Arts & Lifestyles - September 17, 2015

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emily Dowdell and Bobby Peterson star in ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ Photo by Tim Pappalardo

Bonnie & Clyde shoot their way into Oakdale’s CMPaC

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Hold on to your wallets! The famous bank robbers Bonnie & Clyde are back and they are wreaking havoc at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale. The play follows the original plot, with the two of them featured as folk heroes on one level and as public evildoers on another. This twofold approach is what drives CM/PAC’s startling production of this folk opera based on the book by Ivan Menchell, featuring Don Black’s lyrics and Frank Wildhorn’s music.

Bonnie and Clyde do their murderous thieving throughout the southwest in the Depression-torn early thirties. They are characters who awaken in the concupiscible hearts of the non-criminal majority as two who have escaped the dust bowl, the breadlines and outright poverty by doing one thing: taking.

There is balance however. In three different segments, there is a revival meeting in which a fiery evangelical preacher, in maximum decibel, proclaims the Gospel.

There is a very slight element of excess here, but what better way for the authors to show that Bonnie and Clyde are criminal outcasts. These revival scenes are among the best in the show. There is even an element of choreography in them.

Bonnie is seen as a celebrity wannabe who even writes poetry. It is doggerel.

Yet even as they were on their murdering spree, making headlines, some local newspapers actually published it.

Clyde is a semi-literate, dirt-poor son of a share cropper who shirks all kinds of gainful employment in favor of “taking,” as does his sycophantic brother “Buck.”

Their criminal career was neatly depicted by the set. The indefatigable Patrick Grossman is the set designer and director.

Wearing the former hat, he had a system of flats and slats that went from stage right to stage left and were used vertically, there being no need to do any shifting. A vignette of Bonnie and Clyde in bed, or in the act of robbing a bank, as well as the revival scenes would be seen as one or more of the slatted flats were opened and closed — most effective. He also devised a system

of projecting flashing contemporary newspapers. Wearing the other hat, Grossman was confronted with the always pressing problem of interpretation and blocking.

His talents in this field extend to excellence. He made them real, even down to a consistently applied southwestern accent.

The multi-talented Emily Dowdell played Bonnie Parker, coupling her powerful soprano with coyness, assertion, self-pity and an outcry for love admirably.

Clyde Barrow was played by Bobby Peterson with a far-ranging tenor and believable toughness both in solo and duet.

Briggs Houston played the role of Marvin “Buck” Barrow, Clyde’s brother. His voice was a middle-register tenor. His somewhat lumbering attitude and his death scene were done to perfection. Shannon Cunningham was Blanche, Buck’s wife.

She had great stage presence coupled with a caressable soprano. She suffused the loyal wife role with high morality for Buck. Her performance was impressively consistent.

Then there was Carl Tese as the revivalist preacher. Talk about power! He shook the rafters with the Decalogue, the Beatitudes and John 3 with the range of heavy artillery.

ME Junge was Trish, a small part for the leading choreographer; but she is a trouper.

In the musical numbers, the preacher and “congregation” performed “God’s Arms Are Always Open” with, well, dynamism, and Bonnie and Clyde’s duet in “Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad” told it all.

Musical direction was handled, as usual, by Matthew W. Surico on piano and a solid pit band that featured Kevin Merkel on synthesizer, Christian Wern on bass, Michael Villarico on drums, Diana Fuller and Lauren Carroll on guitars, John Dumlao on violin and Eric Albinder and Andrew Lenahan on woodwinds. It was the pit band effect Surico always achieves that gave body to the whole show. Kudos to the entire cast for a job well done!

The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “Bonnie & Clyde” through Sept. 27. Tickets range from $20 to $29. For more information, call 631-218-2810 or visit www. cmpac.com.

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Bob Lipinski with his latest book

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TBR columnist publishes ninth book

“What butter and whiskey won’t cure, there is no cure for.” — Irish saying Bob Lipinski, a local author and regular columnist for Times Beacon Record Newspapers and Lifestyles Magazine, recently announced the publication of his ninth book titled “101: Everything You Need to Know About Whiskey.”

The 80-page paperback presents whiskey as a “101 Introduction,” covering the basics of each major whiskey category and countries of origin including blended American, bourbon, Canadian, corn, Irish, Japanese, rye, Scotch, and Tennessee whiskey.

To add another dimension, the book covers the history of whiskey, definitions, slang terms, drinks of presidents and celebrities and whiskey-infused quotes. There is even a chapter on classic whiskey cocktails.

Bob Williamstyn, proprietor of The Country House Restaurant in Stony

Brook, says the book is “a great training tool for restaurateurs, distributors, and just about anyone else in the beverage business,” while Sean McCormack of Innovative Spirits adds that it is “an absolute must read for anyone who enjoys whiskey, and wants to learn more.”

The author will be conducting book signings for his latest book at Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave., Bohemia on Dec. 1, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on Dec. 9, and Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue on Dec. 17, all from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The book is available for purchase at www.Amazon.com for $14.99.

Bob Lipinski conducts training seminars on wine, spirits and food and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www.boblipinski.com or Bob@HIBS-USA.com.

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SHARING THE BEST IDEAS IN MEDICINE WITH YOU

Seeking Relief for Pain: A Variety of Options at Stony Brook When pain — whether short term or chronic — begins to interfere with someone’s daily functions or activities, getting proper treatment by a pain management specialist can be life changing. Dr. Marco Palmieri discusses the different types of pain that may benefit from specialized treatment, as well as some of the traditional and alternative treatment options available today.

What conditions require pain management?

A significant number of the patients we see at the Center for Pain Management come to us for spine-related pain. We also see patients with cancer-related pain, joint pain, post-surgical pain and nerve-related pain. We treat patients of all age groups, pediatrics to adults.

What types of pain management does the Center offer?

We have many different ways to treat pain.

We offer a wide range of interventional and injection-based treatments utlilzing fluoroscopic (X-ray) and ultrasound guidance. These include everything from nerve blocks and epidural injections, to implantable devices. We have treatments that are medication based. We offer psychological therapy if it’s needed. We also may recommend rehabilitative therapy – physical or occupational – and lifestyle changes such as weight loss. We may also recommend complementary treatments including acupuncture, which is offered at the center.

What we stress at the Center is that there is not one way to treat pain that’s right for every

patient. Before we recommend any treatment, we always take the time to really understand the patient so we can individualize the therapy to his or her specific needs and lifestyle.

What are some of the misperceptions about pain management?

Some people think pain is just something they have to live with. Older people especially may think pain is a natural consequence of aging.

While pain can be part of getting older, a person should not have to live with debilitating pain if there are treatments available.

There are also people who don’t seek help for their pain because they’re worried about being treated with opioids, which is only one subclass of medication-based treatment. Their concern is that they could develop a dependency. Many patients and even some healthcare providers equate pain management with treatment by opioids. At our Pain Center, that’s not the case.

In fact, we look for any and all alternatives to opioids. However, if opioid therapy is an appropriate option, we monitor patients carefully the entire time and get them off of the treatment as quickly as possible.

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Marco Palmieri, DO Director, Center for Pain Management Interim Division Chief, Chronic Pain

Often the doctor will start with conservative treatment. If there is no response, the physician may refer them to a pain management specialist.

When someone has had surgery or is undergoing cancer treatment, specialized pain management may be put into place sooner.

It’s important not to wait too long. The longer a person has had pain, the harder it can be to treat.

Why should someone come to the Center for Pain Management?

We offer a truly unique approach to pain management. We understand that each patient is different in how he or she experiences pain. Pain doesn’t always need to have a specific cause, so even if tests don’t show the reason for the pain, we still believe it’s real and look for appropriate treatment options. Every treatment plan is customized to the patient and may involve a combination of therapies to maximize relief.

Our Pain Center is staffed by physicians who are board certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine, and by nurse practitioners who are experts in the field of pain medicine. We are happy to answer any questions you have regarding your pain management.

Can you cure pain?

If You Need an Appointment

Sometimes, yes. It depends on the source and type of pain. For severe sciatica, which involves pain that typically radiates from the lower back through your hips and buttocks and down the leg, patients can often get long-term relief with a series of pain management injections.

To be evaluated at the Center for Pain Management, patients must be referred by their primary physician or specialist. Contact us at (631) 638-0800 with any questions or concerns. Our professional staff is available from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

When should patients see a doctor for pain relief?

If someone is experiencing pain that’s interfering with their life, he or she should see a doctor.

For more information, visit stonybrookmedicine.edu/patientcare/chronicpain

All health and health-related information contained in this article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature and should not be used as a substitute for a visit with a healthcare professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment. The information is intended to offer only general information for individuals to discuss with their healthcare provider. It is not intended to constitute a medical diagnosis or treatment or endorsement of any particular test, treatment, procedure, service, etc. Reliance on information provided is at the user’s risk.

Your healthcare provider should be consulted regarding matters concerning the medical condition, treatment, and needs of you and your family.

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If you are curious about a certain medical topic and would like to learn what an expert thinks about it, let us know.

Although we cannot offer individual medical advice in this column, we’d be happy to choose our next topic from among your suggestions. Email us at MedicalExperts@stonybrookmedicine.edu or write to: Medical Experts at Stony Brook, 188 Belle Mead Road, East Setauket, NY 11733-9228. If you need a physician, call HealthConnect® at (631) 444-4000.

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Night at the Races American Legion Post 432 Auxiliary will host a Night at the Races fundraiser at the Moose Lodge, 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Road, Port Jefferson, on Saturday, Sept. 26. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the first race at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and includes door prizes, a cocktail and snacks.

Proceeds will benefit our veterans. For tickets, please call 631-320-9649.

A Ladies Tea The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 8/9 will hold its third annual Irish Tea on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Hibernian Cultural Center, 80 Magnolia Drive, Selden, at 1 p.m. Featuring a Chinese auction and raffles. Wear your prettiest hat if you wish and bring your favorite tea cup. Tickets are $15 per person and may be ordered by calling 631-698-4940.

Save the date!

Tickets are on sale now for the eighth annual A Taste of Port Jefferson to be held at the Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson, on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. $40 per person in advance, $50 at the door. Featuring food samplings, wine and beer tasting and raffles. Call 631-473-1414.

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Above, the introductory wall of the Gilding the Coasts exhibit at the Long Island Museum, featuring a garden gate by Samuel Yellin, courtesy of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

Night at the museum

Paintings that talk? Sculptures that race across the grounds? Carriages that drive themselves? Beginning Friday evening, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m., visitors to the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook will discover what a museum is REALLY like at night when the museum launches

its Alive@Five program, a monthly series that includes drinks, light refreshments and a special program.

For the month of September, visitors may experience the opulence of a bygone era with a guided tour of Gilding the Coasts: Art & Design of Long Island’s Great Estates. Museum educators will lead a comprehensive tour through this exhibition that highlights

the palaces and properties of diverse styles representing the country’s best achievements in architecture, interior decorating and landscape design.

Gilding the Coasts emphasizes artistic production, in both the significant, path-breaking work that was done on estates by a wide array of artisans and in the art that was commissioned and inspired by the great estate movement itself. From their conception to their meticulous design, construction and eventual daily use, these were fascinating working laboratories that facilitated the extensions of their owners’ innovative artistic legacies.

Alive@Five will continue through the end of the year with lectures, workshops and guided tours of additional exhibitions. Admission is $15 per person or $10 for museum members and includes refreshments.

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, is a Smithsonian Affiliate dedicated to American history and art with a Long Island connection. The museum is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 631-751-0066 or visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

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plain talk

Help for heroin addicts is few and far between JT was the middle son from a wonThis young man, at 24, is a chronic derful family in our community. He heroin user. He needs long-term resiwas a senior in the philosophy pro- dential care. The actions of both the gram at Stony Brook University. This rehab that released him because he summer he was studycould not pay and the ing diligently for his insurance company LSATs because he who denied paywas hoping to go to ment are equally unlaw school next fall. conscionable. Their He was bright, handdecision-making is some, funny, and scandalous. If this very compassionate 24-year-old dies, and loving. His famthey should be held ily and friends loved accountable for their him beyond words. social indifference.

