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Photo by Carole Hall INSIDE: Netflix's Enola Holmes reviewed B13 • Paint Port Pink lights up Port Jefferson B14 • LI Music Hall of Fame scholarship winners announced B25

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PORT JEFFERSON DERMATOLOGY

Above, Sonic, guide dog-in-training; below, Guide Dog Foundation trainer and puppy at the Vanderbilt Mansion. Photos by James Chang

Guide Dog Foundation hosts puppy training workshop at Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum

The Guide Dog Foundation (GDF) hosted an in-person puppy class on the grounds of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum on Thursday, September 24. The event introduced future guide dogs to an outdoor environment with unique sounds, smells, and terrain features. The Museum has a community partnership with the GDF and its sister organization America’s VetDogs (AVD). The 43-acre Vanderbilt Estate offers unusual terrain that is ideal for dog training – hills from easy to steep, a forest, cobblestone roads, and stairways. Exposure to wildlife and other dog distractions also assists trainers to socialize young dogs so they can become confident guides for someone who is blind or visually impaired. The Vanderbilt offers other communityoutreach events each year, including special weekends that celebrate veterans and first responders, and a morning exclusively for people with special needs and their families (see page B4 for more).

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Year-round, the Museum extends the national, free-admission, summer-season Blue Star Museums program for activeduty military service members and their families. Each December, the Vanderbilt invites the community to its Tree Lighting event. For more information, visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

In this edition Business News .....................................B11 Calendar ...........................................B18-19 Cooking Cove .......................................B17 Crossword Puzzle ................................. B8 Horoscopes ...........................................B13 Medical Compass ................................. B7 Movie Review........................................B13

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The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts A Morning for Families, an event exclusively for people with special needs and their families, on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Spend a morning at the Museum exploring the collections and enjoying the grounds, gardens, and architecture. Additional activities include a bottle rocket demonstration, a preserved specimen touch table and a take-away craft. Face masks and social distancing are mandatory. Free admission but registration is required by visiting www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. For more information call Beth at 854-5552 or email beth@vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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Hypothyroidism can cause weight gain and low energy, but diagnosing and treating it can be tricky. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ at the base of the neck, and it is responsible for maintaining our metabolism. The prefix “hypo,” derived from Greek, means “under” (1). Therefore, hypothyroidism indicates an underactive thyroid and results in slowing of the metabolism. Blood tests determine if a person has hypothyroidism. Items By David that are tested include Dunaief, M.D. thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which is usually increased, thyroxine (free T4) and triiodothyronine (free T3 or T3 uptake). Both of these last two may be suppressed, or lowered (2). There are two types of primary hypothyroidism: subclinical and overt. In the overt (more obvious) type, classic symptoms include weight gain, fatigue, thinning hair, cold intolerance, dry skin and depression, as well as the changes in all three thyroid hormones on blood tests mentioned above. In the subclinical, there may be less obvious or vague symptoms and only changes in the TSH. The subclinical can progress to the overt stage rapidly in some cases (3). Subclinical is substantially more common than overt; its prevalence may be as high as 10 percent of the U.S. population (4). The most common type of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, where antibodies attack thyroid gland tissues (5). Several blood tests are useful to determine if a patient has Hashimoto’s: thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies and antithyroglobulin antibodies.

Medications

Levothyroxine and Armour Thyroid are two main medications for hypothyroidism. The difference is that Armour Thyroid converts T4 into T3, while levothyroxine does not. Therefore, one medication may be more appropriate than the other, depending on the circumstance. T3 can also be given with levothyroxine, which is similar to using Armour Thyroid.

What about supplements?

A study tested 10 different thyroid support supplements; the results were downright disappointing, if not a bit scary (6). Of the supplements tested, 90 percent contained actual medication, some to levels higher than what are found in prescription medications.

WARNING: The FDA has a black box warning on thyroid medications — they should never be used as weight loss drugs (10). They could put a patient in a hyperthyroid state or worse, with potentially catastrophic results.

Coffee

Taking levothyroxine and coffee together may decrease the absorption of levothyroxine significantly, according to one study (11). It did not seem to matter whether they were taken together or an hour apart. This was a very small study involving only eight patients. Still, I recommend avoiding coffee for several hours after taking the medication.

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These supplements could cause toxic effects. There is a narrow therapeutic window when it comes to the appropriate medication dosage for treating hypothyroidism, and it is sensitive. Therefore, if you are going to consider using supplements, check with your doctor and tread very lightly.

Soy impact

In a randomized controlled trial, the treatment group that received higher amounts of soy supplementation had a threefold greater risk of conversion from subclinical hypothyroidism to overt hypothyroidism than those who received considerably less supplementation (7). According to this small, yet well-designed, study, soy has a negative impact on the thyroid. Therefore, those with hypothyroidism may want to minimize or avoid soy. The reason that soy may have this negative impact was illustrated in a study involving rat thyrocytes (thyroid cells) (8). Researchers found that soy isoflavones, especially genistein, which are usually beneficial, may contribute to autoimmune thyroid disease, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. They also found that soy may inhibit the absorption of iodide in the thyroid.

Weight loss

Wouldn’t it be nice if the silver lining of hypothyroidism is that, with medication to treat the disease, we were guaranteed to lose weight? In a retrospective study, results showed that only about half of those treated with medication for hypothyroidism lost weight (9). This was a small study, and we need a large randomized controlled trial to test it further.

There is a theory that vegetables, specifically cruciferous ones such as cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli, may exacerbate hypothyroidism. In one animal study, results suggested that very high intake of these vegetables reduces thyroid functioning (12). This study was done over 30 years ago, and it has not been replicated. Importantly, this may not be the case in humans. In the recently published Adventist Health Study-2, results showed that those who had a vegan-based diet were less likely to develop hypothyroidism than those who ate an omnivore diet (13). And those who added lactose and eggs to the vegan diet also had a small increased risk of developing hypothyroidism. However, this trial did not focus on raw cruciferous vegetables, where additional study is much needed. There are two take-home points, if you have hypothyroid issues: Try to avoid soy products, and don’t think supplements that claim to be thyroid support and good for you are harmless because they are over the counter and “natural.” In my clinical experience, an anti-inflammatory, vegetable-rich diet helps improve quality of life issues, especially fatigue and weight gain, for those with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

References:

(1) dictionary.com. (2) nlm.nih.gov. (3) Endocr Pract. 2005;11:115-119. (4) Arch Intern Med. 2000;160:526-534. (5) mayoclinic.org. (6) Thyroid. 2013;23:1233-1237. (7) J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2011 May;96:1442-1449. (8) Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2013;238:623630. (9) American Thyroid Association. 2013;Abstract 185. (10) FDA.gov. (11) Thyroid. 2008;18:293-301. (12) Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 1983;18:123-201. (13) Nutrients. 2013 Nov. 20;5:4642-4652.

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Italian classes for the community

The Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University offers a series of online Italian classes for adults designed to expose participants to the Italian language and culture. On-line courses using video conferencing and distance learning technologies are offered in Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced Italian, each scheduled in 20 two hour sessions fr a total of 40 hours of instruction, form October 10 to April 6. Class times are Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon or Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost per course is $260. For additional information or for a registration form , visit www.stonybrook. edu/italianstudies or call 631-632-7444.

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The Caroline Church of Brookhaven, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket will host a Blessing of the Animals outdoor event on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. Meet at the Carriage Shed parking lot in front of the church. For further information, please call 631-941-4245.

Giant Pumpkin Patch comes to town ■ Through Oct. 31, St Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown will be selling pumpkins of all sizes at its giant pumpkin patch! Hours are Mondays through Fridays from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Pick the best for carving, decorating or painting. Masks are required with social distancing. Call 631-265-4520. ■ Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport will also host a pumpkin patch fundraiser through Oct. 31 with pumpkins big and small, gourds, mums, bakery items, carving kits, books, crafts and more. Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday from noon and 6 p.m. and Columbus Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 631-261-1303.

Special recycling event

Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner presents a special recycling event at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 Route 25A, Mt. Sinai on Saturday, Oct. 3 form 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Household paper shredding, electronic waste recycling and drug take-backs will be provided. Call 631451-6964 for further details.

