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More than 1,000 visitors came out to enjoy the exhibits at last year’s Home & Garden Show .

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Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro recently announced the return of the annual Brookhaven Town Home & Garden Show to be held at the Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville, on Saturdays, March 12 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays, March 13 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature vendor exhibits including flowers, gazebos, landscaping, decking, fencing, stonework, sheds, hot tubs, siding, windows, gutters, garden centers and more. In addition, with paid admission, visitors can participate in free educational workshops and handson classes for children. Seminar topics include garden design, native plantings, interior design, gardening with kids, recycling and composting. While classes and workshops are subject to change, a comprehensive schedule of seminars will be available at www.brookhaven.org as the event nears. “After a long winter, residents are always eager to learn some unique and innovative ways to beautify their properties this spring,” Losquadro said. “Building on the success of last year’s show, we expanded this year’s event to

two weekends to accommodate more people. I hope visitors will bring the whole family to come out and view the wide array of home improvement ideas our local vendors will have on display — from building outdoor fireplaces and getting more creative with landscaping design to replacing walkways or even putting in a hot tub.” “All proceeds from this event will be used to benefit the Holtsville Ecology Site, one of our Town’s hidden gems,” Losquadro continued. “Over the years, so many families have enjoyed and appreciated all the Ecology Site has to offer. Investing the proceeds from this event directly back into the Ecology Site will help to ensure there is adequate funding to support its continued operations.” Cost of admission is $6 for adults; children 16 and under are free. Parking is free, as is the opportunity to walk through the animal preserve, which is home to more than 100 injured or nonreleasable wild and farm animals and will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, call 631-758-9664, ext. 18.

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Theatre Talk With Hans Paul Hendrickson BY RITA J. EGAN

When it comes to the lead role in “Godspell,” one important trait for the actor to have is charisma. During a recent interview with Hans Paul Hendrickson, it was obvious that he not only possesses this important characteristic but also enthusiasm for the musical’s upcoming run at Port Jefferson’s Theatre Three, as well as working with his fellow cast members and director Jeffrey Sanzel. The company member was in middle school when he first saw the production at a local high school. “I was just blown away by how it was so different than anything else I had known in the musical theater realm,” he said. After seeing the show, Hendrickson bought the album on iTunes. “I bought it and I lived it. I listened to it over and over again. And then, when I found out that they were doing it this year when I was signing my company contract, I was very much excited, and very eager to get a chance to get a crack out of it,” the actor said. While it’s a role he always wanted, Hendrickson explained his reasons have changed since rehearsals started. He also said he finds himself getting along even easier with people, and taking the stance of turning the other cheek when someone does him wrong. “Originally I wanted to play it because it’s the lead, and he has great songs, and who wouldn’t want to play Jesus Christ. And also, the person who played it at the high school was someone I admired through doing theater and looked up to, which made me want to play it even more,” he said. “But as I’ve gotten the role it’s kind of become a situation where, I’m not saying I’m becoming the character, but

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Hans Paul Hendrickson, second from right, with the cast of ‘Godspell’ at Theatre Three

I’m adopting his teachings. I’m becoming able to relate to what he’s saying because a lot of what he says in the show is straight out of the Bible, and it’s not exactly written in the most plain of terms, but through my work with Jeff I’m able to connect that stuff with my life. And I’m able to adopt these ideals and these thoughts and these concepts of this man, and the character and the actor are becoming one,” he added. The actor said the play asks, “If this charismatic character came into your life for one day, how will he change you?” “In our production, we kind of take the name of Jesus out of the play. We are focusing more on the teachings and the identity, the being, the idea of Jesus. Rather than them addressing me as Jesus and me wearing a beard and long hair, we kind of focus on the love aspect,” said Hendrickson. “Throughout the rehearsal process, Jeff [Sanzel] has been emphasizing the idea to me of leading from behind. Yes, [Jesus] is the leader but he kind of is the gas in the tank of the ensemble. He helps them

White-A-Thon fundraiser

Koeppel Dental Group, 126 Gnarled Hollow Road, E. Setauket, will host a White-A-Thon fundraiser to benefit Stony Brook Children’s Hospital from March 1 to June 30. Every dollar donated for the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital building will be matched by the Knapp Swezey Foundation. The success of the White-A-Thons held in prior years helped raise over $144,000 for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer, the Fortunato Breast Center, St. Charles Hospital Diabetes Education Center, Ward Melville Heritage Organization

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to realize that they have all the teachings and understandings in themselves. And as he teaches them to tell these parables and these stories, not only do they learn the lessons about the stories but they learn lessons about themselves.” The actor explained that the Theatre Three production takes place in an old theater, and as the musical opens, we are introduced to characters representing theater regulars such as the shining star, the understudy, the costumer and the director. While the beginning number shows disconnect, the Jesus character, who happens to be the janitor, comes in to help connect everyone. “We kind of wanted to emphasis the idea that he could be anyone. It’s not about, yes, he was the son of God, but he’s also the son of man.” While Hendrickson has a number of favorite moments in the musical, he said he loves how the cast comes together in “Save the People” and feels a surge of energy that he said organically came along in the rehearsal process. The number first starts with Hendrickson and Patrick O’Brien, who plays Judas, on stage,

and then everyone joins in with the band dropping out for about four measures where everyone sings a cappella. “There’s such a surge of energy. And, it’s something that you don’t get in every production, and it’s something that you can’t take for granted as a performer, because it’s so genuine of everybody coming together for this one purpose. I’m getting goose bumps just talking about it,” Hendrickson said. “They’re almost coming together to be together. They’re not entirely sure why they are coming together but there’s something pulling them, there’s something bringing them in. Their vocals are just so on point at that moment.” As for his fellow cast members, Hendrickson said they all bring different energies and personalities, and they jokingly refer to themselves as the God Squad. “There’s not a weak link up there.” The actor credits Sanzel for bringing out the best in all of the cast members. He explained the director doesn’t just simply direct but also pulls the best from each actor, discussing with each their thoughts about the role and any problems they may encounter. Hendrickson said Sanzel also understands how to take into account the actors’ ideas of approaching a role and making the entire cast feel connected. “He’s created a completely judgment-free zone, which we’re able to try, and which we’re able to grow, and which we’re able to love and love each other, and love the work that we’re putting together.” After “Godspell,” Hendrickson said he will appear at the theater in the oneact play “OK Computer” by Tom Moran at the Ronald F. Peierls Theater on the Second Stage at the end of April and as Pinocchio in the Mainstage musical “Shrek” in May. The 23-year-old plans to take the summer off and then audition, something Hendrickson said he’s more confident about than in previous years due to this past year as a Theatre Three company member. Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson, will present “Godspell” from Feb. 27 to March 26. For more information, please visit www.theatrethree.com or call 631-928-9100.

Pink Pearl Gala returns to East Wind The second annual Pink Pearl Gala will be held at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River, on Friday, March 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. The North Fork Breast Health Coalition will recognize doctors of Eastern Long Island Hematology Oncology, a division of North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates Cancer Center, with the Pink Pearl Spirit Award. The gala was named for the late Pearl Philindas, past president of the coalition. Doctors Louis J. Avvento, Alexander Zuhoski and Deepali Sharma as well as Dr. Frank and Mary Ellen Adipietro will be honored. News 12 Long Island Reporter Shari Einhorn will emcee the event and DJ Phil will provide music for dancing after the dinner and awards presentation. Tickets are Photo from Janice Jay Young $95 per person. To reserve seating or to inquire about corporate sponsorship opportunities, call 631-208-8889 Gala emcee Shari Einhorn of News 12 Long Island or visit www.northforkbreasthealth.org.

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community news Italian Mardi Gras Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Lodge #2319 will hold its annual Carnevale di Sellaro at the American Legion Post No. 833, 51 Juniper Ave., Smithtown on Sunday, March 6, from 2 to 6 p.m. The evening will feature a mask decorating contest, raffle and door prize. $35 per person includes catered hot food, soda, wine, music and dancing. Masks will be provided. To make a reservation, call Gerri at 631-265-0205. Deadline is Feb. 29.

Emergency preparedness training seminar

The Unity Church of Healing Light, 203 E. Pulaski Road, Huntington Station will host an informative emergency preparedness training seminar by the Long Island Chapter of the American Red Cross on Friday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. Titled Prepare, Respond, Recover: What To Do When Disaster Strikes, this free training will provide information on types of common disasters, ways to prepare as an individual, family and community member, what to do when disaster strikes and what actions you can take afterward to aid in your recovery. Free but advance registration required by calling 631-766-9870. Photo from Doherty enterprises

From left, Applebee’s Director of Operations, Kevin Coughlin and Vice President of Operations David DiBartolo, with President and Chief Executive Officer of Toys for Tots, Lieutenant General Pete Osman.

Applebee’s supports Toys for Tots Representatives of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar presented a check for $231,917 to the U.S. Marines Corps in support of its Toys for Tots program. The funds were raised during Applebee’s annual Breakfast with Santa events held in New Jersey and Long Island in which 100 percent of the proceeds benefitted underprivileged children in local communities during the holiday season. In our neck of the woods, the Applebee’s locations in Miller Place, Lake Grove, Farmingville, Huntington and Commack combined raised just under $34,000. Over the past 17 years, Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in New Jersey, Long Island, Florida and Georgia have raised more than $3.6 million for the Toys for Tots initiative, helping to spread holiday cheer to more than 230,000 deserving children.

