Arts & Lifestyles - July 1, 2021

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LIFE LINES

Why I write a lot of books

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I have had 15 published books and my 16th came out in April of this year. I have at least ten other books that are either near completion or could be completed within a year.

Why do I have so many unpublished books? I committed

BY ELOF AXEL CARLSON myself to a career in science as an undergraduate and graduate student. I got my PhD with Nobelist H. J. Muller and admired the way he used his talents. He was committed to doing research and teaching about his major interest in “mutation and the gene.” He spoke out against abuses by science (racism, and indifference to health effect many of industries applications of science to commerce health, or the military).

I also learned, as I began to teach, that teaching was enjoyable and I began constructing my life like an insect undergoing a sequence of metamorphoses. I first focused on my research and got grants and published in professional journals. Then I shifted to teaching because I learned of the discontents of the 1960s that changed my students lives. Some were beaten by police when they demonstrated. Some had Peace Corps experiences. Many of the issues (sexism, bigotry, racism, aggression, mental health, environmental degradation) were tied to science and I began developing ways to teach biology to non science majors as a way to reach large numbers of students and give them a course that helped them make decisions about their own and their families’ lives.

I also wrote books, mostly scholarly books, and got those published. I participated in and helped create new educational programs and served as the founding Master of the Honors College at Stony Brook University. I also had a large family with five children and later my mother-in-law to join my household.

This led to a technique that I call “using snippets of time.” I learned to write whenever waiting for appointments or office hours if no one showed up and to put books in progress aside when other commitments had priority.

Above, the cover of Elof Carlson's latest book.

Also, I used writing to explore new ways to write. I wrote four novels. I wrote four different ways to do a memoir or an autobiography. I explored how the personal essay could be used to educate people reading a column I wrote for social newspapers. I also wrote, after I moved to Bloomington, Indiana, to present chapters at a “Life Writing” seminar held at Indiana University’s Emeriti House for retired faculty and staff and alums.

I plan to write a one-page blurb for each of my unpublished books. I will explore putting them on line as e-books or print on demand books. For me writing is fun. Just as I learned when I was teaching and preparing lectures, I have learned by writing that each book helps overcome a science indifference as well as science illiteracy in a world that I feel needs more science in evaluating the controversies of our generation.

Elof Axel Carlson is a distinguished teaching professor emeritus in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University.

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SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK

CROSSWORD PUZZLE THEME:

Meet YOO-HOO! The 4th of July

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This week's shelter pet is Yoo-Hoo, a gorgeous 10 to 12 year old domestic medium- haired Torti with stunning green eyes at the Smithtown Animal Shelter.

Yoo-Hoo is loving, laid back and outgoing. She has an overactive thyroid that is managed with a prescription diet and will need a home that can assure she only eats that food and nothing else. Yoo-Hoo gets along with other laid back animals that respect her space. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccines.

If you are interested in meeting YooHoo, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her in a domestic setting, which includes a Meet and Greet Room.

The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Shelter operating hours are currently Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only). 631-3607575, www.smithtownanimalshelter.com.

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13. *Grilling technique 14. Medal of Honor descriptor 15. Cracked open 16. What Knave of Hearts stole from Queen of Hearts, sing.

17. Raise one's rank 18. *July 4th pyrotechnic display 20. Hubble Space Telescope operator, acr.

21. Chip dip 22. i topper 23. *Main Street tradition on the 4th 26. Superlative of fumy 30. Ribonucleic acid 31. Store as fodder 34. Moonfish 35. Rose oil 37. Number cruncher 38. Fairytale garden dweller 39. Indian Lilac tree 40. Extinct type of zebra 42. Steampunk decoration 43. Did 2 + 2 (2 words) 45. Crocheted blanket 47. Swedish shag rug 48. Ancient port city in Israel 50. Smiley face 52. *First President to hold July 4th celebration at the White House 56. Snoop Dogg's "Gin and ____" 57. Medicinal succulent 58. Hit the bottle 59. Earthenware pots 60. View from a high-speed train?

61. Observer 62. "Glengarry ____ Ross" 63. G, in solfa 64. "The Fountainhead" author

Answers to last week's puzzle: Golden Age of Hollywood

Directions: Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all digits 1 through 9.

Answers to last week's SUDOKU:

CLUES DOWN 1. Former tennis pro Steffi 2. One who's made the pilgrimage to Mecca 3. Petri dish filler 4. Mother of Calcutta 5. Roebuck's partner 6. a.k.a. anorak 7. A in B.A. 8. *"No ____ without representation" 9. Unfortunately, exclamation 10. *Drink to wash down burgers and hot dogs?

11. Table scrap 13. Steal, past participle 14. What haters spew?

19. Crane or heron 22. Expecting woman's date 23. Life force in Sanskrit 24. Chipped in 25. What Motion Picture Association of America did 26. *Most popular July 4th decoration 27. Notable period 28. Polynesian island country 29. Feudal lord 32. Fish a.k.a. porgy 33. Beer acronym 36. *Lee Greenwood's "Proud to Be an ____" 38. Blooper 40. Sine ____ non 41. Old-timer 44. Force units 46. Wedding tossable 48. Jiggly dessert 49. Run _____ of the law 50. Type of sea bird 51. Agitate 52. Kickboxing moves 53. Miso bean 54. U.S. ____ in golf or tennis 55. Egghead 56. Leisurely run * THEME RELATED CLUE

Answers to this week’s puzzle will appear in next week’s newspaper and online on Friday afternoon at www.tbrnewsmedia.com, Arts and Lifestyles

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

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CSHL offers minority high school students a chance to question scientists

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s DNA Learning Center and the Red Cloud Indian School recently launched a program called Students Talk Science in which high school students could ask questions from several senior scientists about the vaccine for COVID-19 and healthcare disparities in minority communities.

The talks are a component of a program called STARS, for Science, Technology & Research Scholars, an effort the group started in 2019 to build interest and experience in STEM for minority students. The Students Talk Science program engaged the STARS participants and students from the Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Jason Williams, Assistant Director of Inclusion and Research Readiness at the DNA Learning at CSHL; Brittany Johnson, an educator at the DNA Learning Center; Katie Montez, a teacher at the Red Cloud Indian School ;and Carol Carter, Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, wanted to connect minority students with practicing physicians and scientists in leadership positions at the National Institutes of Health to allow them to ask questions of concern regarding the vaccines.

“We did this to empower them to function as trusted resources for

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their families, friends and network,” Carter, who participated as an individual rather than as a formal representative of Stony Brook University, explained in an email.

The conversations included interactions with Dr. Eliseo PérezStable, Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, or NIMHD at the National Institutes of Health; Dr. Monica Webb Hooper, Deputy Director of the NIMHD; Dr. Gary Gibbons, Director of the National Heat, Lung and Blood Institute; and Dr. Eugenia South, Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Presbyterian Medical Center of Philadelphia.

The high school students prepared informed questions.

