• Eye exams • Designer frames for the whole family • Prescriptions filled • On-site lab

2194 Nesconset Highway • Stony Brook • (631) 246-5468 Andrew N. Polan, F.N.A.O. stonybrookvisionworld.com

6340

©6360

'Days of Bagnold Summer'

©6380

www.portjeffdermatology.com

Soldiers gather on the roads as the planes become more frequent. The looming war drives an immediacy to finish, but the process and progress cannot be rushed. It is all measured, but it is grounded in the breathing of the world.

One of the most interesting moments comes when a small shift in the soil buries Brown. His two helpers and the manor staff, along with Pretty, claw in the mud and dirt to get him out. It is a perfect synthesis of tension and cooperation as they resurrect him from a burial site.

Once it is clear that the unearthed treasures are significant, the battle is over control of the site. Pretty is reluctant to turn it over and brings in her cousin, the untrained Rory Lomax (Johnny Flynn).

Lomax’s introduction provides a sliver of romance to the story, as he becomes involved with Peggy Piggott (Lily James), the wife of archaeologist Stuart Piggott (Ben Chaplin).

The Piggotts, both respected in their field, are caught in a repressed and possibly sexless marriage. It is a diversion from the main plot that only finds its strength when Lomax is called-up for service The journey relies on a strong cast and Mike Eley’s lush cinematography. Stefan Gregory’s beautifully melancholy score elegantly punctuates the highs and lows.

It soars appropriately but, for the most part, remains as a subtle heartbeat in the background of the action.

Mulligan is luminous is Mrs. Pretty. Both gentle and tightly wound, she bears her pain with great dignity, all for love for her son.

Another actor would most likely fall into a maudlin caricature; Mulligan is real, sad, but not without humor. It is a delicate, thoughtful

performance, an extraordinary contrast with her bolder, edgier, and dynamically impressive work in the recent Promising Young Woman.

Fiennes is equally gentle, his simplicity masking a more enigmatic individual. At fifty-eight, there is no trace of his breakout performance as Amon Göth, the Nazi monster of Schindler’s List. His Brown is all softness, bringing deep honesty to a man frayed around the edges but whose center is strong. Mulligan and Fiennes don’t so much spark as join as a single flame.

Lily James turns in a small, subtle performance. Unlike her vivacious Lady Rose of Downton Abbey or her energetic Cinderella, this is a delicate, introspective performance. She wears her pain and hope hidden behind large spectacles.

Monica Dolan is strong as Brown’s supportive and shrewd wife. At first, she comes across as vague and disconnected, but she has a true understanding of who her husband is and, even more importantly, his potential. Flynn’s Lomax is likable but a bit of a cipher. As the British Museum’s Charles Phillips, Ken Stott skirts the blustery; he brings a touch of humanity and wonderment to the final breakthroughs.

The Dig is not Howard Carter and the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. (And those looking for Brendan Fraser in The Mummy should seek elsewhere.) It is not grand discoveries that make headlines. Director Simon Stone and screenwriter Moira Buffini have worked seamlessly to tell an intimate story that shows how a small discovery can make a big difference, both to the individuals and the world. In the end, The Dig’s moral is not about who finds the answers but that the answers are found.

Rated PG-13, The Dig is currently streaming on Netflix.

FILM SCHEDULE

PAGE B6 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

EXCITING UPDATE:

Two of my research studies were recently published by the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine showing that my whole food plant based LIFE diet reduces inflammation, the root of many chronic diseases.

HELPING YOU NAVIGATE TO OPTIMAL HEALTH

David Dunaief, M.D. Integrative Medicine

• A Whole Body Approach •

We Are Accepting

NEW PATIENTS

David Dunaief, M.D.

Clinician, Researcher, Author and Speaker

Our Philosophy is simple.

We believe wellness is derived through nutritional medicine and lifestyle interventions that prevent and treat chronic diseases.

Medications have their place - and in some cases can be lifesaving.

However, there’s no medication without side effects. The goal should be to limit the need for medications - or minimize the number of medications you take on a regular basis.

You are not limited by your genes.

Fortunately, most diseases are based primarily on epigenetics, which are environmental influences, and not on genetics. Epigenetics literally means above or around the gene. In epigenetics, lifestyle choices impact gene expression. Just because your first degree relatives may have had a disease, you are not predestined to follow suit.

We are specialists who will partner with your primary care physician.

A standard medical education does not integrate enough nutritional medicine and other lifestyle interventions. We bridge that gap.

We use evidence-based medicine to guide our decision-making.

The amount of research related to nutrition and other lifestyle issues continues to grow rapidly, with many studies showing significant beneficial effects on health.

We treat each patient as an individual.

We will work with you to develop a plan that allows you to take a proactive role in managing your own health. The health outcomes are worth the effort.

Is disease reversal possible?

Absolutely! Study evidence has found this to be true, and many of our patients have experienced reversal of diabetes, autoimmune disorders, migraines, and cardiovascular disease, just to mention a few. In many cases, because of their exceptional results, our patients have been able to reduce or eliminate their medications.

Dr. Dunaief was also recently published in The New York Times and appeared on NBC, News 12 Long Island and News 12 Brooklyn.

Benefits of Our Approach: Treat/reverse the causes of disease, not just symptoms Minimize or eliminate dependence on medications Reduce pain and inflammation Improve weight management, and more

Read more common questions and answers on medicalcompassmd.com.

Dr. Dunaief has written over 2,000 medical research articles that have been published in Times Beacon Record Newspapers.

We invite you to tune in to our new weekly Medical Compass health video at tbrnewsmedia.com

NE W L OC AT ION!

47 Route 25A, Setauket NY ©6300

(Across From Convenience Drive-thru)

631.675.2888

41 Clark Street, Brooklyn, NY 718.924.2655

drdunaief@medicalcompassmd.com Visit our website www.medicalcompassmd.com

Dr. Dunaief builds a customized plan for each patient - he knows that “no body is the same.”

MEDICAL COMPASS

An ode to heart health this Valentine's Day

Building heart-healthy habits improves the likelihood we'll be around for those we love

I am open for In-Person Appointments, taking all necessary precautions with masks, meticulous disinfecting, and air purifiers with HEPA filters.

I am also still offering Zoom and phone appointments.

Reversing, Preventing &Treating Chronic Disease and Managing Weight by Connecting Conventional Medicine with Lifestyle Modifications

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B7

“Dr. Dunaief is a knowledgeable, dedicated and compassionate Integrative Medicine clinician, researcher and speaker.”

– Joel Fuhrman, M.D., author of six New York Times best sellers, including Eat to Live.

This February, we celebrate both Valentine’s Day, an opportunity to celebrate those we love, as well as American Heart Month, a chance for us to build awareness of heart-healthy habits.

The good news is that heart disease is on the decline due to a number of factors, including better awareness in lay and medical communities, i m p r o v e d medicines, earlier treatment of risk factors and lifestyle modifications. We are headed in the right direction, but

By David we can do better.

Dunaief, M.D. Heart disease is something that is eminently preventable.

Reducing our risks

Risk factors for heart disease include obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes. Unfortunately, both obesity and diabetes are on the rise. For patients with type 2 diabetes, 70 percent die of cardiovascular causes (1). However, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking have declined (2).

Inactivity and the standard American diet, rich in saturated fat and calories, also contribute to heart disease risk (3). The underlying culprit is atherosclerosis, fatty streaks in the arteries.

Another potential risk factor is a resting heart rate greater than 80 beats per minute (bpm). In one study, healthy men and women had 18 and 10 percent increased risks of dying from a heart attack, respectively, for every increase of 10 bpm over 80 (4). A normal resting heart rate is usually between 60 and 100 bpm. Thus, you don’t have to have a racing heart rate, just one that is high-normal. All of these risk factors can be overcome.

When medication helps reduce risk

Cholesterol and blood pressure medications have been credited to some extent with reducing the risk of heart disease. The compliance with blood pressure medications has increased over the last 10 years from 33 to 50 percent, according to the American Society of Hypertension.

In terms of lipids, statins have played a key role in primary prevention. Statins are effective at not only lowering lipid levels,

lifestyle modification reducing the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Many times, this is the first manifestation of heart disease in women. The authors looked at four parameters of lifestyle modification, including a Mediterranean-type diet, exercise, smoking and body mass index.

