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Rye — America’s almost forgotton whiskey

BY BoB LiPinSKi

“Tell me what brand of whiskey that Grant drinks. I would like to send a barrel of it to my other generals.” — President Abraham Lincoln Rye, an American whiskey, was the favorite of President George Washington. In 1797, Washington constructed a large whiskey distillery adjacent to his gristmill on the banks of Dogue Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. The enterprise became the most successful whiskey distillery in early America, producing 11,000 gallons of rye whiskey in 1799, worth the then-substantial sum of $7,500. James Anderson, a Scotsman, supervised the distillery. Rye whiskey was first distilled in 1750 in Pennsylvania by local farmers who blended it with corn. Rye’s domination was short-lived because in 1783 bourbon whiskey was made and became the whiskey of choice of middle America. Additionally, rye, along with bourbon whiskey, was affected by Prohibition. This was followed by soldiers returning from World War II who had developed a taste for Irish and Scotch whiskies. Production of rye whisky had almost vanished altogether from its Mid-Atlantic homeland by the 1980s. A handful of modern rye whiskies are currently being made by bourbon distilleries, mostly in Kentucky. Rye whiskey is made from a fermented mash of grain containing at least 51 percent rye; the remainder of the grain mix-

ture generally consists of barley, corn, oats and wheat. Although technically rye whiskey can contain 100 percent rye, few distillers exceed 90 percent. It can be distilled at no higher than 160 proof. It must be stored at no less than 80 proof and not more than 125 proof in new, charred oak barrels ranging in capacity from 50 to 66 gallons. “Straight rye whiskey” must be aged a minimum of two years. If it is released prior to the fourth year of aging, it must be stated on the label. In addition, no alcohol, caramel coloring or flavoring can be added. It is produced in many states in the United States (most notably Kentucky), in addition to Canada, Germany, Russia, other Slavic countries and the Netherlands. During the 1950s and 1960s when ordering a highball or Presbyterian cocktail at a bar, people incorrectly referred to Seagram’s 7-Crown, Canadian Club Whisky and Seagram’s V.O. as “rye whiskey.” Rye is an ingredient in Canadian whisky and American-made blended whiskey, but during that era, it never reached a minimum of 51 percent to be labeled “rye whiskey.” Some brands of “American” rye whiskey are Bulleit, Classic Cask, George Dickel, George Washington’s, Hirsch, Hudson Manhattan Rye, Jim Beam, Knob Creek, Michter’s, Old Overholt, Old Potrero, Redemption, Rittenhouse, Russell’s Reserve, Sazerac, Templeton, Van Winkle Family Reserve, Wild Turkey and Willett. Rye whiskey has flavors of caramel, ginger, spices, pepper and slight bitterness (rye bread) with hints of cinnamon, cloves, damp earth, grass, herbs and nutmeg. Some recommended cocktails using rye whiskey are Manhattan, whiskey & club soda, highball, Presbyterian, sours, old-fashioned, and the Sazerac Cocktail.

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A Valentine serenade at TBR

The Antiquity Quartet, a division of the Harbormen Chorus, dropped by the offices of Times Beacon Record Newspapers in Setauket on Friday to wish the staff a Happy Valentine’s Day! The singing Valentine barbershop quartet, which includes Fred Conway (lead), Dave Lance (tenor), Gary Wilson (bass) Fred Conway and Paul Miklean (baritone), delivered beautiful silk roses and a box of chocolates before serenading the staff with “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” “Heart of My Heart” and as a grand finale, “Under the Boardwalk.”

The Harbormen Chorus, which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this August, rehearses Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 380 Nicolls Road, in Stony Brook. The group is open to all men who love to sing. It isn’t necessary to know how to read music or have previous musical experience. If you can “carry a tune,” they can help you with the rest. If you would like further information, please contact Dave Lance at 631-331-8278. Otherwise, just come on down!

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SHARING THE BEST IDEAS IN MEDICINE FOR KIDS

When Your Child Has a Heart Condition… Here’s What Matters When your child has a heart condition, expertise and state-of-the-art care count, but so do other factors, like compassion, communication and accessibility. At Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, the Pediatric Cardiology Division is headed by international imaging expert James Nielsen, MD, and features advanced, innovative technology along with a team of highly trained experts. But it also offers those intangibles that reassure parents and make all the difference in children. Pediatric Cardiologist Laurie E. Panesar,

follow-through… whatever it takes. If we need to refer the family to another professional, we make sure that it is a good fit. Our go-to question when making a referral for a patient is: Would we send a member of our own family to this person? The answer has to be yes. Families also need plenty of education on this new diagnosis. The shock of the diagnosis may make it difficult for them to take in all the information the first time, so often one of us will follow up the next day with a call or text, invite them to come back and talk, and even give them our personal cell phone numbers so they can ask questions as they arise. We assure them that there are no foolish questions or questions too trivial to ask. If it concerns them, it concerns us.

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Not for us. Our whole team is committed to the patient and the family 100 percent. We consider it a privilege to work with them and help them in whatever way we can. We say it from the beginning, “this is our child too” and we mean it. Our job is to advocate for this child and family in whatever way we can. And when we say family, we mean everyone in the family, including the “healthy” siblings who may need help handling the family situation as well.

talk about Stony Brook’s unique approach.

What does a diagnosis of a heart condition in a child mean for a family? We all realize that whenever we see a patient, whether we find a big or a small problem, that visit alters their lives forever. This could happen with a fetal echocardiogram uncovering an issue or an older child who until this point has seemed perfectly healthy. But we make one thing clear to the family right away: We are all in this together.

What do families first need to know? They want to know if their child will live. In almost every case, we can assure them that we have the resources and the expertise to see that the problem is handled appropriately, whether it is through surgery and other interventions, careful management of the condition, lifelong

How do you put the focus on quality of life? Many times we try to take the medical piece out of the equation, and help the patient and family focus on quality of life. For example, when babies who have had neonatal repairs grow up, they see the surgical scars as just another part of themselves — not a stigma or a definition of who they are. We work with some patients with

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congenital heart issues their entire lives, so we get to know them really well. We do everything we can to help them have an unrestricted life, whether it is to play sports, if possible, dance, play, and have an unfettered teenage life. Over the years, we have seen patients grow up, have children of their own and go on to live rich, productive lives. It can happen, and we try to make it happen for them. These patients are our family, and that’s how we treat them.

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For an appointment with one of our pediatric cardiologists, call (631) 444-KIDS or learn more by visiting stonybrookchildrens.org

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St. Patrick’s Day dance

Made to Move Tennis & Wellness, 5 South Jersey Ave., Setauket, is growing, offering 13 yoga classes for all levels beginning Feb. 29. In celebration, they are inviting both members and nonmembers to join them in a free yoga demo week from Feb. 29 to March 5 with unlimited yoga classes and other free wellness program trials. To register, call 631-751-6767 or visit www.madetomovewellness.com.

VFW Post 4927 Auxiliary, 31 Horseblock Road, Centereach, will host a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance with Irish American music on Saturday, March 12, from 7 to 11 p.m. Featuring a lottery tree, 50/50 and door prizes. $35 in advance/$40 at the door includes corned beef dinner and open bar. For tickets, call 631-585-7390.