“The students were encouraged to do their own research” on the interview subjects, Williams explained. “We asked students not to look just at [each] interviewee’s science work, but also any personal background/ biography they could find. Students had multiple opportunities for follow up and

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were largely independent on their choices of questions.”

Samantha Gonzalez, a student at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School, asked South about her initial skepticism for the vaccine.

South acknowledged that she had no interest in taking the vaccine when she first learned she was eligible. “I almost surprised myself with the fierceness with which I said, ‘No,’” South said. “I had to step back and say, ‘Why did I have this reaction?’”

Some of the reasons had to do with mistrust, which includes her own experiences and the experiences of her patients, whom she said have had to confront racism in health care. In addition, she was unsure of the speed at which the vaccine was developed.

She had never heard of the mRNA technology that made the vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/ BioNTech possible.

“I had to do my own research to understand that this wasn’t a new technology,” she said.

South went through a learning process, in which she read

information and talked to experts.

After she received answers to her questions and with the urging of her mother, she decided to get the vaccine.

“I’m so thankful that I was able to do that,” South said.

The team behind Students Talk Science not only wanted to empower students to make informed decisions, but also wanted to give them the opportunity to interact with scientists who might serve as personal and professional role models, providing a pathway of information and access that developed amid an extraordinary period.

“We wanted to engage high school students in something unique going on in their lifetime,” Carter said.

To be sure, Carter and Williams said the scientific interactions weren’t designed to convince students to take the vaccine or to urge their parents or families to get a shot. Rather, they wanted to provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and gather information.

“We purposely did not participate in the discussions because our goal was not to convince or ‘preach,’ but to enable students and their networks to make informed decisions,” Carter said.

Parents had to read and sign off on the process for students to participate. The organizers didn’t want a situation where they were doing something that conflicts with a parents’ decisions or views.

Williams added that the purpose of the conversations was never to say, “you must get the vaccine.

Our purpose is to talk about information.”

The objective of these interactions is to help minority students find a track for a productive career in ten years.

In addition to questions about hesitancy, Williams said some of the high school students expressed concerns about access to vaccines.

He is pleased with the result of this effort to connect students with scientists and doctors.

The group was “able to get some of the most important scientists in the country to sit with high school students,” he said. “It was very powerful to give students access to these role models.”

The goal is to stay with these students, mentor them and stay in touch with them until they graduate from college and, perhaps, return as research scientists.

Even for students who do not return, this type of interaction could provide an “impactful experience that prepares them for other opportunities,” Williams explained, adding that the STARS program would incorporate the Students Talk Science Series into the program more formally in the future, with new students and topics most likely during the school year.

The interviews are available at the following website: https:// dnalc.cshl.edu/resources/studentstalk-science/.

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HELPING YOU NAVIGATE TO OPTIMAL HEALTH

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Reducing hemorrhoid irritation

Hydration, fiber and exercise help reduce problems Many of us have suffered at one time or another from inflamed hemorrhoids. They affect men and women equally, though women have a higher propensity during pregnancy and child birth. For some reason, there’s a social stigma associated with hemorrhoids, although we all have them. They’re vascular structures that aid in stool control. When they become irritated and inflamed, we have symptoms – and often say we “have hemorrhoids,” when we really mean our BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD hemorrhoids are causing us pain.

When they’re irritated, hemorrhoids may alternate between itchy and painful symptoms, making it hard to concentrate and uncomfortable to sit. This is because the veins in your rectum are swollen. They usually bleed, especially during a bowel movement, which may scare us. Fortunately, hemorrhoids are not a harbinger of more serious disease.

There are two types of hemorrhoids: external, occurring outside the anus; and internal, occurring within the rectum.

External hemorrhoids

Fortunately, external hemorrhoids tend to be mild. Most of the time, they are treated with analgesic creams or suppositories that contain hydrocortisone, such as Preparation H, or with a sitz bath, all of which help relieve the pain. Thus, they can be selftreated and do not require an appointment with a physician. The most effective way to reduce bleeding and pain is to increase fiber through diet and supplementation (1).

However, sometimes there is thrombosis (clotting) of external hemorrhoids, in which case they may become more painful, requiring medical treatment.

Internal hemorrhoids

Internal hemorrhoids can be a bit more complicated. The primary symptom is bleeding with bowel movement, not pain, since they are usually above the point of sensation in the colon, called the dentate line. If the hemorrhoids prolapse below this, there may be pain and discomfort, as well.

Prolapse is when hemorrhoids fall out of place, due to weakening of the muscles and

Thus, you should try to increase the amount of fiber in your diet, before adding supplementation.

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and legumes have significant amounts of fiber. Grains, beans and nuts have among the highest levels of fiber. For instance, one cup of black beans has 12g of fiber.

Americans, on average, consume 16g per day of fiber (5). The Institute of Medicine Eating a diet rich in high fiber can help relieve the symptoms of (IOM) recommends daily hemorrhoids. Pixabay photo fiber intake for those <50 years old of 25 to 38 grams, ligaments in the colon. depending on gender and age (6). I typically The first step for treating internal recommend at least 40g.

My wife and I try hemorrhoids is to add fiber through diet and to eat only foods that contain a significant supplementation. Study after study shows amount of fiber, and we get approximately significant benefit. For instance, in a metaanalysis by the Cochrane Systems Data 65g per day. You may want to raise your Review 2005, fiber reduced the occurrence fiber level gradually; if you do it too rapidly, of bleeding by 53 percent (2). In another be forewarned – side-effects are potentially study, after two weeks of fiber and another gas and bloating for the first week or two.

Get plenty of fluids. It helps to soften the two-week follow-up, the daily incidence of stool and prevent constipation. Exercise also bleeding was reduced dramatically (3). helps to prevent constipation. It is important There are several minimally invasive not to hold in a bowel movement; go when options, including anal banding, the urge is there or else the stool can become sclerotherapy and coagulation. The most hard, causing straining, constipation and effective of these is anal banding, with an more time on the toilet. approximate 80 percent success rate (4). This If you have rectal bleeding and either have is usually an office-based procedure where a high risk for colorectal cancer or are over two rubber bands are place at the neck of the age of 50, you should see your physician each hemorrhoid. To avoid complications to make sure it is not due to a malignancy from constipation, patients should also take or other cause, such as inflammatory bowel fiber supplementation. disease.

Side-effects of the procedure are The message throughout this article usually mild, and there is very low risk of is that Americans need to get more fiber, infection. However, severe pain may occur if which is beneficial for inflamed hemorrhoid misapplication occurs with the band below prevention and treatment. the dentate line. If this procedure fails, hemorrhoidectomy (surgery) would be the next option.

Preventing hemorrhoid problems

First, sitting on the toilet for long periods of time puts significant pressure on the veins in the rectum, potentially increasing the risk of inflammation. Though you may want private time to read, the bathroom is not the library. As soon as you have finished moving your bowels, it is important to get off the toilet.

Eating more fiber helps to create bulk for your bowel movements, avoiding constipation, diarrhea and undue straining.

