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Devic’s Disease: It Acts Like MS, But it’s Not Patricia K. Coyle, MD, FAAN, FANA Neurologist Director, Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center

What symptoms does it have in common with MS? A vision problem is often the first noticeable symptom of MS. The same is true of Devic’s disease/NMO. Both can cause acute (chronic) spinal cord attacks, with weakness, numbness/ pain and bladder issues.

What are some of the differences?

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People all over the world get Devic’s disease/ NMO while those who live in temperate climates tend to get MS. Also, Devic’s disease/NMO tends to strike later in life than MS, and is more common in women than MS.

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• Devic’s disease/NMO most often affects only the optic nerve and spinal cord at first.

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What is Devic’s disease? Devic’s disease, also known as neuromyelitis optica (NMO) spectrum disorder, is a rare neuro-immune disorder that affects your eyes and your spinal cord. It may also attack the brain. Neuroimmune means that the immune system mistakenly attacks the nervous system as if it were a threat. Devic’s disease/NMO causes damage to the optic nerves located at the back of your eyes. It produces swelling and inflammation that cause eye pain and loss of vision. It also causes damage to the spinal cord resulting in weakness or numbness in your legs or arms, loss of sensation, paralysis of your arms and legs, and difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels. It can cause uncontrollable vomiting and hiccups, too.

• With MS, changes in memory, reasoning, problem solving and depression are also common. • Vision loss with MS usually affects one eye at a time, but Devic’s disease/NMO may affect both eyes at the same time. • Symptoms are generally more severe for the Devic’s disease/NMO attack than the MS attack. • A specific blood marker that is found in people with Devic’s disease/NMO is not found in people with MS. • In MS, individual episodes are usually mild. Over time, they may or may not cause progressive disability. In Devic’s disease/NMO, episodes tend to be severe, so early diagnosis is critical. Devic’s disease/NMO attacks can have devastating, irreversible effects on how a person can function.

How are Devic’s disease/NMO and MS diagnosed?

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Why choose Stony Brook for diagnosis and treatment of either? There is no cure for Devic’s disease/NMO at this time, but there is an FDA-approved drug treatment. We do know that Devic’s disease/ NMO is made worse by certain MS therapies, so it’s very important not to misdiagnose these two disorders. Stony Brook has knowledgeable and experienced physicians who can diagnose and treat not just MS, but Devic’s disease/NMO as well. To make an appointment with Dr. Coyle at the Stony Brook Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center, call (631) 444-2599. neuro.stonybrookmedicine.edu/centers/adult-ms

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BNL scientists avoid polar bears, study tiny aerosols near North Pole

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Two researchers from Brookhaven National Laboratory were stuck on a ship trapped in ice near the North Pole — and they couldn’t have been happier. In fact, one of them, Matt Boyer, an Atmospheric Scientist at BNL, is returning to the German ship Polarstern for six of the next seven months. The Polarstern is part of a 20-nation effort that will gather information about the Arctic to understand climate change. The scientific collaboration, called MOSAiC (Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate), started in September and will involve collecting data for a full year. The scientists are measuring aerosols, cloud particles, and other data through conditions that are among the most challenging on the planet. Researchers aboard the Polarstern regularly endure cold temperatures, fierce winds, minimal to no sunlight and the threat of polar bears unafraid of humans. Janek Uin, an Associate Atmospheric Scientist at BNL, is working with instruments that measure properties of atmospheric aerosol particles such as their size, the concentration of particles per unit volume of air, how the particles are affected by water vapor and how much light the particles scatter, which affects the sunlight that reaches the Earth’s surface. Arthur Sedlacek, an atmospheric chemist with the Environmental & Climate Sciences Department at BNL, is one of a host of scientists collecting data from the Polarstern. Indeed, Sedlacek traveled to Tromsø Norway when the ship departed, where he prepared to measure the accumulation of black carbon in the Arctic. Caused by burning fossil fuels, emissions from distant wildfires, among other things, black carbon can cause polar ice to melt. When there is sun, the black carbon prevents the reflection of the light, which further darkens the white surface, either through exposure of the underlying ground or previously deposited black carbon.

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Sedlacek, who did not travel aboard the Polarstern, said scientists around the world are “itching to see the data” from this ambitious mission. The data collection is “so unique and so important that it will not only help us better understand the current (pristine) state of the cryosphere, but it will also [allow scientists] to better understand (and quantify) how the Arctic is responding to climate change.” Uin, who is an instrument mentor for about 30 instruments worldwide, recalled how he went out for a ﬁre drill. Following his designated path and waiting for the signal to return, Uin decided to snap some pictures of a frozen and uneven landscape that appeared blue during much of the day, when the faint rays of the sun barely made it over the horizon. Unable to maneuver the camera

to his satisfaction, Uin took off his gloves. His exposed ﬁngers became numb in the wind. After he put his gloves back on, it took about 10 minutes for the feeling to return to his hands. Boyer, meanwhile, who spent more of his time working outside than Uin, helped set up the meteorological site about 1 kilometer away from the ship and is monitoring the size and concentration of organic and inorganic aerosol particles. The size and concentration of the particles determines how they behave in atmospheric processes, Boyer explained. The size of the particle inﬂuences its light scattering ability, how long it stays in the atmosphere, the human health impact and its ability to form clouds, among other properties. The process of working near the North Pole requires a high level

of patience. A task that might take two hours in a lab, for example, might require as long as four days to complete in Arctic conditions. Boyer described how the moisture from his own breath sometimes froze in his face. “I prefer not to wear goggles” because they fog up, he explained. When he exhaled, the water vapor in his breath caused his eyelids to freeze shut. “You have to constantly close your eyes and pull the ice off your eyelids.” Boyer had to hold onto a piece of metal when it was well below 0 degrees Fahrenheit and windy. Placing the bolts, nuts and screws into a hole with a glove on is “almost impossible,” Boyer said, although once those items are in place, holding a wrench with gloves on is manageable.

POWER OF 3 Continued on page B7

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Exploring the effects of lifestyle on Parkinson’s disease Cumulative lifestyle changes can improve results

According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, roughly 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year, and approximately one million Americans are living with PD (1). PD is a neurodegenerative (the breakdown of brain neurons) disease with the resultant effect of a movement disorder. Most notably, patients with the disease suffer from a collection of symptoms known by the mnemonic By David TRAP: tremors while Dunaief, M.D. resting, rigidity, akinesia/ bradykinesia (inability/difficulty to move or slow movements) and postural instability or balance issues. It can also result in a masked face, one that has become expressionless, and potentially dementia, depending on the subtype. There are several different subtypes; the diffuse/malignant phenotype has the highest propensity toward cognitive decline (2). The part of the brain most affected is the basal ganglia, and the prime culprit is dopamine deficiency that occurs in this brain region (3). Why not add back dopamine? Actually, this is the mainstay of medical treatment, but eventually the neurons themselves break down, and the medication becomes less effective. There’s a lot we still don’t know about the causes of PD; however, risk factors may include head trauma, reduced vitamin D, milk intake, well water, being overweight, high levels of dietary iron and migraine with aura in middle age. Is there hope? Yes, in the form of medications and deep brain stimulatory surgery, but also with lifestyle modifications. Lifestyle factors include iron, vitamin D and CoQ10. The research, unfortunately, is not conclusive, though it is intriguing.

Reducing iron in the brain

This heavy metal is potentially harmful for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, multiple sclerosis and, yes, Parkinson’s disease. The problem is that this heavy metal can cause oxidative damage. In a small, yet well-designed, randomized controlled trial (RCT), researchers used a chelator to remove iron from the substantia nigra, a specific part of the brain where iron breakdown may be dysfunctional. An iron chelator is a drug that removes the iron. Here, deferiprone (DFP) was used at a modest dose of 30 mg/kg/d (4). This drug was mostly well-tolerated. The chelator reduced the risk of disease progression significantly on the Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) during the 12-month study. Participants who were

Taking Vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Stock photo

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treated sooner had lower levels of iron compared to a group that used the chelator six months later. A specialized MRI was used to measure levels of iron in the brain. The iron chelator does not affect, nor should it affect, systemic levels of iron, only those in the brain speciﬁcally focused on the substantia nigra region. The chelator may work by preventing degradation of the dopamine-containing neurons. It also may be recommended to consume foods that contain less iron.

Does CoQ10 slow progression?

When we typically think of using CoQ10, a coenzyme found in over-the-counter supplements, it is to compensate for depletion from statin drugs or due to heart failure. Doses range from 100 to 300 mg. However, there is evidence that CoQ10 may be beneficial in Parkinson’s at much higher doses. In an RCT, results showed that those given 1,200 mg of CoQ10 daily reduced the progression of the disease significantly based on UPDRS changes, compared to the placebo group (5). Other doses of 300 and 600 mg showed trends toward benefit but were not significant. This was a 16-month trial in a small population of 80 patients. Though the results for other CoQ10 studies have been mixed, these results are encouraging. Plus, CoQ10 was well-tolerated at even the highest dose. Thus, there may be no downside to trying CoQ10 in those with PD.

Is Vitamin D part of the puzzle?

