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Rosé wine: Something for everyone

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Rosé wines are made in every g rape-g row ing region of the world from a multitude of different red grapes. There is no “true” rosé wine color … there are thousands of red grapes, and each yields a slightly or dramatically different color when fermented. Rosé wines range in color from pale orange or pink to light or even deep garnet. Tastes vary from crisp and dry, flowery, floral, and fruity, and even sweet. Most rosé wines are light-bodied, but some are medium-bodied with considerable flavor, tannin, and texture. Because of their lightness and mildness of taste, they can be served chilled and drunk young. Rosé wines are usually made by allowing the skins of red grapes to come in contact with the juice for a brief time until the desired color is attained. Lesser used methods blend red and white grapes, or by blending red and white wines. Rosé wines are great in warm or hot weather, indispensable in wine spritzers, can be served over ice, are an excellent alternative to White Zinfandel and are perfect with fresh fruits and cheese. In today’s market, some of the best rosé wines are made in the sun-drenched region of Provence, in southern France, but other countries, especially Spain, Portugal, and Italy are making excellent rosé wines. There are many styles of rosé made in the US, especially in California, Oregon, Washington State, and New York. Recently I tasted a few rosé wines made from different grapes and in various countries. My comments follow: 2020 Domaine Bousquet “Pinot Noir Rosé,” from Mendoza, Argentina. Made with organic grapes; it is salmon colored with

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MOVIE REVIEW

In the Heights is pure joy

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

Before there was Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda burst onto the scene with the wholly personal In the Heights. A celebration of a largely Dominican community living in Washington Heights, Miranda provided music and lyrics and starred as Usnavi. The show was an instant hit with only minor carping on the book. The production ran from March 9, 2009, through January 9, 2011, for 1,184 performances. The show received thirteen Tony Award nominations and won for Best Musical as well as Best Musical Score (Miranda), Best Choreographer (Andy Blankenbuehler), and Best Orchestrations (Alex Lacamoire and Bill Sherman). The original cast recording received a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album. Dozens of subsequent companies — including multiple productions in Spanish — have been seen in the Philippines, Panama, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Peru, Denmark, and many other places. After a false start in November 2008 (with cancellation in 2011), it was announced in May 2016 that Miranda would co-produce the film with Harvey Weinstein. In the wake of Weinstein’s sexual misconduct charges, he was removed as the producer on the film, and Warner Bros. acquired the production. The history of stage-to-screen musicals is an uneven one. For every Music Man and Sound of Music, there is an Annie or a Rent. Whether it is to one’s taste, Grease proved to be an enduring hit. Disasters have included Camelot, A Little Night Music, and Les Misérables. Genre connoisseurs argue the faults and merits of the cinematic incarnations of A Chorus Line and Into the Woods. Over the last few years, there has been a resurgence with mixed results: the brilliant reimagining of Chicago, the head-scratching Hairspray, the train wreck Cats. Being released this December is Stephen Spielberg’s muchanticipated remake of West Side Story. It all comes down to whether the musical is making a joyous noise — or just making noise. Does In the Heights live up to expectations? Oh, yes. That and much more. While it does not reinvent the genre, the film’s sheer exuberance is a celebration of both “a” community and this particular community.

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The basic plot follows two couples. Usnavi, a bodega manager, pines for aspiring fashion designer Vanessa, who works in a local salon. Benny is a dispatcher in love with his boss’s daughter, Nina, who has just returned from Stanford, where she must confess that she dropped out. What follows is three days leading up to a blackout and its aftermath. While Vanessa wants to move downtown, Usnavi struggles with a desire to rebuild his father’s restaurant in the Dominican Republic. Nina grapples with her experience in college and the events that led up to her return. In the Heights is equally a portrayal of the neighborhood — the connections, the gossip, the struggle, the pride — as it is the romance. If anything, the personal relationships are less engaging than the exploration of identity. The film has departed from the Broadway production, adjusting multiple plot points for streamlining purposes. Some of the changes improve the narrative; others are less successful. Small cavils can be launched at the screenplay, which is serviceable but never rises to the level of the music and choreography. New issues — most notably that of the Dreamers — are introduced. Nina also speaks of a horrible racist experience she endured at Stanford. It is brought up and then dropped. If the writers choose to take on such important and complicated topics, the results deserve deeper exploration. In addition, some of the scenes go on longer than necessary. (A dinner party meanders, never quite focusing.) “It Won’t Be Long Now”— one of the best numbers — is oddly broken up. The framing device of Usnavi telling the story in flashback seems to undermine the immediacy. But these are minor quibbles on what is pure joy.

John M. Chu directs the film with an eye for Usnavi, both anchor and core to the story. detail and an energetic but never rushed pace; He is matched by Melissa Barrera’s strong but the nearly two and a half hour running times conflicted Vanessa. Corey Hawkins brings flies. But it is Christopher Scott’s spectacular warmth and vulnerability to Benny. Leslie choreography that dominates. His work is Grace’s Nina shows the strength and struggle bold, fearless, and epic, often encompassing of someone trying to both go forward in her hundreds of dancers. His dances will enter the life but honor her past. Her scenes with the annals of movie musical history (the climactic gifted Jimmy Smits as her father are effectively ballet in An American in Paris, the rooftop complicated. (Smits shows a pleasant singing “America” in West Side Story, the barn-raising voice in his few vocal moments.) in Seven Brides for Seven Daphne Rubin-Vega Brothers, the opening to While it does not reinvent (Broadway’s Mimi in Rent) La La Land, just about any finds humor and dimension moment in Singin’ in the the genre, In the Heights' in Daniela, the salon owner, Rain, etc.) sheer exuberance is a who aspires for grander The combination of old- celebration of both 'a' things. Olga Merediz, the fashioned musical theatre only major holdover from and contemporary style are community and this the Broadway production, perfectly blended. The title particular community. embodies matriarch “Abuela” number sets the tone for the Claudia with love and light. stunning production numbers to follow. Most As Usanvi’s clerk Sonny, Gregory Dia IV notably are “No Me Diga” (a wryly hilarious easily mixes charm and “chutzpah” with a and delightful number in the salon), “96,000” melancholic underpinning. Miranda is (a swimming pool blockbuster with more than terrific as Piragüero, the Piragua Guy (shaved a few shades of Busby Berkley), the haunting ice). While it is a small turn, his confrontation and jaw-dropping “Paciencia y Fe” (which will with the Mr. Softee vendor plays as the film’s be referred to in perpetuity as “the subway cameo/Easter Egg highlight. song”), and the finale-like “Carnival del Barrio,” Usnavi speaks of sueñito — the idea of the celebrates rejoices at communities within “little dreams.” The residents of this world all communities. (Even the “small” numbers are have them. But what comes through is that equally impressive, especially Nina’s “Breathe.” ultimately, they are not little. The dreams Certainly, credit should be given to Chu, who are big and powerful, honest and revelatory. knows when to pull back.) In the Heights immerses the viewer in these The cast is uniformly excellent, all hopes in a film that somehow manages to be exceptionally effortless singers and dancers both intimate and spectacular. This is the feelwhose performances are grounded in truth. good movie for which we have been waiting. They make the transition from dialogue to While available on HBO Max, In the Heights singing seem natural, often something that is one of the best reasons to leave your couch feels disjointed or, worse, falls flat in the behind and venture out to enjoy this bright movies. Anthony Ramos delivers a heartfelt shining jewel. Rated PG-13.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Reducing cataract risk with diet

Lower meat and higher citrus intake may reduce cataracts

We often think of cataracts as a symptom of age, but we can take an active role in preventing them. Cataracts are defined as an opacity or cloudiness of the lens in the eye, which decreases vision over time as it progresses. It’s very common for both eyes to be By David affected. Dunaief, M.D. They affect a substantial portion of the U.S. population. In the U.S., 24.4 million people over the age of 40 were afflicted, according to statistics gathered by the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health (1). This number is expected to increase approximately 61 percent by the year 2030. Cataract prevalence varies considerably by gender, with 61 percent of cases being women, and by race. The majority of those affected are white, with 80 percent of those affected. There are many modifiable risk factors including diet; smoking; sunlight exposure; chronic diseases, such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome; steroid use; and physical inactivity. Here, we will focus on the dietary factor.

