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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

E D I S N I Greenlawn Filmmaker SPORTs ‘Rockin’ Fights’ Returns To The Paramount 3

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business March Madness Has Village Bars Booming 4

The FOODIES There’s Still Time To Dine, Huntington 8

school Volleyball-A-Thon Serves Up Funds For Local Causes 17

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Jano Tantongco

Get Out And Dine!

Don’t forget to dine… Have you taken your

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opportunity to dine, Huntington? We started off Sunday IN THE KNOW with our third annual springWITH AUNT ROSIE Cleaning house… Needtime gustatory extravaganza, less to say, this frigid winter Dine Huntington Restaurant Week. But, never has me all sorts of discombobfear. There’s still time to dine! The festivities ulated. Since it was so cold, I’ve decided it’s OK continue through Sunday, March 26. Twentyfor me to hold off on my spring cleaning. Of one Huntington-area restaurants are currently course I’ll be a few days into the ‘spring’ part springing forward with $27.95 three-course when I do eventually start cleaning, but oh prix-fixe menus (’til 7 p.m. only on Saturday). well. I cannot, however, wait to begin de-clutSo now’s not the time to worry about your tering my house. And now that — dare I say it beach body. You still have months to go before — the snow is finally starting to melt I’ll be the swimwear comes out (and the way this able to start sprucing up my yard! winter is going, you might not hit the beach ‘til August), so chase the winter blues away with a With that said… Happy first week of great meal in the meantime. And don’t forget spring!

I think it might be safe for us to start to log onto Dinehuntington.com to plan out stowing away our winter gear (or at least makyour itinerary! ing room for it). I’ll hang on to the extra pair of Looking good… Did you get a chance to see gloves at the office, along with my scarf and jacket – but they will be gone soon, I swear! the beautiful, not-scaffold-covered and restored steeple at Old First Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Huntington? As part of the (Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you church’s planned three-year, $1 million capital have comments, ideas, or tips about what’s project, workers began restoring the 233-yearhappening in your neck of the woods, write to old, 100-foot-tall steeple late last year. A coume today and let me know the latest. To conple of weeks ago, the scaffolding that once entact me, drop a line to Aunt Rosie, c/o The veloped was removed to reveal the now beautiLong-Islander, 14 Wall Street, Huntington NY fully-restored steeple. I think it looks great! If 11743. Or try the e-mail at you haven’t seen it yet, take a look at Longisaunt.rosieli@gmail.com) landernews.com, or in the March 16 issue of

A 20-year-old Centerport man was arrested on March 14 for an alleged string of property damage on Tilden Lane in Greenlawn at around 4 a.m., according to police. He broke mailboxes, driveway lights, a fence and a lamppost across three residences, police said. He was charged with three counts of criminal mischief.

Creepy Trespasser A 22-year-old Brentwood man was arrested for allegedly trespassing at a residence on Buttonwood Drive in Dix Hills at around 4:55 a.m. on March 11. Police said that he was found standing on a deck and was asked to leave. He was the found sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle parked in the driveway.

He was charged with trespass.

DrugsAndPistolWithChildNearby Police said a 28-year-old Huntington Station man was arrested at around 5:48 a.m. on March 10 after a search warrant was executed on his home on East Pulaski Road.

Police said they found heroin, marijuana and a loaded handgun. He was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana. He was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child for having his son in the home around the weapon and drugs.

Pair Of Melville Thefts

Photo Of The Week Look Who Turned One!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK Anthony “Showtime” Karperis

Zoe Tate, of Huntington, born on Dec. 5, 2015, recently celebrated her first birthday with parents Yolanda Adams and Phillip Tate; big sister Amani Tate; grandparents Cirilo and Anna Adams, and Mary Jones; aunts Jene, Ovin, Moniqua; uncle Cory; and cousins Lilly, Noa, Gabrielle and Kiahna.

“You learn a lot about yourself when you’re going head-to-head with someone.

You really see where your ego is at, too. If you’re willing to overcome yourself, [you can] overcome someone else.”

Police said a man was knocked to the ground and had his phone stolen from an unknown person at around 5:15 p.m. on March 13 as he was walking to his car on Broadhollow Road in Melville. In a separate incident, police said a purse was stolen from an unlocked 2009 Honda Civic at around 5:45 p.m. on March 7 in the parking lot of Blink Fitness on Broadhollow Road in Melville.

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Northport police responded to Goldenrod Avenue at around 11 a.m. on March 8 on a report of a raccoon with its head stuck in a jar. Police were able to find the raccoon and remove it from the jar.

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sports Long Island Boxer Gearing Up To Defend Title SPOTLIGHT

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

Just before a 5 p.m., Thursday appointment in Huntington with one of his personal training clients, state Junior Welterweight Champion Anthony Karperis spoke with Long Islander News about his upcoming fight in the very same village, where he’s set to be challenged by Scott Burrell tomorrow night at The Paramount as part of “Rockin’ Fights 26,” hosted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

Born and raised in Hicksville, Anthony “Showtime” Karperis (13-2, 4 KOs) said he’s not only in it to win, but also wants to dazzle the crowd.

“I’m always looking to be successful and to win, but I also like to put on a show for everyone. I look at myself as an athlete and as an entertainer almost,” Karperis, 28, said.

When he’s not boxing, Karperis is a personal trainer at the Academy of Boxing (2077 New York Ave., Huntington), where he takes clients ranging from those looking to actually compete to those who

State Junior Welterweight Champion Anthony Karperis, center, is set to reenter the ring at The Paramount tomorrow night. Also pictured is Joe DeGuardia, right, of Star Boxing. just want to keep in shape or lose weight.

In his boxing Karperis draws on his extensive experience in Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing, which he’s practiced since he was a teenager.

“You learn a lot about yourself when you’re going head-to-head with someone. You really see where

your ego is at, too,” he said. “If you’re willing to overcome yourself, [you can] overcome someone else.”

When he was about 15, Karperis said, he saw a fight between Italian-Canadian boxer Arturo Gatti and American boxer Mickey Ward. The fight inspired and pushed him to eventually lace up his own gloves and step into the ring.

He went on to win the New York Golden Gloves tournament in 2008 and earned the then-vacant state junior welterweight title last year, when he defeated Alan Gotay.

