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The 20th annual Port Jefferson Dickens Festival may be over, but the 2nd annual Festival of Trees will remain on display through the holidays for your viewing pleasure. Eighteen trees lavishly decorated in various themes will be on view on the second level of the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson, through the month of December. The Center is open 7 days a week, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 631-802-2160.

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Community Wreath Contest brings out the creative side for the holidays On Saturday, Dec. 5, Smithtown Historical Society decked its halls and walls for its annual Heritage Country Christmas. At the center of the festivities was the popular Community Wreath Contest.

Guests had the opportunity to view and vote on a selection of 22 unique entries. Designers were able to choose from any type of material with a minimum size restriction of 12 inches and maximum size of 24 inches in diameter. Wreaths ranged from traditional holiday red and greens, both silk and natural, to the more contemporary bright neon-colored glass Christmas balls and even a quilt entry. At the end of the evening each wreath was auctioned off in a drawing to raise funds for the Smithtown Historical Society.

The Best in Show Community Choice was award to Joan Harris’ woodland-inspired wreath and second place went to Jeanine Amato’s contemporary and whimsical candy cane wreath. Harriet Litvack’s winter wonderland wreath placed third. The Smithtown Historical Society wishes to thank all the participants and contributing community members and to extend a happy holiday to the Smithtown community and thank them for their continued support.

The Smithtown Historical Society is located at 239 E. Main Street in Smithtown. Up next is a children’s program for ages 6 to 12 titled Holiday Sweets on Dec. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to noon where children can bake delicious bread and cookies from old and new recipes to share

this holiday season. $25 per child, $22.50 members. For more information on the society’s programs and events, call 631-265-6768 or visit www.smithtownhistorical.org.

Photos from Smithtown Historical Society

Joan Harris’ woodland-inspired wreath, top photo, earned her Best in Show; above, this contemporary candy cane wreath by Jeanine Amato took second place; below, a winter scene wreath designed by Harriet Litvack took third place in the Smithtown Historical Society’s Community Wreath Contest at the annual Heritage Country Christmas.

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Creating holiday enchantment in the Vanderbilt Mansion tours of decorated mansion held through Dec. 30 Interior designers and garden clubs deck the halls of the Vanderbilt Mansion in Centerport each year, and hundreds of visitors see the delightful results beginning the day after Thanksgiving.

The 24-room Spanish Revival house — listed on the National Register of Historic Places — is enhanced with garland, holly, 10 elegantly ornamented trees, poinsettias, brightly wrapped packages, greens and pine cones from the Vanderbilt estate and an enchanting atmosphere of early- and mid-twentieth century holiday cheer.

Lance Reinheimer, executive director of the museum, said, “We’re grateful to these imaginative decorators, who generously donate their time and talent to create an atmosphere of charming holiday grandeur and sophisticated living. They bring magic to this historic house.”

Participating this year were the Dix Hills, Centerport, Honey Hills, Nathan Hale and Three Village garden clubs; Harbor Homestead & Co. Design; and the master gardeners of the Cornell University Cooperative Extension. All have participated in the project for many years.

Artists and garden specialists from the Three Village Garden Club (representing Old Field, Setauket and Stony Brook) decorated the spacious, paneled Vanderbilt library and its tree. Beneath the tree are faux gifts wrapped with bright papers, foils and ribbons. Ornate, two-foot, stylized silver trees adorn the fireplace.

“We trimmed the tree with gold and copper ornament balls and with strands of clear, multi-faceted stones to reflect the light from the small white bulbs,” said Joann Canino of the Three Village Garden Club. “The white poinsettias used as ornaments suggest doves, a symbol of peace.

We also placed white poinsettias with silver bows on the mantel of the library’s large fireplace.

“The Vanderbilt Mansion is an architectural celebration. It’s one of those grand houses that has a warm, family feeling.

Our club is pleased to be part of dressing it up for the holidays. It’s great fun.”

Mary Schlotter and daughter Krishtia McCord, both of Centerport, decorated the bedroom of William K. Vanderbilt II, and the Moroccan Court next to the Vanderbilt library. They operate the Harbor Homestead & Co. design firm.

For the past several years, Schlotter also has been among the designers invited to decorate The White House for the holidays, the Fourth of July and Halloween.

“Mr. Vanderbilt loved peacocks and had them on the estate,” Schlotter said.

“The bedroom color scheme is inspired by the colors in peacock feathers — deep teal, cobalt blue, apple green, plum and gold.

We wanted it to look like a sophisticated man’s room,” Schlotter said.

Schlotter and McCord added wreaths of teal-blue feathers to the top of the French doors that open onto the bedroom porch with a view of Northport Bay. “Acorns are a feature of the Vanderbilt family crest, and we used acorn ornaments with the greenery that decorates the fireplace mantel. Ivy vines sprayed with gold paint and woven through the garland trim the doorways.”

In the Moroccan Court, with its rare Spanish and Portuguese tiles, they decorated the built-in tiled bench with throw pillows. The colors of the pillows match those in the antique tiles, each of which is a miniature folk painting. Decorations include a café setting with a small round table and two chairs; a basket of fruits and nuts; silver candles in ornate, antique bronze candlesticks; uplighted palm trees; a candle-lit silver lantern next to the small fountain set into the floor; and gauzy, transparent fabric hung in front of the tall, arched windows.

Christine Lagana and her friends from the Dix Hills Garden Club decorated the Portuguese Sitting Room. “The tone was set by the deep blue in the rug and the sculpture of a knight on horseback, which has the same colors as the rug,” Lagana said, “and by the medieval theme of the 1494 fireplace surround, which features carved faces of crusaders.

“We added gold ribbon and pine cones to the garland, and small turquoise and cobalt ornament balls on the tree. One group of large ornaments displays a replica of the Vanderbilt family crest inside clear-glass globes.” Acorn-shaped ornaments echo the acorns in the family crest, which is painted on the fireplace hood in the dining room.”

Guided tours of the decorated mansion will be held through Dec. 30. During the day, tours are given Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday (including Dec. 28 and 30) at 12:30, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Visitors pay the general admission fee plus $5 per person for a tour.

The popular Twilight Tours of the mansion will be given Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 26 and 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors (62 and older) and $5 for children 12 and under. Hot chocolate and cookies are included. This event is a treat for visitors, and the only time of the year the Vanderbilt family’s private living quarters can be seen at night.

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Mansion is located at 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. For more information, call 631-8545579 or visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Photos from vanderbilt Museum

Above, from left, Karen Mills-Lynch, Phyllis Kelly and Mary DiFronzo of the Three Village Garden Club trim the tree in the Vanderbilt Mansion library; below, Krishtia McCord decorates the French doors in Mr. Vanderbilt’s bedroom

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Above, Joann Canino of the Three Village Garden Club puts the finishing touch on the tree in the Vanderbilt Mansion library.

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Photo from Town of Brookhaven

Pictured from left, John Borrelli, Modell’s community marketing manager; Jim Argerakis, senior vice president of store operations; George Onufrak, district manager; Gene Moscatelli, market manager; Jon Wells, general manager; Councilwoman Jane Bonner; Mitchell Modell, Modell’s CEO; Dan Sommer, assistant manager; and Darren Zelaya, loss prevention supervisor.

Ribbon cutting Modell’s Sporting Goods held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new Rocky Point store, 89 Route 25A in Crossroads Plaza East Shopping Plaza, on Nov. 19. Councilwoman Jane Bonner (C-Rocky Point) presented a Certificate of Congratulations to CEO Mitchell Modell. “It’s great to have a successful retailer like Modell’s come into our community and provide jobs for our residents,” said Bonner. “I congratulate Mr. Modell and the staff on their grand opening and wish them the best of luck.”

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It is hard to believe that another holiday rehab. They sponsored this walk after one season is upon us. Our neighborhoods are of their bright young alumni overdosed decorated with lights, bows and wreaths. on heroin. He was an honors senior at the There’s a different spirit in the air despite State University of Stony Brook.

During this holiday season there are the national and international landscape hopeful signs that people do care and want of fear, hate, terror and violence.

People really seem to make an effort to make a positive difference in the world.

However, we still have to to reach out especially do so much more. to those in need during Too many vibrant this time of year. Countbright young people less high schools, middle are falling between the schools and elementary cracks. The heroin epischools are sponsoring demic is out of control. cake sales, toy drives and The level of denial is still other creative initiatives infectious. It is easy to to raise money for the blame the homeless who poor and needy. have no fixed address I am continually and/or no voice; they are amazed at people’s comthe victims too! passion and generosity.

What is deeply frightOur local young people ening is that a growing are dynamic and amaznumber of our young ing. Recently a student well-educated young from the Knox School

By Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, sMM people are having their reached out and said they heroin dropped off at wanted to do something their homes. Local drug dealers are now special for the homeless.

A woman from Sound Beach shared a showing up at 12-step meetings all over compelling story about a new pizzeria — a and selling potentially lethal drugs to peolocal woman wanted to buy two pizzas for a ple in early recovery who are struggling to needy family and asked if the owner would take it one day at a time. It is becoming a match that. He did that and something vicious nightmare.

We need to create a coalition of caring more. He posted a coupon on his bulletin board for a free drink and slice of pizza for citizens that represents families, schools, anyone who might need it; thanks to social churches, synagogues and mosques across media dozens of people were buying a soda the county. We need to stand together and challenge our government bureauand a slice for a needy person.

Allegedly a person who was down on his cracy that has become deaf and blind to luck and very hungry took a free slice of piz- this epidemic and demand more beds for za and a drink. His luck changed and he is detoxification and long-term residential now fully employed and came back to that treatment.

