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Engeman presents a ‘Mamma Mia!’ fit for a ‘Dancing Queen’

By Rita J. Egan The Long Island premiere of “Mamma Mia!,” the jukebox musical that features an assortment of iconic songs from the Swedish pop group ABBA, opened at the John W. Engeman Theater last week. And, it appears the name of the game for the Northport venue is success as it has produced another Broadway-quality show right here on the North Shore. Director Antoinette DiPietropolo skillfully directs a multitalented cast of 20 who recreate the warmth, charm and energy that audiences loved when the production ran on Broadway for 14 years. Written by Catherine Johnson, with music and lyrics by former ABBA members Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, as well as some songs with Stig Anderson, “Mamma Mia!” tells the touching story of 20-year-old Sophie Sheridan who lives in a taverna on a small Greek island with her mother Donna. After reading her mother’s old diary, Sophie, who is about to marry her fiancé Sky, decides to invite three men from the single Donna’s past, one that may be the young woman’s father. While the threesome’s visit may or may not bring the answer Sophie is looking for, it does take Donna on a wonderful musical trip down memory lane. Portraying Sophie’s mother, Donna Sheridan, is Michelle Dawson, who played the character in the Broadway National tour. The actress perfectly embodies the

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Jacob Dickey is adorable and endearing as Sky, Sophie’s fiancé. Dickey possesses the handsome good looks of boy band member, but when he sings, he performs his parts like a successful solo artist. Jennifer Seifter (Ali), Lydia Ruth Dawson (Lisa), Darius Jordan Lee (Eddie) and Christopher Hlinka (Pepper) as Sophie’s and Sky’s best friends enhance the upbeat feel of the musical, and Hlinka shows a good amount of comedic ability when Pepper attempts to seduce Tanya. Director DiPietropolo also choreographed the Northport production, and her choreography is at its finest at the end of Act I when the whole cast as well as ensemble delivers a fun, energetic “Voulez-Vous.” As far as the striking set in shades of blue and sand with floral accents, it’s worthy of a stage on the Great White Way. Designed by DT Willis, the set includes doors that allow the actors to move effortlessly on and off stage as well as a section that easily switches from a front door to a bedroom. Not to be forgotten is the band featuring Alexander Rovang (conductor/keyboard), Anthony Brindisi (keyboard 2), Douglas Baldwin (guitars), Russ Brown (bass) and Josh Endlich (drums). The musicians do an excellent job recreating the instrumentals of the cherished ABBA tunes. After the bows on opening night, in true “Mamma Mia!” musical form, the cast had no trouble getting the audience to get up and dance with them to favorite ABBA hits. The pop group once sang “the winner takes it all,” and in the case of the Northport production, the cast, crew and audience all walk away winners. The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main Street, Northport, will present “Mamma Mia!” through Sept. 11. Tickets are $76 for Saturday evening performances and $71 for all other performances. For more information, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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SBU’s Muller Pictures Larger Role for Diamonds in Radiation Therapy Harnassing the Technology of our Research Giants

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BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Diamonds may not only be a girl’s best friend, they may also be important for doctors, particularly those using radiation to treat cancer patients. Erik Muller, a principal investigator and adjunct professor in the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University, recently demonstrated that a particular type of synthetic diamond can measure the flux, position and timing of radiation beams used in cancer therapies. His research seeks to adapt diamond detectors for use with an emerging type of therapy using high-energy protons and carbon ions. “There currently does not exist a technology which can precisely measure the flux, position and timing of these proton and carbon ion beams used in radiotherapy,” Muller explained. The diamonds Muller and his team use are more pure than any natural diamond. They contain fewer than five parts per billion of nitrogen and less boron or other impurities. They are clear with no color. Nitrogen gives diamonds a yellow or brown color and acts as a charge trap, making natural diamond unsuitable for radiation detectors. As an SBU postdoctoral researcher, Muller joined an effort at Brookhaven National Laboratory to investigate the use of diamond as an electron source. During that study, researchers found that diamond was a valuable Xray detector. The success of that work led to the Department of Energy funding work to develop sensors for radiotherapy. Diamonds can provide information that enable scientists to measure in real time the development of the beam. Once diamond growers send the product to his lab, Muller and his team screen for a defect that can lead to unwanted hot spots in the detector response to X-rays. When Muller’s lab receives the diamonds, they look like small square pieces of glass.

These diamonds are bread sliced into two to three pieces that are about half the thickness of a human hair. Partners at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials at BNL prepare, characterize, etch and pattern the diamonds in the cleanroom. The Instrumentation Division at BNL provided custom electronics, circuit design, wire bonding and assembly. “The development of the detectors, particularly the pixellated diamond X-ray detector, would not be possible without the talent and expertise” in the Instrumentation Division, Muller explained. Muller also lauded the contribution of the Stony Brook University students who worked on the diamond effort, including Mengjia Gaowei, Tianyi Zhou, Mengnan Zou and Wenxiang Ding. In preparing a proposal for the Department of Energy to improve beam diagnostics for particle therapy, Muller met Samuel Ryu, chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and deputy director for clinical affairs at Stony Brook University’s Cancer Center. Ryu “expressed a strong interest in using these detectors for X-ray beam therapy and we have been pursuing that as well,” Muller said. Ryu said the existing conventional detector, which measures radiation dosage, is “limited in some sense.” He likened the radiation detector to a thermometer. If a thermometer indicates that it’s 90 degrees, it may be 91 degrees, but the thermometer may not read the temperature with enough precision to indicate the exact temperature. Similarly, the diamond detector “will improve” the precision of the radiation dose measurement. The gap in the detection of the radiation dose has been like that for more than 100 years, Ryu said. Ryu said the addition of the diamond to the detector should be commercialized and that he and Muller are “really trying to

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Erik Muller find out how we can use these detectors in the clinic.” Ryu said he doesn’t know the time frame for when this might become available in a radiation delivery system, but he would “like to see it as soon as possible.” Ryu and his staff meet regularly with Muller and his team to analyze the data and discuss how to proceed. He described Muller as “very open-minded” and indicated that it is a “very good collaboration.” One of the challenges in taking this diamond discovery to the next step is to ensure that the software is robust and that it has enough redundancies to turn the beam off amid any contradictory readings. Before diamonds can become a part of these carbon or ion beam treatments, researchers need to demonstrate that the radiation itself won’t damage the diamond. While Muller doesn’t expect this to happen, he said he has to prove its viability. In the bigger picture, Muller said he and the members of his lab spend considerable time understanding the physics of radiation sensing devices in high-radiation environments. “Diamond is a very promising material in this field for con-

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tinued development and is our current focus,” he suggested. “In general, I am interested in any technique and material where we can understand how the structure affects the device function.” Residents of South Setauket, Muller lives with his wife Yizhi Meng, an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook, and their daughter, who is in primary school. Meng, who is a graduate of Ward Melville High School, develops drug delivery materials for breast cancer and osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. The couple met when they were graduate students at Cornell University. They shared an interest in photography. Meng uses Nikon cameras, while Muller prefers Canon. “There’s a funny rivalry between us,” Meng said. As for his work, Muller is optimistic that it will have an application in radiation delivery. He believes he can address the engineering challenges and is “planning to continue the commercialization of these devices.” Meng is excited by the progress Muller has been making. Muller is “working with some really great people,” she said. “It’s really exciting.”

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Osteoporosis: There Is a Breaking Point Osteoporosis is a complex disease. For one thing, it progresses with no symptoms, until the more severe stage of fractures that cause potential disability and increase mortality. For another, the only symptoms are from the treatment with medications, better known as side effects. Third, lifestyle modifications and supplements, while important, require adherence to a regimen. I am not a big advocate of medication, as I am sure you have gathered from my previous articles; however, medication does have its place. There are studies that show benefit from the two main classes for osteoporosis, bisphosphonates such as alendronate (Fosamax, though it is now generic) and the newer class that involves monoclonal antibodies such as denosumab (Prolia). And, of course, I am a big advocate of lifestyle modifications including diet, exercise, smoking cessaDavid tion and even some Dunaief, M.D. supplements. The side effects of these modifications are better health outcomes for chronic diseases and disorders in general. What I can’t advocate for, as a physician sworn to help people, is the new emerging cohort that I refer to as the “do-nothing group.” Recently, a New York Times article on June 1, 2016, entitled, “Fearing Drugs’ Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis,” reported that prescriptions for medications to treat the disease have fallen by more than 50 percent from 2008 to 2012 because of the fear of the side effect profile that include rare instances of atypical fractures and jawbone necrosis (1). In the article, one doctor mentions that patients prefer diet and exercise, but that it does not work. Well, he may be partially correct. Diet and exercise may not work if they’re not implemented. However, if people actually make lifestyle modifications, there could be substantial benefit. Just to give up on the medications for osteoporosis or to refuse to take them is not going to improve your chances or reduce your risk of getting fractures in the spine, hip, wrist or other locations. In other words, the “do-nothing” approach won’t help and may significantly increase your risk of fracture and other complications, such as death. At the top of the list of risk factors for osteoporosis is nontraumatic fractures — in other words, breaking of bone with lowimpact events. In this case, once you have had a fracture, the probability of having a recurrent or subsequent fracture increases more than three times in the first year, according to a recent Icelandic study (2). Lest you think that you are in the clear after a year since your first fracture: After 10 years, the risk of subsequent fracture still remains high, with a twofold increased risk. Osteoporosis involves bone loss. We typically measure this through the bone mineral density (BMD) biomarker using a DXA scan. However, another component is bone quality. Sarcopenia, or loss of lean muscle mass, may play a role in bone quality. There are vitamins, such as vitamin K2, that can have

beneficial effects on bone based on bone quality as well. No, this is not the same as the more well-known vitamin K1 used in clotting, which may also have a smaller benefit in preserving bone.Let’s look at the evidence.

