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Along with their siblings, children from the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital stand in front of their artwork created for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The art, made with bottle caps, will be one of several pieces on view in conjunction with the North Shore Art Guild’s exhibit, Artists United in the Fight Against Cancer, at the Port Jefferson Village Center. The exhibit, with the theme Through the Eyes of a Child, will run through Nov. 27. See story on page B17.

We have a winner! Nicholas Ticano of East Setauket found all 19 black cats on page B27 and was the first one to email us the answer. Nicholas wins four tickets to the movies, courtesy of PJ Cinemas in Port Jefferson Station. Congratulations! See page B9 to take part in our next contest.

In this edition Art Exhibits ......................................B26 Calendar ................................... B20-21 Community News.........................B27 Crossword Puzzle ........................B10 Gardening .......................................B19 Let’s Eat .............................................B20 Life Lines ............................................ B7 Medical Compass .......................... B9

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From left, Eleanor Meier, Award of Excellence for ‘Pottery Reflected,’ W. A. Dodge, Best in Show for ‘Gotham Today,’ Denis Ponsot, Award of Merit for ‘North, South, East, West,’ and 2016 Honored Artist Robert Roehrig, Award of Distinction for ‘A Sunny Afternoon in Brooklyn.’

PEACE AND TRANQUILITY The trees on the Stony Brook Village Green were recently trimmed to show off the beautiful pond and waterfall. One of the rocks has a plaque on it which reads: “This garden is an expression of deep affection for Jenny F. Melville, founder of the garden club May 1929.” Photo by Heidi Sutton

From left, Rose Meyers, Erica Wallace, Amanda Wasserman, Irene Ruddock and Chris Meyers Photos from Irene Ruddock

AN AUTUMN TRADITION: The Setauket Artists held an opening reception at the Setauket Neighborhood House on Oct. 23 to kick off its 36th annual members exhibit.

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vendors for its annual craft fair to be held on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applications may be found online at www.messiahny.com under events or by calling 631-285-6908.

Road, Stony Brook will host the 20th annual Autumn Art & Craft Festival on Nov. 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seeking merchandise vendors. Call 631-563-8551.

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▶ Trinity Regional School, 1025 5th Ave., East Northport is now accepting vendor applications for its 22nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair to be held on Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information, please call 631-327-4703 or email trscraftfair@yahoo.com.

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Little Naughty & Nice Holiday 2016 Fair on Dec. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. Exhibitor reservations are now being accepted. Call 631-870-9843. is now accepting merchandise vendor applications for its annual Art & Craft Holiday Boutique to be held on Dec. 3 and 4 and again on Dec. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 631-563-8551. seeking merchandise and food vendors for its 5th annual Christmas Boutique to be held on Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Charlotte at 631-327-6089 for more information.

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Annual Go Green Information Fair returns

By Naomi Solo A decade ago Ann Kaplan and John Lutterbie from the Stony Brook University Humanities Institute formed a university community group in order to inspire positive thinking about the environment. When the group wanted to choose a target area to begin its work, the Village of Port Jefferson was selected. The Humanities Institute joined forces with the local government and Port Jefferson schools to make the village a model for environmental awareness. On Saturday, Nov. 5, the community is invited to to learn more about these joint efforts at the 9th Annual Go Green Information Fair. This year the free event will be held in the cafeteria of the Earl L. Vandermeulen High School at 350 Old Post Road in Port Jefferson from noon to 3 p.m. Creative projects initiated by local students will be the highlight of the day along with musical presentations by the elementary school chorus and a special musical performance by high school student Cole Fortier. Come learn about Port Jefferson High School’s new Green Roof project, located on the roof of the boy’s locker room. A green roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. Sierra Club members will be on hand with information on where to hike and explore on Long Island, and members from the Long Island Native Plant Initiative will demonstrate the many ways to cultivate a garden using indigenous plants. A fine example of this is the native plant garden Go Green, LINPI and Port Jefferson Village have developed on the green triangle at the intersection of Spring and High Streets. An environmental-themed student art show, organized by Lynn Edsall, chairperson of the high school art department, will also be on view to add to the richness of the day and don’t forget to stop by the “Green Elephant” table where, for no money, you can be part of yet another recycle team by taking home whatever items you wish. You may also contribute items while cleaning your closets and cabinets. Call Barbara at 631-642-3048. Please no clothes, linen, electronics, or books. For further information, call 631-473-3549.

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Should more people be taking statins? Statin users tend to neglect dietary guidance

High cholesterol affects a great number of Americans and cuts across many demographics, affecting young and old and those in between. When we think of hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), what do you think is the mainstay of medical treatment? If you said “statins” you would be correct. Do statins deserve this central role in treatment? They have been convincingly shown in studies to significantly lower cholesterol, and they play an important role for those who have cardiovascular disease. However, should we be using statins as liberally as we have? Well, guidelines for the treatment of high cholesterol, released in November By David 2013, suggest that we Dunaief, M.D. should. In fact, if followed, these guidelines would increase the use of this medication, especially in those over the age of 60. Some in the medical community have even joked that statins might as well be put in the drinking water. This is a medication that patients may be on for life. I don’t know about you, but that thought sends chills down my spine. We know all medications have pros and cons. Statins are no exception; they have been mired in controversy. For one thing, they have side effects. These include possibly increasing the risks of diabetes, myalgias (muscle pain), hepatic (liver) toxicity, kidney disorders and negatively affecting memory. Statins also may reduce the benefits of exercise, and they may not be as effective in women as they are in men. Because statins are such effective cholesterol-lowering medications, does this mean that patients on these drugs may become complacent with their diets? A new study indicates that this is exactly what might be happening. Let’s look at the evidence.

Diet complacency The “S” in statins does not stand for “superimmune to eating anything.” In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, results show that those who are taking statins tend to eat more calories and fats and, ultimately, increase their [body mass index] by gaining weight compared to those who were not taking statins (1). In fact, in this study that used 11 years of NHANES data, results showed that there were a 14 percent increase in fat intake and an almost 10 percent increase in overall calorie intake among statin users. This resulted in a BMI that rose by 1.3 percent in those on statins, while in nonusers over the same period BMI only rose by 0.4 percent. In other words, if you took an average male who was 5 feet 9 inches and weighed 200 lb, the difference between statin users and nonusers would be the

difference between obesity and being just below obesity. Those on statins were consuming about 200 extra calories a day. This increase in calorie consumption occurred after they were placed on statins. Their weight also increased by 6.6 to 11 lb. This is especially concerning to the researchers, since the guidelines for statin use call for a prudent diet to help reduce fat and calorie intake with the ultimate goal of reducing weight. However, the opposite was found to have happened — users consumed more calories and gained more weight. This is an observational study with over 27,000 participants, therefore no firm conclusions can be made. However, statins are not a license to gorge at the all-you-can-eat buffet line. We already know that statins may increase the risk of diabetes. Why worsen this risk with dietary indiscretions that are harmful to your BMI? As an aside, the authors note that this increased calorie and fat consumption may be a contributing reason for the increased risk of diabetes with statins, but it’s too early to tell.

Impact on women We tend to clump data together from trials that focus predominantly on one demographic, in this case men, and apply the results broadly to both men and women. However, in a May 5, 2014, New York Times article, “A New Women’s Issue: Statins,” some in the medical community, including the editor of JAMA, focus attention on this tendency, noting that this may be a mistake (2). According to the dissenters, the thought process is that women have been underrepresented in statin trials, and cholesterol may not play the same role in women as it does in men. Yet almost half of the patients treated with statins are women. These physicians were referring to the use of statins in primary prevention, or in those who have high cholesterol but who do not have documented heart disease. Lest you think their views are based solely on opinion or anecdotal data from clinical experience, this data on women was from the JUPITER trial, which looked at almost 7,000 initially healthy female participants (3). Statins did benefit women by reducing the occurrence of chest pain and reducing the number of stent placements and bypass surgeries, but they did not reach the primary end points of showing statistical significance in reducing the occurrence of a first heart attack, stroke or death. The caveat is that there were not a large number of cardiovascular events — heart attacks, strokes or death — that occurred in either the treatment group or the control

group. These results were in women over the age of 60. This may give slight pause when prescribing statins. By no means do I think these physicians are advocating to not give women statins, just that we may want to weigh the benefits and risks on a case-by-case basis.