The effects of different levels of meat intake

In a prospective (forward-looking) study, diet was shown to have substantial effect on the risk reduction for cataracts (2). This study was the United Kingdom group, with 27,670 participants, of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) trial. Participants completed food frequency questionnaires between 1993 and 1999. Then, they were checked for cataracts between 2008 and 2009. There was an inverse relationship between the amount of meat consumed and cataract risk. In other words, those who ate a great amount of meat were at higher risk of cataracts. “Meat” included red meat, fowl and pork. These results followed what we call a dose-response curve. Compared to high meat eaters, every other group demonstrated a significant risk reduction as you progressed along a spectrum that included low meat eaters (15 percent reduction), fish eaters (21 percent reduction), vegetarians (30 percent reduction) and finally vegans (40 percent reduction).

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There really was not that much difference in meat consumption between high meat eaters, those having at least 3.5 ounces, and low meat eaters, those having less than 1.7 ounces a day, yet there was a substantial decline in cataracts. This suggests that you can realize a meaningful effect by simply reducing or replacing your average meat intake, rather than eliminating meat from your diet. In my clinical experience, I’ve had several patients experience reversal of their cataracts after they transitioned to a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet. I didn’t think this was possible, but anecdotally, this is a very positive outcome and was confirmed by their ophthalmologists.

Antioxidants’ effects

Oxidative stress is one of the major contributors to the development of cataracts. In a review article that looked at 70 different trials for the development of cataract and/or maculopathies, such as age-related macular degeneration, the authors concluded antioxidants, which are micronutrients found in foods, play an integral part in eye disease prevention (3). The authors go on to say that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, as well as lifestyle modification with cessation of smoking and treatment of obesity at an early age, help to reduce the risk of cataracts. Thus, you are never too young or too old to take steps to prevent cataracts. Among antioxidants studied that have shown positive effects is citrus. The Blue Mountains Eye Study found that participants who had the highest dietary intake of vitamin C reduced their 10-year risk for nuclear cataracts (4).

Surgery as an option

The only effective way to treat cataracts is with surgery; the most typical type is phacoemulsification.

Ophthalmologists remove the opaque lens and replace it with a synthetic intraocular lens. This is done as an outpatient procedure and usually takes approximately 30 minutes. Fortunately, there is a very high success rate for this surgery. So why is it important to avoid cataracts if surgery can remedy them? There are always potential risks with invasive procedures, such as infection, even though the chances of complications are low. However, more importantly, there is a greater than fivefold risk of developing late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) after cataract surgery (5). This is wet AMD, which can cause significant vision loss. These results come from a meta-analysis (group of studies) looking at more than 6,000 patients. It has been hypothesized that the surgery may induce inflammatory changes and the development of leaky blood vessels in the retina of the eye. However, because this meta-analysis was based on observational studies, it is not clear whether undiagnosed AMD may have existed prior to the cataract surgery, since they have similar underlying causes related to oxidative stress. Therefore, if you can reduce the risk of cataracts through diet and other lifestyle modifications, plus avoid the potential consequences of cataract surgery, all while reducing the risk of chronic diseases, why not choose the win-win scenario?

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(1) nei.nih.gov. (2) Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 May; 93(5):1128-1135. (3) Exp Eye Res. 2007; 84: 229245. (4) Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Jun; 87(6):18991305. (5) Ophthalmology. 2003; 110(10):1960. Dr. David Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www. medicalcompassmd.com.

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Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce hosts a Bicycle and Helmet Safety Day on Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chamber Train Car, corner of Nesconset Highway and Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station. Bring your bike and helmets to be inspected by a local bike shop. Donate a helmet for children or adults in need. Questions? Call 631-821-1313.

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BUSINESS NEWS

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP: Ribbon cutting held for Earring Tabú

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The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the new owners of Earring Tabú, Kristen Hoffman and business partner Louis Antoniou, on June 10. Located at 158 E. Main Street in Port Jefferson, the boutique, which was founded in 1989, offers eclectic handcrafted jewelry, accessories, clothing and home goods from local and worldwide artisans. Pictured from left, Earring Tabú employee Juyu Jensen; Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn; chamber secretary Nancy Bradley; Arnold Hoffman; owner Kristen Hoffman; chamber president Joy Pipe; Port Jefferson Trustee Rebecca Kassay; chamber member Marianne Hennigar; and chamber 1st VP Stu Vincent. Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich was unable to attend, but sent a proclamation. Spring hours of operation are Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 631-9287113 or visit www.earringtabu.com.

Buttercup’s in Terryville celebrates 50th anniversary Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich visited Buttercup’s Dairy Store in Terryville on June 9 to congratulate the Smith family on their 50th year in business. The multigenerational, locally owned and operated business, which opened in 1971, was originally a working dairy farm when the family purchased it in the 1930s. Now, four generations later, the business has a staff of more than 40 full time employees and an inventory that includes a wide selection of dairy products, baked goods, produce, cold

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NATURE MATTERS

The Baron and the King

BY JOHN L. TURNER

or me, it is the most anticipated song of spring and until I hear it, typically the first day or two in May, the season is incomplete. The song is enthusiastic and energetic, sweet, and forceful — and unmistakable. The song belongs to “Baron Baltimore” who flits around tree canopies decked out in a feathered coat of radiant orange; we are talking, of course, about the resplendent Baltimore Oriole, a welcome part of Long Island’s bird life. The Baltimore Oriole, a member of the blackbird family, is one of the more stunningly-colored songbirds in North America and what birders typically refer to as “eye candy.” While the females are more subdued in coloration, even they are a clear and bright orange. The males, however, kick it up a notch with bright orange underparts, a black hood and top of back, and white wing bars. They are so bright the males look like they are “internally illuminated,” especially when seen in full sun. Surprisingly, their conspicuous coloration fades when flitting around in the forest canopy and they’re much less noticeable, bordering on the inconspicuous. And their distinctive pendulous nests are something to behold. On a Spring afternoon about twenty years ago I watched, for the better part of an hour, a female oriole constructing her nest in a downward gracing branch of a street-side Silver Maple. Common knowledge says this nest-building ability is driven by instinct, but I sensed something else as she deftly and with such accomplishment weaved, and I mean weaved, the grasses and fibers together to make the outer shell of the tightly-woven, pendant-shaped nest. Sure looked like I was witnessing decisionmaking and thoughtfulness, even insight and intelligence as she made countless decisions on precisely where and how to weave the pieces together. Checking up a few days later she had succeeded and the nest was finished. You might reasonably ask — why the “Baltimore” in the name? Well, its not that they were first discovered to science near that Maryland city. Rather, it has to do with Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron of Baltimore, whose coat of arms contained the oriole’s plumage colors. “Oriole” comes from the Latin “aureolus”meaning golden.

