Arts & Lifestyles - November 18, 2021

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Get in the holiday spirit with

'A Christmas Carol' and 'White Christmas'

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Still experiencing symptoms after a COVID-19 diagnosis?

OUR EXPERT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS Sritha Rajupet, MD, MPH Director, Population-Based Health Initiatives, Department of Family, Population & Preventive Medicine Primary Care Lead, Post-COVID Clinic, Stony Brook Medicine

In response to the growing healthcare needs of New Yorkers who have contracted COVID-19, Stony Brook Medicine opened the first Post-COVID Clinic on Long Island in November 2020. Led by Dr. Sritha Rajupet, the Post-COVID Clinic provides specialized care to patients who have previously had a COVID-19 infection and are still experiencing symptoms. Here, Dr. Rajupet shares more information about the Clinic and Post COVID care.

How does our Post-COVID Clinic differ from others in the region, or country?

We take a holistic approach to patient care, addressing physical and emotional health as well as social well-being. Should a patient at the PostCOVID Clinic need to see additional providers, we are often able to accommodate them because we are located in Stony Brook Medicine’s Advanced Specialty Care facility in Commack, which houses over 30 specialties. Patients can receive a wide-range of care in one location and often times in one day – setting us apart from similar clinics whose patients may have to travel to multiple locations in order to receive proper treatment and follow-up care.

What specialties and services are treated at the Post-COVID Clinic?

The Clinic’s physicians have a unique depth of knowledge and experience when it comes to appropriate and effective Post COVID follow-up care, including: • Cardiology • Echocardiography • Imaging • Infectious Diseases • Internal Medicine

of positive COVID tests/ history of COVID antibodies and a history of chronic symptoms.

If you are unsure if you meet eligibility criteria, please give the Clinic a call and our care team would be happy to assist you.

What does the future look like for the Clinic and COVID-19 treatments?

Right now, there is still so much to learn about Post COVID, or PASC, but our goal is to improve your quality of life. We strive to provide a safe haven for patients to share their COVID story while also providing up to date information regarding symptom management and research opportunities.

STONY BROOK MEDICINE’S COVID-19 SUPPORT GROUP Open to anyone, especially those with a previous diagnosis, looking for an outlet to discuss the emotional effects of COVID-19.

Thursdays, 6 to 7 pm | Online Led by Jenna Palladino, PsyD For more information, call (631) 632-2428.

• Laboratory Services

What is ‘Post COVID’ and how is it detected?

• Mental Health Services

Post COVID, also known as Post Acute Sequelae of SARS CoV-2 (PASC), can occur in 10 to 30 percent of those affected by COVID-19. The definition of Post COVID is still evolving. The CDC considers it to be a wide range of new, emerging or ongoing health problems that people can experience four or more weeks after being first infected with COVID-19. Some associated symptoms include difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, tiredness or fatigue, difficulty concentrating, headache, joint or muscle pain, sleep problems, mood changes, or changes in smell or taste.

• Neurology

• Nephrology • Pulmonary • Pulmonary Function Testing • Stress Test Lab

To learn more about the Post-COVID Clinic, visit stonybrookmedicine.edu/covidclinic or call (631) 638-0597.

To learn more about Advanced Specialty Care, visit stonybrookmedicine.edu/advancedspecialtycare or call (631) 638-0597.

• Vascular Care

Who can use the Clinic?

All residents in New York State, not just patients of Stony Brook Medicine can use the Clinic, but must meet the following eligibility criteria: have had a previous clinical diagnosis of COVID-19 or a history

This article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature.

Always consult your healthcare professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment. Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 21100489H

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Polar Plunge returns to Cedar Beach this Saturday On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Town of Brookhaven and Special Olympics New York will host the 12th Annual “Polar Plunge: Freezin’ for a Reason” at Cedar Beach, 200 Harbor Road, Mount Sinai. The annual event raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics New York athletes in the Long Island region. The announcement was made during the Nov. 4 Town Board meeting.

All Special Olympics New York Polar Plungers are encouraged to comply with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus (www.cdc. gov). Masks are recommended, but not required for unvaccinated plungers. To create more social distancing, there will be Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available at the event for a sanitized experience.

Plungers will be able to select their smaller group plunge times which start at 11:30 am.

There will be a large group plunge at 12:30 pm. Online registration for the Polar Plunge is required prior to the event and there will be no on-site registration. All registrants must raise or surpass the fundraising goal of $150 to participate and to receive the signature Polar Plunge “Freezin’ for a

Reason” sweatshirt. For more information, social distancing guidelines or to register online please visit www.polarplungeny.org\ brookhaven.

Donations are also accepted, and all funds raised help to support the cost for athletes to participate in training and competitions.

“The Polar Plunge is a great opportunity for the community to make a difference in the lives of the Special Olympics athletes. I thank all the volunteers, Town employees, police, fire and ambulance staff who work so hard to support the Special Olympics athletes every year,” said Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine .

“We are back on track to have a successful event in 2021 and I look forward to making my 12th consecutive plunge for the Special Olympics. As always, I have a great team of people to plunge with and I encourage everyone to join us and support these wonderful athletes,” said Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner.

For additional information about Special Olympics New York, to learn more about getting involved, or to make a donation, visit www.specialolympicsNY.org.

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MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK

What can we learn from the 2021 election?

BY NANCY MARR

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What can we say about our recent election? In Suffolk the loss of their seats by many local Democratic legislators was a surprise. Although a majority of voters in Suffolk County tend to vote Republican, Democratic legislators had been doing well for many years with little opposition. Was it because voters were critical of the dissension among the Democrats in Washington, as many analysts said?

Editor and columnist Ezra Klein quoted data scientist David Shor, who said that the Democrats lost many lower income voters, particularly Hispanics, because of their emphasis on issues like defunding the police.

Shor also said they should have talked up the issues that were the most popular and kept quiet about the others. Or did the struggle between the parties cause a lot of “no” votes on principal?

But, coming back to Suffolk County, why were three of the five NYS ballot propositions defeated so profoundly? Many voters reported robocalls urging them to vote “no” for propositions one, three, and four. Proposition #1 would have removed a requirement included in the amendment of 2014 (that first created New York State's independent redistricting commission), which said that there must be at least one vote from the minority on the maps that are submitted. (The League of Women Voters opposed Proposition #1, believing that it was important to give both parties a chance to have meaningful participation in redistricting).

Propositions #3 and #4 would have made voting much easier. #3 would have it possible for a citizen to register closer to the day of the election, instead of having to register ten days before the election, as specified in the NYS Constitution. And proposition #4 would have removed the restrictive requirements to get an absentee ballot, allowing voters to vote at home if they wished, or if their work schedule interfered with the election schedule.

Were Suffolk voters agreeing with voters in many other states who didn’t seem to want to make voting easier? Were the election results just an example of the flow of history? Perhaps the election was the natural response of Republican party leaders who found ways to convince voters to fight to gain control, while the Democratic leaders did not effectively work to get out the vote. There were issues that voters were concerned about: educational issues around teaching black history; privacy issues around mandated vaccinations; and the dilemma of schools being closed for much of the year, that Republican and Conservative campaigners emphasized to build support.

Many voters may not know how, or do not make the effort, to evaluate the candidates who are actually running and instead rely on information on flyers and social media. The League of Women Voters, which is nonpartisan and never supports or opposes any candidate or party, sponsors candidate debates, on zoom and in person when possible, where candidates introduce themselves and answer questions.

The League provides information from all the candidates in an online database, VOTE411.org, which provides information to each voter about their registration status, where they will vote, and their entire ballot, including all offices and any propositions. Newsday and most of the local newspapers also print information about all the candidates and their experience and opinions, explaining why they are endorsing them, if they do.

Voters who are informed are better able to select candidates who will represent their interests. Voters will now also have a chance to ensure that the election districts for New York State Assembly and Senate and the United States Congress are fair, representing their community and its population.

Prior to the 2020 Census, the changes in district lines were drawn by a legislative committee, representing the political parties.

In 2014, a Constitutional Amendment was passed creating an independent redistricting commission (NY IRC) for New York State.

It is charged with revising the district lines to accord with the findings of the United State Census in a manner that is fair and nonpolitical.

On November 23, the IRC will hold a hearing for Suffolk County at Stony Brook University's Wang Center. To learn more about the new district lines and how to attend or testify at the hearing, go to https://nyirc.gov/ and review the current maps and the revisions.

The testimonies at the hearing will influence the New York State Legislature, which will either accept the maps or send them back for revisions. If after two revisions no plan is approved by the IRC, the redistricting will go back to the Legislature to be drawn.

The IRC hearings offer every citizen the opportunity to give input about how they will be governed, just as casting a vote in an election will help select a candidate who represents you.

Nancy Marr is vice-president of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County, a nonprofit nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit www. lwv-suffolkcounty.org or call 631-862-6860.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

A determined optimist, SBU’s Christine DeLorenzo uses brain imaging to study depression Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

‘Depression is caused by a bunch of different things, which is not all that helpful when you’re the person suffering.’

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

— DR. CHRISTINE DELORENZO

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Her colleagues highlight the joy, passion and optimism she brings to her work, which can be the opposite of the way people she is eager to help feel.