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Business news

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From left, Councilwoman Jane Bonner; Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright; Councilman Kevin LaValle; Lee Rosner, Coldwell Banker Commercial Island Corporate Services Leasing Agent; Mark Talamini, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery and Chief of Surgical Services, Stony Brook Medicine; Councilman Neil Foley, John Hutter, MBA, Administrator, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook Medicine; Councilwoman Connie Kepert, Amy Enrico, Councilman Dan Panico, Antonios Gasparis, MD, Professor of Surgery and Director, Center for Vein Care, Stony Brook Medicine and Supervisor Ed Romaine.

stony Brook Medicine Vascular Center honored by town

At the November 19 Town Board meeting, Councilman Kevin LaValle presented a Certificate of Congratulations to the management, doctors and staff of the Stony Brook Medicine Vascular Center, for being named Business of the Month for November in Council District 3. The award is given to a business that deserves special recognition for the positive impact that they have on the community.

The center is located at Nicolls Professional Park, 23 South Howell Avenue in Centereach. Recently, Councilman LaValle toured the new facility which includes eight examination rooms, equipped with latest electronic medical record (EMR) technology allowing physicians to review images and other results directly with patients, three consultative offices and an onsite non-invasive vascular laboratory capable of providing diagnostic imag-

ing services for up to four patients simultaneously.

Councilman LaValle said, “I thank Stony Brook Medicine and Lee Rosner for creating this private and public partnership. Stony Brook Medicine Vascular Center is a premier healthcare facility that is dedicated to saving lives in the community. It serves the needs of our residents and I am happy to welcome them to Centereach.”

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However, there is good news. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the incidence, or the rate of increase in new cases, has begun to slow for the first time in 25 years (2). There was a 20 percent reduction in the rate of new cases in the six-year period ending in 2014. This should help to brighten your day. However, your optimism should be cautious; it does not mean the disease has stopped growing, it means it has potentially turned a corner in terms of the growth rate, or at least we hope. This may relate in part to the fact that we have reduced our consumption of sugary drinks such as soda and orange juice.

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Let’s start with a quiz: 1) Compared to sitting, which has more benefit on diabetes? a. Standing for five minutes every half hour b. Walking for five minutes every half hour c. Neither has benefit, the activities are too short d. Both are potentially equal in benefit 2)True or false? Diabetes patients are predominantly obese and overweight.

Diabetes just won’t go away. It seems that every time I write about the disease, the news is doom and gloom about how it has become a pandemic. The prevalence, or the number with the disease, and the incidence, or the growth rate of the disease, always seem to be on the rise, with little end in sight.

Depression and stress

We don’t want to make you depressed or stressed, especially since these conditions combined with diabetes can have dangerous outcomes. In fact, in a recent observational study, results showed that diabetes patients with stress and/or depression had greater risk of cardiovascular events and death, compared to those with diabetes alone. When diabetes patients had stress or depression, there was a 53 percent increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease (1). And in those diabetes patients who had both stress and depression, there was a twotimes greater risk of death from heart disease than in those without these mental health issues. These results need to be confirmed with more rigorous study.

It may be easier than you think to reduce the risk of developing diabetes. This goes along with the answer to the first question: standing and walking may be equivalent in certain circumstances for diabetes prevention. In a recent, small, randomized control trial, the gold standard of studies, results showed that when sitting, those who either stood or walked for a five-minute duration every 30 minutes, had a substantial reduction in the risk of diabetes, compared to those who sat for long uninterrupted periods (3).

There was a postprandial, or postmeal, reduction in the rise of glucose of 34 percent in those who stood and 28 percent reduction in those who walked, both compared to those who sat for long periods continuously in the first day. The effects remained significant on the second day. A controlled diet was given to the patients. In this study, the difference in results for the standers and walkers was not statistically significant.

The participants were overweight, postmenopausal women who had prediabetes, HbA1C between 5.7 and 6.4 percent. The HbA1C gives an average glucose or sugar reading over three months.

The researchers hypothesize that this effect of standing or walking may have to do with favorably changing the muscle physiology. So, in other words, a large effect can come from a very small but conscientious effort. This is a preliminary study, but the results are impressive.

Can prediabetes and diabetes have similar complications?

Diabetes is much more significant than prediabetes, or is it? It turns out that both stages of the disease can have substantial complications. In a recent study of those presenting in the emergency room with acute coronary syndrome, those who have either prediabetes or diabetes have a much poorer outcome. ACS is defined as a sudden reduction in blood flow to the heart, resulting in potentially severe events, such as heart attack or unstable angina (chest pain).

Stock photo Diabetes patients with both stress and depression have a greater risk of death from heart disease.

In the patients with diabetes or prediabetes, there was an increased risk of death with ACS as compared to those with normal sugars. The diabetes patients experienced an increased risk of greater than 100 percent, while those who had prediabetes had an almost 50 percent increased risk of mortality over and above the general population with ACS. Thus, both diabetes and prediabetes need to be taken seriously. Sadly, most diabetes drugs do not reduce the risk of cardiac events. And bariatric surgery, which may reduce or put diabetes in remission for five years, did not have an impact on increasing survival (4).

What do the prevention guidelines tell us?

The United States Preventive Services Task Force renders recommendations on screening for diseases. On one hand, I commend them for changing their recommendation for diabetes screening.

In 2008, the USPSTF did not believe the research provided enough results to screen asymptomatic patients for abnormal sugar levels and diabetes. However, in October 2015, the committee drafted guidelines suggesting that everyone more than 45 years old should be screened, but the final guidelines settled on screening a target population of those between the ages of 40 and 70 who are overweight or obese (5). They recommend that those with abnormal glucose levels have intensive lifestyle modification as a first step.

This is a great step forward, as most diabetes patients are overweight or obese; however, 15-to-20 percent of diabetes patients are within the normal range for body mass index (6). So this screening still misses a significant number of people. I don’t know why they didn’t stick with the original recommended population, although, this too might still miss the younger population, which is also at risk.

Potassium: it’s not just for breakfast anymore

When we think of potassium, the first things that comes to mind are bananas, which do contain a significant amount of potassium, as do other plant-based foods.

Those with rich amounts of potassium include dark green, leafy vegetables; almonds; avocado; beans and raisins. We know potassium is critical for blood pressure control, but why is this important to diabetes?

In a recent observational study, results showed that the greater the exertion of potassium through the kidneys, the lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and kidney dysfunction in those with diabetes (7).

There were 623 Japanese participants with normal kidney function at the start of the trial. The duration was substantial, with a mean of 11 years of follow-up. Those who had the highest quartile of urinary potassium excretion were 67 percent less likely to experience a cardiovascular event or kidney event than those in the lowest quartile. The researchers suggested that higher urinary excretion of potassium is associated with higher intake of foods rich in potassium.

Where does this leave us for the prevention of diabetes and its complications?

You guessed it: lifestyle modifications, the tried and true! Lifestyle should be the cornerstone, including diet, stress reduction and exercise, or at least mild to moderate physical activity.

References:

(1) Diabetes Care, online Nov. 17, 2015.

(2) cdc.gov. (3) Diabetes Care. online Dec. 1, 2015. (4) JAMA Surg. online Sept. 16, 2015.

(5) Ann Intern Med. 2015;163(11):861-868.

(6) JAMA. 2012;308(6):581-590. (7) Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. online Nov 12, 2015.

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Pictured, from left, Robert Fonti and Brian Yudewitz of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce; Mary Alice Meinersman, owner of Bon Bons Chocolatier, and her daughter, Susannah Meinersman; Councilman Mark Cuthbertson; and Robert Bontempi and Bob Scheiner of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce.

Councilman Mark Cuthbertson joined the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce in Huntington Village on Saturday, Nov. 28, to encourage holiday shoppers to support Small Business Saturday.

“Small Business Saturday is nestled in between two of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year — Black Friday and Cyber Monday,” stated Cuthbertson. “By shopping small this holiday season, we

will help to boost the local economy, create jobs and preserve each community’s unique culture.”

Small Business Saturday, now in its sixth year, stems in response to the most pressing need for small business owners — getting more customers during the busy holiday shopping season. And getting more people to shop small and shop local will pay big dividends by keeping each dollar that is spent — locally.

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“Small business is the backbone of the American economy, and as a business organization we naturally support the business community. However, spotlighting small business and its effect on the Huntington community is both important

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Each adoption includes free neuter or spay, vaccinations, microchip, license, heartworm test, flea and fecal. The normal adoption fees are $137 for a dog and $125 for a cat.

Pictured is Caesar, one of the adoptable pets looking for a home this holiday season.

Those who are interested in adopting a pet this holiday season should visit the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center located at 300 Horseblock Road in Brookhaven. It is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter is closed on Wednesdays.

For more information, call 631-451-6950 or visit www. brookhaven.org/animalshelter.

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Popular acoustic concert series moves to the LIM

By EllEn BarcEl

The University Cafe at Stony Brook University will be closing early in 2016 due to renovations of the Student Union, but that doesn’t mean that the wonderful series of Sunday Street Concerts, which have been held there for more than a decade, will be ending.

First, going out with a really special performance, the Sunday Street Concert series will present its final show at the University Cafe on Saturday, Dec. 12, which will include Butchers Blind, Chris Connolly and Bryan Gallo, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.

“For our last hurrah at the cafe, we’re presenting some of Long Island’s finest young musicians in a very special evening to benefit WUSB-FM and the Sunday Street Series as it moves to its new venue,” said Sunday Street Concert series producer Charlie Backfish.