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Sarcopenia is a fancy word for a depressing phenomenon that occurs as we age and become more and more sedentary; it is the loss of lean skeletal muscle mass at the rate of 3 to 8 percent each consecutive decade after 30 and also loss of strength (3). It may have significant effects on about one-third of those over age 60 and half of those over 80. Unless, of course, you are physically active on a regular basis. In the Study for Osteoporotic Fractures in Men, results show that sarcopenia plus osteoporosis, taken together, increases the risk of fracture more than three times in older men (4). The researchers assessed muscle wasting by using the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older Patients (EWGSOP), which takes into account weakness (grip strength <20 kg for men), slowness (walking=0.8 m/s) and low lean muscle mass (< 20 percent). This involved over 5,000 men with a mean age of about 74. The group with sarcopenia had significantly lower grip strength and was less physically active. In another study, those who were healthy 65-yearold adults who had sarcopenia or low lean muscle mass were at a greater than two times risk of experiencing a low-trauma fracture within three years (5). This was according to the EWGSOP1 cutoff criteria for sarcopenia.

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want to do the type of activity that is more enjoyable to you, especially since the benefit of exercise dissipates when you stop doing it regularly (8).

The importance of K2 In a recent study, vitamin K2 was shown to reduce the risk of hip fracture by 60 percent, vertebral fracture by 77 percent and nonvertebral fractures by a whopping 81 percent (9). According to the authors, this benefit may be derived from bone strength (BMC, or bone mineral content) rather than from bone mineral density (BMD). There were 325 postmenopausal women in this study. It was a randomized controlled trial with one group receiving vitamin K2 (MK-4, menatetrenone) supplementation of 45 mg/ day and the other a placebo group.

Don’t forget fruits and vegetables In the Singapore Chinese Health Study, a prospective population-based study, results showed that there was a 34 percent reduction in the risk of hip fracture in the highest quintile of vegetable-fruit-soy (VFS) intake, compared to the lowest quintile (10). This study involved over 63,000 men, premenopausal and postmenopausal women with an age range from 45 to 74 years old. The results showed a dose-dependent curve, meaning the more VFS, the higher the reduction in hip fracture risk. Interestingly, there was no difference in risk of fracture when meat in the form of meat dim-sum was used instead of plantbased protein. The researchers concluded that an Asian plant-based diet may help reduce the risk of hip fracture. I’m not saying to take medications for osteoporosis, but you need to do something — either medications, lifestyle modifications, supplements or all three — especially if you have a history of low-trauma fractures, because your risks of disability, complications and death increase significantly with subsequent fractures. But, do not be part of the growing “do-nothing” group.

Exercise is important in reducing the risk of fractures.

Well, beyond the obvious of physical activity and formal exercise, there is a medication that has potentially shown positive results. This is the bisphosphonate alendronate (Fosamax). In a study, results showed that alendronate increased muscle mass significantly over a one-year period (6). In the appendicular (locomotive) skeletal muscle, there was a 2.5 times increase in muscle mass, while in lower limb muscle mass there was a greater than four times increase. This was a retrospective (backward-looking), case-control study involving about 400 participants. While these results are encouraging, we need a prospective (forward-looking), randomized controlled trial. For those who don’t want to or can’t for some reason exercise, then medication may help with muscle mass.

Exercise! Exercise! Exercise! In a meta-analysis (a group of 10 trials), results showed there was a significant 51 percent reduction in the risk of overall fracture in postmenopausal women who exercised (7). This study involve over 1,400 participants. Does exercise intensity matter? Fortunately, the answer is no. If you like jogging or running, that’s great, but walking was also beneficial. This is important, since you

References: (1) J Bone Miner Res. 2015;30(12):21792187. (2) World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases 2016. Abstract 0C35. (3) Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2009; 12(1):86–90. (4) American Society of Bone and Mineral Research 2013. Abstract 1026. (5) Age Ageing.2010;39:412-423. (6) Osteoporos Sarcopenia. 2015;1(1):53-58. (7) Osteoporos Int. 2013;24(7):1937. (8) Ann Intern Med. 1988;108(6):824. (9) Osteoporos Int. 2007;18(7):963-972. (10) J Nutr. 2014;144(4):511-518. Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

St. George’s Golf and Country Club, 134 Lower Sheep Pasture Road, East Setauket, will host a Ward Melville Football Golf Outing on Monday, Aug. 1. $250 per person includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, golf, cart fee and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Raffles will be available. All proceeds will benefit the Ward Melville Football Program. Sign up in advance by contacting WardMelvilleFB@optonline.net and pay at the door. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with an 11:30 a.m. shotgun start.

Clambake in Smithtown The Smithtown Historical Society will host a Clambake at Schubert’s Beach (a.k.a. Little Africa), Long Beach Road, Nissequogue, on Friday, July 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Features clams, potatoes, corn, drinks and complimentary Italian ices from Uncle Louie G’s of Smithtown. $35 per person, $30 members. Reservations required by calling 631-265-6768.

Anchor Cafe Concert Island Christian Church, 315 East Main St., Port Jefferson, invites the community to join them the last Saturday of each month for an evening of live music at its Anchor Cafe at 7 p.m. This Saturday, July 30, will feature two bands, Joyful Noise and Bethlehem Road. Dessert will be served. Suggested donation is $10 per person. For more information, visit www. islandchristian.com/pjcafe.

Learn to speak German The Deutsche Sprachschule Long Island (German Language School) offers 90-minute language classes for German learners and German-speaking students of all ages and levels on the campus of Stony Brook University. Children (ages 3 and up) meet on Saturday afternoons, adults meet on weekday nights. Enroll now for September 2016 by calling Christa at 631-762-4663.

Open Al-anon Forum Hope Academy at Little Portion Friary, 48 Old Post Road, Mount Sinai, will be hosting a monthly Open Al-anon Forum for resident families and community members on the first Sunday of each month at its Guesthouse from noon to 1 p.m. First meeting will be on Aug. 7. No preregistration is required. For further information, call 631-473-0553.

Prostate Cancer Support US TOO will host a Prostate Cancer Support Group at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, 75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, Conference Room 1, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All are welcome. Guest speaker TBA. For more information, call Craig at 631-846-4377.

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failed to anticipate, at the time that the will was executed, that his two sisters Consider this scenario: An individual would predecease him, the court was not allowed to find that the executes a will in 1995. The decedent intended a gift of will leaves all of his personal the residuary estate to his property (household furnishfriend, the executor. ings and other personal efThe court held that there fects), to his friend who is were limitations on its abilalso the named executor. The ity to rewrite the decedent’s rest of his estate he leaves to will to accomplish the outhis two sisters. When he died come sought by the executor. in 2012, his two sisters had Since the executor was only predeceased him. There were named as the beneficiary of no other individuals named personal effects, she could as beneficiaries of the will. not inherit the rest of his The executor brought a estate. This is because the petition requesting that the predeceased him and court construe the decedent’s Estate planning sisters they had no children, the will so that she would inherit will failed to name a continthe entire estate as the only documents gent beneficiary. living beneficiary in the will. should reflect The result was that the inThe executor stated that the dividuals who would have indecedent intended to change your intentions herited had he died without his will to name her as the as they are a will would inherit. In the sole beneficiary, but he died case at hand he had a distant before he signed the new today, not as cousin (to whom he never will. There was also an un- they were 20 or intended to leave anything) witnessed handwritten will 30 years ago. who was entitled to inherit that left his entire estate to all of his residuary estate. If the executor. the decedent had no other The court held that the testator’s intent to give his residuary estate to his known relatives, his residuary estate two sisters was unambiguous. Having would have escheated to New York State

at the conclusion of the administration of the estate. What it is important to realize here is how crucial it is to review and update your estate planning documents regularly. This is especially true after experiencing a significant life event such as a birth, death, marriage and/or divorce. You want your documents to reflect your intentions as they are today, not as they were 20 or 30 years ago. If you are an unmarried person, with no children, living parents or siblings and your only relatives are aunts, uncles and/or cousins with whom you do not have close relationships, you especially want to make sure you have estate planning documents in place to avoid intestacy and having these relatives inherit by default. With these family circumstances, you also want to consider avoiding probate all together with a revocable or irrevocable trust. If you have missing relatives, the nominated executor would have the burden of finding your aunts, uncles and/or cousins wherever they may be located to obtain their consent to the probate of your will. This can be expensive in both time and money. If these relatives cannot be found, the court will require a citation to be issued to these unknown relatives and a guardian ad li-

tem will be appointed to investigate the execution of the will on their behalf. This is another layer of added expense and delay to the probate process, and a good reason to avoid it. Whether you have a will or a trust, you want to be sure to review and update it regularly to make sure that your designated beneficiaries are still living. In a situation such as the scenario above, you also want to pay special attention to your contingent beneficiaries. The contingent beneficiaries take precedence if a primary beneficiary has predeceased. If you are unsure about naming contingent beneficiaries at the time you execute your will or trust, you may want to consider choosing a charity or allowing your executor/trustee to choose a charity for a cause you care about as a contingent beneficiary. This way, no matter what happens, your estate does not escheat to New York State. The takeaway from the scenario above is how crucial it is to regularly review and update your estate planning documents. You want to be sure that whoever you want to inherit at your death, actually inherits your property.

