Arts & Lifestyles - July 29, 2021

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LIFE LINES

Ideas that failed:

IQ as a numerical assessment of eminence The IQ or intelligence quotient was introduced early in the 20th century to measure learning abilities in school children. It spread from Germany to the United States where it was enthusiastically

BY ELOF AXEL CARLSON adopted in K-12 schools.

I took the test four times. The first score I got, 116, was in first or second grade. The second score, about 3 years later, was 130.

The third test in junior high school (PS210) was 149. The last score was in my freshman orientation week at NYU and it was 160.

How do I know my scores? I was a teacher’s pet throughout my education and in high school, one of my volunteer activities was filing the report cards of students after teacher’s made their entries.

In the process of filing I looked at my own record card (and my friends) and saw my scores for K-12. I saw my NYU score while being counseled in the Freshman week follow up. My test scores for various aptitude tests were on the sheet of paper my counselor was reading. She said I was talented but very insecure.

The IQ score is usually interpreted in 30-point intervals with normal 100 (86-115); bright 130 (116- 145); and genius (146 and up) for the more intelligent students.

A more damning score exists for categories of students classified as slow learners, with a terminology no longer used, morons 70 ( 56-85); imbeciles 40 (26-55); and idiots (25 and below).

Those with less than normal IQ scores are sometimes classified collectively as retarded, feebleminded, or regarded or euphemistically as exceptional children.

High IQ was widely admired and accepted as the basis for success in school and in life. Lewis Terman’s Genetic Studies of Genius used the IQ test about 1910 to identify 1000 gifted children in California (mean IQ = 140). They were followed at Stanford University for more than 50 years.

They became college educated successful lawyers, MDs, professors, CEOs and other middle-class professionals with numerous publications and comfortable incomes.

In contrast George and Muriel Goertzel’s Cradles of Eminence used a different approach. They selected 300 Americans who lived in the 20th century who had two or more books written about them. Their mean IQ was 127. Instead of comfortable middleclass upbringings that were characteristic of Terman’s high IQ children, the Goertzel’s biographies revealed about two-thirds had troubled homes growing up with a parent who was a business failure, psychotic, idiosyncratic, alcoholic, or physically handicapped.

The Goertzel’s argued that IQ was insufficient for eminence. Eminence required what they called “a neural itch” that stimulated children to focus more intensely on their work, to exercise their imagination and creativity, and to generate the energy to complete tasks and compensate (sublimate in Freudian terminology) for the stress they encountered growing up.

Not a single one of the 1000 Terman high IQ children ended up with a biography written about him or her. If being the subject of a biography is a measure of eminence, IQ is a poor predictor. IQ is more aptly an academic quotient and not an intelligence quotient. It measures the ability to take tests not the capacity to be innovative or driven to greatness.

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

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

CSHL hopes to reopen its doors to courses and conferences in October Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

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

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

For scientists, meetings and conferences aren’t just a chance to catch up on the latest research, gossip and see old friends: they can also provide an intellectual spark that enhances their careers and leads to new collaborations.

Amid the pandemic, almost all of those in-person conferences stopped, including the annual courses and meetings that Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory hosts.

The internationally renowned lab has run meetings since 1933, with a few years off between 1943 and 1945 during World War II. While scientists made progress on everything from basic to translational research, including in laboratories that pivoted towards work on the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, they missed out on the kinds of opportunities that come from in-person interactions.

Assuming COVID infection rates are low enough this fall, CSHL is hoping to restart in-person conferences and courses, with the first conference that will address fifty years of the enzyme reverse transcriptase scheduled for Oct. 20th through the 23rd. That event was originally scheduled for October of 2020.

One of the planned guest speakers for that conference, David Baltimore, who discovered the enzyme that enables RNA to transfer information to DNA and is involved in retroviruses like HIV, won the Nobel Prize.

“I am hoping that there will be significant participation by many eminent scientists, so that is in itself somewhat [of] a ceremonial start,” wrote David Stewart, Executive Director of meetings and courses at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

Left, CSHL’s David Stewart Photo by Gina Motisi/CSHL ; above, attendees at a conference at CSHL, an in-person tradition started in 1933. These conferences were suspended from 1943 to 1945 during WWII and were virtual during the pandemic in 2020 and for most of 2021. Photo by Miriam Chuai/CSHL

To attend any of the seven in-person meetings on the calendar before the end of the year, participants need to have vaccinations from either Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson or AstraZeneca.

Attendees will have to complete an online form and bring a vaccination card or certificate.

Scientists who don’t provide that information “will not be admitted and will not get a key to their room or be able to attend the event,” Stewart said.

CSHL also plans to maintain the thorough and deep cleaning procedures the lab developed.

Stewart hopes that 75 to 80 percent or more of the talks presented will be live, with a virtual audience that could be larger than the in-person attendance.

“It is important to have a critical mass of presenters and audience in-person, but there’s no real limit on how large the virtual audience could be,” he explained.

Typically, the courses attract participants from over 50 countries.

Even this year, especially with travel

restrictions for some countries still in place, Stewart expects that the majority of participants will travel from locations within the United States.

The Executive Director explained that CSHL was planning to introduce a carbon offset program for all travel to conferences and courses that the facility reimburses starting in 2020. After evaluating several options, they plan to purchase carbon offsets from Cool Effect and will encourage participants paying their own way to do the same or through a similar program.

The courses, meanwhile, will begin on October 4th, with macromolecular crystallography and programming for biology.

CSHL hopes to run six of these courses before the end of the year, including a scientific writing retreat.

“We are looking to 100 percent enrollment for our courses, so likely this year that will largely be domestic,” Stewart explained.

The courses, which normally have 16 participants, may have 12 students, as the lab tries to run these training opportunities safely without masks or social distancing.

From March of 2020 through the end of last year, the lab had planned

25 meetings and 25 courses. As the pandemic spread, the lab pivoted to virtual meetings. “I felt like a car salesman trying to sell virtual conferences,” Stewart recalled. For the most part, the lab was able to keep to its original schedule of conferences, albeit through a virtual format.

In addition to the scheduled meetings, CSHL decided to add meetings to discuss the latest scientific information related to COVID research.

Stewart approached Hung Fan, a retired virologist at the University of California at Irvine, to help put together these COVID exchanges.

Those meetings occurred in June, July, August, October, and January.

The sixth one recently concluded.

The meetings addressed “everything around the science of the virus,” Stewart said, which included the biology, the origin, the genomics, the immune response, vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, among other scientific issues.

“There was a lot of excellent work being done around SARSCoV-2,” Stewart said. “We were trying to identify that early on. It was helpful to have people who knew the field well.”

Fan said he combed through preprints like the CSHL-based bioRxiv and related medRxiv every day for important updates on the disease.

Fan described the scientific focus and effort of the research community as being akin to the Manhattan Project which built the atomic bomb during World War II, where “everybody said, ‘We have a common enemy and we want to apply all our capabilities to combating that.”

While Fan is pleased with the productive and valuable exchanges that occurred amid the virtual conferences, he recognized the benefit of sharing a room and a drink with scientific colleagues.

“A lot of the productive interactions at meetings take place in a social setting, at the bar, over dinner” and in other unstructured gatherings, he said. “People are relaxed and can share their scientific thoughts.”

After presentations, Fan described how researchers discuss the work presented and compare that to their own efforts. It’s easier to talk with people in person “as opposed to making a formalized approach through letters and emails.”

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Slowing Parkinson's disease progression

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Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease, most often associated with a movement disorder, or tremors. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, roughly 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year, and approximately one million Americans are living with PD(1).

