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1-7, 2018

YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

E D I S N I Greenlawn Filmmaker MUSIC

‘ONCE’

Swedish Metal Stars Combine Chords With History 3

health Doctors, Governor Attacking Uptick In Flu Cases 5

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THE foodies Restaurants Offering Food, Drink Specials For Big Game 7

business Commack Business Makes Batteries, Charging Systems14

Love connection makes music soar in Engeman’s ‘Once’ 10

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Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

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Huntington High School seniors Katherine Russak, far left, and Bridgette Starr, far right, hold up t-shirts they’ve designed during their internship with Interthread Embroidery. Maryann DeSimone, center, is the owner of Interthread Embroidery.

Students’ Internship Raises Money For Cause

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Huntington High School seniors are taking their passion for fashion to a new level, using their internship with Interthread Embroidery, as a means to raise funds for Pink Aid, a Westport, Connecticut based nonprofit that helps women who are battling, or who have survived, breast cancer.

Katherine Russak and Bridgette Starr, both 17 and Huntington residents, began the internship in September and will continue throughout the current school year until June, said Maryann DeSimone, owner of Interthread Embroidery.

Interthread Embroidery has been in business since 1996 and customizes shirts, sweaters, jackets, hats, scarves, blankets, beach towels and bags.

DeSimone said this was the first year the business offered an internship program for students, focuses

on teaching what goes into running a business, creating designs for clothing, how to work the machines and market a project.

“My vision of the internship program is to work with a school every year and have the interns create something that’s Huntington based to provide for the community,” DeSimone said. “I believe in giving back to the community and so they decided to contribute to Pink Aid.” The duo recently began selling the shirts and will continue to do so until the end of the internship in June, where a portion of proceeds will be donated to Pink Aid, DeSimone said.

Creating short sleeve and long sleeve t-shirts, the crafty designs feature the words “Huntington Long Island, NY, est. 1653.”

Both Russak and Starr work at the 11 Lake Place location in Huntington once or twice a week for a total of three hours a week.

They took the internship opportunity to gain insight into the fashion industry and to get exposure on what it’s like running a business.

Starr said she’s learned how to use the embroidery machine, computer programing and ways to market products.

“I feel like it’s a very good experience and I learned a lot from it,” Starr said. “It’s something I look forward to coming here every week, learning new things and expanding my horizons and becoming more knowledgeable.”

Russak said she also learned a lot from a business standpoint and her goal for the remainder of the internship is to learn more about businesses as a whole and sell a lot of the shirts to benefit the charity.

“It’s been a really exciting process,” she added.

“It’s fun to put our efforts into making the shirts and knowing that it will go to a great cause.”

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MUSIC Sabaton Combines History, Metal SPOTLIGHT

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Heavy metal bands often look for on stage production that can match the high intensity of their music and lyrics. Swedish heavy metal group Sabaton is no different, and the stage at The Paramount will provide the space that the group needs to take the visual intensity of their show to the next level.

One of Sabaton’s original members and bassist, Par Sundstrom, promised fans who come out to see the band during its 2018 North American tour they’re in for something new.

They “have not seen us this way before,” he said.

He continued, “It’s a bigger stage then we have previously playing, and this means that we can get closer to the show we want to present to the

fans. When we do shows in Europe, we have a lot of fire, pyrotechnics, even tanks on stage, and this is something we want to bring to America.”

Sundstrom, 36, said the Falun, Sweden-based band has accumulated a strong following in the states after nine pervious American tours.

“The response of the fans is always great when we come, and I see the reactions now when I look on the internet,” Sundstrom said. “People are very excited now that we are coming.”

Sabaton is best known for its heavy metal sound that’s juxtaposed with lyrics detailing historical battles and those who fought them. Many of the band’s songs recount battles from World War I, World War II and other major wars throughout history.

“The Last Stand”, which shares a name with Sabaton’s latest album, recounts the heroic stand of the Swiss Guard during the sack of Rome in 1527.

Sundstrom said fans have been sending him ideas for new battles to sing about ever since he asked for inspiration ahead of Sabaton’s 2010

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Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton is scheduled to perform their war-themed ballads at The Paramount in Huntington on March 4. album, “Coat of Arms.”

“We are thankful that are fans are supplying us with a lot of good ideas because they can sometimes inspire us to write something, and it is how several of our songs have been created, especially the ones that come from smaller stories that are not so well-known,” Sundstrom said.

Although their songs focus war and battle, Sundstrom said, Sabaton is still able to create a celebratory atmosphere on stage.

“We are not really sharing the emotions of some of our songs that are very dark and destructive,” Sundstrom said.

“We enjoy playing our music so much that we are smiling a lot and having fun, and it spreads to the crowd.”

Sabaton will be joined at the March 4 show by German metal band Kreator. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $20-$40 and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com.

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach

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Keeping up on resolutions… One month into 2018 and I must admit that my New Year’s resolution of eating healthy and getting back into shape is not going quite as well The big game… For those IN THE KNOW as I had hoped. There always of you who couldn’t care less WITH AUNT ROSIE seems to be some excuse to skip and don’t already know, the the gym or some reason why I contenders for this year’s Super am in a rush and only have time to pick up fast Bowl will take to the field to decide it all this Sunfood. It always seems to be harder to motivate day.

New England will be facing Philadelphia in yourself in the wintertime when the weather is the big game, which will be played Feb. 4 in Mincold and dreary. While most of my New Year’s resnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium. Admittedly, I’m not olutions get put on the back burner and eventuthe biggest football fan. However, there is abally forgotten as the year goes on and life happens, solutely something about the Super Bowl that I I am going to try my best to stay in shape this love.

Spending time with friends and family to winter. How are your New Year’s resolutions going watch it together is great, and so is all the great so far this year? food and drinks that come along with it. Flip ahead in this week’s issue to learn a little bit about Grammys performances… The 60th Anwhat some of the local businesses around Huntnual Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday was ington are doing to help you stock the fridge. That filled with heartwarming performances. Although all said, I again want to hear about your favorite my type of musical interests includes bands like Super Bowl traditions? So send ‘em in to The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Allman info@longislandergroup.com!

Brothers Band, I have to admit that the performBroken,” and Elton John and Miley Cyrus’ “Tiny Dancer.” What were your favorite moments at the Grammys?

ances during Sunday’s Grammys were powerful.

Kesha’s number of “Praying,” which she sang with a group of singers, was one performance that stood out to me, as it reflected the current #MeToo movement. Other performances that demonstrated talented artists were Lady Gaga’s “Million Reasons,” Pink’s “Wild Hearts Can’t Be

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“It’s a bigger stage then we have previously playing, and this means that we can get closer to the show we want to present to the fans.

When we do shows in Europe, we have a lot of fire, pyrotechnics, even tanks on stage, and this is something we want to bring to America.”

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An unknown suspect left a nasty surprise for the residents of a home on Birchwood Drive in Huntington Station at around 3:00 p.m., Jan. 21, Suffolk police said. The suspect placed dog feces in the mailbox outside of the residence and left it for the victim to find, Suffolk police said. Police have classified the incident as second-degree harassment and no arrests have been made.

Three Days, Three Burglaries Three burglaries occurred within a threeday span in the Town of Huntington late last month, Suffolk police said.

At around 5:30 p.m., Jan. 20 someone burglarized a house on Mather Court in Huntington Station, Suffolk police said. The unknown suspect or suspects broke a window to gain entry into the residence and stole jewelry and cash, according to police.

Police have classified the incident as seconddegree burglary and are still searching for suspects.