Decoy Collectors Show this weekend The Long Island Decoy Collectors Association will present its 45th annual Decoy and Sporting Collectibles Show on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the IBEW Union Hall, 370 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New this year will be a Contemporary Decoy Exhibition, featuring decoys that will become collectible antique decoys of the future. More than 75 vendors will offer antique decoys, sporting art and other collectibles for viewing and purchase. Admission fee is $7. For more information, call 516-639-8480 or visit www.LIDecoyCollectors.org.

We have a winner! Congratulations to Barbara Ariola of East Setauket who found the hidden soccer ball in last week’s issue on page B7 and was the first to correctly identify the page number by email. Barbara wins four tickets to see the Berenstain Bears Live! in “Family Matters, The Musical” at the Staller Center at Stony Brook University on March 13. 138923

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crossword puzzle THEME: The Oscars

ACROSS 1. Closet wood 6. Universal time 9. Baby's first word? 13. Courtyards 14. Galley equipment 15. Two-____ like Janus 16. To eat greedily 17. "Much ____ About Nothing" 18. Give a speech 19. *Tarantino's "The ____ Eight" 21. *Matt Damon's nominated role 23. Party bowlful 24. Larger-than-life 25. *Competitor to The Oscars' 2016 broadcaster 28. Mt. Everest to Earth 30. Like meters and kilograms 35. Foot curve 37. World's Fair, e.g. 39. Get wool from sheep 40. Hard to find 41. Rekindled 43. "The Road Runner" corporation 44. Not hidden 46. Black Friday event 47. London subway 48. Moves down 50. Theories 52. Relieve from 53. *Oscar-winner De Niro in "Once ____ a Time in America" 55. Club on a card, e.g. 57. Barely adequate 61. *Seven-time nominee Kate 65. Like a lemon, tastewise 66. *____ Cube outta Compton 68. Glittery stone 69. Place to throw shrimp on the barbie 70. *____ Heflin, Supporting Actor winner in 1942 71. With clear mind 72. Moore in "Arthur" and Belushi in "Animal House" 73. Paris in Tour de France, e.g. 74. *What the winner for Film Editing does

Answers to last week’s puzzle: U.S. Presidents

DOWN 1. *Witherspoon won for starring in his biopic 2. Europe's highest volcano 3. "Doggone it!" 4. *ABC did it to 2015's Academy Awards show 5. Basket-making fiber 6. Orr's score 7. *Like Max 8. Walk heavy-footed 9. Marketplace 10. Palm tree berry 11. Of higher order 12. Port in Yemen 15. Military units 20. Ritalin, e.g. 22. Deadeye's forte 24. Make comprehensible 25. *Cate Blanchett's 2015 role 26. Audience's approval 27. Nut holder 29. *The two leads in 1979's "Kramer vs. Kramer" 31. Not this 32. Happen again 33. More than one iamb 34. *It stars Stallone 36. This location 38. Great masters' medium, pl. 42. Allegro and lento, in music 45. *Blacklisted screenwriter 49. Baden-Baden, e.g. 51. *Firth, nominated for 2009's "A ____ Man" 54. EVOO source 56. Imposter 57. Rand McNally products 58. UN civil aviation agency, acr. 59. As opposed to gross 60. *2001 Oscar-nominated movie starring #61 Across 61. Direct one's way 62. Sites 63. Leave on the cutting room floor 64. Kennedy and Turner 67. Campbell's container

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Disease-modifying treatments for osteoarthritis

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By DaviD Dunaief, M.D.

Not surprisingly, osteoarthritis is widespread. The more common joints affected are the knees, hips and hands. There are three types of treatment for this disease: surgery, involving joint replacements of the hips or knees; medications; and nonpharmacologic approaches. The most commonly used first-line medications are acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen. Unfortunately, medications mostly treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation. However, the primary objectives in treating osteoarthritis should also include improving quality of life, slowing progression of the disease process and reducing its disabling effects (1). What are the most productive approaches to treatment? This is good time to test your knowledge. There are three responses to choose from: True (T), False (F) and Unclear (U) — a new twist, because I want to keep you on your toes. 1) Dairy is effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis. 2) Low-fat and nonfat milk have potentially disease-modifying effects. 3) Vitamin D is a necessary supplement in this disease. 4) Glucosamine is an effective treatment. 5) Weight loss may provide symptom relief and disease-modifying effects. 6) Diet and exercise are more important than either alone. So how do you think you did? The answers are as follows: (1) F, (2) U, (3) F, (4) U, (5) T and (6) T. Let’s look at the evidence.

Dairy and milk

When we think of dairy, specifically milk, there are two distinct camps: One believes in the benefits, and the other thinks it may contribute to disease. In this case they both may be at least partly correct. In the Osteoarthritis Initiative study, an observational study of over 2,100 patients, results showed that low-fat (1 percent) and nonfat milk may slow the progression of osteoarthritis (2). The researchers looked specifically at joint space narrowing that occurs in those with affected knee joints. Radiographic imaging changes were used at baseline and then to follow the patients for up to 12 to 48 months for changes. Compared to those who did not drink milk, patients who did saw significantly less narrowing of knee joint space. Was it a dose-dependent response? Not necessarily. Specifically, those who drank less than three glasses/week and those who drank four to six glasses/week both saw slower progression of joint space narrowing of 0.09 mm. Seven to 10 glasses/week resulted in a 0.12 mm preservation. However, those who drank more than 10 glasses/week saw less beneficial effect, 0.06 mm preservation compared to those who did not drink milk. Interestingly, there was no benefit seen in men or with the consumption of cheese or yogurt. However, there are significant flaws with this study. First, the patients were only asked about their dietary intake of milk at baseline; therefore their consumption could have changed during the study. Second, there was a recall bias; patients were asked to recall their weekly milk consumption for the previous 12 months before the study began. I don’t know about you, but I can’t recall my intake of specific foods for the last week, let alone for the past year. Third, there could have been confounding factors, such as orange consumption. Oddly, this was not a dose-response curve, since the most milk consumption had less beneficial effect than lower amounts. Also, why were these effects only seen in women? Finally, researchers could not explain why low-fat or nonfat milk had this potential benefit, but cheese was detrimental and yogurt did not show benefit. We are left with more questions than answers. Would I recommend consuming lowfat or nonfat milk? Not necessarily, but I may not dissuade osteoarthritis patients from drinking it. There are very few approaches that slow the progression of joint space narrowing.

Vitamin D

Over the last five years or so, the medical community has gone from believing that vitamin D was potentially the solution to many diseases to wondering whether, in some cases, low levels were indicative of disease, but repletion was not a changemaker. Well, in a recent randomized controlled trial, the gold standard of studies, vitamin D had no beneficial symptom relief, nor any disease-modifying effects (3). This two-year study of almost 150 men

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Osteoarthritis sufferers who lose weight can experience improvements in function and a reduction in pain.

and women raised blood levels of vitamin D on average to 36 ng/ml, which is considered respectable. Researchers used MRI and X-rays to track their results.

Glucosamine

There is raging debate about whether glucosamine is an effective treatment for osteoarthritis. In the latest installment, there was a RCT, the results of which showed that glucosamine hydrochloride was not effective in treating osteoarthritis (4). In the trial, 201 patients with either mild or moderate knee pain drank diet lemonade with or without 1500 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride. There was no difference in cartilage changes in the knee nor in pain relief in those in the placebo or treatment groups over a six-month duration. Bone marrow lesions also did not improve with the glucosamine group. The researchers used 3T MRI scans (an advanced radiologic imaging technique) to follow the patients’ disease progression. This does not mean that glucosamine does not work for some patients. Different formulations, such as glucosamine sulfate, were not used in this study.

Weight

This could not be an article on osteoarthritis if I did not talk about weight. Do you remember analogies from the SATs? Well here is one for you: Weight loss, weight loss, weight loss is to osteoarthritis as location, location, location is to real estate. In a recent study involving 112 obese patients, there was not only a reduction of knee symptoms in those who lost weight, but there was also disease modification, with reduction in the loss of cartilage volume around the medial tibia (5). On the other hand, those who gained weight saw the inverse effect. A reduction of tibial cartilage is potentially associated with the need for knee replacement. The relationship was almost one-to-one; for every 1 percent of weight lost, there was a 1.2 mm3 preservation of medial tibial cartilage volume, while the exact opposite was true with weight gain.

Exercise and diet

In a recent study, diet and exercise trumped the effects of diet or exercise alone (6). Patients with osteoarthritis of the knee who lost at least 10 percent of their body weight experienced significant improvements in function and a 50 percent reduction in pain, as well as reduction in inflammation, compared to those who lost 5 to 10 percent and those who lost less than 5 percent. This study was a well-designed, randomized controlled single-blinded study with a duration of 18 months. Researchers used a biomarker — IL6 — to measure inflammation. The diet and exercise group and the diet-only group lost significantly more weight than the exercise-only group, 23.3 pounds and 19.6 pounds versus 4 pounds. The diet portion consisted of a meal replacement shake for breakfast and lunch and then a vegetablerich, low-fat dinner. Low-calorie meals replaced the shakes after six months. The exercise regimen included one hour of a combination of weight training and walking with alacrity three times per week. Therefore, concentrate on lifestyle modifications if you want to see potentially disease-modifying effects. These include both exercise and diet. In terms of low-fat or nonfat milk, while the study had numerous flaws, if you drink milk, you might continue for the sake of osteoarthritis, but stay on the low end of consumption. And remember, the best potential effects shown are with weight loss and with a vegetable-rich diet.

