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Candlelight tour showcases historic Setauket homes

It’s hard to live in the Three Village area without noticing the beautiful neighborhoods around us. And it’s easy to fantasize about the ornate period homes.

Each year, local residents team up with the Three Village Historical Society to offer visitors from across Long Island a rare, festive peek at a few of them with a Candlelight House Tour. This wonderful event, which will be held on Dec. 2 and 3 this year, has been a mainstay of the North Shore’s holiday season for almost 40 years.

But it began as just a simple fundraiser.

At the end of the 1970s, the Three Village Historical Society was meeting in the Setauket Neighborhood House on Main Street. The building wasn’t in the best shape, however, and members of the society starting brainstorming on ways to repair it.

It was Eva Glaser who came up with a unique idea: What if they charged a small fee to take visitors inside the area’s historic homes? Elaborate holiday decorations would make the tours even more interesting, she thought. Those first tours of 1979 were a great success, and the event is now one of the historical society’s biggest annual fundraisers. Proceeds will benefit community and in-school educational programs.

“A lot of people use [the tour] as a kickoff for the holiday season since it’s always the first weekend in December,” said tour co-chair Patty Yantz. “It’s wonderful seeing

’The houses in the tour all circle around the pond, which makes it possible for us to have a walking tour this year.’

— Patty cain

one of the Candlelight House Tour stops at last year’s event. families all come out together, and then go out to dinner or start their shopping for the holidays. We see people from all generations come together.”

The tour features different homes every year, so you’ll never get the same experience twice. The event is so popular that Three Village homeowners are often the first to approach the society to get involved.

“People are so generous in their willingness to open up their homes and be a part of the tour. We take time looking at each house on the tour and then look at the elements that

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they might have in common that could lead to a theme,” Yantz explained.

This year’s theme, Visions of Historic Setauket: A Look Back in Time, will feature five decorated homes. Gallery North and the historical society’s building will be decorated as well.

“Setauket has a perfect little historic enclave near the [Frank Melville Memorial] park, and we have a tremendous amount of photos and documents from the area in our archives,” said Patty Cain, also a tour co-chair. “The houses in the tour all circle

around the [park’s] pond, which makes it possible for us to have a walking tour this year. We were very lucky.”

The participating homeowners work with volunteer professional decorators to deck the halls for the tour. Afterward, they can keep those decorations to use for years to come, Cain said. She added that Eva Glaser, the inspiration behind the original house tours, will be participating this year.

Tour participants have three different times to choose from, each offering a unique experience. The darkness of Friday evening makes the lights and luminarias on the tour especially pretty. At each stop, hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served courtesy of local restaurants, followed by a reception at the Old Field Club in Setauket. Those hoping for an early start can take a Saturday morning tour that begins with breakfast at the club. There’s also an option for the tour alone in the afternoon.

Each tour allows visitors the freedom to park wherever they’d like, and to visit the homes in any order.

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Above and on the cover, Candlelight House Tour stops during last year’s event.

CANDLELIGHT TOURS Continued from page B2 Guides will greet visitors at each home and take them through in small groups to keep the experience intimate. Once inside, there’s a specific path to follow, where guides will explain the special elements of each room.

In addition, the tour admission ticket is actually a historical booklet full of information and photos. Yantz said that many families keep these booklets over the years as both a historical record and memento.

Admission to the house tour also includes access to SPIES!, an interactive exhibit about the Culper Spy Ring, and the Chicken Hill: A Community Lost in Time

Photos from TVHS

exhibit at the historical society, as well as admission to the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook, Yantz said.

“I think the best part about it is hearing all the wonderful comments from people that come out. There’s never been a complaint on the weekend of the tours, and the joy on people’s faces, seeing people come together, is very special. It’s such a positive force in the community,” Yantz said.

The Three Village Historical Society’s 38th annual Candlelight House Tour will be held the evening of Friday, Dec. 2, and the morning and afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 3.

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Build a bridge, not a wall

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As president, he must build a bridge Many are still recovering from the most historic presidential election in our lifetime. among us, not a wall! He must end the This campaign season was probably the rhetoric that is divisive and hateful and most horrific. It was disgraceful. The lack of take on a language that speaks of love, rerespect for the dignity of all people, never spect and inclusiveness of all Americans.

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“Swamp,” the media that exThe president-elect is corploited all of the negativity being expressed by all those Trump will begin his rect. We are deeply wounded running for public office this tenure as president and still bleeding as a nation. We need our president season; shame on so many of with a very to lead in that healing by our church leaders, who kept divided nation. example. Words are empty if silent about the hate, degrathey are not accompanied by dation and social injustice.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B11 two or more times a week showed a 40 percent reduction.

All of these results were compared to patients who did not consume these items.

However, the same effect was not shown in primary-progressive MS patients: Fatty fish actually increased risk of progression, compared to lean fish.

With MS, vitamin D blood levels may be critically important. They are one of the easier fixes, although it may take higher doses of vitamin D supplementation to reach sufficient levels, once low.

While food (fish with bones, for example) provides vitamin D, it falls short of the amount needed by an MS patient.

Interferon beta and vitamin D supplementation may have added effects. Lifestyle changes or additions also have tantalizingly appealing possibilities.

MEDICAL COMPASS Continued from page B9

In a prospective (forward-looking) observational study, patients with higher levels of vitamin D, even in those without interferon beta treatment, had reduced risk of relapsing-remitting MS flare-ups (4).

The patients with higher levels had 40 ng/ ml, and those with lower levels had 20 ng/ ml. Patients’ blood samples were assessed every eight weeks for a mean duration of 1.7 years. The relationship with vitamin D was linear — as the blood level increased two-fold, the risk of flare-ups decreased by 27 percent.

In an RCT, higher levels of vitamin D in the blood showed a trend toward reduced disability in timed tandem walking and in disability accumulation (5). The results did not reach statistical significance, but approached it. A much larger RCT needs to be performed to test for significance.

References: (1) Abstract O-293; June 2012. (2) JAMA. 2012;308:247-256. (3) Neurology. 2012;79:208-210. (4) Neurology.

2012;79:254-260. (5) J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2012;83(5):565-571. (6) Eur J Neurol. 2012 Apr;19(4):616-624.

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‘LITERACY BEGINS AT BIRTH’ The Comsewogue Public Library in Port Jefferson Station recently announced that it has officially become a Family Place Library. Family Place Libraries redesign the library environment to be welcoming and appropriate for children beginning at birth and connect parents with resources, programs and services. Pictured from left are Kristen Todd-Wurm, Christine Kowalski, Director Debra Engelhardt, Audrey Asaro, Debbie Bush and Amanda Pendzick.