Dr. Christine DeLorenzo, Professor of Psychiatry and Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University, studies depression.

A disease with numerous symptoms that likely has a wide range of causes, depression presents an opportunity for Dr. DeLorenzo to bring not only a relentless energy to her work, but also an engineer’s perspective.

“Engineering is all about examining a complex problem and thinking, ‘I bet we can fix that,’” explained Dr. DeLorenzo in an email.

“Biomedical engineering takes it to a new level.”

Indeed, Dr. DeLorenzo specializes in brain imaging, using positron emission tomography, among other techniques, to understand and differentiate the factors that might contribute to depression and to develop ways to treat specific subtypes of the mental health disease.

Dr. Ramin Parsey, who mentored Dr. DeLorenzo and is professor and Della Pietra Chair of Biomedical Imaging at Stony Brook, believes she will help define the subtypes of depression by imaging the brain.

For Dr. DeLorenzo, the abundance of discussion in the popular and scientific literature that currently attributes the progression of depression to a host of causes, from eating the wrong foods to not exercising enough to not getting the right amount of sleep, doesn’t offer much clarity.

“We see a million articles about what causes depression and they

Left, Dr. Christine DeLorenzo Photo from SBU Above, DeLorenzo (in blue) at a Multiple Sclerosis benefit in which she and a group of friends climbed the stairs at Rockefeller Center. Photo from C. DeLorenzo

don’t all agree,” said Dr. DeLorenzo.

“Depression is caused by a bunch of different things, which is not all that helpful when you’re the person suffering.”

In her brain studies, Dr. DeLorenzo has looked at inflammation and neurotransmitter systems. The goal of her work is to find “whatever is outside the normal range in the person with depression and treat” that potential cause, she said. High levels of inflammation might suggest an anti-inflammatory treatment.

When people receive a major depressive disorder diagnosis, they often are prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI. This enables the neurotransmitter serotonin to remain in the brain for a longer period of time.

“It’s great that it works in a subset of people” for whom it is effective, Dr. DeLorenzo said. “We would like to know beforehand if we give this medication will it work for you, specifically.”

In one of her studies, Dr. DeLorenzo uses positron emission tomography, or PET scans, to search

for signs of inflammation. She is looking for translocator proteins, which is a marker of inflammation.

Reactive glial cells in the brain, which are an important supporting part of the nervous system that don’t have axons and dendrites like nerve cells, increase the production of these proteins during some depression and other disorders.

The level of these translocator proteins increase in glial cells when the brain is having an inflammatory response, which likely occurs in a subtype of depression as well as in other diseases.

Dr. DeLorenzo has a PET tracer that sticks to that protein and that gives off a signal to the camera, which enables her to quantify the inflammation.

At this point, she and her collaborators, including co-Principal Investigator Dr. Parsey and Dr. Stella Tsirka, Professor of Pharmacological Sciences at Stony Brook, are recruiting a collection of patients with depression. They are testing the idea that people with higher inflammation are better treated with an anti-inflammatory. They are using PET to see who has high or low inflammation prior to treatment.

During the study, the researchers will determine if those with the highest inflammation had the best response.

Dr. Tsirka’s lab uses animal models to understand mechanisms of disease

and experiment on treatment, while Dr. DeLorenzo uses neuro-imaging in human patients to understand and treat pathology.

“Our preclinical results certainly support the idea of the neuro-inflammation hypothesis of depression” and suggest potential ways to interfere with the process in preclinical models, Dr. Tsirka explained in an email.

Dr. Tsirka, who has been working for Dr. DeLorenzo for over three years, described her colleague as “enthusiastic, rational creative and hard working” and believed imaging could provide a way to verify efficient treatment of depression.

By understanding the biology of the brain, Dr. DeLorenzo hopes to address a range of questions that might affect the disease.

In other work, Dr. DeLorenzo is exploring the possibility that a disruption in glutamate leads to circadian and mood dysfunction in a subtype of depression.

In some studies with glutamate, researchers assessed mood before and after sleep deprivation. They found that sleep deprivation provided an antidepressant effect in about 40 percent of patients with Major Depressive Disorder.

A healthy person would typically become tired and angry after staying awake for 36 straight hours. Some people with this form of depression,

however, see an improvement in their mood after staying up for so many hours.

“Something about sleep deprivation causes an antidepressant effect in some people,” Dr. DeLorenzo said. “We don’t know what that is.”

The antidepressant effect can be short lived, although about 10 percent of people have benefits that last as long as a few weeks.

To be sure, Dr. DeLorenzo cautioned that no one is “advocating just doing sleep deprivation” or even a continuous cycle of partial sleep deprivation.

Born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Dr. DeLorenzo earned her undergraduate and Master’s Degrees at Dartmouth College.

She earned her PhD from Yale University, where she started her brain imaging work.

When Parsey left Columbia to join Stony Brook in 2012, Dr. DeLorenzo moved with him, even though her commute from Queens was three hours each way.

“She never complained” about her travels, Dr. Parsey marveled.

In fact, Dr. DeLorenzo uses the commuting time to read papers and prepare emails.

Dr. Parsey admired Dr. DeLorenzo’s dedication to teaching and mentoring students in her lab.

In her first summer, she took on 17 interns. “This is the kind of stuff that nobody else I know does,” Dr. Parsey marveled.

As for her work, Dr. DeLorenzo believes understanding subcategories of mental health will follow the same pattern as cancer research. “Back in the day, we used to say, ‘Someone has cancer or a tumor.’ Now, we say that that tumor has this genetic marker, which is what we’re going to target when we treat it.”

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HELPING YOU NAVIGATE TO OPTIMAL HEALTH

EXCITING UPDATE:

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You are not limited by your genes.

Fortunately, most diseases are based primarily on epigenetics, which are environmental influences, and not on genetics. Epigenetics literally means above or around the gene. In epigenetics, lifestyle choices impact gene expression. Just because your first degree relatives may have had a disease, you are not predestined to follow suit.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Resetting the Thanksgiving table

NEWS AROUND TOWN

Elevate your holiday meal by integrating healthy options

This year, many of us are considering revising our Thanksgiving meal choices for the first time in generations. These past two years have provided a critical reminder of the importance of managing or reversing chronic diseases. This, coupled with a growing interest in plant-based eating, has prompted many to consider ways to reset the table, so to speak.

What can we do to turn Thanksgiving into a bonanza of good health? Phytochemicals (plant nutrients) called carotenoids have antioxidant and anti- BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD inflammatory activity and are found mostly in fruits and vegetables.

Carotenoids make up a family of more than 600 different substances, such as beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene and beta-cryptoxanthin (1).

Carotenoids help to prevent and potentially reverse diseases, such as breast cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), age-related macular degeneration, and cardiovascular disease — heart disease and stroke. Foods that contain these substances are dark green leafy vegetables, as well as orange, yellow and red vegetables and fruits.

A simple breast cancer study demonstrates their effects. We know that breast cancer risk is high among U.S.-born women, where the average lifetime risk of getting breast cancer is 12.8 percent (2).

In a meta-analysis of eighteen prospective studies, results show that women who consumed higher levels of carotenoids, such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and lutein and zeaxanthin, had significantly reduced risk of developing estrogen-negative breast cancer (3).

Strategies for healthy holiday eating

Despite the knowledge that healthy eating has long-term positive effects, there are obstacles to healthy eating. Two critical factors are presentation and perception.

Vegetables are often prepared in either an unappetizing way — steamed to the point of no return — or smothered in cheese, negating their benefits, but clearing our consciences.

Many consider Thanksgiving a time to indulge and not think about the repercussions.

Plant-based foods like whole grains, leafy greens and fruits are relegated to side dishes or afterthoughts. Why is it so important to change our mindsets? There are significant short-term consequences of gorging ourselves.

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Not surprisingly, people tend to gain weight from Thanksgiving to New Year. This is when many gain the predominant amount of weight for the entire year. However, most do not lose the weight they gain during this time (4). If you can fend off weight gain during the holidays, think of the possibilities for the rest of the year.

Also, if you are obese and sedentary, you may already have heart disease. Overeating at a single meal increases your risk of heart attack over the near term, according to the American Heart Association (5). However, with a little Thanksgiving planning, you can reap significant benefits.

Here are some suggestions to get you thinking about ways to shift the heavy holiday meal paradigm: Make healthy, plant-based dishes part of the main course. You don’t have to forgo signature dishes, but supplement tradition by adding mouthwatering vegetable-based dishes. One of my favorites is steamed “sweet” vegetables – cauliflower, broccoli, snap peas, onions and garlic. To make it sweet, I steam it in a splash of citrus-infused balsamic vinegar and add sliced apples before steaming. If you want to make this a primary dish, add diced tofu and/or garbanzo beans to make it more filling without overwhelming its delicate sweetness.

Improve vegetable options. Why would you serve vegetables without any seasoning?

In my family, we season vegetables and make sauces to drizzle over them.

My 16-year-old nephew, who has never liked cooked vegetables, fell in love with my wife’s roasted Brussels sprouts and broccoli while on vacation this summer. He actually texted her a week later to ask for the recipes.

Now, he makes them for himself. Good resources for appealing dishes can be found at PCRM.org, mouthwateringvegan.com, and many other resources.