Clockwise from top left, a male Baltimore Oriole, a female Baltimore Oriole, an Eastern Kingbird, and an Orchard Oriole. Photos by Lisa Wollerstein

Baltimore Orioles readily come to your feeding station but not for suet or seeds. Rather, they enjoy fruit jellies of various flavors and oranges (most people cut the oranges in half and impale them on boards or planks with nails sticking out). If you’re motivated to help orioles survive, in addition to providing them oranges and jelly, provide to yourself and family members shadegrown coffee. This product comes from coffee plantations in which the tropical forest canopy is still intact, offering habitat to a wide array of wildlife species. Shade-grown coffee stands in stark contrast to the overwhelming supply of coffee consumed, grown in sun plantations in which tropical forests are bulldozed and coffee plants are planted in neat rows, forming a monoculture. These sun-dominated coffee farms are much more dependent on pesticides and have much lower biodiversity, including orioles. Shade-grown coffee farms are

almost as diverse, in terms of the number of bird species that inhabit them, as an undisturbed rain forest. A cousin to the Baltimore Oriole is the smaller Orchard Oriole, a less common breeding bird on Long Island. This species has a slightly different song — less emphatic than the Baltimore’s and with more of a warble — and the bright orange of the Baltimore is replaced with a burnt orange color in the Orchard Oriole, similar to the breast color of a robin. It often nests near water. Residents of the western United States enjoy another five oriole species. Now, that we’ve covered the Baron, who is the King? Well, its the Eastern Kingbird, one of a handful of flycatcher species that breed on Long Island. The species is called the kingbird not because of its power or size but due its aggressive, pugnacious behavior. It won’t hesitate to harass a crow or redtailed hawk that comes too close to its nest, flying from its perch to intercept the intruder. It’s been known to pull feathers from its targets! If you see a smaller bird chasing and harassing a larger bird — say, a crow, heron,

or hawk flying along — it's a reasonable bet you’re watching an Eastern Kingbird (or a Red-winged Blackbird). It’s latin or scientific name is Tyrannus tyrannus, a double tyrant! The Kingbird has a clean look to it. They sport a black head (with a hard to see red patch in the middle), grey back and tail, with a distinctive white terminal band, and white underparts, leading one birder to say they look like they’re wearing a business suit. And they’re all business during the summer months when they’re here on Long Island raising their family. Come late summer it's a southbound migration to the Amazon where they join in mixed flocks scouring the forests for various tropical fruits. I hope you make the acquaintance of the Baron and the King over the spring and summer before they depart in a couple of months on their southbound sojourns. 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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We asked our readers to share some memories of their fathers, just in time for Father’s Day! Here are some of the responses: James Kiernan

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To Our One-in-a-Million Father

My father passed away 8 years ago. Losing a parent is one of the most difficult things in life to go through. I think of him everyday and what I remember most about my Dad is his love of camping, boating, animals, and his cars. He washed and waxed them every weekend. He was also proud to be a Marine. I miss our debates and walks around Long Island lakes. Happy Father’s Day in Heaven Dad, I miss you and I love you. — Kathleen Gobos, Holbrook

My father is loving and selfless, always there for us whenever we need him. He never forgets to bring home the ice cream we love or the unsalted pretzels and is an amazing and giving grandfather to his only granddaughter. I hope he knows how much we love him. — Stefanie Warner, East Setauket

How do we love thee? Let us count the ways! Wholesome, humorous, and passionate – those are the three words that come to mind when we think of our dad. Our dad is kind of like the reallife version of Danny Tanner…he never leaves a room without a hug and constantly makes you feel loved and supported. Whether our dad excitedly waits at the door for us to come home, is passionately watching his San Francisco or New York Giants games, or keeping up with his hobbies of tending to the backyard, we enjoy watching the love our dad has for life and for his family. Though the man is still trying to figure out the difference between a text message and email, we wouldn’t change a thing about you and will always be there to help you figure out new passwords. We love you, Bean! Happy Father’s Day. — Love, Hayley and Meredith

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Smithtown Township Arts Council's Mills Pond Gallery highlights the talents of 67 of its artist members with its annual Member Artist Showcase exhibit of original fine art for sale from June 19 through July 18. Exhibiting artists hail from 40 communities across Long Island as well as New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina and Florida. A wide variety of media is represented including acrylic, digital art, ink etching, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, plaster & found objects, silk dyes on silk, solar plate etching, torn paper collage, and watercolor. "The Member Artist Showcase is an important show to me. We have such an abundance of talent in our membership," said Allison Cruz, Executive Director of the Mills Pond Gallery. "I love to give artists the opportunity to choose a piece of their work to exhibit. I know artists are usually under many constraints of Juried Exhibits due to requirements of style or medium or size. It is great to give them an opportunity to show something that maybe they haven't had the opportunity to exhibit due to those constraints or maybe something they have created using a new medium or style. I am always excited to see what they enter!" This year's juror is freelance art consultant and curator Pam J. Brown, the Director and Curator of The Anthony Giordano Gallery at Dowling College for 16 years. Brown will choose four winning artists to participate in a future Winners Exhibit at the gallery. Participating artists include Marsha Abrams, Lucia Alberti, Tina Anthony, Ross Barbera, Shain Bard, Ron Becker, Renee Blank, Kyle Blumenthal, Joyce Bressler, Alberto Jorge Carol, Cheryl Cass-Zampiva, Linda Ann

Catucci, Carol Ceraso, Rocco Citeno, Donna Corvi, Teresa Cromwell, Tania Degen, Julie Doczi, Beth Drucker, JoAnne Dumas, Karin Dutra, Paul Edelson, Ellen Ferrigno, Donna Gabusi, Vivian Gattuso, Maureen Ginipro, Jan Guarino, Margaret Henning, David Herman, David Jaycox, Jr., Modern Fossils: Judith Marchand & David P. Horowitz, James Kelson, Kathee Shaff Kelson, Myungja Anna Koh, Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz, Ann Legere, Frank Loehr, Terence McManus, Paul Mele, Margaret Minardi, Karen George Mortimore, Annette Napolitano, Diane Oliva, Catherine Rezin, Robin Roberts, Robert Roehrig, Lori Scarlatos, Gia Schifano, Anita G. Schnirman, Joan Schwartzman, Kenneth Schwartzman, Hillary Serota Needle, Faith Skelos, Gisela Skoglund, Mike Stanko, Madeline Stare, John Taylor, Tracy Tekverk, Oxana Uryasev, Nicholas Valentino, Daniel van Benthuysen, Mary Ann Vetter, Pamela Waldroup, Don Weber, M. Ellen Winter, Patty Yantz, and Theodora Zavala. "This show is about celebrating the talents of our artist members and I feel it does just that," said Cruz. The Mills Pond Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James presents its Member Artist Showcase from June 19 to July 18. The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, June 19 from noon to 2 p.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. (reservations are required) to meet the exhibiting artists and view their work. Admission to the gallery is always free. The gallery is open Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed Mondays and Tuesdays and July 3 and 4. Please call 631-862-6575 or visit www. millspondgallery.org for more information.