Then, changes will take place. One is that the venue itself will change, effective 2016. Future concerts will be held in the Gillespie Room of the Carriage Museum at the Long Island Museum, in Stony Brook. Wine, beer and cider will be available there.

A second change is that the concerts will be open to all ages. “That’s particularly good news because we have had

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Butchers Blind will be one of the last bands performing at the Sunday Street concert series old venue.

parents wanting to bring their children to shows but had to say ‘no’ due to the university policy for the cafe,” said Backfish.

A third change is sponsorship. “This new direction for us is an interesting partnership between the Sunday Street Series, WUSB Radio (90.1 FM, the university’s own radio station), the Greater

Port Jefferson Arts Council and the Long Island Museum,” said Backfish. “LIM has been expanding their programming to include music (the North Shore Pro Musica is already holding their concerts there), the GPJAC supports live performances in our area, and the Sunday Street Series of WUSB was seeking a new venue in order to continue. This all was a perfect match.”

Backfish, who is the director of field experience and student teaching in the Department of History at SBU, also hosts the radio station’s Sunday Street morning program, from 9 a.m. to noon. featuring acoustic, folk and singer-songwriter music.

“I’ve had a lot of performers joining me on air during my radio program, Sunday Street, on Sunday mornings on WUSB. Norm Prusslin, the former general manager of WUSB, suggested thinking about having some of these artists follow up a radio appearance with a show at the University Cafe, at that time a new venue,” he said. “It seemed like a very good idea and the result has been this series, which has now had 175 shows during its existence.”

What will not change is the great lineup of musicians who will be performing. The first concert of the new year is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 17, at 3 p.m. when Sloan Wainwright, known for a variety of American music styles including pop, folk, jazz and blues, will be performing. Tickets are $22 in advance, $27 at the door (cash only), if available. “Sloan Wainwright is a great singer whose amazing alto voice powers songs of others as well as her own songs. No surprise since she is part of CONCERT continued on page B30

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By ErnEstinE Franco

Everyone likes to curl up with a warm blanket as temperatures drop. So do the dogs and cats that live at the various animal shelters around Long Island. One Rocky Point woman is helping shelter animals keep warm one blanket at a time.

A few years ago Valerie Sanks and her son Matt decided to collect blankets that would be donated to the shelters for the animals. During the holiday season in 2013 they collected 150 blankets.

In 2014 Sanks placed a post on her Facebook page requesting donations of blankets. By Dec. 17 of that year, her house was overtaken by 610 blankets, 600 catnip toys, and many boxes of dog biscuits and cat treats.

This year her goal is to collect 1,080 blankets and 2,000 cat toys as well as treats for all the animals that will be spending this holiday in one of the many shelters across Long Island. Throughout the year Sanks volunteers at the Brookhaven, Riverhead and Southhold shelters. The blankets and toys that she collects will be distributed to these shelters.

Linda Scalcione, a friend of Sanks and a Rocky Point resident, said that Valerie and her son “visit, help train and walk the dogs at the different shelters.

Valerie goes above and beyond your average volunteer.

She wants the dogs and cats that spend time at the shelters to be comfortable and for them to feel loved.”

If you would like to help Sanks reach her goal of helping shelter animals spend a warm holiday, friend her on Facebook or send donations to P.O. Box 262, Rocky Point, NY 11778. You can also send any

From left, Valerie sanks and Linda scalcione with the many blankets donated this year.

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Of course, if instead of donating a blanket, you want to provide a home for one of the animals, that would be great with Sanks. After all, all she wants is “for all the animals to one day have their fur-ever homes!”

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KNOWLEDGE

CSHL’s Van Aelst studies signals that can lead to disease

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Countless forks in the road lead to the creatures that swim, crawl, walk, and fly around the Earth. Some of these moments have a significant effect on the fate of the individual, taking it from the early stages when it’s filled with potential into a bone, a muscle or a brain cell.

In some cases, the process goes off track. The signals, pathways and processes take a different turn, sometimes because of a change in a gene or a protein.

Linda Van Aelst, a professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, explores how changes in intracellular signaling involving enzymes called small GTPases can lead to disease. She and her team of six graduate students and postdoctoral researchers focus on Ras and Rho GTPases and their regulators, which control cellular growth and the kinds of changes that lead to the shapes of cells, organs or tissues.

Alterations in the genes involved with these enzymes can lead to a range of diseases. “Mutations have been linked to cancer-related processes, including metastasis, as well as to neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders,” Van Aelst said.

Bo Li, an associate professor at CSHL, suggested that Van Aelst, who provides guidance and direction as his mentor, is a leader at the 125-year old research facility.

Van Aelst is “well known for her innovative work on signaling molecules in the cell, including Ras and Rho,” Li said.

Her work is “really innovative.”

Van Aelst studies these enzymes by taking what she described as a “bottom up” approach, exploring their development and their role in cellular and developmental processes in the context of the brain. She explores how any perturbation can affect behavior and, once she sees a change, looks for differences in the circuitry development.

Van Aelst looks at the process from the beginning, with the genes, through the protein network. She has sought to understand how some changes lead to metastatic cancer that spreads to a single organ, while others spread generally throughout the body.

Because she is exploring mutations at a basic level, Van Aelst can get involved in a range of diseases and abnormalities, from epilepsy to schizophrenia to mental retardation to cancer.

“Clinicians send me information and want to see if maybe I can use the tools in different mutations in my research” to understand what might be happening with some of their patients, Van Aelst said.

She also gets calls from the parents and family members of patients, who would like to know if a cure is available for a genetic condition linked to

something she’s studied.

Van Aelst knows she needs to be “cautious” because she doesn’t want to give false hope at a time when the research may not have pointed the way towards a specific therapy.

With any clinical trials, she has to “make it clear that the findings are not yet mature enough for further development,” she said.

While she’s conducting basic research to understand the process and mechanisms involved, Van Aelst is aware and eager to help an audience desperate for more information and, down the road, a novel treatment.

She does “see the urgency. It’s important that the patients and the family of the patients and the scientists communicate and it is clear what we understand, what can be done, and how far we can do it.”

Van Aelst hasn’t become involved in a therapeutic study yet, but she has reached the point where she knows aberrations in some processes. She hopes to get engaged in the near future in the next step.

“We don’t have something now in hand, but we have several hints” from cellular processes Linda Van Aelst and proteins, she said.

Earlier this year, Van Aelst Changes in chandelier cell and her lab published results in the journal Cell Reports in cartridges and/ or function which they found two proteins have been reported in disease that provide a critical role in states such as epilepsy and creating the structure of some- schizophrenia, she said.

Van Aelst helped provide an thing in the nervous system important piece of information called a chandelier cell.

Named for the way axonal about these cells by uncovering arbors branch out, these chan- the important role two proteins delier cells play an important play in their structure.

When the function of proteins role in affecting neurons nearby. Their size and structure called DOCK7 and ErbB4 were give them the ability to affect disrupted, the chandelier cells the function of other nerves, have fewer branches or boutons. either turning them on or off, She discovered that DOCK7 triggers the activity of ErbB4. depending on the signal.

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Now a resident of Oyster Bay, Van Aelst grew up in the Flemish-speaking part of Belgium and was originally interested in archeology and history.

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Holiday workshops at the LIM left, a butterfly bush; right, butterfly weed

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Butterfly bush vs. butterfly weed

By EllEn BarcEl

Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and master gardener. Send your gardening questions and/or comments to leisure@tbrnewspapers. com. To reach Cornell Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener program, call 631-727-7850.

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Butterfly bush vs. butterfly weed — what’s the difference? Is one better than the other? Is one invasive? How exactly do these plants support butterflies? These are all interesting questions.

As you plan your garden for next year, you may want to consider plants that attract butterflies. When you see names like butterfly bush and butterfly weed, they seem like the logical choices. But, that’s not necessarily the case. Besides, there are many other plants that also attract butterflies. By the way, butterflies do not eat; they only drink fluids. That means they drink water and the nectar of flowers. It’s the larvae that eat the leaves.

Let’s start with the butterfly bush — Buddleja davidii (also spelled Buddleia).

This is a woody deciduous shrub with lilac-colored flowers, but there are some cultivars with dark purple, white and pink flowers. And, yes, there’s even a yellow cultivar — B. davidii ‘Honeycomb.’

The butterfly bush blooms in late July and August with flowers that resemble lilac flowers, which is why it is sometimes called the summer lilac.

Interestingly, there are now reblooming true lilacs that produce flowers not only in spring but in August as well, so you will see both blooming in mid to late summer. A native of Asia, the butterfly bush is viewed by some as invasive in this area, but it is not on Suffolk County’s Do Not Sell List. It can grow to five feet tall and spread easily as wide, but there are dwarf varieties. It does best, producing the most flowers, in full sun.

The nectar of the flowers is a source of nutrition for butterflies, hence its name. Removing the dead flowers helps to encourage the development of more flowers and more butterflies. The plant is hardy in U.S. Dept. of Agriculture hardiness zones 5 to 9.

Now on to the butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa). This is a herbaceous perennial with bright orange flowers, although cultivars include ‘Ice Ballet,’ which has white flowers, and ‘Cinderella,’ which is a rose color.

A species of milkweed, the butterfly weed is a native of eastern North America. It blooms from summer to early fall.

Yes, it attracts butterflies who drink its nectar, but more than that, butterfly weed also serves as food for the larvae of the monarch butterfly. Because it supports both stages of the butterfly’s life, it really helps the environment, especially at a time when the monarch butterfly numbers have been dwindling, due in part to a smaller natural environment. It requires full sun and prefers a dry, sandy soil. So it will easily grow in Long Island’s soil.

