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One On One

with GLORIA ROCCHIO By Katelyn Winter

means is that an instructor giving a lesson in, say, the Brewster House [in Setauket], would be filmed and onto the distance learning site so that people from around the world could learn about the rich history we have here. We already have the cameras installed in the Thompson House [in Setauket] and the Brewster House and we’re developing programs for them. One program should be ready this fall, and the other should be ready next spring. It’s very exciting.

In 1939 Ward Melville along with his wife Dorothy created a not-for-profit corporation, the Stony Brook Community Fund, later named The Ward Melville Heritage Organization, to maintain and protect the historical and sensitive environmental properties that he would deed to it over the coming years. 75 years later, the organization continues to thrive. I recently had the opportunity to interview Ms. Gloria Rocchio, president of The WMHO, in her office at the Stony Brook Village Center.

Do you remember what your younger self wanted to be when you grew up?

How did you get involved with the WMHO? My husband and I moved here on Memorial Day in 1977, and we volunteered for the organization. Mr. Melville passed away on June 7, 1977. I looked out the window, and I asked myself, is everything going to change? So we volunteered for a year or so, and then my predecessor decided to retire. I wasn’t too interested in applying [for the position] because I was head of Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. My husband wanted me to, because he never saw me. I was traveling to Washington, Albany and all over Long Island. So I applied [because] after volunteering here for a couple of years, I thought I knew what should be changed. I told them what I thought at the interview, and as I was leaving, I thought, well I won’t be selected. And I was. 36 years later, here I am, and I love it.

So you’ve lived here since 1977?

Actually I’ve been coming here since 1959. My mother and I came here, and when I got married, it was the only place I wanted to live. [My husband and I] got married in Nassau County and we honeymooned at the Three Village Inn.

What do you love about being president of The WMHO? Well, first of all, for the first ten years I worked for Mrs. Melville — she was president. She was a wonderful mentor; I learned everything from her. She guided me, she had a great sense of architecture, and she was just a very intelligent, brilliant lady. Every day is a challenge. When I hire people I always say you’ll never be bored again, and it’s true. It’s not for everybody, it’s 24/7, and I’m not a one-man band. I have a wonderful staff that’s very hard working and we have a board of trustees that are very interesting, community minded, selfless, dedicated, and many of the people in the community don’t know them but they’re there and we have many meetings throughout the year. I’m just happy to be here.

What do you love about Stony Brook Village, and what is your favorite season here? Oh, I love [it] all, I can’t pick one over another. But season is probably the fall, it’s just beautiful. We own the wetlands,

Gloria rocchio 88 acres of it, and [one day] Dr. [Erwin] Ernst and I took some elected officials to the Marine Conservation center in a boat. It was in October, and the grasses and the trees were so golden. It was [Ernst’s] idea to come up with a Discovery pontoon boat to go into the wetlands. It was so different than seeing it by land, and it has really amazed people. Twenty something years we’ve been doing it. I once got a call from a lady who said she wanted to “take that ride into the swamp.” The next day, she called and said, “I never knew anything about the importance of wetlands, and how they contribute to the ecosystem and the wildlife.” She said it was “phenomenal.” They’ve been giving us rave reviews ever since.

What is the story behind the portrait of George Washington that hangs behind your desk? That’s a funny story, because for a while I didn’t know either. This is Mr. Melville’s office, and I’ve been sitting in front of this picture for 36 years. As the years went by, I started to understand why [it was there]. Mr. Melville purchased properties that had to do with early America and George Washington’s spy ring; he bought the Brewster House. He knew about that in 1942, and so he purchased the Grist Mill. All these things had to do with early America, and Mr. Melville was fascinated by George Washington and what he did, and I am too. I do a lot of research on the houses, and I learned that one of the Brewster’s was very involved in the construction of the King’s Highway, and that’s how I found out about Austin Roe. Now that’s the Heritage Trail. It’s all so important.

How is the ‘It Takes a Team to Build a Village’ exhibit going? Very well. In fact, we had a reception fairly recently, and a lot of people came. The board said it’s so popular [that] we’re leaving it up as long as we can, because more and more people are finding out

Photo by Marie Gilberti

about it. We did this because it’s the 75th anniversary of the village, and most things that happened in this area came out of this organization. The archives are enormous. We started to look in boxes and we found an eight millimeter film. It said “The Village Dedication,” and we got it transferred so we could watch it. And son of a gun, it was a video of what Mr. Melville did on July 3, 1941! He had huge parades, and a beauty contest — which we wouldn’t do now. He dedicated the village from the balcony at the fire house. We thought we should do something like this, and we couldn’t do anything as grandiose as he did, but we had this nice little re-dedication on July 10, and it was great. Then we found extraordinary documents, and we’re hoping to get funding to work with Stony Brook University and the Frank Melville Memorial Library to digitize it all and create a website. It’s a huge undertaking but that’s what this has inspired us to do.

What would you say you are most proud of about your time with the WMHO? One is the Walk for Beauty — 23 years, raising 1.3 million for breast cancer research. [Also] the Youth Corps — 20 years, putting through scores of children. We now have 69 children enrolled who will all know what Ward and Dorothy did here, and they can pay that forward and teach others. I’m proud of the Educational & Cultural Center we built, I’m proud of the Inner Court, where Crazy Beans is — that used to be storage sheds, and we converted them — and The Jazz Loft — I’m very proud of that.

Tell us what upcoming events you’re excited for people to enjoy. Well, the website with the digitized documents is one. But we’ve also received a grant from the Robert D. L. Gardiner Foundation to do distance learning. What that

It’s funny, I wanted to be an artist, and I was an artist, for a while. I went to Pratt College, went into that career, and felt too isolated — you painted alone. I like people. But this is kind of an art form, when you think about it. I worked for government, county executives for a while, but then got into, not events, but being head of promoting Long Island. It’s interesting; it’s definitely an art form, this place. Recently, I began to understand that Mr. Melville wanted us to live with history. We take it for granted, and we shouldn’t. It’s really a phenomenon, what we live with. This morning I got stopped by a resident who has lived here for a long time and she said, “I want to tell you, Gloria, that living here is like living in a park, it’s so beautiful. It’s just wonderful to have it this way.” And I told her, well, as long as we can, the organization plans to keep it that way. It gets more challenging with years. You try to respect the past, but we have to be current and relevant, and be receptive to change. That’s what we try to do.

If you had to pick an ice cream flavor to represent yourself, what would you choose? Muddy boots! It’s from Latitude 121, it’s such a great flavor. At the end of the charming and educational interview I had with Ms. Rocchio, she left me with a very inspiring piece of advice. It is a quote, originally by Kuan-Tzu from the third century BC. It is also part of the inscription on a plaque at the purple beech tree on the Stony Brook Village Green planted by Mrs. Dorothy Melville on her 88th birthday, and was incorporated into the speech given by Dr. Richard Rugen, chairman of the board of trustees of The WMHO, for the closing remarks of the 75th anniversary of Stony Brook Village July 10 of this year. “If you plan for a year, sow a seed. If you plan for a decade, plant a tree. If you plan for a century, educate the people.” This simple quote compromises the heartfelt and dedicated mission of not only The Ward Melville Heritage Organization but of Ms. Rocchio herself. 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.

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Bulldog Rescue holds fundraiser Long Island Bulldog Rescue will hold its 4th annual Barbecue and Yard Sale Fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, held at 304 Frowein Road in Center Moriches, will include a huge yard sale set on a beautiful horse farm, bullies on hand for guests to meet, as well as LIBR volunteers who will answer all questions on adoption, fostering and volunteering. Mobile dog grooming will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a wonderful

barbecue, including hot dogs, hamburgers, and pasta salad, donated by the event sponsors, Iavarone Brothers, as well as beverages will be available for purchase during the fun-filled day. All proceeds will go toward providing medical, behavioral and other services to save the lives of bulldogs in urgent need of finding their own “LIBR 4EvrFamily!”® Free admission. Rain date is Aug. 28. For more information, visit www.longislandbulldogrescue.org.

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New exhibit in Port Jefferson celebrates the beauty and spirit of Long Island

By EllEn BarcEl

It was just about two years ago that Mindy Carman stopped into the Port Jefferson Village Center to ask about showing her work at the center’s gallery. She was surprised to find out that, first of all, the center was booked two years in advance. Second, the gallery is so large that a group show was suggested to her. It didn’t take long for Carman to reach out to some of her artist friends and put together Celebrating the Beauty and Spirit of Long Island, a show of approximately 75 pieces that will run from Sept. 2 through Sept. 28. “Two years went by so fast,” said Carman who is now getting ready for the opening. While the group’s common theme is the beauty of Long Island, each local artist approaches the theme in a very different way. Of the five artists, Carmen herself is a photographer. “Nancy and Charlie are my best friend’s parents,” referring to photographer and watercolorist Nancy Kapp and steel sculptor Charlie Kapp. Rounding out the artists showing their work are Mary Jo Allegra, landscapist in oils, and Moriah Ray, a watercolorist. Carman noted she “mainly concentrates on capturing the beauty of our everyday surroundings [showing] us amazing images we take for granted living here in the coastal and agricultural towns of eastern Long Island.” This is evident in “Lobster Pot” an ordinary object found along the shore but seen from her very unique perspective. Carman, who minored in photography in college, graduating from Stony Brook University, added, “capturing the moment in time, there’s something super-neat about that … It’s very gratifying when someone buys [a piece of my work].” She uses both film and digital media to capture that special moment in time. “I put pictures in old boat port holes as a frame,” said Carmen, noting that she also works in multimedia. “I design with sea glass and then pour resin on it.” There will be several of these multimedia pieces in the show as well as her photographs. Ray, who grew up in Port Jefferson, attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She returned to Long Island with a master’s degree in art. A professional artist who works in art restoration and conservation, Ray will have approximately 15 of her watercolor paintings in the show. “I just love watercolor. It’s my favorite medium,” she said. Ray did studies of wildflowers in Avalon Park in Stony Brook for some of her works. “I try to keep the light in there, keep it the way the flowers are in the landscaping,” she added. A palette knife is Allegra’s tool in creating her abstract landscapes. Usually a palette knife (a thin, flexible, blunt blade) is used to mix colors of paint on a palette. But some creative artists use the knife to apply paint to the canvas. Allegra, who is an art teacher at Friends Academy in Locust Valley, also teaches children’s and adult’s workshops during the summer in her Sun Porch Studio at her home in Stony Brook. Allegra attended Pratt Institute for undergraduate

Image from Constance Iervolino

‘White lilies,’ an oil painting by ralph Iervolino will be raffled off at the show.