References:

(1) Dis Colon Rectum. Jul-Aug 1982;25(5):454-6. (2) Cochrane.org. (3) Hepatogastroenterology 1996;43(12):1504-7.

(4) Dis Colon Rectum 2004 Aug;47(8):136470. (5) usda.gov. (6) Am J Lifestyle Med. 2017 Jan-Feb; 11(1): 80–85.

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Safety tips for July 4th weekend The Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center at Stony Brook University Hospital — the only designated burn care facility in Suffolk County, has 10 safety tips this July 4th Weekend.

Many will spend the holiday in their backyards for barbecues, cookouts or build fire pits where there's a greater risk to sustain a burn injury. To avoid injury, Steven Sandoval, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery and Medical Director of the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center at Stony Brook University Hospital, says "The best way to do this is to prevent the burn in the first place with safety tips and precautions to eliminate potential dangers." ✳ Fireworks are safe for viewing only when being used by professionals. ✳ Sparklers are one of the most common ways children become burned this holiday, even with a parent’s supervision. ✳ Do not have children around any fireworks, firepits, barbecues or hot coals.

Teach them not to grab objects or play with items that can be hot. Go through a lesson where they learn to ask permission. ✳ Limit the use of flammable liquids to start your fire pits and barbecues. Use only approved lighter fluids that are meant for cooking purposes. No gasoline or kerosene. ✳ Don't leave hot coals from fire pits and barbecues laying on the ground for people to step in. ✳ When cleaning grills, the use of wire bristle brushes can result in ingestion of sharp bristle pieces requiring surgery. ✳ If you are overly tired, and consumed alcohol, do not use the stovetop, fire pit or a fireplace. ✳ Stay protected from the sun. Use hats and sunblock, and realize that sunblock needs to be reapplied after swimming or after sweating. ✳ Use the back burners of the stove to prevent children from reaching up and touching hot pots and pans. ✳ Always use oven mitts or potholders to remove hot items from the stove or microwave. Assume pots, pans and dishware are hot.

“If burned do not go anywhere but a facility that specializes in burn treatment,” says Dr. Sandoval.

To reach the Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center at Stony Brook University Hospital, call 631-444-4545. For immediate help, call the burn unit directly at 631-444-BURN.

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MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK

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Americans (remember civics?) know that there is a third branch of government ... the Judiciary. Unfortunately, most think of Judge Judy (and the myriad of similar TV judges) and Law and Order (and its spinoffs). If they are politically engaged, it’s the Supreme Court that is a focus. However, judges affect the majority of Americans much “closer to home” at some point in their lives: traffic, matrimonial, drug and alcohol, accidents, property. But there’s so little awareness of how judges are selected and the pressing need for court reform in New York State.

Because of the League of Women Voters’ nonpartisan principles and expertise with voter education, I was asked by County Executive Steve Bellone to moderate a fourhour judicial reform conference on June 8.

Opening keynotes from Congressman Jerry Nadler (Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee) and Hon. Jeh Johnson (former U.S. Dept of Homeland Security Secretary, appointed Special Advisor on Equal Justice in the Courts by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore in 2020) set the stage for the three panels.

These focused on the history and experience of judicial selection; a robust discussion of judicial selection reform proposals, and a wide-ranging discussion of the challenges: court simplification, promoting diversity on the bench, and criminal justice and public confidence in state judiciary as well as methods to promote and ensure judicial independence and implications on criminal justice. (View the entire conference at https:// www.facebook.com/SteveBellone/videos).

During the conference, Hon. Stuart Namm, former Suffolk County Judge, was given the Suffolk County Public Service Award by CE Bellone. Judge Namm’s experience culminating in 1985 with a letter to then-Gov. Mario Cuomo describing misconduct by the Suffolk County police and the district attorney’s office including possible perjury by prosecutors.

New York’s State Commission of Investigation followed up on Judge Namm’s charges, eventually filing a report (described as “blistering” by Newsday) condemning misconduct by police detectives and prosecutors. The Suffolk County police commissioner resigned soon afterward; the district attorney declined to run for re-election.

A number of officers retired early or resigned.

No one, however, was indicted. Denied renomination to his judgeship, Judge Namm was ostracized and moved to North Carolina.

Although “some who knew him wished he would stay quiet,” Namm's 2014 “A Whistleblower’s Lament” details his experiences. He said “... in New York state, judges always have to be looking over their

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shoulders. So long as judges in trial courts are selected through the political process, things will never change.”

The LWV of NYS has been advocating for court reform since 1955, when there were about 1500 autonomous courts in the state.

Some progress has been made since then, but there has been tremendous reluctance by the NYS Assembly and Senate and the Governor to fully address issues via legislation and appropriate budget support. Constitutional amendments are needed. We support measures to obtain a unified, statewide court system, and believe judges should be chosen on the bases of merit although with ultimate control of a major governmental institution resting with the people.

New York’s existing multiple court structure creates confusion for the people the justice system is supposed to serve. For many, and frequently in matters involving the safety of families and children, the scenario is this: different judges decide on different pieces of inter-related cases, as a result each judge has an incomplete story of a case causing individuals to receive multiple decisions and faulty resolution of their cases. As a result, all parties to a case have to make multiple appearances, along with any government agencies, attorneys and witnesses and have to repeat, again and again, the trauma that caused them to appear in court.

This not only wastes time for everyone, it is completely unfair and an unproductive way to provide justice, causes the loss of work and wages and perpetuates a system that is difficult, if not impossible, to understand, and hurts individuals and their families as they get caught up in systemic chaos. (To learn more, visit https://simplifynycourts.org/) Lisa Scott is president of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, visit www.lwv-suffolkcounty.org, email league@lwv-suffolkcounty.org or call 631-862-6860.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Ribbon cutting held for P.J. Harbour Club

The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for P.J. Harbour Club on June 24. The momentous occasion was attended by Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich, members of the chamber, family, friends and staff who wished owners Joe Guerra and Michael Russell (holding scissors) the best of luck in their new venture.

Located at 154 West Broadway in Port Jefferson, in the former Due Baci location, the restaurant specializes in fresh seafood, aged steaks and classic cocktails and is open Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m., closed Mondays. Bar hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 4 p.m. to close.

For reservations, call 631-309-5800.

For further information, visit www. pjharbourclub.com.

Correction

Photo from PJCC

A June 24 article, titled “Ribbon cutting held for All Aboard,” contained incorrect information about All Aboard Doggy Daycare & Boarding in Port Jefferson Station. Marianne Deszcz is the sole owner of the business. We regret the error.

Stop & Shop’s Food for Friends campaign a successs Island Harvest Food Bank, a leading Long Island hunger-relief organization, received $96,500 from Stop & Shop’s Food for Friends campaign on June 24. According to Randi Shubin Dresner, president & CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank, funding received from the Food for Friends initiative will be used to hire a part-time, bi-lingual dietician to promote healthy eating habits among underserved populations in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Funding will also support Island Harvest Food Bank’s food collection and distribution programs.