On Friday, he’ll be facing off against Burrell (122, 8 KOs), dubbed “Bang Bang,” who’s a Queens native, but was raised in London.

“He’s a good fighter, he’s got fast hands, good footwork. From what I’ve seen, he’s very technical. But, I have every answer to his problem. I’m ready to go,” Karperis said. The fight is scheduled for 10 rounds.

There are also four other fights set to make up the undercard for tomorrow night’s event. They include Huntington-bred lightweight Johnny “Hitman” Hernandez (8-1, 1KO), who is set to take on Dean “Badnewz” Burrell (11-1, 8 KOs), of Brooklyn, in a six-round contest.

Tickets range from $50-$200. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the matches are set to begin at 7:30 p.m.

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business Bars Buzzing For Hoops, Hops

By Jano Tantongco jtantongco@longislandergroup.com

As March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day overlapped last Friday, Huntington village was brimming with excitement and a slight buzz to end of the workweek.

At Christopher’s pub and eatery, the crowd was merry and “festive” as the second day of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament filled the television screens with games played across the country. Doubling up on the festivities, the bar also served up shepherd’s pie and corned beef and cabbage. Waitress Lauren Meltzer joined in by wearing shamrock socks during her shift.

“I love dressing up, honestly. I like people coming together. I love this bar,” she said.

Giulia Gallo, another waitress, wore a leprechaun hat, complete with an attached brown beard.

“The whole mood is just more upbeat, friendly. It’s very festive,” she said.

Sapsuckers saw a quieter atmosphere just before 5 p.m., but still played games throughout the day and also offered corned beef sandwiches, and drink specials with Jameson, Guinness and O’Hara’s, an Irish dry stout.

“March was a really good month for us with St. Patrick’s Day and we just had the parade on Sunday,” server Emmy Sau said in the midst of the bar’s Friday happy hour.

Meanwhile, Rust & Gold opened early at 12 noon to welcome the March Madness crowd.

“We’ve been rotating the games all day, it’s been an awesome crowd,” coowner Frank Antonetti said.

He added that the bar was pouring Guinness, which it doesn’t usually carry, as well as Redbreast, a single pot still Irish whiskey. Rust & Gold also offered unique corned beef dishes, including sandwiches, tacos and even eggrolls.

Sitting at the bar was Tyler Ramie, who just moved back to Long Island from Florida and now works at a

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From left, bartender Amy Tanner, waitress Lauren Meltzer, a bar patron, waitress Giulia Gallo, with Chef Frank Arcarola in the front pose for a picture on St. Patrick’s Day at Christopher’s pub and eatery. country club in town.

“Nothing else to do on a Friday on St. Patrick’s Day, so you might as well do something right?” Ramie, of Syosset, said.

He said he was taking it easy Friday in anticipation of Saturday’s scheduled leprechaun bar crawl.

At Nag’s Head Ale House, bartender Kieran Black was pouring drinks of all kinds, expecting a “pretty good crowd into the night.”

Black, who also runs the bar’s open mic nights, said the weekend seemed to be kicking off with more pleasant weather going forward.

Watching a game and meeting up with some friends was Carlos Ramos, who was seated barside.

“I was just watching this one that came down to the wire. USC just won by one point,” Ramos said.

The University of Southern California Trojans had just edged the Southern Methodist Mustangs, 66-65 for one of the first upsets of the tournament, which is set to enter the Sweet Sixteen round today and tomorrow.

Usually the driver, Ramos, had taken the train from his home of Kings Park.

He and his crew began at Meehan’s, mosied over to Crabtree’s and then found themselves returning to their stomping ground.

“We’ve been coming here for a long time,” Ramos said. “This is old faithful right here.”

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s s e n i s u b Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law

Long Islander News photos/Janee Law

A ‘Signature’ Culture To Champion Each Other

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While Signature Premier Properties continues to grow across Long Island, its staff’s culture to be a group of likeminded individuals that champion each other remains the same each day.

Specializing in residential and commercial purchase and sale, the success of the firm is led by coowners Peter Morris and Kathy Viard, who said they have made a point to be hands on and involved with their agents.

With 600 agents, Signature is headquartered at its 9,000-square-foot office at 190 Laurel Road, East Northport. The location is the eighth office the firm has opened, and is one of 13 total on Long Island.

Morris, the founder of Signature, opened the first office in 2007 in Huntington village.

“His mindset was to open a boutique firm of like-minded agents who had the freedom to run the business the way they wanted and the tools they needed to be successful,” Viard said.

In 2011, Viard joined the real estate business and started out as a manager before taking on the position as an agent and then a partner that same year in August.

Since then, they’ve opened up offices in Cold Spring Harbor in 2009; Northport in 2010; Dix Hills in 2012; Syosset in 2014; Smithtown in 2014; Babylon in 2015; and in 2016 opened offices in East Northport, Garden City and Floral Park. The firm opened up three additional offices in 2017, in Locust Valley, Woodbury and Merrick.

“Our intention is to be a local based company that’s hipper local and we want to continue to grow on Long Island,” Viard said. “We’re trying to fill it with like-minded people, who

Kathy Viard, above, co-owner of Signature Premier Properties, said the firm’s staff has created a culture in which they work as a group of like-minded individuals who champion each other. truly care about their client.”

With that, Viard said that the company has excellent stats, with 50 percent year-over-year increase under contracts.

“It’s a very strong market right now, supply is low, homes priced properly are flying, and inventory is down,” she said. “It’s really all the about the pricing, which is very important right now.”

With the success of the business, Viard said the firm is like a family. She added, “We try to keep bringing everybody together because we truly enjoy each other’s company here.”

In addition, one thing that Viard is particularly proud of is the development of Signature Cares, a division that helps fund holiday drives, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, local veteran charities, and building a dog park for the animals at Little Shelter.

With that, Signature Cares has raised $6,500 for the ice bucket challenge, $100,000 for the 22 push up challenge, and has donated $20,000 to five local veteran causes.

Licensed in real estate for more than

Signature Premier Properties 190 Laurel Road, Northport 631-673-3700 Signaturepremier.com

30 years, Viard said she loves everything about her job.