Tamping down exercise benefits If exercise is beneficial for lowering cardiovascular disease risk and so are statins, the logical presumption might be that the two together would create a synergistic effect that is greater than the two alone — or at least an added benefit from combining the two. Unfortunately, what seems straightforward is not always the case. In a small, yet randomized controlled trial, participants who were put on statins and monitored for cardiopulmonary exercise saw a blunted aerobic effect compared to the control group, which exercised without the medication (4). In the treatment group, there was a marginal 1.5 percent improvement with aerobic exercise, while the control group experienced a much more robust 10 percent gain. The reason for this disappointing discrepancy is that statins seem to interrupt the enzymes that are responsible for making the mitochondria (the powerhouse or energy source for the cell) more efficient. The most troubling aspect of this trial is that the participants chosen were out-of-shape, overweight individuals in need of aerobic exercise. Whether or not a patient, male or female, is placed on cholesterol-lowering medication, one thing is clear: There is a strong need to make sure that lifestyle modifications are always emphasized to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease to its lowest levels. But the quandary becomes what to do with statins and exercise. And statins, as powerful and effective as they may be, still do have side effects, may reduce exercise benefits and may not have the same effects for women. Thus, they may not be appropriate for everyone. A healthy diet and exercise, however, are appropriate for all.

Statins have been mired in controversy.

Special Needs Fair Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will host a Special Needs Fair on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Connect with local organizations that provide services for special needs children, teens and adults. Organizations in attendance will include the Suffolk Center for Speech, the Department of Labor’s One Stop Center, ACLD, YAI and the Town of Brookhaven’s Special Needs Task Force. Events will be held throughout the afternoon including crafts, a dance performance by the Turtle Dance Company and yoga for adults with special needs. Keynote speaker will be Frank Campagna, creator of the Autism Daddy blog. For more information, call 631-588-5024.

Open House Jefferson’s Ferry, One Jefferson Ferry Drive, South Setauket will host an event titled What Is a CCRC? on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. This free event will provide an overview of the independent living community for ages 62 and over and will include a cottage walking tour (weather permitting). To RSVP, call 631-675-5550.

Bereavement Workshop Good Shepherd Hospice, 200 Belle Terre Road, Port Jefferson, will host a free Coping With Grief During the Holidays Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bereavement specialists will explore ways to cope with the loss of a loved one during the holidays. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please call 631-828-7636.

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References: (1) JAMA Intern Med. online April 24, 2014. (2) nytimes.com. (3) N Engl J Med. 2008 Nov 20;359(21):2195-2207. (4) J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013;62(8):709-714. Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Raffaella Sordella, whose lyrical name reflects her upbringing in Italy, takes the fight against cancer personally. That’s because she underwent surgery for a tumor in her pancreas a few years ago when she, her husband Manuel Barriola and their young daughters Victoria and Alicia were living in Boston. “The past few years I have made friends with many people who share firsthand experience with cancer,” she recalled in an email. “I have witnessed their strength and courage and they have been an incredible source of inspiration for our work, especially at times when the glass looked half-empty.” Indeed, while she fought cancer herself, Sordella and the lab she leads as an associate professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory battle against the deadly disease every day. Recently, she made a discovery about a gene that has been among the most studied and carefully combed genetic regions of the human genome. A tumor suppressor gene, p53 protects against tumor growth. An increasing number of findings, however, point toward the possibility of p53 mutants that promote tumors. In research published in eLife, Sordella found just such a mutant. Looking at a variation in which the gene is truncated, or cut short, a range of cancers can develop and can cause greater threats to a patient’s health. “Despite four decades and all these papers, this is completely new,” Sordella said. As many as 10 to 15 percent of tumors of the pancreas, ovaries, melanoma, head and neck and small cell lung carcinoma have this truncated version of p53, according to Sordella. “If you have these mutations, your colon cancer tends to become more metastatic,” she said. Sordella and her colleagues studied the signaling pathway that regulates the activity of this gene. They have found a path that may become a target for drugs. Her lab is in discus-

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sions with a pharmaceutical company to start clinical trials. Sordella suggested that this type of finding addresses the notion of individualized medicine, in which doctors and scientists search for the specific genetic regions that contribute to cancer, looking for ways to block them, turn them off or slow them down. In this truncated version of p53, the genes are active in the mitochondria, or the powerhouse of the cell, where the energy molecule adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, is produced. Sordella is studying how this mutant p53 can affect metabolism. “The result is exciting because it was so unexpected,” Scott Lowe, the chair of the Cancer Biology & Genetics Program at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, wrote in an email. “The current work shows that these mutations can act as an ‘accelerator’ of tumorigenesis as well.” Lowe was a co-author on the study, who described his lab’s contributions as providing human data on the prevalence of truncated mutations in p53 in human tumors. Researchers have dedicated considerable effort to understanding the tumor microenvironment. They are seeking to understand what a cancer might need from its immediate surroundings. Scientists studying other diseases, such as fibrosis, tissue chronic injuries, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are also dedicating considerable resources to understanding the microenvironment. The recent discovery has encouraged Sordella and her colleagues to explore the role of cancer cell metabolism, cancer cells and their interaction with the tumor microenvironment, while also exploring the druggability of downstream pathways. This form of the gene is interacting with cyclophilin D, which is an inner pore permeability regulatory. Cyclophilin D, as a result, could become the target for future drug treatments. Lowe suggested that the “current study raises the pos-

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’All you need to do is speak with Dr. Sordella for a short time and it is so clearly evident just how passionate she is about her work.’ — DANIEL CAVALLO III sibility that cancers with truncating mutations in p53 would be susceptible to agents that block cyclophilin D,” but added that it “should be clear that this will require much further testing.” Still, he concluded that it “is exciting as the possibility of this approach was not previously appreciated.” Sordella came upon the discovery of the role of this form of the gene by chance. The focus of her lab is to understand the mechanism of resistance in small cell lung cancers. She generated a model in which there was resistance to a particular inhibitor. When she conducted an expression profile, she found a shift in the molecular weight of p53. Cloning and sequencing the gene demonstrated an alternative splicing, or cutting, that nobody had described. Sordella credits partners including Edward Kastenhuber, Marc Ladanyi and Lowe at Sloan Kettering with assisting in the analysis of the gene. Sordella appreciates the financial support of Swim Across America, an organization that raises money for cancer research and that has supported her research for several years. Swim Across America takes “great pride in each new finding as these are the building

blocks for achieving the ultimate goal,” Daniel Cavallo III, the beneficiary chair of the Nassau-Suffolk Chapter of Swim Across America, wrote in an email. “All you need to do is speak with Dr. Sordella for a short time and it is so clearly evident just how passionate she is about her work,” Cavallo said. “Her hard work, dedication and commitment to the cause are extraordinary — this along with her achievements are part of why we continue to fund her research.” As a child, Sordella said she had an interest in becoming a physicist. After witnessing the suffering and strain cancer inflicted on her family, including an uncle and grandfather who succumbed to the disease when she was 13, Sordella decided that battling this disease would be her mission. Her family, she said, instilled in her the sense of finding purpose beyond the accumulation of wealth and has established a foundation with the goal of caring for the elderly and promoting education. She hopes her work contributes to her family’s legacy. “Hopefully one day soon, I will be able to celebrate with them a new great victory in the fight against cancer,” she said.

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Northport A farmers market is held in Northport in the Cow Harbor parking lot on the harbor Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon through Nov. 19, rain or shine. Choose from fresh fruits, crafts, flowers, vegetables and fish from local farms, merchants and fishermen. Call 631-754-3905.

Port Jefferson The Village of Port Jefferson hosts a farmers market next to The Frigate at the corner of Main Street and Broadway Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through November. Find local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, seafood, international specialties, plants and flowers. Enjoy live music. Call 516-551-8461.

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America the Hopeful

By Michael Tessler

America at its finest has always been a series of contradictions. We are a democracy, but not directly. We are a republic, but not entirely. We are capitalists, but not wholly. We are free, but not always. America has never been an absolute anything and I think with good reason. All one must do is look toward the grand and gleaming white rotunda of our Capitol Building, adorned with a bronze statue of Freedom, to see the irony of our union. Though an uncomfortable truth, the epicenter of freedom and democracy in the world was built by those who were not free. Slavery is a stain on our nation. Some would rather ignore its uncomfortable truths, refuse to acknowledge its lasting impacts, and remain blind to the errors of our past. Others choose to let its singularity define us. In the modern era (and in most eras), there are those who comfortably hide behind our flag. They refuse to acknowledge its shortcomings, believing that somehow our imperfections make us weak and/or dilute the idea of America itself. Others have given up on the idea of our nation altogether and have subscribed to the self-deprecating belief that America is a sham, that our misdeeds are too plentiful to salvage our republic. One question, in particular, uncomfortably encapsulates this whole concept and in a lot of ways the modern American conflict: Can George Washington still be considered a great man if he owned slaves? This is an unsettling question for some. Personally, I have always viewed him as an almost God-like figure. Who against all odds led an army of ragtags to victory over the world’s greatest superpower? Who had the opportunity to rule for life and establish a monarchy but rather ensured the peaceful transition of power and secured the blessings of liberty for generations to come? Somewhere in the back of my mind I knew he owned slaves. That was a fact I wanted to ignore. More than anything I didn’t want to second guess the pureness of my personal hero, our nation’s first president, a man I had placed on a pedestal of great renown. Yet, we are doing our country a disservice if we remain blind to uncomfortable truths: George Washington owned more slaves than any other American president — 318 slaves at the time of his death. For perspective, that is roughly the same population as the freshman, sophomore and junior classes of Port Jefferson High School combined. “Everyone had slaves back then!” is an argument I’ve often heard. You don’t need to look any further than to John Adams or Alexander Hamilton to know there were mainstream abolitionist. Many recognized that slavery was a misdeed, a criminal act even. This fact is a source of great contention

