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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

E D I S N I Greenlawn Filmmaker MUSIC

Island-based Band Pays Tribute To Tom Petty 3

FAITH Former Pastor’s 50 Years Of Service Is Celebrated 5

Community Students Earn Awards In Science Competition 6

FOODIES Eat And Drink Caribbean Style At Northport’s ArToro 8

ArtistPeelsBack LayersOf HumanMind Area student’s work featured in prestigious exhibit

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach

Dreaming Of Green

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Think green… Are you tired of the snow, ice and take place across the township. We all should take this time to attend a local event. It’s important freezing temperatures? Well then it’s time to think that we honor African-Amerigreen! The Huntington division of the Ancient cans who have brought so much Order of Hibernians are hosting culture and strength to this a couple of events in under two IN THE KNOW country. months time that will have WITH AUNT ROSIE Huntington residents, no matter Football Sunday… This past where you’re from, waving the green, white and Sunday I had the miserable exorange tricolor. On the second Friday in March, perience of, once again, watching the New Engthe AOH is scheduled to host the Grand Marshall land Patriots somehow reach another Super Bowl Ball at The Larkfield in East Northport; just two Sunday. I was sad to see the underdog Jackdays after that a celebrated Huntington tradition sonville Jaguars fall in a tightly-contested game, kicks off once again as the AOH host their annual but I can’t help but be impressed by and envious St. Patrick’s Day Parade through the streets of of the success the Patriots franchise has enjoyed in Huntington village. I remember watching the parecent years. Tom Brady and the Patriots have rade when I was just a wee lass. The parade is an been to every AFC Championship since 2010, event that brings joy to many, and I can’t wait for when President Obama was still in his first term, it to come around again. and won four of those contests. Believe me, it pains me to watch the Patriots win, but at some Black History Month…The month of Februpoint it becomes so impressive that you just have ary is an important time throughout the year, as it to sit back and appreciate what that franchise has has been designated as Black History Month. The accomplished. annual recognition began to remember significant people and events in the history of the African di(Aunt Rosie wants to hear from you! If you have aspora. Along with the United States, other councomments, ideas, or tips about what’s happening tries like Canada, United Kingdom, Germany and in your neck of the woods, write to me today and the Netherlands also designated the month of let me know the latest. To contact me, drop a line February as Black History Month. The Town of to Aunt Rosie, c/o The Long-Islander, 14 Wall Huntington will be participating in the celebraStreet, Huntington NY 11743. Or try the e-mail at tion, as several events honoring the month will info@longislandergroup.com)

A 21-year-old East Elmhurst woman was arrested on shoplifting charges at approximately 7:20 p.m., Jan. 15 at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington Station, police said. The woman tried to pick up merchandise orders totaling over $5,000 that were made with a different person’s credit information, according to Suffolk police. The woman has been charged with third-degree grand larceny.

Break-in On Beaumont At approximately 9:30 a.m., Jan. 15 an unknown suspect burglarized a home on Beaumont Drive in Melville, Suffolk police said. The suspect broke a window to gain entrance to the residence and stole money and jewelry, according to police. Police have classified the incident as third-degree robbery and no arrests have been made.

Easy Access An unknown suspect stole from a car that was parked outside of a residence on Sinnock Court in Melville at around 11:00 p.m., Jan. 14, according to police. Suffolk police said the 2011 Jeep was left unlocked and the suspected entered the vehicle and stole a laptop. Police have classified the incident as fourth-degree grand larceny and are still searching for a suspect.

Anger and Aggression

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Photo Of The Week Can You Beat The ‘Brain Challenge?’

Students at Harley Avenue Primary School in Elwood showed off their brainpower Jan. 9 during the “Brain Challenge” assembly put on by Hollyrock Entertainment. Students were divided into two teams and went head-tohead on stage, by both answering trivia questions based on school curriculum and competing in physical challenges like hula-hooping.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK CASEY GOLDSTEIN

“I wanted to play on the insecurities that everyone, regardless of age, gender or culture, feels.

That’s kind of a bond that connects every single person, because no one completely feels comfortable in their own skin.”