In a prospective (forward-looking) study, results show that vitamin D levels measured in the highest quartile reduced the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease by 65 percent, compared to the lowest quartile (6). This is quite impressive, especially since the highest quartile patients had vitamin D levels that were what we would qualify as insufﬁcient, with blood levels of 20 ng/ml, while those in the lowest quartile had

deficient blood levels of 10 ng/ml or less. There were over 3,000 patients involved in this study with an age range of 50 to 79. While many times we are deficient in vitamin D and have a disease, replacing the vitamin does nothing to help the disease. Here, it does. Vitamin D may play dual roles of both reducing the risk of Parkinson’s disease and slowing its progression. In an RCT, results showed that 1,200 IU of vitamin D taken daily, may have reduced the progression of Parkinson’s disease significantly on the UPDRS compared to a placebo over a 12-month duration (7). Also, this amount of vitamin D increased the blood levels by two times from 22.5 to 41.7 ng/ml. There were 121 patients involved in this study with a mean age of 72. So, what have we learned? Though medication with dopamine agonists is the gold standard for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, lifestyle modifications can have a significant impact on both prevention and treatment of this disease. Each lifestyle change in isolation may have modest effects, but cumulatively their impact could be significant. The most exciting part is that lifestyle modifications have the potential to slow the progression the disease and thus have a protective effect.

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(1) parkinsons.org. (2) JAMA Neurol. 2015;72:863-873. (3) uptodate.com. (4) Antioxid Redox Signal. 2014;10;21(2):195210. (5) Arch Neurol. 2002;59(10):1541-1550. (6) Arch Neurol. 2010;67(7):808-811. (7) Am J Clin Nutr. 2013;97(5):1004-1013. 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, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com.

Each time people work outside, polar bear guards constantly watch the horizon to make sure the carnivorous creatures don’t approach scientists. While the ship is not a cruise vessel, it offers pleasant amenities, including a small pool, a sauna, an exercise room and nourishment Uin and Boyer, who were roommates aboard the Polarstern, appreciated. “The food was excellent,” Uin said. “Working long hours in extreme conditions in close quarters, the food has to be good. If it’s bad, morale plummets.” The scientist has been on three ice breakers and the food has always been high quality. Uin appreciated the opportunity to take the journey and to conduct the scientiﬁc research. “I am reminded how lucky I am that people trust me to do this,” he said. Uin enjoys the opportunity to look at the ice, which appears blue because of the low light. “People think it’s all white,” he said. “There’s a constant twilight and an all-encompassing blue.” He is excited to look at the information the instruments collect and is “certain that the data will help to bring new insights into the very complex processes governing Earth’s climate and help better predict future trends.” Boyer, who plans to leave BNL this month to pursue his PhD at the University of Helsinki, said he appreciated the opportunity to be a part of a multinational team. “I’m one of the luckier people on the planet,” Boyer said. “Not many people will see the Arctic and the Antarctic and I’ve seen both,” adding that there is a satisfaction at being involved with something that is “much larger than myself. I’m a part of a community that works together towards a common goal. It’s nice to be a part of an international team working with people from places and countries who put aside their differences.”

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Winners of photo contest illustrate beauty of Smithtown preserve Winners have been announced for the first Friends of Caleb Smith Preserve photography contest, which began on Aug. 1, 2019 and ran through January of this year. There were 37 participants in the six-month-long contest, which focused on The Beauty of Caleb Smith State Park Preserve located at 581 W. Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown. Judges included three members of the friends group and a park official. The contest was divided into two age groups: youth and adult (ages 18 or over). There were 22 contestants in the adult division and 15 in the youth division, most of whom

were from Commack High School. In the adult division Elizabeth Milward of Smithtown captured first place for "Reflection" (photo on right). Second place was awarded to Katelynd Hill of East Meadow for "Goose Stretch" and third place went to Gerta Polgardy of Kings Park for "Barn." Honorable mentions went to Tom Caruso of Smithtown for “Deer in Snow Storm,” and Sid Lorber of Smithtown for “A December Day at Caleb.” Michela DiStefano of Commack High School won first place in the youth division for "Frozen Pond" (photo on left). Second

place was awarded to Miranda Gonzalez of Commack High School for “Emergence,” and Travis Maffei of Kings Park grabbed third place for "Ageless Beauty." Russell Korn, of Commack High School, received an honorable mention for “Reflection.” "The contest was an enjoyable experience as all the beautiful photos came in, and we’re looking forward to holding it again next year," said Friends President Chris Duffner.

A reception will be held at the park's museum on Sunday, March 15 at 1 p.m. to honor the participants and award the cash prizes of $100 to each of the first-place winners, $50 to the second-place winners and $25 to the thirdplace winners. All are welcome. The winning photos will be on display throughout the month of March. For more information, call 631-265-1054 or email calebsmithfriends@gmail.com.

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Many people use irrevocable trusts as part of their estate plan for tax savings, asset protection and Medicaid planning. In all these types of trusts, the grantor (creator) of the trust is going to be limited to their access of the principal of the trust in order to ensure that their planning BY NANCY BURNER, ESQ. needs are met. This means that their ability to use trust assets as collateral for a loan is going to be limited. A concern that should be discussed before transferring real estate to an irrevocable trust, is whether or not you 1.) have an existing mortgage and plan to refinance in the near future and 2.) whether you think you may need to get a new mortgage or line of credit in the near future? It is common, particularly in Medicaid planning, to transfer real estate to your irrevocable trust because Medicaid trusts typically provide that the grantor can reside in the property and shall maintain all tax exemptions formerly afforded to them. This makes the home an easy asset to protect since the transfer does not affect everyday use of the property. The biggest exception is the Grantor’s ability to refinance or secure new mortgage products once the property is in a trust since many banks will not lend to properties owned by an irrevocable trust. While most irrevocable trusts do not expressly prohibit the Trustee from securing a mortgage with a trust asset, the loan industry’s underwriting guidelines typically do not allow it. Luckily, some banks are catching up with the times and have special products which can be secured against properties in irrevocable trusts. However, you should expect to pay higher interest rates.

If your preferred lending institution will not work with your property in the trust, then it may be possible to revoke the trust with the consent of the grantor and beneficiaries. However, once a trust is revoked, it will no longer afford you the planning goals it once did. In other words, if your house was in a Medicaid Trust for 7 years and you revoke it to avail yourself to the low interest rates now available for mortgages, it will no longer be protected. The home would have to be placed in another Medicaid trust for an additional 5 years before it would be protected again should you require nursing home care and ask that the Medicaid program pay for said care. Always speak to your attorney before taking any asset out of an irrevocable trust. While everyone wants to pay the lowest interest rate possible, the protection you are getting by keeping the assets in the trust may outweigh the cost savings. If beneficiaries will not consent, or cannot consent due to death, disability or minority, the Trustee may be able to “decant” the irrevocable trust assets to a new trust with different terms which the bank may find more favorable. Decanting requires a Trustee who is not an interested party, so if the current Trustee is also a beneficiary, a new Trustee will need to be appointed. Decanting has become popular in recent years not only for amending trusts to please the lenders, but to fix a myriad of issues that older trusts may present. This is a specialized area of the law and you should seek counsel that is familiar with sophisticated trust and estate principles before transferring any asset from one trust to another. In sum, transferring your property to an irrevocable trust will likely limit your choices for refinancing or mortgaging the property in the future. If this is something you are considering, speak to your attorney about obtaining financing before you transfer your house to the trust to avoid the hassle later. Nancy Burner, Esq. practices elder law and estate planning from her East Setauket office.

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MOVIE REVIEW

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Mia Goth, left, as Harriet Smith with Anya Taylor-Joy as Emma Woodhouse in a scene from the film Photo courtesy of Focus Features

A delightful Emma remake hits local theaters

BY JEFFREY SANZEL

Jane Austen’s 1815 novel Emma is a sardonic comedy of manners that swirls around issues of love, marriage and social status. While perhaps not as popular as Pride and Prejudice, it has seen multiple stage, screen and television adaptations, most notably with the Emmas of Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Beckinsale and Alicia Silverstone (renamed Cher) in Clueless, which moved the action to 1990s California. While its mischievous wit is unmatchable, there is a real commentary about human nature that underlies its humor. Directed by Autumn de Wilde, from a screenplay by Eleanor Catton, Emma. has arrived, complete with a full-stop at the end of its title. (This is to indicate it is a “period” piece.) It is lush and rich and comical, with just a hint of a modern sensibility to separate it from its predecessors. Austen opens the novel with a description of her complicated heroine: Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her. This tongue-in-cheek portrait sets up one of the most meddling characters in all of English literature. Following closely to the book, the film opens with Emma having just succeeded at matchmaking her governess. With a taste for this endeavor, she now sets her sites on

marrying off her friend Harriet Smith, a simple girl who is easily swayed by Emma’s every suggestion. What follows is a series of courtships and broken engagements, mismatches and misunderstandings, almost all due to Emma’s destructive and misplaced interferences. Like most comedic novels of this nature, it ends happily with multiple pairings, marriage being the ultimate goal. The film’s peripatetic beginning has an almost farcical feel. The scenes are short, clipped and over-the-top. There are a good many laughs but it takes at least 20 minutes to land for more than a few moments. Ultimately, this is an intentional device. As the film progresses, this whimsical conceit shifts to an earnestness that matches Emma’s maturity. From childishly frenetic to wisely focused, the film and its protagonist grow. The true turning point comes when an off-hand barb wounds deeply. Confronted for her behavior, she realizes that it is time to look beyond herself. It is amazing that as the film begins to breathe in its journey, it picks up momentum: It slows to go quickly. The performances are uniformly excellent. Emma’s father, who is equally afraid of drafts as he is of being alone, is played with perfect understatement by the redoubtable Bill Nighy; with the simple raise of an eyebrow, he manages to steal every scene in which he appears. Callum Turner avoids the clichés as he finds dimension in the seemingly narcistic Frank Churchill. Chloe Pirrie as Emma’s sister and Oliver Chris as her brother-in-law are one of cinema’s most hilariously unhappy couples. Myra McFayden’s