References:

(1) uptodate.com. (2) Arthritis Care Res online. 2014 April 6. (3) JAMA. 2013;309:155-162. (4) Arthritis Rheum online. 2014 March 10. (5) Ann Rheum Dis online. 2014 Feb. 11. (6) JAMA. 2013;310:1263-1273. 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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music

Staller Center presents a night of family fun By Rita J. Egan

The University Orchestra at Stony Brook University is busy rehearsing a fun night of music for family members of all ages. On Tuesday, March 1, they will present their Annual Family Concert, this year titled Musical Humor, on the Staller Center for the Arts Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. Susan Deaver, conductor of the university orchestra and faculty member at Stony Brook, said the annual concert was already taking place when she began working at the university in 2000; however, up until 2013, it was called the Annual Children’s Concert. “We just discovered that the students and parents and grandparents and friends that they came with, everyone had a really good time, so we decided to rename it,” Deaver said. The conductor said every year there’s a different theme such as magic, outer space, movies, and masquerade. “Every year I try to think of something that we can tie in some classical musical,” she said. This year Deaver said the 70-member, all-student ensemble will celebrate musical humor, explaining that orchestral music isn’t as stuffy or complicated as many think and often is used in cartoons. The conductor said attendees can expect to hear pieces such as the “William Tell

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Stony Brook University’s 2015 Pre-College Concerto winner Samuel Wallach will perform a piano solo at the concert.

Overture,” which was used as the “Lone Ranger” theme song, and excerpts from Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of Animals,” where instruments imitate the sounds of creatures such as chickens or kangaroos jumping. The show will also include music from American composer LeRoy Anderson who has written short tongue-in-cheek pieces.

Deaver said they are performing one of his pieces titled “Typewriter Concerto,” which replicates the sounds of an old typewriter. A tradition during the concert is a solo by the winner of the Stony Brook University Pre-College Concerto Competition. “It’s a really great way to feature young talent. We’ve had really good soloists,” Deaver said.

The 2015 winner Samuel Wallach will perform a solo on the piano, the first movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12. Deaver said each student participating in the competition had a 10-minute slot to perform a movement from a concerto, and a committee of judges decided who was best. She said, “Sam played great. He was wonderful.” Wallach, a sophomore at Ward Melville High School, said in the month of February, he’s been practicing every Tuesday with the university orchestra and at home with his piano teacher. The young pianist said he’s happy that he won the competition. Wallach became interested in piano when he started playing with an electric keyboard as a small child. His parents signed him up for piano lessons around the third grade. While he’s performed solo and with a chamber group of four musicians, this is the first time Wallach will be playing with an orchestra. “I don’t know quite how to picture it; I’m excited,” Wallach said. Deaver said every year the concert includes surprises for the audience, too. Last year at the end of the show, while the orchestra played the theme from “Frozen,” “Let It Go,” someone came on stage dressed as Elsa. The surprise was a big hit with the children who were singing along. cONcERT continued on page B11

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SCIENCE

SBU study searches for proteins damaged with age

Can’t run as fast as you used to? Your proteins can relate. Flecks of gray hair appear near the temples, laugh or frown lines deepen and elbows become dry and scaly. These are some of the signs of aging that people see, particularly when they’ve known family and friends for decades. Adam de Graff, a research assistant at Stony Brook University’s Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, however, is studying changes that occur well beneath the skin. Specifically, de Graff, Ken Dill, a distinguished professor of chemistry and physics and director of the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology and graduate student Michael Hazoglou looked at the proteins that are damaged by free radicals, which are released during oxidation. These free radicals are molecules that have an unpaired electron and a high chemical reactivity that can damage proteins, DNA and lipids. When people reach 80, about half their proteins are damaged by oxidation. de Graff, Dill and Hazoglou used physics and computer analysis to look closely at protein changes. These Stony Brook scientists recently published their results in the journal Structure. The researchers studied “how naturally occurring damage to proteins affects their ability,” de Graff said. “Such an understanding is critical, as stability is essential to their function.”

The proteins these scientists identified could become a site for targeted treatment against age-related diseases, de Graff said. Proteins operate with a simple principle: Their shape, structure and flexibility determine their function. Their stability ensures their success in their roles. Proteins have many different functions, from transporting oxygen to providing structure and hormonal signals. Each of these protein functions requires a certain type of architecture. Protein structure is needed for a “complete understanding of function,” de Graff said. While other researchers have explored which amino acids are the most susceptible to oxidation, de Graff and his collaborators focused primarily on the charged amino acids. The creation of free radicals is a universal side effect of respiration. Finding a drug, however, that might make the mitochondria, or the energy producer of the cell, work without causing damage, might increase the longevity of the cell machinery and the organism. When comparing the life expectancy of birds to rodents, birds win out, living much longer, on average, than mice or rats. Some scientists believe this might be the case because birds have “much cleaner” mitochondria, de Graff said. Indeed, a drug that makes human mitochondria work without producing as many protein-damaging free radicals might generate human cells that suffer less age-related damage. Their method of analyzing and studying proteins could indi-

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The orchestra also interacts with the audience and gives short demonstrations of the different instruments. Deaver said she asks audience members things like: Who plays string instruments? Who plays wood wind instruments? The conductor said the orchestra members always enjoy the interaction

Photo from Adam de Graff

Adam de Graff takes a break from the Gordon Conference on the Biology of Aging in Lucca, Italy, last year to enjoy the sights.

cate which proteins are the most vulnerable to oxidative damage, while also indicating which are the most durable. De Graff said he and Dill studied these proteins by using a computer code they wrote, which sorts through entire proteomes. They sorted through the proteins to find the proteins most destabilized by damage. They are predicting the degree of stability loss resulting from that damage. De Graff said he has paid particular attention to studies that demonstrate a link between lifestyle choices and longevity. Seventh Day Adventists, who have a restricted diet that doesn’t include as much animal protein, live, on average, six to seven years longer than the rest of the population. He suggested that some of what will help people live longer will have less to do with “genetic manipulation” than it will with making better and more informed choices about diet and health. It will be helpful at a protein level to understand “why dietary intervention has an impact

with the audience. The show keeps children engaged not only by talking directly to them but also by keeping the show to an hour. Deaver said the concert is a great opportunity for kids to hear all the instruments together, and it’s more approachable, because when it comes to orchestral music, “sometimes people think it’s too sophisticated or untouchable.” “I really hope they are inspired to lis-

on how we age.” He is also confident that, over time, researchers will develop an enhanced understanding of the interventions that will protect proteins from damage. Equally important, he believes “we will enhance our understanding of interventions that enhance our ability to get rid of this damage as it is occurring or once it has occurred.” De Graff likened the process of keeping a biological system running over time to managing a city. In the urban setting, the mayor might take the tax dollars and use it to build roads or fix bridges. As time goes on, the available tax dollars might diminish, which increases the importance of understanding the cost of each activity with age. De Graff, who grew up in Canada and now lives in Stony Brook, said he was interested in math from the age of 5. When he was 6, he was already doing fourthgrade math. De Graff said he practices what he preaches — he has significantly reduced his con-

ten to more orchestral music and music in general. And, for the youngest ones who are not playing an instrument yet, I hope it inspires them to consider studying an instrument. For those who are already studying an instrument, I hope it inspires them to want to achieve even more,” said Deaver. “If nothing else, it exposes them to new and great music, because it’s a very different experience hearing it live, as opposed to a recording

sumption of animal protein and lives a clean lifestyle. When he was in high school, he thought he’d become a physicist or engineer. He coupled that natural talent and appreciation with a desire to understand biological systems. Banu Ozkan, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics at Arizona State University, praised de Graff ’s efforts and his results. De Graff “always finds intriguing questions and is very inquisitive,” said Ozkan. “He’s a very hard worker. Whenever I came [to the lab], during weekends and sometimes at night, I found him working.” Ozkan predicted de Graff had a bright future. As for his work, de Graff remains excited about the possibility of collaborating on future aging-related research. “Without an understanding of what it takes to maintain individual proteins in their healthy state,” he said, it’s hard to “understand the interactions and aging processes inside the cell.”

or YouTube, because all your senses are really activated, ears, eyes, everything, and there’s perspective,” she added. Tickets for the concert are $5 and are available at the Staller Center Box Office or by calling 631-632-2787. For further information about the University Orchestra, contact the Stony Brook Department of Music at 631632-7330 or visit its website at www. stonybrook.edu/music.

