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your turn

Newly appointed historian has deep roots in the community By Naomi Solo

Chris Ryon has officially been appointed Village Historian for the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson. Chris brings to this position a very interesting historical story. His parents were introduced to one another by Rob Sisler who was the village’s first historian. At the time Chris’ father had been teaching in Port Jefferson High School along with Rob. Chris’ mother Theora Newcomb was a personal family friend. Theora’s father and his brother Spurge owned the very well known Newcomb Brothers Automobile dealership located where the present ferry dock is. Back in the 1980s I was fortunate to interview Andrew Newcomb, Chris’ grandfather. I was doing re-

search on the building of the schooner Palestine. I got some of my earliest history lessons of the village from him. Chris’ interest in our local history comes naturally to him because he was raised in a family where history was the conversation during dinner. Chris has for several years been the historian for the Village of Poquott. His appointment to this additional position comes at a time when he has just retired from a career in teaching and is excited about the possibilities of expanding and enriching the Archive of Port Jefferson Village. To that purpose he cordially invites any residents in the area to stop by the Archive room in the Port Jefferson Village Center on Saturdays or Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon and share stories and/or photos with him.

Chris Ryon

He fully realizes that the enrichment of the Archive room necessitates villagers’ participation and he is eager to talk to many of you. Chris succeeds Ken Brady who held the position and was largely responsible for the development and rich holdings that the Archive room now possesses. Ken welcomed one and all from Port Jeff and surrounding communities to drop in and visit to share old photos and to chat. Chris wants to follow that same pattern. Preceding Ken Brady in that position was Rob Sisler, and it was Rob’s idea that the Village Center have a Mezzanine/Gallery. Because of this we are able to have continuing art and historical exhibits. It is through Rob’s efforts that two of our historic buildings were moved and restored and have become the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce office and the Zinna house at West Broadway. In chatting with Chris, he said that history exists in the rich memories of the families living in and around the village. For the 150th anniversary of Cedar Hill Cemetery Chris worked on the photo exhibit. Recently my husband has passed away and when I go up to Cedar Hill I see so many of the local family names. I learned most of their histories from Ken and Chris. A historian’s job goes beyond simple knowledge and is enriched by the contributions including stories and photos that provide a more complete picture. The job of a historian is to be the gatherer of information where people can come and share their stories. Those wishing to speak with Chris are welcome to call 631-802-2165 and/or email him at portjeffhistorian@ gmail.com.

Hope House Ministries Invites You to

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

Pasta dinner fundraiser

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook, NY

For ticket information, please call Theresa Zeis at (631) 473-8796

Photo from naomi Solo

A pasta dinner 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 on March 3, 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 631-828-9048 or email Billy@billywilliams.biz.

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There has been a lot of media attention shed virus and spread disease. Symptoms recently about outbreaks of the canine will start three to five days after exposure influenza virus (CIV), the H3N8 strain, and can be very mild to severe. which was first reported in racing greyMild symptoms include a low-grade hounds in Florida in 2004. Rather than fever, runny nose and cough. Severe the typical respiratory infections (both symptoms include pneumonia and in viral and bacterial) that were limited to some cases death. Risk factors include mild upper respiratory signs (coughing, age (the very young and very old are sneezing, etc.), many of these dogs devel- most severely affected), pre-existing disoped a sudden onset of severe pneumo- ease or genetic susceptibility. There is nia and death. no evidence at this time that CIV poses Later that year similar cases were docu- any health risk for humans. mented in shelters and veterinary clinics in Treatment for CIV is supportive in the New York City area. Dogs that recovered nature. Less severe cases where the pawere tested at the Cortient is able to eat nell Animal Health and drink are selfDiagnostic Center at limiting in nature Cornell University and symptoms reand tested positive solve within three for the CIV H3N8 to seven days. More strain. In 2011, there severe cases require was another outbreak hospitalization, IV in the NYC Metro f luids/medications, area (three cases in nebulization treatNYC, three in Nassau ments and, in some County but none in cases, supplemental Suffolk County) of the oxygen. CIV H3N8 strain. Two vaccines By Matthew Kearns, DVM Fast forward to against the CIV 2015 — an outbreak H3N8 strain (the first of the CIV occurred in the Chicago area was approved by the FDA in 2009) are that affected more than 1,000 dogs and available for dogs at this time. The goal led to eight deaths. Another outbreak of the vaccine is to expose the host (in shortly after the Chicago incident oc- this case dogs) to a weakened or inacticurred in the Atlanta area affecting ap- vated form of the virus and stimulate the proximately 80 dogs (no deaths). In De- immune system to produce antibodies cember 2015, another outbreak occurred against it. Then, if the host is exposed to in the Seattle area affecting approxi- the virus naturally, the immune system mately 80 dogs (again, no deaths). will respond rapidly and fight the infecInterestingly, none of the cases in 2015 tion before signs of disease will occur. were caused by the CIV H3N8 strain, but At this time there is good news and rather an H3N2 strain. The H3N2 strain bad news. The good news is there have was previously only seen in Asia (first di- been no reported cases of either strain of agnosed in 2006-2007). It is believed that CIV in Suffolk County. The bad news is this Asian strain gained entrance to the there is no evidence at this time that the United States through Chicago’s O’Hare vaccine currently available will protect Airport inside a dog from Korea. against the new Asian strain (it may, but CIV is passed from dog to dog via the veterinary community just doesn’t aerosolized respiratory secretions from know at this time). coughing, barking, sneezing, contamiPlease consult with your veterinarian as nated objects (food and water bowls, ken- to whether your dog is at risk for the CIV nel surfaces) and people moving between virus (H3N8 or H3N2 strain) and whether infected and uninfected dogs. Dogs that vaccine is warranted for your own dog. I stay at kennels, groomers, doggy day care, will keep everyone posted through Times parks etc. are more at risk. Beacon Record Newspapers as new inforApproximately 80 percent of dogs ex- mation becomes available. posed to CIV will show symptoms of the disease and the other 20 percent will not. Dr. Kearns has been in practice for 16 This is unfortunate because this 20 percent years and is pictured with his son Matthew may not show symptoms, but they can still and their dog Jasmine.

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eye on education

SBU campus now tobacco-free With the new year comes a new policy Products that may not be used on at Stony Brook University, and we hope campus include, but are not limited it will inspire some resolutions for 2016 to, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, — all campus locations including South- cigars and cigarillos, pipes, hookahampton and Manhattan are now 100 smoked products and oral and smokeless tobacco. percent tobacco-free. The University startStony Brook strives ed researching and deto maintain a respectveloping best practices ful, safe, healthy and for implementing a clean community. tobacco-free policy in We’re following the lead 2013. Working groups of more than 1,000 coland an advisory counleges nationwide, incil involving a crosscluding several SUNY representation of camschools that have alpus, including students, ready implemented tocontributed to the new bacco-free policies. Our tobacco-free policy and new policy is also coninitiative. sistent with the greater Our new initiative, cultural shift toward An Air of Respect, adsmoke- and tobaccodresses going tobaccofree public places, such free with a supportive as restaurants, hotels, BY Judith B. Greiman approach that recogparks, airplanes and nizes not only the negasporting venues. The tobacco-free policy applies to all tive health and environmental effects of students, faculty and staff as well as visi- using tobacco products but also the real tors on campus, including vendors, vol- challenge tobacco users face when trying unteers and contractors, attendees at all to quit. Judith B. Greiman is Chief Deputy to our events (such as Seawolves football games and shows at the Staller Center the President and Vice President for Govfor the Arts) and families and friends of ernment and Community Relations at Stony Brook University. students, faculty and staff.

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Brittain Mahaffey, PhD Clinical Psychologist Brittain Mahaffey, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist at the Stony Brook University Mind-Body Clinical Research Center. She is also a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Areas of expertise: • Cognitive behavioral therapy for mood and anxiety disorders • Dialetical behavioral therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder and other self-destructive behaviors • Relaxation/mindfulness, behavioral medicine Research interests: Post-traumatic stress disorder occurring with other physical health problems, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), women’s health, treatment of mood and anxiety problems during and after pregnancy Education: PhD in clinical psychology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, clinical internship at the Northport VA Medical Center

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LEISURE

Theatre Talk With TracyLynn Conner and James D. Schultz BY RITA J. EGAN

The Long Island premiere of the musical “First Date” is set for March 5 at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, and actors TracyLynn Conner and James D. Schultz are thrilled that local theatergoers will get to experience the hilarious production with them. The one-act play takes an amusing look at the trials and tribulations of today’s dating world when two people meet for a blind date at a restaurant in New York City. Conner, who plays serial-dater Casey, describes “First Date” as funny, witty and very current when it comes to today’s dating climate. Schultz, who plays dating newbie Aaron, said the play is filled with great musical numbers, perfect comedic

James D. Schultz and TracyLynn Conner

timing and sight gags yet doesn’t veer from its main purpose. “At the heart of all that is the relationship between Aaron and Casey,” the actor said. While the two have shared the stage in productions in the past, such as “The Farnsworth Invention,” “Jekyll

Photo by Rita J. Egan

and Hyde” and “Man of la Mancha,” this is the first time they will be performing together as romantic leads. In addition to acting together, the two have been friends for years, and Conner is Schlutz’s vocal coach. The actors said they are having a great time work-

ing together and discovering their characters. “My character Casey has been on many, many, many dates. And James’ character, Aaron, this is his very first blind date in his whole life,” Conner said. Schultz explained that his character has just gotten out of a relationship and has a lot of personal baggage. “When he meets Casey for the first time, he’s not entirely sure how it’s going to work out because she’s so different from him. He’s neurotic and conservative, and she’s very edgy and very fly by your seat, very artsy. And basically, they both awaken something in each other, and they find what makes the other person stronger, at least in that first date and the first time they meet each other,” the actor said. Both are also excited to be working with director Jordan Hue and their fellow cast mates, Jeremy Hudson, Samm Carroll, Charles Jacker, Lauren V. Gobes and Michael Newman. Conner explained the rest of the actors play multiple roles, either in the restaurant or as past lovers, best friends or sisters in their imaginations. “It’s a well-seasoned cast that knows exactly how to deliver a comedic line,” Conner said. She admitted that at times the cast can’t stop laughing in rehearsals. THEATER TALK continued on page B12