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Did you know? The Smithtown Historical Society offers a free technology workshop for seniors every other Friday at 11 a.m. in the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown. Get your questions answered about cell phones, tablets, laptops and more. Topics change weekly, so call or email ahead of time to see what you'll be learning! Please bring your device (laptop, tablet, or cell phone) to class. Next workshop is Oct. 2. Free. Register by calling 265-6768 or email info@smithtownhistorical.org. Send your events to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

CSHL’s Jeremy Borniger looks at neuronal link between stress, insomnia and immune system

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Much as New Yorkers might want to minimize sleep, even during the pandemic when the need to be active and succeed is hampered by limited options, the body needs rest not only for concentration and focus, but also for the immune system. Recently, Assistant Professor Jeremy Borniger, who joined Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in January, collaborated with his former colleagues at Stanford University to publish research in the journal Science Advances that sheds light on the mechanism involved in this linkage. Doctors and researchers had known for a long time that the release of glucocorticoids like cortisol, a stress hormone, can suppress the ability to fight off an infection. “That happens in people that are chronically stressed, even after surgery,” said Borniger in a recent interview.

‘Scientists are still working out how the brain keeps track of how much sleep it needs to rest and recover.’ — JEREMY BORNIGER

A comprehensive understanding of the link between neuronal cells that are active during stress and a compromised immune system could help develop new ways to combat infections. The Stanford-led study provides evidence in a mouse model of the neuronal link between stressinduced insomnia and a weakened immune system. Ideally, scientists would like to understand the neural pathways involved, which could help them design more targeted approaches for controlling the immune system using natural circuitry, according to Borniger. Scientists could take similar approaches to the therapies involved

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with Parkinson’s, depression and obesity to increase or decrease the activity of the immune system in various disease states, instead of relying on a broader drug that hits other targets throughout the body. In theory, by controlling these neurons, their gene products or their downstream partners, researchers could offer a way to fight off infections caused by stress. While their studies didn’t look at how to gauge the effect of various types of sleep, such as napping or even higher or lower quality rest, their efforts suggest that sleep can help protect against stress-triggered infections. The total amount and the structure of sleep play roles in this feedback loop. The variability among people makes any broad categorization about sleep needs difficult, as some people function well with six hours of sleep, while others need closer to eight or nine hours per day. “Scientists are still working out how the brain keeps track of how much sleep it needs to rest and recover,” Borniger explained. “If we can figure this out, then, in principle, we could mess with the amount of sleep one needs without jeopardizing health.” Researchers don’t know much about the circuitry controlling sleep amount. Borniger recognizes that the conclusions from this study are consistent with what doctors and parents have known for years, which is that sleep is important to overall

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health. The research also identifies a brain circuit that may be responsible for the way sleep buffers stress and immune responses. People who have trouble sleeping because of elevated stress from an upcoming deadline often have a flare up of diseases they might have had under control previously, such as herpes viruses or psoriasis. These diseases opportunistically reemerge when the immune system is weakened. The major finding in this study is not that the connection exists, but that the researchers, including principal investigator Luis de Lecea and first author Shi-Bin Li at Stanford, found the neural components. While the studies of these linkages in the hypothalamus of mice were consistent across individuals, the same can’t be said for anecdotal and epidemiological evidence in humans, in part because the mice in the study were genetically identical. For humans, age, sex, prior experiences, diet, family history and other factors make the linkage harder to track. Even though researchers can’t control for as many variables with humans as they can with mice, however, several other studies have shown that stress promotes insomnia and poor immune function. Borniger emphasized that he is the second author on the paper, behind Li and was involved in tracking the immune system component of the work.

Jeremy Borniger Photo from CSHL

Borniger and de Lecea are continuing to collaborate to see if drugs that target the insomnia neurons block the effect of stress on the immune system. Now that he has moved into the refurbished Demerec Laboratory at CSHL, Borniger plans to work on projects to investigate how to use the nervous system to control antitumor immunity in models of breast and colorectal cancer, among others. By understanding this process, Borniger can contribute to ways to manipulate these cells and the immune system to combat cancer and other inflammatory diseases. Ideally, he’d like to be a part of collaborations that explore the combination of manipulating nervous and immune systems to combat cancer. Borniger came to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory because he was eager to collaborate with fellow scientists on site, including those who look at the immune system and metabolism. He appreciates how researchers at the famed research center look at how bodies and the brain respond to a growing tumor and would like to explore how tumors “influence nerves and then, reciprocally, how nerves influence tumor progression.”

The first few steps towards working at CSHL started in 2018, when Tobias Janowitz, Assistant Professor at CSHL, saw a paper Borniger published on breast cancer and asked him to give a 15-minute talk as a part of a young scholars symposium. Borniger grew up in Washington, DC, attended college at Indiana University, went to graduate school at Ohio State and conducted his post-doctoral work at Stanford. Coming to CSHL brings him back to the East Coast. Borniger and his fiancée Natalie Navarez, Associate Director of Faculty Diversity at Columbia University, met when they were in the same lab at Stanford. The couple had planned to get married this year. During the pandemic, they have put those plans on hold and may get married at City Hall. Borniger and Navarez, who live on campus at Hooper House at CSHL, look forward to exploring opportunities to run, hike and swim on Long Island. The new CSHL researcher appreciates the new opportunities on Long Island. “This sort of collaborative atmosphere is what I would have in my Utopian dream,” Borniger said.

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UCP of Long Island; directed towards their programs and services in support of children and adults with disabilities. The cash prize pool will be used to award cash prizes to the 14 anglers who weigh in the heaviest blackfish. In addition, there will be a $5,000 bonus cash prize for the registered participant who catches a specially tagged fish released into the Sound sometime prior to the start of the tournament and a $1,000 cash prize for any fish weighing over 15 pounds. “We are excited to partner with the LI Sound Blackfish Tournament and its presenting sponsor The Fisherman for such a wonderful event benefitting children and adults served by UCP of Long Island,” said Colleen Crispino, President & CEO of UCP of LI. For more information, email lisoundblackfishtournament@gmail.com.

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Laura Johanson has joined Coldwell Banker’s Smithtown Ofﬁce, 28 E. Main St., Smithtown. “I strive always to be helpful and working alongside established agent Lisa Kass, I can’t think of something more helpful than guiding a person or family though the process of ﬁnding a new home,” she said. A former sales representative at TBR Laura Johanson News Media,the Smithtown resident brings 25 years of an experience in advertising, community relations and sales to her new position. For more information, call 631-863-9800.

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Suffolk County Community College accepted the donation of a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas to its Automotive Technology Program on Sept. 16 as part of Volkswagen’s Drive Bigger initiative. Volkswagen and local dealers are donating vehicles to universities, colleges, and technical and trade schools to develop future Volkswagen-trained automotive technicians. New York State Assemblyman Douglas Smith, whose district includes Suffolk’s Ammerman Campus, presented certiﬁcates of recognition to the assembled Volkswagen dealer and corporate representatives as a thank you for the generous donation. Suffolk County Community College Interim President Louis Petrizzo thanked the Volkswagen executives for this donation to Suffolk’s program and explained that the College “… is very much aware of industry needs for automotive workers. We are proud of the technicians we produce. They are professionals that are not only going to be skilled auto technicians, but also have the ability and talent to move into supervisory and management positions,” Petrizzo said. “Our students, importantly, are also taught communication and soft skills that we know are important to the industry.” “We are extremely fortunate to have strong support from our local area dealerships and manufacturer partners. The support they provide allows us to provide quality automotive education for our students resulting in a prepared workforce for their businesses,” said Automotive Technology Academic Chair David Macholz.

NYS Assemblyman Doug Smith, at left, tours Suffolk County Community College’s Automotive Technology facility in Selden on Sept. 16.

“These vehicles will be essential in assisting the next generation of Volkswagen technicians to interact with and learn the latest technology that is part of our exciting model lineup” said John Peterson, Director of Fixed Operations. “At Volkswagen we strongly believe in investing in the next generation and with our growing model lineup, it’s critical we give young technicians the opportunity to be hands on with our vehicles to help ensure we continue to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction in the future.” Pictured in top photo, from right, Michael Siegel, Dealer Principal Legend VW; Dan Anderson, VW of America; Fixed Operation Manager Northeast Region; Louis Petrizzo, Interim President Suffolk County Community College; Dave Macholz, Academic Chair, Suffolk Automotive Technology; Ed Merman, Smithtown Volkswagen Service Manager;

Bill Moran, Donaldson’s Volkswagen Service Director; Suzanne Cochrane, Bayside Volkswagen General Manager; John Peterson, VW of America Director of Fixed Operations Northeast Region; Joe Romano, Service Manager, West Islip VW. Suffolk County Community College’s Automotive Technology program is an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation certiﬁed course of study that is designed to prepare students for employment as automobile technicians and is intended for those seeking careers as employees of automotive service facilities. All programs have academic as well as automotive classes that fulﬁll requirements to obtain an A.A.S. degree. Suffolk’s program is also the only at a northeast college to offer the state-of-the-art Tesla START technician training program.