On a Wednesday Pope Francis is in mid-August, JT challenging people overdosed on heroin. around the world He had been battling to take care of their heroin since he was brothers and sisters, 16 years old. His famespecially the poorily did everything est of the poor. We humanly possible to are among the richest support his recovery. country in the world He had long stretches and treat the most

By Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, sMM of excellent recovery, vulnerable among us but this drug is so inlike lepers. fectious and debilitating. It was hard It is very troubling that no one runand challenging almost every day. ning for public office has the heroin epiOn the Saturday after his death, I demic on their political agenda. What painfully presided at his funeral in a lo- will it take for those who lead us to reccal North Shore Catholic Church. More ognize the senseless loss of young life than 600 people gathered to honor and around us because of destructive decicelebrate JT’s life and show support for sion-making? When are the people in his devastated family. Most who were power going to allocate enough funds present were his peers — young people. to increase long-term treatment beds His short life was senselessly lost be- for everyone — not just the rich and the cause of a destructive choice with so overly insured? much potential taken away from him in When is the criminal justice system an instant. going to recognize that building bigShortly after JT’s body was com- ger jails to house more and more young mitted to the earth, a young man who people that suffer from addiction is not was at his funeral overdosed on heroin. the way to respond or ameliorate our Thanks to the quick response of a friend epidemic drug problem? who had Narcan with him, he lived!

How many more young people have After his release from a local hospi- to lose their lives because of this insidital, the young man was encouraged to ous epidemic before those who lead us go back to a rehab center for extended take their heads out of the sand and do treatment. His insurance made it very something courageous that will make a difficult. Finally, a rehab was willing to difference and protect the quality of life admit him, with the hopes of keeping around all of us? him for 28 days, but only kept him for six days because that’s all his insurance Fr. Pizzarelli is the director of Hope would pay for.

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medical compass

constant stress may increase risks of infection and chronic illnesses

By DaviD Dunaief, M.D.

September marks the beginning of the academic calendar and noticeably shorter daylight hours. The pace of life tends to become more hectic. Although some stress is valuable to help motivate us and keep our minds sharp, high levels of constant stress can have detrimental effects on the body.

It is very likely that there is a mindbody connection when it comes to stress.

In other words, it may start in the mind, but it can lead to acute or chronic disease promotion. Stress can also play a role with your emotions, causing irritability and outbursts of anger and possibly leading to depression and anxiety. Stress symptoms are hard to distinguish from other disorders but can include stiff neck, headaches, stomach upset and difficulty sleeping.

Stress may also be associated with cardiovascular disease, with an increased susceptibility to infection from viruses causing the common cold and with cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s (1).

A stress steroid hormone called cortisol is released from the adrenal glands and can have beneficial effects in small bursts. We need cortisol in order to survive. Some of cortisol’s functions include raising glucose (sugar) levels when they are low and helping reduce inflammation and stress levels (2). However, when cortisol gets out of hand, higher chronic levels may cause inflammation, leading to disorders such as cardiovascular disease, as recent research suggests. Let’s look at the evidence.

Inflammation

Inflammation may be a significant contributor to more than 80 percent of chronic diseases, so it should be no surprise that it is an important factor with stress. In a recent meta-analysis (a group of two observational studies), high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a biomarker for inflammation, were associated with

The chronic stress effect increased psychological stress (3).

What is the importance of CRP? It may be related to heart disease and heart attacks. This study involved over 73,000 adults who had their CRP levels tested.

The research went further to suggest that increased levels of CRP may result in more stress and also depression. With CRP higher than 3.0 there was a greater than twofold increase in depression risk.

The researchers suggest that CRP may heighten stress and depression risk by increasing levels of different proinflammatory cytokines, inflammatory communicators among cells (4).

In one recent study, results suggested that stress may influence and increase the number of hematopoietic stem cells (those that develop all forms of blood cells), resulting specifically in an increase in inflammatory white blood cells (5). The researchers suggest that this may lead to these white blood cells accumulating in atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries, which ultimately could potentially increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Chronic stress overactivates the sympathetic nervous system — our “fight or flight” response — which may alter the bone marrow where the stem cells are found. This research is preliminary and needs well-controlled trials to confirm these results.

Infection

Stress may increase the risk of colds and infection. Cortisol over the short term is important to help suppress the symptoms of colds, such as sneezing, cough and fever. These are visible signs of the immune system’s infection-fighting response. However, the body may become resistant to the effects of cortisol, similar to how a type 2 diabetes patient becomes resistant to insulin. In one study of 296 healthy individuals, participants who had stressful events and were then exposed to viruses had a higher probability of catching a cold. It turns out that these individuals also had resistance to the effects of cortisol. This is important because those who were resistant to cortisol had more cold symptoms and more proinflammatory cytokines (6).

Diabetes and heart disease

When we measure cortisol levels, we tend to test the saliva or the blood. However, these laboratory findings only give one point in time. Thus, when trying to determine if raised cortisol may increase cardiovascular risk, the results are mixed. However, in a recent study, measuring cortisol levels from scalp hair was far more effective (7). The reason for this is that scalp hair grows slowly, and therefore it may contain three months’ worth of cortisol levels. The study showed that those in the highest quartile of cortisol levels were at a three times increased risk of developing diabetes and/or heart disease compared to those in the lowest quartile. This study involved older patients between the ages of 65 and 85.

Chronic stress can possibly lead to depression and anxiety. stock photo

Lifestyle changes can reduce effects of stress

Lifestyle plays an important role in stress at the cellular level, specifically at the level of the telomere, which determines cell survival. The telomeres are to cells as the plastic tips are to shoelaces; they prevent them from falling apart.

The longer the telomere, the slower the cell ages and the longer it survives. In a recent study, those women who followed a healthy lifestyle — one standard deviation over the average lifestyle — were able to withstand life stressors better since they had longer telomeres (8).

This healthy lifestyle included regular exercise, a healthy diet and a sufficient amount of sleep. On the other hand, the researchers indicated that those who had poor lifestyle habits lost substantially more telomere length than the healthy lifestyle group. The study followed women 50 to 65 years old over a one-year period.

In another study, chronic stress and poor diet (high sugar and high fat) together increased metabolic risks, such as insulin resistance, oxidative stress and central obesity, more than a low-stress group eating a similar diet (9). The highstress group members were caregivers, specifically those caring for a spouse or parent with dementia. Thus, it is especially important to eat a healthy diet when under stress.

Interestingly, in terms of sleep, the Evolution of Pathways to Insomnia Cohort study shows that those who deal with stressful events directly are more likely to have good sleep quality. Using medication, alcohol or, most surprisingly, distractors to deal with stress all resulted in insomnia after being followed for one year (10). Cognitive intrusions or repeat thoughts about the stressor also resulted in insomnia.

Psychologists and other health care providers sometimes suggest distraction from a stressful event, such as television watching or other activities, according to the researchers. However, this study suggests that this may not help avert chronic insomnia induced by a stressful event. The most important message from this study is that how a person reacts to and deals with stressors may determine whether they suffer from insomnia.

Constant stress is something that needs to be recognized. If it’s not addressed, it can lead to suppressed immune response or increased levels of inflammation. CRP is an example of an inflammatory biomarker that may actually increase stress. In order to address chronic stress and lower CRP, it is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes sleep, exercise and diet modifications. Good lifestyle habits may also be protective against the effects of stress on cell aging.

References:

(1) Curr Top Behav Neurosci. 2014 Aug. 29. (2) Am J Physiol. 1991;260(6 Part 1):E927-E932. (3) JAMA Psychiatry.

2013;70:176-184. (4) Chest. 2000;118:503508. (5) Nat Med. 2014;20:754-758. (6) Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2012;109:59955999. (7) J Clin Endocrinol Metab.

2013;98:2078-2083. (8) Mol Psychiatry Online. 2014 July 29. (9) Psychoneuroendocrinol Online. 2014 April 12. (10) Sleep. 2014;37:1199-1208.

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, go to the website www. medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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your turn

WWOOFing it in New England

By Stacy Santini

This is the second in a four part series.

Once my decision and logistics were finalized, the preparing began and believe me, this was no easy feat for a woman who had spent most of her life tucked into neatly landscaped neighborhoods and luxury vehicles that had never seen a dirt road. It is mandatory to have the right clothing, gear and provisions for this type of living. In retrospect, I know that it would have been impossible for me to have survived mud season in New England without my neoprene muck boots, North Face rain attire and Cabela’s thermals. With every item of clothing I packed, varying weather conditions were always a factor, and my Jeep Patriot became the keeper of six large suitcases and numerous plastic bins; my vehicle overflowing with my expectations and a little fear, well, maybe a whole lot of fear. I also had a little Morkie, Charles Crawford, to consider, and he had his own impedimenta.

I selected two farms to call home during my time as a WWOOFer, and they could not have been more different. My first agrarian family was the Owens. Ruth and Derek were an elderly couple running a well-established 180 acre farm, Owen Farm, in Hopkinton, New Hampshire, for more than forty years. The property included 30 acres of cleared land primarily used for pasture, a small orchard and 1 acre for planting and gardening.

When I pulled up to their large colonial farmhouse on April 1st at 4 p.m., there was still snow on the ground, chickens running amuck and the property was buzzing with activity. I was greeted by fellow WWOOFers, a young Southern California couple named Camille and Gregg, who had arrived two weeks earlier, and as Gregg swooshed past me carrying a pile of wood, I became acutely aware that I was indeed doing this; I was about to become a farmer.

Adjustment is an understatement to describe my first few days at Owen Farm. Dignity took a back seat as I slowly but surely acquired humility and a work ethic not often seen by the rest of society. At this time of year, while most of the ground was still frozen, our main duties involved caring for the animals, which included cows which are milked by hand, sheep, pigs, poultry and horses, three of which were Arabian.

My first introduction to animal farming was the very afternoon I arrived when I observed Camille feeding Hallelujah, the resident pig who was the size of a small freight train, a “sumptuous” bucket of composting leftover veggies. At 5 a.m. the next morning, I had the

Photos from Stacy Santini

Left, the author at 5 a.m. on the first day of wwoofing it in new Hampshire; above, chopping wood on Owen Farm.

pleasure of meeting Karl, the alpha cow. As she entered or recycled, and we were very aware of the ramificathe barn for the first of her two daily milkings, I was tions of squandering. After lunch, we would take an overwhelmed with the enormity of this mammal. Our hour or so before returning outdoors to learn about daily chores began before sunrise and would include wet felting, knitting and how to make condiments gathering eggs at the chicken coop several times a day, such as butter.

Ruth and Derek Owen were two of the most beautifeeding the cows and sheep, wheelbarrowing hay out to pasture for the horses and mucking stalls. When these ful, stoic individuals to cross my path. I learned much obligations were filled, we would have special projects, from them and was grateful for the rare moments Ruth like building fences and uprooting the 4 feet of manure would take on the role of nurturing Mother. I started to look forward to Derek’s dry, humorous one liners and bedding in the sheep shelter. with relief, as much as I welThe ground was frozen solid in the awakening sunrise hours ’Adjustment is an understatement comed his worn overalls as they would approach me, knowing I but would melt somewhat by afwas having difficulty with a task. ternoon. Our footing was con- to describe my first few days at But their lifestyle is in such stark stantly challenged during our Owen Farm’ comparison to what I am used chores and it was not uncom— Stacy SaNtiNi to that adapting was one of my mon to be walking and soon find greatest challenges. out that one of our appendages Having little running water, only a compost toilet was wearing just a sock as the last step had stolen our and very little time for hygiene, I struggled to let go boot which was being suctioned into the mud.

