Huntington Weekly July 19-25, 2018

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

NSIDE IGreenlaw nMUSIC Filmmaker Coltrane Day Festival To Hit Heckscher 3

COMMUNITY Nonprofit Head Asks Locals For ‘Helping Hand’4

BOATING Lighthouse Re-opens To Public

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FOODIES East Northport Grill Offers Greek Tastes 10

Library hosts ‘DogVinci,’ the painting dog, for art program 9 Understanding The Stock Market on page 13 in this week’s Business Section

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach

Congrats, Les Bleus

Mailbox Mauled

A wild World Cup ends... For those soccer fans Speaking of fairs... The Huntington Fire Deamong us, another World Cup has come and partment will celebrate their 175th anniversary gone, leaving us with memories of fantastic goals with a parade through Huntingand surprising upsets. France secured its second ton village. The parade is slated World Cup title on Sunday afto kick off at Town Hall at 4 ternoon following a wild final IN THE KNOW p.m., July 28 and end at the match that included an own WITH AUNT ROSIE Huntington firehouse on Levgoal, a penalty awarded after a video assistant erich Place. Following the pareferee review and an embarrassing goalkeeping rade, the entire Huntington comerror. France pulled out a 4-2 victory against an munity is invited to join the firefighters back at the underdog Croatian side that has plenty to cele- firehouse for a fair, food, drinks and fun. Here in brate after a borderline miraculous run to the fi- the Town of Huntington we have the distinction of nals. Perhaps one of the most exciting players of being protected by some of the longest serving the tournament was 19-year-old Frenchman fire departments in Suffolk County, and I think it’s Kylian Mbappe, who became the first teenager important that we come together to thank the men since Pele in 1958 to score a goal in the World and women who volunteer their time to provide Cup final. After another exciting and intriguing lifesaving services throughout our great town. competition has come to an end, hopefully our A pup who paints... Now I don’t want to spoil American squad will be anxious to ensure that anything for you, so if you haven’t already, flip they don’t miss out again in four years. on over to page 9 in this issue to read about Fun at the fair... Summertime is moving right “DogVinci,” the pup who paints. Done? Good. along, which means it’s time for another Hunt- Can you believe that?! This pup really is someington summer tradition- the Huntington Manor thing special. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I Fireman’s Fair at Stimson Middle School on think that just about anything that fluffy, friendOakwood Road. This year’s parade marks the ly and frolics on all fours is the best thing ever, 115th anniversary of the department, which is but this takes things to the next level. Anyway, headquartered on New York Avenue in Hunt- DogVinci got me wondering about our readers ington Station. Not only is the fair a fun way to and their pets. Is your pet special? Do they have celebrate and acknowledge the sacrifices and a special talent or unique gift? I’d love to hear dedication of the local volunteers, but there are about it and see them for myself! So send me an also plenty of events to delight the young and email and tell me all about them: info@longisyoung at heart. For the next three nights, the fair landergroup.com.

(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have will feature firework shows, as well as carnival comments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening in your rides, raffles and food. The fair always boots of the woods, write to me today and let me know the great live music too. I’m always excited for this neck latest. To contact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The event that brings the community together for a Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or week of fun that continues until July 21. try the e-mail at info@longislandergroup.com) Photo Of The Week A ‘Sub-per’ Donation Photo/Northwell

Huntington Hospital staffers accept a donation of 80 blankets and 30 art kits courtesy of Metric Subaru. The donated supplies will be utilized in the hospital’s Don Monti Cancer Center. This is the second year the company donated to the hospital.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK YVONNE DAGGER

“Dagger has donated, sold, and fundraised over $50,000 for charity and we want to inspire people to be able to do that as well. But if you don’t have the resources, that’s fine, too. Just volunteer, just give your smile to someone, and be kind.”

At around 12:03 a.m., July 9 an unknown suspect vandalized property at a house on Wintergreen Drive in Melville, according to police. The suspect destroyed a mailbox outside of the residence, Suffolk police said.

Police have classified the incident as fourthdegree criminal mischief, and no arrests have been made.

Jeep-Jacking

An unknown suspect stole a car that was parked in the driveway of a residence on Melville Road in Huntington Station at around 4:20 a.m., July 8, police said. The victim left the keys inside of a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee before it was stolen from the residence, according to Suffolk police.

Police have classified the incident as thirddegree grand larceny, and no arrests have been made.

Outnumbered And Overpowered

A male victim was attacked and robbed outside of 1624 New York Ave. in Huntington Station at around 2:31 a.m., July 8, according to police. Suffolk police said four suspects hit the victim from behind, and the suspects stole the victim’s wallet while he was on the ground. Police have classified the incident as second-degree robbery and are still searching for the suspects.

Tenacious Thief

Someone broke into a Boulevard Avenue home in Greenlawn at around 8:30 p.m., July 8, Suffolk police said. The unknown suspect broke a window of the residence to gain entry, but it was unclear what was stole, according to police. Police have classified the incident as second-degree burglary and are still searching for a suspect.

Nissan Nabbed

At around 9:30 p.m., July 7 an unknown suspect stole a vehicle from a Luyster Street residence in Huntington Station, according to police. The suspect stole a 2010 Nissan Murano that was parked outside of the house, according to Suffolk police. Police have classified the incident as third-degree grand larceny, and no arrests have been made.

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Coltrane Day Festival Gears For Fourth Year

By Joseph Marasciullo info@longislandergroup.com

In 2005, the final home of legendary jazz musician John Coltrane and wife Alice Coltrane was saved from demolition by The Friends of the Coltrane Home in Dix Hills, a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and eventual restoration of the Coltrane home.

Now, 13 years later, The Friends of the Coltrane Home in Dix Hills is set to hold its fourth annual Coltrane Day music festival in order to raise money and awareness for the home.

The festival will be held this Saturday, 12 noon-10:30 p.m. at Heckscher Park in Huntington.

The venue will host instrumental workshops, food vendors, craft beer and other refreshments, an artists village and live music all day long.

There will be performances by two Long Island rising stars, Jonathan Dely and Dudley Music.

They will be followed by Dave Diamond and Jeff Matson of Zen Tricksters, a Grateful Dead cover band; local band Funk Filharmonik, and more.

There will also be community jams, in which young musicians and old musicians alike will come onstage to join in with the Coltrane House band and play their hearts out.

The final two performers will be Michelle Coltrane, the only daughter of John and Alice Coltrane, at 8 p.m.; and legendary jazz musician Joe Lovano’s Classic Quartet at 9 p.m. An interview block is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m.

Instrumental workshops will run from start through 2 p.m., and the artist village will remain open through 7:45 p.m.

Entry to the festival is completely free, although a VIP pass is available for purchase ($75) from Thecoltranehome.org. The VIP pass includes many benefits, such as free drinks and a meet and greet opportunity with performers.

Proceeds from the event will be used to preserve and restore the Coltrane Home, and turn it into a community center and recording studio.

When asked what Coltrane Day is all about, president of the Coltrane Foundation Rob Stein described it as “an event that’s all about building community through music.”

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The fourth annual Coltrane Day music festival will be held this Saturday in Heckscher Park.

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community

Resident Hopes To Preserve ‘Haven Of Hope’

By Tatiana Belanich info@longislandergroup.com

Inspired by the unbridled faith and service of her parents, Kimberly Gaines-Gambino is passionate about serving and bringing hope to the community she loves.

She’s doing it as president of the Helping Hand Rescue Mission, which is based in Huntington Station, and which her parents Rev. Jim Gaines and Rev. Rose Marie Gaines founded more than 40 years ago.

Gambino said HHRM is a “unique place,” “a safe haven” and “place of solace.”

