Arts & Lifestyles - June 2, 2022

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From left, Nancy Vallarella, Myra Naseem and Priya Kapoor. Photo from SHS

SHS launches Cooking with the Stars

The Smithtown Historical Society is cooking up something new.

Beginning on June 9, the Society will launch a new cooking series titled Cooking with Stars featuring local culinary professionals sharing their tips, techniques and skills while presenting trending foods, recipes and offering a taste to bring the community together.

The cooking classes will be held outside on the property’s outdoor theater (in the case of inclement weather, presentations will be moved indoors in SHS’s Roseneath Cottage) and will run through September.

According to Priya Kapoor, Executive Director of SHS, the series was inspired by the Society's 2021 series, Interview with the Stars. “One of our most popular interviews was with Chef Marco Pellegrini of Osteria Umbra,” said Kapoor.

Just in time for summer entertaining, the first presentation on Thursday, June 9

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from 6 to 8:30 p.m. will be on platters and boards. Myra Naseem, co-owner of Elegant Eating in Smithtown, will be joined by recipe developer and food writer Nancy Vallarella, Long Island Locavore.

“Outdoor entertaining is here. This presentation will cover three themed boards/ platters that will require little to no cooking freeing hosts from the kitchen and grill.

Elegant Eating has been doing that for over 35 years,” said Vallarella.

Tickets are $20 per person in advance at Eventbrite.com, $30 at the door (cash or check).

The series continues on Tuesday, July 12 when Chef Marco Pellegrini returns to SHS to share his cooking techniques showcasing Italian favorites.

Further cooking classes will be posted on the Smithtown Historical Society’s website, www.smithtownhistorical.org, under Events.

The Smithtown Historical Society is located at 239 E. Main St., Smithtown. For more information, call 631-265-6768.

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Kenneth Roberts honored for 36 years as Mather Hospital president Kenneth Roberts, whose 40-year career at Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson include 36 years as president, was honored at a special ceremony at the hospital on May 24.

One of the longest serving hospital presidents in New York State and only the third chief executive in Mather Hospital’s more than 92-year history, Roberts retired at the end of May, according to a press release.

“Detailing all of Ken’s accomplishments over four decades at Mather Hospital is an enormous task,” said Mather Board Chairman Leo Sternlicht. “Ken oversaw the growth of a community hospital into one of the most respected and highly ranked healthcare institutions on Long Island.”

Under his leadership, the community hospital grew into one of the most respected and highly ranked hospitals on Long Island. Roberts oversaw multiple hospital expansions, including the Frey Family Foundation Medical Arts Building which houses the Infusion Center and the Bariatric Center of Excellence; the Calace Pavilion, which houses the newest patient care unit 3 North, offices for the Internal Medicine Residency Program and the LIAP Conference Center; and the Cody Surgical Pavilion where surgical teams perform procedures in neurosurgery.

During Roberts' tenure, Mather was designated and redesignated as a Magnet® hospital for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice and was reaccredited in 2018; a teaching hospital with a growing Graduate Medical Education residency program; and multiple top “A” grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group; and earned top ratings for patient safety, to name just a few.

When changes in the healthcare industry made the hospital’s independent status increasingly untenable, he headed the search for a healthcare partner that led to the affiliation with Northwell Health.

“When I sought the job of Executive Director at Mather Hospital, it was with the full knowledge that I would be following in the footsteps of a man who is so highly regarded and who has successfully guided this institution for decades,” said Executive Director Kevin McGeachy. “Ken made it a very easy transition for me by creating a culture

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It was also Roberts’ leadership and vision that has guided the hospital to its largest, most transformational building project in its history, a 38,000-square-foot addition that will include a new 25,000-squarefoot Emergency Department and an expanded surgical center. This new building, expected to open in 2024, will be located next to the Cody Surgical Pavilion.

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Alcohol — yes or no?

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The short answer: it depends on your circumstances, including your family history and consideration of diseases you are at high risk of developing.

Several studies tout alcohol’s health benefits, while others warning of its risks. The diseases addressed by these studies include breast cancer, heart disease and stroke.

Remember, context is the determining factor when evaluating alcohol consumption.

Weighing Breast Cancer Risk

In a meta-analysis of 113 studies, there was an increased risk of breast cancer with daily consumption of alcohol (1). The increase was a modest, but statistically significant, four percent, and the effect was seen at one drink or less a day. The authors warned that women who are at high risk of breast cancer should not drink alcohol or should drink it only occasionally.

It was also shown in the Nurses’ Health Study that drinking three to six glasses a week increases the risk of breast cancer modestly over a 28-year period (2). This study involved over 100,000 women. Even a half-glass of alcohol was associated with a 15 percent elevated risk of invasive breast cancer. The risk was dose-dependent, with one to two drinks per day increasing risk to 22 percent, while those having three or more drinks per day had a 51 percent increased risk.

Alcohol’s impact on breast cancer risk is being actively studied, considering types of alcohol, as well as other mitigating factors that may increase or decrease risk. We still have much to learn.

Based on what we think we know, if you are going to drink, a drink several times a week may have the least impact on breast cancer. According to an accompanying editorial, alcohol may work by increasing the levels of sex hormones, including estrogen, and we don’t know if stopping diminishes the effect, although it might (3).

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, in conjunction with New York Sea Grant, will host a public presentation for homeowners on coastal erosion on Thursday, June 9 via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. The informational session will discuss erosion, the recession of bluffs and shorelines, rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disturbances caused by the changing climate. For more information and how to register, call 631-854-1600.

Effect on Stroke Risk

On the positive side, the Nurses’ Health Study demonstrated a decrease in the risk of both ischemic (caused by clots) and hemorrhagic (caused by bleeding) strokes with low to moderate amounts of alcohol (4).

This analysis involved over 83,000 women.

Those who drank less than a half-glass of alcohol daily were 17 percent less likely than nondrinkers to experience a stroke. Those who consumed one-half to one-and-a-half glasses a day had a 23 percent decreased risk of stroke, compared to nondrinkers.

However, women who consumed more experienced a decline in benefits, and drinking three or more glasses daily resulted in a non-significant increased risk of stroke. The reasons for alcohol’s benefits in stroke have been postulated to involve an anti-platelet effect (preventing clots) and increasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol.

Patients should not drink alcohol solely to get stroke protection benefits.

If you’re looking for another option to achieve the same benefits, an analysis of the Nurses’ Health Study recently showed that those who consumed more citrus fruits had approximately a 19 percent reduction in stroke risk (5).

The citrus fruits used most often in this study were oranges and grapefruits.

Note that grapefruit may interfere with medications such as Plavix (clopidogrel), a commonly used antiplatelet medication used to prevent strokes (6).

Effect on Heart Attack Risk

In the Health Professionals follow-up study, there was a substantial decrease in the risk of death after a heart attack from any cause, including heart disease, in men who drank moderate amounts of alcohol compared to those who drank more or were non-drinkers (7). Those who drank less than one glass daily experienced a 22 percent risk reduction, while those who drank one-totwo glasses saw a 34 percent risk reduction.

The authors mention that binge drinking negates any benefits. This study has a high durability spanning 20 years.

What’s the Answer?

Moderation is the key. It is important to remember that alcohol is a drug that does have side effects, including insomnia. The American Heart Association recommends that women drink up to one glass a day of alcohol. I would say that less is more. To get the stroke benefits and avoid the increased breast cancer risk, half a glass of alcohol per day may be the ideal amount for women.

Moderate amounts of alcohol for men are

Rocky Point Garden Tour

The Rocky Point Civic Association hosts its annual Garden Tour on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Tour the gardens of seven local homes and the garden at the historic Hallock House.

Held rain or shine. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased at Flowers on Broadway, Heritage Paint, Gings Nursery or at www.rpcivic.org.

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up to two glasses daily, though one glass showed significant benefits.

Remember, there are other ways of reducing your risks that don’t require alcohol. However, if you enjoy it, modest amounts may reap some health benefits.

References:

(1) Alc and Alcoholism. 2012;47(3)3:204– 212. (2) JAMA. 2011;306:1884-1890. (3) JAMA. 2011;306(17):1920-1921. (4) Stroke.

2012;43:939–945. (5) Stroke. 2012;43:946– 951. (6) Medscape.com. (7) Eur Heart J. Published online March 28, 2012.

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Crisis Counseling

Project Hope crisis counselors will be available at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station to offer emotional support and/ or referrals to community organizations on Thursday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome. No registration required. Questions? Call 631-928-1212.

Free at-home COVID-19 tests

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Community Blood Drive

The Clausen Agency co-hosts a Blood Drive for the local community with the New Your Blood Center at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 683 Route 25A, Rocky point on Thursday, June 2 from 2 to 8 p.m.

All donors will receive a McDonald's voucher. Appointments preferred, walkins welcome. Call 631-258-6027.

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Wet Paint Festival heads to Sherwood-Jayne Farm

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ince 2004, Gallery North’s annual Wet Paint Festival has invited artists from far and wide to revel in nature’s beauty. For a week or a weekend, artists enjoy each other’s company and a healthy dose of plein air painting — the tricky, constantly changing art of working outdoors.

This year’s festival, scheduled for June 4 and 5, will be held at the historic and picturesque Sherwood-Jayne Farm on Old Post Road in East Setauket and seeks to build upon past events where visitors can watch the artists work and ask questions about their creative process. There will also be the opportunity to tour the Sherwood-Jayne House, go bird watching, enjoy live music and more.

“The landscape of the show has changed in a variety of ways over the years, not just in location but in the way it’s structured,” said Ned Puchner, executive director of Gallery North. “During the pandemic, people could paint remotely for a two-week period. Last year, we had a few different locations to choose from. This year, we’re returning to the traditional style of having a specific site where everyone will come together and

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This year's Wet Paint Festival will be held at the Sherwood-Jayne Farm in East Setauket.