Our work on the farm monopolized most of our wak- of routines that are so much a part of my daily exising moments. Our main relief from these enjoyable but tence. Blow dryers, make-up and freshly washed towarduous tasks was mealtime. We ate family style three els did not exist during my stay. The Owens consider times a day and everyone would gather in the farmhouse those things frivolous, unnecessary, and I must admit, kitchen at the big oak table. Missing a meal was frowned as much as I missed my creature comforts, there was a upon, as Ruth, the revered matriarch of this homestead, certain freedom in letting all that go.

Dwelling under these conditions is not for the faint would spend the majority of her time at her century-old black wood-burning stove cooking creations from what of heart and as I did my damnedest to acclimate, was available from the farm and cupboard or reinvent- Charles Crawford, who was now being referred to as ing leftover dinner from the night before. We feasted on Farmer Chuck, was fighting his own battles . . . stews, farm-raised pork, fresh greens and topped it all off Stacy Santini is a freelance reporter for Times Beacon with homemade dressings and cheese.

The word “waste” was not part of our lives or ver- Record Newspapers. Look for her adventures at Owen nacular at Owen Farm. Every scrap, every egg shell, Farm in Hopkinton, New Hampshire, and Patch Farm in every bone was utilized, whether turned into compost Denmark, Maine, in the next two issues of Arts & Lifestyles.

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Stony Brook study suggests side sleeping may help your brain the power of 1

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By Daniel Dunaief

Sleeping doesn’t just provide a break from the daily grind, prevent you from chowing down on more Oreo cookies, or keep you out of trouble when it gets dark. It may also serve an important brain-cleaning function, getting rid of tau and beta amyloid proteins.

Merely shutting your eyes and letting the sandman sprinkle dust on your forehead may not be enough. You might actually help your brain, over the long term, with the way you sleep.

Helene Benveniste, a professor of anesthesiology and radiology and vice chair for research in the Department of Anesthesiology at Stony Brook University, recently conducted research on anesthetized rodents, tracking how the glymphatic system worked in various sleep positions. The animals were better at flushing tau and beta amyloid proteins from their brains when they slept laterally, or on their sides, than when they slept on their stomachs. Resting on their backs wasn’t as efficient as sleeping on their sides, although it was better than face down.

These proteins aren’t just a part of everyday maintenance.

They likely play a role in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related neurological problems, Benveniste said.

Since Benveniste published

her study in the Journal of Neuroscience in early August, she has received a flood of emails from around the world, including from Brazil, France and Colombia, with people asking about various sleep positions and neurological disorders.

The Stony Brook professor said it is too soon after this study to come to any conclusions about sleep or preventing cognitive disorders. For starters, she and a research team that included scientists at the University of Rochester, NYU Langone Medical Center and Stony Brook conducted the studies on animal models, rather than on humans.

“In general, the rodent is a pretty good model for core aspects of human brain function,” said Dennis Choi, the chairman of the Neurology Department at Stony Brook. The specifics, however, can differ from one species to another. As a result, Benveniste said, “I don’t think anybody should panic” about the way he or she sleeps.

Scientists know that in the

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Call 516-938-6152 or visit www.starflowerexperiences.org.  The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, is seeking artisans — bakers, painters, knitters, carvers, woodworkers, candle makers, metalsmiths, potters, weavers, quilters — for its SeaFaire, Sunday, Sept. 27.

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Professor Helen Benveniste

glymphatic pathway, cerebrospinal fluid moves through the brain and exchanges with interstitial fluid to get rid of waste. In the studies with rodents, the face down position seemed to divert the cerebrospinal fluid away from the brain, Benveniste said.

The research could be another step toward understanding how sleep might help with the human glymphatic system.

An anesthesiologist who does clinical work one day a week, Benveniste said she started thinking about conducting this kind of study a few years ago.

Benveniste is a “good example of a physician/scientist,” Choi said.

Two years ago, a study by a co-author on the paper, Maiken Nedergaard from the University of Rochester, showed that sleep or general anesthesia enhances the clearance of waste from the brain of rodents.

“Since I am an anesthesiologist, I immediately thought

about how body/head positions during anesthesia might affect clearance,” Benveniste said. The data took over a year and a half to collect and analyze.

“The quantitative aspect of this system should not be overlooked. To find out how these [proteins] are moving through the brain is a huge issue,” she said. The collaboration with Jean Logan, senior research scientist in the Department of Radiology at NYU “enabled us to move forward.”

Benveniste used a dynamic contrast MRI method to calculate the exchange rates between the cerebrospinal fluid and the interstitial fluid. The next step in these studies is to move toward the human brain. Benveniste said she is working with colleagues at the National Institutes of Health.

Just from observing wildlife outside the lab, Benveniste said many animals tend to sleep in what she and her team found

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was the optimum position for clearing waste in rodents: on their sides. “Even elephants lie down in recumbent, lateral positions,” she added.

As for Benveniste, she said she naturally sleeps on her right side. She said she’s well aware of how well she slept during the night. If she wakes up after getting enough rest, she said she thinks, “this was a good night’s sleep. This was good for my brain.”

Benveniste, who lives in Northport with her husband, Peter Huttemeier, is also an advocate of exercise for brain health, although she doesn’t suggest marathon running. “I do think this may be affecting the cerebrospinal fluid flow dynamics,” she said, adding that she wants to take up yoga.

Benveniste is eager to continue to build on this sleep study.

“The workings of this system so far has been an amazing exploratory adventure,” she said.

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Rain date Oct. 24. $45 for 10-by-10-foot space. Call 631-265-4520. Resurrection Byzantine Catholic Church, 37 Juniper Ave., Smithtown, is seeking vendors for its annual yard sale on Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For reservations and information, call Karen at 631-467-4712. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 716 Route 25a, Rocky Point, is seeking crafts vendors for its annual Octoberfest on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For an application and more information, call Dotty at 631-924-8143. VFW Post 4927 Ladies Auxiliary, 31 Horseblock Road, Centereach, is seeking vendors for its annual indoor Flea Market/Craft Fair on Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline to reserve table is Oct. 25. Call Ann at 631-981-2914. The Art League of Long Island, 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, is seeking artists and craftspeople for its 52nd annual Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Fair on Dec. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Deadline is Nov. 11. For more information, call 631-462-5400.

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Never forget During the month of September, the Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station, will present an exhibit by Rocky Point resident Steve Sandberg titled Images of Infamy, abstract images with a 9/11 theme.

Sandberg, a pen-and-ink artist, is a retired elementary school teacher.

He was with his class in East New York on the Brooklyn-Queens border when the attack on the World Trade Center occurred in 2001. When viewing his artwork last year, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (C-Rocky Point) said, “Steve’s artwork really captures what many of us felt during that tragic time in our nation’s history. The events of 9/11 changed our country forever and these images remind us that we must never forget the people whose lives were lost on that fateful day.”

The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

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Monte Carlo Masquerade SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 George F. Rice Community Center at Jefferson’s Ferry 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Jefferson’s Ferry Foundation Proudly Presents Our 2015 Award Recipients

Humanitarian of the Year Dr. Vincent P. Basilice CEO Oceansafe and CEO Safe on Sight

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Community Builder Claire Donohue Jefferson’s Ferry Resident

Join us for an evening of mystery featuring a live performance from Tony Della, a string quartet, a DJ, entertainers, open bar, raffle baskets, casino games, fabulous food, Venetian theme costume contest and much, much more!

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Individual tickets are priced at $200 each and additional sponsorships are available (a portion of your ticket purchase is tax-deductible). Venetian costumes are optional, but encouraged; masks will be provided.

To make a reservation or for more information, please contact Kaylin Peterson at 631-675-5507 or by email at kpeterson@jeffersonsferry.org.

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Supporting the arts Photo by Heidi Sutton

The Friends of the North Shore Public Library in Shoreham hosted an art reception for the library’s latest exhibit, Paintings by Christopher, on Saturday, Sept. 12. Many friends and fans came out to support artist Christopher Reisman of Rocky Point (center with hat) and admire his art. The exhibit will run through Sept. 29. For more information, call 631-929-4488.

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Port JEffErson farmErs markEt the Port Jefferson summer Farmers Market will be held every sunday, in the parking lot between the Frigate and tommy’s Place, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., through november. local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, seafood, international specialties, plants and flower bouquets. live music. For more information, call 631-473-1414 or visit www. portjeff.com. rivErHEad farmErs markEt the riverhead Farmers Market will be held every thursday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through nov. 19, behind 117 e. Main st. For more information, call 631-727-7840 or 631208-8159. roCky Point farmErs markEt the rocky Point Farmers 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. 22. Features 16 vendors and a selection of organic vegetables, fresh herbs, locally brewed beer, and all-natural poultry and beef. Visit www.rockypointcivic.org.

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Cookie Butter Cheesecake Yield: 16 servings ingredients: • 1 package (7.7 ounces) speculoos (Belgium) or spekulatius (Germany)cookies, divided • 4 packages (8 ounces each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 4 eggs • 1/4 cup European-style cookie butter (speculoos cookie butter)

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Finely crush remaining cookies and

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Lemon cheesecake Yield: 16 servings ingredients: Crust: • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1/4 cup melted margarine Filling: • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese • 1 cup sugar • 3 eggs • 1/4 cup lemon juice • 1 tablespoon lemon rind

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Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy. slowly add sugar and beat until smooth.

Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating 30 seconds after each. Mix in the lemon juice and rind. Pour the filling into the crust.

Bake the cake at 350 F for 45 minutes or until the outer 2 inch portion of the top is set, and the center looks slightly glossy and is barely set. cool, cover and chill before serving.

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gardening

Photos by ellen Barcel

above, from left, forsythia bloom in early spring — don’t prune them in autumn or you will have cut off the flowers; grasses look lovely in winter covered in ice and snow; prune your

holly bush closer to Christmas to use the branches for holiday decorations; and fig trees grown in containers should be moved to a cool dry place to overwinter.

A baker's dozen of fall gardening chores

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2. This is also a great time to assess your garden, its successes and its failures. Yes, we all have them — plants that didn’t do as well as we had hoped.

So, look at your plants. What do you want to move? What do you want to take out? What do you want to replace?

3. Autumn is a great time to put in new plantings. Roots continue to grow underground well into December or until there is a hard freeze. Because autumn is usually cooler, you won’t spend as much time watering in the new plantings. There’s a saying that it takes three years for a new or transplanted plant to really succeed: The first year it gets used to its new home, the second year it grows roots and really settles in and the third year it thrives. If you plant this autumn, you’ve got a jump start on the process.

4. Autumn is also a good time to have any large trees on your property checked out by an arborist if you haven’t done so already. Hopefully we won’t be in the path of any hurricanes as we have in the last few years. But, even smaller storms, like the one that hit the North Shore in early August, can damage weakened or dead tree branches. And no, topping trees to keep them smaller is not recommended as it weakens the tree in general.

5. Don’t cut back hardy ornamental grasses if you can avoid it. They look beautiful all winter, especially if covered with snow or ice. If they do need to be cut back, do it in spring when they’ll be ready to start growing again.

6. Don’t prune early spring flowering plants like forsythia in the fall. You’ll be cutting off next spring’s flowers.

7. Leaving spent flower heads on your plants provides seeds for birds as the weather gets colder. If you really don’t like the way they look, go out during a mild late autumn or winter day and cut them back when the seeds are all eaten or have fallen to the ground. This is especially important for plants that reseed themselves if you want them to regrow next year.

8. If you have a holly bush that needs to be pruned, wait until December.

Then you can use the prunings as holiday decorations.

9. Stop adding to your compost pile once it gets really cold. What you add will no longer decompose, especially if its freezing or below and could attract unwanted animals. Turn the pile over one last time.

10. If it’s a very dry autumn, make sure to water your shrubs to help them through the winter.

11. If you have plants that are borderline in the hardiness area, say hardy to zones 7 and above (Long Island is zone 7), mulch them well to help them through the winter.