If you see butterfly weed growing wild, don’t cut the flowers. Let them go to seed so that they can reseed and propagate this native plant.

There are many other plants that will attract butterflies to the garden including asters, coneflowers, lilac, mint, pansies, sage, phlox, lupine, lavender, day lily and hollyhock. The ones, like the butterfly weed, that support more than one stage in the butterfly’s life cycle, really help.

There are two butterfly exhibits in Suffolk County. The Sweetbriar Nature Preserve in Smithtown has a butterfly exhibit in the warm weather. Call 631-979-6344 for further information. Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead has a year-round indoor exhibit. Call 631-208-9200. Heritage Park in Mount Sinai has a butterfly garden.

Call 631-509-0882 for more information.

On Sunday, Dec. 13, the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, will present a day of workshops for the creative gift giver. Nancy Golder will lead the first program at 11 a.m. when visitors will learn how to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Each participant will go home with two pieces of handmade jewelry. At 2 p.m., members of the North Suffolk Garden Club will lead a hands-on workshop on how to use seasonal plants and decor to create a stunning holiday arrangement.

Fees are $25 per person for either workshop or $20 for museum members.

Visitors may sign up for both workshops for $45 or $35 for museum members.

Fees include all materials and tools. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 631-751-0066, x212. Tea and cookies will be served between workshops.

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Times…and dates

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Thursday 10

Ol’ Blue Eyes at its Educational and Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with singer Mark Buttice, pianist Wayne Sabella and the Swing Easy Band. $75 per person includes tapas, wine, dessert and coffee catered by Crazy Beans Restaurant and the Rolling Pin Bakery. Call 689-5888 or visit www.wmho.org for additional information.

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. Installation of officers will be followed by an entertaining Hanukkah celebration. Refreshments will be served. Guests welcome. Call 751-8117 for further information.

Book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome New York Times best-selling author Colum McCann who will speak about and sign copies of his new book, “Thirteen Ways of Looking,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

direcTor's dinner Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present a Director's Dinner event starting at 5 p.m. Take an exciting behind the scenes look at the making of "A Christmas Carol" with director Jeffrey Sanzel and enjoy dinner and a show. $53 adults, $48 senior or student, $45 children ages 6 to 12. Call 928-9100 to order.

WinTer concerT The Huntington Choral Society will hold its annual Winter Concert titled Spirit of the Season at the Huntington High School, 188 Oakwood Rd., Huntington at 8 p.m. featuring Antonin Dvorak's "Te Deum," Arvo Part's "Magnificat" and seasonal selections with a brass quartet. Tickets are $20, students free, and will be sold at the door, at www.huntingtonchoralsociety.org or by calling 421-7464.

Book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome author David Fuchs who will speak about and sign copies of his new book, "Random Shuffle," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Lisca HoLiday concerT The Long Island Symphonic Choral Association will present its annual holiday concert at St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, Setauket at 8 p.m. featuring Dave Brubeck’s "La Fiesta de la Posada" and songs and carols from around the world. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, students free, and will be sold at the door or online at www.lisca.org. For additional information, call 751-2743 or 941-9431.

Friday 11 Lim aLive@Five As part of its Alive@Five series, The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook invites you to don your ugliest holiday sweater paired with your favorite shoes for a guided tour of Beth Levine: The First Lady of Shoes at 5 p.m. Experience the museum after hours and enjoy drinks and light refreshments. $15, $10 members. To register, call 751-0066.

Live naTiviTy Stony Brook Christian Assembly, 400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket will host a live Nativity today and Dec. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. Free. For more information, call 689-1127 or visit www.stonybrookchristian.com.

THe Jazz expressions in concerT North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will present Jimmy Scott’s Trio, The Jazz Expressions, in concert at 7 p.m.

Free and open to all. No registration necessary. Call 929-4488.

Fireside Fridays The East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport will welcome the Northport Middle School Chamber Ensemble in concert at 7 p.m. as part of its Fireside Friday series.

Free and open to all. No registration required. Call 261-2313.

THe sTeeL siLk Band in concerT The Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington will present The Steel Silk Band in concert at 7 p.m. Free and open to all. To register, call 427-5165.

HoLiday concerT The Northport Chorale will present its Holiday Flourish Concert at the Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport at 8 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, are $15 adults and $10 students. Contact Debi at 223-3789 or Pearl at 239-6736 or visit www.northportchorale.org for more information. a ToasT To THe WiLd Sweetbriar Nature Center will host a wine tasting fundraising event at The Wine Guy, 220 West Main St., Smithtown at 8 p.m. for adults 21 and over with live animal presentations and appetizers. $20 per person at the door. For further information, call 979-6344.

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BreakFasT WiTH sanTa The Selden Fire Department, will present Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to noon at the Main Firehouse, 44 Woodmere Place, Selden. $7 per person. For details, call 732-1234. aduLT WreaTH WorksHop Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold two adult wreath workshops, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Using an assortment of fresh greenery and other nature materials, create a lovely wreath for your door for the holidays. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054. garden cLuB HoLiday greens saLe The Sound View Garden Club will hold its fourth annual Greens Sale featuring centerpieces, swags, wreaths, hostess gifts and much more, all made from natural materials, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second floor of the Sound Beach Fire Department, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach. Free admission and light refreshments served. Any questions, call Ann at 821-9650.

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The Holiday Trio will appear in concert at Le Petit de Musique in E. Setauket on Dec. 13.

HoLiday craFT Fair Smithtown High School East, 10 School St., St. James will hold a Holiday Craft Fair today and Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring over 100 exhibitors. Questions? Call 846-1459. deepWeLLs HoLiday BouTique Deepwells Mansion, 2 Taylor Lane, St. James will hold its 19th annual Holiday Boutique today and Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

30 artisans will offer handcrafted gifts, stained glass, jewelry, handmade soaps, candles, marionettes, holiday cares and more. $5 admission, free under 12. Proceeds will support the Deepwells Farm Historical Society. Questions? Call 563-8551. second saTurdays poeTry reading All Souls’ Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook will hold a Poetry Reading from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by Robert Savino, poet laureate of Suffolk County, the featured poets will include Father Farrell Graves, priest associate at All Souls' Church, and Rabbi Adam Fisher, rabbi emeritus at Temple Isaiah in Stony Brook.

Followed by an open reading. Free. Questions? Call 655-7798. craFT Fair and FLea markeT The Middle Island Fire Department, 31 Arnold Drive, Middle Island will hold a Craft Fair and Flea Market from noon to 7 p.m. with a tree lighting at 6 p.m. For more information, call 484-1814. yapHank cHrisTmas Tours The Yaphank Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas Tour of the Historic District from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit several historic homes decorated for the holidays. Meet at the Swezey-Avey House at the corner of Main Street and Middle Island-Yaphank Road to register and pick up a guide. Donation is $10 adults, children under 12 free. Holiday refreshments will be served. For more information, call 924-4803. a sinaTra cenTenniaL The Rotary Club of Northport will present A Sinatra Centennial featuring "American Idol" contestant Sal Valentinetti at the Northport Yacht Club from 2 to 5 p.m. $75 per person includes wine/beer open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dessert. To RSVP, call 930-9310.

LanTern LigHT House Tour The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will present the 2015 Homes of Harbor Hills Lantern Light House Tour from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. featuring four homes in the Harbor Hills area of Port Jefferson. Tickets range from $25 to $45. For more information, call 473-1414 or visit www.portjeffchamber.com.

HoLiday LigHT sHoW The Village of Port Jefferson and the Greater Port JeffersonNorthern Brookhaven Arts Council will present a Holiday Light Show titled Let There Be Light on the exterior of Village Hall, 121 West Broadway, Port Jefferson today, Dec. 13, 19 and 20 at 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 473-4724 for more information. ceLeBraTing oL’ BLue eyes In tribute to Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization will present a concert titled Celebrating

sunday 13 HoLiday LigHT sHoW See Dec. 12 listing.

HoLiday craFT Fair See Dec. 12 listing. deepWeLLs HoLiday BouTique See Dec. 12 listing.

BreakFasT WiTH sanTa The Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will present its annual Breakfast with Santa in three seatings — 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. Tickets are $17 adults, $13 children ages 3 to 12, under 3 free and includes a buffet breakfast, a family photo with Santa and a favor for each child. Reservations are required — no walk-ins. To register, call 509-0882. pancakes WiTH sanTa Rocky Point VFW, 109 King Road, Rocky Point will host a Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon with pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. $10 adults, $5 children under 10. For more information, call 744-9106.

HoLiday zumBaTHon Fundraiser L.G. Cares will hold a Zumbathon fundraiser at Lake Grove Village Hall, 980 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $10. To sign up, call 275-1735. cHrisTmas BouTique St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11 Ogden Ct., Huntington Station will hold a Christmas Boutique from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring home-baked goods, crafts, jewelry, raffle baskets and vendors. Free admission. For further details, call 327-6089.

HoLiday WorksHop The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present a day of workshops for the creative gift giver making two pieces of handmade jewelry at 11 a.m. and a holiday arrangement at 2 p.m. $25 for either workshop, $20 members or both workshops for $45, $35 members. Refreshments will be served. To register, call 751-0066, ext. 212.

Homes For THe HoLidays Tour The Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will hold its annual Homes for the Holidays, a self-guided tour of houses decorated for the holidays, from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets in advance are $30, $25 members. Tickets purchased the day of the tour are $35, $30 members. Call 757-9859 or visit www.northporthistorical.org.