“For me real estate is an opportunity to work with people that are inviting us into their lives at the highs and

lows,” she said. “We’re helping them with the single biggest investment of their life and we become their trusted advisors and in the end they become our friends.

Ribbon Cut At School For Gifted

Pictured above, from left, at a ribbon cutting ceremony at Village East Giften (33 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station) on March 8 are: Huntington Chamber Chairman-elect Brian Yudewitz; chamber board members Joe Maddalone and Jennifer Cassidy; Village East Gifted Founder and President Tobi Phillips; and students.

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s s e n i s u b Sentiment: A Yardstick To Gauge The Market?

By Peter J. Klein, CFA, CRPS, CAP pklein@hightoweradvisors.com

Sentiment is used by Wall Street analysts and strategists to discern the current state of investors and their emotional state by checking in with their current mood, bullish or bearish. This is a different set of inputs than the typical fundamental analyst uses, those which are more mathematically formatted, earnings growth rates, valuations stats, balance sheet metrics.

In the case of sentiment, strategists are taking the temperature, if you will, of investors across a wide spectrum. They use this yardstick to glean an idea of how these folks, professionals and “retail” investors are thinking about the financial markets.

Now here is the interesting, though perhaps somewhat paradoxical, thing about sentiment on Wall Street. It’s a contrarian indicator. When sentiment is overly bullish many strategists believe that the market has little room to increase and vice versa when sentiment is overly bearish. Let’s unpack this a bit to try to understand its implications.

When investors are bullish they are likely to have used their investment capital to add to their equity positions, after all being bullish means that they expect higher prices in the somewhatshort term future. This added buying buoys stock prices further – basic economic supply and demand protocol – which likely adds to the bullish sentiment. That’s all well and good for the investors focused on momentum and very short term trading, which as many investors learned some years ago is very difficult to do profitably and consistently, despite what your brother-inlaw or “shoe shine guy” tells you they have done. But for the serious investor, or the investment professional/steward of other people’s money, it means that valuations are, or getting, stretched.

Same thing, in reverse, for the bearish side; hence why these sentiment indicators are seen as contrarian.

This notion of contrarian sentiment indicators and their implications for investors has been popularized via Warren Buffet’s quote: “Be frightened when everyone is bullish and be bold when everyone is frightened.” From my

lens sentiment plays an important part in navigating the portfolios we manage.

We are able to get the best values in bear markets though we don’t realize we did until bull markets come back in favor again. The other key component is risk. Buying when prices are low provides, even though it may not feel like it at the time, a margin of safety that is the Mother’s milk for the serious investor.

OK, so by now you are wondering, at least I hope you are, where the sentiment indicators are today? Well, they are as bullish as they have been since 1987. Some call it animal spirits or the Trump bump – but to me it’s just how markets work. I’ve seen it time and again over my 30 years in the business; momentum begets momentum until the music stops and most are left hitting the floor without a chair. Case in point: The Investor Intelligence survey shows readings of Bulls at 63 percent, highest reading since 1987, making 14 weeks in which the figure was over 55 percent, or the “danger zone,” according to Investor Intelligence. Bears were down to 16 percent, the lowest since July 2015.

When the Volatility Index (VIX) goes up, investors are frightened and seeking safety. And when it is low, there is complacency on Wall Street, – an absence of fear. It’s now trading near all-time lows.

Margin debt: Emboldened and overly bullish investors are more likely to use borrowed dollars to add to their equity positions and they do this though loans from their investment firms called margin. Right now we are at all-time highs on the amount of outstanding margin debt – and yes, I am well aware that the cost of this debt is very low, the “cheap money mantra.” In fact we are at the same point of margin debt growth that we were in 2000 and 2007, before the epic market reversals which followed.

The above data suggests that investors should be careful in their exposures to risk. Perhaps they should raise the levels of cash in their portfolios. And, yes, that will be a drag on overall portfolio returns as cash doesn’t return much of anything these days, but it also doesn’t go down in price either, and hedge their exposures via sophisticated strategies employed by profes(Continued On Page 19)

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

Exec. Director Laura Menchyk, Assoc.

Director, Member Servi ces

Business After Hours George W. Combs, Inc. invites you to experience the collaborative process between architect, contractor and designer. At the April 4 Business After Hours, George W. Combs, Inc. and Noli Interior Design will provide an insider’s perspective of the design and remodel/build process for your home or commercial space. The recently renovated and beautiful office space of George W. Combs, Inc., located at 70 Main St., Suite 202 in Huntington, will host an open house from 6-8 p.m. with refreshments and appetizers. This casual networking opportunity is free for Huntington Chamber members and $20 for future members.

Recognized for quality and integri-

ty, George W. Combs, Inc. has built and remodeled a portfolio of fine custom homes and commercial spaces that illustrates a rare combination of attention to detail, craftsmanship and the ability to help a business or homeowner’s dream come to life. George Combs upholds the attention to detail by being an active part of creating a dedicated team of collaborative professionals to realize a client’s vision including architects, specialty engineers, landscape architects, and interior decorators.

View more of the work by George W. Combs, Inc. at Georgecombs.com, or call 631-450-4003. If you would

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.

A home designed by George W. Combs, Inc. like to host a Business After Hours or learn more about the Huntington Chamber, call 631-423-6100, or Huntingtonchamber.com.

Chamber Member Spotlight

Upcoming Chamber Events March 26, 5:30 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at Cavi MediSpa (755 Park Ave. #320, Huntington) April 12, 4-6 p.m. – Shred Day, hosted by the chamber’s Green Committee, will be at the chamber’s buildings (164 Main St., Huntington). It’s free for chamber members April 26, 6-8 p.m. – Pathways to Success presented by the chamber’s Veteran and Education Committees at the Cinema Arts Center’s Sky Room Café (423 Park Ave., Huntington). Light refreshments will be served and there will be a free presentation for veterans seeking to further career opportunities

At Mercedes-Benz of Huntington, Dealership Principal Jim Buzzetta and General Manager Bill Dodge understand the true importance of community involvement. It helps the community prosper, it helps local businesses grow, and it helps them meet the wonderful people of the community. They dedicate an extraordinary amount of time, whether it be donating gifts to raf-

fles, giving to charities, sponsoring events, or supporting local businesses, they love it all.