12. Lift any tender bulbs or corms and store them in a cool dry place to overwinter, replanting them in spring.

Take cuttings of coleus and root them in water over winter. Bring in pots of herbs to grow on a sunny window sill.

13. Move any tender container plants (like fig trees) into a cool dry place (like an unheated garage) to

Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and master gardener. Send your gardening questions to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com. To reach Cornell Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener program, call 631-727-7850.

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Port Jefferson Documentary Series kicks off 22nd season Film schedule

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Above, an image from ‘Love Marriage in Kabul’; right, a scene from ‘the Killing Fields of dr.

Haing S. ngor’

By Heidi Sutton

The arrival of cooler weather signals the start of a perennial favorite, the Port Jefferson Documentary Series.

Supported by the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council and grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the Suffolk County Film Commission, the PJDS begins its 22nd season on Monday, Sept. 21, at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson. The fall series, which will run through Oct. 27, marks the program’s 11th anniversary and the 22nd season of documentaries.

“We are very, very excited,” Lyn Boland, co-director of the film committee that has arranged the documentary series since 2005, said in a recent phone interview. Along with Boland, the committee — nicknamed the Film Ladies — includes co-director Barbara Sverd, Wendy Feinberg, Honey Katz, Phyllis Ross and Lorie Rothstein.

Seven award-winning documentaries will be featured this season, each complemented by a guest speaker who will answer questions at the end of the screening. This year’s selections will explore topics such as genocide, drug cartels, the online black market, art, tradition, cartoons and government cover-ups.

The process of choosing the documentaries is labor-intensive.“[The volunteer committee] gathers the movies from several different sources,” Boland explained.

The members go to film festivals like the Hamptons International Film Festival and “try to personally grab one of the directors from one of those films. … We did that with ‘Meet the Patels,’ which was at the Hamptons last fall, and we showed it in the spring and it’s opening in theaters in September. So that’s like the dream sequence.”

Other festivals they regularly attend include the Tribeca Film Festival, the Stony Brook Film Festival and the American Film Institute’s festival in Washington, D.C. “So we try to go to festivals, we keep an eye on what’s going on in the

news and we keep an eye long distance on the big festivals like Toronto, Sundance,” Boland added. “We also get a lot of emails from documentary organizations.”

The committee aims to screen films that people could not easily find elsewhere, so they avoid films that are streaming on services like Amazon or on television, for example.

When selecting the films, “We look for a great story that needs to be told,” Boland said. “We look for a film that’s well made because we really want to keep the standards up. We look for a subject that we haven’t shown too much of; something that’s new. We look for balance in the season. We also have to worry about our budget, being sure that we can afford the speaker and afford the distribution fee.”

Boland is most excited about the screening of the action-drama “Cartel Land.” She called the film — whose credits include executive producer Kathryn Bigelow, who directed “The Hurt Locker” and “Point Break” — “an amazing story.”

“For a documentary to come out and be picked up by somebody who is as famous as she is and who is a feature director, it’s just an additional testament to how amazing this film is.”

The first five documentaries will be screened on Mondays at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, at 7 p.m. The last two will be screened at the Charles B. Wang Center on the Stony Brook University campus at 6 p.m., also on Mondays.

Doors open one half-hour before showtime. Tickets for all films are $7 and will be sold at the door. Admission is free for undergraduate students at the Stony Brook screenings.

The group is always looking for volunteers of all ages to help out at the event.

“We want this to go on beyond us and it would be great to have enough volunteers to have a continuing staff that keeps renewing itself,” Boland said.

For more information or to volunteer, call 631-473-5220 or visit www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

• The fall season will kick off at Theatre Three with “Deep Web” on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. The documentary reveals the inside story of Ross William Ulbricht, the convicted 30-year-old entrepreneur accused of being the “Dread Pirate Roberts,” creator and operator of the online black market Silk Road. Winner of Best International Feature at the Global Visions Festival, the film explores “how the brightest minds and thought leaders behind the deep web are now caught in the crosshairs of the battle for control of a future inextricably linked to technology, with our digital rights hanging in the balance.” Narrated by Keanu Reeves, the guest speaker will be director Alex Winter, who played Bill S. Preston, Esq. alongside Reeves in “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”

• The second film in the series, “Very Semi-Serious” by Leah Wolchock, to be screened on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at Theatre Three, delves into the history of The New Yorker magazine’s cartoons and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the cartoon department. Cartoon editor Bob Mankoff provides “revealing access to his weekly pitch meetings where aspiring and established cartoonists present their work, and where pride is left behind, as hundreds of submitted cartoons get rejected.” It is the winner of the best Bay Area documentary feature at the Golden Gate Awards following the San Francisco International Film Festival. Guest speaker will be New Yorker cartoonist and former Stony Brook resident George Booth, who is featured in the film.

• “Cartel Land,” to be screened on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at Theatre Three, focues on the Mexican drug war, especially vigilante groups fighting Mexican drug cartels. The film focuses on Tim “Nailer” Foley, the leader of volunteer border patrol group Arizona Border Recon, and Dr. José Mireles, a Michoacán-based physician who leads the Autodefensas, one of the vigilante groups.

Matthew Heineman won the Best Director Award and Special Jury Award for Cinematography for the film in the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The guest speaker will be producer Tom Yellin.

• The fourth film, titled “The Russian Woodpecker,” will be screened at Theatre Three on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. The documentary follows Ukranian artist Fedor Alexandrovich, who believes the catastrophic Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 was an elaborate government cover-up designed to mask a failed 8-billion-ruble antenna, known as the “Russian Woodpecker,” intended to interfere with Western radio frequencies and located near the radioactive site. Rich with Soviet history and the stories of the area’s former residents, this documentary chronicles the history

of one of the most chilling events of our time as well as Alexandrovich’s attempts to spread the word of his theory. Winner of the World Documentary Grand Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Director Chad Gracia will be the guest speaker of the evening.

• The series continues on Oct. 19 with a screening of “Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict” at Theatre Three at 7 p.m. Director Lisa Immordino Vreeland uses recently unearthed audio recordings from 1978-79 of the art collector’s last interviews and archival photos to create a portrait of one of the most powerful women in the history of the art world. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this spring.

Guest speakers will be producers Dan Braun and David Koh. Gallery North in Setauket is co-sponsoring the event.

• “The Killing Fields of Dr. Haing S. Ngor,” to be screened at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m., is seen through the eyes of one of the most well-known survivors of the Cambodian genocide, Dr. Haing S. Ngor. The film recently won the Best Documentary Audience Award at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. The guest speaker will be Dr. Ngor’s niece, Sophia Ngor Demetri, who escaped from Cambodia with Dr. Ngor and appears in the film, and his nephew, Wayne Ngor, who narrates the film.

• The final film in the series, “Love Marriage in Kabul,” will be screened at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. The film follows the quest of an Afghan-Australian woman, Mahboba Rawi, as she “passionately negotiates and challenges old traditions” to make a love marriage happen in Kabul. The film provides a rare glimpse into the courtship and marriage customs of Afghanistan. In English and Persian with English subtitles, this film was the winner of the Audience Choice Award at the Sydney Film Festival. The guest speaker, via Skype, will be producer Pat Fiske.

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On the cover: ‘Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict’

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Times…and dates

sept. 17 to sept. 24, 2015

Thursday 17

Flower Show The Centerport Garden Club will present Living Long Island, a small standard flower show, today from 1 to 8 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. $4 donation. For more information, call 754-4200.

Tide Mill Tour The Huntington Historical Society will present a Van WycksLefferts Tide Mill Tour at 2 p.m. $15, $10 members. Advance registration required by calling 427-7045, est. 404, or by visiting www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

SMiThTown’S hiSToric SiTeS lecTure Join Jason Crowley of SPLIA for a discussion about Smithtown’s historic sites and the importance of historic preservation at the Smithtown Library, 1 N. Country Road, Smithtown from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free and open to all. To register, call 360-2480. counTerclockwiSe enSeMble in concerT Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will present Counterclockwise Ensemble in concert at 8 p.m. Free. Call 271-1442. hard luck caFÉ concerT The Folk Music Society of Huntington will present Kirsten Maxwell and Annika Bennett in concert at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. as part of its Hard Luck Café series. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15, $10 members of CAC or FMSH. Call 423-7611.

Friday 18 Flower Show See Sept. 17 listing.

Piano reciTal aT cShl Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor will present a piano recital with Ko-Eun Yi in the Grace Auditorium at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information or to RSVP, call 516-367-8455. evening under The STarS FundraiSer The Huntington Historical Society will hold its 25th annual An Evening of Wine Under the Stars from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House, 434 Park Ave., Huntington. Tickets are $85, $70 members in advance or $100 at the door. For more information, call 427-7045, ext. 401. book Signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome the star of the #1 hit comedy "The Big Bang Theory" and author, Kunal Nayyar, who will speak about and sign copies of his new memoir, “Yes, My Accent Is Real: And Some Other Things I Haven't Told You,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442 for more information.

Farewell To SuMMer concerT The Pennysaver Amphitheater, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville will host the 2nd annual Farewell to Summer Concert at 7 p.m.

Featuring the Heart of Long Island Chorus, The 60s Invasion and Touch of Grey. Get your free ticket at www.pennysaveramp.com. neil diaMond TribuTe The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present Simply Diamond, a tribute to Neil Diamond starring Brian LaBlanc, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40. Call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Saturday 19 greaT cow harbor day weekend The Northport Chamber of Commerce will present a Great Cow Harbor 10-Kilometer Run at 8:30 a.m. in the Village of Northport. Visit www.cowharborrace.com to register. Concert in the Village Park at 8 p.m featuring Group Therapy. Parade on Sept. 20 at noon, sidewalk sales, rides and games, Arts & Crafts vendors in the park. Visit www.cowharbor.org for details. dragon boaT race FeSTival The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd annual Dragon Boat Race Festival at Mayor Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring dragon boat races, entertainment, vendors, children's crafts, Asian delicacies and more. Held rain or shine. Free. Call 473-1414. inTernaTional beach cleanuP day Coastal Steward will hold a beach cleanup of Belle Terre Cove and Sound (off Anchorage Road) from 8:30 to 3 p.m. Please bring sunscreen and tick protection. Snacks, water, gloves and bags will be provided. Call 334-6824 with any questions.

Dragons will roar at the 2nd annual Dragon Boat Race Festival in Port Jefferson on Sept. 19.

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anTique/craFTS/Flea MarkeT The Manorville Historical Society will hold its annual Antique/ Crafts/Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Maples Bar and Restaurant, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville.

Chinese auction. Free admission. Held rain or shine. For more information, call 878-1579.

long iSland garlic FeSTival Garden of Eve Organic Farm, 4558 Sound Ave, Riverhead will hold its 12th annual Garlic Festival today and Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring live music, garlic foods, varieties of garlic to eat and plant, farm animals, hayrides, fiber arts and more! Held rain or shine. $5 per person, children under 6 free. Call 722-8777.

gallery norTh ouTdoor arT Show Gallery North, 90 N. Country Road, Setauket will hold its 50th annual Outdoor Art Show today and Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring over 100 artisans. Free admission. Call 751-2676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org for more information.

FarMingdale MuSic FeSTival The 2nd annual Farmingdale Downtown Music Festival will be held today from 1 to 9:30 p.m. and Sept. 20 from 1 to 7:30 p.m. Featuring musical acts, outdoor dining, street fair, kid's fun zone, art and craft fair and more. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Prospect to N. Front Street. Free. For more information, call 516-249-0093.

counTry Fair in SMiThTown The Smithtown United Methodist Church, 230 Middle Country Road, Smithtown will hold its 25th annual Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entertainment by Harbormen Singers and Six Gun Country Band, karate demonstrations, classic car exhibit, children’s games, face and pumpkin painting, baked goods, vendors and much more. Held rain or shine. Call 265-6945 for more information. greenlawn Pickle FeSTival The Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association will host the 36th annual Greenlawn Pickle Festival at the John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date Sept. 20). The event will feature pickles on a stick and roasted corn, pies, cakes, cookies, corn maze, hay rides, kids potato dig and Lollipop train rides. $5 adults, children under 12 free. Call 754-1180 for more information.