Networking event

The North Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce will host a Table of 8 networking event at the Rocky Point VFW, 109 King Road, Rocky Point, on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. Free to attend but advance registration required by visiting www.northbrookhavenchamber.org/events/register/335.

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Paul Krugman, center, joins Suffolk County Community College students and President Shaun L. McKay, third from left; V.P. for Academic Affairs Suzanne Johnson, second from left; and Professor Al Cofone, at right.

Nobel economist visits SCCC Nobel economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman visited Suffolk County Community College’s Ammerman Campus in Selden on Feb. 10 to speak about income inequality to an overflow audience of students, faculty, administrators and staff.

AARP Long Island will hold meetings seeking new volunteers on the first Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai. Come meet new people, impact your community, learn about local issues and get information about AARP programs and discounts in addition to volunteer opportunities. For additional information, contact donna.aarp@yahoo.com.

Medicine collection day

The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport, and the East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport, will host a medicine collection day on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Northport Police and Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will collect unused or expired prescription or over-the-counter medications for proper disposal. No questions asked and no personal information is required. For further information, call 631-261-6930.

TVHS awards dinner

The Three Village Historical Society will hold its 39th annual awards dinner on Wednesday, March 23, at the Old Field Club, 86 West Meadow Road, E. Setauket, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $65, $55 members and includes a three-course dinner, cash bar, raffles, jazz ensemble and awards ceremony. To order, call 631-7513730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

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Preventing gallstones and their complications Rapid weight loss diets increase gallstone risk

history of gallstone disease (2). These results were segregated from obesity. In fact, this association between gallstones and psoriasis was greatest in those who had a body mass index of <30 — a threefold increased risk. This is not an excuse to be obese, however, because there was still a significantly increased risk, 1.71-fold, in the obese group. There were 89,234 women involved in this study over a 14-year follow-up period. As with cardiovascular disease’s association with gallstones, inflammation also may play a role with gallstones and psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Therefore, it may be important to reduce inflammation in the body to prevent gallstones and their complications.

Prevention

By DaviD Dunaief, M.D.

Last week, I wrote about factors that increase the risk of gallstones, an all-toocommon gastrointestinal problem. Many of these factors are modifiable. Continuing on the topic, this week I will discuss complications and prevention techniques. Complications include cardiovascular disease, psoriasis and pancreatitis. I’ve written in the past about the gallstonepancreatitis association. Here, I will focus on other complications.

Cardiovascular complications

Cardiovascular disease, comprised of heart disease and stroke, is responsible for about 45 percent of deaths in the United States. In a recent observational, prospective (forward-looking) study, the results show an overall 32 percent increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with gallstones (1). When these results are further broken out, there was a 42 percent increased risk of heart disease, a 15 percent increased risk of stroke and a 31 percent increased risk of heart failure. These results are scary. Interestingly, those who were younger, 18 to 40 years old, were at the highest risk of developing cardiovascular disease. And those who had mild gallstone disease were at higher risk, as well. This study was six years in duration and involved more than 34,000 patients. The authors hypothesized that the possible reason for this association between gallstones and cardiovascular disease may have to do with an abundance of cholesterol, inflammation and oxidative stress.

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

In the Nurses’ Health Study II, a prospective observational trial, results show that there is a 70 percent increased risk of developing psoriasis and a 196 percent increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis in women who have a personal

Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce the occurrence of gallstones, including lifestyle changes with exercise and diet, such as coffee, more fiber, statins and unsaturated nontrans fats (3).

Physical activity

In last week’s article on risk factors for gallstones, low physical activity increased the risk of this disease. It turns out that the opposite is also true. In the Physicians’ Health Study, results showed a significant reduction in the risk of gallstones in those in the highest quintile of activity compared to those in the lowest quintile (4). In fact, men who were in the highest quintile and under 64 years old saw the greatest reduction — 42 percent — in the risk of gallstones. However, those over the age of 65 and in the highest quintile of activity also had substantial reductions in risk — 25 percent. There were 45,813 men involved in this study over an eight-year duration. The authors concluded that, overall, 34 percent of symptomatic gallstones could be avoided if men did aerobic training for an average of 30 minutes per day, five days a week.

Fruits and vegetables

If you ever needed another reason to consume more fruits and vegetables, reducing the risk of gallstones may motivate you. In the Nurses’ Health Study, the results showed that those in the highest quintile of fruit and vegetable intake had a 21 percent reduction in the need for a cholecystectomy (surgery to remove the gallbladder, usually due to symptomatic gallstones) compared to those in the lowest quintile (5). Interestingly, fruits and vegetables looked at separately had the same significant reduction as fruits and vegetables taken together. There were 77,090 women involved in the study with a 16-year duration. The fruits and vegetables consumed in the study were common; they included citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables and other vitamin C-rich

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including lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet, with the addition of exercise, can help prevent gallstones.

fruits and vegetables. The authors surmise that the effect may be due to antioxidants, vitamin C, dietary fiber and minerals like magnesium — and to the interactions among these different components. This was not just a reduction in gallstones, but a reduction in the actual number of surgical procedures. This makes it a very powerful study. To give perspective, there are around 800,000 cholecystectomies done each year in the United States (6).

Rapid weight loss diets

I mentioned in last week’s article that rapid weight loss increases the risk of gallstone formation. However, if you were going to attempt a rapid weight loss diet, which is better: high fiber or high animal protein? Well, in a small, randomized controlled study, the gold standard of studies, results show that a highfiber, very low calorie diet had one-third the number of patients with gallstone formation compared to a high-protein, very low calorie diet (7). Although it is better not to lose weight rapidly, as far as gallstones are concerned, there may be lower risk with a high-fiber diet rather than with an animal-protein-dominant diet. It is important to note that this study considered rapid weight loss to be more than 20 pounds in a month. Both groups lost about the same amount of weight. However, the high-fiber diet resulted in less biliary sludge. The study included 68 patients with a mean BMI of 35 kg/m2, severely obese, at the start of the trial.

Coffee effect

Coffee must be one of the more controversial beverages. Using the Swedish Mammography Cohort and the Cohort of Swedish Men studies, a meta-analysis of two studies, the results show that only

women, not men, had a significantly reduced risk of undergoing cholecystectomies in those who drank at least six cups of coffee a day, versus those who drank fewer than two cups (8). And this effect was not seen in all women, but only in those women who were premenopausal or on hormone replacement therapy. A cup was considered eight ounces. Does this mean these specific women should drink more coffee? Not necessarily, for it seems as if every good result is balanced out with a bad result when it comes to coffee and gallstones. In conclusion, it is important to prevent gallstones since this disorder can lead to significant complications, including cardiovascular disease and death. Lifestyle modifications and even some medications may reduce the risk of gallstones, which in turn could have a beneficial impact on reducing heart disease and strokes, as well as autoimmune diseases, such as psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Inflammation seems to be the common denominator when it comes to gallstones, their complications and the ways to prevent them.