Patients with PD suffer from a collection of symptoms caused by the breakdown of brain neurons. In medicine, we know the most common symptoms by the BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD mnemonic TRAP: tremors while resting, rigidity, akinesia/bradykinesia (inability/ difficulty to move or slow movements) and postural instability or balance issues. It can also result in a masked face, one that has become expressionless, and potentially dementia.

There are several different subtypes of PD; the diffuse/malignant phenotype has the highest propensity toward cognitive decline (2).

There’s a lot we still don’t know about the causes of PD; however, risk factors may include head trauma, reduced vitamin D, milk intake, well water, being overweight, high levels of dietary iron, and migraine with aura in middle age.

The part of the brain most affected is the basal ganglia, and the prime culprit is dopamine deficiency that occurs in this brain region (3). Adding back dopamine has been the mainstay of medical treatment, but eventually the neurons themselves break down, and the medication becomes less effective. Is there hope? Yes, in the form of medications and deep brain stimulatory surgery, but also with lifestyle modifications.

Lifestyle factors include iron, vitamin D and CoQ10. The research, unfortunately, is not conclusive, though it is intriguing.

Is Vitamin D part of the puzzle?

About 70% of people with Parkinson’s experience a tremor at some point in the disease. Stock photo

chelator to remove iron from the substantia nigra, a specific part of the brain where iron breakdown may be dysfunctional. An iron chelator is a drug that removes the iron. Here, deferiprone (DFP) was used at a modest dose of 30 mg/kg/d (4). This drug was mostly well-tolerated.

The chelator reduced the risk of disease progression significantly on the Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) during the 12-month study. Participants who were treated sooner had lower levels of iron compared to a group that used the chelator six months later. A specialized MRI was used to measure levels of iron in the brain.

The iron chelator does not affect, nor should it affect, systemic levels of iron, only those in the brain specifically focused on the substantia nigra region. The chelator may work by preventing degradation of the dopamine-containing neurons. It also may be recommended to consume foods that contain less iron.

Does CoQ10 slow progression?

When we typically think of using CoQ10, a coenzyme found in over-thecounter supplements, it is to compensate for depletion from statin drugs or due to heart failure. Typical doses range from 100 to 300 mg. However, there is evidence that CoQ10 may be beneficial in Parkinson’s at much higher doses.

In an RCT, results showed that those given 1,200 mg of CoQ10 daily reduced the progression of the disease significantly based on UPDRS changes, compared to the placebo group (5). Other doses of 300 and 600 mg showed trends toward benefit, but were not significant. This was a 16-month trial in a small population of 80 patients.

Unfortunately, results for other CoQ10

In a prospective study, results show that vitamin D levels measured in the highest quartile reduced the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease by 65 percent, compared to the lowest quartile (6). This is quite impressive, especially since the highest quartile patients had vitamin D levels that were what we would qualify as insufficient, with blood levels of 20 ng/ml, while those in the lowest quartile had deficient blood levels of 10 ng/ml or less. There were over 3,000 patients involved in this study with an age range of 50 to 79.

While many times we are deficient in vitamin D and have a disease, replacing the vitamin does nothing to help the disease.

Here, it does. Vitamin D may play dual roles of both reducing the risk of Parkinson’s disease and slowing its progression.

In an RCT, results showed that 1,200 IU of vitamin D taken daily may have reduced the progression of Parkinson’s disease significantly on the UPDRS compared to a placebo over a 12-month duration (7).

Also, this amount of vitamin D increased the blood levels by almost two times from 22.5 to 41.7 ng/ml. There were 121 patients involved in this study with a mean age of 72.

So, what have we learned? Though medication with dopamine agonists is the gold standard for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, lifestyle modifications can have a significant impact on both prevention and treatment of this disease.

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(1) parkinson.org. (2) JAMA Neurol.

2015;72:863-873. (3) uptodate.com. (4) Antioxid Redox Signal. 2014;10;21(2):195210. (5) Arch Neurol. 2002;59(10):1541-1550.

(6) Arch Neurol. 2010;67(7):808-811. (7) Am J Clin Nutr. 2013;97(5):1004-1013.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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How should we be caring for our children?

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Tom Caruso was at Arthur Kunz County Park in his hometown of Smithtown on July 17 when he saw this osprey flying with a fish in its talons and captured the perfect shot. He writes, 'It flew around for several minutes before vanishing into the woods with its prize.'

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Americans have become aware that our system of family care is disjointed and sometimes inaccessible. The pandemic particularly highlighted the problem of childcare, as essential workers had to leave their jobs because their child care resources had closed. The American Rescue Plan (ARP), passed by Congress in 2021, helped day care centers, home and family childcare providers stay open or reopen and provide protective and sanitizing equipment.

The League of Women Voters of the United States since 1988 has supported programs at all levels of government to expand the supply of affordable, quality childcare for all who need it. The League also participates in the Pre-K Coalition in New York State, advocating for investing in children’s early years to lay the foundation for reading, writing, and math skills. Many Pre-K programs are funded through school districts, open free to parents through a lottery, but frequently for only half a day.

The Coalition on Human Needs (www. chn.org, July 19) reported that, even before the pandemic, childcare was unaffordable for many families. In many parts of the country, families pay more than $10,000 a year per child for child care. That’s 16% of the median household income, but far more for many families.

New York State has just announced that it will use the funding of $25 million it has received from the federal government for child care scholarships for essential workers, whose income is less than $79,500 for a family of four. Additional federal funding of $105 million granted to New York State in 2021 will be used to expand Pre-K programs; on Long Island, $31.9 million dollars will make it possible to seat 5,200 four year olds, mostly for full-day care.

This July, through the Child Tax Credit program (which has existed since the 1990’s), parents with joint incomes of $150,000, head of household filers with incomes of $112,500 and single filers with incomes of $75,000

have received the first monthly payment of $300 for each child younger than 6, and $250 for each child between 6 and 17.

Parents with incomes up to $170,000 will receive payments but they will be less. The American Rescue Act recently increased the amount of credit and made it possible for families to receive payment each month, beginning in July 2021 with the remaining funds granted at the end of the year with the tax filing.

Separately, the Earned Income Tax Credit, or the EITC, is a refundable tax credit for low-wage workers that was expanded through the American Rescue Act. For taxable year 2020, parents “earned” between $1,502 to $6,728 depending on their taxfiling status, and the income they earned that year.

President Biden has proposed the American Families Plan and hopes to have it passed. His proposal would pay for universal Pre-K and free community college, an investment in child care of $225 billion over 10 years to federally supported child care providers and $200 billion for free preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds, and a cap on child care costs at 7 percent of a family’s earnings.

The proposal also calls for a national paid family and medical leave. Should ARP not be refunded, the benefit amounts of the child tax credit and the Earned Income Credit will go back to their original amounts. To support the enhanced amounts and monthly distribution, contact your Congressperson. Also write to support the efforts of New York State Senator Todd Kaminsky (D Long Beach) for his support of child care funding.

Nancy Marr is vice-president of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, visit www.lwv-suffolkcounty.org, email league@ lwv-suffolkcounty.org or call 631-862-6860.

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ome celebrate local history with music, food, art and antiques at the Three Village Community Trust's 7th annual Chicken Hill Country Picnic and Benefit Auction on the lawn of the Factory Worker Houses, 148 Main Street in Setauket on Aug. 7.

“This will be one of the greatest experiences that the Three Village community will ever have,” said Herb Mones, President of the Three Village Community Trust. “We really want to focus on thanking our members for giving the Trust their support over the years, bringing people together in a safe way, and celebrating the history of these factory houses.”