Interestingly, a study found that caffeine, alcohol and fish — fatty or lean — intake may result in delay of secondary progression of relapsing-remitting MS (6). This observational study involved 1,372 patients. The reduction in risk of disability was as follows: Moderate daily alcohol intake resulted in a 39 percent reduction; daily coffee consumption showed a 40 percent reduction; and fish

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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In an important decision, the highest court in New York State, in the Matter While the best elder law and estate of Shah, held that: “No agency of the plan is to have a valid health care proxy government has any right to complain naming agents and a valid durable power about the fact that middle class people of attorney naming an agent to make fi- confronted with desperate circumstances nancial decisions, not everyone has done choose voluntarily to inflict poverty on themselves when it is the government itthe proper planning.

It is not uncommon for an elderly per- self which has established the rule that son to fall ill, be hospitalized and then poverty is a prerequisite to the receipt of need nursing home care with no time to government assistance in the defraying of costs of ruinously expenplan. If there are no advance sive, but absolutely essential, directives in place, a guardmedical treatment.” ianship proceeding under ArAs a result of this case, the ticle 81 of the Mental Hygiene guardianship judges in New Law may be required.

York State started to approve In an Article 81 proceeding Medicaid planning by guardthe court will making a finding ians. This has been an importhat a person is in need of a tant case for individuals who guardian and has the ability to have failed to plan in advance consent or the court will deterof their incapacity. mine that the person lacks caThere are also instances pacity to understand and conwhere an individual is in a sent. In either case, a guardian nursing facility that could cost will be appointed to protect anywhere from $10,000 to the person and/or property of It is not $18,500 per month and they the individual. It is in this constill have assets in excess of text that we often request that uncommon the permitted amount but are the court will allow the guard- for an elderly unable to make the transfers. ian the opportunity to formuUnder a New York State late a Medicaid plan to protect person to fall ill, assets, if possible. be hospitalized Department of Health addirective, the inThe court utilizes “the docand then need ministrative capacitated person would be trine of substituted judgment” immediately eligible for Medwhen permitting the guard- nursing home icaid as the assets would be ian to create a Medicaid plan. care with no deemed unavailable.

There must be clear and conThe person would get Medvincing evidence that a com- time to plan. icaid without any review of petent, reasonable person in their assets, even though they the position of the incapacihave assets well in excess of the Medictated person would adopt such a plan.

The approved Medicaid plan could aid limits. This often occurs when an ininclude an exempt transfer of the family dividual is in a nursing home and receivhome to a spouse, minor, blind or dis- ing care and there is no one to access his abled child, an adult sibling who resides or her funds.

If the nursing home makes an appliin the home for at least one year and has an “ownership” interests in the property cation for a guardian to be appointed, the or a caretaker child that has lived with nursing home can immediately apply for the parent for two or more years and has Medicaid as well. This is a useful and necessary tool for nursing homes that frequently cared for the parent.

Assets, other than the homestead, suffer the economic effects of residents that could be transferred to a spouse or a dis- cannot pay and due to incapacity cannot abled child. The court has also approved cooperate in making an application to the Medicaid plans where there are transfers Department of Social Services for Medicaid of assets that create periods of ineligibil- reimbursement.

While this option is available, it is far ity provided there is a promissory note transaction or other assets, like individ- better for individuals to be prepared and ual retirement accounts to pay for any take the time to execute a power of attorney and a health care proxy. Guardianperiod of ineligibility.

Of course, this type of emergency ship cases are legal proceedings that are planning is done all the time by compe- expensive and can become contentious tent individuals or their duly appointed between family members.

In addition, the individual is at the agents. In this case, the court would be giving the guardian the same powers if mercy of the court to determine what adequate proof is submitted on the ap- their wishes would have been using the doctrine of substituted judgment. It is far plication to approve a Medicaid plan.

Typically, the court would not allow better to be proactive and choose your guardians to this type of Medicaid plan- own plan and the agents to implement it. ning, until a challenge was brought alNancy Burner, Esq. practices leging that among other things, incapacitated persons were not afforded the same elder law and estate planning from her East Setauket office. rights as people without disabilities.

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news around town Comedy/Martini Night The Mens Club and Sisterhood of the North Shore Jewish Center, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station will present the 7th annual Comedy/Martini Night on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. Stand-ups include Carie Karavas and Mike Keegan with emcee Steve Parrillo. $50 per person includes vodka and latkes, martinis, wine, beer, soda, light buffet dinner and dessert. Please RSVP by Nov. 25. Call 631-928-3737 for information.

Saturdays at Six Concert All Souls Church, located at 61 Main St., Stony Brook, will present a Saturdays at Six Concert on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. The Anima Brass Quintet will perform Brass Landscapes. Featured musicians will be JohnThomas Burson, Tom Pang, Austin Sposato, Michael B. Lockwood and Jeff Smith. Young artist Ava Reilly will perform a violin solo to open the program. There will be a 15-minute intermission and refreshments will be served. All are welcome and admission is free. A can of food donation is appreciated for the St. Cuthbert’s Food Pantry. For more information call 631-655-7798.

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Senator Ken Lavalle (R-Port Jefferson) joined East Wind owner Ken Barra (center with scissor) for an official ribbon cutting ceremony in Wading River to celebrate East Wind’s latest expansion, The Shoppes, on Oct. 28. The Shoppes will feature 28 specialty retail and boutique shops including The Crushed Olive, The Painted Canvas, North Fork Bridal, Little Miss Sew It All and Solntse Hot Yoga, an ice cream parlor, an indoor carousel and a pizza restaurant.

“This is a totally different concept — this is a very ma-and-pa situation,” said Barra. “I’ve seen people now that I haven’t seen in three years, five years, 10 years strolling along, having a cup of coffee. Neighbors are meeting neighbors.” Barra was presented with proclamations from the office of Town of Riverhead Supervisor Sean Walter (R), County Executive Steve Bellone (D), Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) and Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo (R-New Suffolk) at the event.

For more information, call 631-929-3500.

Bereavement group forming The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 380 Nicolls Road in East Setauket, is offering a series of open bereavement groups meeting on Tuesdays from Nov. 22 through Jan. 3 from 7 to 8 p.m.

The meetings will be facilitated by trained clergy and board-certified chaplains led by Rev. Dr. Linda Anderson. All are welcome and admission is free, although registration is required. This group is designed to offer support to people of all faiths and backgrounds. To register, please call 631-751-0297.

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By Melissa arnold Acting has been a part of Douglas Quattrock’s life for decades now, but like a kid at Christmas, he waits all year to take the stage for Theatre Three’s “A Christmas Carol,” which opens this weekend. Quattrock, 52, of Selden, is director of development, group sales and special events coordinator for the theater. On stage, he’s Bob Cratchit, the long-suffering clerk of Ebenezer Scrooge and the father of Tiny Tim. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Quattrock as he prepares to play the quintessential character for the 27th year.

How long have you been with Theatre Three?

I performed in my first show at Theatre Three in 1982 and became an official part of the staff in 2004.

What got you interested in acting?

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I grew up in New York City and then moved out to Long Island in high school.

I had to take an elective, and they had a spot open in chorus, but I didn’t realize I could sing. After that I spent a lot of time in the music room and taught myself to play piano. From there I got involved with the school’s productions and discovered I had a passion for it, whether I was acting or on the stage crew.