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paint for a weekend, with some additional activities for the public to enjoy.”

The Sherwood-Jayne Farm was originally slated to host the Wet Paint Festival in 2020, and planning for the event was nearly complete when the pandemic shut things down.

“Gallery North reached out to us a few years ago looking to change up the festival from the way it was done in the past,”

said Elizabeth Abrams, Assistant Director of Operations and Programs for Preservation Long Island, which cares for the property.

“We used to team up with the gallery for an apple festival, and considering we are just down the street from each other, it was natural for us to work together again.”

Preservation Long Island is a multifaceted not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting Long Island’s history and culture.

Founded in 1948, their focus is on education, advocacy, and the stewardship of historic buildings and artifacts.

Abrams explained that the SherwoodJayne House was built in 1730 as an early colonial, lean-to salt box dwelling. The house and surrounding farmland were cared for by the Jayne family for more than 150 years. In 1908, it was acquired by the founder of Preservation Long Island, Howard Sherwood, who lived in the home and displayed a variety of antiques there.

Throughout the weekend, the SherwoodJayne House will be open for tours with Preservation Long Island curator Lauren Brincat. Keep an eye out for the Tallmadge wall panels, and the incredibly beautiful wall mural in the parlor that’s meant to look like wallpaper — they are very rare to see, especially on Long Island, Abrams added.

“The house contains a large portion of Howard Sherwood’s personal antique collection and other bits of history from colonial Long Island. This area had a foundational role in American history — exploring the house and its collections are a unique way to learn more about that important time period,” she said.

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There will be plenty of outdoor inspiration for the artists at the festival as well.

The property is also home to a variety of outbuildings and trails, gorgeous old-growth walnut trees, an apple orchard, and all kinds of wildlife.

The Four Harbors Audubon Society will lead tours exploring the wildlife and ecology of the area, with a particular focus on local birds.

If the barn is open, you might Nancy Bueti-Randall, pictured in her studio, will join over 40 be lucky enough to meet some other artists at this year's Gallery North Wet Paint Festival. goats, a few sheep, or an old, Photo by Heidi Sutton/TBR News Media sweet white horse named Marceil Kazickas of Sands Point considers Snowball.

Visitors are free to wander the grounds at herself an artistic late bloomer. She started their leisure, watch the artists work or ask drawing and painting to cope with a health questions, Puchner said. For those who are crisis, and found that when she was being feeling shy or not sure what to ask, an artist creative, she wasn’t in pain. Kazickas prefers will offer a guided tour and lead discussions to work in oil, which she loves for its luscious, sensual properties. once each day.

“When you go outside, there’s an “The whole objective of the Wet Paint Festival is to help people understand what overwhelming amount of information to take goes into the process of creating a painting, in — the views are always changing, the clock and to meet local artists. It’s a great way for is running, and you want to get your design someone who has no artistic experience to done quickly because the light and shadows are constantly evolving,” she explained. learn how it all works,” Puchner said.

“I’m not as focused on painting exactly what I see … People can get caught up in 'There are a lot of challenges producing a finished, frameable piece of with plein air painting. It’s very art, but for me it’s exciting to be outside and come up with whatever I can in the short fleeting — a landscape is always time I’m out there, even if it’s nothing. It’s changing, even from day to day.' about the painting process.”

— NANCY BUETI-RANDALL Puchner hopes that the variety of activities, including a scavenger hunt for Over 40 artists will be participating this kids and live music from the Keenan Paul weekend including Nancy Bueti-Randall of Zach Trio and Tom Killourhy, will appeal to Stony Brook who began to paint outdoors all kinds of people.

“These new additions will give the public as a way to recharge while raising her three children. She’s spent more than 20 years the opportunity to enjoy nature, the arts and creating and showing her work, which history all in one place, and our artists will runs the gamut from pictorial to abstract, have a fun new location to experiment and figures and landscapes. Most of the time, be creative in,” he said.

The 18th Annual Wet Paint Festival will though, she’s painting in her garden or be held June 4 and 5 at the Sherwood-Jayne other familiar surroundings.

Sometimes, she’ll start a painting Farm, 55 Old Post Road, East Setauket. Rain with the idea to focus on one thing, but date is June 18 and 19. The event is free and something else in a landscape will catch open to the public.

All participating artists will have their her eye instead.

“There are a lot of challenges with festival work on display in an exhibit at plein air painting. It’s very fleeting — a Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, landscape is always changing, even from Setauket, from July 7 through Aug 7. A free day to day,” Bueti-Randall explained. “You opening reception will be held at the gallery have to be fast and responsive to what’s from on July 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information about the festival or going on around you. It’s about becoming engaged with the thing you’re painting. I to register to paint, visit www.gallerynorth. can get overwhelmed by beauty, and I try org or call 631-751-2676. Learn more to capture the essence of what I’m seeing about Sherwood-Jayne Farm at www. preservationlongisland.org. in a process of give and take.”

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SBU’s Ellen Pikitch helps show gaps in U.S. marine protected areas Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

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

This map shows of the status of marine protected areas in the United States.

Credit: Sullivan-Stack et al., Frontiers in Marine Science 2022

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Time is not on our side.

That’s one of the messages, among others, from a recent paper in Frontiers in Marine Conservation that explored Marine Protected Areas around the United States.

In a study involving scientists at universities across the country, the researchers concluded that the current uneven distribution of MPAs do not offer sufficient protection for marine environments.

“The mainland of the United States is not well protected” with no region reaching the 10 percent target for 2020, said Ellen Pikitch, Endowed Professor of Ocean Conservation Sciences at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University and a co-author on the study. “The mid-Atlantic is one of the worst of the worst in that regard. We’re not well positioned and we have no time to waste.”

Indeed, the United States, through the administration of President Joe Biden (D), has committed to protecting 30 percent of the oceans by 2030. At this point, 26 percent of the oceans are in at least one kind of MPA. That, however, doesn’t reflect the uneven distribution of marine protection, Pikitch and the other authors suggested.

As much as 96 percent of the protection is in the Central Pacific Ocean, Pikitch explained. That compares with 1.9 percent of the mainland United States and 0.3 percent of the mid-Atlantic.

“We are denying the benefits of ocean protection to a huge portion of the U.S. population,” Pikitch said. “This needs to change if we want the full spectrum of marine life in U.S. ocean waters and to obtain the many benefits to human

Left, Ellen Pikitch holds gooseneck barnacles in The Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, an MPA in Washington State.

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well-being that this would provide.”

The researchers in the study used a new science-based framework called “The MPA Guide,” which Pikitch helped create. This study represents the first application of this guide to the quantity and quality of marine protection around the United States.

The Guide, which was published in September in the journal Science, rates areas as fully, highly, lightly or minimally protected and is designed to bridge the gap between scientific research and government policies.

Jenna Sullivan-Stack, a research associate at Oregon State University and lead author on the paper, credits Pikitch with helping to create the guide.

Pikitch made “key contributions to this work, especially putting it in context relative to international work and also thinking about how it can be useful on a regional scale for the mid-Atlantic,” Sullivan-Stack explained in an email.

“These findings highlight an urgent need to improve the quality, quantity and representativeness of MPA protection across U.S. waters to bring benefits to human and marine communities,” SullivanStack said in a statement.

Pikitch said MPAs enhance resilience to climate change,

providing buffers along shorelines.

Seagrasses, which Long Island has in its estuaries, are one of the “most powerful carbon sequesters” on the planet, she explained.

Pikitch suggested there was abundant evidence of the benefits of MPAs. This includes having fish that live longer, grow to a larger size and reproduce more. Some published, peer-reviewed papers also indicate the benefit for nearby waterways.

“I have seen the spillover effect in several MPAs I have studied,” Pikitch said.

To be sure, these benefits may not accrue in nearby waters. That depends on factors including if the area where fishing is allowed is downstream of the protected area and on the dispersal properties of the fished organism, among other things, Pikitch explained.

Lauren Wenzel, Director of NOAA’s Marine Protected Areas Center, said the government recognizes that the ocean is changing rapidly due to climate change and that MPAs are affected by warmer and more acidic water, intense storms and other impacts.

“We are now working to ensure that existing and new MPAs can help buffer climate impacts by protecting habitats that store

carbon and by providing effective protection to areas important for climate resilience,” Wenzel said.

The researchers made several recommendations in the paper.

They urged the creation of more, and more effective, MPAs, urging a reevaluation of areas with weak protection and an active management of these regions to generate desired results.

They also suggested establishment of new, networked MPAS with better representation of biodiversity, regions and habitats.

The researchers urged policy makers to track areas that provide conservation benefits, such as military closed regions.

The paper calls for the reinstatement and empowerment of the MPA Federal Advisory Committee, which was canceled in 2019.

While the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration has no plans to reinstate this committee, is it “considering ways to expand the dialogue and seek advice from outside the government on areabased management,” Wenzel said.

The paper also urges the country to revisit and update the National Ocean Policy and National Ocean Policy Committee, which were

repealed in 2018 before plans were implemented.

Wenzel said that the United States recently joined the HighLevel Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, a multi-national effort to ensure the country commits to developing a national plan within five years to manage the ocean under national jurisdiction sustainably.

In terms of enforcing MPAs, the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries supports enforcement that fosters voluntary compliance through educating sanctuary users and promoting a sense of stewardship toward the living and cultural resources of the sanctuary, Wenzel added.

“The sanctuary system’s goal is to provide a law enforcement presence in order to deter and detect violations,” she said.

The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries works with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of the Interior.

In terms of the impact of the paper, Pikitch said she hopes the paper affects policies and ignites change.

“We need to ramp up the amount and quality of protection in U.S. ocean waters, particularly adjacent to the mainland U.S. and the midAtlantic region,” she said.