Art Show & Sale The North Shore Beach Property Owners Association Auxiliary will host an Art Show & Sale at the North Shore Beach Clubhouse, 55 Clubhouse Drive, Rocky Point, Saturday, Aug. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 7 to 9 p.m. Featuring 120 original paintings by nine Rocky Point artists. $5 admission includes light refreshments. Purchase a $5 raffle to win a painting. 25 percent of proceeds go toward NSBPOA renovations. Call 631-821-9207 for questions. Images from Mindy Carman

clockwise from top left, ‘Floral Study, avalon,’ watercolor by Moriah ray; ‘red Sky,’ oil painting by Mary Jo allegra; and ‘Into the Blue,’ photograph by Mindy carman

Tomato festival Tomato lovers unite! Garden of Eve, 4558 Sound Ave., Riverhead, will hold its 5th annual Tomatofest Aug. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Taste 20 varieties of tomatoes, learn to make salsa and enjoy tomato cuisine. Try basil ice cream, take a hay ride to pick your own tomatoes and enjoy live music. Pony rides and petting zoo for the kids. $5 per person, free for children under 6. Held rain or shine. Call 631-722-8777.

‘Natural Selection’ screening Avalon Park & Preserve, 200 Harbor Road, Stony Brook, will host a free screening of “Natural Selection” in the barn on Shep Jones Lane Friday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. followed by a planetarium presentation of the Summer Constellations and Sky Lab viewing of Saturn, Mars and deep sky objects (weather permitting). Questions? Call 631-689-0619. work and Columbia for a master’s degree in teaching and works primarily in oils. The paints “move like butter, spreading across the canvas,” with the knife, she said. “I have a love affair with color and shape and how colors relate to each other.” She added, “The shapes in nature are an armature for applying color … I’ll mix a whole variety of colors that appeal to me … a palette of colors I’m attracted to. I let colors decide where they’re going on the canvas.” She added that the personality of each color “changes depending on who they’re hanging out with.” Quilters, stained glass artists and other artisans can relate to this, knowing that colors appear differently depending on what other colors they’re paired with. Allegra’s canvases are small, in the six- to eight-inch range. Approximately 10 of them will be in the show. “I’m a playful person and my art definitely illustrates that. My hope is that when the people see my paintings they feel that,” she added. Nancy Kapp, of Sound Beach, once worked in her husband’s ironworking business in addition to her photography and watercolors. “Photography has been my

passion my whole life.” Her watercolors “are from my own photos — they’re all original.” Long Island, she said, “that’s my inspiration, the beauty of the area.” Kapp added, “My husband and I, as a couple, are boaters and skiers and that’s reflected in our art.” Charlie Kapp, an ironworker by profession, “started the artistic side [of ironworking]” just a few years ago. “He does some freestanding work, up to about three feet,” but for the show, only pieces that can be hung on the wall are included, his wife said. “It’s something he always wanted to do.” She added that some of his work is also in a gallery in Vermont. Ray summed up the show when she said, “Everybody’s pieces are so different. Long Island has such a rich culture.” An opening reception, to which all are invited, will be held Friday, Sept. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Port Jefferson Village Center is located at 101A East Broadway and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. For further information, call 631-802-2160 or visit www.portjeff.com.

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Image from Mindy Carman

‘Wandering Star,’ photograph by nancy Kapp

Taps and Talons Save the date! Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown, will hold its 3rd annual Taps and Talons fundraising event Sunday, Sept. 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. The afternoon will feature over 10 craft breweries, birds of prey presentations and live music. For adults 21 and over. Tickets are $30 per person, $15 for designated drivers. To order, call 631-979-6344.

Join the Old Time Music Jam The Eastern Long Island Old Time Music Jam is seeking musicians who play the fiddle, banjo, guitar, cello, upright bass and other “old-time” instruments. The pieces are traditional tunes and songs featuring Appalachian and southern fiddle-led music. The group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead. For more information, email Justine at justine. haupt@gmail.com.

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Some research shows that obesity may be reaching a plateau. Is this true? It depends on how the data is analyzed. According to one study, yes; it has plateaued when looking at short, two-year periods from 2003 to 2011 (1). However, another published study shows a picture that is not as positive (2). The study’s authors believe obesity has not plateaued; when looking over a longer period of time, statistics suggest that obesity has reached a new milestone. There are now more obese patients in the United States than there are overweight David patients. And no, it is Dunaief, M.D. not because we have fewer overweight patients. This is based on a study that reviewed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). These results were in adults over the age of 20. This should be an eye-opener. Unfortunately, according to one study, the probability is not very good for someone to go from obese to “normal” weight in terms of body mass index (3). In this observational trial, results show that an obese man has a 0.5 percent chance of achieving normal weight, while a woman has a slightly better chance, 1 percent. This study used data from the UK Clinical Practice Datalink. The data were still not great for men and women trying to achieve at least a 5 percent weight loss, but better than the prior data. Patients who were more obese actually had an easier time losing 5 percent of their body weight. What are two major problems with being obese? One, obesity is a disease in and of itself, as noted by the American Medical Association in 2013 (4). Two, obesity is associated with — and is even potentially a significant contributor to — many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke), high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, cancer, cognitive decline and dementia. When I attended the 28th Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine in June 2015 at Harvard Medical School, a panel of experts noted that there are over 180 chronic diseases associated with obesity. In this article, we will focus on one significant multifaceted disease, cancer.

Watch out for cancer One of the more unpredictable diseases to treat is cancer. What are the risk factors? Beyond family history and personal history, obesity seems to be important. In fact, obesity may be a direct contributor to 4 percent of cancer in men and 7 percent of cancer in women (5). This translates into 84,000 cases per year (6). On top of these stunning statistics, there is about a 50 percent increased risk of death associated with cancer patients who are obese compared to those with normal BMIs (7).

What about with breast cancer?

What does medicine have to offer?

The story may be surprising and disappointing. According to an analysis of the Women’s Health Initiative, those who were obese had increased risks of invasive breast cancer and of death once the diagnosis was made (8). The severity of the breast cancer and its complications were directly related to the severity of the obesity. There was a 58 percent increased risk of advanced breast cancer in those with a BMI of >35 kg/m2 versus those with normal BMI of <25 kg/m2. And this obese group also had a strong association with estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer. However, those who lost weight did not reduce their risk of breast cancer during the study. There were 67,000 postmenopausal women between the ages of 50 and 79 involved in this prospective (forward-looking) study. The researchers do not know why patients who lost weight did not reduce their risk profile for cancer and suggest the need for further studies. This does not imply that lifestyle changes do not have a beneficial impact on breast cancer.

There are a host of options ranging from lifestyle modifications to medications to medical devices to bariatric surgery. In 2015, the FDA approved two medical devices that are intragastric (stomach) balloons (11). The balloons are filled with 500 mL of saline after inserting them in the stomach via upper endoscopy. They need to be removed after six months, but they give the sense of being satiated more easily and help with weight loss. One, the ReShape Dual Balloon, is intended to go hand-in-hand with diet and exercise. It is meant for obese patients with a BMI of 30-40 kg/m2 and a comorbidity, such as diabetes, who have failed to lose weight through diet and exercise. In a randomized controlled trial involving 326 obese patients, those who received the balloon insertion lost an average of 14.3 lb in six months, compared 7.2 lb for those who underwent a sham operation.

What can we do? We find that fat is not an inert or static substance, far from it. Fat contains adipokines, cell-signaling (communicating) proteins that ultimately may release inflammatory factors in those who have excessive fat. Inflammation increases the risk of tumor development and growth (9). There is a potentially simple step that obese cancer patients may be able to take — the addition of vitamin D. In a study in older overweight women, those who lost weight and received vitamin D supplementation were more likely to reduce inflammatory factor IL-6 than those who had weight loss without supplementation (10). This was only the case if the women were vitamin D insufficient. This means blood levels were between 10 and 32 ng/ mL to receive vitamin D. Interestingly, it has been suggested that overweight patients are more likely to have low levels of vitamin D, since it gets sequestered in the fat cells and, thus, may reduce its bioavailability. Weight loss helps reduce inflammation, but the authors also surmise that it may also help release sequestered vitamin D. The duration of this randomized controlled trial, the gold standard of studies, was one year, involving 218 postmenopausal women with a mean age of 59. All of the women were placed on lifestyle modifications involving diet and exercise. The treatment group received 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily. Those women who received vitamin D3 and lost 5 to 10 percent of body weight reduced their inflammation more than those in the vitamin D group who did not lose weight.

