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Greenlawn entertainment Filmmaker Get Ready For Talented Magician Matt Franco 3

THE FOODIES Newest Gastropub Serves Up Burgers, Milkshakes, More 6

business Arts Center Has Thrived Since 1957

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In The Sunflower Maze Thousands of sunflowers bloom in husband-wife duo’s maze 8

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach

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Poseidon visits the village… Aunt Rosie

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Wall Street, hoping there would be a break somewhere in the current for me to cross. At Interns wanted… Are you a journalism this point, my pants were already sopping student in high school or college? Do you want wet, but I was more concerned about my shoes turning into sponges. It wasn’t long be- to report on Huntington, one of the most interesting towns on Long Island? Well, good fore a car drove by, creating a wave that news! I’ve been told that we’re currently seekdrowned my shoes in water. “Well it can’t get ing resumes and writing samples for fall and any worse that this,” I said to myself. I swiftly winter internship opportunities at Long Iscrossed the flowing river to the other side. I lander News. If you, or someone you know is made haste to the office, as the rain continued interested, drop us a line at info@longiscoming down. But the damage was done. I landergroup.com. spent the rest of my Friday sitting on plastic bags so my chair wouldn’t get soaked from my saturated pants and walked with soggy shoes (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you that squeaked with every step like SpongeBob have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s SquarePants. But enough about my day, how did you spend your Friday mornings with Po- happening in your neck of the woods, write to me today and let me know the latest. To conseidon in town? tact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Message to new drivers…I hate to say it, Long-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at info@longislanderbut summer vacation is almost over, and a new group.com) school year is about to begin. With that in

Photo Of The Week Hitting The (mini) Green

Gail Lamberta and Alicia Milinis are pictured last Thursday during the Huntington Station Business Improvement District-sponsored mini golf outing at Station Sports. Proceeds from the event will be put towards Tri CYA, Gateway Community Gardens and LI Cares.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Rich Brundige

“They are perfect for the pollination, you can see all the bees flying around. The bees will fly in here from almost a mile radius.”

Sunflowers A-’maze’ At Manor Farm, PAGE 8

A 30-year-old Deer Park man was arrested Aug. 14 for stealing five Fit Bits from the Lord and Taylor in the Walt Whitman Mall, police said. At around 8:53 p.m. A security person, who sustained an injury during a struggle with the alleged robber, stopped the man before he could flee with the Fitbits, according to police. The man was charged with second-degree robbery.

Kick and Run A man was walking on West 11th Street in Huntington Station at 9:40 p.m., Aug. 15, when, he said, a man on a bike assaulted him, according to police. The bike-riding suspect jumped off of the bike and kicked the victim several times before riding away, police said. No arrests had been made as of Thursday, police said.

Nursery Robbed At around 6:30 p.m., Aug. 13 police responded to a suspected burglary at Main Street Nursery located at 475 Main Street in Huntington, police said. An unknown amount of people broke into the nursery and stole an unspecified amount of money, according to police. No arrests have been made, and the incident is still under investigation.

Confrontation in the Station A man was punched on Bogart Street in Huntington Station on Aug. 13 at around 1:28 a.m., after an argument with an unknown group of men, police said. The victim sustained injuries and was brought to the hospital by the Huntington Community First Aid Squad, according to police. No arrests had been made as of deadline.

Crash and Dash A 35-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested Aug. 14 after allegedly leaving the scene of a car accident, police said. The accident occurred around 10 p.m. at the intersection of Maplewood Road and Lenox Road in Huntington Station. Police said there were no injuries, but the man is being charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage.

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t n e m n i a entert Mat Franco To Bring Magic To Huntington SPOTLIGHT

By Connor Beach info@longislandergroup.com

Magician Mat Franco, winner of “America’s Got Talent” season nine, is getting ready to hit Huntington later this year, when he’ll put his Las Vegas show on hold for a one-night-only show at The Paramount.

The 29-year-old from Rhode Island has been performing regularly in Las Vegas at the LINQ Theater, which was renamed the Mat Franco Theater this summer.

The self-taught magician developed an interest in magic at a young age.

“I got a magic kit in kindergarten, and the next thing I know I was bringing it in for show and tell,” Franco said.

Growing up Franco was unable to find a formal

magic teacher, so he learned to do tricks by watching television shows in slow motion.

Franco’s career exploded after he won “America’s Got Talent” and began performing his Vegas show in 2014.

“It was an out of body experience,” said Franco.

“I went from performing in college cafeterias to living a life outside of my wildest imagination.”

Franco attributes the success of his live shows to his interactive and modern take on magic. He said loves to involve audience members on stage and make the audience part of the show.

“I have a map of where I want to start and where I want to finish, but I let the audience decide how we get there,” Franco said.

The magician said he often finds inspiration for his tricks in the most mundane places, and he counts on the audience to keep his act fresh. Although Franco insisted he hasn’t decided what tricks he will perform on his upcoming tour, he admitted he has a few favorites.

“Borrowing personal items and making them appear where they can’t possibly be is a signature of mine,” Franco said. “Expect that in the show.”

The Rhode Island native said his Vegas show prevents him from going on tour very often, but he

Mat Franco is excited to come back to the east coast and perform at the Paramount for the first time.

Tickets for the Dec. 6 show at The Paramount are $30-$50 and can be purchased at the box office or Paramountny.com.

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history $1.5M Expansion For Historical Society

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

The Huntington Historical Society has renovated its 1905 Trade School Building in Huntington village.

The renovation project, which cost just under $1.5 million, was fully funded by private donations. Work began in July 2014 and concluded this past January.

The 209 Main St. building, originally purchased by HHS in 1982, is used to house administrative offices, archives and a library resource center.

During the two-and-a-half-year construction period, HHS was forced to move its extensive archives off site.

Changes to the more-than-acentury-old building include a new entrance, a two-story addition and renovations to the original structure.

The new entranceway provides handicap access while preserving the building’s original foyer and historic streetscape.

The addition is around 1,200 square feet across two stories, according to the HHS Executive Board Treasurer Toby Kissam and HHS Executive Director Claudia FortunatoNapolitano. Kissam and FortunatoNapolitano attribute the success of the restoration project to the hard work and dedication of the volunteers at HHS. Kissam said that one of the biggest benefits has been the added storage space that the new addition provides.

The space has allowed HHS to create better research areas and take in more

The new entrance of the Huntington Historical Society’s 1905 Trade School Building has no additions, like handicap access, while maintaining the historical exterior of the building.

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Huntington Historical Society Executive Board Treasurer Toby Kissam and HHS Executive Director Claudia Fortunato-Napolitano show off the renovated research area in the society’s 209 Main St. building in Huntington. historic documents from residents.

“We are now able to store, access, and then have space to do research with the materials,” Kissam said.

“The building was long in coming. It was much needed. In the end, the process has given us this great facility to do research on the history of Huntington.”

In addition to the added space, Kissam stated that the renovation is already creating increased interest from Huntington residents.

“Greater exposure gives us a better opportunity to sustain the programs, the collections and the properties,” Kissam said. “That’s the goal, the sustainability of the society.”

The Trade School Building has been open to the public for several months, but HHS officials are looking forward to publicly acknowledging the contributions of donors.

“We are planning a dedication to the building this fall,” Kissam said, adding that the plan is to have the ceremony in October. “It’s hardly an opening because we have been open, but we’ll call it a ‘grand dedication.’”

The archives and research facilities at 209 Main St. are available to the public on Mondays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.

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health Huntington Hospital Among State’s Best, Yet Still Improving

By Julia Limmer info@longislandergroup.com

For the second year in a row, Huntington Hospital has earned a spot on the U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Hospitals in New York” list. Also, for the second time, it is recognized as the best community hospital in the state.

“Within a state or metro area, regional rank is determined by a hospital’s performance in the national rankings analysis and by its scores across each of the nine procedure and condition areas we evaluate,” says the Report’s website.

Huntington Hospital ranked 16 out of 218 in the New York Metro Area and 17 out of 218 in New York State.

To achieve such a high ranking, the hospital’s procedures and conditions were evaluated based on factors such as survival rate and preventing complicated after effects. Huntington Hospital received “high performing” grades on five out of seven procedures: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, colon cancer surgery, heart failure, hip replacement and knee replacement. The other two received the “average” mark.

Two procedures were not graded as the hospital did not have enough patients undergo said procedures to be evaluated sufficiently.

Even with such high marks, the hospital is still trying to improve itself. A new emergency department capable of handling 10,000 more patients a year, was completed this past January. The department has its own radiology section and 18 more treatment areas than its predecessor.

Improvements will begin in the perinatal unit in the last quarter of 2017 and finish in late 2018. The newborn nursery and the postpartum unit will be integrated together and the semi-private rooms will all be updated to private rooms.

“The physicians, nurses and many other health professionals who make up the hospital staff devote tremendous energy to providing the best care possible to every patient,” said Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Grosso. “This takes the right people, the best processes of care, and a strong desire to keep improving.

Though we are very proud of our achievements on behalf of patients, we also look forward to setting a higher bar and meeting the next challenge.”

Huntington Hospital ranked as the top community hospital in the state this year.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

The atmosphere of Huntington village’s newest gastropub, Burgerology, is rustic. Light bulbs hang from the ceiling, illustrations of burger equations and faces of notorious scientists like Albert Einstein are drawn on chalkboards, and servers are dressed in white lab coats with the words “Burgerologist” on the front and “Burgerscience” on the back.

Burgers are at the forefront; Burgerology attributes its name to the methodical way the dish is crafted.

Georgia Galatoulas, co-owner of the Huntington village location, which opened Aug. 7, said the foundation of the family-run local restaurant chain is good quality food.

“Everything we make is really fresh. It’s a scratch kitchen, so we make everything in house,” Galatoulas, of Bellmore, said. “Everything is fresh and it’s good quality food.”

There’s something for every Foodie at Burgerology, from delicious salads to sandwiches, delectable burgers, turkey burgers and, of course, eccentric milkshakes.

The first location of the chain opened in Rockville Centre in January. The Huntington village location has opened at 308 Main St., the former location of S.T.A.G.S Tap House.