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n 1982, Bob and Joyce Pellegrini had a ing advertisements for a newspaper. “I grew up with it,” Hargrave said about vision. They wanted to own a quality winery with gorgeous views and a tast- his youth around winemaking, which ing room fit for their superior products. Bob clearly has shaped the way that he hopes Pellegrini passed away in early 2015, but his people enjoying his wine use it to craft vision lives on with his wife and their pro- memorable experiences. “It’s about the fessional and talented staff who are com- people. It was always about the people. The mitted to the vision that the couple had over wine is sort of a conduit to relationships with people. When I look back on my life three decades ago. Despite growth in the Long Island wine growing up in the vineyard, it was ‘who’s industry and booming demand for “party coming by?’ It was the excitement of the bus tours” and events built around enter- harvest, guests at our home, having dinner tainment first and great wine second, Pel- with really interesting people. That, to me, legrini Vineyards has managed to stay true stands out more than anything. And of to who they are. Tasting room manager course as I got into the work and got older John Larsen and winemaker Zander Har- I gained an appreciation for wine itself. grave both stressed that desire to remain That’s not what I really think about growing up. It was all about the people.” aligned with the Pellegrini’s mission. Hargrave raved about the state-of-the-art Pellegrini is for serious wine drinkers. That was the overwhelming message from equipment that he has at his disposal, which Larsen and Hargrave when I visited the makes the vineyard’s old world mentality vineyard on the first whisper of a spring of fine winemaking much easier to pull off. day last week. That is not to say that those “I would say probably the most unique fealacking a substantial base of knowledge in ture of the Pellegrini winery is we have six, anything winemaking or drinking related ten-ton open fermenters that we do most of should be intimidated by the experience at our reds in,” he said. The giant fermenters the Cutchogue vineyard. All that you need feature a pneumatic punch-down system to bring through the door is a desire for that, without getting too technical, serves knowledge and an appreciation for the deli- the same purpose as the old method of grape stomping. The tanks have a long arm cate art that is winemaking. “If you were looking for a party with your that gently stirs the contents to submerge the flavor-packed grape friends, this might be skins that tend to rise to your perfect first stop,” ’It was always about the the top. Larsen said in PellegriI asked Hargrave what ni’s Vintner’s Room, a people. The wine is sort of second-floor sitting area a conduit to relationships he would bring home if he were grilling steaks with a massive window with people.’ for dinner. “You got to go overlooking rows upon — Zander Hargrave with the Encore,” he said rows of vines growing immediately. “That’s the business’s cash crop. “Come and hang out, see what we’re all our Bordeaux blend. It’s only released in about, then go see music somewhere else the very best vintages. The current vintage later in the afternoon if you want the full ex- is 2010, which was one of the best vintages perience of the North Fork,” Larsen added. ever on Long Island. I did make a ‘13 that The team at Pellegrini Vineyards would will be released down the line once it gets prefer for their outstanding wine, customer some bottle age. You can’t go wrong.” Hargrave suggested his sauvignon blanc service and breathtaking views to speak for themselves. Neither Larsen nor Hargrave if seafood is on the menu. He also beamed seemed to begrudge any of the many vine- with pride when describing Pellegrini’s yards that choose to be “event centers” as chardonnay, which he touted as special Larsen referred to them. However, neither and unique. He also called their merlot has any desire to jump on that train. At least “world class.” Sticking to their guns has been challengnot right now. “This is a true winery,” Larsen said. “We ing at times, but it is easy to see why Pelfocus on the wine, and the customer service legrini has been able to keep their focus on quality wine above all else. The passion that that goes along with it.” Pellegrini Vineyards offers a wine club, all of their employees have for great wine which gets members exclusive wine re- and the great experience that is learning leases, access to special dinners, luncheons, about new wine through tasting and conself-guided winery tours and other events. versation is the lasting memory of a couple Both Hargrave and Larsen suggested that of hours spent there. The roughly 30 acres of rolling hills, a membership in the club is the ideal way to enjoy everything that Pellegrini has to offer. feature that Larsen said is unique to PelWinemaking is in Hargrave’s blood. He legrini on a mostly flat North Fork, could has been at Pellegrini since the fall of 2014, make relaxing in their outdoor courtyard though his roots in the Long Island wine in- with a glass in hand feel like a European dustry date back to the very beginning. His getaway. An hour by car might seem like a parents, Louisa and Alex Hargrave, were rigorous day trip, but it’s nothing compared the brave entrepreneurs who first decided to a six-hour flight over the Atlantic Ocean. that the North Fork of Long Island was be- The experience might not be the same, but at Pellegrini it would be just as enjoyable. ing wasted by only growing potatoes. Zander grew up at Hargrave Vineyards. Pellegrini Vineyards is located at He has essentially spent a lifetime in the wine community along the North Fork, 23005 Main Road, Cutchogue. For more save for a few hiatuses to pursue a teaching information call 631-734-4111 or visit career, managing a vegetable farm and sell- www.pellegrinivineyards.com.

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Earth, Air and Water artist reception Huntington Arts Council February 19, 2016

Top photo by Andrew Darlow, all other photos by Heidi Sutton

Clockwise from top, some of the exhibitors at the reception pose for pictures; from left, HAC executive director Marc Coutrade with Honorable Mention winner George Gough; exhibitor Jay Gammill with his wife, Janet; Best in Show winner irene Andreadis with juror Andrew darlow.

The Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main St., Huntington, held an artist reception for its latest exhibit, Earth, Air and Water: A Celebration of Tri-State Wildlife and Nature on Feb. 19. Executive Director Marc Coutrade thanked a packed house for coming and then introduced the judge, New Jersey-based photographer Andrew Darlow. “It was really an honor to see everyone’s pictures and, like every judge says, it was extremely difficult to choose. There was so much great work and I felt like these were really pictures that were from the area around people’s homes — I could feel it. So often I’ve judged contests with pictures from Bali and all these other places and that’s great but I really felt that spirit and I’m so happy that we kept it in our little Tri-State region,” said Darlow. Best in Show went to “Crab Meadow Sunset” by Irene Andreadis. Darlow stated, “[The photograph] stands out both as an ideal representation of the show’s theme and for its sheer beauty. The photographer captured the sunlit foreground in sharp focus, with its wonderful desert-like texture. The eye is then led toward two bodies of shimmering water captured perfectly with a bird in flight that appears to have been heaven sent.” The judge also commented on Honorable Mention “Osprey in the Rain” by Tom Reichert, stating, “This image captures the power of nature via the movement of the rain in the air, plus the miracle of life in the form of a young bird of prey” and Honorable Mention “Cutchogue Barn” by George Gough —“The photographer skillfully combined just a hint of foreground brush to draw us into the image and framed the photograph to make us feel as though we were standing there together with him or her, feet (and possibly a tripod) firmly planted in the snow.” The photography exhibit will run through Feb. 27. For further information, call 631-271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org. — Heidi Sutton

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cover story

Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure opens at the LIM vertising agent brought him assignments to do historical paintings for corporate Chatting with artist Mort Künstler calendars and ads. “I was doing a lot of about his career retrospective opening at movie posters, too. They were the most the Long Island Museum on Feb. 26, it’s exciting, highest paying art at the time. hard to believe that this dynamic man will I had a lot of fun meeting movie stars, be 90 next year. The light-filled Oyster Bay directors, and others.” His brilliantly colhome overlooking Long Island Sound he ored, action-packed, multifigured movie shares with his wife Deborah displays their poster of 1972 for “The Poseidon Advencollection of paintings by Norman Rock- ture” is among other well-remembered well, Maxwell Parrish and other American posters in the exhibit. Künstler has done a number of paintillustrators. Deborah’s talent as an interior ings set on Long Isdesigner is reflected land, which are part in the warm, jewel- ’National Geographic set me of the exhibit at the toned rooms. The couple delights in on the right course to conduct Long Island Museum. Two are set during the telling how Mort ap- thorough research and be American Revolution proached her at Pratt in touch with the foremost with the Townsend Institute when she family home, which was a freshman and expert on a given subject.’ he a graduate stu— MorT KünsTLer is now Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster dent. Deborah has been Mort’s favorite model and is the final Bay, as the backdrop. “Sally’s Valentine” arbiter when Mort creates a very compli- portrays British Colonel John Graves Simcoe giving Sally Townsend the first known cated painting. After they married, they lived on Debo- American valentine. In “The Culper Spy,” rah’s income as a textile designer, then Sally’s brother, Robert Townsend, a key watched his career grow rapidly as a phe- member of George Washington’s Setauketnomenally successful illustrator of maga- based spy ring who gathered information zine covers, book jackets, advertisements in Manhattan, is portrayed in a candle-lit and movie posters and then as a painter of room, magnifying glass in hand reading significant moments in American history. an encrypted letter. “Teddy’s Fourth of July: Theodore One that they recall as the most thrilling of his long career — one moment that they Roosevelt in Oyster Bay” was commiswere privileged to experience in person — sioned by Künstler’s neighbor Roger was viewed on television by millions. It is Bahnik to honor the president, whose captured perfectly in his dramatic paint- home was in nearby Sagamore Hill. ing “Launch of the Space Shuttle Colum- Künstler surprised Bahnik by painting him as the driver of the president’s car bia, April 12, 1981.” Fifteen years into his successful career, and his wife and children as part of the he started doing work for National Geo- crowd. Künstler also painted Oyster Bay graphic in Washington, D.C. “National residents who’d won a prize offered by Geographic set me on the right course him to the highest bidders at an auction to conduct thorough research and be in to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club touch with the foremost expert on a given of Oyster Bay. The building in the backsubject. My career as a painter of complex ground still stands at the corner of East subjects fell into place after that.” An ad- Main and South Streets. By ElizaBEth Kahn Kaplan

Painting images from Mort Künstler

Clockwise from above, ‘launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia, april 12, 1981’ © 1981; ‘Sally’s Valentine’ © 2013; ‘the Culper Spy’ © 2013; ‘Respect of an army’ © 2014; ‘teddy’s Fourth of July: theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay’ © 2008; and Mort Künstler at work in his studio. (Photo by Liz Kaplan)

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COVER STORY

’To study his paintings is to simply see history alive.’ — JAMES I. ROBERTSON JR.