References:

(1) PLoS One. 2013 Oct 3;8(10):e76448. (2) Br J Dermatol. online Oct 11, 2014. (3) uptodate.com. (4) Ann Intern Med. 1998;128(6):417. (5) Am J Med. 2006;119(9):760. (6) AdvData. 2002;(329):1-19. (7) Georgian Med News. 2014;(231):95-99. (8) Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. online Sep 19, 2014. Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, go to the website www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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Tiny gardens for tiny places — part three have a deer problem, make sure that the rose bushes are planted where the deer can’t reach them. Since roses prefer soil that is only slightly acidic (6.5) to neutral (7), growing roses in pots works well from the soil pH since most potting soil is closer to neutral. If you decide to plant your small roses in your garden soil, test it first. If it is very acidic, you need to add lime. In addition to shrub roses, consider a tree rose — a wide variety of colors are available — which can be grown in a large tub. Tree hibiscus also does well in tubs. If you have enough space on an open porch, deck or patio, you can grow dwarf evergreen trees. Dwarf Alberta spruce (Picea clauca) is a sturdy evergreen that grows well in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8. This dense, slow growing tree prefers full sun and because of its small size fits into small spaces as well as large tubs. Putting a pair on either side of an entrance way gives a formal appearance. You can even decorate with small Christmas lights and ornaments come the holidays. It can be pruned into a topiary if you wish. While the tree can reach 10 feet tall, it’s such a slow grower that it will not usually be a problem for 25 to 30 years. Dwarf deciduous trees grow well in tubs. Dwarf fruit trees provide flowers in the spring and fruit in summer or

fall. ‘Juliet Dwarf Cherry,’ for example, grows just five to eight feet tall, is selfpollinating and does well in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7 (Long Island is zone 7). Because of their small size, it’s easy to prune them and easy to put netting to protect the fruit from hungry birds. Other dwarf trees include dwarf apple, pear and fig. Dwarf lime, lemon and orange can be grown outdoors in summer but must be moved indoors in the colder weather.

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If you’re really into gardening as a hobby, consider bonsai, plants deliberately kept miniature by root and branch pruning. Bonsai are grown in small containers, but, a warning, this hobby is for the dedicated gardener as it requires a fair amount of work and knowledge. Deciduous plants such as Japanese red maple make for beautiful bonsai but must also be wintered outdoors, in a protected area, as the bonsai version needs a period of rest just like the fullsized plant. Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and master gardener. Send your gardening questions and/or comments to leisure@ tbrnewspapers.com. To reach Cornell Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener program, call 631-727-7850.

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fungal disease) and aphids. So, you need to take the same care that you would if growing a full-sized plant, that is, use a rose spray unless the variety you select specifically says disease resistant. Also, avoid watering the leaves — aim the hose at the soil. Keeping the leaves dry helps to prevent fungal diseases. If you

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Triad Concert Series returns to Stony Brook The Greater Port Jefferson–Northern Brookhaven Arts Council in conjunction with Temple Isaiah in Stony Brook recently announced its lineup for the fourth season of the Triad Concert Series. The classical music series begins with a concert titled Piano Four Hands on Sunday, March 6, with Elaine Hou and Guy Slapak performing works by Ravel, Shubert, Debussy and Schubert on piano. On Sunday, April 3, the Amicizia Trio, comprised of Song-a Cho, Johanna Kosak and

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An ancient murder and a copy of a corpse bring a chance to learn

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

A murder mystery thousands of years old and a continent away is coming to Long Island, where middle school and high school students can look at a rare face from human history. During the ice age, an arrow went through a man’s shoulder blade, nicked an artery that leaves the aorta and caused him to bleed to death. Some time after he died, weather conditions effectively freeze dried him, preserving him in a remarkably pristine state until German hikers found his five-foot, five-inch body protruding from a melting glacier in 1991. He was found in the Ötztal Alps (on the border between Austria and Italy) — hence the name Ötzi. Ötzi was a healthy, active,

relatively long-lived man in the Paleolithic era, who ate a diet of natural, unprocessed foods, and yet he had heart disease. While Ötzi, as he is now called, remains preserved carefully in a special facility in Italy, a master craftsman and artist has created a painstaking replica of a 45-year-old man killed at over 10,000 feet that is now on display at the DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. “Kids are fascinated by it,” said Dave Micklos, the executive director of the DNA Learning Center, who has shared the newest mummified celebrity with students for several weeks in advance of the official exhibit opening in the middle of February. “The story is quite fascinating: it’s an ancient murder mystery. We take it from the forensic slant: what is the biological evidence we can see on Ötzi’s body that tells us who he was and how he died.” Ötzi, or the Iceman as he is also known, has become the subject of extensive investigation by scientists around the world, who have explored everything from

the over 60 tattoos on his body, to the copper axe found next to him, to the contents of his stomach and intestines, which have helped tell the story about the last day of Ötzi’s life. “It’s a story that’s been assembled, bit by bit,” said Micklos. “Each scientific investigation adds new twists to the story.” The Learning Center came up with the idea to create a replica and proposed it to the South Tyrol Museum of Archeology in Bolzano, Italy. Eventually, the museum granted the center the rights to use the CT scans, which provide detailed anatomical features. Ultimately, artist and paleo-sculptor Gary Staab used the images and studied the Iceman himself. Staab, who has recreated copies of extinct animals for museums around the world, used a three-dimensional printer and sculpting and painting techniques to create an exact replica of a man who probably didn’t know he was in immediate danger when he was hit, because he seemed to be taking a break, Micklos said. Staab built one layer at a time of a resin-based prototype, then worked on the skin through sculpting, molding and painting. Nova produced a television feature called “Nova’s Iceman Reborn” on PBS that captures the process of combining art and science to make a replica of the rare and highly valued fossil, which viewers can stream online through the link http:// www.pbs.org/nova. Long Islanders can see the replica at the Learning Center, where they can ask a host of questions about a man born during the copper age — hence the copper axe — and about 2,500 years before Rome was founded. Visitors interested in seeing Ötzi need to purchase tickets, which cost $10, ahead of time through the Learning Center’s website at www.dnalc.org. Ötzi’s entire genetic sequence is available online. The Learning Center is the first science center worldwide to focus on DNA and genetics.

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Above, artist Gary Staab begins the process of replicating Ötzi the Iceman mummy; below left, a 3-D resin model of Ötzi’s head before being painted; below right, a close-up of Ötzi’s replica at the DNA Learning Center.

The center is especially interested in helping students understand what DNA says about human evolution. In one experiment, students can compare their own DNA to Ötzi, a Neanderthal and another ancient hominid group, called the Denisovans. Students can see how similar modern DNA is to Ötzi and how different it is from the Neanderthals and Denisovans. The 5,200 year differences with Ötzi is “no time in DNA time,” Micklos said. Ötzi’s genes reveal that he had atherosclerosis and the deposition of plaques on the inner walls of the arteries. Ötzi was a healthy, active, relatively long-lived man in the Paleolithic era, who ate a diet of natural, unprocessed foods, and yet he had heart disease. His heart condition came as a surprise to scientists. In addition to his genes, Ötzi’s body left clues about his life, where he’d spent his last

day and what he’d eaten. Scientists have explored the contents of each part of his digestive tract, which, remarkably, remained well preserved during those thousands of years. Ötzi had eaten different kinds of ibex meat, which is a goat found in the mountains. The pollen that was in his system, which came from the air he inhaled and from the food he ate, were pieces of a puzzle that showed where he’d been. The pollen near the top of his digestive track came from coniferous trees, including relatives of spruces and pines, which came from higher altitudes. Stored deeper in his system was pollen from deciduous trees, like birch and hazel, which grew lower in the valleys. In addition to the Ötzi replica, the Learning Center also has reproductions of the clothes he was wearing and the artifacts he was carrying,

which included a couple of containers of birch bark sewn together with fibers. The Learning Center is developing a program to help students from the age of 10 to 18 explore Ötzi, so students can ask what the artifacts tell them about neolithic time. Micklos said students have shown a strong interest in this old replica. “It’s a little bit morbid, but not too much, and it’s a little gruesome, but not too much,” he said. “Everybody loves a mummy,” he continued, citing the popularity of the mummy exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo by Daniel Dunaief

On the cover: David Micklos, executive director of the DNA Learning Center, stands next to the only authorized replica of Ötzi outside of the South Tyrol Museum in Italy.