To start, it’s hard to pass on the fried mac & cheese balls ($8.95), served with cheese sauce and Cajun aioli. A crunchy first bite opens up to the savory and warm mac and cheese center.

Moving on to the main dishes, it’s no wonder the Mac Attack burger ($15.95) is popular. The 8-ounce burger is topped with bacon and succulent mac

The 8-ounce Atomic burger delivers a spicy kick that doesn’t overwhelm the taste buds.

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Burgerology Fuses Quality Food, Genius Dishes

Georgia Galatoulas, co-owner of Burgerology in Huntington village, said the idea behind the family-run, local restaurant chain is to offer good quality food. and cheese, and it’s all sandwiched between a warm pretzel bun.

The cheesesteak burger ($16.95) is sure to satisfy the hungriest of appetites. The juicy 10-ounce burger patty is immersed with mouthwatering caramelized onions, sautéed peppers, melted mozzarella cheese and herb aioli on a torta bun.

For sandwiches, the Banks Steak ($17.95) is a must try for meat lovers.

A typical sweet bite includes caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms that pair perfectly with the tender rib-eye, which is served with garlic aioli, and on a baguette.

For a side, the crunchy sweet potato fries ($5.95) are served with a fluffy marshmallow dip. They’re one of many sinful creations listed under the

The Mac Attack burger topped with bacon and succulent mac and cheese between a warm pretzel bun.

fries portion of the menu, which also includes truffle fries ($8.95), chili fries ($11.95) and onion rings ($5.95).

Customers can also relish in the short rib poutine ($13.95), which brings together crispy house cut fries topped with warm cheese curds, and savory braised short rib, smothered in rich cabernet gravy. There’s also classic poutine ($10.95), served without short rib, on the menu.

There’s also plenty for milkshake lovers to enjoy at Burgerology. The monstrous and edible shakes are, for now, only served at the Huntington location.

“We wanted to introduce it here first because this is our newest store so it’s almost like a grand opening special,” Galatoulas said. “But we will introduce it in RVC as well.”

The Hershey Park ($15) shake consists of a hard milk chocolate cup that’s shaped like a science flask and filled with a cookies-and-cream shake, topped with mini Hershey’s bars, KitKats and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, with its rim covered in mini M&M’s. The sinful dessert can make any Foodie beam with delight, a goal for Galatoulas.

“I love seeing the customers happy,” Galatoulas said. “I want them to feel comfortable and I want them to enjoy the food. When they come back over and over again, you know you’re doing a good job.”

The Huntington location of Burgerology serves milkshakes — something the Rockville Centre location does not — including the Hershey Park shake, filled with cookies-and-cream and topped with mini Hershey’s bars, KitKats and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and mini M&M’s around the rim.

Foodies can relish in the short rib poutine, which is served with crispy house cut fries that are topped with warm cheese curds, and savory braised short rib, smothered in rich cabernet gravy.

Burgerology 308 Main St., Huntington 631-923-2441 Burgerologyrvc.com Cuisine: Burgers and sandwiches Atmosphere: Casual Price: Inexpensive to moderate Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m.

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Check out these locations for your next dining experience 318 Main Street, Huntington (631) 427-4466 (GINO) www.ginospizzeriahuntington.com

In the most anticipated boxing match of the year, Connor McGregor, left, will face undefeated world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., and bars around town will be showing the fight this Saturday.

Hush is open for business in Huntington village and is serving up more than ribs.

HUSH OPENS: Chef Marc Anthony Bynum has opened in Huntington village the second Hush Bistro location.

Hush, formerly exclusive to Farmingdale, has opened its doors at 46 Gerard St., the former location of Salumeria Pomodoro. Bynum’s resume includes top tables throughout Long Island, such as Four Food Studio, Tellers, Prime Restaurant and Venue 56. He’s also a two-time winner of Food Network’s competitive cooking show, “Chopped,” and enjoyed a stint on “Chopped Champions.” The Huntington location’s kitchen hours are 5-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 5 p.m.-12 midnight, Friday-Saturday; and 4-9 p.m., Sunday. The bar is open late on both Friday and Saturday nights. Our Foodies have their eyes on a few of the menu items, including the pork belly ($16), served with carrot coconut puree and wild mushroom; and the HB Burger ($18), which melds dry-aged beef, pancetta, tomato jam, arugula, herb mayo on brioche, and is served with truffle fries and ricotta salata. To make a reservation, visit Reststarinc.com/hush-bistro, or call 631-824-6350.

WATCH THE FIGHT: A few bars around Huntington will be showing the big fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Connor McGregor this Saturday night.

Changing Times (526 Larkfield Road, East Northport) will have a $20 cover charge the night of the fight. Rust & Gold (345 Main St., Huntington) is accepting table reservations, and will be open to walk-ins the night of from 8 p.m. on. A fourperson table will run $250 and includes the cover charge, a “Beast” (40 wings), and a couple of buckets of beer. Reservations need to be made in person. Or take on the standard cover charge of $40 the night of.

PIZZA TUESDAYS: Every Tuesday at Jewel Restaurant (400 Broadhollow Road, Melville) the pizza is half price in the bar and lounge. There are a bunch of options to choose from, including the duck confit pizza with leeks and caramelized onions ($16.95); Millionaire’s Pizza with black truffle, mushrooms, fontina and farm egg ($21.95); and just plain old tomato with basil and mozzarella ($13.95). For more information, call 631-755-5777.

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Sunflowers A-’maze’ At Manor Farm

Thousands of sunflowers, some reaching 13 feet tall, cover nearly half an acre at Manor Farm.

Outside of Manor Farm there is a sign for a sunflower maze. Those who approach from Manor Road will soon see a half-acre of towering sunflowers planted by Rich and Elisa Brundige.

The Brundiges, who live in the historic house on the Huntington property, have been planting the sunflowers by hand for four years. Each year the sunflowers are planted in May, and with the help of a dedicated core of volunteers, the maze begins to take shape in the first week of August.

Rich, 40, originally from Queens, said the number of people who stop at Manor Farm to walk through the maze has been steadily increasing over the last four years.

“On any given day, I’d say we should get 30-40 people here,” Brundige said. This year the maze has attracted children and adults from as far away as Brooklyn, Queens and Westchester.

The entrance to the sunflower maze is an original door from the historic farmhouse on the property.

“It’s nice to see that the word is finally getting out there to people,” Brundige said.

Maintenance for the maze is an ongoing task that the Brundiges spearhead with the help of high school students from the county Department of Labor’s summer program and Boy Scouts looking for community service.

“Mainly we have two types of sunflowers here,” Brundige said. “We have the lemon queen, which is yellow, and the orange velvet queen.”

The sunflowers grow to an average of 6-8 feet; the tallest reach nearly 14 feet.

The maze provides several environmental benefits to local area. Sunflowers require minimal water to survive. “We really only need to water them in the beginning to get them going, after that you don’t really need to water them anymore,” Brundige said.

The maze also provides the perfect environment for countless bees.

“They are perfect for the pollination, you can see all the bees flying around,” Brundige said. “The bees will fly in here from almost a mile radius.”

The Brundiges are motivated to replant each year by the happiness the sunflowers bring to others.

The maze’s logbook is typically filled with visitor messages reacting to the thousands of giant sunflowers.

Elisa Brundige remembered a particular woman who visited the sunflower maze with her mother who was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Before leaving the woman approached the Brundiges and thanked them for a wonderful day.

“She told us, ‘The sunflowers brought my mom back for the day,’” Rich Brundige said. “After that we decided that we had to set up the maze every year.”

The couple hopes to continue to expand the maze by increasing the number of flowers and adding new learning elements.

“Our goal is to work with another scout troop to help us get the maze to be more interactive,”

Brundige said. “Hopefully by next year we will have activities that stimulate the five senses.”

Access to the maze is free, although there is a box in front for donations that help purchase the seeds that will eventually become next year’s sunflowers.

The maze is open to anyone, seven days a week, from sunrise to sunset through the summer. Come fall, the maze is filled with pumpkins.

More information is available online at the Manor Farm Sunflower Maze Facebook page or at Starflowerexperiences.org.

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By Connor Beach info@longislandergroup.com

Rich Brundige, pictured, and his wife Elisa, not pictured, have operated the sunflower maze at 210 Manor Road for four years.

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Members of Old First Presbyterian Church in Huntington have been supplying stuffed backpacks for students in need for nearly a decade, and the need for their efforts has steadily increased, according to project leader Asenath Fuchs.

“The need has increased over the years and it’s a joy to be able to help those in need,” said Fuchs, who has been running the project for seven years. “Education is so important, especially for needy children, so I think it’s an important mission for us to do.”

This year, over 100 backpacks have been collected, since the process began in mid-July.

The project has been organized by members of the Old First, in corporation with Family Service League.

Susan Oehrig, moderator of Old First Presbyterian Women, said the backpack program is a church wide project.

“All of the members of church and their families, and some friends of the church as well, contribute to putting backpacks together,” Oehrig said.

“The church is very committed to being part of the community and this is one of the fall projects that help us do that.”

Fuchs said a list was handed out to volunteers to gather supplies for the backpacks, which benefits students in grade levels K-12.

Supplies vary depending on each grade level. Items collected include a box of pens, highlighters, glue sticks, crayons, folders, marble notebooks, erasers, 1-inch notebooks and more.

When the program originally began, Fuchs said it was initiated after learning that local families were struggling to offered back-to-school supplies for their children.

“I personally feel that God put his love in all of us so that we’re able to share it,” Fuchs said. “This is one of our ways of sharing it so it’s a joy to share God’s love for those who are in need.”

The backpacks were stuffed with the school supplies last week at Old First and then were distributed to families by the Family Service League on Tuesday.

The goal with the backpack program is to keep the momentum going, Oehrig said.

“We’re certainly going to keep the project rolling as long as the community at Old First is supportive of it,” she added. “The need in the community is growing and so we see that as a real opportunity for us to make a difference.”

Photo by Susan Oehrig

Church Gathers Backpacks For Needy

Mary Samuels and Asenath Fuchs fill more than 100 backpacks with school supplies before they were distributed to local families in need.