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BY BARBARA BELTRAMI Chances are this Father’s Day, if you’re not taking Dad out, you’re probably grilling. And since Dad is usually the one who’s slaving over a hot grill (even though he may have an ice cold beer in one hand), wouldn’t it be nice if you did the grilling for a change? No? Well then, how about you do some marinating to make whatever he’s grilling moist, tender, flavorful and fit for the king of the household and patriarch of the family. Here are some marinades to give that meat, poultry or fish an extra special taste. The rest is up to you. Note: Salt should be added to all marinades just before grilling.

Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary Marinade

YIELD: Makes about one cup. INGREDIENTS: • Freshly squeezed juice from 3 large lemons • 1/3 cup olive oil • 1/3 cup dry white wine • 1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves or 2 T dried • 2 garlic cloves, minced

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Combine all ingredients except salt in a small bowl and whisk vigorously; pour into gallon size resealable plastic bag. Place meat in bag and tilt to coat thoroughly. Rotating and tilting bag every half hour, refrigerate for 3 hours. Use marinade to baste while grilling. This is especially good with chicken or pork accompanied by roasted potatoes and Vidalia onions.

Teriyaki and Scallion Marinade

YIELD: Makes approximately two cups INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup soy sauce

In a medium bowl whisk together all ingredients. Pour into resealable gallon plastic bag and add beef, pork or poultry, then seal; tilt bag to coat thoroughly; refrigerate for up to 12 hours, rotate and tilt bag every so often to evenly distribute marinade. Use marinade for basting. This is best with beef but also very good with fish, poultry or pork accompanied by your favorite rice and a cucumber salad.

Cilantro and Lime Marinade

YIELD: Makes about 1 1/2 cups INGREDIENTS: • 1/3 cup vinegar • 1/3 cup vegetable oil • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro • 1/4 cup rose wine • 3 garlic cloves, minced • Freshly squeezed juice of one large lime • 1 tablespoon cumin • 3 tablespoons chopped oregano leaves • 1 tablespoon chili powder • Hot red pepper flakes to taste

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In a medium bowl combine all ingredients except salt. Whisk thoroughly, then pour into resealable gallon plastic bag, add meat or poultry and seal; tilt to evenly coat. Refrigerate for up to 12 hours; tilt and rotate bag frequently. Use marinade to baste. This is a wonderful marinade for steak or chicken accompanied by fresh corn and roasted peppers.

Tropical Citrus Marinade

YIELD: Makes about 1 2/3 cups INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup pineapple juice • 1/2 cup orange - mango juice • 1/3 cup soy sauce • Freshly squeezed juice of one lime • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl whisk together all the ingredients; let sit until sugar dissolves, then transfer to a gallon resealable bag; add chicken, fish or pork, seal bag and tilt to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for up to one hour for fish, 4 hours for pork or chicken; tilt and rotate from time to time to even distribute the marinade. This is particularly good with swordfish, chicken or pork accompanied by pineapple salsa and sweet potato fries.

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Horoscopes of the week

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 It is easy to get carried away with an idea, Gemini. Just do not mistake obsession for focus. You need to pace yourself if you are going to be effective. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you are on the move this week, but it is ideal to have a plan and not leave things to chance. Look ahead and see if you can pinpoint potential pitfalls. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It’s possible to achieve great things this week, Leo. Your accomplishments will ultimately depend on how much you are able to focus on the tasks at hand. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 A financial windfall or a new job opportunity may be coming your way, Virgo. This will be the breakthrough you need right now after a series of setbacks. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 When someone asks for your help drawing up a travel itinerary, you have plenty of ideas at the ready. Put all of your effort into the task and enjoy the fun. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Responsibilities will be easier to handle very soon, Scorpio. The tasks won’t become less difficult, but there are plenty of helping hands ready to back you up. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You could find yourself in a position where you can take on a leadership role, Sagittarius. Do not hesitate to accept this promotion because it can be great for your career. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be easily swayed this week by a smooth-talking stranger. Figure out if this person can be trusted by offering opportunities to prove his or her trustworthiness. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You may think that an opportunity has passed you by, Aquarius. But don’t get too worried just yet. It’s possible to regain your momentum quite quickly. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may have to admit that the plan you put in place has a few kinks to be worked out, Pisces. These modifications are relatively simple. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A setback of some kind may occur this week, Aries. Do not get too worried about it just yet. Adversity can be an excellent avenue toward personal growth. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may need to postpone a project you were hoping to begin this week. As long as it does not get pushed any further, you should be fine.

FEATURE STORY Engeman Theater celebrates reopening with summer concert series

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

t’s been an agonizingly long year for lovers of the arts as the COVID-19 pandemic canceled concerts, closed galleries and darkened theaters everywhere. At the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport, owners Richard T. Dolce and Kevin O’Neill have shouldered the burden of keeping the venue afloat and adapting to ever-changing safety guidelines. “A part of running a business like this is being aware of risks where people wouldn’t be able to come to the theater,” said O’Neill, the theater’s managing director. “I’d been watching COVID spread since January of 2020, and I knew it was going to get ugly here. The last thing we wanted was to find out after the fact that one of our Saturday matinees ended up being one of those super-spreader events.” Artistic director Richard T. Dolce recalled his last meeting with actors and the uncertainty they struggled with at the time. “We were in rehearsals for [a Main Stage production] in the city, and I went in on the 13th of March. The day before, Governor Cuomo had shut down Broadway. The show was ready to go on, and I said goodbye to the Shades of Bublé, a three-man tribute to Michael Bublé, heads to the Engeman on July 25. cast, saying we would take it day by day and see how it went. Not long after, we realized for one or two performances apiece. The Theater Camp are also returning (July 5 to we weren’t going to reopen. It was difficult, series has a little something for everyone, 30 and Aug. 2 to 27). because we had no idea what was going on.” from show tunes to crooners, folk rock and From the box office to the stage, the Of course, weeks turned into months of even comedy. Engeman staff is beyond ready for the busy waiting. Fortunately, the theater was able A few highlights include cabaret/ weekend crowds and the energetic crackle to receive some financial support through jazz artist Carole J. Bufford honoring of a great performance. federal small business relief loans. The revolutionary women artists including “It feels wonderful to be back at the community was eager to help as well. Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Carole King and theater! Although as management we were “Everyone has been Cher in “You Don’t Own Me: working from home during the height of the so incredibly kind and 'It feels wonderful Fearless Females of the ‘60s pandemic and we all saw each other on our understanding, and we didn’t to be back at the and ‘70s" on July 10; Comedy weekly Zoom meeting, there is something have a lot of refund requests Nights on July 15, July 24 and so special about being back together again. theater! ... It feels like — people wanted to continue Aug. 26; “Shades of Bublé” It feels like a kind of rebirth,” said box office to support us,” O'Neill said. a kind of rebirth.' will make you swoon with a manager Phyllis Molloy. “We’ve worked hard to build “The phone hasn’t stopped ringing since — PHYLISS MOLLOY, three-man tribute to classic strong relationships with BOX OFFICE MANAGER swing icon Michael Bublé we opened the doors. Our patrons are our patrons over the last 14 on July 25; “Jersey Boys and excited that we are back and they are really years, and it really felt like we were in it Girls” will celebrate the best of the Garden looking forward to the [summer lineup]. together.” State: Frank Sinatra, the Four Seasons, They have wanted to chat and catch up," With the building unoccupied for the Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and said Molloy. “For me, it’s nice to be able to foreseeable future, it was also a good time more on Aug. 5 and 6; “Adam Pascal: So book them into upcoming performances to do some sprucing up. The Engeman Far” welcomes the Broadway veteran for and say ‘See you soon.’ I’m looking forward now has a high-tech ventilation system that songs and stories from more than 25 years to the opening evening and seeing all their ionizes and purifies the air, a new stage onstage on Aug. 14; and “Rock ‘n’ Radio” familiar faces back in the theater.” deck, fresh carpets, new bar equipment and will feature more than 80 years of chartThe John W. Engeman Theater is located renovated bathrooms. at 250 Main Street, Northport. For the topping pop hits on Aug. 19. While the Main Stage productions have The theater's reopening is also a time for full summer schedule and to purchase been postponed until September, the theater families with young children to rejoice, as tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www. is ready to open again at full capacity for children's theater returns on July 24 to Aug. engemantheater.com. Please note: As of fully-vaccinated patrons on July 8 with a 29 with Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. and press time, proof of COVID-19 vaccination Summer Concert Series featuring a variety teenagers can enjoy Heathers the Musical on will be required for all patrons 16 and older of musicians and other performing artists July 31 and Aug. 1. Two sessions of Musical to enter.