Stop & Shop’s Food for Friends campaign raised more than $2 million for its 12 regional food bank partners, breaking all previous years’ donation records.

Throughout May 2021, customers were able to give at checkout knowing that donation would stay local and fight hunger in their communities. 100% of the money raised went to Stop & Shop’s regional food banks in its service areas. Customers were also able to donate non-perishable food items at marked

Pictured from left, Dan Grinberg, Chairman of the Board, Island Harvest Food Bank; Randi Shubin Dresner, president & CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank; Stop & Shop representatives Stefanie Shuman, Lina Perrone and Mike Drennan. Photo from Stop & Shop

donation bins at each Stop & Shop store to benefit local hunger relief organizations, like Island Harvest.

“Stop & Shop is a longtime and valued partner in our mission to provide essential food assistance and promote positive health outcomes of the people we serve,” said Ms. Shubin Dresner. “We appreciate their

ongoing support and generosity and thank their customers for their caring, too.”

“Stop & Shop’s Food for Friends campaign is symbolic of our relationship with Island Harvest,” said Stefanie Shuman, Community Relations Manager for Stop & Shop. “We couldn’t ask for a better friend and partner in the fight against hunger on Long Island.”

Dominick Pernice Photo from St. Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital appoints new chief operating officer Dominick Pernice, RT, MBA, has been named chief operating officer at Catholic Health’s St. Catherine of Siena Hospital (SCSH). For the past 13 years, Mr. Pernice has served as the administrative director of imaging services and cardiac catheterization at SCSH and St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson.

In his new role, Mr. Pernice will oversee SCSH’s daily hospital operational and administrative functions; design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures; set comprehensive goals for performance and growth across all clinical services lines; and continue to ensure patient safety and patient satisfaction.

“We are very fortunate to have Mr. Pernice as part of St. Catherine’s senior leadership team,” said James O’Connor, SCSH president. “Over Mr. Pernice’s long career at St. Catherine and St. Charles hospitals, he has proven his steadfast leadership, strategic planning and keen decision-making skills in addressing various operational issues. In addition, Mr. Pernice was instrumental in developing the imaging services at Ambulatory Care in Commack. As St. Catherine’s COO, Mr. Pernice will further enhance our hospital’s mission in providing the highest quality of care to our patients.”

Prior to joining Catholic Health, Mr. Pernice served as assistant director of radiology, supervisor of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound, evening imaging supervisor and radiologic technologist at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park. Mr. Pernice earned his Master of Business Administration at C.W. Post University and is a Six Sigma Green Belt.

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NEWS AROUND TOWN

MOVIE REVIEW

Rita Moreno documentary celebrates her fame and humanity REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

Mather House Museum reopens

The Mather House Museum reopens for the season on Saturday, July 3. The museum, located at 115 Prospect St., Port Jefferson, will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. through Oct. 10. Come see the new exhibit, Salute to Essential Workers, and visit the consignment shop loaded with treasures.

For more information, call 631-473-2665.

Rocky Point Garden Tour

The Rocky Point Civic Association (RPCA) hosts its 10th annual Rocky Point Garden Tour on Saturday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held rain or shine. Tickets are $15 per person and are available for purchase at Heritage Paint, 637 Route 25A; Flowers on Broadway, 43 Broadway; and Heart, Mind & Spirit, 106 Prince Road, Rocky Point through July 17. All proceeds will benefit the RPCA. Questions? Call 631-521-5726 or email RPCivicAssocation@gmail.com.

Pig Roast fundraiser

The 4th annual Pig Roast fundraiser to benefit Hope House Ministries will be held at La Buena Vida Restaurant, 714 Montauk Highway, Moriches on Saturday, July 10 from 7 to 10 p.m. with a special musical performance by Damaged Goods. $30 donation per person includes dinner and soft drinks. For more information, call 631-909-1985 or visit www. labuenavidaspanishrestaurant.com.

Music under the stars

The North Shore Community Band’s free summer concert series is back! Enjoy big band hits, movie themes, classical favorites, Dixieland jazz and rousing Sousa marches. Concerts will be held on July 10 and 24 in the St. Mark’s Church parking lot, 105 Randall Road, Shoreham; and July 17 on the Wading River Congregation Church lawn, 2057 North Country Road, Wading River at 7 p.m. Bring seating. For more information, call 631-833-5991 or visit www.nscbli.org.

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At age 89, Rita Moreno has shown no signs of slowing down. The actor-singer-dancer’s seventy-plus year career spans from Hollywood to Broadway to London’s West End, from clubs to television to regional theatre. The documentary Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It is a fascinating glimpse of this iconic figure.

The film, made around the time of Moreno’s eighty-seventh birthday, is a revelatory exploration. Moreno is candid, whether speaking of the highlights of her career or her personal demons. She is one of the most award-winning performers, including that rare EGOT — Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.

(Only fifteen people have achieved this honor.)

Moreno also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has received a Screen Actor’s Guild Life Achievement Award, and was presented with a National Arts Medal by President Barack Obama.

But in all her fame, the documentary shows a warm, humorous, down-to-earth individual who has never let discrimination or gender inequality from stopping her. She faced some of the worst mistreatments common to young women in Hollywood. She braved setbacks and disappointments as well as violence. Moments of self-doubt have plagued her for seven decades. And yet, in all of this, she maintains a remarkable and inspiring sense of self.

Born December 11, 1931, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Rosa Dolores Alverío Marcano was brought to the United States by her divorced mother when she was only six years old. (She never saw her brother again.) While barely into her teens, she began performing in New York City before a talent scout brought her out to Hollywood, where she began a film career that would span well over half a century.

Landing a contract with MGM, Moreno was given the look of a Latina Elizabeth Taylor.

Subsequently, her roles consisted of playing “ethnics,” often with darkened skin and thick accents. One exception — and an experience that she clearly prizes — was playing Zelda Zanders in the Golden Age musical Singin’ in the Rain. Here, she was allowed to eschew the stereotype that had been and would continue to dominate most of her career.

She achieved cinematic immortality (and an Oscar) for her portrayal of Anita in West Side Story. She expresses deep gratitude for the opportunity to play what she saw as an empowering role. She hoped that it would lead to more varied roles, but the offers that followed were much the same type — gangrelated films and the like.

Moreno continued to work on stage and in film and television, garnering praise and

Photo courtesy of MGM/Roadside Attractions

Moreno achieved cinematic immortality (and an Oscar) for her portrayal of Anita in West Side Story.

Story.

accolades. For many, she is the “Hey, you guys!” cast member of the PBS children’s show The Electric Company. The show ran from 1971 to 1977 and led to her Grammy Award.

The 1990s saw her as Sister Peter Marie Reimondo on the prison series Oz, something she credits with bringing her back into the public eye. Most recently, she featured as the grandmother in the short-lived reboot of One Day at Time. In addition, Stephen Spielberg created a role for her in the remake of West Side Story, due out on Dec. 11.