“I love the research. It’s like being a detective. What was the roof made of? How were the streets paved? What sort of hats would be correct?” On the third floor of Künstler’s home is a costume room with a variety of hats, coats, gowns and accessories. Künstler designed a rotating platform for his workspace to allow his easel to be moved into the changing light streaming through a large skylight. Another Long Islander commissioned “Washington’s Crossing.” Thomas R. Suozzi, the former Executive of Nassau County, urged Künstler to undertake his version of that pivotal event of the American Revolution. The painting is a result

of Künstler’s determination to provide a historically accurate representation of the subject of Emanuel Leutze’s “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” “That was not the kind of boat used for officers. You could not get horses and cannons in those boats; ferries were used, and the officers traveled with their horses,” said Künstler, who nonetheless considers the 1851 painting “one of the great iconic images of all time.” James I. Robertson Jr., the dean of Civil War historians, has said of Künstler’s work, “To study his paintings is to simply see history alive.” Proof of this is seen in “Respect of an Army,” painted to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. Known for his Civil War battle scenes, for this occasion nonetheless Kunstler chose to depict that moment when peace had finally come to the divided and wounded nation. Soldiers of the victorious Union

Army stand respectfully and with a certain sadness as Confederate General Robert E. Lee passes by after having surrendered his army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant inside the McLean House. It is not a scene of triumph, nor is glory given to the victors. Rather, attention is paid to the leader of the losing side that had fought with courage and tenacity but, in the end, had succumbed to a greater power. “The New Nation: The History of the United States in Paintings and Eyewitness Accounts” is the latest of Künstler’s 20 books of paintings, with texts by noted historians. A series of children’s books featuring Künstler’s art, titled “See American History,” will be released this spring by Abbeville Kids. The first two will be on the American Revolution and the Civil War, followed by World War II and the Wild West in the fall.

The name “Künstler,” which means “artist” in German, seems a validation of Mort Künstler’s choice of profession. The exhibit of over 80 of his works is a major retrospective of Kunstler’s paintings starting with childhood art through to his most recent paintings. It is not to be missed. Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure will be on view at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, from Feb. 26 through May 30. The community is invited to meet the artist and view the exhibit on Friday, March 18, at 5 p.m. as part of the museum’s Alive@5 series. Tickets are $15, $10 members at the door. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.longislandmuseum.org or call 631-751-0066. Image by Mort Künstler

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gardening

Photos by ellen Barcel

From left, some varieties of bush beans take just 50 to 60 days to mature so can be planted in late summer; stop cutting back mums and Montauk daisies by the Fourth of July to ensure autumn flowering; poinsettias can be toxic to children and pets, so place them out of reach during the christmas holidays.

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By EllEn BarcEl

Holidays are a time when people enjoy a rest, take a vacation from work and like to celebrate special occasions. But, holidays can also serve as markers for gardeners, a calendar of sorts, reminding them what needs to be done and when. February 2 is Ground Hog Day, a day in midwinter where whimsy takes over and the rodent “predicts” either an early spring (as this year) or six more weeks of winter. In any event, February is the perfect time to check out the gardening catalogues, plan your future garden and start your hardier crops indoors in a sunny location. Check the seed packages to see how many weeks before moving them outdoors you should sow the seeds. Cuttings from early flowering shrubs, like forsythia, can be made in February and brought inside to force early flowers. March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, is the traditional start of the pea planting season. Of course, it’s really important to check the weather and the soil conditions. Peas are one crop that prefers cool weather but can’t grow in the extreme cold we usually have on Long Island in mid-March. Think of this as a heads-up to get ready to plant as soon as the soil is workable and warm enough. Easter is a holiday when people tend to bring forced plants, grown in nurseries, into the house. Be really careful here as lilies, while traditional for the season, are toxic to cats. Even the water that the cut flowers are placed in can cause series health issues for them if they drink it; so keep lilies away from your cats. Generally, plant Easter gift plants in the garden

as soon as possible but usually after the blooms have faded — so you can enjoy them in the house. Memorial Day (some people say Mother’s Day, which is a bit earlier) is usually the start of really warm weather, so that tender annuals, such as tomatoes and herbs such as basil and dill can be moved outdoors. Marjoram and summer savory will also die in a late frost; so wait till the weather is warm enough. Fourth of July is usually considered as the last date in the growing season that perennial flowers, like Montauk daisies and mums, can be pruned back and still complete a flowering cycle, blooming in very late summer to autumn. The rule of thumb is to start pruning them when green buds appear in spring, and stop 100 days before bloom time. That is usually July 4. Labor Day is generally the last day in the growing season that second (or third) season crops can be planted. The first frost day on Long Island is generally considered to be early to mid-November; so count backward from that day for the exact planting time, based on the number of days each plant takes to mature. Some varieties of bush beans will produce a crop in 50 to 60 days, which means plant them in early September, that is, Labor Day for a crop before frost. Also, very tender houseplants should start to be brought indoors if they have summered outside. Particularly watch the low night temps. By Columbus Day all your houseplants should be indoors. Move tender shrubs or small trees like figs to an unheated garage once the leaves fall. Lift tender bulbs and store them in a cool dry place once the leaves have all died back to the ground.

Thanksgiving, late November, is usually the last time you can plant spring bulbs like daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, etc, outside. Those and other spring bulbs can actually be planted as long as the ground is not frozen. If you miss the cutoff date, consider storing them in the fridge till spring. Christmas is a time when many decorative plants are used in the house. Be particularly careful with indoor plants, such as poinsettias, which can harm both young children and pets if ingested. And we all know that little kids and pets put everything in their mouths.

While the above are generalities, always take into consideration the actual conditions at any given time. If a sudden cold front is predicted for mid-September, make sure that your houseplants are indoors. If the ground is still frozen in early April, then you just can’t plant your early/cool weather plants yet. Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and master gardener. Send your gardening questions and/or comments to leisure@ tbrnewspapers.com. To reach Cornell Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener program, call 631-727-7850.

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Times…and dates

Feb. 25 to March 3, 2016

Thursday 25

Birds do The mosT amazing Things! The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will welcome naturalist and bird educator Sue Krause at 2 p.m. who will share some fascinating facts and stories about our avian friends, including penguins, eagles, kiwis as well as birds on Long Island. All are welcome. No registration required. For further information, call 261-6930. 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. Join The conversaTion The Three Village Community Trust will welcome David Calone, former chair of the Suffolk County Planning Commission, as speaker at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7:30 p.m. Calone will speak on "The Community's Role in Comprehensive Land Use Planning: Regional and Local" followed by a discussion and Q-and-A. Free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call 689-0225 or visit www.threevillagecommunitytrust.org for additional information. 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.

friday 26 JoB fair Calling all job seekers! Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will hold a Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 35 companies will be on hand. Bring your resume and dress for success. For more information, call 588-5024. 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. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418. feinBerg BroThers in concerT The North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will welcome the Feinberg Brothers in concert at 7 p.m. featuring original music along with gems from bluegrass greats including Bill Monroe and Jimmy Martin. Free and all are welcome. Call 929-4488 for more information.

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All Souls' Church in Stony Brook will host a concert by the Anima Brass, from left, Thomas Pang, Jeff Smith, Austin Sposato, Michael Lockwood and John-Thomas Burson, on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. decoY collecTors shoW The Long Island Decoy Collectors Association willl present its 45th annual Decoy and Sporting Collectibles Show at the IBEW Union Hall, 370 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $7 admission fee. Call 516-639-8480.

hisTorY of caumseTT hike Caumsett State Historic Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will present an adult two-mile hike to study the park's social, economic, architectural and political history from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $4. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

counTrY aucTion Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, E. Northport will hold an old-fashioned country auction at 10 a.m. with viewing at 9 a.m. Bargains galore; hundreds of items including antiques, collectibles, artwork, household goods, bric-a-brac and furniture. Dealers welcome. With auctioneer Pat Meares. Questions? Call 261-1303.

oPen house Bethel A.M.E. Church, 33 Christian Ave., Setauket will hold an Open House in celebration of Black History Month at 3 p.m. All are welcome. For further information, call 751-4140 or 941-3581.

snoW shoeing Break out your snow shoes and join the staff at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, 240 Smith Road, Shirley for a refreshing two-mile walk around the park from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your own snow shoes and water bottle. Event held rain or shine, contingent on snow cover. Free but reservations are required by calling 286-0485, ext. 2131.

anima Brass in concerT All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook will host the Anima Brass in concert at 6 p.m. The quintet, dedicated to reinvigorating chamber music as an artistic medium, will perform works from Ewald, Brahms, and Bernstein. Free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Please bring a can of food to donate to a local food pantry. Call 655-7798 for more information. Paul mccarTneY TriBuTe concerT The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present a Paul McCartney tribute concert with Lenie Colacino at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org. mike delguidice & Big shoT in concerT The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome Billy Joel tribute band Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot in concert at 8 p.m. Featuring current members of Billy Joel's band with special guest Kodiak. Tickets range from $20 to $40. To order, call 6737300 or visit www.paramountny.com.