among Americans, but I think both sides are the missing the point. The greatest accomplishment of our nation’s forefathers was their creation of a system of government that would allow future Americans to correct their sins. Using their model, we have successfully abolished slavery and Jim Crow laws, given women and African Americans the right to vote, landed a man on the moon, defeated the Third Reich, created the most professional and welltrained military, built great cities, and fostered the education of the world’s most renowned thinkers, inventors and dreamers. Our Capitol Building, while built by slaves, is the very same building in which their freedom was finally granted. Progress isn’t always easy, and the work of it is never truly done. In a nation that abhors absolutes, it strikes me as a great misstep to allow absolutists to define us. George Washington means many things to many people, his entire existence perhaps symbolic of the American story. After his death, he had granted his slaves their most basic right to freedom. After his death, the system of government he helped create would forever grant slaves their basic right to freedom. Like many, President Washington feared that the abolition of slavery would rip our young country apart. Those fears were not ill founded, as our country did tear apart during the brutal American Civil War. We as individuals must come to our own conclusion, but to reduce our complex history to a series of absolutes strikes me as an injustice to history itself. America’s genius was not crafted in a single summer day in Philadelphia. It was earned through trial and error, war and bloodshed, broken bloodied chains and crackled whips and the tireless debate and civil discourse of the American people. We are a dynamic and ever-changing people. Our sins do not define us, but that does not absolve us of them either. We must face the repercussions of our actions as a collective. Abraham Lincoln fought the war George Washington could not, just as we today are forced to confront the conflicts our fathers and forefathers could not. We did not want to inherit these struggles, no generation does, but how we choose to move forward is what truly makes us American. Our ability to embrace our imperfections and strive ever forward in spite of them, with the endless dream of achieving a more perfect union. Now that is America the Beautiful. On Nov. 8, please honor our servicemen and women by casting your ballot. Feel free to share your thoughts with me at MJT@ TBRNewspapers.com.

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‘Through the Eyes of a Child’ art exhibit opens in Port Jefferson

By Rita J. Egan The North Shore Art Guild is exhibiting for a cause. From Nov. 3 to 27, the organization will present Artists United in the Fight Against Cancer, at the Port Jefferson Village Center. The exhibition will benefit the Stony Brook Cancer Center’s Art Therapy Program. Mac Titmus, president of The North Shore Art Guild, said 30 percent of the event sales will go toward the program. With a decline in federal and state funding, the raised funds will help the cancer center avoid cuts in the program. The center offers therapeutic programs to provide relief from pain, fatigue, boredom and stress for both children and adult patients. Titmus said the guild invited both members and nonmembers to submit work for the exhibit demonstrating the theme Through the Eyes of a Child. The guild president said when it comes to shows such as this one the group looks for a broad theme for the artists to work with. “We always try to think of a theme that is going to inspire the artists, and being that this is something to do with young children in the oncology unit, we try to visualize how the world would look through the eyes of a child,” he said. The show, juried by local accomplished artist Linda Louis, will feature 98 pieces from 67 artists. According to Titmus, the artwork was chosen from 118 submissions, and the selection represents a mixture of mediums including watercolors, acrylics, photography, mixed media and more.

Healing through art therapy Stephanie Condra, a licensed creative arts therapist who works with oncologists and bone marrow transplant patients at Stony Brook, said art therapy is instrumental in allowing patients to express their feelings during treatment and hospitalization as well as providing important coping skills. “It can be very psychotherapeutic in nature. It can do a lot of processing of thoughts and feelings of fear and anxiety and anger, as well as actively in the moment give something very positive to focus on,” she said. According to the therapist, in addition to creating art, this type of therapy provides other creative choices including working with a patient using guided visualization, playing music or even talking in imagery and metaphor. Condra said patients can experience a lot of anxiety when it comes to their treatment and future. “I think that’s one of the great benefits of art therapy, that they get much more of a choice and control in what is going on in that moment, when a lot feels out of control with the treatment.”

Finding the words through art Joan Alpers, director of Child Life Services at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, agrees with the benefits for patients when given a choice with art, and she said therapists who work with pediatric patients also offer games

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Clockwise from above, ‘through the Eyes of a Child,’ digital collage by Mac titmus; ‘Discovery,’ photo by Debbie Johnston; ‘newborn twins,’ photo by Vito Marrone; and ‘Street artist,’ oil on canvas by Joe Miller

and playing with objects. “It’s both providing different kind of choices to people where choices of course are being taken away, and it’s also providing the opportunity to kind of normalize an experience, where, of course, necessarily medicine and medical protocol take first stage.” Alpers said communicating through art is an important tool when it comes to pediatric patients. “Sometimes what happens is children just don’t have the words for things. They just don’t have the capacity to tell us how they are feeling or what’s going on or put it in words. But they certainly can make us a picture or show us in their play,” she said. In addition to the guild’s exhibit on the second floor of the Village Center, Alpers and Condra said on the third floor artwork from pediatric patients will be on display in the hope that art lovers will be able to relate to the need for such a program. “Kids are filled with life even when they are sick, and kids want to paint and make and do, even while they are dealing with their treatments for cancer and devastating illnesses,” said Alpers, adding, “A lot of the work that

we’ll show from the kids is bright and airy and beautiful, because that’s what kids need to be and do in order to create hope, in order to make a pleasant day out of a difficult day.”

Making a difference Titmus said even though cancer can be a difficult subject, the guild has a goal in addition to raising money when visitors come to the exhibit. “We’re hoping that they understand a little bit more about art therapy,” he said. The art guild president said the goal is to donate $20,000 to the cause. In addition to the funds raised with event sales, the guild, which includes 140 members, has already begun raising money for the art therapy program through private donations and sponsorships by reaching out to local businesses and corporations. Artists also paid an entrance free of $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers to be considered as part of the show, and these fees will also go toward the donation. The exhibit, which is presented in cooperation with Stony Brook Cancer Center,

the Village of Port Jefferson and the Port Jefferson Conservancy, will feature a reception on Nov. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. where many of the artists will be on hand. Raffles will be sold to raise additional funds and among the prizes are four one-day passes to Disney World and a chef’s dinner from Ruvo East in Port Jefferson. Both Condra and Alpers feel that events such as this help patients by acknowledging their journeys, something that is important to those suffering from cancer. “When they hear that there are people in their own community that are there behind them, I think that’s extremely valuable and extremely important in terms of their care, their hope and their resilience,” Alpers said. The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. except holidays. For more information, call 631-802-2165 or visit www.northshoreartguild.com.

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‘i Spy a Dragon Fly,’ acrylic, by Rita Swanteson

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1507: Leonardo da Vinci is commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa. 1911: Chevrolet Motor Car Company is founded by Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant.

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1922: In Egypt, Howard Carter discovers the entry of the lost tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen. 1939: The first air-conditioned car is put on display at the 40th National Automobile Show. 1995: Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, 73 years old, is assassinated by right-wing Israeli Yigal Amir after attending a peace rally. 2001: The movie “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” premieres in London.

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1844: In California, a grizzly bear undergoes a successful cataract operation at the Zoological Garden. 1872: In the U.S., Susan B. Anthony is fined $100 for attempting to vote in the presidential election. She never pays the fine. 1946: John F. Kennedy is elected to the House of Representatives at the age of 29. 1963: Archaeologists find the remains of a Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland. 1994: Former U.S. President Reagan announces that he has Alzheimer’s disease.

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1894: William C. Hooker receives a patent for the mousetrap. 1965: The Freedom Flights program begins that allows 250,000 Cubans to come to the United States by 1971.

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1874: The Republican Party is first symbolized as an elephant in a cartoon by Thomas Nast in Harper’s Weekly. 1929: The Museum of Modern Art in New York City opens to the public. 1944: Franklin Roosevelt becomes the first person to win a fourth term as president. 2000: Hillary Rodham Clinton makes history as the first former president’s wife to win public office. The state of New York elects her to the U.S. Senate.

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Chili Lime Butternut Squash YIELD: Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS: • • • • • •

4 cups butternut squash, large dice 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon lime zest 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • olive oil spray DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 400 F. In bowl, toss all ingredients except olive oil spray together. Spray foil-lined sheet tray with olive oil spray and spread vegetables over tray. Roast in oven 20 minutes.