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The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1049 announces the election of Pat Guidice of Northport to Business Manager, its highest ranking position. Guidice succeeds Ron Bauer. With IBEW Local 1049 for over 39 years, Guidice’s most recent position was that of assistant business manager, an ofﬁce he Pat Guidice held since 2017. “Pat is an invaluable team member of Local 1049. His passion, leadership skills and drive have enabled him to become one of Long Island’s steadfast union leaders, helping to grow the labor movement substantially on Long Island,” said James Cooper, President of Local Union 1049. “We are extremely pleased to promote Pat to this top position. He is a highly valuable and respected leader.”

Lombardo appointed to WDB

Suffolk County Community College’s Associate Vice President for Workforce and Economic Development John Lombardo of Brightwaters has been selected by SC Executive Steve Bellone to serve on the Suffolk County Workforce Development Board. “As a Board Member you will participate in the design and operation of the local John Lombardo workforce development system and will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of services offered to job seekers and the business community,” said County Executive Bellone. “My role is to represent the programs of the College and their relationship to skills needed in the industries described. ... This gives us a voice,” said Lombardo.

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The world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, first appeared in print in A Study in Scarlet (1887). Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic sleuth would become one of the best-known characters in all of literature. For over a century, he has been seen in print, onstage, and onscreen. More than two hundred films, along with the dozens of television episodes, have made him cinema’s most often portrayed character. In addition, there have been offshoots, updates, and parodies that would form a substantial list of its own. Nancy Springer’s young adult series The Enola Holmes Mysteries features the fourteen year-old sister of Sherlock, who is twenty years her senior. To date, there have been six books, published between 2006 and 2010. Now, Netflix offers the first adaptation with its Enola Holmes, what is clearly meant to be the premiere of a franchise. Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven on Stranger Things) embodies the brilliant budding detective, Enola. Enola is “Alone” spelled backwards, a nod to her isolated upbringing, and Brown embraces this along with the girl’s spark and insight. Brown is more than enough reason to watch this very entertaining venture. Enola wakes-up on her sixteenth birthday (her age increased from the book’s fourteen to allow for romantic overtures) to discover that her mother has disappeared. As she embarks on a quest to find her, she becomes embroiled in a conspiracy to influence a reform vote in the House of Lords. This thread centers on a young marquess, Lord Tewkesbury, who is being hunted as he tries to escape his responsibilities. She reluctantly saves and befriends him, taking her slightly off her initial course. Brown delightfully breaks the fourth wall as she ponders, plots, and explores. Like her famous older brother, she finds herself in disguise, infiltrating various social strata. She mines both the humor and the honesty in every moment. She easily shows both Enola’s fears and gradually maturation throughout the two hour running time.

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Henry Cavill makes for a heart-throb of a Sherlock Holmes. Tall, broad-shouldered, and charming, he cuts a rather romantic figure, unusual in the canon. That he makes this more emotionally engaged Holmes work is a tribute to strong writing and a desire to create a character with the ability to grow. The fact that he cares about Enola infuses his quest to get her back with more than a disconnected interest. Sam Claflin, as the rigid eldest brother, Mycroft, finds the center of the self-important and socially-obsessed uncle. Twitchy and smug, he lords over his ward, Enola. There is the faintest glimmer of concern for the girl and that lends him a bit of welcomed texture. Helena Bonham Carter infuses the eccentric matriarch, Eudoria Holmes, with her usual eclectic style. Where sometimes Bonham Carter’s stock-in-trade seems forced onto a character, here it works well. She is seen predominantly in flashbacks, teaching and training Enola in not just skills and knowledge, but also a sense of self. Her own journey is revealed throughout, showing Eudoria’s larger purpose. There is an overtone in the series that was certainly less pronounced in the books; this clearly is a reflection of our present time. A great deal of the film focuses on self-empowerment, both of Enola as an individual and as a woman. In addition, the political shades definitely nod towards the issues of the haves and have nots. Fortunately, these elements only enhance the investment in Enola and her stories. There is a nice balance of intellect and action. The story shifts nimbly from Enola solving puzzles with the use of word tiles to jumping from a moving train to besting a thug (menacing Burn Gorman) with her martial arts training. While perhaps there is nothing surprisingly original, it all comes

together cohesively and maintains an energy and sincerity that carries it along. Harry Bradbeer shows an adept, clear hand directing Jack Thorne’s clever script (much more satisfying than his recent take on The Secret Garden). Louis Partridge makes a charming, boyband marquess who definitely develops a soft-spot for Enola. Adeel Akhtar’s Inspector Lestrade (a staple of the Sherlock Holmes universe) pulls him back before he crosses the line into caricature. Susan Wokoma strikes a powerful presence as one of Eudoria’s allies, Edith. She is given some of the more political and socially reflective material and manages to make it real without seeming too preachy. Fiona Shaw, one of the finest actors working on stage and screen, is both hilarious and dangerous as Miss Harrison, the head mistress of the finishing school to which Enola is briefly sentenced. Perhaps the most intriguing performance is given by stalwart Frances de la Tour as The Dowager, Tewkesbury’s grandmother. She creates depth and a hint of melancholy in her few brief scenes, building up to a fascinating payoff. The film contains a plethora of visual “asides” with images and animations that enhance the more whimsical elements. Credit goes to production designer Michael Carlin and the half-dozen members of the art direction department (along with an enormous visual effects team). While there is some violence (most notably the Brown-Gorman fights), overall, it is definitely “kid-friendly” and is ideal family entertainment. If this is any indication of where the series can go, Enola, in Brown and company’s capable hands, makes a welcome new addition to the world of Sherlock Holmes. Rated PG-13, Enola Holmes is now streaming on Netflix.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your artistic side is ready to get a little attention. Maybe you will redecorate a room or design a website. Channel those creative urges purposefully. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 What was moving along so smoothly just yesterday may hit a snag now, Scorpio. Don’t let this sidetrack you. You just may have to put forth a little extra effort. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 The pace of your life is bound to slow down a bit in the days to come, Sagittarius. This will be a welcomed change from the hustle and bustle that has been the norm lately. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, something keeps pulling your focus away from the task at hand. This may be the universe telling you that this project needs to be delayed for a bit. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t stress about making hard decisions or commitments, Aquarius. You already have the next few months planned out, as you like to be two steps ahead all the time. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 While someone may be pushing you to take action, it is even better if the motivation comes from you. Take a step in the right direction. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A debate is growing inside of you, Aries. You do not know whether you should lean toward practical decisions or have a little fun. Why not do both? TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, maintaining balance will be challenging this week. There’s a conflict for which you can’t seem to find a resolution. Give things a little more time. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You may be daydreaming a bit too much lately, Gemini. It’s time to get your head out of the clouds and focus on some practical matters that need to be addressed. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, when you are in charge of a situation, you have to keep in mind others’ feelings before offering a critique. Take a moment before you give commentary. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Try to keep your emotions in check this week, Leo. This is not the time to let your feelings seep into a work environment. You have to remain focused and firm. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even if something rubs you the wrong way this week, don’t let others know. Surround yourself with people and activities you love so you can boost your mood.

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nd then there was light. Paint Port Pink, Mather Hospital’s annual breast cancer awareness campaign will kick off today, Oct.1, with the lighting of pink lights throughout the Village of Port Jefferson and in Port Jefferson Station. The month-long breast health outreach by Mather’s Fortunato Breast Health Center raises awareness, provides educational information and fosters solidarity in the community. This year's campaign, sponsored by New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, will join with its annual fundraising event Families Walk for Above, employees at Mather Hospital taking part in last Hope, which supports the Fortunato year's Wear Pink Day. Photos from Mather Hospital Breast Health Center. The Walk, a five-mile breast cancer fundraiser held the first support of breast cancer awareness and post Saturday in May, was postponed due to the selfies on social media with #paintportpink. COVID-19 pandemic and is now taking place Photos can also be mailed to ccourt1@ virtually through the end of October. The Walk northwell.edu to be included in a collage on this year will benefit the Fortunato Breast Health Mather’s Facebook page. Don’t have anything Center and Mather’s COVID-19 Emergency pink to wear? Register for the Families Walk Fund. As a thank you and a reminder to wear for Hope and receive an official pink t-shirt a mask, anyone donating $10 or more to the that can be used for your selfie. The Port Jefferson Free Library celebrates Walk will receive a handmade mask. Register at Paint Port Pink with a Cherry Blossom Lantern www.familieswalkforhope.org New this year is a Virtual Paint Night, workshop on Thursday, October 15, from 3 to hosted by Mather's 2 South oncology and 4 p.m. Participants will be guided step by step medical/surgical unit. Register at www. to paint their own lantern in a beautiful cherry matherhospital.org/paintnight Also new is a blossom pattern. Register at https://tinyurl. “Mask-querade” mask decorating contest. com/cherryblossomlanterns. A calendar of events and a list of Paint Port Participants are asked to “pink” their masks and send photos to ccourt1@northwell.edu by Pink community partners offering promotions Oct. 20, as well as posting on social media with to benefit the Fortunato Breast Health Center’s the #paintportpink. The winner will be selected Fund for Uninsured is at www.matherhospital. org/pink. Register for the Families Walk for on Oct. 21 and receive a $100 gift card. The hospital’s HealthyU webinar series will Hope at www.familieswalkforhope.org Call present four webinars on breast cancer each 631-476-2723 for more information. Tuesday in October from noon to 1 p.m. The series will look at diagnosis, treatment, surgery and breast reconstruction. Register for these webinars at www.matherhopsital.org/ healthyu. Returning this year is the Pink Your Pumpkin contest. Photos of “pinked” pumpkins can also be emailed to ccourt1@northwell.edu by Oct. 20 and posted on social media with #paintportpink. The winner will be chosen on Oct. 21 and will receive a $100 gift card. Wear Pink Day takes place virtually on Friday, Oct. 16. Community members are urged to dress in pink in Paint your pumpkins pink for breast cancer awareness month.

