Arts & Lifestyles - December 8, 2016

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movie review

Disney’s ‘Moana’ is a Polynesian delight The perfect family movie for the holidays

By Erika rilEy Disney’s newest musical movie masterpiece, “Moana,” opened in theaters this holiday season and is unsurprisingly a hit.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy its strong protagonist, charming sidekick, beautifully crafted songs and inspirational message.

The story starts with an introduction to a Pacific Islander myth about the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) and how he stole the heart of Te Ka. He hoped to bring it to the humans who he lived to serve, but instead opened up a darkness that still crept through the oceans to the present day.

Moana is the daughter of the chief of an island in the Pacific, where everybody lives peacefully and works together to make sure the island is running smoothly. Moana is destined to run the island one day but can’t help wanting to see what’s beyond the reef. Her exploratory nature gets the best of her. When the island is in trouble due to the darkness Maui unleashed, she takes it upon herself to take off on a boat and get the heart back.

The movie feels less like a Disney princess movie after that and more like an adventure, as we watch Moana sail across the ocean in search for Maui. She is simultaneously strong and flawed; while she is confident in her abilities and determined to save her island, she is also not a very good sailor or navigator, or very convincing when she does meet Maui. Yet we watch her grow and learn, and that’s an arc that is rarely seen out of “princesses.” Moana does, however, declare that she is not a princess, insisting that she is the daughter of the chief.

Meet Disney’s newest princess, Moana!

Moana is fronted by new voice actress and native Hawaiian Auli’i Cravalho, who beautifully brings her to life, especially during her musical numbers. This is the first musical movie that Disney has released since “Frozen” in 2013, and it does not disappoint. Lin-Manuel Miranda, writer of the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,” cowrote the original songs for the movie with Mark Mancina and Opetia Foi’a. The songs

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are both catchy and empowering and have a very similar driving groove to them that can be found in the “Hamilton” sound track.

“How Far I’ll Go” and its reprises are the most influential songs in the movie, and can easily be seen as the new “Let It Go.” Johnson makes his musical debut with Maui’s “You’re Welcome,” a catchy and fun song that helps flesh out Maui’s self-righteous and confident character.

While the plot of the movie is similar to what Disney has done in the past, with a female protagonist going on a quest with the help of a man, it takes a steep curve in the fact that it does not have a love interest.

Even though Moana is traveling with Maui, there is never any foreshadowing that they will be in a relationship, and they remain friends throughout the movie. In the end, it’s Moana who saves the day and figures out how to bring peace and prosperity back to her home, not Maui.

The movie is geared toward kids but will also be perfect for parents and teenagers who are nostalgic for classic Disney movies.

While the humor is sometimes geared more toward children, there are some comments throughout the movie where Disney pokes fun at itself that adults will pick up on more.

Moana is a great role model for kids, and the inclusion of Pacific Islander culture is a stark contrast from movies like “Tangled” and “Frozen,” which featured white protagonists. Moana learns more about her culture throughout the movie, and it’s a beautiful part of the plot, and an arc rarely seen in fairy tales.

Moana is a great choice for a movie to see with the whole family this holiday season. It is currently playing at AMC Theaters across the Island, as well as PJ Cinemas in Port Jefferson Station.

About the author: Stony Brook resident Erika Riley is a sophomore at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. She is interning at TBR during her winter break and hopes to advance in the world of journalism and publishing after graduation.

raFFlE WiNNErS The winners of the Setauket artists’ Exhibition raffle are Barbara and les Wuerfl of Stony Brook, above, holding their new painting “Welcome to the Party” by exhibit coordinator, irene ruddock; and Pat and Dennis Statuch of Port Jefferson, left, now proud owners of “Turning Tides” by oil painter Jim Molloy. Congratulations!

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By Matthew Kearns, DVM

is best for you and your pet. One hopes that nothing bad will happen to our pets, but it is No matter which holiday you celebrate good to know how the facility will handle an this time of year there is one thing common emergency if it happens. It is best to visit the to us all: travel. Whether we travel for a day or boarding facility ahead of time to check for for over a week, this means figuring out what cleanliness and orderliness, as well as find out what kind of relationship the boarding facility to do with the four-legged family members. has with a veterinarian.

Our boarding facility is literally attached to Bringing your pet with you the animal hospital, so we have a veterinarian This can be as easy as loading Fluffy or on premises every day (including Sundays).

Fido in the car or as complicated as figuring Other boarding facilities have a veterinarian out how to travel by air. If traveling by air, that visits every day, and some only have a make sure to contact the airline you plan to relationship with a veterinarian if your pet is use first. Certain requirements include: cost of injured or showing symptoms of illness. travel (do you have to pay Additionally, when for a full seat or just a small boarding at any facility, additional fee), health certhere are certain vaccines tificate (usually within two that are required by law weeks of travel), vaccines including distemper, Borand whether the airline aldatella (kennel cough) lows you to sedate your pet and rabies for dogs and for travel. distemper and rabies for cats. This may mean making an appointment with Getting a pet sitter your veterinarian before This can be a touchy dropping your pet off at subject as I’ve heard stothe boarding facility. ries of dream pet sitters, I hope that this instories of nightmare pet formation is helpful and It is best to visit the sitters and everything in remember to start early boarding facility between. Most times using in making arrangements a family member, friend or ahead of time to check for either a pet sitter or neighbor is the best choice. boarding. The end of year for cleanliness and If you decide to look for a holidays are the busiest orderliness. pet sitter online, make sure time for pet boarding. to set up an interview beI want to wish all of forehand to check if the pet the readers of this column sitter is associated with any pet sitter associa- both a safe and joyous holiday season and tions or any state or local trade associations. happy 2017. I also want to thank both Heidi An interview also gives you a chance to ask Sutton and the staff of the Arts and Lifestyles for references. section, as well as all the staff of the Times Beacon Record and affiliates for another great year.

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Candlelight House Tour draws more than 1,000 visitors to Setauket

By Patty yantz and Patty Cain The Three Village Historical Society hosted its 38th annual Candlelight House Tour last weekend. Titled Visions of Historic Setauket: A Look Back in Time, the event attracted over 1,000 visitors to our little hamlet.

This year’s tour was dedicated to four members who passed away this year, Blanche Tyler Davis, Chuck Glaser, Bruce McCauley and Elaine Stow, each of whom played a vital role within the society. Four of the five homes featured in this year’s tour were originally owned by members of the Wells family. The tour served as a history lesson of life as it was around the pond. The ticket contains much history of the area and is a keepsake in itself.

We are honored to have the kindness of the wonderful homeowners who opened up their beautiful homes decked out in holiday decor. Gallery North and the Setauket Historical Society history center added more historical interest to the tour.

We are so thankful for our generous sponsors and restaurants, and the numerous volunteers who served as decorators, house chairs, committee chairs, traffic people and docents and our staff who worked hard to make this event come to life. Without their support and generosity the tour would not be possible.

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The Candlelight House Tour is the biggest fundraising event held by the society. The proceeds enable the society to continue to preserve local photographs with proceeds benefiting the society’s educational programs. This year the Friday night tour with a reception at the Old Field Club was in such high demand that for the first time we opened a few tickets

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book review

‘Voice for the Silent Fathers’

By Eddie K. Wright

Memoir Reviewed by Rita J. Egan Growing up in the primarily Caucasian town of Smithtown, Eddie K. Wright, the son of a white mother and black father, never felt like he fit in with the other children. By his teen years, he began to have run-ins with the law, and a few weeks shy of his 18th birthday, he became a father when his girlfriend gave birth to his son Drew.

Despite a troubled youth, Wright reveals in his first book, “Voice for the Silent Fathers,” that his toughest obstacle in life so far was accepting the fact that his son was gay. Now 12 years into a 45-year sentence for conspiracy to distribute drugs, the author has spent the last few years using his time in prison to work on his issues and relationship with his son by writing. Due to the experience, which he describes as emotionally therapeutic, many of his fellow inmates have dubbed him “Gangster Turned Guru.”

A few months ago, Wright released his book in the hopes that it will inspire fathers like him to strengthen their bond with their children and accept them for exactly who they are. The writer is raw and transparent as he discusses his former no-son-of-mine attitude, and the book invites readers into the mind of a father trying to understand his son’s homosexuality.

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Wright via email about his new book.

Tell us about your background, and how you earned the title, ‘Gangster Turned Guru.’

I’ve been in trouble with the law since my youth, doing months in county jail, graduating to a four-year prison bid and ultimately being sentenced by the Feds, where I got my “head knocked off” with all these mandatory minimums. But, it was my wake-up call. I changed my street gangster mentality because that was what was constantly bringing turmoil and stress to my life experience.

Once I began to live a spiritual way of life, I gained an internal peace within, and of course, being in prison everyone wants to know what it is that kept me so positive and optimistic with life. Through the years, I’ve always been spiritually mentoring everyone and with teaching yoga, what started jokingly as calling me the Guru, just stuck, because a Guru is one who guides you on your own spiritual path.

Can you summarize the book?

Being the father of a gay son is a taboo topic that’s never discussed. Most fathers won’t even admit they have a gay son, much less show loving support. I describe how I overcame my no-son-of-mine mentality to come to totally accepting who my son is, because my responsibilities as a father didn’t change just because my son is gay.

What made you decide to write about the struggle you had when you were younger with accepting your son’s homosexuality?

This book was needed for my son to read to understand what I was going through; why I made so many of the mistakes that I did as a young father. I was lost and confused because you never really heard of or seen fathers accepting their gay sons, most of the time they abandon them. It’s not because they don’t love them, it’s that their fears and anger are overshadowing that love. I wrote my story to be able to help others, fathers, in particular, to know what it means to love unconditionally.

Your relationship with your son is a strong one today. What do you think are the key ingredients to maintaining a great relationship with your child, even when your lives didn’t play out as you had planned?

The key ingredient is loving unconditionally and repeating the Serenity prayer whenever I needed, which was often. Being open and honest with my son has meant a lot for us both. It was OK for me to tell him, “I don’t understand your lifestyle but I don’t have to because I still love you.”

When you told family members and friends about the subject of the book, did anyone object?

None of my family objected, but it was more of a shock from a few friends, because again, for a father to even admit to having a gay son is a surprise. Writing a book and telling the world, there weren’t objections, just praise for my courage for doing it.

Your sister Mimi Wright helped you self-publish the book. Can you give new writers any insight on how to get their book published?

I’ll have to go into my Guru mode on this question because we all have limitless potential, and as long as you keep your mind focused, the Universe will draw everything needed to make it happen. Just keep writing; building your social media platform and posting samples of what you write. Live as if you’re already signed to a major publisher.

I write like I have a deadline to meet that I’m under contract for. Act as if and it will become your reality. It didn’t happen

Above, the cover of Eddie K. Wright’s new book. overnight, but it happened at exactly the right moment as all things do. So just stick with it. Once you’re ready, check out my sister’s company at www.mwrightgroup. com. She’s amazing.

What advice would you give to parents when they learn that their child is gay or a lesbian?