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• 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Whole Pickled Beets, drained, halved • 1/2 pound baby carrots • 1 medium onion, cut through core into 1/2-inch wedges • 8 ounces shallots, peeled, halved if large • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 clove garlic, minced

1793: The Louvre Museum, in Paris, opens to the public for the first time. 1956: After turning down 18,000 names, the Ford Motor Company decides to name its new car the Edsel, after Henry Ford’s only son. 1857: The Atlantic Monthly first appears on newsstands and features the first installment of “The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table” by Oliver Wendell Holmes. 1989: Communist East Germany opens its borders, allowing its citizens to travel freely to West Germany.

Thyme-Scented Roasted Vegetables and Beets DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 400 F. Line 15-by-10-inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. Add beets, carrots, onion and shallots. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast, uncovered, 15 minutes. Add garlic to vegetables; toss well. Return to oven and continue roasting 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned. Note: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme may be substituted for dried thyme leaves.

Caul-Slaw YIELD: Serves 8 INGREDIENTS: 5 cups cauliflower, grated 1 cup carrots, peeled and grated 3/4 cup ranch dressing, fat free 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup green onions, sliced DIRECTIONS: In bowl, mix all ingredients together. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to combine. Tip: Cut cauliflower into quarters, keeping core attached; this will keep cauliflower from falling apart during grating.

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“The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” Chicken Little shouted. Well, this year, the sky isn’t exactly falling, but leaves sure are and so are lots and lots of acorns. Why? Well, a bit of plant biology first and then some theories. Over the many millions of years that plants have existed on Earth, they have evolved to survive in their unique environments. Long Island formed after the last glacier, around 10,000 years ago. Plants that evolved to survive well in acidic soil, like oak trees and pines, established themselves here — Long Island has very acidic soil. Since Long Island has occasional droughts, plants that do well in droughts also do well here. This past year Long Island has gone through drought conditions. Seven of the past nine months (January through September) the rainfall has been below average. August, for example, received just over two inches while the average is slightly over four. June was also particularly bad with just over one inch of rain while the average is nearly four. So, the ability to withstand occasional drought conditions is very useful for plants that establish themselves on Long Island. And, yes, oak trees have a taproot that goes way down into the soil, where there is more likely to be water. So, oak trees have two ways of growing well on Long Island: their ability to do well in acidic soil and their taproots. This year, it seems that the local oak trees have produced lots of those acorns, that is, the seeds for future generations of trees were abundant, very abundant. This abundance is referred to as masting or mast years. Said a gardening friend of mine from Farmingville, “You can’t walk out of the house without slipping and sliding … I almost broke my neck … The deck is covered. All night you hear them falling … the gutters are full of them … when you drive down the driveway you crush them.” So, the question is, why the abundance of acorns some years and not others? There must be some sort of survival mechanism in producing lots of acorns, but why some years and not others? There are many theories.

1. One is that an extensive crop of acorns predicts a harsh winter. This theory assumes that oak trees have some way of predicting the future. My feeling is that when a big acorn crop and a harsh winter coincide it’s more likely a coincidence than oak trees’ ability to predict the future. 2. A theory I read about many years ago is that an extensive acorn crop is a way that oak trees have of dealing with harsh conditions. By putting all their energy in a nasty year into producing acorns, they’re guaranteeing the survival of the species. This is more likely. We did have drought conditions this past year, but remember that oak trees, with their taproots, do well in drought conditions. 3. The most likely explanation, however, is that we had mild, favorable conditions in spring for the production of oak flowers and therefore acorns. As a result we have been inundated with a large crop, a crop that has been falling and falling all over the place. Of course, there may be other factors involved. Oak trees have both male and female flowers on the same tree. Suppose there is a late frost in the previous spring, damaging the flowers that will become future acorns. Or suppose it’s been a particularly windy spring, again damaging the flowers, or excessive rainstorms. White oak trees take one year to produce acorns, while red oak (which includes pin oaks) take two. So, if the trees that are masting are red oak, we need to go back two springs to examine the weather at that time, not just this past spring. Confusing, isn’t it? Whatever your theory, the abundance of acorns sort of guarantees fat squirrels, deer, raccoons, possums, rabbits, chipmunks and even blue jays and wild turkeys this winter, even if it is a harsh one. In the meantime, get out your broom and at least clean the acorns from your walkways so you don’t slip.

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Thursday 3 Calling all knitters and crocheters Make hats and/or lap blankets to be donated to local hospitals at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station from 2 to 4 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 9281212 to register.

Live jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present the Jazz Loft Big Band in concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. Open jam at 8 p.m. ($5). To RSVP, call 751-1895.

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in the Recital Hall. Tickets are $42. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Comedy Gala fundraiser

...and dates Nov. 3 to Nov. 10, 2016

The Sisterhood of the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington will hold a Fall Rummage Sale today from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Nov. 7 (bag day) from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring gently used clothing for men, women, children and infants as well as baby items, toys, books, shoes, assorted household items plus many surprises! Come early for best selection. Please enter through door in rear of building. Questions? Call 427-1089.

Military Bridge

The Union United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport will host an evening of Military Bridge at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No experience necessary to play; game will be explained and practice hands will be played. Get a table of four together or come by yourself. $15 per person. For more information, call Carolyn at 368-7911.

Nature on the Move hike

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will present an adult 4-mile hike, Nature on the Move, in the eastern part of the park from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. $4. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome Tara Clancy who will be speaking and signing copies of her new book, "The Clancys of Queens," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Giant Rummage Sale

Opera night

Friday Night Face Off

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

Saturday 5 Arts and Crafts Fair

Our Savior New American School, 140 Mark Tree Road, Centereach will hold its annual Arts and Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Chubby the Clown (from 2 to 4 p.m.), face painting, balloon sculptures and many vendors. For more information, call 588-2757.

Civil War encampment

In celebration of its 225th anniversary, the Baiting Hollow Congregational Church, 2416 Sound Ave., Calverton will host a Civil War encampment with the 67th Regiment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live music, food, church and cemetery tours, Barns of the North Fork presentation and Veterans Memorial Service (2 p.m.). Free will offering admission. Call Bill at 849-4030 with any questions.

Holiday Craft Fair

Leonard E. Burket Christian School, 34 Oak St., Center Moriches will hold a Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse the various vendors, choose holiday gifts and visit with Santa. For more information, call 878-1727.

Christmas Craft Fair

St. Anthony's High School, 275 Wolf Road, South Huntington will hold its annual Christmas Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with more than 150 vendors and food. For further information, call 271-2020.

Sunday 6 Fall Rummage Sale

Friday 4

Bethany Presbyterian Church, 425 Maplewood Road, Huntington Station will host a Night of Opera at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. $15 donation requested. Call 261-8808 or visit www.operanight.org.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host a Comedy Gala fundraiser on the Main Stage at 8 p.m. featuring Paul Anthony, Talia Reese, Johnny Huff, Maureen Langan and Tom Daddario. Tickets are $35. To order, call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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The Staller Center at Stony Brook University will welcome Janeane Garofalo on Nov. 5.

Go Green Information Fair

The Earl L. Vandermuelen High School, 350 Old Post Road, Port Jefferson will host the 9th annual Go Green Information Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Featuring creative environmental projects by students, musical presentation, art show and vendors. Free. Call 473-3549 for more information.

Lecture & book signing at The LIM

At 2 p.m. The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will welcome former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer who will discuss his new book, "Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt's Summer White House," followed by a Q-and-A session and book signing. Free with regular admission. Call 751-0066 for more information.

Historical walking tour

The Three Village Historical Society will host a Setauket Village Green walking tour at 2 p.m. Discover Setauket’s rich history as you explore its architecture and beautiful natural environment. Visit the cemetery where the leader of the Setauket Spy Ring is buried, near the resting place of genre artist William Sydney Mount and see the 17th-century homes of sea captains. Tour begins and ends at the Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Avenue, Setauket. $8 per person. No reservations necessary. For more information, call 751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Book presentation

The Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University, Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will welcome author Paul Moses who will speak about his book, "An Unlikely Union: The Love-Hate Story of New York's Irish and Italians," at 2:30 p.m. Free and open to all. Books will be available for purchase. Questions? Call 632-7444.

Diwali Festival

The 9th annual Diwali Stony Brook Cultural Program will be held at JFK Middle School, 200 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station from 2:30 to 8 p.m. The event will feature performances of

150 children with a photo booth, henna tattoo artists, balloon artists and vegetarian Indian dinner. Tickets are $23 adults (14 and older) and $20 for children (ages 4 to 13). To purchase tickets, visit www.diwalistonybrook.com.

Comedy Night

Selden Fire Department Ambulance Co. 7 will host a Comedy Night at 7 p.m. Hosted by Joe Mylonas, stand-ups include Tim Thomson, John Ziegler and Mike Keegan. $50 per person includes a spaghetti dinner, beer, wine, soda along with a Chinese auction. To order, call 732-1234.

Judy Carmichael in concert

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will host an evening with the Judy Carmichael Trio at 6:30 p.m. $75 per person includes wine, champagne, hors d’oeuvres with a reception and dessert following the performance. Presented by the Port Jefferson Harbor Education & Arts Conservancy. To order tickets, call Lisa at 516-459-2104 or email PJConservancy@gmail.com.