Replace refined grains. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, showed that replacing wheat or refined grains with whole wheat and whole grains significantly reduced central fat, or fat around the belly (6).

Not only did participants lose subcutaneous fat found just below the skin, but also visceral adipose tissue, the fat that lines organs and causes chronic diseases such as cancer.

For even better results, consider substituting riced cauliflower or mashed cauliflower for rice or potatoes. You can purchase frozen riced cauliflower in many grocery stores now. Just be sure to get one that’s unsalted. If you prefer mashed, I have a simple recipe for mashed cauliflower here: www.medicalcompassmd.com/2021/01/09/ mashed-cauliflower-recipe-vegan/ Create a healthy environment. Instead of putting out creamy dips, cheese platters and candies as snacks, choose whole grain brown rice crackers, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes and healthy dips like hummus and salsa. Help people choose wisely.

Offer healthy dessert options. Options might include dairy-free pumpkin pudding and fruit salad.

The goal should be to increase your nutrientdense choices and decrease your empty-calorie foods. Instead of making Thanksgiving a holiday of regret, eating foods that cause weight gain, fatigue and that increase your risk for chronic diseases, promote everyone’s health, while maintaining the theme of a traditional festive meal.

References:

(1) Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2010;50(8):728– 760. (2) SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975– 2016, National Cancer Institute. (3) Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Mar; 95(3): 713–725. (4) N Engl J Med 2000; 342:861-867. (5) www.heart.org.

(6) Am J Clin Nutr 2010 Nov;92(5):1165-71.

Dr. David 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.

To find a COVID-19 vaccination site near you, text your zip code to 438829 or visit www.vaccines.gov

Community Wreath Contest

The Smithtown Historical Society (SHS) will host a Community Wreath Contest with a deadline of Dec. 1 at the Roseneath Cottage, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown. Open to all, the wreath must be a minimum of 12" to a maximum of 24" in diameter. Any materials may be used. Wreaths will be displayed at the historical society's Heritage Country Christmas Fair on Dec. 4 (rain date Dec. 5) and the public will select the winners. Entry fee is the donation of your wreath entry to the SHS to use as it sees fit.

For more information, call 631-265-6768.

Sporting Lifestyle Cocktail Party

The Four Harbors Chapter of Ducks Unlimited and the Nissequogue Fire Department will host a Sporting Lifestyle Cocktail Party at the Moore residence, 448 Nissequogue River Road, St. James on Saturday, Nov. 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Hosted by John Moore, Richard Smith and Chief Chris Knott, the event will feature hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, raffles and an auction to benefit their charities. $75 per person. Pre-registration is required by calling 631-804-2114.

PJ Lions Club Food Basket Project Each holiday season the Port Jefferson Lions Club purchases thousands of dollars worth of food, packs them for each family and delivers them to the needy in our Community. Last year 100 families were provided with a holiday meal. This year the Lions Club is requesting a donation of $50 to help provide much needed groceries for a family in need. Donations are accepted at www.portjeffersonlions. com or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 202, Port Jefferson, NY 11777.

Celebration of Hope party

Hope House Ministries of Port Jefferson will hold its 38th annual Celebration of Hope event at Villa Lombardi's, 877 Main St., Holbrook on Monday, Nov. 29 from 7 to 11 p.m. The evening's festivities will include live music, silent auction, cocktails, a buffet dinner and dessert table. Tickets are $160 per person. To order, call 631-473-8796.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

An emergency care research study of bleeding in the brain.

For more information, or to decline participation in this research study, please visit www.buildclinical.com/study/stonybrook-fastest or contact our study staff below.

(631) 444-9083.

Primary Investigator: Jason Mathew, DO Study Coordinator: Christine Pol, PhD

Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 21100451H

Stony Brook Medicine is conducting a research study to study bleeding in the brain, also called intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Most of this bleeding occurs within a few hours of onset of symptoms. The brain injury from ICH is usually very severe, and there is currently no treatment for ICH that is proven to improve outcome. The FASTEST research study is being done to determine if a protein (rFVIIa) that our body makes to stop bleeding at the site of injury to a blood vessel, can slow bleeding in the brain and improve outcome. Participants in the FASTEST research study are placed at random, that is by chance, into one of two groups. They have an equal chance of getting rFVIIa or placebo (no active ingredient). Some patients will be enrolled without consent if a family member or representative is not rapidly available. Before the research study starts, we will consult with the community. We welcome your feedback and questions.

THEME:

SUDOKU PUZZLE

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CLUES ACROSS 1. "If all ____ fails..."

5. *Male Thanksgiving bird 8. Yoko's last name 11. Indian restaurant bread 12. Carhop's carrier 13. *"Kiss the Cook" garment 15. Homer's "The Odyssey", e.g.

16. *Grandpa or Grandma, often 17. Moolah or dough 18. *Pilgrim's colony 20. Allah's cleric 21. Arranges into categories 22. Chance's genre 23. *"Plains, Trains and Automobiles" star 26. Woven containers 30. Kimono sash 31. Aristotle's school 34. Part of ideal 35. Hurricane feature, pl.

37. Comedian Schumer 38. Teen worry 39. Side of a ruler 40. Left over 42. *When will the guests be here?, acr.

43. Rejuvenate 45. Expression of agreement (2 words) 47. *What Turkey Trot participants did 48. Outdoor entertainment area 50. Messy substances 52. *It makes Thanksgiving wishes come true?

55. Half of diameter, pl.

56. Flu symptom 57. Accompanies relief 59. Leaves out 60. More than a talker?

61. Isaac's firstborn 62. Skin cyst 63. "____ my party, and I'll cry if I want too..."

64. Confederate or Union, e.g.

Answers to last week's puzzle:

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8. Sea World's performer 9. "Cheers" regular 10. Top seed 12. Like a rosebush 13. Spy name 14. *Kind of squash 19. Toils 22. Truck brand motto: "Guts. Glory. ____" 23. Lawn trimmer 24. Toe the line 25. Designs on lemur's tail 26. Purchases 27. #39 Across, pl.

28. T in Ferrari TR 29. Thai restaurant chicken staple 32. Elder's support 33. Flightless bird 36. *Thanksgiving football game host city since 1934 38. Impromptu 40. Big coffee holder 41. Choice word 44. Desert mirage 46. Makes less tight 48. Lace loop 49. "Angela's _____," memoir 50. *Raiders vs. Cowboys, e.g.

51. Scandinavian war god 52. Dry riverbed 53. Not final or absolute 54. Exclamation of surprise, archaic 55. Propel your boat!

58. Color wheel feature * THEME RELATED CLUE Answers to this week’s puzzle will appear in next week’s newspaper.

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To say that present times are challenging is an understatement. BY MICHAEL E. RUSSELL Supply chain issues, higher gas prices at the pump, heating oil and natural gas prices are expected to increase by 60% this season. We have seen shortages at the supermarket and shortages of corks for wine bottles!!! We have housing shortages, federal deficits approaching $25 trillion.

We have an economy that is still robust with 10.2 million jobs unfilled.

The 10-year treasury is now at 1.62% and analysts are expecting an increase to almost 3%. We have not seen rates this high in almost 12 years. A key measure of the bond market as quoted in The New York Times expects inflation to increase by 3% per annum over the next 10 years.

It appears that the Federal Reserve will have to take major steps to halt this inflation creep.

In spite of these negative factors, investor’s wealth increased by $9.7 trillion, 23.5% for the year!

That being said, the University of Michigan’s survey stated that this has not trickled down to the average family.

Their economic outlook shows the lowest

confidence in the economy in more than 10 years. What this says is that employment is up, wages are up, but their income in real terms is down. The Consumer Price Index has jumped 0.9% in October, bringing the year-over-year increase to 6.2%. The most in more than 3 decades!

For many investors, according to Randall Forsyth of Barron’s, the growing concerns about rising prices and interest rates present a problem. In this scenario, bonds may not serve as a buffer in the classic 60/40 equities to bonds portfolio.

Morningstar is looking for a 7.5% gain in equities next year while analysts at Bank of America believe the S&P will be flat.

With all the potential negative news out there, I still believe there are stocks with solid dividends that have potential for growth.

A conservative play is New York Community Bank, NYCB. This bank has over 1200 branches with a dividend of 6%.

I believe that the major energy suppliers are attractive at these levels. Energy demand is high and will continue to be so.

ExxonMobil, XOM, is currently trading at $63. This is 25% below its 5 year high. It is paying a 5.5% dividend.

In closing, let me wish everyone a healthy holiday season.

Michael E. Russell retired after 40 years working for various Wall Street firms. All recommendations being made here are not guaranteed and may incur a loss of principal.

The opinions and investment recommendations expressed in the column are the author's own.

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THEATER REVIEW

Horoscopes Celebrate the season with a holiday tradition: 'A Christmas Carol' of the week

BY HEIDI SUTTON

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he holidays have arrived at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson with the 37th annual production of A Christmas Carol. In the lobby the garland is hung and the tree is trimmed and in the Mainstage theater the Victorian London set awaits the wonderful imagination of Charles Dickens and the beloved retelling of a classic tale of redemption.