STandard Flower Show The Three Village Garden Club will present a standard f lower show titled Kaleidoscope at the Bates House, 1 Bates Road, Setauket today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring f loral designs created by club members and local f lorists, horticulture specimens and special exhibits by the Long Island Rose Society and the Long Island Chrysanthemum Society. Free admission. Call 689-7054 for more information. yard Sale bonanza and car Show St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 800 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma will present a Yard Sale Bonanza and Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Featuring Grandma's Attic and Grandpa's Garage, trophies for winning cars. Held rain or shine. For information, call 737-4388.

STaTue dedicaTion The Town of Smithtown will hold a dedication ceremony and unveiling of the Richard Bull Smythe Statue at the corner of Route 111 and Main St., Smithtown at 10 a.m. For questions, call 360-7512.

Fall FeSTival Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will hold its annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join them for a harvest-time celebration featuring pony rides, Jester Jim, kids' crafts, petting zoo, pumpkin decorating contest, food and more.

Free. Call 588-5024 for more information.

SaTurdayS aT Six concerT All Souls' Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook Village will present the Stony Brook Chamber Ensemble in concert at 6 p.m. featuring the Mozart Clarinet Quintet and more. Refreshments will be served. Free. Bring a can of food for St. Cuthbert's Food Pantry.

For more information, please call 655-7798. celebraTe SMiThTown The Town of Smithtown will celebrate its 350th anniversary at Sunken Meadow State Park at 4 p.m. Fireworks, live bands, inflatables, DJ, fireworks. Free admission. Visit www.

Smithtown350Foundation.org for more information.

Sunday 20 greaT cow harbor day weekend See Sept. 19 listing. gallery norTh ouTdoor arT Show See Sept. 19 listing. long iSland garlic FeSTival See Sept. 19 listing.

FarMingdale MuSic FeSTival See Sept. 19 listing.

SMiThTown heriTage counTry Fair The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown will hold a Heritage Country Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring traditional dancing and music, antique cars and trucks, crafts demonstrations, Civil War encampment, pumpkin painting, pony rides, hay rides, woodworking, Revolutionary War encampment, and much more. $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under. Call 265-6768. barn Sale Temple Beth Emeth, 52 Mt. Sinai Ave., Mt. Sinai will hold a barn sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Household goods, clothing, electronics, statuettes, frames, pictures, games and more. For further questions, please call 928-4103. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B21 Wines and Canines Run/Walk Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard, 2114 Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow will host the 2015 Wines & Canines Run/Walk for Kent Animal Shelter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date Sept. 27).Take a leisurely walk/run through the vineyard. Featuring auction prizes, raffle, adoptable pets, wine and food sale, traveling pet boutique, live music and more. $30 per person, children 12 and under free. For registration and information, call 727-5731 or visit www.KentAnimalShelter.com.

volunTeeR oppoRTuniTies FaiR Harborfield’s Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn will host a Volunteer Opportunities Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Adults and high school students with a few hours to give are encouraged to come meet representatives from local nonprofit organizations who serve the community. Refreshments will be served. Call 757-4200.

The oTheR iRish TenoRs in ConCeRT A fundraiser concert for Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson titled The Other Irish Tenors will be held at 8 p.m. Featuring Dr. Christie Harrington and Gerard Harrington with special guests Christina R. Giacomazza and Catia Shi. Tickets are $50. For more information, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

TRadiTional naTuRe Walk Caumsett State Historic Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will present a three-mile adult nature walk through the southeastern section of the park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

BeaTles leCTuRe Scott Freiman will host two Beatles lectures at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, Deconstructing Sgt. Pepper at 6:30 p.m. and Looking Through a Glass Onion: Deconstructing the White Album at 9 p.m. Single show $17, $12 members; both shows, $30, $20 members. Call 423-7611 for more information.

long island apple FesTival The Sherwood-Jayne Farm, 55 Old Post Road, E. Setauket will host the 26th annual Long Island Apple Festival from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Featuring apple relay races, tug-o-war, apple-head doll making, colonial cooking demonstrations, music, pie contest and auction, pony rides, face painting and more. $7 adults, $5 seniors and children. Questions? Call 692-4664 or 751-3730.

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ladies Tea FundRaiseR The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 8 Hall, will host its 3rd annual fundraiser, titled A Ladies Tea, at the Hibernian Cultural Center, 80 Magnolia Drive, Selden at 1 p.m. Food and drink will be served along with a Chinese auction and raffles.

Please wear your prettiest hat and bring your favorite tea cup. $15 per person. For more information, call Dottie at 698-4940.

The amanTi TRio in ConCeRT Le Petit Salon de Musique, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket will kick off its 6th season by presenting The Amanti Trio in concert at 2 p.m. The trio will perform Rachmaninov’s Cello and Piano Sonata and Beethoven’s “Gassenhauer” Trio, Op. 11, as well as other works. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors online at www. lepetitsalon.org or $20 adults, $15 seniors at the door. $5 for students. Call 543-0337 for more information. hisToRiC BRiTish palaCes leCTuRe The Art League of Long Island, 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills will present poet and writer Victoria Crosby who will give a PowerPoint presentation on the Historic Royal Palaces in London at 2 p.m. Hats are encouraged and guests may attend in period costume if they wish. $15, $10 members. For more details or to register, call 462-5400, ext. 222. aRT ResToRaTion demonsTRaTion and disCussion The Yaphank Historical Society will present an Art Restoration Demonstration and Discussion from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Swezey-Avey House on the corner of Mill and Yaphank-Middle Island Roads, Yaphank. Guest speaker will be Alex Katlan, art conservator. $10 donation includes one appraisal. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 924-4308 or 924-2241. singles CiRCle The Northport Singles Circle will meet at St. Paul's Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport from 4 to 6 p.m. For 50-plus.

Come meet new friends. $7. Call 896-6217 for more information. paRsonsField in ConCeRT The University Cafe in the Union Building at Stony Brook University will present Parsonsfield in concert at 7 p.m. as part of its Sunday Street series. Tickets are $25 and will be sold at the door. Questions? Call 632-1093 or visit www.universitycafe.org.

'sWimming pool' The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Swimming Pool" on Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. as part of its Sunday Schmooze series hosted by Fred Craden. Bagels will be served at 10 a.m. $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611 for more information.

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The Cinema Arts Centre will screen 'Niagara' with Marilyn Monroe in her first starring role on Sept. 21.

Tuesday 22 CounTeRCloCkWise ensemBle in ConCeRT Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will present Counterclockwise Ensemble in concert at 8 p.m. Free. Call 2711442 for more information. needleWoRkeRs meeTing The Suffolk County Chapter of the Embroiderer's Guild of America will hold its monthly meeting at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills at 7 p.m.

They welcome beginner, intermediate and advanced stitchers.

First meeting free. For more information, call 423-3738.

Wednesday 23 No events listed for this day.

Thursday 24 iTalian sTudies leCTuRe The Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University will present a book presentation, “Filippo Tommaso Marinetti: The Artist and His Politics,” with author Ernest Ialongo in the Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340 at 11:30 a.m. Free and open to all. Questions? Call 632-7444.

inTeRnaTional Folk danCing The Frank Brush Barn, 211 Main St., Smithtown will host an International Folk Dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All are welcome. No partner necessary. Dances will be reviewed and/or taught. $8 donation requested. For additional information, call 516-781-3552.

'niagaRa' As part of its Film Noir Classics series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Niagara" on Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Foster Hirsch. $15, $10 members includes book signing reception for "The Dark Side of the Screen: Film Noir." For more information, call 423-7611.

'CindeRella' The North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will screen the newest version of "Cinderella" on Sept. 23 at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Rated PG. Free and open to all. Call 929-4488.

Theater ‘The WaiTing Room’ Bare Bones Theater Company, 57 Main St., Northport will present “The Waiting Room” through Sept. 27. Tickets are $25 each. For more information, call 606-0026 or visit www.barebonestheater.com.

'Bonnie & Clyde' The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present "Bonnie & Clyde" through Sept. 27. Tickets range from $20 to $29. Call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com. ‘aRseniC & old laCe’ Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown, will present the classic comedy “Arsenic & Old Lace,” through Oct. 4. Tickets are $35 adults, $20 students. Call 724-3700.

‘WesT side sToRy’ It’s the Jets versus the Sharks at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport in “West Side Story” from Sept. 17 to Nov. 8. Tickets are $69. For more information, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. ‘sWeeney Todd’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” on the Mainstage, from Sept. 19 to Oct. 24. Tickets range from $15 to $30. For more information, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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'euRydiCe' Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present "Eurydice" from Oct. 7 to 18 at the Shea Theatre in the Islip Arts Building. $12 general admission. Call 451-4163.

sea TuRTle leCTuRe The North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will host members from the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation who will speak about how you can help save cold stunned sea turtles at 7 p.m. Sign up to become a registered beach walker. Free and open to all but registration required by calling 929-4488.

'The addams Family' The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present the musical "The Addams Family," from Oct. 10 to Nov. 8. Tickets range from $20 to $29. For more information, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

hisToRy oF plum island leCTuRe The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket will host a presentation titled The History of Plum Island with speaker Amy Folk at 7 p.m. as part of the Three Village Historical Society's lecture series. Free and open to all. For further questions, call 751-3730.

Book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome journalist and New York Times best-selling author, Joan Lunden, who will speak about and sign copies of her new memoir, “Had I Known,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442 for more information.

'deep WeB' Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will screen "Deep Web" on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. to kick off the 2015 Fall Port Jefferson Documentary series. Guest speaker will be director Alex Winter.

Tickets are $7 each and will be sold at the door. For more information, visit www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

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Steve McCoy and Suzanne Mason will star in 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' at Theatre Three from Sept. 19 to Oct. 24.

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.

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Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities Inc. will host its annual Enviable Life Ball, raising funds to help individuals with learning and developmental disabilities increase their independence and pursue an enviable life, on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Oheka Castle, 135 Westgate Drive, Huntington, from 6 to 11 p.m. The event will feature a cocktail reception, entertainment, live music performed by That 70’s Band, a dinner reception, raffles and a silent auction. The Enviable Life Ball draws more

and promoting funeral home services through a variety of marketing, advertising, and public relations programs.

Participants are also required to adhere to a pledge of ethical practices.

“Branch Funeral Home’s voluntary participation in the Pursuit of Excellence Award program reflects a clear determination to exceed the expectations of those they serve,” said NFDA Chief Executive Officer Christine Pepper. “This prestigious recognition assures families of the high-quality, compassionate service they will receive the moment they walk through the funeral home’s front door.”

“We are proud to be inducted into the Hall of Excellence by the National Funeral Directors Association,” said co-owner and manager John Vigliante. “It is an amazing honor to be one of only nine funeral homes inducted this year in the world. This would not have been possible without all of our employees supporting our mission to treat each family we serve as though they are our own family. We will continue to service families with the utmost care, respect, and honor that they deserve.” than 350 attendees each year, as corporate leaders and elected officials experience a unique opportunity to interact with the individuals that ACLD supports. Tickets are $400 per person. For more information, call 516- 822-0028, ext. 139, or visit www.ACLD.org.

Medicaid basics seminar Nancy Burner & Associates will host the Estate Planning and Medicaid Basics Breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Lake Grove Diner, 2211 Nesconset Highway, Lake Grove, at 9 a.m. Free. To register, call 631-941-3434.