Saved from demolition by the Trust, the three homes were a part of a group of company houses in the "Chicken Hill" area of Setauket that provided boarding for the hundreds of Eastern European and Russian immigrants who worked at the Setauket Rubber Factory, which was once Long Islands’ leading producer of domestic rubber goods in the 18th century. Each small building was essentially two rooms — one

Proceeds from the event will go towards the revitalization of the 18th century factory houses located off Main Street in Setauket. Photo by Robert Reuter

room on the first floor and one on the second floor and also housed the workers' families.

Tours of the historic buildings will be given throughout the afternoon by volunteers.

According to a press release, "these small, rustic houses are a visual reminder of the hopes, dreams, and resiliency of so many of our nation’s immigrants." The Three Village Community Trust’s vision is to use these structures to educate future generations about the American experience.

In addition to the tasty, slow-cooked

"chicken dogs" that will be available for purchase, visitors can set up their lawn chairs and picnic baskets while enjoying a bluegrass concert by Buddy Merriam and Back Roads at 4 p.m.

The event will also include an Art and Antiques auction featuring a number of paintings, photographs, illustrations, prints, and a collection of antiques, some of which will be from the factory houses. All of the items will be displayed throughout the grounds to give visitors a preview of what is available.

"I'm really excited by the new idea of the auction and I expect it to be a great success," said Cynthia Barnes, Corresponding Secretary of the Three Village Community Trust.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward the revitalization of the factory houses. "We’re excited because some of the revenue that we’ve been able to raise so far is going to enable us in the next couple of weeks to bring electricity to the factory houses," Mones said.

If enough money is raised, the Trust also plans to install appropriate copper gutters and replace the siding on the factory houses. "We’ve had some issues with rainwater in the back of the houses that is coming up against the siding, and we can't use standard aluminum white gutters; we need to get the decorative copper gutters that are more period-appropriate, but they are more expensive," added Mones.

The Chicken Hill Country Picnic and Benefit Auction will be held on Aug. 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and a picnic basket to enjoy this fun event for an important cause.

For more information, call 631-689-0225 or visit www.threevillagecommunitytrust.org.

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NEWS AROUND TOWN School Supplies Drive

The Teen Agents of Change Club at Comsewogue Public Library is collecting school supplies to be donated to local students in need. All types of school supplies are welcome. Please drop off donations now through September in the library lobby at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station. For more information, please contact Librarian Alison Quinn or Librarian Jenny Cammarano at 631928-1212.

Griefshare bereavement

For those seeking help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or close friend, St. James Lutheran Church, 230 2nd. Ave., St. James announces GriefShare — a 13-session free weekly support group that will be offered at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays from Sept. 8 through Dec. 8 in the Multi-purpose Room of the church office building.

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Medicine Collection event

Northport-East Northport Public Library will host a medicine collection event at both locations, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport and 185 Larkfield Road in East Northport on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Northport Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff ’s Office will collect unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. Proper disposal of these items is essential for risk reduction and environmental protection.

No questions asked and no personal information is required.

Northport: Items in pill form only.

East Northport: Items in pill form as well as hypodermic needles and liquids. This event is co-sponsored by the NorthportEast Northport Community Drug and Alcohol Task Force. For more information, call 631-261-6930.

M. Night Shyamalan's new thriller gets 'Old' REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

Will we be intrigued? Engaged? Frustrated?

Homicidal? These are the questions that revolve around any M. Night Shyamalan release. The Sixth Sense made an indelible mark on twisty cinematic thrillers. The Lady in the Water made us appreciate the high level of integrity in reality television.

In his newest offering, Old, Shyamalan has used Pierre Oscar Lévy and Frederik Peeters’ graphic novel Sandcastle as his source. The premise is intriguing. A group of people staying at an exclusive tropical resort are given access to a private beach. Beautiful sand, clear (and notably fish-less) water make up this idyllic cove.

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The focus is on a couple with marital problems (Gael García Bernal and Vicky Krieps) and their precocious children (Nolan River and Alexa Swinton). They are joined by the aforementioned doctor (Rufus Sewell), his almost skeletal wife (Abbey Lee), his mother (Kathleen Chalfant, one of the great actors of the American theatre, given about six lines), and their gifted daughter (Mikaya Fisher). Added to this is another couple (Ken Leung and Nikki Amuka-Bird), a nurse and a psychologist, respectively; the latter saddled with some of the most cringeworthy lines.

Finally, a mysterious rapper named Mid-Sized Sedan (Aaron Pierre) is there when they arrive.

Also, there is Shyamalan himself as the driver who drops them off. The meta-beyond-

meta is both annoying and unnecessary.

(One assumes he fancies himself Hitchcock.

He is wrong.)

There is a potential for a range of dynamics, genuine psychological interaction, personal growth in the face of challenges, tension, plot development, and insight into the human condition when facing challenges. The operative word is “potential.”

Revealed is that one person in each of the groups has a physical or mental illness.

(Not so much revealed as proclaimed.) And very quickly they realize that they are aging rapidly—at the rate of two years an hour.

So, by this calculation, the movie is just shy of four years long.

Spoiler Alert. This is not a good movie.

There are a few (very few) clever twists. The children’s maturation is more noticeable, with them hitting hormonal teenage years rather quickly, resulting in a serious problem that is dealt with and dispatched rather quickly. There are a few scares and a few gross-out moments.

But for the most part, they talk, they attempt to leave, and then they pass out. And then they die.

Maybe this would all be fine if the ending were satisfying. Things are explained (sort of).

And resolved (kind of). But, by that point, we don’t care (nope).

The film includes accomplished, and even some gifted actors, and they do their best. But it is a struggle that they are not going to win.

The dialogue is so wooden that they could have used it to build a raft and float away.

The blame lies squarely with Shyamalan as director, screenwriter/adaptor, and producer.

His work seemed to have been wedging every cliché about time and aging, jamming them into the first ten minutes, and then panning the camera in circles on the beach for the next hour and forty minutes. As a result, the “surprises” are few. Old gets old … really, really fast. Or, in this case … over four years.

Rated PG-13, Old is now playing in local theaters.

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COOKING COVE

Blueberries, blueberries, blueberries!

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

Blueberries! Blueberry pie, blueberry fool, blueberry buckle, blueberry crisp, blueberry crumble, blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, blueberry tarts and cakes, smoothies, coolers, and just plain blueberries that leave stains on your teeth and fingers.

What recipes shall I choose? I can’t decide!

So I’m going to share with you some spin-offs on a few of them and hope you like them as much as the traditional ones.

Blueberry-Pecan Bread YIELD: Makes one loaf INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups flour • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1 cup sugar • 1 cup blueberries • 1/2 cup chopped pecans • 2 eggs well-beaten • 1 cup milk • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 9 x 5 x 3” loaf pan with waxed paper. In a large

sugar. Bake 20 to 30 minutes until cooked through and golden on top; sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Serve with blueberry syrup, fresh blueberries and whipped cream.

bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar; add berries and nuts and stir to combine. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and oil; add to dry mixture and stir just enough to moisten; pour into prepared loaf pan and let sit about 20 minutes. Bake one hour or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.

Serve with iced coffee or iced tea.