A home on Fort Salonga Road in Northport was broken into at around 1 p.m., Jan. 22, Suffolk police said. It is unclear how the unknown suspect or suspects got into the residence, but once inside they stole jewelry and money, according to police. Police have classified the incident as second-degree burglary and no arrests have been made.

At around 4:45 p.m., Jan. 23 the door of a Deer Park Avenue residence in Dix Hills as pried open by unknown suspects, police said. Suffolk police said the suspects entered the house through the damaged door and stole jewelry and a computer. Police have classified the incident as second-degree burglary and no arrests have been made.

Home Depot Heist An unknown suspect stole from the Home Depot on New York Avenue in Huntington Station at around 6 a.m., Jan. 20, police said. Suffolk police said the suspect managed to take more than $1,000 worth of tools from the store around opening time. Police have classified the incident as fourth-degree grand larceny and are still searching for a suspect.

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health Allergies: What Exactly Are They?

By Keith M. Oshan, M.D. info@longislandergroup.com

The most basic definition of an allergy is when your immune system responds to what the body feels is a foreign substance.

These substances can be anything from pollen, animal dander, bee stings, a food or medications. Your immune system makes antibodies to the substances. When you come in contact with these things again, these antibodies cause bodily reactions that include inflamed skin, sinuses, airways or digestive system. The severity of response varies from person to person and range from minor irritation to a full blown anaphylactic reaction, which I’ll explain later.

Most of us know about allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Symptoms includes sneezing, itchy eyes, nose, or roof of mouth. A runny, stuffy nose and watery, red swollen eyes com-

plete the picture. A food allergy can consist of tingling in the mouth, swelling of lips, tongue, face or throat.

Hives may appear as well as anaphylaxis. An insect sting can cause a large area of swelling at sting site, itching or hives all over the body, cough, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath. A drug allergy can cause hives, itchy skin, rash, facial swelling, wheezing, and anaphylaxis.

Anaphylaxis is a life threatening emergency that can occur as a response to any of these allergies. All of the following can be part of it. A loss of consciousness, drop in blood pressure, severe shortness of breath, skin rash, lightheadedness, a weak rapid pulse, and nausea and vomiting. All of these responses can cause the body to go into shock. Many people who have experienced this carry an Epi-pen, which is epinephrine, and inject themselves after exposure to something that can cause anaphylaxis. This can help the body to reverse the attack on the body.

An important concept to remember is that with the first exposure to a sub-

stance that the body sees as foreign, there is only an immune response to make antibodies. The next exposure to the same substance will cause these antibodies to cause all the allergic responses by the body, up to and including anaphylaxis.

Some of the more common allergy triggers are foods like peanuts, shellfish, eggs, wheat, soy, and milk. Penicillin antibiotics are very common causes of allergies to medications, and the product latex can also cause allergic reactions, such as rashes from gloves, or blowing up a balloon.

Risk factors that make you more susceptible to developing allergies are that you have a family history of allergies or asthma, are a child, or if you have asthma.

Your doctor can perform a skin test, which involves scratching the skin and exposing it to small amounts of proteins found in potential allergens. If you’re allergic, a raised bump will develop (hive). More precise is a blood test that will screen for the antibody IgE, which causes all the allergic

symptoms.

Treatment consists of allergen avoidance, medications to help treat the symptoms, and immunotherapy, which entails injecting small amounts of allergen extracts that have been purified, given over a period of a couple of years, can help the body reduce or eliminate its response to an allergen.

As noted before any person with a severe allergic reaction to something needs to carry an Epipen at all times.

The last thing that will help the allergic person is to keep the home free from molds, dust mites, pet dander, low humidity, and regular vacuuming with a HEPA filter.

I hope this has helped explain some of mysteries about allergies and make everyone understand that they can be a very serious situation.

Keith M. Oshan, M.D., is a graduate of Louisiana School of Medicine.

He has worked as a staff anesthesiologist at Winthrop University Hospital and, most recently, North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed last week an executive order intended to help combat a flu epidemic that’s quickly turning this winter into one of the worst flu seasons on record.

The order allows pharmacists to administer flu vaccines to children as young as 2 years old; pharmacists were previously restricted by state law from administering immunizing agents to minors under the age of 18.

Cuomo’s order came after a week that saw 7,779 confirmed cases of influenza across the state, and 1,759 New Yorkers receive hospital treatment for flu symptoms.

Huntington Hospital Medical Director Dr. Michael Grosso has taken notice; he called this flu season “fairly heavy.”

“Every winter season there is an upswing in the number of influenza cases,” Grosso said. “We have many patients being isolated with influenza.”

Grosso said influenza-related

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Governor, Doctors Attacking Uptick In Flu Cases

Dr. Michael Grosso, inset, is the medical director at Huntington Hospital, above. complications, including pneumonia and exacerbation of emphysema or heart failure, are also on the rise in patients at the hospital.

The cyclical increase in influenza cases in the wintertime is something that doctors can predict and prepare for, Grosso said. What they can’t predict is the type of flu that will develop each season.

“What’s less predictable is the exact severity of the influenza season and, in particular, the exact

strains that are going to circulate,” Grosso said. “That, in turn, influences how many people are going to become ill.”

The flu doesn’t target each person in the same way, Grosso said. Seniors, children under 2 years old and people with preexisting respiratory conditions are particularly susceptible to the flu.

Grosso said early signs and symptoms can include fever, chills and body ache and headache. They

can mimic a common cold, but the respiratory symptoms, often set the flu apart.

“Cough is an important part of influenza, and even after other symptoms subside, the cough can go on for weeks after the illness has otherwise subsided,” Grosso said.

Grosso stressed the importance of getting a flu shot. The earlier the better, he said, but the opportunity to get a flu shot lasts throughout the influenza season. The effectiveness of the flu shot varies, as do the strains of influenza that the vaccine protects against.

“From what I’ve read, a large fraction of cases are being caused by strains that are not matched by the vaccine; however, that doesn’t mean that it isn’t still useful because at least some of the circulating influenza strains will be covered, and there is some cross immunity between strains,” Grosso said.

Grosso had one major tip on how to best protect against the flu this season: “Far and away, the single most important protection is hand washing.”

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food Beer Distributors Stock Up For Big Game

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Football fanatics are gearing up for Sunday’s big game, and local businesses are helping them stock the fridge.

Neil Mennella, owner of Superstar Beverage, said his Huntington Station (516 East Jericho Turnpike) and Melville (490 NY-110) stores, along with other Long Island locations, have prepared for the influx of both Philadelphia and New England fans.

Each year for the game, the distributor stocks up on beer that hails from the states of the competing teams.

“Usually people will drink a beer that’s from a neighborhood of the team they’re rooting for,” Mennella said.

“That’s why we always promote one beer from the home state of whatever team.”

For the Patriots, who play in Massa-

Shoreline Beverage is offering several specials on beer ahead of Sunday’s big game. chusetts, just outside of Boston, Superstar Beverage will have two new Sam Adams’ beers, the Sam ’76 (12-pack, $14.99) and Anytime IPA (15-pack can, $19.99).

As for the Eagles, who play in Pennsylvania, the distributor will offer a buyone-get-one-free special on 6 packs of

the Lionshead Pilsner ($8.99), which is brewed in the state’s northeast.

Superstar Beverage also has Yuengling Lager (12-pack, $11.99) for Eagles fans, and select Harpoon Brewery offerings (12-pack, $16.99) for Patriots fans.

More information and the full list of

locations is available at Superstarbeverage.com.

Shoreline Beverage at 645 New York Ave., Huntington is also gearing up for the big game by stocking up beers from the competing states.

Owner Stuart Haimes said 12 packs of Samuel Adams beers are $15.99, 6 packs of Harpoon Brewery beers are $9.99; and 6 packs of Troegs beers, which are brewed in central Pennsylvania, are $11.99.