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When did you first appear in ‘A Christmas Carol’?

Back in 1989, I was doing a show in East Islip, and (director) Jeff Sanzel saw me perform. He came backstage and asked me if I would audition for Bob Cratchit for the upcoming production at Theatre Three.

Did you hope to play Bob Cratchit from the beginning?

Absolutely. I’d seen the production before and a few friends had done the role before me. I’ve loved the story for as long as I can remember. I love [Cratchit’s] hope and connection to his family — he comes from a large family, just like I do.

We grew up in a small apartment and my parents always struggled to make Christmas special for us, even if they couldn’t afford much. They taught us it was all about family.

Do you feel you’ve brought anything new or different to the role?

As I’ve gotten older, I come to appreciate more the value of family and what really matters in life … I focus so much on that in the role. I hope people can see that, and that my family knows how much I love and appreciate their support.

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While Scrooge, Mr. Fezziwig and myself have been the same for many years, there are also new people that come onboard every year. They bring a fresh, new energy to the show and new dynamics. For example, I’ve (appeared with) many different women who were playing Mrs. Cratchit over the years. Each of them has her own way of playing the role, which affects our relationship on stage. It’s really exciting to see how it changes with time.

What is it like working with the young people in the cast?

The children are just amazing. It’s fun to watch them grow up and go on to other roles in the show or other productions over the years. [Director] Jeffrey [Sanzel] works so hard to instill good values and responsibility in them, to let them know how important they are to the show. If they’re not on stage, they’re either watching rehearsals or doing homework — they need to keep up with every aspect of their lives. Theater provides such a wonderful outlet of expression and education for children.

What is it like working with Jeffrey Sanzel as both director and Scrooge?

He has so much passion and warmth not only for this story, but for everything he does here professionally. I consider him a friend. It’s amazing for me to watch him make the transformation into Scrooge — he’s very scary. It’s especially so because he’s also my boss in real life! But we have a unique relationship.

Is the show scary? Are there any special effects?

Yes, it is scary — we don’t recommend it for children under five, and if they’re five, they shouldn’t sit in the front. There are fog machines, strobe lights, loud noises, darkness, voices from below, a 14-foot ghost and much more. We recommend that they watch other versions of “A Christmas Carol” first so they have an idea of what the show’s about.

Is this your favorite time of year?

Without a doubt!

‘A Christmas Carol’ will be adding extra shows during the Port Jefferson Dickens Festival, which falls on Dec. 3 and 4 this year. What do you most enjoy about the Dickens Festival weekend?

It’s amazing seeing how the whole village embraces this production. They decorate [Port Jefferson] so beautifully and everyone comes together to support what we do. It’s like the whole place comes to life.

What is so special about community theater?

It’s about taking limited resources and creating the best productions from that.

We create with heart, imagination and a lot of hard work. That comes from within.

And when a show goes well, it’s that much more exciting and valuable.

People have said that you always make them teary-eyed in your last scene with Scrooge. How does that make you feel?

That’s my favorite scene, even though it’s the shortest between us. From Bob’s perspective, the whole story has been building up to that moment, when Scrooge says (Bob’s) son, Tim, will walk again. Scrooge has so many redemptive moments in the last few minutes of the show, and it’s so powerful. I love knowing that moves people. I want people in the audience to see that even the tiniest gestures of kindness can mean so much to someone. That is Christmas to me. If the audience can walk away with that message, and capture the spirit of the season, then I’ve done my job.

“A Christmas Carol” will run at Theatre Three, 412 E. Main St., Port Jefferson, from Nov. 19 to Dec. 30. All tickets are $20 in November and range from $20 to $35 in December. For information or to purchase tickets, call 631-928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

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The Cratchit family, sans Tiny Tim, from left, Jace Rodrigues, Marquez Stewart, Douglas Quattrock, Zoe Kahnis and Kellianne Crovello in a scene from last year’s ‘A Christmas Carol’

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Cook chestnuts over low heat until opened, 20 to 25 minutes. Peel immediately, using a towel if chestnuts are too hot to touch.

Next week: Holiday desserts

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This is part one of a two-part series.

Selecting trees for your property requires some decision making. For example, which trees do well in acidic soil? Which trees tolerate drought? Which trees are fast (or slow) growers, depending on your needs? Which trees have negatives that may mean you would avoid them (see my columns on researching plants, Sept. 22 and 29). And what about the final height?

Is this a specimen tree for the front of your house or a shade tree for your back patio?

But, there are other factors involved in your choice. One is evergreen versus deciduous trees. A second is autumn leaf color and a third is final tree shape. Since trees take so long to mature, this is one decision you want to get right.

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Trees can be divided into evergreen and deciduous trees. Evergreen trees keep their needles (leaves) throughout the winter while deciduous ones lose their leaves in fall. Evergreen trees tended to evolve in climates that have short growing seasons.

Keeping their needles over the winter is a survival mechanism for the trees since they have greenery ready to feed the tree quickly during that short growing season. Evergreen trees do eventually lose their leaves/ needles, but it is later in the growing season after the new ones have come in. Evergreen trees include pine, spruce, cedar, juniper, arborvitae and hemlock.

The advantage of evergreen trees for the gardener is that they provide screening year round. If you have a sight you wish to block or screen, then evergreens are ideal.

It could be an ugly wall or privacy screening for a hot tub or gazebo. While most needled trees are evergreen, remember that the dawn redwood, referred to sometimes as a living fossil, a truly beautiful tree, does lose its needles in fall after they turn a reddish brown.

Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the autumn, have bare branches throughout the winter and put out new leaves the following spring. The advantage of a deciduous tree for the home gardener is that it provides

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Evergreen trees hold their needles (and color) over the winter.

shade in the heat of summer but lets the sun reach the ground and nearby houses in the winter. Many are quick growing, meaning a more established look in fewer years.

Another advantage is the brilliant colors the leaves take on in autumn.

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Autumn color is another consideration when selecting new trees for your garden.

Some blaze yellow in autumn such as the ginkgo, sassafras and sweet gum trees.

Others go a deep mahogany like the Bradford pear, some varieties of maple and the pin oak. Now, of course is the ideal time to check out those you might be interested in.

Of the evergreens, those with a blue tinge, like the Colorado blue spruce and blue cedar, or a golden hue, will keep that color in autumn, along with green varieties.

Next week, a look at tree shapes for the garden.

Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and master gardener. To reach Cornell Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener program, call 631-727-7850.

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Thursday 17 Down the Hatch series

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will welcome famed historical artist Mort Kunstler from 6 to 8 p.m. Meet the artist, view his new whaling paintings and learn the history of whaling on Long Island as part of the museum's Down the Hatch series.

Complimentary wine and cheese will be served. $10 suggested admission. Call 367-3418.