Nancy Burner, Esq. practices elder law and estate planning from her East Setauket office.

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this week in history July 28

1868: Fourteenth Amendment ratified—grants citizenship to ex-slaves 1914: World War I begins when AustriaHungary declares war on Serbia 1915: Ten thousand blacks march on 5th Avenue in NYC to protest lynching 1943: President Roosevelt announces end of coffee rationing in U.S.

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1965: Cigarette advertisements banned on British TV

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1949: BBC radio begins broadcasting 1965: Beatles movie “Help” premieres; Queen Elizabeth attends 1974: Episcopal Church ordains female priests 1981: Prince Charles of England weds Lady Diana Spencer 1863: President Lincoln issues “eye-foreye” order to shoot a rebel prisoner for every black prisoner shot 1935: First Penguin book is published, starting the paperback revolution 1965: President Johnson signs Medicare bill, which went into effect in 1966 1975: Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa disappears in suburban Detroit

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1620: Pilgrim Fathers depart, through England, for America 1774: Joseph Priestly discovers oxygen 1932: George Washington Quarter goes into circulation

1936: Adolph Hitler opens the 11th Olympic Games in Berlin 1944: Anne Frank’s last diary entry; three days later she is arrested 1958: First-class postage goes up to 4 cents (had been 3 cents for 26 years) 1993: Reggie Jackson enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY 1865: Lewis Carroll publishes “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” 1877: San Francisco Public Library opens with 5,000 volumes 1909: First Lincoln head penny minted 1990: Iraq invades and occupies Kuwait

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1926: Traffic lights installed in Piccadilly Circus in London 1966: South African government bans Beatles records 1967: 45,000 U.S. soldiers sent to Vietnam 1970: Mairian Hargrave of Yorkshire, England, passes her driving test on the 40th try!

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photo of the week

Photo by Fred Drewes

Tulip tree

Tulip trees: pros and cons

By EllEn BarcEl

In early June I was driving home from a trip to the East End when I saw a beautiful large tree with creamy colored blooms. Interesting, I thought, only to remember that it must have been a tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), also known as a tulip poplar. Where did the name tulip tree come from? There are two schools of thought. One is that the shape of the leaves resembles tulip flowers. A second is the shape of the beautiful flowers, which bloom in late May to early June in our area. Or, maybe it’s both! Actually, spring flowering tulip bulbs and tulip trees are not really related at all, other than the fact that they are both flowering plants. This deciduous tree is definitely colorful. The fragrant, spring flowers are yellowish color with orange splotches deep in the flower. The leaves turn a bright yellow in autumn. They are in the same family as the magnolia tree. Interestingly, neither the magnolia nor the tulip tree blooms as a very young plant; both can take a number of years for seedlings to reach an age where flowers will appear. The wood was used by Native Americans to make canoes. The leaves provide food for the eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly caterpillar, and it is the state tree of Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana. Fred Drewes of Heritage Park in Mount Sinai noted that cardinals enjoy eating the winged seed pods (samaras) of the tree. Now, if you decide that you want to add one or more specimens of this beautiful tree, you need to know some basics, some pros and cons. The tree is native to the eastern part of North America, meaning that you would be adding a native specimen to the area. It’s more adapted to the highs and lows of rainfall and temperature

that we commonly have. So, this is a pro. Note that there is an Asian variety of the tulip tree (Liriodendron chinenese), but the flowers don’t have the orange coloring of the American variety. The tulip tree is hardy (U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones) from zones 4 to 9. With Long Island being zone 7, right in the middle, you can be reasonably confident that your new addition will not suffer from winter-kill, as some of the local crape myrtle and hydrangeas have. The mature size of the tree can be anywhere from 70 to 90 feet tall or more and up to 40 feet wide — this is a big one. It spreads out, providing plenty of shade. Now, here’s where the home gardener really needs to be careful. Since the tree gets so big and spreads out so much, it can be a positive in the garden if you’re looking for lots of shade and want a shade garden under the tree. On the other hand, if you have a small piece of property and want to plant lots of sun-loving plants — like roses or veggies — then this tree is not for you. The large size can be a great big (pardon the pun) negative. As with most flowering trees, the tulip tree will do best in full sun but tolerates part shade. Full sun is generally defined as having six or more hours of sun a day. The tree prefers acidic, sandy soil, ideal for Long Island’s soil conditions. It is a fast grower, easily adding one to two feet of height a year and is generally disease and insect resistant.

‘Serene Sunset’ It was a beautiful June evening when Frank Morrone of Stony Brook took this shot of the sun setting over Port Jefferson Harbor. The hues of pinks and blues created a gorgeous backdrop for the sailboats at this treasured harbor in our community.

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Thursday 28 Community Yard Sale

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will host a Community Yard Sale from 5 to 8 p.m. with an assortment of crafts and gifts. Enjoy a magic show by Ronjo Entertainment while you browse. Weather permitting. Call 509-0882 for more information.

Terryville Fire Dept. Carnival

The Terryville Fire Department, 19 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station will hold its annual carnival today and July 29 from 6 to 11, July 30 from 5 p.m. to midnight and July 31 from 5 to 10 p.m. Rides, games, food, musical entertainment and much more. Fireworks on July 29. For more information, call 473-1224.

Barn Sale Fundraiser

Infant Jesus Church Parish, Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson will hold its 24th annual Barn Sale fundraiser today from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Featuring antiques, collectibles, crystal, china, jewelry, electronics, books, games, toys and much more. Something for everyone. Questions? Call 331-6145.

...and dates July 28 t0 August 4, 2016

The Cumsewogue Historical Society will hold an open house at Terryville Union Hall, 358 Terryville Road, Terryville from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 928-7622 for more information.

In celebration of old school gaming, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket invites the community to Retro Game Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Play your favorite video games like Space Invaders, Pick Axe Pete, Centipede, Pac Man, Donkey Kong and much more. No need to register. Open to all. Call 941-4080.

Historical Walking Tour

The Three Village Historical Society will present a historical walking tour, Down the Ways: The Wooden Ship Era, from 2 to 4 p.m. Historian Beverly C. Tyler will lead a tour of Setauket’s maritime history and how it influenced the development of roads and homes on Dyers Neck. Meet at Brookhaven Town Dock on Shore Road in East Setauket; $8 per person. No reservations necessary. Call 751-3730 for further information.

Mid-Summer Night Dance

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present a Mid-Summer Night Dance starting at 6:30 p.m. Learn to dance the cha-cha with Antz Joseph. $25 in advance at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org, $30 at the door includes light dinner fare. For more information, call 854-5579.

Barn Dance

Book signings

◆ Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome New York Times best-selling author Linda Fairstein who will be speaking and signing copies of her new thriller, “Killer Look (An Alexandra Cooper Novel),” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442. ◆ Samantha’s Lil Bit of Heaven, 287 Larkfield Road, East Northport will welcome author Jamie Ann Colangelo who will speak about “Achieving the Dream” and sign copies of her book,“From the Father’s Heart,” at 7 p.m. For more information, call 262-2478.

Smith Haven Mall Concert

The Smith Haven Mall will host an outdoor concert featuring Rolling Stones tribute band Streetfighter at its Lifestyle Village Court at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Call 724-8066 for more information.

Live Jazz

Photo by Karen Cleaves

A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Folk: Singer/songwriter Slade Cleaves will headline

the 11th annual Huntington Folk Festival at Heckscher Park on July 30.

Summer Sounds

As part of its 58th annual Summer Concert season, Summer Sounds, the Northport Community Band will present a concert titled Sunset Serenade with guest conductor Izzet Mergen at the Robert W. Krueger Bandstand in Northport Village Park at 8:30 p.m. Preconcert performance by the Northport Community Jazz Orchestra at 7:45 p.m. Free. Rain location: Northport High School. For more information, call 261-6972.

Friday 29 Terryville Fire Dept. Carnival See July 28 listing.

ZigZag Quartet in concert

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave,Stony Brook will present the Interplay Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 adults,$15 seniors,$10 students, children 12 and under free. To make reservations visit www.thejazzloft.org or call 751-1895.

Come down to the North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham for a concert, Music of the Americas & Beyond, featuring the ZigZag Quartet (jazz, classical and Latin) at 7 p.m. Free and all are welcome. For further information, call 929-4488.