They’re extremely proud of the community and to be able to call you all their friends. They look forward to building everlasting relationships with you all for years to come! You can go to the showroom at 1103 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, or visit Mbhuntington.com.

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Photo/Facebook/Jonathan’s Ristorante

The third-annual Spring Dine Huntington Restaurant Week is here! And there’s still time to dine.

Through Sunday, March 26 (until 7 p.m. only on Saturday), 21 restaurants across the Town of Huntington are offering prix-fixe dining for $27.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Visit DineHuntington.com to see the three-course menus, or read on below for a little taste of what several restaurants are offering.

To plan your trips, visit the website and watch for updates on the DineHuntington Facebook page.

Dine Huntington Restaurant Week is a collaborative venture of Long Islander News and the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce with sponsorship support the Huntington Village Business Improvement District, Huntington Station Business Improvement District and The Paramount.

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s e i There’s Still Time To Dine! d o o f e h t Restaurant Week continues through March 26

Above: Hugo Garcia, right, owner of Cafe Buenos Aires, one of 21 restaurants participating in Dine Huntington Restaurant Week, is pictured with son Gabriel Garcia and daughter Vanessa Long, who help him run the restaurant.

The IMC Donuts are filled with a warm dulce de leche, topped with cinnamon sugar and served with crème anglaise. They’re available as part of IMC’s restaurant week menu.

Left: Jonathan’s Ristorante, and 20 other restaurants across Huntington, kicked off their Dine Huntington Restaurant Week specials on Sunday.

Participating Restaurants: 7T8 European Fusion 78 Main St., Northport 631-651-8808

Gino’s Pizza 318 Main St., Huntington 631-427-4466

110 Japan 179 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-673-6666

IMC 279 Main St., Huntington 631-824-6222 On the menu: Filet Mignon

Almarco 13 Wall St., Huntington 631-935-1690

Jewel Restaurant 400 Broad Hollow Road, Melville 631-755-5777 On the menu: Grilled Swordfish

Bistro Cassis 55B Wall St., Huntington 631-421-4122 Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse 65 Wall St., Huntington 631-385-9255 On the menu: Grouper

Oreganata

Café Buenos Aires 23 Wall St., Huntington 631-603-3600

Jonathan’s Ristorante 15 Wall St., Huntington 631-549-0055 On the menu: Homemade Troccoli La Parma II 452 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-367-6360 On the menu: Rigatoni Filetto di Pomodoro

La Piazza 512 Walt Whitman Road, Melville 631-425-0500 On the menu: Pappardelle Bolognese

On the menu: Ora King Salmon

Mac’s Steakhouse 12 Gerard St., Huntington 631-549-5300 On the menu: Braised Short Ribs

Pomodoro 46 Gerard St., Huntington 631-824-6350

Milito’s Restaurant 315 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-824-6774 On the menu: Veal Giardiniera Mill Pond House 437 E Main St., Centerport 631-261-7663 On the menu: Fillet of Dole Roberto Osteria da Nino 292 Main St., Huntington 631-425-0820

Piccola Bussola 970 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-692-6300

Red 417 New York Ave., Huntington 631-673-0304 On the menu: Grass Fed Burger Ting 92 E Main St., Huntington 631-425-7788 On the menu: Huntington Roll Tutto Pazzo 84 New York Ave., Huntington 631-271-22537

Keep up with DineHuntington.com for the updated list

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Check out these locations for your next dining experience!

318 Main Street, Huntington (631) 427-4466 (GINO) www.ginospizzeriahuntington.com

Velvet Crunch is set to make its XO Restaurant debut on Friday.

BAND’S DEBUT: Classic rock, blues and blues rock band Velvet Crunch will be making it’s XO Restaurant debut on Friday, March 25.

The band is set to perform 9-11:30 p.m. at the 69 Wall St. wine and chocolate lounge in Huntington. For more information, or to make a reservation, call 631-549-7074.

PET FOOD DRIVE ENDING: The sixth annual Legislative Food Drive Challenge to benefit Long Island Cares is set to end next week. The drive, hosted by Suffolk Legislator Lou D’Amaro (D-Huntington Station) across his district, is calling for donations to be made to Baxter’s Pantry of Long Island Cares. While 5- and 10pound bags of dog and cat food, canned food, kitty litter and new pet toys are most needed, all pet nourishments are welcome, including food for hamsters, fish, birds and ferrets.

Ass per health code requirements, all pet food must be unopened and in original packaging. Donations can be brought to D’Amaro’s district office at 130 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. D’Amaro will be accepting donations through April 14. For more info, call 631-854-4433.

WINE DINNER: Prime An American Kitchen & Bar (117 North New York Ave., Huntington) is hosting a three-course, price-fixed dinner paired with wines from Justin Vineyards & Winery and Landmark Vineyards on Thursday, March 23. For $85 (not including tax and tip), diners can will get the pan roasted Atlantic sea scallops paired with Landmark’s chardonnay from California. Then, for the second course, the espresso rubbed prime filet mignon will be paired with the Justin’s cabernet sauvignon from Paso Robles, California. Finally, the third course of the artisanal cheese sampling will be paired with Justin’s Isosceles cabernet blend, also from Paso Robles, California. For more information, or to make a reservations, call 631-385-1515.

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EXCLUSIVE SUSHI CLASS: 110 Japan (179 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station) will host an exclusive sushi class with Executive Chef Meng, who trained with celebrity Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. The class will take place on March 26 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Guests will be able to bring home all the tasty treats created, and can sample fine sake, provided they’re at least 21. All tools and ingredients will be provided. By the end of the class, participants will also receive a small souvenir, including a custom 110 Japan T-shirt, sushi lollipop and more. Tickets cost $60 per person, with gratuity included, while the group rate is $53, with gratuity included. Tickets can be purchased from Bit.ly/2nDe1Ic.

MAXING OUT: Northport Villagebased Sand City Brewing Co. may have officially maxed out its fermenter count. The brewery recently added its seventh 20 BBL fermenter, replacing its previous 10 BBL fermenters. The newest addition was filled with a fresh batch of the brewery’s Putting Out Fires, an American IPA that bursting with Citra and Mouteka hops. To try out the beer, visit the brewery and tasting room at 60 Main St., Northport Village.