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A 25-year-old Huntington Station woman was arrested for an incident that occurred in front of a home on Kelsey Avenue in Huntington Station at approximately 2:00 a.m., Jan. 12, Suffolk police said. The woman first hit a female victim with a PVC pipe, and then she smashed the windshield of a Jeep belonging to a different victim that was parked outside the residence, according to police. Police have charged the woman with assault with intent to cause physical injury with a weapon and thirddegree criminal mischief.

Synagogue Damaged At approximately 7:30 p.m., Jan. 13 an unknown suspect vandalized the Young Israel Synagogue on Hooper Street in East Northport, according to police. Suffolk police said the suspect smashed one of the windows of the religious building. Police have classified the incident as fourth-degree criminal mischief as a hate crime and are still searching for a suspect.

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MUSIC Island-based Tribute Band Honors Tom Petty SPOTLIGHT

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

When iconic rock legend Tom Petty passed away in October at the age of 66, a couple of local musicians felt they needed to do something to honor his legacy.

For Brian Byrne, 32, of Locust Valley, and Brad Cordaro, 34, of Huntington, that something was to form a Tom Petty tribute band called Even The Losers.

“Me and Brad thought we should do something, and that’s how it really started snowballing,” Byrne said.

Lead singer Byrne and Cordaro on drums expanded the band to its current eight-piece arrangement in the

months leading up to next month’s show at The Paramount, which will be the bands first gig.

“I think we picked a good group of songs that span his whole career,” Byrne said.

Cordaro added, “We have a 17song playlist, and it was hard to even sequence that because every song we are playing is a gigantic, wellknown hit.”

The pair said they felt a strong connection to Petty because his songs served as their introduction to music.

“We are all younger guys so Tom Petty for us was kind of the soundtrack to our childhood, so we wanted to bring back that feeling for everybody,” Byrne said.

Cordaro said the band is trying to create an atmosphere of celebration on stage that keeps the audience involved with Petty’s most popular upbeat hits.

Although all the members of “Even The Losers” have experience touring and playing on stage, both Byrne and Cordaro said their new project has an added level of importance because of the emotional connection that many people have with Petty’s music.

“I think people are going to cry,” Cordaro said. “People are going laugh, cry and feel every emotion.”

The duo said that “Even The Losers” is not going to use any costumes or gimmicks to emulate Petty and his band; their focus is strictly on learning the music and playing it well.

“You can’t pretend to be Tom Petty,” Byrne said, with Cordaro adding, “It’s about the songs; it’s about the music.”

Tickets for the Feb. 8 show cost between $16-$20.50 and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show.

Tom Petty tribute band Even The Losers is scheduled to play their first gig on Feb. 8 at The Paramount in Huntington.

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ART Photos provided by Casey Goldstein

Area Student Selected For Prestigious Exhibit

Casey Goldstein standing in the “Advanced Visions 14: High School Artists of Excellence” exhibit at LIU Post. Her work is pictured at the bottom left.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

The digital print work of Half Hollow Hills High School East’s Casey Goldstein was recently displayed at LIU Post’s Student Art League Gallery as part of the “Advanced Visions 14: High School Artists of Excellence” exhibit.

The exhibit, which also featured work from two other high schoolers from across Long Island, went on display in December and featured Goldstein’s “Age Translated into Wisdom,” a demonstration of mixed media that uses both photography and graphite to craft two sideby-side images.

“I enjoy doing mixed media and experimenting with different mediums within one piece and one composition,” Goldstein said. “I shot these two different images and laid them side-by-side. I felt like something was missing, so I wanted to add that extra layer to really emphasize the different layers each per-

son has within themselves.”

The work depicts a man holding a piece of playdough over his face, a symbol of the the different layers there are to a person.

“I wanted to play on the insecurities that everyone, regardless of age, gender or culture, feels. That’s kind of a bond that connects every single person, because no one completely feels comfortable in their own skin,” Goldstein said.

She continued, “To me this is something that I really like to play on in my art and experiment with because, when I create art, I try to create a language that can be understood by everyone. Especially since there are no words in my art, just visuals, anyone regardless language or culture can understand every image.”