The distributor will also be offering Stella Artois 18-packs of bottles for $19.99.

Haimes said the big game typically leads to a big increase in sales for the distributor.

Harbor Beverage Merchants (204 New York Ave., Huntington) is offering to match all competitors’ pricing, according to its Facebook page. It’s also taking $1 off 18 packs of Founder’s All-Day IPA.

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food

By Haley Pereyo info@longislandergroup.com

Halesite Fire Department Hose Rescue Company is, once again, hosting an annual fundraiser, the Super Bowl Sunday Pancake Breakfast, on Feb. 4, 9 a.m.-12 noon.

This is the 13th annual breakfast, and all the day’s proceeds will go to the Halesite Hose Rescue Company.

The fundraiser will be held at the Halesite Fire House (1 New York Ave., Huntington) and admission is $7 for adults and $5 for kids age 3-12 (children under 3 are free).

There will be an all-you-can eat breakfast buffet with all the fixings, from pancakes to eggs, bacon

and sausage. There’s a poll up on the Halesite Fire Department’s Facebook page that asks which is the most anticipated dish.

Along with the food, there will also be raffles for a variety of prizes.

For the tech lover, four lucky winners will be going home with Sonos One Voice controlled speakers, two others will be walking away with Powerbeats 3 Wireless in-ear headphones.

Gift certificates to local restaurants and shops will also be in gift baskets for all to bid on, as well a dinner for four prepared right in your own home, and other prizes.

For more information about the Super Bowl Sunday Pancake Breakfast, or about the department itself, visit Halesitefd.org.

Photo courtesy of Halesite Fire Department

Fire Department To Host Game Day Breakfast

Halesite Fire Department Hose Rescue Company is hosting its 13th annual Super Bowl Sunday Pancake Breakfast on Feb. 4, 9 a.m.-12 noon.

Big Game Specials On Food, Drinks

By Haley Pereyo info@longislandergroup.com

With the game looking to be a close one, the desire to leave the couch this football Sunday may be minimal. Restaurants across town are covering the bases for both those who want to stay in for the game, and those who are looking to enjoy it with a night on the town. Here’s a roundup of specials that will be offered on Feb. 4: 110 Japan (179 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station; 631-673-5888) is offering specials both at the restaurant and to go.

At the bar and lounge, there will be $3 select beers and 50-cent wings served up all day.

Or, order a sushi or hot food platter to be delivered for free (on orders of $35 or more). There are also catering services available.

Changing Times Pub (526B Larkfield Road, East Northport; 631-368-3255) is hosting a free barbecue tailgate from 3-5 p.m. There will also be drink specials all day long, like $5 Avion shots, and giveaways throughout the night.

For those who would prefer to sit at home on

Changing Times Pub in East Northport is offering both specials at the bar, and to go, for the big game this Sunday.

Christopher’s Courtyard Cafe in Huntington will offer an all-you-can-eat buffet with bottomless mimosas or Blood Mary’s from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. the couch to watch the game, Changing Times is also accepting catering orders.

Christopher’s Courtyard Cafe (8 Wall St., Huntington; 631-271-0111) is offering an allyou-can-eat breakfast buffet and mimosas or Bloody Mary’s all for $20 from 1-4 p.m. There will also be raffles.

Meanwhile, Finnegan’s (5 Wall St., Huntington; 631423-9696), across the street from Christopher’s, is offering wings, both on the bone and boneless, to go. The cost of a full tray of Buffalo wings is $90; it’s $50 for a half tray. As for boneless wings, they’re $75 per tray, or $50 for half. Orders can be placed through the Uber Eats app.

Gino’s Pizza (318 Main St., Huntington; 631427-4466) is offering four different hero packages that can be a great fix for the game-day munchies.

The first package, the Italian Hero, brings together ham, salami, provolone, pepperoni, lettuce, tomato, onion and roasted red peppers at

$13.95 per foot.

The second, at $14.95 per foot, can be either chicken, meatball or eggplant parmesan.

The third is a Chicken Bruschetta Hero with grilled chicken or chicken cutler, and basil, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, sliced tomato and a balsamic reduction; it’s going for $15.95 per foot.

Finally, there’s the Grilled Vegetable Hero with Portobello mushroom, zucchini, squash, fresh mozzarella, basil, sliced tomato and a balsamic reduction for $14.95 per foot.

There are also appetizers, salads, baked dishes and specialty pizzas up for grabs.

Last but not The spicy, Buffalo wings at Napleast, Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub in Northport. per Tandy’s Irish Pub (229 Laurel Ave., Northport; 631-360-0606) is offering its football lovers a free buffet, giveaways and more. Enjoy buckets (yes, buckets) of ice cold beer and some hot wings while sitting back and enjoying the biggest game of the year.

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s e i d o o f the Eat Your Heart Out, Huntington oven baked shrimp, lemon, white wine, tomatoes, asparagus and angel hair pasta under entrees. For dessert, BRIO’s special menu includes a Molten Chocolate Cake ($7.95) with mascarpone cream and white chocolate raspberry gelato. BRIO’s Culinary Director and Chef Alison Peters said, “We created this exclusive menu to ensure our guests have an unforgettable evening with that special someone.”

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Restaurants around Huntington are gearing up for Feb. 14, one of the busiest days of the year, Valentine’s Day. Don’t waste all day and night slaving away over a meal for your special someone when there are so many great restaurants around town where, let’s face it, the food will taste much better anyway. For those Foodies who are looking for just the right place to take their valentine, here are some of the restaurants that are offering special menus for the perfectly romantic and delicious date.

Del Frisco’s Grille 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-423-0308 Delfriscosgrille.com/huntington Del Frisco’s Grille in Huntington Station has a unique way for diners to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. The restaurant is offering couples the opportunity to relax and enjoy a delectable 12 ounce Wagyu Bone-In Steak that is topped with a delicious truffle butter sauce. The steak is available offmenu for $59 and pairs perfectly with wines like wines like Portillo Malbec and Aquinas Cabernet Sauvignon off the Grille’s award-winning wine list.

Diners can order the steak for dinner from Saturday, Feb. 10 until Sunday, Feb. 18.

BRIO Tuscan Grille 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-479-3816 Brioitalian.com It’s “love at first bite” at BRIO Tuscan Grille in the Walt Whitman Shops.

The restaurant is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu that will be available from Feb. 9-18 so that guests can treat their special someone any day of the week. The menu is available at both lunch and dinner, and of course features cocktails like the Sweetheart Martini ($8) with raspberry vodka and sour apple or Brut Domaine Chandon ($43 per bottle) from Napa Valley, California. The three course menu features soup of the day to start and Lobster and Shrimp Scampi ($24.95) served with Photo/facebook.com/HONUKitchenandCocktails

Maine Lobster Ravioli ($32) in a tomato cream sauce from Honu’s Valentine’s Day Menu is the perfect dish to share.

Honu Kitchen and Cocktails 363 New York Ave., Huntington 631-421-6900 Honukitchen.com Honu Kitchen and Cocktails in Huntington village is offering menu specials on Valentine’s Day for lovebirds who want to enjoy a night out on the town.

Chateau Frank Celebre ($58 per bottle) is an easy-to-drink sparkling wine from upstate Finger Lakes. Under small plates, local Long Island oysters from Blue Point ($18 half dozen and $36 dozen) and New Zealand Lamb Chops ($16) have this foodie’s stomach growling. For larger plates, Maine Lobster Ravioli ($32) in a tomato cream sauce is the perfect dish to share. For dessert ,indulge in Chocolate Strawberries (four for $10) dipped in both dark and white chocolate. Diners can make reservations online or call 631-421-6900.