Smithtown Library concert

Tribute to ABBA

As part of the Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert series, the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown will present Just Sixties (hits of the ‘60s)in concert at 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. For weather updates, call 360-2480.

Summer Arts Festival

The 51st annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will continue with a performance by Democratoz (world music) on the Chapin Rainbow Stage at 8:30 p.m. Free. The festival continues through Aug. 14. For more information, call 271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

Huntington’s Heckscher Park at 2 Prime Ave. will host the 11th annual Huntington Folk Festival from noon to 10:30 p.m. featuring Slade Cleaves and Kirsten Maxwell with unplugged showcases, song swaps and an open mic (noon). Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. For updated schedules, visit www.fmsh.org.

Historical Society Open House

Throwback Thursday

◆ Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington will welcome author Nomi Dayan who will speak about and sign copies of her book, “Whaling on Long Island,” at 7 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room. Free and open to all but registration required by calling 427-5165.

Huntington Folk Festival

New York’s best ABBA tribute band, Dancing Dream, will appear in concert at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

Rockin’ on the Farm

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket will welcome the Scofflaws (third wave ska band) in concert from 6 to 10 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. $10 adults, $5 children. No dogs please. For more information, please call 689-8172 or visit www. bennersfarm.com.

Live Jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave, Stony Brook will present the Bill Rignola Quartet at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, children 12 and under free. To make reservations visit www.thejazloft.org or call 751-1895.

Happenings on Main Street

The Northport Arts Coalition will welcome Soundswell (Americana, percussion, vocals) in concert at the Northport Village Park Patio on the Dock at 7 p.m. as part of its 18th annual Happenings on Main Street series. Free. Weather permitting. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Dogs welcome. Visit www.northportarts. org for additional information.

Musical Moments

The Kings Park Civic and Chamber will give a free concert, The World According to Gilbert & Sullivan (excerpts from Gilbert & Sullivan operas) at Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main St., Kings Park at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Musical Moments in Kings Park series. Free. Weather permitting. Bring seating. For more information, call 269-6160.

Summer Arts Festival

The 51st annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will continue with a performance by Ethel (string quartet) on the Chapin Rainbow Stage at 8:30 p.m. Free. The festival continues through Aug. 14. For more information, call 271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

Saturday 30 Terryville Fire Dept. Carnival See July 28 listing.

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead will host the 14th annual Barn Dance in the historic Naugles Barn at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy live traditional music and learn the dance steps from caller Chart Guthrie. All ages welcome to this summer tradition. Admission is $25 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 5 to 11, free for ages 4 and under. Purchase your tickets at www.hallockville. com or at the door. For further information, call 298-5292.

Frankie Valli Tribute

Las Vegas’ hottest Frankie Valli tribute band, Oh What a Night, will appear in concert at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Sunday 31 Terryville Fire Dept. Carnival See July 28 listing.

Barn Sale Fundraiser See July 30 listing.

Wind Down Sundays

Tom Manuel (big band jazz) will perform in concert at the Frank Melville Memorial Park’s Red Barn, 101 Main St., Setauket at 5:15 p.m. as part of the park’s Wind Down Sundays Summer Music series. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, dinner, some great friends and enjoy. Dogs permitted. Free. Call 689-6146 for more information.

Summer Concert on the Green

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will present a free concert on the Stony Brook Village Green every Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. through Aug. 21. This week the village will welcome Just Sixties (‘60s hits) with a special performance by Long Island’s Got Talent finalist Lydia von Hof. Weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Dogs permitted. Weather permitting. Call 751-2244 for more information.

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

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The Amazing Kreskin

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Summer Arts Festival

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Monday 1 Tide Mill Tour

The Huntington Historical Society will present a tour of the Van Wyck-Lefferts Tide Mill at 10 a.m. $15, $10 members. Advance registration required by calling 427-7045, ext. 404.

ty will Down the 2 to 4 p.m. d a tour of ow it inflund homes on Town Dock 8 per person. The Northport Chamber of Commerce will host 1-3730 for a Family Fun Night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Main Street will be closed from Gunther’s to Skippers. Live music, games, outdoor dining, vendor sidewalk sales and antique cars. Free. Call 754-3905 for details. Sound Ave., ual Barn rn at 6:30 and learn To kick off the Downtown Rocky Point Summer Concert series, the Swingtime Big Band will t Guthrie. tradition. perform in concert in the parking lot of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 614 Rote 25A, Rocky up, $5 Point at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. nd under. Free. Rain date is Aug. 30. For more informallockville. nformation, tion, call 854-1600.

Tuesday 2 Family Fun Night

Swingtime Big Band

Star Trek explored

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., bute band, Northport will present a program for Trekkies titled Beam Me Up! 50 Years of Star Trek at oncert at Jefferson at 87 p.m. This multimedia program will explore l 928-9100 or inspirations for the characters, stories and settings in the original series. Free and open to all. No registration necessary. Call 261-6930.

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Nesconset Summer Concert

Enjoy a free concert by Eagles tribute band, The Fast Lane, at the Gazebo at Nesconset Plaza, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset at 7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. For weather updates, call 724-2543 after 3 p.m.

Jazz jam session and lecture

A jazz jam will be held at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave.,Stony Brook tonight. Arrive at 7 p.m. for performance $10, arrive at 8 p.m. for jam $5. A jazz lecture, “Who is Duke Ellington?,” will be held at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students, children under 12 free. For information call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org

Summer Arts Festival

The 51st annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will continue with a performance by the Island Hills Chorus and Twin Shore Chorus on the Chapin Rainbow Stage at 8:30 p.m. Free. The festival continues through Aug. 14. For more information, call 271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

Thursday 4 Zika virus update

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will present a lecture, “Zika Virus: What You Need to Know,” at 2 p.m. with Dr. Susan Donelan, medical director of the Healthcare Epidemiology Dept. at Stony Brook University. Free and open to call. For additional information, call 261-6930.

Community Yard Sale

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will host a Community Yard Sale from 5 to 8 p.m. with an assortment of crafts and gifts. Crowd lip sync with a DJ and local musicians. Weather permitting. Call 509-0882 for more information.

Live Jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present the Jazz Loft Big Band at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, children 12 and under free. To make a reservation call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Smith Haven Mall Concert

The Smith Haven Mall will host an outdoor concert featuring Beatles tribute band, Beyond Fab, at its Lifestyle Village Court at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Call 724-8066 for more information.

Smithtown Library concert

As part of the Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert series, the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown will present Jimmy Kenney and the Pirate Beach Band in concert at 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. For weather updates, call 360-2480.

Harborside Concert

It’s country night in Port Jefferson as Six Gun and DJ Neil Wrangler perform in concert at the Harborfront Park at 101 E. Broadway at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Visit www. portjeff.com.

Theater ‘Cabaret’

SoLuna Studio, 659 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge will present the award-winning musical “Cabaret” through July 31. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more information, call 761-6602 or visit www.SoLunaStudioNY.com.

Summer Shakespeare Festival

Arena Players Repertory Theater Company will present “Romeo and Juliet” in the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum Courtyard through July 31 and “Taming of the Shrew” from Aug. 3 to 31 on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. To order, call 516-293-0674.

‘Hairspray’

Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present the Tonyaward-winning musical “Hairspray” through Aug. 28. Tickets are $35. To order, call 7243700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Mamma Mia!’

Fall in love with the songs of ABBA all over again as The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents “Mamma Mia!” through Sept. 11. Tickets range from $71 to $76. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

‘West Side Story’

It’s the Sharks versus the Jets all over again as the CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “West Side Story” through Aug. 28. Tickets range from $18 to $29. To order, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

‘The Sisters Rosensweig”

From Aug. 12 to 28, Bare Bones Theater Company, 57 Main St., Northport will present “The Sisters Rosensweig,” a play by Wendy Wasserstein. Tickets are $25. To order, call 757-9616.

‘Rent’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present “Rent,” Jonathan Larson’s 1996 rock opera set in New York City’s East Village, from Sept. 10 to Oct. 2. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors, $20

‘Legally Blonde’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 47th Mainstage season with the hilarious and fun-filled musical “Legally Blonde” from Sept. 17 to Oct. 29. Tickets range from $15 to $30. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘1776’

Ring in the election year as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the classic Tony-Award-winning musical, “1776,” from Sept. 22 to Nov. 6. Tickets range from $71 to $76. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Film ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Smith Haven Mall will screen “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on Aug. 1 at dusk (8 p.m.) at its Lifestyle Village as part of its Movies Under the Stars series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. For further information, call 724-8066.

‘Hello, My Name is Doris’

The Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson invites the community to see “Hello, My Name is Doris” on July 29 at 2 p.m. Free and open to all. No registration necessary. Call 473-0022 for further information.

‘Goodfellas’

As part of its Cult Café series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen “Goodfellas” on July 30 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5, $4 members. Call 423-7611.

‘The Intern’

The Village of Port Jefferson will screen “The Intern” on Aug. 2 at the Harborfront Park, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson, at dusk. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Rain date: next evening. Free. For more information, visit www.portjeff.com.