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Back To school

By Lauren Peller info@longislandergroup.com

The school year is right around the corner, and in anticipation of it the Half Hollow Hills School District has added four new principals.

The new principal at Signal Hill Elementary School will be Maryann Fasciana; at West Hollow Middle School will be Steven Hauk; at Candlewood Middle School will be Pam Higgins, who is new to the district; and moving up to assume the role as principal of High School East will be Milton Strong.

Maryann Fasciana An educator in the Half Hollow Hills District since 2001, Fasciana said she’s honored to take on the role of principal at Signal Hill Elementary School.

She was a fourth grade teacher at Sunquam Elementary School and sixth-grade ELA teacher at West Hollow Middle School, followed by seven years as an elementary administrator in the school district.

Fasciana said, “I am so honored to continue my journey as the principal of Signal Hill. I am looking forward to working closely with the Signal Hill community to provide exceptional opportunities for our students.”

Steven Hauk Hauk started his career with the Babylon school district, where he taught computer, math, and business classes as well as advising various clubs and activities.

He then shifted to the West Babylon school district, serving as K-8 math coordinator and data specialist.

Then, he moved to West Hollow Middle School to become assistant principal.

“As assistant principal, I put the master schedule together with an eye toward creating greater opportunity and course access for all students.

Working with Half Hollow Hills Administrative team and alongside Dr. Strong has provided me with the tools needed for my new role,” Hauk said.

Hauk said he looks forward to the ongoing evolution of a 21st century school by continuing to support teachers as they explore new technologies and instructional strategies. He said that he hopes to empower students to explore what West Hollow has to offer.

“West Hollow is a wonderful place and I will strive to make it even better.”

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Half Hollow Hills Adds 4 New Principals

The four new principals within the Half Hollow Hills School District are, pictured from left: Steven Hauk, Pam Higgins, Milton Strong and Maryann Fasciana.

Pam Higgins Higgins’ career began in the Island Trees school district, first as a social studies teacher both at the middle school and high school level, and later as the social studies department chairperson at the middle school.

She then returned to the high school as dean of students and after three years moved into the role of assistant principal.

“Making the transition to an administrator required me to believe that I could continue to support and forge genuine relationships between myself and my students – even though they were no longer specifically assigned to me in a class setting,” Higgins said.

“My concerns were assuaged when I found how involved educators at any level can continue to be a positive force in the life of a student.”

She added, “Coming from a small district, I had to delegate responsibilities to a small administrative team.

This could mean that I might be building the master schedule for the next school year in the morning, chairing a safety team meeting with teachers in the afternoon, and working to plan a huge first-time fundraiser with a student organization later that day.”

And, while she managed each of those responsibilities, Higgins said, she would also take on other tasks, such as disciplining students, conducting drills and planning field trips.

Raising four children has helped her understand the school experience

from a parent’s perspective, she said.

She’s assisted with Girl Scouts, taught religious instruction and served as vice president of a home school’s Bandwagon Higgins is a member of the school’s PTA and a member of a local chapter of Dollars for Scholars.

“The totality of these experiences will prove significant as I move into the new role of principal.” She added, “Joining the Half Hollow Hills team is quite honestly a dream come true.”

Her goals for the upcoming school year focus directly on helping students excel and succeed. She also desires to provide a learning environment at the middle level that is “academically rigorous, yet allows students to expand their horizons, while ensuring that they feel safe, connected and supported.”

Milton Strong Over the past 22 years, Strong’s experiences in the field of education have ranged from New York City Schools to Half Hollow Hills School District.

In 1994, his teaching career began in East New York, Brooklyn, where he served as a middle school math teacher. This led to other positions in Jamaica, Queens where he took over the role as dean of students and then a short while later, assistant principal.

A 1989 grad of High School East, he returned to Half Hollow Hills in 2003 as assistant principal of West Hollow Middle School. He became principal of the school in 2008, and re-

mained in the role for nine years.

“During that time, I met some extraordinary people that have supported my efforts and served as outstanding mentors,” Strong said. “Through these interactions and my own maturation, I truly understand the significance of being a lifelong learner.”

His experiences and desire to learn and grow led him to pursue a doctoral degree in educational policy and leadership from Hofstra University.

“I am fortunate to have benefited from a wealth of meaningful experiences; they have provided me with knowledge, wisdom and lessons learned, that I have been able to share with students, staff and faculty as well as the communities I serve,” he said.

Strong added that his journey within Half Hollow Hills has taken him full circle. As a bit of a historian of High School East and the school district, Strong said he has a deep respect for the work of his predecessors.

“From my high school principal, Mr. McCaffrey, to Mr. Kindelmann and Dr. Woodberry, the role of principal of High School East has fostered a strong legacy of leadership that I feel honored to uphold,” he said.

“From the classroom to sports to arts, Hills East has achieved amazing accomplishments. They are a testament to our student body which is highly driven and motivated to perform, and a staff and faculty that is extremely committed and passionate about their craft and an equally dedicated administrative team.”

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back to school So You’re Going To Be A College Freshman

By Daniel Kalina info@longislandergroup.com

College is a time to grow. Make your living space a home away from home so you have a measure of personal comfort. Create a positive atmosphere that will nurture you. Keep your support system of friends and family in place, and call them when you need them, but don’t be afraid of loosening the ties.

Let’s look at who you were in high school. What did you like and dislike about yourself? Now is the time to reinvent yourself and become who you’ve always wanted to be. It is a beautiful time of discovery and one that you won’t get to repeat. You can only do something for the first time once! It’s a clean slate and can be a wonderful experience. It’s OK to take good memories from high school to

Discover, Grow, Explore.

college, but make sure not to get caught up in them. You’re going to want to make new friends and have many new experiences. If you stay too attached to your high school experience, you won’t be open to everything that college offers. Focus on what you want your mark in college to be and figure out with whom you’re going to make it.

Grades are very important, and parties are fun, but once in a while make sure you take some time for yourself away from it all. It can make all the difference. As a freshman, you will quickly discover that college is very different from high school: new academic demands, many competing (and tempting) diversions, freedom to go to class or not, intellectually exciting course choices, and bright, engaged students and faculty. All of these opportunities and more create a

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School Leaders Say Welcome Back Full Range Of Offerings For Commack Students

By Dr. Donald James Commack Superintendent After months of planning and groundwork, we eagerly anticipate the start of a new school year and new beginnings.

Over the summer, the Commack Board of Education and I spent time working on district goals. The administrative team and I, along with many of our teachers, fine-tuned action plans to help bring these goals to fruition, and there is a great deal of excitement as we endeavor to provide the best possible balanced educational program for every student who enters our doors. As always, we will have an exceptional academic program in place to provide our students with the resources and opportunities they need

to enhance learning and to prepare them for their futures.

Thanks to the support of our community and parents, and the excellence of our teachers, administrators, and support staff, we are confident that our schools will continue to be highly successful.

As we sharpen our focus and refine curriculum to make it more appropriate, and bring forth even more enrichment and project-based learning for all students, we are confident that we are going beyond the rote memorization of information. We are truly endeavoring to stimulate innovative thinking, and to provide them with the skills they need to tackle realworld problems.

Course offerings like engineering, literature and arts enrichment at the elementary and middle schools and our “Access and Opportunity” initiative at Commack High School provide a full range of courses available for all students. This helps students envision

and prepare for their future. From our littlest kindergartners to our graduating seniors, the Commack School District continues to offer a choice of academic paths and varied opportunities for social growth through extracurricular activities that include athletics, clubs, and volunteer work to support a balanced program – one that supports all facets of development.

Make no mistake, Commack schools offer the finest academic program for all students; a program with robust options allowing students and parents choice of program with opportunities to tailor their schedule to meet their needs, interests, and abilities.

In the area of advocacy, efforts by the district, school board, PTAs and administration continue to reduce and refine testing of our students, and to return control to the local level, as does the fight to increase funding for public education and to reduce unfunded mandates by the state and fed-

eral governments.

We have seen some progress in the reduction of testing of our students in grades 3-8, but it is necessary to continue to pressure our elected officials until they get it right, as the state’s testing program is still deeply flawed.

The myopic and lock-step approach to testing young children along with the loss of valuable classroom time in the preparation, administration, and grading of these tests casts an unnecessary and unfunded burden on our children, teachers, and taxpayers. I urge all parents and community members to lobby for relief from unnecessary testing and for increased funding.

As always, we value the input and suggestions of community members, students, and parents.

As we work together toward our common goal of the success and wellbeing of our children, I look forward to another wonderful school year and the daily accomplishments of our students and staff.

‘Exciting Year Ahead’ At Cold Spring Harbor

By Robert C. Fenter Cold Spring Harbor Superintendent

I want to take this opportunity to express to you my excitement for the coming school year in the Cold Spring Harbor School District. I am grateful to our school board, leaders, teachers and support staff for their hard work this summer as we have planned for the upcoming school year with tremendous enthusiasm.

I would also like to welcome two new members of our leadership team: Assistant Superintendent for Business James Stucchio; and Jr./Sr. High School Principal Jim Bolen. Both of these educators bring extensive experience to our school district and I know that their talents will have a most positive impact on our schools.

Our goals represent the continuation of efforts from previous years, as

well as new initiatives to foster critical thinking, collaboration and the thoughtful use of technology by our students: - Chromebook Initiative: We continue to implement a thoughtful Chromebook initiative at our high school in which our students in grades 7-9 will be using a Chromebook as their primary tool for learning. By September 2018, all of our students at the high school will be making use of this technology to support their readiness for their college and career experiences that await them upon graduation.

- Enhanced Science Research Program: We are proud to introduce a new component to our Science Research Program that begins an intensive research experience for ninth graders. We designed this program for students wishing to commit the time and preparation needed to participate and compete successfully in national science competitions such as Regeneron and Seimens, as well as a number of prestigious local science contests.

We look forward to seeing the results

of this new approach towards science research in the school district.