When a parent learns or even suspects their child is gay or lesbian, just make sure the child knows that your love for them won’t change and allow them to discuss it with you. Support is super important because homosexual teens have the highest rate of suicide.

What is the biggest thing you learned about yourself while writing the book?

That I was causing all of my pain and frustration by trying to change who my son was, without ever thinking about changing myself. For so many years, that was the key, changing my way of thinking and stop being so judgmental.

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What does Drew think of the book?

Drew loved the book. It’s helped us heal our relationship and so that alone makes it a success for me. He told me that he now understands why I acted some of the ways I had. We were able to heal our wounds.

You are in the process of working on your next book. What is it about?

“The Evolution of a Gangster Turned Guru” is just what the title describes. It’s my personal spiritual transformation by learning about the Universal laws, God’s love, and most importantly, how to truly love myself. I discuss how we are each responsible for what we experience, the power of our thoughts and how by changing the way we think, we change our life situation.

Where can people go to learn more about ‘Voice for the Silent Fathers’ and you?

Like I mentioned, as an author your internet presence is everything. I’m on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @EddieKWright.

My author blog can be found at www.eddiekwright.com and each of my books has a website at www.voiceforthesilentfathers. com and www.gangstertoguru.com.

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New York Dance Theatre, under the direction of former New York City Ballet soloist Frank Ohman, will present its 35th season of “The Nutcracker” at Hofstra University, 1000 Fulton Ave., Hempstead, on Dec. 17 and 18 at noon and 5 p.m. on both days.

With the elegant Christmas party scene, the battle of the toy soldiers and giant mice, the live snow storm and the brilliant dancing in the Land of the Sweets, “The Nutcracker” will appeal to all ages. Special guest artists Alicia Holloway and DaVon Doane of the Dance Theatre of Harlem will appear as

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Philip Leclose, who performed the role of the young Prince for two consecutive years at Lincoln Center, will appear in that same role in Ohman’s 2016 production. In all, a cast of 80 children, preprofessional and professional dancers will bring this classic story ballet to life on the stage of Hofstra’s John Cranford Adams Playhouse.

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of many autoimmune diseases where the body’s immune system begins to attack the body’s own tissue. RA results in systemic (throughout the body) inflammation, which initially affects the synovium (lining) of the small joints in both the hand and the feet bilaterally, as well as the wrists and ankles (1). It causes pain, stiffness and swelling of the joints.

RA, like most autoimmune diseases, affects significantly more women than men and can be incredibly debilitating (2). It affects approximately 1 percent of the U.S. population (3). Fortunately, treatments have helped to significantly improve sufferers’ quality of life.

By David RA may be treated Dunaief, M.D. initially with acetaminophen and NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen), depending on its severity. To help stop progression and preserve the joints, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (known as DMARDs) may be used. They are considered the gold standard of treatment for RA and include methotrexate, which has been around the longest and is a first-line therapy; plaquenil (hydroxycholorquine); and TNF inhibitors, such as Enbrel (etanercept), Humira (adalimumab) and Remicade (infliximab).

DMARDs work by reducing inflammation and acting as immunosuppressives, basically tamping down or suppressing the immune system. These drugs have helped RA patients improve their quality of life, preserving joint integrity and causing RA to go into remission. The goal of these drugs is to reduce synovitis, or inflammation in the joints, helping to lessen joint damage. They can be quite effective. Unfortunately, compliance can be an issue.

In addition, corticosteroids can be used to suppress inflammation.

The yin and yang of medications In a meta-analysis (a group of 28 studies), the results showed that DMARDs reduced the risk of cardiovascular events by up to 30 percent, while NSAIDs and corticosteroids increased the risk (4).

However, oral steroids have been found to increase the risk of heart complications, approximately a 50 percent rise in risk.

This may be one reason rheumatologists encourage their RA patients to discontinue oral steroid treatments as quickly as possible.

In an observational study, the results reaffirmed that corticosteroids increased the risk of a heart attack in RA patients, this time by 68 percent (5). The study involved over 8,000 patients with a followup of nine years. Interestingly, there was a dose-response curve. In other words, the results also showed that for every 5-mg increase in dosage, there was a corresponding 14 percent increase in heart attack risk.

The downside of using immunosuppressive drugs Unfortunately, DMARDs have significant adverse effects. In 2011, the FDA found there were 100 cases of Listeria and Legionella pneumonia infections associated with these drugs. Therefore, a black-box warning was placed on all TNF inhibitors cautioning about serious or life-threatening side effects, such as opportunistic infections — more likely in combination with other immunosuppressives — and malignancy.

The median duration that patients were on the drugs when they experienced infections was about 10 months. However, most patients were also on methotrexate and steroids at the time of infection.

Anecdotally, I had a patient who had previously developed pneumonia twice, multiple basal-cell carcinomas and one episode of melanoma. These were all attributed to use of a TNF inhibitor.

Skin cancer risk In 2009, the FDA warned that there is an increased risk of cancer after about 30 months of treatment, especially with TNF inhibitors. A 2011 meta-analysis (a group of 28 studies) found that TNF inhibitors may increase the risk of cancers, including skin cancers (6). In four of the studies, there was a 45 percent elevated risk of developing skin cancer other than melanoma. However, in data pooled from two of the studies, there was a 79 percent greater chance of developing melanoma.

All the studies in this analysis were observational studies, and the absolute risk of developing cancer is small. The good news is that this analysis did not appear to show increased risk of lymphoma.

Cardiovascular disease Patients with RA are at a threefold increased risk of developing coronary artery disease, compared to the general population (7). Those RA patients who stopped taking statins for high cholesterol and/or heart disease had a 60 percent increased risk of cardiovascular mortality and a 79 percent increased risk of all-cause death after three months (8). Though statins have their pitfalls, they can be potentially lifesaving in the right context. Don’t discontinue statins before consulting your physician.

Additional complications from RA RA can also affect organs and the surrounding tissue. Thus, complications from RA include heart disease, stroke, atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, fracture risk, as well as uveitis and scleritis (inflammatory disorders of the eye).

Nonpharmacologic approaches Exercise and fish oil have shown reductions in symptomatology and joint inflammation. In a meta-analysis (a group of 17 trials), omega-3 fish oil reduced joint pain intensity, as reported by patients, minutes of morning stiffness, number of painful

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Exercise is also important to relieve joint pain and stiffness. In a meta-analysis of 14 studies, there was a 69 percent reduction in pain with aerobic exercise (10). Understandably, however, a study found that 42 percent of RA patients don’t work out at the recommended minimum of 10 minutes of moderate exercise daily (11). The reasons were that half were either not motivated or believed that exercise had no benefit.

Prevention In the Iowa Women’s Health Study, results showed that supplemental vitamin D decreased the risk of RA by 34 percent (12). This study involved almost 30,000 women followed over an 11-year period.

The best way to treat an autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis is to prevent it with an anti-inflammatory diet, exercise and omega-3 fish oil. Barring that, however, it is encouraging that DMARD treatments may be effective at half the dose once the disease has been suppressed significantly. Therefore, a low-dose pharmacological approach coupled with nonpharmacological lifestyle adjustments may produce the best outcomes with the fewest adverse reactions.

References: (1) www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

(2) www.mayoclinic.com.

(3) Arthritis Rheum. 2008;58:15-25. (4) Ann Rheum Dis 2015;74(3):480-489. (5) Rheumatology 2013;52:68-75. (6) Ann Rheum Dis. 2011 Nov;70(11):1895-1904. (7) Ann Rheum Dis. 2007;66(1):70. (8) Arthritis Care Res [Hoboken]. 2012 Mar 29. (9) Pain. 2007 May;129(1-2):210-223. (10) Br J Sports Med. 2011;45(12):1008-1009. (11) Arthritis Care Res [Hoboken]. 2012 Apr;64(4):488-493.

(12) Arthritis Rheum. 2004 Jan;50(1):72-77.

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The Ancient Order of Hibernians, John Hennessey Hall, 172 North Country Road, Mount Sinai invites children of all ages to come take photos with Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 10 between 1 and 4 p.m. Bring your own camera and take as many pictures as you like, individual and family photos. Light refreshments will be served.

A donation of cash or a nonperishable food item is suggested to benefit the Infant Jesus Food Pantry.

Multicultural Holiday Concert The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will present a Multicultural Holiday Concert with award-winning singer-songwriter Patricia Shih on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. The evening will celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Join Shih and her accompanist Stephen Fricker for an evening of joyous music and fun, as full audience participation is encouraged. Free admission. Call 631-2616664 for more information.

Chamber Choir Holiday Concert In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the North Shore Chamber Choir will present a Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 11 at St. John the Baptist Church, 1488 North Country Road, Wading River at 4 p.m.

This year’s theme is celebrating the love of singing. “We are a group of avocational singers who enjoy preparing and performing great works of music.

It is our pleasure to share the gift of song with our community,” said Artistic Director Jeffrey Schneider. The program will include Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and other holiday favorites.

Tickets for the Dec. 10 performance are $20 and are available online at www.nschamberchoir.org or at the door. There is a suggested free-will donation for the Dec. 11 performance of $20 at the door. For more information, please call 631-929-8549.

Stroke support St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown offers a free Stroke Support Group for patients and caregivers with dates scheduled through March, 2017. The class will focus on the emotional, psychological, physical and cognitive effects of a stroke. The group will address how you can work to take active steps to avoid a second stroke by making changes in diet, exercise and lifestyle. For more information, please call 631-870-3444 or visit www.stcatherines.chsli.org.

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Farmers market opens in Port Jefferson The Village of Port Jefferson will host a winter farmers market at the Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson every Sunday on the third floor from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through May 2017. Find local organic produce, honey, bread and baked goods, international specialties and much more. Over 20 vendors. Free admission. Call Melissa at 516-5518461 for further information.

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THEME:

Happy Holidays

ACROSS 1. Romans’ cleansing hangout, pl.

6. Bartender’s Triple ____ 9. Legal wrong 13. Be in harmony 14. *”And to ____ a good night” 15. Fraction 16. Big dipper 17. Flying saucer?

18. To stand forth 19. *Hanukkah spinning top 21. *C.C. Moore’s character 23. *”____ the fields we go laughing all the way” 24. Actor Wilder, 1933-2016 25. Fast-food staple 28. Unpleasant road display?

30. *How many days of Christmas?

35. Pinocchio, e.g.

37. *Like Tim Cratchit 39. Iron setting 40. Like Andersen’s duckling 41. Many times 43. World’s longest river 44. Bellhop, technically 46. Fork prong 47. Malaria symptom 48. School supplies staple 50. Pale gray 52. H in HMS 53. “____ there, done that” 55. R in rpm 57. *Tournament of Roses tradition 60. *Burning block 64. Lacy neckwear 65. Poe’s Morgue, e.g.

67. Guanaco’s cousin 68. Mountain ridge 69. Retirement plan 70. Cowboy movie 71. ____ farewell, past tense 72. Ensign, for short 73. Small songbirds

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Answers to last week’s SUDOKU puzzle:

Holiday Movies

DOWN 1. Shiny on top?