Class reunions Ward Melville High School Class of 1976 will hold its 40th reunion on Aug. 6 at Danfords Hotel in Port Jefferson from 7 to 11 p.m. Cost is $125 per person and includes open bar, hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, coffee and dessert. Checks, made out to WM Class of 76 Monies, can be mailed to 8 Beach Road, Miller Place, NY 11764. For more information, call Robin at 516-313-0413. Smithtown Central High School Class of 1966 will hold its 50th reunion from Aug. 12 to 14. For more information, call Carol at 516-732-8267 or email libra948@aol.com.

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ELVHS — Port Jefferson Class of 1981 will hold its 35th reunion on Oct. 8 at The Meadow Club on Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is just $45 before Aug. 1, then $50, and includes an open bar, dinner buffet, door prizes and music. OPEN TO ALL GRADES. Find them on Facebook at ELVHS Class of 81 35th Reunion. Checks can be mailed to 15 Rose Ct., Calverton NY 11933. Questions? Call Joan at 473-3689.

Pianofest

Brookhaven National Lab, 2 Center St., Upton will present a piano recital at noon in Berkner Hall. Free and open to all. For more information, call 344-2345.

Sunset Concert

The Scott Krokoff Band will give a free concert at the Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council’s Sunset zation will Brook Village Concert series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Dogs welcome. Free. Rain location: Village Cenm. through welcome Just ter. For more information, call 473-5220. ormance by ia von Hof. hair or blanThe VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, tting. Call Northport will welcome Jukebox Explosion (tribute to the ‘60s) in concert in the Vietnam Vets Memorial Garden at 6:30 p.m. Rain location: VA Auditorium, Building 5. Free. Call 261-4400.

students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

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Summer Concert

Photo from Megan Rabba

Life is a Cabaret! Catch the final performances of SoLuna Studio’s ‘Cabaret’ in production

now through July 31.

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Religious ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Connecting to God, Each Other and the World

400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket (631) 689–1127 • Fax (631) 689–1215

www.stonybrookchristian.com Pastor Troy Reid Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship w/nursery 10 am Kidmo Children’s Church • Ignited Youth Fellowship and Food Always to Follow Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7 pm Thursday Morning Bible Study w/Coffee & Bagels: 10 am Friday Night Experience “FNX” for Pre K-Middle School: 6:30 pm Ignite Youth Ministry: 7:30 pm Check out our website for other events and times

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org Father Tyler A. Strand, Administrator, Joseph S. Durko, Cantor Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School alternate Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm. PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions, Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2900 • Fax (631) 473–0015

www.stgmajella.org Rev. Gennaro DiSpigno, Pastor Oﬃce of Christian Formation • 928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Third weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate Penance Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pm We celebrate You! Visit Our Thrift Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm + Sat. 10 am–2 pm

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (631) 473-0165 • Fax (631) 331-8094

www.www.infantjesus.org Reverend Patrick M. Riegger, Pastor Associates: Rev. Francis Lasrado & Rev. Rolando Ticllasuca To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: (631) 928-0447 • Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital Religious Education: (631) 928-0447 Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145

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CATHOLIC

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141

Mission Statement: In faith we come together to celebrate the Eucharist as a Parish Family; and as a Catholic community of faith, we are sent to be Christ to the world around us. Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor Rev. Daniel Opoku-Mensah, Associate Rev. Jon Fitzgerald, In Residence Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir), 6:00 pm (Youth) Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Baptisms: Sundays at 1:30 pm (except during Lent) Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Holy Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date

CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582 www.mtsinaichurchli.org “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Our Summer Schedule starts June 5th Sunday Services at 10:00 am Sunday School and Childcare oﬀered at 10:00 am open to all children (infants to 8th grade). We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROSSOVER CHRISTIAN CHURCH Finding Faith As A Way of Life

Meeting at the Heritage Community Center 633 Mt. Sinai Coram Rd., Mt. Sinai (631)734-0204

www.crossoverchristianchurch.com Pastor Lesaya Kelly Weekly Schedule: Sunday Worship w/Children’s Church 9:30 - 11am We oﬀer weekly small groups and monthly meetings for men and women We exist to love God with everything we have. We are a small, vibrant community reaching out to our world with love in action.

EPISCOPAL

ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond

Main Street, Stony Brook • (631) 751–0034

www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Please come and welcome our new Priests: The Rev. Dr. Richard Visconti, Priest–In–Charge The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Priest Associate Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

EPISCOPAL

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN The Rev. Cn. Dr. Richard D. Visconti, Rector

1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net Parish Office email: office@carolinechurch.net (631) 941–4245 Summer Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 10:00 am Camp Caroline for chhildren at 10:00 am Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:00 pm Youth, Music and Service Programs oﬀered Let God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson (631) 473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am. It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

EVANGELICAL THREE VILLAGE CHURCH Knowing Christ...Making Him Known

322 Route 25A, East Setauket • (631) 941–3670 www.3vc.org

Lead Pastor Josh Moody Sunday Worship Schedule 9:15 am:Worship Service Sunday School (Pre–K – Adult), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagel/Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am: Worship, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–4) We offer weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s Bible Studies (day & evening) & Men’s Bible Study Faith Nursery School for ages 3 & 4 Join us as we celebrate 55 years of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ!

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com

Rev. Demetrios N. Calogredes, Protopresbyter Sunday Services Orthros 8:30 am - Devine Liturgy 10 am Services conducted in both Greek & English* Books available to follow in English* Sunday Catechism School, 10:15 am - 11:15 am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 pm - 8 pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups* Thrift Store* Banquet Hall available for Rental* For information please call Church ofﬁce*

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Religious JEWISH CHABAD AT STONY BROOK “Judaism with a smile”

Future site: East side of Nicolls Rd, North of Rte 347 –Next to Fire Dept. Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove

(631) 585–0521 • (800) My–Torah • www.ChabadSB.com Rabbi Chaim & Rivkie Grossbaum Rabbi Motti & Chaya Grossbaum Rabbi Sholom B. & Chanie Cohen Membership Free •Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool • Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department • Lectures and Seminars • Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle for Special Needs Children • The CTeen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library www.ChabadSB.com Chabad at Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

Coram Jewish Center 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 RabiG123@aol.com.com

RABBI DR. MORDECAI GOLSHEVSKY

“THE ETERNAL FLAME” Channel #20 Sundays at 11:30 am Services Fri. night & Saturday morning followed by hot buffet Learn about Judaism Sunday Morning Hebrew School-Adult Education Classes HEBREW SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2016-17 Experienced teachers who make learning fun Put Meaning in Your Life Member, National Council of Young Israel a world–wide organization. All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION KCT 764 Route 25A, just east of Nicolls Road P.O. Box 544, East Setauket, NY 11733 (631) 689-0257 • www.kct.org

HERMAN WERNER, PRESIDENT

We invite all those who are interested in experiencing traditional non-eglaitarian services in the conservative mode. We are run solely by lay-people. Searching for your tradition? Daven with us at KCT, the little shul with tam!

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

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

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

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METHODIST

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

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

LUTHERAN–ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL 46 Dare Road, Selden (631)732-2511 Emergency number (516) 848-5386 Rev. Dr. Richard O. Hill, Pastor email: hopelutheran@msn.com • website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion is celebrated every week Saturdays 5 pm Sundays at 8:30 am and 10:30 am Summer Children’s Programs Vacation Bible School (3 years old through 5th grade) August 15-19 from 9 am - 12 pm Drama Camp (4 years old through 5th grade) August 22-26 from 9 am - 3 pm

465 Pond Path, East Setauket (631) 751-1775

486 Townline Road, Commack Church Office: (631)499–7310 Fax: (631) 858–0596 www.commack–umc.org • mail@commack–umc.org Rev. Linda Bates–Stepe, Pastor

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket • (631) 941–4167

Rev. Steven kim, Pastor

www.setauketumc.org • SUMCNY@aol.com Sunday Worship Service & Church School 10 am 10 am Worship with Holy Communion Mary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) monthly on 2nd Tuesday at noon

PRESBYTERIAN 5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green (631) 941-4271

Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastor email: pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com • pastor’s cell: 347–423–3623 church website: wwwStPaulsLCPJS.org Summer Schedule for July and August Sunday Worship with Holy Communion 9:30 am Wednesday evening 7:30 pm with Holy Communion Friday-Hour of Prayer 10:30 am Vacation Bible School August 15-19 9 am - noon. Pre-K through grade 6 Call church to register

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

LUTHERAN–LCMS

33 Christian Ave/ PO2117 E. Setauket NY 11733 (631) 941–3581 Rev. Gregory L. Leonard–Pastor

Sunday Worship 10:30 am Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Lectionary Reading and Prayer Wed. 12 noon Gospel Choir Tues. 8 pm Praise Choir and Youth Choir 3rd and 4th Fri. 6:30 pm

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

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

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Making God’s community livable for all since 1660!! www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net

REV. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR rev. dr. craig malbon, visiting minister

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

www.messiahny.com

Rev. Charles Bell - Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship Summer Sunday Worship Services Starting June 19th - 9:30 am NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care Program Please call for details