Moreno shares openly about her personal life. Her Hollywood agent raped her; to her horror, she continued to use him as her agent. She speaks of her emotionally abusive seven-year on-again-off-again relationship with Marlon Brando, by whom she became pregnant. (Brando insisted she have an abortion.) Her heartbreak over the actor led to a suicide attempt.

Equally as revealing is the frank discussion of her marriage. In 1965, she wed cardiologist Leonard Gordon, to whom she remained married until he died in 2010. To the world, they were the perfect couple. However, she admits that she was never truly happy with him and wished she had left him.

Nevertheless, she remains close with their one daughter, Fernanda Gordon Fisher, and her two grandsons.

Throughout the film, her colleagues give insight into her success. Morgan Freeman (with whom she appeared on The Electric Company), producer-director Norman Lear, playwright Terrence McNally (for whom he wrote her Tony-Award winning role in The Ritz), her West Side Story co-star George Chakiris, fellow EGOT-winner Whoopi Goldberg, and one

of the film’s executive producers, Lin-Manuel Miranda, marvel at her talent and tenacity.

Film historians chime in with commentary about how she managed to rise above what were often dimensionless roles.

The film emphasizes Moreno as a social trailblazer, including her involvement in fighting racism and sexism. She is shown with Sammy Davis, Jr. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech in August 1963. She continues with her social activist work to this day.

Director Mariem Pérez Riera has constructed an elegant and eloquent film that celebrates not just Moreno’s fame but, more importantly, her humanity. The story is of a life both rich and challenging and one that led to the fullest. Any biography is a “version” of the subject. Riera presents Moreno in the strongest and most positive light. But there is something so completely present and unpretentious about the dynamic Moreno that one would be hardpressed to doubt her sincerity.

Moreno’s recent remarks defending LinManuel Miranda and the casting of In the Heights overshadowed the film’s release.

Shortly after, she walked them back, but the controversy still hovers. It would be sad if this affected the documentary’s success. Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It is an honest look at an important figure: a survivor, a role model, an exceptional talent, and a vibrant and valued human being.

In her own words, “You always have to be able to get up, dust yourself off, and move forward.” Hopefully, viewers will keep this in mind and embrace this incredible portrait. Rated PG-13, the documentary is now playing at local theaters.

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FEATURE STORY

Curtain rises once again at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center

uncertain time, and that was a feeling we could all connect to. It’s been one of the most rewarding experiences,” Mucciolo added.

BY TARA MAE

“We closed on March 16, 2020 and started planning how we would reopen on March 17, 2020.”

That is how co-founder and Artistic Director of the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts Ken Washington described the process of arranging to reopen the theater after it had to close due to the pandemic.

Located at 2 East Main Street in Smithtown, the theater offers plays, concerts, and educational services to the community.

“We're scheduling a mix of fun new programs and rescheduling the shows that needed to be postponed, to fulfill those promises to the patrons who stood by us during this time,” said Associate Managing Director Kelly Mucciolo.

Mainstage Theater

Its first mainstage show since March of 2020, Green Day's American Idiot, is scheduled to open July 9 and will run every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. through July 31. "Throughout the next six months we will be adding to the schedule ... as certain things become available, and audiences become more comfortable gathering in an indoor environment,” explained Washington.

American Idiot provides an opportunity to reunite individuals who share a passion for performance. The rock musical, based on the 2004 Green Day album of the same name, follows the stories of three disaffected young men in a post-9/11 world.

“Rock music and musicals have always been my favorite part of working in theater.

American Idiot has very powerful music, and some very poignant lyrics that hit a little bit differently when you think about them in the context of the world today,” said resident Musical Director Melissa Coyle.

Scheduled to open the week the theater was forced to close, American Idiot was selected as the mainstage’s first postlockdown production because of that fact.

“We wanted to honor the ticket holders who have supported us during the pandemic,” Mucciolo said. Although the cast and crew are largely different from the planned 2020 production, most have had previous connections with the Smithtown theater.

“The talented cast has made it very easy to put together this really exciting show. It's been a fun challenge to present this mostly sung-through show and pull out different story elements within the score and script,” said director Ronald Green III, who has acted in other plays at the theater and has been it’s resident costumer since 2011.

Although not yet fully published, the new mainstage season strives to be a mix of the

Summer camp

The cast of Green Day's American Idiot in rehearsal at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Gabriela Fugon missed lost potential of 2020 and the hopeful possibility of 2021. In addition to American Idiot, the theater will offer I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change from Aug. 21 to Sept.

19, with the cast of 2012 largely reprising their roles. And, Menopause the Musical returns from Oct. 1 to Nov. 14.

Children's Theater

For the second summer in a row, children’s theater will be held on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society beginning with Moana Jr. from July 15 to Aug. 14, followed by Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus from Aug. 28 to Sept. 17; and Spookley the Square Pumpkin: The Musical from Sept.

25 to Oct. 31. Kids shows then move home to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, with Frozen Jr. from Nov. 20 to Jan. 17.

Moana Jr. was chosen to launch the children’s theater’s new season because it was so well-received in 2020. When surveyed, children’s theater patrons indicated that the show was one that they would most like to see again.

Jordan Hue and Courtney Braun co-directed both the upcoming production and last year’s run of Moana Jr., a 60-minute adaptation of the Disney film. The comingof-age tale follows the adventures of Moana and her quest to return the heart of Te Fiti and save the world.

“I think Moana brought us together during a difficult time and gave us a sense of community. We are looking forward to bringing it back to show we made it through the storm and further celebrate,” said Hue. “It’s a fun, dynamic, energetic piece of theater that engages young people and celebrates a culture different from our own, which has great value.”

Similarly, Braun was drawn to the project because of its spirit of inclusivity and message of self-discovery. Additionally, she found solace in being with familiar faces when so much of life was uncertain and so many individuals felt isolated. “[It] was an experience that I will never forget — from the community support, actors, family and theater support we have really pushed through some of the most unimaginable times. Moana really provides a lesson for each individual audience member. A journey of self-love and passion for some, the importance of family for others, and most importantly — a strong message of perseverance and overcoming fears,” Braun said.

Smithtown Performing Arts Center’s arrangement with the historical society permitted children’s theater performances to proceed last summer and run through fall, which in turn fostered an ongoing rapport with actors and audiences, according to Mucciolo. “We were extraordinarily lucky to be able to partner with the Smithtown Historical Society last summer to bring live theater to Smithtown in an outdoor setting with our Kids Performing For Kids productions. Being able to get back with our student performers and connect with our audiences again in an exciting new setting was very emotional,” she said.

These performances, which fully adhered to social-distancing and mask mandates, enabled a feeling of relative familiarity for audience, actors, and staff.

“At least once per show a patron would come up to us in tears because they were able to give their children a normal, fun experience in the middle of a scary,

A step towards relative normalcy is a relief for patrons, students, and staff. The theater’s summer intensive theater education camp continues this trajectory, offering two sessions: “Historical Musicals” from July 5 to 23, and “Jukebox Musical” from July 26 to Aug. 14. The former addresses musicals that took place or were influenced by significant historical events, while the latter focuses on musicals that create stories around the songs of popular artists.