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arly detection is crucial in diagnosing and treating breast cancer. But screenings in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic have become more complicated, with many screening centers closing for a time and patients fearful to come into a hospital or clinic setting. Mather Hospital’s Fortunato Breast Health Center has responded with strict safety protocols designed to protect patients and staff. “As always with breast cancer and other cancers, your best bet is to have an early diagnosis,” said Breast Center Co-Medical Director Michelle Price, MD. “The importance of early detection cannot be overstated. Therefore, we have adapted protocols so that we can continue to provide expert care in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The Breast Center recommends that women receive their first screening mammography at age 40 and continue annual screening every year thereafter. Many professional societies involved with the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer also continue to recommend annual screening mammography starting at age 40, including the Society for Breast Imaging, American College of Radiology and National Comprehensive Cancer Network. In some high-risk situations, screening may begin even earlier. Strict safety protocols have been implemented at the Breast Center in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Price said this includes all staff and patients wearing masks at all times, everyone undergoing temperature checks when they arrive at the Breast Center, patients completing a COVID screening questionnaire about possible exposure to the virus, and the use of sanitizing gel. “We no longer routinely have patients use waiting rooms, to minimize personal interactions,” said Dr. Price. “When patients arrive, they first call from their car, and are brought in one at a time for a streamlined experience.” Where patients once routinely filled out a medical history form to provide information, the technologist now interviews the patient and records the pertinent data. This change eliminates the need for patients to handle a pen and paper. “We have a socially distant protocol where the patient has very limited contact with anyone else, providing maximal safety. The technologist brings the patient to the mammography room, where she is provided a gown to change in to privately.

When ready, the technologist Patients arriving at the Fortunato enters the room and performs Breast Health Center use sanitizing the mammogram. When the gel before being given a mask and study is complete, the patient having their temperature taken. is again given privacy to get dressed, and she is escorted out of the department by the technologist. As has always been the case, the imaging equipment is thoroughly disinfected between patients. People seem very satisfied with what we have done from the point of safety protocols. It’s a similar setup they’ve experienced at other doctors’ offices," said Dr. Price who stressed the importance of continuing with annual mammograms despite the pandemic. “Early in the pandemic, nonurgent medical care was postponed, but now the situation has changed,” she said. “The current consensus is that screening should continue if it can be done safely. We have implemented proto cols to maximize safety for patients and staff alike. Early detection of breast cancer offers us the best chance for successful treatment.” The Fortunato Breast Center Above, patients are socially distanced from uses advanced 3D Fortunato Breast Health Center staff when checking in for a screening. mammography that is designed to make screening more comfortable. The 3D mammography also offers sharper, clearer images for improved diagnostic accuracy all while providing the lowest radiation dose of all FDA approved mammography systems. Fortunato Breast Center radiologists are specialists who only read breast imaging studies and look back as far as possible at a patient’s history of breast images for any subtle changes or abnormalities in order to provide the most accurate reading. Should a patient have a breast cancer diagnosis, the Breast Center’s compassionate nurse navigators provide personal guidance with scheduling appointments for tests and follow-up procedures, getting prescriptions, insurance questions, and any other help patients may need. The Breast Center’s nurse navigators provide support throughout every step of the patients’ journey to recovery. The Breast Center offers no cost or discounted mammography screenings for those individuals with low income and no health Fortunato Breast Health Center Co-Medical Directors Michelle Price, MD, insurance. For more information, visit www. matherhospital.org/ and Joseph Carrucciu, MD, with a 3D mammography unit in a photo taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photos courtesy of Mather Hospital breasthealth or call 631-476-2771.

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• White and sparkling wine can be chilled in 20 minutes if immersed in an ice bucket containing a mixture of ice and cold water.

• A wine glass should have a stem and contain between 6 to 10 oz. • Champagne glasses should be flute or tulip-shaped, rather than the flat, “saucershaped” glass. • Wine glasses should be filled only onethird for white wines and one-half to twothirds for red wines.

Serving Temperatures for Table Wines • Dry white wines 50–55 degrees • Dry, light-bodied red and rosé wines 60– 65 degrees • Dry, full-bodied red wines 65–68 degrees • Sparkling wines 42–46 degrees • Sweet red and white wines 42–46 degrees

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• Light wines should precede heavy or fullbodied wines. • Dry wines should precede sweet wines. • Dry white wines should precede dry red wines. • Dry red wines should precede sweet white wines. • Dry sparkling wines can be served before, during or after dinner, while sweet sparkling wines are best after dinner. • Port, Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala are generally served after dinner. However, the dry versions — White Port, Fino Sherry, Sercial Madeira, and Dry Marsala can be served before dinner. Well, there you have it. Now go and enjoy yourself! Bob Lipinski is the author of 10 books, including “101: Everything You Need To Know About Whiskey” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon. com). He conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www. boblipinski.com OR bkjm@hotmail.com.

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Pound cake: What's in a name? BY BARBARA BELTRAMI What’s in a name? Pound cake gets its name from the fact that it was originally made from a pound each of flour, sugar, butter and eggs (at about two ounces each there are 8 or 9 large eggs in a pound). So if you’re watching your cholesterol, don’t read any further. But if you’re a huge fan of pound cake as my husband is, then get out your loaf pan and read on to check out my recipes for old-fashioned

pound cake, chocolate pound cake and lemon pound cake. The last two are really just loaf cakes, but they have the texture and taste of pound cakes, and that’s what really counts.

Old-fashioned Pound Cake

YIELD: Makes 2 loaves INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound butter • 1 pound sugar • 9 large eggs, separated • 1 pound cake flour, sifted

Chocolate Pound Cake

YIELD: Makes 1 loaf INGREDIENTS: • Nonstick cooking spray • 1/4 cup flour • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 3 large eggs • 1 1/2 cups flour • 3/4 cup milk

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9” x 5” x 3” loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and coat with the quarter cup of flour. In a large bowl beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. With mixer on low speed add the salt, vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder and cocoa and blend thoroughly; add eggs, one at a time and beat well after each one. With mixer still on low speed, add the flour and milk alternately a little at a time, but do not overbeat. Pour batter evenly into prepared loaf pan and bake one hour or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack about 10 minutes; then remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack before serving.

Lemon Pound Cake

YIELD: Makes 1 loaf INGREDIENTS: • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened plus more for greasing pan • Parchment paper • 3 lemons • 1 cup sugar • 3 large eggs • 1 2/3 cup flour • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS:

Place rack in center of oven; preheat oven to 350 F. Generously butter 9” x 5” x 3” loaf pan and, allowing 2 to 3 inches to hang over top, line with parchment. In large bowl, finely grate zest of lemons but reserve one-third; add butter and sugar and with mixer on high speed beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, making sure each one is fully incorporated before adding the next, then continue to beat about two minutes until mixture is even fluffier. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add half the dry ingredient mixture to first mixture and beat until just combined; add milk and beat on low speed just until smooth, then add remaining dry ingredients and beat on low speed just until combined. Scrape batter into loaf pan, sprinkle remaining lemon zest on top and bake 45 to 50 minutes, until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool on cake rack 10 minutes, then using overhanging parchment, carefully lift out of pan,place on wire rack and allow to cool to room temperature.; remove parchment and serve with lemon sorbet or vanilla ice cream.

OPEN EVERY DAY – 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 am-6 pm OUR SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE STILL IN PLACE

We are open for regular shopping between these hours with a few changes in our operation.