There was a decrease in SCD that was dose-dependent, meaning the more factors incorporated, the greater the risk reduction.

There was as much as a 92 percent decrease in SCD risk when all four parameters were followed (7). Thus, it is possible to almost eliminate the risk of SCD for women with lifestyle modifications.

Stock photo

including total cholesterol and LDL — the “bad” cholesterol — but also inflammation levels that contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease. The Jupiter trial showed a 55 percent combined reduction in heart disease, stroke and mortality from cardiovascular disease in healthy patients — those with a slightly elevated level of inflammation and normal cholesterol profile — with statins.

The downside of statins is their side effects. Statins have been shown to increase the risk of diabetes in intensive dosing, compared to moderate dosing (5).

Unfortunately, many on statins also suffer from myopathy (muscle pain). I have had a number of patients who have complained of muscle pain and cramps.

Their goal when they come to see me is to reduce and ultimately discontinue their statins by following a lifestyle modification plan involving diet and exercise. Lifestyle modification is a powerful ally.

Making lifestyle changes

The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging, a prospective (forward-looking) study, investigated 501 healthy men and their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The authors concluded that those who consumed five servings or more of fruits and vegetables daily with <12 percent saturated fat had a 76 percent reduction in their risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who did not (6).

The authors theorized that eating more fruits and vegetables helped to displace saturated fats from the diet. These results are impressive and, to achieve them, they only required a modest change in diet.

The Nurses’ Health Study shows that these results are also seen in women, with

Monitoring your risk of heart disease

To determine your progress, we use cardiac biomarkers, including inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein, blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index.

In a cohort study of high-risk participants and those with heart disease, patients implemented extensive lifestyle modification: a plant-based, whole foods diet accompanied by exercise and stress management. The results showed an improvement in biomarkers, as well as in cognitive function and overall quality of life. The best part is the results occurred over a very short period to time — three months from the start of the trial (8). Many patients I have seen have had similar results.

Ideally, if patient needs to use medications to treat risk factors for heart disease, it should be for the short term. For some patients, it may be appropriate to use medication and lifestyle changes together; for others, lifestyle modifications may be sufficient, as long as patients take an active role.

By focusing on developing heart-healthy habits, we can improve the likelihood that we – and those we love – will be around for a long time.

References:

(1) Diabetes Care. 2010 Feb; 33(2):442449. (2) JAMA. 2005;293(15):1868. (3) Lancet. 2004;364(9438):93. (4) J Epidemiol Community Health. 2010 Feb;64(2):175181. (5) JAMA. 2011;305(24):2556-2564. (6) J Nutr. March 1, 2005;135(3):556-561. (7) JAMA. 2011 Jul 6;306(1):62-69. (8) Am J Cardiol. 2011;108(4):498-507.

Dr. David Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management.

For further information, visit www. medicalcompassmd.com.

Horoscopes of the week AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 An attraction to someone you meet this week catches you off guard, Aquarius. Forge ahead and explore these feelings if your situation allows.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Offer support to a friend in need, Pisces. This generous offer will be much-appreciated and you will reap the rewards as well.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, an open discussion with a loved one yields positive results. Take what is said to heart and work on strengthening this relationship even further going forward.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, reassess your finances before making a big financial commitment. Start adding things up and comparing expenses to income before signing on any dotted lines.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, some time off spent entirely with family and friends is just what the doctor ordered.

Cherish this time and appreciate the opportunity to enjoy it with those you love.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some time alone may be necessary to figure out a problem. Once you can get free of distractions, the solution will present itself rather quickly.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, now is the time to begin planning an important project. Your mind is clear and you have the time, so embrace your creative side as you begin to hash things out.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Spiritual endeavors may take up much of your time this week, Virgo. Surround yourself with other spiritual people or examine your faith more deeply on your own.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a change of scenery can be just what you need. A day trip to enjoy the great outdoors can prove refreshing and provide some new perspective.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a new person in your life proves invigorating. Foster this relationship and be grateful for the opportunity to invite a new person into your life.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a new hobby piques your interest.

Introduce others to this activity and enjoy pursuing this newfound passion with someone you care about.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It is alright if it seems like you’re a beat behind everyone else this week, Capricorn. You will catch up soon enough and others are more than capable of picking up the slack.

PAGE B8 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021 :

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

SUDOKU PUZZLE

THEME: Valentine's Day

Answers to last week's SUDOKU:

Directions: Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all digits 1 through 9.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B9

BUSINESS NEWS

Comings and Goings

Liff promoted at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley has announced that Daniel R. Liff, a Financial Advisor, Corporate Retirement Director, Portfolio Manager, Dedicated Equity Plan Specialist and Insurance Planning Daniel R. Liff Director in the firm’s Wealth Management office in Melville, has been promoted to Managing Director.

The Setauket resident has been with the firm since 1987.

CLUES ACROSS

Camp & School DIRECTORY 2021 ARTVENTURES SUMMER PROGRAM AT GALLERY NORTH

This full day art program offers 7 different themed weeks for families to choose from.

Full week $500, Siblings $300 Sign up before April 15 and receive $100 off!

Use discount code EARLYBIRD21 For info: education@gallerynorth.org or 631-751-2676 ©6080

You have ITneeds.

Network Cabling Fiber Cabling Cable Certification

We can help.

Cabling is the backbone of your network.

If it isn’t up to code or isn’t installed properly,the network can consistently experience problems and never work at optimum throughput.

1. "You're the ____!"

5. Horse color 8. Interesting person, acr.

11. *Feeling of the heart 12. Nevada city 13. City in Belgium 15. Use a whisk 16. Greek H's 17. *Popular Valentine's Day delivery, pl.

18. *"Love means never having to say you're sorry" movie 20. Ballpark calls 21. Strong adhesive 22. Greek letter N, pl.

23. Lord's subordinate 26. Given to drinking 30. Ovine mom 31. Old storage medium 34. Fairy-tale beginning 35. Politician Pelosi 37. Tokyo, once 38. Bone hollows 39. Sky bear 40. Fitted with a name tag, e.g.

42. "Ever" to a poet 43. With more seeds 45. Attic 47. Summer sandwich?

48. Fraternity letter 50. Medieval headdress 52. *Only day more popular than Valentine's for card giving 56. Like blue sky 57. Walk the Pacific Crest Trail, e.g.

58. Samoan money 59. *Dionysus' pipe-playing companion 60. Affirm 61. Give off 62. Plays for pay 63. *Color of Valentine's Day 64. *Lovers' reunion

Answers to last week's puzzle:

Super Bowl

Stafford Associates has the experience,certification and equipment necessaryto test and install every kind of cabling option.

Whether it is copper CAT5e, CAT6 or Fiber connecting two distantlocations to form one large network, indoor or outdoor we can help.

Stafford Associates has the expertise.

Photo from Councilman LaValle’s office

CLUES DOWN 1. Cry like a baby 2. Canyon sound 3. Convict's weapon 4. Conical dwellings 5. Get on juice diet, e.g.

6. Opposite of binary 7. Like a gossipmonger 8. Exterminator's target 9. Change for a five 10. Part of T.G.I.F. 12. Like an abridged classic 13. Tiler's paste 14. *"I Will Always Love You" singer 19. Stupefied 22. Us, in Mexico 23. *Cupid's mother 24. In the know 25. Common thing?

26. Smoke plus fog 27. Lay to rest 28. Rocks at mountain base 29. *Symbol of Valentine's Day 32. Infantry's last row 33. Roulette bet 36. *Chocolatier, pioneer of the heart-shaped box 38. ____ apple 40. Risk something 41. Between eggy and eggiest 44. Feeling worse than before 46. Gave away 48. Thin piece 49. Annoyed 50. Russia's alternative to caesar 51. Aries or Taurus, e.g.

52. Burn to a crisp 53. MADD member, colloquially 54. Climbed down, as from a carriage 55. Fill beyond full 56. Pharaoh's cobra

(631) 751-6620 * THEME RELATED CLUE

www.staffordassociates.com

21 Bennetts Road, Suite 200, Setauket, New York 11733

6370

Answers to this week’s puzzle will appear in next week’s newspaper and online on Friday afternoon at www.tbrnewsmedia.com, Arts and Lifestyles

Ronkonkoma Chamber hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for Super Greek The Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Super Greek Gyro Bowls & More with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 12.