“To me, the mission means there’s a place that people can come — and it’s not just a place where they receive a handout — and receive love and encouragement,” said Gambino, who operates the mission out of 225 Broadway in Huntington Station.

With the support of the community, the mission is doing more than ever before.

“Huntington is such an amazing community of people,” she said.

“People have helped me and I appreciate that more than I can say in words. I can’t tell you how much

A clothing distribution event that was hosted by the mission.

President of Helping Hand Rescue Mission Rev. Kimberly Gaines-Gambino is pictured with three of the young men who grew up with the mission’s “Happy Day Express” children’s outreach program.

I appreciate the help and support of our community.”

But the continued community work has come at a cost. “It’s not just hard for us,” Gambino said. “It’s a hard time for everyone.”

Though she said HHRM receives generous donations, Gambino has been faced with the reality of expenses like utilities, insurance,

and supplies and materials that are not covered by donations.

To help cover those costs, Gambino has implemented a new donation pledge, “$10 on the 10th.”

If it’s successful, fundraiser could make a huge difference for those in need, she said.

“To know that those monthly bills are covered each month would be

The mission’s “Set for Summer” family fun day and barbecue gives families the opportunity to enjoy a day out “without the added cost,” Gambino said.

such a blessing so I could put my energy into doing the work and being with the people,” Gambino said. “It would be a great relief.”

At HHRM, Gambino continues the legacy of her parents who always taught her to trust in the goodness of people. “My parents taught me to have faith in God and to love people… all people,” she said. “They were really good at that.”

Even in the face of difficulty, “everything always comes together,” she added.

Gambino finds consolation in the advice of her mother, who would tell her to take things little by little, ensuring her that people will help, and they have.

Along with financial support, HHRM has also received donations of non-perishable food items.

As for HHRM’s efforts to give back to the community, there’s a back-to-school initiative planned that’s anticipated to yield 400 backpacks filled with necessary supplies for local students.

Gambino hopes to continue similar efforts through HHRM. “I always want this place to be here,” she said. “I couldn’t imagine if the mission wasn’t here.”

For more info, including how to donate, visit Helpinghandrescuemission.org.

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Jake Shimabukuro To Show Off Ukulele Skills SPOTLIGHT

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

The road to stardom is different for almost every successful musician, especially for Jake Shimabukuro, whose instrument of choice is the ukulele.

Shimabukuro, 41, began playing the ukulele at the age of four when his mother gave him his first lesson.

Shimabukuro embraced the instrument, which is much smaller than a guitar and has only four strings and two octaves.

He built up experience as a performer in the local cafes in his hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Shimabukuro got his first big break

Ukulele maestro Jake Shimabukuro is scheduled to perform at the Paramount in Huntington on July 26.

in 2002 when he was signed by Sony Japan. Shimabukuro began touring extensively in Japan, and became a household name in that country.

Shimabukuro’s skill on the ukulele garnered worldwide attention in 2006 when his version of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral on YouTube. The video has since received over 16 million views.

Following the video, Shimabukuro was invited to tour with Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefers band, an experience that allowed him to refine his skill and stage presence.

In front of live audiences during his many ensuing concert tours, Shimabukuro was able to change the perception of the ukulele as a simple instrument used in corny Hawaiian displays. He is able to play jazz, blues, classical, bluegrass, folk, funk and rock sounds that highlight

almost every musical category and many techniques.

Shimabukuro has gone on to perform live on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Today Show. The ukulele maestro has displayed the ability to entertain audiences with both high-energy songs and smooth, more technical grooves.

Shimabukuro has had success in the music charts as well. His 2011 album “Peace Love Ukulele” reached the top spot on Billboard’s Top World Music chart in 2011 and 2012. His 2012 album “Grand Ukulele,” which featured a 29-piece orchestra, reached number two on the World Music charts.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for Shimabukuro’s 8 p.m. show at The Paramount on July 26. Tickets range from $20-$50, and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com.

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BOATING

Annual Event To Take Veterans Sailing

Huntington Station-based nonprofit SailAhead’s fourth annual “Let’s Take A Veteran Sailing” event is slated for Saturday, July 29. Boats will launch from the Centerport Yacht Club.

A Huntington Station-based organization will take local veterans sailing later this month as part an annual event that seeks to utilize the sea as a therapeutic platform.

SailAhead, a nonprofit launched by the Duclay family in 2013, hosts the annual event with support from Greenlawn American Legion Post 1244. This year’s sail is set for Sunday, July 29 from Centerport Yacht Club.

The annual sail is intended to raise awareness of PTSD and suicide among veterans.

More than 140 veterans and family members, most from Long Island, are expected to attend and hop aboard the fleet of at least 45 sailboats.

Special SailAhead guests this year will be Our Mates and their families. Our Mates are the nametags of 219 veterans who have taken their lives because of PTSD or an inability to re-adapt to civilian life. SailAhead will honor the memory of these 219 veterans by bringing some of the families over from all across the country – they will be flown in free of charge to them.

Organizers said the objective is to make sure surviving family members know neither they nor their deceased loved one is forgotten.

The sailing event is expected to last eight hours; the flotilla will sail together on the Long Island Sound and a helicopter will fly through the fleet to take photos and video.

SailAhead also hosted June 30 its second annual event at the Tacoma Yacht Club in Washington State. The event saw participation from more than double the number of boats and attendees of last year’s as 20 boats carried 140 guests out onto the Puget Sound.

SailAhead recently hosted a veterans sailing event in Washington State out of the Tacoma Yacht Club.

The sail drew 20 boats that’s carried a total of 140 guests.

For more information on the organization or the upcoming sail, visit Sailahead.org.

Lights, Shadows On The Bay In July

By Henrietta Schavran info@longislandergroup

Summer has arrived, bringing with it beautiful days of sailing with 10- to 15knot breezes, calm seas for powerboats to cruise along the shores of Long Island and Connecticut, and languid temperatures for fishing enthusiasts, kayakers and paddlers.

This year, we have also felt weeks of extreme heat, but, no matter, boaters took to the waters.

During the week of July 4, we celebrated the birth of our nation with dazzling displays of fireworks that lit skies in hues of reds, whites,

and blues, from Oyster Bay to Cold Spring Harbor, Northport Bay and Huntington Harbor.

But to us mariners, the most beautiful light on the water is that of our local lighthouse – from which a welcoming beam of illumination guides us to our home port in the dark.

This July we have reason to celebrate the reopening of our precious Huntington Lighthouse, which has just undergone repairs and replacement of the foundations that support the structure.

From our early history, Huntington

Bay, starting at Eatons Neck, has been the entrance to a busy commercial and passenger harbor through which large and small vessels sailed daily and nightly. Already, by 1799, the federal government had constructed a lighthouse at Eatons Neck to guide vessels through the dangerous shorelines into Huntington Bay. For over 200 years its light has continued to be a shining beacon on our waters.

With increased traffic in the area in the 1840s, a second lighthouse was built on the north end of the entrance to Lloyd Harbor

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to warn mariners of the dangerous rocks around the entrances to Lloyd and Huntington harbors. Its light was bright enough to illuminate the waters of Long Island Sound, as well as surrounding harbors.

One hundred and six years ago, in 1912, our Huntington Lighthouse was born, giving us for a dozen years three lighthouses. The second lighthouse eventually closed, slowly deteriorated and perished, leaving only some rubble and the memory of a lighthouse that served our mariners for almost 100 years.

May the glow of the beams of our lighthouses continue to bring comfort and joy to our boating public this July and throughout the coming years.

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Frank Scobbo, front, and members of the Scobbo Contracting team that worked tirelessly to rebuild the crumbling lighthouse foundation. Supplies and equipment were transported to the job site via boat or barge, adding to the complexity of the project.