chatterbox of a Mrs. Bates reveals painful dimension in her humility. Rupert Graves as the jolly if slightly flustered Mr. Weston is matched by Gemma Whelan as his self-assured wife. Mia Goth hits the right notes of naivete as Harriet Smith, the unfortunate object of Emma’s machinations. Josh O’Connor and Tanya Reynolds are amusingly vulgar as the minister and his new bride. Amber Anderson does the best she can with the underwritten Jane Fairfax. Connor Swindells’ innocent gentleman farmer infuses his few moments with genuine sweetness. At the center of the film is Anya TaylorJoy, luminous and wholly engaging as Emma. Taylor-Joy manages to be both insufferable and charming at the outset and then finds a natural and touching shift to self-awareness, ultimately embracing her adulthood. Even in stillness, there is a sense of Emma’s ever whirring brain. Johnny Flynn’s George Knightley is appropriately wry and astute, the pain in his growing love for Emma becoming the film’s center. Christopher Blauvelt’s sumptuous cinematography has made every frame a celebration of Regency England. The film is lavish and credit must be given to the design team: Kave Quinn (production design), Alice Sutton (art direction), Stella Fox (set decoration) and, especially, Alexandra Byrne (for flawless and Oscar-bait costume design). This Emma. is wonderfully conceived and thoroughly entertaining. It is a reminder of why Jane Austen is a cinematic favorite and why her works — and insights — are still fresh 200 years later. Rated PG.

▪ Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden will host a Spring Craft Fair on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Merchandise vendors can download an application at www.depasmarket.com. For more information, call 631-846-1459. ▪ Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce seeks vendors for Old Town Blooms Daffodil Day, a reduce, reuse, recycle and bloom celebration at the Train Park on Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A 10 × 10-foot space is $100, $50 members, $25 nonprofits. For an application, visit www.pjstchamber.com. For more info, call 631-831-1313. ▪ East End Arts seeks professional artists, artisans and food/beverage vendors for its annual Street Painting Festival along East Main Street in Riverhead on May 24 from noon to 5 p.m. Applications are now being accepted at www.eastendarts. org. Deadline to apply is April 30. Email mcutone@eastendarts.org or call 631-7270900 for more info. ▪ Miller Business Center at Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach invites vendors to exhibit at its 13th annual Strictly Business business to business networking trade show on May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Deadline to apply is April 28. For further details, call 631-585-9393, ext. 216 or visit www.strictlybusinesstradeshow.com. ▪ The United Methodist Church of Lake Ronkonkoma, 792 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove seeks vendors for its Spring Festival on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is May 16. Visit www.umclr.com or call 631-588-5856 for more information. ▪ Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket is looking for artisans, food vendors, etc. for its annual Antiques and Yard Sale fundraiser to be held on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee for a 10 × 10-foot space is $40, $35 members. Call 631-751-3730 for more information. ▪ Commack United Methodist Church, 486 Townline Road, Commack seeks vendors for its annual yard sale on June 13 form 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outdoor 10 × 10foot area or indoor 6 × 6-foot area (in case of rain) is $25 per space with a refundable $25 clean-up fee. For an application and information, call 631-499-7310. ▪ Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold its 9th annual Farmingville Street Fair on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Merchandise and food vendors. Call 631- 317-1738 for further additional details. ▪ Three Village Historical Society seeks Revolutionary War Era colonial handmade craft and food vendors for its 6th annual Culper Spy Day on Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $50 for a 10 × 10-foot space. Call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org for further info.

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COVER STORY

Annual TVHS Awards Dinner to honor those who 'preserve our shared heritage'

BY DONNA NEWMAN On Wednesday, March 25, the Three Village Historical Society hosts its 43rd annual Awards Dinner at the Stony Brook Yacht Club. As is its tradition, the awards committee seeks to honor society members and volunteers, as well as area residents and local businesses making significant contributions toward preserving the communal heritage of the Three Village area. “Communal” takes on added significance this year, as four of the seven awards go to groups rather than individuals. “As is the case in many other years with our award winners, the accomplishments achieved often come about from a group effort,” said Three Village Historical Society Awards Committee Co-Chair Fred Bryant. “The TVHS is always proud of the collaborative effort of community members and is certain to recognize it. Sometimes the collaboration is spearheaded by the society itself, but mostly it comes to us in the form of nominations from the community at large. We take great pride in being able to honor groups that come together to make our home town a better place for all,” he said. According to Janette Handley, co-chair of the awards committee, about 25 nominations were received this year. The Robert Cushman Murphy Memorial Award goes to the Mariculture Program at the Stony Brook Yacht Club, in recognition of significant contributions to the preservation and conservation of our natural environment. “Mariculture,” explained Ed Zero, one of the founders of the concept, “is the cultivation of marine shellfish for food. This program has, for the past eight years, collaborated with the Town of Brookhaven and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to seed Stony Brook Harbor with clams and oysters, thereby enhancing the harbor’s ecosystem. Based at the Stony Brook Yacht Club, this highly successful community project has seeded well over a million shellfish.” The Kate Wheeler Strong Memorial Award goes to the Special Collections and University Archives at Stony Brook University Libraries for fostering interest in local history and appreciation of the rich historical and cultural heritage of this community. The Melville Library on campus has an extensive collection of historical items relating to the Three Village area and is the repository of two letters authored by George Washington concerning the Setauket Culper Spy Ring, according to the department's director Kristen Nyitray.

“Long Island is a primary collecting, research, and outreach emphasis for Special Collections,” said Nyitray, “and our rare and unique books, historical maps, manuscripts, and archives are accessible to all. The holdings document the history of Long Island from the earliest settlers through the present with a focus on the period of the American Revolution through the War of 1812, and the Three Villages are well represented. We are deeply honored and proud to be recognized by the Three Village Historical Society and to be included with the distinguished past honorees who have made important contributions to preserve our shared heritage.” The TVHS Community Award acknowledges valuable contributions to the advancement of quality of life in the Three Villages and pride in the historical heritage of our homes and lands. This year it goes to Founders Day, honoring all the organizations that have made this annual event possible, and in celebration of the Award of Excellence Founders Day received in 2019 from the American Association of State and Local History. “The Founders Day program has given us, since 2006, the opportunity to bring an understanding of our local history to every fourth-grade student in the Three Village area every year,” said Setauket historian Beverly C. Tyler. “This is a concept that Donna Smith and I – and our guides – have been working toward since at least 1976 and the bicentennial.” Retired Three Village school teacher Donna Smith is now the TVHS director of education. She is proud of the community effort that created Founders Day. “I’m reminded of the quote, ‘It takes a village …,’" Smith said. “That is exactly how I feel about Founders Day. People in the community work together to provide a program that opens the doors to our local history for all the fourth-grade students in the Three Village school district.” The Maggie Gillie Memorial Award is presented to a society member. This year Ann Robitsek will be recognized for her many years of service. “When I first joined TVHS over 40 years ago,” Robitsek said, “Maggie Gillie was one of the founders. We worked on the [Candlelight] House Tour together. Tickets were $5 and most of the homes were historical. I remember going to Belle Barstow’s house after we dropped the children at nursery school to hand color invitations. It was such fun. We did the decorating, too. My main thrust has always been preserving our community’s historical importance.”

Tim Adams will receive the Gayle Becher Memorial Award on March 25. Photo from TVHS Robitsek moved away for a few years, but said she missed the Three Villages terribly and when she returned, resumed her involvement with the Candlelight House Tour and the society's annual Spirits Tour, as well as volunteering her time at TVHS headquarters. The Gayle Becher Memorial Award goes to a TVHS volunteer. This year it honors Tim Adams for his many years of participation as an actor on the Spirits Tour. “My wife Margaret took me to the Spirits Tour for the first time,” Adams said. “I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to be a Spirit actor. We joined the TVHS and learned so much about local history. I am happy to be part of the Spirits Tour and excited about receiving this award. I look forward to learning more about the local area, and my wife and I will continue our support for the important work of the TVHS.” Owen Murphy is this year’s honoree for the R. Sherman Mills Young Historian Award, presented for contributions to the society by a young person. He has worked on the Candlelight House Tour and Culper Spy Day and is training to become a docent for the Chicken Hill exhibit at TVHS headquarters. At 14, Owen is already a devoted history buff. “Last year, in school I read an article about the Revolutionary War. It vaguely mentioned the Culper Spy Ring,” said Owen. “It piqued my curiosity. I decided to research this further. I came to find out that all of this history happened right in my backyard. I decided to get involved with the historical society and share this amazing

bit of history with others. I was shocked and honored to have been chosen as this award's 20th recipient.” A Community Award Certificate – for ornamental plantings or landscaping that enhances the beauty of the Three Village area – will be presented to the Three Village Garden Club (founded by Jennie, mother of Ward Melville). It recognizes the club’s stewardship of the 4.5-acre arboretum on Conscience Bay. The group hosts school programs there as well as an Arbor Day event. Its members care for the acreage, keep paths safe and open, clear storm damage and maintain this botanical garden, which is open to the public. Please join the Three Village Historical Society on March 25 in honoring these worthy award recipients at the Stony Brook Yacht Club, 21 Shore Road, Stony Brook from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature a cocktail hour, a special performance by the Mise Éire Irish Dancers, an awards ceremony and a three-course meal of Caesar salad, choice of entree (pan-seared salmon, sliced steak, penne with broccoli or sauteed breast of chicken), cheesecake for dessert and coffee or tea. A cash bar is also available. Tickets are $70 per person, $65 members through March 18. To order, visit www.TVHS.org or call 631-751-3730. On the cover: Owen Murphy, center, pictured with Donna Smith, left, and Kerri Smith, is this year's recipient of the R. Sherman Mills Young Historian Award. Photo from TVHS

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ART EXHIBITS

‘Art has a voice - let it speak.’ — Rochelle Carr

Art League of Long Island

Mills Pond Gallery

The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Currently on view in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery through April 24 is the second annual The Big Picture Exhibition, a juried show of 33 large format artworks ranging in size from 3 feet to 81/2 feet. A gallery talk with exhibition juror Charles A. Riley II will be held on April 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. 631-462-5400.