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your turn

A journey to the Holy Land: Part One The goose bumps were out and about among the 38 students traveling to the Holy Land at the end of June on Israel 2.0, a postBirthright trip designed to give an additional learning experience throughout Israel. Traveling to the only Jewish state in the world, our group was greeted by Rabbi Chaim Burg, a Mexican-born rabbi who now lives in Passaic, New Jersey, and leads the group. Throughout the 10-plus-hour flight, Rabbi Burg made sure to greet each individual. When he approached me, my first question was simple: How did you get this trip started? The rabbi’s answer was quite intriguing. He teased about how he was not born in America but refused to delve into it until Shabbat — the holiest day of the week in Judaism, which includes not using electronic devices for those who strictly observe it. However, he spoke about how he used to lead Birthright trips and was inspired to start his own program. Israel 2.0 is a 16-day trip run by Rabbi Burg. The program is quite different from Birthright, where the majority of that trip — one that is free — is spent on touring Israel. This one, however, had a mixture of touring, followed by approximately one week studying about Judaism at Aish HaTorah — a well-respected Yeshiva — in Jerusalem overlooking the Western Wall. When we arrived in Israel, our first stop was Jaffa Port. The area is known as the location of Jonah’s battle with a whale, which swallowed the prophet for several days to save him from drowning after being thrown off a ship by sailors during a storm. Then, it was off to Tel Aviv. Known as Startup City, Tel Aviv is home to some of the world’s most successful start-up companies. The area has blossomed over the years, featuring a plethora of high-tech companies throughout the city overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

In addition to Tel Aviv’s modern, secular culture, it is also known for its rather wild nightlife. Our group set out for a journey during our first evening in the area, a few hours after traveling to the beach to relax after a hectic day. We ended up at a bar in the midst of the city, being greeted by Israelis left and right, who welcomed us with open arms. The next morning, it was time to volunteer at Save a Child’s Heart, an organization that provides heart surgery and follow-up care for children living in countries where having cardiac procedures is essentially unattainable. According to the foundation, a child is saved every 29 hours within Israeli facilities or on an Israeli medical mission in a partner country. We spent a few hours at Save a Child’s Heart, learning about the process of how kids are selected to be flown to Israel and receive treatment. At the time we were visiting, the majority of the children were from Africa, but they also treat kids from the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Iraq, Morocco, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Americas. I had the honor of spending time with a 13-year-old boy from Tanzania, who loves music. He took my iPhone and went straight to YouTube, searching for his favorite music. As his grin got larger, I realized just how fortunate we are to have such amazing doctors and how amazing these kids feel to know that their lives are being saved. Later that day, we journeyed to the Center for the Deaf and Mute. The tour was quite intense, with no cell phones allowed and soundproof headphones covering everyone’s ears. Oh, and we weren’t allowed to talk because the tour guide was indeed deaf and wanted us to communicate only with our hands. Our guide was all smiles throughout the dynamic, not once seeming upset about her disability. She showed us how she communicates with family and friends, providing an

Photo from Joseph Wolkin

Joseph Wolkin, second from right, during a visit to the Golan Winery in Golan heights with his group, israel 2.0, just before departing for Jerusalem. insight as to what it is like to be deaf, one that a non-hearing-impaired person can’t experience in everyday life. The experience was truly moving, especially in a questionand-answer session with the woman, who spoke through a sign language translator, elaborating on how she was born deaf and makes the most out of her life with no complaints. Kayaking on the Jordan River the next day, my group was tossed into the river. The competitor in all of us truly came out, splashing each other and acting like 5-year-olds during our journey. At night, we took at boat ride in Tiberius, otherwise known as the Sea of Galilee. The remarkable beauty of the mountains surrounding us, along with the crystal clear water, was outstanding, giving us a nice sense of calm while playing drums on the boat after quite the busy week. Wrapping up the week, we spent Shabbat in the holy city of Tzfat. But before Shabbat began, we toured the area, learning about the roots of Kabbalah — the mystical part of Judaism. Our group met an artist, Avraham Loewenthal, who spoke about how he went from living in Michigan to being a Kabbalist. His insight onto life was remarkable, seeing how thrilled he was to live in Tzfat and studying Kabbalah. As he put it, “the Kabbalah changed my life.”

Religious

Finally, the Sabbath arrived. The men were suited up and the women were dressed in traditional clothes as we walked down the road from our hotel to a Chabad in Tzfat. Singing Kabbalat Shabbat — the prayers to welcome in the Sabbath — in the melodies made famous by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach in the 20th century, our group was just one of several within the synagogue. As we kicked back and enjoyed a traditional meal on Friday night, Rabbi Burg spoke about a key term known in Hebrew as “Shamor V’Zachor,” translated into English as “keep and remember.” He elaborated on the importance of remembering the Sabbath day, but to make a true effort to keeping Shabbat as the sages of Judaism teach us. Throughout Shabbat, we mingled and sang songs. It was the first time on the trip we united as one. That day, we learned about the rabbi’s heritage, never expecting to hear he grew up in a non-Jewish home, though his mother was Jewish. Post-Shabbat, we journeyed back to Tiberius, going on the boat once again. As we danced and sang, as one person put it, “It was like our own little club.” Finally, we set off for Jerusalem ... (See Part Two of Joe’s journey to the Holy Land in next week’s issue.)

Joseph Wolkin is a journalism major at Stony Brook University, a regular NASCAR reporter for multiple publications and an intern for Times Beacon Record Newspapers.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UNITY

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A (631) 751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • oﬃce@uufsb.org

Rev. Margaret H. Allen (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am

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

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

Rev. G. Jude Geiger, Minister

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

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203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. (631) 385–7180 www.unityhuntingtonny.org

Rev. Saba Mchunguzi

Unity Church of Healing Light is committed to helping people unfold their Christ potential to transform their lives and build spiritual community through worship, education, prayer and service. Sunday Worship & Church School 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Sign Language Interpreter at Sunday Service

By Joseph Wolkin

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Animals in Art — Our Partners on the Planet opens in St. James Local artists inspired to work outside of comfort zones

By Talia amorosano In conjunction with the start of the last month of summer the Smithtown Township Arts Council’s Mills Pond House Gallery in St. James will host an exhibit devoted to the creative depiction of the nonhuman creatures who share our Earth. Entitled Animals in Art — Our Partners on the Planet, the show kicks off with an artist reception on Saturday, July 30, at 2 p.m. The exhibit is juried and judged by renown art collector, Tim Newton, founder and curator of American Masters, a contemporary art exhibition and sale annually hosted by NYC’s Salmagundi Club. Prizewinners will be announced on opening day. The exhibition will showcase 55 works by 39 artists from 16 states in a variety of media including pencil and ink, acrylic, oil, watercolor, bronze and pastel. Regardless of chosen medium or style, all of the works convey an appreciation for and attention to the unique lives and experiences of animals. One of the 11 participating artists from Long Island is Sharon Way-Howard of Sayville, a frequent exhibitor at the Mills Pond House who describes her 36- by 30-inch watercolor painting of an osprey atop a sailboat, “A Perfect Perch,” as a work of art within her wheelhouse: “I tend to do a lot of marine-based art; birds, boats, shoreline creatures … I had done this piece a year and a half ago and it fit the description of the show perfectly.” She describes this particular painting as the result of her prolonged observation of one particular bird. “[My studio] overlooks a beautiful canal and there’s a sailboat two houses out from us,” she said. “That osprey comes almost every day and sits on that perch. I’ve observed him for many days and in order to help me with the painting I took many many photographs of him as well.” Way-Howard, who was the first woman elected to hold the office of chair of the Art Committee of the Salmagundi Club, referred to juror Tim Newton as “an avid collector of art and sponsor of artists” who “really believes in the power of living artists.” She cited her work at the Salmagundi Club, plein air experience and birdwatching and boating-filled upbringing in Bay Shore as influences for her work. To participating artist James Berger of Holtsville, the Animals in Art exhibit presented an opportunity to elicit artistic beauty from a deeply personal experience of loss. His 22- by 36-inch oil-on-panel painting of a wolf entitled “Twilight’s Preyer” was largely inspired by the death of Berger’s art teacher of over 15 years, Frank Covino, who resided in Vermont and had mastered the art of classical painting while working with the likes of Norman Rockwell. “[Frank] got sick and it bummed me out enough for a little over a year that I wasn’t doing anything art-wise at all,” said Berger. “It was depressing.” When Berger received word of the Animals in Art exhibit, he initially wanted to submit an older piece, but eventually came to the conclusion that the piece would not

The artists:

Images courtesy of STAC

Clockwise from top; ‘Downward Dog’ by Dan mcCarthy; ‘Twilight’s Preyer’ by James Berger; ‘a Perfect Perch’ by sharon Way-Howard; photo in sidebar, ‘real or imagined’ by margaret minardi be a good fit. This realization prompted him to begin work on his first new piece in over a year, inspired by an old photograph of wolves at a zoo. “I felt like something was pushing me into the exhibit,” said Berger. “You get this feeling like someone is looking over your shoulder — that’s how I felt — as weird as that sounds — throughout the entire creation of this piece … I feel when I back away and I look at that painting it was [Frank] through me and its him through me saying, ‘You can do it. You can totally do it’.” As further homage to his instructor, Berger painted his piece in the classical style with a progression of layers: sketch, underpainting, painting and gesso. He also added marble dust to areas of the piece, bringing more texture, weight, novelty and value to his one-of-a-kind labor of love. “I personally enjoy the freedom of painting animals,” said Berger, who described the art of depicting wildlife as different from that of portraying people, who tend to be judgmental regarding images of themselves. In the immediate future, Berger

plans to continue painting (largely in the classical style) and hopes to someday showcase his work in a local solo exhibit. In addition to Sharon Way-Howard and James Berger, participating Long Island artists include Marlene Bezich (Middle Island), Maureen Ginipro (Smithtown), Donna Grossman (Smithtown), David Jaycox Jr. (Northport), Elizabeth Kolligs (Glen Cove), Jeanette Martone (Bay Shore), Dan McCarthy (Selden), Terence McManus (Mount Sinai) and Margaret Minardi (Northport). Animals in Art — Our Partners on the Planet will be on view at the Mills Pond House Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James, from July 30 to Aug. 28. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For further information, call 631-862-6575 or visit www.stacarts.org.

