Huntington Weekly June 21-27, 2018

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

NSIDE IGreenlawn Filmmaker MUSIC Grammy Winner Chris Botti Melds Jazz, Pop 3

COMMUNITY Volunteers Spruce Up Centerport Beach 5

High School Athletes Earn Lax Awards 8

BUSINESS Contractor Earns Prestigious Accreditation 10

Remembering Those Lost

Cold Spring Harbor dedicates 9/11 steel with ceremony 4 Let s Talk About Insurance on page 11 in this week s Business Section

Photos by Steve Silverman

SPORTS

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach

Hello, Summer

Immoral Impersonator

Summer’s here... The first day of summer means strokes despite a two stroke penalty. But in the end it was Brooks Koepka who conquered the tough school is over, or almost over, the temperature outconditions to capture his second side is rising and it’s time to finally get that tan. Get straight U.S. Open. the pool uncovered or head down to the beach, although maybe not for a swim just Enjoying the evening... Today yet as the water temperatures in IN THE KNOW is officially the longest day of the the sound are just edging into the WITH AUNT ROSIE year, which is absolutely unbelievlow 60s. I know that I dug my flip-flops out of the able to me because I feel like 2018 closet this past weekend, something that I always has just been flying by. Without really noticing it, associate with the first day of summer. The Town of the short, somewhat gloomy days of January and Huntington has so many great places to enjoy durFebruary have given way to the early sunshine and ing the summer months. For the lazy loungers there later nights that I often think about when I long for are eight town beaches in Huntington, from West summer. Now that those days are finally here, I’m Neck Beach in Lloyd Harbor to Hobart Beach on sorry to say that I don’t feel I have taken proper adEaton’s Neck. For those of us who like to try and vantage of the evening daylight. I am going to try to stay active during the summer months, there are make a conscious effort to make sure that I get out hiking trails and parks galore throughout Huntingand enjoy the waning hours of the day, as they are ton. However you decide to utilize the summer often some of the most beautiful. Whether it’s sitweather, make sure you stay safe and have fun. ting outside on my porch with a book or enjoying a Struggles at the Open... This year’s golf U.S. Open sunset over the Long Island Sound, I will do my best to not let the stress of the day keep me from enwas full of surprises. The weekend started with joying the evening. tales of traffic woe as thousands of golf junkies traveled to Shinnecock Hills, crowding onto roads that Thanks for writing... I just wanted to take a secare already jammed with commuters and vacationond to the folks who wrote in with their stories ers this time of year. Many players and pundits alike about the advice their father’s given them over the also argued that the USGA had created a situation years. It was a pleasure to hear about them! And I on the golf course where conditions had become hope all the dads out there had a great Father’s Day unfair. This was especially true on Saturday afterweekend. noon, when Zach Johnson argued that they had “lost control of the golf course.” Former USGA executive David Fay said he felt they had cut the grass (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have on the fairway and greens too short, and that the comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening wind dried out the course. Some fans could even be in your neck of the woods, write to me today and let heard shouting “water the greens!” instead of the me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line to usual “in the hole!” after golfer’s shots. The feeling Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, was optimized by Phil Mickelson's decision to Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at chase after his ball and hit it while it was still rolling info@longislandergroup.com) away from the hole, a move he argued saved him

Northport middle schoolers created earlier this month a Field of Flags consisting of 5,000 flags on the school’s front lawn. Each flag respects donations from school and community members to the Christopher G. Scherer Memorial, which helps purchase service dogs for veterans.

Photos/Northport-East Northport schools

Photos Of The Week Field Of Flags

QUOTE OF THE WEEK CHRIS BOTTI

At around 1:46 p.m., June 9 an unknown suspect stole money from a victim’s Citi Bank account at the Citi Bank on Pulaski Road in Greenlawn, police said. The suspect entered the bank and used the victim’s ID to get money out of their account, according to police.

Police have classified the incident as thirddegree grand larceny and are still searching for the suspect.

Pipe Pilfered

A 25-year-old South Huntington man was arrested for breaking into a store at 675 Jericho Turnpike in Huntington at around 2:04 a.m., June 8, Suffolk police said. The man entered the shop and stole an orange glass animal shaped pipe from a display case, police said. The man has been charged with third-degree burglary.

Barroom Brawl

An unknown male suspect attacked a male victim in Mary Carroll’s on 1 Clinton Ave., Huntington at around 1:15 a.m., June 10, according to police. Suffolk police said the male suspect smashed the victim in the head with a pint glass. Police have classified the incident as second-degree assault, and no arrests have been made.

Malicious Mugger

A 23-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested on June 10 for a robbery that occurred outside of 338 New York Ave., Huntington at around 10:30 a.m., May 23, Suffolk police said. The man knocked down a female victim on the sidewalk and stole her purse, according to police. The man has been charged with third-degree robbery.

Parking Lot Purloin

“When I first heard Miles Davis on an album, that’s when I decided that I wanted to play the trumpet for the rest of my life.”

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Somebody broke into a car in the parking lot of the Costco on Broad Hollow Road in Melville at around 1:55 p.m., June 9, according to police. The unknown suspect broke the rear passenger side window of the vehicle and stole a bag containing credit cards, Suffolk police said. Police have classified the incident as fourth-degree grand larceny, and no arrests have been made.

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M U S IC SPOTLIGHT

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Trumpeter Chris Botti spends a lot of time on the road traveling, about 250 days a year, on planes and in hotel rooms, but the Grammy Award winning musician said he has grown to understand that it’s all “part of the gig.”

“It’s isolating,” Botti, 55, said.

“You’re on planes for a long time or sitting in your hotel room alone practicing, but then you get the incredible payback of being able to perform for people.”

Botti made up his mind at a young age that playing the trumpet for people was going to be his profession.

The Portland, Oregon native said he started playing the trumpet in third grade, and a few years later made up his mind that we would become a pro-

fessional trumpet player.

“When I first heard Miles Davis on an album, that’s when I decided that I wanted to play the trumpet for the rest of my life,” Botti said.

Botti said he was drawn to the “haunting, beautiful, brooding trumpet sound” that Davis was able to produce, and since the age of 12 he was “pretty headstrong about making music his life’s work.”

Botti has become pretty successful at his work, producing four albums that topped the Billboard charts for U.S. jazz albums, and in 2013 his album “Impressions” won the Grammy Award for “Best Pop Instrumental Album.”

The trumpeter credited much of his mainstream success to his friendship with British rock musician Sting of the Police, a friendship that Botti said continues to this day.

“I certainly don’t a career without my friendship with Sting,” Botti said.

“His promise to me that he’d bring the sound of my trumpet to the world

Photo/Leann Mueller

Grammy Winner Chris Botti Melds Jazz, Pop

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti will bring his blend of jazz and pop sounds to The Paramount in Huntington next month.