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Member Artist Showcase opens at Mills Pond Gallery June 4

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he Smithtown Township Arts Council showcases the annual Member Artist Showcase at the Mills Pond Gallery in St. James from June 4 to July 10. The public is invited to an opening reception Saturday June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. to meet the exhibiting artists and view their work.

The exhibit features the work of 73 member artists from 40 Long Island communities, NYC and North Carolina. Works were created using a wide variety of mediums including acrylic, beads and mosaic (sculpture), colored pencil, digital, gouache, graphite, ink, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, torn paper (collage), water mixable oil and watercolor.

Local exhibiting artists include Marsha Abrams (Stony Brook), Eugene Adamowicz (Holbrook), Lucia Alberti (Smithtown), Tina Anthony (Northport), Ross Barbera (Ronkonkoma), Shain Bard (Huntington Station), Barbara Ann Bilotta (Sound Beach), Renee Blank (Holbrook), Joyce

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Bressler (Commack), Renee Caine (Holtsville), Linda Ann Catucci (St James), Karen Celella (Coram), Carol Ceraso (Hauppauge), Lou Deutsch (Stony Brook), Patricia DiGiovanni (Nesconset), Beth Drucker (St. James), JoAnne Dumas (Wading River), and Karin Dutra (Port Jefferson).

They also include Paul Jay Edelson (Poquott), Deidre ElzerLento (Asharoken), Ellen Ferrigno (Port Jefferson), Donna Gabusi (Smithtown), Vivian Gattuso (Lake Ronkonkoma), Maureen Ginipro (Smithtown), Rhoda Gordon (Port Jefferson Station), Jan Guarino (East Northport), John Hunt (St. James), David Jaycox, Jr. (Northport), James Kelson (Stony Brook), Lynn Kinsella (Brookhaven), Myungja Anna Koh (Stony Brook), Frank Loehr (Ronkonkoma), Jeanette Martone Kathleen Massi (East Setauket), Sebastian McLaughlin (Smithtown), Frederic Mendelsohn (Port Jefferson), Diane Oliva (Middle Island), Eileen Palmer (St. James), Sean Pollock (Stony Brook),

Catherine Rezin (Nesconset), Robert Roehrig (East Setauket), Roberta Rogers (Port Jefferson), Oscar Santiago (Selden), Lori Scarlatos (Saint James), Anita Schnirman (Kings Park), Hillary Serota Needle (Dix Hills), Kathleen Shaff Kelson (Stony Brook), Anita Simmons (Commack), Gisela Skoglund (Kings Park), Silvia Soares Boyer (NYC), Lynn Staiano (Smithtown), Madeline Stare (Smithtown), Angela Stratton (Selden), Daniel Van Benthuysen (Huntington), Mary Ann Vetter (St. James), Mary Waka (Ronkonkoma), Pamela Waldroup (Kings Park), and Robert Wallkam (Port Jefferson).

The Mills Pond Gallery is located at 660 Route 25A, St. James. Gallery hours are Wednesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. (closed July 3, 4, 5). For information or directions visit millspondgallery. org or call 631-862-6575.

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'Kinky Boots' struts its stuff at the Engeman

BY BARBARA ANNE KIRSHNER

SHOES! Cobbled into laced high-top boots, stilettos or platforms, they transport the wearer to another place, another time, even another attitude. As Cyndi Lauper’s lyrics put it, “The most beautiful thing in the world — SHOES!” Kinky Boots isn’t just about shoes; there’s a much deeper message of acceptance that resonates in this musical with book

by Broadway icon, Harvey Fierstein (Torch Song Trilogy and La Cage aux Folles), and music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper who already was the beacon for diversity with such anthems as True Colors.

Together they crafted this poignant, funny musical that radiates so much heart.

The show is based on the 2005 British film, Kinky Boots, which was inspired by a true story, the topic of a 1999 episode of the BBC2 documentary television series Trouble at the Top. This musical centers around a young man, Charlie Price, who is struggling to save his family’s five-generations-long shoe factory in the small town of Northampton, England that he inherited from his father. He forms an unlikely alliance with a drag queen, Lola, and they produce a line of high-heeled alternative footwear for men and take their kinky boots to the runways of the international shoe show in Milan. Along the way, Charlie and Lola realize they are not that different.

Kinky Boots premiered at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on April 4, 2013. It received 13 nominations and 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Actor for Billy Porter and Best Score for Cyndi Lauper giving her the distinction of being the first woman to win alone in that category. It closed on April 7, 2019.

Now the musical heads to the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport which enjoys a tradition of breathtaking professionalism and Kinky Boots only adds to its repertoire of fabulous theatre.

Under the direction of Igor Goldin, this production soars with vitality and feeling.

THEATER REVIEW

Vendors Wanted ◆ The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River has vendor opportunities available for its upcoming outdoor Farmer’s Markets on June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept.17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 631-9293500 x708 for an application. ◆ St. Thomas of Canterbury, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown will host a Community Yard Sale on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The community is invited to bring their own

Omari Collins, front, with Caitlin Lester Sams , Kaisha Huguley, and Lily Kaufmann in a scene from the show. Photo from Engeman Theater See more photos from the show at www.tbrnewsmedia.com

Musical direction by Jeff Cox keeps festivities energized with the band conducted

by Ben Kiley, on the night of this review, brilliantly taking on Lauper’s high-spirited score and driving it home.

The dynamic cast is intense and multitalented, injecting passion and energy into the show. In the lead role of Charlie Price, Zach Hess is compelling, making us feel his dilemma, torn between trying to keep his father’s legacy alive or giving in to his fiancée Nicola’s insistence that they start a new life in London. Hess’ vocals are rich and powerful in such numbers as Step One, Take What You Got and blows the roof off the house with the impassioned Soul of a Man. Sofie Flores’ Nicola is a steam-roller, prickly and conniving; she selfishly conjures up a plan to get Charlie out of the factory.

Omari Collins dazzles in the role of flamboyant drag queen Lola whom Charlie met after a chance encounter. Collins

glamorously struts his stuff in such numbers as Land of Lola, Sex Is In The Heels and sends chills with his showstopper Hold Me In Your Heart. He is riveting when he confides how he didn’t live up to his father’s desire that he become a proper boxer.

We are thoroughly immersed in the duo of Charlie and Lola who come together to create all those kinky boots and along the way realize that above all else they must accept themselves, a revelation that resounds in I’m Not My Father’s Son. In the role of factory worker Lauren, who comes up with the idea of footwear for a diversified market, Lily Kaufmann is so much fun especially when she regrets her poor choices in men with The History of Wrong Guys and is deliciously animated lusting after Charlie. As factory worker Don, Demetrio Alomar exudes the right flavor of gruff and macho especially when he rebuffs Lola leading to a pivotal confrontation.

table to sell their treasures. There is no cost for reserving a table, but they are asking for a “free will” donation. To reserve a spot and for additional information, please email: stthomasofcanterburyevents@gmail.com

◆ Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce will host its 10th annual Farmingville Street Fair along Portion Road on June 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested vendors can call 631317-1738 or visit www.farmingvillechamber. com for an application.

◆ Commack United Methodist Church, 486 Townline Road, Commack seeks vendors for its Community Yard Sale on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee is $25 per space. Tables are not supplied and the event is held rain or shine.

Outdoor spaces are 10’ by 10’; indoor spaces 6’ by 6’. For additional information, call 631499-7310 or email mail@commack-umc.org.

◆ St. Thomas of Canterbury, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown seeks craft or new merchandise vendors for its Craft Fair and Car Show on Oct. 8 (rain date is Oct. 15 for craft fair only). Visit www.stthomasofcanterbury. net or call 631-265-4520 to obtain an application or get more info.

The ensemble is incredibly limitless, bouncing through the kinetic choreography of Natalie Malotke. The factory workers are appropriately gritty in contrast to the sizzling Angels. How the Angels are able to perform all those gymnastic dance routines in sky high heels is incomprehensible!

Under the direction of Igor Goldin, this production soars with vitality and feeling.

The ingenious set designed by Kyle Dixon emulates the industrial feel of this small town factory with its steel scaffolding that glides into various positions as each scene requires and features a slide conveyor belt for spitting out shoes. Jose Santiago’s lighting design with well-placed spots that add pathos causes shivers and excitement just at the right moments. Sound design by Joanna Lynne Staub is crisp with all levels expertly set.

The shining stars are the thigh-high kinky boots in a rainbow of colors and bedazzled in jewels compliments of prop designer Kristie Moschetta. Kurt Alger must have had such fun designing costumes and wigs for this show. Every time Lola and her Angels appear we are awed by form-fitting confections in red, leather and animal prints with coiffeurs piled high or exploding in curls.

The finale, Raise You Up/Just Be, splashes joy over the audience and ejects them from their seats into an enthusiastic standing ovation. One can’t help but leave the theatre exhilarated. The Engeman has hit a home run with this mesmerizing production of Kinky Boots. Don't miss it.

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Kinky Boots through July 3. The 2021-2022 season closes out with the musical On Your Feet The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan from July 14 to Aug. 28.

Tickets range from $75 to 80 with free valet parking. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. ◆ The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor seeks glass enthusiasts (both sea glass and historic glass) and vendors to be a part of it Suffolk County Seaglass Festival on Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fee for vendor participation is $50 and entitles you to a 72” banquet table for displaying your items. Visit www. cshwhalingmuseum.org for an application or call 631-367-3418.

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Pinot Noir — The white wine lover’s grape THE WINE CONNOISSEUR If there is one wine that lovers of red and white wine can enjoy with equal pleasure, it is Pinot Noir. It’s light- to mediumbodied, with little bitterness (tannin) and loaded with plenty of juicy

BY BOB LIPINSKI fruit. Unlike many red wines, Pinot Noir can be enjoyed by itself, perhaps with a cracker and wedge of your favorite cheese. Incidentally, Pinot Noir likes to be lightly chilled (like most white wines).

Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned, medium acid red grape variety believed to have originated in France over 2,000 years ago.

It is grown principally in Burgundy and Champagne, France, and is also grown in other regions of France and most wineproducing countries of the world. Pinot Noir is genetically unstable, meaning that

it mutates: the parent vine may produce offspring with fruit different in color, size, shape, and flavors.

Some of these mutations are Pinot Blanc (Bianco), Pinot Gris (Grigio), and Pinot Meunier, among others. Pinot Noir is known as Pinot Nero in Italy and Spätburgunder in Austria and Germany.

Most of the Pinot Noir wines are made from 100 percent of the grape. While others are blended with a small amount of Syrah (for color and body). The most famous Pinot Noir blend is champagne; a combination of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir grapes. The blend is generally 70 percent red grapes and 30 percent white grapes. A lesserknown champagne is called Blanc de Noirs, a white wine made entirely from black (red) grapes.

Pinot Noir pairs with ahi tuna, broiled or blackened salmon, mushrooms, root vegetables, grilled vegetables (especially zucchini and tomatoes), or even a slice of your favorite pizza.

Pinot Noir is often referred to as feminine, a nebulous term describing wines that are soft, perfumed, charming, seductive, delicate, and elegant.

Some Pinot Noir wines I’ve enjoyed over the past few months are: 2016 Lauca “Reserva” Maule Valley, Chile: Light-bodied with a bouquet dominated by spicy cherry, along with mint, coffee, and mushrooms.

2018 Murphy Goode, California: Spicy black cherry and flavors of cranberry and cola with hints, tea, and cinnamon.

2017 Domaine Anderson “Pinot Noir” Anderson Valley, California: Bouquet of blackberry and mulberry with flavors of red currants, cola, and dried fruits.

2018 La Crema “Sonoma Coast” California: Bouquet and flavor of spicy berries, pomegranate, brown baking spices, and toasted nuts in the aftertaste.

2018 Aquinas, North Coast, California: Deep ruby color; a bouquet and flavor of pomegranate, plum, sandalwood, cherries, and cranberry.

Bob Lipinski is the author of 10 books, including “101: Everything You Need To Know About Whiskey” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon.com). He consults and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www.boblipinski.com OR bkjm@hotmail.com.

The Pinot Noir grape is believed to have originated in France over 2,000 years ago.

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Scallops ... a delicious splurge

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

Everything has gotten so expensive, and fresh fish is no exception. But if you’re going to spring for something delicate and delicious, do go for scallops.

Those nutty little nuggets of briny goodness, if prepared well, are worth the extra dollars. Whether in a ceviche where they’re marinated in citrus juice which actually cooks them, in a Grenobloise sauce, or wrapped in prosciutto or in a salad, they’re a perfect component for a light warm weather meal.

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Scallop Ceviche

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound sea scallops quartered or whole bay scallops • Freshly squeezed juice of 5 limes • 1/2 cup orange juice • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumber • 2 shallots, peeled and minced • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions • 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper • 1/2 cup diced cherry tomatoes • 2 tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro • 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest DIRECTIONS:

In a medium nonreactive bowl combine the scallops and juices. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Add salt and pepper, cucumber, shallots, scallions, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, parsley

Farmers Markets on the North Shore They're back! Come out and support your local farmers markets, many of which are reopening this weekend.

Farmingville

◆ A farmers market every Thursday through October from noon to 5 p.m. in the south parking lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville. 631-451-8696 ◆ Triangle Park, corner of Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive, hosts a farmers market on June 18, Aug. 20 and Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 631-260-7411

Huntington

◆ A farmers market will be held in the parking lot at 228 Main St., Huntington on Sundays, June 5 to Nov. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. 631-944-2661

and oil; toss to thoroughly combine, then let sit at room temperature 15-20 minutes.

Drain marinating liquid and discard, cover scallop mixture and refrigerate for one hour, then divide it evenly among 4 stemmed glasses, sprinkle with orange zest and serve with bread and extra virgin olive oil.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil • 12 black olives, pitted and chopped • 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pignoli nuts • 1/4 cup olive oil • 16 sea scallops • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 16 slices prosciutto • 2 cups frisee, washed, torn into bite-size pieces • 1 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS:

Scallops Grenobloise

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 pound sea scallops, rinsed, drained and patted dry with paper towels • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 lemon, peeled, all pith and seeds removed, finely diced; add capers, • 2 tablespoons capers, drained • 4 white mushrooms, cleaned and diced • 2-3 tablespoons white wine vinegar • 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley • Lemon wedges for serving

Preheat oven to 350 F. Generously grease a baking dish with butter. Place tomatoes, basil, olives, pignoli nuts and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until ingredients are finely chopped. Season scallops all over with salt and pepper, then cover with tomato mixture. Fold each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise and wrap firmly around each scallop, then place in a baking dish. Bake about 15 minutes, until scallops are cooked through and prosciutto is somewhat crispy. In a medium bowl toss the frisee with the balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper, then place on salad plates and top with scallops. Serve with a nice chilled Sancerre.

Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper and olive oil. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add scallops; cook, turning once, about two minutes, till golden brown on both sides; set aside to keep warm. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add lemon, capers and mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until butter begins to brown, about 3 minutes; stir in vinegar. Divide the scallops onto 4 plates, spoon butter, lemon, capers, mushrooms and fresh parsley over them and serve immediately with asparagus.

Lake Grove

Rocky Point

◆ Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove hosts a farmers market in the southwestern quadrant of the parking lot (adjacent to Bahama Breeze), Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. yearround, 516-444-1280.

Northport

◆ Cow Harbor Park parking lot, at the corner of Main Street and Woodbine Ave. in Northport, hosts a farmers market on Saturdays, June 4 to Nov. 19 (closed Sept.

17), from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 631-754-3905

Port Jefferson

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◆ Old Depot Park, Broadway and Prince Road, in Rocky Point, hosts a farmers market on Sundays, June 5 to Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. www. rockypointfarmersmarket.org

Setauket

◆ The Three Village Artisan Farmers Market is held Fridays through Oct. 2 on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket from June 3 to Oct. 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. 631901-7151, www.tvmobilemarket.com

St. James

◆ St. James Lutheran Church, 230 2nd Ave., St. James hosts a farmers market in its parking lot on Saturdays, June 4 to Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. stjamescivic@yahoo.com

Wading River

◆ The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River holds a farmers market every third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. now through Nov. 19. 631-929-3500

HOROSCOPES OF THE WEEK GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Rework your budget, Gemini. You likely have some home renovations that you want to tackle over the next few weeks, and now is as good a time as any to get started.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Your mystique has others interested in emulating your style, Cancer. They can try, but they won’t be able to completely replicate your special nature.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may be thinking about starting a new longterm project. Put your vision on paper first so you can map out your plans and see if it is feasible with your current budget.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you will be surrounded by plenty of people interested in social engagement in the days ahead.

That is fine news for you, as you enjoy being out on the town.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Efforts at work have not gone unnoticed, Libra. What you have worked toward has impressed those who are in position to move you further along in the company.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, they may not be on the top of your mind, but legal matters must be worked out soon. This is a good week to revisit your long-term plans if it’s been awhile.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Projects worked on this week will have a significant impact on your future, Sagittarius. You have a magic touch of sorts, so put it to good use in the days to come.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, relationships in your life are strengthened over the course of this week. It is because you communicate effectively and with honesty and affection.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You are interested in health and nutrition, including certain nutrients, exercise programs or other forms of alternative therapy. Study up on the subject.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, artistic pursuits are piquing your interest, so focus your efforts on practical creative pursuits, like cooking or interior design.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Owning real estate has been a wise investment lately, Aries. Your home may have increased in value. Now could be an opportunity to sell and reap the profits.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You want to advance your relationship, Taurus,. The best way to do that is to have some serious conversations with your romantic partner. Discuss everything.

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Surround yourself in the beauty of BLOOM at the Reboli Center The Reboli Center was opened to the public in 2016 and named after internationally recognized local realist painter Joseph Reboli, (1945-2004). Situated at 64 Main Street in Stony Brook, the gallery overlooks the Stony Brook Creek as well as the historic village. It offers rotating and featured exhibits showcasing local artists and the history of the area.

Please visit the Center’s website at rebolicenter.org for more information regarding upcoming and current exhibitions or call 631-751-7707.

Visit BLOOM on Tuesdays-Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until July 10. BLOOM is a must-see on your next outing in Stony Brook Village!

CAYLA'S COLUMN It’s springtime, and there is no better place to immerse yourself in the season’s beauty and hopeful spirit than in Stony Brook Village. Like an idyllic BY CAYLA ROSENHAGEN landscape painting, vibrant flowers are blooming across town, and the trees are budding in an energizing chartreuse. In the village, this break in the weather and the new growth are perfect causes to celebrate, and the Reboli Center for Art and History aims to do just that with its new exhibition: BLOOM. BLOOM is a mixed-media exhibit featuring spring-themed works by the gallery’s namesake, Joseph Reboli, as well as works by Mireille Belajonas, Kyle Blumenthal, Joan Branca, Bill Buchholz, Casey Chalem Anderson, Pamela duLong Williams, Pamela Herbst, Melissa Imossi, Rosanne Kaloustian, Linda Davison Mathues, Angela Stratton, Ty Stroudsurg, Chris Wagner, Nancy Wernersbach, and Charles Wildbank. The exhibit spans multiple rooms and features exquisitely vibrant and uplifting

'Essence of Spring,' watercolor on aquabord, by Nancy Wernersbach is on view through July 10.

Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen See more photos from the exhibit at www.tbrnewsmedia.com

landscapes and still lifes, each capturing the floral splendor spring offers. Each piece masterfully radiates the qualities of springlight, optimism, beauty, and wonder.

Explore the exhibit and admire the works by talented West Sayville native, Chris Wagner, the Center’s Artisan of the Month.