- Elementary Creative Learning Labs: We are very excited this year to see the implementation of Creative Learning Labs and spaces in our elementary schools for our students to grapple with challenging questions and problems through collaboration, design, research and building. These spaces will provide students with access to the most updated tablet and computer technology, 3-D printers and flexible seating to support multiple methods of teaching and learning. We are proud of these new spaces and know that, as a result of the hard work of our teachers and leaders, as well as the expertise of our library-media specialists, our students will experience thoughtful learning experiences in these new spaces.

- Next Generation Standards: We will be working closely with our newly appointed directors of STEM and humanities and our teachers to implement the Next Generation Standards in math, English, science, and

social studies. As part of this effort, we will be implementing a number of curriculum writing projects that our talented teachers have developed over the course of the summer to meet these new standards.

- Facilities Improvements: We have completed a number of renovations to our facilities this summer that improve their function, safety, and appearance. This goal reflects the school board’s continued commitment to ensure that our facilities in Cold Spring Harbor provide the very best learning environments for our students.

We look forward to a year of learning and growth as we focus on our goals and embrace the next steps of this work together. The success of our school district is due to the hard work of our school board, the collaborative efforts of our leaders and staff, the support of the CSH Educational Foundation, as well as the tremendous support of our community for our high quality schools.

Wishing all of our students a successful year ahead – it promises to be an exciting one, indeed!

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‘Teaching The Whole Child’ At Elwood

By Kenneth R. Bossert, Ed.D. Elwood Superintendent The summer months, as always, seemed to go by very quickly. I hope that the summer afforded you the time to enjoy the company of family and friends as well as all the joys of the warm temperatures and sunny days.

While our students were not in attendance, administration, faculty and staff were hard at work to insure the smooth opening of schools for the year ahead.

A good deal of time was focused on identifying new members of the instructional faculty and a new key addition to the leadership team, Dr. Christina Sapienza, our new middle school principal. The experiences and fresh ideas these individuals bring to Elwood is cause for great optimism for the coming school year.

We are also anxious to meet the many students and families joining us for the first time, in addition to welcoming back familiar friends.

During the summer months, several projects were initiated throughout our school buildings. Upon return, you are certain to notice some of the work that took place, including the addition of some school spirit to the high school campus at the suggestion of Athletic Director Dave Shanahan.

After many discussions regarding parking (with both students and staff) you will note changes to assigned spots on the high school campus as well.

All school offices also received updated phone systems to assist us in effectively communicating with all of you.

Our custodial and buildings and

grounds crew have the facilities in great condition for the return of students and staff. Please join me in thanking them for their efforts during the hot summer months.

Administration and teaching staff have been engaged in review and revision of curriculum materials, analyzing achievement data, review of information from the state Education Department and other materials to insure that goals will be correctly identified for the coming school year.

In July, the school board held an evening retreat to work to draft goals as well. Excellent dialog has taken place with the school board to make certain these goals align with the mission and vision of the Elwood School District. Many members of our faculty have participated in curriculum projects and training sessions to best prepare for the coming year as well.

When faculty and staff report to conference days on both Aug. 30 and Aug. 31, they will discuss our theme for the year, “Teaching the Whole Child.” It is imperative that administrators, teachers, and staff are all focused on making sure all decisions are made through the lens of maximizing student achievement while providing students with the best possible school experience. The theme also speaks to our focus on mindfulness as well as the technology/STEM initiatives that will take place throughout the year. Workshops and other professional development opportunities will take place centering on this theme, as we continue our path to excellence.

I look forward to seeing you at the various events that will be taking place throughout the coming months.

It’s shaping up to be a great year.

Please plan to attend an important informational meeting about the upcoming bond referendum on Monday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. in the Elwood Middle School auditorium. Your input will be greatly appreciated.

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School Leaders Say Welcome Back New Hills Superintendent Welcomes Students, Parents

By Patrick Harrigan Half Hollow Hills Superintendent On behalf of the Half Hollow Hills Board of Education, administration, faculty and staff, it is my pleasure to welcome back our students and families for the 2017-2018 school year. Every member of our district team is an essential ally in learning for the approximately 8,400 students seeking to expand their abilities in academics, athletics and the arts.

At the heart of our work remains our shared commitment to providing meaningful opportunities and outcomes for all children, designed to help them reach their fullest potential.

This year, students will build valuable literacy skills while reading for pleasure in the One District, One

Book program and through continued use of the myON online digital library.

Middle school students will explore literature in the Candlewood Cyber Café or the West Hollow Nook, two unique spaces that provide students with an excellent setting for both individual and small group learning.

Students will also engage in lessons regarding the reliability of news resources using Newsela, myON News, and Junior Scholastic in their English and Social Studies classes.

These online resources, as well as ST Math, Discovery Learning, Khan Academy and others, can be easily accessed by at school or home through one website, Clever, a single sign-on platform.

We are increasing offerings in STEM during the upcoming year with students in grades 9-12 having the opportunity to participate in a new course, “Introduction to Engineering,” which partners with Project Lead the

Way at the Rochester Institute of Technology, allowing students to earn college credit while exploring computer-aided design.

Building on last year’s success, we have increased enrollment in “AP Computer Science Principles” this fall. This rapidly growing course has quadrupled the number of students participating in AP Computer Science courses at both high schools, from 41 students in 2015-16 to 185 students this upcoming school year.

At the middle school level students will continue to develop their skills in engineering and design with the addition of Glowforge 3-D Laser Printers to each school’s makerspace, while using kidOYO to learn coding in technology classes.

Elementary teachers have enhanced the curriculum this summer to integrate engineering design starting in kindergarten, and students will use a variety of age-appropriate block coding programs to expand their emerg-

ing skills in computer science.

Our very popular high school physical education outdoor strand, which includes lessons in mountain biking, snowshoeing, archery, orienteering and plant identification, has increased enrollments at both high schools. This course along with the individual and team sports strands provides students with the opportunity to select activities they enjoy, while developing a foundation for life-long fitness.

Continuing our partnership with Sandy Hook Promise, we will participate in Say Something at the secondary level and Start with Hello at the elementary level. These age-appropriate initiatives as well as others including Sanford Harmony and No Place for Hate lessons are geared towards creating safer and more inclusive school environments.

We begin the 2017-2018 school year excited to continue moving forward, while honoring our past and present accomplishments.

Harborfields Hard At Work On Improvements

By Dr. Francesco Ianni Harborfields Superintendent Welcome back to the 2017-2018 school year! I realize that the arrival of this midAugust letter from Harborfields begins to mark the end of our leisurely summer days.

However, I also know that we all harbor a bit of excitement about the start of a new school year.

While the purpose of this letter is to look ahead, it is important to reflect on some of the amazing accomplishments of the 2016-2017 school year.

We are coming off a truly remarkable year for our great district.

In June, we bid farewell to one of our most talented senior classes and we will now proudly welcome our class of 2030.

This past year, we completed our first year of full-day kindergarten and have begun to implement our five-year technology plan that will ultimately impact every child K-12.

Our staff was busy at work this summer aligning our curriculum to meet the demands of the new state assessments and ensuring that our programs remain rigorous and challenging.

Phase two of our capital bond project is coming to an end.

This summer, 90 percent of the work has been completed and we are truly impressed with Harborfields High School’s new gymnasium and renovations to the wellness center, wrestling room, multimedia center and three science

labs.

At Oldfield Middle School, renovations have been made to the gymnasium, restrooms near the main entrance and five science labs. In addition, extensive work is underway at TJL with the renovation of the multi-purpose room.

Come to our school board meetings, or visit our website, for the latest updates on the bond project.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome many new and remaining staff members. Among them are our two new administrators: Susan Kenny, Thomas J. Lahey principal; and Theresa McGuire, director of pupil personnel services. We wish them a successful career in Harborfields.

Our vision continues to be the same this year: Success for our HF Family, giving our students a world-class education one child at

a time. Working together, we can bring our school to the next level and continue to make Harborfields a special place to live, work and learn.

Although the 2017-2018 calendar and directory will soon be finalized with details of opening school activities and meetings, I would like to note that the first day of classes for students will be Tuesday, Sept. 5.

As usual, I encourage everyone to immerse themselves in our school culture and become an active part of the school community.

For the latest news and events scheduled at our schools and for daily updates, please follow us on Twitter: @HarborfieldsCSD. I am looking forward to seeing you on the first day of school and wish you a healthy, productive, and rewarding academic year!

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Huntington Works To Maintain ‘Tradition Of Excellence’

By James W. Polansky Huntington Superintendent The start of a new school year creates opportunities for each of us to renew our commitment to education and to the students who arrive at our classroom doors ready to learn. At the same time, we can, once again, reflect and take pride in the accomplishments of members of Huntington High School’s Class of 2017 and celebrate a successful past year for students across the district in the classroom, on stage, on the athletic field and in the community.

We are truly fortunate in Huntington to offer an outstanding curricular program at all levels, as well as extensive and broad ranging extracurricular opportunities.

Last year, student participation and performance in advanced coursework continued an increasing trend. Huntington students earned numerous honors and recognition in all disciplines and logged thousands of community service hours. Class of 2017 graduates will attend prestigious colleges and universities throughout the country, many with substantial scholarship monies in hand. We expect all of this to continue during the coming year and beyond.

As educators, this time of year generates the same excitement for us as it does for our students. The butterflies we feel on opening day serve as a subtle reminder as to what inspired us to pursue such a noble career. Sure, we could have selected another profession. But

instead, we answer a call that has enriched our lives and the lives of others immeasurably. We continue to dedicate ourselves so that every child we teach has the opportunities and tools to be successful despite life’s hurdles, so he or she can pursue his or her dreams.

There is no doubt that external influences have made our jobs more challenging. We have done our best to play by the rapidly changing rules of public education, absorbing every new acronym conjured up by state and federal lawmakers. The political agendas, media opportunists and constant friction of competing interests is exhausting and often leaves us to question our own values.

With that said, the Huntington School District continues to takes great pride in its longstanding ‘tradition of excellence.’ We look forward to continuing that tradition in 2017-18 with vigor. As the new school year begins, we will continue to promote a sense of collaboration within the school community in an effort to help each of our students realize his or her full potential. The successes we have achieved in the past and those we will surely achieve in the future can often be attributed directly to the home-schoolcommunity connection.