Camp is a facet of the theater’s education program, which also has theater arts classes for children. They resumed this past September, with all participants adhering to the appropriate health guidelines.

“The students were thrilled to return to the theater, and we were ecstatic to see each other again. We offered dance technique classes and musical theater performance classes,” Coyle said. “Despite the restricting CDC guidelines which were adhered to, where the students had to stay physically distant and masked at all times, they were still able to see their friends, work together on and off the stage, and find joy together during this very difficult period.”

Sharing a purpose with the public was reportedly a primary motivation of Washington’s when he established the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts with his wife, Laura, in 2002. The historic building, which was built in the early 1930s, was originally a single screen cinema house before being purchased by United Artists and transformed into a discount movie theater. By 1999, it was set for demolition. A petition to save it garnered more than 8,000 signatures.

“We bought and renovated the theater to fulfill the lifelong dream of offering theater arts and entertainment to the community of Smithtown and the surrounding communities,” Washington said.

“This building has always held a lot of memories for the citizens of Smithtown, both for the people who knew it as a movie theatre and for the people who have loved it for eighteen years as a performing arts center,” said Mucciolo. “Bringing patrons back into this building is emotional and special.”

Tickets to mainstage productions are $45 for adults, $40 for seniors. Tickets for children's theater is $18 per person. Visit www.smithtownpac.org or call 631-7243700 to order. Box office phone hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

ART IN THE PARK Visitors to the Port Jefferson Village Center and Harborfront Park this summer will be treated to a unique art installation by Holtsville artist Michael R. Zotos. The exhibit is currently on view on the front lawn of the Village Center.

“I call my free standing characters ‘Spontaneous Entities’ because the initial figure is made spontaneously as a free stroke of the hand,” said Zotos. “Those I like I redraw onto a piece of thin plywood. I cut it, sand it, prime it and paint it. Then I usually add eyes and other facial characteristics and I embellish the piece.”

Zotos, whose curious creatures have been popping up all over Suffolk County lately, says his artwork is influenced by his experiences as a child growing up in the Catskills’ Blue Mountain near Saugerties.

“There I played in the pond by my house, reaching into the water to pull up various aquatic living creatures. There were minnows and fish, frogs and lots of pollywogs. And then all around the landscape were all kinds of bugs and insects, toads and rodents [along with] lots of plant life of all variations. Somehow all of this seems to work its way into my art pieces.”

Photo by Michael Zotos

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COOKING COVE

Horoscopes of the week

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Traditional salads for the 4th of July

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

Call me crazy, but this year on the Fourth of July I’m going to pull out all the throttles with traditional American dishes. I want hot dogs with the works, and that means, mustard, relish and sauerkraut. I want hamburgers oozing cheese and ketchup and crunchy with slices of raw onion. And I want the three traditional salads, tart and creamy with mayonnaise.

Not that it wouldn’t be okay to have a few appetizers like deviled eggs, chips with salsa and guacamole, maybe some scallion pancakes or shrimp rolls to munch on while things get going, but after the past year filled with all its denials and restrictions I want to renew the pleasure of scarfing down good old-fashioned potato salad and cole slaw and macaroni salad.

And while I’m loading up my plate I want to keep in mind and remind my fellow indulgers that the day is not just a day for gorging ourselves with the things we love to eat, but primarily an anniversary of the day 245 years ago that we declared ourselves free from tyranny and launched a nation dedicated to equality and unalienable rights, a day to savor not just what comes out of the kitchen and off the grill but all those other unassailable rights and privileges that we enjoy.

Potato Salad

YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 3 pounds small red-skinned potatoes • Salt

• 1 cup mayonnaise • 3 tablespoons prepared mustard • 1/3 cup dry white wine • 3/4 cup chopped fresh dill leaves • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 celery rib, minced • 1/2 medium red onion, peeled and minced DIRECTIONS:

Place the whole potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil; lower heat to simmer and cook 15 minutes until potatoes are al dente; drain, remove from heat, then set in a colander over cooking water (with heat turned off), cover and let heat from hot water finish cooking them, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine, dill, salt, pepper, celery and onion. After the potatoes have cooled off a bit, but are still warm, halve or quarter them, depending on size, place them in a large bowl and toss them with the dressing. Let sit until completely cool, toss again and refrigerate.

Toss one more time before serving. Serve with hot dogs, hamburgers or just about anything you’re grilling.

Cole Slaw

YIELD: Makes 12 servings INGREDIENTS: • 3 cups shredded green cabbage • 3 cups shredded red cabbage • 2 to 3 carrots, peeled and shredded • 3/4 cup mayonnaise • 1/4 cup unflavored Greek yogurt • Scant 1/4 cup white wine vinegar • 1 teaspoon celery seed

• 1/4 cup sugar • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS:

In large bowl combine cabbage and carrots. In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, celery seed, sugar, and salt and pepper. Add to cabbage and carrot mixture and toss to thoroughly coat. Cover and chill unless serving immediately. Serve with grilled or fried meat, poultry or fish.

Macaroni Salad

YIELD: Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni • 1 celery rib, diced • 1/2 small red onion, peeled and minced • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley • 1 cup diced fresh tomato • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1/4 cup sour cream • 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar • Generous 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard • Coarse salt and black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS:

Cook macaroni according to package instructions, drain and rinse in cold water; drain again. In large bowl combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato. In small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper. Pour dressing over macaroni mixture and toss to thoroughly coat. Cover and store in fridge. Serve with grilled chicken, beef or fish.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you will be the planner for an event that brings together a number of people who share a common goal or interest this week.

Conversations will be stimulating.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You may be pushed into the public eye, Leo, and perhaps you are worried that you will not be prepared. You are a natural born leader who can impress a crowd.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Someone new and exciting comes into your life this week, Virgo. You will likely spend hours talking about your fields of interest, including exotic locations.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Unusual dreams could spark new ideas in your life, Libra. Don’t discount them as fantasy. Figure out how you can push the boundaries of your imagination.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have been craving social contact with new and interesting people. That is just what you will find at a neighborhood gathering this week.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, if you feel like you have been spending too much time at work lately, it could be time to dial things back a bit. Don’t overdo it.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Much of this week will be spent in the company of family and close friends, Capricorn. Lots of people rooting for you might be just what you need right now.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may decide to host a social event at your home over the next few days. Don’t put too much pressure on guests. See how the day unfolds.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Shake up your schedule, Pisces. Engage in something that is outside of your comfort zone. Push yourself to try new things.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, opportunities to discuss future business enterprises with interested parties arise this week. Your meticulous nature ensures you are prepared to take advantage of these chances.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Others begin to notice how articulate and charming you can be, Taurus. This is a prime time to invite friends over or to find a romantic partner if you’re single.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even if you do not consider yourself to be an artistic person, inspiration to pursue creative endeavors comes to you this week. Try something different.