The Smithtown Township Arts Council’s Mills Pond Gallery is located at 660 Route 25A, St. James. Currently on view through March 21 is Inspirations in Blue, featuring the works of 45 artists who use the color blue to create the mood, atmosphere or tone of their art. 631-862-6575.

Northport Public Library

The Atelier at Flowerﬁeld is located at 2 Flowerﬁeld, Suite 15, in St. James. On view through April 30 is the art school’s Annual Invitational Exhibition featuring the works of over 25 artists. 631-250-9009.

The Northport Public Library is located at 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. The annual art exhibit by students of the Northport-East Northport School District will be on view through the month of March. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. 631-261-6930.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

North Shore Public Library

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Cold Spring Harbor Library is located at 95 Harbor Road in Cold Spring Harbor. Through March 30 the library will present a student art exhibit featuring the works of students in grades 9 through 12 in the Cold Spring Harbor School District. Join them for a reception and musical performance on March 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 631-692-6820.

North Shore Public Library is located at 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. This month the library partners with the Eastern Long Island Quilt Guild to celebrate National Quilting Day by exhibit member made quilts, from traditional to contemporary. 631-929-4488.

Port Jefferson Free Library

Port Jefferson Free Library is located at 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson. On view in the Meeting Room and display cases during the month of March is an exhibit titled Long Island in HDR by Rob Cuni. 631-473-0022.

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 Women Sharing Art titled Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. 631-928-1212.

Port Jefferson Village Center

The Port Jefferson Village Center is located at 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson. During March the second-ﬂoor gallery will present an exhibit by the North Shore Art Guild titled Awakenings. Join them for an artist reception on March 21 at 5 p.m. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 631-802-2160.

East Northport Public Library

The East Northport Public Library is located at 185 Larkﬁeld Road in East Northport. The annual art exhibit by students of the NorthportEast Northport School District will be on view through the month of March. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. 631-261-2313.

Reboli Center for Art and History

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is located at 120 Main St., Setauket. Enjoy an art exhibit titled Let There Be Light by Diana Aliberti through the month of March with the Three Village Garden Club’s 90-Year Celebration on view in the display case. The exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. 631941-4080.

Gallery North

Gallery North is located at 90 North Country Road, Setauket. Currently on view through April 5 is a unique exhibit titled Resident Ecologies featuring paintings and sculptures by Scott McIntire and Molly Dilworth. Join the artists for an ArTalk on March 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. 631751-2676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org.

Harborfields Public Library

Harborﬁelds Public Library is located at 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. Currently in the gallery through March 28 is an art show by The Smithtown Artists Group, a diversiﬁed group of artists from Smithtown and the surrounding communities who work in different mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, colored pencils and ink. Stop by the glass showcase to see Barbara Blair’s Teddy Bear Collection. 631-757-4200.

‘The Tremors of Fracking’ by Scott McIntire is on view at Gallery North through April 5.

Heckscher Museum of Art

The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Currently on view through March 15 is an exhibit titled Locally Sourced: Collecting Long Island Artists, featuring four themes: Huntington’s Own, East End Exchanges, Women Artists and Landscapes. Up next from March 21 to May 3 is an exhibit showcasing the work of contemporary artist Amanda Valdez titled Piecework and the 24th annual juried high school exhibit Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum. 631-3513250 or visit www.heckscher.org.

Huntington Arts Council

Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery is located at 213 Main St., Huntington. Through March 14 the gallery will showcase Sights and Sounds: Rhythms and Scales, a juried exhibit featuring artwork that meets at the intersection of visual art and music by 40 artists. 631-271-8423.

The Reboli Center for Art and History is located at 64 Main St. in Stony Brook Village. Currently on view through April 26 is an exhibit titled Dan’s Covers featuring the artwork of 12 artists including Joseph Reboli and their Dan’s Papers covers. 631-751-7707, www.ReboliCenter.org.

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Sachem Public Library

Long Island Museum

Ward Melville Heritage Organization

Huntington Public Library is located at 338 Main St., Huntington. Drop by the library through March 31 to see Visions of Scenic Long Island by photographic artist Robert T. Bloom featuring photographs combined with digital paintings. Metal scultpures by Gary Pouliot is on view in the display case through March 30. The exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. 631-427-5165. The Long Island Museum is located at 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. Up next is the museum’s 22nd annual Student Art Exhibition, Colors of Long Island, featuring the talented work of Long Island students through March 22 in the Visitors Center; and Off the Rack: Building and Preserving LIM’s Art Treasures through June 26 and A Century After: The Work of William M. Davis through June 21 in the Art Museum. 631-751-0066, www. longislandmuseum.org.

Sachem Public Library is located at 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook. Photographs by members of Picture This! will be on view in the gallery through the month of March. An artist reception will be held on March 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Hand crafted jewelry by Marie Camenares will be in the display case. The exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. 631-5885024. Through April 7 the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook presents a photography exhibit by Sean Mills featuring the beauty of Stony Brook, wildlife, coastal regions and more. Join the photographer for a talk on March 29 at 2 p.m. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Free. Call 689-5888.

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COOKING COVE

Corned Beef and Cabbage goes modern

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI There’s the supermarket flyer with perfect slabs of corned beef surrounded by perfect wedges of cabbage and perfect orbs of boiled potatoes. But who says that’s the only way to serve that traditional St. Patrick’s Day fare? Let’s go modern. Let’s think about corned beef and cabbage stew, corned beef and cabbage sliders or reubens or corned beef stuffed cabbage. In fact, how about a corned beef and cabbage pizza? They’re all different and delicious, and they can be cooked or at least assembled, in some cases, ahead of time. That leaves you more time to celebrate the wearin’ o’ the green.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Stew

YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings. INGREDIENTS: • 2 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil • 2 large onions, coarsely chopped • 4 cups sliced cabbage • 1 quart chicken broth • 2 cups water • 6 carrots, peeled and sliced into 2” chunks • 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste • One 3-pound corned beef brisket with spice packet • 3 cups chopped potatoes

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Corned Beef and Cabbage Stew

DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot heat oil over medium-high heat; add onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add cabbage and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly wilted. Add broth, water, carrots, parsley, salt and pepper, corned beef and contents of spice packet. Cover and cook over low heat until corned beef is tender about 2 1/2 to 3 hours or according to package directions. Remove meat and let sit for 15 minutes. Cut into 2” cubes and return along with potatoes to cooking liquid. Cook over low heat until potatoes are soft, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot with mustard or horseradish.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Pizza

Corned Beef Stuffed Cabbage

YIELD: Makes two 12" pizzas. INGREDIENTS: • Nonstick cooking spray • 1/3 cup coarse corn meal • 2 pizza crusts • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard • 3 cups sliced or coarsely shredded green cabbage • 1 small onion, chopped • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 8 ounces coarsely shredded cooked corned beef • 1 large or 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin • 1/4 cup olive oil

YIELD: Makes 6 servings. INGREDIENTS: • 1 large head cabbage • 3 cups diced cooked corned beef • 3 cups diced cooked potatoes, lightly mashed • Salt and freshly ground black • pepper to taste • 1 large egg, lightly beaten • Nonstick cooking spray • 1 cup beef or vegetable broth DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Separate large outer leaves from cabbage; wash and place in a steamer over boiling water; cook slightly until soft and flexible, about 10 to 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, with paring knife remove rib from center or each leaf (you will now have two leaves). In a large bowl combine corned beef potatoes, salt, pepper and egg; mix well and form into small balls, about one heaping teaspoon each, depending on size of leaf. Place mixture in center of each leaf, tuck sides in and roll up. Spray bottom of casserole dish or Dutch oven. Place cabbage rolls, flap side down and place any extra leaves on top. Pour broth over them, cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes, until heated through. Serve hot or warm with crusty bread and Irish butter.

DIRECTIONS:

Spray two 12” pizza pans with nonstick cooking spray. Scatter corn meal evenly over bottom of pan; roll out or stretch pizza dough to fit pans. Spread crusts evenly with mustard. Place cabbage and onion in a steamer basket over boiling water in a large saucepan; cover and steam until cabbage is just barely tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Preheat oven to 450 F. Place cabbage and onions on pizza crusts, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then distribute corned beef over them and finally lay potato slices evenly on top. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle top with salt and pepper. Bake until crust is dark golden and potatoes are tender and crisp on edges, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot with stout beer or ale.

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Times ... and dates

Thursday 12 Blood drive

The Mother Teresa Council Knights of Columbus will hold a blood drive at St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, E. Setauket on Thursday, March 12. The drive will be held from 3 to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. For appointments or informaion, please call John at 631-474-1937 or email jedahl44@gmail.com.