We are limiting the amount of people inside the store at one time. During a busy time you may be asked to wait for someone to come out before going inside. We are not allowing walk up service at the deli counter, we are instead asking you to call your order in allowing up to one hour in advance. The order will be waiting for you when you arrive, this way there are no lines forming for deli service. We also still slice our deli express line fresh every day, allowing for quick grab and go service. We are requiring face masks while inside the store to keep our customers and employees safe.

FALL IS HERE AND MUMS AND PUMPKINS ARE IN!! We Have Pumpkin Pies & Pumpkin Muffins -THIS WEEK’S SPECIALSNew Crop New York Fall Apples and Apple Cider

PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY

(Corner of Boyle Road & Old Town Road)

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Thursday 1

Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch

Four Harbors Audubon Society continues its annual Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket tonight from 5:30 p.m. to dusk through Oct. 6. Volunteers welcome. Take part in a census which is used to estimate Common Nighthawk migratory numbers each year and to better understand nighthawk population trends. Visit www.4has.org for more information.

Times ... and dates Oct. 1 to Oct. 8, 2020

Stony Brook Film Festival

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts continues its 25th annual Stony Brook Film Festival virtually with a screening of “Of Love and Lies” (in French and English with subtitles). Preceded by the short film “Generation Lockdown.” An allaccess pass is available for $60; individual tickets are also available for $6. Visit www. stonybrookfilmfestival.com or call 632-2787 for further details.

Last day of the season to shop at the Three Village Farmers Market on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket from 3 to 7 p.m. featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey, soaps, artisan cheese, baked goods, pickles, fudge, ravioli and much more. Call 901-7151.

James Maddock in concert

Singer/songwriter James Maddock will be the featured artist for the The Folk Music Society of Huntington’s First Saturday concert at 8 p.m. The concert will be live-streamed via the artist’s Facebook page. Free. For further info, visit www.fmsh.org.

Movie night at Smith Haven Mall

Get your popcorn ready! The Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove hosts a drive-in movie screening of “The Goonies” (1985) at 7:15 p.m. Rated PG. $40 per car; followed by “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018) at 10:30 p.m. Rated PG-13. $30 per car. Order online only at www.movielotdrivein.com.

Northport One-Act Play Festival

The 11th annual Northport One-Act Play Festival, featuring six new plays presented by Long Island directors and actors, will be streamed on YouTube from tonight at 7:30 p.m. through Oct. 4 at 10:30 p.m. Ticket are $10 per household. Visit www. NorthportPlays.com for details. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead presents Handcrafted@ Hallockville, an outdoor event highlighting craft artisans and vendors, today and Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This weekend will concentrate on Fleece & Fiber friends! Visit with craft and artisan vendors selling locally handmade items; enjoy craft demonstrations and displays including rug hooking, basketweaving, quilting, woodcarving, decoy carving, woodworking; a Long Island Potato Exhibit and Historic Transportation Exhibit; farm animals and more. Masks are required. Free admission. Call 698-5292 or visit www. hallockville.com. Gallery North in Setauket presents a Virtual Artist Encounter with Steve Alpert at 4 p.m. The artist will join participants from her studio via Zoom to discuss her work and creative process. Followed by a Q&A. Free. Visit www.gallerynorth.org to register. For more info, call 751-2676.

Setauket Farmers Market

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its outdoor movie night series with a screening of the Halloween classic “Hocus Pocus” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and again from 9 to 11 p.m Admission for those who sit in their cars is $40 per carload, $34 for members. Bring lawn chairs and sit outside: admission is $30 per carload, $24 for members. Tickets for this fundraising event are available online only at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Questions? Call 854-5579.

Handcrafted@Hallockville

Virtual Artist Encounter

Friday 2

Vanderbilt Movie Night

Village Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will feature photography, wood crafts, organic soaps, handmade soy candles, fine art, holiday decor, personalized ornaments, jewelry and much more. Free admission. Face covering and social distancing required. Rain date is Oct. 11. Questions? Call 8461459.

Movie night at Smith Haven Mall

SISTERS! COME, WE FLY! Catch an outdoor screening of ‘Hocus Pocus’ with the Sanderson Sisters at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum on Oct. 2.

A night of opera

Opera Night Long Island presents a virtual concert featuring beloved arias and songs sung by opera professionals Raymond Storms, Linda Teixeira and Daniel Sutin with special guest, poet Bill Graeser via Zoom at 8 p.m. Free. Visit www.operanight.org for details.

Saturday 3

Northport One-Act Play Festival See Oct. 2 listing.

International Coastal Cleanup

Turn the tide on trash. Join the Town of Brookhaven for a beach cleanup at Cedar Beach, 244 Harbor Beach Road, Mt. Sinai from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration required by emailing npocchiare@brookhavenny.gov. Sign in and

get supplies at the Marine Environmental Stewardship Center. Volunteers must social distance and wear a mask. Questions? Call 451-TOWN.

Classic Car Show

St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, Setauket hosts its second annual Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presented by the Mother Teresa Council Knights of Columbus, proceeds will benefit the Council Youth and other charities. Rain date is Oct. 10. Admission is $5 per person, children under 12 are free. For further information, call Jim at 675-0738.

Village Craft Fair

It’s Christmas in October - time to shop ’til you drop! Just in time for the holidays the Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown hosts a Christmas in October

The Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove hosts a drive-in movie screening of a “Grease” (1978) sing-a-long at 7:15 p.m. Rated PG. $40 per car; followed by “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” (2019) at 10:30 p.m. Rated PG-13. $30 per car. Order online only at www.movielotdrivein.com.

Sunday 4

Northport One-Act Play Festival See Oct. 2 listing.

Handcrafted@Hallockville See Oct. 3 listing.

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

OCTOBER 01, 2020 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B19 Join Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach for a Fall Line Dance fundraiser from 1:30 to 6 p.m. with members from Skip and Country Rhythms Line Dancing. Enjoy refreshments, 50/50 and raffle baskets. $25 per person. Purchase tickets online at www.hobbsfarm.info. For more information, text Ann at 631-7741556.

‘I.D.’/‘Work Husband’

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short plays with a double feature starring at 7 p.m. with ‘I.D.’ written by Judith Zivanovic and starring Debbie D’Amore and Ryan Worrell followed by “Work Husband” written by Donna Latham and starring Amanda Geraci and James D. Schultz. The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel with technical production by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree.com.

Monday 5

Port Jeff Documentary Series

The Port Jefferson Documentary Fall series continues with an outdoor drive in screening of “Miracle Fishing” at the Perry Street parking lot in Port Jefferson at 7 p.m. $30 per car. Preregister at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries. com. For more info, call 473-5220.

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TVHS virtual lecture

The Three Village Historical Society continues its virtual lecture series with a presentation by Donna Smith, TVHS Director of Education and Beverly C. Tyler, TVHS Historian titled The Culper Spy Ring and The French Fleet Warning at 7 p.m. This program is the story of the spy letters that prevented a successful British attack on the French Fleet and the British spy letter by an American traitor that almost changed the course of history. $5 per person, free for members. Register at www.tvhs.org.

Movie Trivia Night at CAC

Do you know a lot about movies? Well here’s your chance to prove it! Join the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington for a virtual Movie Trivia Night at 8 p.m. Hosted by Dan French, the winning team will get up to four CAC Gift Cards (1 per team member) and bragging rights. Tickets are $10 per team, $7 members. Visit www. cinemaartscentre.org to register. Any questions please email Danlovestrivia@gmail.com.

Tuesday 6

Outdoor Thrift Market

RBG: Zoom Discussion

Stony Brook Film Festival

Wednesday 7

Author Talk

Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington hosts a special Q&A with “RBG” director Julie Cohen at 8 p.m. The Oscar®-nominated and Emmy®-winning documentary chronicles the inspiring and personal story of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s rise to the nations highest court while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. Free. Register at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Where It Is Eaten’

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its OffStage/On-Line series of short plays at 7 p.m. with “Where It Is Eaten” by Irene L. Pynn and starring Christine Boehm, Evan Donnellan and Andrew Gasparini. The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel with technical production by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree.com.

Thursday 8

Virtual Sky Room Talk

Drop by Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for an outdoor thrift market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in and around an outdoor tent near their parking lot. Lots of treasures! Proceeds will benefit the center’s wildlife in residence. For more information, call Joe at 901-5911.

Filmmaker and Film Historian Glenn Andreiev returns to the Cinema Arts Centre with a prerecorded presentation and discussion of the amazing Marx Brothers. Learn about their early career in vaudeville, their film work and later career in television. Watch anytime between today at 10 a.m. and Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 per person, $7 members. Register at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts continues its 25th annual Stony Brook Film Festival virtually with a screening of “When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit” (in German with subtitles) preceded by the short film, “Walk a Mile.” An all-access pass is available for $60; individual tickets are also available for $6. Visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com or call 632-2787 for further details. Join Book Revue in Huntington for an evening with photographer Holly Gordon and watercolor artist Ward Hooper, as they discusses their new book, Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration live on CrowdCast at 7 p.m. Free but registration is required by visiting www.bookrevue.com.