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Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday, February 7th after the 10 am Eucharist until 2 pm Our ministries: Welcome Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am. It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

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NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

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

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

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

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

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

METHODIST

109 Brown’s Road, Huntington, NY 11743 631–427–9547

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

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

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

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

Rev. Sandra B. Mantz, Pastor

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

LUTHERAN–ELCA ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastor email: pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com • pastors cell: 347–423–3623 church website: wwwStPaulsLCPJS.org Services Sundays – 8:30 am and 10:30 am Holy Communion Bibles and Bagels 9:30 am Sunday School during 10:30 am service Wednesday Evening 7:30 pm – Holy Communion Friday Morning – Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am Special Lenten Soup Suppers Wednesday Evening at 6:30 pm February 24, March 2, 9, 16 Holy Communion Service at 7:30 pm

Rev. Margaret H. Allen

Rev. Charles Bell - Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am Sunday School at 9:30 am NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care Program Please call for details Midweek Lent Worship: Wednesdays - Feb. 24, March 2,9, 16 at 11am & 7:30 pm Maunday Thursday & Good Friday 11am & 7:30pm Easter Sunday 8am & 10:15am

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

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

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

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

(minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON www.uufh.org

Rev. G. Jude Geiger, Minister

(minister@uufh.org) Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh@gmail.com) Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 am Whoever you are, whomever you love, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome here. Our services offer a progressive, non-creedal message with room for spiritual seekers. Services and Religious Education each Sunday at 10:30 am Youth Group, Lifespan Religious Education for Adults, Adult and Children’s Choirs Participants in the Huntington Interfaith Housing Initiative Find us on Facebook and Twitter

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

Rev. Saba Mchunguzi

Unity Church of Healing Light is committed to helping people unfold their Christ potential to transform their lives and build spiritual community through worship, education, prayer and service. Sunday Worship & Church School 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sign Language Interpreter at Sunday Service

PRESBYTERIAN SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

REV. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR

Catch the Excitement! Join us Sundays in worship at 9:30 am with Church School (PreK-6th Grade) at 9:45 am Adult Christian Education Classes and Service Opportunities Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...Finding hope All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship. Call the church office or visit our website for current information on church activities. SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

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

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Times…and dates

Feb. 18 to Feb. 25, 2016

Thursday 18

Family drop-in day aT The lim The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook welcomes families to drop in for a free exhibition tour with activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. For further information, call 751-0066. digiTal phoTography class The Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will host a Digital Photography Class from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Spend time with a professional and learn about the settings, lenses, backgrounds and using manual settings to control the camera. $75. To register, call 509-0882. moonlighT mediTaTion The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket will host an evening of Moonlight Meditation from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. featuring guided meditations, spiritual education, plus an Angel Card reading. $25. For tickets, visit www.briannarosebranding. com/moonlight-meditation. hard luck caFé concerT The Folk Music Society of Huntington will welcome David Moss and Greg Cornell & the Cornell Brothers at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members. For more information, visit www.fmsh.org or call 425-2925.

Friday 19 Friday whaleboaT chaTs The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will hold a Whaleboat Chat every Friday at 2:30 p.m. in celebration of the Whaling Museum Society's 80th anniversary. In honor of Black History Month, this week’s chat will explore the meaningful contributions of blacks to the local whaling industry. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418. kirTan! wiTh amy and Friends The North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will present an evening of kirtan, a call and response form of singing ancient, healing mantras, at 7 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 929-4488. sTarlighT concerT St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport will welcome Annika Bennett along with Scott Wolfson and Other Heroes (indie-folk-pop) in concert. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. with an open mic. Gourmet coffee and light refreshments available. Admission is $14. For more information, call 663-3038. psychic medium roberT hansen Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will welcome psychic medium Robert Hansen at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 each. Seating is limited. Reservations are first come first served. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. dance parTy! The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present a DJ Kool Herc and Friends Dance Party at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611.

saturday 20 maple sugaring day Benner's Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket will hold its annual Maple Sugaring Day from noon to 4 p.m. Learn about the sugaring process, enjoy flapjacks and maple sugar candies. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 seniors and children under 12. For more information, call 689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com opera nighT St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport will host a night of opera at 7:30 p.m. $15 donation requested. Call 261-8808 for more information. February Funny FesT The third annual February Funny Fest returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. Stand-ups include Paul and Keith Anthony, George Rini and Carie Karavas. Tickets are $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. sTony brook symphony orchesTra The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will welcome the Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra in concert on the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20/$10. Free preconcert lecture with Michael Hershkowitz at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Call 632-2787 for further information.

Photos from Ed Mikell

From left, Hsin-Chiao Liao and Phuc Phan, The Gratus Duo, will present a classical music concert at Le Petit Salon de Musique in East Setauket on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.

sunday 21

Tuesday 23

winTer anTiques Fair The Marriott Islandia Hotel, 3635 Expressway Drive North, Hauppauge will host the 26th annual Winter Antiques Fair in the Grand Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Featuring 60 exhibitors bringing a variety of merchandise such as toys, country accessories, postcards, China, kitchen collectibles, furniture etc. Admission fee for adults. For more information, please call 516-868-2751.

hisTory TriVia Join the Huntington Historical Society for an evening of History Trivia about Huntington Township at the XO Wine & Chocolate Lounge, 69 Wall St., Huntington at 6:30 p.m. $10 per person. To reserve a spot for your team, call 427-7045, ext. 405.

The graTus duo in concerT Le Petit Salon de Musique, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket will welcome The Gratus Duo (pianist Hsin-Chiao Liao and cellist Phuc Phan) in concert at 2 p.m. Featuring selections from J.S. Bach, Beethoven, F. Mendelssohn and Janáček. Tickets online are $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students; tickets at the door are $20 adults, $15 seniors and $5 students. Visit www.lepetitsalon.org for more information. presidenT’s ValenTine brunch The Smithtown Historical Society will hold its 23rd annual President's Valentine Brunch at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15 adults, $5 children. No reservations needed. For additional information, call 265-6768. birding basics For beginners Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will present a hands-on program that will introduce adults to birds and their adaptations from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Titled Birding Basics for Beginners, this 1-mile hike will provide information of where to go and what to get to learn more. Bring binoculars. $4. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770. ridoTTo concerT The Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington will host a Ridotto concert “with a touch of theater” at 4 p.m. This month’s concert is titled Romanz featuring a mix of classical, Latin and South American music with film clips. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $18 members, $10 students. For reservations, call 385-0373. For more information, visit www.ridotto.org. The bach connecTion The Staller Center for the Arts Recital Hall at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will welcome the Aulos Ensemble in concert at 7 p.m. showcasing early music composers from the Baroque period including Bach, Handel and Couperin. Tickets are $38. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

monday 22 No events listed for this day * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

needleworkers meeTing The Suffolk County Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will hold its monthly meeting at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills at 7 p.m. They welcome all levels of stitchers. No charge to attend first meeting. For more information, please call 423-3738. rock legends liVe! The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present an educational lecture by Bill Shelley titled "You Got to Have Soul: 1960s-1980s" at 7:30 p.m. celebrating The Supremes, Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and more. $15, $10 members includes reception. Call 423-7611. adam lamberT aT The paramounT The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome Adam Lambert with special guest Alex Newell in concert at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $35 to $85. To order, call 673-3700 or visit www.paramountny.com.

wednesday 24 book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome local author Daniel Simone who will speak about and sign copies of his new book, “The Lufthansa Heist,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442 for more information. sbpwn meeTing The Smithtown Business and Professional Women's Network will meet at Villa Olivetti, 645 Middle Country Road, St. James at 6 p.m. The evening will include dinner and time to network with guest speaker beekeeper Moira Alexander. For more information, visit www.sbpwn.org.