Hills East art teacher Allyson Uttendorfer selected Goldstein in October to represent the school in the exhibition.

Uttendorfer said Goldstein’s work always stood out from her peers, adding

that she’s a natural artist.

“What I’ve always loved about Casey is that her work, everything she shoots or draws or paints, has a personal meaning to her,” Uttendorfer said. “She would never do anything without that personal connection.”

Goldstein said she was excited and caught off guard when she learned she was one of three students whose work was chosen for the exhibit.

“I was already honored enough to be chosen by Ms. Uttendorfer to be in the pool for this show,” she said. “To find out that I was actually chosen as one out of three people from all of Long Island was an incredible feeling.”

Her passion for art emerged when she was a freshman and began taking photography and fashion classes.

Now a senior, while she’s undecided on which college she’ll attend, Goldstein said she plans to study photography and visual anthropology.

“Throughout high school, I realized

that my photography isn’t just photography, it also is a lot of mixed media.”

The best way to supplement her photography, Goldstein said, was to also take classes in ceramics, sculpture, painting and drawing, She now works on her artistic craft 20 hours a week at Huntington School of Fine Arts.

“That has helped me develop as an artist, and also shape my photography and my mission as an artist,” Goldstein said.

Goldstein is also president of the National Art Honor Society, Art Club and DECA; and a member of the SPLA Honor Society, and Speech and Debate.

The “Advanced Visions 14: High School Artists of Excellence” exhibit was up throughout December and much of January, coming to a close yesterday with an award ceremony, during which Goldstein received her High School Artist of Excellence award.

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By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Over the last five decades the Island Christian Church has grown from a single church serving the Northport community to an island-wide organization with three campuses across Suffolk County.

The man who oversaw this tremendous expansion was Dr. Lester Ayars.

Pastor Ayars assumed the role of senior pastor at what was then the Northport Baptist Church in 1968 when the church had just one location at the corner of Elwood Road and Clay Pitts Road in East Northport.

The Northport Baptist Church was founded in the 1940’s above the Northport Sweet Shop on Main Street in Northport village before moving to the East Northport location that Ayars inherited in the mid-1960s.

Senior pastor Rev. Michael O’Connor, who took over the post in 2015 when Ayars retired, said the man who served as his mentor since O’Connor joined the church staff as an associate pastor in 1983 has the unique ability to “teach the Bible in a way that everyone can understand.”

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Pastor Celebrates 50 Years of Service

Pastor emeritus Dr. Lester Ayars was joined at Island Christian Church by Supervisor Chad Lupinacci, Ayars’ wife Diane, senior pastor Rev. Michael O’Connor and Assemblyman Andrew Raia to celebrate Ayars’ 50 years of service to the church.

“Fifty years at the same church is unprecedented,” O’Connor said. “Because of Pastor Ayars’ enduring faithfulness, he has an enduring legacy in the lives of thousands.”

In 2011 Ayars lead the church through a transformation that resulted in the construction of two

new campuses in Port Jefferson and Holbrook, and a name change from Northport Baptist Church to the present name, Island Christian Church.

“We wanted to drive home the point that we are a church for Long Islanders,” outreach pastor Rev. Joseph Garofalo said.

Over the course of his careeer Ayars helped establish more than 40 different ministry programs at the church, including one of the largest vocation Bible schools on Long Island and a Christian preschool, according to Garofalo.

Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci and Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R-Northport) acknowledged Ayars’ dedication to the church and community at Sunday service in the East Northport church on Jan. 14, exactly 50 years after his very first sermon as senior pastor in 1968.

“Dr. and Mrs. Ayars have been instrumental in creating a religious institution that helps define the fabric of our community – of people helping people,” Lupinacci said.

In his current role as pastor emeritus Ayars continues to serve as a mentor for members of the congregation, with some teaching and preaching thrown in as well.

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By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com Half Hollow Hills School District has something to celebrate after two high school students were announced as scholars of the 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search on Jan. 9.

Half Hollow Hills High School East’s Aditi Patil and High School West’s Gilbert Spencer were among 300 students from across the country selected as semifinalists in the competition from a field of over 1,800 applicants.