460 Gerard Street, Huntington Village (631) 824-6350 pomodoro@longisland.com

12 Gerard Street, Huntington (631) 549-5300 macssteakhouse.com 55 Wall Street, Huntington (631) 421-4122 bistrocassis.com 23 Wall Street A., Huntington (631) 603-3600 cafebuenosaires.net

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Sand City recently added its seventh 20 BBL fermenter to its Northport Village brewery at 60 Main St.

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Student’s ‘Favorite Teacher’ Wins Contest

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Northport High School senior Lauren Anselm recently submitted an essay on her fifth grade teacher, Daniel Fields, who was “”always full of energy” and never produced “a dull moment in his class,” for the seventh annual edition of the East Northport Barnes & Noble’s “My Favorite Teacher Contest.” Of the 33 submissions, Anselm’s essay was the winner.

Anselm, 18, of East Northport, said “there were so many laughs, so many new experiences” when she learned from Fields.

“He made learning fun and easy for me,” she added.

The 33 entrees in this year’s contest cited teachers from across Northport, East Northport, Kings Park, Elwood and Greenlawn. For the contest, middle and high school students submitted letters, essays and poems tell their communities how much they appreciate their teachers.

Anselm said she was shocked when she learned her submission won. And Fields was just as surprised as Anselm

and members of Bellerose Avenue School kept a tight lip on the contest results.

“I had no idea it was coming so it was one of those moments where you’re shocked,” Fields, 41, of Queens, said. “It’s definitely nice to know that kids are still thinking about you even when they’re no longer in the school.”

For Fields, who’s been teaching at Bellerose for 18 years, teaching at an elementary level is significant because it gives him the opportunity to get kids to love to learn, he said.

“We have a big chance to really impact their future,” Fields added. “I always see it as a chance to really make them interested in the next step, to try to find something they’re going to really love and hopefully help them figure out what that is.”

Anselm, who plans to study film in college, said Fields was the person who helped guide her to where she is today.

“When I would come to school, I wouldn’t be myself and then I would go into his classroom and I would know that it was a non-judgmental zone,” she said. “It was a really great year, my favorite school year.”

Although he admits that he’s not the best artist, Fields said he enjoys incorporating the visual aspect to teaching.

“I want to make their experience a little more visual and something more meaningful, where they could put their own creative spin on it,” he added. “I try to do that as much as possible and when they’re working in groups, they’re bouncing ideas off each other.

I’ve always made that part of the experience for them. I don’t want it to be just them with a notebook.”

Anselm said that Fields was the type of teacher who treated every student as individuals She added, “He sincerely cared about what was happening in everyone’s life and even after I graduated he still kept in touch with me.”

First and foremost, the kids are what Fields loves about his job, he said.

“It doesn’t always feel like a job sometimes,” he said. “Even though it can be stressful, you have papers to grade and assignments to make up to build your curriculum, but at the same time when you step back and you watch it all unfold, it’s kind of a cool thing to see how much fun the kids are

Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

EDUCATION

Daniel Fields, right, a fifth grade teacher at Bellerose Avenue School, won the Barnes & Noble East Northport “My Favorite Teacher Contest,” thanks to former student Lauren Anselm, left. having and how much they can get out of it.”

Both Fields and Anselm will be recognized in April at an event held at Barnes & Noble (4000 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport).

nautical notes The Ides Of Maritime March

By Henrietta Schavran info@longislandergroup

On Long Island the month of March symbolizes many things.

The harbors are calm and serene; there are no boats on its surface. There may be a thin layer of ice, on which winter birds fly over, searching for a flash of water to swim on. By the third week, as the first day of spring announces itself, there is suddenly the renewal of life everywhere. Daffodils and crocuses begin to bloom on land and homeowners begin the happy task of garden cleanup and preparing lists of plants and flowers to bring color and sweet scents around their homes Birds begin their migrations south or north.

On the water, a new excitement is felt. Marinas begin to drop their sum-

mer moorings. Boat owners and mechanics prepare for the work to be done on pleasure boats with the hope of launching their vessels early in spring…maybe before April 15? We see ducks and geese, and even swans, swimming around newly built nests, where ducklings and goslings will soon make their appearance. March is the month when life begins at boatyards, marinas, yacht clubs, and on land. And we all celebrate the fun of St. Patrick’s Day parades and parties.

However, March is a month of unpredictability. Without warning we may be visited by heavy snowfall or blizzard. This year is no exception.

Neither is the weather of past March years when I recall heavy snowfalls and freezing temperatures made possible the sport of driving automobiles on Huntington and Northport harbors in the 1960s.

The annals of shipwrecks on Long

Island Sound record that numerous shipwrecks occurred during the month of March during the 19th and 20th centuries. Here, around the waters of Eatons Neck, at least two shipwrecks occurred during blizzard conditions, one on March 30, 1880, and the other on March 10, 1896.

By chance, both vessels bore the name “Kate,” perhaps a name not to be associated with fair winds.

The “Kate Cannon” was wrecked during a snow storm, as it approached Eatons Neck. A decade and a half later, on May 10, 1896, the 124-ton yawl, “Kate Scranton,” capsized off the beach at Eatons Neck. It had sailed from Sag Harbor bound for New Jersey with a captain and crew of four.

The weather was foul and heavy snow and wind made visibility almost impossible. As the vessel approached Eatons Neck lighthouse, the captain could not see land at all but heard only the fog signal of the lighthouse. The yawl capsized close to the beach at which point two of the crew dove into

the water to try to reach the beach. A third held on to the capsized boat and the fourth was swept away. With the help of the life-saving volunteers at Eatons Neck, the captain, who had remained on his ship, was brought to safety and one crew member was saved as well.

Positive maritime events remind us that March was a time of inventiveness on the water. On March 21, 1944, on the day of the Vernal Equinox, the destroyer escort, “SS Mason,” was launched at the Boston Navy Yard. It was the first ship in the U.S. Navy with a predominantly African American crew.

March was also the month when, in 1922, the newly formed Cruising Club of America set down its rules of cruising, which have been part of the legacy of cruising clubs and yacht clubs all over the country.

March may roar in like a lion and end like a lamb, but it is a time that combines the drama of winter with the beauty of spring.

art Artist Melds Pictures, Paintings Into ‘Photoart’

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Photographer and painter Chris Bazer typically makes his viewers contemplate whether or not they’re looking at photos or paintings.