Located at 966 Portion Road in the former Peter’s Kitchen, the restaurant specializes in gyro bowls and other Greek classics while providing their own twist to Greek street

food with Greek Nachos and Poutine, homemade Spinach and Cheese Pies, and Greek sodas.

The event was attended by New York State Senators Alexis Weik and Mario Mattera, Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle, Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa’s Chief of Staff Robert Martinez, Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce

MAKING IT HER OWN

Chocolate store in Stony Brook Village Center changes its name

Chocolate Works in Stony Brook has renamed and rebranded itself to Stony Brook Chocolate to connect to the destination of Stony Brook Village.

With over thirty years of experience as a certified chocolatier, Bernice Fehringer has crafted Stony Brook Chocolate into a shop with treats for all ages. When she took ownership of the shop two years ago, Fehringer said it was always the goal “to incorporate ‘Stony Brook’ into the name of the shop. I felt that it would be my way of connecting to the community and adding to Stony Brook as a destination.”

Stony Brook Chocolate uses only pure milk and dark Belgium chocolate in their creations. Seasonal kits to decorate at home are available all year round. This February, take-home kits include twin chocolate hearts and milk chocolate lollipops that are accompanied by candy decorations. Also available are hot chocolate bombs in flavors like peppermint, peanut butter, white, dark and milk chocolate.

Stony Brook Chocolate is located at 143 Main Street in the Stony Brook Village Center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call their shop at 631675-9366 or visit www.stonybrookchocolate.com.

Owner Bernice Fehringer Photo from WMHO

President Kevin Hyms and Farmingville Hills Chamber President Michael Wentz, friends and family who wished owners Ralphy and Kostas Mokkas and Mikey Hernandez well on their new venture.

Operating hours are 11 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, closed on Sundays. For more information, call 631-648-9080 or visit www.supergreekny.com.

Bernard elevated atTwomey Latham

Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Daniel R. Bernard has been elevated to Partner. A resident of Rocky Point, Bernard focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning, Daniel R. Bernard trust and estate administration, estate tax planning, business succession planning, and estate litigation, with an emphasis on estate planning for snowbirds.

“We congratulate Daniel on his new position within the firm,” said Stephen B. Latham, Senior Counsel, Twomey Latham. “We wish him the best of luck in his endeavors within the firm.”

People’s Bank exiting Stop & Shop

People’s United Bank has announced it will not renew its existing in-store branch contracts with Stop & Shop supermarkets in New York and Connecticut.

The exit is anticipated to occur over several years using a phased approach.

In a press release, Chairman & CEO Jack Barnes said the decision to close the branches came as customers prefer more “digitally-driven” banking experiences.

“I want to thank Stop & Shop for their continuous collaboration, partnership, and teamwork in what has been a successful and beneficial relationship for more than two decades,” he added.

The bank currently operates 56 branch locations in New York.

In other news, TD Bank at 2822 Middle Country Road in Lake Grove announced it will close on April 23 while the Chase Bank branch at 601 Portion Road in Ronkonkoma will close on March 22.

Send your business news to leisure@ tbrnewspapers.com

PAGE B10 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

COOKING COVE

Valentine's Day Brunch

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

C

an even a small silver lining be found in the cloud of the COVID-19 isolation?

If you and your spouse or significant other are both working from home, you can do a Valentine’s Day brunch. And even if you’re alone, you can do one for yourself, because hey, ya gotta love yourself too. It can be anything from a thick deli sandwich to takeout from your favorite restaurant to whipping up something special at home. If you’re inclined to think the third choice could be fun, I’ve got some great menu items to suggest. I’m thinking a lobster salad with avocado on a croissant, a quiche Lorraine with browned onions or coconut-almond pancakes. Of course, a Bloody Mary, Mimosa or glass of champagne is a must, and to make the whole thing extra special, have your brunch in bed.

Lobster Salad with Avocado

YIELD: Makes 2 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 pound lobster meat • 1 celery rib, cleaned and finely chopped

• 1 scallion, thinly sliced • 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1/4 cup mayonnaise • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste • 2 croissants, sliced open and lightly toasted and buttered • 2 large leaves Boston lettuce, washed, drained • 1/2 avocado, cut into 4 wedges, then brushed with lemon juice DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl combine lobster, celery, scallion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper. Lay the croissant halves on two plates; spread lobster mixture on one half and top lengthwise with two avocado wedges, then lay lettuce on top of avocado. Place other croissant half on top and cut croissant in half.

Serve with a tossed salad and potato chips.

Quiche Lorraine with Browned Onions

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • Pastry for an 9” pie • 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled, fat reserved • 1 onion, diced • 1 cup diced Swiss cheese • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese • 4 eggs, lightly beaten • 2 cups half and half • Dash nutmeg • Salt and freshly ground white pepper

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B11 DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line pie plate with pastry and build and flute a substantial crust around rim; place aluminum foil over bottom of crust, then spread pie weights evenly over it. Bake 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, cook diced onion in bacon fat until nicely browned, about 8 to 10 minutes; remove to paper towels to drain. Remove crust from oven; remove pie weights and discard aluminum foil. Reduce oven heat to 375 F. Sprinkle bacon, onion, Swiss cheese and grated cheese evenly over inside of partially baked crust. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, nutmeg and salt and pepper; pour into crust over bacon, onion and cheeses.

Place pie plate on cookie sheet and place on middle rack of oven; bake until knife inserted near edge comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot or warm with fruit salad or spinach salad.

Coconut-Almond Pancakes

YIELD: Makes 2 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 1/4 cups shredded coconut • 1/3 cup sliced almonds • 2 cups flour • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup buttermilk • 3/4 cup milk • 2 small or medium eggs • 1 teaspoon coconut extract • 2 teaspoons honey • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled • Nonstick cooking spray DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread coconut and almonds on a baking sheet and toast till lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and let cool; reserve baking sheet; reduce oven temperature to 200 F. In large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

In medium bowl whisk together buttermilk, milk, eggs, coconut extract, honey and melted butter. Whisk into dry ingredients just until combined (don’t worry about a few lumps); let batter rest for 10 minutes. With heat on medium-high, heat a griddle until hot (a few drops of water should bounce when sprinkled); spray with nonstick cooking spray. Ladle 1/4 cup batter onto griddle and spread into 5” round; repeat procedure; flip once till golden brown on both sides; remove to baking sheet and put into oven to keep warm.

When ready to serve, stack pancakes with coconut and almonds sprinkled between them.

Serve hot with maple syrup and sliced mangoes or oranges.

LOVE MY PET ❤

Nova Pet Parents: Elyse and Javier Benavides Coram

Lola Pet Parent: Julianne Mosher Port Jefferson

Baby Ray Pet Parents: The Mayer Family Sound Beach

WE ARE STILL FOCUSING ON SAFETY We are open for regular shopping between these hours with a few changes in our operation.

We are limiting the amount of people inside the store at one time. During a busy time you may be asked to wait for someone to come out before going inside. We are not allowing walk up service at the deli counter, we are instead asking you to call your order in allowing up to one hour in advance. The order will be waiting for you when you arrive, this way there are no lines forming for deli service. We also still slice our deli express line fresh every day, allowing for quick grab and go service. We are requiring face masks while inside the store to keep our customers and employees safe.

THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS ENTENMANN’S LOAF CAKES $ 1.99 ALL LOAF VARIETIES

©5700

PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY (Corner of Boyle Road & Old Town Road) 631–928–4607 • buttercupdairy.com CALL AHEAD START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT WITH BUTTERCUP DELI ORDERS Pre sliced cold cuts and pre made sandwiches STILL AVAILABLE Check out our heat and eat dinner options

SIMPLY ORANGE ORANGE JUICE $ 2.99 52 oz. VARIETIES

EGGO WAFFLES 2/$5

ASSORTED VARIETIES

Lady and Milo Pet Parent: Judy Daniels Smithtown Brody Pet Parent: Debbie O’Rourk Rocky Point

Jovi Pet Parent: Julie DeLaney Stony Brook

Hollister Pet Parent: Lisa DeNobrega Smithtown

BREAKSTONE 8 OZ. BUTTER

2/$5

WHIPPED/STICK SALT OR SWEET

SABRETT FROZEN HAMBURGERS

9.99 2 POUND BOX

$

SALES RUN 2/10 - 2/16/2021

Otto Pet Parent: Phyllis Ironside Stony Brook

Petals and Beanie Pet Parent: Judy Daniels, Smithtown

Nadine Pet Parent: Joanne Forman Sound Beach

Gracie Pet Parent: Patrice Perreca Sound Beach

PAGE B12 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

LOVE MY PET ❤

LOVE MY PET ❤

Stella and Lilly Pet Parent: Leslie Hand Sound Beach

Oreo Pet Parent: Allison Vendetto Lake Ronkonkoma

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B13

Alvy Singer Pet Parents: The Botticelli Family Sound Beach

Jessie Pet Parents: The Sluka Family East Northport

Show How Much You Love Your Pet During National Pet Dental Health Month

Oreo Pet Parent: Alan Golnick Stony Brook Chester Pet Parent: Andrew Daniels Smithtown

Between February 1 - 28 All Dental Procedures, Treatments and Products

WILL RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT

Guinness Pet Parents: The Werner Family East Setauket

Scout Louise Pet Parent: Erika Delco, Setauket

Holly Pet Parents: The Yonks Family Mount Sinai

Linus Pet Parents: Katie & Larry Passaretti Setauket

Emerson Pet Parent: Barbara Consalvo Port Jefferson

(this includes pre-dental bloodwork, anesthesia, dental cleaning/polishing/fluoride, extractions if necessary, medications home, prescription diets, and all dental products) Come Meet “Dr. Matt”

DiDi Pet Parent: Annette Napolitano Rocky Point

Like us on to receive a complimentary nail trim for your pet

Matthew Kearns DVM

©6290

Mason Pet Parent: Annie Sancilio Smithtown

Park and Melissa Pet Parents: The Kirshner Family, Miller Place

Abigail and Penelope Pet Parents: Harriet and Howard Litvack, Smithtown

Chino Pet Parent: Morgan Heay Stony Brook

Bean Pet Parent: Amy Sullivan, Rocky Point

544 West Broadway, Port Jefferson 631-473-0942 • 631-473-6980

www.countrysideportjeff.com

PAGE B14 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B15

LOVE MY PET ❤

LOVE MY PET ❤

Sadie and Mugsy Pet Parent: Jenn Intravaia Rocky Point Bella Pet Parent: Linda Ozorio Sound Beach

Zeke Pet Parent: Matt Niegocki Stony Brook

Beko Pet Parent: Kathleen Gobos Holbrook

Fluff Pet Parent: Susan Pellegrino Port Jefferson

Ollie Pet Parent: Barbara Ann Navetta East Setauket

Jinx Pet Parent: Janet Brennan Centereach

Otis Pet Parents: The Lally Family Commack

Lilie Pet Parent: Joann Bell Port Jefferson

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Monday 9 am - 11 pm • Tuesday, Wednesday 9 am - 10 pm Thursday, Friday 9 am - 5 pm • Saturday & Sunday 9 am–6 pm

Esben & Cosette Pet Parent: Diane Parmentier Stony Brook

Rocky Pet Parents: The Sahin Family East Setauket

Emma Pet Parent: Bea Ruberto Sound Beach

Boomer and Molly Pet Parent: Joe Russo, Sound Beach

Lily and Nico Pet Parent: Jennifer Testa, Port Jefferson

Khaleesi Pet Parent: Phil DeGorter Port Jefferson

AVAILABLE FOR ROUTINE AND EMERGENCY VISITS

• Acupuncture

Surgeries (Routine & Emergency):

• Dentistry

• Specialty Surgery

• Digital X-Rays

• Foreign Body Surgery

• Ultrasound & Endoscopy

• Bloat Surgery

• Laboratory w/Stat Results

• Splenectomy Surgery

We Love to Give Back!

Exceptional Care At Affordable Prices

February is National Pet Dental Health Month During February, we will make a donation to a local animal rescue group for each dental procedure.

ANIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS VETERINARY OFFICE, PC Comprehensive Veterinary Care

Toby Pet Parent: Ernestine Franco Sound Beach

Daisy and Snuggles Pet Parents: Nancy & Carol Irvolino, Smithtown

Groot Pet Parent: Marianne Deszcz, Port Jefferson

Grady Pet Parent: Michael Pitts Shoreham

The Cats Sanzel: Willow Violet, George Ebenezer and Bailey Jacob Pet Parent: Jeffrey Sanzel, Sound Beach

STEVEN TEMPLETON, D.V.M. • Hayley Knopf, D.V.M. 150 Main St., East Setauket 631.751.2200 • www.animalhealthwellness.com

©5690

PAGE B16 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B17

LOVE MY PET ❤

Pongo and Princess Pet Parent: Cherie Stevens Hauppauge

LOVE MY PET ❤

Max Pet Parent: Jennifer Croce Coram

Matilda Rose Pet Parent: Sharon Doyle Stony Brook

Jadzia Pet Parent: Gail Walden Lake Grove

Fred Pet Parent: Amy Sullivan Rocky Point

Brody Pet Parents: Kevin and Lisa Wood Shoreham

Dazzle Pet Parent: Kyrnan Harvey East Setauket

Draxx Pet Parents: The Wainwright Family Rocky Point

CORNER ANIMAL HOSPITAL Caring for Dogs & Cats

Armani Pet Parent: Geri Shimborski, Smithtown Cheech & Chong Pet Parent: Melanie Heinz, Rocky Point

DOROTHY HAYES, VMD JUDY LOMBARDI - DANIELS, VMD SARAH REED, VMD

Tux Pet Parent: John Contessa, St. James Mallow and Cookie Pet Parent: Debbie Spiegel St. James

Tanner Pet Parents: Steve and Ann Healy Stony Brook

Gracie Pet Parents: The Crovello Family Port Jefferson

Stay Safe & Stay Healthy Open 7 Days

Mickey Pet Parents: Richard and Nancy Pav, Miller Place

Pippa and Pickles Pet Parent: Claudia Geiger Sound Beach

Milo Pet Parents: The Nofi Family Rocky Point

(ROUTE 25A & NICOLLS ROAD)

(631) 941–3500

Serving the Community Since 2000

©6280

Lucy Pet Parents: Donna and Lou Petix, E. Setauket

24 Woods Corner Road • Setauket

PAGE B18 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B19

LOVE MY PET ❤

Rudy and Remy Pet Parents: Patty & John Yantz, Setauket

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Sophie Pet Parent: Nancy Burner East Setauket

The Cardinals

Joelsy Bear Pet Parent: Kathleen Weisinger Mount Sinai DRESSED FOR THE DAY

Tom Caruso of Smithtown sent in this incredible photo just in time for Valentine’s Day. He writes, ‘I recently installed a bird feeder in my backyard and I’ve been able to photograph some very beautiful birds. None is as beautiful as this male Northern Cardinal. This regal bird was taking a break from dining at my feeder when I snapped this picture. My camera was able to capture an amazing amount of detail in his feathers.’

Send your Photo of the Week to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com

By Ellen Mason, Stony Brook A flash of brown and orange, A dash of red and black, The cardinals have returned.

I’m delighted that they’re back.

Nuts fall from the feeder, The couple share a seed, Then fly into my berry bush.

The male bird takes the lead.

He’s dressed in bright red plumage, His eyes are sharp and bright.

He listens to the other birds But keeps his mate in sight.

Chickadees and bluejays Have mounted an attack.

Cardinals will not give an inch And take the feeder back.

Have they come here for a reason?

With a message to impart?

Bringing solace, peace and comfort To my sad and lonely heart?

Perhaps this is the moment To reflect on life and love, And thank the lovely cardinals As they fly off high above.

Vanderbilt Museum hosts virtual magic show for Valentine’s Day The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport will present Alexander Boyce’s Virtual Magic Show on Sunday, Feb. 14 via Zoom at 7 p.m.

Boyce, a renowned magician, performs a fun, live, interactive sleight-of-hand and mind-reading event. Guests will need a deck of cards and some coins on hand if they want to participate.