Thursday 25 dennis deyoung — The music oF sTyx The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington will present Dennis DeYoung in concert (rescheduled from Jan. 23) at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $79.50. To order, call 673-7300 or visit www.paramountny.com.

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Theater 'God of CarnaGe' The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present "God of Carnage" through March 6. Tickets range from $59 to $64. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 'runninG SCared, runninG free ...' Back by popular demand, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will host a production of "Running Scared, Running Free ... Escape to the Promised Land" through Feb. 29 with 10 a.m. and noon performances with a special evening performance on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $13 adults, $12 students. Call 751-2244.

'She KillS monSTerS' The Theatre Department at Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present a production of "She Kills Monsters" by Qui Nguyen on March 9 to 12, and 16, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m.; March 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. in the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building. Tickets are $9 adults, $8 seniors and children 16 and under. Veterans, SCCC faculty, staff and students with current ID receive one free ticket. For more information, call 451-4163. ‘The muSiC man’ The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" from March 12 to April 10. Tickets range from $20 to $29. To order, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

‘GodSpell’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present Stephen Schwartz's musical "Godspell" on the Mainstage from Feb. 27 to March 26. Based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew. Tickets range from $15 to $30. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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

'Seminar' The Long Island premiere of "Seminar," a comedy by Theresa Rebeck will run at the Bare Bones Theater, 57 Main St., Northport from March 3 to 20. Tickets are $25. To order, visit www.barebonestheater.com or call 1-800-838-3006.

film

‘The mySTery of edwin drood’ The Northport High School Powdered Wigs will present "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" on March 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. and March 6 at 2 p.m. in the Northport High School auditorium, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport. Tickets in advance are $15 adults, $10 children and seniors at www.smallvenueticketing.com/23819/. Tickets available at the door for $17 adults, $12 children and seniors. 'Toyer' The Arena Players Repertory Theater will present Gardner McKay's "Toyer" at the Vanderbilt Museum's Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport from March 4 to 21. Tickets are $20 on Fridays and Sundays, $25 on Saturdays. For reservations or further information, call 516-293-0674. 'firST daTe The muSiCal' The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present a production of "First Date The Musical" from March 5 to 26. Tickets are $35 each. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘free willy’ As part of its new Film Club, the Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen "Free Willy" on Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn included. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418 for more information. ‘walTz wiTh BaShir’ As part of its Spirituality Through Cinema series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Waltz with Bashir" on Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611. ‘The inTern’ Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen “The Intern” on Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. For more information, call 261-6930. ‘learninG To drive’ Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn will screen “Learning to Drive” starring Ben Kingsley on Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m. Rated R. Free and open to all. Questions? Call 757-4200.

‘freeheld’ Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen “Freeheld” starring Julianne Moore on Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. Rated R. Tickets are $9 adults, $7 seniors, children, staff. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com. ‘neTworK’ As part of its Classic Movies series, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will screen "Network" (rescheduled) on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. $8 per person. Call 724-3700. ‘pee-wee’S BiG advenTure’ Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen the cult classic “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” on Feb. 20 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5, $4 members, free for Young Film Fans. Call 423-7611. ‘Shame’ As part of its Sunday Schmooze series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen “Shame” on Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. with bagels at 10 a.m. $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611. 'BeSa: The promiSe' The North Shore Jewish Center, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station will screen "Besa: The Promise," based on the book "How Muslims Saved Jews During World War II," on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Admission is $8. Questions? Call 928-3737. 'KiSS me deadly' The Film Noir classic, “Kiss Me Deadly,” will be screen at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Foster Hirsch. $15, $10 members includes book signing reception and music by the trio Moontide. Call 423-7611 for further information. ‘Teddy Bear’ Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville will screen “Teddy Bear” on Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Followed by a film discussion with librarian Chris Garland. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to all. For details, call 421-4535. 'moBy diCK' Thar she blows! The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen the 1956 film "Moby Dick" on Feb. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn included. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418 for more information.

farmers markets holBrooK winTer farmerS marKeT The Sun Vet Mall, 5801 Sunrise Highway, Holbrook will host a Winters Farmers Market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 23. For more information, call 516-551-8461. hunTinGTon winTer farmerS marKeT Jack Abrams School, 155 Lowndes Ave., Huntington Station will host a Winter Farmers Market by G & G Long Island every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April. For more information, visit www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com. porT JefferSon winTer farmerS marKeT The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will host a Winter Farmers Market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through May 1. For more information, call Melissa at 516-551-8461. riverhead winTer farmerS marKeT The downtown Riverhead Farmers Market will be held at 117 East Main St., Riverhead every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April. For details, call 208-8159.

vendors wanted ▶ The Town of Brookhaven is seeking vendors for its Home & Garden Show at the Holtsville Ecology Center, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville on March 12, 13, 19 and 20. For details on exhibit space, size and rates, call 758-9664, ext. 10. ▶ East End Arts is seeking artists, artisans and craftspeople for the fine arts and crafts fair at the 20th anniversary Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival on May 29 from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Riverhead. Rain date is May 30. Deadline to apply is May 10. For more information, contact Sheree at 727-0900. ▶ Starflower Experiences at Manor Farm, 210 Manor Road, Huntington is seeking vendors for its Community Yard Sale at Manor Farm, Huntington on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20 donation for a 10-foot by 10-foot space to sell your unwanted stuff. For more information, visit www.starflowerexperiences.org or call 516-938-6152.

‘harry and Snowman’ Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen “Harry and Snowman,” the heartwarming documentary about Harry Deleyer, now 83, and a broken down Amish plow horse he rescued in the 1950s, on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Deleyer and the horse he named Snowman went on to win the triple crown of show jumping. Of local interest, Deleyer was a riding instructor at the Knox School in St. James, which was then an all-girls school. Unrated. Tickets are $9 adults, $7 seniors, children, staff. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com. Photo from Staller Center

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

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SBU

Feb. 18-Feb. 24, 2016

SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Tomorrow is Friday — wear red on campus!