Lifestyle modifications In an ode to lifestyle modifications, a study of type 2 diabetes patients showed that diet helped reduce weight, while exercise helped maintain weight loss for five years. In this trial, 53 percent of patients who had initially lost 23 lb (9 percent of body weight) over 12 weeks and maintained it over one year were able to continue to maintain this weight loss and preserve muscle mass through diet and exercise over five years (12). They also benefited from a reduction in cardiovascular risk factors. In the initial 12-week period, the patients’ HbA1C was reduced from 7.5 to 6.5 percent, along with a 50 percent reduction in medications. We know that obesity is overwhelming. It’s difficult to lose weight and even harder to reach a normal weight; however, the benefits far outweigh the risks of remaining obese. Lifestyle modifications are a must that should be discussed with your doctor. In addition, there are a range of procedures available to either help jump start the process, to accelerate progress or to help maintain your desired weight.

By losing just 10 pounds, you can prevent deadly illness, alleviate daily pain and improve your quality of life.

References:

(1) JAMA 2014;311:806-814. (2) JAMA Intern Med 2015;175(8):1412-1413. (3) Am J Public Health 2015;105(9):e54-59. (4) ama-assn.org. (6) cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/ risk/obesity. (7) N Engl J Med 2003;348:16251638. (8) JAMA Oncol online June 11, 2015. (9) Clin Endocrinol 2015;83(2):147-156. (10) Cancer Prev Res 2015;8(7):1-8. (11) fda.gov. (12) ADA 2015 Abstract 58-OR. 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.

Tai chi lessons offered Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook, 380 Nicolls Road, Setauket is now accepting registration for tai chi lessons for all levels. The day you start learning tai chi is the day you stop aging. Come improve your balance, blood pressure and joint movement. Classes, which will begin in early September, are held in the day and evening. First class is free for new students. For more information about tuition and registering instructions, call Linda at 631-543-0337 or email edlinmik@ optonline.net.

Community blood drive The Stony Brook Yacht Club, 21 Shore Road, Stony Brook will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. All donors will receive an electronic voucher for a pair of Mets tickets. Questions? Call 631-751-9873.

Free dental care St. Charles Hospital, 200 Belle Terre Road, Port Jefferson is offering children up to age 17 free dental screenings and cleanings at the Stephen B. Gold Dental Clinic during the hospital’s Fidelis Care Miles of Smiles enrollment event Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. to noon. Fidelis Care representatives will be available to help enroll children up to age 19 in free or low-cost health insurance through the New York State-sponsored Child Health Plus program. Space is limited. To make an appointment, please call 631-474-6797.

AARP volunteers meeting AARP volunteer team members in Brookhaven and Smithtown meet the first Thursday of each month at the Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mt. Sinai from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. New members welcome. Meet new people, impact your community, learn about local issues, get information about AARP programs and discounts in addition to volunteer opportunities. For more information, email patmcateer. pm@gmail.com.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group in Smithtown St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, 48 Route 25A, Smithtown will host a Bariatric Surgery Support Group Tuesday, Sept. 6 in the St. Vincent Conference Room, lower level, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Topic of the evening will be “Understanding Nutrition Labels.” To register call 631-7847445 or email Judith.summers@ chsli.org.

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A new view of the sun at the Vanderbilt Planetarium

the loops extend thousands of miles into space. ◆ The lighter spots and streaks are called plages, the French word for beaches, and are, appropriately, hot spots or bright emissions caused by emerging flux regions associated with the magnetic field of the sun. ◆ The tiny hair-like lines that extend from the surface are spicules. These are jets of hot gas that can rise up to 6,000 miles high. Most last only 15 minutes before morphing into new spicules. ◆ The dark spots are sun spots, which are cooler areas of the surface caused by the suppression of convection cells due to the sun’s strong magnetic field. ◆ The sun is 93 million miles from Earth and its size is almost beyond human comprehension — 1.3 million Earths could fit inside the sun. The solar telescope is available for viewing on a limited schedule, on clear days. (The sun is not observable on cloudy or rainy days.) The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium is located at 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport. For more information, call 631-854-5579 or visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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Visitors to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium can now view the sun through a new solar telescope. The planetarium has just installed a Lunt Solar Systems hydrogen-alpha solar telescope in the observatory — for daytime observation of the sun. Dave Bush, the planetarium’s technical and production coordinator, and an astronomy educator, said the solar telescope is mounted “piggy back” onto the 16-inch Meade reflecting telescope in order to track the sun across the sky. “The refractor-style telescope with its 80-milimeter optical aperture gives us sharp detail and contrast of features on the surface

and the limb, or edge, of the sun,” he said. “This telescope allows us to see prominences, flares, super granulation, filaments and active regions.” Bush explained that hydrogenalpha light is emitted by the hydrogen atoms that make up the majority of the sun’s composition. When electrons within the hydrogen atoms absorb energy and rise to a higher energy level and then fall back to their original orbits, light is emitted at a particular wavelength that can be seen with the specialized telescope. “Typically, telescopic views of objects in outer space rarely change before our eyes in real time,” Bush said. “However, on a day when the sun is particularly active we can watch features on the sun evolve before our eyes while looking through an H-alpha telescope! The sun is dynamic and alive. It changes daily, and rotates,” he said. In explaining the solar features in the picture of the sun, above, shot by photographer Alan Friedman, Bush said: ◆ The wisps of white curling off the upper left curve of the sun are prominences or arcs of gas that erupt from the surface. Sometimes

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this week in history Aug. 25

1609: Galileo demonstrates his first telescope to Venetian lawmakers 1932: Amelia Earhart completes transcontinental flight 1952: Puerto Rico becomes a U.S. commonwealth 1968: Arthur Ashe wins U.S. singles championship

Aug. 26

580: Chinese invent toilet paper 1873: First kindergarten public school opens in St. Louis 1907: Houdini escapes from chains underwater at Aquatic Park in 57 seconds 1929: First U.S. roller coaster built

Aug. 27

1776: British defeat Americans in Battle of Long Island 1859: First successful oil well drilled, near Titusville, Pennsylvania, by Edwin Drake 1912: Edgar Rice Burroughs publishes “Tarzan of the Apes” 1955: “Guinness Book of World Records” first published 1961: Francis the Talking Mule is mystery guest on “What’s My Line?”

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1565: Oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida, established 1830: First locomotive in the United States, Tom Thumb, runs from Baltimore to Ellicotts Mill, Maryland

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1896: Chop suey invented in New York City by chef of visiting Chinese ambassador 1950: International Olympic Committee votes admission to West Germany and Japan in 1952 1964: Walt Disney’s “Mary Poppins” released in theaters

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1146: European leaders outlaw crossbow intending to end war for all time 1776: Continental Army evacuates Long Island and falls back to Manhattan, New York City 1956: White mob prevents enrollment of blacks at Mansfield High School, Texas 1968: First record under Apple label, Beatles’ “Hey Jude”

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1972: Olga Korbut, U.S.S.R., wins Olympic gold medal in gymnastics 1975: Former Teamsters’ president James Hoffa reported missing 1976: George Harrison found guilty of plagiarizing “My Sweet Lord” 1994: Northern Ireland Sinn Fein proclaims cease fire

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Make a difference in the lives of your neighbors who live in Suffolk County’s long-term care homes. Family Service League’s Ombudsman Program is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for residents living in nursing homes and adult care homes. Volunteers make a weekly visit to an assigned home to help residents understand and exercise their rights to quality care and quality of life. For information, call 631-470-6756.

St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Brooksite Drive, Smithtown, hosts a H.E.A.L. (Help Ease A Loss) support group for bereaved adults coping with an adult loss Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call 631-265-4520 (a.m.) or 631-2652810 (p.m.).

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Leg. Kennedy presents owner Mike Tochluk with a proclamation.

Leg. Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) attended the grand opening of PizzaRev in Hauppauge Aug. 2. Located at 694 Motor Parkway, the store joins locations in Deer Park and Valley Stream and lets customers design their own personal pizza with countless toppings and options from which to choose. Kennedy presented owners Mike Tochluk, Alan Shearer and Chuck Kwon with a proclamation welcoming them to the community and wishing them continued success. “I am always excited to welcome a new business to my district, Long Island has a great business community, and I am sure this store will be able to serve the community well and make delicious personal pizzas,” she said. PizzaRev is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 631-388-5336.

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The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Crazy Fish Bar and Gill in Port Jefferson July 28. The new seafood restaurant, located at 9 Traders Cove in the village, is the former site La Parilla. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining and happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. daily. The inside of the restaurant is adorned with original artwork from Terryville Elementary School students in Port Jefferson Station featuring colorful fish, sea horses and sea turtles. Commented owner Stacy Gertz,“These pieces fill my heart everyday!” Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 631-509-4848 or visit www. crazyfishbarandgill.com. Photo from Stacy Gertz

Owners Stacy and Richard Gertz cut the ribbon with Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant, third-grade students from Terryville Elementary School and members of the chamber.