THe HoLiday Trio in concerT Le Petit Salon de Musique, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket will welcome the season with a special performance by The Holiday Trio at 2 p.m. The trio, comprised of violinist Beatrice Flipse, flutist Sally Shorrock and cellist Tiffany Jordan, will come together to play some of the world’s most beautiful and wellknown classical music of the holidays. Tickets are $20 adults at the door, $15 online, $15 seniors at the door, $10 online and $5 for students. Visit www.lepetitsalon.org or call 543-0337 for more information. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

DECEMBER 10, 2015 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B25 Tracks and Traces hike Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will host an adult one-mile hike through the park to improve your powers of observation to solve the mystery of the subtle signs animals leave behind from 12:30 to 2 p.m. $4.

Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Morena FruzzeTTi in concerT North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will present A Day in Tuscany, a concert by Morena Fruzzetti at 2:30 p.m.

Free and open to all. No registration necessary. Call 929-4488. a chrisTMas concerT The Parish of Saints Philip and James, 1 Carow Place, St. James will present a Christmas Concert in the church at 6:30 p.m. featuring an evening of spiritual, seasonal favorites and a sing-a-long.

Free and all are welcome. For more information, call 584-5454. handel’s 'Messiah' Christ the King R.C. Church, 2 Indian Head Road, Commack will present the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel’s "Messiah" at 7:30 p.m. Free with offering. For more information, call 864-1623, ext. 221. inTernaTional Folk dance The Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will hold an evening of International Folk Dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

No partner necessary. Dances will be reviewed and/or taught. $8 donation requested. For more information, call 516-781-3552.

Monday 14 Book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome author Joe Beck who will speak about and sign copies of his new book, “Suburban Sins,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Tuesday 15 Travel PresenTaTion cluB MeeTing The Travel Presentation Club will meet at the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket at 7:30 p.m. Ron Ondrovic will make a presentation: Travel Quiz: Test Your Knowledge. Please contact 3vtravel@gmail.com for further information. swing dance in greenlawn The Huntington Moose Lodge, Pulaski Road, Greenlawn will host a Swing Dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. with music by the New Vintage Swing band. No partner needed. Come alone or bring a friend. Admission is $15. Call 476-3707 or visit www.sdli.org.

wednesday 16 liBrary Board oF TrusTees MeeTing The regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Middle Country Public Library will be held at 10 a.m. in the Centereach building at 101 Eastwood Blvd. Call 585-9393, ext. 208.

Book signing Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome Popculture consultant Robert V. Conte who will speak about and sign copies of his new book, "Star Wars: The Official Topps Trading Card Series Vol. I," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Thursday 17 auThor Talk Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor will present an Author Talk at 7 p.m. Editor and contributing author Robert B. MacKay will discuss "Gardens of Eden: Long Island’s Early Twentieth-Century Planned Communities," a new book on the creation of “residential park” communities that drew New York City residents out to the suburbs. Q-&-A, book sale and signing follows the lecture. Advance registration is recommended by calling 692-6820. singles caFe The Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach will host the Singles Cafe at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Larry Wolff who will discuss the comedy team of Laurel and Hardy with movie memorabilia, original autographs, rare short films and lots of enthusiasm. For more information, call 585-9393, ext. 288.

MoonlighT MediTaTion The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket will host a Moonlight Meditation with Brianna Rose from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a series of guided meditations, spiritual education and an Angel Card reading. Tickets may be purchased at https://moonlightdecember.splashthat.com. For more information, email hello@ briannarosebranding.com. hard luck caFé concerT The Folk Music Society of Huntington will welcome singer-songwriters Michael Braunfeld and Meghan Cary to the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 8:30 p.m. as part of its Hard Luck Café series. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members. For more information, visit www.fmsh.org or call 425-2925.

For seniors seniors’ cluB The Seniors’ Club of North Shore Jewish Center, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station meets every Tuesday, except holidays, in the ballroom of the synagogue, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Varied programs each week, including films, entertainers, games, trips, lectures, book club and Yiddish club. On Dec. 15, guest speaker will be Eileen Beetar from AAA who will speak on pedestrian safety. Open to all.

Call 732-5823 or 928-3737 for more information.

Film ‘a nighT aT The oPera’ The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen the 1935 film "A Night at the Opera" with the Marx Brothers on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611.

‘Mr. holMes’ East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, E. Northport will screen "Mr. Holmes" on Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Rated PG. Free and open to all. Call 261-2313.

‘MisTress aMerica’ The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University will screen "Mistress America" on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Rated R. Tickets are $9 adults, $7 students and seniors. Call 632-2787.

‘sTraighT ouTTa coMPTon’ The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University will screen "Straight Outta Compton" on Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. Rated R. Tickets are $9 adults, $7 students and seniors. Call 632-2787.

'The lunchBox' The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "The Lunchbox" on Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. as part of its Sunday Schmooze series. Hosted by Fred Craden. Bagels at 10 a.m. $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611. 'reMeMBer The nighT' The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Remember the Night" on Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Classics series with special guest host Victoria Wilson, acclaimed Barbara Stanwyck biographer. $15, $10 members includes book signing reception. Call 423-7611 for further information. 'so's your old Man' The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen the 1926 silent film "So's Your Old Man" with W.C. Fields on Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611.

Theater 'The wonder oF chrisTMas' The Living Water Church, 24 Shade Tree Lane, Riverhead will present "The Wonder of Christmas" on Dec. 10, 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $24 adults, $19 seniors 62 and over and children 17 and under in advance. All tickets are $27 at the door. To order, call 722-4969, ext. 204. ‘iT’s a wonderFul liFe’ The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present "It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" from Dec. 17 to 20. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors, $20 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org. charles dickens’ ‘a chrisTMas carol’ The North Shore Theatre Group will present Greg Oliver Bodine in "A Christmas Carol," a one-man, stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale at the North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham on Dec. 20 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 929-4488 for any additional information. ‘sTrangers in The nighT’ The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will host a holiday musical theater performance of "Strangers in the Night," the story of Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, through Jan. 10. Tickets are $50 adults, $48 seniors. For reservations, call 689-5888. 'a chrisTMas carol' Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present its 32nd annual production of the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol" through Dec. 27. Tickets range from $15 to $30. Call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Madison square garden's 'a chrisTMas carol' CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present Madison Square Garden's "A Christmas Carol — The Musical" through Dec. 29. Tickets range from $20 to $29. For more information, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com. disney's 'The liTTle MerMaid' The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present Disney's "The Little Mermaid," a treat for the whole family, through Jan. 24. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors, $20 children under 12. To order, call 724-3700.

‘Miracle on 34Th sTreeT, The Musical’ The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the holiday classic, "Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical," through Jan. 3. Tickets range from $69 to $74. Call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 'a chrisTMas carol' The Minstrel Players will present "A Christmas Carol" at Trinity Episcopal Church's Houghton Hall, 130 Main St., Northport on Dec. 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. For more information, call 516557-1207 or visit www.minstrelplayers.org.

'The nuTcracker' Seiskaya Ballet's "The Nutcracker" will return to the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University from Dec. 18 to 21. Tickets are $40 adults, $34 children and seniors. For tickets and additional information, visit www.nutcrackerballet.com.

The Cinema Arts Centre will screen 'A Night at the Opera' on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

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Religious ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

CATHOLIC

EPISCOPAL

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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 Fr. Jack Custer, SSL., STD., Pastor Cantor Joseph S. Durko Divine Liturgy: Sunday, 11:15am followed by fellowship in the parish hall.

Holy Days: 7:00pm. See website for days and times.

Faith Formation for All Ages: Sunday School (Ages 4-13), alternate Sundays at 10:00am ByzanTeens (14-18), alternate Tuesdays at 7:00pm Adult Faith Formation: Mondays at 7:00pm.

PrayerAnon Prayergroup for substance addictions: Wednesdays at 7 pm See the website for current topics and schedule.

The Sacraments: Baptism, Chrismation and Eucharist for infants, children and adults arranged by appointment. Sacrament of Matrimony arranged by appointment. Sacrament of Repentance: Sundays 10:50 to 11:05am and before or after all other services.

All services in English. A parish of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic.

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. Daniel Opoku-Mensah, Associate 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” Sunday Services at 10 am Sunday School and childcare offered at the 10 am service and open to all infants to 8th grade.

Last Sundays of the month: 10 am Welcome Sunday Service A service welcoming those with differing abilities We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

EPISCOPAL

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

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery at 9:30 am 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

CATHOLIC

ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

CHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA

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

www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Please come and welcome our new Priests: The Rev. Dr. Richard Visconti, Priest–In–Charge The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Priest Associate 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.

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*

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN

JEWISH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2900 • Fax (631) 473–0015

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

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

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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

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond

The Rev. Cn. Dr. Richard D. Visconti, Rector The Rev. Farrell Graves, Priest Associate

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

Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 941-4245 for registration Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:30 pm and First Fri. 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.

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

CHABAD AT STONY BROOK “Judaism with a smile”

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

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove

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

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JEWISH

LUTHERAN–LCMS

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

CORAM JEWISH CENTER

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

Young Israel of Coram 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 YIC.org – YoungIsraelofCoram@gmail.com

RABBI DR. MORDECAI & MARILYN GOLSHEVSKY RABBI SAM & REBECCA GOLSHEVSKY

“THE ETERNAL FLAME–THE ETERNAL LIGHT” Weekly Channel #20 at 11 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–International Lectures and Torah Study. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages.

FREE HEBREW SCHOOL 2015–2016 Details (631)698–3939 Member National Council of Young Israel a world–wide organization.