2. Lab culture 3. “Trade” without one vowel 4. Sunny prefix 5. Sowing machine 6. Author Bellow 7. *North Pole worker 8. Bring to an end 9. De Niro’s ride, 1976 10. Relating to ear 11. Classic board game 12. *Marines’ giftee 15. Checks out again at the library 20. Muse of love poetry 22. Blast maker 24. Herbalist’s bitter cure 25. *New Year stemware 26. ____ mortis 27. Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin meeting spot 29. *Stocking stuffer 31. Tallest volcano in Europe 32. “Gone with the Wind” actress 33. Monetary worth 34. Mideast V.I.P. 36. Whiskey grain, pl.

38. Strong desires 42. India’s first Prime Minister 45. Sales lure 49. *Prominent Christmas color 51. Like directory pages 54. Bone-chilling 56. Relating to velum 57. Legal prefix 58. In the sack 59. Learning method 60. Those voting “yes” 61. *A Christmas present given on the 26th 62. Black cat, e.g.

63. Needlefish, pl.

64. Mike Tyson’s punch 66. Big coffee holder *Theme related clue.

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Answers to this week’s puzzle will appear in next week’s newspaper and online on Friday afternoon at www.tbrnewsmedia.com, Arts and Lifestyles

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Knowledge seeKers

Tuveson assumes larger role in pancreatic cancer battle at CSHL Christmas artist comes to Stony Brook

By Daniel Dunaief Even as David Tuveson was recently fishing for tautog for dinner, he conducted conference calls on a cellphone while watching the clock before an afternoon meeting.

A professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and a world-renowned expert in pancreatic cancer, Tuveson describes the research of some of the students in his laboratory as having considerable bait in the water.

The director of research for the Lustgarten Foundation, Tuveson recently assumed greater responsibility for a larger boat, when he was named director of the Cancer Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, taking over a role the lab’s president Bruce Stillman held for 25 years.

The Cancer Center, which is one part of CSHL, will be in “great hands since Dave Tuveson has wide respect int he cancer community because of his research accomplishments and his talents in leading others,” Stillman explained in an email.

Stillman, who will continue to run his own lab and serve as the President and CEO of CSHL, described Tuveson as a “thought leader” and a “great scientist.”

Tuveson and his team of 20 in his laboratory are approaching pancreatic cancer in several directions.

They are searching for biomarkers for early detection, developing and testing drugs that preferentially target cancer cells and seeking to uncover the molecular pathways that turn a mutated gene, inflammation, or an illness into a tumor.

Tuveson, who has MD and PhD degrees, focuses on finding ways to use science to help patients. He will continue the Cancer Center’s mission to understand the fundamental causes of the disease, while adding some new strategies.

He plans to develop nutrition and metabolism as new areas for the Cancer Center and will recruit “ a few outstanding fac-

ulty,” he explained in an email.

CSHL will also expand its skills in immunology and chemistry.

Tuveson has dedicated himself and his laboratory to taking innovative approaches to a disease that had received only one-half of 1 percent of the National Cancer Institute’s annual research budget in 1999.

That is up to 2 percent today, according to the Lustgarten Foundation, which is the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research.

Tuveson and his team have become leaders in the developing field of organoids. By taking cells from a tumor or cyst, scientists can produce a smaller copy of the tumor from inside a partial, reproduced patient pancreas. The painstaking work enables researchers to look for the specific type of tumor in a patient, while it also provides a model for testing drugs that might treat the cancer.

The technique of growing organoids has become so refined that researchers can create a structure that’s a mix of normal, healthy cells blended with the tumor. Scientists can then take the resulting structure, called a chimera, and test the effectiveness of therapies in destroying cancers, while monitoring the side effects on healthy cells.

Stillman believes Tuveson’s work with pancreas cancer organoids “is at the cutting edge of research in this area.”

Tuveson’s lab is using organoids to study what Tuveson, for whom metaphors roll off the tongue as often as characters break into song in Disney movies, describes as kelplike projections. Each cell has parts that project out from the membrane. His staff is looking for changes in the kelp.

Tuveson is encouraged by work that might help find a subtle protein shift, or changes in the structure of the kelp, as a telltale sign about the type of tumor a patient who is otherwise asymptomatic might have. Doctors might one day

Meet Long Island artist Jo-Ann Corretti, aka the Christmas artist, at the Stony Brook Gift Shop, located at 135 Main St., on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. where her latest little holiday twinkling collectible gems of Stony Brook will be on display. For more information, call Jill at 631-751-3248.

Open auditions

Photo courtesy of the Lustgarten Foundation

from left, David Tuveson with Kerri Kaplan, the executive director and chief operating officer of the lustgarten foundation, and Sung Poblete, the CeO of Stand up to Cancer. screen for these during annual physical exams.

Other scientists are so interested in the potential benefits of these organoids that they are attending a training session in Tuveson’s lab that started early this month. A post doctoral candidate in Tuveson’s lab, Christine Chio, is studying how reactive oxygen affects the growth and stability of cancer.

In general, medical professionals have recommended antioxidants to protect health and prevent disease.

In pancreatic cancer, however, antioxidants are necessary to keep cancer cells alive. An abundance of reactive oxygen can cause cancer cells to shut down.

“The irony is that cancer cells make their own anti-oxidants and are very sensitive to reactive oxygen — thus we use reactive oxygen to kill cancer cells,” Tuveson explained.

Chio, Darryl Pappin, a research professor at CSHL, and several other scientists published their work this summer, in which they identified protein translation as the pathway protected from reactive oxygen species in cancer cells.

At the same time that Tuveson is overseeing the work searching for biomarkers and treatments in his lab, he is also encouraging other research efforts through his work with the Lustgarten Foundation. Started in 1998 when former Cablevision executive Marc Lustgarten developed pancreatic cancer, the Foundation invested $19.4 million in 2015 to pancreatic cancer research and is projected to invest $21 million in 2016.

The mission of the Foundation is to advance research related to the diagnosis, treatment and cure of pancreatic cancer. It also offers patient advice, information and a sense of community through events.

Indeed, recently, as a part of a phase 2 clinical trial at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Center, the Foundation offered to provide a free genetic test for microsatellite instability, or MSI, to anyone who might benefit from it as a part of a diagnosis and treatment. MSI occurs in about 2 percent of pancreatic cancer patients. Those with this genetic characteristic responded to a particular type of treatment, called pembrolizumab. The study is still seeking to increase enrollment.

The Foundation is encouraged by the progress scientists like Tuveson have made.

“We are hopeful about the future because we know that we have the most talented cancer researchers working on this devastating disease,” Kerri Kaplan, the President and Chief Operating Officer at the Lustgarten Foundation, explained in an email. “We are particularly optimistic about the organoid project and the implications it has for more effective treatments and the work being done on our ‘earlier’ detection program.”

Still, Tuveson and the Foundation, which received donations from 62,000 people in 2015, realize there’s a long way to go.

“Pancreatic cancer is an incredibly complex and difficult disease which is why we need to stay focused on funding the most promising research,” Kaplan said.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will hold open auditions for the Long Island premiere of “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women” on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. Seeking two strong singer-actresses (ages 20s to 30s) who move well. Prepare 32 bars from the song of your choice; bring sheet music in the proper key; accompanist provided. Be prepared to dance. Callbacks to be determined. Please bring picture/ resume. Rehearsals to begin after Jan. 1.

Performances will be held from Feb. 25 to March 26 on the Mainstage. For more information, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com/auditions.

Poetry Reading All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook will host a poetry reading on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hosted by Suffolk County Poet Laureate Robert Savino, featured poets will be Charlene Babb Knadle and Sandy McIntosh. An open reading will follow intermission; all are welcome to read their own work or that of another. Please bring a can of food to donate to St. Cuthbert’s food pantry. For more information, please call 631-655-7798.

Save the date St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown will present a holiday concert with the South Shore Brass on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. Come sing along with some classics and listen to a variety of holiday tunes. Refreshments will be served after the performance. Free-will offering. Call 631-265-4520 for more information.

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Correction In a Power of 3 article that ran on Nov. 23 titled “BNL’s Yoo Uses Machine Learning to Climb Mountains of Data,” Hayan Lee was incorrectly described as a postdoctoral researcher at Stony Brook University. She earned her doctoral degree from Stony Brook University. We regret the error.

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business news

Centereach car wash honored At the Nov. 17 Brookhaven town board meeting, Councilman Kevin LaValle (RSelden) honored Island Car Wash in Centereach as Business of the Month for November in Council District 3. The award is given to a business deserving special recognition for the positive impact they have on the community.

Owned by Ron Kass, Island Car Wash has been a successful small business in Centereach for 21 years. The company has averaged 300 hires per year, and they’ve em-

ployed over 5,000 people over the course of their business history; the overwhelming majority coming from the Brookhaven and local Centereach community.

“Island Car Wash has been a great community partner for 21 years, including discounts for veterans and working with the local civic association by hosting fundraising events. I am happy to name them as the October Business of the Month, a welldeserved honor,” said LaValle.

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From left, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Councilman Kevin LaValle, Island Car Wash owner Ron Kass, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilmen Dan Panico, Neil Foley and Michael Loguercio.

Westy Storage hosts Toy Drive Westy Self Storage, 4049 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport recently announced that it will host a Toys for Tots Donation Drive through Dec. 20. “It is our pleasure to continue to participate in Toys for Tots as each child deserves a Christmas,” said Joe Schweyer, district director. In addition to collection, Westy will also provide storage for the donations as well as assist with final delivery. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys for less fortunate children in the local communities. Please help your community by dropping off a donation. Westy is open for drop off 7 days a week. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Call 631-462-3200 or visit www. westy.com for more information.

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legally speaking

End of the year gifting: a good idea?

By linda toga

Under New York State law, there is no gift tax, but the value of gifts made in the last THE FACTS: With the holidays fast ap- three (3) years of the grantor’s life may be proaching, I’ve been thinking about mak- added to the value of his estate for puring gifts of cash to my grown children. I’ve poses of calculating estate tax.

Since most people are not in a position heard that I can give each child $14,000 without any negative tax consequences. I to give away millions of dollars during am not wealthy but, at this point, I believe their lifetime, whether or not a gift triggers I can afford to give each of my children a gift tax liability is usually not a deciding $14,000. I know they could really use the factor in making gifts. A more important factor for many grantors is whether they money. will need the money as they age. The cost THE QUESTION: Is there any reason I of long-term care and the possibility that should think twice before making the gifts? the grantor may need to apply for Medicaid are factors that frequently dictate whether gifting is a good option.