Jazz fesTival The Kings Park Heritage Museum, 101 Church St., Kings Park will celebrate Black History Month by hosting the Ranny Reeve Jazz Festival 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m. The festival will pay tribute to jazz musician Ranny Reeve with accomplished musicians performing throughout the night and ending with Ranny's famous Jazz Jam. Free. The museum will be open throughout the evening at no charge for visitors to browse. For more information, call 269-3305 or visit kpheritagemuseum.net.

sunday 28 maPle sugaring WorkshoP Hoyt Farm, 200 New Highway, Commack will hold a Maple Sugaring workshop today, March 13 and March 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Learn how to identify and tap trees so you can try sugaring in your own backyard and taste real maple syrup. $3 per person, children 5 and under free. No reservations required. For more information, call 543-7804.

PainT nighT The Smithtown Historical Society will host a Paint Night at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 7 p.m. Staff member Caitlin Eng will guide you in creating an original painting inspired by the society’s beautiful grounds. $40, $35 members; includes supplies. Light refreshments will be served. To reserve your spot, call 265-6768. an evening of Baroque music The Stony Brook Chamber Ensemble will be returning to Caroline Church, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket for a free concert of Baroque music at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Natalie Kress on violin, Alison Rowe on cello and Kevin Devine on harpsichord. Program will include works by Bach, Corelli, Castello and Biber. For more information, call 941-4245 or visit sbce.squarespace.com.

The Bard & The Busker in concerT The Ancient Order of Hibernians, 80 Magnolia Drive, Selden will host Rebel Songs: On the Road to the Easter Rising starring The Bard & The Busker (Mike McCormack and John Corr) in concert from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. To order, call Pat or Rich at 846-3106. For more information, call 736-5855.

saturday 27

singles circle The Northport Singles Circle will meet at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport from 3 to 5 p.m. For 50-plus. Come meet new friends. $7. Call 896-6217 for more information.

BenefiTs & BreakfasT lecTure The Long Island State Veterans Home, 100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook will host a Benefits & Breakfast lecture from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Presented by Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq, topics will include Medicaid planning, asset protection and aid and attendance. A continental breakfast will be served. Free and all are welcome. For more information, call 444-8606.

norTh shore Pro musica concerT The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host a chamber music concert by North Shore Pro Music in the Gillespie Room of the Carriage Museum at 5 p.m. Featuring chamber works of Schubert and Schumann. Tickets are $25, $20 members and students at the door. For additional information, call 751-0066 or visit www.northshorepromusica.org.

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The North Shore Public Library will welcome the Feinberg Brothers in concert on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

FEBRUARY 25, 2016 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B19 InternatIonal Folk DancIng The Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will host an evening of International Folk Dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All are welcome. No partner necessary. Dances will be reviewed and/or taught. $8 donation requested. For further information, call 516-781-3552.

‘the MusIc Man’ The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" from March 12 to April 10. Tickets range from $20 to $29. To order, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com. 'MeMPhIs' The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the musical "Memphis" from March 24 to May 8. Prices range from $69 to $74. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

Monday 29 ItalIan stuDIes lecture Stony Brook University's Center for Italian Studies will host a lecture by Cav. Luigi Fontanella on the topic of "Futurist, Socialist, Nationalist and Anarchist Struggles in Early Italian Immigrants' Writings" in the Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E-4340 at 2:30 p.m. Free and all are welcome. For further information, call 632-7444.

‘sweeney toDD’ Mt. Sinai High School, 110 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai will perform the musical “Sweeney Todd” on March 31, April 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $7 students and seniors. (Seniors are invited to reserve free tickets for the Thursday evening performance.) For more information or to order tickets, call 870-2882.

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Book sIgnIng Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome Laura Prepon, star of “Orange Is the New Black,” and integrative nutritionist Elizabeth Troy at 7 p.m. Prepon and Troy will be speaking and signing copies of their new book, “The Stash Plan: Your 21-Day Guide to Shred Weight, Feel Great, and Take Charge of Your Health.” For further information, call 271-1442.

'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. ‘suFFragette’ Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson will screen “Suffragette” on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 473-0022.

sBu annual FaMIly concert The University Orchestra at Stony Brook University will hold its annual Family Concert at the Staller Center for the Arts' Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. With special solo performance by Samuel Wallach. Tickets are $5 per person. To order, call 632-2797. Prostate suPPort grouP MeetIng John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, 75 N. Country Road, Port Jefferson will host a US TOO Prostate Cancer support group in Conference Room 1 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Craig at 846-4377. BennewItz Quartet In concert The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will host a Harborfront concert with the Bennewitz Quartet in the Sail Loft Room, 3rd floor, at 8 p.m. Performing works by Haydn, Schulhoff and Dvorak. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 students. Tickets available by calling 802-2160 or at the door.

wednesday 2 accorDIon allIance MeetIng The next meeting of the Long Island Accordion Alliance will be held at La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfield Road, E. Northport at 6 p.m. Featured artists will be accordionist Mario Tacca and vocalist Mary Mancini. For more information, call 261-6344.

thursday 3 Pasta FunDraIser A pasta fundraiser for local resident Tony Liucci, who is in need of a lung and liver transplant, will be held at The Bates House, 1 Bates Road, Setauket from 5 to 9 p.m. $20 adults, $10 students, $50 family includes an all you can eat buffet, drinks and raffle ticket for door prize (Ipad). Raffle baskets, 50/50 and raffle for a big screen TV. All proceeds will assist the family during this difficult time. For more information, call Billy at 828-9048 or Billy@billywilliams.biz. cIvIl war rounDtaBle MeetIng The North Shore Civil War Roundtable will hold a meeting at the South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station at 7 p.m. with a social "hour" from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be historian Eric Foner who will discuss his new book, "Gateway to Freedom: Hidden History of the Underground Railroad." Free and open to all. For further information, call 5494411 or 757-8117. Ira seMInar Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor will host an IRA Seminar from 7 to 8:15 p.m. A financial educator will discuss individual retirement accounts and new rules concerning rollovers. Free and open to all. Advance registration requested by calling 692-6820.

theater '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.

'wave: a true story In hIP hoP' The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Wave: A True Story in Hip Hop" on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. with special guests Tony "Mr. Wave" Wesley and DJ Kool Herc in person. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611. Photo by Origins Photos

Gabrielle Georgescu, Derek McLaughlin, Vianna Nater and Tim Thieke star in 'Seminar' at the Bare Bones Theater in Northport from March 3 to 20.

'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. ‘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. '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. 'I love you, you're PerFect, now change' Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills will present "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" from March 3 to 5 at 7:30 p.m. and March 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 656-2148 or visit www.ftc.edu. ‘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. '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.

‘whale wars’ The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen “Whale Wars” on March 3 at 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission, members free. Popcorn included. 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.

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Religious ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

CATHOLIC

EPISCOPAL

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN

Mission Statement: In faith we come together to celebrate the Eucharist as a Parish Family; and as a Catholic community of faith, we are sent to be Christ to the world around us. Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor Rev. Daniel Opoku-Mensah, Associate Rev. Jon Fitzgerald, In Residence Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir), 6:00 pm (Youth) Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Baptisms: Sundays at 1:30 pm (except during Lent) Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Holy Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date

1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net Parish Office email: office@carolinechurch.net (631) 941–4245

Connecting to God, Each Other and the World

400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket (631) 689–1127 • Fax (631) 689–1215

www.stonybrookchristian.com Pastor Troy Reid Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship w/nursery 10 am Kidmo Children’s Church • Ignited Youth Fellowship and Food Always to Follow Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7 pm Thursday Morning Bible Study w/Coffee & Bagels: 10 am Friday Night Experience “FNX” for Pre K-Middle School: 6:30 pm Ignite Youth Ministry: 7:30 pm Check out our website for other events and times

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org Father Tyler A. Strand, Administrator, Joseph S. Durko, Cantor Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School alternate Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm. PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions, Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2900 • Fax (631) 473–0015

www.stgmajella.org Rev. Gennaro DiSpigno, Pastor Oﬃce of Christian Formation • 928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Third weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate Penance Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pm We celebrate You! Visit Our Thrift Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm + Sat. 10 am–2 pm

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (631) 473-0165 • Fax (631) 331-8094

www.www.infantjesus.org Reverend Patrick M. Riegger, Pastor Associates: Rev. Francis Lasrado & Rev. Rolando Ticllasuca To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: (631) 928-0447 • Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital Religious Education: (631) 928-0447 Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145

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CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582 www.mtsinaichurchli.org “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Sunday Services at 9 am and 11:00 am Sunday School and childcare oﬀered at the 9 am service and open to all infants to 8th grade. Last Sundays of the month: 11 am Welcome Sunday Service A service welcoming those with differing abilities We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROSSOVER CHRISTIAN CHURCH Finding Faith As A Way of Life

Meeting at the Heritage Community Center 633 Mt. Sinai Coram Rd., Mt. Sinai (631)734-0204

www.crossoverchristianchurch.com Pastor Lesaya Kelly Weekly Schedule: Sunday Worship w/Children’s Church 9:30 - 11am Join us: Good Friday 3/25 The Comfort Inn, Rte 112, Medford, NY 11763 Communion Service at 7 pm Easter Sunday 3/27 The Heritage Community Center 633 Mt. Sinai Coram Rd, Mt. Sinai, NY 11776 Breakfast at 9 am • Service at 9:30 am With Children’s Church & Easter Egg Hunt We oﬀer weekly small groups and monthly meetings for men and women. We exist to love God with everything we have. We are a small, vibrant community reaching out to our world with love in action.