Tickets for the fundraising event are $40 for Vanderbilt Museum members, $45 for non-members. Each ticket is good for one household. Visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org for info.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Tucker Pet Parents: The Mandracchia Family East Setauket

Squirt Pet Parent: Jennifer Croce Coram

Cooper Pet Parent: Kathy Pitts Shoreham

February 12 - 14

Franklin Pet Parents: Carl & Elizabeth Bongiorno, East Setauket

Friday, Saturday & Sunday Valentine’s Menu

64.95

$

Cupid Salad, Heart Shaped Ravioli, Surf & Turf & Dessert.

Call today to reserve

631.886.1625

©6580

Now Offering Curbside Pick-Up 631-751-6789 732 Route 25A, Setauket

RuggerosRestaurant.com

6310

HAMLET PET SUPPLY

View our menu

Zeus, Chloe and Athena Pet Parents: Maeder Landscape and Snow, Inc., Setauket

ruggeroswadingriver

at The Shoppes at East Wind • 5768 Rt. 25A • Wading River, NY 11792

PAGE B20 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B21

Religious D irectory

T H E H A R D EST PA RT I S G E T T I N G STA RT E D.

WE MAKE IT EASY.

Byzantine Catholic RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER VLADYSLAV BUDASH, ADMINISTRATOR DEACON ROBERT KNAPP JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Saturdays 4:45 pm Sunday Liturgy: 10 am For Weekday and Holy Day Schedule: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am ( St. Stephen - Protomartyr) A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 • www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Each Saturday 3:45pm – 4:45pm Mass: Saturday 5 pm only mass Sunday 8 am, 10 am & 12 pm Weekday Mass: 9 am Confessions: Saturday 3:45-4:45 pm Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10 am - 4 pm Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office

F. DANIEL MOLONEY JR. & PETER G. MOLONEY, OWNERS

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

As you grow older, you don’t want to worry about how your family will manage your end-of-life plans.

Taking control now takes the pressure off them later – and you can rest assured your preferences will be honored. Our planning tool kit is exactly what you need to get started.

Start today. Peace of mind tomorrow.

(631) 588-1515 Serving all of Long Island with locations in: Bohemia, Central Islip, Holbrook, Lake Ronkonkoma, Center Moriches, Port Jefferson Station, and Hauppauge.

MAIL TO: 132 RONKONKOMA AVENUE · LAKE RONKONKOMA, NEW YORK 11779

Mail In the Coupon to Request Your Free Planning Tool Kit

Phone

© 2020 MKJ Marketing

OR VISIT US ONLINE AT MOLONEYFH.COM/PLANNINGTOOLKIT

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Name

Address FREE PLANNING TOOL KIT OF COURSE, THERE IS NO COST OR OBLIGATION 6350

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org www.stjamessetauket.org REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. ROBERT SCHECKENBACK, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE REV. MIKE S. EZEATU, SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE

©170015

MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel. We strive to respond the Jesus’ invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be Good Samaritan to (our) neighbor and enemy; stewards of and for God’s creation and living witnesses of Faith, Hope and Charity...so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Office: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611 Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS, PARISH ASSISTANT Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort.

Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 10:00 am; 12 noon.

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Sat.: 4-4:45 pm or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date.

Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • sspxlongisland.com Sunday Masses at 7 am and 9 am Please consult sspxlongisland.com for updates and current mass times

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON Take care of yourselves, wash your hands, wear your mask, check on your neighbors.

Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil Online Worship each Sunday at 10 am on our YouTube channel, and accessible anytime thereafter.

Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need.

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Visit our website www.allsouls–stonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Sunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music 8am Tuesday-Morning Prayer Service at the Church This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Church School Classes now forming; please call the office to register Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org Church office hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 12pm FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE Please join us for our 8:00 and 10:00 Sunday Eucharists and our 10:00 Wednesday Eucharist in our chapel.

Please wear masks.

GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Please get connected by visiting www.3VC.org for more information and service times – Your 3VC church family Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. ELIAS (LOU) NICHOLAS, PROISTAMENOS Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups

Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office* Adjustments to services will be made according to CDC and NYState DOH COVID-19 guidelines. Please call Church office for updates.

Jewish VILLAGE CHABAD

Center for Jewish Life & Learning “Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept.

631-585–0521 • www.MyVillageChabad.com RABBI CHAIM & RIVKIE GROSSBAUM RABBI MOTTI & CHAYA GROSSBAUM RABBI SHOLOM B. & CHANIE COHEN Membership Free Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

Jewish NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928–3737 • www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON • CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan- Call For Times.

Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors’ Club Youth Group • Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop Food Pantry • Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home!

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey.

Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751–8518 • www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, And Friendship.

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY CANTOR INTERN EMILY HOOLIHAN EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI MICHAEL S. CHURGEL, RJE RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm And Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot • Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood • Book Club-More

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

Continued on next page • Continued on next page •

PAGE B22 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

COMMUNITY NEWS We have a winner!

Congratulations to Neil Keeffe of Holbrook for winning an autographed copy of Brian Muff ’s young adult novel, “Lady of the Lake.” Keeffe was the first to respond to our giveaway last week and received the book in the mail. Thank you to all who participated in the giveaway. Read a review of the book by Jeffrey Sanzel at www. tbrnewsmedia.com.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B23

Ward Melville places 3rd in Science Bowl

Ward Melville High School students Neal Carpino, Gabriel Choi, Matthew Chen, Ivan Ge and Prisha Singhal earned the third spot in the Long Island Regional High School Science Bowl hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory on Jan. 30.

First place went to Great Neck South High School for the second time in a row, second place went to The Wheatley School while Plainedge Senior High School captured fourth place. A total of 23 teams from 18 high schools took part in the regional competition, part of the DOE National Science Bowl® (NSB). The students tested their knowledge in areas including biology, chemistry, earth and space

science, energy, mathematics, and physics in the fastpaced question-and-answer tournament.

This year's event also featured a Cybersecurity Challenge open to all Science Bowl students who did not compete in the final elimination rounds. Students worked individually to solve a cybersecurity-related puzzle and learn about Brookhaven's cybersecurity efforts. Jacob Leshnower from Half Hollow Hills East took first place, Anant Srinivasan of Commack High School took second place, and Ishnaan Singh of Commack High School took third place.

Great Neck South will join the top teams from regional science bowls around the country in the National Science Bowl®, which will be held virtually throughout April and May of this year.

Religious D irectory

Lutheran–ELCA

Lutheran–LCMS

Presbyterian

Quakers

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR ERIC FARET, VICAR Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com On Sundays the services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

A link for all these services is on the website: www.hopeluth.com.

Our Food Pantry is open to everyone on Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for picking up food.

Also, donations can be made from 11 a.m.-noon or by making arrangements by leaving a message on the church answering service.

Offerings to support our ministry can be made at church services and through our website’s “Share God’s Mission” page.

In any emergency, call the pastor at 516-848-5386. ©170016

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–3623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca Out of concern for our members and the community at large and at the encouragement of our synod bishop, St. Paul’s will be discontinuing live indoor worship effective immediately. The Sunday morning service will still be broadcast on Facebook live at Facebook.com/ stpaulselca or on our website at www.StPaulsLCPJS.org.

We will also be offering a drive-in church in our parking lot at 12:30pm each Sunday. Please stay in your car and we will be broadcasting over FM radio. Stay in your car and still participate in the service. Communion will be available–wafer only. We will follow CDC Guidelines on social distancing and mask wearing. Singing is allowed in your car with the windows closed.

We continue to serve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, we are reverting back to virtual services. We will reevaluate the status of our worship services and the manner in which services will continue in a month. Life at Messiah will not slow down or diminish! Please join us for our virtual activities during this time. Visit our website www.messiahny. com to see what is happening at Messiah and for links to our worship services. The church office is open and you can get in touch with our pastors at any time.

We, as a church, are here for you and if you are in need, please call us!

May God, keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you!

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–PASTOR • 631-941–3581 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

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Sunday Worship Service Streamed temporarily online @www.setauketumc.org or visit us on Facebook Church School meets online Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1 pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

107 South/Main Streets • (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us.

THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service-10 am (social distancing & masks required) service is also broadcast on church FB page under “Missions and Activities” Christian Education Activities: Call 631-473-0147 Bible Study: Tuesday 2 pm via Zoom Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Hot meals, groceries & clothing provided on a take out basis by Welcome Friends on Fridays 4-5:30 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy & good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660.

THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR Our creative Worship Service at 9:30 am streamed from our website:Setauketpresbyterian.org Sunday School via Zoom Sundays at 10:30 am Adult interests groups via Zoom Youth Group for grades 7-12 via Zoom (Open to the community) Bell Choir returns! All ringers welcome Our Outreach Programs are Continuing Setauket Presbyterian Pre-School, ages 2-5 www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (furniture ministry) opendoorexchange.org 631-751-0176 For all program information visit our website for Zoom links, email the church office: Setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net Follow us on FB

4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children.

During this time when we are asked not to gather together physically, we are gathering online for worship.

Please see our website (www.consciencebayquakers.org) for information about joining in. All are welcome.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 631–751–0297 www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service by Zoom: 10:30 a.m. (go to uufsb.org for Zoom links) Adult Faith Development, Choir, Folk Group, classical music, Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique Our website also offers information about other activities we are currently holding online, such as our Humanist Discussion Group and meditative and wellness arts classes

Please call 631–751–7663 To be listed in the

Religious Directory

How I Met My Mate Contest We met in 11th grade in the hallways of Ward Melville High School.

We were high school sweethearts and even attended the 1990 Ward Melville Senior Prom together. We recently celebrated 25 years of marriage in November of 2020 and have two children, Connor and Emily who are both college students.

Sue and Dave Rosner

East Setauket

Patrice and Jimmy Perreca, Glen & Tara Grippe,

Setauket

What a love story! When romance starts again at age 57, the second time around can be the best!

Sue and Dave met on Match.com 10 years ago. He said it was her smile that attracted him to her profile picture, and she said it was his blue eyes. As it turned out, they both had easy going personalities, enjoyed outside activities, music and adventure. Similarly, together they had 3 daughters who became instant friends once they met. Their first date was at “Sweet Mamma’s” in Northport for brunch. Dave brought along their Zodiac Signs, which matched them as well! Now married for 8 years, they truly are each other’s soul mate!

Larry and I met in an evening business course at Nassau Community College in 1978. We’re blessed with two children ... a wonderful son-in-law and grandson and a sweet future daughter-in-law!

Life is good and we feel fortunate to maintain good health so we can enjoy all that is to be. As my dear Dad used to always say to be happy in life you need three things: "... someone to love ... something to do ... and something to look forward to ..." ... we look forward to our son’s wedding this summer!!

Sound Beach

It was Thanksgiving weekend 1995. I was recently divorced and a teacher colleague and I decided that we should go out that Friday night. We decided on the Unitarian Church in Stony Brook, where they held gatherings for singles. Chairs forming circles of ten were throughout the room. A moderator posed questions we each had a minute to answer. We moved to different circles and at the end of the night, I found myself sitting next to a guy who had been in the first group! His name was Jim and he told me later at the diner where we went for coffee that he had planned that! We were married in 1997 and still celebrate Nov. 24th as a special anniversary!

It was a lovely fall day in 1983. I was strolling around the Smith Haven Mall when I realized it was time for an eye exam. Off I went to Sterling Optical.

As I was settling into the exam chair, this very handsome, adorable and very single Optometrist entered the room.

The examination began. Dr. Lemkin looked into my beautiful green eyes. He proceeded to tell me that I had the most Captivating Corneas, the most Ravishing Retinas and the most Iridescent Irises that he had ever seen!

Shortly after we went on our first date.

We were married on May 25th, l986 at the North Shore Jewish Center. Cliff and I were the first guests to stay in the honeymoon suite at the newly opened Danfords Hotel.

Robin and Cliff Lemkin

East Setauket

And a post from TBR News Media's Instagram ...

Kate and Larry Passaretti

Setauket

Our Moms were pregnant at the same time. He was born three weeks after me and we played together in my sandbox as toddlers. So, pretty much known each other forever. Reconnected on FB after 25 years without speaking.

—

Kristen Memoli, Huntington

Thank you to all who participated in TBR News Media's How I Met My Mate contest! Congratulations to Patrice and Jimmy Perreca of Sound Beach! They win dinner for two at Bliss Restaurant in East Setauket with a choice of dining in or takeout. Happy Valentine's Day!

PAGE B24 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Thursday 11

Audubon Winter Workshop

Four Harbors Audubon Society presents a winter workshop, Identifying Winter Waterfowl, via Zoom at 7 p.m. (rescheduled from Feb. 4).

Guest speaker Mike Cooper will discuss tips and techniques for observing and identifying local waterfowl including seabirds and puddle ducks. Free. Email fourharborsheron@gmail. com to register.

Times ... and dates Feb. 11 to Feb. 18, 2021

Whaling Museum virtual chat

Join the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum for a virtual chat, Love Notes in Scrimshaw, with museum director Nomi Dayan at 6 p.m.

Take a peek into the unique world of historic love tokens as we explore romantic examples of carved whalebone from the 19th century.

Uncover the secrets of coded images shared between romantic partners. Free to join, $10 suggested donation appreciated. Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org or call 367-3418.

Stony Brook Film Series

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts kicks off its Spring 2021 Film Series tonight with a virtual screening of “Days of Bagnold Summer” at 7 p.m. The series continues every Thursday through May 2 and will feature 10 new premieres and three bonus films from previous Stony Brook Film Festival events. Tickets are $6 per film or a $50 film pass for all. For more information, visit www. stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

Friday 12

Galentine’s Craft Evening

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents Galentine’s Craft Evening at the Barn from 5 to 6 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. Get the gals together for a mostly outdoor craft evening.You’ll be making candles, nature magnets and more. Jars and oils will be available for candles but feel free to bring your own if you’d like. Event is open for teens and adults. Facemasks are required with social distancing in place. $25 per person. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org or call 979-6344.

Saturday 13 Ice Sculpture event

The Port Jefferson Business Improvement District hosts an ice sculpture event all day today. Five sculptures will be on display throughout the village for your enjoyment.

Locations include Local’s, Pasta Pasta/Frigate parking lot, Chandler Square and the Port

No events listed for this day.

Wednesday 17

The Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor presents a virtual chat with artist and photographer Jeremy Dennis at 6 p.m. Dennis will present his landscape photography project On This Site — Indigenous Long Island, a project that includes research of the island’s sacred and historical Indigenous sites, and will also discuss his eight photographs that are currently on view at the Museum and their significance to fishing and whaling on Long Island. Free to join. $10 suggested donation appreciated. To register, visit cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Whaling Museum Virtual Chat

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE Triple award winner at the 2020 Tribeca film festival, ‘Asia’ will be screened virtually on Feb. 18.

Starring Shira Haas and Alena Yiv, this intelligent and intimate drama traces how a teenager’s relationship with her mother intensifies after she falls ill. Photo from Staller Center

Jefferson Lobster House. Great photo ops.

Questions? Call 473-1414.

Valentine’s Day Pop Up event

The Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook will present a special Valentine’s Day Pop Up event today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet the Center’s February Artisan of the Month, artist, silversmith and jewelry designer Jessica Randall, and pick out something special for you or a loved one! For more information, call 751-7707.

Love on the Farm

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown hosts a special event, Love on the Farm, on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Treat your sweetheart to an afternoon of fun romantic activities down on the farm! Enjoy a walk through petting zoo experience and multiple photo opportunities free of charge.

Hot cocoa, s’mores, and flowers will be available for purchase. For more information, call 265-6768.

Second Saturdays Poetry

Join All Souls Church in Stony Brook for a virtual Second Saturdays poetry event via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. The readings will be hosted by Suffolk County Poet Laureate Barbara Southard and the featured poet will be Mindy Kronenberg. An open-reading will follow. All are welcome to read one of their own poems. For more information, please call 655-7798. Participants can access the program through the All Souls website https://www. allsouls-stonybrook.org/

Sunday 14

Virtual Magic Show fundraiser

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport will host a virtual magic show with renowned magician Alexander Boyce via Zoom from 7 to 8 p.m. Guests will need a deck of cards and some coins on hand if they want to participate. Tickets are $45 per household, $40 members. See more on page B19.

Off-Stage/On-Line presentation

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short plays at 7 p.m. with “Mead and Stu Talk About Penguins”

by Rom Watson and starring Kyle Petty, Steven Uihlein and Matt Paredi. The series is directed

by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel with technical production by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www. theatrethree.com.