– and a lot of those people won’t know anything about jazz – was something that he did.”

In 1999, Sting invited Botti to tour with him as his opening act, an opportunity that even landed Botti a spot on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

Botti’s popularity comes from his ability to play traditional jazz, as well as his versatility to blend jazz and pop sounds, a combination that he said he personally enjoys.

Botti said he doesn’t want to create just a “snobby jazz musician show.”

He and his band, which includes two singers and an assortment of other musicians, also bring in other influences that he hopes will “move emotions.”

He said, “I’ve worked closely with so many different popular singers, so there’s part of me that wants to bring a show together that people can relate to if they come from that background as well.”

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show on July 13. Tickets range from $35.50-$74.50 and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com.

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community

Victims Remembered During 9/11 Memorial Dedication

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Huntington residents who were killed in the attacks.

Keynote speaker Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-Huntington) said it is important that we continue to defend ourselves from hatred of all kinds.

“The best way to remember Sept.

11 is to rededicate ourselves to the promise of America- to freedom and democracy,” Suozzi said.

Thomas Buchta, chairman of the fire department’s 9/11 memorial committee and retired Port Authority police officer, said the monument would serve as an important reminder to future generations about the sacrifices made by so many, including the first responders.

One of those first responder who gave his life on 9/11 was Peter Martin, a lieutenant with FDNY Rescue 2. Martin’s sons Daniel and John, both active members of the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department, said the monument will serve as a place where the community can connect to and remembers those who gave their lives.

The Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department hosted Saturday afternoon a dedication ceremony for one of the last remaining pieces of steel from the World Trade Center.

The over 18,000 pound steel beam stands in Cold Spring Harbor Fireman’s Park as part of a memorial to the men and women who lost their lives as a result of the 9/11 attacks.

The steel, which was recovered from tower one of the World Trade Center, was given to the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, whose pipe band was also on hand Saturday to help with the dedication ceremony.

Suffolk Legislator William Spencer (D-Centerport), Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci, Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia, and councilmembers Joan Cergol, Eugene Cook and Ed Smyth attended the ceremony to remember the 43

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A 18,000 pound steel beam from tower one of the World Trade Center dominates the 9/11 memorial in Cold Spring Harbor.

Memorial committee chairman and retired Port Authority police officer Thomas Buchta speaks at the ceremony.

Fire Chief Dan Froehlich thanks those who attended the 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony.

Cold Spring Harbor firefighters remember those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Huntington), left, presents a flag that flew over the Capitol Building to Chief Froehlich.

HEA LTH

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Members of the Huntington Community First Aid Squad joined forces with the Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation and the Town of Huntington on June 7 to offer Hands Only CPR training to Huntington residents at St. Hugh of Lincoln Church in Huntington Station.

The lifesaving skill was taught in both English and Spanish, and approximately 115 residents turned out to take the class.

Volunteers from the Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation and the Huntington Community First Aid Squad instructed the at-

Photo/Huntington Community First Aid Squad

Squad Hosts CPR Class For Residents

Galo Gallardo addresses the Spanish speaking CPR class at St. Hugh of Lincoln Church in Huntington Station.

tendees about the proper way to perform CPR using dummies and a practice AED, or Automated External Defibrillator.

Galo Gallardo taught the class in Spanish, and the English class was taught by John Acompora.

Acompora and his wife Karen became certified CPR instructors 16 years ago following the death of their 14-year-old son Louis, who was struck in the chest by a shot while playing goalie for the Northport High School freshman lacrosse team.

Louis’ Law, passed in 2002, requires AEDs in New York public schools and other public places.

Since the passage of the law, 99 lives have been saved by the AED.

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Volunteers Clean Up Beach

A dedicated group of volunteers recently joined Huntington Councilwoman Joan Cergol to spruce up Centerport Beach and plant decorative flowers around its senior beach house.

On June 9, after receiving instructions from Lars Olsen of the town’s maritime services department and being thanked by Cergol for their participation, the volunteers planted an array of jumbo Antigua orange and yellow marigolds and dreamland mix petunias around the periphery of the beach house, one of the beach’s popular attractions.

Other volunteers, plastic garbage bags in hand, picked up litter around the property, which includes the beach,

a playground, tennis and volleyball courts and barbecue facilities.

“These dedicated volunteers enjoy what they are doing, pitching in to help make Centerport Beach more enjoyable for all,” Cergol said. “I was happy to join them in the plantings and in helping to keep the beach attractive as the season begins.”

Along with thanking the volunteers, Cergol also thanked Jonny D’s Pizza of Greenlawn and Jimmy’s Pizza of Centerport for donating pizza for the volunteers.

Cergol is sponsoring a similar cleanup at Hobart Beach on Saturday, July 14, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Visit Huntingtonny.gov/cleanups or call 631-351-3173 to register.

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Eagle Scout Honored

New Eagle Scout Jack Albertson, a Harborfields student, was recently honored by town and school district officials.

At Centerport Fire Department on May 11, Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci and Councilwoman Joan Cergol honored Albertson for his community work and Eagle Scout accomplishment.

Lupinacci, who issued a proclamation to Albertson, said, “It takes considerable determination to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and having done so is a great reflection on Mr. Albertson’s character and his potential.”

Albertson, a member of Troop 113, has held several leadership positions, including patrol leader and quartermaster.

At Harborfields High School, he’s a founding member of the school’s robotics club.

When he is not building robots or working with his fellow Scouts, Albertson embraces physical challenges. He recently completed a 50-mile hike from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania in five

Pictured, from left, are: Councilwoman Joan Cergol; Supervisor Chad Lupinacci; Eagle Scout Jack Albertson and his family; and Harborfields Superintendent Dr. Francesco Ianni.

days. He also endured a 75-mile canoe trip up the Allagash River.

He’s headed for Binghamton University later this year to study computer science.

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Foodies

By The Foodies info@longislandergroup.com

Say hello to summer with drinks, a meal, or both by the water at one of these Huntington-area restaurants.

Harbor Mist Restaurant 105 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor, 631-659-3888 Harbormistrestaurant.com Dinner with a view is this Cold Spring Harbor restaurant’s recipe for success. The new-American waterfront gem provides a view that’s well worth the drive, and the meals are equal in quality to the view. To start, grab a drink from the bar, which boasts views of the water. There are happy hour specials Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. Then chow down at a discount on Mondays and Tuesdays, 4-9 p.m. when diners can get 50-percent off the entire food check (alcohol not included in discount). There’s also a 1.5-pound Maine lobster clambake ($39) on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The standard dinner menu is also available each day, 4-9 p.m.

Mill Pond House 437 E Main St., Centerport 631-261-7663 Millpondrestaurant.com This Centerport staple sits right on the harbor, making it a prime spot to take in a view while sampling local seafood, enjoying an aged steak or sipping from the extensive wine list. THe patio is heated year round, so Mill Pond House is still a prime spot when the weather isn’t playing nice.