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Pan-Roasted Maple Dijon Chicken with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts

YIELD: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • • • • • •

1 tablespoon olive oil 4 chicken thighs 4 chicken drumsticks 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 16 Brussels sprouts (about 8 ounces), bottom trimmed, outer leaves removed and halved 2 cups diced (1/2 inch) butternut squash 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

DIRECTIONS: In saute pan large enough to hold chicken in single layer, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan, skin side down, and saute about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned. Remove chicken from pan and reserve. In same pan, add butter. Allow butter to melt over medium heat. Add sprouts and squash to pan and saute, tossing occasionally, until outsides are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from pan and hold separately from chicken. Turn heat to high and add stock, syrup and mustard. Stir and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up brown bits on bottom of pan. Add chicken back to pan, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook over medium-low heat 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken registers 170 F with instant read thermometer. Add vegetables back to pan, cover again and cook another 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Move chicken and vegetables to serving platter, placing vegetables around chicken. Turn heat to high and boil sauce until it is reduced and slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

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Faith Nursery School, soon to be Faith Preschool, is a non-profit, Bibleoriented preschool. Our classes try to help each child grow and develop at his or her own pace -- emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, and creatively. We encourage a positive learning and social experience. We value each little one as a special part of God’s creation and reflect a Christian orientation to life. We currently have openings in our three-year-old class which runs Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:30-12:00pm. Our three-year-old class curriculum nurtures a child’s natural love for learning and exploring, promoting literacy, language skills, math and science concepts, art, music, movement, and an awareness of God’s love for self and others. We spend time helping each child adjust to a routine, while learning how to listen carefully and follow directions. For more information, pricing, and our registration form please visit our website at 3vc.org/fns. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour please contact Michelle Boutcher at mjsboutcher@gmail.com or call (631) 689-5073. ©148415

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Port Jefferson Dance Academy Port Jefferson Dance Academy was found in 1995 by Tara A. Lennstrom. Celebrating its 22nd year, the goal of the dance academy is to give students and parents an enjoyable experience while learning the joy of dance. Director, Tara A. Lennstrom is a member of Dance Masters of America, Dance Educators of America, Professional Dance Teachers. Dancing for 36 years and teaching for over 20 years, a graduate of Ward Melville High School and Dean College, she received a degree in Dance Education. Tara has done choreography for local schools and has numerous performance credits including Eglevsky Nutcracker, Bi-Centennial Liberty Tap Dancer and Sesame Street and Friends. In addition, she has been recognized by ‘Who’s Who in

Dance’ National Organization. Classes are offered in all forms of dance including Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop and Lyrical as well as a Pre-school Program for the 3-5 year old dancer. In addition to their year round program, they also offer a Summer program and a Princess Dance Camp. All classes are taught by certified adult teachers in a family friendly atmosphere. The annual year end Recital is held at Stony Brook University at the Staller Center. The studio is also home to the Port Jefferson Dance Company which is a Community Service based Performance group. Stop in or call for more information about the studio and its upcoming registration for its 22nd season!

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The Laurel Hill School Infant Toddler Program Make the right choice for your baby!

The Laurel Hill infant program is a place where your baby will begin to establish a secure sense of self. With the support of caregivers, infants begin the lifelong process of exploration and learning. While always exposing every child to the full breadth of resources and activities available to them, we are sure to allow each child’s natural rhythms and temperament to determine his or her daily schedule. The infant program maintains a ratio of 3 infants to 1 caregiver. THE CURRICULUM The Laurel Hill infant curriculum is bursting with sound, color, and texture, intended to catch and hold babies’ attention and keep them smiling as they learn! Our language-rich curriculum maximizes sensory stimulation and consistently offers brand-new, exciting experiences. Unlike other programs that provide their caregivers with a general outline of daily activities and then simply hope that there is time to include them, Laurel Hill’s caregivers are provided with specific, step-by step instructions for administering each aspect of the program. Your child’s learning is too important to leave up to chance! The curriculum follows a detailed schedule that differs week to week. The schedule focuses on various developmental domains, including language development, tactile stimulation, and motor development. Every domain is addressed daily and activities within each domain reflect a central theme that unites all the domains. Multi-sensory experiences, exercise and dance movement, music, stories, language and more expand each theme activity. MUSIC AND MOVEMENT: Rooms are equipped with musical instruments, toys that make noise when manipulated, and toys that sing! Exposure to music stimulates

babies desire to learn, creates feelings of excitement and enjoyment, and encourages babies’ desire to interact with others to follow, sing along and move along with music. LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: Plenty of board books, vinyl books, and picture card sets that our caregivers will show and read to each child. Daily exposure to reading aloud stimulates babies’ natural ability to acquire linguistic skills and is an essential element of our program. CREATIVE ARTS AND EXPLORATION: Equipped with a mirrored wall and photo books. Research has shown that infants are drawn to images of their own faces. Mirrors attract and sustain infants’ attention while helping them develop a sense of their own bodies and to orient themselves in space. Our mirrored wall also allows babies to maintain contact with caregivers even when they are not being held in their arms. GROSS MOTOR PLAY: Stocked with activity walkers, large climbing mats, and push and pull play toys, encouraging development of gross motor skills including reaching, object transfer, head raising and sitting upright. FINE MOTOR AND SELF-HELP SKILLS BUILDING: Using objects such as stacking blocks and reaction toys, the center encourages the development of two skill sets. These include fine motor skills, such as grasping, raking with fingers to pick up objects, holding and manipulating objects, and self-help skills, including grasping and holding a bottle while feeding and pulling up to standing position. STORYTELLING CENTER: Builds upon our goal of maximizing opportunities for language development by exposing children to storybooks, puppets, and soft stuffed animals that can be manipulated to create engaging tales.

PROGRESS EVALUATION In addition to daily chats together, parents and Laurel Hill maintain a daily written log – the Daily Baby Report. Each morning, parents complete the first part of the Daily Baby Report, describing their child’s sleep patterns, morning nutrition, and any other information the caregiver will need for the day. As the day progresses, caregivers complete the Daily Baby Report, noting feedings, diapering, naps, daily activities and temperament. The Daily Baby Report is reviewed with each parent at pickup time. PRACTICAL MATTERS – HYGIENE, NUTRITION AND SECURITY Every aspect of our Infant Program is designed to protect children’s health and safety. Maintaining rigorous hygiene in the Infant Room is an essential element of this goal. Laurel Hill procedures include . . . • Building and classroom security for arrival, dismissal and pick-up of children • Full-time nurse on duty • Childproofed cupboards, electrical outlets and door knobs • Finger guards on all entry and exit door edges • Toss-away shoe covers • Regular sanitizing of toys, floors and play, work and service areas • Frequent laundering of bedding, washcloths and bibs • Protective gloves worn by staﬀ for diapering and other personal baby needs • Changing table liners discarded after single use • Frequent hand washing in classroom sink • Complete sanitation procedures for safely storing food and removing waste

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Tai Chi and Kripalu Yoga for the first time in 40 years the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis is on the rise, according to researchers at the Mayo Clinic. tai Chi, an ancient Chinese form of meditative therapy, reduces pain, stiffness and fatigue, and it improves balance in those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia, according to preliminary research presented at an American College of rheumatology annual meeting. tai Chi combines slow, gentle movements and stretches with deep breath-

ing and relaxation to build strength and flexibility. The unitarian universalist fellowship at Stony Brook, 380 Nicolls road, Setauket is currently holding registration for fall classes at all levels of tai chi. everyone at any age can learn. Classes are held mornings on Monday, wednesday and friday. They are also held on Thursday evenings. we have patient skilled teachers who instruct in a meditative setting. for more information call: 751-0297 or 543-0337.

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Serious about creative writing? Check out the MFA program at Stony Brook Southampton, where working writers like Roger Rosenblatt, Susan Merrell, Julie Sheehan, Lou Ann Walker, and Star Black offer hands-on workshops in fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. In addition to a Master of Fine Arts, the program offers a one-year course of study in writing for kids, from early readers to middle grade and young adult books. Writers seeking to work on their craft with rigorous but friendly instruction can also apply to join a single workshop, if space is available, as

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ome experience the finest, most talented, creative, award winning staff who will motivate your child to do the best they can! The benefits your children will receive while dancing at TJE are the qualities every child needs to succeed - focus, concentration, self-confidence and self esteem, plus they’ll make a ton of new friends and most of all they will be having fun while learning the many forms of dance! TJE is a studio with a heart! We pride ourselves on our involvement in the community, with special needs children, disaster relief (local and nationwide)! It’s more than just dance at TJE! The best part of TJE is the wonderful families that have been with us over the years and the many still with us since opening in 1993. Our studio has attracted the nicest families around which has only helped make our studio what it is today! We look forward to you joining our family!

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curriculum is designed to foster children’s social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development, and to enhance learning in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, and technology. Teachers create an environment in which children learn through structured and unstructured group play, always with an eye on offering comprehensive, educationally sound experiences emphasizing early pre-reading/ writing skills, computational skills and phonological awareness skills. A supportive atmosphere is planned to provide sufficient structure to foster feelings of security and confidence, while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to changes in interest or activity level.

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or over 15 years, the locally owned and operated ‘Kids of Mount Sinai’ and ‘Kids of Miller Place’ Childhood Enrichment Centers have been dedicated to the personal attentive care and development of the children in our community. Developmentally appropriate educational programs are offered for toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten age children. In addition, before and after school care is available for elementary school children where they can do their homework, work on a creative art project, play outside, or just relax. Homework help is provided. The Kids of Mount Sinai location also offers infant care, starting at 6 weeks of age, in a safe, loving and stimulating home away from home environment. Featuring a staff of NYS Certified Teachers, each and every child is ensured to receive the personal attention that will best allow them to progress from the tentative beginning toddler to the confident secure child who is ready for kindergarten and beyond. Children enjoy and progress from a curriculum filled with Language and Literacy, Math and Numbers, Science and Sensory, Computers, Music and Movement, Creative Arts, Dramatic Play, and Outdoor Learning. Programs are available for both school year and year-round with a variety of 2, 3, and 5 day classes. Extended care hours are available from 7am-6pm. For more information on Kids of Mount Sinai call 631-3315351 or visit KidsofMountSinai.com. and for Kids of Miller Place call 631-403-4790 or visit KidsofMillerPlace.com.