Live jazz

TimeS

...and dates Nov. 17 to Nov. 24, 2016

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present Rich Iacona's Bad Little Big Band in concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, children 12 and under free. To make a reservation, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

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The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present Denia Ridley with the Marc Devine Trio in concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, children 12 and under free. To make a reservation, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Saturday 19 Holiday Bazaar

Bird walk at Caumsett Photo by Réjean Brandt

'TAKE ME AWAY FROM ALL THIS DEATH' Halloween doesn’t have to end on Oct. 31. Enjoy a performance of "Dracula" by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet on Staller Center’s Main Stage on Nov. 19, complete with flying bats, dancing gargoyles, mysterious transformations and world-class dancers.

Basketmakers show and sale

The Presbyterian Church of Sweet Hollow, 95 Old Country Road, Melville will host the Long Island Basketmakers Guild 28th annual show and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring hand-woven baskets and related items by local weavers. A unique holiday shopping opportunity with a Chinese auction, light refreshments and free door prize raffle. Free admission. For more information, call 367-9249.

Holiday Tea & Sale

Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring a Snowflake Auction, vendors, bakery, barn sale, crafts, bread from Little Portion Friary, books, food, plants and much more. Free admission. For questions, call 473-1582.

Celebrate the season with St. James United Methodist Church, 532 Moriches Road, St. James as they present the 58th annual Holiday Tea & Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring finger sandwiches, hors d’oeuvres, homemade desserts, a silent auction basket sale, holiday crafts and gifts, seasonal plants and more.

Questions? Call 584-5340.

Brookhaven Polar Plunge

Santaport in Centerport

The Town of Brookhaven will hold its 7th annual Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach, Harbor Road, Mt. Sinai from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Help raise money for the athletes of Special Olympics New York by taking the plunge or just come to support those who do. For more information, contact Jennifer at 254-1465, ext. 4204.

Lyme disease update

Find out the latest medical information about this disease and how to manage it with Dr. Sanjay Godhwani of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station from 10 a.m. to noon. Free and open to all. Call 9281212 to register.

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

Friendship Baptist Church, 59 Anchor St., Flanders will host the East End Arts' 30th annual Harvest Gospel Concert, a nondenominational celebration of music from the soul, at 8 p.m.

Free. Call 727-0900 for further information.

Live jazz

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.

Live jazz

Harvest Gospel Concert

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Friday Night Face Off

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket will hold a Harvest Centerpiece workshop for adults from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make a beautiful and unique pumpkin centerpiece for your holiday table or mantle that will be the talk of the family. $40 per person. To register, call 689-8172.

Enjoy one of the oldest ballet companies in North America as Royal Winnipeg Ballet returns to Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook for a full-length contemporary ballet of Bram Stoker’s "Dracula" on the Main Stage at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $48 adults, $24 for children 12 and under. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www. stallercenter.com.

The Cinema Arts Centre, located at 423 Park Ave., Huntington, will present Kalinec & Kj as part of its Hard Luck Café Concert series on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8:30 p.m. The singer-songwriter duo will perform in the Cinema’s Sky Room, which will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 ($10 for Cinema Art Centre and Folk Music Society of Huntington members) and will be available at the door. For more information visit www. fmsh.org or call 631-425-2925.

The Smithtown Township Arts Council’s Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James will host a Jazz in the Living Room concert at 7:30 p.m. $5 to listen, free for participants/players.

For more information, call 862-6575.

Harvest Centerpiece workshop

‘Dracula’ comes to SBU

Hard Luck Café Concert

Jazz in the Living Room

old and broken electronics and have your personal documents shredded. Questions? Call 473-0022.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Centerport United Methodist Church, 97 Little Neck Road, Centerport will transform into Santaport, a Christmas Fair and marketplace featuring an array of boutiques, children’s activities, luncheon café and musical entertainment. Santa Claus will make a special visit for photos ($10) and visitors may take part in a silent auction. Questions? Call 261-5222.

Autumn Holiday Craft Fair

VFW Post 5796 Auxiliary, 40 Church St., Kings Park will hold an Autumn Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring jewelry, clothing, antiques, handmade crafts, children's books and much more. Free admission. Questions? Call 516-815-3355.

Christmas Fair

St. John’s Church, 1670 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will hold an old-fashioned Christmas Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nearly new treasures, jewelry, handmade crafts, silent auction, children’s activities, baked goods, books and much more. Free admission. Call 516-692-6368 for further questions.

PTO Holiday Craft Fair

The Mount Sinai Parent Teacher Organization’s Craft Fair will be held at the Mount Sinai Middle School, 114 North Country Road, Mount Sinai from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With over 90 vendors, raffles, refreshments. Photos with Santa from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free admission. Call 513-0955 for more information.

Fine Art & Crafts Fair

Walt Whitman High School, 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station will hold its 15th annual Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 100 vendors with handcrafted items. $2 admission fee. For additional information, call 549-8582.

Holiday Craft Fair

Trinity Regional School, 1025 5th Ave., East Northport will hold its 25th annual Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 70 vendors.

Time to start your holiday shopping! Free admission. For further information, call 327-4703.

Dump the junk!

The Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson will hold a Fall Cleaning event in its parking lot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop off any unused or expired medications, recycle your

A bird walk program for beginners will be held at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. During this 2-mile hike, novice adult birders will practice observing birds at feeders and in the wild. Bring binoculars. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Gene Keyes in concert

Clarinetist Gene Keyes and his accompanist, pianist Christine Doré, will perform selections by Brahms, Debussy, Muczynski and Guastavino at the North Shore Public Library, 250 Main St., Shoreham at 2 p.m. Free and all are welcome.

Questions? Call 929-4488, ext. 230.

Stony Brook Opera in concert

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will welcome the Stony Brook Opera in a concert titled Scenes from Opera & Broadway at 2 p.m. Conducted by Timothy Long, the group will present selected scenes from Mozart's "Le Nozze di Figaro," "Don Giovanni" and "Cosi fan tutte," Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd" and more. Free and open to all. Call 5885024 for further information.

Baroque Sundays at SBU

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present the Stony Brook Baroque Players in concert at 3 p.m. Featuring 17th- and 18thcentury music from the courts of Europe. Free.

Call 632-2787 for more information.

Ridotto concert

The Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington will host a classical concert presented by Ridotto, concerts "with a touch of theatre," at 4 p.m. Featuring soprano Tammy Hensrud, pianist Evelyn Ulex and Scott Litroff on saxophone. Narrated by Margaretha Maimone. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 members and $10 students. To RSVP, call 3850373 or email Ridotto@optonline.net.

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

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Monday 21 Bake Sale and Raffle

The Friends of the Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn will hold a Bake Sale and Raffle from 5 to 7 p.m. or while supplies last in the Kitchen Meeting Room. For information, call 757-4200.

Fall Harvest lecture

Join the Smithtown Historical Society at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown for a Fall Harvest lecture, Jewish Wedding Traditions, at 7 p.m. Held in conjunction with the society’s current exhibit, Smithtown Gets Married: Weddings Past and Present, the guest speaker will be Rabbi Nebell from the Temple Beth Chai of Hauppauge. Free admission. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, call 265-6768.