His detailed wood carvings of birds are

created using a chainsaw!

The Three Village Garden Club is also featured in a sub-exhibit in the History Room, with floral arrangements, more artwork, and artifacts. Additionally, check out the gift shop, stocked with unique art-adorned merchandise, jewelry, and watches, perfect for Fathers’ Day gifts.

Cayla Rosenhagen is a local high school student who enjoys capturing the unique charm of the community through photography and journalism. She serves on the board of directors for the Four Harbors Audubon Society and Brookhaven’s Youth Board, and is the founder and coordinator of Beach Bucket Brigade, a community outreach program dedicated to environmental awareness, engagement, and education. She is also an avid birder, hiker, and artist who is concurrently enrolled in college.

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Ospreys & Eagles

BY JOHN L. TURNER

I vividly remember the first time I saw an Osprey (also called the Fish Hawk due to the fact their diet is, with very rare exception, entirely comprised of fish). As a ten-yearold, a friend and I were birding on the back side of Miller’s Pond in Smithtown, now a county park off of Maple Avenue, but at that time a private estate. We came along the edge of small stream that fed the pond, still hidden a little bit by a shrub thicket of stream-side sweet pepperbush. Peering across the stream we noticed a HUGE bird (isn’t everything bigger when you’re small?) perched on top of a dead tree with an orange object wriggling in its feet. Well, the object was a nice-sized carp, the feet were actually very sharp talons, and the big bird holding the carp was an Osprey.

We didn’t realize it at the time but this Osprey sighting was becoming an increasingly uncommon event. Due to the widespread use of DDT, a persistent pesticide that can last in the environment for decades, Ospreys and many other birds higher on the food chain (e.g., Bald eagle, both pelican species, Peregrine falcon) plummeted. Scientists soon learned that the pesticide interfered with the ability of the birds to lay viable eggs, causing some bird populations to decline as mush as 90% and causing the extinction of the eastern United State race of the Peregrine falcon.

Fortunately, in one of the first great environmental victories of the environmentally enlightened era of the early 1970s (you may be old enough to remember the first Earth Day and the adoption of the Clean Water, Clean Air and Endangered Species Acts) DDT was banned in 1972 for use in the United States. The Center of this intense national fight? Right here in the Three Villages where the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) was established!

Now an international environmental organization focusing on global environmental issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity, EDF started in a modest office, first in Stony Brook (in a cramped second floor office above the Post Office, ironically, behind the flapping Bald eagle) and then in a house in Setauket on Old Town Road, where it successfully took on the fight to stop the use of this bird-killing pesticide.

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From left, Ospreys and Bald Eagles have made an amazing comeback on Long Island. Unsplash photo

This several year struggle is chronicled in the highly informative and readable book DDT Wars, written by Charlie Wurster, a retired Stony Brook University professor, EDF board member, and long time resident of Old Field.

Over the past couple of decades Ospreys have bounced back big time throughout North America with an estimated 30,000 pairs (making the continent the global stronghold for the species), an increase mirrored on Long Island with several hundred pairs of Ospreys and growing (as a result the Osprey has been removed from the New York State list of Endangered and Threatened Species).

Helping to fuel this growth are the presence of several coastal fish species including alewife, American Eel, but especially menhaden (or bunker) which has undergone a resurgence in the past half a decade due to a ban on their commercial harvest in New York State waters.

As with an animal that routinely dives into water to catch highly slippery prey, Ospreys have evolved a number of adaptations that provide the tools for a successful hunt. Their sharp talons are instrumental in holding onto fish but their feet have two other adaptations.

The skin on the bottom of their feet are pocked with small bumps known as spicules that impart a sandpaper-like quality to the skin, aiding the bird in gripping the fish. And the osprey can rotate one of its three front talons to swing to the back so the bird can better hold onto the fish with a two-in-front, two-in-back talon arrangement. Oh, and did I mention they close their nostrils to keep water out when diving for prey?

Their plumage, too, is adapted to emersion in water. Ospreys have the oiliest feathers of any bird-of-prey, the oil helping to repel water. This oil imparts a musty smell to museum skins, a trait that museum curators have occasionally noted. After Ospreys take-

off from a plunge they almost always shake their bodies like a golden retriever, as the water drops easily shed from their highly waterproofed feathers.

Their bulky stick nests are a common and iconic site in many coastal areas of Long Island, sometimes built in sturdy trees, others on buoys, lighthouses, or channel markers. Most often, though, the nests are on elevated platforms some caring individual or organization has erected (if you put up a nesting platform make sure to install a predator guard and one or more perches angled from the side of the platform).

From the ground it is hard to see the contour of the nest but from above you can discern its shallow bowl shape, containing softer material such as phragmites, finer sticks and even seaweed, which line the bowl.

Ospreys are notorious for adding humanmade objects to their nest with dozens of items being documented; we don’t have an understanding of why they do this; maybe they just like to collect things like rope, net fragments, rubber boots, items of clothing, even children’s dolls!

Osprey chicks in various stages of development are in nests all around Long Island now. Both parents incubate the eggs (two to three in a typical clutch, although occasionally a four-egg nest is reported). If the hatchlings make it through the wind and rain at their exposed nest sites, they grow rapidly, fledging in about two months. If you want to watch Ospreys go through nest building, incubation, and raising of young there are a number of webcams on-line in which to view ospreys.

PSEG has two productive webcams to enjoy, one in Oyster Bay and the other on the south side of Main Street in Patchogue Village. As I write this I’m listening to the piercing call of an adult Osprey vocalizing

from the webcam nest in Oyster Bay; two small young have hatched and there’s an unhatched egg that hopefully will hatch very soon. The two young in the Patchogue nest are several days older.

A larger cousin to the Osprey — the Bald Eagle — is another beneficiary of the DDT ban and as the eagle has resurged throughout the country, so too on Long Island. As a result of this population growth the species was removed in 2007 from the federal Endangered Species List, although it is still listed as a Threatened Species in New York DEC’s list. While largely free from pesticide contamination concerns, many Bald and Golden Eagles today face poisoning from a different source — lead. The lead is ingested from spent shot, bullet fragments, and perhaps even long lost fishing sinkers first ingested by waterfowl they preyed upon.

Sightings of adult and immature eagles have become almost commonplace, especially near areas where they nest. The first eagle nest, evidence of this comeback, was discovered on Gardiner’s Island in 2006 and for several years was the sole nest on Long Island. (In fact, prior to the current resurgence, the last Bald Eagle nest was on Gardiner’s Island way back in 1932.) But by 2015 the number of nests had climbed to five and by 2018 reached eight.

Now there are more than a dozen nests. The nest in Centerport, just north of State Route 25A and west of the harbor, is perhaps the most conspicuous. Good views of the eagle nest at the William Floyd Estate can be gained, looking south across Home Creek, from the Town of Brookhaven’s Osprey Park.

As with the scientific name of many species, the Bald Eagle’s scientific name imparts information about the species; Haliaeetus leucocephalus means the sea eagle with the white-head.

The resurgence of these two impressive birds-of-prey, over the past several decades, has been inspirational, not only for the grace, power, and beauty they add to our daily experience, but also because they are living proof that if we do the right things — banning poisons (let’s take the next step in their restoration by working with hunters to get the lead out!), cleaning our nation’s waters, protecting their food supply, and providing nest sites — these birds and nature can begin the healing process and meet us halfway. These birds present, indeed, impart to us an important and valuable lesson in this time of planetary peril. It’s up to each of us to learn from them — what say you, are you willing to embrace the lesson?

A resident of Setauket, John Turner is conservation chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society, author of “Exploring the Other Island: A Seasonal Nature Guide to Long Island” and president of Alula Birding & Natural History Tours.

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Thursday 2

Stony Brook Walking Tour

Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization for a Secrets of Stony Brook Village Walking Tour today at 11:50 a.m. or 3:50 p.m. Hear some newly uncovered stories while strolling through the village. $10 per person. Make your reservations by calling 751-2244.

Friday 3

Times ... and dates June 2 to June 9, 2022

Three Village Farmers Market

Wildlife Walk

After a two year hiatus, Opera Night Long Island returns in person with an Open Mic Night at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of opera arias, art songs, and musical theater with guest performances by Amanda Levy, Darlene Bennett, Heidi Crane, Maurizio Casa, Arthur Lai and Bernardo Medeiros. $10 donation at the door. Visit www.operanight.org.

Enjoy unforgettable wild encounters and learn about Long Island’s wildlife at Volunteers for Wildlife’s family-friendly Wildlife Walk fundraiser on the grounds of the Seminary Retreat & Conference Center, 440 West Neck Road, Lloyd Harbor from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Meet wildlife ambassadors at 8 education stations, create wild crafts and learn how to make a difference for wildlife. Refreshments include pizza and ice cream. Tickets are $25 per adult, $10 for kids 4 and older. Visit www. volunteersforwildlife.org to purchase tickets.

Saturday 4

Vanderbilt Watercolor Workshop

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will hold a watercolor workshop in the Hall of Fishes from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 16 and older. A museum educator will discuss William K. Vanderbilt II’s marine expeditions and the work of curator-artist William Belanske. Participants will sketch and paint from the collection. $20 per person.

Register at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Super Cruisers Car Show

Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson will host the 1st annual AHEPA Chapter 319 Port Jefferson Car Show with the Super Cruisers Nostalgia Car Club from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuirng music by DJ Night Train and vendors. Breakfast and lunch available. Free admission. Call 516-885-7445.

St. Baldrick’s Day

Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub, 229 Laurel Ave., Northport invites the community to its St.

The Greater Smithtown Chamber of Commerce presents Smithtown Festival Day along Main Street in Smithtown from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy vendors, music, arts and crafts, raffles, food and more. Call 979-8069 or visit www.smithtownchamber.com.