Thursday 17 Summer SWAP

The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook, founder Tom Manuel and Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn present “Summer Stages With A Purpose” (Summer SWAP), offering visitors a walking experience through the Stony Brook Village area, with four stages presenting music, art, history, educational lectures, activities and other cultural happenings, tonight, June 24 and July 1 and 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. The four stages will be set up throughout the Stony Brook Village area including the front lawn of the Jazz Loft; Sand Street Beach, Stony Brook Village Inner Court, and the Brookhaven Town Lot by the kayak launch. Free. For more information, call 751-1895.

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June 17 to June 24, 2021

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Grist Mill Tours

The Stony Brook Grist Mill, 100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook is open to the public for guided tours with a miller and a Country Store on Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. through October. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children. For more info, call 751-2244 or visit www.wmho.org.

The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington presents a virtual Sky Room Talk titled The Blondes of Hitchcock at 7 p.m. In this lecture costume designer and historian Jolene Marie Richardson will look deeply into the relationship between Hitch and his three most famous blondes, Grace Kelly, Janet Leigh, and Tippi Hedren. $10, $7 members. Register at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Northport Walking Tour

Join the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport for a walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street business district titled Parading Down Main Street from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Using storytelling and historic photos from our collection, your guide will make the past come alive! Masks are required and group size is limited. Tickets are $7 per person. To register, visit www. northporthistorical.org.

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Virtual Hard Luck Cafe concert

Singer/songwriters Claudia Nygaard and Rupert Wates will share their songs during the Folk Music Society of Huntington's virtual Hard Luck Cafe concert series live from 8 to 9:30 p.m. via FMSH's YouTube channel. Free. For further information, call 678-8628.

Gregorian Chant/Music of Taizé

All Souls Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook, hosts a Gregorian Chant/Music of Taizé program from 8 to 9 p.m., providing a time for quiet meditation to clear the mind and rest the soul. The historic chapel will be lit with candles and alive with the mystical sounds of Gregorian chant and Songs of Taizé. This is a unique opportunity for reflection and/or silent prayer for people of all faiths (or no faith) searching for a spiritual connection in their lives. For more information, please call 516-607-9111.

Friday 18

Historian’s Stories

Preservation Long Island presents another installment of Historian’s Stories, Gold Coast Warriors: North Shore Elite & First World War, via Zoom at 10 a.m. Author Richard F. Welch * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Sunday 20

Vanderbilt Museum tours

Sky Room Talk

The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James presents a virtual lecture, Ecological Art & Design: Embracing Biodiversity, Decay and Growth in a Human Environment, via Zoom at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Marc Fasanella discusses the relationship between geologic time and material is embraced and utilized as a creative element. Free. To register, visit www. theatelieratflowerfield.org, Call 250-9009.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Features include tours of the mansion, the first floor of the Hall of Fishes marine museum, the Memorial Wing collections galleries and the Habitat and Stoll Wing animal dioramas. Admission tickets may be purchased online or at the gate, $10, $7 ages 12 and younger. Call 854-5579 or visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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Wet Paint Festival

Gallery North , 90 North Country Road, Setauket wraps up its 17th annual Wet Paint Festival with a pop-up exhibition at the Studio at Gallery North from 3 to 7 p.m. Artists will be on hand in the courtyard from 5 to 7 p.m. to discuss their work, experiences and approach. Call 751-2676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org for further details.

Makers Market in Setauket

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket presents a Maker’s Market, a series of small, outdoor events featuring regional artists and makers today and June 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. Jewelry, pottery, printmaking, woodworking, photography, clothing, and much more. Free admission. For more information, call 751-2676 or visit www. gallerynorth.org.

Saturday 19 Yard/Treasure Sale

All Souls Church, 61 Main Street, Stony Brook will hold a Yard/Treasure Sale on the lawn of

the church starting at 9 a.m. There will also be a furniture Sale at the Rectory (5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook). Proceeds to benefit All Souls Handicap Accessibility Project. Rain date is June 26. Call 241-2775 for details.

Strawberry Festival

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 716 Rocky Point Road, Rocky Point hosts their annual Strawberry Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy delicious strawberry treats, church tag sale, vintage car show featuring the “Batmobile” and “Kitt” car from Knight Rider, gift basket raffles, bbq, children’s activities, vendors and more. Call 744-9355.

Kings Park Day

The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce hosts the 43rd annual Kings Park Day along Main Street in downtown Kings Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring a craft fair with over 100 vendors, international food court, dance performances, kids activities, karate demonstrations, rides, live music, fire department open house, sidewalk sales, fiveaways, raffles and much more. Shop for dads & grads! Free admission. Call 846-1459.

Vanderbilt Museum tours

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum , 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport has reopened its gates for spring and invites visitors back

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short plays at 7 p.m. with “What Happened at Tommy’s” by John C. Davenport and starring Tony Butera and Scott Hofer. The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel with technical production by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree. com to register.

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Goat Yoga in Smithtown

Join the Smithtown Historical Society for an evening of Goat Yoga today at 5 to 6 p.m. or 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the field behind the Brush Barn at 211 E. Main Street, Smithtown. All levels welcome. Take part in yoga with friendly, interactive goats from the Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. BYO mat and water. For ages 17 and older. Tickets are $28 per person on Eventbrite. Questions? Call 265-6768.