Based on Dickens’ 1843 novella of the same name, A Christmas Carol introduces the audience to Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and miserly man who has chosen “the world of business” over love, friendships and community. We first meet Scrooge “of all the good days of the year” on Christmas Eve, exactly 7 years since his business partner Jacob Marley died, as he snaps at his clerk Bob Cratchit, dismisses his nephew Fred Halliwell and chases carolers away. We see Want in the corner, a specter who will haunt Scrooge the entire show.

Later that evening Scrooge is visited by Marley’s ghost who offers him a precious gift — one last chance at redemption.

Draped in the heavy chains he has forged in life, Marley warns Scrooge he will be visited by three spirits — the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future – in an attempt to save his immortal soul.

In one of the most important parts of the show, the Ghost of Christmas Past shows Scrooge “the shadows of things that have been” — a series of events that led him to become the man he is today — from his mother dying at childbirth; his time at Wellington House, the boarding school where he spent many Christmases alone as a boy; his loving relationship with his sister Fan and his apprenticeship with the kindhearted Fezziwig where he proposes to his first and only love, Belle.

The shadows also reveal the exact moment when he chooses to go into a business partnership with Marley (“and so it began”) and is overtaken by greed; when Belle walks out of his life; how he turns on Fezziwig; and the death of Fan. The cheeky Ghost of Christmas Present arrives to teach Scrooge the joys of mankind.

The first stop is Bob Cratchit’s home where he finds out about Tiny Tim’s failing health and that Cratchit’s oldest daughter works long hours in the workhouses to help the family pay their bills. Scrooge’s concern is evident. The mood lightens at a dinner party hosted by his nephew where the guests mock him in spirit during a game and compare him to a bear.

A daunting 14-foot Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Scrooge the shadows

Julie Friedman as Want and Jeffrey Sanzel as Ebenezer Scrooge in a scene from the show. Photo by Brian Hoerger/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.

of what is yet to come, including his own death and how it affects those he has wronged. The frightening notion is exactly what the miser needs to turn his life around. His transformation on Christmas Day, especially in his interaction with Want, is a joy to watch. In the end, Scrooge discovers that old Fezziwig was right all along and that love is the only thing in life worth having.

Adapted for the stage by Theatre Three’s Executive Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel, the show evolves and changes every year, keeping it fresh and exciting. This year the show features a revised underscoring created by musical director Brad Frey, slight changes to the opening and closing, a shivaree, and due to COVID regulations, Tiny Tim is a puppet, designed by gifted puppet designer Austin Michael Costello.

The entire cast is excellent, with many playing multiple roles. Sanzel, who has played the role of Scrooge in over 1400 performances, is fascinating to watch.

Slightly hunched over, his character walks slowly with a cane and eases into a chair with a groan. But when the Ghost of Christmas Past brings him to Fezziwig’s Christmas Party, he jumps out of the shadows with a straight back and becomes a young man again dancing the night away with Belle.

Special mention must also be made of Douglas J. Quattrock in the role of Scrooge’s loyal clerk Bob Cratchitt (a role he has played over 750 times) whose love for his family and the holidays is unconditional. His character’s attempt to be strong for his family while his child is very sick tugs at the heartstrings.

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The Victorian set, designed by Randall Parsons, is most impressive with fireplaces that glow, a four-poster bed that tucks away neatly into the wall when the set transforms to the London streets, a church with stained glass windows, and a living home decked out for the holidays. The period costumes, also designed by Parsons, are perfectly on point and the lighting and sound design by Robert W. Henderson Jr. is truly magical, a word that also best describes the entire production.

Sanzel says it best in his director’s notes.“A Christmas Carol is a beautiful reminder that we are members of a community and that our responsibilities go beyond ourselves.

Scrooge’s pledge to Tiny Tim’s future shows his ability to help those in his life; his embrace of the specter of Want shows his commitment to the world entire. Dickens’ message is one not just for Christmas but for always.”

Don’t miss this beautiful show.

Arrive early and be treated to a selection of Christmas carols by the actors on the Second Stage on the lower level and stay after for a Polaroid photo with Scrooge for $5 to support the theater’s scholarship fund or take one with your cellphone at no charge.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents A Christmas Carol through Dec. 26. A special abridged sensory-sensitive performance will be held on Nov. 28 at 11 a.m.

Running time is 2 hours with one intermission.

Tickets are $20 each in November; $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12 in December. For more information or to order tickets, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 A surprising energy may compel you to eschew responsibilities and seek out some new horizons, Scorpio. Don’t shy away from exploring wherever you see fit.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t be surprised if things get a little stressful at work this week, Sagittarius. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, think of it as an opportunity to find success.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Figure out how to strike a balance in your life, Capricorn. This may mean sharing work with other people to free up more opportunities to spend time with family.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you will be presented with various opportunities in the days to come. Some may be more worthy of your attention than others. Vet the options that come your way.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, uncertainty may hang over your love life.

You may need to find a way to sum up how you feel. Then you can take action.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may not jump out of bed excited to work, but things may change in the next few days. Pleasant interactions at the workplace play a factor into your good mood.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Stop and smell the roses as much as possible, Taurus. Cherish the good things you encounter, whether they are big or small. Take advantage of an opportunity to indulge.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, don’t let trivial things distract you from the bigger picture. Even if a small opportunity does not initially seem like a big deal, it could grow in the days to come.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, people are interested in what you have to say, even if you’re normally inclined to keep things under wraps. Start practicing what you are going to talk about.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may experience a burst of productivity in the days to come. Harness this energy and get as much done as possible. Expect a helping hand from others.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 This week will be a lesson in putting yourself first, Virgo. Even if you don’t crave the limelight, people will be shining a spotlight on you for the time being. Prove your worth.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, progress you make in the next several days could be beneficial to you in the long run, even if doesn’t seem like it right now. Keep plodding on.

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THEATER REVIEW

Northport's Engeman Theater rings in the holidays with 'White Christmas'

BY BARBARA ANNE KIRSHNER

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henomenal music, dance, comedy with romance sprinkled on top all wrapped up in a giant red velvet bow, that’s White Christmas, Engeman Theater's gift to ring in this joyous season.

Last year, the holidays were dismal with theatres shut across our great nation due to COVID, but not even a sweeping pandemic could extinguish its spirit for long. Theater fought back, reigniting marques with brilliant neon lights announcing that the show would most certainly go on.

The Engeman proudly swung open its grand glass doors welcoming all who enter to enjoy the magic of live theatre once more and to celebrate the holidays it is treating audiences to an irresistible White Christmas.

With music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and book by David Ives and Paul Blake, this musical is based on the much loved 1954 movie starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen. The first stage adaptation did not happen until 2004 when it premiered in San Francisco before playing a limited engagement on Broadway from Nov. 14, 2008, until Jan. 4, 2009.

The story revolves around two former WWII army buddies Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who, after the war, become successful entertainers, then big time producers. They get a letter presumably from an army buddy asking them to check out his sisters’ act at a local club. Sparks fly when they meet these sisters who are leaving that night for a Vermont Inn to fulfill a booking engagement.

In pursuit of romance, Bob and Phil follow the ladies and discover that their former general who now owns this inn has fallen on hard times. The plot proceeds with mad cap comedy and extraordinary musical numbers.

With producing artistic director, Richard Dolce and managing director Kevin J. O’Neill at the helm, the Engeman is dedicated to creating Broadway caliber experiences for their audiences and White Christmas is professionalism at its very best.

This multi-talented ensemble is captivating. From the rollicking open numbers of Happy Holidays and White Christmas, Aaron Young as Bob Wallace and Daniel Plimpton as Phil Davis grasp us and never let go. Young’s voice richly floats through his every song while his stage presence is beguiling. Davis is a true song and dance man. The I Love a Piano duet featuring Darien Crago as Judy Hayes, is a tour de force tap number. Crago’s skill and energy mesmerizes in all her dance routines, making them appear effortless. Meadow Nguy as Betty Haynes soaring soprano sends

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Clockwise from top left, Aaron Young and ensemble in 'Blue Skies'; Meadow Nguy and Darien Crago in 'Sisters'; Darien Crago and Daniel Plimpton in 'I Love a Piano'; front row, Joshua Keen, AnnaBelle Deaner and Ryan Rodino, back row, Darien Crago and Daniel Plimpton reprise 'Let Me Sing and I’m Happy' chills especially in Love, You Didn’t Do Right

by Me. Rounding out this ensemble is an impressive supporting cast. Keith Lee Grant is riveting as the stern General Henry Waverly shouting out commands until he reaches a moment of reflection that allows the caring man within to materialize.

Suzanne Mason as Martha Watson sporting red curls reminiscent of Lucille Ball and impeccable comedic timing takes center stage belting out Let Me Sing and I'm Happy and nearly stops the show. The general’s granddaughter, Susan Waverly, played by AnnaBelle Deaner, mimics Martha with a rousing reprise of the same song.

Director Matt Kunkel has created sheer perfection taking us on a memorable musical journey of sight and sound. Music Director Camille Johnson maintains energetic fluidity from start to finish with a

band that is beautifully synchronized to the performers in every number.

Choreography is central to this show and Drew Humphrey’s lively routines from the tap numbers to a chorus line done with the precision of the Rockettes is outstanding.

Sound design is essential in a musical and Laura Shubert has the levels just right.