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Poor training squanders talent Proper training enhances it.

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development and restaurant operations. All of the classes are delivered through technical lessons, instructor demonstrations and practical, performancebased training in industry-standard kitchens as well as simulated dining areas. “Culinary Academy of Long Island provides its students with a well-rounded education to ensure their success in the any work environment,” said Chef Victor J. McNulty, Campus President, CALI. “Our graduates have gone on work under top New York City chefs, open their own restaurants, or start their own catering businesses,” McNulty said. If you are interested in pursuing a certificate in one of our culinary programs, we’d like to hear from you. Visit our website at CullinaryAcademy.edu or contact us at 516-364-4344. Culinary Academy of Long Island is located at 125 Michael Drive in Syosset, NY, 11791. *http://www.bls.gov/ooh/food-preparation-and-serving/chefs-and-headcooks.htm ** http://www.bls.gov/ooh/production/ bakers.htm ©146962

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Adult coloring contest is A kAleidoscopic success

Dear Readers, We recently held our first adult coloring contest in conjunction with Melissa Arnold’s Aug. 8 article, “A technicolor world: How coloring brings fun and freedom to adults.” Readers age 21 and older were asked to color in the cover of Arts & Lifestyles. The response was overwhelming, and we received many colorful entries from readers all along the North Shore who used many different types of medium, including colored pencils, markers and glitter to create their masterpieces. Even two of our employees joined in just for fun! Along with her entry, Anne Groben of Stony Brook enclosed a wonderful letter describing how she took up adult coloring as a form of art therapy after being confined to bed rest after hip surgery. She writes, “I found that this was indeed therapeutic and had many fast-paced hours of enjoyment.” Linda Sardone of Sound Beach was inspired by stained glass windows, using acrylic paint, marking pens and metallic inks to color in the design. Susan Saviano of Selden added gold and pink glitter to enhance her coloring page, and Rosemarie Lang of Setauket commented, ‘T’was Fun.’ Although it was extremely difficult to choose a winner as every entry was unique in its own way, Kristin Laudicina of St. James edged out the competition with her beautiful shading skills and receives a three-year subscription to the Times Beacon Record. All other entries will receive a one-year subscription. Congratulations to all! So on that note, let’s keep the momentum going with a new contest for adults! See page B21 for all the details.

By Joann Brady, Setauket

Kristin Laudicina of St. James is our grand prize winner! By Anne Groben, Stony Brook

By Lilli Governale, Stony Brook

By Rosemarie Lang, Setauket

By Carol Babcock, South Setauket By Susan Saviano, Selden

By Joan Amato, Kings Park

By Judy Krug, Smithtown

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By Loretta Fafard, Port Jefferson

By Catherine Horgan, E. Setauket

By Dianne Giacoia, Rocky Point

By Linda Sardone, Sound Beach

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Adult Coloring Contest! Design a unique graphic for our readers to color in and enter to win a threeyear subscription to the Times Beacon Record (a $99 value). Contest is open to ages 21 and older. Mail your entry to Times Beacon Record Newspapers, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733 or email a high-resolution image to leisure@ tbrnewspapers.com. Please include your name, age and town. Deadline to enter is Sept. 17. The winner will be announced in the issue of Sept. 22. Questions? Call 631-751-7744, ext. 109. 147568

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gardening

Sports — not the athletic but the garden variety

By EllEn BarcEl Recently, I received a U.S. stamp with a couple of bright red pears pictured on it. The paperwork that came with the stamp noted that pear trees, along with apple trees, are noted for putting out sports. Botanically, sports are genetic mutations that arise naturally in plants. And yes, pear and apple trees do put out sports, which can lead to new varieties of plants being developed. On a pear tree, which normally produces green pears, you may see a branch that has reddish pears. Or on an apple tree, you may find a branch that has larger or different colored apples. Now, I’m not talking about trees that are grafted to produce more than one variety of fruit — you can see these advertised in magazines and gardening catalogs — but a tree that naturally produces one or more unusual branches and fruit. This is referred to as “throwing a sport.” Certain plants are more prone to produce these genetic mutations than others. For example, hostas easily produce sports, leading to the literally hundreds of varieties of hostas on the market today, from tiny to enormous, variegated, bluish, etc. When these sports are propagated, the new plants will resemble the sport, not the parent plant. Propagate the unusual hosta and you now have a new cultivar. Propagate the red pear sport and you now have an entire tree filled with those red pears.

Photos by Ellen Barcel

above, variegated azalea grown from a sport, but the azalea is ‘reverting to type’ growing some solid green leaves; below, the dwarf alberta spruce is reverting to type. note the unusual branches growing out of the top of the tree. But sometimes, these sports are not stable. They “revert to type,” that is, they revert to the genetic makeup of the original plant. It’s usually not the whole plant that reverts, but a small part of it. A branch will grow, for example, that looks just like the original plant.

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Dwarf Alberta spruce (Picea glauca var. albertiana f. conica) is a lovely, slow-growing, compact coniferous evergreen, which as its name implies stays very small. It makes an ideal decorative plant and easily grows in tubs. Many people like them decorated at Christmas. The dwarf Alberta spruce is a naturally occurring mutation of white spruce. Yes, it can revert to type. A couple of years ago, I saw a walkway lined with them; and yes, there growing from the top of one was a branch that had reverted to type. So, what do you do if you find a sport on one of your plants, or, a plant grown from a sport reverts to type? That depends on whether you like the appearance or not. Ignore it. If you find that the sport, or the reversion, is pleasing, you can just ignore it. That’s what I did when my variegated azaleas began to revert to solid green leaves. The flowers are the same gorgeous ones on all the branches, and the reversion actually has larger green leaves than the variegated ones.

Remove it. If you don’t like the sport or the reversion, find it ruins the plant etc., you can simply prune it out. I could have done this with my azaleas, but as I said above, it didn’t affect the flowers and made the overall plant larger. Propagate it. If you absolutely love the sport, you can attempt to cultivate it. Usually vegetative propagation is the best since a sport is a mutation, a change in the genes. For hostas, this usually means digging up the plant and dividing it, detaching the different variety. Make sure you have the roots with the division. Replant the original plant and plant the sport in a different location, giving it a new home. Commercial growers sometimes use tissue culture, but this is really a specialized group of techniques that is beyond the home gardener. If the plant with the sport is a woody one, you can try to take woody cuttings. Use rooting hormone and sterile soil for best results. You can, of course, collect the seeds from any flowers that form on a sport and try to grow the sport from seed. Chances are that if the seeds are not sterile, you will get a wide range of results from the original plant to the sport. Growing from seed, however, is time consuming as many plants can take years of growth before they mature. Plants like the dwarf Alberta spruce generally don’t produce cones and, therefore, no seeds. So, growing from seed is very iffy. Note that if you find a really different branch with totally different flowers, on say, a rose bush, trace it back to its origin. Chances are you will find that the branch goes all the way back to the ground. Chances are that this is a grafted plant and that those roots are sprouting, rather than the graft. Usually grafted plants are made up of a common root stock with a beautiful plant on top. Unless you absolutely love what’s growing on the root sprouts, remove them at the soil level, below the graft (the large bump on the stem just above soil level). This will send the energy of the plant into the beautiful graft rather than the common root stock. Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and master gardener. To reach Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and its Master Gardener program, call 631-727-7850.

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Vendors wanted ▶ Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead is seeking handmade craft vendors for its 36th annual Fall Festival and Craft Show on Sept. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendor information can be found at www. hallockville.com or by calling 631-298-5292. ▶ Nesconset Chamber of Commerce is seeking

vendors for its annual Craft & Street Fair to be held on Smithtown Blvd. and Charles P. Toner Park in Nesconset on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Rain date is Sept. 18.) Call 631-724-2543 for more information.

▶ Centereach Civic Association is seeking vendors for its 4th annual Street Fair to be held on Sept. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mark Tree Road in Centereach. For an application, email arcadiaproductions@yahoo.com.

Above, a scene from david Cronenberg’s ‘The Brood,’ one of six horror films to be screened on Aug. 27.