Harvest Moon Basket Raffle

St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, Setauket will host the 5th annual Harvest Moon Basket Raffle in the Parish Center at 6 p.m. Numbers called at 7:30 p.m. $10 per person includes 5 raffle tickets, wine, cheese, coffee and dessert. Proceeds will benefit the church’s outreach programs. For additional information, call 941-4141.

Swing Dance

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will host a Swing Dance featuring the music of Mike Ficco and the LI Jazz Orchestra from 8 to 11 p.m. Beginners lessons from 7:30 to 8 p.m. $15 admission. For more information, visit www.sdli.org.

Janeane Garofalo comes to SBU

The Staller Center at Stony Brook University will welcome comedian Janeane Garofalo at 8 p.m.

Temple Isaiah, 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook will hold a Giant Rummage Sale today from 1 to 4 p.m., Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Nov. 8 (bag day) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of bargains, holiday and household items, toys, clothing and much more. Call Teddy at 928-5392 for more information.

Bluegrass jam

The Bluegrass Club of Long Island will host a bluegrass jam at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown from 2 to 7 p.m. Call 4315166 or visit www.longislandbluegrass.org.

The Trill Trio in concert

Mount Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mount Sinai will welcome the Trill Trio for a piano, flute and violin concert at 5 p.m. Free will donation. Questions? Call 473-1582.

Chamber music concert at The LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host a chamber music concert by North Shore Pro Musica in the Carriage House Museum’s Gillespie Room at 5 p.m. featuring music for a woodwind quintet from Maurice Ravel, Eldat Taru and Paquito Rivera. Tickets are $20 adults, $18 members and students, at the door. Questions? Call 584-8945 or visit www.northshorepromusica.org.

International Folk Dancing

The Frank Brush Barn, 211 Main St., Smithtown will host an evening of international folk dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All are welcome. No partner necessary. Dances will be reviewed and/or taught. $8 donation requested. For more information, call 516-781-3552 or 650-3174.

Monday 7 Fall Rummage Sale See Nov. 6 listing.

Giant Rummage Sale See Nov. 6 listing.

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Fall Blood Drive

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport will hold a Fall Blood Drive from 3 to 9 p.m. Eat well, have plenty of fluids, bring ID. Walk-ins welcome. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 757-0989.

Book signing

Chef and owner of Mirabelle and Sandbar restaurants, Guy Reuge, will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, "A Chef's Odyssey," at the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Tuesday 8 ELECTION DAY - POLLS OPEN UNTIL 9 P.M.

Giant Rummage Sale See Nov. 6 listing.

Adult coloring class

Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn holds an adult coloring class every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Kitchen Meeting Room. All are welcome. Registration is not required. Call 757-4200 for more information.

Wednesday 9 Native American Symposium

As part of Stony Brook University’s Native American Heritage Awareness Program series, the university’s Student Activities Center, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host the Native American Heritage Awareness Program Lecture Symposium Part 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sidney Gelber Auditorium. The event will explore the history, culture and contemporary issues of Native Americans. With keynote speaker Vincent Logan, special trustee for American Indians. Free. For more information, call 632-6000.

Author talk

Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor will welcome former Newsday reporter Jim Smith who will discuss his book, "Heroes to the End: An Army Correspondent’s Last Days in Vietnam," at 2 p.m. A Q-and-A and book sale and signing will follow. All proceeds will be donated to United Veterans Beacon House. Free and open to all. Advance registration requested by calling 692-6820.

Int'l and Israeli folk dancing

RJO Intermediate School, 99 Old Dock Road, Kings Park will host an evening of Israeli and international folk dancing every Wednesday (when school is in session) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All levels, no partner needed. Cost is $9 per person. For more information, call Linda at 269-6894.

Preserving Plum Island lecture

The Huntington Oyster Bay Audubon Society will welcome Save the Sound's Chris Cryder to the Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor at 7 p.m. Cryder will discuss the plight of Plum Island — whether it will be saved or sold to the highest bidder. Free and open to all. For questions, call 692-6820.

New York Circle Round Table

The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket will host a New York Circle Round Table, fostering understanding through dialectic, at 7:30 p.m. Your participation is encouraged through the suggested reading ahead of the meeting. During the discussion, participants hash out the specifics of the reading and discuss its greater implications. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. $3 donation requested. For further information, visit www.NewYorkCircle.org.

SBU Wind Ensemble concert

The Staller Center at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present the Stony Brook Wind Ensemble's Fall concert, "Hallelujah," on the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 seniors, students and children. To order, call 632-2787.

Thursday 10 Hadassah meeting

The Seaport Chapter of Hadassah will hold a meeting at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station at 12:30 p.m. Rabbi Aaron Benson from the North Shore Jewish Center will present an "Israel Update." Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For information, call 924-6313.

Learn English for Beginners

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will offer an ESL class from 5 to 6 p.m. Come develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Free and open to all. Call 928-1212.

Book signing

Conservative journalist and CNBC contributor Larry Kudlow will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, "JFK and the Reagan Revolution: A Secret History of American Prosperity," at the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Post election discussion

The Three Village Democratic Club welcome the community to its meeting at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker, Rick Brand, senior political correspondent for Newsday, will discuss the results of the Nov. 8 election. Refreshments will be served.

Theater ‘The Jungle Book’

Centereach High School’s Theater Department, 14 43rd St., Centereach will present a production of Rudyard Kipling’s "The Jungle Book" on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 5 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets at the door are $7 adults, $5 students. Questions? Call Dina at 285-8109.

‘Young Frankenstein’

Star Playhouse at the Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack will present the musical comedy, "Young Frankenstein," through Nov. 20. Tickets are $25, $18 members, seniors and students. To order, call 462-9800 or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

‘Calendar Girls’

Film 'The Story of Judas'

On Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m., the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "The Story of Judas" with guest speaker Director Rabah Ameur-Zaimeche. Tickets are $15, $10 members and includes a reception. To order, call 423-7611.

'The Danish Girl'

'Urinetown: The Musical'

‘The Meddler’

Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present the awardwinning "Urinetown: The Musical" through Nov. 6. All tickets are $35. To order, call 7243700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

'Betty's Summer Vacation'

Bare Bones Theater Company, 57 Main St., Northport will present "Betty's Summer Vacation" by Christopher Durang through Nov. 6. Tickets are $25, $20 matinee. To order, call 606-0026 or 1-800-838-3006 or visit www. barebonestheater.com.

‘1776’

Ring in the election year as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents the classic Tony-award-winning musical, "1776," through Nov. 6. Tickets range from $71 to $76. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

‘Lemon Tree’

Theater 294, 294 Farmingdale Road, Farmingdale will present a production of "Lemon Tree," a new play by Claude Solnik about the joys and anguish of love, through Nov. 6. Tickets range from $15 to $20. To order, call 917-825-7374.

'Bat Boy: The Musical'

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present a production of "Bat Boy: The Musical" at the Shea Theatre in the Islip Arts Building from Nov. 10 to 20. Tickets are $12, 16 and under, $10. For more information, call 451-4110.

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills will present "Cabaret" from Nov. 11 to 20. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 656-2148 or visit www.ftc.edu/ftcpac.

'Mary Poppins'

Join the W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport for a jolly holiday with "Mary Poppins" from Nov. 17 to Jan. 1. Tickets range from $71 to $76. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘A Christmas Carol’

Courtesy of Sony Pictures

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present the holiday sequel to its 2009 hit, "The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical," from Nov. 19 to Dec. 18. Rated R for language. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors, $20 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Township Theatre Group will present the touching comedy, "Calendar Girls," by Tim Firth at Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington through Nov. 6. Tickets are $25 adults, $22 students and seniors. To order, call 213-9832 or visit www.townshiptheatregroup.org.

'Cabaret'

Catch a free screening of 'The Meddler' at the Northport Public Library on Nov. 4.

'The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical'

Celebrate the season with a holiday favorite. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present its 33rd annual production of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens from Nov. 19 to Dec. 30. Tickets range from $20 to $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will screen the award-winning film "The Danish Girl" on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Rated R. No registration necessary. Open to all. Call 941-4080.

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen "The Meddler" starring Susan Sarandon on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Rated PG13. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930.

‘Borderland’

Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen the final episode of "Borderland," on Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Health Sciences Tower (hospital side of campus), Level 3 Galleria and adjacent Lecture Hall 5. Guest speaker will be Alex Seel, one of the six participants in the documentary. Free and open to all. For more information, email sbu.uswa@gmail.com.

''Thank You for Smoking'

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Thank You for Smoking" on Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. as part of its Sunday Schmooze series. Bagels served at 10 a.m. Followed by a discussion hosted by Fred Craden. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611.