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

465 Pond Path, East Setauket (631)751-1775 www.messiahny.com

Rev. Charles Bell - Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am Sunday School at 9:30 am Midweek Tuesday Advent Service 6:15 pm, December 8 & 15 Midweek Wednesday Advent Service 11 am, December 9 & 16 Christmas Eve5:30pm-Candlelight Family • 8pm-Candlelight Traditional Christmas Day 10am • New Year’s Eve 7:30pm NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care Program Please call for details

METHODIST BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

Member Union for Reform Judaism Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat • Religious School Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education • Chavurah Groups • Early AM Studies • Sisterhood • Brotherhood • PT

LUTHERAN–ELCA

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

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

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

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

For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

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

Rev. G. Jude Geiger, Minister

(minister@uufh.org) Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh@gmail.com) 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

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

Rev. Sandra B. Mantz, 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 Adult Bible Study Sunday 8 am Prayer Group and Bible Study at the Church Wednesdays 10 am

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

PRESBYTERIAN SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station (631)473–7157

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

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green (631) 941-4271 www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net

REV. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR

Sunday Morning Worship at 9:30 am With Childcare & Children’s Church School Advent Schedule: Dec. 13: Selections from Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit SPC Choir, Soloists and Orchestra, 9:30 am Dec. 20th: Children’s Christmas Pageant, 9:30 am Joy Offering Christmas Eve Schedule: Family “Manger” Service at 4:30pm, with Blessing of Animals Welcome INN dinner at 5:45 pm Worship Service at 7:30 pm • Singing of the Hallelujah Chorus Youth Group Alumni Party at 9:00 pm in the Parlor Candlelight Service with Communion at 11:00 pm

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SBU

Dec. 10-Dec. 16, 2015

SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Tomorrow is Friday — wear red on campus!

THE QUOTE

‘We shot the ball well and got a lot of contributions from different guys. We’re capable of putting together a real solid game on both ends of the floor.’

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Above, Rayshaun McGrew maintains possession as he looks for an open lane in a game last season. Left, Jameel Warney shoots from the free-throw line.

Warney, field goal percentage key in men’s hoops’ 91-77 win Senior forward Jameel Warney led all players with 26 points, 15 rebounds and nine blocks as the Stony Brook men’s basketball team topped undefeated Princeton University, 91-77, Saturday afternoon at Island Federal Credit Union Arena.

Warney, who shot 11-for-14 from the field and was 4-for-4 from the line, also finished with five assists.

It was the third straight victory for Stony Brook (4-2), which accounted for at least 30 field goals for the fift h time in six games this season.

“This was a great team win,” Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell said.

“We’re still a work in progress, but we shot the ball well and got a lot of contributions from different guys. We’re capable of putting together a real solid game on both ends of the floor. I think you saw that tonight.”

Senior forward Rayshaun McGrew scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

“I’m really proud of the way Ray played today,” Warney said. “He made a bunch of shots in a row, which really got us going.

We’re going to support him any way we can.”

McGrew found triumph in tragedy, finding out his mother passed away after a battle with breast cancer just an hour before the game.

“I had a lot of motivation to play well, but I thought I had a really good week

of practice,” McGrew said. “Coach is alStony Brook shot 18-for-19 from the ways telling us how well you play is how free-throw line in the second half. well you practice.”

Princeton entered the game shooting Sophomore guard and forward Roland .485 from the field and .396 from behind Nyama was 2-for-2 from the field, includ- the arc. The Tigers shot 27-74 (.365) from ing a three-pointer, and shot a career-best the field and 10-34 (.294) from three.

Stony Brook outrebounded Princ10-for-11 from the line for 15 points.

Sophomore guard and forward Bryan eton, 41-28. The Seawolves had 16 assists on 19 baskets in the first half. Stony Sekunda hit four threes for 12 points.

Devin Cannady and Henry Caruso Brook also made its first six shots and 10 of 14 in the first half. had 16 points for Princeton (4-1).

Warney accounted for his sixth “Since our games against Vanderbilt straight double-double, and Western Kentucky, we’ve been really good de- ‘I’m really proud of the 12th straight dating back to last year and 45th overfensively. I’m really proud of Ray and to his credit, way Ray played today. all. The nine blocks from Warney are a career-high, he played great.

He made a bunch of breaking last year’s record Stony Brook used an shots in a row, which of eight against Loyola 11-3 lead late in the first University Maryland. half to take a 31-20 lead. really got us going.’

Warney earned his Princeton cut it to 35-30, — JAMEEL WARNEY second straight America but the Seawolves scored six straight to end the half with a 41-30 East Player of the Week honor as a result of his performance. advantage.

He is three rebounds shy of becoming The Tigers scored the first nine points of the second half before Warney an- the sixth player in America East conferswered with two straight baskets. Pete ence history with 1,500 points and 1,000 Miller’s layup with 15:47 left got Prince- rebounds. Nyama’s 10 free throws are a ton within three, 47-44, but the Seawolves career-high. He made nine against the answered again, scoring 11 straight for University of Hartford last season.

Stony Brook traveled to face the Univertheir biggest lead of the game.

Nyama hit all 10 of his foul shots in sity of Notre Dame on Tuesday in a game the second half, with six coming with that was televised live on ESPNU, but results were not available by press time. less than two minutes left.

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Seawolves women bested by Syracuse, 64-49 Ogechi Anyagaligbo scored a career-high 17 points The Stony Brook women’s basketball team (4-4) held a 25-23 halftime lead over No. 20/25 Syracuse University, but were outscored 41-24 in the second half, falling 64-49.

The Seawolves opened the game on a 13-5 run, then hung tough the rest of the first half, heading into halftime with a two-point lead. Syracuse only led 36-34 with 3:24 remaining in the third quarter, before rattling off a 9-1 run. The Seawolves got it back to 45-39 with 8:13 left in the fourth quarter before a 10-0 Syracuse run put the game away.

The Seawolves took away Syracuse’s bread and butter, the three-point line, holding the Orange to a season-low 16.7 percent (3-18) from behind the arc.

Stony Brook won the rebounding battle 43-38 behind nine rebounds each from freshman forward Ogechi Anyagaligbo and junior guard Kori BayneWalker. The nine rebounds tied BayneWalker’s career-high.

Stony Brook shot a season-worst 35.3 percent from the field (18-51), making

just one out of 14 three-point tries.

Anyagaligbo led Stony Brook with 17 points, a new career-high, and nabbed her third straight Under Armour America East Rookie of the Week honor as a result of averaging 12.7 points per game and 11.3 rebounds per game in Stony Brook’s three games this week.

Senior forward Brittany Snow scored 12 points. She has scored in double figures in all eight contests this season.

The Seawolves have outrebounded their opponents in six of eight games this season, including the last four.

Stony Brook is 3-1 when making at least three three-point field goals and 1-3 when held under that mark.

Stony Brook will use finals week to rejuvenate before a game at Yale University on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

Photo from SBU

Ogechi Anyagaligbo maintains possession while Syracuse University opponents swarm her to try to block her shot.

Seawolves open indoor season with pair of meets SBU defeats all three opponents in men’s and women’s action at Fordham The Stony Brook men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the indoor season with a pair of meets over the weekend, competing in a quad meet at Fordham University before taking part in the Metro Holiday Meet at the new Ocean Breeze Track and Field Athletic Complex on Staten Island.

“It was an opportunity for the track athletes to get out and compete after spending the fall training hard,” Stony Brook head coach Andy Ronan said of the Fordham meet. “For the coaches, it was a chance to see how the new members of program would compete the first time wearing the Stony Brook uniform.”

The Seawolves defeated all three opponents in the quad meet Friday at Fordham in both the men’s and women’s competition. The men downed Fordham 84-12, Providence University 74-19 and Iona College 91-1. The women defeated Fordham 67-37, Providence 80-21 and Iona 93-1.

Sophomore Kaylyn Gordon won a pair of events, taking the long jump with a mark of 18 feet, three inches and the 60-meter dash in 7.95 seconds.

“We saw a little bit of everything, but overall it was a solid meet for both squads,” Ronan said. “Kaylyn Gordon picked up where she finished last spring by winning two events, setting herself up for a successful sophomore year.”

Freshman Lauren Wangenstein won the 400-meter dash in 1 minute, 0.43 seconds. Freshman Holly Manning took the 1-mile run in 5:10.79.

Photos from SBU

Above, Kaylyn Gordon competes in the long jump. Right, Courtney Warden races down the track.

The Seawolves took the top three spots in the 3,000-meter, led by a time of 10:21.30 from senior Tara Peck.

Senior Megan Liu won the triple jump with a mark of 35-6.5.

The top four spots in the men’s 3,000 were taken by Seawolves, led by freshman Kevin Vinolas, who crossed the line in 8:53.31.

Freshman Jason Marshall won the high

jump in 5-10/1.78m.

The top two spots in the men’s long jump also went to Stony Brook athletes, led by freshman Yanik Martin, who recorded a mark of 20-11.75. Freshman Izuchukwu Matthew won the men’s triple jump with a mark of 43-9.

Sophomore Courtney Warden won the 60-meter hurdles Saturday in 8.61.

“We sent a small group to the first meet at the new indoor facility on Staten Island,” Ronan said. “That group was led by a winning performance in the 60-meter hurdles by Courtney Warden, which was good to see as she builds on a very successful freshman year. Strong performances also came from Shanee Grant in the 500-meter and Devon White in the men’s 200-meter.”

The Seawolves will return to action Saturday, Jan. 16, at New Balance Track & Field Center at The Armory for the NYC Gotham Cup.

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Continued from page B15 a well-known musical family, with her brother Loudon Wainwright, and her nephew Rufus and nieces Martha and Lucy,” added Backfish.

The second scheduled 2016 performance will be on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 3 p.m. when Willie Nile will be performing.