There’s also brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon-4 p.m.

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Dine With A View This Summer

The patio at Prime is always primed for a party.

Prime 117 N New York Ave., Huntington 631-385-1515 Restaurantprime.com Prime’s breathtaking view of Huntington Harbor and warm, elegant atmosphere are just the beginning of what restaurant has to offer. Top-ofthe-line meats, seafood, and an extensive wine list are also key components. The dockside menu features lighter seafood fare, including sushi and raw bar options. There’s also a lineup of summer specials and activities planned, including Monday night movie nights (start at 8:30 p.m. through Sept. 3); Wednesday night wine dinners ($60 three-course, prix-fixe menu; $45 without wine pairings); margaritaville Saturdays ($10

margaritas from 4-7 p.m.); and calypso Sundays with live reggae music.

Whales Tale 81 Fort Salonga Road, Northport 631-651-8844 Whalestalenpt.com Whales Tale offers a diverse medley of tasty taco offerings alongside craft beer brewed at its neighboring Harbor Head Brewing Company, all beside the southern end of Northport Harbor.

Nestled in the Britannia Yachting Center, Whales Tale stands out with its laid-back atmosphere and creative meals that go beyond typical brewpub fare.

The eatery is also known for its Taco Tuesday special with $2 tacos all days and night.

boating

It’s A Great June For Boating

By Henrietta Schavran info@longislandergroup

The tide is rising high, and out on our waters, the white sails are billowing as the masts reach up to the sky.

Boating season is officially here, and with it, Huntington Harbor has been populated with boats at anchor or stationed at our yacht clubs.

Annual nautical races have already begun. Last Saturday a revered sailboat race that dates back to the 1890s, The Huntington Day Race, took place with the participation of members from different Long Island

yacht clubs. Another, more informal, Dinghy Race took place the same day.

On any Wednesday or Thursday throughout the summer, sailing enthusiasts will hang up their business attire and run to their boats to participate in informal races on the bay.

Those of us who prefer leisure boating review our Rules of the Road, check our equipment and gear, and share the common nautical joy of sparkling seas and breezes.

We feel safe knowing that the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary, as well as harbor police and other boating safety people are keeping a watchful eye on the waters, It is interesting to note that the U.S.

Coast Guard Auxiliary was established 79 years ago, in June 1939. The year was one of foreboding; Europe was in the grips of invasion and war. Our shores were open to imminent dangers from hostile submarines and other naval challenges. Our Navy and Coast Guard needed and recruit volunteers to assist them. Already in 1940, local Flotillas were being set up and members being trained for patrol duties on the waters of Long Island.

Private citizens began to donate their boats to the Navy and Coast Guard, especially sailboats that could travel under sail at night without the sound of engines revealing their presence.

Since those days, the auxiliary has grown throughout the country, as an

Notes

Nautical arm of the Coast Guard, doing weekly safety patrols, teaching safe boating and, in these times, working as the eyes and ears of the Coast Guard to protect us against terrorist activities. In times of severe weather, floods and other natural disasters Auxiliarists are ready and able to help.

An interesting historical nautical event took place on June 12, 1957.

Famed sailor and navigator, Captain Alan Villiers, made landfall at Provincetown, Massachusetts with his vessel, Mayflower II. He had crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Plymouth, England on a voyage to retrace the route of the original Mayflower that carried the Pilgrims to our shores in 1621.

Happy boating seasonl.

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S ID E D IS H

Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski

Photo/Facebook/Clipper Ship Tea Company

Light spills on the negative, captures my father’s face, the wide smile lines, the 1947 wool ski jacket his hands on wooden poles a pause in his life that shouts carpe diem! This is before down jackets, goggles even before instamatics.

NOW OPEN: be(Cause) Lifestyle Bou-

tique, a unique bohemian lifestyle brand store featuring local artisan and women-owned products, along with coffee products and pre-packaged baked goods, is now open in East Northport. The remodeled boutique at 396 Larkfield Road is the product of Stacey Wohl, former owner of Cause Café in Northport. The new boutique features antique fixtures with a warm, inviting feel designed to bring in cus-

Walt Whitman

Less clear is my memory of his 94 year old face under the straw panama hat his caregivers insist he wear outdoors. I can only make out the wash of it in the shadows.

tomers not only for shopping, but to engage in artisanal, empowerment and cause-related programs in a set-aside meeting and workshop space. In addition to its homespun products, be(Cause) sells furniture and assorted home goods. For more info, call 631266-2025 or visit Facebook.com/BeCauseLifestyleBoutique.

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NEW SPOT: After a fire destroyed its

BARBECUE FESTIVAL: Kick off the summer with barbecue fare prepared by some of the country’s most talented chefs during the Cue Autism Celebrity Chef BBQ and Music Festival this weekend. The festival will honor Chris Savino, a Manhasset resident who has been an advocate for children’s health, safety and welfare from his early days on Wall Street. Along with barbecue food, there will also be custom cocktails and one-of-a-kind experiences for auction. The fun kicks off Sunday, 1 p.m. at Oheka Castle (135 W Gate Drive, Huntington). Tickets start at $150 (ages 11-20 are $100). Visit Popearth.wixsite.com/cueautism for tickets or more information.

WALT’S CORNER IN THE DARKROOM

The new space 297 Main St., Huntington, where Clipper Ship Tea Company plans to open later this month.

Northport space last spring, Clipper Ship Tea Company is gearing up to reopen, but this time in Huntington. The new space is located at 297 Main St., where the folks behind Clipper Ship have been busy over the past couple of months with renovations and preparing and organizing hundreds of different types of tea, along with teaware and accessories. Clipper Ship is expected to open June 25, according to a post to the tea company’s website.

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In my mind I hear him saying ba-ma-da— what is left of his speech as he slips from waking to sleep like a baby into the softness of old age.

We are but conversations starting and ending with syllables to hold all the guests of the years.

Kitty Jospe Rochester, New York Walt’s Corner is edited by George Wallace, former Suffolk County poet laureate. Submissions of original poetry, short stories, photographs and drawings are welcomed. Send items to Long-Islander Newspapers, 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743. All submissions become the property of Long-Islander Newspapers and cannot be returned. Call 631-427-7000 for more information.

SUMMER 2018

DINING GUIDE

Summer

DININGGUIDE

An example of Huntington village barbecue joint Radio Radio’s catering offerings.

CATERED BARBECUE: Skip the charcoal

and let Radio/Radio cater your next barbecue. The Huntington village eatery can offer up pulled pork, grilled chicken, sides like pineapple salsa and coleslaw, and more. Email radioradiobbq@gmail.com for more information, including costs.