‘Tower’

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will screen the documentary, "Tower," in the Carriage House Museum’s Gillespie Room on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. as part of the Port Jefferson Documentary Fall 2016 Series. Followed by a Q-and-A with guest speaker co-producer and animation director Craig Staggs. Tickets, sold at the door, are $7 per person. For more information, visit www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.

'The American Side'

As part of its Film Noir classics series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "The American Side" on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Guest speakers include filmmaker Jenna Ricker and lead actor and co-writer Greg Stuhr. Tickets are $15, $10 members includes reception. For more information, call 423-7611.

'Little Men'

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Little Men" on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Fred Craden. Tickets are $12, $7 members. Call 423-7611.

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MUSIC AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY Fall 2016

Performances will be held in the Staller Center and are free unless otherwise indicated.

Saturday, October 1 • 8 pm

Sunday, November 20 • 3 pm

STONY BROOK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

BAROQUE SUNDAYS AT THREE

Tickets: $20/$10

Tuesday, November 29 • 8 pm

Thursday, October 13 • 8 pm Friday, October 14 • 8 pm AURAL ARCHITECTURES

Sunday, October 16 • 3 pm

JAZZ AND NEW MUSIC NIGHT

Thursday, December 1 • 8 pm JAZZ ENSEMBLE Tickets: $10/$5

BAROQUE SUNDAYS AT THREE

Saturday, December 3 • 8 pm

Wednesday, October 19 • 8 pm

STONY BROOK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER PLAYERS

Tickets: $20/$10

Saturday, October 29 • 8 pm STONY BROOK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Sunday, December 4 • 3 pm ANNUAL MESSIAH SING-ALONG

Tickets: $20/$10

Tuesday, December 6 • 8 pm

Wednesday, November 9 • 8 pm

EMERSON STRING QUARTET

WIND ENSEMBLE

Tickets: $48

Tickets: $10/$5

Wednesday, December 7 • 8 pm

Thursday, November 10 • 8 pm Friday, November 11 • 8 pm

STONY BROOK CHORALE AND CAMERATA SINGERS

29TH ANNUAL STONY BROOK PREMIERES!

Thursday, December 8 • 7 pm

Tuesday, November 15 • 8 pm UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA Tickets: $10/$5

Wednesday, November 16 • 8 pm STARRY NIGHTS NOVEMBER

Tickets: $10/$5

WEST AFRICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE (VOLTA)

Friday, December 9 • 5 pm, 8 pm Monday, December 12 through Thursday, December 15 • 8 pm FALL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Thursday, November 17 • 8 pm

Monday, December 12 • 12 pm Thursday, December 15 • 12 pm, 4 pm Friday, December 16 • 12 pm, 4 pm, 8 pm

STONY BROOK COMPOSERS

UNDERGRADUATE RECITALS

Friday, November 18 • 8 pm

Tuesday, December 13 • 8 pm

OPERA SCENES

PHILIP SETZER AND HSIN CHIAO LIAO IN CONCERT

Tickets: $38

Tickets: $10/$5

For more information, visit stonybrook.edu/music or call (631) 632-7330.

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SBU SportSweek Nov. 3 – Nov. 9, 2016

Tomorrow is Friday – wear red on Campus!

StoNy Brook UNiverSity

Photos from SBU

Clockwise from left, the Stony Brook men’s cross country team was crowned America east champions; coaches Andy ronan and Jason Headman were named coaches of the year; and Cameron Avery and Christina Melian race during the championship meet.

Men’s cross country races to conference title Women’s team takes second place at Jerusalem Mills Park The Stony Brook men’s and women’s cross country teams both had very strong performances at the America East Championship at Jerusalem Mills Park. The men won the America East Championship title by one point over the University of Maine, and the women came up just two points short, taking second to the University of New Hampshire.

Freshman Cameron Avery led the way for the men, coming in third with a time of 24 minutes, 48.2 seconds. Junior Danny Connelly, junior Nick Cruz and freshman Chris Biondi rounded out the Top 10. The women were led by seniors Christina Melian and Christine Eisenberg, and sophomore Annika Sisson, who all finished in the top five, earning third, fourth and fifth place, respectively. Avery and Melian earned honors for their performances. Avery earned Most Outstanding Rookie for his third place finish, and Melian earned the Elite 17 award for her second place finish. Head coach Andy Ronan and his staff also won the America East Men’s Coaching Staff of the Year award. “Both teams performed brilliantly today against quality competition and on a challenging course.” Ronan said. “All the guys competed well. They really fought hard over the last mile of the race to sneak by a very good Maine team.” The men’s team won the title with a score of 45 points. Main was right behind with 46, the University at Albany tallied 87, the University of New Hampshire scored 100 and the University at Vermont finished with 114. In addition to the four Top 10 performers, three more finished in the Top 25. Connelly placed 6th with a time of 25:01.4, Cruz placed ninth with a time of

25:06.3 and Biondi came in 10th with a time of 25:10.4 Sophomore Bryce Hedman finished 17th in 25:21.2, freshman Kyle Kelly 20th in 25:29.8, and sophomore Kevin Vinolas 25th in 25:43.8. Avery and Connelly earned First Team All-Conference honors, and Cruz and Biondi earned Second Team All-Conference. The women’s team took second, scoring 47 points. New Hampshire took first with 45, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell totaled 67, the University of Vermont finished with 89, the University of Maryland Baltimore County totaled 105 and the University at Albany scored 183. “The women’s team competed as well as the men, but just came up a little short in the end,” Ronan said. “They beat a good UMass Lowell team, but were beaten by a very good New Hampshire group.” The Seawolves’ women had three top five finishers and added two more in the top 25. Melian finished with a time of 17:01.2, Eisenberg crossed the finish line at 17:15.0 and Sisson came in at 17:16.2 Senior Elizabeth Caldwell placed 14th with a time of 17:59.0 and sophomore Alexandria Ortega placed 24th with a time of 18:12.6. Melian, Eisenberg, and Sisson all earned first team All-Conference honors and Caldwell earned second team All-Conference. “I am proud of all the student athletes — male and female — that competed for Stony Brook today,” Ronan said.

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Religious ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

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

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

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

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org Father Tyler A. Strand, Administrator, Joseph S. Durko, Cantor Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 11:15 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm. PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions, Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

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

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

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

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

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CATHOLIC

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582 www.mtsinaichurchli.org

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Worship hour is 8:30 am and 10 am Sunday School and Childcare oﬀered at 10:00 am open to all children (infants to 8th grade). The last Sunday of every month is our Welcome Sunday Service. This service has been intentionally designed to include persons of diﬀering abilities from local group homes. We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

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

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

www.crossoverchristianchurch.com Pastor Lesaya Kelly Weekly Schedule: Sunday Worship w/Children’s Church 9:30 - 11am We oﬀer weekly small groups and monthly meetings for men and women 11/20 Special Youth Service 11/27 Thanksgiving service and communion We exist to love God with everything we have. We are a small, vibrant community reaching out to our world with love in action.

EPISCOPAL

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

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

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

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

EPISCOPAL

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

1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net Parish Office email: office@carolinechurch.net (631) 941–4245

Sunday Services: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 631-941-4245 for registration. Weekday holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12 pm and First Friday of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Oﬃce for location) Youth, Music and Service Programs oﬀered. Let God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

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

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge Sunday Services 8 am & 10 am Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am. Join us for the Dickens Festival Dec. 3 & 4 • 11am - 4pm. Chocolate & Homemade Soup. It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

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

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

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

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

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

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

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Religious

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JEWISH

LUTHERAN–ELCA

CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

“Judaism with a smile”

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

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

YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

Coram Jewish Center 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 YIC.org-YoungIsraelofCoram@gmail.com

RABBI DR. MORDECAI AND MARILYN GOLSHEVSKY RABBI SAM AND REBECA GOLSHEVSKY

“THE ETERNAL FLAME-THE ETERNAL LIGHT” Weekly Channel #20 at 10 am Shabbat Morning Services 9 am. Free Membership. No building fund. Free Hebrew School. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat and Holiday Services followed by hot buffet. Adult Education Institute. Women’s Education Group-Internationally prominent Lecturers and Women’s Torah Class. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages. Put Meaning in Your Life 631-698-3939 Member, National Council of Young Israel All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

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

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

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 Sharon L. Sobel Cantor Carol Chesler 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

46 Dare Road, Selden (631)732-2511 Emergency number (516) 848-5386 Rev. Dr. Richard O. Hill, Pastor email: hopelutheran@msn.com • website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion is celebrated every week Saturdays 5 pm and Sundays at 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastor email: pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com • pastor’s cell: 347–423–3623 church website: wwwStPaulsLCPJS.org Services: Sundays-8:30 and 10:30 am-Holy Communion Bibles and Bagels 9:30 am Sunday School during 10:30 service Wednesday evening 7:30 pm-Holy Communion Friday Morning-Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am

LUTHERAN–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket www.messiahny.com (631) 751–1775

Rev. Charles Bell, Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am Sunday School at 9:30 am Thanksgiving Worship Service 10 am We have a NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

METHODIST

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

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

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

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

Rev. Steven kim, Pastor

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

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

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

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

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

Rev. G. Jude Geiger, Minister

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

UNITY UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT 203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. (631) 385–7180 www.unityhuntingtonny.org

Rev. Saba Mchunguzi

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

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art exhibits

‘This world is but a canvas to our imagination’ — Henry David Thoreau

Art League of LI

Ripe Art Gallery

The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Through Nov. 6 the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery will host Branching Out, a fine craft exhibit presented by the Long Island Craft Guild featuring 83 pieces from 35 artists. A Gallery Talk will be held on Nov. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. From Nov. 12 to Jan. 8 the gallery will present its 61st annual Members’ Exhibition with artist receptions on Nov. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. and Dec. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 631-462-5400 for more information.