Photo courtesy of Cinema Arts Centre

Stay up late and scream all night at 12th annual Horror Movie Marathon

By Kevin Redding

Summoning all horror lovers! As summer creeps to a close, the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington — in collaboration with Retro Picture Show — sets its sights on the Halloween season and revs up the scares in its 12th annual Pay to Get Out Horror Movie Marathon. Saturday, Aug. 27, starting at 10 p.m., moviegoers will be treated to six vastly different and obscure horror films from the ’70s and ’80s, which will get increasingly more and more deranged as the marathon goes on, until those in the audience who have “survived” the whole experience emerge from the theater at around 6 a.m. the next morning. The whole night will be an endurance test of sorts: How much blood and guts and horror can you handle? And, how long can you stay awake? In fact, anyone who stays for all six films will receive a refund of $10 back and a free breakfast courtesy of the theater’s Sky Room Cafe. For further incentive, all films and accompanying trailers will be shown in glorious 35mm, there will be free giveaways and raffle prizes and one of the six films has purposefully been kept a mystery to the public. “If this is your genre, I recommend you come down, absolutely,” said Raj Tawney, director of publicity and promotions for the theater. “I think when we’re talking about classic cinema and movies that stand the test of time, horror often gets left out of the mainstream. Horror movies are just as important ... the people who come are really passionate and care so much about these movies and that’s why the horror marathon has lasted so many years. They’ll come and stay up all night.” This year marks the theater’s first Pay to Get Out collaboration with newly formed Retro Picture Show, a Long Island-based revival screening series focused on classic genre films. The two groups have worked together before, most notably in bringing “Friday the 13th” and “Friday the 13th

Part 2” to the big screen for the original film’s 35th anniversary in May. Following the success of that screening, Retro Picture Show was asked by the theater to co-present the marathon. “The response from the horror fans in the area has been overwhelming to say the least,” said Michael Ciani, founder of Retro Picture Show. “They come out and spend their hard-earned money to watch films that they have probably seen and most likely own on Blu-ray, so it’s an amazing thing. We truly appreciate it.” “Our events offer genre fans the opportunity to experience the films they love on the big screen in 35mm,” said Ciani. “I use the word ‘experience’ because that’s what it is: an experience. We encourage people to get there early, choose their seats, meet with friends and other horror fans in the cafe before the film begins. Drink a few cocktails, discuss old horror films. It’s very social.” Ciani, who has loved horror for as long as he can remember, says that finding good film prints takes a lot of hard work and research. “Some of these prints are old, over 30 years old,” he said, “so a lot of them are in bad shape. We try to find the best ones available. Sometimes you have to find 35mm print collectors, sometimes the studio [and original distributors] will have it.” But for him, it’s all worth it. “I love old films. I feel like there’s nothing quite like sitting in a theater packed with like-minded fans watching a print of a film we all love,” said Cinai, adding “It’s really an amazing experience for everyone. I’m looking to re-create what it was like in the theater watching these films back in the ’70s and ’80s. I want everyone to have a great time. I love the cheering, the screaming, the laughing.” The marathon’s selection of films cover all the bases of horror, from mutant children to werewolves to scary basements and more. But in true Cinema Arts Centre style, the choices are obscure and less heard of than, say, “Halloween” or “Nightmare on Elm Street.”

The event’s lineup includes “The Hidden” (1987), David Cronenberg’s “The Brood” (1979), “The Company of Wolves” (1984), “Vampyres” (1974) and Lucio Fulci’s “House by the Cemetery” (1981), plus the sixth mystery pick — which has been kept so secret that not even Tawney knows what it is. “We spent a lot of time selecting this year’s mystery film and put a lot of thought into it,” said Ciani. “The goal is to make the audience ‘lose their minds’ with excitement the second it begins ... something immediately recognizable. I definitely think we nailed it.” Tawney says that even though Retro Picture Show will eventually branch out and do these types of programs at different theaters, he’s beyond pleased that they’re getting their start in Huntington. “Right now we’re currently giving them a home to really prove themselves and test ideas out,” he said. “Most of the time they handpick the films, curate the events and they bring in a lot of personalized promotional materials and posters and prizes, which they create themselves. They give a real personal touch to the event.” In terms of the prizes, Retro Picture Show will certainly deliver for horror fans. “For the raffle prize ... I’ll be giving away three of the “House by the Cemetery” soundtracks on vinyl, so there will be three winners for that,” said Ciani. “And the free giveaway will be at the end of the night. I’ll be giving away a coupon code for an all-access pass to our Shocktober events that we have every weekend in October. People can buy tickets for all 5 events and get a free poster.” The Cinema Arts Centre is located at 423 Park Ave. in Huntington. Tickets for the 12th annual Pay to Get Out Horror Movie Marathon are $40 per person, $30 for Cinema Arts Centre members. To order call 631-423-7610 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org. For more information on upcoming Retro Picture Show events, including its Shocktober events, visit www.retropictureshow.com.

▶ The Northern Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce is seeking apple pie bakers, chili cooks, a“little miss and mr,” scarecrow creators as well as vendors for its Family Fun Day in Terryville on Sept. 17 on the field of Buttercup’s Dairy at the intersection of Old Town Road and Boyle Road in Terryville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For an application, visit www.northbrookhavenchamber.org or call 631-821-1313. ▶ Calling all crafters! Sachem Public Library, 150

Holbrook Road, Holbrook is seeking vendors with handmade crafts for its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 17. Visit www.sachemlibrary.org for an application.

▶ Manorville Historical Society is seeking

vendors for its 26th annual Antiques/Crafts/ Flea Market/Chinese Auction Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held rain or shine. For more information, call 631-878-1579.

▶ The Presbyterian Church of the Moriches, 1 Railroad Ave., Center Moriches is seeking vendors for its 2nd annual Quality Crafts & Collectibles Fair on Sept. 17. For more information, call Frank at 631-909-1742. ▶ Farmingville Residents Association is seek-

ing vendors for its upcoming flea market on Sept. 18. Call 631-880-7996 for more information.

▶ The Town of Brookhaven Office of

Women’s Services is seeking vendors for its 10th annual Women’s Conference & Expo: Inspire, Educate, Motivate to be held on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $75 per table. Call Sharon at 631-451-6146 for further information.

▶ Calling all women artists and entrepreneurs!

The Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach is looking for talented women who live on Long Island to apply to the 16th Annual Women’s EXPO to be held at the library on Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.womensEXPOli.org or call 631-585-9393, ext. 296.

▶ Resurrection Byzantine Catholic Church,

located at the corner of Juniper and Edgewood Avenues in Smithtown, is seeking vendors for its annual Yard Sale and Family Fun Days on October 15 (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Oct. 16 (1 to 6 p.m.) For more information, call Karen at 631-467-4712.

▶ St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church,

90 Edgewater Ave., is seeking craft and new merchandise vendors for its annual Fall Festival and Craft Fair on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date Oct. 22. Cost is $45 for 10-by-10-foot space. Call 631-265-4520 for application.

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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

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

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Please come and welcome our new Priest: The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Ph.D., Vicar 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.

110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (631) 473-0165 • Fax (631) 331-8094

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“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond

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

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 Summer Schedule . . .9AM (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend) 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*

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

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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.

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

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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 Sundays at 8:30 am and 10:30 am Summer Children’s Programs Drama Camp (4 years old through 5th grade) August 22-26 from 9 am - 3 pm

465 Pond Path, East Setauket (631) 751-1775 www.messiahny.com

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

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

PRESBYTERIAN

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

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

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.

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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throwback thursday

Open cast call The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will hold open local auditions for children ages 8 to 12 for its upcoming production of “Mary Poppins” Sunday, Aug. 28 at Studio 1 next to the theater at 10 a.m. (sign up at 9:30 a.m.). Seeking actors for the roles of Jane Banks, Michael Banks and children’s ensemble. All children attending should prepare to sing 16 bars of music in the style of the show. You may sing from “Mary Poppins.” Please bring sheet music in the key in which you would like to sing; an accompanist will be provided. Please have your full book if asked for another selection and bring dance clothes/shoes if asked to stay and dance. All children should also bring tap shoes if they tap dance. Auditions for adults will be held Saturday, Sept. 3 at 10:30 a.m. Union and nonunion actors will be seen. For more information, please call 631-261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

Open auditions

Photo courtesy of The WMHO

Blast from the Past:

Do you know where this bowling alley was located? Do you know when it was built and how long it was in existence? Email your answers to info@wmho.org. To see more wonderful vintage photographs like this, visit The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s ongoing exhibit, It Takes a Team to Build a Village, at The WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main Street, Stony Brook. For more information, call 631-751-2244.

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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

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

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

Religious

The Northport Chorale will hold open auditions for its December concert Sept. 7, 14 and 21 at the Northport High School’s Choir Room, 156 Laurel Hill Road, Northport, at 7 p.m. All voices needed; bring music if you can. For additional information, call Debi at 631-223-3789 or visit www. northportchorale.org.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU’s Zhu uses math to fulfill her mother’s wish Photo from Mike Basile

Harnassing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Wei Zhu’s long personal and professional journey began in China. Devoted to her mother, Shenzhen Du, Zhu watched her hero fight through a long illness with chronic kidney disease. Shortly before she died, her mother woke from a coma and suggested that her daughter become a doctor, like the people who were helping her in the hospital. Driven to fulfill her mother’s request, Zhu attended college where, despite aspirations to become a writer like Charles Dickens or Charlotte Bronte, she studied math. She found the subject challenging but stuck with it. “Math was absolutely hard work,” she recalled. “We had to devote longer time to our study than many other majors. It all paid off in my case.” Indeed, after she completed a one-year graduate program in math, she and her husband, Yeming Ma, came to the United States, where she used her experience in math to explore ways to understand how statistics can provide a perspective on everything from drug dosage to global warming to the causes of cancer. “You can use math to improve people’s health,” said Zhu, who is now the deputy chair and professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics & Statistics at Stony Brook University. Indeed, at the beginning of the year, Yusuf Hannun, the director of the Stony Brook Cancer Center, emailed Zhu to ask her to pitch in to help understand a major question about cancer. In the prestigious journal Science, several researchers had concluded that the “bad luck” hypothesis suggested cancer was something that was written in a person’s genes. This scientific conclusion was akin to suggesting that a character’s fate