Spooky Trivia Challenge

Brush up on your horror films, bizarre creatures, odd history, frightening facts, mysterious music, and legendary hauntings for a virtual Spooky Trivia Challenge hosted by the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor from 7 to 8 p.m. Free to play, $5 suggested donation. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Vendors wanted

Preferred Promotions seeks vendors for its annual Deepwells Holiday Boutique in St. James on Dec. 7 and 8 and again from Dec. 14 to 15. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 563-8551.

Specializing in: Paving Stones • Retaining Wall Systems • Outdoor Living Features • Brick • Block • Stone

631-828-1420

70 Comsewogue Rd., Suite 21 • East Setauket

Fall Line Dance

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Religious D irectory

Byzantine Catholic

RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayﬂower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER VLADYSLAV BUDASH, ADMINISTRATOR DEACON ROBERT KNAPP JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Saturdays 4:45 pm Sunday Liturgy: 10 am For Weekday and Holy Day Schedule: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Summer Schedule 2020 Mass: Saturday 5 pm only mass Sunday 8 am, 10 am & 12 pm Weekday Mass: 9 am Confessions: Saturday 3:45-4:45 pm Ofﬁce Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10 am - 4 pm Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Ofﬁce

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-473-0165 • Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631– 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631–331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Ofﬁce email: parish@stjamessetauket.org www.stjamessetauket.org REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. ROBERT SCHECKENBACK, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE REV. MIKE S. EZEATU, SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE

MRS. LOUISE DICARLO, FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR OFFICE: 631-941-4141 X 328 MRS. KATHY VAETH, OUTREACH DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR OFFICE: 631941-4141 X 313 Office Hours:Mon.-Fri. 9am - 4pm; Sat. 9am - 2pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday at 8am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5pm (Youth) Sunday 8am & 9:30 (Family) 11:30am (Choir) re-starting in Oct. BAPTISMS: Contact the Office at the end of the third month of pregnancy to set a date. MATRIMONY: Contact the Office at least nine months before desired date to set a date. RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 4 - 4:45pm or by Appointment ANOINTING OF THE SICK: by request. BEREAVEMENT: 631-941-4141 x 341 OUR DAILY BREAD: Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm, closed... reopening TBD FOOD PANTRY OPEN: Wednesdays 12 noon to 2 pm and Sundays 2 pm to 3 pm MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic community of the Tree Village area, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel. We strive to respond the Jesus’ invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be Good Samaritan to (our) neighbor and enemy; stewards of and for God’s creation and living witnesses of Faith, Hope and Charity...so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Office: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611 Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort. REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS, PARISH ASSISTANT Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am; 12 noon. Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm. Please contact Parish Office for an appointment. Reconciliation: Sat.: 4-4:45 pm or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick: by request. Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date. Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • sspxlongisland.com Sunday Masses at 7 am and 9 am

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON Take care of yourselves, wash your hands, wear your mask, check on your neighbors. Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil Worship with us online! Sundays at 10 am (or anytime) on Facebook and YouTube.

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Visit our website www.allsouls–stonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net 8 am service will be Virtual 9:30 am service will be outdoors at the Rectory 5 Mill Pond Rd., Stony Brook; parking end of rd. at Parish House This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: ofﬁce@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Our worship services have resumed with the following schedule: Saturday evening at 5pm: Evening Prayer Sunday morning: 8am Morning Prayer; 9:30 am Morning Prayer with music. A Eucharistic Healing Service will be held on Thursdays at noon. Church School Classes now forming; please call the ofﬁce to register Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org Church office hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 12pm FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE Check for upcoming information concerning the celebration of Holy Eucharist. For information please call the church office during office hours. GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

490 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5560 www.stjamesstjames.org Parish Office email: stjameschurchnyoffice@gmail.com THE REV. IAN C. WETMORE, RECTOR Sunday in-person worship: 8 am Morning Prayer: Rite I (this service is also streamed on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ SaintJamesSt.James.NY) 9:30 am Morning Prayer: Rite II-outdoors in the shade in good weather, otherwise indoors Monday-Friday, 8:30 am: Morning Prayer: Rite I In keeping with our Bishop’s guidelines, duration of our services is 30-40 minutes. Masks and hand sanitizer are available at the entrance. Please call the church office for information about pastoral care and other church-related activities. Where is God calling us? To grow in faith through Scripture and prayer, To build relationships in Christ, To serve one another and the world.

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Sunday Worship Services are durrently suspended until further notice. Please join us virtually and get connected by visiting www.3vc.org. – Your 3VC church family Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. DEMETRIOS N. CALOGREDES, PROTOPRESBYTER Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Ofﬁce* Adjustments to services will be made according to CDC and NYState DOH COVID-19 guidelines. Please call Church ofﬁce for updates.

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

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VILLAGE CHABAD

Center for Jewish Life & Learning “Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept. 631-585–0521 • www.MyVillageChabad.com RABBI CHAIM & RIVKIE GROSSBAUM RABBI MOTTI & CHAYA GROSSBAUM RABBI SHOLOM B. & CHANIE COHEN Membership Free Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751–8518 • www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, And Friendship. Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY CANTOR INTERN EMILY HOOLIHAN EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI MICHAEL S. CHURGEL, RJE RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm And Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot • Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club Adult Education Sisterhood Brotherhood • Book Club-More

Lutheran–ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR ERIC FARET, VICAR Email: ofﬁce@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com We have worship services for a limited size congregation on Saturdays at 5 p.m. Call the church to reserve a place. We also offer two Parking Lot services on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and we are livecasting these worship services as well. The service can be accessed in the three ways on the Homepage of our website: www.hopeluth.com. A link is also posted there. Links are also posted on our Facebook “Friends who like Hope Lutheran Church” group. The YouTube channel we use is “Rev Dr Richard O. Hill,” where the service and other items are available. We have a live Zoom Bible Study on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 and a Hymn Sing event on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. All are welcome. We have a “Hope’s Kids” Facebook group for children to use. Our Food Pantry is open to everyone on Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for picking up food.

Also, donations can be made from 11 a.m.-noon or by making arrangements by leaving a message on the church answering service. Offerings to support our ministry can be made at church services and through our website’s “Share God’s Mission” page. In any emergency, call the pastor at 516-848-5386.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–3623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca St. Paul’s reopened for live worship services on Sunday, September 6. We will have one morning service in the sanctuary at 9:30 am. This service is limited to 20 people. Please call the church to us know you are coming. There will be an overﬂow room. We will also have a live service in our parking lot on Sunday evening at 5 pm. This service is limited to 50 people. Bring your own lawn chair. If weather is questionable, call the church for updated information on the answering machine. The Sunday morning service will be broadcast on Facebook.com/StPaulsELCA and StPaulsLCPJS.org. We will follow the CDC Guidelines on social distancing and mask wearing. If you have questions, call, text or email Pastor Paul. All or our other activities each week will continue on Zoom. We continue to serve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER We are thrilled to announce we are open for worship in the church. Two services at 9 am & 10:30 am. Space is limited so please go to our website (www.messiahny. com) to register or call the church ofﬁce (631-7511775). See our website for the procedures we will have in place. For those who are not comfortable with going to church, you can still watch the service online. Go to our website. We, as a church, are here for you and if you are in need, please call us. Our Pastors are available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to them. May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you.

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–PASTOR • 631-941–3581 Sunday Worship: 10:30 Am Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer: Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir: Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 Pm

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

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 All are Welcome We have opened our doors once again. 10 am. We ask that all who enter, please wear a mask. Thank you all and God Bless you.