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Dessert on BRIO’s Valentine’s Day menu features Molten Chocolate Cake ($7.95) with mascarpone cream and white chocolate raspberry gelato.

Duet ($48) features Korean BBQ beef and a spicy, crunchy salmon. This elegant, refined dish is sure to impress any dinner partner. The available entrée is a Steak Frites Diane ($125); the 24-ounce filet is served with French fries and Diane sauce. To end the meal, a chocolate tasting for two ($25) is the perfect way into your valentine’s heart.

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Choices for the first course on Mill Pond’s Valentine’s Day menu include a Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with avocado, roasted corn and remoulade.

Prime: An American Kitchen and Bar 117 New York Ave., Halesite 631-385-1515 Restaurantprime.com Few restaurants in Huntington can boast a more romantic location than Prime’s view overlooking Huntington Harbor in Halesite. The upscale eatery is offering a special menu that will allow customers to “spoil her this Valentine’s Day.” All the dishes on the menu are designed for two, and the restaurant will also have the regular menu available. For starters, a Surf and Turf Sushi

Mill Pond House 437 E. Main St., Centerport 631-261-7663 Millpondrestaurant.com Another of Huntington’s beautiful waterfront restaurants is offering a special menu to help couples celebrate Valentine’s Day. For $60 per person, customers at the Mill Pond in Centerport get a three-course menu full of options. Choices for the first course include a Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with avocado, roasted corn and remoulade or Oysters Rockefeller featuring five oysters with creamed spinach and a creamy hollandaise sauce. The universal second course is a “Beet of My Heart” salad. For the third course choices include a Sushi and Sashimi Tasting with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, kani and shrimp options or Crispy Half Long Island Duck with a tart cherry glaze. Beverages, dessert, tax and gratuity are not included in the $60 price.

Customers can visit Mill Pond in Centerport on Valentine’s Day for a Sushi and Sashimi Tasting with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, kani and shrimp.

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The salmon at Jonathan’s is served with roasted root vegetables, sautéed baby spinach and horseradish cream sauce. It’s one of the entrees available on the prix-fixe menu this winter.

WINTER SPECIALS: Jonathan’s Ristorante (15 Wall St., Huntington; 631-549-0055) is offering up a bunch of specials this winter, including a $40, three-course, prix-fixe menu that’s available all night, SundayThursday. There are also happy hour specials from 5-8 p.m., Sunday-Friday, and a 30-percent discount on bottles of wine each Sunday and Tuesday.

To get a taste of the offerings, log on to Jonathansristorante.com.

MARGARITA DAY: Did you know that National Margarita Day is Thursday, Feb. 22? How are you planning on celebrating? We’re still undecided, but have heard of a couple good places to do it around town, including Besito Mexican (402 New York Ave., Huntington). Specials for the day in-

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AVOCADOS CLOSES, MOVES: Bad news, avocado lovers: a Jericho Turnpike eatery in Commack that specializes in and made a name out of the fruit has moved out. Avocados Mexican American Grill, which opened in spring 2017, announced on its Facebook page that the eatery is now closed and will be moved to Bohemia.

“We have much love for our customers,” the Jan. 22 post reads.

“Bringing Avocados to Commack was our pleasure. We offer the quality that is needed in restaurants, but sometimes we have to deal with change and change stinks…”

clude the Margarita de Tamarindo ($13) contains Milagro Reposado tequila, Chile ancho Reyes, tamarindpassion fruit puree, agave nectar and fresh-squeezed lime juice and is served with a Chili pequin salt rim.

Satisfy the ensuing munchies with the Queso Fundido Con Langosta ($16), which is Maine lobster mixed with tinga, rajas, queso Chihuahua and cilantro. There will also be a two-forone special on Besito margaritas only from 3-7 p.m. The restaurant is also giving away five $100 gift cards through a contest that can be entered at Besitomexican.com/Enter.

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theater One Time Not Enough To Witness Engeman’s ‘Once’

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

The newest show at John W. Engeman Theater in Northport Village is taking audiences overseas, to the streets and green landscapes of Dublin, Ireland.

Starting off in an Irish pub, “Once” warms up the crowd with pre-show melodies of high energy that set the stage for what’s to come.

The tale that follows delivers a captivating love story that follows Dublin street musician Guy (Barry DeBois) and Czech immigrant Girl (Andrea Goss). The couple meets at a time when both their lives have “stopped,” but soon help each other push forward.

The cast delivers the beautiful narrative through acoustic, folksy music and choreography while adding a touch of comedy to the mix.

Together, the relatable characters share an inspirational message of pursuing one’s dreams and the music’s powerful ability to form connections among people.

“Once,” which at Engeman is directed and choreographed by Trey

Compton, with musical direction by James Olmstead, and Natalie Malotke as associate director and movement consultant, is an adaption of the eighttime Tony Award-winning feature that rocked Broadway from 2012-2015.

At Engeman, the talented ensemble shows off several skills. Not only does the cast act, sing and dance, but they also play instruments — guitar, drums, violin, piano, bass, cello, accordion, mandolin and viola, just to name a few — live on stage.

Joanne Freiberger, an audience member at last Thursday’s show with her daughter Amelia, said her favorite part was a slow dance during which cast members also play their instruments.

Freiberger, of Huntington, added, “We think the cast was great, a really talented bunch of musicians. It was definitely an exciting and unique theater experience.”

Other highlights of the show include the fittingly-titled “Gold.” For the number, the ensemble fills the stage with a musical brilliance that made audience members yearn for an encore.

Andrea Goss (Girl) and Barry DeBois (Guy) perform “Falling Slowly”during the John W Eng

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Barry DeBois (Guy) and Andrea Goss (Girl) lead Engeman’s production of “Once,” telling the inspirational tale on pursuing dreams and people’s ability to connect with one another through the power of music.

Barry DeBois (Guy) and Ensemble delivers a powerful performance in “When Your Mind’s Made Up” of the John W Engeman Theater’s production of “Once.”

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Andrea Goss (Girl) takes the lead in “If You Want Me,” where she, along with the ensemble, offer a powerful performance.

geman Theater’s production of “Once.”

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“Once” delivers, but with a twist as the reprisal of “Gold” sees the characters put their instruments aside for an acapella rendition.

Musical numbers “If You Want Me,” “Sleeping,” “When Your Mind’s Made Up” and “The Hill” also show off the ensemble’s breathtaking ability to unite through music.

Another audience member, Diane Wilenski, of Centerport, called the production amazing. “This is Broadway in Northport,” she said.

“I think what stands out for me are the two main characters. I liked how down to earth and natural they were,” Wilenski added. “I loved [Girl’s] zest for life and how she kind of brought that out in Guy.” Goss, who portrays Girl and plays piano in the show, said the character’s energy is a quality she loves to play with.

She also finds Girl’s passion for music and need to help others incredible.

Goss’ favorite number to perform changes show-to-show, she said, but last Thursday it was “When Your Mind’s Made Up.” She continued, “There’s something about the musicality of it when everybody comes in and our minds focus all the energy on Guy. There’s something really special about that.”

Showings of “Once” will continue at the 250 Main St. theater each Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 2

Andrea Goss (Girl) gives an emotional performance in “The Hill” of the John W Engeman Theater’s production of “Once.”

Barry DeBois (Guy) opens the John W Engeman Theater’s production of “Once” with the musical number “Leave.” p.m.; through March 8. There are also select Wednesday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 7 p.m. show dates.

Tickets ($73-$78) are available at the box office, or from Engemantheater.com.

New seasons kicks off July 19 The John Engeman Theater recently announced its 2018-2019 season.