THE ANSWER: The quick While the gift tax laws alanswer is that when you’re low people to make gifts of up talking about giving away to $14,000 to countless peothousands of dollars, you ple each year without adverse should always think twice. tax consequences, Medicaid That being said, there are eligibility is not governed many factors that you should by the tax code. As a result, consider before deciding many people who make gifts whether making significant in accordance with the IRS cash gifts to your children is guidelines are later surprised in your best interest. to find they are penalized for Since you did not mention making those gifts when apyour age, your health status plying for Medicaid. or the number of children Under the Medicaid you have, it is difficult to say guidelines, gifts made withwhich factors may prove the in five (5) years of applying most important in your deci- If you are talking sion-making process. about giving away for benefits may trigger a penalty period based upon Under current federal gift thousands of the value of those gifts. For tax laws, a person can give any number of people up to dollars, you should younger, healthier grantors, $14,000 a year without incur- always think twice. the risk of having to apply for benefits within five (5) years ring any gift tax liability. The of making a gift and then recipients of the gifts need not report them on their tax returns and facing a penalty period may be minimal.

However, the risk increases for the elderly can simply enjoy the grantor’s generosity.

The need for the grantor to report gifts or those with serious health conditions.

If you feel that you have adequate asto the IRS only arises if the value of the gifts made to any one person in a single sets to cover the cost of your care, or if you calendar year exceeds the $14,000 gift ex- have a generous long-term care insurance clusion. In that case, in April following the policy, you may not be concerned about year in which gifts valued at over $14,000 the cost of care down the line, in which were given to a single recipient, the grant- case making significant gifts to your chilor is required to file a gift tax return with dren should be fine.

However, before you actually write those the IRS. The return reports the amount of $14,000 checks to your children, I encourthe gift in excess of $14,000.

For example, if the grantor made a age you to carefully look at both your finangift of $20,000, he would have to report cial and physical health and assess your risk $6,000 of the gift on the gift tax return. tolerance. After all, you don’t want to make Under current federal law, no gift tax will the gifts this year and then have to ask your be due unless and until the cumulative children to return the money or pay for value of the gifts reported by the grantor your care next year. exceeds the estate tax exclusion amount in Linda M. Toga, Esq. provides legal sereffect when the gift tax return is filed.

For gifts made in 2015 and reported in vices in the areas of estate planning, probate 2016, the grantor would not have to pay and estate administration, real estate, small any gift tax unless the value of his cumula- business service and litigation from her East tive lifetime gifts exceeded $5.45 million. Setauket office.

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art exhibits

‘An artist never really finishes his work; he merely abandons it.’

— Paul Valéry

Art League of LI

Sachem Public Library

The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Through Jan. 8 the gallery will present its 61st annual Members’ Exhibition with an artist reception Dec. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 631-462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.net for more information.

Sachem Public Library is located at 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook. In the gallery through the month of December will be a photography exhibit titled Yellowstone National Park. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with a display of Vito Morrone’s photos and watercolors depicting the nation’s first national park. Call 631-588-5024 for further information.

b.j. spoke gallery

b.j. spoke gallery is located at 299 Main St., Huntington. Visit the gallery to view its annual nonjuried exhibition, Winter Harvest for Artists, featuring the works of 31 Long Island artists, through Jan. 1, 2017. Call 631-5495106 or visit www.bjspokegallery.org for further information.

STAC

The Smithtown Township Arts Council Gallery is located at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James. Through Dec. 18 the Member Artist Showcase returns featuring fine original artwork by the 63 STAC member artists.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

Cold Spring Harbor Library is located at 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. On display through Dec. 15 will be an exhibit titled Postvisual Collective, a collection of current works from the MFA program at LIU Post. Call 631-692-6820 for more information.

The works of watercolor artist Essie Freilach will be on view at Apple Bank, 91 Route 111, Smithtown through Jan. 27, 2017 as part of STAC’s Outreach Gallery program. For more information, call 631-862-6575.

Three Village Historical Society

Comsewogue Public Library

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

Viewing hours are Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. $8 adults, $5 children under 12, members free. Call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Comsewogue Public Library is located at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station.

During the month of December, the library will present an exhibit by artist Reggie Andre titled Mixed Media and artist Burton Woods titled Memories of Long Island. There will be an artist reception on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. All are welcome, no registration required. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

Wilkes Art Gallery

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

East Northport Public Library

The East Northport Public Library is located at 185 Larkfield Road in E. Northport. Through the month of December the gallery will present Life As I See It, Jeff Urquhart’s digital photography with a coastal theme, most prints on canvas. For more information, call 631-261-2313.

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Emma S. Clark Library

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is located at 120 Main St., Setauket. During the month of December, the library will present an exhibit of Pet Portraits by Beth Weiner-Lipson which may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631941-4080 for more information.

Gallery North

Gallery North is located at 90 North Country Road, Setauket. Through Dec. 21 the gallery will present Deck the Halls, its annual holiday show that presents original art for holiday giving featuring the works of over 50 local and regional artists. For further information, call 631-751-2676.

Harborfields Public Library

Harborfields Public Library is located at 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. In the gallery during the month of December will be an exhibit titled Sight and Insight: A Photographic Journey

by Michael Fairchild. An artist reception will be held on Dec. 10 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Join Michael Fairchild for a photography lecture on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Please register. Call 631-7574200 for more information.

Heckscher Museum of Art

The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Current exhibits include Norman Rockwell and Friends: American Illustrations from the Mort Künstler Collection from Dec. 10 to March 5, 2017; Mort Künstler: The New Nation from Dec. 10 to April 2, 2017; and Synapses: Threads for Thought through April 2, 2017. Call 631-3513250 or visit www.heckscher.org for more information.

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‘Warm Welcome’ by Gisela Skoglund will be on view at STAC’s Mills Pond House through Dec. 18.

Huntington Arts Council

Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery is located at 213 Main St., Huntington. A juried show, Versatility of Street Art, will be on display from Dec. 8 through Jan. 7. An artist reception will be held on Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information, call 631-271-8423.

Huntington Public Library

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

Long Island Museum

The Long Island Museum is located at 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. Currently on exhibit is Hooked@LIM: The Crocheted Tree Project; Long Island in the Sixties through Dec. 31; LIMarts: Inspired by ..., Through Our Eyes and Drawn from Life: Objects and Stories from William Sidney Mount’s Paintings through Dec. 31. Questions? Call 631-751-0066 or visit www. longislandmuseum.org.

Northport Public Library

The Northport Public Library is located at 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. During the month of December the gallery will present Chickadees, a Creative Art Studio Student Art Exhibition featuring a collection of bird paintings. An art talk will be held on Dec. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Call 631-261-6930 for additional information.

North Shore Public Library

North Shore Public Library is located at 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. Through the month of December the library will present Paintings by Linda Green featuring local scenes, landscapes and waterviews in brilliant colors. For more information, call 631-929-4488.

Port Jefferson Free Library

Port Jefferson Free Library is located at 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson. Through the month of December the library will showcase Portraits & Landscapes by students and instructors of The Atelier at Flowerfield in the Meeting Room and Knitwear Design by Fiddle Knits in the Glass Case. Questions? Call 631473-0022.

Port Jefferson Village Center

The Port Jefferson Village Center is located at 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson. The 2nd floor gallery will present Dickens Alley, an exhibit featuring the work of the Night Herons artist group and photographs from 2015 Dickens Festival throughout the month of December. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. For more information, call 631-802-2160 or visit www.portjeff.com.

Ripe Art Gallery

Ripe Art Gallery at 1028 Park Ave., Huntington will present Half the Population, by Sherry Dooley through Dec. 8. On Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. the gallery will host a Makers Making — A Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! For more information, call 631-239-1805.

Art League of Long Island, 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills will hold its annual Go Ape advance placement exhibition from Jan. 28 to Feb. 12. Seeking exceptional artwork, selected by their teachers, of AP art students in Long Island schools. Deadline is Jan. 16. Call 631-462-5400 for more information.

The Smithtown Township Arts Council Gallery at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James is seeking artists for its upcoming exhibit, The Fine Art of Illustration, to be held from Jan. 21 to Feb. 19, 2017.

Deadline to apply is Dec. 9. For further information, call 631-862-6575.

Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main Street, Huntington is seeking artists for its upcoming juried exhibition, The Human Condition, to be held from Feb. 2 to 25, 2017.

Deadline to apply is Jan. 6, 2017. For more information, call 631-271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

Art League of Long Island, 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills has a call for artists for its 58th Long Island Artists Exhibition to be held from Feb. 18 to March 21. Open to artists residing in Suffolk, Nassau, Brooklyn and Queens. Entry is limited to 5 works not previously exhibited in the Art League of Long Island’s gallery, one of which may be chosen from among submissions. Deadline for submissions is Jan. 11. Call 631462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org for more information.

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ThIs wEEK IN hIsTOry Dec. 8

1941: The United States enters World War II when it declares war against Japan. The act comes one day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Britain and Canada also declare war on Japan.

1952: On the show “I Love Lucy,” a pregnancy is acknowledged in a TV show for the first time.

1962: Workers of the International Typographical Union begin striking and close nine New York City newspapers.

The strike will last 114 days and ends on April 1, 1963.

Dec. 9

1793: “The American Minerva” is published for the first time. It is the first daily newspaper in New York City and founded by Noah Webster.

1962: “Lawrence of Arabia” by David Lean has its world premiere in London.

1975: U.S. President Gerald R. Ford signs a $2.3 billion seasonal loan authorization to prevent New York City from having to default.

Dec. 10

1520: Martin Luther publicly burns the papal edict. The papacy demands that he recant or face excommunication. Luther refuses and is formally expelled from the church in January 1521.

1906: U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, for helping mediate an end to the RussoJapanese War.

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Dec. 11

1719: The first recorded sighting of the aurora borealis takes place in New England.

1844: Dr. Horace Wells is the first person to have a tooth extracted after receiving an anesthetic for the dental procedure. Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the anesthetic.

1987: Charlie Chaplin’s trademark cane and bowler hat are sold at Christie’s for $151,246.

1990: Ivana Trump is divorced from Donald Trump after 12 years of marriage.

Dec. 12

1800: Washington, D.C., is established as the capital of the United States.

1989: Leona Helmsley is fined $7 million and sentenced to four years in prison for tax evasion.

Dec. 13

1913: Authorities in Florence, Italy, announce that the “Mona Lisa” has been recovered. The work was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris in 1911.

Dec. 14

1911: Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen becomes the first man to reach the South Pole. He reaches the destination 35 days ahead of Captain Robert F. Scott.

1946: The U.N. General Assembly votes to establish the United Nation’s headquarters in New York City.

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2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup solid vegetable shortening 2 teaspoons sugar 4 tablespoons ice water 3-4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into thin crescent-shaped slices • 1/4 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces • 1/4 cup confectioners sugar (optional) DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425 F. In an electric food processor, blend the flour, salt, vegetable shortening and sugar; pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add ice water and process again until mixture forms ball.

Remove, place between two sheets of waxed paper and roll out into large circle that will fit bottom and sides of a wellgreased 8- or 9-inch spring form tart pan.

Gently lift top paper away and invert crust over pan. Peel away bottom sheet.

Spread and pat dough against bottom and sides of pan. With rolling pin, remove any irregular pieces from top edge of pan.

(Don’t worry if you have to patch crust as the apple slices will cover it.)