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science

Stony Brook’s Meade offers explanation of a possible new particle the power of 1

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By Daniel Dunaief

When Patrick Meade was a child, he asked why? The answer often brought the same question: Why? The process continued through his schooling. “When you do that for your entire life,” Meade explained, the ideal intellectual home for him became theoretical physics. Indeed, Meade, who joined Stony Brook University about six years ago, is now an associate professor at the C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics at Stony Brook. Meade’s interests are in physics beyond the Standard Model, which describes how all known matter interacts with three out of the four known forces in the universe and what transmits these forces. He would like to help increase the microscopic understanding of all phenomena including dark matter and dark energy. As he did when he was growing up, Meade continues to ask “why” questions that the Standard Model can’t yet answer. He would like to know, for example, why particles have the specific masses they do. When searching for the underlying description of the universe, he’d like to think some things were more than random and explore the possibilities for deeper underlying explanations. As a theoretical physicist, Meade analyzes data that comes from experiments at places like the Atlas Experiment at CERN,

3 the European Organization for Nuclear Research. He then checks to see if pieces of the data fit within the context of existing frameworks, or if the data suggest a new theoretical direction or, perhaps, an extension of an existing theory. “Part of a theorist’s job is to interpret data of unexplained things and postulate other ways to look for the consequences of a theory that would explain the data,” he said. This December, experiments at Atlas, working at a new, unexplored energy level, found a possible particle six times heavier than the Higgs boson that theorists hadn’t predicted. The higher the energy of the collider, which was running at the highest energy ever created for a collision in a lab, the more often a particle with heavier mass can be produced. They discovered a pair of photons of light that seemed to provide a possible signal of a new particle decaying, Meade said. “The reason this is interesting is that, in the last several decades, we haven’t seen any evidence of a new particle that wasn’t predicted by theorists,” said Meade. In the short two months since the announcement of this new and unexpected result, over 200 papers written all over the world have come out. “This is a very interesting possible development and part of our work is to try to explain what this could be,” Meade said. Indeed, Meade, postdoctoral

fellow Sam McDermott and graduate student Harikrishnan Ramani published a potential explanation of what they described as a “diphoton excess” in arXiv, which is an electronic e-print of a scientific paper. The paper has also been accepted for publication in the journal Physics Letters B. The paper Meade, who was recently promoted to associate professor from assistant professor, and his collaborators wrote has been frequently cited, said George Sterman, a distinguished professor and director at the Yang Institute. “He lays down a plausible set of scenarios and he also shows that it’s not so simple to explain this data.” Sterman said Meade has written “a number of influential papers since he [arrived], which are completely consistent with a high level of research he was doing before” joining Stony Brook. In describing this potential particle, Meade and his colleagues relied on a principal called Occam’s razor, which suggests that the simplest explanation is the most likely. Meade suggested this was like tasting a dish at a restaurant and trying to recreate it at home using familiar ingredients. It may turn out that the home-cooked meal is exactly like the restaurant entree, although it may lack some unfamiliar items. When trying to cook the meal at home, people will start with familiar ingredients, but that may not be enough. “In the case of this data that came out of Atlas and CMS [compact muon solenoid], the simplest explanation was something that looked like a relative of the Higgs,” he said. This particle, however, even if it was a relative of the Higgs, was wider than expected. To explain the data would require the particle interacting with particles other than those in the Standard Model.

Photo by Brighten Meade

Patrick Meade during a recent trip to the Smithsonian air and Space Museum

“This could be a harbinger of an entirely new sector of particles in the universe, some of which could be dark matter, and this particle could also decay into this sector. If this particle turns out to be real, it would be the first particle ever discovered beyond the Standard Model.” To be sure, it’s way too early for any conclusions, in part because it might not even be real. Even if it’s a new particle, “we definitely won’t know what the particle is without more data,” which should come this spring when the Large Hadron Collider starts running again. When he’s not responding to new particles that may reveal something undiscovered, Meade dedicates his time to working on

matter/antimatter asymmetry. In theory, after the Big Bang, matter and antimatter should have canceled each other out, leaving the universe devoid of things like planets, stars, cell phones and reality TV show hosts turned presidential candidates. Meade lives in Port Jefferson Station, where, he says, he enjoys the balance of seaside living and small town culture a stone’s throw away from the “best city in the world.” As for his work, he said what drives him is “trying to understand what are the basic laws of the universe.” Even without the ultimate answers, “partial discoveries along the way can shape our understanding of how we fit in with the rest of the universe.”

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st. Patrick’s Day dinner

The Three Village Community Trust will present an update on activity at the Patriots Hollow State Forest at its annual meeting on Wednesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., East Setauket. Guest speaker will be Carrie Meek Gallagher of the New York State DEC. The meeting will also report on the Trust’s accomplishments in 2015 and on future plans. Wine, cheese and desserts will be served. All are welcome. For more information call 631-689-0225.

The Smithtown West Varsity Cheer will hold its Road to Nationals 2017 fundraiser at the Grafton Street Pub, located at 1261 Veterans Memorial Highway in Hauppage on Sunday, March 13, from noon to 3 p.m. Bring your friends and let the cheerleaders serve you. Seatings are held at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and includes food, soda, raffles, 50/50 and more. For tickets call Sharon at 631-974-1069, Liz at 631-886-2400 or Helen at 631-704-8669.

Commack United Methodist Church, 486 Townline Road, Commack, will hold its annual All You Can Eat Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner with all the trimmings on Saturday, March 12, at 6 p.m. Tickets at $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 10 and free for children under 5 years of age. No tickets will be sold at the door, For reservations, please call 631-499-7310. Deadline is March 9.

Jefferson’s Ferry, located at One Jefferson Ferry Drive off Wireless Road in South Setauket, invites the community to an open house event titled “What Is a CCRC?” on Wednesday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m. This free event is designed to provide an overview and limited tour of its continuing care retirement community for people 62 years of age and over. For more information or to RSVP, call 631-675-5550.

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Demystifying the number one killer: cardiovascular disease What do the studies really tell us?

By DaviD Dunaief, M.D.

Cardiovascular disease is anything but boring; what we know about it is constantly evolving. New information comes along all the time, which on the whole is a good thing. Even though this disease has been on the decline, it is still the number one killer of Americans, responsible for about one million deaths per year (1). However, not all studies nor all analyses on the topic are created equal. Therefore, I thought it apropos to present a quiz on cardiovascular disease myths and truths. Without further ado, here is a challenge to your cardiovascular disease IQ. The questions below are true or false, with answers and evidence provided after. 1) Saturated fat is good for us, but processed foods and trans fats are unhealthy. 2) Fish oil supplements will help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. 3) Fiber has significantly beneficial effects on heart disease prevention. 4) Unlike sugary sodas and drinks, diet soda is most likely not a contributor to this disease. 5) Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to cardiovascular disease. Now that was not so difficult. Or was it? The answers are as follows: (1) F, (2) F, (3) T, (4) F, (5) T. So how did you do? Regardless of whether you know the answers, the reasons are even more important to know. Let’s look at the evidence.

Saturated fat

Most of the medical community has been under the impression that saturated fat is not good for us. We need to limit our intake to no more than 10 percent of our diet. But is this true? The results

of a meta-analysis (a group of 72 randomized clinical trials and observational studies) challenge this paradigm (2). While saturated fat did not decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, it did not significantly increase the risk either. Also, the results showed that trans fats increase the risk of this disease. Of course, trans fats are a processed fat, so this is something that most of us would agree upon. And in the clinical trials portion of the meta-analysis, omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fats did not significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Does this mean that we can go back to eating saturated fats with impunity? Well, there were weaknesses and flaws with this study. The authors only looked at the one dimension of fat. Their comparison was based on the upper third of intake of one type of fat versus the lower third of intake of the same type of fat (whether it was saturated fat or a type of unsaturated fat). It did not consider whether saturated fat was substituted with refined grains or unsaturated fatty acids. Also, what was the source of saturated fats, animal or plant, and did these sources also contain unsaturated fats as well, like olive oil or nuts, which contain good fats? Therefore, there are many unanswered questions and potentially several significant flaws with this study. Mark Bittman, a popular columnist for The New York Times, referenced this meta-analysis as his justification for promoting butter and other sources of saturated animal fat, such as cheese, pork and the skin from chicken. Many of his articles in the past have contributed to the health and wellness of his readers. In this case, I think he does a disservice to his readers, making statements that are dangerous and hopefully will not result in more cardiovascular disease. The meta-analysis above, which Bittman uses to buoy his arguments, does not differentiate among plant or animal saturated fat sources. But in one that does, the researchers found saturated fats from animal sources increased cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular disease (3). In another study, specifically using unsaturated fats in place of saturated fat reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease (4, 5).

Fish oil

There is whole industry built around fish oil and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Yet the data don’t seem to confirm this theory. In the latest study, the age-related eye disease study 2 (AREDS2), unfortunately, 1 gram of fish oil (long-chain omega-3 fatty acids) daily did not demonstrate any benefit in

Diet soda

adding more fiber to your diet makes your heart healthier. stock photo

the prevention of cardiovascular disease nor its resultant mortality (6). This study was done over a five-year period in the elderly with macular degeneration. The cardiovascular primary end point was a tangential portion of the ophthalmic AREDS2. This does not mean that fish, itself, falls into that same category, but for now there does not seem to be a need to take fish oil supplements for heart disease, except potentially for those with very high triglycerides. Fish oil, at best, is controversial; at worst, it has no benefit with cardiovascular disease.

Fiber

We know that fiber tends to be important for a number of diseases, and cardiovascular disease does not appear to be an exception. In a meta-analysis, involving 22 observational studies, the results showed a linear relationship between fiber intake and decreased risk for developing cardiovascular disease (7). In other words, for every 7 grams of fiber consumed, there was 9 percent reduced risk in developing the disease. It did not matter the source of the fiber from plant foods; vegetables, grains and fruit all decreased the risk of cardiovascular disease. This did not involve supplemental fiber, like that found in Fiber One or Metamucil. To give you an idea about how easy it is to get a significant amount of fiber, one cup of lentils has 15.6 grams of fiber, one cup of raspberries or green peas has almost 9 grams and one mediumsize apple has 4.4 grams. Americans are sorely deficient in fiber (8). We typically get between 8 to 14 grams of fiber so we have a lot of room for improvement. The American Dietetic Association recommends 25 grams of fiber for women and 40 grams for men, but I advocate 40 grams for both.