The season kicks off July 19 with “Newsies,” and there’s plenty more to follow.

The full list of shows and dates is available online and includes: “Man of La Mancha,” “Elf the Musical,” “Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story,” “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” and “Aida.”

Bristol Pomeroy (Da) and Andrea Goss (Girl) share their concerns about Guy during the John W Engeman Theater’s production of “Once.”

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s s e n i s u b Doc Keeps Patients In The Game Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Dr. Michael A. Kennedy used a bad situation as a stepping stone for what would later become his career.

The Huntington-based primary care and sports-medicine physician recalled an injury he suffered as a teen playing football for Herricks High School in New Hyde Park.

He recovered with a new interest: helping others recover from similar injuries.

“As I went through my medical school and my training, I wanted to be more involved and take care of athletes,” Kennedy said.

Today, he treats both athletes of just about any sport suffering from sportsrelated injuries, and those with similar injuries, at his Expert Medical Care.

The center offers nonsurgical treatments for sprains, fractures, joint injuries, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, strains, tendonitis, various types of pain, and more.

“It’s all sports medicine, or a muscle-skeletal approach from a non-surgical standpoint,” Kennedy, 58, of

Huntington, said. “We’re trying to get people out of pain, and manage their pain with alternative treatments.

“We’re in that zone, looking at those kinds of injuries that aren’t bad enough to require surgery, but need to be treated somehow.”

Depending on the injury, and/or the patient’s needs, Kennedy and his staff look at treatments that include BioDRestore stem cell infusion or Platelet Rich Plasma, which can help advance the healing process.

But that’s not all. Expert Medical Care also provides casting, suturing, on-site x-ray and MRI services, stress tests, concussion evaluations, customized fitness and wellness programs, drug screening programs for both sports teams and municipalities, and more.

Kennedy said his practice stays on top of the latest treatment methods for patients.

“We add some other new dimensions and new technology,” he said.

“We try to stay as current as we can with the literature to provide the best care we can and give the most up-todate treatments for our patients as well.”

Kennedy said his patients, whether it be the young children, seniors, or anyone in between, are one of the perks of the job. They’re great people and thought of as his big, extended family, he said.

He treats them out of 17 Southdown Road, Huntington, an office he moved the 7-year-old practice into two years

Expert Medical Care in Huntington helps patients recover from injuries from a nonsurgical standpoint, using the latest and greatest treatments.

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Dr. Michael A Kennedy, owner of Expert Medical Care, stands next to Platelet Rich Plasma, a treatment option that helps advance the healing process for patients. ago.

There, Expert Medical Care doubles as an urgent care center, accepting patient walk-ins and offering late evening hours of availability.

To get to this point, after high school, Kennedy went on to earn a bachelor’s in biology and psychology in 1981, and then a doctorate in osteopathic medicine in 1986 from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He continued his education at The Johnson School of Graduate Business Management of Cornell University, earning an MBA in 2004.

Later, in 1987, he completed his sports medicine externship from the Sports Medicine Clinic in Seattle. He completed another externship in 1990 from the University of Pennsylvania Sports Medicine Center.

Kennedy has also been certified in advanced trauma life support, advanced cardiac life support, basic life support and pediatric advanced life

support.

He is licensed in New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and North Carolina, and has several board certifications, including Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Outside of his practice, Kennedy also serves as team physician for the Valley Stream and East Williston school districts, and has done work for several pro sports teams, such as the Long Island Lizards lacrosse team.

“It’s been fun,” Kennedy said.

“That’s why I did this seven years ago, because I really wanted to spend more time doing things I love to do.”

Expert Medical Care 17 Southdown Road, Huntington 631-923-2139 Expertmedicalcare.com

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A Profe ssional’s Opinion

Tax Cuts, Jobs Act And 529 Plans Expanded

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

How do 529 College Savings plans and the government’s now expanded scope that include saving for K-12 schooling affect you?

Before the move was approved, the government was considering other changes, including elimination of Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, the Lifetime Learning Credit and the Student Loan Interest deduction; and taxation of tuition waivers primarily used for graduate students and employees of higher education institutions.

Happily, none of these provisions made it into the final legislation What did make the cut was an expansion of the use of 529 plans – now allowing K-12 expenses. Starting in 2018, annual withdrawals of up to $10,000 per student can be made from a 529 college savings plan account for tuition expenses in connection with enrollment at an elementary or secondary public, private or religious school – but excluding home schooling. These withdrawals are now tax-free at a federal level.

Around 20 states and Washington, D.C. have automatically updated their own legislation to conform with the federal 529 legislation. The remaining states will need to address their legislation to conform with that of the feds. They will have to address other parts of their state tax benefits for K-12 expenses – deductions for K-12 contributions.

Other details must be considered by parents looking into the benefits of investing in the K-12 arena.

Learn about your state’s rules regarding how K-12 funds will be treated for tax purposes. Consult with 529 plan administrator to determine if the withdrawal request as to whom the check should be made to: the account owner, the K-12 institution, or the beneficiary?

As we go forward, I am sure we will get more clarification.

These expansions could impact Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, which let families save up to $42,000 a year, tax-free for K-12 and college expenses. The interest in ESAs may be less because of the small amount allowed, $2,000 vs. $350,000 and up for 529 plans. However, Coverdell’s have an ad-

vantage over 529s: Investment choices.

Coverdell’s give a lot of choices of investments they can hold, and they can change these as often as they want. As for 529 plans, they can only invest in the portfolios offered by the plan. Usually,

one or maybe two fund choices made by the plan administrators. Also, you can only change the investment twice a year.

Choose carefully. All 529 plans have different investment choices.

Go to Collegesavings.org for a list of 529 plans offered by state and a comparison tool. Note: If you choose an outof-state plan because of what you view as a better investment choice, you may loss the tax benefits of an in-state plan.

Check with your advisor to be prepared.

Contributions can be made to a plan by parents, grandparents – a great way for them to reduce their estate because they can contribute up to five years of contributions up front – family and friends. The maximum contribution levels are still the same, but they can come

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from various sources.

Those considering investing for K-12 schooling, should confer with an advisor who knows the rules of engagement.

Huntington’s Jon L. Ten Haagen, CFP, runs Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc., a full-service independent financial planning firm, and he is here to answer your questions.

In this bi-monthly column, Ten Haagen will answer your financial questions and help you with his expert financial advice. Don’t be shy, our expert is here for you, so feel free to ask away! Email your questions to asktheexpert@longislandergroup.com today, and let our expert help you. *Ten Haagen is an Investment Advisor Representative offering securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC, and a registered investment advisor. He is also an active community member, serving on several nonprofit boards and as executive officer of the Greater Huntington Boating Council. **BACK IN HUNTINGTON: The offices of Ten Haagen Financial Services, Inc. have moved back to 191 New York Ave., Huntington. Friends and clients are welcome to stop by, check out the new office and share a cup of coffee with the expert!

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business Bren-Tronics Carries Town’s Defense Industry Legacy

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

A Commack-based manufacturer of military-grade batteries is proof that the defense industry is still alive and well in Huntington.

Bren-Tronics, Inc. at 10 Brayton Court in Commack, along with the Greenlawn location of defense contracting company BAE Systems, were both acknowledged by Rep. Thomas Suozzi (D-Huntington) during an aerospace and defense industry supply conference that Suozzi hosted last month.

Last week Suozzi stopped by BrenTronics to get a glimpse into the manufacturing process.

“Many people think that the aerospace and defense industry has left Long Island, but there is actually a cluster of small and mid-size companies,

like Bren-Tronics, who supply the larger aerospace and defense manufacturers,” Suozzi said.