TVHS lecture

The Three Village Historical Society lecture series continues with a presentation titled Long Island’s Vanished Heiress: The Unsolved Alice Parsons Kidnapping via Zoom at 7 p.m. Alice McDonell Parsons was the heir to a vast fortune among Long Island’s wealthy elite when she was kidnapped from her Long Meadow Farm in Stony Brook in 1937. The crime remained unsolved and has captivated Long Island audiences ever since.

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Former Suffolk County detective Steven C. Drielak reveals new information from previously classified FBI document and pieces together the mystery of the kidnapping. Free. To register, visit www.tvhs.org.

Write America series

Join Book Revue in Huntington for the twenty-first episode of Write America live on CrowdCast at 7 p.m. The evening will feature author, editor, and professor Lou Ann Walker, author and professor Genevieve Sly Crane, & short story writer Jeordie Chou as they read and discuss their works and about how books and art might bridge the deep divisions in our nation. This event is free to attend. To register, visit www.bookrevue.com.

Tuesday 22 Author Talk

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington and Picador presents “An Evening with Stacey Abrams” to celebrate the paperback launch of the New York Times bestseller Our Time Is Now at 7 p.m. Abrams will be joined by Cari Champion via Zoom to discuss the urgency of ending voter suppression and how we can empower citizens to use their power to shape the future. The conversation will be followed by moderated audience Q&A. Free. Visit www.bookrevue.com to register.

Wednesday 23 Stony Brook Walking Tour

As part of its Master Class series, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization hosts a Secrets of Stony Brook Walking Tour at 11:50 a.m. and again at 2:50 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through beautiful Stony Brook Village while hearing the quirky, real stories of the people who lived here and the landmarks that make it unique. Meet in front of the Stony Brook Post Office, 111 Main St., Stony Brook. $10 per person. Masks will be required and social distancing will be enforced. Call 751-2244 to register.

Cruise Nights at The Shoppes

Cruise Nights are back at The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. and every Wednesday through Oct. 27. Car enthusiasts from across Long Island will display their classic and coveted automobiles in The Shoppes parking lot. Free. For more information, visit 929-3500 or visit www.EastWindLongIsland.com.

Thursday 24 Summer SWAP See June 17 listing.

Smith Haven Mall Carnival

The Smith Haven Mall, Moriches Road, Lake Grove hosts a Carnival from June 24 to July 4. Experience LED-enhanced rides for all ages,

entertaining games, deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats are 5 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday in the mall parking area. Free admission, Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller) are available for $35 and valid only for Monday to Thursday. Ride tickets, valid any day, are $1.50 each, $30/20 tickets, or $60/50 tickets plus 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) For more information, call 866-666-3247 or visit DreamlandAmusements.com.

An Evening with a Star

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown continues its“Evening with a Star” interview series tonight at 6 p.m. with Gary Duff, president of Gary Duff Designs. This monthly event showcases local entrepreneurs, business professionals, and other notable community members. Each interview will run roughly an hour, and take place on an outdoor stage. Suggested donation is $10 per person. Light refreshments will be served. Reserve your spot by visiting www. eventbrite.com. For more information, call 265-6768.

Atelier online lecture/demo

The Atelier at Flowerfield in St. James presents a free online program at 7 p.m. Previous instructor Lana Ballot returns to provide a lecture/demo called "on the sea," using pastels. Ballot demonstrates how she swiftly creates waves, capturing the glistening sea, and explains her techniques. To register, visit wwe. theatelieratflowerfield.org.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mill Pond

Road, Stony Brook hosts a Native American Drumming sesson from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Native American Drumming Meditation is a spiritual healing practice that is thousands of years old. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Please call 655-7798 for more information.

Theater

‘The Fantasticks’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the world’s longest running musical, The Fantasticks, on the Mainstage from July 16 to Aug. 15. A boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall … Here is a timeless tale of love and loss, of growth and acceptance. Featuring a score blending musical theatre and jazz, the show is a heartfelt celebration of moonlight and magic. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 adults, $20 children ages 5 to 12, $28 seniors and students. For more information or to order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘American Idiot’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown presents Green Day’s American Idiot Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. from July 9 to 31. This energy-fueled rock opera includes every song from Green Days’ album, American Idiot, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown. *Contains adult themes. Parental discretion is advised. Tickets are $45 per person, $40 seniors and members. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Emma Clark Library presents exhibit by award-winning artist Paul Edelson Through the month of June, the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket presents an art exhibit titled Mostly Still Life by Paul Jay Edelson. This exhibit includes paintings from late 2019 through the present. There is a range of subject matter, including landscapes and seascapes, all in an abstract style with strong imagery and intense color. Recognized at the 2014 Gallery North Outdoor Art Show for his “Outstanding Paintings in Oil,” the top prize in that category, Edelson also won awards presented by the North Shore Art Guild (2016, 2020), the Southold Historical Society (2017, 2018) and the Mills Pond

Shakespeare Festival

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport and The Carriage House Players continue their annual Summer Shakespeare Festival with As You Like It from July 9 to Aug. 1, Titus Andronicus from Aug. 8 to 29; Richard III from Sept. 5 to 26, and Twelfth Night from Oct. 8 to 31. Performances are held on the mansion courtyard stage Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, call 516-557-1207 or visit www.carriagehouseplayers.org.

'Broadway Showstoppers'

Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, presents All New Broadway Showstoppers, your favorite Broadway hits performed by a cast of 12, from July 22 to Aug. 1. Tickets are $25, $20 members, seniors, students. To order, call 631-462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

Vendors wanted

» Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket will host a Maker’s Market on June 18 and 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. $75 per market with discounts applied for multiple markets. Interested artists and makers may email info@ gallerynorth.org or call 751-2676. » Caroline Episcopal Church, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket will hold a Christmas in July Barn & Tag Sale on July 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is July 11 from noon to 5 p.m. $50 for 10’x10’ space. Please call 631-806-4845 to get a vendor application and reserve your spot. » Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown seeks exhibitors for its Evening Market for Wildlife event on Aug. 7 from 4 to 9 p.m. Looking for vendors who specialize in homemade, nature themed and one of a kind crafts; non-profits specializing in the natural world, environment and rescue.; and food vendors. Call 979-6344 or visit www. sweetbriarnc.org. » Gallery North 90 North Country Road, Setauket seeks vendors for its 56th annual Outdoor Art Show & Music Festival on Sept. 11 and 12. Interested artists and artisans visit www.gallerynorth.org for an application. Postmark deadline is June 10. Call 751-2676. »The Davis Town Meeting House Society, 263 Middle Country Road, Coram seeks vendors for its annual Yard Sale and Craft Fair on Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date Sept. 19. $25 per spot/$15 members. For a vendor application, call 804-2256.

'Boy Juggler' by Paul Edelson

Gallery (2020). In Fall 2017 he was awarded “Best in Show” by the Long Island Museum (LIM) for his painting “Yellowstone Bison.” The exhibit is on view during library hours. For more information, call 631941-4080.

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 To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631 928-0447 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, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Each Saturday 3:45pm, 4:45pm Mass: Saturday 5pm only 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

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. John Fitzgerald, in residence 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 to 4:45pm or by Appointment. 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 3:00 pm 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 witnesses of Faith, Hope and Charity ... so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 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

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

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” Online service continues 10am with Rev. Phil Hobson on our You Tube channel. The service is accessible anytime thereafter. The church will hold outdoor services beginning, Sunday, May 16th, at 10am, weather permitting. Bring a chair and wear a mask. Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3:004:30pm. Wear a mask and stay in car 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 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net THE REV. PETER LAROM Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00amHalf Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music 8am Tuesday-Morning Prayer Service at the 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.