This is a period piece musical therefore costumes must allow for ease of movement while reflecting the 1950’s era and Dustin Cross has created breathtaking silhouettes most notably the dreamy coats decorated with clouds in Blue Skies, the dazzling black and white ensembles in I Love a Piano with Judy’s belt that unwinds into piano keys and all those stunning red confections in the White Christmas and I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm finale. Hair design is another essential element in a period piece and Conor Donnelly’s 1950’s hairstyles look authentic.

Kyle Dixon’s scenic design sets the tone and is functional as it morphs easily from one scene into the next giving the continuous feel of the magical holiday season by emphasizing reds, greens and whites. Dixon’s giant frames of white bark against green matting outlines the set and emphasizes a rural feel for the Vermont Inn. Aaron Bowersox’s lighting design adds brilliance to the big numbers and subtle touches for gentler moments.

White Christmas is a must-see festive treat for the entire family so ring in the holidays with this spectacular musical now through January 2, 2022. And be sure to return for the rest of their 2021-2022 season of exciting shows.

The John W. Engeman Theater is located at 250 Main Street in Northport. Tickets to the show range from $75 to $80 with free valet parking. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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COOKING COVE

Thanksgiving side dishes take center stage

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

Is it really about the turkey? I don’t think so. Personally, I think the turkey is just an excuse for the myriad side dishes that crowd the Thanksgiving plate. And whatever they are, it’s not Thanksgiving without them.

Each cook prepares his or her specialty, and each guest arrives, stepping gingerly up the walk and carrying a foil-covered dish. Aunt Somebody always does the Brussels sprouts, Cousin Somebody has to bring the cranberry sauce, Uncle Somebody has whipped up his irresistible mashed potatoes and Somebody’s mother-in-law always presents her “famous” sweet potato creation with the usual flourish, fanfare and self-congratulatory prelude.

They all think their recipes are classified information and inimitable, but I’ve pretty much figured them out so here they are.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1 pint Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced in half, top to bottom • 1/4 cup olive oil • 6 peeled garlic cloves • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat, then place sprouts cut side down in oil; add garlic and salt and pepper. Cook until sprouts start to brown on bottom; transfer them in the pan to oven; roast until they are evenly brown, about 15 to 20 minutes; toss with balsamic vinegar and serve hot or warm with turkey and all the trimmings.

Drunken Cranberry Sauce

YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries • 1 large tart apple, peeled and diced • 1 cup sugar • 1/2 cup orange liqueur • 1/2 cup water • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 cup bourbon • Grated zest of one orange • Grated zest of one lemon DIRECTIONS:

In a large saucepan combine the cranberries, apple, sugar, orange liqueur, water and cinnamon; bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer until the berries start to pop.

Remove from heat, stir in bourbon and zests; cover and refrigerate. Serve with turkey and all the trimmings.

Golden Mashed Potatoes

YIELD: Makes 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS: • Salt • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters • 1 whole onion, peeled • 1 stick unsalted butter • 1/3 cup whole milk • Pinch of freshly ground white pepper DIRECTIONS:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add potatoes and onion and cook over medium-high heat until very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, then return potatoes to pot without any of the water; discard onion or refrigerate and save for another use. Meanwhile in a small saucepan heat 6 tablespoons butter and milk together until butter melts and milk

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is hot but not boiling. Go back to potatoes and toss them around in pot over low heat for a minute or so; transfer them to mixer bowl and mash them on low speed; add the hot milk and butter gradually, then the white pepper, and increase mixer speed to medium. When fully combined and creamy, transfer to warmed serving bowl, top with dots of remaining butter and, as soon as it’s melted from the heat of the potatoes, serve with turkey and trimmings.

'Famous' Sweet Potatoes

YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS: • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 2 tablespoons orange juice • 2 tablespoons grated orange zest

• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Make a series of 1/8” slices cross-wise, slicing only 2/3 of the way down on the potatoes, so the bottoms of the slices are still attached. Place potatoes, evenly spaced, on foil-lined pan. In a small bowl combine the butter, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, salt and pepper. With a pastry brush, coat tops of potatoes and let mixture dribble down in between slices. Bake until insides are tender and outsides are crispy, about 45 to 50 minutes. Midway through cooking time, run a fork gently along tops to fan out slices; when potatoes are almost done, sprinkle nuts over tops and in between slices.

Serve hot with turkey and trimmings.

Job Fair heads to Suffolk County Community College in Selden Nov. 19

Senator Mario R. Mattera (2nd Senate District), Assemblyman Doug Smith (5th Assembly District) and Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa (4th Legislative District) are joining together to host a special Long Island Job Fair to help bring job seekers and employers who have openings together.

The event will be held at Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) on Friday, November 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Babylon Center located at 533 College Road in Selden. (Early entry for veterans at 10:30 a.m.)

The three elected officials put this event together to help all in the community who have lost their jobs either due to the COVID pandemic or due to government mandates

or who are simply looking to find a better opportunity to improve their life.

“Our economy will only recover if those in our communities are able to get the jobs they need. I am proud to join with Assemblyman Smith and Leg. Caracappa to help our residents, who have suffered throughout the COVID crisis, get back to work. These men and women lost their employment through no fault of their own and it is imperative that we do all we can to help them get back on their feet so they can put food on their tables and pay their bills,” stated Senator Mattera.

“The COVID-19 pandemic and the NYS mandates have altered the lives of many this year. The key to helping those who

have suffered from these changes, is to offer solutions and get them back to work. As Legislator of the 4th district, I am proud to partner with Senator Mario Mattera and Assemblyman Doug Smith on this job fair to connect the businesses in our community with prospective employees,” said Leg. Caracappa.

“Our community has been through so much; first, the COVID-19 pandemic and now the NYS mandates — which have left so many without jobs right before the holidays. My colleagues and I are determined to come up with solutions and that is why I am proud to collaborate with Senator Mattera and Leg. Caracappa along with Suffolk Community College to present this job fair. Our goal is to connect Long

Islanders with real job opportunities and keep our community working and thriving” Assemblyman Smith added.

This event is completely free to both employers and prospective employees. At the event, prospective employees can meet with multiple potential employers in a convenient manner so job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume.

Due to SCCC regulations, all participants must wear a mask while attending this event.

Please visit mattera.nysenate.gov for more information including directions.

Anyone with questions or who is interested in participating as an employer is asked to either send an email to mattera@ nysenate.gov or call 631-361-2154.

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SBU SPORTSWEEK TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

NOV. 18 TO NOV. 24, 2021

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

The team celebrates after Sunday's game.

Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook volleyball team was not able to secure a win in its final regular season contest, as UMBC won in straight sets on Nov. 12 at Pritchard Gymnasium.

The Seawolves honored their four seniors before the contest, along with grad libero Kiani Kerstetter, but were not able to get the offense going as they hit .074 on the night in a 25-21, 25-18, 25-22 decision.

Amiyah De'Long led Kristin Belzung's club with nine kills on the night, while Kerstetter (18) and Hailey Barden (10) each tallied double-figure digs for the squad.

Stony Brook will await its fate in the upcoming America East Championship, to be held next weekend at UMBC. "First, I want to acknowledge the group of seniors we honored tonight. Paige, Hailey, Sabrina, and Enitan have given so much to our program and we are thankful they chose to come here four years ago.

They have left their mark! Also, a big thank you to Kiani who also played in her final match in Pritchard and has been a staple on the court for five years," said head coach Kristin Belzung.

"I thought we fought hard tonight and honestly in some ways it caused us to make some errors that hurt us in tight sets. I thought we tried to be perfect in situations we didn't need to be. That said, I think we have the ability to execute at a higher level if we can settle into a rhythm earlier in the match. I liked our defensive effort and would like to see us get more in terms of production in transition to allow us to pull away. Everything we have done this season is to prepare us for next weekend and I have been thankful for our focus every day in the gym to be in a position to compete for a championship," she added.

Up next, the season continues next weekend in Baltimore at the America East Volleyball Championships. The semifinal matchups are set for Friday at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., with the finals set for Saturday at 4 p.m. The tournament bracket will be set on Sunday night after New Hampshire closes its season at Hartford.

Women’s hoops storms past St. John’s 72-60

The Stony Brook University women's basketball team (3-0) had not defeated a current Big East member since Dec. 7, 2004, that changed on Nov. 14 as it toppled St. John's (1-1), 72-60, to improve to (3-0) on the young season. With the win, head coach Ashley Langford became the first Stony Brook head coach in program history to start their career with a (3-0) record.

The Seawolves and Red Storm played an all but even first quarter as St. John's led, 21-20, after the first 10 minutes of play.

Stony Brook took full control of the game in the second quarter as it outscored St. John's, 20-8, in the stanza. The Seawolves used a 9-0 run early in the second quarter to create separation.

Stony Brook took a 40-29 lead into the halftime break as it was firing on all cylinders. The Seawolves were locked in on the defensive end as they limited St. John's to 29.7 percent shooting from the field and 18.2 percent shooting from three in the first half.

In the second quarter, Stony Brook held the Red Storm to 19.0 percent shooting from the floor and did not allow a three-pointer (0-of6) in the frame.