Revamped Lighthouse Debuts To Public After almost two years and thousands of hours of restoration work, the Huntington Lighthouse welcomed back last Wednesday visitors to its historic steps.

The reopening to the public and the completion of phase one of the restoration work was celebrated with an off-shore ribbon cutting ceremony at the lighthouse that was attended by members of the state assembly, donors, volunteers and construction crews – all of whom played a key role in the project.

“It was an honor to stand with some of the dedicated group that fought to complete this project,” Pam Setchell, president of the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society, said.

“Despite setbacks, the team never gave up, and what you see is the result of their commitment to preserving this piece of Huntington history.”

With the support of the community and fundraising events like the upcoming Lighthouse Music Fest, which is slated for Sept. 1, HLPS raised over $1 million dollars for restoration and preservation work including critical foundation repairs. This fundraising effort enabled a $250,000 grant from the state Department of Parks and Historic Preservation. HLPS also received $145,000 from The Gardiner Foundation, and an anonymous donation of $250,000.

In addition, generous members of

‘Hall Of Fishes’ Partially Re-opens The fruits, or rather fishes, of a conservation project at Vanderbilt Museum are now on display in the first floor of the Centerport museum’s Hall of Fishes.

Supported by a $135,000 grant from The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, the conservation project began in summer 2015 and included conservation of five taxidermied flamingos and a group of dry-mounted fish specimens, the repair of three shore bird dioramas and restoration of diorama background paintings, and a new undersea painting for a largescale exhibition case.

The hall’s second floor temporarily remains closed while nearly 1,500 wet specimens, recently conserved, are organized and returned to their exhibition cases.

“We’re indeed fortunate to have some of the finest restoration experts from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City to help us with the conservation and preservation of the collection,” Stephanie Gress, the museum’s director of curatorial affairs,

said. “Their exceptional skills allow us to be the careful stewards of Mr. Vanderbilt’s legacy, a marine and natural history museum for the education and enjoyment of the people of Long Island and beyond.”

Conservation work was completed in New Jersey at Wildlife Preservations, the studio of taxidermist George Dante. He and his colleagues cleaned decades of dust from the specimens, touched up fins and feathers, and returned them to the Vanderbilt.

Sean Murtha, an artist who specializes in fine-art background paintings for museum dioramas, recreated an 8-by-10-foot painting of the ocean floor to replace a faded original created in 1924. Thomas Doncourt, a foreground artist, restored the habitat in the Caribbean shore bird dioramas, which included recreating a crumbled section of beach in one diorama. Murtha also restored sections of the paintings in those dioramas.

Vanderbilt Museum is located at 180 Little Neck Road.

Around 65 guests, including donors, volunteers and contractors, join together last week to celebrate completion of phase one of the Huntington Lighthouse’s massive restoration project, as well as the re-launching of public tours.

the community held fundraising events to raise awareness and funds.

Former state Parks Commissioner Bernadette Castro; Kevin and Patti O’Neill and Richard T. Dolce of the John W. Engelmann Theater, and residents of Wincoma Beach spearheaded by Bob and Susan Quinn and Daniel and Diane Barry.

Public tours of the 106-year old Lighthouse resumed Sunday, with additional tours scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Sept

8. To reserve a spot, visit Huntingtonlighthouse.org.

“We are thrilled to reopen the Huntington Lighthouse to the public, offering behind-the-scenes tours of one of the most unique working, off-shore lighthouses in the country,” Setchell said. “The tours are educational, inspirational, a lot of fun and provide a snapshot of life more than 100 years ago – a reminder of Huntington’s important maritime beginnings.”

WALT’S CORNER LETTING GO I thought about trees how they know to let go.

Imagine how silly and ugly they would be if they didn’t let go of their leaves.

Their roots would diminish and soon there would be no room for new leaves snuffed out by the curled and dried up long since bearing water long since having bloomed tattered and clumped because the tree refused to yield.

Walt Whitman

My journey has been about letting go letting go of parents, siblings and friends returned to the soil having let go their flesh having been from established roots.

I find the more I let go the more I find.

The more I let go new growth appears.

More sunlight enters more calm more peace, and time to till, not toil time to love and let go time to rest up for Spring time to see buds blossom which would not have happened if the tree refused to let go.

Catherine Katey Johnson Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 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.

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people in the news April Poprilo has been appointed as the South Huntington Union Free School District’s new assistant superintendent of student services.

Poprilo, who for five years has served April Poprilo as the district’s supervisor of curricula services, is a talented educator and gifted communicator with nearly two decades of public school experience.

Her accomplishments include a variety of dynamic, student-centered initiatives that have increased opportunity, while simultaneously promoting the district’s bedrock commitment to excellence.

“It is a genuine pleasure to congratulate our newest superintendent’s cabinet member and her loving husband, Andre, and their beautiful daughters, Perri and Morgan, on this impressive honor,” read a statement from the district.

Signal Hill Elementary School secretary Maryann Vosilla has been nominated for the 2018-2019 national LifeChanger of the Year award.

Vosilla is being recognized as a LifeChanger in her community for changing the culture of her school for the better. When she began working as a secretary over 13 years ago, she completely changed the office dynamic. Whether she is scheduling

meetings, connecting with parents, solving a dilemma, or answering hundreds of phone calls, she is always looking to help.

Vosilla was nominated by an colleague who asked to remain anonymous.

“She is not only the most capable, organized, competent secretary, but she is also a warm, kind hearted person who makes our school a better place to be,” the nominator said.

“Maryann has ‘rescued me’ on more than one occasion,” said Ellen Wilson, a colleague. “When I have made errors with scheduling or am running late for a meeting, Maryann is my ‘go to.’ She helps me rectify situations and never makes me feel uncomfortable when I need her help.”

Huntington resident Carolyn Nappy, who was recently awarded a bachelor’s degree during Providence College commencement ceremonies on May 20, was recently honored for her academic achievements as a biology and sociology double major.

Nappy was awarded the highest academic record in sociology.

She’s a member of the Liberal Arts Honors Program, Board of Multicultural Student Affairs and Admissions Ambassadors. She is also a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta (national pre-health honor society) and Alpha Kappa Delta (international sociology honor society).

Nappy plans to pursue a career in public health research.

Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski Huntington-based Family well as chief of staff to the Service League, a nonprofit chief integrity officer of the human service organization, renation’s largest local social cently announced the appointservices district, the New York ment of Roslyn Martorano as City Department of Social its chief compliance officer.

Services. Her other experience Martorano will lead a robust includes working for state Sen. program to evaluate compliKemp Hannon, chair of the Roslyn ance across departments Standing Committee on Martorano throughout the agency.

Health, and New York’s first As CCO, she will also ensure that Medicaid Inspector General.

FSL is in compliance with all federal, Martorano earned a Juris Doctor destate, and local rules and regulations. gree from Albany Law School at FSL has grown significantly over the Union University and a bachelor’s depast few years and with that, the re- gree from Arizona State University. quirements for compliance and over- She is a Certified Compliance & Ethics sight have commensurately increased Professional and a Certified Informaas well. tion Privacy Manager.

Martorano has worked at the state She resides in Bayside. and local levels, in executive and leg“We feel that her integrity and exislative branches of government to see pertise in law and business, combined how policies are developed from the with her advocacy of social service systemic views through on-the-ground programs, will be an asset to our orimplementation. Prior to joining FSL, ganization as we plan for the future,” she served as chief privacy officer for said FSL President and CEO Karen the University of California system, as Boorshtein.