Check out this 1968 Mustang on Sunday

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

in a play may have been written in the stars. Hannun, Song Wu, an assistant professor in her department, Scott Powers, a professor in the Department of Pathology and Zhu came to a different conclusion, which they published in the equally prestigious magazine Nature. Putting the data and the theory together, the group suggested that lifestyle choices and environmental exposure were also instrumental in this disease. The argument is the equivalent of nature versus nurture for a deadly disease. “We were able to quantify what we observed,” Zhu said. For most cancers, the group concluded, the majority of the risk was due to lifestyle and environmental factors other than pure intrinsic genetic mutations. The disease debate, scientists recognize, doesn’t end there. “The entire cancer research community still has a long way to go in order to perfectly understand the causes, prevention and treatments for each cancer, for each individual,” Zhu explained. Hannun suggested that the direction cancer research is going requires advanced expertise in several areas of applied mathematics, physics and related disciplines. These are now needed for working with large data sets, for modeling pathways and events and for generating new hypotheses and organizing principles, Hannun wrote in a recent email. Hannun described Zhu as “terrific, highly dedicated and very collaborative” and suggested that the work has been “rewarding.” Zhu is hoping that the recent Nature publication will trigger additional funding to support more research with this team of Stony Brook University scientists. Wu, who was the first author on the Nature article, de-

Mustang Show The Mustang and Shelby Club of Long Island will present its 9th annual Mustang Car Show at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson Sunday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 50 cars from 1965 to present will be on view inside and outside the center with live music by Our Generation (’60s, ’70s, ’80s rock and roll). Free admission. Sponsored by the Port Jefferson Conservancy and Ramp Ford. For more information, call 631-371-1432 or 631-802-2160.

Wei Zhu with a photo of her mother, Shenzhen Du. scribed Zhu as “well respected in the scientific community. She has done a lot of work on the analyses of brain image and proteomics data,” he wrote in an email. Throughout her career, Zhu has sought to use statistics, bioinfomatics and other modern tools to enhance a scientific understanding of complex questions. Zhu recently worked with Ellen Li, a professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, who wanted to understand the development of digestive diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer. Putting the numbers together could provide the kind of information that offers an understanding of how lifestyle and food choices contribute to some diseases over time, Zhu said. “We have published several papers together over the years,” Zhu said. “We are still in the data collecting stage for the diet analysis.” In her career, which spans 24 years, Zhu has worked on a wide range of topics. She has helped analyze data on the regions of the brain that are active in addiction and helped refine and enhance global climate models. In her early work, she also help pharmaceutical companies come up with optimal drug dosage. Numbers have been a part of Zhu’s life wherever she goes. “You do see

Photo by Joyce Ruan

numbers in the air,” she said. “When it’s getting hot,” she asks, “what does it have to do with my climate model? Does it fit the data?” In more recent years, Zhu has struggled with the tension between contributing to larger projects and budgetary constraints. She worries that the “funding situation has changed the dynamics of the job market for the young generation of statisticians,” she said. “Now the majority of my doctoral students hope to focus their research on financial models, instead of biological models.” Zhu and her husband Ma, who is a financial manager for GE, live in Setauket. Their son Victor, 24, recently earned his graduate degree in finance, while their daughter Merry, 11, attends Mount Elementary School. Zhu appreciates living on Long Island, where she can be close to the ocean. As she looks back on the developments in her life that brought her to this point in her career, Zhu recognizes that the decision to learn more about math and statistics provided her with the kind of background that allowed her to fulfill her mother’s wish. “I can always honestly tell young students that it is a good idea to choose mathematics or statistics as their undergraduate majors,” she said. It will pave the way for them to have “a solid foundation for a variety of future graduate studies.”

File photo

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

Local Fun Fact: One can assume that fish live in streams, lakes and oceans because nature put them there. However, sometimes nature needs a helping hand. The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery was started in 1883 by New York State. Its mission was to breed fish and use those fish to stock ponds, lakes and streams. The site was ideal as it could take advantage of several former mill ponds and springs. The first director of the hatchery was Frederick Mather, a naturalist who specialized in fish. Mather was a Civil War veteran who had served in the 113th New York Volunteers, starting as a private and rising to sergeant. Later he became a commissioned captain of the 7th New York Artillery. In 1982, just shy of its 100th birthday, the hatchery was facing closure. Luckily, a group stepped in and took over the operations of the hatchery, and it was renamed the Cold Spring Harbor Hatchery and Aquarium. More than 50,000 people visit the hatchery annually. One of the exhibits lets visitors see the different stages set up to rear trout. The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium is located at 1660 Route 25A in Cold Spring Harbor. For more information, call 516-692-6768 or visit www.cshfishhatchery.org. — Ernestine Franco

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Thursday 25 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 rumba with Donnie Angeletti. $25 in advance at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org, $30 at the door includes light dinner fare. For more information, call 854-5579.

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. With entertainment by DJ Luke. Weather permitting. Call 509-0882 for more information.

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Long Island Comedy Festival

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host the Long Island Comedy Festival at 8 p.m. with stand-ups Maria Walsh, Johnny Rizzo, Harrison Greenbaum and host Paul Anthony. Tickets are $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

...and dates

Comedy for a Cause

August 25 to september 1, 2016

Sunday 28

Smith Haven Mall concert

The Smith Haven Mall will host an outdoor concert featuring Bruce Springstein tribute band Badlands at its Lifestyle Village Court at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Call 724-8066.

Greek Festival See Aug. 26 listing.

Car Show and Swap Meet

Live jazz

The Pennysaver Ampitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville will host a car show and swap meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by Long Island Cars, the event will feature street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. With vendors, live entertainment, food and more. Held rain or shine. Admission is $8 adults, children under 12 years are free. For more information, call 567-5898 or visit www. LongIslandCars.com.

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

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome natural health expert Dr. Pina LoGiudice who will be speaking and signing copies of her new book, “The Little Book of Health and Beauty,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Classic Car Show fundraiser

Summerfest concert

The Northport Chamber of Commerce will welcome Santana tribute band Milagro in concert at the Robert W. Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket, lawn chair or anchor your boat at this free event. Call 754-3905 for more information.

Harborside concert

The Village of Port Jefferson will present Firefall in concert on the Port Jefferson Ferry Dock at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Port Jeff Ferry. Free. Visit www.portjeff.com for more information.

Friday 26 Greek Festival

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson will hold its 55th annual Greek Festival today from 5 to 11 p.m., Aug. 27 from 1 to 11 p.m. and Aug. 28 from 1 to 10 p.m. Featuring Greek delicacies, rides, live music, dancing, vendors, children’s activities, raffles and church tours. Fireworks today and Aug. 27 at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 473-0894.

Happenings on Main Street

The Northport Arts Coalition will present a concert (Director’s Choice) 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.

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, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Musical Moments

The Kings Park Civic and Chamber will present a free concert with The Acoustix at Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main St., Kings Park at 7:30 p.m. as

VFW Santora/Bonacasa Memorial Post 400 will present a fundraiser, Veterans Comedy Assault, at the Moose Lodge, 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Road, Mt. Sinai at 8 p.m. 50/50 raffle and prizes, drink specials and snacks available. All proceeds go to a veteran family in need. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. To order, call 806-1699.

File photo by Erika Karp

Opa! The 55th annual Greek Festival in Port Jefferson will continue this week from Aug. 26 to 28. part of the Musical Moments in Kings Park series. Free. Weather permitting. Bring seating. For more information, call 269-6160.

Long Island Comedy Festival

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host the Long Island Comedy Festival at 8 p.m. with stand-ups Stevie G.B., Jack Simmons, Bill McCarty, Richie Byrne and host Paul Anthony. Tickets are $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. For more information, call 928-9100.

Saturday 27 Greek Festival See Aug. 26 listing.

Old Steeple Antiques Show

Old Steeple Community Church, 656 Main Road, Aquebogue will host the 41st annual Old Steeple Antiques Show from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors and military, children under 12 free. Rain date is Sept. 3. For further information, call 516-868-2751.

Bulldog Rescue fundraiser

Long Island Bulldog Rescue will hold its 4th annual Barbecue and Yard Sale fundraiser at 304 Frowein Road, Center Moriches from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come browse through the huge yard sale and meet some of LIBR’s bulldogs. Hot dogs, hamburgers and pasta salad will be for sale. Free admission. For more information, visit www.longislandbulldogrescue.org.

Cliff Hike

Caumsett State Historic Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will hold an adult 6-mile cliff hike from 9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Bring drinking water. $4. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Inbeon Con

Islandia Marriott Long Island, 3635 Express Drive North, Islandia will host Inbeon Con from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate comics, anime, cartooning and illustration with cosplay contests, skits, panels, art training seminars and more. Tickets are $10 each. To order, visit www.inbeoncon.com.

Renaissance Club Meeting

Temple Isaiah, 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook will host a Renaissance Club meeting for seniors at 1:30 p.m. Join them for entertainment, a guest speaker and refreshments. Questions? Call 751-5557 or 862-1747.

Art Show and Sale

The North Shore Beach Property Owners Association Auxiliary will host an Art Show and Sale at the North Shore Beach Clubhouse, 55 Clubhouse Drive, Rocky Point from 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 7 to 9 p.m. Featuring 120 original paintings by nine Rocky Point artists. $5 admission includes light refreshments. Purchase a $5 raffle to win a painting. 25 percent of proceeds go toward NSBPOA renovations. For more information, call 821-9207.

Barbecue dinner fundraiser

American Legion Irving Hart Post, 30 Christian Ave., Setauket will hold its annual barbecue at 2 p.m. Serving chicken dinners ($12 per person) and rib dinners ($15 per person) with potato and macaroni salad and iced tea and lemonade. Questions? Call 339-5117.