Monday 15

Write America series

Join Book Revue in Huntington for the third virtual episode of Write America featuring award-winning novelist and short story writer Russell Banks, award-winning poet Major Jackson, & National Book Award-winning novelist Alice McDermott as they read and discuss their works and about how books and art might bridge the deep divisions in our nation via CrowdCast at 7 p.m. Free. Visit www. bookrevue.com to register. Call 271-1442. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU’s Weisen Shen looks for seisometer volunteers on Long Island

Whaling Museum Virtual Chat

Thursday 18

Conversations in the Arts

The Huntington Arts Council continues its Conversations in the Arts series tonight via Facebook Live from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Topic of the evening will be Call to Community: Anti-Racism and Inequality. Moderated by Dr. Nichelle River, the event will feature panelists Alicia Evans, Lauren Gonzalez and Ebony Thompson. Free. Visit facebook.com/ HuntingtonArts/live/ to join the conversation.

Tuesday 16

In honor of Black History Month, join the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor for a virtual chat titled Gone Whaling: Long Island Seamen of Color with historian Sandi Brewster-Walker at 6 p.m. Brewster-Walker will explore the unique traditions of Long Island whalers of color. Free to join. $10 suggested donation appreciated. To register, visit cshwhalingmuseum.org. to join. $10 suggested donation appreciated.

Stony Brook Film Series

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts continues its Spring 2021 Film Series tonight with a virtual screening of “Asia” at 7 p.m. In Hebrew with subtitles. The series continues every Thursday through May 2 and will feature 10 new premieres and three bonus films from previous Stony Brook Film Festival events. Tickets are $6 per film or a $50 film pass for all. Visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

Atelier lecture

Artist Christian White of the Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James continues his online lectures with Nuts and Bolts of Color: Practical help on employing modern and traditional knowledge of color in painting address color as a practical matter in painting, at 7 p.m. Free.

Register at www.theatelieratflowerfield.org.

Hardluck Cafe Concert

Eric Schwartz, Shanna in a Dress share their humorous songs and banter in concert as part of the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s Monthly Hard Luck Café Series from 8 to 9:30 p.m. via the FMSH YouTube channel. Free.

Find out more at www.fmsh.org.

CALENDAR DEADLINE is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record News Media, 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 may be published.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B25

Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Like so many others during the pandemic, Weisen Shen has had to pivot in his job.

An Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Stony Brook University, Shen has historically focused his efforts on understanding the geothermal heat flux, or the movement of heat from the core of the Earth, in Antarctica.

Constrained by travel restrictions created by the COVID19 pandemic, Shen has decided to put his 180 seismometers to good use on Long Island.

“We have seismometers that stay in the basement of our building,” Shen said. “We can’t use them in Antarctica because of the travel ban and other complexities, and we want to make use of them in our community to understand the geology of Long Island.”

Shen is looking for students who might be interested in geology and who might like to plant a seismometer in their backyard, gathering information about how the flow of seismic waves deep beneath their homes and backyards reveals details about the structure, temperature and composition of the land miles below the surface.

Shen, who lives in Syosset, installed a seismometer in his own backyard, which has allowed him to see the signal from the local train station in Sayville. “We seek help from [the local community] to allow us to deploy a seismometer in their back or front yard for a month or so,” Shen said.

Planting a seismometer would involve digging a 15 centimeter by 15 centimeter hole that is 5 inches deep. Shen and his team would cover it. The seismometer wouldn’t need local electricity because it has a lithium battery.

SPOTLIGHTING DISCOVERIES AT (1) COLD SPRING HARBOR LAB (2) STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY & (3) BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LAB

After about a month, the scientists would dig it out, put dirt back in, and return the backyard to the way it looked prior to taking these measurements.

The machine doesn’t make any noise and does not pick up any sounds from inside people’s homes.

The signal will contribute “to our understanding of the Earth,” Shen explained, including details about the crustal and mantle structure, seismic activities, and the Earth’s vibrations due to civil activities such as the rumbling of trains.

Shen is “more than happy to share data” with the people who host his seismometers. He also expects to produce a research paper based on his studies from Long Island.

He is charging the batteries and testing the instruments and plans to plant them in the field as early as the end of February.

People who would like to participate can reach out to Shen by sending him an email at Weisen.

Shen@StonyBrook.edu. Please include “Volunteer Long Island Imager” in the subject line.

Recent Antarctica Studies While Shen is focusing his geothermal expertise on Long Island, he hasn’t abandoned or ignored Antarctica, a region he has focused research efforts on because of the vulnerability of the ice sheet amid climate change. He is also interested in the geothermal structure in the area, which reveals information about its geology and tectonics, which remain mysteries residing below the ice.

Grounded during the pandemic, Shen spent several months gathering and analyzing considerable available data, hoping to understand what happens deep below the frozen surface.

Weisen Shen Photo by John Griffen/SBU “We are trying to analyze so-called ‘legacy data’ that has been collected over the past two decades,” he said.

On a fundamental level, Shen is trying to quantify how much heat is coming out through the crust, which includes heat coming from the deeper earth in the mantle and the core as well as within the crust.

Traveling beneath the oceans towards the center of the Earth, which would be considerably hotter and more difficult than 19th century author Jules Verne’s fantastic fictional voyages, would expose people to temperatures that increase, on average, about 10 to 30 degrees celsius per kilometer.

Some of the heat comes from the way the planet formed. In addition, unstable isotopes of potassium, uranium and thorium release heat as they decay, which mostly happens within the Earth’s crust.

In areas with large ice sheets sitting on top of the land, the geothermal heat can melt some of that ice, creating a layer of water that accelerates the ice sheet movement. Indeed, pulling an ice

cube across dry ground takes more energy than dragging that same cube across a wet surface.

Moving ice more rapidly towards the periphery will increase melting which, coupled with climate change, could increase the amount of water in Antarctica, particularly in the western region.

Comparing the two ice melting effects, Shen believes global warming, which is more rapid and has shorter term outcomes, plays a more important role in changing the liquid characteristics of Antarctica than geothermal heating, which is longer term.

In collecting available legacy data, Shen analyzed information from the entire western part of Antarctica, as well as parts of the central and eastern regions.

Using a measure of the geothermal heat flux, Shen found some unexpected results, particularly on Thwaites Glacier, beneath which he found a large area with elevated geothermal heat flux.

Studying geomagnetic data, he compared their results with the results from geomagnetically

derived results. In the future, he will combine the two different methods to improve the assessment.

In a publication last summer in Geophysical Research Letters, Shen presented a new map of the geothermal heat flux for Antarctica with a new resolution of 100 kilometers by 100 kilometers, which is a much higher resolution than earlier studies, which are typically done at 600 kilometer by 600 kilometer ranges.

In West Antarctica, he found a more modest heat flux, despite the area being more tectonically active.

Finally, a major take of the paper, Shen said, is that the Thwaites glacier has a high geothermal heat flux, which could explain why the ice moves more rapidly and readily.

As for his future work, in addition to exploring the seismology of Long Island, Shen said he would pursue his National Science Foundation grant to look for additional water in the boundary between the ice sheet and the mantle.

He is working on “using high frequency seismic records to look for data,” he said.

PAGE B26 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B27

KIDS KORNER

SBU SPORTSWEEK

Falling in Love with Wildlife

Join the staff and volunteers at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for an afternoon of close encounters with wildlife on Feb. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet some of Sweetbriar’s cute and lovable animals, play an animal matching game in honor of Valentine’s Day, and create a craft to remember the day. There will be many photo opportunities. Fee is $10 per child/$5 for adults. For more information, call 9799344 or visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

FEB. 11 TO FEB. 17, 2020

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1600 Route 25A, C0ld Spring Harbor will host several outdoor activities for February Break. Stop by the hatchery Join Jack Licitra, Camryn Quinlan and friends for a between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Feb. 14 to free virtual concert on Feb. 15. Photo from Staller Center make a Valentine’s Day craft, construct a Friendly Frog craft on Feb. 15 or follow the Winter Craft Weekends clues in search of the Hatchery’s own letterbox Every weekend in February, the Whaling on Feb. 16. No reservations are required. Free Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor with admission fee to the hatchery. For more invite children enjoy winter-inspired selfinformation, call 516-692-6768 or visit www. serve crafts in the museum workshop. Free with admission! Call 367-3418 for more info. cshfishhatchery.org.