Richard D’Angelo, left, manager of Gershow Recycling, poses with Justin Wallace, a member of Walt Whitman High School’s Class of 2018 who was awarded a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,000 from the company. Gershow awards the competitive scholarship to graduating seniors who have displayed exemplary efforts in the fields of environmental science or engineering while in high school and plan to continue to pursue higher education degrees in either of these areas of study.

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Senior Dogs Fetch Grant For Little Shelter Old dogs around town have something to wag about this summer as The Grey Muzzle Organization recently announced Huntingtonbased Little Shelter as one of the recipients of its annual grants.

One of the 66 animal welfare groups across 30 states, Little Shelter will receive a grant to help local senior dogs.

“This grant will help us give senior dogs, like 10-year-old Bruce, the special veterinary and dental care they need so they’ll be ready for their forever home,” David Ceely, director of the shelter said. “The love expressed by a senior pet when he or she has been rescued is unlike any other, and we’re looking forward to helping more senior dogs get the

second chance they all deserve.”

Grey Muzzle Organization has provided over the past decade nearly $1.5 million in grants to support its vision of “a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid.”

Lisa Lunghofer, director of the nonprofit, said Grey Muzzle is “delighted to help deserving organizations like Little Shelter make a difference in the lives of dogs and people in their communities.

Many senior dogs in the Huntington area are enjoying their golden years in loving homes thanks to the wonderful work of Little Shelter.”

Little Shelter is located at 33 Warner Road, Huntington. For more information, call 631-368-8770.

Bruce,left, and Coconut, above, are both currently up for adoption at Little Shelter.

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Allison McKenzie, 7, poses with DogVinci.

The DogVinci workshop participants with “global sensation” Dagger, front, and his adoptive owner Yvonne, right.

Workshop leaders Ann Barile, left, and Yvonne Dagger, right, with the talented DogVinci.

Michelle Laredo-Torres with son Damian, 9, and his creation

‘DogVinci,’ A Renaissance Pup, Visits Elwood

By Tatiana Belanich info@longislandergroup.com

Elwood Public Library hosted a special pup on Saturday – one who loves treats, belly rubs, but most importantly, painting.

His name is Dagger DogVinci, who doubles as both pup and abstract painter.

With a paintbrush in mouth and berry red beret atop his head, the fourlegged talent ignited a desire for learning, creativity and community service with a program hosted at the library for kids in grades K-5.

Before Dagger was born in Santa Rosa, California on Oct. 10, 2012, his fate was thought to be predetermined as a service dog with Canine Companions for Independence.

However, Dagger did not graduate from the program, and his fate took a turn when adoptive owner Yvonne Dagger, an artist, had him join her one day while she was painting.

This discovery of Dagger’s creative

ability has brought the pup, who’s now a “global sensation,” on an adventure that’s helped hundreds, Yvonne said. “He has helped not just one person. He has helped hundreds of people since he was released from the program two and a half years ago.”

Today, at just 5 years old, Dagger brings joy and positivity to all he encounters by using his talent for a worthy cause.

“Dagger has donated, sold, and fundraised over $50,000 for charity and we want to inspire people to be able to do that as well,” Yvonne said.

“But if you don’t have the resources, that’s fine, too. Just volunteer, just give your smile to someone, and be kind.”

Yvonne and Ann Barile have travelled to sites around Nassau and Suffolk, completing over 50 workshops to spread Dagger’s meaningful messages of education and community service.

“We do this in libraries for a reason, because Dagger’s a serious artist. This is serious business for him, so his

message is serious,” Yvonne said.

The Saturday morning workshop in Elwood began with a demonstration

by Dagger himself.

The children, fascinated from the moment they laid eyes on him, eagerly watched as Dagger painted on a canvas before them. They then had the chance to make their own piece of art.

“It takes children away from their computers and gives them an opportunity to create and to be inspired,” Yvonne said. She encouraged the group to “paint from the heart,” just as Dagger does.

It didn’t take long for the children to use the paintbrush as a form of expression. Barile was delighted as she looked at all the paintings, admiring how not one was the same.

“They’re all different,” she said.

Jessica Toner, head of the library’s children’s department, said she takes pleasure in planning fun events for the community. “Seeing the smile on their faces makes you feel good,” she said.

Many parents of the attendees

praised the library for the program, and similar programs that it hosts.

Michelle Laredo-Torres, accompanied by her 9-year-old son Damian, said, “They do the most amazing events.

It’s the best thing about living in this community. We love it here.”

Lorin Pandolfi, of Elwood, brought her children, Thomas, 7, and Emma, 5, to participate. “I thought it was awesome and a great fun and free event to do with the kids,” Pandolfi said.

One of Dagger’s goal is to encourage people to reach out. The children took their paintings home, a sure reminder of Dagger and his message. “It tickles me inside to know that one child will go away being inspired by a dog that paints,” Yvonne said.

To learn more about Dagger, including his upcoming appearance on PBS show “Shelter Me,” visit Dogvinci.com.

For more on the 1929 Jericho Turnpike library and its programming, visit Elwoodlibrary.org.

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THE FOODIES

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

The friendly service and traditional flavors at the Aegean Grill transport diners from the streets of East Northport to the islands of Greece.

Owner Alex Stathatos’ distinctly Greek heritage provides the authentic backdrop for the food and décor at the Aegean Grill, which he has operated on Larkfield Road in East Northport for the last six and a half years.

Stathatos, who has spent nearly two decades in the restaurant business, imports ingredients from Greece to craft original recipes for a wide range of Greek favorites.

“Everything is homemade here, and customers never leave disappointed,” Stathatos said.

Being in the restaurant business is hard work, but Stathatos said it’s what makes Aegean Grill successful.

“We come in early in the morning to make sure everything is made fresh,” Stathatos said. “We put a lot of love into the restaurant.”

Aegean Grill offers both take-out and delivery in addition to sit down dining options in the restaurant where pictures of Stathatos’ home island in Greece add a personal touch.

The restaurants many regular customers are greeted by the familiar face of manager Anthony Dokas, who said he strives to make the customer experience as good as the food.

In addition to weekly specials like Kabob Night, the Aegean Grill features seasonal specials that keep the menu fresh.

One such special is the Mykonos Salad ($12) featuring mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, onion, goat cheese, beets, granny smith apple and candied walnuts. The creamy goat cheese provides a nice contrast to the sweetness from the beets and tomato, while the apples add texture to the

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Tastes Of Greece Shine At Aegean Grill

Above: Aegean Grill owner Alex Stathatos, right, and manager Anthony Dokas work together to provide customers great food and a welcoming atmosphere.

On the right, from top, are: Fried Calamari ($12) features lightly battered squid that is fried and served with marinara sauce and lemon; Mykonos Salad ($12) features mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, onion, goat cheese, beets, granny smith apple and candied walnuts; and Grilled Octopus ($18) features lightly char-grilled baby octopus drizzled with olive oil and oregano.

dish. The salad’s fresh Mediterranean flavors are perfect for the warm summer months.

Every Greek restaurant should have a good Hummus ($7) on the menu, and the Aegean Grill does. The chickpea spread has a smooth texture that, when combined with the warm pita bread, makes this traditional Greek dip the perfect start to a meal.

Another traditional Greek appetizer is the Grilled Octopus ($18) that features lightly char-grilled baby octopus drizzled with olive oil and oregano. The delicate octopus retains the charred flavor from the grill while staying moist and tender on the inside. The oil drizzle infuses into the meat and adds brightness to the light flavor of the octopus. The dish is difficult to get right, but Aegean Grill definitely does just that.

The classic Fried Calamari ($12) features lightly battered squid that is fried and served with marinara sauce and lemon. The dish is simply prepared, yet still flavorful. The light

batter adds just the right amount of crunch while still allowing the taste of the calamari to shine through.