The Northport-Centerport Lions Club will hold its 53rd annual Robert J. Boharty Memorial Classic Car Show fundraiser at Heckscher Ball Field, Route 25A and Sabbath Day Path in Huntington from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring cars from the ’50s and ’60s, food, vendors, raffles and more. Admission is $5. For more information, call 516-380-6444.

Mustang Show

The Mustang and Shelby Club of Long Island will present its 9th annual Mustang Car Show at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 50 cars from 1965 to present will be on view inside and outside the center with live music by Our Generation (’60s, ’70s, ’80s rock and roll). Free admission. Sponsored by the Port Jefferson Conservancy and Ramp Ford. For more information, call 371-1432 or 802-2160.

Links Music & Art Festival

Calverton Links, 149 Edwards Ave., Calverton will host the Links Music & Arts Festival from noon to 8 p.m. Featuring live music by Wonderous Stories, Half Step, Milagro, Cousin Fungus, Cousin Earth and the Como Brothers Band with live painting and exhibiting by artists, children’s activities, vendors and food trucks. Visit www.linksfestival.com for ticketing and more information.

Wind Down Sundays

One Step Ahead (jazz, R & B, reggae, rock classics and pop favorites) 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.

Tribute to the Carpenters

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present a concert, We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

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

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Jefferson will val at 8 p.m. ny Rizzo, l Anthony. -9100 or visit The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present The Prodigals — Acoustic Mix in concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com. Post 400 will medy Assault, ook Hollow ffle and vailable. All need. Tickets or. To order, Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway,

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Tuesday 30 Adult coloring class

Greenlawn holds an adult coloring class every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Kitchen Meeting Room. All are welcome. Registration is not required. Call 757-4200 for more information.

Big Shot in concert

As part of the Downtown Rocky Point Summer Concert series, Billy Joel tribute band, Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot, will perform in concert in the parking lot of St. Anthony of Padua ld Hill, 1 Ski Parish, 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. (Reschedcar show m. Presented uled from Aug. 16) For more information, call 854-1600. feature ntiques, 0s, ’60s and ment, food mission is $8 e free. For r visit www.

Wednesday 31 Sunset Concert

Smith Haven Mall concert

The Smith Haven Mall will host an outdoor concert featuring Eagles tribute band, Desert Highway, at its Lifestyle Village Court at 7 p.m. Bring seating. Free. Call 724-8066.

Theater Summer Shakespeare Festival

Arena Players Repertory Theater Company will present a production of William Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” in the Vanderbilt Museum Courtyard, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport through Aug. 31 on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. To order, call 516-293-0674. Visit www.arenaplayers.org for more information.

‘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.

Eastbound Freight Bluegrass 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 lub will hold Council’s Sunset Concert series. Bring a lawn Memorial chair or blanket. Dogs welcome. Free. Rain ckscher Ball location: Village Center. For more information, Path in Huncall 473-5220. uring cars ors, raffles ore informa-

‘The Sisters Rosensweig’

Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn invites the community to come dance with Annie’s International Folk Dance Cooperative every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. ong Island through Sept. 7. No partner necessary. All are Car Show at welcome. Registration is not required. For more 01 E. Broadinformation, call 757-4200. 4 p.m. Over e on view ive music by k and roll). The VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, Port Jefferson Northport will welcome Hoo Doo Loungers in more informa- concert in the Vietnam Vets Memorial Garden

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

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at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks to follow. Rain location: VA Auditorium, Building 5. Free. Call 261-4400.

Bare Bones Theater, 57 Main St., Northport will present “The Sisters Rosensweig,” a comedy by Wendy Wasserstein, through Aug. 28. Performance dates are August 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. on Aug. 28. Tickets are $25, $20 matinees, at www.barebonestheater. com or 800-838-3006.

‘Rent’

‘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.

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‘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 ‘Mother’s Day’

East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport will screen ‘Mother’s Day’ Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 261-2313 for more information.

‘Sweet Smell of Success’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen “Sweet Smell of Success” Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Film Noir Classics series. Hosted by Foster Hirsch. $15, $10 members; includes book signing reception. For more information, call 423-7610.

Class reunions Walt Whitman High School Class of 1986 will hold its 30th reunion Sept. 17 at Melville Marriott Long Island, 1350 Walt Whitman Road, Melville from 6 to 11 p.m. Cost is $120 and includes a cocktail reception, dinner buffet, music and group picture. Cash bar. For additional information and tickets please contact Ron at rseifire@optonline.net or Trina at Lydon5@outlook.com. ELVHS — Port Jefferson Class of 1981 will hold its 35th reunion Oct. 8 at The Meadow Club on Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is $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.

CALENDAR DEADLINE is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record Newspapers, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to leisure@ tbrnewspapers.com. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that can be printed.

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

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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. Through 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 631-3233653.

ae, rock clasm in concert rk’s Red Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little 15 p.m. as Neck Road, Centerport will present a Mid-Sumdays Summer mer Night Dance starting at 6:30 p.m. Learn wn chair, din-to dance the Lindy hop with Charlie Wood of Dogs permit- Ballroom Huntington. $25 in advance at www. nformation. vanderbiltmuseum.org, $30 at the door; includes light dinner fare. For more information, call 854-5579.

Mid-Summer Night Dance

Jefferson Just Begun: . Tickets Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington r visit www. will welcome Timothy P. Oliver who will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, “Finding Fifteen,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442 for more information.

Farmers markets

Rocky Point

Book signing

Photo courtesy of the SCPA

A hair-raising good time! Catch the final performances of ‘Hairspray’ at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts.

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.

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Programs

Piratefest

Join The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for its annual swashbuckling celebration of all things pirate Aug. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. Play fun games and make nautical crafts. Door prizes for costumes. $8 per child. Call 367-3418 www.cshwhalingmuseum.org for additional information.

Cheryl, the One Woman Circus

The Village of Port Jefferson will host a free children’s show, Cheryl, the One Woman Circus, at the barn behind Village Hall Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. (rescheduled from Aug. 11) Recommended for ages 2 to 9. Bring seating. For more information, call 473-4778 or 802-2160.

Jester Jim

Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park will welcome Jester Jim Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. Children of all ages will delight in this amazing juggling show. Free but $8 parking fee in effect. For more information, call 269-4333.

Mad Scientist’s Lab

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will host a children’s program, Mad Scientist’s Lab, Aug. 26 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Conduct several experiments using household items and see what’s created, split in half, sunk and even blown up! $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Theater

Make a rain stick

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present a preschool workshop for children ages 3 and 4 with a parent or caregiver Aug. 26 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children will visit one of the museum’s collections and then make a rain stick to take home. $20 per child, $18 members. To register, call 854-5539.

Construct a clam!

From Aug. 25 to 28, children can construct a clam at the Maritime Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson from 1 to 5 p.m. Learn about all of the parts of a clam and build your own to take home. $5 per person. Visit www.maritimeexplorium.org or call 331-3277 for more information.

Photo by Jessie Eppelheimer

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!

Stephanie Krasner stars in ‘Rapunzel, A Tangled Fairytale’ at the Engeman Theater in Northport

Riverhead Railroad Festival

The Railroad Museum of Long Island, 416 Griffing Ave., Riverhead will hold its annual Railroad Festival Aug. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring “O” gauge historic Lionel train layout, in addition to Diesel 1556, Engine 39 and Engine 399, all being restored; exhibits, the history of railroading on Long Island, food, vendors and much more. Admission is $8 adults, $4 ages 5 to 12, free under 5 years old. Questions? Call 727-7920 or visit www.rmli.org.

Mobile homes

No RVs please! Can you imagine cramming everything you own into an itty bitty space and carrying that space everywhere you go? That’s what many animals have to do to survive. Join the folks at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown Aug. 28 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. as they explore the cramped lifestyle of shell dwelling animals. Live animals will be on display. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

‘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’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Rapunzel, A Tangled Fairytale” through Sept. 11. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 261-2900.

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Photo by Heidi Sutton

#928: Morris-Garages MG-TD 1952 race car; often raced at Lime Rock Park, Conn.; survived several spectacular rollover accidents.

Photo by Malcolm Bowman

Ed LaBounty with his 1926 Bentley 3-litre. LaBounty is the 18th owner — the car spent several years in New Zealand with three owners. Best in Show: 1947 Morris-Garages MG-TC

Photo by Heidi Sutton

Photos by Malcolm Bowman

Above, Ira Gordon with his 1966 red Volvo P1800. The car and owner are listed in the ‘Guinness Book of World Records’ as having the most miles logged on an original car — more than 3 million!; left, The Barking Men provided musical entertainment at the event

Car Show goeS Vintage

From left, 1970 Jaguar XKE, 1966 Jaguar XKE, 1952 Jaguar XK-120 Photo by Heidi Sutton

The 12th Annual Vintage European Sports Car & Motorcycle Display was held on the front lawn of the Stony Brook Community Church on Saturday, Aug. 13. In spite of record high temperatures, the free event attracted a nice crowd who admired over 30 European cars and motorcycles and enjoyed live music by The Barking Men and refreshments. The oldest car on display was the 1926 Bentley 3-litre, with 18 documented owners during its lifetime, including several in New Zealand. The 1947 Morris-Garages MG-TC won the People’s Choice award for Best Car in Show. All proceeds went to the outreach mission of the church, especially the scholarship program of its annual Children’s Performing Arts Camp. Special thanks to Malcolm Bowman and Gerald Duff for their contribution to this page.