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Ribbon cutting The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for North + Rose Salon and Bridal Studio. Co-owners Jessica Ciofrone and her mother, Rosanne Hrbek, had the honor of cutting the ribbon. The event was attended by family, staff and members of the chamber. North + Rose, 148 Mariners Way, Port Jefferson, offers hair cuts, coloring, corrective color and hair design as well as bridal services, and was the winner of the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award for 2014 and 2015. The salon is open Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 631-331-7221 or visit www.northrose-salon.com.

Move-to-Amend meeting Move-to-Amend Brookhaven will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 21, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church, 380 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, Room 8 at 7:30 p.m. Move-to-Amend is a national, grassroots coalition that works toward overcoming corporate power by calling for a constitutional amendment ending corporate personhood and declaring that money is not speech. The community is invited to attend. Free. For more information, call Maury at 631-585-0572 or email mtabrookhaven@gmail.com.

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When a theatrical company does a chestnut, it is because it has not only stood the test of time but has pleased audiences through the years.

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts has trotted out one of those chestnuts, Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic and Old Lace,” that darkly humorous comedy about two charmingly wicked aging sisters who go about murdering lonely men by poisoning them with a glass of home-made elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine and “just a pinch” of cyanide as if they were dusting furniture in their antique home in Brooklyn, reminiscent of the old houses on Westminster, Rugby and Argyle roads in your scribe’s native Flatbush.

Mary Ellin Kurtz and Staci RosenbergSimons portray the malevolent Brewster sisters, Abby and Martha, respectively.

Their overly sweet demeanor toward one another comes off perfectly; their Victorian good manners are the perfect cover for their evil deeds. Their innocence is not even feigned … it is sincere!

Then there is their brother, Teddy, a harmless lunatic who thinks he is President Theodore Roosevelt. Bobby Montaniz has this role and plays it to the hilt. With a bristling moustache and pince-nez glasses, he actually looked like TR. His “Charge!!!” up the stairs, bugle in hand, forces the sisters to explain, “The stairs? . . . San Juan Hill.” In his “signing clothes,” a cutaway frock coat and striped pants, he signs the “Treaty,” which is his own commitment papers to an insane asylum. His TR lines all have to do with real, historical TR incidents. Your scribe’s favorite was when he places his hand on the shoulder of the visiting preacher from the local church intoning “I’ve always enjoyed my talks with Cardinal Gibbons!” Montaniz was the comic foil of this show.

Steve Corbellini plays the sisters’ nephew, Mortimer. He is supreme as the one who discovers what the sisters have done.

He is torn between simply turning them in

to the police and his nepotic love for them.

Corbellini has a remarkable stage presence and a comic ability that is first class.

Lauren Gobes has the role of Elaine, Mortimer’s fiancée. She is pretty, ingénuelike and possessed of impressive range … from beloved to spurned and back again.

On to the scene comes Mortimer’s brother Jonathan, handled expertly by Michael Newman . . . the “bad” Brewster. His voice is threatening and thunderous, and his reciting of his lines in a sort of monotone brings out a deep-seated evil. His shady confederate is Dr. Einstein, the hard drinking, failed surgeon. Eugene Dailey has the role and interprets it masterfully.

Rounding out the cast are Mark DeCaterina, Michael Bertolini, John Steele and Kevin Shaw, all of which do a fine job.

Now chestnuts need good sets, and Timothy Golebiewski as set designer ran a team of constructors including Brian Barteld, Clarke Serv and Russ Brown in mounting a massive, highly impressive interior complete with wainscoting, window seat and, especially noteworthy, a staircase with a double landing leading to “upstairs” rooms. The furniture looked like it had been bought during the presidency of Grover Cleveland.

On to this set steps director Jordan Hue who, confronted with this broad physical venue, had the job of interpreting and blocking the cast, carrying out the director’s job of making the characters as real as possible, and coupling that with the actors own talents and engendering a seamless performance. In this Hue succeeded eminently.

This is a chestnut pulled from the roast for the audience’s delectation. The SCPA has done its usual fine work on a production well worth seeing.

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown, will present the classic comedy “Arsenic & Old Lace” through Oct. 4. Tickets are $35 adults, $20 students. For more information, call 631-724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

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An Evening of Wine Under the Stars Huntington Historical Society to hold 25th annual fundraiser

By Rita J. Egan

Wine lovers can enjoy a fun night out as well as a bit of history at the Huntington Historical Society’s 25th annual Evening of Wine Under the Stars on Friday, Sept. 18.

Claudia Fortunato-Napolitano, executive director at the society, said the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year will honor the 100th anniversary of Huntington Hospital.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to get to know your hometown a little bit more,” Fortunato-Napolitano said.

In addition to a selection of fine wines available for tasting, Blind Bat Brewery will be offering its craft beers.

The historical society has also planned a night filled with gourmet food tastPhotos from HHS ing from neighboring restaurants including Black & Blue, The Culinary Scenes from an Evening of Wine Under the Studio, Christopher’s Crew, Cinque Stars in previous years.

Terre, IMC, Old Fields, Reinwalds and raffle with an array of items including XO. With business owners from the restaurant and spa baskets and a silent local area participating, Fortunato- auction that includes an item donated Napolitano said, “It’s always fun to by Disney World. try the new restaurants. It gives you a The public relations manager said in great idea of where you want to go and prior years guests have traveled from out get dinner.” east, Nassau County and Queens, but the The event, which takes place outside majority of the wine and gourmet food on the property of the Dr. Daniel W. tasters are locals interested in preserving Kissam House at 434 Park Avenue, will the history of the community. give guests the opportunity to view “We’ve had people in the past who the historical society’s museum. The are new to Huntington so they want to director said, in the early part of the meet other Huntonians. So it’s a great evening, attendees will be able to tour place for people to meet other people the house, which on an everyday basis from the neighborhood,” DeLeo said. is only open by appointment.

Evening of Wine Under the Stars Maria DeLeo, public relations man- will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friager at the society, said there will be day, Sept. 18. For more information, plenty of opportunities to dance under contact the Huntington Historical Sothe stars, too. Local band The Modern ciety at 631-427-7045 or visit its website Age will be on hand, and the society is at www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety. planning to include a floor so partygo- org. Tickets are $70 for society memers won’t have to dance in the grass. bers, $85 for nonmembers and $100 at Rounding off the night will be a the door.

Meet the new director!

By Rita J. Egan

This year’s Evening of Wine Under the Stars will be the first one Claudia Fortunato-Napolitano will be attending as the society’s executive director.

Fortunato-Napolitano stepped into her new position on June 1 of this year.

The Huntington Station native is no stranger to the society having worked there as the special events coordinator from 2009 to 2010 and then taking on the role of director of operations from 2011 to 2012. She left the historical society for a couple of years to work for the Seamen’s Church Institute and in the past has worked as a former assistant historian for the town of Huntington and at The Long Island Children’s Museum, The Museum of the City of New

York, the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and the Huntington Rural Cemetery.

The director said growing up surrounded by Long Island’s rich history she cultivated an early appreciation for the subject. Her interest in history as well as preservation was solidified when she attended a summer program at the University of Oxford in England. She explained that while studying abroad after learning about history in the classroom, she was able to go outside the university and actually experience it. Something she recognized as being capable of doing in her own hometown.

Fortunato-Napolitano said she enjoys playing a part in educating residents about their community, and Huntington is a great example of how most people don’t even realize how much history is practically right

in their own backyards. The director said there have been many times while leading the society’s pub crawl that many participants were surprised to learn historical facts about buildings that they passed every day.

The new executive director said she looks forward to increasing awareness of the town’s history, creating new exhibits and programs and having the historical society return as a mainstay in the community.

“My overall vision is to have the Society become the kind of integral part of the community that it was in the first half of the 20th century. Just to really increase awareness, to offer new public programs and try to get more people involved,” FortunatoNapolitano said.

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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.

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

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery at 9:30 am 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.

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Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 941-4245 for registration Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:30 pm and First Fri. of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Office for location) Youth, Music and Service Programs offered Let God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

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A Night of Classic Rock The Knox School, located at 541 Long Beach Road, St. James, together with Friend Entertainment USA will present a Night of Classic Rock with Almost Journey and Completely Unchained on Saturday, Oct. 3. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. with a show at 8 p.m. Rock with these exciting performers while enjoying beer, brat and barbecue. VIP tickets, which includes a pre-show, barbecue buffet dinner and preferred seating, are $70. Open admission is $35. For more information call 631-686-1600, ext. 410.

Free parenting class The Jewish Academy at Suffolk Y-JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack will host a free 24-week course in parenting starting on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The course, titled “How to Talk so Kids will Listen, and Listen so Kids will talk” will

be taught by Mr. Shimon Waronker who has traveled across the country helping hundreds of families to better communicate and understand each other.

Whether you are experiencing issues in childrearing, losing the battle with your teens, or just a new parent looking for tools to prepare for future challenges, this is for you. Registration is not required.

For more information, call 631-368-2600.

Open House at Jefferson’s Ferry Jefferson’s Ferry, a not-for-profit retirement community, for 62 and over, is holding an Open House on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. This free event offers an introductory visit with a limited tour of the independent retirement options available. Jefferson’s Ferry is located off Wireless Road in South Setauket at One Jefferson Ferry Drive. For more information call 631-675-5550.

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Comedy Night in Rocky Point The North Shore Beach Property Owners Association will present a night of comedy on Saturday, Sept.

26 at 7:30 p.m. at the NSBPOA Clubhouse located at 55 Clubhouse Drive in Rocky Point. Light refreshments and soda provided (BOYB). Tickets are $30 if purchased by Sept. 20, $40 thereafter. For tickets, contact Maureen at 631-228-4165 or call Val at 631-821-0783.

Pruning young trees seminar Judy Ogden of Ogden’s Design & Plantings, located at 650 North Country Road, St. James, will hold a gardening seminar titled Pruning Young Trees into Mature Specimens on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. Learn how to prune properly to develop strong structure and desirable form. Space is limited. Call 631- 473-5064.

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SBU

Sept. 17-Sept. 23, 2015

SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Tomorrow is Friday — wear red on campus!

THE QUOTE

‘[The offensive line] have been practicing hard and did everything they were supposed to do to open up holes for me.’

Photos from SBU

Clockwise from left, Julian Quintin makes a tackle in a game last season; Przemyslaw Popek kicks a field goal; and Stacey Bedell runs away with the ball.

— STACEY BEDELL

SBU rolls to victory over CCSU The Seawolves gain 475 total yards and hold CCSU to just 120 in 38-9 victory

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Stony Brook football clicked on all cylinders during Saturday night’s season opener at LaValle Stadium in the 38-9 victory over visiting Central Connecticut State University.

The Seawolves gained 475 yards of total offense, led by a running attack that rattled off 345 of those yards. Stony Brook’s defense held CCSU to just 120 total yards of offense and just 69 yards after the Blue Devils’ 51yard touchdown pass on the first possession.

Junior running back Stacey Bedell and freshman running back Isaiah White led the ground game. Bedell carried the ball 22 times for 133 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, while White had 17 carries for 103 yards. Redshirt freshman quarterback Joe Carbone added two rushing touchdowns in the victory.

Defensively, senior defensive back Naim Cheeseboro led the Seawolves with five tackles, while senior linebacker Julian Quintin added his second career interception.

“We ran a lot of plays and played great defense, so we controlled the game for the most part,” Stony Brook head coach Chuck Priore said. “We had a couple mishaps at the end of the first quarter and in the middle of the second quarter, a couple of penalties offensively, but I think they only ran 16 offensive plays in the first half, so we had control of the game. I really liked our intensity of how we played throughout the game.”

CCSU got on the board first with a 51-yard pass from Jacob Dolegala to Dan Herbert. The pass went off a teammate’s shoulder right into Herbert’s hands, and

he scampered into the end zone. The extrapoint attempt was missed, but the team took the 6-0 lead.

Stony Brook answered on the ensuing possession when Bedell capped an 11-play, 76-yard drive with an eight-yard run to the left side.