Both students and their respective schools were awarded $2,000 each for the honor.

After Friday’s deadline, 40 finalists were to be chosen on Tuesday to compete in the March finals in Washington, D.C. Finalists win awards that range from $25,000 to a grand prize of $250,000.

Along with an extensive application process, both students were selected based on projects they’ve conducted over the summer.

Patil, 17, of Melville, conducted a project that analyzed the accuracy of sea-level predictability. Her research found that precise forecasts can’t be made about sea level rise in the near future or next five years. The conclusion: new models for measuring the rise of sea levels are needed or there could be dangerous impacts on hundreds of millions of people.

Patil conducted her research this past summer with a mentor at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades New York, which is a Columbia University’s research unit. When she found out she was selected among the 300 Regeneron scholars, she said she was surprised and excited.

“I would be really humbled if I were chosen for

Photo / Half Hollow Hills Central School District

Half Hollow Hills Students Named Regeneron Scholars

Half Hollow Hills High School East’s Aditi Patil was named a 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search scholar.

Half Hollow Hills High School West’s Gilbert Spencer was named a 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search scholar.

the top 40,” she said. “I really appreciated that I’ve already been named as a semifinalist and I obviously wish good luck to everyone else waiting to hear because it’s such an amazing competition and an amazing award that’s being given to high school students just like me.”

In regards to her project, Patil said she wants to continue her work, adding “the research doesn’t stop here. There’s still a lot to be said and a lot to be

done. We’re only touching the surface of this.”

A senior at the high school, Patil started a nonprofit organization called XX Coders, a computer science organization that teaches girls how to code.

She also plays the oboe, piano and is the STEM editor for the high school newspaper, The Thunderbird. She plans to attend Columbia University next fall to study computer science at the Fu Foundation (Contuned on page 13)

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com St. Anthony’s High School senior Caroline Smolensky was sitting in her theology class on Jan. 9 when she learned that she was selected as a scholar for the 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competitions for high school seniors.

“It was pretty amazing, a surprise to say the least,” Caroline Smolensky, 16, of Woodbury, said. “I was very excited and I had a smile on my face.”

Smolensky is among 300 semifinalists across the country who have been selected from more than 1,800 applicants. For the honor, Smolensky and St. Anthony’s High School received $2,000 each.

After press time, 40 finalists were to be chosen on Tuesday to compete in the final round, which will be held in Washington, D.C., in March. There, finalists can win awards that range from $25,000 to a grand prize of $250,000.

Smolensky being selected for the award is based on an extensive application process and a project she

Photo/St. Anthony’s High School

St. Anthony’s Student Selected For Prestigious Competition

St. Anthony’s High School senior Caroline Smolensky is one of 300 high school seniors from across the country selected as a 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search scholar.

conducted this past summer.

Her research was conducted at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, where she built and tested a device that could be implanted into the brain to test for any secondary injuries after a traumatic brain injury.

Smolensky said the experience was amazing.

“I got to meet other kids that had internships over the summer and work with amazing sciences in this really professional work space,” she said. “I got to learn responsibilities and the process of how things get done. I really learned a lot and had a great time there.”

Paul Paino, research director at St. Anthony’s, said part of his job was to help place Smolensky at a location to conduct her research, stay updated with her during her lab process and then assist her in writing the research paper.

“We were overjoyed over here,” Paino said, regarding the news of Smolensky being selected. “It’s very hard to make that list and it seems to be getting harder so she’s in a really elite group right now.”

Paino said Smolensky is currently taking college

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nautical notes A Winter Nautical Wonderland

By Henrietta Schavran info@longislandergroup.com

Just a few weeks ago, Huntington Harbor was a bustling boating scene. Vessels were being taken to their winter storage assignment, some at home, some on cradles at marinas, others at slips in the water at boating clubs. A few remained at anchor in the water.

Then came the first blizzard and frigid temperatures of the new year and suddenly the harbor has been transformed into a winter wonderland like one would expect to see in Alaska or the Arctic, a vast tundra of ice blanketed with a foot of

fresh snow.