Bren-Tronics was founded by a U.S. Army veteran named Leo Brenna in 1973, and is still classified as a small business with around 225 employees, according to Vice President for Business Development Kyle Roelofs.

“Our primary function is designing and manufacturing power and energy products for military and commercial applications,” Roelofs said.

Roelofs said Bren-Tronics is a “prime supplier” to many domestic and international aerospace companies, making Suozzi’s visit particularly relevant because of the Congressman’s recent efforts to promote and encourage the growth of the aerospace industry on Long Island and in Huntington.

“We had a really good discussion

Rep. Thomas Suozzi tours the battery manufacturing plant at Bren-Tronics in Commack. about how we could work more closely with other companies, specifically in Long Island,” Roelofs said.

In addition to aerospace products, Roelofs said Bren-Tronics is best known for portable power and batteries.

“That would be anything that a warfighter would carry,” Roelofs said.

“A battery that would power his radio, his night vision heads up display, robots that he uses to look for IEDs, the weapons system he uses and, on a larger scale, it would power energy storage systems at forward operating bases.”

The company has landed several recent large-scale contracts with the U.S. Government, including a $38 million contract to supply batteries and chargers to the Marine Corps in September and an $8 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to provide BB-2590/U batteries earlier this month.

Roelofs said that, despite the recent publicity from Suozzi’s visit, the company’s recent contacts are fairly consistent with their usual operations.

He said, “We’ve had quite a few wins recently, which is pretty consistent with what we do on a yearly basis.”

Artificial Intelligence: Changing The World As We Know It

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

Andrew Ng, an adjunct professor at Stanford University and a former chief science officer at Baidu, is a well-known artificial intelligence expert and has compared A.I. to electricity, stating: “It’s hard to think of an industry that won’t be transformed by A.I. in the next several years.” What is A.I.? I like to describe this transformative technology as an equation: A.I. = (Big Data + high-performance computing power) x algorithms A.I. leads to deep learning or machine learning as it is known. Modelled after the brain’s neurons and connectivity, A.I. allows machines, computers, robots, etc., to actually learn. Sounds like a sci-fi movie from the ’80s, right? Like the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “I’ll be back”), but hopefully without the wars and violence. Clearly. A.I.

in addition to the related Big Data and Deep Learning are transforming factories and business – it is touching industry after industry in ways unforeseen just five years ago.

Just think about your new car, all of the ways the A.I. has transformed Mr. Ford’s “carriage:” • Driverless cars and trucks • Auto park and other driverless features • The navigation in your car that is able to show you the nearest restaurant or gas station • Smart sensors where manufacturers can update features and even remotely detect maintenance issues • Sensors which slow down the car when it is getting to close to the car in front or prevents switching lanes if a car is in a blind spot (the “losers” here are likely to be the auto body repair shops) Toyota Motors has a new car in mind, the car of the future. It will have a friend inside, one who will watch over your driving, as well as talk with you and be able to discern your mood. Their artificial intelligence project is called “Yui.” It’s an on-board virtual assistant that indulges in personal chitchat and of-

fers to drive if you are sleepy or distracted.

The business of A.I. in terms of revenues from software, hardware and services has increased from 2015 to 2025 at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 51 percent.

remain open to new opportunities, but skeptical on price – wait for the price to provide an opening (read: a hiccup in an otherwise strong growth pattern) and then look to allocate, perhaps more boldly than otherwise given the hiccup in price.

Industrial Robots—Changing the Factory of Tomorrow The annual shipments, by region, of robots have been on a steady increase. Robots?! Yes we are entering the world of the Jetson’s so it seems and the implications are vast (as well as some likely unintended consequences – i.e. employment changes).

This has been a revolution in Asia more so than in the U.S. and Europe – but that growth could still be ahead for the industry.

As investment managers we are always on the lookout for new technologies and the resulting impact on business – much as of late has been focused on the disruption of traditional business models. However, not every disruption is an investable asset, the price at which one invests in a new technology is ignored at the investor’s peril. We believe a better, more prudent, way to proceed is to

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Sharpen The Scissors!

The Huntington Chamber is excited to celebrate several Chamber members and Huntington businesses who will host ribbon cuttings in February! A major benefit of Chamber membership is the coordination of a free ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome or congratulate a business with the Chamber and community.

LA Fitness will host a ribbon cutting/grand opening ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. The ribbon cutting will take place at 9:30 a.m.

LA Fitness is state of the art, fullservice fitness facility with a wide range of amenities and a highly-trained staff that provides fun and effective workout options to family members of all ages and interests.

The celebration will include tours of the club, complimentary workouts, Zumba, boot camp, face painting, Skye

from106 BLI, snacks, raffles and prizes.

LA Fitness is located at 305 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington and can be reached by calling 631-683-3000.

Monica J. Murphy Insurance Agency will celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 12 noon-3 p.m. with an open house. The ribbon cutting will be at 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

The Monica J. Murphy Agency, a State Farm agency, specializes in sales and service of property and casualty insurance, health and life insurance. It’s also a bank that offers banking products.

The office is located at 1985 New York Ave., Huntington Station and can be reached at 631-273-1800.

Paper Doll Shop invites everyone to join them at their brand new location for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday,

Chamber Member Spotlight Web Rocket Media is a full-service, digital marketing agency. We cater to businesses large and small.

Our digital experience spans over 15 years and we specialize in startups as well as established businesses. We help companies redefine their brand by creating customized websites including Ecommerce based sites. We offer social media, search engine optimization, pay-per-click, email and content marketing (blogs and copywriting) for all of your online needs. We believe that a multi-facet approach to marketing allows you

to grow your leads and acquire new customers, while building your brand. We have clients in most industries including, financial, medical, health and wellness, home services, restaurants, retail and more.

We are confident we can help your business gain the visibility it needs online. Our team of experts work hard to deliver you great customer service and results!

We offer a free consultation, so visit Mywebrocketmedia.com, or shoot an email to melissadanielle@mywebrocketmedia.co m for a faster response.

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Feb. 27, 5 p.m.

The retail shop specializes in all things vintage and retro. From theme party goers, theater companies, photographers, designers and stylists, to those who want to express their personal style for a special occasion, or every day, the shop specializes in distinctive items that are hard to find anywhere else.

Paper Doll’s new location is at 372 New York Ave., Huntington and can be reached at 631-923-3200.

If you are interested in attending or hosting a ribbon cutting please contact the Chamber. For more information on all Chamber events or to learn more about membership, visit Huntingtonchamber.com or call 631-423-6100.

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.

Upcoming Events Feb. 2, 8-9 a.m. – New Member Orientation at the Chamber (164 Main St., Huntington) Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m. – Ribbon cutting at LA Fitness (305 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station) Feb. 6, 12:30 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at Monica J. Murphy Insurance Agency (1985 New York Ave., Huntington Station) Feb. 8, 6 p.m. – Young Professionals Blender at Engeman Theater (250 Main St., Northport) Feb. 13, 7:30-10 a.m. – Meet The Media at Parkside Manor at the Elks (195 Main St., Huntington) Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m. – Business After Hours at Heckscher Museum (2 Prime Ave., Huntington) Feb. 27, 5 p.m. – Ribbon cutting at Paper Doll Vintage (372 Main St., Huntington)

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TH UR SDA Y Civil War Roundtable

Historian George Muckenbeck will lead a roundtable discussing “Black Soldiers From Long Island” on Thursday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. at South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station). The discussion is free and open to all. Call 631-549-4411 for more info.

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Launch Party

Acupuncture & Natural Healing

Accordion Alliance Meeting

Learn how acupuncture and natural healing can restore harmony and balance to your body and life with a class at Temple Beth El (660 Park Ave., Huntington) on Thursday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.