A 2014 presentation at the American College of Cardiology examined the Women’s Health Initiative: The study suggests that diet soda may increase the risk of heart disease (9). In those drinking two or more cans per day, defined as 12 ounces per can, there was a 30 percent increased risk of a cardiovascular event, such as a stroke or heart attack, but an even greater risk of cardiovascular mortality, 50 percent, over 10 years. These results took into account confounding factors like smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. This study involved over 56,000 postmenopausal women for an almost nine-year duration.

Vitamin D

The results of an observational study in the elderly suggest that vitamin D deficiency may be associated with cardiovascular disease risk. The study showed that those whose vitamin D levels were low had increased inflammation, demonstrated by elevated biomarkers including C-reactive protein (CRP) (10). This biomarker is related to inflammation of the heart, though it is not as specific as one would hope. Beware in regards to saturated fat. If a study looks like an outlier or too good to be true, then it probably is. I would not run out and get a cheeseburger just yet. However, study after study has shown benefit with fiber. So if you want to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, consume as much whole food fiber as possible. Also, since we live in the Northeast, consider taking at least 1000 IUs of vitamin D daily. This is a simple way to help thwart the risk of the number one killer.

References:

(1) uptodate.com. (2) Ann Intern Med. 2014;160(6):398-406. (3) JAMA 1986;256(20):2623. (4) Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;99(5):1425-1432. (5) Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012:5;CD002137. (6) JAMA Intern Med. Online March 17, 2014. (7) BMJ 2013; 347:f6879. (8) Am J Med. 2013 Dec;126(12):1059-1067. e1-4. (9) ACC Scientific Sessions 2014; Abstract 917-05. (10) J Clin Endocrinol Metab online February 24, 2014. Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, go to the website www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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A Little Bit o'Ireland

An evening of comedy

Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk and The Rotary Club of Northport will present its 9th annual Winter Soiree on Saturday, March 12 at the Northport Yacht Club, from 7 to 11 p.m. Titled A Little Bit o’Ireland, the light-hearted evening or Irish cheer will feature a performance by Broadway’s Rob Gallagher with Jack Kohl on piano. $75 per person includes hors d’oeuvres, Irish delicacies and dessert with a cash bar. Proceeds will benefit the Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk in honor of Rotarian Jean Snyder. For reservations, call 631-930-9310.

Kent Animal Shelter is putting the funny in fundraiser! On Friday, April 8, the shelter will host an Evening of Comedy at Hotel Indigo, 1830 West Main St., Riverhead, from 7 to 11 p.m. Featuring comedians for first responders, Laughter Saves Lives, the evening will include hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, Chinese auction, the Kent Volunteers traveling pet boutique, adoptable animals, scavenger hunt, 50/50 and more. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. To order, call 631-727-5731. For more information, visit www.kentanimalshelter.com.

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BOOK REVIEW

‘The Sainted’ by Michael Medico

Novel Reviewed by Melissa Arnold

Northport author explores faith and conflict in first book Michael Medico of Northport has written for decades in marketing, but now that he’s retired, he’s decided to explore writing fiction. His first novel, “The Sainted,” was released this past fall, and the 69-year-old couldn’t be happier. The book finds Chris, a devout Catholic from Long Island, experiencing visions and dreams from the saints — ordinary men and women who lived extraordinary lives for God. The dreams begin as helpful advice and guidance, but their messages soon turn dire as the saints warn of impending doom. Chris is thrust into a classic battle of faith and doubt, good and evil, that can speak to readers of all backgrounds. Medico took some time out recently to share what it’s like being a newly published author.

Tell me a little bit about your background.

I was born in Manhattan, raised in the Bronx and then moved out to Long Island when I was about 13 years old. I was in the Navy, and after I got out I was in the advertising industry for 45 years before I retired. I’ve written pretty much my entire life, but it was mostly commercials and articles — not something really ambitious like fiction. I love reading fiction in my spare time, especially books that deal with suspense, thrillers and the supernatural. I read Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Tom Clancy and many more in that vein. That genre has always interested me, and I thought if I wanted to write fiction, I would try that.

What was it like for you to get published?

I have an agent, Alan Morrell, and we’ve been friends for 25 years. He was able to help me find a publishing company called Brick Tower Press. The process took about a year. It’s beyond a rush, both fun and frustrating, but certainly a very rewarding experience.

I’m a lapsed Catholic but am very much a man of faith. I’d gone to both parochial grammar school and high school. So I have a background in Roman Catholicism and have always been inspired by the saints — these real people who lived their lives in an amazing way, regardless of whether they were single or married. Some were even martyred. There are over 10,000 people that the Church honors as saints, and I wanted to help give people an understanding of who they are while writing something entertaining at the same time. St. Agnes is someone who amazes me. She came into the world surrounded by lights, and her devotion to God throughout her life, even as a little girl, is so inspiring. So many [saints] have faced terrible evils but are still totally consumed by their love for God.

Early in the book, you described the main character, Chris, in great detail. Is he based off of you in any way?

We do have similarities — we’re both Italian, both grew up Catholic, both raised in the Bronx and moved to Long Island, but he’s a far better man than I am. He continues to go to Mass as an adult. We’re all sinners, and Chris has his flaws, but he’s a truly good man. He represents every man, all of us. He embodies the good and bad of human life. And I think that’s important for the way Satan sees him in the book. Chris is like a trophy for [the devil] — if he can get Chris, he can get anyone.

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Left, Michael Medico; above the cover of Medico’s new novel

I guess I really could have set it anywhere, but I grew up in the Bronx and moved to Long Island. My wife and I settled in Huntington — it’s beautiful and has a great culture. They have the arts, restaurants, live music and, most of all, good people. It’s home. I thought that would be the best place for Chris to be.

This story has a classic good versus evil theme. How do you think people today relate to that?

Chris is thrust into the middle of this terrible evil, and I think a lot of us can relate to that in seeing the senseless tragedies that happen here on earth. We all have to fi nd a way to respond to those things.

Those stories will explore how the events in the first book affect people around Chris and, later, the rest of the world. The series will culminate in a great confrontation of good and evil, but I haven’t decided exactly how that will go yet.

Do you hope to write other books after this series is completed?

I’m thoroughly enjoying my writing, and I hope to do it as long as I’m able. It keeps my mind sharp. I’m contemplating writing at least one book for children in the future.

Where can people find the book or learn more about you?

I’ve set up a website at www.thesaintednovel.com. There’s a short bio on me, a sample of the book and ways to purchase it, plus a form to contact me. You can also buy the book online just about everywhere books are sold, including for Kindle and Apple devices.

The book is part of a trilogy. You’ve paid a lot of homage to What are your plans for the next Michael Medico will hold a book signWhat gave you the idea to write New York and Long Island in this two books? ing at Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., The second book is already finished. a faith-based book? Are you a per- book. Why did you choose to have We’re just editing it now. And I’ve writ- Huntington, on March 9 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 631-271-1442 or the story take place here? son of faith? ten the first chapter of the third book. visit www.bookrevue.com.

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THEATER TALK

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Continued from page B5 Conner, who is currently single, pointed out that among the hilarity in the musical there are also touching, poignant moments. She said her song “Safer” will be hard to get through without her crying. “It’s just a really touching song, and I think any woman who has been in the dating world will hear this song and say ‘yes, that’s me’,” the actress said. Schultz hopes that audiences will connect with the characters too and feel like they are watching a couple on a date. “What we’re striving for is trying to create a slice of life [with] the audience looking at these two people basically finding each other.” Conner added, “You see two people standing on the edge of something great if they let themselves see it.” Off stage, standing on the edge of something great is a concept both actors are familiar with. While audiences will find out the fate of Casey and Aaron by the end of the play, Conner’s and Schultz’s futures are both continuing tales. The actors, who have performed extensively on Long Island, are auditioning and open to a variety of acting roles including for stage, commercials, television and film. “I want to put myself out there for whatever is out there, whatever piques my interest,” Schultz said. Conner agrees to being open to it all. “When you have a passion to do this, I feel like there are some shows I would do in a

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James D. Schultz and TracyLynn Conner

cardboard box just to be able to play that role.” For now, Conner’s and Schultz’s calendars are booked up with 14 nights of first dates at the theater in Smithtown, and they invite local musical lovers to join them. “It’s a great show for a date night out. Get the babysitter and just have a night out and possibly remember what your first date was like with your significant other,” Conner said. The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main Street, Smithtown, will present “First Date” March 5 through March 26. For more information, call 631724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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The Facts: My mother deeded her house to me and my brother Joe and retained a life estate. The Question: Can Joe and I sell the house to pay for our mother’s care? The Answer: You and your brother can sell the house but, only with your mother’s consent. Based upon her life estate, your mother has an ownership interest in the house for as long as she lives. As such, her consent is not only needed to sell the property but also to obtain a mortgage on the house or to otherwise encumber the property. That being said, depending on your mother’s age and when she deeded the house to you and Joe, there may be better ways to finance your mother’s care than selling the house. Before the Medicaid look-back period was changed to five years for all nonexempt transfers, life estates were a very popular part of Medicaid planning. However, since the look-back period is now the same whether you transfer a

residence and retain a life estate or put the residence in an irrevocable trust, life estates create unique problems and, therefore, are less popular. That does not mean that there are no benefits to creating a life estate. For example, by creating a life estate, the house will not be subject to probate when your mother dies, the value of the house will not be included in your mother’s gross taxable estate and your mother continues to enjoy any real estate tax exemptions that were applicable to the property before she deeded the house to you and Joe. The downside of a life estate from a Medicaid planning perspective is the fact that, if the house is sold during your mother’s lifetime, your mother is entitled to a portion of the proceeds from the sale. This is true even if the life estate was created more than five years before the sale. The percentage of the proceeds going to your mother upon the sale of the house is governed by life expectancy tables, depends on how old your mother is at the time of the sale and is surprisingly large. For example, a life tenant who is 80 years old at the time her $300,000 house is sold, is entitled to approximately $130,000 of the proceeds. In the context of a Medicaid application, that $130,000 will be deemed an available resource and may result in a denial of benefits. Clearly, if you are concerned about paying for long-term care and considering Medicaid planning for your mother, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney before selling the real property that is subject to her life estate. Linda M. Toga provides legal service in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, Medicaid planning, wills and trusts, marital agreements, small business services, real estate and litigation from her East Setauket office.