Blueberry Custard Tart YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 4 large eggs, well beaten • 2/3 cup sugar • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg • 2 2/3 cups milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 unbaked 9” pie shell • 1 cup blueberries • 2 tablespoons orange juice • 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

Blueberry Skillet Pancake YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup flour • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 3/4 cup half and half • 1 large egg at room temperature • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • 1/2 pint blueberries • Confectioners sugar DIRECTIONS:

Place oven rack in upper third of oven; preheat oven to 375 F. Place 10” cast iron skillet in oven. In large bowl combine flour, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, the baking powder and salt. In a medium bowl whisk

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together the half and half, egg and two tablespoons of the butter. Stir wet mixture into dry mixture until just moistened. With a potholder carefully remove skillet from oven; swirl remaining tablespoon of butter to coat bottom and sides of pan; pour batter in pan and smooth top; sprinkle evenly with blueberries and remaining teaspoon

Preheat oven to 425 F. In a medium bowl combine eggs, sugar, salt, milk, nutmeg and vanilla; stir until smooth; pour mixture into pie shell and bake 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350 F and bake 30 minutes more, until knife inserted about one inch from edge of pastry shell comes out clean.

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Theatre Three hosts food drive Aug. 1 Theatre Three in Port Jefferson will hold a Theatre Three Cares Food and Personal Care Items Drive to benefit the Open Cupboard food pantry at Infant Jesus Church on Sunday, August 1. Please note new location: They will be collecting donations at the Infant Jesus Convent Building at 110 Hawkins Street (off Myrtle Avenue) in Port Jefferson from 9 a.m. to noon. Please help those in need. The following items are in low supply and greatly appreciated: FOOD ITEMS: Juice, Mustard, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Maseca Corn Flour, Cooking Oil, Mac & Cheese, Canned Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Boxed Milk, Tuna, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Coffee, Oatmeal, Pancake Mix, Pancake Syrup, Black Beans, Rice (1# and 2# bags/boxes), Canned Fruit, Healthy Snacks, Fresh Chicken, Fresh Ground Beef & Hot Dogs.

TOILETRIES: Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Deodorant, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Feminine Pads, Toilet Paper, and Razors BABY ITEMS: Diapers Size 4 & 5, Pull Ups Size 4T-5T, Baby Shampoo, Baby Wash, Baby Wipes, Baby Powder, Desitin and Lotion They are also accepting donations of grocery store gift cards and cash to purchase whatever else is needed. If you prefer, you can remain in your vehicle for a contact-free drop off. For more information, call Brian at 631-938-6464.

Farmers Markets

Farmingville

The Farmers Market at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville will be held every Thursday afternoon through October from noon to 5 p.m. Along with fresh produce, spirits, flowers, baked goods, homemade bath and body products and more will be available for purchase. For more information, call 631-451-TOWN.

Huntington

The Town of Huntington will host a farmers market every Saturday through November from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 228 Main St., Huntington. Featuring organic fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, artisanal bread, pickles and more. Held rain or shine. Call 631-323-3653 or visit www. longislandgrowersmarket.com for more info.

Lake Grove

The Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove holds a Farmers Market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting) in the parking lot along Middle Country Road just east of the Bahama Breeze Restaurant, rain or shine, year round. The market features pickles, hot cider, donuts, ravioli, vegetables and more! Questions? Call Nick at 516-444-1280.

Northport

The Northport Farmers Market at Cow Harbor Park at the corner of Main Street and Woodbine Avenue, Northport runs every Saturday through Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Locally grown fruits and

vegetables, artisan cheese, pickles, jams, granola, smoked meats, fish, baked goods, coffee, plants and much more. Held rain or shine. Call 631-754-3905 or visit www. northportfarmersmarket.org.

Port Jefferson

The Port Jefferson Farmers Market heads outdoors to Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson every Sunday through Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, seafood, international specialties, plants and flower bouquets. Live music. Call 631-4734724 for more information.

Rocky Point

The Rocky Point Farmers & Artisan Market will be held every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 21 at Old Depot Park at 115 Prince Road, corner of Broadway in Rocky Point. Locally grown produce, fresh fish, candles, handcrafted jewelry, soap, ceramics, hand carved wood items, artisan beer, organic wine, baked goods and more.

Visit www.rockypointfarmersmarket.org

Setauket

The Three Village Artisan Farmers Market returns to the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 1. Over 25 vendors, featuring organic produce, seafood, flowers, bread, hummus, honey, meat, eggs, preserves, baked goods, arts and crafts and more!

Questions? Call 631-901-7151.

CAYLA'S COLUMN

An evening at Eagle's Nest Passing through the elaborate iron gates leading into the Vanderbilt Eagle’s Nest estate, visitors are swept back through time to a decade long gone.

Guests are emersed in the decadent Gold Coast era of Long

BY CAYLA ROSENHAGEN Island’s history.

For many years, the Eagle’s Nest mansion and the rest of the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium in Centerport have been one of my favorite locations to explore. My family and I are frequent visitors. On July 16th, we had the pleasure of returning to the Vanderbilt property to attend the 31st annual Shakespeare Festival.

Eagle’s Nest, a 24-room Spanish Revival mansion, was constructed by famed architects Warren and Wetmore by order of William K. Vanderbilt II, great-grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1910. In 1950, the estate and grounds were transformed into an education center, inviting the public to come visit and live like a Vanderbilt.

On the evening of our visit, Shakespeare’s "As You Like It," was being performed by the Carriage House Players in the grand, cobblestone courtyard situated in the middle of the manor. Arriving early to picnic on the back garden terrace, we indulged in delectable take-out from a local café. We set up our lawn chairs by the fountain, where we had a breathtaking vista. Across the well-manicured, grassy slopes, Northport Bay stretched calmly between us and the peninsula of Eaton’s Neck. It was a clear evening and the Sound with Connecticut beyond it was in perfect view. Robins foraged nearby and swallows practiced their aerial acrobatics overhead.

Shortly before the play began, we gathered in the courtyard with several dozen other audience members to take our seats. The courtyard, an ideal setting to watch one of the Bard’s most beloved plays, was illuminated by intricate iron lanterns and string lights overhead. Lined with garden beds of vibrant flora, the space radiated with Mediterranean splendor. The half-moon shone brightly over the terracotta-roofed belltower above the portcullis entrance.

The play itself was a joy to watch. The actors truly enraptured the wit, humor, and magic of Shakespeare. By the time the show ended with an extended applause, the sun had set, and the stars appeared above us in the twilight sky. As the other guests exited, I

A view of the bell tower from the Vanderbilt Mansion courtyard. Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen

took a moment to myself on the back patio, soaking up the enchanting moment. In a dream-like state, I watched the glimmering fireflies over the lawn and gazed out upon the water. Sailboats, only visible in the night by their multihued lights, paraded by with chiming bells. A faint melody of whimsical, classical music filled the salty, sea air. As I left the fairytale-like setting, I knew I would be back there again soon.

Throughout the summer, the museum hosts live theatrical performances in the courtyard every Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 7 p.m. This year, the featured plays are "As You Like It," "Titus Andronicus," and "Richard III." Tickets for the shows are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and children. In addition to plays, the Vanderbilt grounds also host a variety of other events. These include tours of the mansion and museum exhibitions, magic shows, concerts, art workshops, yoga classes, and a wide array of planetarium shows at the Reichert Planetarium for the whole family’s enjoyment. Please see their website, vanderbiltmuseum.org, for more details.

Cayla Rosenhagen is a local high school student who enjoys capturing the unique charm of the community through photography and journalism.

She serves on the board of directors for the Four Harbors Audubon Society and Brookhaven’s Youth Board, and is the founder and coordinator of Beach Bucket Brigade, a community outreach program dedicated to environmental awareness, engagement, and education. She is also an avid birder, hiker, and artist who is concurrently enrolled in college, pursuing a degree in teaching.