Book signing

The Kings Park Library, 1 Church St., Kings Park will welcome author Bob McKillop who will be discussing and signing copies of his second book, "The Heart of a Champion," at 7 p.m. Call 360-2480 for additional information.

Tuesday 22 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.

Needleworkers meeting

The Suffolk County Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America will hold its monthly meeting at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library, 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills at 7 p.m. All levels welcomed. No charge to attend first meeting. For information, call 423-3738.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome author Nanci-marie Lizzul who will be speaking and signing copies of her new book, "The Sweetest Cowboy," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

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.

Thursday 24 Happy Thanksgiving!

For seniors Senior Dance

St. Sylvester’s Church, 680 Ohio Ave., Medford will host a Senior Dance featuring the Savoy Swing Band on Nov. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $15, beverages and snacks included.

For information, please call Rose at 567-1790.

Senior Art Show

Jefferson's Ferry, 1 Jefferson Ferry Drive, South Setauket will exhibit its annual Photo Contest winners in its Community Center Theater through Feb. 15. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Call 650-2600 if you plan to visit.

Theater 'Woyzeck'

Stony Brook University's Dept. of Theatre Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present a production of 'Woyzeck' in Theatre 1 from Nov. 17 to 20. Admission is $20, $10 students with ID. For tickets, call 632-2787.

‘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.

'Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol'

The Arena Players Theater Company will present "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" by Tom Mula through Dec. 4 in the Carriage House Theater, Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Tickets for Friday and Sunday shows are $20 and $18 for seniors. Saturday tickets are $25. For more info, call 516-557-1207 or 516-293-0674 or visit www.arenaplayers.org.

'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 through Nov. 20.

Tickets are $12, 16 and under, $10. For more information, call 451-4110.

'Cabaret'

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills will present "Cabaret" through Nov. 20. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 656-2148.

'Mary Poppins'

Join the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport for a jolly holiday with "Mary Poppins" through Jan. 1. Based on the classic Disney film, the show features beloved songs such as the Academy Award-winning “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Feed the Birds,” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."

Tickets range from $71 to $76. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

'The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical'

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.

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

On Dec. 18, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present "It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at 7:30 p.m. Five actors will perform the dozens of characters as well as produce the sound effects. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors and $20 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Sylvia’

Theatre Three. 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present the howlingly comic valentine "Sylvia"

by A.R. Gurney from Jan. 14 to Feb. 4 on the Mainstage. Tickets are $35 adults, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘The Full Monty’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the 10-time Tony Award nominee "The Full Monty" from Jan. 19 to March 5. Tickets range from $71 to $76. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

'Miracle on 34th Street'

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

‘A Christmas Carol’

Film

Northport-East Northport Community Theater will present "Miracle on 34th Street" at the Brosnan Center Theater, 158 Laurel Ave., Northport on Nov. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $25 adults, $20 students and seniors.

For more information, call Bette at 896-5970 or visit www.northportcommunitytheater.org.

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 (all tickets $20 in November). To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Historical Society lecture

From Jan. 14 to Feb. 25 the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present "Peter and the Starcatcher."

Tickets are $35. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Me Before You’

The Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington will screen "Me Before You" on Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all.

No registration required. Call 427-5165.

‘Café Society’

As part of its Friday Movies for Adults series, "Café Society" will be screened at the East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport on Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. and at the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport on Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13.

Free and open to all. Call 261-6930 for more information.

The Three Village Historical Society will hold a lecture titled "The Sugar Barons of Long Island" at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket from 7 to 9 p.m. Guest speaker will be Jennifer Anderson, Dept. of History, Stony Brook University. Free and open to all.

No preregistration is required. For more information, call 751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

‘Blue Velvet’

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As part of its Cult Café series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Blue Velvet" on Nov. 19 at 10 p.m. Rated R. Tickets are $5, $4 members. Call 423-7611.

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.

‘The Meddler’

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will screen "The Meddler" on Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13.

Free and open to all. To register, call 928-1212.

Jazz jam

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present the SBU Jam Band at 7 p.m. followed by an open jazz jam at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the 7 p.m. concert, $5 for jazz jam at 8 p.m. For information, call 751-1895.

Book signing

Inventor and author Brian Fried will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, "Inventing Secrets Revealed," at the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. Questions? Call 271-1442.

Photo courtesy of Theatre Three

From left, Douglas Quattrock and Jeffrey Sanzel will reprise their roles as Bob Cratchit and Ebenezer Scrooge this year.

YOU WANT CHRISTMAS DAY OFF? BAH HUMBUG! Long Island's longest running holiday tradition, "A Christmas Carol," opens this Saturday at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson. Join them for their 33rd annual production and experience the magic of Charles Dickens' classic tale live on stage!

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

Farmers markets

SBU’s Harold Walker focuses on clean water Harnassing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Water, water everywhere and Harold “Hal” Walker is making sure there’s more than a few drops on Long Island to drink. The head of the new Department of Civil Engineering at Stony Brook is one of two co-directors of the Center for Clean Water Technology.

The center received a $5 million commitment from New York State to pilot test a variety of ways to remove contaminants from drinking water.

“The center will be working with water authorities and water utilities to do pilot testing of new technology to deal with emerging contaminants,” Walker said.

“One goal of the testing will be to collect information needed to assess new technologies and, if they are effective, to get them approved so they can be used by water utilities.”

’One lesson we have learned is that it is critically important to protect the environment, since the environment serves as a natural buffer to these large storms.’

— HAROLD WALKER Contaminants the center will explore include 1,4-dioxane and perfluorinated compounds, which have “turned up in some regions of Long Island,” Christopher Gobler, the co-director of the center and an associate dean for research and professor at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, explained in an email.

The technologies the center will test likely include novel membrane processes, advanced oxidation, novel absorbents and advanced oxidation processes.

The center will explore “how these compounds are removed in conventional drinking water treatments processes,” Walker said. “If they are not removed sufficiently, what do novel technologies use and are they ready for the pilot stage?”

Huntington The Huntington Center Farmers Market at 238 Main St., Huntington is held Sundays 7 a.m. to noon through Nov. 20. Enjoy fruits, vegetables, pies, homemade ice cream, vegan and organic items, pet treats and much more. Call 631-323-3653.

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

Walker acknowledges that staying ahead of the curve in being prepared to protect drinking water requires an awareness of numerous new compounds that are a part of modern manufacturing. Gobler said the center’s findings would be made public.

New York State had previously committed $3.5 million from the Environmental Protection Fund to support the center.

With an additional $5 million in funding, the center will develop new technologies to improve drinking water and wastewater quality on Long Island, according to the State Department of Environmental Protection.

The center was formed originally to focus on innovative alternative individual onsite treatment systems for reduction of nitrogen and pathogens. That was broadened this year to focus on the impact of emerging contaminants on water supplies, a representative from the DEC explained in an email.