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS: Each Friday, 6:30-

9:30 p.m. there’s live music at Jewel Restaurant (400 Broadhollow Road, Melville). There are also complimentary passes hors d’oeuvres from 5-7 p.m. Jewel also has happy hour on Fridays from 5-7 p.m. at the bar with drink specials. To keep up with who’s performing each Friday, log on to Jewel’s Facebook page. Call 631-7555777 for reservations.

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SPORTS

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Two local high school lacrosse players were awarded the James C. Metzger Leadership Award and the James C. Metzger Outstanding Player Award for the important roles they played in their respective teams’ success this season.

Cold Spring Harbor High School senior defender Nolan Hinphy received the James C. Metzger Leadership Award on May 29 after the Seahawks 10-9 victory over Wantagh in the Nassau Class C championship game.

The Metzger Leadership Award is presented to one player on each of the teams that compete in the Class A, B and C Nassau championship games.

Hinphy was an important part of the Seahawks 16-2 season that saw the squad capture their fourth consecutive Nassau title on the way to a tightly contested 8-7 defeat to Islip in the Long Island title game.

Metzger, a former All-American lacrosse player at both Half Hollow Hills East High School and Hofstra University, personally presented Hinphy with the award on the field at Hofstra University. The award recognized Hinphy’s tenacity, honesty, commitment and positive

attitude as well as his ability to inspire his teammates on and off the field.

Earlier this month Half Hollow Hills East senior defenseman Mike Gomez was also honored with an award that bears Metzger’s name.

The five-year varsity player received the James C. Metzger Outstanding Player Award, which is named for the Hills East alumnus.

During his senior season, Gomez scored 11 goals, recorded nine assists, recovered 80 ground balls and was often tasked with shutting down leading players on opposing teams.

Gomez is committed to play lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University next spring.

Gomez’s leadership helped propel the Thunderbirds to a 15-4 record and a spot in the Suffolk Class A championship game, where they lost to Ward Melville.

“This was a special team,” first year head coach Paul Benway said.

“The student leaders of this team kept the group together at its level of excellence, and all of our athletes worked to advance their individual games and the team’s play.”

Metzger, who set the single season record for assists at Hills East with 82 in the late ’70s, also had his number retired on the school’s “fence on honor.”

Photos Courtesy Mike Virgintino

High School Seniors Receive Lacrosse Awards

Top: Cold Spring Harbor High School senior defender Nolan Hinphy, left, and James C. Metzger, right, following the Seahawks’ Nassau championship victory.

Bottom: Half Hollow Hills High School East senior defenseman Mike Gomez, right, receives the school’s annual James C. Metzger Outstanding Player Award from school board trustee Eric Geringswald.

Photography

Young Photo Bug Raises Money For Local Cause A Huntington high schooler recently showcased her photos of local environments in Cold Spring Harbor as a fundraiser for a Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society project.

Alexa Helburn, a sophomore at Huntington, hosted the photography show at Cold Spring Harbor Library on June 13. Around 35 people attended and Helburn raised $195.

The money raised will be used to help fund a started by James Ricci, a 7th grader at Oldfield Middle School in Greenlawn. The project involves creating fishing line receptacles along the North Shore waterways to help prevent wildlife from getting caught in unused fishing line.

Helburn, 15, is relatively new to

Fifteen-year-old Huntington high schooler Alexa Helburn recently hosted a photography show in Cold Spring Harbor to raise money for a local cause.

the Huntington area having moved here from Westchester last year. She uses her love of photography to explore her new home and to bring an appreciation for the beauty of

nature to others.

“This is my new home so I want to understand it better,” she said. “I discover the beauty around me through my camera lens and I want

to share this perspective with others.

Sometimes we see things every day so much that we begin to take them for granted. I’m hoping my photos will help people rediscover the beauty that is all around us.”

Helburn is an honors student who is also a member of her school’s girls’ varsity tennis team.

Until her recent high school classes in photography, she had not had any technical training, but has learned the art of photography through trial and error. She has been praised for her artistic eye and keen sense of composition and use of light.

Among her other pursuits, Helburn plans to study photography in college.

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JUNE 21-27, 2018 - 9 Ch am ber Sta ff Ellen O’Brien, Executive Director Courtney Bynoe, Associa te Executive Director Kristen LaMarca, Member Services Associate

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Brian Yudewitz, Robert Scheiner, Vice Cha Chair ir Robert Bontempi, Vice Cha (Chair, 2014-2017) ir (Chair, 2009-2014) Vita Scaturro, Vice Chair Jennifer Cassidy, Treasure r Bushra Dano, Secretary www.huntingtonchamber. com

Business After Hours At The Birthplace

The Huntington Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its next Business After Hours will be held at The Walt Whitman Birthplace on June 26, 6-8 p.m.

There will be food, refreshments and a chance to win some awesome raffle prizes. This event will be fun for all who attend and a wonderful evening of networking.

Not only is this a great opportunity to network and make connections, but guests will be able to see and tour the beautiful Birthplace and learn more of its history.

The Walt Whitman Birthplace offers so much to learn. With guided tours given by knowledgeable staff, they can take you back in time to when Walt Whitman was younger and what his life was like living in this historic house.

We hope you can join us at the beautiful Walt Whitman Birthplace, which is located at 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, South Huntington.

Advertise your business here.

Call 631-427-7000 to speak with a representative today.

Upcoming Events June 29, 8 a.m. – New member orientation at 164 Main St., Huntington The Birthplace will be offering a discounted membership and discounts in the gift shop!

The event is free for chamber members and $20 for future members.

For more information about The Walt Whitman Birthplace, visit Waltwhitman.org.

To register for the event, visit Huntingtonchamber.com or call 631-423-6100.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do Health Center Born and raised in Centerport, Chris Gates, owner and instructor of Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do Health Center (747 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn), has always felt an extraordinary connection to the local community and its residents. His love of taekwondo and martial arts may have brought him to competitions all over the state, but it was always just a matter of time until his training brought him back locally to share his skill with others through teaching right here at home.

“Taekwondo and martial arts are what we teach, but what’s even more important to us is how we teach our students and the way we instill selfconfidence,” Gates, a fourth-degree black belt, said. “Our goal and mission is to motivate people of all ages to work hard, achieve their

Attention, Chamber Members

goals, and to live positive, happy and healthy lives.”

The kids’ martial arts program at the center is specific to children of all ages, beginning with Little Dragons for 3-4 years old; Tiny Tigers for 5-6 year olds; and Basic Training Course for ages 7 and up.

The martial arts classes has a positive and welcoming atmosphere in which students are encouraged to be their best every class. Kids are taught important taekwondo skills, such as various kicking and punching and have the confidence to handle themselves in any situation.