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

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

www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Please come and welcome our new Priests: The Rev. Dr. Richard Visconti, Priest–In–Charge The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Priest Associate Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

The Rev. Cn. Dr. Richard D. Visconti, Rector The Rev. Farrell Graves, Priest Associate

Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 941-4245 for registration Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:30 pm and First Fri. of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Oﬃce for location) Youth, Music and Service Programs oﬀered Let God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

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

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

EVANGELICAL THREE VILLAGE CHURCH Knowing Christ...Making Him Known

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

Lead Pastor Josh Moody Sunday Worship Schedule 9:15 am:Worship Service Sunday School (Pre–K – Adult), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagel/Coﬀee Fellowship 11:00 am: Worship, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–4) We oﬀer weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s Bible Studies (day & evening) & Men’s Bible Study Faith Nursery School for ages 3 & 4 Join us as we celebrate 55 years of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ!

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com

Rev. Demetrios N. Calogredes, Protopresbyter Sunday Services Orthros 8:30 am - Devine Liturgy 10 am Services conducted in both Greek & English* Books available to follow in English* Sunday Catechism School, 10:15 am - 11:15 am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 pm - 8 pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups* Thrift Store* Banquet Hall available for Rental* For information please call Church oﬃce*

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Religious JEWISH

D irectory LUTHERAN–ELCA

CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

“Judaism with a smile” Future site: East side of Nicolls Rd, North of Rte 347 –Next to Fire Dept. Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove (631) 585–0521 • (800) My–Torah • www.ChabadSB.com

Rabbi Chaim & Rivkie Grossbaum Rabbi Motti & Chaya Grossbaum Rabbi Sholom B. & Chanie Cohen Membership Free •Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool • Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department • Lectures and Seminars • Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle for Special Needs Children • The CTeen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library www.ChabadSB.com Chabad at Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

CORAM JEWISH CENTER

Young Israel of Coram 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 YIC.org – YoungIsraelofCoram@gmail.com

RABBI DR. MORDECAI & MARILYN GOLSHEVSKY RABBI SAM & REBECCA GOLSHEVSKY

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

PRESBYTERIAN SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green (631) 941-4271

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 March 2, 9, 16 Holy Communion Service at 7:30 pm

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.

LUTHERAN–LCMS

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE 465 Pond Path, East Setauket (631)751-1775 www.messiahny.com

www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net

REV. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

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

Rev. Margaret H. Allen

“THE ETERNAL FLAME–THE ETERNAL LIGHT” Weekly Channel #20 at 11 am Shabbat Morning Services 9 am Free Membership. No building fund. Free Hebrew School. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat and Holiday Services followed by hot buffet. Adult Education Institute. Women’s Education Group–International Lectures and Torah Study. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages. FREE HEBREW SCHOOL 2015–2016 Details (631)698–3939 Member National Council of Young Israel a world–wide organization. All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

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

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.

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

METHODIST

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

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

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

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

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

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

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

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

Rev. Sandra B. Mantz, Pastor

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

(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

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

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SBU

Feb. 25-March 2, 2016

SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Tomorrow is Friday — wear red on campus!

Men’s hoops wins America East title Senior Jameel Warney reaches 2,000 career points Senior forward Jameel Warney led all scorers with 20 points as the Stony Brook men’s basketball team defeated the University of Maine, 75-56, Sunday at the Cross Insurance Center. The win clinched the America East regular season title for the Seawolves (235, 14-1), who have earned home court advantage throughout the conference playoffs. Warney shot 9-for-12 from the field and added a pair of free throws. He scored his 2,000th career point on a reverse layup with 7:18 left in regulation. “Jameel’s a great kid,” Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell said. “He’s grown so much as a person and his best basketball is ahead of him. He brings a different dimension from the post. So few big men want to play with their back to the basket. It’s refreshing for me. Everyone plays Jameel so differently so sometimes it takes time for him to figure out some things.” Seniors Rayshaun McGrew and Carson Puriefoy added 14 points apiece. Maine (8-19, 4-10) was led by Aaron Calixte and Till Gloger, who had 11 points apiece. Stony Brook shot 26-for-53 from the

field. Maine was 21-of-62. The Black Bears shot 7-for-26 from downtown. The Seawolves shot 19-for-24 from the freethrow line. Walker added nine rebounds and four assists. Sophomore Tyrell Sturdivant tied a career-high with four free throws. Stony Brook won its fourth America East regular season championship and first since 2012-13. Warney added nine rebounds and

three blocks. He is the 110th player in the history of Division I basketball to reach 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. He reached the 20-point plateau for the 14th time this year. Warney is also the third player in the history of the America East Conference to reach 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. “There’s a lot of people who’ve put me in a position to succeed,” Warney said. “My coaches, teammates, the community. Not many players get to 2,000 points let alone 1,000 rebounds, too. It just shows how far you can go with hard work. I was a part of the team the last time we won a regular season championship. Not winning it as a sophomore and junior really humbled me.” Stony Brook hosts the University of Vermont in the regular season finale Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. Warney, McGrew and Puriefoy will be honored in a senior day ceremony prior to the game. “It feels great to win a league title, but the journey’s not over,” McGrew said. “We’ve got to stick together and play within our system.” File photos from SBU

Above left, Rayshaun McGrew drives through the paint in a previous game. Right, Jameel Warney shoots between defenders.

Snow scores 19 points on senior day

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• Seawolves women fifth, men sixth at America East Championships • Softball team drops two at Charlotte Invitational Content provided by SBU and printed as a service to our advertiser.

Senior forward Brittany Snow of the Stony Brook University women’s basketball team (16-12, 8-7 AE) scored 19 points in her final game at Island Federal Credit Union Arena on Saturday, but the University of Maine Black Bears (22-7, 13-1 AE) pulled away in the second half for a 60-43 victory behind 30 points from junior Sigi Koizar. Stony Brook played Maine close in the first half and entered the break trailing 22-19. The Seawolves trailed 30-26 at the 5:29 mark of the third quarter after a Snow layup, but the Black Bears closed the period on an 11-3 run. The spurt swelled to 15-3 after Koizar scored the first four points of the fourth quarter and the Black Bears never looked back. After shooting 10-for-25 from the field in the first half, the Black Bears made 16-of-25

shots over the final 20 minutes to go 26-of-50 for the game. Maine was 6-for-11 from downtown. Stony Brook finished 17of-53 from the field and 2-for-13 from outside. A key for head coach Caroline McCombs entering the game was to limit the turnovers. And the Seawolves succeeded, turning it over a season-low four times and limiting Maine to zero fast-break points. Stony Brook made seven of 10 free throws, while Maine went just 2-for-7 from the charity stripe and was outrebounded 36-29 for the game. Freshman forward Ogechi Anyagaligbo had a game-high eight rebounds. She registered seven blocks in two games this week, including three against the Black Bears. Senior guards Miranda Jenkins and Kim Hanlon, and senior forwards Alyssa Coiro and

File photo from SBU

Brittany Snow scored 19 points in her last game on her home court.

Snow are the winningest class in Stony Brook women’s basketball’s Division I history, winning 71 games over four seasons. Junior guard Kori BayneWalker finished with eight points, four rebounds and

three assists. All four seniors got on the scoresheet, combining for 25 of Stony Brook’s 43 points. The Seawolves close out the regular season on Sunday, Feb. 28, at the University of Vermont at 2 p.m.

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Benner’s Farm sweetens a winter’s day By Giselle Barkley

The community roamed around Benner’s Farm in Setauket in search of sweets on Saturday, Feb. 20, during its annual Maple Sugaring Day. Families learned the history of maple sugaring, how to tap trees, turn sap into syrup and how to make sugar candies. Participants also enjoyed freshly made pancakes with farm-made syrup. Maple syrup, sugar candies and jams were also sold during the event. In between eating pancakes, learning about maple sugaring and sampling sap from a tree, families roamed the farm to visit the animals and treat some to a leftover pancake. Children played on the Big Swing up in the woods and visited with the resident barn cats, Lightning, Thunder and Storm. A sweet time was had by all!

Photos by Giselle Barkley

Clockwise from top left, sam Benner teaches families about the process of boiling sap over a wood fire; a little boy eats a pancake with fresh maple syrup during the event; volunteers flip pancakes; jams and syrup for sale; sap drips from a Norway maple tree on the farm; freshly made maple sugar candies; crocheted chick toys for sale; Bob Benner discusses the history of maple sugaring; and scouts learn how to make maple sugar candies.

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2016 Summer Adventures at The Knox School! CA MP OPEN HOUSE SATU R DAY, FEBRUARY 27, 11am - 2pm

I t ’s n e ve r to o ea r l y to s ta r t t h i nk i n g ab o u t s u m m e r ! KNOX PROUDLY OFFERS Programs for Campers in Grades K-10

Programs for Campers in Grades K-10 CIT Leadership Program

CIT Leadership Program Teen Travel Program

Teen Travel Program Equestrian Program

Equestrian Program Red Cross Cross Swimming Swimming Program Program Red Waterfront Property withKayaking Kayakingand Waterfront Property with and Stand-Up Paddleboarding! NEW Stand-Up Paddleboarding! NEW Pedal Boats Daily Long Beach Trips Daily Long Beach Trips

Field Sports and

Fitness Games Fitness Games

Tennis, Gaga Ball, Volleyball, Tennis, Gaga Ball, Volleyball, Basketball Basketball

Performing Arts Performing Fine ArtsArts Fine Arts

NEW Marine Science Fun with Physics

NEW LEGO Robotics LEGO Robotics

Movie Nights Under the Stars Minecraft

Specialty Sports Camps for Soccer, Movie Nights Under the Stars

Lacrosse Specialty Sports Camp for Soccer

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**WE CATER TO TEENS AND TWEENS** INDOOR/OUTDOOR TEEN REC CENTER Featuring AIR HOCKEY, PING PONG, FOOSBALL, HOOP SHOOT, KARAOKE, GAMING TABLES, VOLLEYBALL, POOL and MORE!