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BOOK REVIEW

The Vision Experiments

By John P. Cardone

Fiction Reviewed by Jeffrey Sanzel Videre cras ante alli vivere: being able to see tomorrow before others live it.

John P. Cardone’s The Vision Experiments (Waterview Arts) is an entertaining thriller with a unique premise: What if the great minds and movers in history could see into the future? Speculation about figures such as Alexander the Great, Leif Erikson, Oliver Cromwell, Jonas Salk, J.P. Morgan, Thomas Edison, and Madam C.J. Walker form the hypothetical core of this unusual thesis. Explorers, inventors, and financiers—even the Oracle at Delphi— are part of the theoretical nucleus.

And while these individuals are referenced, the center of the novel focuses on the present-day work of the shadowy Fisher Research Institute, located in Los Angeles. Founded by Southampton billionaire Lawrence Fisher III, the medical lab uses homeless men to perform experiments to understand the phenomenon, all connected to various eye treatments.

When the procedures fail, the clinic dispatches the men by making them seem victims of a satanic cult.

The Institute has employed Professor William Clarkson to recover documents throughout the world to prove and further the ideas. Clarkson began his work at the Penn Museum before taking a position at Stony Brook’s Southampton’s campus. From here, he was recruited by the Institute with “what was, in his mind, the possibility of altering the world in every possible way.” As an archaeologist and an expert in parapsychology, he presents the ideal “modern day Indiana Jones.”

Dr. Melissa Speyer, a speechlanguage pathologist, is dealing with her mother’s passing, a marriage ended by her husband’s departure, and both her father’s deterioration and refusal

Author John P. Cardone

to go into much-needed care. While dealing with a possible eye infection, a pharmaceutical error provides her with eye drops that enable her to have visions of the future. This fluke comes to the attention of the Institute, resulting in Clarkson’s assignment to find out more.

He approaches her, unaware that they will become emotionally involved.

Here the story kicks into high gear as Los Angeles detectives, as well as the FBI, begin an investigation of the Los Angeles laboratory. From Oxford, England, to Los Angeles to New York City to Long Island, the book zooms across the world in brisk, succinct chapters, intercutting the action in a cinematic fashion. There is a sizeable roster of well-developed characters revolving through the action, with Speyer and Clarkson’s burgeoning romance at the center.

Cardone has done his research, cleverly integrating the ideas behind the all-seeing eye symbol (best known for its placement

on the dollar bill). In addition, there are connections to the Eye of Horus and the Staff of Asclepius, associated with the medical profession. Whether Cardone is imparting the background of symbols such as these or explaining forensic examination, he keeps the narrative moving briskly forward.

Elevating the novel is the ethical considerations in the use of knowledge: whether used for gain or good. Because there is the ability, does it justify the action? The Institute does its work in the name of science but in complete denial of any sense of humanity.

Cardone addresses the moral dilemma of power, the individual, and society as a whole.

Those who enjoy speculative fiction and a solid, quick summer read will enjoy John P. Cardone’s The Vision Experiments.

Author John P. Cardone is the founder of the Long Island Authors Group, a nature photographer, a wildlife photography instructor, and a lecturer on nature topics. The Vision Experiments is his fifth book and is available at Book Revue in Huntington, Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

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Ongoing

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

Heckscher Park’s Chapin Rainbow Stage, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington hosts the Huntington Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival with music, theater and dance through Aug. 8. The festival continues this week with the L.I. Dance Consortium on July 29; Plaza Theatrical’s musical “Songs for a New World” on July 30; Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience on July 31; Hoodoo Loungers on Aug. 1; Island Hills Chorus and Twin Shores Chorus on Aug. 4; and Al DeGregoris & JJ Sansaverino (jazz) on Aug. 5. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Most events will also be streamed via facebook.com/HuntingtonArts/ live/ and www.huntingtonarts.org. Free. Bring seating. For more information, call 271-8423.

Times ... and dates July 29 to Aug. 5, 2021

Drive-in live music is back at Hallockville Museum, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead with the Englishtown Trio in concert at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20 per person, $50 per car.

Advance reservations only by calling 2985292 or by visiting www.hallockville.org.

Friday 30

Estate Walk & Talk See July 22 listing.

Happenings on Main Street

The Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at Northport Village Park at the harbor Friday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. Tonight’s performance features The South Country String Band and Jay & The Back Porch Band. Weather permitting. Bring seating. Free. Call 827-6827 or visit www.northportarts.org.

Musical Moments

The Kings Park Civic Association kicks off its Musical Moments in Kings Park summer concert series at Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main St., Kings Park at 7:30 p.m. with The Eagle River Band (Eagles tribute Band) Free. Weather permitting. Bring seating.

Poets in Port

The Northport Arts Coalition hosts a virtual Poets in Port via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Featured * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead hosts a Barn Dance fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy live music and learn the dance steps from caller Chart Guthrie in the historic Naugles Barn! No experience needed - all ages are invited to this summer fund raiser for Hallockville Museum Farm. Tickets are $25 adults, $10 ages 5 to 12. VIP options also available. Order tickets at www.hallockville.com.

Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket hosts a chamber music concert at 7:30 p.m. featuring Jeffrey Marcus (piano), Noby Ishida (piano), Lauren Ishida (soprano), Harris Becker (guitar), Laura Lessard (guitar), Emily Klonowski (mezzo-soprano), Christina Montalto (soprano), Barbara Fusco (mezzosoprano), Samantha Clarke (flute), Maureen Hynes (cello) and Frank Cassara (percussion).

Program will include works by Schubert, Rodrigo, Dowland, Monteverdi, Albeniz and Tchaikovsky. The concert is free, no reservations necessary. Donations will be accepted at the door. For information, call 697-2293.

Spy Stories on the Porch

Hallockville Drive-In Live Music

Barn Dance fundraiser

An evening of chamber music

Thursday 29

Join the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket for Spy Stories on the Porch with TVHS Historian Bev Tyler and TVHS Education Director Donna Smith at 6 p.m. Stories include Benjamin Tallmadge and Nathan Hale at Yale at 6 p.m.; Selah Strong and Caleb Brewster on Strong’s Neck cliff at 6:30 p.m.; Benjamin Floyd, Loyalist and friend of Abraham Woodhull at 7 p.m.; and Austin Roe Rides to meet President George Washington at 7:30 p.m. Free. This event will be live streamed on the TVHS Facebook page as well. For more information, call 751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Frank Catalano Jazz Group. Bring seating and a picnic. Free. Questions? Text 516-939-8960.

Sunday 1

Theatre Three Food Drive PORT PALOOZA The Como Brothers head to the Jill Nees Russell Stage at Harborfront Park in Port Jefferson at 2 p.m. on July 31 as part of the first annual Port Palooza.

poet will be Christine A. Barbour. Followed by an open reading. To register, email libearyn@ gmail.com and put “Poets in Port” in the subject line. For more info, visit www.northportarts.org.

Saturday 31 Estate Walk & Talk See July 30 listing.

Tag Sale fundraiser

The Silver Chords Chorus will hold a multifamily tag sale fundraiser at 209 Gibbs Road, Nesconset from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This “boutique” sale features gently used and some brand new items. All proceeds will help the chorus offset expenses. Rain date is Aug. 7.

Special Curator Tour

As part of the Town of Huntington’s “One Town Eleven Events” celebration, Preservation Long Island’s Exhibition Gallery, 161 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will host a special curator tour, Facing Slavery: Reframing the Lloyd Family, from noon to 1 p.m. Join curator Lauren Brincat for a tour through the Lloyd family portraits, an important group of early American paintings recently donated to Preservation Long Island, exploring the entangled stories of the Lloyd family and the families they enslaved. $10 suggested donation. Advance registration required by visiting preservationlongisland.org.