Through these high energy martial arts drills, and practices students learn important life skills such as

discipline, focus, respect and confidence. They learn to take these skills that they learn in class and apply them to all areas of their life, in school with their teachers and classmates, and at home with their friends and family. This is one of the most important themes of the school – having a positive black belt attitude in the dojang and everywhere in life.

The adult program at Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do is designed to help teenagers and adults to get in the best shape of their lives and learn the most valuable self-defense skills.

The adult classes have a unique high energy practice for all levels of

July 18, 6-10 p.m. – Seaside Soiree at Crab Meadow Beach in Northport July 126, 6-10 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at Paper Doll Vintage Curiosity Shoppe (372 New York Ave., Huntington) Tickets or information at Huntingtonchamber.com

experience all through different martial arts drills to help build important skills, such as speed, power and reaction time. They incorporate various skills from Krava Maga, Brazilian Jiujitsu and Kenpo martial arts to make sure students are having a well-rounded experience in class. Adult students learn important life skills that can be beneficial in the work place and their personal lives.

No matter what area of martial arts instruction you seek or the level you wish to achieve, Chris Gates Tae Known Do Health Center has a program to meet your goals. Gates and his professional staff are dedicated to every student’s experience and success here at the school.

Find more information at Chrisgates.com or call 631-757-4222.

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LONG ISLANDER NEWS • HUNTINGTON WEEKLY

BUSINESS Photos courtesy of George W. Combs, Inc.

George Combs Brings Professionalism, Experience Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

George Combs got his start in the construction business under his grandfather’s tutelage in 1986 after he graduated from high school, and after 32 years in the industry he has learned the value of professionalism.

Combs said he started from the bottom and learned the skills of the industry until he was able to start his own business, George W. Combs, Inc., in 1990.

The company, headquartered on Main Street in Huntington, specializes in renovating and remodeling residential homes, a process that Combs said is constantly evolving.

From 1990 until around 2008, Combs said, the company employed workers who did every aspect of a remodeling or renovation job, from laying concrete to roofing. The industry has evolved over the 10 years, Comb said, so that the company has taken on the role of a general contractor that works with trade partners, or subcontractors, who specialize in each specific area of the job.

George Combs, above, with his construction business specializes in renovating and remodeling residential homes. Jobs include both remodeling existing homes as well as brand new construction projects, like the recently finished home to the right.

“Right now our business is all management,” Combs said. “We have site supervisors, project managers and estimators.”

Combs described the role of George W. Combs Inc. as that or a conductor who is trying to keep the different parts of any orchestra playing in harmony to create a symphony.

“I have the unique experience that I had my fingers in all of the trades during the early years,” Combs said.

The collaborative process starts

Ribbon Cut At Treatment Center

The ribbon is cut earlier this month at Suffolk Behavioral Medicine P.C. in nearby Plainview by psychiatrist Dr. Mulchand Chugh and social worker Rose Molfetta.

with the client, Combs said, who, with the help of an architect, designs a new home or remodel, and it is up to the builder or general contractor to execute the plans using communication and experience.

Although George W. Combs is based in Huntington, the company will take on jobs across Nassau and Suffolk counties, with a focus on areas along the north shore and east ends of Long Island.

The projects include both remodeling existing homes as well as the construction of brand new homes.

“We work to whatever the homeowner’s needs are,” Combs said, adding that communication with the client is an essential part of every project.

Combs said qualifications, experience and professionalism set George W. Combs, Inc. apart from some other general contractors.

In addition to having certifications in two different trade organizations, George W. Combs, Inc. was recently awarded the National Association of the Remodeling Industry accreditation, the third company in the nation and first in the northeast to achieve the accreditation.

“Essentially what we do is house surgery. We are going to tear your house apart and put it back

together,” Combs said. “When you are looking for a heart surgeon are you going to try to find the cheapest guy or the guy who has the best credentials in the field?”

Combs said it is important for every contractor or sub-contractor in the industry to strive for a higher level of professionalism. Combs hosts regular round table discussions and presentations with fellow building professionals to foster the sharing of ideas and increased education.

“We should all try to elevate ourselves in the industry,” Combs said.

“We are professionals no different from anybody else, so why shouldn’t we expect to be treated as such.”

In an industry where trends and markets are constantly evolving, Combs said professionalism and experience will always be two of the most important aspects of his job.

He said, “You’re buying our 32 years of experience, and some of the best credentials in the industry.”

George W. Combs, Inc. 70 Main St., Suite 202, Huntington 631-450-4003 Georgewcombs.com

LONG ISLANDER NEWS • HUNTINGTON WEEKLY

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Insurance: Mistakes, Misconceptions, Questions

By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com

Look around you, read the papers, listen to the radio, watch TV: What do you hear and see on the news too often? Earthquake here, bombing there, and accidents, from fires and car crashes to falling tree limbs. Unfortunately, our wonderful lives are occasionally thrown into unwanted situations. We don’t know when it will happen, or to whom. This reminds us of how important it is to be protected.

We all must be prepared to protect ourselves and our families. One way to do that is to investigate life insurance, an area we don’t like and or understand. But, bottom line is, what if you or your spouse aren’t here tomorrow? Is your family taken care of – can they live as normal a life as possible without you?

There are different types of insurance to consider, life, disability, long term care, etc. You can go on the internet and research them, but one of the problems with some of the writers of articles on insurance is that they’re not informed enough to give you enough information to make educated decisions. Another is that there are so many opinions and there is not necessarily one clear-cut solution to your personal need or needs.

My advice is to seek out a competent Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and an experienced insurance representative and ask all the hard questions. It will help if you have done some homework, so you have an idea of what questions to ask and if the answers you receive are truthful and in your best interests. Not all insurance or sales people are fully knowledgeable and straightforward. Ask friends and colleagues who they use and if they are totally comfortable with their knowledge and accessibility. Routinely review and assess your personal (and business) insurance policy coverage.

Insurance coverage can range from home to auto, rentals and things like jewelry, electronics and artwork.

Here are just a few of the questions you should ask yourself annually: How much would it cost to repair the inside of my house if it is damaged? What is the cost of replacement of my belongings? Is there enough coverage for my home for full replacement? Do I need to insurance in case of disasters (earthquake, flood, hurricane, etc.)?

Now you must determine which type policy is right for you and your family’s needs? For life insurance is it term, universal or whole life? Each is different and provide slightly different protection and charge differently. You must do

some homework and again ask friends.

Few people want to talk about insurance (other than those who sell it). As an aside, when I was younger and went to party’s people would ask what I do, and I would say I am a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Advisor. I would then get all kinds of questions about this and that stock and what did I think? Well, I had come to the party have fun and relax, so I learned to tell people I sell life insurance and immediately they would excuse themselves and go to another part of the party and ignore me. Problem

solved! I am not knocking people who work in the insurance industry. They are fine people and provide a necessary service. It’s just not a conversation at parties that stimulates me.