“I’ve done a number of shows where people come up to me and they ask, “Is it a photo or is it a painting?” I love when they ask me that because I got them,” Bazer, 69, of Huntington, said. “That’s really what I’m trying to achieve.”

Calling his work “photoart,” Bazer creates landscapes that have the depiction of a photograph, but the texture of a painting.

“They start off as photographs and then I manipulate them 100 different ways,” he said, adding that he uses computer program Corel. “If you ask me to reproduce one of those I prob-

ably could not do it again.

They’re all kind of very original type works, but also original photographs.”

After spending years taking photographs of wildlife and landscapes, Bazer decided to mix the two mediums to spice things up.

“After a while, it gets a little boring,” he said. “I think this adds a little pizzazz, and a different take on things.”

When he was 5 years old, Bazer said, his excitement for photography ignited.

“I had a little brownie box camera and ever since then I’d been taking pictures,” he said. “I have a basement filled with old black and white photographs and other photos I’ve done over the years.”

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Above, “Huntington Harbor Winter Sunset,” by Chris Bazer, inset.

College in 1969, Bazer learned a lot about art and what makes a good picture from his mentors, he said.

From there, Bazer began networking with Princess Ronkonkoma Productions to get his work displayed in public venues. For two years, Bazer has showed his work in six different libraries and several halls. Bazer has also dabbled in painting and has displayed some of those works as well.

Bazer said he wants to use his art to show the breathtaking settings found across Huntington and Long Island.

“It’s a way to express my feelings about Long Island because I love Long Island,” he said. “I also try to capture the emotional feelings that you see in a beautiful landscape.”

A Huntington resident for 20 years, Bazer has also been the owner of Ronkonkoma-based IDJNY DJ and Karaoke Service since 1985.

Starting May 6, Bazer’s photoart will be on display at Connetquot Public Library (760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia; 631-567-5079) as part of his “Essence of Nature” show. The display will run through the entire month and feature approximately 40 pieces of works including some of his paintings.

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TH UR SDA Y

C O M M U N I T Y

Poetry Readers

Calendar

Come join local resident Bob Little on Thursday, March 23, 2:30-4 p.m. at the East Northport public library (185 Larkfield Road) to share the visions of life detailed by some of the most eminent and some of the least known poets in the English language. Be surprised, sometimes shocked, but always enlightened by what is found. Newcomers are welcome. No registration required.

Job Fair

The Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264 New York Ave., Huntington Station) will host a job fair on Thursday, March 23, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet with recruitment agencies and employers from different industries. No registration necessary, but bring a resume. Call 631-385-2305 for more info.

The Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) will host a free showing of “Jackie” (2016) starring Natalie Portman on Friday, March 24, 2 p.m. “Jackie” is a psychological portrait of the First Lady as she struggles to maintain her husband’s legacy and the world of “Camelot” that they created and loved so well. Visit Cinemaartscentre.org for free tickets for the movie, speaker panel and reception.

Call 631-423-7611 for more details.

Women’s ‘Herstory’ Month The Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) will host a free showing of “Jackie” (2016) starring Natalie Portman on Friday, March 24, 2 p.m. “Jackie” is a psychological portrait of the First Lady as she struggles to maintain her husband’s legacy and the world of “Camelot” that they created and loved so well. Visit Cinemaartscentre.org for free tickets for the movie, speaker panel and reception. Call 631-423-7611 for more details.

Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing Presents: Rockin’ Fights 26 at The Paramount (370 New York Ave., Huntington) on Friday, March 24, 7:30 p.m. Star Boxing continues to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world rated contenders and young prospects. For more info, visit StarBoxing.com. For tickets ($50$200), visit Paramountny.com.

SATURDAY

Bring a Friend, Be A Friend

Gather ‘Round the Campfire

The Campfire All-Stars will perform at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse (65 Wall St., Huntington) on Saturday, March 25, 9:30 p.m. The CFA is an acoustic-driven cover band made up of musicians from several different genres including Latin, African, and good ole rock ‘n’ roll.

Influences include Eric Clapton, The Eagles, The Beatles, Steely Dan, Grateful Dead, CSN, Neil Young, more.

Call 631-385-9255 for more info.

The Frog Prince

The Arena Players Children’s Theater will give its final performance of The Tale of the Frog Prince on Saturday, March 25, 1 p.m. in the Carriage House Theater at the Vanderbilt Museum (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport). To purchase tickets, call Arena Players at 516-2930674. Adults $10, children $8. Children under 3 are free. The theater is fully accessible to those with limited mobility.

SUNDAY ‘Moana’s’ Whale Of A Luau

Visit the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (279 Main St., Cold Spring

Suffolk Legislator William “Doc” Spencer is beginning a listening tour across town on Wednesday, March 29, when he’ll be at Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Ave.) from 7-8:30 p.m. Come share concerns, find solutions to pressing issues and participate in community discussion. Call 631-8544500 for more info.

Yarn Crawl

Harbor) any time between 12 noon-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 26 for Moana’s Whale of a Luau. Disney’s animated heroine, Moana, was a Polynesian wayfinder, a master sailor who used the environment around her to sail the seas.

Learn about the whales that migrate to Hawaii, see a real sting ray tail, and create Te Ka’s lava and other Moanathemed crafts. All ages are welcome.

Cost is $10 per child ($6 admission for adults). For members, $5 for child. Call 631-367-3418 or visit Cshwhalingmuseum.org for more details.

Rockin’ Fights

Doc’s Listening Tour

UPCOMING/ONGOING

FRIDAY Women’s ‘Herstory’ Month

industries will be available to discuss job opportunities at the Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport) on Wednesday March 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a resume and dress for success. Sponsored by the Suffolk One - Stop Employment Center. No registration required.

Share your love of art with a friend at the Heckscher Art Museum (2 Prime Ave., Huntington) on Sunday, March 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Present membership card to bring a guest. For more info, call 631-351-3250.

Here’s An Idea!

Township Theatre Group’s Touring Company presents “Here’s an Idea!” at the Northport Public Library (151 Laurel Ave., Northport) on Sunday, March 26, 2-3:30 p.m. Light bulbs are symbols of bright ideas because they can illuminate solutions to problems. But light bulbs can suddenly pop, leaving us in the dark. The characters in this collection of short comic plays – performed by members of Long Island’s oldest community theater company – are enlightened in unexpected ways. No registration required.