**CIT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TRAINS TEENS FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT** Call the Camp Office at 631-686-1640 to register or visit www.knoxschool.org/summercamp

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File photo

Dancers from the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance in a previous year

An afternoon of Irish dancing Save the date! Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, will present an Irish dancing program on Sunday, March 6, at 1 p.m. Children of all ages will enjoy a performance of Irish dancing by teachers and students from the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance, known regionally, nationally and internationally as champions on the competitive circuit. The award-winning dancers will also interact with the children — answering questions and teaching some Irish dance steps. After the show, participants may wish to have their face painted by Miss Sue or take a guided tour of the historic home. Fee is $9 per child, chaperones free. For further information or to register, call Carolyn at 631-427-5240, ext. 113, or email educator@waltwhitman.org. 144199

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THE L AUREL H ILL SCHOOL

Kids Calendar Guide

Summer Camp Program

fun

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extreme Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc.

a spring break treat: Theatre Three will present ‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit’ from March 5 to 26.

Programs

textures of wildlife The Town of Brookhaven will hold a free program for ages 3 to 5 titled Textures of Wildlife on Feb. 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. West Meadow Beach, Trustees Road, Stony Brook and 2 to 3 p.m. at Cedar Beach, Harbor Road, Mount Sinai. Children will observe and touch a baby horseshoe crab, spider crab, whelk and moon snail while they learn about these animals. Advance registration required by calling 751-6714.

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Laurel Hill Continues To Set The Standard For over 40 years, Laurel Hill has created lifelong friendships and wonderful memories for thousands of children. But that doesn’t stop us from raising the bar every single summer.

And this summer is no exception!

PrinCess tea Party Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma will hold a Princess Tea Party on Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. See all your favorite princesses on stage, take photos and then enjoy tea, lemonade, cupcakes and cookies. Tickets are $19 per guest. To order, call 737-1964. animal PassPort Program The Cold Spring Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor invites children to celebrate the leap year with their bull frogs on Feb. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Make a frog-themed craft and play games. General admission fee. For more information, call 516-692-6768.. geology made easy Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold a family program titled Geology Made Easy on Feb. 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Through hands-on experiments and activities, you’ll see just how interesting rocks can be. $4 adults, $3 children. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

OFFERING 2, 3 OR 5 DAY-A -WEEK PROGRAMS

Allow us to create the perfect summer for your child! 9 PROGRAMS ALL IN ONE CAMP ~ AGES INFANT TO 9TH GRADE Sports Fever • Studio & Stage • Club 456 Science • Club 456 Sports Discovery Camp • TeenShop • PreSchool Center • ACE • CIT

The Laurel Hill School Est. 1973 201 OLD TOWN ROAD, EAST SETAUKET (2miles north of Rte 347) 751-1154 • 751-1081 www.laurelhillschool.org

Celebrate engineer’s week The Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will hold a walk-in program titled Let Them Roll! on Feb. 27 and 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Design and test your own roller coaster; then see if you can get your “car” to stay on the track! $5. Call 331-3277 for further information.

leaPin’ lizards! Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a Leapin’ Lizards program on Feb. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. and meet a chameleon, gecko, iguana, bearded dragon and more! It is also an Olympic year so learn some interesting facts about leaping, jumping and hopping in

the animal kingdom. Be prepared to do a bit of leaping. For ages 5 to 11. Children will go home with a crafty lizard. $10 per child, $5 adult. To register, call 979-6344. Hot CoCoa and marsHmallows! The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will welcome author Barbara Anne Kirshner on March 2 at 10:30 a.m. who will read from her book, “Madison Weatherbee: The Different Dachshund.” A craft activity along with hot chocolate and marshmallows will follow. $3 per child. No reservations necessary. For additional information, call 689-5888.

film ‘boy and tHe world’ Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Film “Boy and the World” will be screened at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. as part of its Cinema for Kids series. Tickets are $12, $7 members, free for kids 12 and younger. Questions? Call 423-7611.

theater ‘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’ Come see Peter, Benjamin Bunny, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and the rest of the gang in “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson 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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kids times

Photo by Heidi sutton

From left, Coco Eller, Sabrina Bagliavio, Kris Kozikowski and Charlotte Glotch pose with Tom Palamara, Director of The Rinx in Port Jefferson.

Local kids put color into winter! Times Beacon Record Newspapers’s young readers unleashed their artistic talent over the winter break to create many beautiful variations of our Winter Fun coloring page. We received so many wonderful entries that it was very difficult to choose the winners. Congratulations to 11-year-old Coco Eller of Setauket, Charlotte Glotch, age 7, of Stony Brook, 5-year-old Kris Kozikowski of Port Jefferson, and Charlotte Glotch, age 7, of Stony Brook who each received a family four-pack to The Rinx in Port Jefferson. Special thanks to The Rinx in Port Jefferson for sponsoring this event and to all those who entered our contest.

Camp & School DIRECTORY The Knox School

541 Long Beach Road, St. JameS 631-686-1600• www.knoxschool.org

the Knox School is a co-ed, non-denominational, college-preparatory day and boarding school for grades 6-12 plus post graduate located on Long Island’s north Shore. average class sizes of 12-13 help to boost academic achievement. Knox offers a personalized approach in the middle school that guides bright young minds through the critical years of school. Students learn in newly renovated classrooms with expert instructors preparing all students for success in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. In high school, Knox offers aP and honors classes, characterbuilding experiences, visual and performing arts, equestrian, crew, fencing, volleyball, soccer, tennis, baseball and softball. 100% of our graduates are accepted to college. For more information on the school or the 5-day boarding option, please call admissions at 631-686-1600 ext. 414 or visit www.knoxschool.org. Learn to be exceptional at the Knox School!

The Knox School Summer AdvenTureS

541 Long Beach Road, St. JameS 631.686-1640 www.knoxschool.org/summer

Knox Summer adventures day camp on the beautiful Knox School campus offers aFFoRdaBILItY and FLeXIBILItY! our 40+ acre campus, located on the shores of Stony Brook harbor, is home to campers for 8 FULL WeeKS of fun in the sun! Starting June 27th and running until august 19th, 2016, monday-Friday from 9 am - 3:30 pm, you can pick and choose your days with our FLeXIBLe SchedULIng option. Knox Summer adventures offers swimming, kayaking, daily beach trips, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, neW Pedal Boats, minecraft, Fun with Physics, field sports including gaga BaLL, volleyball, tennis and basketball, fine arts, drama, and So mUch moRe! tues-thurs travel programs for campers in grades 7-10 and kindergarten readiness program for our youngest campers! cIt program trains tenth graders for summer employment and SPecIaLtY camPS offered by the nY Red Bulls Soccer club and Lacrosse Unlimited right on our grounds. transportation and extended day care are available. Full lunch, plus water and snacks are provided daily and included in registration costs. (631-686-1640/www.knoxschool.org/summer).

The lAurel hill School 201 oLd toWn Road, e. SetaUKet 631–751–1154

WWW.LaUReLhILLSchooL.oRg It’s summer fun to the extreme. nine great programs all in one camp. Sports Fever • Studio & Stage • Club 456 Science • Club 456 Sports • Discovery • Teenshop • Preschool • CIT • ACE. Affordable and flexible programs. Red cross Swim Program. Special events each week. caring and experienced staff. new 2, 3, or 5 day a week options. Please call for further information or to schedule a tour.

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camp Setauket: For over 27 years, creating memorable summer camp experiences: general camp for ages 3–12 ; theatre arts camp and Sports camp for ages 7–12; and c.I.t. Program for ages 13 thru 15. game Set match tennis academy camp for ages 4–18 and all skill levels. our unique camps offer indoor & outdoor pools, indoor & outdoor fields and indoor & outdoor tennis courts. activities include: arts & crafts, sports such as soccer, basketball, softball and volleyball, interactive games, drama and hands on science. Swimming is included in every camp and several indoor activity areas for rainy days. early enrollment, sibling, & member discounts available. Parisi training camps - focuses on speed and agility for all sports. Jump Start camp - ages 7-11, total Performance camp - ages 12-14 and Peak training camp - ages 15 & up.

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DOING OUR PART for PLANET EARTH

Stony Brook University Ranked No. 4 in The Princeton Review’s ‘Top 50 Green Colleges of 2015’ For the sixth year in a row, Stony Brook has been recognized for its exemplary commitment to environmental responsibility by The Princeton Review.

10 reasons why Stony Brook is a sustainability leader • 100% of new construction LEED-certified • 65% of campus waste diverted from landfills • 50% of food budget spent on local/organic food • Alternative transportation accommodations available • Sustainability-focused degrees offered • Public greenhouse gas inventory plan in place • University vehicles powered by sustainable propulsion systems, such as biodiesel/ultra-low sulfur diesel • Greenhouse and nursery on campus • Multiple solar installations in place, partially powering buildings, parking lots and exterior lightings • Sustainability officer on staff

Learn more about Stony Brook University’s sustainability initiatives and academic programs at stonybrook.edu/sustainability. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 15120809 140176