Arrange apple slices in attractive circles to fill crust. Sprinkle with granulated sugar; dot with butter. Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until crust is golden and apples are tender. Set aside on rack to cool: Gently remove tart from pan by pushing bottom of pan up. It is best to avoid trying to remove tart from bottom, but go ahead if you are brave. Before serving, sift confectioners sugar over top, if desired.

Cheesecake with Raspberry Topping INGREDIENTS:

For the crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1/2 cup melted butter

For the filling:

• Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature • 5 large eggs, at room temperature, separated • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1 pint sour cream

For the topping:

• 1 pint fresh raspberries, gently rinsed and thoroughly dried • 1/2 cup currant jelly, melted • Fresh mint sprigs for garnish DIRECTIONS: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix graham cracker crumbs with sugar, then with melted butter. Line sides and bottom of 9-inch spring form pan (with flat bottom insert in place) with crumb mixture.

Refrigerate for at least one hour.

Preheat oven to 350 F. In large electric mixer bowl, with mixer at medium speed or “cream,” beat cream cheese, egg yolks, vanilla, lemon juice and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and continue beating until well blended.

In clean mixer bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into cheese mixture. Turn cheese mixture into crumb-lined pan.

Bake 1 hour, then turn off oven and let sit in oven 1 hour longer. (When cake comes out of oven and cools, it may sink. Do not be alarmed! The berries will cover that.)

When cooled to room temperature, run knife blade around edge of pan to loosen crust. Be sure to keep blade pressed hard against inner rim. Unclasp side of pan and lift gently from bottom. Refrigerate until ready to serve or glaze.

Spread berries evenly around top of cake. With pastry brush, coat berries with melted jelly; let set. Refrigerate. When ready to serve, garnish with mint sprigs.

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gardening

Christmas Day Dinner For the 31st consecutive year, Gloria Dei Evangelical lutheran church, 22 E. 18th St., Huntington Station will invite long Islanders to a free dinner on christmas Day, Dec. 25, between noon and 2 p.m. all are welcome to attend the meal, which will include turkey with all the trimmings, lights, music and gifts for children. For more information, call the church office at 631-271-2466.

Botanical soaps, like these found at a recent holiday fair, make great stocking stuffers .

Stocking stuffers for the gardener on your holiday list

By EllEn BarcEl It will soon be time to select holiday presents for the gardener on your list. Of course, a gift certificate to a local nursery or gardening catalog or an amaryllis bulb (some even coated with wax for minimum care) are great gifts, but consider some more unique ones. If you’re looking for a number of small gifts, such as for stocking stuffers, here are a few suggestions.

One of my favorite periodicals is the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Published annually since 1792 this (2017) is the 225th issue. It’s funny, it’s serious, it’s filled with great information and unique advertising. Expect weather forecasts for the coming year (they claim 80 percent historical accuracy), recipes, calendar information and, yes, gardening information. In other words, everything that the farmer (yesteryear’s and today’s) could find useful. The reader will pick it up again and again throughout the year to uncover added info.

At just $6.99 it’s very affordable and perfect for that gardener’s holiday stocking. Note that the company also publishes several cookbooks, an almanac for kids and a History of the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Check out the magazine section of your local store or go to www.almanac. com for details.

In general, house plants are much smaller than “outdoor” plants (shrubs and trees). As a result, typical tools for the indoor gardener need to be much smaller to fit into the small houseplant containers. A set of these tiny tools makes a lovely stocking stuffer for the indoor gardener on your list. A package of plant food for indoor plants is also nice.

Scented candles remind the gardener of the past growing season. They come in a wide variety of scents including mint (frequently Christmas candles), apple cinnamon, floral and even thyme. Botanical soaps (lavender, rose, gardenia, etc.) are another option.

Varietal honey is another lovely gift.

I particularly like buckwheat with its stronger flavor, but clover, wildflower, orange blossom, blueberry and sage are just a few of the many available. Bees that gather pollen from fields of these flowers then impart the subtle taste to their honey production.

We all know that gardeners should wear gardening gloves, but we also know that many times we forget. So the hands take a beating. Consider super strength hand repair creams (O’Keefe’s Working Hands, Miracle Hand Repair, Burt’s Bees Hand Repair with Shea Butter, etc. are all possibilities). A nail brush to remove the soil from under the fingernails is also a possibility.

Membership in a horticultural society isn’t expensive, supports the good work they do, and usually comes with a newsletter or magazine. Suggestions include the Arbor Day Foundation, the American Chestnut Foundation, the American Horticultural Society, African Violet Society, American Rhododendron Society, American Fern Society, Holly Society of America, Long Island Botanical Society, etc.

If your gardener has a rock garden, consider tiny statuary, including fairy doors and other fairy pieces. Kids are not the only ones who enjoy these cute little pieces.

Another option is any of the National Audubon Society’s field guides (Trees, Mushrooms, Wildflowers, etc.). They are compact (easy to carry in a small backpack), detailed and filled with color photos making them extremely useful. Go to www.audubon.org for a complete list and details.

Remember that during December there are many craft fairs that have all sorts of gardening-related gifts including some of the above suggestions. Happy Holidays!

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

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Thursday 8 Hadassah meeting

The Seaport Chapter of Hadassah will meet at the Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station at 12:30 p.m. Join them for a candle-lighting Hanukkah celebration and installation of officers. Refreshments will be served. For info, call 924-6313.

Behind the Curtain with ‘A Christmas Carol’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a special event, Behind the Curtain with "A Christmas Carol" at 5 p.m. Executive Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel will guide you through the history of the story, its many adaptations and the journey of Theatre Three’s 33 years of presenting the Dickens classic. $30 per person includes a buffet dinner and talk. Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance may be purchased separately. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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Swing Dance

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will host a Swing Dance featuring Nick Palumbo & the Flipped Fedoras from 8 to 11 p.m.

Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. $15 admission includes snacks. For more information, visit www.sdli.org.

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Knit & Crochet

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will hold a Knit & Crochet program from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring your current project and drop-in to work and chat with others in a relaxed setting. No registration required. Call 928-1212 for details.

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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE LEVINS The Levins will bring their joyous music and warm stage presence to the Grounds and Sounds Café in East Setauket on Dec. 9, highlighting songs from their latest CD, 'Trust.'

The acoustic duo are 2014 Falcon Ridge's Emerging Artists, 2011 Connecticut Folk Festival's Songwriter winners and 2015 South Florida Folk Festival's Songwriter Finalists.

Paige Patterson in concert

Take a break from holiday shopping to hear Pure Joy with Paige Patterson at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 8 p.m. Featuring holiday standards, jazz, classic soul and contemporary songs. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611.

The Levins in concert

Grounds and Sounds Café at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket will welcome The Levins in concert at 8:45 p.m. Preceded by an open mic at 8 p.m. The harmony-driven acoustic duo will be highlighting songs from their latest CD, “Trust.”

Tickets are $12.50. For further information, call 751-0297 or visit www.groundsandsounds.org.

The Long Island Symphonic Choral Association will present its annual winter concert at St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, Setauket at 8 p.m. Program will include Anton Bruckner’s Mass in E Minor along with works by Poulent, Gabrieli and Smith. Tickets, available at www. lisca.org, are $25 adults, $20 seniors, students free. For more information, call 751-2743.

Kelli O’Hara in concert Holiday Concert

The Northport Chorale, under the direction of Joseph Smaldino and the Northport Community Band, under the direction of Dan Sherman will present a Holiday Concert at Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport at 8 p.m. $15 general seating, $12 seniors, $10 students. Call 223-3789 for more info.

Holiday Tea & Antiques Appraisal Friday Night Face Off The Wading River Historical Society will hold its annual Holiday Tea & Antiques Appraisal at the Wading River Congregational Church auditorium, North Country Road, Wading River at 7 p.m. Come enjoy a musical performance by Shoreham Wading River High School students, an antiques appraisal by Lloyd’s Antiques and Appraisals, raffles, door prizes and a dessert tea. Attendees are asked to bring their own teacups. Tickets are $15 per person at the door and includes one appraisal. For questions, call Debra at 929-7257.

The Long Island Traditional Music Association (LITMA) will hold its 20th annual Winter Solstice Celebration at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a roaring bonfire and the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, a sing-along with traditional carols, and a Mummers Play with Saint George and the Dragon. A potluck feast of dishes contributed by all attendees will be served. (Please bring a dish to feed your family plus four more.)

Admission is $10 adults, $5 children under 12.

Questions? Visit www.litma.org.

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown will host a concert by the Long Island Baroque Ensemble at 7:30 p.m.

The concert, titled To Be Merry Best Becomes You, features Elizabethan holiday music and song with merriment of William Shakespeare.

Tickets are $30 adults, $15 students, children 10 and under free. For more information, call 212-222-5795.

Sweetbriar Nature Center will hold a wine tasting fundraiser, A Toast to the Wild!, at The Wine Guy, 220 W. Main St. Smithtown from 8 to 10 p.m.

Live animal presentations! Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Donation of $20 per person may be made by visiting www.sweetbriarnc.org, by calling 9796344 or at the door. Proceeds will help support the center’s mission of wildlife rehabilitation and natural science education.

Friday 9

Winter Solstice Celebration

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Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington will present Dance on Film today and Dec. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. Film historian Philip Harwood will speak about Gene Kelly and queens of tap, Eleanor Powell and Ann Miller and how they shaped the Hollywood musical and advanced the genre with the perpetual evolution of dance on film.

Open to all. Free of charge. Call 421-5835 or visit www.tbeli.org for more information.

portray members of the historic Rocky Point Hallock family and lead you through the festively decorated home. Light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation $5. For more information, call Natalie at 255-4304.

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

Saturday 10 Holiday Wreath workshop

Join the folks at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a Holiday Wreath workshop from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Using a wide array of fresh greenery, create a lovely wreath for your door or give as a gift when visiting for the holidays. Add a decoration or two from home to make it extra special. $4 per person. Seating is limited. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Smithtown Art & Craft Fair Smithtown East High School, 10 School St., St. James will host an Art & Craft Fair today and Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 100 exhibitors along with crafts, gifts and refreshments. Shop ‘til you drop! Free admission. For additional info, call 846-1459.

Deepwells Holiday Boutique

Deepwells Farm Historic Park, 497 Route 25A, St. James will host a Holiday Boutique today and Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thirty artisans will feature hand-crafted gifts, stained glass, Christmas ornaments, fiber arts, holiday items and more. Enjoy complementary hot cocoa and cookies in the beautifully decorated mansion and get a glimpse into the past while supporting The Deepwells Farm Historical Society. Admission is $5, free for under 12.

Questions? Call 563-8551.

Festival of Trees and Lights

Sachem North High School, 212 Smith Road, Lake Ronkonkoma and the Fathers’ Club will present its annual Festival of Trees and Lights today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring craft vendors, entertainment and a free photo with Santa.

Admission is $2 adults, $1 students, ages 7 and under free. For further information, call 4711400, ext. 5531.

Vanderbilt Mansion Tours

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will hold guided tours of the mansion today, Dec. 11 and Dec. 13 at 12:30, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Visit the home of William K. Vanderbilt II beautifully decorated for the holidays. General admission fee plus $5 per person. Call 854-5579 for additional information.