Le Creuset Store New Color

The Le Creuset store at the Walt Whitman Shops (160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station) is hosting a sea inspired event featuring the new Marine & Oyster collection on Sunday, March 26, 12 noon-3 p.m. Enjoy sweet and savory bites while browsing sea

glass artistry, by Art by Lou. A cooking demonstration of shrimp will also be held at the event. Call 631-223-7070 to RSVP.

Spring Rummage Sale

There will be a spring rummage sale, with gently used and new clothing for all, as well as baby items, toys, books and more, at the Huntington Jewish Center (510 Park Ave., Huntington) on both Sunday, March 26, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and Monday, March 27, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Enter through the rear of the building.

For more info, call 631-427-1089.

M ONDAY Recycled Book Wreath

Create a wreath from recycled books at the Dix Hills branch of the Half Hollow Hills Public Library (55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills) on Monday, March 27, 7-8 p.m. Register online. Call 631421-4530 for more information.

TUESDAY Science On The Silver Screen

The Cinema Arts Center (423 Park Ave., Huntington) will host a screening of “Experimenter” (2015) with guest speaker Professor Howard Ehrlichman on Tuesday, March 28, 7 p.m. The movie explores the work of Ehrlichman’s colleague Stanley Milgrom, whose radical behavior experiments tested ordinary humans’ willingness to obey authority and remain controversial to this day. Visit Cinemaartscentre.org to buy tickets ($11 for members, $16 for nonmembers). Call 631-423-7611 for more details.

WE DNESDAY Calling All Job Seekers!

More than 20 companies from different

March 30-April 2 marks the third annual Long Island yarn crawl, which has a stop in Huntington at the Knitting Garden (49 Green St.). Over the course of the long weekend, yarn crafters – knitters, crocheters, weavers and spinners – are invited to participate in this self-guided tour of Long Island yarn shops. For the full list of participating locations, and more information, visit Longislandyarncrawl.com.

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.

• The next class in the Yoga for All Levels series will take place Wednesday, March 29, 10-11 a.m.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat to class. Register at the Information Services Desk with a completed Fitness Program Disclaimer Form and a check for $60 made out to the CSH Library.

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.

• DIY Galaxy Jar: Grades K-5 are welcome on Tuesday, March 28, 4:305:15 p.m., to create a mini galaxy jar with paint, glitter, and other assorted craft supplies. Please dress to make a mess. This program will take place at the library’s temporary location.

Deer Park Library

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

Elwood Public Library

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

• Make your mark at the library on Wednesday, March 29, 7-8 p.m. Jerri Castillo from Project Excel will help you unleash your inner artist and create a beautiful chalk mural to be on display in our Teen Nook.

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‘Moana’s’ Whale of a Luau Visit the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor) any time between 12 noon-3 p.m. on Sunday, March 26 for Moana’s Whale of a Luau.

Disney’s animated heroine, Moana, was a Polynesian wayfinder, a master sailor who used the environment around her to sail the seas. Learn about the whales that migrate to Hawaii, see a real sting ray tail, and create Te Ka’s lava and other Moana-themed crafts. All ages are welcome. Cost is $10 per child ($6 admission for adults). For members, $5 for child. Call 631-367-3418 or visit Cshwhalingmuseum.org for more details.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

• Dix Hills: Need help with your career search, résumé or cover letter? Make a half-hour appointment on Thursday, March 23 between 5:30-8:30 p.m. for free career counseling help with MaryAnn Verdolino, certified career counselor. MaryAnn holds an M.S. in Counseling from Long Island University. District residents only.

Registration required.

• Melville: Science exploration for grades 3-5 will take place on Tuesday, March 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Inquirybased activities allow students to construct their own understanding of scientific concepts. District residents only. Register online.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Cable Stitch Knitting Workshop for Advanced Beginners: Learn how to create cable stitch fingerless gloves and headband on Wednesday, March 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Attendees must know how to cast on, knit, and purl. Fee is $20. Registrations is limited to Harborfields Library cardholders. Bring two balls of the Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn in any light color. Stay away from dark colors. One set of straight needles, size 9 and a set of cable stitch holders are also needed.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

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

• Writer’s Workshop (Main Branch): Published author Terry Tomasino mentors students in grades 6-12 to improve their writing skills using guided imagery and other exercises. Takes place every Tuesday, 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Northport-East Northport Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • East Northport: Fireside Friday Musical Showcase: Talented chamber and chorale students from East Northport Middle School will perform under the direction of Don Sherman, Christine Zacher, Bill Ayasse,

Jonathan Preddice, Marie Michalopoulos, and Dana Warren on Friday, March 24, 7-8:30 p.m. No registration required.

• Northport: On Saturday, March 25, 23:30 p.m., NASA Solar System Ambassador and lecturer Benjamin Parris will be here with a fascinating look at asteroids. Discover what space rocks on the move can tell us about how we came to be, how we may cease to be, and how we can thrive by taming these natural resources in the sky. No registration required.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• All Request Music Café: On Sunday, March 26, 2:30-4 p.m., request favorite songs from our librarian DJ as a wide selection of songs are

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played for attendees to dance, hangout, or study to. Open to grades 6-12.

THE A TE R/ FILM

Cinema Arts Centre

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

• Come see a screening of Wayne McGregor’s ballet triptych Woolf Works, his first full-length work for The Royal Ballet, inspired by the writings of Virginia Woolf on Sunday, March 26 at noon. Running time approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

Tickets available online at $11 for members, $16 for nonmembers.

John W. Engeman Theater

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

• Jekyll & Hyde runs through Sunday, April 30. Based on the classic story

by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi Grammy and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double Oscar and Grammy winning Leslie Bricusse, this gripping musical thriller includes “This is the Moment,” “Someone Like You” and “A New Life.” Tickets start at $71.

MUSE UMS/ EX H IBI 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.

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16 • MARCH 23-29, 2017 (Continued From Page 15) • The Art League presents “Long Island Abstraction: 2 Generations” from March 25-April 15 with a reception on Sunday, April 12, 2-4 p.m. The exhibit features the abstract artwork of four local artists Stan Brodsky, Frank Wimberley, Peter Galasso, and Laura-Powers-Swiggett.