Our Foodies were lucky enough to get an entrée featuring a sampling of several favorites including Lamb Souvlaki ($19.95), Chicken Souvlaki ($16.25), Greek Fried Potatoes ($7) served with feta cheese and oregano and Fried Pita. The lamb and chicken were both well seasoned and tasty, and paired well with the acidity from the Tzatziki sauce. The potatoes offered a Greek twist on traditional French fries, while the fried Pita bread had a nice crunch, but retained its warm, soft interior.

One of the stars of the Aegean Grill’s menu is the Lamb Shank ($20) served with a side of orzo and topped with red sauce. The well-cooked lamb falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. The rich red sauce is bursting with tomato flavor and provides a good base for the dish that compliments the flavor of the lamb.

Lastly, our Foodies had the

opportunity to try several traditional Greek desserts including Galactobourico ($5.25), Baklava ($5.25) and Greek Yogurt. The pastries are made fresh at the Aegean Grill, and the decadent yogurt is a perfect way to finish the meal with a Mediterranean flare.

AEGEAN GRILL

354 Larkfield Road, East Northport 631-266-3300 Aegeangrillny.com

Above: Our Foodies sampled several favorites, including Lamb Souvlaki ($19.95), Chicken Souvlaki ($16.25), Greek Fried Potatoes ($7) served with feta cheese and oregano and Fried Pita.

Right: Lamb Shank ($20) is served with a side of orzo and topped with red sauce.

Cuisine: Greek Atmosphere: Casual Prices: Appetizers: $7-$18, Dinners: $15-$20, Entrees: $20-$32 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.9 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.10 p.m., Sunday, 12 noon-9 p.m.

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NY Panini is Huntington’s newest outdoor dining spot following the opening of its dining patio earlier this month.

TAKE IT OUTSIDE: Add another restaurant to the list of eateries with outdoor tables. NY Panini (9 Wall Sreet, Huntington village, 631-2713540 nypanini.com) recently launched service in its newly built back patio with a night of live entertainment, casual dining and beer. A staple of the lunch and casual dinner scene in Huntington, with a robust take-out business, NY Panini now gives diners a reason to stay.

Opening weekend July 7-8 featured live music, Sand City Brewery on tap, and bar menu specials. To keep up with the music schedule, follow NYPanini on Facebook.

LOBSTER NIGHT: Restaurateur Dean Philippis’s Mill Pond House (437 E. Main Street, Centerport 631261-7663 millpondrestaurant.com) is a solid choice any night of the week, but Monday nights can’t be beat for lobster lovers. Mill Pond House’s Monday Night Lobster Bake features a three-course meal, with lobster in the starring role. Soup or a salad; a 11/2 pound lobster, steamed clams, mussels, corn on the cob and potatoes; and a choice of desserts is $44.95 per person. Dinner includes the beautiful view – no extra charge – and if you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of Centerport’s bald eagle family hunting or fishing the pond for a meal of their own.

NEW MENU ON THE MENU: The brewers at Six Harbors Brewing Company (243 New York Ave., Huntington village 631-470-1560 sixharborsbrewingcompany.com) keep pretty busy brewing the suds, so they leave the food to folks more talented in that department. While the

brewery has no kitchen, nearby Thai USA is the first of what Six Harbors hopes will be a list of restaurants that will deliver to Six Harbors Brewery.

Customers can just order from some of Thai USA’s most popular dishes, enjoy a beer while waiting, and pay altogether on one tab.

WELCOMETOMARGARITAVILLE: A Key West vibe takes over the Cabana Bar at Prime-An American Kitchen (117 New York Ave., Huntington 631385-1515 Restaurantprime.com) every Saturday from 4 p.m. on. Chill to live music with a laid back, tropical beat from 5-9 p.m. and enjoy $10 margaritas until 7 p.m.

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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

Sing Loud And Proud: Business Blender At KidzHitz

Upcoming Events July 26, 5 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at Paper Doll Vintage Curiosity Shoppe (372 New York Ave., Huntington) Aug. 1, 5 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at The Jewelry Gallery of Oyster Bay (345 New York Ave., Huntington) Aug. 8, 5 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at State Farm Andre Mason Agency (803 E Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station) Aug. 9, 6-8 p.m. – Summer Showcase presented by the membership committee at Westy Self Storage (4049 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport) Tickets or information at Huntingtonchamber.com

KidzHitz is located at 304 Main St. in Huntington village.

Come down for a fun night of networking and karaoke singing at the next Young Professionals Business Blender at KidzHitz!

Whether you are an avid singer or just like to listen to music, fun will be had by all who attend. The blender will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 6-8 p.m. at the 304 Main St. studio in Huntington village.

Refreshments will be served.

KidzHitz provides children with

opportunities to grow their love for music with their beautiful recording studios and music lesson rooms for children at all levels. They also have awesome birthday parties for children and their friends to enjoy, where they can record and design their own CD! To learn more about KidzHitz and what they have to offer, visit Kidzhitz.biz The Huntington Chamber’s Young Professionals group meets

monthly and consist of young influential people from business, nonprofits and government coming together to share their experiences, generate business, and build their careers at the hottest places in Huntington. These “no name tag” events are a sure way to have fun and make true connections.

For more information or to register, call 631-423-6100 or visit Huntingtonchamber.com.

reputation in the industry because they care very much about their puppies and their customers.

When visiting their 5,000-square-

foot boutique, which is filled with the most amazing dog clothing, beds, leashes and toys, you will simply adore their puppy nursery showing happy and healthy puppies.

They also have the best groomers available in their pet spa.

You can also leave your dog in their day camp, where they will have a ton of fun.

They are available 7 days a week, from 9 a.m.-8 pm. They are thrilled about the customer loyalty they have achieved and hope you will be the next to join their family.

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To learn more about membership, call the Chamber at 631-423-6100, or visit HuntingtonChamber.com

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Do You Know How The Stock Market Works?

By Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP ® more internal growth. asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com Companies offer shares of stock periodically called an IPO (initial What is the stock public offering). The company issues market? new stock shares to provide it with A stock market cash funds to do various (and there are programs to many) is where you hopefully A buy and sell and increase their Opinion trade publicly value and grow traded stocks the company. (securities). When you buy a share (or So, why invest in the more) of a publically traded stock you stock market? Over time, stocks as a own a part (percentage) of the whole tend to rise, which is why company along with the many other people invest. shareholders. When the stock rises and One must choose quality declines with the daily market swings companies with substantial assets your value in the company follows. backing them to hopefully succeed.

Some companies do give an added Ownership takes advantage of a value in providing a dividend, which growing economy. Stocks are easy to is a quarterly distribution of cash to buy and sell in the open market vs. your account. You can have the some other assets, which do not have dividend reinvested into the stock as much liquidity. This does not you hold (making your share of guarantee a profit, but you can get to ownership just that much bigger) or your money more easily. you can take the distribution and use There are many ways to buy stocks. it for whatever you want. A You can find on line companies to significant detail about the historical work with, or an investment club S&P returns is that nearly half, over (where you have to have the majority 40 percent, of the gains made over of members agree on a specific stock the years come from dividends. before you can buy it). A full service Calculating in the effect of an broker might help, or a money investor reinvesting all dividends manager. You will pay more for the received would render the historical more services given to you. performance figure substantially Additionally, you can buy a fund higher (Investopedia). that provides a large diversified Other companies do not issue number of stocks with one purchase. dividends, but keep the money to do Then there is an ETF (exchange

traded fund), a marketable security that tracks an index, a commodity, bonds or a basket of assets like an index fund.