Tanger Outlets, 1770 West Main St., Riverhead hosts a North Meets South Farms, Food and Drink Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy provisions from local farms, food from East End restaurants, drinks from local breweries, vineyards and cider houses, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. $8 cash at the door. Call 848-7544 or visit www. northmeetssouthfestival.com.

An Evening of Opera

Rescheduled from May 28. The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown will host a Spring Village Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 125 exhibitors are expected featuring fine art, photography, textiles, jewelry, wood crafts, soft sculpture, home and garden decor, organic bath and body products, candles, gourmet foods, live music and food trucks. Free admission. Call 846-1459.

Smithtown Festival Day

North Meets South Festival

The Three Village Farmers Market opens for the season today on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket from 3 to 7 p.m.

Join them for a grand opening celebration.

The historic Bayles-Swezey House c.1800 will be also be open for self-guided tours for #PayWhatYouCan Fridays. Call 901-7151.

See more on page B15.

Spring Village Craft Fair

Moose Classic Car Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with entertainment and refreshments. , limooseclassiccarclub.com. Admission is $5 per person. Rain date is June 12. Call 8313547 for further details.

TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Volunteers for Wildlife hosts a Wildlife Walk at the Seminary in Lloyd Harbor on June 5.

Photo from Volunteers for Wildlife

Baldrick’s Day event from noon to 5 p.m.

Whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, the event’s proceeds will help fund childhood cancer research grants.

To register, visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/ nappertandys2022.

Craft Beer Festival

The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents its annual Whales, Ales and Salty Tales Craft Beer Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. Help support museum community programming while you sample unique beers, ales, ciders and meads crafted at local Long Island breweries, sing along to live sea shanties with Stuart Markus, tour the museum’s exhibits and gallery; take part in hourly Whale Tales, and stop by the workshop to hear Ale Tales from local brewers. For 21 and older. Fee is $35, $15 designated drivers. Call 367-3418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org for tickets.

Spanish Guitar Concert

All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Saturdays at Six concert series will a Spanish Guitar concert featuring * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

classical guitarist Francisco Roldán at 6 p.m.

The solo recital will include music from Cuba (Brouwer), Mexico (Ponce), Paraguay (Barrios), and Spain (Moreno-Torroba and Rodrigo). Free. Call 655-7798.

Sunday 5

Car Show St. James

Long Island Cars will host a “Super Swap Sunday” Car Show at Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Featuring street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s along with vendors, food and entertainment. Admission is $10, free for ages 11 and under. Rain date is June 12. Call 5675898 or visit www.longislandcars.com

Thai Fair

Vajiradhammapadip Buddhist Temple, 110 Rustic Road, Centereach hosts a Thai Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with crafts and food.

Thai music and dance show starts at 12;30 p.m. $5 admission fee, children 12 and under free. Call 471-8006.

Spring Car Show

The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville will host a car show by the Long Island

Maritime History Walking Tour

Join the Three Village Historical Society for a maritime history walking tour titled Down the Ways, the Wooden Ship Era at 11 a.m.

Led by Historian Beverly C. Tyler, guests will learn about shipbuilders, ship captains, and families prominent in Setauket’s maritime history. Tours leave from the Brookhaven Town Dock, 58 Shore Road, East Setauket. $20, $5 children under age 12. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended by visiting www.tvhs.org. Walk-ins MUST pay in cash at the start of tour. Call 751-3730.

Spring Festival of Gardens Tour

The Huntington Historical Society presents the Spring Festival of Gardens Tour from noon to 4 p.m. Come spend a day enjoying some of Huntington’s gorgeous gardens during this self-guided tour to delight and inspire you.

And don’t miss refreshments and the Society’s popular plant sale at the historical Kissam property, 434 Park Avenue, Huntington.

Tickets are $40 per person, $35 for members, $45 day of the event, if available. For more information, call 427-7045 or visit www. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Nordic Midsummer LI

Sons of Norway Loyal Lodge & Vasa Swedish Lindbergh Lodge present the 1st annual Nordic Midsummer LI, a celebration of the summer solstice, at the Sons of Norway Hall, 201 7th St., St. James from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy live

JUNE 2, 2022 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B19 music, food, games, traditional ringdancing, raffle, bonfire and much more. Bring a lawn chair. $10 adults, children ages 16 and under free. Questions? Call 338-8994.

Drowned Meadow Cottage reopens

Drowned Meadow Cottage Museum, corner of West Broadway and Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson will celebrate a grand reopening from 1 to 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting, historical reenactment, museum tours, pirates, patriots, children’s storytime and more! Rain date is June 12. Call 473-4724 for further details.

Grist Mill tours

The Stony Brook Grist Mill, 100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook will be open today and every Sunday through October from 1 to 4 p.m. Learn about the inner workings of the mill as it crushes grain into flour and hear about its 323 year history on a guided tour will a miller during guided tours and a visit the Country Store. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children. Cash only. For more information on the Stony Brook Grist Mill and for large group tours, call The Ward Melville Heritage Organization at 751-2244.

Sunday Street Concert

Rescheduled from May 22. WUSB-FM’s

Sunday Street Series celebrates his sixty years of recording and performing by presenting “Dylan Through the Decades” — a webcast on the Facebook page of The Long Island Museum at 7 p.m. Artists from the United States, France, England, and Scotland will share their interpretations of Dylan songs from over the six decades since the release of his 1962 debut album. Participating singers include Olivier Durand, The Kennedys, Ray Lambiase, Jez Lowe, Rod MacDonald & Big Brass Bed, Paul McKenna, Elliott Murphy, Willie Nile, Tom Russell, Steve Tilston, Sloan Wainwright, Pat Wictor, and Brooks Williams.

Visit facebook.com/LIMuseum.

Monday 6

Virtual Movie Trivia Night

Do you know a lot about movies? Well here’s your chance to prove it! Join the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington for a virtual Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Hosted by Dan French, the winning team will get up to four CAC Gift Cards (1 per team member) and bragging rights. Tickets are $10 per team, $7 members.

Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org to register.

Questions? Email Danlovestrivia@gmail.com

Tuesday 7

An evening of Goat Yoga

Join the Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown for a 45 minute session of yoga with friendly, interactive goats from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and again from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m courtesy of by Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. Tickets are $28 per person and all levels of yoga are welcome. Please bring a mat & towel.

The first session will be open to children aged 7 to 17, accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration required via Eventbrite. For more information, call 265-6768.

Wednesday 8 Cruise Night Car Show

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show every Wednesday through Oct. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. Call 929-3500.

Audubon Lecture

The Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society hosts a free webinar titled Death Be Not Hungry at 7 p.m. What bird of prey is majestic, powerful, and awe-inspiring? Of course, it’s vultures! Discover the incredible world of the humble vulture, along with other fascinating scavenging birds who turn death into dinner. Explore their indispensable roles in the ecosystem and evolution with Dr. Coby Klein, who will share what they do for us, and what we can do for them. Register at www. hobaudubon.org.

North Country Road Smithtown on June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, the documentary explores the importance of soil which is often overlooked,neglected and taken very much for granted. Free but registration is required by calling 766-3075.

Theater

‘Carrie The Musical’

The Engeman Select Players at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Carrie The Musical on June 6 and June 7 at 7 p.m. Based on the Stephen King novel, Carrie The Musical tells the dark story of Carrie White, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd and virtually invisible to everyone else.

At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it. All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Mamma Mia!’

Grab your fanciest hat and get off to the races!

Mint Clothing Boutique will be celebrating the release of their first private line of designs at a Belmont Stakes themed Look Book Luncheon at the Three Village Inn, 150 Main St., Stony Brook from noon to 3 p.m. As guests enjoy their al fresco lunch, models will stroll through the gardens wearing the private line’s breathable, sustainable and easy-to-wear styles. Tickets for this event are $35 per person and include a three-course prix fix lunch. Rain date is June 10. To reserve your seat, call 751-0555.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson closes its 2021-2022 with Mamma Mia! from May 21 to June 25. ABBA’s timeless hits tell the enchanting story! On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited twenty years ago. Featuring such chart toppers as “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Gimme! Gimme!

Gimme!,” and “Dancing Queen,” this is a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Contains adult themes and situations. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 and older. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Cooking at the SHS

‘Much Ado About Nothing’

Thursday 9 Look Book Luncheon

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Mai St., Smithtown kicks off a new cooking series — featuring local culinary pros sharing tips, techniques, and a taste to bring the community together — in front of the Roseneath Cottage from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Myra Naseem of Elegant Eating and Nancy Vallarella of Long Island Locavore will put together three themed boards/platters just in time for summer entertaining. Tickets are $20 per person in advance at Eventbrite.com, $30 at the door (cash or check). See more on page B3.

Film

‘Cyrano’

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a screening of Cyrano starring Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett on June 2 at 2 p.m.

Registration is required by calling 928-1212 or by visiting www.cplib.org.

‘Kiss the Ground’

Four Harbors Audubon Society continues its Friday Night Movie Series with a screening of Kiss the Ground at the Smithtown Library, 1

The Carriage House Players continues its annual Shakespeare Festival at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport with Much Ado About Nothing from June 5 to June 26 on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 7 p.m. Performances take place outdoors on stage in the courtyard, where the Spanish-Mediterranean architecture adds a touch of timeless charm and magic. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before the show and bring your own lawn chair. Inclement weather cancels. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children ages 12 and under. To order, visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

‘Kinky Boots’

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Kinky Boots from May 19 to July 3. With songs by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein, this dazzling, sassy and uplifting musical celebrates a joyous story, inspired by true life events, taking you from the factory floor of a men’s shoe factory to the glamorous catwalks of Milan! Tickets range from $75 to $80 with free valet parking. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater. com. Read the review on page B13.