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 Church School Classes now forming Please call the office to register

Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH B a r n u m 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 Eucharists 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. 127

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH “To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, MUSIC DIRECTOR & ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE 12 Prospect St, Huntington (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library Sunday Worship In Person, Zoom & Facebook 8:00 AM Rite I Holy Eucharist with music 10:00 AM Rite II Holy Choral Eucharist Sanctuary Music at Noon Sundays in our beautiful, historic church & Facebook Live Soothe your soul and revive your spirit with 30-minute performances by pianist Alex Pryrodny and guest artists Taize service every last Sunday of the month Morning Prayer Via Zoom 9:00 am Monday thru Friday Thrift Shop Open! 1:23 pm Tuesdays & Saturdays www.stjohns1745.org FOLLOW us on Facebook

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson Tel: 631-473-0894 Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. ELIAS (LOU) NICHOLAS, PROISTAMENOS Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental*

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

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Greek Orthodox

For Information Please Call Church Office* Adjustments to services will be made according to CDC and NYState DOH COVID-19 guidelines. Please call Church office for updates.

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

REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR ERIC FARET, 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 June 1-September 30 Indoor Service of Holy Communion will be offered each Sunday at 8:30am in our sanctuary. We will continue to follow CDC Guidelines. Masks not required if fully vaccinated. Please maintain social distancing if not fully vaccinated. Outdoor Parking Lot Service 10:30am each Sunday. Service of Holy Communion. Masks not required. Maintain Social Distancing. Bring your own lawn chairs or stay in your car and listen over your radio.

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 EMILY HOOLIHAN EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI MICHAEL S. CHURGEL, RJE RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services: Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups Senior Club Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood Book Club-More

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH MESSIAH PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.com PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Our summer worship schedule starts June 6th with one service at 9:30am followed by a coffee fellowship. We are still asking people to wear a mask and social distance The service will be live streamed on our YouTubepage. Go to our website (www.messiahny.org) for the 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 thechurch to speak to them. May God keep you safe and shine. His light and love upon you.

Lutheran-ELCA

Methodist

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

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket 631-941-3581 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD PASTOR Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am

Lutheran-LCMS

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

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A and Main Street East Setauket 631-941-4167 Sunday Worship Service Streamed temporarily online @www.setauketumc.org or visit us on Facebook REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Church School meets online Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1 pm 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 Fridays 4-5:30 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.

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660. THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR In- person outdoor worship in the church parking lot Sundays at 9:30 AM. Masks and social distancing required. Please bring your own lawn

chair, folding chairs available. Basic live streaming of the service. Link available on our website Sunday mornings. website:setauketpresbyterian.org Church School and Childcare available outside Youth group for grades 7-12 via Zoom (open to the community) Bell Choir All ringers welcome Setauket Presbyterian Pre-School, ages 2-5 www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (furniture ministry) Opendoorexchange.org 631-751-0176 For all program information visit our website, email the church Setauketpresbyterian@verizon. net Follow us on FB

Quaker RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS 4 Friends Way, St. James 631-928-2768 www.cbquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God the Inner Light Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children. During this time when we are asked not to gather together physically, we are gathering online for worship. Please see our website (www. consciencebayquakers.org) for information about joining in. All are welcome.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket 631-751-0297 www.uufsb.org office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (MINISTER@UUFSB.ORG) Sunday Service by Zoom: 10:30 a.m. (go to uufsb.org for Zoom links) Adult Faith Development, Choir, Folk Group, classical music, Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique Our website also offers information about other activities we are currently holding online, such as our Humanist Discussion Group and meditative and wellness arts classes.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU’s Alexander Orlov competes for solar grand prize in September Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

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

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

One of the seminal, and realistic, scenes from the movie “The Martian” involves astronaut Mark Watney, played by Matt Damon, clearing the dust from a solar panel. The cleaning process not only made it possible for the space station on Mars to continue to generate solar energy, but it also alerted the National Aeronautics and Space Administration staff on Earth to the fact that Watney somehow survived a storm and was alive and stranded on the Red Planet. Back in 1967, engineers from NASA proposed a system to remove dust from solar panels, which can deprive space stations of energy and can cause rovers and other distant remotely operated vehicles to stop functioning. Washing these solar cells on dried out planets with water is not an option. That’s where Alexander Orlov, a Professor of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, his graduate student Shrish Patel, Victor Veerasamy, Research Professor of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University, and Jim Smith, Chief Technology Officer at Bison Technologies and a board member at the Clean Energy Business Incubator Program at SBU, come in. Working at a company Orlov founded called SuperClean Glass, Orlov, Patel and other colleagues tried to make an original effort started by NASA feasible. The particles have an electric charge. An electric field they created on the solar glass lifts the particles and then throws them away. The process recently became a finalist in the Department of Energy’s American-Made Solar Prize for 2021. The 10 companies who are finalists

Matt Damon in a scene from ‘The Martian’; below, this device used for experiments is a highly transparent electrodynamic shield deposited on glass to repel dust from solar panels. Image courtesy of SuperClean Glass Inc

Alexander Orlov Photo from SBU

get a $100,000 prize and $75,000 in vouchers from the Department of Energy to test their technology. The DOE will announce two winners in September of 2021, who will each get an additional half a million dollars and $75,000 in vouchers to develop and test their prototypes. Orlov, who was delighted that this effort received the recognition and the funds, said the company would use the money to develop prototypes and verify that ‘this technology works at the National Renewable Energy Lab.” SuperClean Glass is creating prototypes of larger scale to show that turning on a power supply will cause dust to levitate and be removed within seconds. At this point, Orlov estimates that companies can recoup the additional cost of using this technology within four to five years. The average lifespan of a solar panel is about 25 years, which means that companies could increase their energy efficiency for the 20 years after the initial investment in the technology. Orlov said the current state of the art for cleaning solar panels typically involves using either water, getting people to dust off the surface, or deploying robots.

In Egypt, where labor costs are lower, companies can pay people to remove dust with brushes. While robots reduce the cost of labor, they are not always efficient and can break down. Some companies put a coating on the panels that allows rainwater to wash the dust away more easily. That, however, relies on rain, which is scarce in desert conditions. Orlov originally became involved in trying to develop an alternative to these methods when Sam Aronson, the former director of Brookhaven National Laboratory, contacted him following a visit to the Turkana Basin Institute in Kenya. When he visited the archeological site in Kenya, Aronson saw that dust frequently reduced the efficiency and effectiveness of the solar panels. The dust problem is not specific to Kenya or the United States, as many of the most attractive sites for solar panels

are in regions with considerable sun and little rainfall. The benefit of minimal precipitation is that it provides access to critical sunlight, which generates energy. The downside of these sites, however, is that the dry, sunny climates often produce dust. Orlov researched the NASA technology, where he discovered that it wasn’t efficient and couldn’t be scaled up. Using $150,000 he received from the New York State energy Research and Development Authority, or NYSERDA, Orlov and Patel started reaching out to solar panel manufacturers to determine the price point at which such a dust cleaning removal service might be viable. “We conducted interviews with 180 people who use solar panels to find out the particular price point where this technology becomes attractive,” Orlov said. That was the steep curve, to do economic analysis, financial projections and to understand what the market wants. All that is not present in [typical] academic research.” They reduced the power consumption for electrodes by a factor of five. They also explored commercial methods for scaling up their manufacturing approach.