The Seawolves carried that first half momentum into the third quarter as they added to their lead through the duration of

the stanza. Stony Brook went on to outscore St. John's, 19-17, in the third quarter as it took a 59-46 lead into the fourth. The Seawolves' lead grew to as large as 21 points, 72-51, with 4:18 to play in the game.

Stony Brook used a balanced scoring attack to knock off St. John's as it had six student-athletes score eight or more points in the contest. Senior guard Anastasia Warren led the way with 19 points as the Seawolves went on to close out the Red Storm by the final score of 72-60.

"We came out ready to play today. I really got on them about transition defense and that was the key to the game – really keeping St. John's from fast break points and we did that. I told them from the beginning defense is going to win us games. I'm really happy with the intensity that we came out with and it was a collective group effort, it wasn't just one person. Everyone's stepping up; we got some people in foul trouble that couldn't play in the first quarter, and our bench was ready to go," said coach Ashley Langford.

"Everybody's contributing and I know that makes them feel good, everyone's got their back, and everyone's ready to go. I am really pleased with our effort and happy with our team that we were able to realize this win because they deserve it," she said.

SBU Seawolves Home Games FOOTBALL

Nov. 20 vs. Albany

MEN’S BASKETBALL

1 p.m.

Nov. 22 vs. Sacred Heart 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 1 vs. American 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 4 vs. Wagner 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 8 vs. Hofstra 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 11 vs. Bryant 6:30 p.m.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL. Nov. 28 vs. St. Francis Brooklyn 2 p.m.

Dec. 7 vs. Marist 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 10 vs. Penn 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 2 vs. Hartford 2 p.m.

Jan. 12 vs. Vermont 6:30 p.m. *Please note this schedule can change at any time. Visit www.stonybrookathletics.com for tickets and any last minute cancellations.

Content for this page provided by Stony Brook University and printed as a service to our advertiser.

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Religious D irectory Catholic ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH 17 Manor Road Smithtown, NY 11787 Paster Phil Join us every Sunday 10:30am You will be surprised!

Leave as a friend come back as family Another location Abundant Life Church of God Hours of service vary 440 Furrows Road Holbrook, NY 11741 631-588-7704

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson 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 12:30-1:15pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631-928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631-331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9am in the Church, 12pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 4:00 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

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket Phone: 631-941-4141 Fax: 631-751-6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org www.stjamessetauket.org REV. ROBERT KUZNIK, PASTOR REV. ROBERT SCHECKENBACK, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE REV. MIKE S. EZEATU, SBU HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, IN RESIDENCE Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm ...

Saturday 9am to 2pm Weekday Masses: Monday to Saturday 8am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5pm (Youth) Sunday 8am ... 9:30am (Family) ... 11:30am (Choir) Baptisms: contact the Office at the end of the third month of pregnancy to set a date.

Matrimony: contact the Office at least nine months before desired date to set a date.

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4 to 4:45pm or by Appointment. Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Bereavement: 631-941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631-941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631-941-4141 x 313 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3:00 pm closed ... reopening TBD Food Pantry Open ... Wednesdays 12Noon to 2pm and Sundays 2pm to 3pm Mission Statement: We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel. We strive to respond to Jesus invitation: to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to our neighbor and enemy; to be stewards of and for God’s creation and to be living witness of Faith, Hope and Charity...so that in Jesus name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities.

ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Each Saturday 3:45pm, 4:45pm Mass: Saturday 5pm only Sunday 8am, 10am & 12pm Weekday Mass: 9am Confessions: Saturday 3:45pm-4:45pm Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10am - 4pm and Friday 10am-2pm.

Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach Parish office: 631-744-8566; fax 631-744-8611 Parish website: www.stlouisdm.org REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of

Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith.

No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort.

Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 10:00 am; 12 noon.

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Saturday 4-4:45 pm or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date.

Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Our little historic church on the hill across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond 61 Main Street, Stony Brook Visit our website www.allsoulsstonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Interdenominational Morning Prayer ServiceTuesday 8:00am- Half Hour Interdenominational Rosary Service-Wednesday 12noonSunday Services: 8am Virtual Service 9:30am Service at the Church-Organ Music Thanksgiving Service Thursday November 25th 10:00am 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.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL SOCIETY OF SAINT PIUS X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville 631-736-6515 sspxlongisland.com Sunday Masses at 7am and 9am Please consult sspxlongisland.com for updates and current mass times.

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 233

Country Road, Mt. Sinai 631-473-1582 www.msucc.org REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Online service continues 10am with Rev. Phil Hobson on our You Tube channel.

The service is accessible anytime thereafter.

Outdoor service continues at 9am, wear a mask and bring a chair. Indoor service on Sundays at 10am. You will need to bring proof of your vaccination and show your card to one of the ushers. Wear a mask at all times indoors. We will be seated socially distanced from one another.

We continue with our online service on our You Tube channel at 10am, and any time thereafter, with Reverend Phil Hobson.

Sunday School will be held at 9am outdoors and 10am indoors.

The online service with Rev. Hobson on our You Tube channel continues at 10Am and is accessible anytime Our Island Heart Food Pantry continues to help those in need at 643 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30pm.

Wear a mask and stay in car Grace and Peace REV. PHIL

CAROLINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net 631-941-4245 REV. COOPER CONWAY, INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community Holy Eucharist Saturday 5pm Sunday 8am and 9:30am Church School classes now forming

North

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 127

Barnum

Av e . , P o r t J e f f e r s o n 631-473-0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org Church office hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 12pm FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST IN CHARGE Please join us for our 8:00 and 10:00 Sunday Eucharists and our 10:00 Wednesday Eucharist in our chapel. Please wear masks.

GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH “To know Christ and to make Him known” 12 Prospect St, Huntington 631-427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, MUSIC DIRECTOR &

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

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Religious D irectory Episcopal ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Sunday Worship In Person, Zoom & Facebook 8:00 am Rite I Holy Eucharist with music 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Rite II Holy Choral Eucharist Upcoming Concerts Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus Sunday, December 12th at 7pm Sing Noël Sunday, December 19th at 7:30 pm Morning Prayer Via Zoom 9:00 am Monday thru Friday Thrift Shop Open!

12 to 3 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Volunteers needed www.stjohns1745.org Facebook.com/stjohns1745

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

Jewish NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER 385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928-3737 www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan Call For Times. Tot Shabbat Family Services Sisterhood Men’s Club Seniors’ Club Youth Group Continuing Ed Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Judaica Shop Food Pantry Lecture Series Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home!

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey. 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 PAUL SIDLOFSKY CANTOR INTERN KALIX JACOBSON EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY, RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services: 1st Friday of the month 6pm, all other Fridays 7:30pm and Saturday B’nai services at 10am Religious School Monthly Family Service Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups 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 Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR DALE NEWTON, VICAR On Sundays the services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

A link for all these services is on the website: www.hopeluth.com.

Our Food Pantry is open to everyone on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for picking up food. Also, donations can be made from 11 a.m.-noon or by making arrangements by leaving a message on the church answering service.

Offerings to support our ministry can be made at church services and through our website’s “Share God’s Mission” page.

In any emergency, call the pastor at 516-848-5386

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347-423-3623 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org

facebook.com/stpaulselca REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR Indoor service of Holy Communion will be offered each Sunday at 8:30am in our sanctuary.

Out of consideration for those who may be unvaccinated for Covid-19, and since even those vaccinated may contact or pass on the coronavirus, masks are required in the building except as directed when receiving Holy Communion. We also ask that you just hum along or sing hymns quietly. Unless otherwise instructed, all pews are available. Please remain where you are seated for the duration of the service. You will be given communion wafers and bulletins upon arrival. Wine and grape juice will be distributed during communion. Please follow all directions.

Outdoor Parking Lot Service is a Drive-In, or you may sit outside as weather permits. Please bring your own chair if possible. The service begins promptly at 10:30am. Enter from Maple Avenue. Greeters will provide communion wafers and bulletins. Sound will be broadcast on FM radio station 88.3 and with speakers as weather allows. Please maintain social distancing. Masks are not required. Please follow all directions.

Morning worship is also available over Facebook Live at the church website or Facebook Live from 8:30am service.

Lutheran-LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.org PASTOR NILS NIEMEIER ASSOCIATE PASTOR STEVE UNGER Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service November 24th at 7Pm. Our worship services are 9am and 10:45am with Sunday school at 9am.

We are still asking people to wear a mask and social distance. The service will be live streamed on our YouTube page.

Go to our website (www.messiahny.org) for the link.We are here for you and if you are in need, please call us. Our Pastors are available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to them.

May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you.

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket 631-941-3581 REV. LISA WILLIAMS 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.

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket 631-941-4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR Sunday Worship Service Indoor at 10am Every 3rd Sunday only Outdoor service at 10am Services are streamed on line @www.setauketumc.org and livestreamed on Facebook.

Church School meets online Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) meets every 2nd Tuesday each month at 1pm No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON 107 South/Main Streets 631-473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us.

Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Sunday Worship Service-10 am (social distancing & masks required) service is also broadcast on church FB page under “Missions and Activities” Christian Education Activities: Call 631-473-0147 Bible Study: Tuesday 2 pm via Zoom Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Hot meals, groceries & clothing provided on a take out basis by Welcome Friends on Fridays 4-5:30 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy & good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

S E TA U K E T P R E S B Y T E R I A N CHURCH 5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660.