Frontline Workers Tribute

The Sound Beach Civic Association will dedicate a tribute to the frontline and essential workers at the adopt-a-spot, 30 New York Avenue, Sound Beach at 1 p.m. Join them in honoring the heroes all around us. For more information call 631-744-6952 or e-mail Rubertob11789@aol.com.

Hometown Hope Gala

Hometown Hope will hold a Summer Gala at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from 6 to 10 p.m.

The evening will include food by The Whiskey Barrel and Prohibition Kitchen; a dessert bar; wine, champagne and beer; live music by RSVP and raffle baskets. The fundraiser event will help the organization continue its charity projects in Port Jefferson Village as well as give scholarships to local students. Tickets are $75 per person at www.hometownhopegala. eventbrite.com.

Port Palooza

Peace, love and music will be the themes of the day when the first annual Port Palooza heads to Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from 11:50 a.m. to dusk. A mini music festival on the harbor, the day will feature an invocation by Jeffrey Sanzel and music

by Jonathan Fritz, Cole Fortier, The Como Brothers, MJT Band, School of Rock All Stars, Common Ground, Grand Folk Railroad and the

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson will host a food and personal care items drive to benefit Open Door Food Pantry at Infant Jesus Church from 9 a.m. to noon. *Please note new location: they will be collecting items at the Infant Jesus Convent Building at 110 Hawkins Street (off Myrtle Ave.) in Port Jefferson. For a list of items needed, see page B16.

Grist Mill Tours

The Stony Brook Grist Mill, 100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook is open to the public for guided tours with a miller and a Country Store on Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. through October.

Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children.

For more info, call 751-2244 or visit www. wmho.org.

Wind Down Sundays

The popular summer concert series continues at the historic Red Barn at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket with Quarter Horse (Rock, Folk and Country) at 5:30 p.m. Bring seating. Free. Questions? Call 6896146 or visit www.frankmelvillepark.org.

Monday 2

Goat Yoga in Smithtown

Join the Smithtown Historical Society for an evening of Goat Yoga today at 5 to 6 p.m. or 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the field behind the Brush Barn at 211 E. Main Street, Smithtown.

All levels welcome. Take part in yoga with friendly, interactive goats from the Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo. BYO mat and water. For ages 17 and older. Tickets are $28 per person on Eventbrite. Questions? Call 265-6768.

eating and 939-8960.

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Tuesday 3

Gardening with Native Plants

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National Night Out in Ridge

Join the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and Caroline Councilwoman Jane Bonner for a National ic concertNight Out at Fireman’s Memorial Park, 725 s (piano), Middle Country Road, Ridge from 5 to 8 p.m. (soprano), Enjoy a BBQ and ice cream, DJ, dancing d (guitar), games for kids, tug-of-war, giveaways, law Christina enforcement softball games, go-cart rides (mezzo- from Brookhaven Town’s Traffic Safety Maureen Division, Ridge Fire Department’s touchrcussion). a-truck, bingo, ball hockey, child ID cards, Schubert, senior ID cards, vehicle displays, and much beniz and much more! Free. For more information, call servations 451-6964. ted at the

National Night Out in Centereach

Join Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle, the SCPD 6th Precinct and the Middle Country Public Library for a National Night Out at the Centereach Pool Complex, 286 Hawkins Road, Centereach from 5:30 to ost a food 8:30 p.m. This free family event will feature nefit Open night swimming, music, vendors, a 3-on-3 urch from basketball tournament, and more! RSVP online location: at Brookhavenny.gov/NNO. Call 451-6647 for fant Jesus more information.

Street (off a list of An evening of Swing The Downtown Rocky Point Summer Concert Series kicks off at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point with bor Road, Swingtime Big Band, a 20-piece jazz band or guided recreating the sounds of the Swing Era, tonight Store on at 7 p.m. Presented by Leg. Sarah Anker and h October. the North Shore Youth Council. Concertgoers r children. are asked to bring a non-perishable food item isit www. to be donated to St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church’s food pantry. Free admission. For more info, call 854-1600. continues Concerts at The Gazebo Melville Enjoy Tuesday night concerts at The Gazebo, auket with127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset at 7 p.m. with ry) at 5:30 the The Dedications, courtesy of the Nesconset Call 689- Chamber of Commerce. Free. Weather org. permitting. Bring seating. Call 672-5197 or

Sunset Concert in Port Jeff

The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council continues its Sunset Concert series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with the Pamela Betti Band from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Dogs welcome. Rain location inside Port Jefferson Village Center. Free. For more information, visit www.gpjac.org.

Thursday 5 Historic Harbor Tour

The Northport Historical Society hosts two Historic Harbor Tours — at 5:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. Meet at Seymour’s Boatyard (63 Bayview Avenue) where you will board launches and enjoy a 45-minute cruise around Northport’s historic harbor. Guides will share stories about the boat builders, oystermen, and businesses that influenced the development of Northport as a thriving waterfront community.

Refreshments will be served afterward. Rain date is Aug. 6. Cost is $60 per person, $50 members at www.northporthistorical.org.

Hallockville Drive-In Live Music

Drive-in live music is back at Hallockville Museum, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead with Not Quite Dead celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead in concert at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, $50 per car. Advance reservations only by calling 298-5292 or by visiting www.hallockville.org.

Author Talk

Join Book Revue in Huntington for a special evening celebrating Rita Dove as she sits in in conversation with award-winning author Roger Rosenblatt live on Crowdcast at 7 p.m.

The pair will be discussing Dove’s new book of poetry, The Playlist for the Apocalypse. Free.

To register, visit bookrevue.com.

Film

‘Dolittle’

The Village of Port Jefferson continues its Movies on the Harbor series with a screening of “Dolittle” starring Robert Downey Jr. at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Aug. 3 at dusk. Rain date is the next evening. Bring seating. Free. Call 8022160 or visit www.portjeff.com for updates.

Stony Brook Film Festival

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook continues its 2021 Stony Brook Film Festival with a screening of Murder at Cinema North on July 29 at 7 p.m. and How to Stop a Recurring Dream at 9:15 p.m.; and Lorelei on July 30 at 7 p.m. followed by Perfumes at 9:15 p.m.

The festival closes on July 31 with a screening of Final Set at 8 p.m. followed by the Closing Night Awards at 10:30 p.m. For tickets and season passes, call 632-2787. For a full schedule, or www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

Theater

‘The Fantasticks’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the world’s longest running musical, The Fantasticks, on the Mainstage from July 16 to Aug. 15. A boy, a girl, two fathers, and a wall … Here is a timeless tale of love and loss, of growth and acceptance. Featuring a score blending musical theatre and jazz, the show is a heartfelt celebration of moonlight and magic.

Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35 adults, $20 children ages 5 to 12, $28 seniors and students. For more information or to order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘American Idiot’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown presents Green Day’s American Idiot Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. through July 31. This energy-fueled rock opera includes every song from Green Days’ album, American Idiot, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.

Shakespeare Festival

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport and The Carriage House Players continue their annual Summer Shakespeare Festival with As You Like It now through Aug. 1. Performances are held on the mansion courtyard stage Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children.

To order, call 516-557-1207 or visit www. carriagehouseplayers.org.

‘Heathers The Musical’

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport present the high school edition of “Heathers The Musical” on July 31 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. Based on the 1980s cult classic movie of the same name, the performance is made up entirely of teens from the Engeman Players. For mature audiences.