Dust isn’t the same throughout the world, as it is a different color in various areas and has different mineral contents. “In the future, depending on where this might be deployed, there needs to be some tweaking of this technology,” Orlov said. As a part of the technology roadmap for the work they are proposing, the SuperClean effort includes a self-monitoring system that would activate the electrodes on the shield if needed to repel an accumulation of dust. Orlov described the market for such a self-cleaning and efficient process as “very significant.” He is hoping to provide a field demonstration of this approach later this year. If the process continues to produce commercially viable results, they could license the technology within two to three years. In the near term, Orlov is focused on producing results that could enhance their positioning for the DOE’s grand prize. “There are a lot of steps before September to be eligible” to win the $500,000, he said. The biggest hurdle at this point is to get positive results from the National Renewable Energy Lab and demonstrate that the technology is effective and also durable. “Our expectation is that it should last for 25 years, but the lab, which is going to do the testing, is the gold standard to verify that claim,” he said.

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KIDS KORNER

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Storytime with Nana Carol

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington hosts Storytime with Nana Carol every Thursday (new day) including June 17 and 24 at 11 a.m. Storytime is free to attend and open to any young reader who would like to hear a story. No need to sign up, just drop by to join! For more information, call 271-1442.

Attention All Young Performers!

DRAMATIC ACADEMY & MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY 2021

Bicycle Rodeo

Dramatic Academy Acting Workshops

The Brookhaven Highway Department will host a Bicycle Rodeo at Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville on June 19. The event encourages children to learn how to safely ride their bikes in a mock-roadway, kid-sized setting. Free. This event is by appointment only; call 363-3770 to schedule your one-hour time slot.

July 6 through August 9 (Five classes ages 6 - 17) Creative Dramatics, Pre-Teen I, Pre-Teen II, Teen and Advanced Teen

Musical Theatre Factory Session A featuring - Matilda Jr. June 28 through July 19 Performances July 20 & 21

Summer Solstice Workshop

Musical Theatre Factory Session B featuring - Shrek Jr. August 2 - 20 Performances August 23 & 24

Face coverings must be worn by staff and students at all times. Theatre Three will follow all CDC and New York State safety guidelines. A full explanation of protocols will be provided to all registrants and their families. 30430

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.

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents a Summer Solstice workshop on June 19 at 1 p.m. and again at 2 p.m. Celebrate the summer solstice, the day which has the most sunlight of the year! Learn about the sunlight zone in the sea and the unique creatures that live there. Create a colorful summer lantern to hang up at home. Price is $12 participant, $6 accompanying adult. Advance registration is required by visiting www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Summer Solstice Celebration

Children ages 3 to 7 (with a caregiver) are invited to join the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington for a free Summer Solstice Celebration on June 19 at 2 p.m. Celebrate the official arrival of summer with a story, nature craft and walk. Rain date is June 20. Call 896-2872 to register in advance

Mud Day for Father's Day

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for Mud Day on June 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. Get ready to get muddy as you take part in slime making, sand playing and volcano building. Meet some animals that love to dig around just like you! $10 per child, $5 per adult. Register at www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Theater

'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit'

Children’s theatre at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson returns on July 10 with a perennial favorite, The Adventures of Peter Rabbit — an original musical based on the characters created by Beatrix Potter. Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-Tail, Benjamin Bunny, the McGregors and their friends come to life in this Theatre Three tradition. 12880 30400

PSSST, DID YOU HEAR? Tickets are now on sale for 'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit' at Theatre Three.

The show runs on Saturdays at 11 a.m. through Aug. 14. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'Moana Jr.'

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts will present outdoor performances of Disney's Moana Jr. on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 15 to Aug. 14. Join Moana and the legendary demigod Maui as they embark on an epic journey of self discovery, as they both learn to harness the power that lies within. Featuring all the beloved songs from the film, the adventures of Moana come to life live on stage. Tickets are $18 per person. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

'The Little Mermaid Jr.'

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. from July 24 to Aug. 29. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Whaling Museum Summer Camp

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor hosts two fun weeks of summer camp for children in August: Global Adventures Camp for Grades K to 3 with crew leaders in Grades 4 and 5 from Aug. 16 to Aug. 20 and Sound Explorers Camp for Grades 2 to 5 from Aug. 23 to Aug. 27. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Campers will "splash" into exploring the world above and below the sea with games, experiments and tons of crafts. For pricing and further details, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

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

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The seven students who received top honors are (top row, from left) kindergartener Violet Radonis; first grader Ashleigh Bruno, second grader Celia Gaeta; (lower row, from left) third grader Emerson Gaeta, fourth grader Matthew Mercorella, fifth grader Grace Rozell, and sixth grader Patrick Terzella

Brookhaven National Lab celebrates top science fair students

Fourth grader Matthew Mercorella, Sunrise Drive Elementary, Sayville Public Schools, “Shh...I Can’t Hear” Fifth grader Grace Rozell, Ocean Avenue School, Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, “Edible Experiments” Sixth grader Patrick Terzella, Hauppauge Middle School, Hauppauge Public Schools, “Too Loud or Not Too Loud?”

Finding fun in the scientiﬁc process This is the second year that the Office of Educational Programming (OEP) at Brookhaven Lab organized a virtual science fair to ensure that local students had the opportunity to participate safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Each year, the competition offers thousands of students a chance to gain experience — and have fun — applying the scientific method. The Brookhaven Lab event recognizes the achievement of the students in winning their school fair and acknowledges the best of these projects. “The Brookhaven Lab Elementary School Science Fair encourages students to utilize the scientific method and answer a question that they have independently developed,” said Amanda Horn, a Brookhaven Lab educator who coordinated the virtual science fair. Students tackled a wide range of questions with their experiments, including exploring how the moon phases affect our feelings to testing different materials, investigating how to improve their at-home internet

connection, and finding safe masks for their friends and families. First grader Ashleigh Bruno, who garnered a top spot for an experiment on acid rain, evaluated the pH levels in local water sources to learn if animals could live safely within them. “I was really happy because I learned how to test the water and it was really fun to do with my family,” Bruno said. Third grader Emerson Gaeta explored whether wearing a frame with different kinds of face masks could improve how we hear people who are speaking while wearing a mask. She used a foam head equipped with a speaker to measure how loud sounds came through the masks. “I was here once before and I didn’t win,” Gaeta said. “Now I won first place so I’m really happy about that.” Fourth grader Matthew Mercorella said he was excited to learn of his first-place win for his experiment seeking to find the best sound-proofing material. He found the best part of his project to be the process of testing materials by playing music through a speaker placed inside of them to see which put out the lowest and highest decibels. “It encourages the students to think like a scientist and share their results with others,” said Horn. “Our goal is to provide students with an opportunity to show off their skills and share what they have learned.” For a list of Honorable Mentions, see the article online at www.tbrnewsmedia.com. For more information, visit www.bnl.gov.