“The offensive line did a great job tonight,” Bedell said. “They worked very hard during the offseason. They have been practicing hard and did everything they were supposed to do to open up holes for me.”

Junior kicker Przemyslaw Popek’s point was good, and Stony Brook jumped out in front. He followed it up by knocking a 32yard field goal through the uprights to take advantage of a CCSU turnover.

Bedell scored his second rushing touchdown of the game on a two-yard run that capped a five-play, 58-yard drive. Popek’s point after was again good, to give Stony Brook a 17-6 lead at halftime.

“The game being cut short last week just made us more hungry to come out here today and play this game,” Bedell said. “We lived up to the test. Everybody played well.”

Carbone got the second half scoring started when he rushed two yards that capped the opening drive of the half.

“I was ready to play,” he said. “Coach told me at halftime that I would be starting the second half so I came out ready to go.”

Bedell put the ball in the end zone for the third time of the night with a 25-yard run late in the third quarter. Popek tacked on the extra point, and the Seawolves opened

up the lead to 31-6. Bedell’s touchdown made for a career-high three rushing touchdowns in one game for the junior. He finished the game with 22 carries for 133 yards for his seventh career 100-plus yard rushing game of his career.

CCSU’s Ed Groth kicked on a 35-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter that came after a Stony Brook turnover, but Carbone capped the game, scoring with a three-yard run for the final touchdown of the game with 4:26 left to play, and Popek added the extra point.

White not only recorded his first career carry, but he also posted his first career 100yard rushing game. He finished with 17 carries for 103 yards.

Stony Brook opens the Colonial Athletic Association schedule when they host the University of New Hampshire on Saturday at LaValle Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

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Seawolves roll over Fairleigh Dickinson

Women have won three of their last four games Three different players scored goals and six players recorded a point as the Stony Brook women’s soccer team (3-50) recorded its third win in its last four games, downing Fairleigh Dickinson University (3-4-0) 3-0 on Sunday.

“I am quite happy with our performance,” Stony Brook head coach Sue Ryan said. “FDU is a very good, very well-coached team. I think the difference today as opposed to some other

games was we were able to play our entire bench and we finished our chances.”

After scoring her first career goal at Hofstra University Friday night, sophomore forward and midfielder Manuela Corcho once again found the back of the net, poking a cross from freshman midfielder Annie Boros into the side netting to give the Seawolves a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute. Corcho received an America East Player of the Week nod for her efforts.

Senior forward and midfielder Emily Murrer padded the lead to 2-0 in the 32nd minute, racing on to a through ball from freshman defender and midfielder Allyson Baner and hammering it into the top left corner. Senior midfielder Tessa Devereaux also received an assist on the play.

Redshirt junior forward Raven Edwards connected for her second goal of the season in the 78th minute, cracking a right-footed effort from 20 yards out inside the far post.

Edwards is Stony Brook’s active leader with 11 career goals, and Devereaux moved

Photos from SBU

Above, Stony Brook’s Manuela Corcho races toward the ball. Left, Annie Boros makes a pass.

into a tie-for-fourth place on the school’s career assist list with 17. She is just two shy of Beth Arikian’s Division I record.

Freshman goalkeeper Cara Gallagher recorded her first career clean sheet with a three save performance.

Junior forward and midfielder Lind-

say Hutchinson led the Seawolves with three shots. One of her shots hit the crossbar and another hit the post, leading to the first goal.

The Seawolves will try to continue their home dominance on Sunday when they host Yale University at 2 p.m.

Late goal lifts Harvard past Stony Brook, 2-1 Giordano scored his team-leading second goal of the season

Photo from SBU

Stony Brook’s Martin Giordano fights off an opponent for possession of the ball.

Senior midfielder Martin Giordano notched his team-best second goal of the season to tie the game at 1-1 in the 77th minute, but Harvard’ University’s Jake Freeman responded with a game-winning goal in the 82nd minute to lift Harvard (1-2-1) over the Stony Brook men’s soccer team (1-3-1) 2-1 on Sunday night.

“Overall, I thought it was a good performance,” Stony Brook head coach Ryan Anatol said. “From a mentality standpoint, I thought we had good intensity, particularly in the first half when we dominated large stretches of the action.

Unfortunately, we have to do a better job in the big moments that really matter in the result.”

Redshirt junior goalkeeper Jason Orban came up with a huge double save in the first half, stopping a point blank shot, then getting back to his feet to make another save after the ball spun back toward the goal.

Sophomore forward Vince Erdei was the most dangerous player in the first half for Stony Brook. He almost gave the Seawolves the lead twice, first having a leftfooted shot blocked, then heading a free kick over the crossbar for a goal kick.

The Crimson took the lead in the 27th minute, when Philip Fleishman flicked a

long throw-in past Orban.

Giordano had a great chance to tie the game when Erdei teed him up with a cross, but he curled his shot wide of the far post.

Sophomore defender Danny Espinoza nearly evened the score in the second half, but his left-footed shot hit the near post.

Giordano avenged his earlier miss in the 78th minute, redirecting a cross from sophomore midfielder Thibault Duval into the bottom corner to tie the game at 1-1. Senior midfielder Alejandro Fritz also recorded an assist on the goal.

Freeman scored the winner just five minutes later, cutting inside onto his left-footing and blast one by Orban to the far post.

Stony Brook outshot the Crimson 1211 in the match, and 7-2 in the first half.

Erdei led the Seawolves with three shots.

Giordano and Espinoza finished with two. Stony Brook also held a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.

Giordano has five points on two goals and an assist through the first five games.

Duval and Fritz lead the team with two assists each.

The Seawolves hosted Marist on Wednesday, but results were not available by press time.

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ART EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island Art League of Long Island is located at 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Through Sept. 20, the gallery will present its annual Instructors’ Exhibition. From Sept. 27 to Nov. 1 the gallery will present Pat Ralph: Under the Radar. An artist reception will be held on Sept. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. A gallery tour led by the artist will be held on Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 631-462-5400.

B.J. Spoke Gallery B.J. Spoke Gallery is located at 299 Main St., Huntington. Through Sept. 27 the gallery will present sculpture and photography

by Ilene Palant and a members exhibit titled Beautiful Season. For more information, call 631-549-5106.

Cold Spring Harbor Library The Cold Spring Harbor Library is located at 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

Through Sept. 27 the library will present oil and watercolor paintings by Paul Padovano.

The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-692-6820.

Comsewogue Public Library The Comsewogue Public Library is located at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station. During the month of September, the library will present an exhibit by Steve Sandberg titled Images of Infamy, abstract images with a 9/11 theme. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

Emma S. Clark Library Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is located at 120 Main St., Setauket. For the month of September, the library will present a photography exhibit titled The Three Village: Garden Club Street Gardens. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours.

For more information, call 631-941-4080.

Gallery North Gallery North is located at 90 North Country Road, Setauket. Through Sept. 25, the gallery will present The Art of Math.

For further information, call 631-751-2676.

Harborfields Public Library Harborfields Public Library is located at 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. For the month of September the library will present its annual Senior Art Show. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-757-4200.

Haven Gallery Haven Gallery is located at 155 Main St., Northport. Through Sept. 24 the gallery will present its Inaugural Group Show along with a solo show by Kate Zambrano titled Catharsis. For more information, call 631-757-0500 or visit www.havenartgallery.com.

Heckscher Museum of Art The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Through Nov. 29 the museum will present Graphic Appeal: Modern Prints from the collection. Through Nov. 22, an exhibit titled James Rosenquist: Tripartite Prints will be on view. For more

Image from Gallery North

‘Sphere,’ 2010, etching by Istvan Orosz, will be on view at Gallery North through Sept. 25 as part of the gallery’s The Art of Math exhibit.

information, call 631-351-3250 or visit www. heckscher.org.

Huntington Arts Council Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery is located at 213 Main St., Huntington. Through Sept. 19 the council will present an Invitational Gallery Show featuring the works of artists Shain Bard, Puneeta Mittal, Pamela Waldroup and Constance Sloggatt Wolf. For more information, call 631-2718423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

Huntington Public Library Huntington Public Library is located at 338 Main St., Huntington. For the month of September, the library will present an exhibit titled Cellphonography by Amy Bisagni. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-427-5165.

Long Island Museum The Long Island Museum is located at 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. Currently on exhibit is Hooked@LIM: The Crocheted Tree Project. Through December, the museum will present Young Island: William Sidney Mount’s Scenes of Childhood. Through Oct. 25, the museum will present Gilding the Coasts: Art and Design of Long Island’s Great Estate Era; and through Dec. 30, the museum will present an exhibit titled Beth Levine: The First Lady of Shoes. For more

information, call 631-751-0066.

Northport Historical Society The Northport Historical Society is located at 215 Main St., Northport. Currently, the society is presenting an exhibit titled Northport and the Civil War: A Few Good Men. For more information, call 631-757-9859.

Northport/East Northport Public Library The Northport Public Library is located at 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. Through the month of September, the library will present an exhibit by Cathy Chiavaro titled Serenity featuring acrylic paintings of the North Shore.

The East Northport Public Library is located at 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport.

Through the month of September the library will present En Plain Air by Greg Oleanik featuring oil paintings done outdoors, on location. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-261-6930.

North Shore Public Library North Shore Public Library is located at 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. Through the month of September, the library will present an exhibit titled Paintings by Christopher: All Things Sacred by artist Christopher Reisman. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-929-4488 for more information.

Port Jefferson Free Library The Port Jefferson Free Library is located at 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson. Through the month of September, the library will present mythical, magical and delicious scenes from the Great Story World Mix-up

by Laura Hill Timpanaro in the Tall and Flat Case and drawings by Olivia Shamburger in the Meeting Room. The exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-473-0022.

Port Jefferson Village Center The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson, will present Artists Against Breast Cancer, a juried show, in September and October with the theme, Victors of Survival, A Celebration of the Warrior Within Each of Us. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. For more information, call 631-802-2160.

Sachem Public Library Sachem Public Library is located at 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook. Through the month of September, the library will present Chasing Jazz: The Art of Vincent James Quatroche. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-588-5024.

STAC Smithtown Township Arts Council is located at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James. Through Oct. 3, the gallery will present an exhibit by the Long Island Craft Guild titled Finely Crafted featuring over 70 pieces of art. An artist reception will be held on Sept. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 631-862-6575.

Three Village Historical Society Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket, is currently presenting an exhibit titled Chicken Hill: A Community Lost to Time, along with the SPIES exhibit about the Culper Spy Ring.

Viewing hours are Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and by appointment. $8 adults, $5 children under 12, members free. For more information, call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Call for artists → The Ward Melville Heritage Organization is seeking local artists to showcase and sell their artwork at its annual Family Art Day throughout the Stony Brook Village Center on Saturday, Sept.

26 (rain date Sept. 27) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For full details and a registration form, call 631-751-2244. → The Northport Arts Coalition and the Northport Historical Society is seeking artists to display their artwork at the annual Northport ArtWalk on Sept. 27 from noon to 4 p.m. To apply, visit www. northportarts.org. → The Art League of Long Island is seeking artists and craftspeople for its 52nd Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Fair on Dec. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 11. For more information, visit www.artleagueli.org.

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Sound Beach Civic to host Pet Adopt-A-Thon Come meet your furever friend

By ErnEstinE Franco

In 2012, the Sound Beach Civic Association hosted its first annual Pet Adopt-AThon. More than 200 people attended and many animals found new, loving homes.

Fast forward three years and the event is still going strong, fulfilling its goal of encouraging responsible pet ownership and providing a venue for local rescue groups to get animals adopted.

Don’t miss the 4th annual Sound Beach Civic Association Pet Adopt-AThon on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Hartlin Inn parking lot, 30 New York Ave., Sound Beach, across from the Post Office.

Whether you’re looking to adopt, would like to support the great work of animal welfare groups, or just want to have a family-friendly fun day in Sound Beach, stop by.