Luck of the Irish Casino Night

March 12 to March 19, 2020

Watermill Caterers, 711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown hosts a Luck of the Irish Casino Night from 7 to 11 p.m. Enjoy poker, blackjack, craps and roulette. $150 per person includes 500 chips, food, open bar, music, raffles, silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit the Smithtown Children’s Foundation. To order, visit www.smithtownchildrensfoundation.com or call 516-835-1219.

The Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook welcomes back professional sculpture George Bumann for a presentation titled Animals, Art and Meaning from 6 to 8 p.m. Bumann will tell the story of one of Yellowstone’s most famous alpha wolves through a live sculpture demonstration. Free. Call 751-7707.

Comedy night at Heritage Park

Irish Comedy Night STARLIGHT COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT

International singer/songwriter Rupert Wates presents a concert in Northport on March 13.

Creatures of the Night

WinterTide concert

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson presents a performance by Julia Crowe titled “Art of the Guitar” at 7:30 p.m. Free. Questions? Call 473-5220 or visit www.gpjac.org.

Starlight Coffeehouse concert

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport hosts a Northport Arts Coalition Starlight Coffeehouse concert featuring international singer/ songwriters Rupert Wates at 7:30 p.m. Shawna Caspi will open the show. Sign up for an open mic starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.northportarts.org., $20 at the door.

Grounds & Sounds concert

James O’Malley and Rorie Kelly head to the Grounds & Sounds Cafe, UUFSB, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket for an acoustic concert on Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m. Open mic sign-up at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person at www. groundsandsounds.org or at the door. For further information, call 631-751-0297. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Irish Ni

The Smith VFW Post 4927, 31 Horseblock Road, CentereachNight at th hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance from 7Smithtown to 11 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at& cabbage the door and include a corned beef dinner, doorLynch Stu prizes, open bar and Irish-American music andlimerick co entertainment. Call 585-7390 for more info. members. 6768. Irish Heritage Night Celebrate all things Irish with the HuntingtonBook si Historical Society’s Irish Heritage Night at theJoin Book Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington from 7 tofor an eve 10 p.m. Enjoy traditional Irish food and drinkauthor Lis and live Irish music courtesy of the O’McSki’scopies of h Regulars. Tickets include traditional Irish food,7 p.m. Cal drink, and live music. $45 members, $50, $45 members. Call 427-7045, ext. 401 or visit www. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Reboli art lecture

Visit Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a Creatures of the Night program at 7 p.m. Meet some nocturnal animals and embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and maybe call an owl or two. Bring a flashlight. For adults and teens. $10 per person. Call 979-6344.

Mon

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance

Friday 13

Join the Heritage Trust for an amazing night of comedy at the Heritage Center, 633 Mt. Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai starting with dinner at 7 p.m. and a show headlined by Paul Bond at 8 p.m. Tickes are $60 per person. To order, call 509-0882 or visit www.msheritagetrust.org.

shoes, two slices of pizza and unlimited softPublic Lib drinks. There will be raffles and fun for all ages!p.m. Open Preregistration is required by emailing nicole. St. Patr strongislandrescue@gmail.com. The Paul Day Jazz c Saturdays at Six concert All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony BrookHolbrook presents ta Saturdays at Six concert featuringrenditions the Transitions Saxophone Quartet performingBoy,” “Wh “A Musical Journey Through Time” at 6 p.m.Rose” and The program will include a chronology of music588-5024. starting in the early 1600s through the 1980s and will include pieces from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic periods and more. Free. Call 655-7798.

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. Call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Saturday 14 Caumsett hike

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington hosts a Winter Water Walk for adults from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the staff for an observation of winter waterfowl and exploration of the beach during this 4-mile walk. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Poetry Reading at All Souls

The Second Saturdays poetry series continues at All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook with a St. Patrick’s Day themed event with pictures, music, step-dancing and Irish poems read by Attracta O’Sullivan from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Suffolk County Poet Laureate Barbara Southard will host the event. Free. For more info, call 655-7798.

Garden Club presentation

Join the Shoreham Garden Club for a free presentation titled “Honeybees — Nature’s Pollinators” at the Wading River Congregational

church, 2057 North Country Road, Wading River at 11 a.m. Local beekeepers Tom Whelan and Ray Baillard will discuss their hives and answer questions like “How do bees survive the winter?” Light refreshments will be served. Please bring a donation of canned goods for a local food pantry. Questions? Call 987-3733.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

36th annual St. James St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for 1 p.m. and will kick off at Smithtown High School East toWoodlawn Avenue to Lake Avenue and ends at the gazebo just past the St. James LIRR Train Station. This year’s grand marshalls will be Kerry Reilly-Dejesus and Mario Mattera. Call 584-8510 for more info.

Irish Breakfast Crawl

Visit participating restaurants throughout the Village of Port Jefferson for a taste of the green during the Luck of Irish Breakfast Crawl from 9 a.m. to noon. Rain date is March 21. Sponsored by Pro-Port Restaurant Group and the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $30. To purchase, call 473-1414 or email: info@ portjeffchamber.com.

Strikes for Strong Island

Want to bowl with friends and family while helping Long Island’s animals at the same time? Come on down to Port Jeff Bowl, 31 Chereb Lane, Port Jefferson Station from 3:30 to 6 pm. Tickets are $25 and include two hours of bowling,

Tues

An even

Join the Smithtown Center for the PerformingThe Hunt Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown for its 8th annualRoad, Gre Irish Comedy Night at 8 p.m. featuring Joey10:30 p.m Callahan, Mike Gaffney, Tim Gage, Kendraand The B Cunningham, Mike Keegan and Ed McGonigal.Swing, Sa Tickets are $40. To order, call 724-3700 or visitBalboa an lessons st www.smithtownpac.org. Admission or visit ww

Sunday 15

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Wed

Kerouac Talk, Walk and Toast

Thu

The 70th annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade is slated for 1 p.m. TheIsraeli a route starts at Harrison Avenue in Miller Place.RJO Interm From there, the parade will go eastward, ending atChurch St the corner of Broadway and North Country Roadwill host a in Rocky Point.. The parade is nearly three milesfolk dancin long and features dancing and bag-piping. Allsession) fr past grand marshals are being honored this year.For more i Visit www.friendsofstpatrick.org.

The Northport Historical Society presents an afternoon of all things Kerouac with a panelSing in discussion in its museum gallery at 215 MainComsewo St., Northport at 1 p.m. with guest speakers DanRoad, Por Sheehan, Spencer Rumsey, Pat Fenton and Larrysing their Smith. A walking tour of some of Kerouac’sjudgement favorite places on Main Street will follow andp.m. Plea commence at Gunther’s Tap Room with a groupcalling 92 toast in celebration of the author’s contribution to modern American literature. Admission to thisHard Lu event is $15, $5 members. To reserve, visit www.Join the F a Hard Lu northporthistorical.org/events. Call 757-9859. Centre, 42 10:30 p.m. Mountain Maidens in concert Join the Mountain Maidens - Marie MularczykTreacher, O’Connell, Candice Baranello and LorraineKala Farha Berger - for an Irish Celebration at Huntingtonwww.cinem

MARCH 12, 2020 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B17 Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington at 2 p.m. Open to all. Call 427-5165 to register.

St. Patrick’s Day Jazz

The Paul Joseph Quartet brings a St. Patrick’s Day Jazz concert to Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook at 2 p.m. Enjoy jazz renditions of Irish favorites including “Danny Boy,” “When Irish Eyes are Smiling,” “Red is the Rose” and “The Minstrel Boy.” Open to all. Call 588-5024.

Monday 16 Irish Night in Smithtown

The Smithtown Historical Society hosts an Irish Night at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 6:30 p.m. featuring a corned beef & cabbage dinner, performance by the MulvihillLynch Studio Irish dancers, a 50/50 raffles, limerick contest and more. Admission is $30, $25 members. Registration required by calling 2656768.

Book signing

Join Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington for an evening with New York Times bestselling author Lisa See, as she speaks about and signs copies of her novel, The Island of Sea Women, at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Tuesday 17

An evening of swing dance

The Huntington Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn hosts a swing dance from 8 to 10:30 p.m. featuring live music by Roy Wilson and The Buzzards. Enjoy a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Balboa and Ballroom dancing. Beginner dance lessons start at 7:30 p.m. No partner needed. Admission is $15, $10 members. Call 476-3707 or visit www.sdli.org.

Theater

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its 50th year with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” through March 21. One of the most enduring shows of all time, “Joseph” is a warm-hearted celebration of the boy who changed the course of history told entirely through song. Take this rainbow ride through biblical Egypt infused with fast-paced dance numbers, adventure, song and even an appearance from Elvis! Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. Call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com to order.

‘The Bald Soprano’ & ‘The Lesson’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents “The Bald Soprano” and “The Lesson” in Theatre 119, Islip Arts Building, on March 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and March 15 at 2 p.m. “The Bald Soprano” is a hilarious, unique satire about a British middle-class family, with everyone talking and getting nowhere at all. In “The Lesson,” an elderly professor and his young female student experience the most remarkable and bizarre lesson in the history of pedagogy. It ends with murder. Mature content. Tickets are $14 general admission, students 16 years of age or younger $9.75. For more information call 451-4163.

‘Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits’ Up next for Star Playhouse at the Suffolk Y-JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack is Gerard Alessandrini’s “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” on March 14 and 28 at 8 p.m., and March 15, 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. Think of your favorite show - Fiddler on the Roof, Les Misérables, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Chorus

Line, Mamma Mia, or many others. Now picture it with the same music, but with side-splitting lyrics that will have you rolling in the aisles. Tickets are $25 for the general public and $20 for seniors, students and Suffolk Y members. To order, visit www.starplayhouse.com or call 4629800 ext. 136.