Advance sales are $25, $30 at the door (cash only), if available. “Willie Nile is a legendary figure on the rock music scene who came to prominence with a debut album hailed by critics. He writes powerfully and always delivers high-energy performances ... Since his most recent album is a collection of his songs played on a grand piano, we’re looking forward to Willie making use of the grand piano in the Gillespie room at LIM,” said Backfish.

Another thing that won’t change includes the annual Dylan show. “Our annual celebration of Bob Dylan’s birthday in May has always been special since we assemble a group of musicians who are devotees of Dylan’s work ... We’ll continue this tradition at the LIM on Saturday, May 21, at 7 p.m.,” said Backfish. “Coincidentally, the museum at the time will be presenting a traveling exhibition from the Rock and Roll Museum and Hall of Fame,” he added.

The future schedule includes the Scottish band, The Paul McKenna Band in March, Ian Matthews and Plainsong in a tribute to Richard Farina in April and John Gorka, also in April. For details and tickets for the 2016 performances go to www.sundaystreet.org or www.gpjac.org.

The museum, which curates a large number of Setauket artist William Sidney Mount’s paintings, is a very appropriate venue for concerts. Mount not only had many musical themes in his paintings but also played the violin himself as well as designing a violin. “You can almost hear echoes of” him at the museum, noted Backfish.

The Sunday Street Concerts received a warm “reception from the folks at the Long Island Museum,” he added. “I’m really happy we were able to do this. The

people at the LIM ... want to expand their music — it’s very timely.” Backfish noted that the movement to the Long Island Museum really “expands what the museum does since they already are the venue for North Shore Pro Musica’s concerts.”

The move to the LIM “parallels some of the things they will be doing. For example, an exhibit on traveling music festivals ... It couldn’t be better timing,” noted Backfish, adding, “We’re delighted that the LIM has been so supportive in enabling us to continue this series in a great new venue.”

“We are very fortunate to be involved in this,” said Neil Watson, executive director of the LIM. “This is our second season of North Shore Pro Musica. The museum is a cultural hub. We are trying to engage as many people as we can, create as many experiences as possible.

I was interested in creating a singer/ songwriter series after Pro Musica.

When Charlie came to us about losing their space, the collaboration with him grew — a great marriage. We have a wonderful space and sound system and Charlie has the experience booking the talent. I’d like to do a jazz series in the future. We are beyond thrilled, so happy about it. People can experience the museum not only through their eyes but their ears.”

Regarding the future LIM music exhibit beginning in May, Watson noted, “It’s an opportunity to look at culture ... All festivals were a lightning rod for more than just music.” He added that during the exhibit there will be talks, panel discussions and additional music.

Backfish will welcome Watson and Joshua Ruff, director of collections and interpretation of the museum, as his guests on Sunday morning, Dec. 13, on his show on WUSB (90.1 FM and wusb.fm) to discuss the partnership of the Sunday Street Series with the Long Island Museum.

The Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages is located at 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook. It is a Smithsonian affiliate. For further information on the museum, visit www.longislandmuseum.org or call 631-751-0066.

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ART EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island Art League of Long Island is located at 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Through Jan. 10, the gallery will present its 60th annual Members’ Exhibition. An artist reception and awards presentation will be held on Jan. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Questions? Call 631-462-5400.

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

During the month of December, the library will present the photography of Jeffrey Bevis, a member of the Disabled Artists Guild. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org.

Emma S. Clark Library Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is located at 120 Main St., Setauket. Through the month of December, the library will present display Fashion Illustrations by Elizabeth Adams.

The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-941-4080.

Gallery North Gallery North is located at 90 North Country Road, Setauket. Through Dec. 23, the gallery will present Deck the Halls, an exhibition showcasing a large selection of art, set at affordable prices and perfect for gift giving. Free admission. For further information, call 631-751-2676.

Harborfields Public Library Harborfields Public Library is located at 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. Through the month of December the library will present a photography exhibit by Frank Margiotta titled Beacons of the Light. An artist reception will be held on Dec. 12 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-757-4200.

Haven Gallery Haven Gallery is located at 155 Main St., Northport. Through Dec. 23 the gallery will present an exhibit titled Little Big featuring a collection of small works measuring 8 by 8 inches and smaller. For more information, call 631-757-0500 or visit www.havenartgallery.com.

Heckscher Museum of Art The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Through April 3, the museum will present an exhibit titled You Go Girl! Celebrating Women Artists, and through March 27 the museum will present an exhibit titled Men at Work. A members opening reception will be held on Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 631-351-3250 or visit www.heckscher.org.

Huntington Public Library Huntington Public Library is located at 338 Main St., Huntington. Through Dec. 27 the library will present Work on Canvas by Susan Bird and a Lionel Train Hobby Display from the Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers. The exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-427-5165.

Huntington Arts Council The Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington, will present an exhibit titled Members at Their Best through Jan. 8. For more information, go to www.huntingtonarts.org or call 631-271-8423.

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. Through Jan. 3, the museum will present Young Island: William Sidney Mount’s Scenes of Childhood. Through Jan. 3, the museum will present an exhibit titled Beth Levine: The First Lady of Shoes. Through Jan. 31, the museum will present One Square Foot, the second annual exhibition by members of the LIMarts including 84 works in a variety of media. For more information, call 631-751-0066.

Photo from Eileen Weilbacher

‘Star Dancer’ will be on view at the North Shore Public Library through Jan. 16, 2016.

Northport Historical Society Northport Historical Society is located at 215 Main St., Northport. Currently, the society is presenting an exhibit titled Northport and the Civil War: A Few Good Men. For more information, call 631-757-9859.

Northport/East Northport Public Library The Northport Public Library is located at 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. Through Dec. 30, the library will present an exhibit by Mary Ahearn titled Portraits: People, Pets, Places and Things.

The East Northport Public Library is located at 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport.

Through the month of December the library will present an exhibit titled Fun Circa 1968 featuring graphic designer Jennifer Lau’s photography of Fisher Price’s classic wooden people. In the display case will be The Greens of Winter featuring fine jewelry by Kate Sydney.

These exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631261-6930 or 631-261-2313.

North Shore Public Library North Shore Public Library is located at 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. The library will present Paintings by Eileen Ruggiero-Weilbacher. An artist reception, hosted by the Friends of the Library, will be held on Dec. 13 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-929-4488.

Port Jefferson Free Library The Port Jefferson Free Library is located at 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson. Through the month of December the library will present Photos and Paintings by the Brookhaven Arts Council in the Tall Case and Meeting Room and Seascapes by Jamie Gonzalez in the Flat Case. The exhibits may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631473-0022.

Port Jefferson Village Center The Port Jefferson Village Center is located at 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson.

Through Dec. 30, the gallery will present Painted Tales of Dickens & Winter by the Night Heron Watercolor Artists on the second f loor and a third f loor exhibit titled Celebrating the Village Center’s 10th Anniversary. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. For more information, call 631802-2160.

Ripe Art Gallery Ripe Art Gallery is located at 1028 Park Ave., Huntington. Through Jan. 30, the gallery will present an exhibit by Carly Haffner with an opening reception on Dec. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 631-239-1805.

Sachem Public Library Sachem Public Library is located at 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook. Through the month of December the library will present an exhibit titled Sachem Quilters & Quilts for Kids. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-588-5024.

STAC Smithtown Township Arts Council is located at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James. Through Jan. 8, the gallery will present its annual Member Artist Showcase.

The works of artist Granville C. Fairchild will be on view at Apple Bank, 91 Route 111, Smithtown, through Jan. 5, 2016, as part of STAC’s Outreach Gallery program. For more information, call 631-862-6575.

Three Village Historical Society Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket, is currently presenting an exhibit titled 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.

For more information, call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Call for artists

Photo from Ripe Art Gallery

The works of artist Carly Haffner will be on display at the Ripe Art Gallery through Jan. 30.

The East End Arts Gallery, 133 East Main St., Riverhead, is seeking artists for its upcoming nonjuried, all media Annual Members Show scheduled to open with a reception on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m. The theme of the show is Out of Your Mind, and the show is open to all artists. Work must be original and may be in all types of media. Submission deadline is Jan. 23. For more information, call 631-727-0900 or email gallery@eastendarts.org.

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Kids Calendar Guide observations of the teeth and shape of the skull.

Free. To register, call 286-0485, ext. 2131. holiday fun on the faRm Friends of the Farm (formerly Lewis Oliver dairy farm), Burt Ave., Northport will hold a free family-friendly holiday event on Dec. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Children can meet barnyard animals and Santa with live music and fun holiday activities.

Call 261-6320 for more information. toddleR time With Jeff SoRg Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will present Toddler Time with singer/songwriter/guitarist Jeff Sorg on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. Free.

No registration required. For further information, call 271-1442. gingeRbRead houSe cRaft Longwood Estate in Ridge invites children ages 2 to 6 years old to create a gingerbread house with real candy and frosting on Dec. 16 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. $10 per child. Preregistration required by calling 924-1820.

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Join Friends of the Farm in Northport for a free holiday event on Dec. 13.

Programs SeaSon’S ReadingS The Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will host a family event titled Season’s Readings on Dec. 10 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Join them for dramatic readings of some favorite holiday stories. The evening will also feature an ornament-making activity around the Historical Society’s Christmas Tree. $10 per family, $5 per family for members. Advance registration required by visiting www.northporthistorical. org. For more information, call 757-9859.

handS-on aRt The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present a program for children in grades 1 to 4 titled Hands-On Art on Dec. 17 and Jan. 21, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Try different art techniques, including collage, painting with acrylics, marbleizing and print-making to create your own masterpiece in each monthly session. $10 per class, $8 members. To register, call 7510066, ext. 212. make a holiday caRd Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold a Tiny Tots program for ages 3 to 5 titled Holiday Cards on Dec. 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. $3. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

theater

Santa at the geneRal StoRe Santa Claus will visit the historic St. James General Store, 516 Moriches Road, St. James on Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. to meet with children and hear their wishes. Bring a camera. Free. Call 854-3740 for further information.