Noah Hallock House Christmas Tour The Rocky Point Historical Society will offer Christmas tours of the Noah Hallock Homestead (c. 1721), 172 Hallock Landing Road, Rocky Point today and Dec. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Docents dressed in period costumes will

Tony award-winning Broadway star Kelli O’Hara will appear in concert at the Staller Center for the Arts Main Stage, Stony Brook University, 100 Nichols Road, Stony Brook at 8 p.m. Tickets are $48. To order call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Sunday 11 Smithtown Art & Craft Fair See. Dec. 10 listing.

Deepwells Holiday Boutique See Dec. 10 listing.

Festival of Trees and Lights See. Dec. 10 listing.

Vanderbilt Mansion Tours See Dec. 10 listing.

Barn Sale

Temple Beth Emeth, 52 Mount Sinai Ave., Mount Sinai will hold its last Barn Sale of the year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lots of treasures.

Too much to list. Questions? Call 928-4103.

Holiday Vendor & Gift Fair

The Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills will hold its annual Holiday Vendor & Gift Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Ariella’s NY Friendship Circle for children with special needs. For more information, call 351-8672.

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

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Christmas Boutique

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 11 Ogden Ct., Huntington Station will host its 5th annual Christmas Boutique from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vendors and refreshments for your shopping pleasure. Free admission. Call Charlotte at 673-9284.

Holiday workshops

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host a day of workshops for the creative gift giver. Create two pieces of handmade jewelry with Nancy Golder at 11 a.m., and create a stunning holiday arrangement with members of the North Suffolk Garden Club at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Fees, which include all materials and tools, are $25 per workshop, $20 members.

Sign up for both workshops for $45, $35 members. Advance registration required by calling 751-0066, ext. 212.

Holiday House Tour

The Northport Historical Society will present its annual Holiday House Tour from noon to 4 p.m. Titled Deck the Halls, the self-guided tour will include three historic homes, the iconic 1883 Thompson Building and Lewis Oliver Farm. Tickets purchased before Dec. 11 are $31, $26 members; tickets purchased on the day of the tour are $36, $31 members. For more information, call 757-9859.

Winter hike

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will present an adult hike titled Tracks and Traces from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Learn how to improve your powers of observation so you can solve the mystery of the subtle signs animals leave behind. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Farmingville Tree Lighting

Join the Farmingville Residents Association for a tree lighting ceremony at the Bald Hill School House on Horseblock Road at 5 p.m. Hot cider will be served from 1 to 3 p.m., a choir performance at 3:30 p.m. and a coat and canned goods drive from 4 to 5 p.m. Gather at the Firehouse for refreshments and music after the event. Call 880-7996 for more information.

Author Talk

Cold Spring Harbor Library, located at 95 Harbor Road, will present an Author Talk with historian Bill Bleyer at 2 p.m. Bleyer will speak about his book, “Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt’s Summer White House,” with a book sale and signing to follow. Advance registration is required. Call 692-6820 for more information.

Handler and Levesque in concert

Happy Birthday Kirk Douglas

In honor of legendary Hollywood actor and author Kirk Douglas turning 100 this year, Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington will present a Kirk Douglas Centennial Birthday Bash at 7 p.m. Film historian Philip Harwood will lead a discussion on the famous actor followed by a screening of the documentary “A Father … A Son … Once Upon a Time in Holloywood.” $5 admission includes birthday refreshments. For more information, call 421-5835 or visit www.tbeli.org.

The Liverpool Shuffle in concert

Calling all Beatles fans! Beatles tribute band, The Liverpool Shuffle, will return to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The band will be accompanied by a montage on the planetarium dome of 1960s photos and news clips, psychedelic imagery, and other pop-cultural moments. Tickets for adults are $20 online, $25 at the door; tickets for children ages 5 to 15 are $15 online and at the door, under age 5 free. For more information, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org or call 854-5579.

International Folk Dance

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

Monday 12 Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome author and historian Richard Panchyk who will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, “Hidden History of Long Island,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Tuesday 13 Vanderbilt Mansion Tours See Dec. 10 listing.

Labyrinth journeys

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host a Remembrance Walk at its indoor labyrinth at 8 p.m. It can be extremely difficult dealing with the loss of a loved one during the holidays. Come join Linda Anderson and Linda Mikell in a facilitated labyrinth walk to honor and celebrate our loved ones with music accompaniment by bassist Keenan Zach.

All are welcome. Bring a picture of your loved one if you wish. Call 543-0337 for questions.

Adult coloring class

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

Wednesday 14 Tesla String Quartet in concert

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

The Tesla String Quartet will give a concert at Brookhaven National Laboratory, 2 Center St., Upton at noon in Berkner Hall. Free and open to the public. Call 344-2345 for more information.

Thursday 15

Musical Moments in Kings Park

See Dec. 8 listing.

Come celebrate December with music! The Kings Park Civic Association and the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce will present the Denice Given Band (popular music from the '50s to today) in concert at the Kings Park Library, 1 Church St., Kings Park at 7 p.m. as part of its Musical Moments series. Free. For further questions, call Christine at 269-6160.

Audubon lecture

The Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society will present a lecture at the Cold Spring Harbor Library, located at 95 Harbor Road, at 7 p.m. "Falconry: An Ancient But Not Forgotten Sport” will be the topic of the evening with guest speaker Chris Paparo. Meet Chris’ red-tailed hawk, Emmy, at the end of the program. Free. For more information, call 692-6820.

Stimson Showstoppers

The Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome the Stimson Showstoppers in concert from Stimson Middle School under the direction of Terri Haas at 7:30 p.m. The group will perform holiday songs for your listening pleasure. Free. Call 271-1442 for further information.

Christmas Concert and Dance

The community is invited to a Christmas Concert and Dance at St. Sylvester’s Church, 680 Ohio Ave., Medford with the Savoy Swing Band from 8 to 10 p.m. Free. For more information, call 567-1790.

Int'l and Israeli folk dancing

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

At 2 p.m., Le Petit Salon de Musique, 380 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will welcome the exotic classical guitar and mandolin duo of Judy Handler and Mark Levesque in concert. Included in the program will be music from the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Eastern Europe and the Middle East as well as a few holiday favorites.

Tickets at the door are $20 adults ($15 online), $15 seniors ($10 online) and $5 students. For more information, visit www.lepetitsalon.org.

Dance on Film Hard Luck Café concert

The Folk Music Society of Huntington will welcome Steven Pelland and Aly Tadros in concert at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. as part of its Hard Luck Café series. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15, $10 members of CAC and FMSH at the door. For information, call 423-7611.

Theater Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ The Minstrel Players will present its annual production of Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" on Dec. 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church’s Houghton Hall, 130 Main St., Northport.

Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, children and groups. To order, call 516-557-1207 or visit www.theminstrelplayersinc.org.

‘The Nutcracker’

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present Seiskaya Ballet’s "Nutcracker" on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m., Dec. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 18 at 1 and 6 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $40 adults, $34 children and seniors, $30 groups of 20 or more. To order, call 632-2787. For more information, visit www.nutcrackerballet.com.

‘The Androids Lodge’

Bare Bones Theater Company, 57 Main St., Northport will present "The Androids Lodge," a comedy by Tom Rizzuto, on Dec. 15, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m., and on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25, $15 students. To order, visit www. barebonestheater.com or call 800-838-3006.

For more information, call 606-0026.

'Mary Poppins'

Join the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport for a jolly holiday with "Mary Poppins" through Jan. 1. Based on the classic Disney film, the show features beloved songs such as the Academy Awardwinning "Chim Chim Cher-ee," "A Spoonful of Sugar," "Feed the Birds" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." Tickets range from $71 to $76. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Choral Society concert

Huntington High School, 188 Oakwood Road, Huntington will host a concert by the Huntington Choral Society at 3 p.m. Directed by Steven Finch, the choir will perform Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus. Tickets are $20, free for ages 18 and younger. To order, visit www.huntingtonchoralsociety.org.

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Electric Holiday Parade

The Three Village Chamber of Commerce will present the 21st annual Electric Holiday Parade in East Setauket at 5 p.m. The parade will kick off on Main Street at Emma S. Clark Library onto Route 25A and end with photos with Santa at the Setauket Park. Free. For more information, visit www.3vholidayparade.com.

New York Circle Round Table

Photo from The Minstrel Players

From left, Christopher Mitchell, John Wolf and Paul Graf in a scene from The Minstrel Players production of Charles Dickens’ 'A Christmas Carol' playing in Northport from Dec. 9 to 11.

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'EATING YOU ALIVE' Catch a special screening of the documentary 'Eating You Alive' at the Cinema Arts Centre on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Despite countless dollars spent on medical research, new drugs and innovative technology to improve our health, more Americans are disabled and dying from chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, than ever before. Featuring leading medical experts and researchers, 'Eating You Alive' takes a scientific look at the reasons we're so sick and how we can use whole-food, plant-based nutrition to take control of our health — one bite at a time.

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‘A Christmas Carol’

Celebrate the season with a holiday favorite!

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present its 33rd annual production of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens through Dec. 30.

Tickets range from $20 to $35. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'Holiday Wishes from Mary Martin & Dinah Shore'

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Educational and Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will present a St. George Production, "Holiday Wishes from Mary Martin & Dinah Shore" through Jan. 11, 2017. Featuring a musical theater tribute performance and high-tea luncheon catered by Crazy Beans.

Tickets are $50, $48 seniors. Advance reservations required by calling 689-5888. For further information, visit www.wmho.org.

'The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical'

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

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

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

‘Sylvia’

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

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

‘The Full Monty’

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

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

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

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

Film ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’

Join the East Northport Public Library, located at 185 Larkfield Road, for a screening of “Independence Day: Resurgence” on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.

Rated PG-13. Open to all. Call 261-2313.

‘The Shining’

As part of its Cult Café series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "The Shining" (1980) on Dec. 10 at 10 p.m.

Admission is $5, $4 members. Call 423-7611.

‘Witness’

The documentary "Witness" will be screened at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. as part of the cinema’s Sunday Schmooze series. Bagels will be served at 10 a.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611.

‘Eating You Alive’

The Cinema Arts Cinema, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen the feature length documentary,“Eating You Alive,” on Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Co-presented by Slow Food North Shore.

Admission is $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611.

''The Meddler'

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, located at 120 Main Street in Setauket, will screen "The Meddler" on Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. Open to all. No registration necessary. Call 941-4080.

Farmers market Port Jefferson The Village of Port Jefferson will host a winter farmers market at the Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson every Sunday on the third floor from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through May 2017. Find local organic produce, honey, bread and baked goods, international specialties and much more. Over 20 vendors. Free admission. Call Melissa at 516-551-8461 for further information.

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

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Religious ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

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

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

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

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org Father Tyler A. Strand, Administrator, Joseph S. Durko, Cantor Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 11:15 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm.

PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions, Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

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

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

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

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

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

Mission Statement: In faith we come together to celebrate the Eucharist as a Parish Family; and as a Catholic community of faith, we are sent to be Christ to the world around us.

Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor Rev. Gerald Cestare, Associate Pastor Rev. Jon Fitzgerald, In Residence Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir), 6:00 pm (Youth) Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Baptisms: Sundays at 1:30 pm (except during Lent) Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Holy Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date

CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582 www.mtsinaichurchli.org “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here”

Service of Remembrance to be held on December 21 at 7 pm Worship hour is 8:30 am and 10 am Sunday School and Childcare offered at 10:00 am open to all children (infants to 8th grade).

The last Sunday of every month is our Welcome Sunday Service.

This service has been intentionally designed to include persons of differing abilities from local group homes.

We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

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

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

www.crossoverchristianchurch.com Pastor Lesaya Kelly Weekly Schedule: Sunday Worship w/Children’s Church 9:30 - 11am We offer weekly small groups and monthly meetings for men and women Christmas series starting 12/4 & Sing For Your Supper Christmas Party 12/9 @ 7 pm located at Comfort Inn, Rte,112, Medford, NY. $10 pp for buffet dinner. RSVP 631-734-0204 We exist to love God with everything we have. We are a small, vibrant community reaching out to our world with love in action.

EPISCOPAL

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

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

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

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

EPISCOPAL

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

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

Sunday Services: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 631-941-4245 for registration.

Weekday holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12 pm and First Friday of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Office for location) Youth, Music and Service Programs offered.

Let God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

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

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge Sunday Services 8 am & 10 am Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am.

It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry.

We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

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

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

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

GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

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

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

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JEWISH

LUTHERAN–ELCA

“Judaism with a smile”

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

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

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove (631) 585–0521 • (800) My–Torah • www.ChabadSB.com

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

YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

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

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

“THE ETERNAL FLAME-THE ETERNAL LIGHT” Weekly Channel #20 at 10 am Shabbat Morning Services 9 am. Free Membership. No building fund. Free Hebrew School. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat and Holiday Services followed by hot buffet. Adult Education Institute. Women’s Education Group-Internationally prominent Lecturers and Women’s Torah Class. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages.

Put Meaning in Your Life 631-698-3939 Member, National Council of Young Israel All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

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

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

Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook • (631) 751–8518 www.tisbny.org A warm and caring intergenerational community dedicated to learning, prayer, social action, and friendship.

Member Union for Reform Judaism

Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel Cantor Carol Chesler Rabbi Emeritus Stephen A. Karol Rabbi Emeritus Adam D. Fisher Cantor Emeritus Michael F. Trachtenberg

Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education Sisterhood • Brotherhood • Book Club-more

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

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

LUTHERAN–LCMS

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

Rev. Charles Bell, Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am Sunday School at 9:30 am Midweek Advent Worship Tuesdays- Dec 6 & 13 at 6:15 pm Wednesdays- Nov Dec 7 & Dec 14 at 11:00 am Christmas Eve Worship 5:30 pm Family Candlelight Service 8:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service Christmas Day Worship 10:00 am We have a NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

METHODIST

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

Rev. Steven kim, Pastor

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

, STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH

UNITED METHODIST

216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, 11790 Church Office: 631-751-0574 stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com www.stonybrookcommunitychurch.org Rev. chuck Van Houten, Pastor Connecting people to God, purpose and each other Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am

Renewing, Restoring, Reviving for the 21st Century!

PRESBYTERIAN

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

Please join us this Christmas Season 7:00 p.m. December 21

Longest Night “Blue Christmas” Service A source of comfort when happy times are sad.

CHRISTMAS EVE 4:30 Manger Service

Family-Friendly Blessing of Animals

5:30 Welcome Friends Dinner

Help serve Christmas Dinner to Welcome Friends guests in the SPC Fellowship Hall

7:30 Festival Service

Choir, Carols, Hallelujah Chorus

11:00 Midnight Service

Bells, Candles, Carols, Communion

Sunday Christmas Day

9:30 a.m. A family-friendly service of carols and stories

Rev. Mary, Barrett Speers, pastor Rev. Dr. Craig Malbon, Visiting Minister

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

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

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

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Photo from Town of Huntington

Back row, from left, Town of Huntington’s Parks Director Don McKay, Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and Dr. Inna Gellerman, with some of the youth hockey players who received free custom mouth guards, compliments of Gellerman Orthodontics of Huntington.

Local orthodondist donates mouth guards to youth hockey leagues

Thanks to the generosity of a local orthodontist, youth participating in the Town of Huntington’s recreational hockey league at Dix Hills Park will not have to worry about losing teeth due to an errant puck, high stick or hard hit.

Dr. Inna Gellerman, owner of Gellerman Orthodontics of Huntington Village, donated more than 100 custom mouth guards to youth participating in the Department of Parks & Recreation’s popular instructional league held throughout the winter at the double ice rink

facility in Dix Hills. According to the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety, athletes are 60 times more likely to sustain damage to teeth when foregoing the protection of mouth guards.

“Safety for our youth is imperative and I sincerely appreciate the generosity of Dr. Gellerman for providing this great service and these vitally important mouth guards,” said Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson (D). “Interest and participation in our youth hockey programs continues to grow and the pro-

Religious UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

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

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

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

Registration is ongoing. For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

tection provided by these custom guards is greatly appreciated by our parents.”

Gellerman added,“I’ve seen our share of tragic accidents that could have been easily prevented with the correct protective gear. Custom mouth guards help protect not only the teeth but also prevent against a head injury during contact sports — at any age.” She also added, “This is an ongoing program offered by Gellerman Orthodontics to any youth teams or any individual young athlete in the area.”

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

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

Rev. G. Jude Geiger, Minister

(minister@uufh.org) Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh@gmail.com) Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 am Whoever you are, whomever you love, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Our services offer a progressive, non-creedal message with room for spiritual seekers.

Services and Religious Education each Sunday at 10:30 am Youth Group, Lifespan Religious Education for Adults, Adult and Children’s Choirs. Participants in the Huntington Interfaith Housing Initiative. Find us on Facebook and Twitter

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

Rev. Saba Mchunguzi

Unity Church of Healing Light is committed to helping people unfold their Christ potential to transform their lives and build spiritual community through worship, education, prayer and service.

Sunday Worship & Church School 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sign Language Interpreter at Sunday Service

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 631–751–7663 ©152336

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SBU SportSweek DeC. 8 – DeC. 14, 2016

Tomorrow is Friday – wear red on Campus!

Stony BRook UniveRSity

Men’s basketball team holds on to top Northwestern

Photos from SBU

Above, Bryan Sekunda looks to pass the ball.

Right, Lucas Woodhouse goes to the rim.

A hot shooting night from beyond the arc helped the Stony Brook men’s basketball team to a 77-75 victory over Northeastern Univeristy at Island Federal Credit Union Arena Saturday evening. Senior guard Lucas Woodhouse helped secure the win by going 8-for-8 from the free-throw line in the final two minutes of the game. The Seawolves move to 2-5 on the year and Northeastern drops to 4-4.

“That was an unbelievable crowd — when they needed to get loud, they got loud,” Stony Brook head coach Jeff Boals said. “It was a great basketball game. We knew coming in that Northeastern is a great basketball team that has played a lot of close games this year.”

Stony Brook used a 25-0 run after trailing by seven early on to control the momentum of the first half, with the Seawolves leading by as many as 15 points.

Northeastern worked its way back within single digits late in the first half, but Stony Brook maintained the lead at the break.

The Huskies scored seven straight points in the beginning of the second half to put Northeastern back on top. But after back-and-forth play, junior guard and forward Bryan Sekunda drained a three that sparked 13 straight points for the Seawolves and helped them get the difference back near double digits.

Stony Brook never trailed again in the game, despite the Huskies tying things up with eight seconds to play. The difference remained at

Women’s hoops stumbles The Stony Brook women’s basketball team (2-5) dropped its second consecutive road contest on Sunday at Long Island University Brooklyn, 58-48, despite a seasonhigh 16 points from Christa Scognamiglio.

She also tied a season-high with four steals.

“We started slow and allowed 18 firstquarter points,” Stony Brook head coach Caroline McCombs said. “When you do that, it is difficult to win on the road, especially when you shoot 30 percent and turn the ball over 18 times.”

Stony Brook was outscored 14-8 in the second quarter and went into the break trailing 32-24. The Seawolves chipped away at the deficit and pull within four, 3834, before the Blackbirds rattled off a 7-0 run to close the quarter. Stony Brook got as close as six, 54-48, after a Scognamiglio corner three with 35 seconds to play, but the Blackbirds scored the game’s final four points from the line to secure the victory.

The senior guard tandem of Scognamiglio and Kori Bayne-Walker tallied 31 of Stony Brook’s 48 points. Bayne-Walker notched 15 points, her fifth game this season in double figures.

Senior forward Elizabeth Manner grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds. She is

File photo from SBU

Christa Scognamiglio races to the hoop in a previous contest. averaging 9.7 rebounds per game over her last three contests.

Stony Brook scored 16 points in the first quarter after going scoreless in the first quarter in its last game at St. Bonaventure University. Scognamiglio got the offensive rhythm rolling with a three-pointer on the game’s opening possession.

The Seawolves have a week off before heading to Central Connecticut State University Dec. 11. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.

one-possession for the final 1:30 of the game, but Woodhouse, who entered the game shooting 94-percent from the line, couldn’t miss.

Northeastern’s Alex Murphy got his hands on a missed three and was fouled on the put-back.

He converted the three-point play to tie the game at 75 with eight seconds remaining, but the Huskies immediately fouled Woodhouse, who sealed the game from the line.

I give a lot of credit to our guys,” Boals siad. “They had multiple chances where they could have broke, but they bent, which is a sign of maturity and growth.”

Woodhouse matched his Stony Brook career best in scoring for the second time this season, adding a season-high-tying seven assists. Sekunda earned his first double-digit scoring game of the season, and finished 4-for-5 from three-point range.

Junior guard UC Iroegbu has three straight games with nine points, and all points have come from beyond the arc. Stony Brook’s 13 threes in the game mark a team season high and the first time the squad has reached double figures in the category since making 11 against Binghamton University Feb. 3.

Despite both teams keeping the turnovers in single digits, Stony Brook scored 14 points off of Northeastern’s nine mishaps.

The Seawolves returned to Island Federal Credit Union Arena to host Lehigh University Dec. 6, but results were not available.

Seawolves cap off season with Grant family football banquet Stony Brook’s football team held the endof-the-season Grant Family Banquet inside the Island Federal Credit Union Sunday afternoon. Head coach Chuck Priore, who completed his 11th season, spoke about the 2016 campaign and handed out the team’s awards.

The Ernest Owusu Offensive MVP went to junior running back Stacey Bedell, who led the Seawolves’ rushing game with 698 yards and 10 touchdowns on 152 carries. Bedell, who rushed for over 100 yards in four games, also earned a place on the third team AllColonial Athletic Association Football team.

Junior Tyrice Beverette was given Stony Brook’s Defensive MVP award. A rover for the Seawolves’ defense, Beverette led the squad with 98 total tackles, including a team-high 4.5 sacks and four interceptions.