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Times ... and dates

Ongoing

Smith Haven Mall Carnival

The Smith Haven Mall, Moriches Road, Lake Grove hosts a Carnival now through 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.

July 1 to July 8, 2021

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai holds a Carnival now through July 4. Enjoy rides, games, and food in a beautiful park setting. Hours are 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursday. Tickets must be purchased in advance by visiting www.newtonshows.com.

For more info, call 509-0882.

Thursday 1 Estate Walk & Talk

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 and July 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.

Hallockville Drive-In Live Music

Drive-in live music is back at Hallockville Museum, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead with the Grateful Bluegrass Jammers at 6:30 p.m. featuring Tom Circosta, Klyph Black, Tom San Filippo and Jimmy Fleming. $50 per car.

Advance reservations only by calling 2985292 or by visiting www.hallockville.org. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Saturday 3 Estate Walk & Talk See July 1 listing.

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

Heckscher Park’s Chapin Rainbow Stage, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington continues the Huntington Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival with a performance by Andrea McArdle & Donna McKechnie at 8 p.m. Two of Broadways most endearing leading ladies, who starred in two of Broadway’s most iconic shows (Annie and A Chorus Line) bring their ever vibrant talent and personal connection to this celebration of two of Americas most beloved musical theatre composers: Stephen Sondheim and Marvin Hamlisch. Opening with Sondheim’s “Another Hundred People” from Company, Andrea and Donna take the audience on a musical journey as they share personal stories and this collection of wonderful songs, finally looking back on the life they have chosen with Hamlisch’s “What I Did For Love” from A Chorus Line. Free.

Bring seating. Visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

Heritage Park Carnival

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts an Estate Walk & Talk today, Friday and Saturday at noon and again at 1 p.m. Join a museum educator for a walking tour of the Vanderbilt estate and gardens and learn about architectural details and William Vanderbilt’s passion for travel, marine biology, and car racing. Tickets, which include general admission, are $16 adults, $15 seniors and students, and $13 children under 12. For more info, call 854-5579 or visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

group utilizes traditional and non-traditional instruments from across the Americas, but with a modern twist, to produce Latin Alternative music. Free. Bring seating. The event will also be streamed via facebook.com/HuntingtonArts/ live/ and www.huntingtonarts.org.

Sunday 4 iNDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Port Jefferson will host a 4th of July Parade along Main Street on Monday, July 5 at 10 a.m.

Photo by Kyle Barr/2019

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

Heckscher Park’s Chapin Rainbow Stage, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington continues the Huntington Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival with a performance by the Huntington Choral Society at 8 p.m. The voices of this 100-member chorus are complemented by some of the finest professional soloists and orchestras in the metropolitan area. Preceded by Art Happenings with artist Kevin McEvoy from 4 to 7 p.m. Free. Bring seating. The event will also be streamed via facebook.com/HuntingtonArts/ live/ and www.huntingtonarts.org.

Northport Community Band concert

As part of the Huntington Summer Arts Festival, the Northport Community Band will kick off its 63rd season with a concert at the Robert F. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Harbor at 8:30 p.m. The evening will feature Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band and the NCJO Big Band along with the full concert band performing Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with dueling cannons. Free. Bring seating. Visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

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Estate Walk & Talk See July 1 listing.

U.S. Flag Code demonstration

As part of the Three Village Farmers Market, 93 North Country Road, Setauket, the Three Village Historical Society (TVHS) will lead a fun, family-friendly, interactive presentation on the United States Flag Code, led by Holly Brainard, at 4:30 p.m. Children and adults will learn why the flag is important and how to properly handle the flag. Guests will learn other fun facts like what it means to turn a flag upside down and how to properly dispose of a flag. TVHS will also collect any torn or tattered flags to properly dispose of at a later date and will raffle off a new flag kit for all guests that sign up in person. Free. Questions? Call 7513730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

Heckscher Park’s Chapin Rainbow Stage, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington continues the Huntington Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival with a performance by Ladama at 8 p.m. A group of four women, virtuosic musicians, and educators — Lara Klaus, Daniela Serna, Mafer Bandola and Sara Lucas — each from a different country and culture of the Americas, are sisters in song, rhythm and spirit. Harnessing music from their respective countries of origin – Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and the United States, the

Celebration of Hometown Heroes

VFW Post 6249, 109 King Road, Rocky Point and the Rocky Point Sound Beach Chamber of Commerce present A Celebration of Hometown Heroes at 11 a.m. Followed by a live reading of the Declaration of Independence. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call 729-0699 or visit www.rpsbchamber.org.

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

Heckscher Park’s Chapin Rainbow Stage, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington continues the Huntington Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival with a performance by Gumbo, Grits & Gravy at 7 p.m. A kinetic band formed more than 20 years ago now features Anne Harris, Marcella Simien and Guy Davis. The music they conjure up blends elements from a wide variety of American roots music with bits of cultural heritage unique to each member. Davis is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician with a deep connection to the blues that was fostered by his family, including his celebrated parents Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis.

Free. Bring seating. The event will also be streamed via facebook.com/HuntingtonArts/ live/ and www.huntingtonarts.org.

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.

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For more information, visit 929-3500 or visit www.EastWindLongIsland.com.

Grab yourself a lawn chair and head down to Main Street so you don’t miss a moment of the Port Jefferson Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. Fire trucks, dancers, bagpipe players, classic cars and more. The event is sponsored by Port Jefferson Fire Department. Call 473-1414 for more info.

The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council kicks off its Sunset Concert series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with Pure Joy with Paige Patterson: Musical Therapy for the Soul, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring seating.

Held rain or shine. Dogs welcome. Rain location inside Port Jefferson Village Center. For more information, visit www.gpjac.org.

Fourth of July Parade

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An evening of jazz

Celebrating its 35th year the Smithtown Community Band presents an outdoor performance by Smithtown Jazz on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 8 p.m. Free. Bring seating. For further info, call 265-6768.

Virtual Sky Room Talk

The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington hosts a live virtual Sky Room Talk, AIRPORT: Rebirth of a Genre, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Host film historian Philip Harwood will discuss the making of the film, the fascination we have with the film and genre, and childhood memories of the film. Tickets are $7, $5 members. Register at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Huntington Summer Arts Festival Visit www.huntingtonarts.org for schedule.

Wednesday 7

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.

Sunset Concert in Port Jeff

Huntington Summer Arts Festival Visit www.huntingtonarts.org for schedule.

Thursday 8 Summer SWAP See July 1 listing.

Harborside Concert

The Village of Port Jefferson kicks off its Harborside Concert series with a performance

by SouthBound (Southern Rock, Country, Rock) at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. Bring seating. Free.

Visit www.portjeff.com.

Hallockville Drive-In Live Music

Drive-in live music is back at Hallockville Museum, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead with Buddy Merriam & Back Roads in concert at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, $50 per car. Advance reservations only by calling 2985292 or by visiting www.hallockville.org.