‘the little meRmaid’ Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” through Jan. 24. Ariel, King Triton, Flounder, Scuttle and, of course, Sebastian all come to life on the stage. Tickets are $35 adults, $20 children under 12. Call 7243700.

holiday SPectaculaR! The Brookhaven Ecology Center, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville will present its annual Holiday Spectacular from Dec. 11 to 13 and 18 to 20 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tour the indoor walk-through light show, take a photo with Santa and more.

Admission is $5 per person, children 3 and under free. Call 758-9664 for more information.

‘baRnaby SaveS chRiStmaS’ Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present a holiday favorite, “Barnaby Saves Christmas,” through Dec. 26. Join Barnaby, the elf and Franklynne the reindeer on a musical adventure to save Christmas. All tickets are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

elf on the Shelf cRaft event Join Craftree at the Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington on Dec. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. for a reading of “Elf on a Shelf” and then make a Countdown to Christmas goody jar to take home. For ages 4 to 12. $20 per child.

Register online only at www.bookrevue.com.

Santa’S WoRkShoP Santa’s Workshop, located at the corner of Barnum Avenue and W. Broadway in Port Jefferson, will be open on Dec. 12 and 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. Take a tour of this magical place and then meet Santa. Don’t forget your cameras.

Free. Call 473-1414. let’S celebRate light!

Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a walk-in program titled Let’s Celebrate Light! on Dec. 12 and 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. Explore patterns while creating a luminary to light your path. $5. Call 331-3277. c.S.i. Wildlife Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, 340 Smith Road, Shirley will present a program for families titled C.S.I. Wildlife on Dec. 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to identify mammals based on

‘fRoSty’ Just in time for the holidays, the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the musical “Frosty,” through Jan. 3. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville. Tickets are $15. Call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. ‘beauty and the beaSt’S magical chRiStmaS’ The Arena Player’s Children’s Theater will present its holiday show, “Beauty and the Beast’s Magical Christmas” at the Vanderbilt Museum’s Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport through Dec. 20, on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $8 children. To order, call 516-293-0674. ‘my chRiStmaS elf’ CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present the musical “My Christmas Elf,” on Saturdays, through Dec. 26.

Join Mittens the toy maker as he helps Santa keep his naughty list straight while learning the true magic of Christmas. Tickets are $12. Call 218-2810.

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

Photos courtesy of the Smithtown Central School District

A scene from Smithtown High School East’s ‘A Christmas Carol’

A holiday classic comes to Smithtown Members of the Smithtown High School East Drama Club presented the classic Charles Dickens story, “A Christmas Carol,” on Dec. 3, 4 and 5 in the High School East auditorium. A special senior citizen show was performed on the evening of Dec. 2, and Smithtown High School East Principal Edwin Thompson even made a special appearance in the play.

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cover story

A magical ‘Frosty’ revists the Engeman

By Heidi Sutton

The holidays are upon us and that means it’s time for “Frosty” to come to life at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. Under the direction of Richard T. Dolce, the annual production, with a spirited cast of five adult actors, presents a lively show with song and dance that is perfect for its target audience.

Uber-talented Kate Keating reprises her role as Jenny, a young girl living in the town of Chillsville who loves the snow and loves winter. With the help of her mother, lovingly played by Courtney Fekete, Jenny builds a snowman who magically comes alive, and the duo are quickly best pals. Making his Engeman debut, Austin Morgan is a terrific Frosty and quickly connects with the audience, especially after he dances to “It’s Your Birthday.”

Jen Casey is the villain Ethel Pierpot, who wants to make Chillsville warm and snow-free so she can build a new factory. Her weather machine starts to make everything melt, including Frosty. With the help of the audience, Ethel Pierpot’s plan is foiled and, after a thrilling chase scene through the theater and an intense snowball fight, the machine is turned off.

Kate Keating and Austin Morgan in a scene from ‘Frosty’

From the very beginning the theatergoers become part of the show, thanks to the efforts of the narrator, Michael Verre, who guides the audience through the story with comedic genius. Verre draws the most laughs as he goes from being bundled up for winter to wearing

Photo by Michael Decristofaro

less and less each time he makes an appearance on stage to demonstrate how warm Chillsville is getting.

Asking a full house last Sunday how to stop Ethel Pierpot from turning Frosty into a puddle of water, Verre received some creative suggestions, in-

cluding have Frosty “go to a new town where there’s plenty of snow,” “put Frosty in an ice cream truck” and “reverse the machine to cold.” At the end of the show, all the children are asked to wish for snow to keep Frosty from melting and are rewarded for their efforts.

There was magic in the air at the Engeman Theater that morning — yes, a snowman came to life and, yes, it snowed inside the theater. But even more magical than that were the priceless expressions of joy, excitement and wonderment on the faces of the children in the audience.

Meet the cast after the show for pictures and autographs. An autograph page is conveniently located at the back of the program.

Take your child or grandchild to see “Frosty” and let them experience the magic of live theater. They will love you for it.

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport, will present “Frosty” through Jan. 3. Tickets are $15 each. For more information, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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Kate Keating and Austin Morgan in a scene from ‘Frosty’

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KIDS TIMES ‘A snowy winter’s night’

by Kailey D’Accordo Grade 7, Port Jefferson Middle School The moon was bright, as bright as a light bulb ready to shine The white snow under the feet of the children flattened and crunched with every movement The cool breeze sends people shivering, but happy for the beauty around them Christmas trees could be seen in the windows of people who love the snow and were as merry as a Christmas elf.

Winter is glorious ... cold yes ... but absolutely glorious take a look around you what do you see?

Why? It’s beauty!

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Above, a scene featuring principal dancer Alexandra Palma as Sugar Plum with a host of Angels opening Act II from last year’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’; below, guest artist Nick Coppula with partner Seiskaya Ballet principal dancer Alexandra Palma in the elegant Sugar Plum Pas de Deux

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Photo by Heidi Sutton

Gabby, age 3, of Farmingville shows off the pretty butterfly she painted at Plastercraze in Selden last Friday afternoon.

‘Winter is here’

By Molly Treder Grade 5, Nassakeag Elementary School, E. Setauket Snowflakes fall all different and beautiful One by one they dance to the ground The fluff y white snow piles up like a mountain Hearing laughing children riding colorful sleds Winter is here Making your old snow friend A carrot, some pebbles, two frosty sticks A black top hat, a scarf and a pair of mittens Then your snow friend is ready Winter is here Making huge snow forts Packing the cool snow in round balls Throwing them at your fun friends Winter is here Sitting by the warm fire Smelling wood burning Waiting for mom to make steaming hot cocoa When it’s ready plop some little marshmallows in Feel the hot cocoa run down your throat Winter’s here!

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The Seiskaya Ballet School is always on point, especially around the holidays. For the past 21 years the company has performed its rendition of “The Nutcracker” at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center and this year is no different.

“Christmas is [The] Nutcracker,” said Valia Seiskaya. Russian-born Seiskaya has choreographed the school’s “Nutcracker” since 1995 when they started performing the production at the Staller Center. While “The Nutcracker” is popular around the holiday season, the ballet school took a theatrical approach to the performance. Dimitri Papadakos, the ballet school’s administrator and Seiskaya’s husband, said the performance will include a flying sleigh, a dragon that blows smoke and other elements that will bring the performance to life.

“If you’re going to do something you might as well try to do it better than anybody else,” Papadakos said. “So we got creative in our sets.”

The backdrops for the school’s annual production are tailored specifically to the Staller Center stage. Viewers can get a hint of scenes to come by looking at the backdrops during the performance. While the production is designed for a full theatrical experience that will keep even the youngest audience members glued to their seats, the dramatic setting isn’t the only captivating aspect of Seiskaya’s “Nutcracker” — it’s also about the acting and dancing of the production’s 90- to 100-member cast.

Soloist Diana Atoian is returning for another shot at “The Nutcracker.”

Like many “Nutcracker” performers, 14-year-old Diana has several roles including Clara. She said what makes

Seiskaya’s rendition of “The Nutcracker” so unique is the dancers dedication to their craft.

“It’s just the passion that gets us going,” Diana said. “Valia is a very good teacher. She helps us feel it and she makes us want to keep pushing and keep moving forward.”

Her fellow soloists, 13-year-old Madison Mursch, 12-year-old Brianna Jimenez and 14-year-old Jenna Lee agreed that Papadakos and Seiskaya push their dancers to execute the choreography and acting correctly. Being strict is part of Seiskaya’s method and it has been since the school was established in 1974.

“My wife does not believe in dumbing down based on who’s available,” Papadakos said.

“You’ve got to rise to the occasion.”

Last year the school lost a handful of its older dancers who went on to college.

The change left youngsters like Diana, Madison, Jenna and Brianna to take the lead on bigger roles like Clara, the Snow Queen, Sugar Plum and the Chocolate Soldier, respectively. Twyla Tharp Troupe dancer Nick Coppula will be returning to reclaim his role as the Cavalier this year.

Viewers can see these young dancers and get the full theatrical experience on Friday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, at 1 and 6 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University. Tickets are $40 for adults, $34 for children and seniors and $30 for groups of 20 or more. For more information call 631-632-ARTS or visit www.nutcrackerballet.com.

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