When the 50-plus mph northeast winds finally subsided, all the seascape became silently awesome. Not even the familiar sight of a gliding gull or visiting winter duck was visible.

Notes

Nautical January on the water is often long and cold, but the scenery is often magical.

Winters on our waters have long been among the most destructive times for mariners.

One famous shipwreck, which eventually contributed to the construction of a lighthouse at Eatons Neck, was the tragedy that took place between Christmas and New Year’s Day in 1790. The brig Sally, sailing up from the West Indies with a crew of 10, and a large cargo of molasses, was wrecked at Eatons Neck during a heavy snowstorm.

There were no houses or a lighthouse there and the wreck was not discovered until part of the cargo floated into Lloyd Harbor and Huntington Harbor. All on board had perished.

It was a tragic beginning for January 1791, but the memory of that loss is now a part of the history and establishment of early lighthouses by our infant nation.

WALT’S CORNER CONCERTO I became lost in the bell curve that a saxophone’s note made me contemplate: please stay present because I found this watching out Walt Whitman

for snakes is something celebrated.

Will you ponder a geometrical illusion? Area and circumference?

The formulas? Always the formulas.

Lips which suck a reed are thrown down, either worthy at music, worthy at math unlucky at cards, not timorously we spread out our old comforter.

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The US Coast Guard lighthouse at Eaton’s Neck was built as a navigational aid following a 1791 shipwreck.

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By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Opening a new restaurant can be a daunting task. Any successful restaurant needs a experienced leader who can create and implement an exciting concept.

ArToro Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Northport Village has just that in owner Artie Burke, of Northport, who has been successfully operating Nina’s Pizza in Northport since 2002.

ArToro has been open for just two weeks, and Burke said the food has already been a hit with Northport locals and visitors alike.

The 44 seat restaurant features Latin Caribbean tapas on the food menu, and a cocktail menu that showcases the bar’s 40 different types of tequila.

“We are trying to give customers that Miami Beach feel,” Burke said.

Burke said he got turned on to tequila drinking at Gunther’s, the iconic Northport watering hole that was destroyed by fire last May, and decided that there were endless ways to pair the liquor with Caribbean flavors.

The idea behind the food comes directly from Burke’s own heritage.

“I was born on the

El Triunfo ($9) is a delicious and refreshing blend of a mojito and a margarita.

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s e i d o o f e th ArToro Brings The Caribbean To Northport

Northport’s Artie Burke opened ArToro Restaurant and Tequila Bar on Main Street in Northport Village two weeks ago.

Air Force base in Puerto Rico where my father met my mother,” Burke said. “My mother passed away in August, and that gave me the inspiration to open the restaurant to pay homage to her.”

ArToro wholeheartedly embraces the pairing of Latin flavors and tequila-based cocktails, and the friendly, knowledgeable bartenders are sure to make a tequila lover out of anyone who steps into

the new restaurant.

From the bar, The Nutty Joy ($8) is ArToro’s most popular drink so far featuring 1800 coconut tequila chilled with crème de cacao and Frangelico, while the El Triunfo ($9) is a delicious and refreshing blend of a mojito and a margarita.

Don’t forget to eat.

To start, the Mofongo Trio ($10) features twice fried plantain cups with Cuban pulled pork, flank steak or garlic shrimp in classic Latin sauces. The crunchy and flavorful plantain cups

provide a great base for the trio of proteins that each have their own unique flavor profile.

Another new addition to the appetizer menu is the Chicharron de Cerdes, a traditional Dominican fried pork belly served with avocado and Cuban mustard and chipotle lime dipping sauces. The crispy skin gives a crunch to the tender pork belly, but the dipping sauces are the highlight of this dish. The mustard has great bold flavors, while the chipotle lime sauce incorporates classic citrus notes.

Under entrees, diners will find ArToro’s take on the traditional Seafood Paella ($18) with Arborio rice, chorizo, shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari. The rice is perfectly cooked, and the dish bursts with Latin seasonings. The combination of the fresh seafood and chorizo gives it a mix of texture and color that invoke visions of the Caribbean.