Class will be led by Amy Podhurst, a state-licensed acupuncturist who is based in Huntington. RSVP appreciated, but not required, to templeoffice@tbeli.org. Light refreshments will be served. Visit Tbeli.org or call 631-421-5835 for more info.

La Villini Restaurant (288 Larkfield Road, East Northport) is sponsoring the next meeting of the Long Island Accordion Alliance on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m.

The featured guest artist will be accordionist Paolo Belanich. Call 631-2616344 for reservations.

UPCOMING/ONGOING

Black History Month: Vocalist Performs

Vocalist Paige Patterson heads back to Huntington on Friday, Feb. 9 with her musical program, “Musical Therapy for the Soul.” Music lover who enjoy Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole or Duke Ellington are sure to love Patterson’s polished sound.

The night, which includes a reception, begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $11 for CAC members, and $16 for the public.

Free Breakfast Seminar

Join Cerini and Associates, LLP; aycor, Magii, Inc.; and TD Bank; will host Thursday, Feb. 1 a seminar discussing top trends in 2018 that will influence the nonprofit business sector. Seminar runs 810:30 a.m. at the Melville Marriott (1350 Walt Whitman Road, Melville). Register online at Go.paycor.com/NonProfitSeminar.html.

FRIDAY Symphony Orchestra Concert

The Northport Symphony Orchestra’s Winter Concert is Friday, Feb. 2, 8-10 p.m. at Northport High School (154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport). Works by Kalinnikov, Glazunov, and Borodin – among others – will show the many facets of Russian music, and there will also be further international flavor provided by Egyptian hornist Amr Selim, who will be performing Richard Strauss’ first Horn Concerto. Free and open to all.

First Friday At The Museum

Enjoy a tea tasting at 5:30 p.m., and then a performance by The Kenn Morr Band at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2 at The Heckscher Museum of Art (2 Prime Ave., Huntington) as part of the “First Friday” series. The band is known for its acoustic, folk, rock and Americana sound. Free admission beginning at 5 p.m. Call 631-351-3250 or email info@heckscher.org for more info.

SATURDAY First Saturday Concert

Abbie Gardner, with Craig Akin, and Goodnight Moonshine, the husbandand-wife duo of Molly Venter and Eben Pariser, are the featured artists of the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly First Saturday Concerts series, which this month comes on Feb. 3. The 8:30 p.m. concert at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport) is preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $25 ($20 for FMSH members), are available online at Fmsh.org, or at the door (cash/checks only). For more info, call 631-425-2925.

Celebrate the launch of the Image Comics Edition of Tee Franklin’s “Bingo Love” with the author herself, and by picking up the book one week before it’s available in other stores. Event is Wednesday, Feb. 7, 5-8 p.m. at Escape Pod Comics (302 Main St., Huntington).

Call 631-923-1044 for more info.

Repair Café

MONDAY

Have a beloved, but broken item? Bring it to the Repair Café that will be hosted

by Starflower Experiences at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church Parish Hall (1434 Straight Path, Wyandanch) on Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteer repair experts will be making all possible repairs on items like toasters, clothes, toys and more, free of charge.

Visit Facebook.com/RepairCafeLongIsland for more info.

‘Nature of Addiction’

Just A Hike

First Friday At The Museum Enjoy a tea tasting at 5:30 p.m., and then a performance by The Kenn Morr Band at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2 at The Heckscher Museum of Art (2 Prime Ave., Huntington) as part of the “First Friday” series. The band is known for its acoustic, folk, rock and Americana sound. Free admission beginning at 5 p.m. Call 631-351-3250 or email info@heckscher.org for more info.

Young Republicans Luncheon

The Huntington Young Republicans’ second annual awards and installation luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 3, 12 noon3 p.m. at Cinque Terre (872 E Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station). Local elected officials will be present, and food and drinks will be served. Cost is $40 for HYR members, $60 for the public, and includes three-course sit-down lunch, wine, beer, dessert, coffee and more.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Email Sam at huntingtonyr@gmail.com to RSVP or for more info.

SUNDAY Big Game Breakfast

Start the big game day off with a pancake breakfast and fundraiser at Halesite Fire Department (1 New York Ave., Halesite) from 9 a.m.-12 noon on Sunday, Feb. 4. There will be all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage, along with coffee, tea and juice. There will also be raffles. Open to all. Cost is $7 per adult, $5 per child.

Winter Farmers Market

The Huntington Winter Farmers Market continues each Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through March 25 at Jefferson Primary School (253 Oakwood Road, Huntington). There is live music, along with a selection of fresh goods. Visit Longislandfarmersmaarkets.com for more info.

Never Go Thirsty, a nonprofit counseling program at living Waters Counseling Center, is hosting a workshop focusing on the “Nature of Addiction” at St. Elizabeth Church (175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville) each Monday from Feb. 5-26, 7 p.m. Cost is $40 for the workshop, and registration is ongoing. Call 631-2710913, or visit Livingwaterscounseling.biz for more info.

TUESDAY Black History Month: Educational Lecture

Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) will host a lecture on classic soul music of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s on Tuesday, Feb 6, 7:30 p.m. The program, led by Bill Shelley, will feature music from artist Chuck Berry, Otis Redding, Gladys Knight, The O-jays and James Brown, each of whom made soul music a part of American culture and part of the fight for Civil Rights and equality in the arts.

Tickets are $11 for CAC members and $16 for the general public.

SCPD Community Meeting

The Suffolk Police Department Second Precinct’s next monthly community meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7-9 p.m. at South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station).

While questions are most welcome, there will be no formal nature discussion during the 4-mile, on-road and moderately-paced walk through Caumsett State Historic Park (25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington) on Sunday, Feb. 11, that kicks off at 12:30 p.m. and continue through around 2:15 p.m. Some hills.

For adults. Advanced registration required by calling 631-423-1770. Admission to the park is $4.

Poets In Port

Northport Arts Coalition presents a series of poetry readings on the fourth Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Caffe Portofino (249 Main St., Northport). Each month there is a featured poet followed by an open reading. Bring your own poems and participate.

Country Line Dancing

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.

Bingo!

Gather of Light Interspiritual Fellowship is hosting a Bingo fundraiser each Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at 585 Broadhollow Road, Melville. Call 631-905-5688 for more info.

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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.

Accordion Alliance Meeting

LIBRARIES

La Villini Restaurant (288 Larkfield Road, East Northport) is sponsoring the next meeting of the Long Island Accordion Alliance on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m. The featured guest artist will be accordionist Paolo Belanich. Call 631-2616344 for reservations.

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.

• Meditate with Linda Cafiero on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m. The hourlong session is free and open to all.

Advanced registration requested.

Commack Public Library

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

• A musical, theatrical and visual performance, “Journey From Johannesburg,” by Toby Tobias, is Sunday, Feb. 18, 2-3:15 p.m. Register online.

Deer Park Library

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

• Patricia Summers will lead a presentation on both famous cities and tiny villages in every region of Italy on Sunday, Feb. 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Register online.

Elwood Public Library

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

• There will be movies shown at the library each Friday at 1 p.m. through February. For information on the movies, check the website or newsletter. No registration required. For adults.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

• Kids in grades K-5 can learn about Chinese phrases and the rituals of the Chinese New Year during a show at the Dix Hills branch on Saturday, Feb. 10, 11-11:45 a.m. Register online.

• Kids from birth to 36 months can have fun with Mother Goose rhymes, song and fingerplays while developing language skills at the Melville branch on Friday, Feb. 16, 11-11:30 a.m. Register online.