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Do people tend to tell you their struggles? Do they thank you for being such a good listener? If so, then Response Hotline is looking for you. Response Hotline is a nonprofit agency that provides free 24-hour telephone and online counseling for suicide prevention and crisis intervention. Join their team of volunteer crisis counselors and learn rewarding new skills. You can make a difference in someone’s life. A free Crisis Counselor Training Course will be held in the Stony Brook area on April 2, 3, 9 and 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are asked to attend all four classes and offer 4 hours a week to the Hotline. If interested, please complete an online application at www.responsehotline.org or contact Lisa at 631-751-7620.

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business news First impressions matter! First impressions are formed with your first word. Good speaking skills are important for communication, whether you are speaking one to one, in a small group or to a large group. The Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach, will welcome Anne Marie Strauss from iSpeak Clearly for First Impressions Matter!: Effective Business Communication Skills on Wednesday, March 9, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Miller Center with coffee and networking beginning at 8:30 a.m. During the interactive programming, participants will practice the skills necessary to present themselves well, including vocal quality, voice projection, reduced use of verbal fillers, body language, enunciation/pronunciation, rate of speech and relaxation and breathing techniques. Free but registration required by visiting www.millerbusinesscenter.org/first-impressions-matter.

Sundaes in Port Jefferson Station officially opened its doors to the community on Feb. 25.

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The Stony Brook Small Business Development Center will present a free hands-on workshop titled How to Write a Business Plan on Monday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Presented by Ree Wackett. To register, call 631-632-9837.

Life in the Port Jefferson Station and Terryville communities just got a little sweeter with the official opening of Sundaes, a self-serve frozen yogurt, ice cream and gelato shop on Feb. 25. Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) and

Councilwoman Valerie Cartright (DPort Jefferson Station) joined with the North Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce to welcome the hamlet’s newest dessert spot located in the Uncle Giuseppe’s shopping center at 1074 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station and wish them much success.

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Previously operating under the name Swirls and Twirls, Sundaes has 16 different soft-serve flavor options and a toppings bar that has over 50 different options to top your sundae creation. Open seven days a week. For more information, call 631-5094155 or visit www.sundaesportjeff.com.

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Cooking

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Heather Forest, center, and Larry Foglia, right, will present a workshop on organic gardening on March 12.

Free organic gardening workshop st. Hugh of lincoln learning center, 21 e. 9th st., Huntington station, will host a free workshop titled take the toil out of organic Vegetable gardening on Wednesday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop will be presented by experts larry Foglia and Heather Forest who helped found and build gateway Park community garden in Huntington station. sponsored by the nonprofit gateway garden Inc. with a grant from the townwide Fund of Huntington, the workshop will cover ways to reduce weeding, watering and fertilizing, prevention of insect problems before they start and list the easiest vegetables to grow. Participants will also learn how to be a partner with nature in building fertile soil. For more information, call 1-718431-3391 or visit www.gatewaygarden.org.

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Slow Cooker Irish Stew YIeld: serves 4 to 6 IngredIents: • 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (you also can use chuck beef roast if you prefer it to lamb) • 1 tablespoon flour • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped • 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks • 3 to 4 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks • 2 large carrots peeled and cut into chunks or half a bag of prepared baby carrots • 2 celery stalks, chopped • 1 can beef broth • 1 pint Irish stout beer • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley and thyme; salt and pepper to taste

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When I was a kid, my father always started his tomato (and other) plants indoors as seedlings and then, as the weather warmed, gradually moved them outdoors to harden them off. He did this by first moving them to a cold frame and then finally out into the garden itself. What exactly is a cold frame and how is it different from a greenhouse? A cold frame is a small structure, with a transparent roof, like a miniature greenhouse. It’s built low to the ground, just high enough to accommodate the new, baby plants. When the weather becomes unexpectedly cold or very rainy, the cold frame keeps the plants warm and dry. On an unexpectedly hot day in early spring, my father would go out to the cold frame and prop the “roof” open so the temperature wouldn’t become too hot for the little plants. He’d make sure to close the cold frame at night so low night temperatures wouldn’t shock the plants. Once the weather had warmed enough, especially overnight, he’d then move the plants to their permanent home in the garden. So, think of a cold frame as a transition from the protection of the house or greenhouse where the seedlings are started to the various weather conditions outside — a way of prolonging the growing season. Cold frames can be bought from nursery supply stores or catalogues or can be homemade. The size depends on how many baby plants you hope it will hold. Usually, it is two or three feet deep by four or five feet wide, depending on the space available and six to 12 inches high. To make one using leftover materials around your house, use leftover lumber to create the sides of the rectangle, placing them directly on the ground. Then use an old window and attach it to one of

the longer sides in the back with hinges so that the window can be propped up to allow excess heat out. If you decide to build your own cold frame, there are a number of videos online that give you detailed instructions. Yes, you should place your cold frame in a sunny location (a southfacing location is ideal) or you’ll find that your plants will become very leggy. Since it will also protect against heavy rain, make sure the location is one where water doesn’t pool. Does every gardener need a cold frame? Not necessarily — only if you like to start seedlings indoors to get a jump on spring gardening. If you prefer to buy from your local nursery, then it will have plants out when it is warm enough to plant them directly in the garden. What’s the difference between a cold frame and a greenhouse then? A greenhouse is a much larger structure, usually designed to grow plants year round or at least overwinter them. A hothouse is a greenhouse with temperature control (heat in winter) to keep plants warm enough while a cool house is a greenhouse used in a hot (desert) environment to protect them from the hot outside temperature, cooling them as needed. The temperature in a greenhouse is adjusted (frequently automatically with a thermostat) to make sure that the plants are kept at a given temperature. The only adjustment the gardener does to a cold frame is opening the glass to let out excessive heat on a warm spring day. It’s a transition and not intended for long-term growing of plants. 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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Cinema Arts Centre to screen ’The Messenger’ On Tuesday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, will screen the award-winning eco-documentary, “The Messenger,” which unravels the mystery behind the world’s vanishing songbird population and questions what that means for our own future. Voted Hot Docs 2015 Top Ten Audience Favourite and winner for Best Conservation Film at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, the documentary has also been nominated for a 2016 Canadian Screen Award for Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Documentary.

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The film, which The Village Voice called “provocative and beautiful,” brings us face-to-face with a remarkable variety of human-made perils that have devastated thrushes, warblers, tanagers, orioles, grosbeaks and many other songbirds. “The problem is global and we are losing our birds all around … they’ve always been environmental indicators for us and right now we are losing them too so if the environment isn’t sustainable for them to live, how sustainable will it be for us as humans?” said filmmaker Su Rynard. Co-presented by the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society, tickets are $15, $10 members and includes a reception. For further information, call 631-423-7611 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

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Harbor Country Day School students perform at the Confucius Institute’s Chinese New Year celebration.

Celebrating the Year of the Monkey Thirteen Mandarin students from Harbor Country Day School, a nonprofit independent school in St. James, performed onstage at the 2016 Chinese New Year Celebration at the prestigious Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University on Feb. 6. The event, which was held at the Charles B. Wang Center, featured performances from professional Lion Dancers, acrobats, traditional Peking Opera performers and more. Harbor Country Day’s participants, who ranged in age from 5 to 8 years old, sang three Chinese children’s songs, dressed in traditional Chinese Qipao and Qing Dynasty costumes. “Harbor Country Day is delighted to have been able to join the Confucius Institute’s Chinese New Year Celebration for the second year in a row,” said Harbor Country Day’s Head of School John Cissel. “In everything we do at Harbor, we strive to find that perfect balance between academics, character-building and cherishing childhood. Our Mandarin program perfectly strikes that balance, as it challenges children to learn a complex language, opens their eyes to rich and diverse cultural experiences and enables them to participate in joyful activities like this.”

Barn sale Temple Beth Emeth Thrift Shop, 52 Mount Sinai Ave., Mount Sinai, will hold a barn sale on Sunday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featured items will include small appliances, clothing, dishes, vases, pictures, books, toys, household items, jewelry and much more. For more information, call 631-928-4103.

Voices needed Commack United Methodist Church, 486 Townline Road, Commack, invites singers to join its volunteer choir for the Lenten-Easter season. Short-term commitment. Reading music is not necessary. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. If interested, please call 631-499-7310.

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Raise your glass to a new kind of night out! The Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai, invites you to a fun, creative night out! Paint a beautiful picture while enjoying a snack and sipping wine or beer on Thursday, March 31, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The $45 per person includes all materials and snacks. Wine and beer available for purchase. To register, call 631-509-0882 or visit www.msheritagetrust.org.

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THEATER

Director’s Dinner Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, will host a Director’s Dinner on Sunday, March 20, at 5 p.m. Take a fascinating look behind the scenes of “Godspell” with Director Jeffrey Sanzel as you enjoy a catered dinner on the Second Stage. Then see the show that Times Beacon Record’s Michael Tessler says “will leave you yearning for more” at 7 p.m. Tickets are $53 adults, $48 seniors and students, $45 children ages 6 to 12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

Open auditions

Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc.