He earned a spot on the second team AllCAA Football team.

Sophomore Marc Nolan garnered the Ray Downey Special Teams MVP honor. Nolan, the Stony Brook punter, averaged 40.74 yards per kick this past season for the third highest single season average in school history. Nolan also boomed a career-long 63yard punt and placed 19 kicks inside the 20-yard line.

The Offensive Rookie of the Year went to first-year Stony Brook running back Jordan Gowins. A sophomore transfer from Boston

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College, Gowins gained 508 yards out of the backfield with a pair of touchdowns on 131 carries.

True freshman defensive lineman Sam Kamara was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Kamara played in eight games and started three on the Seawolves defensive line. He collected nine total tackles and a half tackle for a loss.

Senior defensive back Jaheem Woods won the Fred Kemp Award, given to the upperclassman who is dedicated to excellence on and off the field, while leading the team with pride and intensity.

The Mark Motroni Award, which goes to the upperclassman who demonstrates great pride in the Stony Brook football program and consistently exhibits unselfish dedication to the team, was awarded to junior tight end and defensive lineman Connor Davis. Davis played on both sides of the ball during the final four games of the season due to injuries.

Senior offensive lineman Mike White received the Frank Conti ‘11 Work Horse Award and earned the Academic Achievement Award. White will graduate in the spring with a degree in health science.

Priore also announced the captains for the 2017 season. The four include seniors Bedell, Beverette, wide receiver Ray Bolden and tight end Dennis Lestrange.

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‘Winter’

kids times

The Port Jefferson School District recently held its annual poetry contest centered around the theme of the Dickens Festival. All middle school students in grades 6 to 8 were invited to participate. The following four poems were selected to read at the opening ceremonies of the 21st annual Port Jefferson Dickens Festival, which was held on Dec. 3. Congratulations to the winners for a job well done!

By Stefano Rabeno

I get out of my bed ready to start The drowsy, tiring school day When suddenly I get a phone call Telling me that it’s a snow day I dance about full of glee And look at the winter scene And honestly, it was just like the one That I would always dream I put on an outfit suitable for me To survive the frigid wind I go outside to feel the snow And suddenly, I grinned

‘Snowflakes’

By Sophie Schaefer Blumenthal When you look outside On a wintery night You will be in for a spectacular sight!

There are thousands of snowflakes All fluttering down Just as if it were a snowflake town!

A quest; a journey All it can be called Down to the bottom The snowflakes all falled

After about an hour or two I saw something strange I saw my friend ready for a play date That the parents secretly arranged And I realized something I’m happy to see Snowflakes are just like a family!

Each one is different Each a different style But seeing them at the bottom Is definitely worth while!

We jump in the snow We play in the snow The snowflakes fall as Santa yells “Ho! Ho! Ho!” The snowflakes are pretty I wish the snowflakes Would totally last!

Soon, he was right in front of me And he said out loud “Hi” But in his hands he had something Mmm, a delicious apple pie We go inside and open the box And I couldn’t hold a grudge I get a closer look at it But I was wrong, it was fudge Then my friend asked me a question To find something to do He asked, “What do you like about winter” And I said, “Spending time with you” So winter isn’t all about Missing school and fun But also spending time with people Who love you a ton So this December I hope To see my family here And that’s it for now So let’s spread the winter cheer

‘Family’

By Michela Rabeno Family is what makes a house a home Family is what stays and never roams Family is what praises all you do Family is what keeps you in line too Family has given all of us much But we don’t admit that nearly enough And it’s not about the presents we have dreamt of But about our families and all their love So this holiday season don’t forget All the love that you get

‘The Magic of Holidays’

By Mattea Rabeno This holiday I will not be alone because I will be surrounded by people I know.

This holiday I will share great memories by the fire and by my family.

No matter the long lists we all make the season of giving is awake.

There are, sadly, people out there today who do not have a chance to say “Happy Holidays” So no matter the presents that we all get It is the love we cannot forget!

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Kids Calendar

PhoTo of The weeK

Holiday Spectacular returns to the Holtsville Ecology Site on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 18.

Programs Santa’s Workshop

The Village of Port Jefferson will host tours of Santa’s Workshop, located at the corner of Barnum Ave. and West Broadway, on Dec. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. Free. For additional information, call 473-4724.

Let’s Celebrate Light!

The Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a walk-in program titled Let’s Celebrate Light! on Dec. 10 and 11 from 1 to 5 p.m. Explore patterns while creating a luminary to light your path. $5 per person. Call 331-3277 for more information.

Santa to visit Lewis Oliver Farm

Lewis Oliver Farm, Burt Ave., Northport will welcome Santa Claus on Dec. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. Drop by to say hello, take photos and snack on some holiday treats. Call 261-6320 for further information.

Storytime at Avalon Park

Author John Duvall will read from his new children’s book, “The Great Spruce,” at the Avalon Park & Preserve Barn off Shep Jones Lane, Stony Brook at 5 p.m. Free. Space is limited. To register, please email avalonparkandpreserve@gmail.com. For more information, call 689-0619.

Holiday party for wildlife

Join the staff and volunteers at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown as they celebrate the holidays on Dec. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Meet some of the resident wildlife, embark on a treasure hunt to find natural materials and then make an ornament to take home. Enjoy refreshments and meet a holiday character for photos. $10 per child, $5 adults.

Call 979-6344 with further questions.

Ginger Ships

Create a Ginger Ship from graham crackers and other sweet goodies at The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Dec. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Admission plus $5 fee. Please RSVP for this program by calling 367-3418.

Gingerbread House workshop

Rock Hounds

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a Tiny Tots program, Rock Hounds, for ages 3 to 5 on Dec. 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. This is a special

Polar Express Party

Save the date! Port Jeff Bowl, 31 Cherub Lane, Port Jefferson Station will host a Polar Express Party on Sunday, Dec. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. $15 adults, $5 children (15 and under) includes bowling, pizza, soda, hot cocoa, cookies and a visit with Santa. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For further information, call 4733300 or visit www.portjeffbowl.com.

Holiday Spectacular Town of Brookhaven will present its annual Holiday Spectacular, an indoor, walk-through holiday light show benefiting the animals at the Holtsville Ecology Site through Dec. 18. The show will run on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m., Sundays, 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, children 3 and under are free.

The Holtsville Ecology Site is located at 249 Buckley Road in Holtsville. For more information, call 758-9664.

Santa Claus visits St. James

Santa Claus will return to the historic St. James General Store, 516 Moriches Road, St. James to meet with children and hear their wishes on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. through Dec. 18. Free. Don’t forget your camera to capture the perfect photo for your holiday card.

For more information, call 854-3740.

HOLIDAY HELPER French Mastiff Remi from Rocky Point dons her new elf hat for the holidays.

Photo from Kathryn Mandracchia

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Just in time for the holidays, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present the musical “Elf Jr.” through Dec. 31 with daily shows from Dec. 26 to 30. Follow Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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December 16 thru 19 Friday at 7PM Saturday at 2PM & 7PM Sunday at 1PM & 6PM Monday at 7PM

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

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

‘Frosty’

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

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

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The Town of Brookhaven will host a Gingerbread House workshop at the Longwood Estate, corner of Smith and Longwood Roads, Ridge on Dec. 14 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2 to 6 will build a gingerbread house to take home. $10 per child. Preregistration required by calling 924-1820.

time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of the natural world together. $3 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

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‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’ and touches our hearts

By Heidi Sutton In 2003 Douglas Quattrock and Jeffrey Sanzel sat down and wrote an adorable holiday story for children about a little elf and a tiny reindeer who show us that “Christmas lies within our hearts.” Celebrating its 13th anniversary this year, Theatre Three’s production of “Barnaby Saves Christmas” has become a beloved tradition in Port Jefferson and one that is looked forward to each December.

Under the direction of Sanzel, nine adult actors whisk the audience away to the North Pole and into the home of Santa and Mrs. Claus. It’s the night before Christmas and Santa, his elves and reindeer are on their way to deliver presents to all the children. When the littlest elf Barnaby realizes that Santa has left behind a little stuffed bear, he convinces the tiniest reindeer Franklynne to find Santa and “save Christmas.” Along the way they bump into an evil villain named S. B. Dombulbury who, with his partner in crime Irmagarde, is trying to ruin Christmas for everyone, and meet a Jewish family and learn all about the Festival of Lights.

Newcomer Eric Hughes tackles the role of Barnaby with boundless energy and a couple of back flips too! Accompanied on piano by Quattrock, who also wrote all of the music and lyrics, Hughes’ solo, “Still With a Ribbon on Top” is terrific as is his performance in “My Big Shot” in the second act.

Sari Feldman, who also choreographs the numbers, returns as Franklynne, the little reindeer who is afraid of flying, specifically the landing part. The scene

Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc.

From left, dylan Robert Poulos, dana Bush, Steven uihlein and Jessica Contino in a scene from ‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’ where Barnaby helps Franklynne perfect her landing skills, “I’m Gonna Fly Now,” is the highlight of the show.

Jason Furnari, who originated the role of Barnaby 13 years ago, and Phyllis March play the roles of Santa and Mrs. Claus this year and also double as the Jewish aunt Sarah

and nephew Andrew, who seems to have very selective hearing. Furnari’s solo ”Within Our Hearts” is heartfelt and March’s rendition of “Miracles” is beautiful.

Emily Gates plays Sam the head elf who is trying to stay on schedule and keep track of elves Crystal (Jessica Contino) and Blizzard

(Dylan Robert Poulos). Their interactions are the funniest moments in the show.

Steven Uihlein plays S.B. (Spoiled Brat) Dombulbury, the antagonist in the show.

“I’m just misunderstood,” he laments as he and Irmagarde (Dana Bush) stuff the chimneys with coal so he can steal all the presents. When his plan is uncovered, the cast chases him through the audience, much to the delight of the children.

Will Barnaby and Franklynne stop S.B. Dombulbury from “stealing Christmas”? Will they learn the true meaning of Christmas? If you haven’t already done so, make “Barnaby Saves Christmas” a holiday tradition with your family. You’ll be glad you did.

Souvenir elves and reindeer will be available for purchase during intermission. Stay after the show for a photo with Santa Claus on stage if you wish — the $5 fee goes to support the theater’s scholarship fund — and meet the rest of the cast in the lobby.

Theatre Three, located at 412 Main Street in Port Jefferson, will present “Barnaby Saves Christmas” on Dec. 10, 17, 28, 29 and 30 with a special Christmas Eve performance on Dec. 24. All performances begin at 11 a.m. Running time is 1½ hours.

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Up next is a production of “The Three Little Pigs” from Jan. 21 to Feb. 25 and “Raggedy Ann & Andy” from March 4 to 25. All seats are $10. To order, call 631928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc.

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the cast of ‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

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SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER: The Smithtown Service Unit 25 Girl Scouts filled 300 Christmas stockings and delivered them to the Smithtown Food Pantry, St. Patrick’s Outreach and the Smithtown Historical Society’s collection for Angela’s House. Twentythree Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scout troops participated in the project. Photo from Carol Adamo