Warney’s block helps seal SBU win Seawolves extend nation’s longest active winning streak to 18 games Senior forward Jameel Warney had 16 points, eight rebounds and eight blocks and senior guard Carson Puriefoy also scored 16 points as the Stony Brook men’s basketball team held oﬀ The University of New Hampshire, 59-58, Sunday at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. Warney’s block on the last play of the game stopped New Hampshire from earning the win. “I just wanted to contest it and make a play on the ball,” Warney said. Warney was named America East Player of the Week Monday afternoon after averaging 24.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and four blocks in three wins last week. He is also eight points away from breaking Emeka Smith’s school record of 1,978 points and 29 away from 2,000. Senior forward Rayshaun McGrew added 14 points, as the Seawolves (22-4, 13-0 America East) extended the nation’s longest active winning streak to 18 games. McGrew is shooting 74-of-133 from the field during conference play. “We know how good New Hampshire is and they have two great players in [Tanner] Leissner and [Jaleen] Smith,” Mc-

Grew said. “Smith’s a great one-on-one player. Jameel made an amazing block on him. Kam [Mitchell] did a great job of defending Smith.” Stony Brook has clinched a share of the America East regular-season title, and is the first conference school since the University of Vermont in 2004-05 to start 13-0. Tanner Leissner had a game-high 26 points for New Hampshire (15-10, 8-4). “Every game is a diﬀerent challenge for us,” Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell said. “We’ve been scoring a lot of points. We had to defend today. We were getting good looks, but they weren’t falling. You got to figure out a way to win and we did that today.” After a timeout with seven seconds left, New Hampshire’s Jaleen Smith, guarded by junior guard Kameron Mitchell, drove the paint from the top of the key and put up a tough right runner that was blocked by Warney with one second left. “Jameel was clogging the lane and we have a lot of faith in Kam Mitchell’s defensive ability,” Pikiell said. “We were in our gaps and wanted them to take a tough shot without us fouling, which we were

able to accomplish.” Stony Brook trailed for much of the first half, but Puriefoy’s layup put the Seawolves up 15-14 with 7:04 left in the half. “We made stops, which is what you have to do to win games,” Puriefoy said. “We can win games at both ends. Today, we made enough plays on the defensive end.” The Seawolves never trailed the rest of the game, leading by as many as nine, 57-48, with 5:41 left. New Hampshire’s Iba Camara’s layup made it 57-56. Warney came back on the other end with a turnaround jumper with 3:27 left. “We knew we were going to get their best shot,” Warney said. “They’re a great team. We just needed to come prepared and ready to play.” A pair of free throws from Leissner made it 59-58 with 2:43 left in regulation. New Hampshire entered the game averaging 72.3 points. Both teams grabbed 40 rebounds and forced 11 turnovers apiece. Junior guard Ahmad Walker also grabbed eight rebounds for Stony Brook. Junior guard Lucas Woodhouse had four assists, and sophomore forward Tyrell Sturdivant recorded three oﬀensive rebounds.

File photo from SBU

Jameel Warney attempts a free throw in a game earlier this season.

Stony Brook is one of 24 Division I teams undefeated at home. Stony Brook headed upstate to face the University at Albany on Wednesday, but results were not available by press time.

Women drop close one at New Hampshire

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The Stony Brook women’s basketball team (16-10, 8-5 AE) had a chance to tie the The University of New Hampshire Wildcats (9-16, 3-9 AE) in the game’s final possession, but junior guard Kori BayneWalker’s desperation three hit the side of the rim in the 49-46 loss. Stony Brook took its first lead of the game, 36-35, on a layup from freshman forward Ogechi Anyagaligbo with 9:36 to play in the fourth quarter, but New Hampshire responded with a quick 6-0 spurt to regain the lead, 41-36. Stony Brook pulled within one point on three occasions, but could never retake the lead. New Hampshire went 4-for-4 from the free-throw line in the final two minutes to force BayneWalker into the oﬀ-balance heave at the end of the game. Stony Brook finished 16-for-53 from the field and 3-for-15 from 3-point range. New Hampshire went 18-for-56 from the floor and 1-for-8 from downtown. Both teams were eﬃcient from the free-throw stripe. Stony Brook finished 11-for-13, while the Wildcats went 12-for-13. New Hampshire outrebounded Stony Brook, 39-36, but Stony Brook recorded 11

assists to New Hampshire’s five. Junior guard Christa Scognamiglio scored a team-high 13 points, connecting on 3-of-7 3-point field goal attempts. Anyagaligbo finished with 11 points, six rebounds and a career-high four blocks. She has been named the Under Armour America East Rookie of the Week for the ninth time this season after averaging nine points per game, six rebounds per game and 2.5 blocks per game over two games, the conference announced Monday. Anyagaligbo’s ninth accolade moves her into second place in conference history, trailing only Erica Beverly from the University of Hartford, who won 10 Rookie of the Week honors in 2005-06. Bayne-Walker notched a game-high five assists. Stony Brook held its opponent under 50 points for the sixth time this season. Stony Brook hosted the University at Albany, who defeated the Seawolves 73-54 earlier in the season, on Wednesday, but results were not available by press time. Photo from SBU

Christa Scognamiglio drives the baseline.

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leisure

Far out!

Photos by Heidi sutton

Left, Ted Vigil in concert at Theatre Three; above, from left, Rita J. Egan; Ted Vigil; Gabrielle Brekne; and Roberta Fabiano

John Denver tribute artist receives warm welcome in Port Jefferson Theatre Three in Port Jefferson hosted a wonderful evening with John Denver tribute artist Ted Vigil on Saturday night. The 408-seat theater was sold out as Vigil sang many John Denver favorites including “Rocky Mountain High,” “My Sweet Lady,” “Annie’s Song” and “Sunshine on My Shoulders.” Vigil also sang several of his original songs including “Sing My Songs,” which was written as a tribute to Denver, with an encore performance of “Country Roads.” Local musician Roberta Fabiano joined Vigil on stage in the second set for several songs including “Leaving on a Jet Plane” and “Grandma’s Feather Bed.” Vigil held a meet and greet after the show and posed for pictures before heading home to Washington State. To all the John Denver fans in the audience, it was a “far out” experience! — Heidi Sutton

Nature art classes come to Sweetbriar Nature and art go hand in hand. Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown, will offer art classes for ages 5 to 17 at its Judith Collester Memorial Art Center on the second floor of the center.

Capturing Nature Through Art On Tuesdays from Feb. 23 to March 29 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., the Art Center will offer an art program titled Capturing Nature Through Art for children ages 7 to 17. Through various art media, students will capture the beauty of nature and wildlife. Young artists will get to use as subjects the over 70 animals at the nature center along with its beautiful grounds. With art instructor Connie Happ. Photo from staller Center

Hey kids! The Berenstain Bears are coming to Stony Brook University’s

Staller Center for the Arts Main Stage on Sunday, March 13, at 4 p.m. in “Family Matters, The Musical.” Adapted from the classic children’s book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain, the musical will give boys and girls of all ages the chance to fall in love with these characters, just as their parents did when they were growing up. Tickets are $20 per person. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com. *Find the other soccer ball hidden in this week’s Arts & Lifestyles for a chance to win 4 tickets to the show! The first person to email the correct page number to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com wins!

Wildlife and Art On Saturdays from March 5 to April 16 from 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Art Center will offer an art program titled Wildlife and Art for children ages 5 to 10. Young artists will have the opportunity to study, observe and create works of art by studying the center’s resident animals. With the guidance of an experienced art teacher, participants will have the opportunity to create artwork

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A resident great-horned owl at Sweetbriar Nature Center

through the mediums of pencil, charcoal and watercolor and learn various drawing and painting techniques. Fee for each program is $40 per class or $150 for all six weeks. $10 materials fee. To register, call Eric at 631-979-6344, ext. 302, or e-mail eyswbriarnc@aol.com.