You might consider a hedge fund if you are an accredited, sophisticated investor, but I would suggest you learn as much as you can before venturing there.

There is an inherent risk in the stock market; a stock can go bankrupt (Enron, Global Crossing) and the stock price goes to zero. I would suggest talking to a seasoned professional about getting started in the market.

Diversification will help you to be in more asset classes, however this may not give you any more stability.

There will be market declines and if you listen to the market news every day you will drive yourself crazy.

Investing in the stock market is a long term plan. There are market corrections which are considered to be a 10-percent downturn, a 20-percent downturn in a short time period is considered to be a market crash (if the decline is over a longer period of time it can be called a bear market). Bear markets vary in their duration.

There are many stock exchanges around the world. I believe you are best to fully diversify your portfolio to take advantage of various areas of

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the globe. Most important is to understand what you are buying and why before you start. If you do not have the time or inclination to do it yourself, seek out an experienced investment advisor for guidance.

There is far more to investing than the stock market alone, so I would suggest seeking out a certified financial planner (CFP) who can assist you with all your financial needs, such as insurance coverage, wills, beneficiary designations, and tax clarification, etc.

The very best of summers to you and please do not hesitate to give us a call if you would like to talk or have an idea for a future article idea.

Thank you for your continued readership.

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 bimonthly 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. E-mail 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.

The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed a pair of businesses to town with a pair of ribbon cutting ceremonies.

In the top photo, the ribbon cutting ceremony is held at Vortex Health and Fitness, a health and fitness gym located at 11 Stewart Ave., Huntington that offers memberships, personal training, nutrition services, body composition analysis and group classes.

Pictured at the May 30 ceremony, Vortex owner Amy Llinas, rightcenter, is assisted by Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci; Ellen O’Brien, director of the Huntington Chamber; Robert Bontempi, vice chairman of the chamber board; and board members Vita Scaturro, Alex

Borg, Joe Maddalone and Andrea Bonilla.

In the bottom photo, the June 6 ribbon cutting ceremony is held at AB Cookler LLC, a small accounting firm at 172 Main St., Huntington that’s been in business for over 49 years. AB Cookler specializes in accounting and tax services for individuals and small businesses.

Pictured at the ceremony, owner of the firm Lori Wilson and office manager Alicia Gresio. They’re joined by Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci; O’Brien; Brian Yudewitz, chairman of the chamber board; and fellow board members Bushra Dano, Gail Lamberta, Diane Palma, Robert Ansell, Barry Lites, Maddalone, Ken Christensen and David Walsdorf.

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By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

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Merger Provides Continuity At Financial Group

For nearly 10 years, experienced financial, retirement and wealth management specialist Jon Ten Haagen has been searching for the right partners to continue the legacy of Ten Haagen Financial Group.

Ten Haagen, who founded the group in Huntington in 1993, and although he has no plans to retire anytime soon, has announced plans to merge his group with two younger CFPs in preparation for the day when he might have to transition out of the business.

Ten Haagen has partnered with Rick Betancourt, 31, and Andrew Hollingsworth, 40, to allow his clients to become familiar and comfortable with their experience.

Betancourt and Hollingsworth currently operate an investment company in Long Beach.

“The merger provides continuity and flow so that people feel

Experienced financial advisor Jon Ten Haagen, left, has partnered with Rick Betancourt, right, and Andrew Hollingsworth, not pictured, to provide continuity for his clients.

comfortable that the entity is going to be here for a long time,” Ten Haagen said.

Ten Haagen said he wasn’t interested in simply handing over his clients to another financial advisor in exchange for a check.

“We want to get to know his client base and get to know everyone’s own custom risks and strategies,” Betancourt said. “We want to grow with him, and then over the years continue the legacy that he’s built.”

The addition of younger financial advisors has turned Ten Haagen

Financial Group into a “multigenerational practice,” something Betancourt said will allow the group to help clients of all ages navigate “whatever financial situation they’re in with tangible experience.”

In addition to adding an element of youth to the Ten Haagen Financial Group, Betancourt and Hollingsworth also provide added expertise as certified public accountants.

“They know the taxation side… and on top of that we are all

insurance licensed so between us we can do any insurance you could possibly need,” Ten Haagen said.

The group can now specialize in insurance planning, tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning and investment management.

Ten Haagen said the advantage of running an independent investment company, as opposed to working for a corporate firm, is the ability to foster personal connections with clients and learn about their individual needs.

“We can take our time and do the right thing for people,” Ten Haagen said. “We can find the best solutions to help benefit clients.”

Although investing can be confusing and intimidating, both Ten Haagen and Betancourt stressed that it’s never too late to start saving or investing.

Betancourt said, “The hardest part is that first conversation, it’s never too late to help yourself.”

Ten Haagen Financial Group

191 New York Ave., Huntington 631-425-1966 Tenhaagen.com

Huntington High School business students jumped into the “shark tank” for a friendly late year competition that brought out the best in everyone.

Nearly four dozen students enrolled in the high school’s business management course participated in the contest. The teenagers worked for several weeks to develop an “invention” and create a business plan to bring it to market.

The three “sharks,” as the competition’s judges are known, included business teacher Paige Tyree, Principal Brenden Cusack and Huntington School Board President Thomas DiGiacomo.

Advancing to the finals were was pair of high-powered entrepreneurial teams; seniors Ryan Gaines and John Scappaticci vied with their “Forget About It” product and juniors Thomas Peer, Cameron Mills and Noe GomezCalderon showed their “LC Detector.”

The competition played out in the

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Huntington Students Jump Into The ‘Shark Tank’ The Huntington Shark Tank judges with members of the winning team.

School Heritage Museum at Huntington High School. Participants dressed and conducted themselves as business professionals. The sharks listened to the product pitches and then had an opportunity to ask questions.

“From the beginning of the contest, the 45 participating students were brimming with ideas ranging from refreshing natural drink products to apps that can make your life easier,” Huntington business teacher Suzie Biagi said. “Excited from the start, each piece of their project portfolio culminated into a business plan and

presentation for all to see.”

The final round was exciting. The team of Messrs. Peer, Mills and Gomez-Calderon captured first place honors for their innovative laser device product, which measures the height of vehicles on the road.

“It is a pole-like unit on the side of the road and measures vehicles as they pass,” the team told judges during their presentation. “We came up with this idea after experiencing an incident where our vehicle was too high for the road we were on. After this, we decided to create our product

to prevent more accidents.”

The business students involved in the initiative said the experience was a worthwhile one. “They worked so hard and learned a lot about themselves in the process,” Biagi said.

“Several now believe that being an entrepreneur could be in their future.”

Some of the students used the experience to help them make decisions about what to pursue in college and beyond. “It is so much work, no wonder an ‘up and coming’ businessperson is sleep deprived and broke,” said one of the business students.

“The best and most endearing aspect for me as the teacher was the outpouring of support for each other and how in the end when the two teams were given the judge’s decision, all five boys came together to discuss how best to get the winning idea to market,” Biagi said. “They never cease to amaze me. I am just so proud of all of them.

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T H UR S D A Y Anniversary Gala Usdan Summer Camp For The Arts will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a gala on Thursday, July 19 at its 185 Colonial Springs campgrounds in Wheatley Heights. The night will begin with an exhibition at 5 p.m., a performance at 6 p.m. and close with dinner at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit Usdan.org.

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The Huntington Young Democrats will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a celebratory fundraiser on Thursday, July 19, 6-8 p.m. at Eatalia (34 New St., Huntington). Former Congressman Steve Israel will keynote the celebration, which will also feature speakers from the March for Our Lives campaign. Tickets ($75 per person; $40 per person ages 21-35; and $25 per person under age 21. For more info, visit Huntingtondems.com.