Klimek will lead a music therapybased program on Saturday, Feb. 10, 9:30-10:15 a.m. for kids ages 12-35 months with a parent/caregiver. Register online.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Kids in grades K-5 can play mini golf in the Northport branch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 3-3:30 p.m. There are also volunteer opportunities for teens in grades 7-12. Register online.

• A hands-on “Introduction to Windows 10” class will be held Wednesday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the East Northport branch. For adults. Register online starting Feb. 7.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• There will be winter fun, including mini ski-jumping, snow shoveling races and more, for kids in grades K-4 on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Register online starting Feb. 6.

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Cinema Arts Centre

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • There will be pizza and drinks, and a showing of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (Rated PG-13) on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1-3:30 p.m. For young adults.

Register online.

Huntington Public Library

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

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

• There will be story time and playtime around the parachute on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 10-10:30 a.m. at the Station branch. For children 3-13 months.

Register online.

• Board-certified music therapist Lauren

day Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon -5 p.m.

• Entries in the 13th National Photography Competition will be on display through March 3.

Gallery Sixty Seven

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

Hours: Thursday/Friday/Sunday: 1-6 p.m.; Saturday: 12 noon-6 p.m.; Gallerysixtyseven.com

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

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

• Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic musical, “Funny Face” (USA, 1957, 103 min., NR, English| Dir. Stanley Donen), in which an impromptu fashion shoot at a book store brings love and fame to a shy shop clerk. Film begins at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Reception before, 7 p.m., with refreshments. Tickets are $11 for members, $16 for public.

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11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends. 631-4625400. ArtLeagueLI.net.

• The seventh annual “The Art of Narrative” juried photo exhibition is on display through Feb. 10.

B. J. Spoke Gallery

299 Main St., Huntington. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

631-549-5106.

Bjspokegallery.org • An artist’s choice exhibition will be on display through Feb. 25. Opening reception is Saturday, Feb. 10, 6-9 p.m.

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 • Celebrate the birthday of Scouting in America on Boy Scout Day, Saturday, Feb. 10, with a 2 p.m. tour. All Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts dressed in uniform will receive a free tour with paid admission.

MUSEUMS/ EXHIBITS

Art League of Long Island

Foto Foto Gallery

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays;

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.

• “From Frankenthaler to Warhol: Art of the ’60s and ’70s” is on display through March 11.

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 Art Center

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

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

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.

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

• Showings of “Once” run through March 4.

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. Havenartgallery.com • “Ghosts of the Anthropocene” by Adam Burke and “Halcyon” by Andi Soto will be on display through Feb. 18.

14 W. Carver St., Huntington 631-5490488. Fotofotogallery.org. Hours: Wednes-

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.

• The “Masters Show” is on display through Saturday, Feb. 3.

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 (Continued on page 18)

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Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts.

PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org

Northport Historical Society Museum

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

• From now through June visit the Monuments Men exhibit, which illuminates a few of the stories behind the heroes of Northport and East Northport whose names are listed on the 12stone monuments located along Main Street and five-stone monuments located in John Walsh Park in East Northport. They honor all the local citizens who served and those among them who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

• The next of the monthly guided walking tours through Northport’s historic Main Street business district is Sunday, Feb. 18, 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available the day of at the museum shop.

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.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Winter hours: WednesdayFriday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 114 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org.

• Schedule at a group high tea and transport yourself back in time in a private gathering house at the Birthplace. $25 per person. 631-427-5240, ext. 120. teaparty@waltwhitman.org.

• The Winter Recess Dreamcatcher & Tea Party for kids is Wednesday, Feb. 21, starting at 1 p.m. Cost is $12 per child for one program; $20 for both. Includes tour of birthplace.

MUS IC/ DANCE

Starlight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with a brief open-mic. Ticket prices vary by artist. For information call 631.663.3038 or visit Northportarts.org/starlight-coffeehouse.

• The Levins, with special guest Annie Mark, will perform Friday, Feb. 16.

First Saturday Concert Abbie Gardner, with Craig Akin, and Goodnight Moonshine, the husband-and-wife duo of Molly Venter and Eben Pariser, are the featured artists of the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s monthly First Saturday Concerts series, which this month comes on Feb. 3.

The 8:30 p.m. concert at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport) is preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $25 ($20 for FMSH members), are available online at Fmsh.org, or at the door (cash/checks only). For more info, call 631-425-2925.

Be A Museum Docent

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

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

• Showings of All My Sons are FridaySaturday, March 16-17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors and 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.

• The next First Saturdays concert is Feb. 3 with Abbie Gardner/Craig Akin + Goodnight Moonshine (Molly Venter/Eben Praiser)

The Paramount

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

• The Paramount Comedy Series Presents: Piff the Magic Dragon on Friday, Feb. 9. Tickets are $20-$45.

• The cancelled Marilyn Manson show from last October has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 15. Tickets are $39.50-$89.50.

• The Paramount Tribute Series Presents: Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot – Celebrating the music of Billy Joel on Friday, Feb. 23. Tickets are $20-$50.

Ridotto

Concerts at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. Ridotto.org.

Reservations recommended: 631-3850373 or ridotto@optonline.net.

VO LUNTE ER OP PORTUNITIE S Help Seniors Learn Computer Skills

SeniorNet offers computer classes for adults 50 years and older to teach technology like Facebook and iPads. SeniorNet is seeking volunteers for teaching, coaching and assisting with computer lab maintenance. Other volunteer opportunities are available. Email information@seniornetli.org, call 631-470-6922, or visit Seniornetli.org.

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

Helping Furry Friends

Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of animals. Free training provided. Visit littleshelter.com, or call 631-368-8770, ext.

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Walt Whitman Birthplace

If you are interested in literature or history, the Walt Whitman Birthplace has fascinating and rewarding part-time volunteer positions available. Free training provided. 631-427-5420, ext. 114.

Thrift Shop Volunteer

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

Seeking Volunteer Advocates

The Family Service League’s Ombudservice Program of Suffolk County is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for nursing home, adult home and assisted-living facility residents to help ensure they receive quality care and their rights are protected. 631-427-3700, ext.

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Artistically Gifted Needed

The Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack is seeking artistically gifted volunteers to partner with residents in a new program, “heART to heart,” aimed at helping people with varying levels of cognitive ability express themselves through art. Contact Judie at 516-931-5036 or jatlas1@optonline.net.

Don’t Hibernate. Help

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program needs adults 55 and older to help or-

ganizations throughout Suffolk County.

Dozens of opportunities available in this federally funded program for just about any interest or skill. Visit rsvpsuffolk.org or call 631-979-9490, ext. 12, for more information.

Friends at Home

Looking to earn some community service hours while changing a life? As part of the Friends@Home program, a project of The Ariella’s Friendship Circle at the Chai Center in Dix Hills, visit a child with special needs in an environment they are most comfortable: their own homes. Together, bake cookies, play games, create arts and crafts, read books and more. Contact Nati or Sara at 631-351-8672 or fcchaicenter@gmail.com

Be A Friend of The Bay

Friends of the Bay is in need of volunteers who can help convert water quality data, which is currently kept in an excel sheet, into a Microsoft Access database.

Assistance is also needed with ArcView GIS to configure maps of the watershed.

Call 516-922-6666 or email info@friendsofthebay.org.

Be A Host Family

Huntington Sanctuary is seeking families or individual adults to become Host Homes, which provide temporary shelter to youth between ages 12-17 who are experiencing a family crisis. Contact Jennifer Petti at 631-271-2183 for more information.

Send us your listings Submissions must be in by 5 p.m.

10 days prior to publication date.

Send to Community Calendar at 14 Wall Street, Huntington, NY 11743, or e-mail to info@longislandergroup.com

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