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Literary snowman This Olaf snowman will never have to worry about melting as he greets visitors at the entrance to the Children’s Department at the North Shore Public Library in Shoreham.

Photo from SCPA

a whole new world! Take a magic carpet ride to the Smithtown Center for the Performing

Arts to catch the final performances of ‘Aladdin, Jr.’ The show closes on Feb. 21.

Photo by Heidi Sutton

Programs Prehistoric hysteria Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a children’s program titled Prehistoric Hysteria on Feb. 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Discover what it is like to be a paleontologist during a fossil hunt. Paint a fossil casting to take home. $3 per child. Advance reservations required by calling 265-1054.

MOMS Club meeting

Fitness workshop

MOMS Club of Western Brookhaven is a non-profit support group for stay-athome moms and for moms who work part time. They get together for playgroups, field trips, moms night out and more. Serving Centereach, Farmingville, Hauppauge, Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Grove, Lake Ronkonkoma, Nesconset, Port Jefferson, Ronkomoma, Selden and surrounding areas. MOMS Club meets the last Thursday of the month at the VFW Hall, 55 Lake Shore Road, Ronkonkoma at 10 a.m. Next meeting is Feb. 25. For more information, call Susan at 631-796-0123.

HOPEFitness, 3140 Veterans Highway, Bohemia invites children ages 8 to 18 who are living with epilepsy and/ or intellectual development or physical disabilities to a free, fun and interactive fitness demo and nutritional workshop with their families on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from EPIC L.I. and HOPEFitness will be on hand to answer questions and provide literature. Raffles, free workout coupons, lunch and more! Space is limited. To RSVP, call 1-877-396-HOPE or email Janet at jromeo@epicli.org.

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sunset & Wildlife Walk The Town of Brookhaven will host a Sunset & Wildlife Walk at West Meadow Beach, Trustees Road, Stony Brook on Feb. 19 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Bring binoculars if you have them and walk the beach with Ranger Molly Hastings as you watch the sun go down. Free. Advance registration required by calling 751-6714. Making tracks Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, 340 Smith Road, Shirley will hold a program for ages 7 and up titled Making Tracks: Footprints in the Snow on Feb. 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn the basics of identifying tracks left by wildlife and create your own tracks to bring home. Free. To register, call 286-0485, ext. 2150. artVentures Gallery North, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket will hold an ArtVenture class for ages 7 to 11 on Feb. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. exploring the art of illustration. Taught by Larissa Grass. $25 per child includes materials. To register, call 751-2676. toothPalooza! In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor invites families to stop in anytime between noon and 3 p.m. on Feb. 21 for Toothpalooza! Explore the amazing world of teeth! Come touch whale teeth, hunt for shark teeth, see a whale tooth cavity, meet the Tooth Fairy, learn facts about teeth at our craft stations and create a keepsake box for your baby teeth. Get your face painted too! $8 per child, $5 members; $6 adults, face painting $4 additional. For more information, call 367-3418. an afternoon With the Bach faMily The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present An Afternoon with the Bach Family on Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Aulos Ensemble members will play favorites by Johann Sebastian Bach. This program is specifically for school-age musicians and their families. Tickets are $20. To order, call 632-2787.

Book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome author Fara Augustover who will speak and sign copies of her new children’s book, “Harmony Hears a Hoot,” on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442 for more information. little scientists The Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will host a Little Scientists program for ages 3 to 5 titled Galactic Explorers on Feb. 23 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Prepare to explore the moon and planets of the solar system and create a craft that is out of this world. $10 per child. To register, call 509-0882 or visit www.msheritagetrust.org. let’s discoVer nature Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold a Tiny Tots Let’s Discover Nature hour for ages 3 to 5 with their parents on Feb. 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

theater ‘little red riding hood’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present a musical version of “Little Red Riding Hood” with a fresh new twist through Feb. 20. Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. ‘aladdin Jr.’ Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present “Aladdin Jr.” through Feb. 21. See Aladdin, Jasmine, the Genie and even Jafar in this Disney favorite! All tickets are $15. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org. ‘Musical adVentures of flat stanley’ CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” through March 5, with a sensory-friendly performance on Feb. 27. Tickets are $12. Call 218-2810 or visit www. cmpac.com to order. ‘Junie B. Jones, the Musical’ The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Junie B. Jones, The Musical” based on the best-selling children’s book series through March 6. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com. ‘the adVentures of Peter raBBit’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” from March 5 to 26. Tickets are $10. Call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com to order.

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

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Benner’s Farm sticks to tradition with Maple Sugaring Day

By Giselle Barkley

February is always sweet at Benner’s Farm in Setauket. The farm, located at 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, will hold its annual Maple Sugaring Day on Saturday, Feb. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. Although the Benners tapped their Norway maple trees last month, the community can come down to learn about the sugaring process from how to tap the trees to boiling down the sap. Those who wish to attend the event will see the Benners collect and boil the sap down to syrup, see how to make maple sugar candies and enjoy fresh flapjacks drizzled with the syrup collected earlier that day. Owner Bob Benner will also teach residents about the history of maple sugaring and its ties to Native Americans. While sticky sweet syrup is the main focus of the farm’s Maple Sugaring Day, families can sip hot chocolate and visit Benner’s farm animals during the event. Maple syrup, sugar candies and other

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above, from left, samples of maple sugar candies are passed out at last year’s event; kelan Benner boils down the sap over a wood fire in a previous year; Jack Gennari of Medford enjoys flapjacks with fresh maple syrup at last year’s event.

maple-based products will also be available for sale. The Benners started maple sugaring shortly after establishing the farm 39 years ago. The family started its annual maple sugaring event when they opened the event to the public around 1978. “The event came after we started maple sugaring ... we had been tapping our trees [and] as we have lived on the farm. More and more things we share with the public because they’re interested,” said Benner.

According to Benner around 100 people attended the event in the first few years alone. While the sugaring process has changed over the years, the Benners stick to boiling down their sap over a wood fire. Benner said the smoke from the wood enhances the syrup’s flavor. While sugar maple trees are traditionally used for sugaring events, Benner said people can collect sap from a variety of trees. The farm produces around two to three gallons of syrup annually, but this year may be a little different. The

warmer weather earlier this winter gave the trees more time to produce and store more sap, which helps the tree blossom during the spring. “This is really the beginning of spring because the trees are making sugar [to have enough energy to blossom], Benner said. “Most plants do something like that but maple makes a lot.” Scouts and small groups can register separately for the farm’s Maple Sugaring tours on Feb. 19 to the 21. Admission for these tours is $10 per person. Admission for the public event on Saturday, Feb. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. is $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and children under 12 years old. Proceeds benefit Homestead Arts, a non-for-profit organization that was established to increase interest in homesteading, folklore and agricultural arts. For more information, call 631-689-8172 or visit the farm’s website at www.bennersfarm.com.

From left, elyse sutton; Daniel ivanov; Herrick lam; amier Hassan; Tyler Machado; sabrina Oliveto; Nick alonzo; evan rasco; ian limjoco; and Nicholas Mulieri.