THE REV. KATE JONES CALONE, INTERIM PASTOR THE REV. ASHLEY MCFAUL-ERWIN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PASTOR In- person worshipping in church sanctuary Sundays at 9:30 AM. Masks required-social distancing, Childcare available, Basic live streaming of the service. Link available on our

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

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BOOK REVIEW

New walking tour guide by TVHS brings local history to life

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL

T

he Three Village Historical Society has published an excellent series of short works highlighting the North Shore region. Founders Day: Discovering Setauket, Brookhaven’s Original Settlement is “a walking tour guide for families who love exploring and bringing history to life.” It joins several other excellent offerings from the Society.

The slender volumes are colorful and wellresearched, with dozens of illustrations and photos. The goal is “to create meaningful experiences for families interested in exploring community.” Previous publications include George Washington’s LI Spy Ring, Down the Ways – The Wooden Ship Era, and Setauket and Brookhaven History (the latter two recently reviewed in TBR News Media).

Founders Day is written by the Society’s Founders Day Committee: Katherine DownsReuter, Barbara M. Russell, Donna Smith, Lindsey Steward-Goldberg, and Beverly C. Tyler. The impetus (Founders Day, created in 2006) was to “enhance [the] Three Village Central School District’s fourth grade students’ understanding of local history […] using the Vance Locke murals displayed in the Setauket Elementary School auditorium.”

As in previous guides, there is a wellbalanced combination of archival documents, paintings dating back to the eighteenth century, and historical and current photographs. The book gives clear and concise instructions, with the tour beginning in front of the Setauket School, Main Street, Setauket, and concluding at the Emma S. Clark Library.

Throughout, there are detailed explanations of building markers (coats of arms, inscriptions,

plaques), archaeological points of interest, and architectural details. The writers even point out errors: “The date on the plaque on Patriot’s Rock, August 23, is wrong by two days. Information on historical markers can sometimes be wrong. It is always a good idea to check with a more original source.” This detail presents a valuable and telling lesson in the pursuit of history and historical accuracy.

Brief family genealogies are provided in appropriate circumstances. Some sites get a thorough background. The Setauket Grist Mill rightfully warrants an entire page, given its importance to the community. A detailed account of Tyler Bros. General Store receives two detailed pages that include quotes from Lucy Hart, born in February 1899. Here, there is a discussion about the lives and fates of African Americans in the Setauket area.

The text is clear, concise, and descriptive, ideal for the walking tour and a stimulus for further and deeper investigations of the various locales.

Travel and transportation, farming, fishing, and folklore are all included. In addition, the final page contains a list of vocabulary words and terms used within the book. This inclusion further emphasizes that Founders Day, along with the many works of the Three Village Historical Society, are ideal for classroom use and an opportunity for families to explore the area in which they live.

An important note. All the recent publications carry a version of this message: “We wish to acknowledge that we are sitting on the land of the Setalcott indigenous people in Setauket and we pay respect to the Setalcott people whose land is where we live, work and

explore.” This note embraces an important and growing awareness, recognizing the impact of the area’s indigenous people.

Once again, the Three Village Historical Society has produced a novel and valuable tool for community discovery.

Copies of Founders Day: Discovering Setauket, Brookhaven’s Original Settlement are available at the Three Village Historical Society Gift Shop, 93 North Country Road, Setauket and online at www.tvhs.org.

For more information, call 631-751-3730.

Religious D irectory Presbyterian website Sunday mornings. website:setauketpresbyterian.org Bell Choir All ringers welcome Sunday morning Sunday school Setauket Presbyterian Pre-School, ages 2-5 www.setauketpreschool.org Open Door Exchange (furniture ministry) Opendoorexchange.org 631-751-0176 For all program information visit our website, email the church Setauketpresbyterian@verizon. net Follow us on FB.

Quaker QUAKER

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

Conscience Bay Meeting 4 Friends Way, St. James 11780 631-928-2768 www.consciencebayquakers.org We gather in silent worship seeking God,/the Inner Light/Spirit.

We’re guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship. In-person worship blended with

virtual worship. Monthly discussions, Sept.June. Religious education for children.

Sept.-June, 11 a.m.; July-Aug., 10 a.m. All are welcome. See our website.

Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket 631-751-0297 uufsb.org office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN

(MINISTER@UUFSB.ORG) Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m.

Check uufsb.org for Zoom links and information about in-person and live-streamed Sunday worship services.

Adult Faith Development, Choir, Folk Group, classical music, Vespers, Sangha Meditation, Labyrinth Walks, Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Yoga, Essentrics, Grounds & Sounds Café, Le Petit Salon de Musique Our website also offers information about other activities we are currently holding online and in person, such as our Humanist Discussion Group and meditative and wellness arts classes.

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Thursday 18

Times ... and dates

Whaling Museum Trivia Night

Join the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor for an online music-themed night of trivia at 7 p.m. From whale song to sea shanties to cricket chirps to Mozart to Broadway to the Beatles to Beyonce, join them for a tune-filled evening with trivia questions about music in film, television, art, nature, and history. For adults. Free to play, $10 donation appreciated.

To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

An evening of jazz

textiles, jewelry, painted wood signs, painted flower pots, florals, soft sculpture, totes, pillows, birdhouses, chocolates, soy candles, organic soaps, bath & body butters and much more. Refreshments served by the Hauppauge HS Robotics Club. For more information, call 846-1459.

Fine Art & Craft Fair

Walt Whitman High School, 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station hosts its 20th annual Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 100 fine art and craft vendors — the perfect place to find one of a kind items for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Call 549-8582.

Nov. 18 to Nov. 25, 2021

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents the Bad Little Big Band in concert at 7 p.m. Led by pianist Rich Iacona, the 12-member band performs music of the Great American Song Book and original compositions and arrangements written by band members accompanied by vocalist Madeline Kole. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students, $10 children. For tickets, visit www.thejazzloft.org. For more info, call 751-1895.

Caleb Smith Hike A CLASS ACT World-renowned pianist Vassily Primakov joins North Shore Pro Musica for a chamber music concert at the Long Island Museum on Nov. 21.

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Native American Drumming

Brookhaven Polar Plunge

All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being.

Please call 655-7798 for more information.

The Town of BrookhaVen and Special Olympics New York will hold the 12th annual

“Polar Plunge: Freezin’ for a Reason” at Cedar Beach , 200 Harbor Road, Mount Sinai with small groups at 11:30 a.m. and larger groups at 12:30 p.m. Register at www.polarplungeny.org\brookhaven. See preview on page B3.

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BALLETX heads to SBU

Job Fair at SCCC

A job fair will be held at Suffolk County Community College’s Ammerman campus, 533 College Road, Selden from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an early entry for Veterans at 10:30 a.m. Call 361-2154. See more information on this event on page B19.

An evening of classical music

The Sound Symphony Orchestra opens their 2021-2022 season with a classical music concert at Comsewogue High School, 565 N. Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson Station The Sound Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Directed

by Dorothy Savitch, selections include Beethoven’s Fidelio Overture and Dvorak’s powerful Symphony No. 7. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for seniors and students at the door. Children under 12, Veterans, and Active Military are admitted FREE with identification. Masks are required at all times while in the building. For more information, visit www.soundsymphony.org.

Drumming Legends

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents Drumming Legends, a concert featuring drummers Ronnie Zito, Jackie Wilson, Darrell Smith and Chris Smith along with Houston Person on tenor saxophone, Steve Salerno on guitar and Tom Manuel on cornet, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a Trail Less Traveled Walk from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy some refreshing autumn air as you hike to the northeastern edge of the park with its beautiful woodland scenery. This is a moderate level hike with some hills. Bring water and good walking shoes/boots. $4 per person. To register, call 265-1054.

$20 students, $15 children. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org. For more information, call 751-1895.

Full Moon Hike

Join the staff at Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park for a Full Moon Hike along the beach from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Test out your night vision and discover some fun facts about the moon! $4 per person. Reservations required by visiting Eventbrite.com and searching for #NatureEdventures. For more information, call 581-1072.

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Garage Sale fundraiser

Celebrate St. James will hold a garage sale fundraiser today, Nov. 14, 20 and 21 at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second St., St. James from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Lots of treasures including books, lamps, sporting goods, lightly used clothing, collectibles, fishing equipment and more. For more information, call 984-0201.

Scandinavian Bazaar

Loyal Lodge #252 Sons of Norway hosts its annual Scandinavian Bazaar at St. James

Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James (new location) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring Norwegian cheeses; chocolates; baked goods including Julekake, Sostekake, Krumkake and almond cake; t-shirts, jewelry, nisse, decals, coffee Mugs, and decorative items. Enjoy a delicious Scandinavian lunch including Lapskaus, yellow pea soup, Smorbrod, Norwegian waffles, raffle baskets and view a 24-foot Viking ship. Questions?

Call 862-8017.

Brick Studio Open House

The Brick Studio and Gallery, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 57 & 60, St. James will hold an open house today and Nov, 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The community is invited to browse the Gallery and find hand-made pottery created by their members. Enjoy chamber music, raffles and light refreshments. For more information, call 833-THE-BRICK or visit www.thebrickstudio. org. See more on page B25.