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25A And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR www.setauketumc.org • sumcny@aol.com Adult Bible Study: 9am Sunday Worship Service & Church School: 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

107 South/Main Streets • (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us. THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service-10 am (Childcare Provided) Christian Education-Sunday School: 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship 11:15 am Bible Study: Tuesday 3 pm Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Meal Provided by Welcome Friends every Friday at 6 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events. NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy and good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660. THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR Prayer service 8:30 am (Outside, byo chair) Our creative Worship Service at 9:30 am streamed from our website: Setauketpresbyterian.org Sunday School via Zoom Sundays at 10:30 am Adult Interest groups via Zoom. Youth Group for grades 7-12 via Zoom, (Open to the community) Bell Choir returns! All ringers welcome Our Outreach Programs are Continuing! Setauket Presbyterian Pre-School, ages 2-5 www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (furniture ministry) opendoorexchange.org 631-751-0176 For all program information visit our website for Zoom links, email the church ofﬁce: Setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net • Follow us on FB

Quakers RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit. We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children. During this time when we are asked not to gather together physically, we are gathering online for worship. Please see our website (www.consciencebayquakers.org) for information about joining in. All are welcome.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 631–751–0297 www.uufsb.org • ofﬁce@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) We are a religious community that seeks diversity, individual spiritual growth, social and economic justice. Sunday Service: 10:30 am – visit www.uufsb.org for the weekly link to our online services while we cannot gather in person Children’s Sunday Religious Education Classes resume in the fall. Our website also offers information about other activities we are currently holding online, such as our Humanist Discussion Group and meditative & wellness arts classes

Would You Like to Join Our Religious Directory? For More Information Please Call 631-331-1154

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

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KIDS KORNER Programs

Suffolk County libraries extend tutoring hours

Spider Hunt

Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a Spider Hunt on Oct. 3 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Discover just how interesting spiders are as you capture, observe and release these fascinating creatures, and learn how they survive. Masks are mandatory. $4 cash per person. Registration is required by calling 265-1054.

Apple Fun!

DrawOut! At Heckscher

The Heckscher Museum, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington is offering free, individually packaged art kits to Museum visitors on October 3 from noon to 5 pm. Families can get creative with the art supplies and draw in the gallery or use Heckscher Park as inspiration. The kits are in lieu of the popular DrawOut! Arts Festival which had to be cancelled this year. Free. Registration required for entry by visiting www. heckscher.org/planyourvisit. Walk-ins are welcome as long as space is available. For more information, call 380-3229.

Make a Spooky Craft

Drop by the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on weekends in October from noon to 4 p.m. and enjoy spooky selfserve crafts in the museum workshop with admission fee. Costumes are encouraged! Call 367-3418 for more info.

Finding Your Way

Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a family program, Finding Your Way, on Oct. 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Have lots of fun with sticks and stones as you learn how to set up and follow trails in the wild. Masks are mandatory. $4 cash per person. Registration is required by calling 581-1072.

Discovering Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents a fun new program for children in grades 2 to 4, Discovering Nature, on Oct. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will experience woodland and wetland habitats as they wander along the trails of the preserve and observe and

Sweetbriar Nature Center presents a brand new program, Discovering Nature, on Oct. 6. Photo from Sweetbriar

learn about local wildlife and how the natural world works. They will also meet local reptiles, birds and mammals and learn how they adapt to survive. Sneakers and bug spray are recommended. Masks are mandatory. $15 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. Call 979-6344 for more info.

Film

“Brainfuse’s live tutor sessions are an incredible resource offered by Suffolk County public libraries. From grade school math to high school sciences, patrons can receive help in a plethora of areas on different levels from subject experts. Now with extended hours, they are even more accessible!” noted Derek Ivie, Youth Services Coordinator at the Suffolk Cooperative Library System. “Anything the Library could do to support our community’s students as they adapt to a school year of in-person, hybrid, and remote learning made offering three additional hours of the Brainfuse service a worthy investment” commented Lisa Kropp, Director of Lindenhurst Memorial Library. "Our students, parents, and teachers need all the support they can get, especially now. We are proud to be delivering three extra hours of Brainfuse services each day" mentioned Debra Engelhardt, Director of Comsewogue Public Library. To learn more about what your local library offers online visit Livebrary.com/ local-libraries.

‘Hocus Pocus'

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its movie night series with a screening of “"Hocus Pocus" on Oct. 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and again from 9 to 11 p.m Admission for those who sit in their cars is $40 per carload, $34 for members. Bring lawn chairs and sit outside: admission is $30 per carload, $24 for members. Come early, bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for this fundraising event are available online only at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Questions? Call 854-5579.

CAMP SETAUKET at

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Theater

• Tennis Lessons • First Strokes Swim School

‘Spookley the Square Pumpkin’

In partnership with the Smithtown Historical Society (SHS), the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts presents a performance of “Spookley the Square Pumpkin: The Musical,” the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch, in the open air outdoor space behind the SHS’s Roseneath Cottage, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown on Oct. 10, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 at 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. All seats are $18 at www. smithtownpac.org.

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4 Exciting Camps To Choose From! Large Outdoor And Indoor Space For Numerous Sports & Activities. New Enormous Carnival Bouncer! Sports Camp (Ages 7 - 12) • Instruction & Competition • Soccer • Volleyball • Softball • Basketball and more Theatre Arts Camp (Ages 7 - 12) • Singing • Dancing • Acting • Stage & Costume Design • Casting for Performances General Camp (Ages 3 - 12) • Arts & Crafts • Hands on Science • Interactive Games • Recreational Sports Tennis Academy (Ages 4 - 18) • 1/2 Day • Full Day • Advanced Training • 9 Indoor, 7 Outdoor Har-Tru Courts C.I.T. Training (Ages 13 - 15) • Counselors in Training • Learn Leadership Skills • Enjoy the Activities • Special Reduced Rate Swimming is included in all camps! All camps provide: Snacks, Drinks, Lunch & a T-Shirt

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket presents a kids workshop, Apple Fun!, for ages 4 to 11 on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn all about Johnny Appleseed's wonderful fruit! Squeezed, cooked, dried and baked apples are delicious and FUN! Children will leave with a variety of apple goodies. $40 per child. Registration required by calling 689-8172 or visit www. bennersfarm.com.

Suffolk County residents are now able to access Brainfuse live tutors via Livebrary. com/study-homework from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day of the week. Brainfuse, one of the nation’s leading online tutoring providers, provides access to free homework help, including live, online tutoring and test prep in a wide range of subjects for K-12 students and adult learners. The tutoring is available to all Suffolk County Public Library card holders at no cost. For some students, certain subjects are a struggle even in a traditional classroom setting. With the hybrid learning model, it is not going to get any easier. "Parents want the best education for their children, and COVID has posed some real challenges to the traditional way schools can provide that. Expanding the hours for one-to-one tutoring for students throughout the day can only ease the burden of busy parents trying to work from home, manage households, and make sure their children are getting the help they need with their schoolwork” said Danielle Paisley, Director of Patchogue-Medford Library.

348 Mark Tree Road, East Setauket 631-751-6100 www.WorldGymSetauket.com

Less than 5 minutes from SBU Campus, 800’ north of Rte. 347

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SHELTER PETS OF THE WEEK

Blake

Photo from Smithtown Animal Shelter

Billy

Dale

Becca

KITTENS, KITTENS, KITTENS!

The Smithtown Animal Shelter, 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown has a variety of sweet and adorable little furballs ranging from 3 to 6 months looking for their happily ever after. Most of them are rescues through the Town’s TNR program. If you are interested in meeting these cutie pies, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with them in the shelter’s Meet and Greet Room. For more information, call 631-360-7575 or visit www. smithtownanimalshelter.com.

Koi

Herman

Brennan

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A musical future

Student scholarship winners, from left, Gabrielle Caine, Melissa Mandel, Esther Duclair, Allison Brook, Michael Golub, José Suarez and Jessica Ringston. Not pictured, Samuel Abramson, Shaun Gibbons and Rachel Schlesinger

Long Island Music Hall of Fame awards 2020 student scholarships

he Long Island Music Hall of Fame has announced the recipients of its 2020 student scholarships. This year LIMHOF acknowledged five students with the Distinction in Music award and an additional five students with the Merit in Music award for their accomplishments. All ten students are from Long Island and plan to pursue music studies in college. This year’s applications came from all four counties and the winners represent Bayside, Brooklyn, Elwood, Franklin Square, Half Hallow Hills, Hampton Bays, Huntington, North Babylon, Roslyn Heights, Sayville, and Smithtown. Students in Brooklyn, Nassau, Queens and Suffolk counties are eligible to apply for the scholarships. This program is in addition to other Education acknowledgements that the Long Island Music Hall of Fame sponsors, including the Music Educator of Note and the High School Recognition Awards. LIMHOF is able to provide these scholarships thanks to support received from the Long Island music community and from Jill’s Dreams, a foundation established in the name of, and in memory of former LIMHOF Board member Jill Nees-Russell. For 2020, an additional memorial scholarship in honor of Len Rothenberg, a longtime friend of LIMHOF has been awarded. LIMHOF commemorated each recipient’s dedication to music and support their college plans with an outdoor reception held in August where students were able

to receive their awards, visit the Mobile Museum and celebrate their achievements. “Long Island Music Hall of Fame is honored to have the opportunity to support and acknowledge accomplished high school seniors who are pursuing a future in music. There were many amazing candidates and our committee was honored to be able to recognize some additional students. The talent that exists on Long Island is something we at LIMHOF want to celebrate. In addition to following their own dreams, we believe these students will encourage and inspire others,” said LIMHOF Education Chairman, Tom Needham. 2020 Distinction in Music Scholarship winners included Melissa Mendel and Michael Golub:

Melissa Mandel

A graduate of Elwood-John Glenn High School in Elwood, Melissa attends the Berklee School of Music and plans to major in Music Performance and Music Management. “Melissa is a talented and intelligent young woman, who is highly involved in our school’s music community. I have had the pleasure of having Melissa as a student for four years, and the unique experience of getting to know her in her most natural element; music. She has worked collaboratively with other musicians in the department while displaying leadership and a high level of personal responsibility for each project,” said Rachel Nagle, Melissa’s Choir Director.