Katharine McPhee and David Foster Photo from Staller Center

‘The Kat & Dave Show’ heads to SBU’s Staller Center on December 1

In their only New York appearance, 16-time Grammy award-winning musician, composer, and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star Katharine McPhee will bring their viral Instagram sensation “The Kat & Dave Show,” direct from their living room to Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts for one live show, Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.

In her first appearance at the Staller Center since 2010, McPhee will perform some of her biggest songs from American Idol, Smash, and Broadway’s Waitress. ‘The Kat & Dave Show” will also showcase Foster’s hit songs created for countless music legends including Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dolly Parton, Chicago, Hall & Oates, Gloria Estefan, and many others.

“We are thrilled to welcome back Katharine McPhee and for the first time, David Foster,” said Alan Inkles, Director of Staller Center for the Arts. ‘The Kat & Dave Show,’ their ‘quaranstream’ Instagram Live concerts, delighted legions of fans during the early days of the pandemic. The combination of these two powerhouse entertainers is sure to be a treat for our audiences.”

Tickets for “The Kat & Dave Show,” starting at $62, are on sale online at www.stallercenter.com. For a limited time, ticket buyers can receive 10% off by using code KAT10DAVE. CALENDAR DEADLINE is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that can be printed.

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Religious D irectory Catholic INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson 631-473-0165 Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR, ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA Parish Outreach: 631-331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9am in the Church, 12pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 4:00 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

Anointing of the sick: by request Bereavement: 631-941-4141 X 341 Faith Formation Office:631-941-4141 X 328 Outreach: 631-941-4141 X 313 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3:00pm closed....reopening TBD Food Pantry Open ... Wednesdays 12Noon to 2pm and Sundays 2pm to 3pm Mission Statement: We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel. We strive to respond to Jesus invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to our neighbor and enemy; to be stewards of and for God’s creation and to be living witness of Faith, Hope and Charity...so that in Jesus name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Mass: Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am, 10am & 12pm Weekday Mass: 9am Confessions: Saturday 3:45pm-4:45pm Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am-2pm.

Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office

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

No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort.

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

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Saturday 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

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket Phone: 631-941-4141 Fax: 631-751-6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org www.stjamessetauket.org REV. ROBERT KUZNIK, PASTOR REV. ROBERT SCHECKENBACK, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MIKE S. EZEATU, SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm ...

Saturday 9am to 2pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 8am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5pm (Youth) Sunday 8am ... 9:30am (Family) 11:30am (Choir) Baptisms: contact the Office at the end of the third month of pregnancy to set a date Matrimony: contact the Office at least nine months before desired date to set a date.

Reconciliation: saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 or by appointment

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL SOCIETY OF SAINT PIUS X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville 631-736-6515 sspxlongisland.com Sunday Masses at 7am and 9am Please consult sspxlongisland.com for updates and current mass times.

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net 631-941-4245 REV. COOPER CONWAY, INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE Let God walk with you as part of our family-friendly community.

Holy Eucharist Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am, 9:30am Church School at 9:30

Congregational CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 127

MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 233

North

Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON Mount Sinai Congregational Church is open to the public “Masks are not required, but are suggested.”

We will continue to provide our online service on our You Tube channel at 10am, and any time thereafter, with Rev. Phil Hobson.

Through our worship and by our actions we strive to live out Christ’s message to love one another.

The Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, N.Y. Our hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:30pm. Wear a mask and stay in car “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Our little historic church on the hill across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond 61 Main Street, Stony Brook Visit our website www.allsoulsstonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulschurch@optimun.net REV THOMAS REESE Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00am- Half Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music All Souls collects food for the hungry of L. I. every day. Please leave non-perishables in vestibule of Church.This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

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Av e . , P o r t J e f f e r s o n 631-473-0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org Church office hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 12pm FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST IN CHARGE Please join us for our 8:00 and 10:00 Sunday Eucharist´s and our 10:00 Wednesday Eucharist in our Chapel. Please wear masks.

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

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH “To know Christ and to make Him known” 12 Prospect St, Huntington 631-427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR REV. CLAIRE MIS, DEACON ALEX PRYRODNY, MUSIC DIRECTOR & ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Sunday Worship In Person, Zoom & Facebook 8:00 am Rite I Holy Eucharist with music 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Rite II Holy Choral Eucharist Morning Prayer Via Zoom 9:00 am Monday thru Friday Thrift Shop Open!

12 to 3 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Volunteers needed info@stjohns1745.org (631) 427-1752 www.stjohns1745.org Facebook.com/stjohns1745

Jewish NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER 385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928-3737 www.northshorejewishcenter.org

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

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Religious D irectory Jewish RABBI AARON BENSON CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan Call For Times. Tot Shabbat Family Services Sisterhood Men’s Club Seniors’ Club Youth Group Continuing Ed Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Judaica Shop Food Pantry Lecture Series Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home!

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey. Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism.

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM) 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751-8518 www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, and Friendship.

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY CANTOR INTERN KALIX JACOBSON EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY, RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services: 1st Friday of the month 6pm, all other Fridays 7:30pm and Saturday B’nai services at 10am Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups 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 Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR DALE NEWTON, VICAR On Sundays the services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

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

Our Food Pantry is open to everyone on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for picking up food. Also, donations can be made from 11 a.m.-noon or by making arrangements by leaving a message on the church answering service.

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

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

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347-423-3623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR Indoor services of Holy Communion are offered each Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 am in our sanctuary. Parking lot is behind church. Enter from Maple Avenue.Out of consideration for others if you have not been vaccinated, please wear a mask.

Morning worship is also available over Facebook Live at the church website from the 8:30 service.

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Sunday worship is at 9:00am & 10:45am.

Sunday School at 9:00am VBS will be held June 27-July 1, 9am to 12pm.

Register on our website or call the church office.

Bible study on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Our services are live-streamed.

Go to our website for link.

We are here for you and if you are in need, please call us.

Our Pastors are available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to them.

May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you.

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket 631-941-3581 REV. LISA WILLIAMS PASTOR Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer:

Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 PM.

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket 631-941-4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Sunday Worship Service Indoor at 10am Services are streamed online @ www. setauketumc.org and livestreamed on Facebook Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

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.

Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Sunday Worship Service-10 am (social distancing & masks required) service is also broadcast on church FB page under “Missions and Activities” Christian Education Activities: Call 631-473-0147 Bible Study: Tuesday 2 pm via Zoom Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Hot meals, groceries & clothing provided on a take out basis by Welcome Friends on Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm and Fridays 3:30-5:00 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

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

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THE REV. DR. JOHANNA McCUNE WAGNER LEAD PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR Worship with us in-person Sundays at 9:30AM Masks required Our service is available via live-stream.

Visit www.setauketpresbyterian.org to watch and learn about us.We are a More Light and Matthew 25 congregation We believe ALL are created in the image of God and we actively engage in making our faith come alive. Sunday childcare available & Church School Weekly small groups, Bible Study & Adult Christian Ed.Youth Group & Bell Choir all ringers welcome Setauket Presbyterian Preschoolwww.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (ODE)- furniture ministrywww.opendoorexchange.org Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Quaker QUAKER RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS Conscience Bay Meeting 4 Friends Way, St. James 11780 631-928-2768 www.consciencebayquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God,/the Inner Light/Spirit.

We’re guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship. In-person worship blended with virtual worship. Monthly discussions, Sept.June. Religious education for children.

Sept.-June, 11 a.m.; July-Aug., 10 a.m. All are welcome. See our website.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket 631-751-0297 uufsb.org office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (MINISTER@UUFSB.ORG) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Go to uufsb.org for live-streamed YouTube link.worship services.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, in-person attendance is limited to 50 people, and all in-person attendees must show proof of vaccination Go to uufsb.org to register in advance.

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating & sharing the love of God since 1660 All are welcome!

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

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PROGRAMS

DRAMATIC ACADEMY

Workshops begin the week of July 11 and run for 5 weeks.

CREATIVE DRAMATICS

Grow & Taste Garden

Benner's Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket will hold a workshop titled Grow & Taste Garden for children ages 3 to 12 on June 4 from 10 a.m. to noon, and June 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. It's spring! Get your hands dirty and plant an edible vegetable and flower garden to take home. Pick from the farm's spring garden and taste what your seeds will grow to be! Farm crafts and CREATIVE tours as well. $40DRAMATICS per child. To register, call 689Ages 6 - 8www.bennersfarm.com.

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DRAMATIC ACADEMY

Limited Spots Available

Limited Workshops begin the week ofTHINK JulyPINK! 11 and run for 5 weeks.

'Pinkalicious The Musical' is Spots now playing at the

Ages 6 - 8 An introduction to the stage.

Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:30 am - $150 Ages 8 - 11 Improvisation, theatre games, beginning scene and monologue work.

SESSION ONE: Mondays & Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00pm - $175 SESSION TWO: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00am - $175

a.m. to 3 p.m. The Long Island Herpetological performance on June 12 at 11 a.m. Join them Society will stopWORKSHOP by with live exotic reptiles for a hysterical retelling of a wonderful story PRE-TEEN and amphibians and the Hatchery's own native with a Queen, a Witch, a Princess with skin as Ages 8and - 11amphibians will be on display. white as snow, and seven dwarfs guaranteed reptiles Admission is $7toadults, $6Improvisation, seniors, $5 children keep beginning you laughing from Introduction acting. theatre to games, scene and start to finish. ages 3 to 12. Call 516-692-6768.

CostumesTheatre encouraged.

All seats are $10. To monologue work.

Students are eligible for Children’s Production.* order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.

Rainbow Lantern Walk& Wednesdays 1:00 SESSION ONE: Mondays - 3:00 p.m. – $175 Join Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. com. See review on page B23.

TEEN WORKSHOP

SESSION TWO: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. – $175

Ages 12 - 15 Basic scene and monologue work, stage technique, beginning and advanced improvisation.