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Image from STAC

‘afternoon ride’ by Elizabeth Kolligs will be on view at the mills Pond Gallery through aug. 28.

Del-Bourree Bach (CT) James m. Berger (ny) sally Berner (Wi) marlene Bezich (ny) Cindy Billingsley (Tn) Eric Brown (UT) rosanne Cerbo (ny) mary Erickson (nC) James Fiorentino (nJ) Cynthie Fisher (mT) maureen Ginipro (ny) Donna Grossman (ny) Diann Haist (aK) margaret Hopkins (oH) David Jaycox Jr. (ny) Elizabeth Kolligs (ny) mary lor (ny) Jeanette martone (ny) linda massey (Wi) Dan mcCarthy (ny) Terence mcmanus (ny) Christine miller (ny) margaret minardi (ny) nicole moné (ny) Barbara Phoenix (CT) shelby Prindaville (Ks) Judith robichaud (ma) rosetta (Co) Judy schrader (Pa) J. Elaine senack (CT) annie shaver-Crandell (ny) aleta rossi steward (ma) r. Gregory summers (Ks) Ed Takacs (Fl) mary Taylor (ny) Carol lee Thompson (Pa) sharon Way-Howard (ny) Joe Weatherly (Ca) Christopher r. Woodall (Va)

The reception: meet the participating artists and view their work on saturday, July 30, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Farmers markets

A TreAsure Among us

West Meadow Beach

East Setauket A farmers market will be held in the field next to the Three Village Historical Society, 93 N. Country Road, East Setauket every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 29. Questions? Call 516551-8461.

Holbrook The Sunrise Craft & Farmers Market will be held in the Sunvet Mall parking lot, 5801 Sunrise Highway, Holbrook from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 6. For details, call 631-667-3976.

Holtsville A farmers market will be held at the Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville from 2 to 7 p.m. every Friday through Sept. 2. Call 516-5518461 for more information.

Huntington The Huntington Center Farmers Market will be held at 238 Main Street, Huntington every Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon through Nov. 20. Call 631-3233653 for further information.

Kings Park A farmers market will be held in the municipal lot at the corner of Route 25A and Main St., Kings Park every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 20. Questions? Call 516-543-6033 or visit www.ligreenmarket.org.

Mount Sinai The Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 Route 25A, Mount Sinai will host a farmers market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 29. Questions? Call 516-551-8461.

Nesconset The Nesconset Plaza, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset will host a farmers market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 16. Call 516-543-6033 or visit www.ligreenmarket.org.

Northport A farmers market will be held in Northport in the Cow Harbor parking lot on the harbor every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through Nov. 19 (except Sept. 17, Cow Harbor Day), rain or shine. For additional information, call 631-754-3905.

Port Jefferson The Village of Port Jefferson will host a farmers market in the parking lot next to The Frigate at the corner of Main Street and Broadway every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through November. Call 516-551-8461. From July 14 to Sept. 29 a farmers market will be held on Thursdays in the Steam Room parking lot on the corner of Main Street and E. Broadway from 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Questions? Call 631-323-3653.

Rocky Point The Rocky Point Farmers & Artisans Market will be held at Old Depot Park, 115 Prince Road, Rocky Point every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 20. For more information, visit www. rockypointfarmersmarket.org.

Top left photo by BEverly Tyler; above left, file photo; top right photo by Katelyn Winter; above right photo by Jay Gammill

Clockwise from top left, families walk along West Meadow Beach during low tide; lifeguards Jack and Brittany make sure everyone stays safe; snowy egrets take advantage of the low tide to look for small fish and snails; and a seagull snags a spider crab. By Katelyn Winter Water, sun, sand and rocks. West Meadow Beach in Setauket is made up of simple components, but stop by any day of the week, any hour of the day, and you’ll see a symphony of activity going on. The 1,100-foot waterfront off Trustees Road is where beachgoers of all walks of life go — and some go just to walk! There is a wide two-mile trail that goes through an 88-acre wetlands preserve, where visitors can explore on bike or foot the beauty of the marsh area. At around the midpoint of the trail is the Dr. Erwin J. Ernst Marine Conservation Center, which features a small dock and beautiful views. The trail is a popular spot for people looking to up their step counts, but this Town of Brookhaven beach is popular because it presents the opportunity for a wonderful day outdoors, no matter what you’re looking to do. Purchasing a parking pass or paying a daily fee is necessary, and you can visit the website at www.brookhaven.org to find out more about what you’ll need to bring and how much you’ll have to pay. Regardless, the price is small compared to the summer of beach-day adventures it will unlock.

“People love the sandbars,” says Jack Rachek, a town lifeguard working at West Meadow. “It’s our main attraction.” When low tide comes and the sandbars appear, you can expect to see young children and their parents heading out to wade in the shallow water and dig in the soft sand. Because the beach is part of the Long Island Sound, there aren’t big waves, and it’s small enough to keep that familiar hometown vibe. Another lifeguard, Brittany, says she loves how “relaxed it is. There aren’t many saves; it’s just about keeping an eye out for the kids.” Lifeguards are on duty through Labor Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends, so you can always be sure there is someone watching your children in the water and out. West Meadow is a beach for families. In addition to the calm waters, there are two playgrounds, checkerboard tables, a gazebo for shady picnics and a water sprinkler park. Those features are why so many Three Village residents have happy memories of days spent at West Meadow. Beyond what the beach itself has on its grounds, though, there is so much that the people who work to make West Meadow the mecca of summer activity that it is have in store.

Nancy Grant, of Friends of Flax Pond, is one of those people. She and her team of volunteers are working hard on the species conservation of the diamondbacked terrapin turtle, whose numbers are way down. “I have wonderful volunteers,” says Grant, who explained that while the turtles nest in the marshlands it is illegal to touch or pick them up. If you are interested in helping the diamond-back terrapins, there are meetings for new volunteers on the weekends, usually at around 9 a.m. Email ngrant@fpf. org for more information on how you can make a difference through volunteering. The diamond-back terrapins aren’t the only cause you can support, though! Citizen Ranger meetings and beach clean-ups are scheduled for the summer, and for information on those or any other program you should email the park ranger, Molly Hastings, at mhastings@ brookhaven.org, or call 631-751-6714. With so much going on at West Meadow, it is amazing how relaxed the beach environment really is. “It’s a great lunchtime escape,” says beachgoer Jeff, “and it’s an awesome windsurfing beach in the fall.” Indeed, outside the green flags that indicate safe swim areas, you’ll see lots of people enjoying the water in different ways.

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In recent years, paddle boarding has become a popular way to exercise and enjoy the tranquility of being out on the water. Ocean kayaking is another way to get on the water without actually getting in it. For those who are looking to get in the water, you should stay between the green flags, and be sure to leave the inner tubes, rafts and snorkel gear at home. And for kids who still need to brush up on their swimming skills, or even teens and adults who want to improve, you can actually take swimming lessons at West Meadow Beach with certified Red Cross instructors. Session III starts on Aug. 1 and lasts for two weeks. You can learn more by calling 631-281-2866 or visiting the beach’s website. West Meadow Beach is a great place to have fun, but it’s also a great place to learn — whether you want to be able to do the front crawl or learn more about wildlife and conservation. The beach and trail are speckled with informative signs about the beach’s ecosystem and the animals that thrive in it. West Meadow Beach is a be-

loved Three Village attraction, and because of that, there are so many local groups, like Friends of Flax Pond and the Ward Melville Heritage Organization, that want to see it stay clean, safe and hospitable for people and wildlife. As she went on her daily jog down the trail at West Meadow, a resident named Eileen stopped to tell me why she loved this beach. “It’s a wonderful place to grow up,” she smiled, “And it’s a wonderful place to keep nature as it is. As you go down this trail, there are over twenty species of birds you can see. It’s a very inexpensive pass for such a great summer.” Whether your favorite part is being in the water or walking along the shore, this beach holds a special place in the hearts of those who visit it all year round. And that’s why West Meadow is a treasure among us. Author Katelyn Winter is a rising junior at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa., majoring in English and creative writing. She is from Stony Brook and hopes to one day work in the publishing industry.