Huntington Manor Fire Department’s annual fair continues through Saturday, July 21 with rides, games, food and live music each night. Pay one price bracelets are $30. There will be fireworks and live music each night. Fair runs 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night, except for Saturday when it opens at 5 p.m. and closes at midnight. Visit Hmfd.org for more info.

Bowl With Islander Matt Martin Matt Martin, a member of New York Islanders hockey team, and Long Island Arrows Youth Hockey are teaming up to host a fundraiser in Melville on Monday, July 23.

Martin will be in attendance at the fundraiser, which kids off at 5 p.m. at Bowlmor Long Island (895 Walt Whitman Road, Melville). Tickets include buffet, open bar and unlimited bowling. For tickets, or more information, visit Mattmartinhockey.com.

Coltrane Day 2018 The Coltrane Day music festival hits Heckscher Park on Saturday, July 21. The festival, hosted by The Coltrane Home, Huntington Arts Council and Town of Huntington, features a wide array of musical genres, from jazz and rap to funk and electronic, and more. There will also be an artists village, environmental exhibits, family activities, food and drinks, and more. Free door prizes and raffles. RSVP online via Thecoltranehome.org. Festival begins at 12 noon and will continue through 10:30 p.m. at the park, which is at the corner of Prime Avenue and Main Street in Huntington village.

SA TURDAY Hoops Tourney

Each Thursday, 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 2, the Robert W. Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park will host a performance by the Northport Community Band. The program for each show is posted at Ncb59.org a day or two before the show.

The Town of Huntington co-ed basketball tournament in Greenlawn’s Coral Park is Saturday, July 21. The free event, sponsored by the town and Legislators Susan Berland and William Spencer, is open to all ages 12-18. Check in is 9:15-9:45 a.m., and games start at 10 a.m. An alumni game will follow at 2 p.m. Coral Park is on Broadway, south of Little Plains Road. For more info, or to register, contact Liz Alexander at 631-854-4500.

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Community Band Concerts

‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Vanderbilt Museum’s Summer Shakespeare Festival opens with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performed by the Carriage House Players through July 29.

Performances are outdoors on the courtyard stage (weather permitting) Wednesdays (except Aug. 3) and Fridays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at Vanderbiltmuseum.org or at the door.

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. Free concerts start at 7 p.m., weather permitting, and are family oriented, so bring your kids. Folk/American artists Sandy & Steve Edwards and The Levins perform July 20.

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Fireman’s Fair Continues

The next performance by Opera Night Long Island, a group of professional operatic singers and piano accompanist, will be Sunday, July 22, 4 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington (109 Browns Road, Huntington). A $20 donation will be accepted at the door.

Visit Operanight.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.

Young Dems Celebratory Fundraiser

Melville elder law firm GDGC is hosting a “Demystifying Medicaid Breakfast Series” on Thursday, July 19, 8-9:30 a.m. at its Susan C. Snowe Caregiver Resource Center (225 Broadhollow Road, Suite 200, Melville). Attorney Melissa NegrinWiener will discuss “Medicaid Home Care: There Is No Lookback.” Free. Hot breakfast will be served. RSVP to Sarah.Carpenter@genserlaw.com or by calling 631-390-5000.

Opera Night

The Coltrane Day music festival hits Heckscher Park on Saturday, July 21.The festival, hosted by The Coltrane Home, Huntington Arts Council and Town of Huntington, features an array of musical genres, from jazz and rap to funk and electronic, and more. There will be an artists village, environmental exhibits, family activities, food and drinks, and more.

Free door prizes and raffles. RSVP online via Thecoltranehome.org. The festival begins at noon and goes through 10:30 p.m. in the park at the corner of Prime Avenue and Main Street in Huntington.

Congressman’s Open House Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Huntington) will host an open house on Saturday, July 21, 11 a.m. at his 478A Park Ave. office in Huntington. This will be the congressman’s second annual Summer Open House, offering constituents a chance to meet with

the congressman, his staff and explore exhibits and presentations from historical societies across the district. Refreshments will also be provided. For more info, or to RSVP, call 631-923-4107.

Northport 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.

Yoga In The Park SugareeYogi hosts yoga in Northport Village Park each Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. through November. Meet behind the gazebo Class canceled if it’s raining. Bring own mat, water and layers in case it’s chilly. No limit to class size. Cost is $10.

SUNDAY See ‘The Dinner Party’ Minstrel Players will host performances of Neil Simon’s “The Dinner Party,” directed

by Brian Hartwig, in the Houghton Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church (130 Main St., Northport) this and next weekend. Performances are Saturdays, 8 p.m. July 21 and July 28 and Sundays, 3 p.m. July 22 and July 29. Tickets are $20/adult, $15/seniors and children under 12. Group rates are also available. For tickets or more info, call 631-750-3417.

T U E S D AY Summer Arts Festival The Huntington Summer Arts Festival 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.

Free Bridal Expo Long Island Bridal Expo hits Melville Marriott (1350 Walt Whitman Road) on Tuesday, July 24, 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.

WEDNESDAY Sunset Yoga Angel Wing Yoga will host its first beach yoga class of the season on Wednesday, July 25, 6:15 p.m. at West Neck Beach in Lloyd Harbor. The “Peaceful Sunset Yoga” class will be instructed by founder and owner Amy Maiglow. Class will lead attendees through a Vinyasa flow, and include a guided meditation. Cost is $21 for a single glass (packages also available).Visit Facebook.com/Angelwingyoga for more info.

Summer Concert Series Act 1 Entertainment’s summer concert series at the Northport VA (79 Middleville Road) 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.

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greatest achievements, from the team’s first win in franchise history in 1962, to Tom Seaver’s near perfect game in 1969, and all else, in his book, “Miracle Moments in New York Mets History.”

Topel will be signing copies of the book at the Main branch on Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m. Registration required. Open to all.

• An introductory class to acrylics and oil painting will be led by Elsie Callahan on Tuesdays through Aug. 28 at the Station branch. Beginners and intermediates welcome. Supply list provided at registration (cost is $30).

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U P C O MI N G/ O N G O I NG FD Anniversary Celebration Huntington Fire Department will celebrate its 175th anniversary of service with a parade and gala fair on Saturday, July 28. Parade kicks off at 4 p.m. from Huntington Town Hall continues to department headquarters on Leverich Place. The gala fair will be held there, starting at 5 p.m. and continuing through 11 p.m. with attractions like bouncy houses and slides, pony rides, a dunk tank and more. Entertainment will be provided by the Little Wilson Band, and free refreshments will be served. All community residents are welcome.

Indoor Yard Sale Union United Methodist Church is hosting an indoor yard sale on Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Available items will include toys, furniture, kitchen and glassware, lamps, linens and more. Call 631-2611303 for more info. The church is located at 1018 Pulaski Road, East Northport.

Family Fun Nights Tuesday evenings, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Main Street in Northport Village is closed to traffic from Gunther’s to Skippers, creating a pedestrian mall that’s filled with music, outdoor dining, sidewalk sales and vintage cars on display. No vehicular traffic is allowed, but dancing, shopping and meeting friends and neighbors for a night of family fun certainly is. Family Fun Nights are sponsored by Northport Chamber of Commerce. Call 631-754-3905, or visit Northportny.com, for more info.

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). Featured poet is followed by an open reading. Bring your own poems and participate.

Shoe Drive Starfish Coffee House Ministries is collecting all gently worn and new shoes to benefit individuals by creating income in developing nations like Haiti, Ghana, and Bolivia. Drop off any time through July in

Bowl, Meet An Islander For A Cause Matt Martin, a member of New York Islanders hockey team, and Long Island Arrows Youth Hockey are teaming up to host a fundraiser in Melville on Monday, July 23. Martin, who operates the Matt Martin Foundation, which generates financial support and awareness for several causes, will attend the event which kids off at 5 p.m. at Bowlmor Long Island (895 Walt Whitman Road, Melville).