Walker has built an expertise in developing and applying membrane processes for drinking and wastewater. At Ohio State University, where he worked from 1996 until 2012, when he came to Stony Brook, he spent considerable time analyzing drinking water in the Great Lakes.

Gobler appreciates Walker’s expertise.“He has worked with many federal and state agencies on these topics across the United States,” Gobler explained. “He is also well-versed in wastewater treatment technologies.”

Jennifer Garvey, the associate director for the center, meets with Garvey and Walker at least once a week. She also connects weekly for a call or meeting to discuss administrative and strategic issues. Walker is “at the leading edge of water treatment approaches and he understands where opportunities and obstacles lie,” Garvey said.

The center has a sense of urgency about the work because “there is such a clear and immense need for wastewater infrastructure improvements,” she continued. The targeted and strategic work emphasizes nearterm solutions. A leading focus is a nonproprietary passive system known as a nitrogen removing

Kings Park Looking for Long Island fruits and vegetables, poultry and eggs, gluten-free cookies and much more? Visit the Kings Park Farmers Market in the municipal lot at the corner of Route 25A and Main St., Kings Park Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 20. Questions? Call 516-5436033 or visit www.ligreenmarket.org.

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 Harold Walker biofilter that they will be piloting in Suffolk County soon.“Our hope is that we can make systems available for widespread deployment within the next two to three years,” she said.

Apart from his work at the center, which Walker estimates takes about a third of his time, he is also a professor and the founding chair of the Department of Civil Engineering, which conferred bachelor’s degrees on its inaugural 13 undergraduate students this summer.

Those students have all found engineering jobs within their field of interest or continued to pursue additional schooling.

The civil engineering department has 10 faculty and is at the end of the first phase of its growth and development, Walker said. Phase II will include building out the faculty and staff, developing new research and teaching labs and enhancing the recently approved master’s of science and doctoral programs in civil engineering, Walker explained.

Resiliency of the coastal communities is a major thrust of his department. He said he recently hired a number of faculty in this area and launched an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Coastal Zone Management and Engineering in partnership with the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. “One lesson we have learned is that it is critically important to protect the environment, since the environment serves as a natural buffer to these large storms,” he explained.

Apart from water and the resilience of the coastal community, the civil engineering department is also involved in

Photo by Barry Sloan

transportation. The department works with Farmingdale State College in a new Infrastructure, Transportation and Security Center. In that effort, the department collaborates with the Department of Computer Science, among others at Stony Brook, to bring new approaches to “improving the efficiency, sustainability and safety of our transportation system.”

For his part, Gobler welcomes the talent and expertise the civil engineering department brings to Stony Brook. “This is a tremendous asset” for Stony Brook, Gobler explained in an email.

“Civil engineers solve complex problems and I have found that [Walker] and the people he has hired have the skill set and mindset to address many environmental problems that are important on Long Island.

A resident of Port Jefferson, Walker lives with his wife Alyssa, who is a writer, and their three children, Abby, 14, Halliway, six, and Northie, who is five. They enjoy visiting the beach and traveling east to go apple and pumpkin picking. A native of Southern California, Walker started surfing at the age of 10. He was a fouryear varsity letterman in surfing when he was in high school. He has surfed in Hawaii, Costa Rica, Japan, Portugal and Mexico.

As for the department, he said he feels excited by the responsibility for building only the second civil engineering program in the SUNY system. “I’d like the department to quickly become nationally recognized and be the leading source of expertise for the state on infrastructure issues, especially in the downstate area,” he said.

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.

Rocky Point Rocky Point Farmers & Artisans Market is held at Old Depot Park, 115 Prince Road, Rocky Point Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 20. Find local produce, baked goods, craft beer, natural meats, dips/spices and more. For additional information, visit www.rockypointfarmersmarket.org.

Holiday visit to Calverton National Cemetery Branch Funeral Home is sponsoring a holiday visit to Calverton National Cemetery on Wednesday, Nov. 30. There are two departure locations: The Branch Funeral Home at 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, at 8:15 a.m. and the Smithtown Senior Center at 420 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, at 8:30 a.m. Arrival at Calverton is at 9:30 a.m. and departure will be at 1:30 p.m. Return trips will stop at both locations.

Coffee, donuts and cold drinks will be served, along with pizza on the way back.

This is a free event and open to all. Registration is required by calling 631-724-9500

by Nov. 23. You may also call this number and order grave wreaths that will be waiting for you on the bus. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

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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

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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

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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 JEWISH CHABAD AT STONY BROOK “Judaism with a smile”

Future site: East side of Nicolls Rd, North of Rte 347 –Next to Fire Dept.

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove

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

YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

Coram Jewish Center 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 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

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Religious School • Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education Sisterhood • Brotherhood • Book Club-more

LUTHERAN–ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL 46 Dare Road, Selden (631)732-2511 Emergency number (516) 848-5386 Rev. Dr. Richard O. Hill, Pastor email: hopelutheran@msn.com • website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion is celebrated every week 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

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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 A community service of thanksgiving will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 7:00 P.M. at Temple Isaiah, 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook. Organized by the Th ree Village Interfaith Clergy Association, members of the Th ree Village community are encouraged to come and worship with our sisters and brothers from the three Abrahamic faiths and give thanks and praise to God for our many blessings. A combined interfaith choir will lead us in songs of praise. Gather your guests and join your Th ree Village friends for an early evening time of service and fellowship.

Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am

Renewing, Restoring, Reviving for the 21st Century!

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.

METHODIST

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

A warm and caring intergenerational community dedicated to learning, prayer, social action, and friendship.

Member Union for Reform Judaism

216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, 11790 Church Office: 631-751-0574 stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com www.stonybrookcommunitychurch.org Rev. chuck Van Houten, Pastor Connecting people to God, purpose and each other

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

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.

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook • (631) 751–8518 www.tisbny.org

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST

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

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

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WMHO presents ‘Holiday Wishes from Mary Martin & Dinah Shore’

Dynamic duo lights up the festive season

By Ed Blair

One was a Broadway star who flew as Peter Pan, vowed to “wash that man right out of my hair” in South Pacific, and frolicked with the Von Trapp children in “The Sound of Music.” The other was a sweet southern singer and popular TV hostess who urged viewers to “See the USA in your Chevrolet.”

Audiences will have the opportunity to learn about the lives of two legendary stars while enjoying musical highlights from the iconic ladies’ careers, as The Ward Melville Heritage Organization presents “Holiday Wishes from Mary Martin & Dinah Shore” at its Educational & Cultural Center in Stony Brook Village.

Actors will portray the duo in a beautifully decorated seasonal setting through Jan. 11. The event, presented by St. George Living From left, Mary Martin and dinah Shore History Productions, is followed by a highThe classic song from the show, “I’m Gontea luncheon featuring finger sandwiches na Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair,” and delectable desserts.