Tuesdays & Thursdays - 11:00am - 1:00pm - $175

MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY This year’s production:

Musical Theatre Factory I

Ages 9 - 12 Mon-Thurs - 9 a.m.-12:00 noon - $575

Musical Theatre Factory II Ages 13 - 17 Mon-Thurs - 1 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

- $575 For further information and full details on programs, please call Theatre Three’s Business Office (631) 928-9202, Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. or visit theatrethree.com

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Ages 12 - 17 Advanced work in all areas.

Mondays & Wednesdays - 10:30am - 1:00pm - $200

THEATER

An introduction to the stage. and theatre games with7an Reptile & Amphibian DayBasic stagecraft'Snow White & the Dwarfs' emphasis on developing acting1660 skillsRoute throughTheatre focus and self-control.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson 25A, Cold Spring Harbor celebratesPerformance Reptile & presents White & the 7 Dwarfs on June Final Class: Original Showcase based onSnow classwork.

Amphibian Day on9:00 June-410:30 from 10a.m.4,–11$150 and 18 at 11 a.m. with a sensory sensitive MondaysAppreciation & Wednesdays

PRE-TEEN WORKSHOP

ADVANCED TEEN WORKSHOP

Engeman Theater. Photo from Engeman Theater Available

Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for one of their 'Pinkalicious The Musical' popular family lantern walks with a Pride The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., TEENtwist WORKSHOP Month on June 4 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Northport continues its children's theater season Agesyou 12-15 Have ever wanted to explore the park with Pinkalicious The Musical from May 28 after Nowofis experience. your chance!Basic Take scene a night-and to July 3. Pinkalicious stop eating pink Fordark? all levels monologue work, stagecan't technique, themed walk, with the ambiance of rainbow cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. beginning and advanced improvisation. Students are eligible for colored lanterns! With any luck, you might be Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's Children’s Theatre able to observe someProduction.* of the park's nocturnal office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her animal residents. $4 per person.

Call 265-1054 Tuesdays & Thursdays - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00pink p.m.from – $175 head to toe — a dream come true for for reservations. this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out ADVANCED TEEN WORKSHOP Family Hour Sunday Ages 12-17 The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., a way to get out of this predicament. Tickets are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.

Huntington Hour Sunday Advanced hosts work ainFamily all areas: Scene work;onsensory and emotional recall; audition June 5 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages engemantheater.com.

techniques; etc. Previous experience and permission of acting teacher.

5 through 10 are invited for a family-friendly Huntington Adventure Camp are with eligible for Children’s artStudents experience Museum EducatorTheatre Tami Production.* New! Children ages 7 to 12 are invited Wood. Explore works of art in the Museum Mondays & Wednesdays - 10:30 a.m. - 1:00topm visit–a$200 different cultural museum in Hunand create fun art projects! $10 per child, tington each day during the week of June adults free.

(Limited to one adult per family *This season we will be presenting the world premiere of SLEEPING BEAUTY, 27 to July 1 from 9 a.m. to noon to create group) Advance registration recommended. written

by Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel and Artistic Associate Douglas J. Quattrock. amazing projects and explore local history Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Register and art.

Family, friends, and caretakers are at www.heckscher.org or call 380-3230. invited to the Heckscher Museum on July 1 Pirate Quest at 11:30 a.m. for a special free reception to Ahoy mateys! For the month of June, the celebrate their accomplishments.

Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Musical Theatre Factory I This year’s production: Schedule: Harbor presents Pirate Quest during gallery June 27: Huntington Historical Society Ages 9-12 hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use a compass and June 9:00 28: Vanderbilt Museum a.m.-12:00 noon& –Planetarium $575 a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt Mon-Thur. for June 29: The Whaling Museum hidden treasure around the museum in this June 30: Heckscher Museum of Art pirate-themed drop-in program. Complete Musical Factory @IIHeckscher July 1:Theatre Adventure Celebration your quest and decorate your very own Museum Ages 13-17 treasure chest to take home. This is a selfMon-Thur.Fee 1:00-4:00 p.m.child, – $575 is $220 per $200 members. directed activity; explore at your own pace.

To register, visit www.heckscher.org or call Admission fee + $10 participant. Call 367631-380-3230.

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For further information and full details on programs,

MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY

please call Theatre Three’s Business (631) 928-9202, All numbers are in (631) area codeOffice unless noted.

Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or visit theatrethree.com.

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Theatre Three's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a delight

BY HEIDI SUTTON

Magic mirror on the wall, Who is the fairest of them all?

It's Snow White of course and now children of all ages can come see a hilarious retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson through June 18.

Based on the story by the Brothers Grimm with a nod towards Disney, the production — written by Jeffrey Sanzel and Kevin F. Story — is a delight to watch.

All the elements of the classic fairy tale are here: the evil queen, the magic mirror, the seven dwarfs, the handsome prince, the poisoned apple and, of course, the beautiful Snow White. Even though Walt Disney’s original 1937 version had several scary moments, this show, directed by Sanzel and featuring an all adult cast, infuses humor and silliness into every scene, keeping the mood light and upbeat.

Aria Saltini is wonderful as the sweet Snow White who infuriates the wickedly vain evil queen, played by Elizabeth Ladd, because she “is sooooo nice!” Saltini's rendition of “I Love It All” and Ladd's follow-up “I Hate It All” are terrific.

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Aria Saltini and Elizabeth Ladd in a scene from the show. Photo by Peter Lanscombe/Theatre Three Productions Inc.

As the Mirror, Steven Uihlein plays his role with just the right amount of sarcasm as he answers the burning question, “Who is the fairest of them all?” over and over.

His rendition of “I’ve Got Those ‘I’m-Justa-Mirror-on-the-Wall’ Blues” is reflective.

Although the names are different, the dwarfs have the personalities of the original Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy and Dopey, and keep the audience in stitches. Special mention must be made of Dana Bush as the very funny Iggy

(aka Dopey) who can't remember what happened a minute ago, and Jason Furnari as Froggy (aka Doc) who has a hard time corraling his fellow dwarfs.

Kyle Breitenbach is perfectly cast as the handsome Prince who is on a quest to save a damsel in distress when he meets Snow White. The chemistry between Breitenbach and Saltini is fun to watch as they try to hide their identity from each other, and their duet, “I Think I’m in Like with You,” is very sweet.

Special mention must also be made of the exquisite costumes. Designed by Jason Allyn, they look like they've jumped right off the pages of a children's book.

With the overall message to be true to oneself, this fairy tale production will keep audiences entertained from beginning to end. Meet the entire cast in the lobby after the show for a group photo.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port Jefferson presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on June 4, 11 and 18 with a special sensory sensitive performance on June 12. All performances begin at 11 a.m. and costumes are encouraged. Children's theater continues with Puss-In-Boots from July 8 to 30. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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Are Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia the Same Thing?

OUR EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS Christopher Christodoulou, PhD Clinical and Research Neuropsychologist Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease

Nikhil Palekar, MD Director, Geriatric Psychiatry Director, Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease

What causes Alzheimer’s?

Dr. Palekar: While we still don’t know how the process begins, it appears that damage to the brain starts a decade or more before problems show up. During this period, while people may be free of symptoms, toxic changes are taking place in the brain. Abnormal deposits of proteins form throughout the brain, causing once-healthy neurons to begin working less efficiently. Over time, these neurons lose their ability to function and communicate with each other, and eventually they die. As Alzheimer’s progresses, the damage spreads to a nearby structure in the brain called the hippocampus, which is essential in forming memories. As more neurons die, affected brain regions begin to shrink. By the final stage of Alzheimer’s, damage is widespread, and brain tissue has shrunk significantly.

Is it a natural result of aging?

Dementia is a term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. It has been called one of the greatest global challenges for health and social care in the 21st century.

What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?

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Dr. Palekar: Dementia itself is not a disease.

It’s a symptom of an underlying brain disorder.

There are many possible causes of dementia, some of which can be eliminated with proper diagnosis and treatment, particularly if the cause is found promptly. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of cases. It’s an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually even the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.

Dr. Christodoulou: No. Occasional mild memory loss may be a part of aging, but Alzheimer’s is not. However, the greatest known risk factor is increasing age, and most people with Alzheimer’s are 65 and older. About five percent of people with the disease have early onset, which often appears in one’s 40s or 50s.

What are the most common signs?

Dr. Christodoulou: Signs of Alzheimer’s can be more difficult to identify in this time of COVID-19 because the virus has disrupted routine and increased stress, which can cause cognitive problems. However, a common early sign is a loss of memory for new information that begins to disrupt daily life. Others include new problems in speaking and writing, confusion with time or space, or withdrawing from work or social activities.

Is there a cure?

Dr. Palekar: No, but early detection and treatment can help. Medications may slow the progression of symptoms, providing patients and families with the opportunity to plan for the future. There are also programs that can support caregivers to help reduce their burden and stress.

FREE SCREENING FOR 55+ If you are age 55+ and have concerns about possible decline in memory and/or other thinking skills, we are now offering free cognitive screenings.

Learn more/schedule an appointment.

Call us at: (631) 954-2323 Any advice on prevention?

Dr. Christodoulou: COVID-19 has complicated this as well, but perhaps it is a good time to start a healthy habit like walking, an excellent aerobic exercise that may lower Alzheimer’s risk. Exercise classes are also available online, as are educational resources to exercise your mind. Remaining socially active may also help, even if we must maintain physical distance. Other prevention tips include eating a heart healthy diet and reducing high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

What’s the Stony Brook difference?

Dr. Palekar: The Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease is supported by a grant from the NYS Department of Health.

It’s one of only 10 such centers in the state and the only one serving Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Our clinical specialists offer assessment and diagnostic services that include individualized care plans with treatment recommendations, referrals to services and community resources, outreach to primary care and other healthcare professionals, language assistance, and information about clinical trials at Stony Brook and elsewhere.

To make an appointment, call (631) 954-2323. ceadlongisland.org.

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

Always consult your healthcare professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 22051489H