ArToro’s Grilled Mojo Steak ($20) features citrus marinated steak served with a classic side of black beans and rice and mixed vegetables. The deep, lasting flavor of the mojo sauce creates a sense of cohesion on the plate, and, like everything on the menu, the vegetables are seasoned with a peppery bite that adds a kick to the dish.

For dessert, the Tres Leche Cake ($8) is a light airy sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three milks and served with strawberries. The cake is the perfect delicate finish to a meal full of bold Latin flavors.

Customers who walk into ArToro’s warm atmosphere and try the bold Latin flavors are transported out of the cold and into the tropic heat of the Caribbean, at least for the night.

ArToro Restaurant and Tequila Bar 78 Main Street, Northport 631-651-8866 Facebook.com/ArToroRestaurantNpt

Seafood Paella ($18) with Arborio rice, chorizo, shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari, evokes images of the Carribean.

Grilled Mojo Steak ($20) features citrus marinated steak with black beans, rice and mixed vegetables.

The Tres Leche Cake ($8) is a light airy sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three milks and served with strawberries.

Cuisine:Latin and Caribbean tapas Atmosphere: Casual Prices: Drink menu: $8-$13, Appetizers: $8-$12, Entrees: $12-$23, Desserts: $6-$8 Hours: Wed.-Thur., 5 p.m.-12 a.m.

Fri.-Sat., 5 p.m.-3 a.m.

Sun., 5 p.m.-12 a.m.

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RESTAURANT WEEK: Long Island Restaurant Week’S winter edition continues through Sunday, Jan. 28. Participating restaurants, including several from across Huntington, are offering a $28.95 three-course prix-fixe menu each night they are open, except Saturday when the menu is offered until 7 p.m.

More than a dozen Huntington-area restaurants are participating, including: Athenian Greek Taverna (2187 Jericho Turnpike, Commack; 631-499-7660); Besito Mexican (402 New York Ave., Huntington; 631-549-0100); Black & Blue (65 Wall St., Huntington; 631-3859255); Cinque Terre (872 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station; 631-9231255); Del Frisco’s Grille (160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station; 631-423-0308); Fado (10 New St., Huntington; 631-351-1010); Honu Kitchen and Cocktails (363 New York Ave., Huntington; 631-421-6900); Grasso’s Restaurant (134 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor; 631-367-6060); IMC (279 Main St,, Huntington; 631824-6222); Jewel (400 Broadhollow Road, Melville; 631-755-5777); Jonathan’s Ristorante (15 Wall St., Huntington; 631-549-0055); La Parma II (452 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington; 631-367-6360); Matteo’s (300 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station; 631421-6001); Mill Pond House (437 E Main St., Centerport; 631-261-7663); Piccola Bussola (970 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington; 631-692-6300); Radio Radio (24 Clinton Ave., Huntington; 631-923-2622); Sandbar Restaurant (55 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor; 631498-6188); and Ting (92 E Main St., Huntington; 631-425-7788). To see the menu of each restaurant, log on to Longislandrestaurantweek.com.

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Jim Murray pours out some beer at Harbor Head. urdays and Sundays, 1-6 p.m., and plans to extend those hours when the weather warms up.

MORE BREW NEWS: We also heard that the folks over at soon-to-be-open Six Harbors Brewing Company have started the brewing process over at 243 New York Ave., Huntington village. The brewery, founded by husband-and-wifeduo Mark and Karen Heuwetter, plan to open this winter, but for now they’ve started brewing their H3-Huntington Harbor Hoppy Double IPA and Duck Island XPA. We’ll let you know when we have an update on the brewery – it was awaiting further renovations and approvals as of deadline last week – but for now keep up with the progress at Facebook.com/sixharbors.

VEGAN EXTRAVAGANZA: The Long Island Vegan Extravaganza returns to Walt Whitman High School (301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station) on Sunday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The first event drew 38 vendors and 600 guests.

For the ‘winter session,’ which is free to attend, there will be plant based/vegan food to try, information sessions to attend, cooking demonstrations to take in and cruelty-free vegan ware to purchase.

Donations will be accepted at the front desk. Those interested in becoming a vendor can email cjaiemac@yahoo.com.