Tickets are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Broadway Showstoppers’

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

Vendors wanted

»The Davis Town Meeting House Society, 263 Middle Country Road, Coram seeks vendors for its annual Yard Sale and Craft Fair on Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date Sept. 19. $25 per spot/$15 members. For a vendor application, call 804-2256. »Stony Brook Community Church, 216 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook is seeking vendors for their Apple Festival (2021 version!) on Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date Oct. 3). 10’ x 10’ spots are $40 each. Call or text 631-252-0777 for an application to reserve a space and for further information. » Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown seeks exhibitors for its Evening Market for Wildlife event in the fall. Date TBD. Looking for vendors who specialize in homemade, nature themed and one of a kind crafts; non-profits specializing in the natural world, environment and rescue; and food vendors. Call 979-6344 or visit www. sweetbriarnc.org.

visit www.nesconsetchamber.org.

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ety for an Cruise Nights at The Shoppes to 6 p.m.Cruise Nights are back at The Shoppes at East ehind the Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River tonight mithtown. from 5 to 9 p.m. and every Wednesday through yoga with Oct. 27. Car enthusiasts from across Long Steppin’Island will display their classic and coveted mat and automobiles in The Shoppes parking lot. Free. ts are $28 For more information, visit 929-3500 or visit ons? Call www.EastWindLongIsland.com.

*Contains adult themes. Tickets are $45 per person, $40 seniors and members. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

STONY BROOK FILM FESTIVAL Catch a screening of the award-winning film Lorelei at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts on July 30 at 7 p.m.

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Religious D irectory Catholic INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson 631-473-0165 Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631-331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9am in the Church, 12pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Each Saturday 3:45pm, 4:45pm Mass: Saturday 5pm only Sunday 8am, 10am & 12pm Weekday Mass: 9am Confessions: Saturday 3:45pm-4:45pm Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am-2pm.

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

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

Matrimony: contact the Office at least nine months before desired date to set a date.

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4 to 4:45pm or by Appointment. Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Bereavement: 631-941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631-941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631-941-4141 x 313 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3:00 pm closed ... reopening TBD Food Pantry Open ... Wednesdays 12Noon to 2pm and Sundays 2pm to 3pm Mission Statement: We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel.

We strive to respond to Jesus’ invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to our neighbor and enemy; to be stewards of and for God’s creation and to be living witnesses of Faith, Hope and Charity ... so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

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

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

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

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Saturday 4-4:45 pm or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date.

Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325

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

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

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Online service continues 10am with Rev. Phil Hobson on our You Tube channel.

The service is accessible anytime thereafter.

On August 1st we will begin to have TWO worship services. 9-9:45 OUTDOORS, bring a chair and mask. 10:00-10:45 INDOORS please bring a mask.

The online service with Rev. Hobson on our You Tube channel continues at 10Am and is accessible anytime Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30pm.

Wear a mask and stay in car Grace and Peace REV. PHIL

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond 61 Main Street, Stony Brook Visit our website www.allsoulsstonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00am- Half Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music 8am Tuesday-Morning Prayer Service at the Church This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net 631-941-4245 REV. COOPER CONWAY, INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE

Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community Holy Eucharist Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am and 9:30am

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

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

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

12 to 3pm- Tuesdays & Saturdays www.stjohns1745.org FOLLOW us on Facebook

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

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

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Religious D irectory Greek Orthodox Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office* Adjustments to services will be made according to CDC and NYState DOH COVID-19 guidelines. Please call Church office for updates.

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

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey. Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM) 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751-8518 www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, and Friendship.

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY CANTOR INTERN KALIX JACOBSON EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY, RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services: 1st Friday of the month 6pm, all other Fridays 7:30pm and Saturday B’nai services at 10am Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood Book Club-More

Lutheran-ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL 46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 Email: office@hopelutheran.com

Website: www.hopeluth.com REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR DALE NEWTON, VICAR On Sundays the services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347-423-3623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR June 1-September 30 Indoor Service of Holy Communion will be offered each Sunday at 8:30am in our sanctuary.

We will continue to follow CDC Guidelines.

Masks not required if fully vaccinated. Please maintain social distancing if not fully vaccinated.

Outdoor Parking Lot Service 10:30am each Sunday. Service of Holy Communion. Masks not required. Maintain Social Distancing. Bring your own lawn chairs or stay in your car and listen over your radio.

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Our summer worship schedule is one service at 9:30am followed by a coffee fellowship. The wearing of masks while attending service is optional. The service will be live streamed on our YouTube page.

Go to our website (www.messiahny.org) for the link.

We are here for you and if you are in need, please call us. Our Pastors are available and you are welcome to call thechurch to speak to them.

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

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket 631-941-3581 REV. LISA WILLIAMS PASTOR Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 PM. S E TA U K E T

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket 631-941-4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Sunday Worship Service Indoor at 10am Every 3rd Sunday only Outdoor service at 10am Services are streamed online @www.setauketumc.org and livestreamed on Facebook.

Church School meets online Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1pm No Matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON 107 South/Main Streets (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us.

Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Sunday Worship Service-10 am (social distancing & masks required) service is also broadcast on church FB page under “Missions and Activities” Christian Education Activities: Call 631-473-0147 Bible Study: Tuesday 2 pm via Zoom Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Hot meals, groceries & clothing provided on a take out basis by Welcome Friends on Fridays 4-5:30 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

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

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660.

THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR In- person outdoor worship in the church parking lot Sundays at 9:30 AM. Masks and social distancing required. Please bring your own lawn chair, folding chairs available. Basic live streaming of the service. Link available on our website Sunday mornings. website:setauketpresbyterian.org Church School and Childcare available outside Youth group for grades 7-12 via Zoom (open to the community) Bell Choir All ringers welcome Setauket Presbyterian Pre-School, ages 2-5 www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (furniture ministry) Opendoorexchange.org 631-751-0176 For all program information visit our website, email the church Setauketpresbyterian@verizon. net Follow us on FB

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

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

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

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

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

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KIDS KORNER

SHELTER PETS OF THE WEEK

Programs

Drop In & Create at the Heckscher

Purr-fect kittens!

Photo from Smithtown Animal Shelter

K

itten season is in full swing and the Smithtown Animal Shelter has several kittens available ranging from 10 to 16 weeks old. All kittens adopted from the shelter are spayed/neutered, parasite tested, microchipped, tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV and started on their kitten vaccine series.

If you are interested in meeting a kitten, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with him or

her in a domestic setting, which includes a Meet and Greet Room.

The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Shelter operating hours are currently Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only). For more information, call 631-360-7575 or visit www.smithtownanimalshelter.com.

The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington invites children ages 5 to 10 to stop by the museum on Thursdays through Aug. 12 to take part in their Drop In & Create program from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Create fun works of art in a variety of materials inspired by artwork in the Museum’s Collection!

Held outside on the Museum Terrace, this program is weather permitting. Rain date is the following day. Families are invited to come into the Museum following the program at 11:30 am to explore the galleries!

Fee is $10 per child, adults free, payable at the door. No registration necessary. Call 3803230 or visit www.heckscher.org.

Keri Wirth in concert

The Village of Port Jefferson presents a children’s concert with singer/songwriter Keri Wirth at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on July 29 at 6:30 p.m. Bring seating. Free. For more information, call 473-4724.

Dolphin Tails

As part of its Virtual Fun Friday series, the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor presents Dolphin Tails on July 30 at 3 p.m.

Did you know that bottlenose dolphins are born tail first? Learn amazing facts and stories about dolphins and their behavior!