Huntington is an extraordinary place made up of exceptional people, and it continues to be a privilege to serve as your superintendent.

Allow me to extend my welcome back wishes and an emphatic welcome to members of the Huntington High School Class of 2030!

We assuredly have a great school year ahead of us.

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School Leaders Say Welcome Back Fresh New Year, Educational Experiences Ahead

By Robert L. Banzer Northport-East Northport Superintendent

It is with much enthusiasm that we prepare to welcome students and staff members into a fresh new school year filled with educational experiences.

One of our exciting highlights is the implementation of our DistrictWide Strategic Plan. This plan includes our district mission, vision, core values and priority areas. There are already initiatives based on this plan that are underway. This includes our Responsive Classroom implementation at the elementary schools and the 1:1 Chromebook Initiative at both middle schools.

This will be the first school year that our Strategic Plan is in place.

Last March, a committee comprised of school board members, adminis-

trators, teachers, parents and other members of the school community, welcomed the charge of creating this plan as a way to reinforce and organize the district’s focus on educating the whole child. I am very proud of the mission statement, set of core values and long-term goals that resulted from the time and teamwork this group shared. We have also identified several priority areas for this upcoming school year, including: curriculum, social emotional learning and professional development.

This summer we developed a series of trainings for teachers as we prepare to distribute Chromebooks to each of our middle school students. Our Chromebook Initiative will provide each student in grades 6-8 with a device to use in school and take home, in order to provide countless opportunities for 21st century learning, collaboration and college- and career-readiness to flourish. Around 1,500 Chromebooks will be distributed within our middle

schools during the first few weeks of school, and all are equipped to utilize the Google Suite products such as Google Drive and Google Classrooms.

This new development represents a significant step forward for our district, as it means that our students will be better able to actively participate in the digital world; they will gain access to web based resources and research materials and connect with people all over the globe. The integration of technology into the curricula will cultivate creativity, innovation, student-centered learning and individuality. We are eager to move forward in this new endeavor, and look forward to updating you about its progress and positive contributions to our programs.

Along with implementing tools of technology to support students and teachers, we are also researching ways to support the social-emotional learning of our students. We believe that integrating academic and socialemotional skills will foster an envi-

ronment where students can engage in their very best learning.

Responsive Classroom is a research-based approach to education that gives teachers the tools they need to create classroom communities that maximize student learning.

In addition to our book studies at each of the elementary schools, this summer almost thirty teachers attended a four-day training. We look forward to sharing these ideas with teachers at Superintendent’s Conference Day and bringing Responsive Classroom practices and strategies to our buildings this fall.

These initiatives demonstrate the constructive movement that occurs when people come together and combine observations and ideas. I am grateful for the school-community connection, our supportive residents and the dedication of Northport-East Northport students and staff members who keep our tradition of excellence going strong. I look forward to seeing you in September!

Plenty ‘In Rear-View Mirror,’ More Memories Ahead

By David P. Bennardo, Ed.D. South Huntington Superintendent

It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome the members of our school community back to another exciting year.

The months ahead hold great promise for our South Huntington family, and there is renewed hope and opportunity on the bright horizon.

We were fortunate in 2016-2017 to enjoy unprecedented success as our students and teachers recorded

the finest regents and advanced placement results in decades and saw admission to the most prestigious colleges in the nation. Fortunately, this commitment to excellence was mirrored in each and every school, and our students demonstrated remarkable growth and progress at every grade level.

Our school community also enjoyed the blessings of a dedicated and talented staff that provided vital life lessons and stressed the values of empathy, character and civility, which transcend traditional classroom walls. As always, these important lessons were complemented by a variety of worthy co-curricular endeavors, as we collectively cheered numerous

athletic, artistic, musical, theatrical, research, and leadership accomplishments.

Simply put, there are fantastic things “in the rear-view mirror,” and we look forward to new accomplishments and memories in the year to come.

Although the summer has been busy with camps, community activities and trainings, there is nothing quite like the energy of a new September opening. Our campuses will slowly return to action, as our athletes, marching band, and performing groups begin to practice in August.

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1,000 faculty and staff members return for Superintendent’s Conference Day.

We will then swing open our doors on Wednesday, Sept. 6, and welcome just over 6,000 students to the South Huntington School District’s wonderful schools. From that moment forward, a unique chemistry will emerge as the pace quickens, and we settle into the rhythm of a new school year. Our team stands ready to build upon past success, as we know in our hearts and souls that the greatest days are ahead.

We welcome the members of our school community to join in the excitement and become part of the Renaissance that envelops our town.

With continued expectation for success.

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Excitement Ahead Includes New, $10M Science Center

By Bro. Gary Cregan, O.S.F. St. Anthony’s High School Principal

We have two people at St. Anthony’s High School who have been connected to us for over 25 years each.

Michael and Lisa Savallo serve our school community in their capacities as director of security and Lisa as a teacher and currently as an assistant to the athletic director.

Lisa was sent on pilgrimage to Assisi by the school and when she returned from this 15-day spiritual quest I asked her if it was better that she went without her husband, Michael.

Without missing a beat Lisa emphatically said, “Absolutely, I now, more than ever, realize how much I love him. A little time away only made our relationship deeper and stronger.”

I use this true story to illustrate why Summer 2017 is good for us as well.

A little time away can make our love for St. Anthony’s stronger and we can come away with a deeper sense of gratitude for all our beloved school does for each of us.

I am so grateful for our most recent graduating Class of 2017. The class was a unique group of kids who left us with such a positive experience of their exuberance that many years of stories

will be recounted.

Our rising seniors, juniors and sophomores all have a joy for living and a boundless hope in their future. Their energy is the pulse one feels when one walks into our school in the morning.

It is why it is an honor to work here. I know my thoughts also reflect the vast majority of faculty and staff who call St. Anthony’s a second home.

This summer also gives me pause to be grateful for generous benefactors who ensure our school’s vitality and prosperous future. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Entenmann-Padden families, particularly John Padden ’06 and Kelly Padden ’07, I am delighted to announce the naming of our soon-tobe completed $10 million Science Center The William & Christine Entenmann Science Center. They and hundreds of others invest their treasures with us and have confidence in the education received.

Let us remember in prayer our 603 rising freshmen who will enter our halls in a few short weeks. They are nervous and excited to begin. I am confident they too will catch the unique spirit of Saint Francis, Saint Anthony, Saint Bonaventure and the thousands of Franciscan Friars and devoted lay faculty who pass on the Roman Catholic Faith to yet another generation.

God love all of you and enjoy the rest of the summer.

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Dog sitting, babysitting, yard work, waitressing, holding flapjack breakfasts and car washes, Walt Whitman students, pictured above from left, Jasmine Haug, Timothy Rise, Ruthie Rise, and Karina Lew, have had a busy year. Their fundraising efforts have all paid off as this summer they are building 12-by12-foot homes for some extremely poor villagers in Nicaragua.

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back to school Northport Music Students Showcase Talents Family members in the Northport-East Northport School District beamed with pride on Aug. 2 and Aug. 4, while watching their children perform the skills they learned during the course of several weeks in the Northport Music and the Arts Summer Program.

Held at Northport High School during the evening of Aug. 2, several groups showcased their musical abilities including the elementary orchestra, elementary band and intermediate orchestra. In addition, those involved in the dance group performed an exciting flash mob during the day, in the halls of East Northport Middle School.

Families were invited for demonstrations on Aug. 4, the final day of the program.

Here, the students took to their classrooms and under the guidance of their music teachers, showed off what they had learned.

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Orchestra students perform at Northport High School for family and friends on Aug. 2.

Incoming Norwood Avenue fifth-grader Spencer Murphy performed with the jazz band for family and friends on Aug. 4.

Trumpet players demonstrate what they learned over the course of the Northport Music and the Arts Summer Program.

Family members watched their children showcase their musical abilities at the conclusion of the Northport Music and the Arts Summer Program.

Veteran Huntington High School teacher Brian Stellato has taken the reins of the Blue Devil marching band.

Stellato, who is entering his 15th year as a teacher, is a Sachem High School graduate, and earned an undergraduate degree in music education with a concentration in instrumental music at University of Delaware.

A three-year drum major with the University of Delaware’s Fightin’Blue Hen marching band, Stellato went on to obtain a master’s degree at Stony Brook University with a concentration in educational leadership. His first teaching position was at Southampton High School in 2003-2004. He taught elementary band in the Sachem school district for three years before coming to Huntington in October 2007.

“Brian is a strong presence and valued member of our department,” said Eric Reynolds, district director of fine and performing arts. “Brian puts his all into his work. The connections he makes with his students and their families are always extraordinarily positive and productive.”

At one time or another, Stellato has been the marching band’s director, co-director and assistant director.

He was the assistant director last year, but stepped back into the top spot when last year’s director, Jes-

Photo/Darin Reed

Veteran Takes Reins Of Blue Devil Marching Band

Brian Stellato sica Castaneda left to take a teaching position in Port Washington.

Stellato is currently the director of the high school’s junior symphonic band, wind ensemble and the pit orchestra for the spring musical. He will be teaching Music Theory I this year.

“Brian’s visibility and active participation within the district and larger community reach far beyond the rehearsal room,” Reynolds said. “As a member of the high school leadership committee and the shared decision making committee at the district level, Brian participates in a variety of community events including Safe Halloween and Relay For Life. No doubt, his community and school are close to his heart.”

Stellato just completed his first season as director of SCOPE’s SCALE summer arts enrichment program, which was held daily throughout July at the high school. He has also been active staff member of the George N. Parks Drum Major Academy, a summer workshop held across the county that provides instruction in conducting, teaching techniques, communication skills and leadership.

The Blue Devil marching band is in the midst of its annual summer training camp, which is being held at J. Taylor Finley Middle School. The band’s staff and student leadership are all on the same page and the outlook for the year is exceedingly positive.