The cast of ‘Godspell’ at Theatre Three

All good gifts with ‘Godspell!’

by Michael Tessler

Theatre Three’s production of “Godspell,” which opened last Saturday night, is local theater at its finest. A musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, it originally opened off Broadway in 1971 and has had many revivals since then. Uniquely reimagined by director Jeffrey Sanzel, Theatre Three’s production succeeds in every category with beautiful lighting, a fluid set, expert choreography, tremendous acting and voices that will leave you yearning for more. Sanzel, who had previously directed several productions of “Godspell,” brings a refreshing twist to the story, having it take place in the here and now. The cast portray not characters, but their actual selves. Everything you watch is playing out in real time, and it genuinely feels like it’s happening for the first time. The result is miraculous, as it adds a depth and weight to the show that makes it all the more human. Biblical Spoiler Alerts: Each touch, every moment of embrace, was so unique and powerful. You feel so connected with the magnanimous presence of Jesus, portrayed masterfully by Hans Paul Hendrickson. You sympathize with Judas (Patrick O’Brien) whose dynamic personality and lovability makes his betrayal all the more devastating and personal. Broken into two acts, the first is a series of parables told by Jesus’ disciplines through songs and skits. They will have you in stitches from laughing. Each parable contains a beautiful lesson of morality. In the second act you bear witness to the betrayal of Jesus. Though the tone of the show dramatically changes, the cast still delivers, showing off their impressive

range as actors. What’s most remarkable about this production is its cast. This ensemble effortlessly plays with your heartstrings as their harmonies echo through the belly of the theater. They don’t limit their stage to the stage. More often than not they’re in the audience sharing the experience with you. Their collective voice is so powerful, so beautiful, and instills you with a sense of togetherness. During the production you feel as though you’re a part of something very special. In Act One, Amanda Geraci serenades with perfection in her rendition of the musical theater classic “Day by Day.” Bobby Montaniz’s booming voice rings perfectly during his soulful performance of “All Good Gifts.” Act Two, though darker in tone, does have some upbeat moments. Among them is the devilishly sexy “Turn Back, O Man” performed by the talented Elena Faverio. You’ll hold back tears during “By My Side,” a beautiful duet between Jenna Kavaler and Aria Saltini. In the audience, you can’t help but feel the urge to clap and sing along. The show’s excellent choreography is also to be noted. With each musical number it feels the cast members outdo themselves. No doubt this can be attributed to choreographer Marquez Stewart whose vision translated wonderfully on stage. Her direction of Jesus and Judas during “All for the Best” is a real treat as the duo tap dances in tandem. Many of the musical numbers cleverly include American Sign Language, adding an extra dimension to an already beautiful repertoire of music. “Godspell’s” other great success is in its attention to ambiance. Lighting designer Robert W. Henderson Jr. programs some

of the most impressive light sequences I’ve ever seen in a local show. “Heavenly” seems like a fitting adjective. Behind the cast is Steve McCoy, musical director extraordinaire, who leads a team of expert musicians who brought the score to life in a way that only great instrumentalists can. Randall Parsons’ costume design was also a job well done with Jesus wearing his signature Superman shirt and Judas adorned in what I assume was a cleverly repurposed military coat from “Les Miserables.” Every cast member’s costume so perfectly fit the quirkiness of their personalities. Also deserving of credit is stage manager Peter Casdia who expertly ran the production from behind the scenes. Arguably the highlight of the show is one particular scene that turns the stage into an old-fashioned slide projector. Comically narrated by Judas, the entire audience erupted into five minutes of nonstop bellyaching laughter. If for this scene alone, go see this show. “Godspell,” while inspired by the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke, isn’t exclusively a Christian show. Its message of community, love and compassion are delivered in a way that doesn’t require you to adhere to the Christian doctrine. Even as a secular Jew, I found myself humming along to “We Beseech Thee” and thinking to myself “I love Jesus!” Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present “Godspell” through March 26. Contains adult themes. Tickets range from $15 to $30. For more information, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc.

On the cover: hans Paul hendrickson as Jesus and Patrick O’brien as Judas in a scene from ‘Godspell’

■ Northport-E. Northport Community Theater will hold an open cast call for “Mary Poppins” at the William J. Brosnan School, 158 Laurel Ave., Northport, on March 8 (adults) and March 9 and 10 (adults and students) at 7:30 p.m. Be prepared to sing 16 measures and bring sheet music. Performance dates will be May 6 to 8 and 13 to 15. For more information, call 631-896-5970 or visit www.northportcommunitytheater.org. ■ The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, will hold open auditions for Disney’s “Little Mermaid” on March 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Please prepare at least 16 bars of music and come prepared to move and read. Show dates will be from June 4 to July 9. For further information, call 631-218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

Call for artists ◆ The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, is currently accepting entries for Long Island Biennial 2016, an exhibition featuring works by visual artists of Nassau and Suffolk Counties on view from Sept. 3 to Dec. 4. Deadline for entries is April 30. Visit www. heckscher.org for more information. ◆ The Smithtown Township Arts Council's Mills Pond Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James, is seeking artists for its upcoming juried exhibit titled Of a Botanical Nature to be shown from June 18 to July 20. Deadline for submissions is May 12. For details, visit www.stacarts.org. ◆ The Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main St., Huntington, is seeking entries for its upcoming exhibit, Condition of Light Affecting the Landscape of Spring on Long Island, to be on view from May 13 to June 4. Deadline for submissions is April 8. For details, call 631-271-8423, ext. 15. ◆ The Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, is seeking artists and craftspeople for its 49th annual Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Fair to be held on June 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline for submissions is May 20. ◆ The Smithtown Township Arts Council's Mills Pond Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James, is seeking artists for its upcoming juried exhibit titled Animals in Art — Our Partners on the Planet to be shown from July 30 to Aug. 24. Deadline for submissions is June 3. Visit www. stacarts.org for details.

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Times…and dates

March 3 to March 10, 2016

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norTh shore Pro musiCa ConCerT The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host a chamber music concert by North Shore Pro Musica at 5 p.m. in the Gillespie Room of the Carriage Museum. The evening will include various works for piano and other instruments and will feature pianist Dimitri Dover. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 students and members at the door. Call 751-0066 or visit www.northshorepromusica.org for more information.

PasTa dinner fundraiser A pasta dinner 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 email Billy@billywilliams.biz.

Triad ConCerT in sTony brook Temple Isaiah, 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook will host a concert titled Piano Four Hands with Elaine Hou and Guy Slapak at 3 p.m. as part of the Triad Concert Series. Featuring works by Ravel, Shubert, Debussy and Schubert. Meet and greet will follow; refreshments will be served. Tickets, sold at the door, are $18 adults, $10 seniors and students, $5 high school and younger. Questions? Call Paula at 902-1584.

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 549-4411 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. garden Club meeTing The Mount Sinai Garden Club will hold its first meeting of 2016 at the Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai at 7:15 p.m. Topic discussed will be the planning of the creation of a children's plant maze at the park. All are welcome. Free. Email mountsinaigardenclub@yahoo.com for further questions.

friday 4 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. sT. baldriCk's head-shaving evenT The Centereach Civic Association will host its annual St. Baldrick's Head-Shaving event at the Centereach Fire House, 9 South Washington Ave., Centereach from 7 to 11 p.m. to raise funds for childhood cancer research. Featuring entertainment by Music on the Move, the Mulvihill-Lynch Irish Step Dancers and special guest characters. For more information, call 835-3429 or 561-8675. fluTissimo! aT The heCksCher The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave, Huntington will welcome the flute quartet Flutissimo! and the Walt Whitman High School Modern Dancers in concert at 7 p.m. as part of its First Friday series. Free museum admission from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Call 351-3250 for more information.

saturday 5 TrouT unlimiTed CasTing CliniC Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will host a Trout Unlimited Casting Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon. An indoor presentation will be followed by an equipment demonstration and casting on the lawn. For ages 16 and up. $4. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054. greenlawn anTiques show & sale Harborfields High School, 98 Taylor Ave., Greenlawn will host the 37th annual Greenlawn Antiques Show & Sale today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sixty antique dealers from Virginia to Massachusetts will participate in this exhibition and sale of 18th, 19th and 20th century antiques to raise funds for the Greenlawn Centerport Historical Association. For more information, call Susan at 549-4339. sT. PaTriCk's day Parade Kings Park will hold its 5th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Main Street between Lou Avenue and Pulaski Road at noon. Ends at William T. Rogers Middle School on Old Dock Road. Featuring bagpipe bands, floats, marching bands and the Grand Marshall. Free. For further information, visit www.kpstpat.com. Corned beef & Cabbage dinner The St. James United Methodist Church, 532 Moriches Road, St. James will host its annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring a bagpipe performance and Irish step danc-

monday 7 Mort KÜnstler in his studio.

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morT kÜnsTler in ConversaTion On March 6, The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will welcome artist and illustrator Mort KÜnstler, whose art is currently on display at the museum, for a moderated discussion at 2 p.m. Free with regular admission. Call 751-0066 for more information. ing. Tickets are $15 adults, $6 children, under 3 free includes Irish soda bread, dessert, coffee, soda and tea. Reservations may be made by calling 584-5340. Phil oChs song nighT The Folk Music Society of Huntington will present a tribute to Phil Ochs at The Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive, Centerport at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Sonny Ochs with performances by Greg Greenway, Pat Wictor, Kim and Reggie Harris, Colleen Kattau and Sharon Katz. Tickets are $25, $20 members. To order, visit www.fmsh.org. baCh’s world St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown will host a concert by the Long Island Baroque Ensemble at 8 p.m. featuring the LIBE’s annual tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 for “in your twenties,” and $15 students. For more information, call 1-212-222-5795. sTaller gala 2016 The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will hold its annual gala on the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Special guests Vanessa Williams and Peabo Bryson. Tickets are $75 each. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www. stallercenter.com.

sunday 6 greenlawn anTiques show & sale See March 5 listing. model railroad oPen house The St. James Model Railroad will hold an Open House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James. Featuring a 38-foot by 48-foot Lionel train layout with animated accessories, bustling towns, circus and amusement park. $2 adults, children 50 cents. For further information, call 516-2639607 or 543-8732 (evenings). JusT a hike Caumsett State Historic Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will hold a 5-mile adult hike through the center section of the park from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $4. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770. winTer walk wiTh lane and Joan Enjoy winter walk along the trails at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown from 1:30 to 3 p.m. (adult program) $4. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054. ryu shu Taiko: drums of JaPan The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will welcome Ryu Shu Kan for a performance on Taiko drums, followed by an interactive session in the traditional Japanese experience. Free. All are welcome. Call 261-6930 for more information. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

book signing Aaron, Justin and Joshua Lafazan will be speaking about and signing copies of their new books, "What Middle School Didn't Teach Me," "What Wakes You Up?" and "Political Gladiators: How Millennials Can Navigate the 21st Century Political Minefield and WIN!" respectively, at the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442. Tvhs leCTure The Three Village Historical Society will host a lecture titled On Eagle’s Beak: A History of the Montauk Point Lighthouse with speaker Henry Osmers at The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 751-3730. mondays in marCh The Smithtown Historical Society will present a program titled Colonial Trades of Long Island at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Mondays in March series. Guest speaker will be Timothy Van Wickler of Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Light refreshments will be served. Free admission and open to all. For more information, please call 265-6768. movie Trivia nighT Do you know a lot about movies? Now you can prove it! The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will host a Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. in the Sky Room Cafe. Hosted by Rebecca Zunno. $5 per person, six or less to a team. For more information, call 423-7611.