The animal welfare groups participating in this event take unwanted, abandoned, abused, or stray animals and care for them until loving homes can be found. Some groups are bringing adoptable pets, and others will have information on adoptable pets as well as responsible pet care.

For the third year, Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons adoption van will be there filled with cats and dogs looking for new homes. Also taking part will be the Adoption Center, Friends of Freddie, Grateful Greyhounds, Last Chance Animal Rescue, Long Island Bulldog Rescue, Paws Unite People, Regina Quinn Legacy Fund, Save-A-Pet, and Brookhaven Town Animal Shelter.

Miller Place Animal Hospital will offer a free exam for any forever friend adopted that day.

There will be lots of great raffle auction prizes — donations still being accepted — and a 50/50, with all proceeds going to the participating animal welfare groups. Bring your children for face painting by Jen Chiodo of Jen Chi Faces.

Enjoy the music of Gina Mingoia and Sal

Martone from 1 to 3 p.m. “They’re really talented,” said Bea Ruberto, president of the civic,” and we’re so grateful that, for the third year, they’re willing to take time away from their busy schedule to help make the day so special.”

And, of course, come and meet your new best friend. There’s a shelter cat or dog waiting to meet you.

Wilbur the tabby cat was rescued by Save-A-Pet after being run over by a car.

He had a broken pelvis and is now afraid to move. He needs a caring friend to help him work through the pain. Also at SaveA-Pet, Malibu lived outside, chained, for the three years she has been on this planet. She has had several litters that all have been placed and now she needs a place to call home.

Guardians of Rescue, supporters of Save-A-Pet, rescued Max and Hera, the two gorgeous, sweet malamutes pictured on the right. The duo have bonded and the hope is that they can be adopted together.

Another duo who would like to be placed together are the mother and son pitbull team, Rory and Dean, who came to the Brookhaven Town Aniaml Shelter with a skin condition. They have been treated and are ready to be placed in a home. Blossom, a true “nanny dog” who loves everyone she meets, has lived at the town shelter for two years and now she too needs a loving home.

Also pictured are two adorable kittens rescued by Volunteers for Animal Welfare. They were found in dire need of veterinary care and a safe haven. Like so many others you’ll meet if you stop by, all they need is a forever home.

You’ll also meet some newly rescued greyhounds. As I write this, Grateful Greyhounds will be getting several of these gentle giants from the race track and then they will be vet-checked and evaluated. The oldest breed known to man, greyhounds are very docile, gentle and friendly.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information call 631-744-6952 and remember, Save A Life — Adopt A Pet.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES

Stony Brook University Named to the President’s Community Engagement Honor Roll In 2014 more than 9,550 students, faculty and staff spent more than 111,000 hours on volunteer projects. You might not recognize them, but President Obama has.

Stony Brook University has been recognized as a member of The President’s Higher Education Honor Roll for Community Engagement in all four categories: Community Service, Economic Opportunity, Education and the newest category, Interfaith Community Service, receiving the highest ranking of Honor Roll with Distinction.

Here are just a few examples of how Stony Brook has given back to our communities: • Provided food, clothing and toiletries to the homeless in New York City • Held a Hurricane Sandy Relief Day, helping homeowners clean and rebuild after the storm • Harvested food at an East End farm • Created a bone marrow registry of more than 800 potential donors • Cleaned up local parks and beaches • Raised money to purchase holiday gifts for underprivileged Long Island children If you’d like to find out more about Stony Brook University community service or you have a service project you’d like the campus to consider, please visit stonybrook.edu/communityrelations.

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• Managed a book donation drive to share the love of reading

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Kids Calendar Guide Programs

Drive, Smithtown will be open daily, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through September. Featuring more than 20 species of native North American butterflies, complete with lush vegetation and flowers necessary for their survival. $5 adults, $3 seniors and children under 12. For more information, call 979-6344.

Breakfast with Birds & Butterflies Sweetbriar Nature Center and Four Harbor Audubon will host a Breakfast with Birds & Butterflies event on Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown. Have bagels, juice and coffee and then take part in guided walks at 9:30, 10:15 and 11 a.m. followed by a Birds of Prey program at 11:30 a.m. $10 adults, $7 children and seniors.

For more information or to make reservations, call 979-6344.

theater ‘sue oloGy and the (PossiBly) haunted house’ The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, will present “Sue Ology and the (Possibly) Haunted House” on Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. and Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $12. Call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

insects!

Come to the Long Island Science Center, 11 W. Main St., Riverhead on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and learn about insects, make crafts and see the world through the eyes of a bug. $5. For more information, call 208-8000 or visit www. lisciencecenter.org.

Greenlawn Pickle festival The Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Society will present its 36th annual Pickle Festival on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date Sept.

20. See article below for details. whiP uP the wind!

Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a drop-in program titled Whip Up the Wind! on Sept. 19 and 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. Measure the wind speed with simple machines, and construct your own anemometer to measure the wind speed on our deck. $5. Call 331-3277 for more information. heckscher family hour Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will hold a Family Hour for families with children ages 5 to 10 years old on Sept.

20 from 1 to 2 p.m. Join museum educator Tami Wood for a tour of the museum’s latest exhibit and take part in a hands-on gallery project. $5 fee. To register, call 351-3250.

Photo by Elyse Sutton

‘James and the Giant Peach’ The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, will present the musical “James and the Giant Peach” from Sept. 26 to Nov. 8. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

lonG island aPPle festival The 26th annual Long Island Apple Festival will be held on Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This family event will include an Apple Pie Baking Contest, fresh apple cider, homemade food, apple crafts, old-fashioned games, traditional music, wagon and pony rides and much more. $7 adults, $5 children and seniors. For more information, call 751-3730.

11 a.m. and again from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 581-1072.

‘alice’s wonderland adventures’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, will present the musical “Alice’s Wonderland Adventures” on Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 11 a.m. and Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

to Be a tree Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Sunrise Highway, Oakdale will present a Tiny Tots program titled To Be a Tree on Sept. 23 from 10 to

visit the Butterflies The Butterfly and Moth Vivarium, Long Island’s first living seasonal butterfly display, at the Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp

From left, Dylan, Chase and Miles had a blast in their hometown of Setauket at the Long Island Apple Festival last year. The festival returns on Sept. 20.

chanGinG seasons Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a Tiny Tots program on Sept. 24 titled Changing Seasons from 10 to 11 a.m. For ages 3 to 5. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

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

‘the JunGle Book kids’ The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present the musical “The Jungle Book Kids” from Oct. 17 to Nov. 8. Tickets are $10. Call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org. ‘annaBelle Broom, the unhaPPy witch’ The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “Annabelle Broom, the Unhappy Witch” from Oct. 17 to Oct. 31. Tickets are $12. Call 218-2810 for more information.

Pickle festival in Greenlawn celebrates 36th year

By HeIDI SuTTon

Calling all pickle lovers! The Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association will hold its 36th annual Pickle Festival at the John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn, this Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date Sept. 20). Sponsored by Astoria Bank, the event will feature many

wonderful activities for families including a corn maze, hay rides and a kids potato dig. The main attraction will be rides on the beautifully restored Lollipop Farm Train.

Come hungry as there will be many types of specialty pickles on a stick, roasted corn, pies, cakes and cookies along with hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn and Kutztown Birch Beer. Peruse the an-

tique cars and trucks on display and shop at the new farmers market. There is a $5 suggested donation for adults. Children under 12 are free. For more information, call 631-754-1180 or visit www. greenlawncenterporthistorical.org.

Photos from Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Society

Above, from left, children enjoy a ride on the Lollipop Farm Train; festivalgoers enjoy a pickle on a stick at last year’s event.

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Photos from Jerry Ninia

Above, Eagle Scout John Ninia receiving a proclamation from Assemblyman Steve Englebright; below, Scoutmaster Robert Mandel gives a speech about John’s accomplishments

Local Eagle Scout honored St. James R.C. Church Parish Center in Setauket hosted an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for John Ninia of Troop 70 in Setauket on Patriot’s Day, Sept. 11. An Eagle Scout Court of Honor is often celebrated by the troop after a scout earns the rank of Eagle. John earned the rank of Eagle last December.

For his Eagle Scout community service project, John planned and installed a split rail fence around the perimeter of VFW Post 3054 on Jones Street in Setauket.

A sophomore at Ward Melville High School, the 15-year-old participates in cross country and student government.

Very active in scouting, John has served as chaplain aid, patrol leader, instructor as well as a Leave No Trace trainer. This past summer, he represented his troop at the National Order of the Arrow

Conference on the campus of Michigan State University. He has earned the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius religious medals and is life guard certified.

John has earned more than 90 merit badges — more than 70 more than the required 21 to earn the rank of Eagle and is currently working with Deborah Boudreau of the Ward Melville Heritage Organization to eliminate the invasive species of Japanese knotweed at West Meadow Beach and replace the weeds with native bayberry bushes.

The celebration was attended by Boudreau, John’s family and friends, Scoutmasters Robert Mandel and Dr. Mitchell Steinberg, Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket), Councilwoman Valerie Cartright (D-Port Jefferson Station) and many of his fellow Eagle scouts.

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kids times ‘Outside My Window’

people wondering if the trees will survive the next storm. It is a complete cliff hanger,

By Carter King Brett 11 years old, Belle Terre

Outside my window I see many things as the busy buzzing bees and the elegant eagles soar above the clouds, I see the sun’s golden glow shrouded by gentle clouds, its rays protruding from the misty sky,

I see blankets of snow, leaving The world dull and cold, Not a creature stirs, only the angry roaring wind can be heard, Nobody dares go out, they fear the cruel, lashing wind from the storm may take them into the air,

I see winter’s long slender hand keeping the There is a frosty chill about the air, like a frotown clamped inside his frozen tundra, his icy zen, barren tundra, on a cold winter evening, winds in complete control, Everything is buried in the snow, as if As far as the eye can see there are no more everything has sunk into a pit of quicksand, bees, birds or bugs, just white snow and pearly clouds, Scrunched up leaves decorate the ground, making crunching noises as people walk by, When I look out my window I see blizzards sweep across our world, Outside my window in spring, I hope to see the bees buzzing, the bugs crawling, the birds I see evergreens healthy, as healthy as can be, chirping, and me, playing outside on beautiful but the other trees are just hanging, leaving sunny mornings.

Wanted: Kids’ poetry and artwork image from Laura Johanson

‘Me and My Dad’ by Sarah Johanson, age 4, Smithtown

Kids, send your poetry, artwork, jokes or photographs to Kids Times, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733, or email it to leisure@tbrnewspapers com, and we’ll publish it as soon as we can. Please include your name, age and hometown.

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Calling all Chamber of Commerce Members, Community Organization Leaders and Local Business Owners Team up with Stony Brook University Cancer Center and the Town of Brookhaven to

Turn the Town PINK during the month of October Support your community’s health by helping us promote breast cancer awareness. Knowledge is power, and we want your customers to be in the know about breast health.

Join the cause!

Join dozens of other local businesses in promoting this important effort.

THE KEYS TO BREAST HEALTH

Get creative!

Turn your establishment PINK with special displays and decorations to raise awareness in your local area.

Spread the word!

Call for a “Turn the Town Pink” kit: Designed for sharing with customers and includes “Turn the Town Pink” buttons and information cards about our free seminars on breast health.

For a free kit for your business, call (631) 444-9836 or visit cancer.stonybrookmedicine.edu/pink Show us your PINK spirit by sharing photos on Twitter: #pinkhaven Facebook: Facebook.com/stonybrookmedicine

• Practice breast self-exams regularly • See your doctor for an annual physical and regular screenings • Talk to your doctor about what type of exercise program is best for you

Stay informed and attend a breast health seminar • Learn about the symptoms of breast cancer • Receive valuable information about nutrition to promote breast health • Discover the newest diagnostic testing and treatments for breast cancer

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Brookhaven Council Members welcome residents to stop by their offices to pick up individual pins to show your PINK spirit!

Be proactive

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