Your objective is to guarantee the security and safety of your family and their ability to live in a manor close to what it is now if/when you are not here.

We can help you with your questions and needs for your family (and business). Give us a call to make sure you have the proper policies and coverage and if not to get them.

A Professional’s Opinion

Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP is founder and CEO of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. which is an independent full-service Investment and financial planning firm. In this bi-monthly column he will answer your questions on the markets and investing. Ten Haagen has 39 years of experience as an investment professional. You can learn more about Ten Haagen Financial Services at Tenhaagen.com Ten Haagen is an investment advisor representative offering securities and advisory services through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. Ten Haagen is a certified financial planner (CFP) since 1982. The Ten Haagen offices are located at 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Please feel comfortable to call and stop by for a cup of coffee and a chat. Email questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com Ten Haagen is very active in the community giving back.

He is on the board of a number of nonprofits and is the liaison for the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs, Inc. The boating council represents approximately 4,500 boating families helping to keep our waters safe and upgrading the water quality.

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THURSDAY Car Show & Dinner Matteo’s Trattoria (300 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station) is hosting a Summer Celebration Happy Hour Exotic Car Show & Dinner on Thursday, June 21, 5-9 p.m. Reservations are required.

Call 631-421-6001 for more information.

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C O M M U N I T Y

Calendar

Building LGBT Families Thinking about becoming parents?

Learn everything there is to know about the many options available for LGBT family-building from the Long Island IVF team at 8 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 101, Melville, on Thursday, June 21, 6-8 p.m. Free event presented in conjunction with the LGBT Network.

Register at Bit.ly/2JRpdvF.

F R I D AY Business Of Speaking Learn the secrets of influence and persuasion in sales in an authentic, nonsalesy way with a two-day boot camp hosted at Melville Marriott (1350 Walt Whitman Road). Hosted by Women’s Prosperity Network. Runs June 22-23.

Cost is $97. For more info, or to register, visit Womensprosperitynetwork.com.

Annual Carnival The Huntington Public Library’s annual carnival is Friday, June 22, 2-4 p.m.

There will be magic, games, face painting, snacks and more. Hosted at the 338 Main St., Huntington library. Call 631-427-5165 for more info.

Happenings On Main Street Singer songwriters perform at the patio in Northport Village Park each Friday through Labor Day. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. These free concerts start at 7 p.m., weather permitting, and are family oriented, so bring your kids or your dog. The June 22 performance is Annie Mark & Chris James (folk, rock Americana); The Songs of Pitches (street-corner singers).

Long Island Bridal Expo hits Melville Marriott (1350 Walt Whitman Road) on Tuesday, June 26, 6:30-9 p.m. Expo features experts in photography, videography, wedding gowns, flowers, limousines, DJs, bands, invitations, cakes, tuxedos, makeup and more.

Register at Longislandbridalexpo.com.

Patty DeMartino, a certified plant based health coach and plant-based cook, will lead the “PlantPath Wellness: Instant Pots & Air Fryers- Summer Cooking Without Breaking A Sweat” program at Nest on Main (135 Main St., Northport) on Tuesday, June 26, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Tickets available at Bit.ly/2t6psIK.

Taco Tuesday With HYR Huntington Young Republicans’ third annual Taco Tuesday fundraiser at Whales Tale (81 Fort Salonga Road, Northport) is Tuesday, June 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Unlimited taco bar, beer, sangria, and soda will be served. Cost is $45. All ages are welcome. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, or to RSVP, email Huntingtonyr@gmail.com.

PrideCon The biggest LGBT pride bar crawl on Long Island, PrideCon Long Island, is Saturday, June 23. Come out to show LGBT pride and support for the LGBT Network. There will be prizes and contests, a costume contest, and a worthy cause. The official PrideCon Long Island wristband gets attendees food and drink specials all day at all participating locations: Nags Head; Huntington Village Tavern; Rust & Gold; Vauxhall; Radio/Radio; P’s and Q’s; Finley’s; and JT Carringtons. Tickets are $20. Visit PrideCon Long Island’s Facebook page for more info.

Northport Farmers Market

Huntington Farmers Market

The Northport Farmers Market is open each Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 noon, through Nov. 17 in the parking lot near Northport Village Park. The market is stocked with fruits, vegetables, olive oils, baked goods, seafood, wines, flowers and more. Visit Northportfarmersmarket.org for more info.

The Huntington Farmers Market is open each Sunday, 7 a.m.-12 noon, through Nov. 18 in the Main Street parking lot east of New York Avenue. It’s regularly stocked with fruits, vegetables, olive oils, baked goods, seafood, wines and more. Call 631-323-3653 for more info.

SUNDAY Celebrity Chef Barbecue

S A T U R DA Y

Kick off summer with the Cue Autism celebrity chef barbecue and music festival at Oheka Castle (135 W Gate Drive, Huntington) on Sunday, June 24, 1-5 p.m.There will be barbecue fare by some of the country’s most talented chefs, custom cocktails, and one-of-a-kind experiences for auction. Fun for all.Tickets start at $150! Sponsorships available. Visit Popearth.wixsite.com/cueautism to purchase tickets.

NY Roots Music Association

Yoga, Coffee & Jams

Join the NYRMA gang as they perform an evening of songs of substance at American Legion Post 360 (1 Mill Dam Road, Huntington). Songs by The Rolling Stones, Traffic, Peter Tosh and more as more than 40 of Long Island’s most talented musicians set various moods. Show starts at 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.) on Saturday, June 23. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show and available at Nyrma-pap.eventbrite.com.

Free Bridal Expo

Summer Cooking

Book Signing Long Island writer Dave Bushy will speak about and sign copies of his new history book, “The World Looked Away: Vietnam After the War,” on Thursday, June 21, 7-9 p.m. at Book Revue (313 New York Ave., Huntington). All books signed at Book Revue must be purchased from the store. Call 631-2711442 for more info.

TUESDAY

Grab a yoga mat and meet Join Elyce Yoga Dance at Conklin Barn (2 High St., Huntington) on Sunday, June 24, 9:30 a.m.-12 noon for a special, musical class.

Attendees will move and jam to live classic rock music by Transmorpheous. After class, stick around for a cup of Joe from Stella Blue, and raw vegan treats provided by Chef Rich League. Tickets are $28 and available at Bit.ly/2sIlLtk.

MONDAY Movies On The Lawn The 15th season of Councilman Mark Cuthbertson’s Movies on the Lawn program begins Monday, June 25 at Heckscher Park in Huntington with “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”. It continues July 5 with “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”; July 19 with “The Little Mermaid”; and Aug. 13 with “Despicable Me 3”. All movies begin at darkness (between 8:30-9 p.m.). For more information, including the location of each showing and rain dates, visit Huntingtonny.gov, or call Cuthbertson’s office at 631-351-3112.