Tuesday 8 book signing Sports writer and Adelphi University professor Brett Topel will be speaking about and signing copies of his new book, “When Shea Was Home: The Story of the 1975 Mets, Yankees, Giants and Jets,” at the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442 for further information. sTarry nighTs marCh The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present Starry Nights March at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Program will include works by Bach, Debussy, Ibert, Ravel and Fauré. Tickets are $36. To order, call 632-2787.

wednesday 9 allianCe brass quinTeT in ConCerT Brookhaven National Lab, 1 Center St., Upton will host an afternoon concert by the Alliance Brass Quintet at noon in Berkner Hall. Free and open to all. Call 344-2345 for more information. lunCh & learn The Huntington Historical Society will welcome guest speaker Stephanie Gress of the Vanderbilt Museum to its Lunch & Learn series at Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse, 65 Wall St., Huntington at noon. Gress will speak about her book, "Eagle's Nest: The William K. Vanderbilt Estate." $50, $45 members includes a gourmet three-course meal. Cash bar available. Reservations required by calling 427-7045, ext. 404. CenTer for iTalian sTudies leCTure The Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University will host a lecture by Mario Fratti titled "Italian American Theatre Today" at the Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E-4340 at 2:30 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 632-7444 for more information.

MARCH 03, 2016 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B21 The Bard and The Busker in concerT Cold Spring Harbor Public Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor will welcome The Bard and the Busker in concert at 7 p.m. Mike McCormack and John Corr will present a rousing evening of Irish music and history to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Irish independence. Free and open to all. Questions? Call 692-6820.

‘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. 'Behold The lamB' Living Water Full Gospel Church, 24 Shade Tree Lane, Riverhead will present its annual Easter production, "Behold the Lamb," on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $9 seniors and children 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit the church's summer camp. To order, call 722-4969, ext. 204 or visit www.lwfgc.org.

Book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome local author Michael Medico who will be speaking about and signing copies of his new book, “The Sainted,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442. divalicious! in concerT The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will welcome Divalicious! in concert at 7 p.m. performing favorites from musical theater, operetta and opera. Free and open to all. For more information, call 261-6930.

'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.

camera cluB meeTing The Paumanok Camera Club meets three Wednesdays per month at New Village Recreation Center, 20 Wireless Road, Centereach at 7:30 p.m. All levels of photographers welcome. Tonight's meeting will discuss portrait photography and setups. For further information, visit www.PaumanokCameraClub.org.

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hadassah meeTing The Seaport Chapter of Hadassah will hold its monthly meeting at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station at 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mor Keshet, development director of Stony Brook University’s Hillel Foundation. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 924-6313. Blood drive The Mother Teresa Council Knights of Columbus will hold a blood drive at St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, St. James from 3 to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. For appointments or more information, call John at 474-1937 evenings or email jedahl44@gmail.com. claddagh — The Prodigals show The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will welcome Claddagh — The Prodigals Show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. hosPiTal moBile ouTreach St. Francis Hospital's Outreach bus will provide free health screenings for adults 18 and older at the East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Questions? Call 261-2313.

For seniors senior Tuesday aT The lim On March 8 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, invites seniors 62 and older to take a free self-guided tour of its annual student art exhibition, Colors of Long Island. For further information, call 751-0066.

Evan Donnellan and Jacqueline Muro in a scene from Arena Player's production of 'Toyer'

senior second wednesday The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will welcome seniors 62 and older for a free docent tour of its Street Life exhibit and a performance by the Walt Whitman High School modern dance troupe on March 9 at 1:45 p.m. Half-price museum admission for general public. For more information, call 351-3250.

Theater 'god oF carnage' The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present "God of Carnage" through March 6. Tickets range from $59 to $64. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. ‘godsPell’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present Stephen Schwartz's musical "Godspell" on the Mainstage through 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 wild ParTy' SoLuna Studio, 659 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge will present the musical "The Wild Party" from March 4 to 20. Tickets at the door are $25 ($20 in advance) adults, $20 ($15 in advance) students and seniors. To order, call 761-6602 or visit www.SoLunaStudioNY.com. ‘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 opens its 2016 season with 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 Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present Austin Winsberg's musical "First Date" from March 5 to 26. Tickets are $35 each. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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Brookhaven National Laboratory will welcome the Alliance Brass Quintet in concert on March 9 at noon.

'she kills monsTers' The Theatre Department at Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present "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.

‘sweeney Todd’ Mount Sinai High School, 110 North Country Road, Mount 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.

Film ‘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. ‘The messenger’ The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "The Messenger," about the imperiled song bird, on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Real-To-Reel Documentary Film series. Co-presented by the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society. Tickets are $15, $10 members and includes guest speakers and reception. Call 423-7611. ‘i’ll see you in my dreams’ Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will screen "I’ll See You in My Dreams" on March 4 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 941-4080 for more information. 'Bridge oF sPies' The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen "Bridge of Spies" on March 4 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930. 'war room' Island Christian Church, 400 Elwood Road, E. Northport will screen "War Room" on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. Free. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. To register, visit www.islandchristian.com/movienight. For more information, call 822-3000. 'whiTe lies' As part of Women's "Herstory" Month, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "White Lies" on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. $15, $10 members includes reception and guest speakers. Call 423-7611. 'The whale' The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen “The Whale" on March 10 at 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission, members free. Popcorn included. Call 367-3418. 'TimBukTu' The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Timbuktu" on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Fred Craden. In Arabic, Bambara, French and Songhay with English subtitles. $12, $7 members. Call 423-7611.

vendors wanted ▶ 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.

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

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SBU

March 3-March 9, 2016

SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Tomorrow is Friday — wear red on campus!

Women’s lax opens 2016 with 18-4 win The Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team opened its 2016 campaign in commanding fashion with an 18-4 victory over 2015 NCAA tournament team Bryant University at the Bryant Turf Complex Sunday afternoon. With the victory, the Seawolves move to 1-0, while the Bulldogs fall to 2-2.

“I was really happy to finally play a game and get our first win,” Stony Brook head coach Joe Spallina said. “We did some great things and some `first game’ things, but overall we had great contributions from many different players. I loved our team speed and our tenacity in key spots.” Stony Brook opened up with a 10-2 lead in the first half and went into the locker room with a 10-3 advantage. The Seawolves held the Bulldogs to just one goal in the second half, which came with 1:22 remaining in the contest. Sophomore attack Kylie Ohlmiller began her second season with a sevenpoint performance that included five goals, including two highlight-reel, behind-the-back tallies. The five-goal output matched her career best, done twice last season. She was named America East Offensive Player of the Week as a result of her efforts. Junior attack Courtney Murphy notched four goals and an assist. Three of the goals came in the first half. Junior midfielder Kristin Yevoli tallied three goals in a stretch of seven minutes in the second half. Yevoli also picked up six draw controls. Both numbers tied career-highs. Freshman Anna Tesoriero recorded nine saves in her collegiate debut.

“For a freshman in her first game, Anna Tesoriero was outstanding,” Spallina said. “She made key saves and was able to throw some great outlets that sprung us on transition. Overall, it was a good starting point.” Tesoriero also earned an America East nod following the win—being tabbed Defensive Player of the week. Freshmen midfielders Kasey Mitchell and Keri McCarthy each scored their first collegiate goal in the second half. Sophomore attack Emma Schait notched her first career assist in the second half. Schait tallied two goals while playing for Albany in 2015. Murphy’s five-point afternoon moved her into eighth place in program history in points with 149, passing Melissa Cook ‘11 (147). The second Seawolves goal of the afternoon was an unordinary one, as the Bryant goalie scooped the ball into the back of the net while trying to field it to start a clear attempt, doubling the Stony Brook lead on an own goal. Stony Brook improves to 12-2 in the month of February and 5-0 in season openers under Coach Spallina. The Seawolves will open up the home portion of their 2016 schedule when Stony Brook hosts the University of Florida at LaValle Stadium, Sunday, March 6 at 1 p.m.

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Above, Kylie Ohlmiller controls the ball in a game last season. Left, Courtney Murphy makes a pass.

Stony Brook loses 44-37, still clinches No. 3 seed in America East tourney

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The Stony Brook women’s basketball team (16-13, 8-8 AE) dropped its final regular-season game of the season, 4437 at the University of Vermont, but still locked up the third seed in the America East Tournament by virtue of the University of Maryland Baltimore County and the University of Hartford losses. Stony Brook took a 37-35 lead on a 3-pointer from freshman guard Davion Wingate at 8:14 of the fourth quarter, but was held scoreless the rest of the way. Leading 39-37, the Catamounts scored the game’s final five points, all from the free-throw line. Vermont won the rebounding battle, 39-38, but was held to 33.3 percent shooting and 22.2 percent shooting from 3-point range. File photo from SBU

Kori Bayne-Walker dribbles the ball into an opponent’s zone in a previous game.

The Seawolves shot 13-for-53 from the field, going 4-for-28 in the second half. Stony Brook went 9-for-14 from the line, while Vermont made 6-of-7. The Seawolves were held to 11 points in the second half and just three in the fourth quarter. Junior guard Christa Scognamiglio scored a team-high 11 points, nine of which came in the fi rst quarter. Freshman forward Ogechi Anyagaligbo notched her sixth double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Junior guard Kori Bayne-Walker had a team-high four assists, all in the fi rst quarter. Sophomore guard Aaliyah Worley pulled down a career-high eight rebounds. Stony Brook drew the University of Hartford in the No. 3/6 game of the America East Tournament. Stony Brook defeated Hartford in both meetings this season, 58-35 and 45-42.

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Pisciotta has big day for SBU in 10-4 win Senior Allie Pisciotta went 3-for-5 with five RBIs

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Allie Pisciotta bunts in a game last season.