“My first experiences with the Blue Devil marching band go back to the mid-’90s when I was a student competing against them,” Reynolds said. “The band’s history of successes are long and storied. Thanks to the tremendous professionalism and leadership throughout the years, including Stellato’s, the band now stands on solid ground for future generations. The musical experiences our band students enjoy are second to none. More importantly, the life skills and lessons the staff instill in our students aid in their personal growth and prepare them for their futures. It is exciting for me to watch the Blue Devil Band along with the district and Huntington community with eyes full of pride.”

back to school Historical Society Offers Resources For Students

By Connor Beach info@longislandergroup.com

The Huntington Historical Society can provide a valuable resource to students who are looking to learn about the history of Huntington.

Toby Kissam, treasurer of the HHS Executive Board indicated that Huntington residents, especially young people and students, learn about the foundations of the town.

“Huntington at the turn of the century was developed through a combination of the locals and the moguls,” Kissam said. “They partnered to create the institutions, and build the buildings creating the historic Huntington that we are so proud of today.”

Kissam said interested students could find information on important historical figures from Huntington, including Henry Stimson, the namesake of Henry

L. Stimson Middle School on 401 Oakwood Road in Huntington Station.

HHS is now able to offer young people a better place to study and learn thanks to the expansion of their archives in the Trade School Building on Main Street in the village.

“We opened up the room for use by our archivists, but also to serve as a much more convenient research center for the public,” Kissam said. “Researchers can take books off of the shelves, or get documents from our archives in the basement.”

The Watson Scholar Room, named for Dr. James Watson and his wife Elizabeth, houses a portrait of Stimson. The room also serves as an active research area that can be utilized by students to work on projects or collect information.

Across the street from the archives and research center students can find

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Huntington Historical Society offers valuable resource for students to learn more about the township’s history. additional resources at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building. The HHS acquired the 228 Main St. building in 2000.

The office of Town Historian Robert Hughes is found in the Soldiers and Sailors Building.

“People can contact him through that office with questions,” Kissam said.

Those interested in taking advantage of the facilities that the HHS has to offer can visit the archives on Mondays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.

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Harborfields Elementary School Welcomes New Principal

By Lauren Peller info@longislandergroup.com

The Harborfields Central School District’s Board of Education recently appointed Susan Kenny as the new principal of Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School.

Kenny began her career in education over 20 years ago. She was a second and third grade teacher, literacy specialist for students in grades K-5 in the West Babylon School District and she served as an elementary administrator in Garden City, Roslyn and Eastport South Manor school districts.

During her tenure as an elementary administrator, she Ied teachers through the changes of Common Core State Standards in ELA and mathematics, curriculum reviews, math program adoptions, technology initiatives, report card revisions and character education initiatives.

“My past experiences as an administrator have taught me to listen, reflect and to think about the unintended consequences when making decisions,” she said. “Every decision that is made must be in the best interests of our students.”

Kenny noted that her leadership style is one that includes collaboration and partnership to allow students to flourish in every possible way.

She plans to bring this collaborative leadership style to TJL by having “consistent and clear com-

munication between all constituent groups in the school.”

Her specific goals for her new role as principal include, “establishing positive relationships with all members of our school community, creating a school environment where students feels safe, welcomed and connected and ensuring that all district goals are achieved with excellence.”

Kenny started her role as principal on July 1 and throughout the summer planned three “meet and greet” event days for students in grades 3-5.

At these events, she introduced herself and spoke about her past experiences as an educator and administrator in addition to discussing her family and volunteer work with Honor Flight Long Island. Kenny also discussed what her focus will be during the new school year and played a video which emphasized the importance of not giving up, a concept that she wants students to work towards.

“This year, our focus is going to be on creating an atmosphere where students learn from failure, come up with the skills to problem solve and persevere when faced with adversity,” she said.

Kenny, whose first day is Sept. 5, added, “It is an honor and privilege to serve as principal of Thomas J. Lahey in the Harborfields School District. I am extremely excited to lead in a school district that is committed to providing an excellent education to all students.”

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Susan Kenny

Back To School With A Spectacular Smile

By Dr. Inna Gellerman info@longislandergroup.com

School is nearly underway and your family is getting ready to settle back into a busy schedule of school and afterschool activities.

So, have you Dr. Inna turned your attenGellerman tion to those things you put off until “after the summer” – like an orthodontic check-up for your littlest ones?

The reason that orthodontists encourage parents to bring children in by age 7 for a quick check up is all about the timing. The oral cavity

and structures of young children, including their palates, jaws, nasal passageways and teeth, have developed enough that a highly-skilled orthodontist can evaluate whether or not their adult teeth will able to fit properly in their mouths. Most kids just need an evaluation, which is done at no charge and doesn’t take very long at all.

But for some children, an orthodontic checkup reveals problems that, if treated early on, can avoid more intense treatment later in life.

Here’s an example: a child comes into our office and the mother tells the doctor that she breathes through her mouth while sleeping. The orthodontist is able to see the internal structures, which include a small mouth and a small nasal cavity floor.

The solution is known as Phase One treatment, where the use of an appliance will promote the proper growth of the mouth and help open the nasal passageways.

There is a limited window of time when the palatal expander can be used, and that is why the examination by age 7 is so important.

If the palate is not big enough, and if mid-palatal suture has fused, palatal expansion may require surgery. An oral-maxiofacial surgeon inserts an expander into the midpalatal suture, the location where the two halves of the palate meet.

These are normally separated, but if they fuse together, this is the only way to spread them apart.

The use of palatal expander appliances have become increasingly

common as a good alternative to this surgery or the practice of extracting teeth before braces can be used to straighten teeth, but treatment must begin at the right time.

Because palatal expanders also increase the width of the nasal floor, they increase airway volume and are useful in preventing sleep apnea.

If you have questions, please call the office at 631-427-8444 and we’ll be happy to set up a free consultation for your child, including a free examination.

Dr. Inna Gellerman is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She founded Gellerman Orthodontics, in Huntington, in 2003, and is actively involved with many community organizations.

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Huntington Businesses

Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

Local Art Shop Celebrates 60 Years

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

The Huntington Art Center, a 60year-old shop in Huntington village, isn’t just a custom photo framing shop, offering a variety of services and making advances in digital work.

“New printing is all the rave now so we’re trying to learn about it and be able to offer our customers all the new different technologies for printing things, like printing on aluminum, glass, plexi, and being able to have customers email us a picture so we can print it, frame it, deliver it, and hang it,” Wendy Curtis, co-owner, said.

Located at 11 Wall St. in Huntington village, the shop opened up in 1957. Curtis and co-owner Tom Northrop took over the 1,000-squarefoot location two years ago.

Offering more than 1,000 styles of framing, the shop crafts all sizes of custom framing for photos, mirrors, shadow boxes and more. Frames styles include classic, contemporary, modern, traditional, and reclaimed wood, which is currently a popular fashion.

“We had a customer come in with a

Wendy Curtis and Tom Northrop, co-owners of Huntington Art Center, took over the 60-year-old location two years ago, offering quality experience and personal service.

Elvis Presley movie poster that’s 4-by5-feet, so even size is not an issue,” Curtis, 48, of Huntington, said.

Curtis and Northrop also deliver the work to customers and install the piece in their homes.

“It’s great because we get to use all of our creative faculties and our tools

The Huntington Art Center in Huntington village is celebrating 60 years, since it opened its doors in 1957.

in picking out frames,” Northrop, 52, of Huntington, said. “We try to help clients focus on what their needs are in their home.”

With 30 years of experience in custom framing, Curtis is also a photographer and Northrop a painter. At the shop, the duo also provides photo and art restorations, digital imaging and repair work on frames.

In addition, the business also showcases and sells local artwork from fine art, photography, jewelry, blown glass and pottery.

“I like the creativity and I love being able to help people pick something beautiful for a customer’s home,” Curtis said. “It’s a very satisfying business to be in. It makes customers smile to have a beautiful piece of art on their wall. It’s always upbeat, positive and fun.”

Curtis added that she promotes local artwork by connecting clients with artists in the area. With that, she also initiated the annual Huntington Art Walk as a way to highlight art galleries in Huntington village. She said it’s significant for them to build upon

the community spirit with the arts.

When the business opened 60 years ago, it offered art supplies, a gallery and classes, highlighting its name. Although it has moved to custom framing and offering gallery work, Northrop said they kept the name to keep with tradition.

Along with quality experience, store owners also offer friendly service.

“We like to talk to people and when people come in and we get that personal connection,” Northrop said.

“There’s a very small town community aspect to it that we like to foster, where you’re not just a number. We’re going to make a connection with them.”

Huntington Art Center 11 Wall St., Huntington 631-423-6010 Huntingtonartcenter.com

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b u s in e s s Wills Vs. Revocable Trusts

By David R. Okrent, CPA, Esq. info@longislandergroup.com

A thoughtful discussion on wills vs. revocable living trusts is a topic worth discussion following last month’s article on revocable trusts.

Many of us toss David R. Okrent these terms around, however, having a clear grasp on how we use these tools in our planning arsenal is extremely important.

To review, a will is a document that covers four areas: 1) Who will be in charge after you pass; 2) What powers this person shall hold; 3) Who inherits which parts of your estate; 4) And how that transfer will happen.

A revocable living trust, aka living trust, is a document created by a person called a trustmaker, or creator, settlor or grantor. The trust basically “holds” the trustmaker’s property to be spent as he/she wishes. It will usually cover three “phases” of the trustmaker’s life: 1) As a healthy person with funds used as you so desire.

2) As an incapacitated person with funds used for the care of you and your estate.

3) As a deceased person with your estate being divided as you wish.

Your Estate Privacy When considering your options, most individuals want to avoid probate court and its open-ended information procedure. Using a revocable trust keeps a private contract between you as the trustmaker and trustee, and so it doesn’t have to be filed with any court. Unfortunately, if someone wants to question the validity of your trust, it can end

up in court.

Mental Disability Option The main benefit of a revocable living trust is its ability to build mental disability into the document. With today’s increasing numbers of Alzheimer’s disease and other disabling diseases, this tool is imperative to have in your arsenal. Always be sure to request that your revocable living trust include a comprehensive disability plan.