6330

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK MEET AUNTIE! This week's shelter pet is 4-yearold Auntie currently up for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter.

This sweet mush of a girl was trapped as part of the shelter's TNR program. She had a few kittens following her around that were assumed to be hers … until it was found she was already spayed!

This earned her the name Auntie because, well … who else would care for someone else’s children like they are her own? She is affectionate and outgoing and would love a home to call her own!

If you are interested in meeting Auntie, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her in the shelter’s Meet and Greet Room. She is microchipped and is up to date on her vaccines.

The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown.

Shelter operating hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will be offering daily natural science programs for children ages 6 to 12 from Feb. 15 to 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each day will be a different natural science theme chock-filled with fun handson activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Daily themes include Deep into the Woodlands, Caring for our Barnyard Friends, Bundling up for Winter, Who’s in Charlotte's Web? and Rainforest Ramble.

Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week. To comply with COVID-19 safety protocols, most of the programing will take place down at the Red Barn and outdoors.

Masks will be required. Fee is $80 per day, $350 per week with a discount for members.

To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org or call 979-6344.

Winter Break Virtual Camp

Photo from Smithtown Animal Shelter

on the weekend. For more information, please call 631-360-7575 or visit www. smithtownanimalshelter.com.

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Men’s hoops edged by UMBC as Seawolves begin crucial stretch

February Break at the Hatchery

Winter Discovery Days

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

Virtual Children's Concert

The Staller Center for the Arts and Jack Licitra team up again to offer an uplifting and healing live virtual children's concert on Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. Titled Let the Music Heal Your Soul, the concert offers the usual funny songs and crazy antics while touching on some serious issues of loneliness for kids during the pandemic. Featuring Jack Licitra, Katie Monhan, Camryn Quinlan and Brian Licitra.

Free and registration is required by visiting stallercenter.com/outreach.

Superheroes of the Animal World

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery offers a virtual program, Superheroes of the Animal World on Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to noon.

Batman, Robin, Spiderman, Wolverine, Catwoman. Animals are the inspiration to many of our favorite superheroes. Learn which of the Hatchery’s animals have their very own superpowers. For all ages. $10 registration fee. Visit www.cshfishhatchery.org.

Beware the Kracken!

The Huntington Historical Society offers The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor a virtual Winter Break Camp for children presents Beware the Kracken!, a virtual kids in grades 2 to 5 on Feb. 15 from 10 to craft program, on Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. What 11:30 a.m. The one day event will include has an eye the size of a dinner plate? The a guided craft activity, a virtual tour of the giant squid of course! Tales of giant squid Conklin House and live demonstrations of terrorized mariners for centuries. Discover and discussions about life during the colonial terrifying tales and interesting facts about era. Participants will receive supplies for this mysterious creature and create a fun the craft, a colonial toy and a booklet with giant squid craft. You will need a toilet paper puzzles and more to keep the learning going. tube, ribbon or yarn, markers or crayons, Cost is $30 per child, $25 members. For paper and a hole punch. Free. To register, more information, please email Education@ visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. For more HuntingtonHistoricalSociety.org. info, call 367-3418.

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

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team is now in the midst of crunch time as it aims to maximize its seeding in the America East Tournament.

Unfortunately for the Seawolves, they dropped the first of four straight games against the conference’s top placeholders, falling to UMBC, 71-65, on Feb. 7 at Island Federal Arena.

Stony Brook (8-9, 6-5 AE) slipped two games in the loss column behind UMBC (12-4, 8-3) and Vermont (73, 7-3) for the conference’s leading positions. The top two finishers earn byes into the America East semifinals, while the third and fourth seeds will host opening-round pods in the 10-team tourney.

UMBC shot 46.7 percent from three-point range before intermission (7-for-15) and built a 16-point advantage early in the second half.

‘We played well enough to win for 20 minutes, but they played well enough to win for 40.’

— COACH GENO FORD

“I think the experience factor was enormous,” Stony Brook coach Geno Ford said.

“They came out at the start of the game, understood the intensity level when you’re playing for first place, and we played like an inexperienced bunch of new guys, who would like to win, but aren’t necessarily playing hard enough early.”

Mouhamadou Gueye paced Stony Brook with 17 points and eight blocks — both career highs, and the latter figure

Seawolves Home Games WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Feb. 13 vs. Maine Feb. 14 vs. Maine Feb. 20 vs. UMass Lowell

3 p.m.

2 p.m.

TBA

VOLLEYBALL Feb. 20 vs. Towson Feb. 27 vs. UMBC Feb. 28 vs. UMBC March 13 vs. New Hampshire March 14 vs. New Hampshire

MEN’S SOCCER

March 5 vs. UMBC March 19 vs. New Hampshire April 2 vs. NJIT

FOOTBALL Mouhamadou Gueye (#2) produced a career-high scoring output last Sunday against UMBC. one shy of matching Jameel Warney’s program record, set in 2015 against Princeton.

The scoring total supplanted a 16-point performance against Binghamton on Jan. 22, 2020 for his career high. Gueye now has 120 career blocks, matching Greg Angrum (1980-84) for fifth on the program’s all-time list.

Juan Felix Rodriguez (17 points) and Tykei Greene (11) also scored in double-figures.

A pair of free throws from Gueye and a driving layup from Rodriguez pulled the Seawolves within 49-45 and prompted a timeout from UMBC with 12 minutes remaining in the game.

When play resumed, Jordan McKenzie produced a steal and Greene converted a driving

layup at the other end to continue Stony Brook’s 16-2 run.

LJ Owens stopped UMBC’s hemorrhaging with a threepoint play and the Retrievers managed to hold off Stony Brook the rest of the way.

“I’ll give our guys a lot of credit,” Ford said. “In the first half, I thought we played on our heels. And at halftime we really challenged them hard about their effort and energy level. And in the second half I thought we were fantastic. We played well enough to win for 20 minutes, but they played well enough to win for 40.”

The Seawolves played without leading perimeter threat Frankie Policelli.

Policelli, who is averaging 11.3 points per game and a team-leading .348 shooting

percentage from three-point range, had aggravated a nagging hip issue late in in last Sunday’s 63-49 win against Hartford.

Still, Ford noted the Seawolves shot 13-for-34 inside the paint on Sunday.

“That is, to me, what sputtered the offense,” Ford said. “They pack the paint so hard that they force you to shoot threes. We have two or three guys out there that they’re just blatantly not guarding.

They’re just standing in the lane, off of them.”

Stony Brook and UMBC met again on Feb. 8 but the Seawolves fell again 60-48.

The team heads to Vermont next weekend for a critical two-game showdown against the second-place Catamounts.

March 6 vs. Villanova March 20 vs. Maine April 17 vs. Rhode Island

WOMEN’S SOCCER March 7 vs. UMBC March 21 vs. NJIT March 28 vs. Maine

BASEBALL

Feb. 27 vs. Sacred Heart Feb. 28 vs. Sacred Heart March 6 vs. Sacred Heart March 7 vs. St. John’s March 9 vs. Fordham March 20 vs. Maine March 21 vs. Maine April 2 vs. Hartford April 3 vs. Hartford April 17 vs. UMBC April 18 vs. UMBC

11 a.m.

6 p.m.

11 a.m.

7 p.m.

12 p.m.

1 p.m 1 p.m.

1 p.m.

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

2 p.m.

12 p.m.

1 p.m.

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

TBA 12 p.m.

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

*Please note this schedule can change at any time. Visit www.stonybrookathletics. com for any last minute cancellations.

Photo courtesy of SBU Athletics

Content for this page provided by Stony Brook University and printed as a service to our advertiser.

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Healthgrades are A+

Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affi rmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 20120818H

PAGE B28 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • FEBRUARY 11, 2021

THE REPORT CARD IS IN. AND STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL REMAINS AT THE HEAD OF THE CLASS. Our clinical outcomes are in the top 2 percent in the nation, according to Healthgrades® – the first organization in the country to rate hospitals based on actual clinical outcomes. That’s why we’ve been named one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals™” for 2021.

But that’s not all. Stony Brook is also among the 100 Best Hospitals nationwide for cardiac care, coronary intervention and stroke care. So you can rest assured we make the grade in providing you with the highest quality care at Stony Brook University Hospital.

6400

For more ideas, visit stonybrookmedicine.edu