Senior catcher Allie Pisciotta went 3-for-5 with five RBIs to lead the Stony Brook softball team (4-6) over the University of Maryland (5-10) on the final day of the Florida Atlantic University Invitational, 10-4. “This was a well-played team win for us,” Stony Brook head coach Megan Bryant said. “It was our best game of the year executing on offense. Maddy and Jane combined to give us a solid effort in the circle and our defense came up with some big plays. It’s a great way to end the weekend and move forward as we progress as a team.” Stony Brook jumped out to a 4-1 lead before the Terrapins rallied to pull within one, 4-3. The Seawolves used a fourrun fifth inning to pull away. Sophomore Caroline Seeberg opened the frame with a walk and scored after sophomore Ileana Torres’ ground ball was thrown away. Sophomore Chelsea Evans joined Torres on base with a single before Pi-

sciotta cleared the bases with a three-run homer, her second of the season. After scoring 10 runs through its first eight games, Stony Brook has scored 17 runs over its last two. The Seawolves’ 10 hits were a seasonhigh. In addition to Pisciotta’s three, Evans, senior Kellie Reynolds and junior Lexie Shue had two. Sophomore Maddy Neales recorded her first win of the season, working 3.1 innings and holding the Terrapins to three runs. Senior Jane Sallen entered the game with the bases loaded in the fourth, escaping with a strikeout. She would work the final 3.1 innings, allowing just one run. Stony Brook executed three sacrifice bunts and went 7-for-23 with runners on base. The Seawolves are back in Florida next week with five games at the Florida Gulf Coast University tournament in Fort Myers. They open the tournament on Fri., Mar. 4 against Ball State University at 2 p.m.

Bears get pinch-hit home run in 8th inning to earn 6-5 victory

Men’s hoops falls on to Vermont on senior night

After clawing their way back to tie the game in the seventh inning, the Stony Brook baseball team fell victim to a two-out, pinch-hit solo home run in the bottom of the eighth by Baylor University for a 6-5 Bears victory in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Baylor Ballfield. The Seawolves trailed 5-1 entering the seventh inning, but a double by sophomore second baseman Bobby Honeyman, a walk to junior shortstop Jeremy Giles, a Baylor error that put freshman designated hitter Joe Baran on base and allowed Honeyman to score, an RBI-single by junior center fielder Toby Handley and a two-out, two-run triple by senior left fielder Jack Parenty gave Stony Brook enough to tie the score. Parenty extended his hitting streak to six straight with his two-run triple in the seventh inning. He has hit safely in each of Stony Brook’s six games this season. Baran, in the first start of his career, collected a pair of singles, drove in a run and scored once. Senior third baseman Johnny Caputo also had a pair of hits and an RBI. Senior righthanded pitcher Chad Lee relieved junior starter Connor Doyle and tossed 3.2 innings, allowing just one run on two hits, but was tagged with the loss. With the score tied 5-5 with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, Baylor senior West Tunnell pinch hit and launched a solo home run over the right-field fence to break the tie.

Despite a combined 46 points from its seniors, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team fell to the University of Vermont, 76-62, in the regular season finale Saturday at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. “It’s been an unbelievable ride with these guys, but it’s not over,” Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell said. “I think our guys are excited to go on another run. We missed some free throws and open shots, but what we set out to do was win the league and earn home court, which we accomplished. Today’s result doesn’t affect any of it.” Forward Rayshaun McGrew had 17 points, guard Carson Puriefoy finished with 16 points and forward Jameel Warney added 13 for Stony Brook (236, 14-2), which hosted No. 8 University of Maryland Baltimore County in an America East quarterfinal Wednesday. Ernie Duncan scored a game-high 23 points for Vermont (19-12, 11-5). Kurt Steidl’s 3-pointer with 14:27 left in regulation gave Vermont a 49-34 lead. Over the next nine minutes, the Seawolves outscored the Catamounts, 21-12, closing to within 61-55 after junior guard Ahmad Walker’s breakaway slam with 5:29 left. Vermont scored 12 straight to regain a double-digit lead. Senior guard Lucas Woodhouse had a season-high nine assists. McGrew grabbed nine rebounds. Warney added four blocks. It was his 11th game with at least four blocks this season.

Baseball edged by Baylor

File photo from SBU

Jack Parenty makes a grab in the outfield in a game last season.

“Today’s pitchers [Connor] Doyle and [Chad] Lee really competed for us,” Stony Brook head coach Matt Senk said. “Despite a very disappointing weekend, we will learn from it and make sure this series helps us become a better team.” The Seawolves hosted the New York Institute of Technology on Tuesday at Joe Nathan Field, but results were not available by press time.

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Carson Puriefoy looks to make a play in a previous game.

“Even though it didn’t pan out like we wanted it to, it’s been great to reflect on the hard work we put in for four years,” Warney said. “Now the real season begins. We have to find a way to win three games, whether it’s by 20 or by 1.” Puriefoy shot 4-for-9 from behind the arc. He moved into sole possession of third all-time in the program’s Division I history in threes with 174. Puriefoy needs one point for 1,500 in his career. “It was a special night to have all of our families here to support us,” Puriefoy said. “Vermont played extremely well. We’re going to regroup and get ready for Wednesday.” Results of Wednesday’s quarterfinal game were not available by press time.

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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

D irectory

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141

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.

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!

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.

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

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Religious 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*

JEWISH 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

“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.

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

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

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

D irectory TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook • (631) 751–8518 www.tisbny.org A warm and caring intergenerational community dedicated to learning, prayer, social action, and friendship. Member Union for Reform Judaism

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

Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education Sisterhood • Brotherhood • Book Club-more

LUTHERAN–ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL 46 Dare Road, Selden (631)732-2511 Emergency number (516)848-5386 Rev. Dr. Richard O. Hill, Pastor email: hopelutheran@msn.com • website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion is celebrated every week Saturdays 5 pm Sundays at 8, 9:30, and 11am Service of Prayers for Healing on the first weekend of each month at all services Lenten Services Wednesdays 12:30 and 7:30 pm Children and Youth Ministries Sparklers (ages 3-11) Saturdays 5 pm Sunday School (ages 3-11) 9:30 am Kid’s Club (ages 4-10) Wednesdays 4:15 pm Teen Ministry (ages 11-16) Saturdays 3 pm

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

LUTHERAN–LCMS

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

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, 9 & 16 at 11am & 7:30 pm Maunday Thursday & Good Friday 11am & 7:30pm Easter Sunday 8am & 10:15am

METHODIST 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 Easter Week Services Palm Sunday, March 20 • 9 am Holy Thursday, March 24 • 7:30 pm Good Friday, March 25 • 7:30 pm Sunrise Service, March 27 • 6:30 am (Sunken Meadow Beach - Meet on boardwalk, main entrance) Easter Service, March 27 • 9 am Sanctuary

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

PRESBYTERIAN SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

REV. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR

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

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ART EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island Art League of Long Island is located at 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. The league's 9th annual Go Ape exhibition is currently on display through March 13. An artist reception and awards presentation will be held on March 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. Questions? Call 631-462-5400. b.j. spoke gallery b.j. spoke gallery is located at 299 Main St., Huntington. Currently on view at the gallery through April 3 is the EXPO 35 Winners exhibition with an artist reception on March 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 631-549-5106. Cold Spring Harbor Library Cold Spring Harbor Library is located at 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. On display through March 29 will be artwork from Cold Spring Harbor Junior and Senior High School students. A reception and student musical performance will be held on March 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 631-6926820 for more information. Comsewogue Public Library Comsewogue Public Library is located at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station. During the month of March, the library will present an exhibit by photographer and painter Vito Marrone titled Yellowstone National Park. An artist reception will be held on March 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org. Emma S. Clark Library Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is located at 120 Main St., Setauket. March exhibit will be Watercolor Landscapes by Essie Freilach. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-941-4080. Gallery North Gallery North is located at 90 North Country Road, Setauket. Through March 11 the gallery will present an exhibition about print making titled The Art Collectors featuring selected prints from the collection of Richard Gerrig and Timothy Peterson. An ArTalk with printmaster Dan Welden will be held on March 6 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For further information, call 631-751-2676.

Image from Mary Jane van Zeijts

'Squash Gone Over the Fence' by J. Ann Eldridge on view at Studio 268 through March 27 Harborfields Public Library Harborfields Public Library is located at 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. Through March 20, the library will present Essential Threads, a mixed media exhibit by artists Betty Lynn Tims and Erica Fairfull. An artist reception will be held on March 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. In the showcase through the month of March will be a display of Pysanky Eggs by Chris Mulholland. The exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-757-4200. Heckscher Museum of Art The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Through April 3, the museum will present an exhibit titled You Go Girl! Celebrating Women Artists and Street Life, and through March 27 the museum will present an exhibit titled Men at Work. Call 631-351-3250 or visit www.heckscher.org. Huntington Arts Council Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington, will present its 12th annual High Arts Showcase student art

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

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

exhibit from March 4 to 19. An opening reception will be held on March 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, go to www.huntingtonarts.org or call 631-271-8423. Huntington Public Library Huntington Public Library is located at 338 Main St., Huntington. Through April 25, the library will present a Cartoonist Showcase by the Berndt Toast Gang, Long Island Chapter. An artist reception will be held on March 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Questions? Call 631-427-5165. Long Island Museum The Long Island Museum is located at 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. Currently on exhibit is Hooked@LIM: The Crocheted Tree Project. Through May 30 the museum will present Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure and

through July 31, The Brush Is My Pen: Art That Tells Stories. Colors of Long Island, the museum's annual student art exhibition, will run through May 1 with a reception on March 13 from noon to 4 p.m. and April 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. Questions? Call 631-751-0066. North Shore Public Library North Shore Public Library is located at 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. Through the month of March the library will present The City, The Island & Abstracts by Scott Farrell. An artist reception, hosted by The Friends of the Library, will be held on March 6 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-929-4488. Port Jefferson Free Library Port Jefferson Free Library is located at 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson. During March in the Tall and Flat Cases will be Manga Art from the collection of local artist and author Laura Hill Timpanaro. A display by Angelo Peluso will be in the Meeting Room. Call 631-473-0022. STAC Smithtown Township Arts Council is located at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James. From March 5 to 20, the gallery will present a Kids Showcase featuring artwork from STAC's teachers and students. An artist reception will be held on March 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. The works of artist Carol Ceraso will be on view at Apple Bank, 91 Route 111, Smithtown, through March 9 followed by an exhibit by Arntian Kotsa from March 12 to May 10 as part of STAC’s Outreach Gallery program. Call 631-862-6575. Studio 268 Studio 268 is located at 268 Main St., Setauket. From March 4 to 27, the gallery will present an exhibit by artists J. Ann Eldridge and Mary Jane van Zeijts. An opening reception will be held on March 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 631-220-4529. Three Village Historical Society Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket, is currently presenting an exhibit titled Chicken Hill: A Community Lost to Time, along with the SPIES exhibit about the Culper Spy Ring. Viewing hours are Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. $8 adults, $5 children under 12, members free. Call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