Avoiding Probate So, by far the most recognizable benefit of a revocable living trust is avoiding probate court. How does a revocable living trust avoid probate?

Simply, if your assets are titled in the name of your trust at the time of your death, then they avoid probate.

Lastly, you may be asking: “Can a last will and testament offer any of the same benefits?” And the answer is no, a last will and testament that’ s admitted to probate: 1) Becomes a part of the public

court records, and offers no privacy; 2) Goes into effect after you die; 3) Does not include mental disability planning for you; 4) And any asset titled in your individual name at the time of your death, or any life insurance policy or retirement account that doesn’t have a beneficiary who survives you, will require probate.

Contrasted with a revocable living trust, which offers all of these benefits, should be a “no-contest” on which to have in your arsenal!

David Okrent, Esq. has been handling elder law, estate planning and special needs matters for over 30 years. He works on policy matters as the immediate past Long Island delegate of the NYSBA\Elder Law Section. His former experience as a CPA and with the IRS gives him a unique perspective in creating estate plans.

Visit Davidrokrentlaw.com or call 631-427-4600.

WALT’S CORNER

On The Cricket What will you tell me after winter when the snow will no longer freeze our time, with time, words – poem in a match and common space behind the chimney?

What will you tell me in two years’ time, after forever, after goodnight – will the cricket wake up at spring and glare at us straight in the eye?

What will you tell me during the gig and how will your words match the tune, can you domesticate a cricket and will he become tamed for good?

Walt Whitman

What will you tell me if the cricket stays endlessly and plays violin, won’t he disturb us all the time giving concerts through winter till spring?

What will you tell me – say it now, tell me this gig is a polar night, the chimney cricket – a little star, which luckily always ends falling down.

What will you tell me after winter, what will you tell me in two years’ time and how will your words match the tune, with us sleeping under the ground?

Jadwiga Grabarz, tr Katarzyna Skoczy ska Nowy Wisnicz, Poland Walt’s Corner is edited by George Wallace, former Suffolk County poet laureate, and honors founder Walt Whitman. Submissions of original poetry, short stories, photographs and drawings are welcomed. Send items to Long-Islander Newspapers, 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY, 11743. Submissions cannot be returned. Call 631-427-7000 for more information.

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Ch am be r St af f Ellen O’Brien, Exec. Di rector Courtney Bynoe, Assoc.

Exec. Director www.huntingtonchamber .com

Business After Hours At Fred Astaire Dance Studio

Swing and sway the night away at the chamber’s Business after Hours at Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Huntington on Wednesday, Aug 30, 6-8 p.m. The night will be filled with networking opportunities and delicious refreshments, as well as a chance to watch dance demonstrations and partake in dance lessons. Guest are wel-

come to stop in any time to enjoy an evening with business and community members. This event is a free benefit for Huntington Chamber members and $20 for future-members.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Huntington, located at 132 W Jericho Turnpike, offers a full range of ballroom and Latin dance lessons for all skill

levels, with or without a partner. Lessons are taught by their certified dance instructors, who undergo rigorous and continuous dance training.

Instructors teach all types of ballroom dancing, including salsa, mambo, hustle, East Coast swing, West Coast swing, merengue, rumba, cha cha, samba, bolero, paso doble, jive, Argentine tango, foxtrot, tango, waltz, Viennese waltz and quickstep.

To learn more about Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Huntington, visit Fredastaire.com/huntington.

Business After Hours events are effective networking programs hosted by chamber members that allows the host to invite fellow chamber members to their place of business and highlight their work and company. To host a Business After Hours, or learn more about the Huntington Chamber, call 631-423-6100 or visit Huntingtonchamber.com.

Chamber Member Spotlight The Townwide Fund of Huntington was founded in 1961 by a group of private citizens who wanted to help local charities. The organization’s essential mission was to keep money raised in Huntington within the community. Now, more than 50 years and $10 million later, the TWF supports more than thirty different charities throughout Huntington.

Funds are raised through a series of events held throughout the year.

Local organizations are encouraged to submit grant applications, which can be found on the TWF

website. In the early fall, the grants committee carefully reviews all applications, vetting financial and program information and decides which organizations will receive funding.

TWF presents the Thanksgiving Day Charity Race, which draws thousands of runners from across the area, and the St. Patrick’s Day Charity Race, one of the earlier runs of the season.

The Red Tie Gala celebrates local people with big hearts, and takes place every year during the week of Valentine’s Day. Learn more at Townwidefund.org.

Upcoming Chamber Events Aug. 30, 6-8 p.m. – Business After Hours at Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Huntington (132 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station) Sept. 19, 7:30-10 a.m. – Chamber Networking Breakfast at Parkside Manor at The Elks (195 Main St., Huntington) Sept. 19 6-8 p.m. – Business After Hours at Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption (33 Warner Road, Huntington)

Attention Chamber Members This, and the spaces below, are now open for advertisements by Huntington Chamber members.

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

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THURSDAY Chef Guy’s Pig Roast

On Thursday, Aug. 24, Chef Guy Reuge, head of Cold Spring Harbor’s Sandbar, is hosting his annual summer pig roast at Mirabelle Restaurant & Tavern (150 Main St., Stony Brook). The evening begins at 6 p.m. and will feature roasted suckling pig alongside classic barbecue favorites.

Tickets ($58 for adults; $20 for children under 12) are all-inclusive, including unlimited wine, beer and sangria.

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C O M M U N I T Y

Calendar

Discover Your Voice

A creative writing workshop, hosted by Inner Spirit Yoga, will be held Thursday, Aug. 24, 6:30-8 p.m. at the 24 Vernon Valley Road yoga studio. Cost is $30 per person. Email info@innerspirityoga.com or call 631-262-9642 for more info.

5. Hunters have through Labor Day weekend to complete a treasure map, which marks the spot of “hidden gems” planted at each of the participating museums and organizations (The Whaling Museum, Heckscher Museum of Art, Northport Historical Society, Huntington Historical Society, Walt Whitman Birthplace, Cold Spring Harbor Fire House Museum and Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities). Find the treasure and get your map stamped at each venue for a chance to win family membership or prize package from all seven organizations.

Country Line Dancing

FRI DAY

Country style line dancing for beginners or experts, every Monday, 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn. No partners needed. $10 per person. Info at linedancingwithlynn.com.

Poets In Port

Do The Argentine Tango

Each Wednesday, 7-10:30 p.m. at Café Buenos Aires (23 Wall St., Huntington) is Argentine tango night. Dance, learn or just watch. Call 631-603-3600 for more info.

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.

Explore Stillwell Woods

SATURDAY Pop-Up Art Exhibit

S. Scherer & Sons is hosting an art exhibit of Virginia Mallon’s series titled “Wake of the Dutchman” at 104 Waterside Road, Northport each weekend beginning Aug. 26 through Labor Day. For more info, call 631-641-8545 or visit Virginiamallon.com.

Educator Appreciation

Pre-k through grade 12 educators are invited to the East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 E Jericho Turnpike) Saturdays and Sundays through August for 25 percent off most books, toys, games, movies and music, and 10 percent off café consumables and select Nook devices. Educators can also shop online at BN.com on Aug. 26, Aug. 27, for deeper discounts.

Bridal Expo The Long Island Bridal Expo helps brides and grooms engage in meaningful conversations in an intimate atmosphere with 35-40 experts. Bridesand grooms-to-be can meet representatives from caterers and wedding venues, designers, DJs and more. It’s et for Tuesday, Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington (598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville).

There will be a chance to win a trip to Hawaii. Visit Longislandbridalexpo.com/register to reserve a spot; admission is free. east of New York Avenue. It’s regularly stocked with fruits, vegetables, olive oils, baked goods, seafood, wines and more.

Call 631-323-3653, or visit for more info.

MONDAY VetDogs Golf Classic

Inbeon Con focuses on building a supportive and inclusive community that teaches everyone how to enhance their craft and pursue their creative passion.

The convention, set for Aug. 25, 10 a.m.4 p.m. at the Melville Marriott (1350 Walt Whitman Road), celebrates anime, comics, cosplay and gaming. Tickets range $15-$200 and can be purchased at Inbeoncon.com.

America’s VetDogs will host its eighth annual Golf Classic at the Huntington Country Club (483 Main St.) on Monday, Aug. 28, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. In addition to brunch and dinner, the event includes a live auction and raffle full of exciting items. Several America’s VetDogs service dog graduate teams will also be on hand along with Charlie, the NBC Today ‘Puppy with a Purpose.‘ Sponsorship opportunities are available. Register (there are several packages available, starting at $200) at Golf.Vetdogs.org

Watch The Fight

TUESDAY

Comic Con For Creatives

Changing Times (526 Larkfield Road, East Northport) will be showing the Floyd Mayweather vs. Connor McGregor fight on Saturday, Aug. 26. There will be a $20 cover charge. Call 631-368-3255 for more info.

SUNDAY Farmers Market

The Huntington Farmers Market is open each Sunday, 7 a.m.-12 noon, through Nov. 19 in the Main Street parking lot

Bridal Expo

The Long Island Bridal Expo helps brides and grooms engage in meaningful conversations in an intimate atmosphere with 35-40 experts. Brides- and grooms-to-be can meet representatives from caterers and wedding venues, designers, DJs and more. It’s et for Tuesday, Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington (598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville). There will be a chance to win a trip to Hawaii. Visit Longislandbridalexpo.com/register to reserve

a spot; admission is free.

Canvas Painting Workshop

Each Tuesday through August, 12:30-2 p.m., or 4-5:30 p.m., kids ages 5 and up can learn how to paint a variety of designs, including emojis, trolls and Pokemon. Cost is $29 + tax per child, and the workshop is held at Plaster Funcraft (6333 Jericho Turnpike, Commack).

Along with two 8-by-10 pre-drawn or one 12-by-16 canvas, there are also movie flips, ice cream cups, apple juice and water. Kids can bring their own peanutfree lunch or snacks. Call 631-493-0620 or email fun@plasterfuncraft.com for more info.