Photo by stephen H. Wefer

Checkmate! Sachem East High School’s Junior Varsity and Varsity Chess Club, under the direction of chess coach Stephen Wefer, took first place in the 2016 Suffolk County Scholastic Chess Championships at Hauppauge High School on Feb. 6 for the second year in a row. The varsity team will now advance to compete in the New York State Scholastic Chess Championships in Saratoga Springs in March. Congratulations!

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‘Flat Stanley’ at Noel S. Ruiz Theatre is far from flat

By Alex Petroski

Photo from Jyothi Kothapalli

Back row, from left, coach steven Nielsen, Anav sandhala and Aiden Markowitz; front row, from left, Arav sandhala, sean Davis, Udithi kothapalli, ryan Anderson, Amani Hafeez and Alyssa Morturano; sitting, from left, trisha sandhala and seth osman

Comsewogue’s JFK Middle School robotics team advances to finals By steveN NielseN

The crowd erupted in a roar as a large group of supporters could not contain their excitement at the announcement that John F. Kennedy Middle School’s Robotic Raccoons would advance to the finals. It was an exciting afternoon as team members also received the judges award for their overall combined high scores at this year’s FIRST LEGO Robotics Competition held on Superbowl Sunday at Central Islip High School. It is the second year in a row this team of 10 has qualified for the finals, which will be held Feb. 28 at Longwood High School. This year’s tournament theme was called Trash Trek. While the students attended several field trips to the Town of Brookhaven, Maggio Sanitation, Covanta Energy Facility and the Caithness energy generation plant, they learned the ins and outs of trash to prepare for their competition presentation. In addition the team created an online survey that analyzed the recycling habits of the Comsewogue school community, which is being used to improve the recycling habits of the students at the Middle School. Oh yeah, they had to build and program a robot too! That’s right, in addition to field trips, research and presentation preparation, these students have been meeting in and out of school for the past several months working on the construction and programming of a LEGO robot to perform tasks relating to trash. The missions, as the programs are called, are completed on a 4-foot by 8-foot playing field, which was part of the competition. Missions such as TFM, salvage, clean-up and demolition required the team to program the robot to rescue LEGO sea animals, move a LEGO garbage truck and retrieve methane loops to name a few. The team had a blast and will be working toward improving its performance at the finals. Go JFK! More information about the competition can be found at http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/f ll.

Save the date! The St. James Model Railroad Club will hold a winter Open House on Sunday, March 6, at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 38-foot by 48-foot Lionel train layout will feature many brightly illuminated, scratch-built structures, animated accessories, bustling towns, a colorful circus and amusement park. Children of all ages will enjoy the sights and sounds of this truly impressive seasonal event. Donation of $2 adults, $0.50 children. Please note that the event is not handicap accessible. For more information, call 516-2639607 or 631-543-8732 (evenings).

“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley,” directed by Kristen Digilio, began a nine-show run in early February at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, starring Luke Rosario as Stanley. For those who are unfamiliar with the series, Flat Stanley celebrated his 50th anniversary in 2014. The hero of children’s books was created in 1964 by author Jeff Brown and is now the subject of an exchange program that allows children to mail paper cutouts of Flat Stanley to other participants around the world. The cast and crew of the live action show for kids bring the two-dimensional fan favorite to colorful, musical and threedimensional light. In the Flat Stanley books, Stanley Lambchop becomes flat when a large bulletin board falls on him in his sleep. In the musical, Stanley and his younger brother Arthur Lambchop, played by Matthew Surico, dream of doing something amazing that the world has never seen before as they sit in bed prior to falling asleep. During the first act the two sing “I Wish I Were,” a song about aspiring to be great like Luke Skywalker and Harry Potter. Dreaming big and reaching for the stars is the constant theme of the musical, though others are introduced along the way as well. The show features 13 musical numbers, performed by the cast of just five. Katie Ferretti, Ronald R. Green III and Jessica Ader-Ferretti fill out the small cast. Only Surico is restricted to just one role. Costume changes along with strategic wigs and stick-on facial hair allows the other four cast members to introduce additional characters. The group displays an undeniable chemistry with dance steps and song lyrics meant to dole out life lessons to the young theatergoers. Ferretti plays Mrs. Lambchop, Arthur and Stanley’s bright red-haired mother. Green, who plays Mr. Lambchop, joins her to perform “The Funny Sunny Side,” a song about embracing the things that make someone unique, a message directed at Stanley when he is faced with the reality of going to school as flat as a piece of paper. To make Rosario appear flat, he wears an orange-topped, purple-bottomed prop over the front of his clothes that resembles a yoga mat. Green was also the costume designer. He did as fine a job as Mr. Lambchop as he did designing Flat Stanley’s appearance and delivering his diagnosis as Dr. Dan, the mustache-clad pediatrician who sadly has no answers for the Lambchops about unflattening their son. Eventually Stanley embraces being flat, and at the end of Act One he is convinced by mail carrier Mrs. Cartero, played by Ader-Ferretti, that he could travel the world by mail for just the price of postage. When Act Two begins, Stanley has arrived in Hollywood where he is met by a talent

Photo by Kristen Digilio

Above, luke rosario stars in ‘the Musical Adventures of Flat stanley.’

agent who sees potential in the flat kid. Also played by Surico, the talent agent convinces Stanley to do some more traveling and gain life experiences before he pursues a career in show business. Surico, Ferretti and Ader-Ferretti team up for an impressive number called “Talent,” where they show off vocal range and choreographed tap dance steps to convince Stanley that Hollywood is for him. Encouraged by his friend Samantha, who lives in California, Stanley travels to the Louvre in Paris, France, where he helps thwart an art thief. After that, Stanley travels, again by mail, to Honolulu, Hawaii, for his movie debut as a surfboard. Despite his success, Stanley realizes that he is homesick, and traveling the world and doing amazing things isn’t quite as special without family and friends around to share it. Rosario’s performance carries the show. His singing ability and enthusiasm draws eyes like a magnet, though he is definitely not alone. Green and Ferretti serve as perfect compliments to Surico during the musical numbers. Surico is at his best delivering one-liners as Stanley’s talent agent. Ader-Ferretti is the “glue” to the production and shows versatility in filling a handful of different roles. The show is a feel-good hour with a brief intermission between the two acts. Music, dancing and smiles make the delivery of important messages for kids of all ages very easy to absorb. The young minds in attendance are instructed to step out of their comfort zone to achieve fulfillment and reach potential, while remembering what success is all about: enjoying it with loved ones and taking pride in being unique. The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at the CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, will present “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” through March 5. Tickets are $12. To order, call 631-218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

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‘The Snowy Day’ by Christopher G. of Imagination Pre-School in Stony Brook image from eileen Hummel

‘Winter’

By Isabella, Edna Louise Spears Elementary School, Port Jefferson

Participants show off their beautiful crafts with Children’s Librarian Pat Pidgeon.

Photo by Heidi sutton

Crafting up the sweetest Valentine In perfect timing, the North Shore Public Library in Shoreham held a Valentine’s Day program for grades K to 2 on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 10. Children’s librarian Pat Pidgeon read “I Love You Stinky Face” by Lisa McCourt and “Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch” by Eileen Spinelli to the children before helping them create a Valentine Button Craft and card with her assistant Michaela Lutz.

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