Huntington Summer Arts Festival Visit www.huntingtonarts.org for schedule.

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.

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

» 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 631-8064845 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.

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.

SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL: Catch a free performance by the Huntington Choral Society at Heckscher Park in Huntington on Thursday, July 1 at 8 p.m. Photo by Chris Thalerr

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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 CELEBRATE AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY IN PRAYER & SONG 9:30am Outdoor July 4 Prayer Service Lawn of All Souls Rectory 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook Call 631-655-7798 for Information.

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 familyfriendly community Holy Eucharist Saurday 5pm Sunday 8am and 9:30am

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.

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* 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.

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

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

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Religious D irectory 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

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

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.

A free “Community Fun Festival” will be held at

the church on Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will provide free food and drink, a bouncy house, children’s fun activities, a DJ, an Open Mic, a free drawing for prizes, and exhibits by local businesses and community organizations. Come and meet your neighbors.

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.

Methodist 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 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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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.

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org 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. The wearing of masks while attending service is optional. The service will be live streamed on our YouTube page. 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.

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 Every 3rd Sunday only Outdoor service at 10am Services are streamed online @www.setauketumc.org and livestreamed on Facebook.

Church School meets online 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 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.

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

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KIDS KORNER

Programs

Red, White & Blue Crafts

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor celebrates Independence Day from July 1 to 9 and July 20 to 31 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. with creative patriotic crafts in their self-serve workshop. Free with admission. Call 367-3418.

Storytime with Nana Carol

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington hosts Storytime with Nana Carol every Thursday (new day) including July 1 and July 8 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.

Backyard Wildlife

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket kicks off its summer family program series at the Red Barn with Backyard Wildlife on July 6 at 11 a.m. Sweetbriar Nature Center will bring some of their favorite animals to share with you including rabbits, baby squirrels and owls that may be found in your own backyard. Free. Call 6896146 or visit www.frankmelvillepark.org.

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Limited Spots Available

Attention All Young Performers!

Drop In & Create at the Heckscher

DRAMATIC ACADEMY & MUSICAL THEATRE FACTORY 2021

The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington invites children ages 5 to 10 to stop by the museum on Thursdays from July 8 to Aug. 12 to take part in their Drop In & Create program from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Create fun works of art in a variety of materials inspired by artwork in the Museum’s Collection! Held outside on the Museum Terrace, this program is weatherpermitting. Rain date is the following day.

Families are invited to come into the Museum following the program at 11:30 am to explore the galleries! Fee is $10 per child, adults free, payable at the door. No registration necessary. For more information, call 3803230 or visit www.heckscher.org.

Dramatic Academy Acting Workshops 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

Musical Theatre Factory Session B

Sweetbriar Butterfly House open

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.

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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.

Join the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor for a virtual summer trivia extravaganza on July 6 at 4:30 p.m. In this special edition of Kids’ Trivia, test your knowledge of ice cream, beaches, and all things summer. Winning team receives a $10 gift certificate to our museum gift shop. Free, $5 suggested donation appreciated. Register by visiting www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Drop by the Heckscher Museum on July 8 to make an outdoor craft in a beautiful setting!

Photo from Heckscher Museum

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.

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.

Come meet the butterflies at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown! The center’s enclosed outdoor butterfly vivarium is now open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily throughout the summer. Fee is $5 per adult and $3 per child; exact change please. Questions? Call 979-6344.

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

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CAYLA'S COLUMN

Children's birding adventures take flight

“Look, look!

There’s a bird up in this tree … and there’s a nest, too!”

A young boy with binoculars pressed against his face cheerfully announces what he has found.

An American Robin flies to her nest, cozily tucked in a BY CAYLA ROSENHAGEN nearby cedar; the child notices she has a worm in her bill. More young birders gather to watch in awe of the mother robin feeding her recently hatched chicks.

Nothing compares to watching a child’s face light up with happiness and fascination as they become immersed in the world of birds. I had the joy of seeing this firsthand.

On June 27th, my sister Iris and I launched the first Children’s Birding Adventure at Frank Melville Memorial Park in Setauket for Four Harbors Audubon Society.

The event began early in the afternoon at the entrance to the park, as enthusiastic families circled around to introduce themselves on the lawn overlooking the lake.

Their children ranged in age from infancy to age 10 and were bubbling over with questions and stories about wildlife they had seen. One of the participants, Olivia, 8, a birder for about two years, looked forward to seeing a Northern Cardinal, one of her favorite backyard birds.

Before our walk began, the children engaged in a round of nature-inspired activities, including Sparrow Says (Simon Says with an aviary twist) and a storytime, featuring a book by Kermit Cummings entitled A Backyard Birding Adventure: What’s in Your Yard? To further their birding knowledge, we presented the budding ornithologists with a photo album of birds we were likely to spot on our adventure.

Bird BINGO cards, illustrating the same feathered friends, were handed out to all the children so they could record their sightings in a novel manner. Each youngster was then lent a pair of child-sized binoculars and taught how to use them.

Eagerly, we headed down the path encircling the picturesque Mill Pond. As we strolled the half-mile paved loop, a dozen children and their families surveyed their surroundings for birds and were met with great success. Catbirds, swallows, woodpeckers, swans, and warblers filled the lenses of every pair of binoculars. Little eyes spotted blue jays, sparrows, and egrets; the children announced their birding discoveries to the group with delight. The group paused

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Above, a birder takes a break on the steps of the Setauket Grist Mill to check out his binoculars.

along the old stone bridge and I pointed out turtles on a floating log and the blackbirds who nest in the nearby reeds. When birds weren’t readily in sight, scurrying chipmunks, zigzagging butterflies, and the iridescent wings of dragonflies captivated the young minds. As the hour-long event came to a close, it was so gratifying to hear from both parents and kids alike that fun was had by all, and much was learned about the natural world.

The members of Four Harbors Audubon Society have been my role models and mentors for many years and continue to inspire me. I started participating in their monthly bird walks when I was the age of many of the children who attended Saturday’s event. At age 16, I now serve on the Board of Directors for 4HAS, and it is a privilege for me to contribute to the younger generation’s love and appreciation of birds.

Who knows? Birding may become a lifelong passion for them, as it has for me.

In the future, Four Harbors Audubon Society plans to run the Children’s Birding Adventures on a seasonal basis. If you are interested in joining us for our next program, please email us at 4HASNextGen@gmail.com.

Cayla Rosenhagen is a local high school student who enjoys capturing the unique charm of the community through photojournalism. In addition to the Four Harbors Audubon Society, she serves on the board of directors for 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, pursuing a degree in teaching.

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Photo captions: 1.From left, Iris and Cayla Rosenhagen 2. Cayla Rosenhagen with a fellow bird lover 3. A swan and her six cygnets 4. A little girl searches for birds Photos 1 and 2 by Raina Angelier, all others by Cayla Rosenhagen

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On the cover: Participants gather for the 4HAS's first Children's Birding Adventure

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