WEDNESDAY Business After Hours

The Huntington Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business After Hours event at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio (132 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station) on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6-8 p.m. There will be dance demonstrations and lessons, and refreshments will be served. Free for chamber members; $20 for future members. Register online at Huntingtonchamber.com, or email alex@huntingtonchamber.com.

UPCOMING/ONGOIN

Continue The Hunt

The annual Hunt Around Huntington scavenger is on, and runs through Sept.

The 270-acre Stillwell Woods preserve offers a blend of old field and oak barrens communities with plants and animals ripe for exploration. Huntington Audubon Society leads a search for songbird migrants such as warblers, thrushes, and flycatchers, Sunday, Sept.

3, 8 a.m. Registration: 585-880-0915.

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.

• In the gallery, TriCounty Artists of Long Island membership exhibit, includes works by top professional artists on Long Island and NYC boroughs, through Aug. 30.

Commack Public Library

Please note that the 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack location is currently under construction. The temporary location address is 6243 Jericho Turnpike, Commack. Event locations may be affected.

Call 631-499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• The temporary location will host storytime fun featuring picture books, flannel board tales and songs, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 11-11:30 a.m. Children, ages 3-5, must be able to attend on their own. Register online.

Deer Park Library

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

• Kids, from birth to kindergarteners, can wear their pajamas for some sleepy time stories, songs and rhymes on Thursday, Sept. 7, 7-7:45 p.m.

Elwood Public Library

3027 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood. 631499-3722. elwoodlibrary.org.

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LONG ISLANDER NEWS • HUNTINGTON WEEKLY (Continued from page 24) • Learn how to play chess, or play against friends, on Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:15-4:45 p.m. For kids in grades K-5.

Register online after Sept. 1.

Chef Guy’s Pig Roast On Thursday, Aug. 24, Chef Guy Reuge, head of Cold Spring Harbor’s Sandbar, is hosting his annual summer pig roast at Mirabelle Restaurant & Tavern (150 Main St., Stony Brook). The evening begins at 6 p.m. and will feature roasted suckling pig alongside classic barbecue favorites.

Tickets ($58 for adults; $20 for children under 12) are all-inclusive, including unlimited wine, beer and sangria.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

• A body toning and stretching class will be held each Monday, Sept. 11 through Oct. 30, at the Melville branch. Cost for the eight classes is $32 and registration is now open.

• On display in the Dix Hills branch gallery through August, The Textures of My Life by artist Silvia Rey.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-757-4200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Come to the library, 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, for Folk Dancing.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

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

• Take a walk! Huntington’s new walking club meets Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. through August at Heckscher Park (front gate at Rt. 25A and Prime Ave).

Bring walking shoes. Open to all, but register online.

• A beginner English class will be held Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the station branch. Class taught by a native English speaker. For adults. Reg-

ister online.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Movies will be show at the East Northport branch each Friday through Sept.

22. Movies begin at 2 p.m. No registration required.

• Skype – the best thing to happen to long-distance grandparenting since the invention of the telephone – free software allows users to make low-cost and free telephone calls and video chats. Learn how you can use it and how to create your own Skype account, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2 p.m. at Northport branch.

South Huntington Public Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Sta-

tion. 631-549-4411. shpl.info.

• Get your kids in grades K-5 ready for the eclipse Fri., Aug. 18, 3-4:30 p.m. An ambassador from American Astronomical Society will explain what an eclipse is, why this one is so special, and how to view it safely. Then, stay and create your own eclipse viewer.

Register.

THE ATE R/ FILM

Cinema Arts Centre

423 Park Ave., Huntington. cinemaartscentre.org. 631-423-7611.

• The 13th Annual All-Night “Pay-toGet-Out” Horror Movie Marathon is Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 p.m. The 12-hour marathon will show classic horror and exploitation madness, all from 35mm film. There will be giveaways, merchandise, craft beer, wine popcorn

AUGUST 24-30, 2017 • 25 and more. Online presale tickets are $40 for both the public and members.

Survive the night to get $10 back and free breakfast.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

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

• Showings of “Grease” run through Aug. 27. Tickets start at $73.

MUSE UMS/ EX HI BI TS 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.

• Work by teens in the portfolio development and fashion fundamentals programs is on display in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery through Aug. 27. Artist’s reception, Sunday, Aug. 20, 1-3 p.m.

• An exhibit of works by Art League of LI instructors will be on display Aug. 26Sept. 10. Meet the instructors and learn about classes at a show reception and open house, Saturday, Aug. 26, 11-3 p.m.

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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(Continued from page 25) were selected by juror Akili Tommasino, curatorial assistant, Museum of Modern Art.

VetDogs Golf Classic America’s VetDogs will host its eighth annual Golf Classic at the Huntington Country Club (483 Main St.) on Monday, Aug. 28, with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. In addition to brunch and dinner, the event includes a live auction and raffle full of exciting items. Several America’s VetDogs service dog graduate teams will also be on hand along with Charlie, the NBC Today ‘Puppy with a Purpose.’ Sponsorship opportunities are available. Register (there are several packages available, starting at $200) at Golf.Vetdogs.org

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 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 Wednesday, with sprinklers, bubbles, lawn games and activities, are back and run each Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., through August.

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.

• Stop in 2-4 p.m. on either Tuesday, Aug. 29 or Thursday, Aug. 31 to build a boat! Materials will be supplied (admission + $8 per hull). Hot glue guns will be used and require adult supervision. For ages 4-104.

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.

• “Ebb & Flow: Seascape and Shoreline Views,” an exhibition featuring dozens of paints, prints and photographs of the sea, will be on display through Nov. 12.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: Monday-Friday. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. 516-571-8040, ext.

100. hmtcli.org • The permanent exhibit explains the 1930s increase of intolerance, the reduction of human rights and the lack of intervention that enabled the persecution and mass murder of millions of Jews and others.

Huntington Arts Council

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.

Main Street Petite Gallery: 213 Main St., Huntington.

Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday noon-4 p.m. 631-2718423. huntingtonarts.org.

• Absolutely Abstract, juried exhibition selected by Maxine Jurow, through Sept.

9. Works by Patrick Aievoli, Lauren Bailey, Sean Ross Bennett, Arthur Bernstein, Renee Caine, Louise Cassano, John Castella, Grainne de Buitlear, Kathie Domney, Paul Edelson, Terry Finch, Nicole Franz, Stuart Friedman, Diego Garcia, Susan Geffken Burton, Phyllis Gildston, Alicia Gitlitz, Margaret Henning, Suzanne Hill, Jeffrey Hollman, Caroline Isacsson, Ron Janssen, Barbara Jones, Tara Leale-Porter, Sharon Lobo, Celeste Mauro, Karen Miller O’Keefe, J. Molefsky, Michelle Palatnik, Bonnie Peritz, Joan Rockwell, Coleen Ryan-Rivera, Che Sabalja, Nicole Sagginario, Khurshid Saleem, Lawrence Schloss, Ryan Sloan, Jackie Stevens, Kenneth Strier, Donald Wilson, Stephen Wyler, Peter Young.

Haven Gallery

Huntington Historical Society

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..

• Winners of the “Phone-o-graphy Competition” are on display through Aug. 26.

Gallery Sixty Seven

Local artists’ studio and gallery features paintings, prints and sculptures. 67 Main Street, Northport Village 631-662-6411.

Hours: Thurs/Fri: 2-7 p.m.; Sat/Sun: 1-6 p.m.; gallerysixtyseven.com • Celebrate Summer! group exhibit through Labor Day.

Green River Gallery

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. havenartgallery.com • Hearts Blood, guest curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, opens Sept. 16 with a reception, 6-8 p.m. and will be on display through Oct. 15

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 • Historic walking tour and pub crawl, Fri-

day, Aug. 24, leaves from the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building (228 Main St., Huntington) at 6:30 p.m., led by Town Historian Robert Hughes. Cost is $20 per person ($15 for members).

Register: 631-427-7045.

• An Evening of Wine Under the Stars, the society’s annual big-tent fundraiser features the finest food and wine from area restaurants, and honors Mark McAteer of The Laurel Group, Thursday, Sept. 7, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Kissam House, 434 Park Ave., Huntington. $85 per person. Order online at huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Happenings On Main Street: Singersongwriters perform at the patio in Northport Village Park each Friday through Labor Day (weather permitting). Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Concerts are free and start at 7 p.m.

Visit the website for the full schedule.

Northport Historical Society Museum

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

• For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street, Tuesdays-Sundays, 1-4:30 p.m. Available in the museum shop at $5 per person.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ripeartgal.com. 631-239-1805.

• A new series of paintings by Theresa Christensen, whose portraits, illustrations and 3-dimensional figures are directly influenced by pop culture, opens Sept. 16, 7 p.m.

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.

• The Liverpool Shuffle, a Beatles tribute band, performs Thursday, Sept. 14, 78:30 p.m., in the Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard. In case of rain, the band will perform in the Vanderbilt Reichert Planetarium. Tickets: $20 at Vanderbilt website; $25 at the door. 15 and under, $15.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Summer hours: Monday-Friday, 11-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-5 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.

• Back to School Programs: On Wednesday, Aug. 30, the Birthplace will host a pair of back to school programs for kids ages 5 and up. The programs, Make A Dream Catcher, 1 p.m., and Victorian Tea Party, 2:30 p.m., are $12 each per child, or $20 per child for both. Call Carolyn at 631-427-5240 ext. 113, or email educator@waltwhitman.org, for more info.

MUS IC/ DANCE

StarLight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main Street, Northport. 631-6633038. Shows at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets vary per artist and are available at Northportarts.org.

Five Towns College Performing Arts

Center 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 631-656-2110. FTC.edu.

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.

• The monthly Folk Jam/Song Circle/SingAlong is Sunday, Sept. 17, 1 p.m. at South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station). Free and open to all. Bring your voice, acoustic instruments and a snack/non-alcoholic beverage to share.

The Paramount

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

• Bayside “The Walking Wounded – 10 Year Anniversary Tour” comes Saturday, Sept. 9. Tickets are $20-$40.

• Ace Frehley will perform Wednesday, Sept. 13. Tickets are $19.50-$49.50.

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