Author Signing New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin will speak about her newest novel, “All We Ever Wanted,” on Monday, June 25, 7 p.m. at Book Revue (313 New York Ave., Huntington). Books for this event will be pre-signed and a photographer will take a photo of each customer when they meet Giffin. Call 631-271-1442 for more info.

Summer Arts Festival The Huntington Summer Arts Festival kicks off June 26 and continues six days a week, Tuesday, Sunday, rain or shine, through Aug. 12. There’s a lineup of performances primed for the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park.

Tuesday family shows begin at 7 p.m.

All other shows are at 8 p.m. For the full lineup, visit Huntingtonarts.org.

WEDNESDAY Community Band Concert Huntington Community Band’s inaugural concert of its 73rd season is Wednesday, June 27, 8-9:30 p.m. Part of the Huntington Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival. Performance will be on the Harry Chapin Rainbow Stage at Heckscher Park (147 Main St., Huntington). Free. Bring folding chairs or large blankets. For more info, visit Huntingtonarts.org.

U P C O MI N G / O N G O I N G Get Your Hoedown On

Huntington Fire Department’s Protection Hose Co. is hosting its seventh annual Huntington Hoe-down fundraiser, featuring Jake’s Rockin’ Country Band., on Saturday, June 30, 6 p.m. outside at the 1 Leverich Place fire department.

Tickets ($40 at the door, $35 in advance) include barbecue, beer/wine and line dancing. There will also be a 50-50 and raffles courtesy of local merchants. For ages 21+. Visit Huntingtonfiredept.org for more info.

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The documentary tells the story of a man who came into the U.S. as a 13year-old undocumented immigrant.

Tickets: $25/public, $20/members.

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continues each Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. through Aug. 29. Free. Held at the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Garden behind the little White Chapel. Concert moves across the street in the auditorium in Building 5 if weather is an issue.

Bring a chair or a blanket.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

Poets In Port Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino (249 Main St., Northport).

Each month there is a featured poet followed by an open reading. Bring your own poems and participate.

L I BR AR IE S Library-hosted events and programs are reserved for cardholders of their respective library unless otherwise noted.

Cold Spring Harbor Library 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor.

631-692-6820. Cshlibrary.org.

• A collection of Lucia Fangman’s designed sketches and watercolor, mixedmedia watercolor and acrylic paintings are on display through June 28.

Commack Public Library 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631499-0888. Commackpubliclibrary.org.

• The Everett Green Trio will perform “A Tribute to Neil Diamond, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Tom Jones” on Sunday, June 24, 2-3:30 p.m. Call for availability.

Deer Park Library 44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-5863000. deerparklibrary.org.

• Teens can join Miss Shirley to learn how to design a cool wall hanging using canvas, various paint techniques, cut images, a place to store ear buds and fun embellishments.

Bring ear buds. Monday, July 9, 3-4 p.m. Register online.

Elwood Public Library 1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.

• Blood Drive: Monday, July 9, 1:307:30 p.m. Donors must be at least age 16 (with signed permission form), weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Call 631-499-3722 to make an appointment.

Half Hollow Hills Community Librar y Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631421-4530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• Friday, June 29 is family puzzle night at the Dix Hills branch. For families of all ages. Runs 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• Meditator Matthew Raider will present “The Healing Power of Meditation” program on Tuesday, June 26, 7 p.m. at the Melville branch.

Harborfields Public Librar y 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Teens can come see what virtual re-

Pop-up Art Shop Bi-monthly, outdoor, pop-up market Pagio Marketplace returns to Huntington village on Thursday, June 21, 6 p.m. Long Island artists and fine crafters will display and sell their handmade, unique, and high-quality work. Hosted at Conklin Barn (2 High St., Huntington). ality is all about on Tuesday, June 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Must be entering grade six or above; parental permission required those under age 13. Call to register for a 20-minute session.

Huntington Public Library Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Discuss books and comics that are being turned into movies and television shows during the “Geeks, Books & Coffee discussion on June 25, 6 p.m. at the Station branch. Discussion books available upon registration.

• Learn job hunting strategies with career advisor Annette Krauss at the Main branch on Tuesday, June 26, 68 p.m. Open to all. Register online.

Nor thport-East Nor thpor t Public Library Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Learn how to make an electronic guitar out of LEGO Boost and program it to make music at the Northport branch on Saturday, June 30, 1-3 p.m. For teens in grades 6-12. Register online.

• Teens can use fabric paint to make their own patriotic t-shirt at the East Northport branch on Wednesday, June 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m., just in time for Independence Day. Bring white t-shirt or tank top.

350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• Performances of “Singin’ in the Rain” extended through July 8.

• Performances of “Shrek The Musical” in the children’s theater begin July 28 and continue through Sept. 2.

• This year’s Musical Theater Summer Camp runs June 25-July 6. Campers will be immersed in the world of musical theater and be taught and directed by theater professionals. Cost is $840 for full time, $600 for part time.

MUSEUMS/EXHIBITS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-4625400. ArtLeagueLI.net.

• The Ruzica Grgas’ painting “Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall,” Orest Parobeck’s sculpture “Balance in the World,” and Rosemary Sloggatt’s painting “Awakening” are among 39 large-scale artworks in The Big Picture, on display through June 30.

B. J. Spoke Gallery 299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 631-549-5106.

Bjspokegallery.org • Abstract paintings on transparent panels by Barbara V. Jones and Gia Schifano’s exhibit, Finding Peace, through June 24.

Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum 84A Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-0400. cshfirehousemuseum.org.

Open Sat. and Sun., noon to 5 p.m.,

JUNE 14-20, 2018 - 13 April through Dec., or for tours, group visits by special appointment at any time.

• Learn about the history of Cold Spring Harbor Volunteer Fire Department through exhibits housed in this circa 1896 firehouse building.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor.

Open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays until 6 p.m.: $6 adults; $4 children ages 3-12 and seniors over 65; members and children under 3 are free. 516-692-6768.

Cshfishhatchery.org • Wacky Water Wednesdays return July 11 and continue each week through August. There will be sprinklers, bubblers, lawn games and activities for kids to enjoy, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday). Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors.

• Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries.

• Red, White & Blue week is July 1-6 (except July 4), when there will be patriotic-themed crafts.

Foto Foto Gallery 14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. Fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon -5 p.m.

• “Return to Desolation,” photographs

by Paul Mele chronicling the decay of the now-closed Kings Park Psychiatric center, through June 23.

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South Huntington Public Library 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.

• Make two “BBQ Grill” cupcakes using fondant, candy and butter cream frosting on Tuesday, June 26, 2:30-3:30 p.m. with the baking coach. Then take them home in a bakery box. Register online.

THEATER/FILM

Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• Stand-up comic Dave Hill will perform Friday, June 22, 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $13/members, $17/public.