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. 631-5495106. Bjspokegallery.org • The Expo 36 Winners Exhibition continues through March 26.

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 • Plan ahead for spring break with a number of fun activities during the week of April 10 including Backyards Birds, Nature’s Gardeners, Live Animal Encounter, and more. Visit Cshfishhatchery.org for more details.

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.

Foto Foto Gallery

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. fotofotogallery.org.

Hours: Wednesday Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 11a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 12-5.

• Photography by Paul Mele will be on display at the gallery through March 25. “Within The Remains” is a series of photographs giving a glimpse into twenty one years of neglect at the Kings Park Psychiatric Center.

Green River Gallery

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.

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

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

Haven Gallery

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

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Grateful Dead Tribute Reckoning and The Electrix perform a Grateful Dead tribute concert at the Paramount (370 New York Ave., Huntington) on Thursday, March 23, 8 p.m. Reckoning reflects the songs of the Grateful Dead by exploring new musical innovations. The Electrix are known as one of the leading jam bands in New York, performing their renditions of the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers classics, other related genres of music, and original compositions. Tickets are $10-$70+ and are available online at Paramountny.com nartgallery.com • Nicolas Bruno’s Between Realms and History of Art both now through Sunday, April 2. Email info@havenartgallery.com for details.

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.

• “Mort Kunstler: The New Nation,” featuring historical paintings by this Long Island artist, through April 2.

• Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum 2017 is on display from through Sunday, April 9.

Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center

Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Hours: MondayFriday. 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 Art Center

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

• Specializing in custom picture framing, delivery and installation, custom mirrors, blown glass, fine art, photography and more.

Huntington Arts Council

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

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

• “Her Story Through Art” on display through Saturday, March 25. This Invitational Show celebrates Women’s History Month and features the work of Ann Parry, Anahi Decanio, Tara Leale Porter and Irene Vitale. The Invitational Gallery Shows are a Huntington Arts Council opportunity for small groups of artists to participate in a shared exhibit in our Main Street Gallery.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop,

434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631427-7045, ext. 401. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • The Lunch & Learn Lecture Series continues with President of the Huntington Historical Society Robert “Toby” Kissam on Wednesday, April 19, 12 noon-2 p.m., for “Play Ball.”

Space is limited, so make a reservation at 631-427-7045 ext. 404. $45 for members, $50 for nonmembers, and includes a gourmet three-course meal at Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse (65 Wall St., Huntington).

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. northportarts.org • Poets in Port, a series of poetry readings held on the fourth Friday of each month, is set for March 24, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe’ Portofino (249 Main St., Northport), with featured artists Travis MakeAme Madison and Lois Walker.

Northport Historical Society Museum

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

631-757-9859. northporthistorical.org.

• For an afternoon of historical fun, take a self-guided walking tour of the 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.

• Enjoy the artwork of Ellen Hallie Schiff & Chris Ann Ambery on Saturday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. Schiff is an award winning abstract artist in New York who has enjoyed years of professional success.

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.

• The Arena Players Children’s Theater will present Little Red Revisited on Saturday, April 1, 1 p.m. in the Carriage House Theater, located at the Vanderbilt Museum (180 Little Neck Road, Centerport). Other performances will take place Saturday, April 8 and 22 at 1 p.m. To purchase tickets, call Arena Players

at 516-293-0674. Adults $10, children $8. Children under 3 are free. The theater is fully accessible to those with limited mobility.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station.

Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; SaturdaySunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-4275240. 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.

MUSIC/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.

• James Maddock will perform Friday, April 21. Gourmet coffee and light refreshments will be available. For more information, call Isabelle at 631663-3038.

Five Towns Performing Arts Center

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

• Showings of “In The Heights” begin Thursday, March 30 and continue through the weekend. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors/students.

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.

• James Keelaghan, one of today’s mostesteemed contemporary Canadian folksinger-songwriters, performs Saturday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. Keelaghan’s music fuses contemporary folk with roots rock and Americana /Canadiana.

Tickets available online at $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers.

The Paramount

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

• Actor and stand-up comedian Kevin James will perform Thursday, April 6 and Sunday, April 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $49.50-$99.50.

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school Serving Up, Spiking For Local Charities volleyball-a-thon on Thursday. jtantongco@longislandergroup.com The high school’s student council voted this year to split the proceeds to Elwood-John Glenn High School be donated to the Sergeant Paul students served and spiked for six Tuozzolo Sergeants Benevolent hours to raise more than $3,000 for Association for Widows & Children’s three charitable causes at its annual Fund for NYC, the Sean Urda Memorial Soccer Scholarship Fund and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

The annual event was conceived by the physical education staff more than 30 years ago, coach Lou Hanner said.

“It’s a great More than 300 students of Elwood-John Glenn High event. The kids School participated in the school’s annual volleyball-ahave a great time,” thon to raise money for charitable organizations.

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The “Jokes of 2016” took home first place in the volleyball-a-thon after a long day of working their way through the brackets.

Hanner said, adding that there were 48 co-ed teams of students from all grades.

Coordinator for the program and science teacher Therese Regan, said students paid $10 to participate, with additional donations made by parents.

She added that about 300 students came to play, each having custom Tshirts made for their teams.

Seniors Ilissa Pipia and Edward Hollreiser were part of the “Property Of” team, featuring their parents’ names on the reverse.

“It’s just something that everyone gets together, and we play for a good cause. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose,” Pipia said.

The students play each of the teams in their divisions throughout the day,

which spanned from about 2:40-9:30 p.m. By the end of the day, the winning team was “Jokes of 2016.”

“It’s always been fun no matter what. It’s also fun because we’re such a small school, you know everyone.

So it makes it more competitive,” Hollreiser said.

Freshman Andres Mady-Aguiar sat in the cafeteria with his team between matches. He added that Regan, his science teacher, encouraged them to participate.

“It’s a lot of fun. You just play volleyball, talk to your friends, meet new friends,” he said.

His team was dubbed “Net-Flix,” with names of movies on the backside of their shirts. His was “Spike Jam,” a play off “Space Jam.”

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