Create our own dolphin-inspired sun catcher to hang up at home. Participants will need a white coffee filter (preferred) or paper towels, washable markers, water, a paintbrush, paper, scissors, and tape. Free, $5 suggested donation appreciated. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

What’s Doing the Blooming

Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for its summer edition exploration of the grounds of the preserve in search of summerblooming wildflowers on July 31 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. See if you can identify these warm weather treasures with the help of a field guide. $4 per person, cash only. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Virtual Summer Sundays

Brookhaven National Laboratory presents a virtual Summer Sunday event featuring their Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider on Aug. 1 at 3:30 p.m. Join Brookhaven scientists as they explore the physics of particle colliders, including RHIC and the upcoming Electron-Ion Collider (EIC).

Get a behind-the-scenes look at RHIC's operations, then join scientists for a Q&A session. The free event will be streamed to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Visit www. bnl.gov/sundays/ for more info.

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Picture Book Making Workshop

The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook presents a Children’s Picture Book Making Workshop on Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. Local artist Bonnie Connelly will walk children through an hour and fifteen minutes of Picture Book Making in the main gallery of the Reboli Center. For ages 7 to 10. $10 per child includes materials. Masks will be required for all attending children. To register, visit www.rebolicenter.org.

Theater

'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit'

Children’s theatre at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues with a perennial favorite, The Adventures of Peter Rabbit — an original musical based on the characters created by Beatrix Potter, on Saturdays at 11 a.m. through Aug. 14.

Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-Tail, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Rabbit and the McGregors come to life in this Theatre Three tradition. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'Moana Jr.'

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts will present outdoor performances of Disney's Moana Jr. on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 15 to Aug. 14. Join Moana and the legendary demigod Maui as they embark on an epic journey of self discovery, as they both learn to harness the power that lies within. Featuring all the beloved songs from the film, the adventures of Moana come to life live on stage. Tickets are $18 per person. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

'The Little Mermaid Jr.'

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

All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. See review on page B23.

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

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COVER STORY

Horoscopes of the week

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Engeman Theater's The Little Mermaid Jr. is an under the sea treasure

BY HEIDI SUTTON

The John W. Engeman Theater celebrates the return of children’s theater with a production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., an abbreviated version of the 1989 animated classic based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. With music by Alan Menken, book by Doug Wright and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, the show, which opened last Saturday morning, begins with the seafaring number "Fathoms Below" and never loses its momentum.

Directed by Steven Dean Moore, with musical direction by Nicki Winzelberg and choreography by Becky Grace Kalman, the story centers around Princess Ariel, the youngest mermaid daughter of King Triton, who is obsessed with the world above and longs to trade in her fish tail for a pair of legs, much to the dismay of her father.

When she falls in love with Prince Eric, Ariel strikes a bargain with her aunt, the evil sea witch Ursula, to become human. There is a catch however — Ariel must give up her voice and Eric must fall in love with her in three days or she will lose her soul forever.

With the help of her best friend Flounder, the court composer Sebastian the crab, and a seagull named Scuttle, Ariel sets off to follow her heart. Will love conquer all or will revenge strike it down?

Katie Dolce is perfectly cast as the strongwilled Ariel and her solo, "Part of Your World," is breathtaking. She shares a nice chemistry with Matthew Rafanelli, her charming Prince Eric, who holds his own with "One Step Closer" where he teaches a mute Ariel how to dance in one of the most endearing moments in the show.

In his debut at the Engeman, T. Ramsey Pack is incredible as Sebastian. With a spot on Jamaican accent, a calming presence, and flawless comedic timing, Pack is the perfect crabby crustacean tasked with keeping an eye on Ariel and pulls off the show’s two most elaborate numbers, “Under the Sea” and “Kiss the Girl,” with ease. He even walks like a crab!

Jae Hughes lends her amazing talents to the role of Scuttle and shines in the tap-dancing number "Human Stuff" as she teaches Ariel all about dinglehoppers, thingamajigs and snarfblatts, la-di-da! And AnnaBelle Deaner, as bestie Flounder, is in perfect harmony with Ariel’s sisters — Allana (Ella Piscatello), Aquata (Angelina Miller), Atina (Elizabeth Dolce), Adella (Amelia Freiberger), Arista (Jenna Hammelman) and Andrina (Meaghan McInnes) — in “She’s in Love.”

The role of Ursula is shared by Jennifer Collester and Samantha Carroll. During Saturday’s show, Collester gave a powerful performance of the villainous sea witch — her version of "Poor Unfortunate Souls" will give you chills. And Suzanne Mason and Ryan McInnes are downright creepy as the slithering moray eel minions Flostam and Jetsam. Great job!

One of the most entertaining scenes of the show takes place in the palace kitchen with Chef Louis. Elizabeth Dolce takes this delicious role and runs with it, literally, as she attempts to serve Sebastian for dinner. Her version of "Les Poissons," complete with a French accent and a chase scene, is hilarious!

Supporting cast members also include Justin Autz as Prince Eric’s confidant Grimsby, always by his side; Moore Theobald as the head sailor on Prince Eric’s ship; and Logan Dolence

Above, T. Ramsey Pack as Sebastian; top, the cast of The Little Mermaid Jr. Photos by Corinne Wight On the cover: from left, Meaghan McInnes, Amelia Freiberger, Jae Hughes, Katie Dolce, Ella Piscatello and AnnaBelle Deaner

as King Triton, a protective and loving father.

As an added bonus, a large screen in the background changes with the scenery (the deck of a ship, Ariel’s grotto, the beach, the castle, etc) and shows scenes from the movie which are hard to replicate on stage including when Ariel saves Prince Eric from drowning and when Ariel gives her voice to Ursula. A nice touch.

The incredibly beautiful costumes by Laura McGauley, from the colorful merfolk outfits and wigs, royal palace garbs, Scuttle's feathers, Ursula’s tentacles, and iridescent eel puppets are the icing on the cake.

The cast and creative team have composed a wonderful morning of live theater. Don't miss this one!

The John W, Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. through Aug. 22. The Disney theme continues with Beauty & the Beast Jr. from Sept. 25 to Oct. 31. All seats are $20. For more information or to order, call 631-2612900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, others appreciate your straightforward, nononsense attitude. You'll find support by being honest at all times, so keep up the good work.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you often like things to be orderly and fact-based. However, this week you may find yourself clouded by emotions. You may have to go with your heart this time.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Reach out to others for help with a sticky situation, Libra. Only by letting others know that you may need some support will you get friends and family to come to your aid.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you can't always assume that people will be in tune with your needs. You may need to advocate for yourself if you want help along the way.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Don't jump too quickly into making decisions this week, Sagittarius. Take some time to consider a situation and then form your opinion.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, don't avoid emotional topics right now, even if you're tempted to run in the opposite direction. Facing a strong challenge will make you much stronger.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 To reveal the truth about something, tap into your psychic abilities, Aquarius. It may cause others to be a bit uncomfortable, but it is important to clarify things right now.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, when dealing with powerful, opinionated forces, including your own, it's best to keep a level head and remain patient.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, feelings of nostalgia may come over you this week, prompting you to look at old family movies or thumb through photo albums. Enjoy this trip down Memory Lane.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 It is good to remain positive and keep an open mind, Taurus. Maintain your optimistic attitude and others will soon gravitate toward you.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Take heart that many people around you are experiencing extreme emotions this week, Gemini. Help them work through the situation and your efforts won't go unnoticed.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, stand up and defend yourself when the need arises. Your reputation is beyond reproach, and for good reason. Others can be relied on to support you.

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