September 1, 2016 To be published at the beginning of the fall semester 2016, Bridges will be distributed to the faculty and administrators on campus, as well as inserted into the full run of six Times Beacon Record newspapers and published with a digital online version on our web site, tbrnewsmedia.com. included will be comprehensive programs, lectures, classes, exhibits and the full schedule of sBU games for the entire sports season.

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Top photo by Beverly C. Tyler, above left photo by Jay Gammill, above right photo by Katelyn Winter

Counterclockwise from top, enjoying the last light of day at West Meadow Beach; a great blue heron searches for its next meal; and the dock at Dr. Erwin J. Ernst Marine Conservation Center facing wetlands.

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movie review

Julian Dennison and sam neill star in ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’

Photo courtesy of The Orchard

‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’

By Talia amorsano

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Garnering an impressive score of 8.4 out of 10 on IMDb and a perfect 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” is a charmingly quirky, funny and imaginative film sure to seem particularly refreshing to those tired of riding the steady summer stream of formulaic and minimally heartfelt action blockbusters. Written and directed by Taika Waititi and based on the book “Wild Pork and Watercress” by Barry Crump, the film made its world premiere screening at the Sundance Film Festival in January of this year to rave reviews. It opens with sweeping overhead shots of the breathtaking and mountainous New Zealand wilderness, setting the stage for the film’s adventures, which take place entirely in this beautiful natural setting. One of the central characters of the film is a young boy, Ricky Baker (13-yearold Julian Dennison) who has spent his life in foster care and has just been transported to a new home. He first appears in stark contrast with the rugged landscape, wearing an oversized hoodie with multicolored dollar bills on it, jacket covered in Illuminati symbols, and snapback cap. The other main character and one of Ricky’s guardians, an old man who Ricky relentlessly calls “Uncle” (Sam Neill) despite his preference for the less personal “Hec,” is introduced with a wild boar slung over his back, dirty work boots and an unflinching scowl on his face. Initially, unassuming playful Ricky and stern repressed Hec hardly speak, but a series of traumatic and unexpected events pushes and pulls the pair of unlikely companions together on an impossible journey through the bush, where they attempt to evade a national hunt to bring Ricky back under the care of New Zealand’s child protective services. During their travels they grapple with hapless hunters, rare and fierce animals, a bush-dwelling conspiracy theorist and growing feelings of understanding and appreciation for one another despite having said their “I hate you”s earlier in the film. What the film’s plot lacks in complexity its characters make up for in humor

and heart. While the two protagonists are markedly different from one another, they never devolve into caricatures or stereotypes. Each actor plays his role with such a high degree of earnestness that the character he plays is genuinely likeable both in and of himself and in amusing conjunction with his counterpart. When Ricky initially arrives at his new home, Hec asks, “have you ever worked on a farm before or are you just … ornamental?” Later, in the woods when Hec threatens to take Ricky home and hand him over to child protective services, Ricky refuses to comply and says dramatically, “might as well just kill me now!” before Hec shoots him a look that prompts him to sheepishly continue, “… don’t kill me.” Ricky refers to himself as a gangster yet writes haikus. Hec puts on a stoic air yet becomes extremely touchy when Ricky exposes the fact that he is unable to read. Throughout the movie, each character’s individual development and the changing dynamic of the two characters’ relationship are full of interesting visual and verbal surprises. In addition to quirky characters and stunning visuals throughout, an unexpected but fitting range of music traverses the landscape of the film along with Ricky and Hec. From eighties-esque synth instrumentals to mellow folk-singing interludes, to humorous impromptu singing by the characters themselves, the eclectic sound track of the “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” is indicative of the pleasantly surprising but logical progression of the plot and characters. Holistically, “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” manages to be different but not absurd, humorous but not heartless and emotional but not overblown. This thoroughly entertaining, down-to-earth and endearing film is almost sure to leave you exiting the theater retaining a bit of the warmth it exudes. This movie is rated PG-13 for thematic elements including violent content and for some language. Talia Amorosano is a rising senior English and studio art major at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and is a frequent contributor to Times Beacon Record Newspapers.

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Kids Calendar

Programs Creatures of the Night

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will present Creatures of the Night on July 29 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Families with children ages 7 and up can meet some nocturnal animals and enjoy a walk through the preserve searching for owls. Bring a flashlight. $10 per person. To register, call 979-6344.

Preschool Workshop

Children ages 3 to 4 with a parent or caregiver can make a paper elephant sculpture at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport on July 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $20 per child, $18 members. To register, call 854-5579.

Turtle Crossing

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold a children’s program, Turtle Crossing, on July 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Through hands-on games, discover where turtles live, what they eat and how they protect themselves. Meet some resident turtles too! $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Family Fun Day

Enjoy a fun day at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook on July 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. with 1960s-inspired crafts, a musical performance by Funky Town Playground, an Instrument Petting Zoo with SBU students, refreshments and more. Free. Sponsored by Target. Call 751-0066 for further information.

Atom-Smashing Fun

Ages 10 and over will enjoy exploring the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, 2 Center St., Upton on July 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. No reservations needed. Call 344-2651.

Theater

Happy Birthday Herman Melville! The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will celebrate the birthday of the author of Moby Dick on Aug. 1 from noon to 3 p.m. Stop by and enjoy free ice pops. Free with paid admission. Call 367-3418 for more information.

Summer Arts Festival

The 51st annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will continue with a performance by Mallory Lewis and Lambchop on Aug. 2 on the Chapin Rainbow Stage at 7:30 p.m. Free. The festival continues through Aug. 14. For more information, call 271-8423 or visit www. huntingtonarts.org.

Fashion Illustration

The Long Island Museum will present a Fashion Illustration class for children entering 3rd grade and up from Aug. 2 to 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Artist and illustrator Krista Biedenbach will teach students how to draw fashions and create their own designs. $150/ student, $130/member. To register, call 7510066, ext. 212.

‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present a hilarious musical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes” through Aug. 11. Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

The Art of Imagination

The Long Island Museum will present The Art of Imagination, an art workshop for children entering grades 1 to 3 from Aug. 2 to 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Visit an exhibition and use different materials to create projects that come from your imagination. $150/student, $130 member. To register, call 751-0066, ext. 212.

Meet Your Backyard Wildlife

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket will present a program, Meet Your Backyard Wildlife, at the Red Barn on Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. The folks from Sweetbriar Nature Center will introduce you to everything from turtles to rabbits. Free. No registration necessary. Call 689-6146 for more information.

Build a Bug House!

Drop by the Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from July 28 to 31 between 1 and 5 p.m. and build a bug house! Using natural materials, design and build a bug house to help the environment and the bees. $5 per person. Call 331-3277 for more information.

Meet Mallory Lewis and Lambchop at the Huntington Summer Arts Festival at Heckscher Park on Aug. 2.

Nature’s Teaching

A children’s program, Nature’s Teaching, will be held on Wednesdays through Aug. 24 at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This week’s topic (Aug. 3) will be Art of Nature. For kids 7 to 12 years old. $20 per class. To register, call 473-4778.

Patricia Shih Family Concert

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will welcome award-winning singer-songwriter Patricia Shih for a family concert, Songs in the Key of Earth, on July 31 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person and are available online at www. vanderbiltmuseum.org. For more information, call 854-5579.

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

‘Curious George: The Golden Meatball’

Join the inquisitive, lovable little monkey Curious George, star of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show in this delightful new musical at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown through Aug. 28. Tickets are $15. To order, call 724-9700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Rapunzel’

“Rapunzel! Rapunzel! Let down your hair!” The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Rapunzel, A Tangled Fairytale” from Aug. 6 to Sept. 11. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 261-2900.

‘The Misadventures of Robin Hood’ Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for the world premiere of the musical comedy, “The Misadventures of Robin Hood,” from Aug. 5 to 13. Tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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culper spy day 2016 Photos by Talia Amorosano

Clockwise from above, Culper spy Austin Roe (Daniel Overin) poses for a photo with young eventgoer; the Simkus family from Mount Sinai wear Culper Spy T-shirts in celebration of the event; Carolyn Emerson and Lisa DeVerna of Emma S. Clark Library with Culper Spy-themed books; a costumed docent gives a tour of the Setauket Presbyterian Church; children stand in formation with wooden rifles with a member of New York’s Third Regiment; Sumpawams Creek play colonial tunes on the front lawn of Emma Clark Library; Michael Tessler speaks to a group about the history of the Culper Spy Ring; volunteers Michael Silvaggio and Niki Nassiri of Setauket; Art Billadello talks to visitors about the significance of the Setauket Presbyterian Church; and members of New York’s Third Regiment line up for battle.

A Revolutionary Event History came alive last Saturday at the second annual Culper Spy Day, a collaboration of 18 organizations including Tri-Spy Tours, the Three Village Historical Society, The Long Island Museum, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization and Stony Brook University’s Special Collections. Hundreds of community members endured the heat to come out and learn about the amazing story behind George Washington’s Setauket Culper Spy Ring. Activities, which took place in Setauket, Stony Brook and Port Jefferson, included tours, battle reenactments, colonial cooking demonstrations, live music, crafts and more.