As a girl, Mary Martin took an early in- was actually written at her suggestion, and Martin dutifully washed terest in performing. She her hair on stage every channeled her creative im- ’This is the perfect night during the run — pulses by teaching dance, eight times a week. opening her own studio holiday show for the The now-famous star in Mineral Wells, Texas. family — great tunes added Tony Awards for Fate intervened, however, her performances in the tiand when her dance stu- from the Broadway tle role in “Peter Pan” and dio burned down, Martin songbook, ... comedy as Maria in “The Sound of decided to leave Texas and take her shot at making it in and dazzling costumes.’ Music.” She also starred in Hollywood.

— Sal St. GeorGe “Annie Get Your Gun” and played opposite Robert After a number of auditions proved fruitless, Martin got her break Preston in “I Do! I Do!” Martin made media history, when, on when she caught the eye of Oscar Hammerstein, who thought her voice could play on March 7, 1955, NBC broadcast a live presenBroadway. She became an overnight sensa- tation of “Peter Pan.” The musical, with neartion in her stage debut in 1938, when the ly all of the show’s original cast, was the first 25-year-old won audiences over with her full-length Broadway production to air on poignant rendition of “My Heart Belongs color TV. The show attracted a then-record to Daddy” in Cole Porter’s “Leave It to Me!” audience of 65 million viewers, the highest Martin followed up with a Tony Award for ever up to that time for a single television her role in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s program. Martin won an Emmy Award for her performance.

“South Pacific.”

Religious

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

Mary Martin died in 1990 at the age of 77. There are two stars bearing her name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

As a student at Vanderbilt University, Tennessee native Dinah Shore began her career by performing her own short program on a Nashville radio station. After graduation in 1938, she moved to New York City, where she landed a job as a singer on WNEW. Her career progressed slowly, but she scored a few hits and became more well known during the World War II years, when she traveled with the USO, performing for the troops. “I’ll Walk Alone,” “I Love You for Sentimental Reasons” and “Buttons and Bows” were all major hits that catapulted her to stardom.

Shore appeared in a few films, but she made her impact on television as TV sets became standard features in homes across the nation in the early 1950s. Her variety show made its debut in 1951. It evolved into “The Dinah Shore Chevy Show” in 1956, which became a mainstay through 1963. Shore’s warmth and engaging personality appealed to TV audiences, and she followed her earlier successes by hosting popular talk shows

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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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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.

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— “Dinah’s Place,” “Dinah!” and “Dinah and Friends.” Along the way, she accumulated 10 Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Shore also had a passion for golf. She founded the Colgate/Dinah Shore Winner’s Circle Golf Championship and sponsored the Dinah Shore Classic for a number of years, earning her an honorary membership in the Ladies Professional Golf Association Hall of Fame. Three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honor Dinah Shore. She died in 1994 at the age of 77.

What led writer/director Sal St. George to pair Martin and Shore in his production?

“Mary did a special with Noel Coward in 1955, and that inspired me to ponder what a collaboration between her and Dinah would be like,” he explained. “It is a nostalgic part of the Golden Age of television of the 1960s when ‘Specials’ or ‘Spectaculars’ were well produced and had legitimate star quality. This is also Dinah’s 100th birthday year, so we took this opportunity to celebrate her life.”

St. George added, “This is also our 15th year presenting programs for WMHO. We wanted to make this show different and more glamorous than ever before.

Consequently, we thought about adding a second celebrity guest. We have never had two high profile women together on the stage. This is the perfect holiday show for the family — great tunes from the Broadway songbook, plenty of good oldfashioned comedy and dazzling costumes — plus an appearance by Peter Pan. Who can ask for more!”

The WMHO Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will host “Holiday Wishes from Mary Martin & Dinah Shore” through Jan. 11. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 11:30 a.m.; Sunday shows at 12:30 p.m. The high-tea luncheon performance, catered by Crazy Beans, is sponsored in part by the Roosevelt Investment Group Inc. General admission is $50; seniors 60 and over $48; groups of 20 or more $45. Advance reservations are required by calling 631-689-5888. For more information, visit www.wmho.org.

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SBU SportSweek Nov. 17 – Nov. 23, 2016

Tomorrow is Friday – wear red on Campus!

StoNy Brook UNiverSity

Women’s basketball edged by Hofstra The Stony Brook women’s basketball team (0-2) battled Hofstra University for 40 minutes Nov. 14, only to fall 67-64 in a game that saw 14 lead changes and seven ties.

“I thought we did a lot of good things tonight and played a complete two halves,” Stony Brook head coach Caroline McCombs said.

With 7:28 to play in the fourth quarter, Hofstra’s Krystal Luciano answered a three-pointer by Stony Brook senior forward Elizabeth Manner with one of her own, to give the Pride a 48-45 lead. They wouldn’t relinquish that lead at any point down the stretch.

Junior guard Lauren Williams, who scored eight fourth-quarter points on her way to a career-high 14, pulled the Seawolves within a point on three separate occasions, but all three times Hofstra responded with points on the other end.

Senior guard Kori Bayne-Walker scored five points in 16 seconds to give Stony Brook hope, but her game-tying half court heave at the buzzer missed the mark.

“Unfortunately, we couldn’t get any timely stops on the defensive end down the stretch,” McCombs said. “And it led to us having to chase the game in the final few minutes.”

Stony Brook proved to be a better shooting team than it was on Nov. 11, by going 21-for-48 from the field, 4-for-7 from three-point range and 18-for-25 from the free-throw line.

Hofstra finished the game 26-for-64 from the field, 4-for-15 from downtown and 11-for-20 from the foul line.

Stony Brook was much improved on the glass, winning the rebounding battle 38 to 35. Junior guard Aaliyah Worley grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds to lead the Seawolves on the glass.

Turnovers plagued Stony Brook as its 22 turnovers led to 23 Hofstra points.

Points in the paint were even at 32-32, but Hofstra led on second-chance points 17-8.

For the second consecutive game, Manner set her new career-high in scoring, surpassing her Nov. 11 total of 13 points with 16 points.

Ten of Williams’ 14 points came from the charity stripe. She nailed her final 10 attempts after missing her first two.

Bayne-Walker was the other Seawolf to finish in double figures with 11 points and five assists.

Stony Brook has led in both of its games at halftime, but the team will be tested Nov. 18 when it welcomes No. 14 Syracuse University, the 2015-16 NCAA national runner-up, to Island Federal Credit Union Arena at 7 p.m.

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Clockwise from left, elizabeth Manner prepares to take a shot at the free-throw line; Lauren Williams moves through the defense; Aaliyah Worley battles under the rim; and kori Bayne-Walker dribbles the ball up the court.

Costello puts on Sunday best in volleyball victory Another strong performance from redshirt-sophomore outside hitter Emily Costello lifted the Stony Brook volleyball team to a four-set win over the University of Massachusetts Lowell, 25-19, 25-22, 2527 and 25-19, Nov. 13 at Pritchard Gymnasium in Stony Brook’s 2016 home finale.

With the win, the Seawolves improve to 8-20 and 4-8 in the America East, while the River Hawks drop to 6-22 and 1-11.