‘Sister Act’

The divine musical comedy “Sister Act” heads to the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport from March 19 to May 3. When the witness protection program sends aspiring disco diva Deloris Van Cartier to a struggling convent after she sees her boyfriend commit a murder, Deloris takes her act to the nun’s choir where she finds an unexpected sisterhood. Based on the hit 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg, “Sister Act” is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship and will give audiences reason to REJOICE! Tickets range from $75 to $80. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

‘Clue: On Stage’

The Carriage House Players, located at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, presents Jonathan Lynn’s “Clue: On Stage” on March 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. and March 22 and 29 at 3 p.m. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, “Clue” is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler – Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. Call 516557-1207 or visit www.carriagehouseplayers.org to order.

Wednesday 18

The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day’s “American Idiot,” based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, heads to the Smithtown Center for the Performing Art, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from March 21 to April 19. This energy-fueled rock opera includes every song from Green Day’s album, American Idiot, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown. Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend to familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. Contains mature content. Tickets are $40 adults, $36 seniors, $25 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Once upon a Mattress’

Mount Sinai High School, 110 North Country Road, Mount Sinai presents the musical “Once upon a Mattress” on March 26, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at www.highschoolticketing.com/27035. Senior citizens are invited to a special performance free of charge on March 25 at 4 p.m. No ticket required. Questions? Call 870-2882.

Film

‘Bagpipes Calling!’

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a debut documentary screening of “Bagpipes Calling! Long Island’s Own Northport Pipe and Drum Band Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day” on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. The screening will be followed by a live performance of traditional Irish music and Scottish Highland Bagpipes, a Q&A with the filmmaker Andrea Wozny and the musicians and a reception. Tickets are $17, $12 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’

Israeli and international dancing

Friday movies continue at the East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport with “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” based on the true story of the friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod, on March 13 at 2 p.m. Rated PG. Open to all. Call 261-2313.

RJO Intermediate School, located at the corner of Church Street and Old Dock Road, Kings Park, will host an evening of international and Israeli folk dancing every Wednesday (when school is in session) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 per person. For more information, call Linda at 269-6894.

‘Liyana’

Thursday 19

Hope Children’s Fund presents a screening of “Liyana” at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on March 14 at noon. The event will include a Q&A with Larry Hohler of Hope Children’s Fund and a fundraising sale with handmade crafts from Kenya. Tickets are $17, $12 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Sing into Spring Karaoke

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station invites adults to sing their hearts out during an afternoon of judgement-free karaoke and fun from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Please register, as space is limited, by calling 928-1212.

Hard Luck Cafe concert

Join the Folk Music Society of Huntington for a Hard Luck Cafe concert at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntigton from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Featured performers include Robinson Treacher, Cassidy Catanzaro, Rachael Sage and Kala Farhan. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘American Idiot’

A MUSICAL PARODY

Laurie Lamar Roundsman, Samantha Wright, Jocelyn Morton and Matthew Quinn star in Star Playhouse’s latest offering, ‘Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits’ from March 14 to 29. Photo by Gene Indenbaum

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Religious D irectory

Byzantine Catholic

RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayﬂower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER VLADYSLAV BUDASH, PAROCHIAL VICAR DEACON RO BERT KNAPP JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Mass: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am & 11:00am Weekday Mass: 9:00am Confessions: Saturday 4:00-4:45 or by appointment Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Ofﬁce Thrift Shop: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-2pm

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

To be listed in the Religious Directory please call 631–751–7663

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Office Hours:Mon.-Sat. 9am - 2pm REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. GERALD CESTARE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR ASSOC. PASTOR REV. JOHN 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 pm (youth), Friday 9 am - 12 pm, Saturday 9 am - 2 pn Baptisms: Contact the Office at the end of the third month (pregnancy) to set date 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 Bereavement: 631- 941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631- 941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631- 941-4141 x 313 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: 631- 473-1211 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm Holy Week Schedule 2020 Sunday, April 5 - Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion-The Seven Last Words of Christ: Scripture, Reflections and Song...in the Church 2 pm Monday, April 6 Diocesan-wide day of reconciliation-at St. James-after 8 am Mass, 12 noon-1:30 pm, 4-5:30 pm, 7:30-9 pm Thursday, April 9-Holy Thursday of the Lord’s SupperMorning Prayer 8 am followed by Reconciliation, The Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8 pm followed by Procession to the Altar of Repose...Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament until 11:30 pm ending with Night Prayer Friday, April 10-Friday of the Passion of the Lord/Good Friday-Morning Prayer 8 am followed by Reconciliation, Youth Stations of the Cross 12 Noon, Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3 pm, Evening Liturgy of The Passion with adapted Stations of the Cross and Veneration of the Cross 8 pm Saturday, April 11-Holy Saturday-Morning Prayer 8 am following by Reconciliation, Easter Vigil 8 pm Sunday, April 12-Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord-Morning Beach Mass at West Meadow Beach 5:30 am (Fr. Frank Pizzarelli), Mass in the Church 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:30 am, Mass in the Parish Center 9:45 am.

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Ofﬁce: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611 Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org Ofﬁce Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort. REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS, PARISH ASSISTANT Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm

Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am; 12 noon. Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm. Please contact Parish Ofﬁce for an appointment. Reconciliation: Sat.: 4-4:45 pm or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick: by request. Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Ofﬁce at least six months in advance of desired date. Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

ST. MICHAEL’S CHARISMATIC CATHOLIC CHURCH

Services held in the Grace Presbyterian Church 425 Hawkins Rd., Selden, NY 11784 516-395-7606 StMichaelsCCC.wix.com/Archangel Email: StMichaelsccc@outlook.com Rev. Che Obas, Pastor Mass: Saturday at 4 pm COME BACK HOME TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH With St. Michael’s you no longer have to pick and choose. Just come home. We understand that wherever your experiences have led you, we will meet you where you are. Christ the Good Shepherd always leaves the porch light on and the front door unlocked. Our vision is to have a joyful experession of early Apostolic age Christianity. Our smaller Christian community strives to create an atmosphere as intimate and as inviting as the Last Supper.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • sspxlongisland.com Catholic Traditional Latin Mass Mass: Saturday 8:00am (please call to conﬁrm) Sunday: 9:00am Holy Days and First Fridays:7:00pm Confessions:8:00am Sundays, and 7:30am Saturdays All Sacraments are administered in the pre-Vatican II traditional Rites.

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON We invite you to worship with us in our judgement-free sacred space. Come experience our tradition, where freedom of thought and exchange of ideas are encouraged and celebrated. Join us as we put our Christian values into practice, following the example of Jesus, by caring for our neighbors near and far, as they suffer food insecurity, homelessness, political and domestic violence, gender discrimination and other injustices. We know it is God who put the wiggle in the children, so bring them with you so they can participate in worship and in our lively Sunday School program. Service and Sunday School on Sundays at 10:00 AM. Meditative service at 8:30 AM on Sundays. All are welcomed!

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 Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am All Souls now offers a 30 minute Inter-Faith Service every Tuesday Morning at 8:00 AM This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE ESPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: ofﬁce@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Thursday Noon: H.E. and Healing Service Saturday Service: 5 pm Holy Eucharist Sunday Services: 8 am - Rite I; 9:30 am - Rite II (family Service) 9:30 Children’s Chapel & Sunday School Classes Sunday School Classes now forming; Call 631-941-4245 to register. 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 Services: 8 am & 10 am 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 Friends on Mondays at 5:00 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am. Friday: Hands of Love knitting, crocheting and stitching ministry 10 am - 12 pm 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.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

490 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5560 www.stjamesstjames.org Parish Ofﬁce email: stjamesc@optonline.net THE REV. IAN C. WETMORE, RECTOR Where is God calling us? To grow in faith through Scripture and prayer, To build relationships in Christ, To serve one another and the world. Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 a.m. (Rite I) and 9:30 a.m. (Rite II, with music) Prayers for healing after both worship times Children welcome at all services, religious formation offered for all levels, including Godly play. Active Choir, Altar Guild, Lay Eucharist Ministry, Fellowship and Bible Study programs

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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Celebrating 275 years in Huntington! REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR 12 Prospect St, Huntington ● (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org ● LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship: 8:00 am – Rite I Holy Eucharist 10:00 am – Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist with Sunday School at 9:40am Lenten Series & Suppers “Journey to Freedom” Five Tuesdays in Lent 5:30 pm-Stations of the Cross 6 pm-Evening Prayer, 6:30 pm Supper 7-8 pm Program Thrift Shop: Tuesdays & Thursdays noon to 3pm; Saturdays 10am to 3pm All are Welcome!

Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION

764 Route 25A, Setauket (At The Old Victoria House) Mail: P.O. Box 544, E. Setauket, NY 11733 631-689-0257 (leave a message & you’ll get a call back) Visit Us At: www.kct.org. We Are A Traditional Conservative Congregation, Run Entirely By Our Members. We Have Services every Shabbat And All Jewish Holidays, Along With Other Community Activities, With Participation Opportunities For All Jews. Join Us Shabbat Morning And You’ll Get A Warm Welcome! KCT - An Old Fashioned Friendly Shul

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Sunday Worship Schedule: 9:15 am: Worship Service, Sunday School (Pre-K–5TH grade), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagels & Coffee 11:00 am: Worship Service, Nursery, We Offer Weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s & Men’s Bible Studies, Alpha, Stephen Ministry, Faith Preschool For Ages 3 & 4, Mommy & Me, Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928–3737 • www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON • CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan- Call For Times. Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors’ Club Youth Group • Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop Food Pantry • Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home! Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey. Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism

Greek Orthodox

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

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 - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Ofﬁce*

Jewish VILLAGE CHABAD

Center for Jewish Life & Learning “Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept. 631-585–0521 • www.MyVillageChabad.com RABBI CHAIM & RIVKIE GROSSBAUM RABBI MOTTI & CHAYA GROSSBAUM RABBI SHOLOM B. & CHANIE COHEN Membership Free Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751–8518 • www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, And Friendship. Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY • CANTOR MARCEY WAGNER 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 ERIC FARET, VICAR Email: ofﬁce@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion Is Celebrated Every Weekend Sunday Services at 9:30 Are Live-Streamed Through Our “Friends Who Like Hope Lutheran Church” Facebook Group. Sermons are posted on Youtube.com at Hope Lutheran Church Selden NY Children’s Programs Sunday School (3-11) 9:30 am, Saturday Sparklers 5 pm Anchor Nursery School Tuesday-Thursday 9:15 am - 12:15 pm. Tuesdays Hugs Toddlers (ages 18 mos-3 yrs) 9:15 am

Hugs (ages 3-5yrs.) 12:15 pm Wednesdays - Kids’ Club 4:15 pm

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–1523 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca Service Times: Sundays 8:30 am and 10:30 am Adult Bible Study 9:30 am Sunday School during 10:30 am service Holy Communion offered at both services Fridays: Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am Meal provided by Welcome Friends Sundays at 1:00 pm and Wednesdays at 5:45 pm We continue to seve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR STEVE UNGER We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship. It would be wonderful to have you with us. Mid Week Lent Worship Wednesdays at 7pm March 18, 25 and April 1 Palm Sunday: April 5, 8:15am, 9:30am, & 11am Maundy Thursday: April 9 - 7pm Good Friday: April 10 - 7pm Easter Sunday: April 12, 8am & 10:30am Worship 9:30 Breakfast & Egg Hunt Sunday Worship Services: 8:15, 9:30 & 11am (All with Holy Communion), Sunday School at 9:30am, Sunday Bible Study at 9:30am We have NYS Certiﬁed Preschool & Day Care

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–PASTOR • 631-941–3581 Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 Pm

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 All are Welcome Sunday Service and Sunday School at 10 am Tuesday Evening is Prayer Group at 7:30 pm Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 7:30 am Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study at 1 pm Wednesday Evening Choir Practice at 7:30 pm AA Ministry Every Monday and Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 pm Our annual St. Patrick’s Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 6 pm. Entertainment included. Ticket donations are $20 per person. Children 12 and under $8. Reservations are requested. Call the ofﬁce for more information 631-584-5340. Open Hearts Open Minds

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR www.setauketumc.org sumcny@aol.com Adult Bible Study: 9am Sunday Worship Service & Church School: 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, 11790 Church Ofﬁce: 631-751-0574 stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com www.stonybrookcommunitychurch.org REV. CHUCK VAN HOUTEN, PASTOR Connecting People To God, Purpose And Each Other Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Renewing, Restoring, Reviving For The 21st Century!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

107 South/Main Streets • (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us. THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service -10am (Childcare Provided) Christian Education-Sunday School: 10:15am Coffee and Fellowship 11:15am Bible Study: Tuesday 3pm Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Meals Provided by Welcome Friends every Friday at 6pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events. NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare - Noah’s Ark The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy and good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

OCEAN WATCHING: Jay Gao snapped this cool photo at McAllister County Park in Belle Terre with his Nikon D750 camera on Feb. 15.

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Presbyterian

Quakers

Unitarian Universalist

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660. THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR Sunday Worship at 9:30 (Childcare available) Sunday School at 9:45 (ages 3 through 6th grade) www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net Sunday: Adult Education at 11 am Outreach Ministries: Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes... Finding hope www.facebook.com/welcomefriendssoupkitchen Welcome Friends Soup Kitchen Prep Site: tfolliero@yahoo.com 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.

4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org Worship Sundays: Sept. - June 11 am , July - Aug. 10:00 am We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children.

Would You Like to Join Our Religious Directory? For More Information Please Call 631-331-1154

380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 631–751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • ofﬁce@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) We are a religious community that seeks diversity, individual spiritual growth, social and economic justice. Sunday Service: 10:30 am Children’s Sunday Religious Education Classes: 10:30 am Senior High Youth Group Adult Faith Development Choir, Folk Group, classical music Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique

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SBU SPORTSWEEK MARCH 12 TO MARCH 18, 2020

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Quick start propels women’s lacrosse past No. 11 Princeton

The scoring started early. And it didn’t stop. Kailyn Hart scored 34 seconds into the game to launch a 7-0 run as the sixth-ranked Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team beat No. 11 Princeton, 18-12, on March 8 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. “I’m happy for our team,” coach Joe Spallina said. “Our team deserved this. This is a game that we won today, but we started winning throughout the week with preparation. Our kids stepped up. I thought we had good diversity in our scoring and our defense and goalie play was off the charts.” Ally Kennedy scored a season-high six goals and added an assist and 15 draw controls in the win. Kennedy’s draw control tally was just one short of the program record held by Keri McCarthy (16). Jesse Arline had a careerbest day, scoring four goals. “I’m super proud of the team. It’s hard to play two games in one week,” said Kennedy, alluding to a win three days earlier against Towson. “We turned the page after Thursday and shifted our focus to Princeton, and I’m really proud of the younger players for showing their maturity.” Hart’s goal was the first of seven straight for Stony Brook against preseason AllAmerican goalie Sam Fish. Led by Kyla Sears, Princeton answered with a three-goal run. The Tigers would cut

‘We worked really well together.

Everyone played their best game today.’ — JESSE ARLINE their deficit to three in the first half. Yet for every Tiger run, the Seawolves had a response. Late first-half goals by Taryn Ohlmiller, Arline and Kennedy gave the Seawolves a sixgoal cushion heading into the break. After Sears scored two straight goals to trim the deficit to 15-11, Arline scored her third goal of the day to halt the run. Rayna Sabella followed that with another goal to secure the win. Arline praised the scouting report as a big key to the victory. “I think we did a really good job of preparing and embracing the scout,” she said. “We worked really well together. Everyone played their best game today.” Hart, Ohlmiller and Sabella contributed two goals in the win. After scoring her first goal of the year in Thursday’s win over Towson, Mikayla Dwyer added another one in the second half on Sunday. Princeton (3-2) was paced by Sears and Grace Tauckus, who combined for seven goals. The team (4-1) is back in action on Saturday, March 14 with a trip to the University of Southern California for a tilt against the Trojans.

Jesse Arline (29) scores in the first half against Princeton on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Jim Harrison/SBU Athletics

Women’s hoops ousts Binghamton 57-42

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team is headed to the third America East title game in program history. The top-seeded Seawolves punched their ticket to the championship game with a 57-42 victory against fourth-seeded Binghamton on March 8 at Island Federal Arena. Bidding for its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, Stony Brook will host second-seeded Maine on Friday at 5 p.m. The Seawolves (283) previously reached the America East finals in 2002 and 2014. “I’m just really proud of our team today,” coach Caroline McCombs said. “Holding a team to 42 points is a great defensive effort. That’s who we are. We really were locked in today to what we needed to do defensively.” After Binghamton clawed within 27-23 midway through the third quarter, India Pagan and Anastasia Warren hit consecutive jump shots and Pagan sank two free throws to open a 10-point advantage. Warren led the Seawolves with 18 points and also contributed six rebounds. Pagan, in her first

game back since a three-game injury absence, had 14 points. Kaela Hilaire had 11 points and nine rebounds. Pagan logged 25 minutes off the bench. Asked if she is 100 percent, Pagan said: “I’m ready for any game. It’s the end of the season. I’m going to give all I have, everything that’s in the tank.” Meanwhile, with Hailey Zeise primarily guarding her, America East Player of the Year Kai Moon was limited to 11 points. As for the title-game opponent, Maine had ended Stony Brook’s 22-game winning streak on Feb. 23 with an overtime victory in Bangor. Stony Brook earned a four-point win on Jan. 5. “There’s no doubt our team will be ready on Friday,” McCombs said. “Through every season you have some adversity. So we faced that. Losing sometimes is the best way to, unfortunately, really dig in and look at some things that need to be improved. We had some good talks and some real conversations that I think have helped to propel us and push us forward.”

Seawolves Home Games

MEN’S LACROSSE

March 14 vs. Hartford April 11 vs. UMass Lowell April 18 vs. Vermont

WOMEN’S LACROSSE March 20 vs. UMBC March 24 vs. Hofstra March 27 vs. Stanford April 4 vs. Vermont

MEN’S BASEBALL

Anastasia Warren drives en route to a team-high scoring output in Sunday’s semifinal game. Photo by Jim Harrison/SBU Athletics

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March 17 vs. NJIT March 21 vs. UAlbany March 22 vs. UAlbany March 24 vs. LIU March 28 vs. Manhattan

12 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 1 p.m.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL March 13 vs. Maine

1 p.m. 12 p.m. 12 p.m. 3 p.m. 12 p.m. 5 p.m.