109 Brown’s Road, Huntington, NY 11743 631–427–9547 www.uufh.org

Rev. G. Jude Geiger, Minister

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

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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Images from Art League of LI

Clockwise from top, ‘I Thought It Was a Spider’ by Isabella Brand; ‘Still Life’ by Geraldine Luglio; ‘Three Figures at Midnight in August’ by Grant Fryc; and ‘In a Pickle’ by Olivia Rouse

Winners of Go Ape Exhibition announced The Art League of Long Island recently announced the winners of its ninth annual Go APE Advanced Placement Student Exhibition. 2D and 3D works by 122 students from 37 Long Island high schools were submitted for review. Executive Director Charlee Miller selected 20 students to receive awards for their outstanding work. “The Go Ape show is always very exciting. The talent and promise of so many of the young artists made it very difficult to select one piece of artwork over another. One thing is for sure, all of the artwork comes from within each artist’s soul, expressing themselves through color, lines, brush strokes and sculpture that makes the piece as unique as its artist,” said Miller. Congratulations to the following winners:

Awards of Excellence Deanna Lazo (Bethpage HS) for “Dad’s Still Life”, soft pastel Kate Walker (Bethpage HS) for “Morning Sun”, acrylic on canvas Christina Kutulos (Garden City HS) for “Type Writer”, mixed media Kristen Van Aken (Hicksville HS) for “Urban Decay”, etching Morgan Anderson (Plainedge HS) for “Frustration”, oil paint on canvas Jennifer Bianco (Plainedge HS) for “Monsters”, paper Elise Weber (Seaford HS) for “All Wrapped Up”, colored pencil Mehrose Naeem (Sewanhaka HS) for “Untitled”, mixed media Ricky Vargas (Valley Stream HS) for “Inspired Artist”, pencil/colored pencil Isabella Brand (Ward Melville HS) for “I Thought It Was a Spider”, oil on canvas Maria Romero (Westbury HS) for “Sunkissed Water”, acrylic on canvas

Honorable Mentions Geraldine Luglio (Miller Place HS) for “Still Life”, oil painting James Treadwell (New Hyde Park Memorial HS) for “Up in Flames”, photography Olivia Rouse (Northport HS) for “In a Pickle”, mixed media Jeanette Wells (Northport HS) for “Sienna’s Pants”, colored pencil/mixed media Elizabeth Pigott (Sayville HS) for “Disintegration”, marker and ink Kristen Clark (Syosset HS) for “Seasons”, collage Lauren Gruber (Syosset HS) for “Walking”, digital photography Brigid Coleman (Wantagh HS) for “Untitled”, colored pencils on paper

Award for Presentation

Grant Fryc (Northport HS) for “Three Figures at Midnight in August”, digital painting

The exhibit is on view in the League’s Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery through March 13. An artists’ reception and awards presentation will take place on Sunday, March 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. The gallery is open to the public, free of charge, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on weekends 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit artleagueli.net or call 631-462-5400.

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Musical Theatre Factory! Presented by Theatre Three, long island’s year-round professional regional theatre. mornings (9:00-12:00) for ages 9-12 and afternoons (1:00-4:00) for ages 13-17.monday through Thursday beginning July 11th. Students work with professional director, musical director, and choreographer. Summer experience culminates in fullystaged performances of “Grease” School Version on August 8 & 9. Tuition $575. acting Classes: Summer session of 10 acting classes for 6-18. Creative dramatics (ages 6-8) $150. Pre-Teen Workshop (ages 8-11) $175. Teen Workshop (ages 12-15) $175. Advanced Teen Workshop (ages 13-17-previous experience and permission of instructor required) $200. Class sizes are very limited. Call Theatre Three at 631-928-9100 mon.-Sat. from 10am-5pm for information and registration. Theatre Three is a not-for-profit organization supported by the new York State Council on the arts, as state agency and by Suffolk County under the auspices of the office of Cultural affairs, County executive.

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Kids Calendar Guide Adventures of Flat Stanley” through March 5. Tickets are $12. Call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac. com to order.

artventures! Gallery North, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket will hold an ArtVentures class on March 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 7 to 11. Students will explore the dynamics of drawing with teacher Larissa Grass. $25 per class, includes materials. To register, call 751-2676.

Find out if mice are naughty or nice at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve’s Tiny Tots program on March 10.

Programs

Be a citizen ranger The Town of Brookhaven will present a free nature program at West Meadow Beach, 100 Trustees Road, E. Setauket on March 4 from 4 to 5 p.m. Learn what it is like to be a park ranger and search for signs of spring by checking if any invasive plants are popping up. Meet native wildlife Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, 340 Smith Road, Shirley will welcome the STAR Foundation on March 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the work they do and the animals they have helped. Meet a woodchuck, box turtles and native owls. Free but reservations required by calling 286-0485, ext. 2131.

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HaPPy BirtHday dr. seuss! The Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a drop-in program titled Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! on March 5 and 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. Read a Dr. Seuss story and observe chemical reactions as you create your own “Oobleck.” $5. Call 331-3277. The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will also celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with fun crafts and stories. Call 516-692-6768 for further information. let’s create togetHer Gallery North, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket will present an art class for adult and child (ages 2 to 6) on March 5, 12 and 26 from 9 to 10 a.m. Projects will include a variety of mediums including paint, clay and collage with fun-filled activities. Taught by Larissa Grass. $25 per class, includes materials. To register, call 751-2676. irisH dancing PrograM Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station will welcome teachers and students from the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance on March 6 at 1 p.m. for an afternoon of Irish dancing. Learn some Irish dance steps, hear the fascinating history behind the costumes and dances, have your face painted and take a tour of the museum. $9 per child, chaperones free. For further information or to register, call Carolyn at 427-5240, ext. 113.

‘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.

Come hear author Richard Specht read from his children’s book in Stony Brook on March 9. Hot cocoa and MarsHMallows! The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will welcome author Rich Specht on March 9 at 10:30 a.m. who will read from his children’s book, “A Little Rees Specht Cultivates Kindness.” A craft activity along with hot chocolate and marshmallows will follow. $3 per child. No reservations necessary. Call 689-5888. Mice are nice? Join Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a Tiny Tots program titled Mice are Nice? on March 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. For ages 3 to 5. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

theater ‘Musical adventures of flat stanley’ CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “The Musical

‘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. ‘scHool House rock’ CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “School House Rock” from March 19 to April 9, with a sensoryfriendly performance on April 9 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $12. Call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com to order. disney’s ‘tHe little MerMaid’ The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” from April 2 to May 8. Come meet Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder and the rest of the crew for an under-the-sea adventure! Tickets are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. ‘ruMPlestiltskin’ The Arena Players Children’s Theatre will present “Rumplestiltskin” at the Vanderbilt Museum’s Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport from April 2 to 24. Tickets are $10 adults, $8 children, under age 3 free. For reservations or further information, call 516-293-0674.

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Mall hosts Easter Bunny

Family Fun Night fundraiser

Smith Haven Mall, Moriches Road, Lake Grove, invites families to come visit the Easter Bunny in the Center Court through March 26. Kids will have a chance to visit with the Bunny and take home a treasured snapshot of the occasion. For more information, call 631-724-8066.

Port Jefferson Library, 100 Thompson Street, Port Jefferson, will host a Family Fun Night on Saturday, March 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. A benefit for the Friends of the Library, the evening will include games and activities for families with children, including a round of library mini-golf along with other games throughout the library. There will also be a concession stand. Wear your favorite team jersey and have your picture taken in front of a sports-themed green screen. Open to all. Registration will be held in the Children’s Department and is $2 per person. For more information call 631-473-0022.

Easter Egg Hoppening The Heritage Center, located at 633 Mount SinaiCoram Road in Mount Sinai, will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19, beginning at 9 a.m. This free community event will be by age group. Bring your camera for a picture with the bunny. Hot chocolate and refreshments will be served. To register, call 631-509-0882.

It’s time for Long Island’s Got Talent 2016! Attention Long Island students! Can you carry a tune? Is a musical instrument your specialty? If so, get your audition DVD or YouTube video submitted now for Long Island’s Got Talent 2016, hosted by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization. Created by WMHO’s Youth Corps, the event gives Long Island students the opportunity to show off their talents this spring. It’s open to students 10 to 17 years of age in Nassau or Suffolk County who must still be in high school at the time awards are All classes begin the week of July 11 given in October 2016. Talent must be nonprofessional vocal or musical instrument AllCALL ClassesTODAY begin thetoweek of July 11 performances. Entry deadline is March 16 and there is a $25 entry fee. enroll in Five Towns College will award a $6,000 scholarship to the first-place winner THEATRE THREE’s Today to enroll in TheaTre Three’s and $5,000 to the second-place winner. All finalists receive a $2,000 scholarship or more, depending on place. Those who are contacted after submitting their audition will be asked to perform at the first-round performance on April 8 at WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main Street in the Stony Brook Village Center. Finalists chosen can perform at WMHO’s Sunday Summer Concerts series and finals will take place on Oct. 21 when the winners will be chosen. For full details and official entry form, call 631-751-2244 or visit www.stonybrookvillage.com. Meet twice a week for five weeks

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kids times

‘A library card is the start of a lifelong adventure.’

— Author Lilian Jackson Braun

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket hosted its annual Take Your Child to the Library Day during winter break. An initiative that started a few years ago for the month of February, it is now celebrated nationwide, raising family awareness about the importance of libraries. Close to 400 community members attended the festivities, which included face painting, temporary tattoos, balloon sculpting, crafts and more. The library also set a personal record for the number of new library card sign-ups in one day. Photos from emma s. Clark Library

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