Costello tallied a career-high 23 kills on a .447 hitting percentage, while adding five digs, three blocks and two aces. Her 23 kills are tied for the most by a Seawolves player this season, as Liz Pulver had 23 in five sets against San Diego State University Sept. 10 in Kingston, Rhode Island.

Costello, who is averaging 3.16 kills per set in the month of November, had a previous career-high of 15 kills at Binghamton

University Nov. 5.

Freshman opposite Maria Poole notched 13 kills, while sophomore middle hitter and outside hitter McKyla Brooks chipped in 12. Freshman outside hitter Jordan Gels recorded 10 kills and eight digs. Freshman defensive specialist and outside hitter Kardasia Hitchcock posted a team-high 16 digs. Sophomore setter Morgan Kath led the Seawolves with 32 assists in three sets

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of action on the day.

Stony Brook improves to 7-1 all-time against the University of Massachusetts Lowell and sweeps the season series for the second straight year.

The Seawolves look to finish out the 2016 season on a three-match winning streak, as Stony Brook plays a non-conference match at Long Island University Brooklyn Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.

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Kids Calendar Programs

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. Join guitarist Jeff Sorg for some singing and dancing on Nov. 17. Free. No registration necessary. For further information, call 271-1442 or visit www. bookrevue.com.

Hands-On History

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present Hands-On History for grades K through 4 on Nov. 17, Dec. 8 and Jan. 12 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Make the past come alive through activities and objects. Visit a different gallery each month and explore history. $10 per class, $8 members. To register, call 751-0066, ext. 212.

Theater ‘Elf Jr.’

Native American Games

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold a Tiny Tots program, Native American Games, on Nov. 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. This is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural world together. For ages 3 to 5. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Reptile Edventures

Avalon Park and Preserve, 200 Harbor Road, Stony Brook, will present Erik’s Reptile Edventures! on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m at the Avalon Barn off Shep Jones Lane. Bring your family to meet Erik’s reptile friends. To register email avalonparkandpreserve@gmail.com.

Owl Pellet Dissection

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold a program for families, Owl Pellet Dissection, on Nov. 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Owls come in many shapes and sizes, from a variety of habitats all over the world. Explore the world of these silent predators and learn how they hunt and what they eat. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

WHO GOES THERE? Learn all about animal prints at the Maritime Explorium on Nov. 19 and 20.

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 or visit www. smithtownpac.org.

Let’s Create Together

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket will present an art program, Let’s Create Together, for ages 2 to 6 with a caregiver on Nov. 19 from 9 to 10 a.m. Projects will include a variety of mediums including paint, clay and collage, with fun-filled activities that teach the fundamentals of color, shape, line, form and composition. $25 per child includes materials.

To register, call 751-2676.

Animal Tracks

Drop by the Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Nov. 19 or 20 between 1 and 5 p.m. to learn all about the “animal prints” of various animals as they gather their food for the winter. Create your own prints as you create their natural habitats! $5 per person. Call 3313277 for more information.

Thanksgiving puppet show

Just in time for the holidays, Little Feet Productions will present a puppet show, “The Turkey That Got Away,” at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Meet the puppets after the show. For ages 2 and older. $5 per person.

Questions? Call 802-2160.

Little Masters art class

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket will present an after-school art program, Little Masters, on Nov. 21 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Join artist Qin Han as she invites children to explore the life and art of the great masters. Imagination, collage, painting and drawing inspire each project. For ages 6 to 10.

Cost is $25, materials included. To register, call 751-2676.

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

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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PAGE B28 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • NOVEMBER 17, 2016

book review

‘Dylan the Singing Duck’

By Stacey Moshier

Children’s Book Reviewed by Rebecca Anzel A family of ducks living near a river by author Stacey Moshier’s home in Mastic inspired her new children’s book “Dylan the Singing Duck” (Squidgy Press). This 52-page book, with illustrations by Barry Sachs, is the heartwarming story of how a little duck, with the encouragement of new friends, discovers the importance of never giving up on a dream.

Moshier recently took time out from writing new stories to answer a few questions about her first book and new-found passion for writing.

How did it feel when you saw the final book?

Tell me a little bit about your background.

Tell me a little about the new stories you’re working on.

I’m actually a New York State certified teacher. I subbed for many, many years in various districts but just didn’t land that full-time position.

Tell me about the book.

The story is about a little duck named Dylan who wants to sing. Despite everybody laughing at him or thinking that who heard of a singing duck, he still holds on to that and goes for it. With the help of some friends, he finally achieves that dream.

How would you describe Dylan?

I would say initially shy — determined though. And just a good little guy.

What inspired you to write this book?

One summer we had moved into a new house by a river, and there was a family of ducks there. On a whim I just started writing. My family was coming together.

You have to believe in a dream, that it’s going to be okay and believe in each other and trust in that. That’s where that idea came from. And then, of course, not giving up on yourself and believing in your goals and dreams. I always want a lesson to be behind [a story] that you can carry with you throughout your life.

Dylan’s lesson was “don’t give up on yourself, believe in your dreams.”

I didn’t set out to be a writer but it’s the greatest thing I’ve ever done. I’m working on other stories. Of course, life gets ahead of you, and you have to find the time. I have a bunch of ideas in my head so that’s pretty much how I got into it. I did it not knowing that I was a writer, but I am.

The publishing was like a dream come true. I couldn’t believe I did it. It was a very proud accomplishment to be published.

What do you hope children will learn from reading your book?

That they can be whatever they want to be and never to give up on themselves, and that it’s okay to be different.

One is going to be called “Why So Mean Norma-Jean?” It’s about anti-bullying. There are two cats, Norma-Jean and Babies. They are my cats actually. The other one is called “I Love You Just As Much.” It’s about Francesca who has been the only child for five years and now they’re having a baby. She’s not thrilled. And then the third one is “Tumbling Timothy Jay.” It’s about a turtle who wants to be a gymnast. Through the help of his friends he tries to overcome his obstacle.

What advice would you give to someone who is writing their first book?

Don’t give up — go for it. Even though it’s hard to get published, don’t give up that dream. If you have an idea and you’re inspired to write, do it. I carry a notebook around with me all the time. I write little things that come to my head, even if it’s just an idea. At least it came to my head, and I wrote it down and maybe I don’t do anything with it for a little bit, but I have it.

Why do you think reading to a child is important?

I know kids are all into the Kindle and all the electronics. But the physical act of holding a book is just the best thing of all.

Just for you to actually read to that child I think inspires a love of reading and an interest in it. You know, if they see a parent or teacher or someone holding a book to read it to them, and they sit and enjoy it, I think that promotes a love of reading.

Readers can contact Moshier by phone (631-618-5889) or email (dylansadventures@ gmail.com) for an autographed copy of “Dylan the Singing Duck,” which the author will send with free shipping anywhere on Long Island.

Photos from Stacey Moshier

Above, the author with her new children’s book; below, a scene in the book where Dylan the Duck dreams of singing in a concert with his new friends.