• There will be an encore screening of first-time filmmaker Patricia Shih’s “Un-

St. Anthony’s Festival The 27th annual St. Anthony’s Family Feast & Festival begins Wednesday, June 27 and continues through Sunday, July 1. Hosted at the Trinity Regional School grounds on Fifth Avenue in East Northport, the fun includes rides and games, nightly entertainment, food and drinks, raffles and more.

Hours are 6-11 p.m., Wednesday; 6-11:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday; and 3-9 p.m., Sunday. Admission is free. For more info, call 631-262-1891.

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It’s An Island Party!

Gallery Sixty Seven Local artists’ studio and gallery features paintings, prints and sculptures.

67 Main St., Northport village, 631-6626411. Hours: Thursday/Friday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Saturday: 12 noon-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com

The Adventure Park at Long Island will turn to “party island” on June 22, 5-10 p.m. with the glow-in-the-park event. Island music will drift through the tree canopy as attendees zip and climb their way through the forest.

There will be campfires to gather around and share stories. Show up in a Hawaiian shirt to get a 50 percent voucher for a future climb. Adventure Park is located at 75 Colonial Springs Road, Gate #3, Wheatley Heights. Cost is $41. Visit Longislandadventurepark.org for more info.

Green River Gallery 117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.

Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188.

• Ongoing exhibit of Eric Sloane oil paintings. Some new works from one of the premier Gold coast artists from the mid-20th century.

Haven Gallery 155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500.

Havenartgallery.com • The “Depth Charge” solo exhibition, featuring works of Brooklyn-based artist Marc Scheff, is on display through June 23.

Heckscher Museum of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Museum hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., first Fridays from 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission $6 for adults, $4-$6/seniors, and $4-$6/children; members and children under 10 get in free. 631-351-3250.

• Decorative arts from the museum’s collection, including work by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the central figure in the Art Nouveau and Aesthetic Movements in America, will be on display through July 22.

Huntington Art Center 11 Wall St., Huntington. 631-423-6010; Huntingtonartcenter.com. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; most Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

• Showing prints, paintings, jewelry and pottery, as well as local photography from the permanent collection.

Huntington Arts Council Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-271-8423. huntingtonarts.org.

• The annual “Members Showcase,” exclusively for artist members to showcase a piece of work in the gallery, is on display through June 23.

Huntington Historical Society Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • Tide Mill Tours continue once per month through October. $15/members; $20/non-members. Advance registration required.

• Registration for the Passport to the Past summer camp program is now open. There are two, two-week sessions (July 9-20; July 23-Aug. 3), which run Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 noon for kids ages 7-12. Camp activities include

old fashioned games, tours of historical sites, weaving, candle dipping, carpentry and more. For more information, including cost and how to register, call 631-427-7045 ext. 404.

Nor thpor t Ar ts Coalition A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org • The Art in the Park art, music, poetry and dance festival is Sunday, July 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Northport Village Park.

Nor thpor t Historical Society Museum 215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.

631-757-9859. Northporthistorical.org.

• The 2018 Garden Tour is Sunday, July 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The self-guided tour is $30/members, $35/non-members (children under 12 free). For more info, call or go online.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Museum hours: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Grounds admission: $7 adults, $6 students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $3 children 12 and under. Mansion tour, add $5 per person.

631-854-5555. Vanderbiltmuseum.org.

• Afternoon mansion tours begin in the courtyard of the historic house once owned by William K. Vanderbilt II. Tours are Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a $5 fee, in addition to the price of admission. Check the museum’s website for listing times.

• Eleven local nurseries and garden designers are digging, planting and mulching vigorously in various areas of the William K. Vanderbilt II Estate.

They are participating in the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s first Gardeners’ Showcase, which will be on display through Sept. 30.

• The seventh annual summer benefit event, Summer Fiesta, is Saturday, July 21, 6:30-10 p.m. in the SpanishRevival courtyard. Wine, food, music and dancing. Tickets: $135/nonmembers, $125/members.

Walt Whitman Birthplace 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m.

Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free.

631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org.

• The inaugural Walt Whitman International Festival is Aug. 9-11 in celebration of the Bicentennial year of Whitman’s 200th birthday.

MUSIC/DANCE

Folk Music Society of Huntington First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. Other venues as noted. Tickets and info at Fmsh.org.

• Hard Luck Café features Quarter Horse + Cassandra House on Thursday, June 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Cinema Arts Centre.

The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631673-7300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

• The Monkees Presents: The Mike Nesmith & Micky Dolenz Show on Saturday, June 23. Tickets: $69.50-$125.

• The Paramount Tribute Series Presents: Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl on Friday, July 6. Tickets: $15-$30.

• Blackmore’s Night with Special Guest – The Wizard’s Consort on Sunday, July 22, 7 p.m. Tickets: $24.50$54.50.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Puppy Walkers And More Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind in Smithtown relies on volunteers to help with many aspects of its guide and service dog operations. Last year, our volunteers donated more than 4.5 million hours to help the foundation serve people with disabilities. Puppy raisers, kennel workers, dog and puppy transport, and tour leaders are needed.

Learn more at guidedog.org.

Help Seniors Learn Computer Skills SeniorNet offers computer classes for adults 50 years and older to teach technology like Facebook and iPads. SeniorNet is seeking volunteers for teaching, coaching and assisting with computer lab maintenance. Other volunteer opportunities are available.

Email information@seniornetli.org, call 631-470-6922, or visit Seniornetli.org.

The Huntington Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to train to become Museum Docents at the historic David Conklin Farmhouse Museum. The museum is located at 2 High St., in Huntington and is a fascinating interpretation of the colonial, federal and Victorian time periods. No experience required – an interest in local history is a plus. Training is provided. Call 631-427-7045, ext. 403.

Thrift Shop Volunteer Huntington Hospital Auxiliary Community Thrift Shop needs volunteers for merchandise pricing and floor work on Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 631-271-3143.

SOCIAL/SUPPORT Suicide Hotline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255

Women’s Cancer Support Group The Suffolk Y JCC, located at 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, is offering an ongoing support group for women dealing with the trauma of breast and ovarian cancer. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:15 p.m. Crisis counseling available. Free. 631-462-9800, ext. 129.

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope so that they may stay sober and help others to recover from alcoholism. Call 631-6541150 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday. -Saturday, or visit suffolkny-aa.org for information and a meeting list.

Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who meet regularly and share their experience, strength and hope to stay clean and help others seeking recovery from addiction. Meeting list at sasna.org, or call 631-689- 6262.

Nicotine Anonymous Trying to quit smoking, dipping or chewing tobacco? You don’t have to do it alone. Nicotine Anonymous – Ann’s Hope, a 12-step program of recovery from nicotine addiction, meets every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Huntington Hospital. New members welcome at any time, but meetings on the third Wednesday of each month feature a special welcome.

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