Ripe Art Gallery at 1028 Park Ave., Huntington will present and exhibit, Half the Population, by Sherry Dooley from Nov. 18 to Dec. 3. An opening reception will be held on Nov. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. with an Artist Talk and Gallery Tour on Nov. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 631-239-1805.

Sachem Public Library

Sachem Public Library is located at 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook. In the gallery through the month of November the library will present a photography exhibit titled Images of South Africa, Botswana and Swaziland by Robert Silvering. An artist reception will be held on Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. Call 631-588-5024 for further information.

b.j. spoke gallery

b.j. spoke gallery is located at 299 Main St., Huntington. Through Nov. 20 the gallery will showcase Barbara Miller’s Process, Process, Process and Cindy Shechter’s Inspiration! Call 631-549-5106 or visit www.bjspokegallery.org.

Setauket Neighborhood House

Cold Spring Harbor Library

The Setauket Neighborhood House is located at 95 Main Street in Setauket. Through Nov. 17 the gallery will present the 36th Setauket Artists’ Exhibit. A wine and cheese reception will be held on Nov. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. Viewing is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 631-365-1312.

Cold Spring Harbor Library is located at 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. On display through Dec. 15 will be an exhibit titled Postvisual Collective, a collection of current works from the MFA program at LIU Post. An artist reception will be held on Nov. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Call 631-692-6820 for more information.

STAC

Comsewogue Public Library

The Smithtown Township Arts Council Gallery is located at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James. From Nov. 5 to Dec. 18 the Member Artist Showcase returns featuring creative fine art by members. An artist reception will be held on Nov. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Comsewogue Public Library is located at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station. During the month of November, the library will present an exhibit by photographer John Garcia titled Into the West. There will be an artist reception on Nov. 5 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

Three Village Historical Society

Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket, is presenting Chicken Hill: A Community Lost to Time, along with the SPIES exhibit about the Culper Spy Ring. Viewing hours are Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. $8 adults, $5 children under 12, members free. Call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Emma S. Clark Library

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is located at 120 Main St., Setauket. Through the month of November, the library will present an exhibit titled Colorful Energy in Acrylic by artist Myungja Koh. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-941-4080 for more information.

Gallery North

Gallery North is located at 90 North Country Road, Setauket. From Nov. 4 to 26, the gallery will present an exhibit titled Local Color: Vanderbilt highlighting the many aspects of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Mansion and grounds in Centerport using different styles and mediums. An artist reception will be held on Nov. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. For further information, call 631-751-2676.

Harborfields Public Library

Harborfields Public Library is located at 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. Through Nov. 29, the library will present Our Favorite Places Collection by Jo-Ann Corretti celebrating 30 years of painting on Long Island. Call 631-757-4200 for more information.

Image from Gallery North

‘Eagles Nest’ by Kirsten Amundsen will be on view at Gallery North from Nov. 4 to 26. annual art auction fundraiser, Auction on Main. An opening reception will be held on Nov. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a closing reception on Dec. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 631-271-8423.

Huntington Public Library

Huntington Public Library is located at 338 Main St., Huntington. In November and December the library will present a Marx Toy Display inspired from 1950s and ’60s popular television shows from the collection of George Dobler and an oil painting exhibit, Experiments, by artist Darren Cerone. Questions? Call 631-427-5165.

Long Island Museum

The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Exhibits include the Long Island Biennial through Dec. 4; Looking Out, Looking In: Windows in Art through Nov. 27; Norman Rockwell and Friends: American Illustrations from the Mort Künstler Collection from Dec. 10 to March 5, 2017; Mort Künstler: The New Nation from Dec. 10 to April 2, 2017; and Synapses: Threads for Thought through April 9, 2017. Call 631-351-3250 or visit www. heckscher.org for more information.

The Long Island Museum is located at 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. Currently on exhibit is Hooked@LIM: The Crocheted Tree Project; Long Island in the Sixties through Dec. 31; and Drawn from Life: Objects and Stories from William Sidney Mount’s Paintings through Dec. 31. From Nov. 6 to 13 the museum will present its annual Holiday Celebration exhibition in the Visitors Center featuring original artwork by Long Island artists and artisans, unique holiday items and beautiful home décor, including toys, wreaths, ceramics and more. Questions? Call 631-7510066 or visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

Huntington Arts Council

Northport Public Library

Heckscher Museum of Art

Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery is located at 213 Main St., Huntington. From Nov. 11 to Dec. 2 the gallery will present its

The Northport Public Library is located at 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. Through the month of November the library will present an exhibit,

Veterans Healing Through Art, by VAMC Northport Veterans. Join them for an Art Talk on Nov. 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Call 631-261-6930 for additional information.

North Shore Public Library

Wilkes Art Gallery

The Wilkes Art Gallery is located at 91 Main Street in Northport. Through Dec. 23 the gallery will present Taken by Heart, Given by Hand, an exhibit showcasing oil paintings and brown glass sculptures by Ward Nichols and Ronnie Hughes. For more information, call 631-261-4007.

Call for artists

North Shore Public Library is located at 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. Through the month of November, the library will present an exhibit titled Watercolors by Christa Wennisch and hand-beaded jewelry by B.J. Brodmerkel. The Friends of the Library will host a reception for both artists on Nov. 6 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 631-929-4488.

Art League of Long Island, 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills will hold its annual Go Ape advance placement exhibition from Jan. 28 to Feb. 12. Seeking exceptional artwork, selected by their teachers, of AP art students in Long Island schools. Deadline is Jan. 16. Call

Port Jefferson Free Library

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket invites artists to submit artwork of all styles to participate in its holiday exhibition, Deck the Halls, that includes small pieces fit for gift giving. Artists can create two festive pieces and one original handmade holiday ornament that do not exceed 16 inches in measurements. To submit work and $10 submission fee, email exhibitions@gallerynorth. org or call 631-751-2676. Deadline is Nov. 11.

Port Jefferson Free Library is located at 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson. Through the month of November, the Meeting Room will display Slices of Nature/Phase 3 by Joseph Rotella. Mixed Media Art by Joann Watling will be on view in the display case. Questions? Call 631-473-0022.

Port Jefferson Village Center

The Port Jefferson Village Center is located at 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson. Through Nov. 27 the second-floor gallery will display works from the North Shore Art Guild in an exhibit titled Artists United in the Fight Against Cancer. An artist reception will be held on Nov. 12 fro 4 to 7 p.m. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. For more information, call 631-802-2160.

631-462-5400 for more information.

The Smithtown Township Arts Council Gallery at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James is seeking artists for its upcoming exhibit, The Fine Art of Illustration, to be held from Jan. 21 to Feb. 19, 2017. Deadline to apply is Dec. 9. For further information, call 631-862-6575.

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community news

Harvest Festival Resurrection Byzantine Catholic Church, corner of Edgewater and Mayflower Avenues, Smithtown will host an Eastern European Harvest Festival in the church hall on Saturday, Nov. 12 with seatings at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. $20 per person includes the famous Troika Platter (stuffed cabbage, pyrohy and kolbasi with sauerkraut) plus salad, home-baked traditional desserts, coffee or tea. Cash bar and live entertainment. To make a reservation, call Lisa at 631-265-6701. Deadline is Nov. 7. For more information, visit www.ResurrectionSmithtown.org.

Extending the Harvest Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket will hold an adult and teen workshop, Extending the Harvest, on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn ways to safely preserve your harvest. Learn how to make kimchi, pickles, sauerkraut and more. $40 per person. To register, please call 631-689-8172.

Community Trust Celebration

Photos from Annemarie Tognella

Above, the chef speaks to the audience; teen librarian Kyle Quenneville gets his signed copy of Bastianich’s new book; staff members from the Sachem Public Library’s Community Services Department pose with Lidia Bastianich after the event: from left, Patrice Prawicka, Debra Vigliotti, Lauren Gilbert, Anne Marie Tognella, Lidia, Lorraine Silvering, Barbara DiPalmo, Karen Brady and Wendy Schlactus

Lidia Bastianich visits Sachem Public Library TUTTI A TAVOLA A MANGIARE!