“As a performer, Melissa is always looking to better not only herself, but the choir. She is a perfectionist and a team player. She looks for constructive criticism, applies, and adapts. She can do this as a musician, and as a student in general. Melissa is responsible, communicative and reliable," she added.

Michael Golub

Michael Golub graduated Smithtown High School West and majors in music performance in college. “Michael is an exceptional music student who is challenging himself and succeeding at every opportunity. He is highly committed as a musician and works diligently to achieve the upmost results. In my 25 year career, Michael is among the best music students I’ve heard. His excellence is marked by his high-quality coursework dedication community into compassion for his peers. Michael will certainly succeed at the next level and dominate in his musical career path” shared Smithtown High School West Chorus Teacher, Timothy Cassera. Other winners were Allison Brook (Brooklyn Technical High School), Gabrielle Caine (Hampton Bays High School) and Esther Duclair (North Babylon High School). 2020 Merit in Music Scholarship winners included Samuel Abramson and José Suarez:

Samuel Abramson

Samuel Abramson graduates from Half Hollow Hills High School this month and will attend Ithaca College in the fall. He plans to major in Music Education.

Choral Director Dr. Danielle McRoy shared “Sam’s commitment to music and theater are a testament to the kind of dedication he possesses in everything in which he chooses to take part. He has become a true leader within the department, holding leadership roles in multiple organizations. What has impressed me most is his quiet dedication to grow and learn. His musical and vocal growth has been incredible.”

José Suarez

José Suarez graduated from Huntington High School this month and will attend Syracuse University in the fall. He plans to major in Music Education. “José is not only a very talented musician, but his work ethic is second to none. Most days you will find him in the band room after school, practicing for one ensemble or another. He’s always prepared, self-motivated and always goes above and beyond. He is a mature performer with great technical proficiency expression and tone quality,” said his Band Director, Jason Giachetti. “In my AP music theory class, José was a leader and he developed a deep interest in music theory. José is incredibly passionate about and dedicated to music and will be quite successful,” he said. Other winners were Shaun Gibbons (Sayville High School), Jessica Ringston (Carey High School Franklin Square), and Rachel Schlesinger from North Shore Hebrew Academy in Lake Success. For more information about LIMHOF, visit www.limusichalloffame.org.

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PATRICIA WRIGHT

Professor and Chair of Turkana Basin Institute

Endowed Research Chair for Nature and Humanity

Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anatomical Sciences

Distinguished Professor in the Department of Anthropology

MADAGASCAR

Mittermeier has spurred biodiversity conservation across South America, working closely with foreign heads of state and indigenous leaders. Credited with protecting hundreds of threatened species and millions of acres of critical habitat, he was awarded the Indianapolis Prize. A true pioneer, he has researched and described more than 20 species new to science.

A world-renowned primatologist, Wright is saving lemurs from extinction. She helped establish Ranomafana National Park, a 106,000-acre protected area. A MacArthur Fellow, she became the ﬁrst woman ever to win the Indianapolis Prize.

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Leakey has transformed what the world knows about the origins of mankind. His most extraordinary discovery was the 1.6-millionyear-old nearly complete skeleton of “Turkana Boy,” a Homo erectus youth. For his groundbreaking anthropological ﬁnds, he won a Hubbard Medal, National Geographic’s highest honor, in 1994.

A MacArthur Fellow, Safina has propelled national and international efforts to protect ocean wildlife. From overhauling U.S. fisheries laws to reducing the drownings of sea turtles and albatross from commercial fishing lines, Safina’s efforts helped pass a United Nations global fisheries treaty.

RUSSELL MITTERMEIER

GUIANA SHIELD REGION

CARL SAFINA

FALKLAND ISLANDS

RICHARD LEAKEY

TURKANA BASIN

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SBU SPORTSWEEK TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

OCT. 1 TO OCT. 7, 2020

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Diamond Weaver turns unstable childhood into football coaching career

rowing up, Diamond Weaver never settled down. Bouncing from home to home meant constantly forming new relationships and learning about different types of people. Now entering his second season as the cornerbacks coach with the Stony Brook football team, the years he spent on the move have played a key role in his coaching methods on and off the gridiron. Weaver spent his youth in California, but never in one place for too long. He never had a single place to call his own. “We stayed with family members,” Weaver said. “We stayed in suburban areas at times. We stayed in the poorest of the poor.” Still, Weaver found football. As a child, he remembers going outside and seeing kids in the neighborhood playing all different types of sports. Quickly, he discovered football was his preference. That discovery was cemented at 11 years old when his stepfather bought him Madden, a football video game that he still plays to this day. “That’s where my love for football grew,” he said. “I was an active kid, and when I started playing Madden, football became my favorite sport.” Yet after a year of Pop Warner, Weaver strayed from the sport. “I grew up in a pretty tough community and a very tough neighborhood,” Weaver said. “There was a lot going on, a lot of gang violence, a lot of drugs. Just being impressionable as a teenager and being in that type of environment was a lot of peer pressure. I was being pulled in different directions.” Weaver knew he wanted to do the right thing, but it wasn’t easy. “It’s hard to change when you’re in the same environment,” he said. “Your peers don’t see you as someone who is trying to make that change. They see you as the person who they know you as and who you’ve always been.” A perfectly timed relocation saved him. His mother decided to send him to live with relatives in Mobile, Ala., putting her son in a better position to succeed. There, Weaver got back on the path he sought.

‘Everybody has a story’

Diamond Weaver

Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

After not playing organized football his first two years, he started playing for his high school team. He also began taking academics more seriously. He had a lot of catching up to do in school, but the relocation provided him with a fresh start. And his football ability earned him attention from college coaches. His uncle encouraged him to take the junior college route, so Weaver played two seasons at Santa Rosa Junior College. After a sophomore season in which

he earned all-conference and all-state recognition, Weaver had more than 10 scholarship offers. He selected Ohio’s University of Akron, which provided him with the ability to also pursue a master’s degree. Although the team struggled and he endured three coaching changes, Weaver developed as a player and person. He earned an invitation to rookie camp with the Arizona Cardinals before playing in several different professional leagues.

While playing professionally, Weaver took a trip back to watch practice at Santa Rosa in 2012. An established alum, he had the respect of the team’s players, who picked his brain throughout practice. After the session, Weaver had discovered his career path. “One of the players was asking me a bunch of questions about the position and what he could do to improve,” Weaver said. “Then we sat out there for two hours after practice just talking. After that experience, I felt a sense of fulfillment and realized I wanted to get into coaching. That conversation after practice really sparked it.” Weaver played professionally for one more season before transitioning to coaching in 2013. He spent his first season coaching at a junior college in Minnesota, before landing a job at the University of Rhode Island. He coached under Jim Fleming, who was his defensive coordinator at Akron. After an internship with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016, Weaver decided to get involved in coaching at the professional level. He spent a year coaching with the Green Bay Blizzard of the Indoor Football League, then returned to the CAA for a season at Maine, capturing a conference title. When a position opened at Stony Brook University before the 2019 season, he expressed interest due to his respect for head coach Chuck Priore and the program’s reputation. He spent his first season coaching a cornerbacks unit led by Gavin Heslop, who is currently a member of the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad. Now looking forward to the upcoming season in the spring, Weaver’s coaching philosophy continues to reflect all he learned from the uncertainty and instability he faced as a child. It taught him to understand people — learning their backgrounds and discovering what inspires them. “You can be upper echelon. You can be middle class. You can be the poorest of the poor,” Weaver said. “Everybody has a story.”

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Bringing the community together in the fight against breast cancer

Join us for our free HealthyU webinar series this October focused on navigating the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Visit matherhospital.org/healthyu to register or visit paintportpink.org for a complete list of events.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 12pm

Diagnosing breast cancer Amina Farooq, MD, Radiologist

Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 12pm

Oncology and the breast cancer treatment plan Yelda Nouri, MD, Medical Oncologist

Breast cancer surgery

Melissa Fana, MD, Breast Surgeon Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 12pm

Breast reconstruction

Adam Perry, MD, Plastic Surgeon

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 12pm