Tickets include full buffet, open bar and unlimited bowling. For tickets or more information, visit Mattmartinhockey.com.

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Hoops Tourney The Town of Huntington’s annual co-ed basketball tournament in Greenlawn’s Coral Park is Saturday, July 21. The free event, sponsored by the town and Suffolk legislators Susan Berland and William Spencer, is open to all ages 12-18. Check in is 9:15-9:45 a.m., and games start at 10 a.m. The Coral Park tournament alumni game will follow at 2 p.m. Coral Park is located on Broadway, south of Little Plains Road and north of Park Avenue. For more info, or to register, contact Liz Alexander at 631-854-4500. the donation box at Saint Francis Church (29 Clay Pitts Road, Greenlawn). Call Govinda at 631-896-7524 for more info.

LIBRARIES 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.

• Kids entering grades 2-5 can join Mr. PoppinTwist for a fully interactive, improvisational storytelling adventure, with balloons, on Thursday, July 26, 4:30 p.m.

• Artwork of the library’s “The Joy of Painting with Pastels” and “Drawing for the Painter” classes is on display on the lower level through August.

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

• Calling all gamers: Check out the new videogame collection at the library, which stocks games for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. To make a suggestion for a title to add to

the collection, email Joanne Albano at jalbano@commackpubliclibrary.org.

• Learn to make healthy (and sometimes not so healthy) no-bake snacks on Thursday, Aug. 2, 7-8 p.m. Take home your creation, as well as a recipe card to make them again and again. For young adults in entering grades 6-12.

Register online.

Deer Park Library 44 Lake Ave., Deer Park. 631-586-3000. deerparklibrary.org.

• Horn-powered band Uppercut realms for a rockin’, funkin’ concert on Saturday, Aug. 11, 6:30-8 p.m.

Elwood Public Library 1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631-4993722. elwoodlibrary.org.

• A Harry Potter-themed ‘escape the room’ experience will be held Tuesday, July 21, 7 p.m. for young adults in grades 6-12. Register online.

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

• Both branches are offering discounted tickets to the American Museum of Natural History ($10 each); Long Island Game Farm ($12.50); Long Island Aquarium ($18); New York Botanical Garden ($15); Bronx Zoo ($26); and Riverhead Raceway ($25). Limit six per family; available at the circulation department. Call for details and availability.

• Coffee and coloring program, Thursdays, July 26 and Aug. 30, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Dix Hills branch. Supplies are provided, or bring your own.

Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org • The Just Sixties outdoor concert is Friday, July 27, 7 p.m.

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

631-427-5165. Station branch: 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-4215053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org.

• Brett Topel details the New York Mets’

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Teens can get creative using marshmallow fondant to decorate cupcakes in an “Iron Chef” type competition on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 3:30-5 p.m.

• Join retired NYC detective John Whimple to explore the world of fingerprint analysis on Monday, July 23, 3:30-5 p.m. East Northport branch. For teens.

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

• Kids ages 3-6 can enjoy a pancake breakfast with the Baking Coach on Saturday, July 28, 10-11 a.m. Kids will get to mix their own batter. Register starting July 14.

T HE A T ER/ F I L M Cinema Arts Centre 423 Park Ave., Huntington. Cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• The next Jazz After Hours performance is Friday, July 20, 9:30-11:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15/public, $10/members and students.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport 350 Main St., Northport. Engemantheater.com. 631-261-2900.

• Performances of “Newsies” begin tonight and continue through Sept. 2.

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

M U SE U M S/ E X HI B I T S 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. 631-462-5400.

ArtLeagueLI.net.

• Juried exhibition “It’s All About the…

Light” asks artists from Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens for their interpretations or representations of light in their artwork. The works will be on display through Aug. 5.

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.

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chased can be taken home the same day. Continues through July 28.

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

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

• The fourth annual Hunt Around Huntington scavenger hunt continues through Sept. 3. Find answers to the hunt, get your map stamped at each of the eight participating (Whaling Museum and Education Center, Cold Spring Harbor Fire House Museum, Heckscher Museum of Art, Huntington Historical Society, Northport Historical Society, Preservation Long Island, Vanderbilt Planetarium, and Walt Whitman Birthplace). Then get entered for a chance to win a family membership or prize package from each organization. To participate, visit any one of the sites to pick up a map.

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.

• “Photo-Liminalism” by Holly Gordon will be on display through July 28.

Gallery Sixty Seven Local artists’ studio and gallery features paintings, prints and sculptures. 67 Main St., Northport, 631-662-6411. Hours:Thursday/Friday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Saturday: 12 noon-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com • Painting classes with Bart begin Sunday, July 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call for more info. Space limited.

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.

Folk Music Society of Huntington

Movies On The Lawn The 15th season of Councilman Mark Cuthbertson’s Movies on the Lawn program continues July 19 at Crab Meadow Beach in Northport with a screening of “The Little Mermaid” (Rated G) set to start at dark (around 8:30 p.m.). The annual sand castle contest and basketball shootout will also be held. The beach will be open at 4 p.m. for those looking to create a sand castle masterpiece. Winners will receive a gift certificate to LaCasa Café. The basketball shootout will be held 6-7 p.m. for contestants in two age groups: ages 5-7 and ages 8-10 years.

Winners will earn a free, two-week basketball camp session at Mercurio Basketball Camp in Greenlawn. More information, including rain dates, at Huntingtonny.gov, or call 631-351-3112.

Haven Gallery

Northport Historical Society Museum

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. Havenartgallery.com • Adam Oehlers’ “The Wilderlands,” Julie Filipenko’s “Every Lie I Said Was True” and Brin Levinson’s “Night Phase” will be on display through Aug. 4.

215 Main St., Northport. Museum hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. 631-7579859. Northporthistorical.org.

• The Northport Historical Society will host the next Museum Movies in Huntington screening on Wednesday, July 25, 7 p.m. “Little Prince” will be screened. Tickets are $5 per person and refreshments will be served.

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 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 2018 Summer Arts Festival continues through Aug. 12.

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.

Northport Arts Coalition A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org.

• The next Poets in Port event is Friday, July 27 at Caffe Portofino (249 Main St., Northport). Each month there is a featured poet and an open reading.

The audience is encouraged to bring their poems and participate. Held the fourth Friday of every month.

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. Summer hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org.

• Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext.

120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

• The inaugural Walt Whitman Interna-

First Saturdays concerts are held at Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Dr., Centerport. unless otherwise noted. Tickets/info at Fmsh.org.

• Huntington Folk Festival is Sunday, July 29, 12 noon at Heckscher Park in Huntington. Performing artists will include: Acoustic Apple, Karen Bella, Rorie Kelly, Cathy Kreger, Lois Morton, Anne O’Rourke, Nico Padden, Steve Robinson, Hank Stone, Christine Sweeney, Toby Tobias and Bob Westcott.

The Paramount 370 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-6737300. Paramountny.com. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

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

• Paramount Tribute Series Presents: A Jim Morrison Celebration featuring Wild Child with special guest Memphis Crawl on Saturday, July 28. Tickets: $15-$30.

• Black Label Society with special guests Corrosion of Conformity & Eyehategod is Friday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$45.

• The Wallflowers with special guest Ghost Pressure is Wednesday, Aug. 22. Tickets: $32.50-$75.

V O L U N T E E R O P P O R T U N IT I E S 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.

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.

S O C IA L/ S U P PO R T 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

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