Fall Craft & Gift Fair

Hauppauge High School, 500 Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge will host its annual Fall Craft & Gift Fair today and Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit the Hauppauge High School PTSA. The indoor event will feature over 75 exhibitors with arts, crafts and gift items. See hand made

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents BalletX on the Main Stage at 8 p.m.

Co-founded in 2005 by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox and choreographer Matthew Neenan,Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet dance company challenges the boundaries of classical ballet by encouraging formal experimentation while preserving rigorous technique. Tickets range from $42 to $58. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Sunday 21

Garage Sale fundraiser See Nov. 20 listing.

Brick Studio Open House See Nov. 20 listing.

Fall Craft & Gift Fair See Nov. 20 listing.

Northport Walking Tour

A Society favorite has returned! Join the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport for a lively, informative, and socially-distanced walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street business district from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Using storytelling and historic photos from our collection, your guide will make the past come alive! Masks are required.

Tickets are $7 per person. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org.

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s, paintedPianist Alexander Wu in concert re, totes,Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., y candles,Northport welcomes pianist Alexander Wu in and muchconcert at 2 p.m. Enjoy American folk songs auppaugeand spirituals, early popular jazz, Hollywood ation, callfilm scores and Latin American classics from Mr. Wu’s debut solo CD, Rhythm Road Across the Americas. To register, call 261-6930.

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Monday 22

Virtual Movie Trivia Night

Do you know a lot about movies? Well here’s your chance to prove it! Join the Cinema Arts SpecialCentre in Huntington for a virtual Movie 2th annualTrivia Night at 8 p.m. Hosted by Dan French, eason” atthe winning team will get up to four CAC d, MountGift Cards (1 per team member) and bragging a.m. andrights. Tickets are $10 per team, $7 members. gister atVisit www.cinemaartscentre.org to register. ven. SeeQuestions? Email Danlovestrivia@gmail.com.

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Wednesday 24

information, call 751-1895.

Thursday 25

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Community Dinner

Word of Truth Church, 208 Jamaica Ave., Medford will host a free Thanksgiving Community Dinner event at 1 p.m. Please call Pastor Bruce to reserve your spot at 730-2976.

Film

Join the 15 Main ative, and‘Here Today’ orthport’sJoin Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville from 1:30Road, Port Jefferson Station for a free screening d historicof “Here Today” starring Billy Crystal and guide willTiffany Haddish on Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Advance required.registration required by calling 928-1212, ster, visitoption #3 or by visiting www.cplib.org.

Theater

‘All Together Now!’

COMMUNITY NEWS

Star Playhouse, Stage 74, at the Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack presents Music Theatre International’s “All Together Now!,” a global event celebrating local theatre, on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. The venue will be joining thousands of theatrical organizations around the globe for this one-night only performance. The event will highlight songs from beloved Broadway musicals, and will feature appearances by Broadway stars in addition to local talent. Tickets are $55 in advance, $60 at the door. To order, visit www.starplayhouse.com or call 462-9800 x-136.

‘White Christmas’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its MainStage season with White Christmas from Nov. 11 to Jan. 2, 2022.

Based on the beloved film, this heartwarming adaptation follows vaudeville stars and veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as they head to Vermont to pursue romance with a duo of beautiful singing sisters. This family classic features beloved songs by Irving Berlin including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is The Ocean” and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. Tickets range from $75 to $80 per person. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com. See review on page B17.

‘A Christmas Carol’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for the 37th annual production of A Christmas Carol from Nov. 13 to Dec. 26. Celebrate the season with Long Island’s own holiday tradition and broadwayworld.com winner for Best Play.

Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present and future. A complimentary sensory sensitive abridged performance will be held on Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. $20 tickets in November; December tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree. com. See review on page B11.

Vendors wanted

» Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket seeks vendors for its Holiday Market Fairs on Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. $75 for one market, $125 for two, $150 for three and $200 for four. To reserve a booth, visit www.gallerynorth.org or call 631-751-2676. » Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown seeks exhibitors for its Holiday Party for Wildlife and Craft Market on Dec. 4 from 3 to 9 p.m. Looking for craft and food vendors. Spaces are $60 each. Call 631979-6344 or email vsswbriarnc@aol.com.

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

TVHS awarded $5,000 from Humanities New York to support operations The Three Village Historical Society (TVHS) has received a $5,000 SHARP grant from Humanities New York (HNY) to support expanding operations. The announcement was made in a press release on Nov. 12.

After being closed to the public for over 18 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SHARP grant has enabled the Three Village Historical Society to hire a new Visitor Services Associate, which allows the History Center to be open to the public throughout the week and on Sunday’s once again. The Society kicked off its reopening on Nov. 14.

HNY awarded a total of $1.2 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to 120 NYS cultural nonprofits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These SHARP

(Sustaining the Humanities Through the American Rescue Plan) Operating Grants focus on organizations with a core humanities mission and ranged from $1,000 to $20,000. Grants will be used to cover day-to-day activities or ongoing expenses such as staff salaries, utilities, and rent, as well as for humanities programming and professional development, according to the release.

Located at 93 North Country Road, Setauket, the Three Village Historical Society invites the public to stop in to take a tour of the History Center exhibits and visit the gift shop. Hours are Mondays from noon to 2 p.m., Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Brick Studio to hold annual Holiday Sale

The Brick Studio and Gallery, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 57 & 60, St. James will hold its annual Holiday Sale from Nov. 20 to Dec. 23. If you are looking for one-of–a-kind holiday gifts, the Brick is the place! In addition to an Open House on Nov. 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., holiday gallery shopping hours will be Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 27 to Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 20 to Thursday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community is invited to browse the Gallery and find hand-made pottery created by members.

Come and support our local businesses and artists. Admission is free. Call information, call 833-THE-BRICK or visit www.thebrickstudio. Photo from The Brick

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SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK Meet Mia! This week's shelter pet is Mia, who is still waiting at the Smithtown Animal Shelter for her furever home. This sweet pit pix female is playful and sweet. She is all love and play 24/7. Mia adores her people and trusts them completely. She can be found frolicking with her toys or sitting at a volunteer’s feet getting some love. This beauty is a little slow to warm up to strangers, but once she trusts you, it is forever.

Mia came to the shelter as a stray with a broken foot but she is 100% healed and ready for a loving home to call her own.If you would like to meet her, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with her in a domestic setting, which includes a Meet and Greet Room.

The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Shelter operating hours are currently Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only). Call 631-360-7575 or visit www. smithtownanimalshelter.com.

KIDS KORNER Programs Turkey Workshop

The Atelier at Flowerfield, St. James will host a Thanksgiving Turkey Painting Workshop with Miss Linda on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 11. Fee is $50 per child.

To register, call 2509009 or visit www.theatelierflowerfield.org.

Shapes of Nature

Sunken Meadow State Park, Route 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a program for children ages 3 to 5, Shapes, on Nov. 20 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Explore the natural world around us as children and their parents connect with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search for #NatureEdventures. For more information, call 581-1072.

Marshmallows, Cocoa and Crafts Photo from Smithtown Animal Shelter

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, E. Setauket presents a workshop for children ages 4 to 9 titled Marshmallows, Cocoa and Crafts on Nov. 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. Create your very own cocoa cups, make a snowy time marshmallow craft, take a tour of the farm, and gather by a warm fire for seasonal stories! $40 per child with one parent. To register, call 6898172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.

Family Menorah Workshop

FOR A LIMITED TIME $0 Enrollment fee $19.98/month Call 631 751-6100 384 Mark Tree Rd. E. Setauket, NY 11733

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will host a Family Menorah Workshop on Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Explore the importance of oil through the ages, from whale oil to olive oil. Compare historic oil lanterns in the museum’s collection, and get creative designing a tiled mosaic menorah to light up your home this holiday! Admission plus $10 participant. Call 367-3418 for more information.

Sprouts & Friends

and enjoy seasonal, self-serve crafts in their workshop. Free with admission of $6 adults, $5 kids/seniors. Call 367-3418.

Theater

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

The holidays have arrived at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson with Barnaby Saves Christmas from Nov. 20 to Dec. 26 with a sensory sensitive performance on Nov. 21.

Come join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne and all of their friends for a wonderful holiday treat.

As Santa’s littlest elf and his reindeer friend set off on their journey to save Christmas, they meet some new friends along the way and learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'Frosty'

Tis the season! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Frosty from Nov. 21 to Jan. 2. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on her Mom, the mayor, and all of you to help her save her home, get Frosty to the North Pole, and make this holiday season a Winter Wonderland for one and all!

Tickets are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Frozen Jr.’

Do you want to build a snowman? The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present Frozen Jr. from Nov. 20 to Jan. 17. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa.

When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Tickets are $25. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Town of Brookhaven’s New Village Recreation Center, 20 Wireless Road, Centereach presents an interactive holiday program for children ages 6 months to 3 years with a caregiver on Wednesdays, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Children will enjoy a safe and creative way to learn and move through music.

Bring a blanket, mat or beach towel. $35 for 6-week session. Registration is required by calling 732-2338.

Self-Serve Family Crafts

Visit the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor during the month of November Make a tiled mosaic menorah at the Whaling Museum on Nov. 21.

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