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KIDS KORNER

KIDS TIMES

Commack teen wins national honor

Sarah Strent, 17, a senior at Commack High School and a resident of Commack, was recently named CTeen Female Leader of the Year at the CTeen International Shabbaton, an annual event where thousands of Jewish teens gather in New York City. She was chosen by her peers from among 3,000 leaders worldwide. CTeen, comprised of teens from 37 countries with 625 chapters around the world, is the fastest growing Jewish teen network. Its mission is to inspire and facilitate teens who want to give back to their community and environment, with an emphasis on positive character development. Strent is a leader with the West Suffolk Chapter of CTeen, which is based at The Chai Center in Dix Hills. “We are so immensely proud of Sarah,” Rabbi Dovid Weinbaum, Youth Director at The Chai Center said. “Sarah has helped us on a local level create programs like cooking for needy families, packing gifts for children in hospitals and creating a bowl-a-thon for special needs kids and children with cancer. She became a regional leader helping to create programs for over 50 chapters in the New York and New Jersey area. In the last 18 months, Strent was named an international leader serving on the board of CTeen.”

Tales for Tots

Children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver are invited to the Smithtown Historical Society’s Roseneath Cottage, 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown for a Let’s Get Silly! storytime on March 13 at 11 a.m. Celebrate the wonder of friendship through reading. Free. Open to all. Call 360-2480 to register.

Scavenger Hunt

Head over to the Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank for a St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt on March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The leprechauns are back and they’ve hidden their gold all across the farm and they need your help collecting it all! $10 per person includes a scavenger hunt, wagon ride and animal feed. Questions? Call 852-4613 or 853-6155.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Sarah Strent with her CTeen Female Leader of the Year award. Photo from The Chai Center

The CTeen Network provides a nurturing environment fusing fun, friendship, humanitarian outreach, mitzvah observance, and engaging Torah study. The CTeen Network believes in the power of youth and transforming the teen years into a time of purpose and self-discovery. The goal is to turn youth into leaders.

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK MEET BULLET! This week’s shelter pet is Bullet, a 1-year-old Weimaraner mix from Texas. This handsome boy loves to run around and play, is good with other dogs and walks really well on a leash. Bullet would do best in a home where the family is home often due to some separation anxiety issues. He's very people friendly and loves to give hugs. Bullet is patiently waiting for his new snuggle buddy to come adopt him! He comes neutered, microchipped and is up to date on all his vaccines. Kent Animal Shelter is located at 2259 River Road in Calverton. The adoption center is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on Bullet and other adoptable pets at Kent, call 631-727-5731 or visit www. kentanimalshelter.com.

Programs

Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall and in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike for a reading of “Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase” by James Dean on March 14 at 11 a.m. Will it be Pete the Cat’s lucky day or will he learn that luck takes work in this charming book? Find out at Storytime, and stay for delightful activities afterward! Free. Call 7240341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN).

Irish Pirates!

You may have heard about Blackbeard, but did you know some pirates were women too? Find out how Ireland’s Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley rose to the top of the male-dominated world of piracy at The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on March 14 at noon. Decorate a Jolly Roger, pirate hat and eye patch. Come dressed in your favorite pirate outfit! $12 per child, $6 adults. Call 367-3418.

National Pi Day!

Celebrate National Pi Day at the Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on March 14 and 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. Find out how pi is connected to the trip around and across a plate or cup. $5 per person. Call 331-3277.

Wind Catchers

Join the folks at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a family program on Wind Catchers on March 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wind plays an important part in our world. Discover advantages and disadvantages of the wind through hands-on activities and games. Afterward, you’ll create your own unique wind catcher for your yard. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Ssssensational Ssssnakes

Photo from Kent Animal Shelter

Slither on over to Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown to see a selection of several ssssensational serpents on March 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will meet several snakes and learn about their unique adaptation through games and other participatory activities. Create a cool snake craft to take home. $10/child, $5/adult, $2 discount for Scouts. Call 979-6344.

Catch a Leprechaun!

Build a trap to catch a leprechaun and use simple machines in your design at the Long Island

Learn all about snakes, including this corn snake, at Sweetbriar Nature Center on March 15.

Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t forget, leprechauns follow the rainbow and can’t resist a pot of gold! $5 per person. Call 331-3277.

Spring Has Sprung

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown hosts a Tiny Tots class, Spring Has Sprung, on March 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. This program will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors and crafts. For ages 3 to 5. $4 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Theater

‘Hansel and Gretel’

Children’s theater continues at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson with “Hansel and Gretel” through March 21. Go into the woods for an outrageous adventure with the world’s most famous brother and sister team. A feeble father, a wicked stepmother and a well-meaning if misguided witch add up to hilarious hijinks. Tickets are $10 per person. To order, call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Pinkalicious!’

Be tickled pink with Pinkalicious at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport from March 28 to May 3. Based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, this is the tale of Pinkalicious, a little girl who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, she must figure out a way to get out of this pink predicament. $15 per person. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Disney’s ‘Moana Jr.’

In perfect timing with spring break, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown presents Disney’s “Moana Jr.” from April 10 to 19. Join the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage in this coming-of-age story. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, “Moana Jr.” is sure to bring out the hero within each of us. All seats are $18. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

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

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BOOK REVIEW

‘Lia Paris Sleeps in a Zoo’ By Joanne Cucinello

Children’s book

Reviewed by Melissa Arnold

egardless of gender, age or hobbies, just about all kids are surrounded by “stuff ” — games, toys, dolls and LEGOs are perennial favorites. Joanne Cucinello’s granddaughter, Lia Paris, was no exception in her younger years, her childhood bed literally overflowing with stuffed animals. It’s a cherished memory for Cucinello, a longtime poet, storyteller and resident of Port Jefferson. In late January, she published “Lia Paris Sleeps in a Zoo,” an adorable book for children that explores little Lia’s vivid imagination and those of her stuffed friends.

Tell me a bit about your upbringing. Were you creative as a child?

I grew up in Brooklyn and Queens, and came from a family of five children. I wound up being the caretaker of my younger brothers and sisters, whom I love very much. I ended up having five children myself! When I was younger, we didn’t have much money, and we learned how to create things out of nothing. All of us were very resourceful and creative. I loved reading and writing, and I always had a pencil in my hand.

When did you first start writing? Was it a part of your career?

I have probably 10 children’s stories that I’ve written so far, though this is the second one that I’ve published. I’m also a poet at heart — I’ve published a book of poems, and have a blog called “I See the Bridge” that I’ve been writing on since 2007. My husband and I had a few hair salons, first in Queens and then out here in Suffolk County. I also grew up cooking beside my mother, and ended up starting my own small catering business. When my children were grown, I partnered with my daughter Lisa to open up Tiger Lily Cafe in Port Jefferson. We’ve been in business for more than 20 years.

What made you want to write for children?

I love all stories, but I especially enjoy fairy tales. I think they’re very important for children to listen to. Fairy tales can connect

Above, the author with grandaughter Lia Paris when she was 5 years old; right, the cover jacket of Cucinello’s latest book.

with a child on a very deep level. My first book, “Wanda the Wilopent,” is a fairy tale.

What inspired you to write this book? Is it based on a true story?

It seems like today children never have just one favorite toy. There’s always more being added. That was the case with my first granddaughter, Lia. She and her parents lived with us for the first year of her life, and so I was able to be closely involved with her as a baby. She was a very sensitive child and very imaginative. She refused to put her stuffed animals in the closet, saying that they would start to miss her and cry. For a while, Lia and her younger sister, Simone, shared a bedroom. Eventually, her parents turned an office into a bedroom, allowing both girls to have their own room. It seemed that initially she was feeling lonely being the big sister in her own room. Relatives saw how much she enjoyed animals and her stuffed pig, so they began to bring her additional stuffed animals for her collection. Over time, she kept putting more and more of them on her bed, until there was no more room and she ultimately fell out of bed.

How does Lia Paris feel about having a book written about her?

Lia is 16 years old now, a wonderful human being. She’s been thrilled about the whole process from the beginning. Her little cousins, my grandchildren, are always asking if I’m going to be writing a story about them, too. I do have plans to bring them into stories in the future.

How did you go about getting published?

My first book was self-published, but this time I was published through Austin Macauley Publishers. They were accepting submissions, and I looked at the kind of books they were printing. While they didn’t have any fairy tales, they did have funny, touching stories about children and their life experiences. I had written “Lia Paris” years ago, when she was around 5 years old, and it was dear to my heart.

What about the illustrations?

Austin Macauley has its own illustration department. I sent them pictures from when Lia was young, along with sketches my niece helped me with. Lia actually has many of the stuffed animals from the story still in her closet, so she got them all out for us to photograph. It was a lot of work, but they did a great job.

Is there a particular lesson you’re trying to teach with this book?

I think there is a lesson in it for both parents and children, that more isn’t always better. Today, we always have to have the latest, greatest thing. And so much gets thrown out. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Who is the book’s target audience?

I think that it would be best for children ages 4 to 7, though younger children can certainly have their families read it to them.

Any more books on the horizon?

Yes, I have plenty of stories that I hope to publish in the future if this book does well. One story is called “My Name is Rainbow,” about a little girl who has a condition called heterochromia — her eyes are two different colors, and she often gets picked on by other children for it. It’s about learning to love yourself and celebrating the things that make you different. Meet the author at a Spring Local Author event at BookHampton in East Hampton on April 19 at 10:30 a.m. and at a special Storytime event at Barnes and Noble in Lake Grove on April 25 at noon. “Lia Paris Sleeps in a Zoo” is available for purchase online at www.austinmacauley.com, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

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