Approximately 375 fans of celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich attended a talk and book signing event at Sachem Public Library in Holbrook last Sunday in honor of Italian Heritage Month. Lidia signed copies of her latest book, “Lidia’s Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Great Italian Cook,” and posed for pictures with attendees both before and after her talk.

Lidia spoke about growing up in Italy and moving to the United States at the age of 12, how she got started in television with the help of Julia Child, going into business with her children and how important family is to her. She described some of the differences between Italian and Italian-American cuisine, how proud she is to be from “the two best countries in the world” and answered some cooking questions from the audience. The crowd was thrilled to meet her and enjoyed her personal anecdotes.

Sunday Street Concert

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will welcome Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche in concert on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. for an afternoon of songs, great harmonies and stories. The mother/daughter duo bearing the names of two famous musical families is presented as part of the museum’s Sunday Street Concert Series, which is a collaboration with WUSB-FM, The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council and The Long Island Museum. All concerts take place in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room. Advance sale tickets are $22 through Nov. 11 at www.sundaystreet.org. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $27 (cash only). For the full Sunday Street schedule visit www.sundaystreet.org or call 631-632-1093. Photo from LIM

Lucy Wainwright Roche and Suzzy Roche

The Three Village Community Trust’s 12th annual celebration and fundraiser will be held at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Tom Manuel, president and founder of The Jazz Loft. Join them for a fun evening of good company, wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres. An oil painting by Eileen Sanger will be raffled off. (Raffle tickets now on sale.) For reservations and information, call 631-689-0225 or visit www. threevillagecommunitytrust.org.

Fall Family Festival Save the date! Join the Sound Beach Community Church, located at 459 Echo Avenue, Sound Beach, on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a Fall Family Festival. Have fun with games, face painting, story time, craft time and more. Enjoy roasted corn, apple cider and donuts. Gently used winter coats will be available. Free and open to all. For more information, call 631-744-9030 or visit www.soundbeachcommunitychurch.org.

Open House On Sunday, Nov. 6, Suffolk County Community College’s three campuses in Brentwood, Selden and Riverhead as well as the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center in Riverhead will hold a Fall Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. College faculty and administrators will welcome visitors and offer detailed information about Suffolk’s varied degree and certificate programs. Admissions staff will help students and parents navigate the admissions process and answer questions, and financial aid representatives will provide information about the grants and loan process, as well as the many academic scholarships available at Suffolk. Attendees should RSVP at www. sunysuffolk.edu/openhouse.

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Photos by Heidi Sutton

Clockwise from top left, painted pumpkins wait to dry; from left, Jaeda, age 5, and Giana, age 3, of Setauket paint their pumpkins; Samantha, age 9 ,of Centereach tries out the hula hoop; and, from left, 6-year-old Tyler McDermott of Lake Grove, his brother Justin, age 8, and Dylan Munoz, age 2, of Islip enjoy the day.

Family Fun Day

The Long Island Museum Oct. 30, 2016

The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook hosted its annual Halloween Family Fun Day last Sunday afternoon. The free event attracted many families who enjoyed the day painting and decorating pumpkins, trick-or-treating, games and a 1960s-themed musical performance by Squeaky Clean.

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Go on an owl prowl at Sweetbriar Nature Center on Nov. 4.

Programs International Code of Signals

Drop by the Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Nov. 5 or 6 for a kids workshop, How to Say “Communicate with Me!” in Nine Languages, between 1 and 5 p.m. Learn how nanotechnology is used in communication, explore the International Code of Signals and design your own code to use with friends and to send messages. $5 per person. Questions? Call 331-3277.

Storytime at the zoo

The Holtsville Ecology Center & Animal Preserve, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville will host the unveiling of a Little Free Library book exchange, donated by a future Eagle Scout, on Friday, Nov. 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. Stony Brook author Cindy Sommer will be on hand to read her new book, “Saving Kate’s Flowers,” and lead a craft with participants. Free. To reserve your spot, call 758-9664.

Creatures of the Night

On Nov. 4, Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will offer an owl prowl for families with children ages 7 and up from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sweetbriar educators will share some of their resident nocturnal animals with participants and then lead a walk along the woodland and meadow trails to discover some of the cool things that go on in nature when the sun goes down. Call out to wild owls along the way. $10 per child, $5 adults and Scouts. To register, call 979-6344.

The Huntington Historical Society will present a kids program, Election Day Fun, on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. While parents are out voting, children can join the society in marching for the vote with Suffragists, learning about President Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Huntington at the Conklin Barn at 2 High Street. Related crafts and games will be played and a light snack will be provided. $35 per child, $30 members. To register, call 427-7045, ext. 404, or email wandersen@ huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Hands-On Art

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present a program for children

in grades K through 4, Hands-On Art, on Nov. 10, Dec. 1 and Jan. 5 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Inspiration is all around us. Learn the elements of art using different materials to create your own masterpiece to take home. $10 per class, $8 members. To register, call 751-0066, ext. 212.

Toddler Time

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington hosts Toddler Time for ages 3 to 5 every Thursday (new day) at 11 a.m. Free. No registration necessary. For further information, call 2711442 or visit www.bookrevue.com.

Theater ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Take a walk down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents its annual production of “The Wizard of Oz” through Nov. 6. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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‘Elf Jr.’

Just in time for the holidays, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present the musical “Elf Jr.” from Nov. 25 to Dec. 31. Follow Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 724-3700.

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‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson celebrates the 13th anniversary of “Barnaby Saves Christmas” from Nov. 25 to Dec. 30 with a sensory-friendly performance on Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. Join Santa’s littlest elf Barnaby and his reindeer friend Franklynne as they set off on a journey to save Christmas. All tickets are $10 each. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

‘Frosty’

A holiday favorite, “Frosty,” returns to the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport from Nov. 26 to Dec. 31. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from the mean old Ethel Pierpot. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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Catching up with ‘Chopped Junior’ runner-up William Connor

By Rita J. Egan Back in April, Northport Middle School student William Connor participated in the show “Chopped Junior,” and when it came to the outcome, he had to keep it a secret until the Food Network broadcasted the episode on Oct. 25. Turns out the local junior chef made it all the way to the dessert round before being eliminated. In the episode, titled “Snapper Snafus,” William and three other contestants were judged by a panel that included Danica Patrick, Jamika Pessoa and Scott Conant. Ted Allen was the host. On the night of Oct. 25, William said his parents held a big party. He said on hand were his parents, Amy and Gene, siblings, James and Sarah, as well as his grandparents, friends, teachers and the two chefs, Rob Thall and Michael Roberts, who helped him train for the show. His parents also recorded the show. “I’m glad we taped it, though, because sometimes people were cheering so loud that I missed part of what happened,” he said. The 13-year-old admitted he was nervous, because even though William knew what happened, he was curious to see how it was edited and what the result would look like. “It was interesting to see the way they edited it, which was really awesome. I was extremely proud of going on the show and making it that far

William Connor in his favorite room in the house — the kitchen. and getting to show the skills I have in culinary,” he said. After the network aired the show, William said he received many compliments from family and friends. “And everyone said they wanted to eat my curry ice cream,” he said. When he was at school the next day, in addition to receiving congratulations, someone gave him a note signed by 20 people, many he knew and a few he didn’t from dif-

Photo from Amy Connor

ferent grades. He said it read, “Great job. We all watched you on ‘Chopped Junior,’ and you really inspired us.” Now that the show has aired, William, who admitted he had hoped he would make it at least past the appetizers round, can talk about what went on during taping. “There was one time when Scott Conant said he didn’t know what a cheese ball was, so the next day I had to go back to film some more commentary

stuff, and I brought him a cheese ball. I didn’t get to see his reaction because we were in two different studios that day, but they told me he liked it,” he said. William also said that during the entrée round he had trouble finding basil leaves due to another contestant using all of them. He spotted another type of leaf, smelled it, realized it was mint and decided to use it for his pesto. “The judges loved it. They thought it was very creative of me,” he said. The future professional chef also said he was proud that he received positive feedback about his ice cream. “Ted Allen wanted to taste it, which he never does,” he said. While William is back to life as normal, with school and Boy Scouts, he has kept in touch with one of his competitors. “I’ve been in touch with Taylor, who got cut first — I think we got the closest. We’ve been trying to get together but she lives in the city so it can be kind of hard. She wants to be a chef too, so maybe we’ll be in culinary school together,” he said. William’s appearance on the show has turned into a great learning experience for the Northport resident. “I think it really actually transformed me into the chef I am at this moment. I mean, it made me realize that I’m not perfect, nobody is perfect, and I still have a lot to learn.”

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James Meadows picks out a pumpkin from his grandfather’s garden.

Wanted: Kids’ poetry and artwork Image courtesy of Imagination Pre-School in Stony Brook

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

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