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LONG ISLANDER NEWS • HUNTINGTON WEEKLY Ch am ber Sta ff Ellen O’Brien, Executive Director Courtney Bynoe, Associa te Executive Director

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

New Year – New Initiatives Was one of your New Year resolutions to get more involved and grow your business? Resolutions can be hard to keep, but the Huntington Chamber is here to help.

We’ve added some new initiatives to offer more networking opportunities, exposure for your business and more efficient technology to participate.

the memory of our late Chairman, Larry Kushnick, by recognizing a community-minded individual who gives of themselves to benefit others and is a visionary in promoting the values of inclusiveness and equality. Proceeds will be donated to a charity to continue these efforts. This year’s recipient will be Kevin Thorbourne, Director of Minority Affairs, Town of Huntington.

get the whole community out to run for competition and fun!

Larry Kushnick Multicultural Award will be presented at a cocktail One Mile Road Race – A “Fastest reception at Honu Kitchens and Cock- Mile” Race, in a series of one-mile tails,Monday, March 5, 6 – 9 p.m.. races on Long Island, will take place The purpose of this award is to honor on Sunday, June 10 at 9 a.m. Let’s

We hope you keep your New Year’s Resolution to get more involved and participate as we welcome you to all of our events throughout the year. It really does work!

Livestreaming – The Chamber will now be livestreaming on its Facebook page (Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce) several of its seminars and events if you are unable to attend in person. Look for a “Livestream” symbol on event flyers.

Chamber Member Spotlight Nalu Dry Goods Established in 2013 in Bay Shore, Nalu Dry Goods retail store joined the Main Street business community as a merchant in Huntington village in November of 2016. Look for the surfboards in front of the store located just four doors west of Starbucks.

Nalu, which means wave in Hawaiian carries the latest and greatest in surf, skate, snow apparel and accessories for adult and youth.

Brands such as Billabong, Quiksilver, Free People, Volcom, Herschel, Reef, Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Burton, Town & Country surf and much more can be found on Nalu’s shelves. The yearround selection of bikinis, board shorts, sunnies, skateboards, surfboards and

Upcoming Chamber Events Member Orientation Chamber Office, 164 Main Street, Huntington Friday, February 2, 8 a.m.

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at LA Fitness

Marie Fisher of Nalu Dry Goods helped Huntington Supervisor Chad Lupinacci pick out a new pair of sunnies during his visit on Small Business Saturday. snowboard gear is unbeatable.

Nalu Dry Goods owners Marie and Chris Fischer chose Huntington Vilage for their store’s second location because they love the village vibe. Marie is originally from Hawaii and has lived in

Huntington Station; Chris is from Bay Shore. They were married at Central Presbyterian Church in Huntington village.

Nalu Dry Goods is located at 291 Main St. in Huntington. 631-923-3400. naludrygoods.com

305 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station Saturday, February 3, 9:30 a.m. with Open House from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fitness Classes, Refreshments, Raffle Prizes, Face Painting, Entertainment

Business After Hours hosted by Rising Tide Acupuncture 76 East Main Street, Ste 2, Huntington February 25, 6 -8 p.m.

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business Spotlight On

Huntington Businesses

Long Islander News photo/Janee Law

Shop Shines Brightly With Vibrant Style

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Nestled along New York Avenue in Huntington village stands a clothing store that shines with vibrant design and style.

The late Mark Zambratto opened The Pink Link in Aug. 2005 after a career in marketing. Zambratto died last May after battling cancer, and his family has continued The Pink Link legacy.

“He used to say that ‘I can’t believe I own a pink and green store,’” Maria Graziano, manager and buyer, said, adding that the stores primary colors are hot pink and hot green. “They’re happy clothes. Even on a cold snowy day, our clothes are still designed with prints that make you think of the sun and the beach, so I think that’s important.”

Its color scheme is credited to the Lilly Pulitzer clothing line that the shop offers. The famed brand features colorful printed resort and summer wear for women and children. Its style focuses on warm weather months or for customers traveling or going on vacation.

“Lilly Pulitzer is known for bright, colorful clothing and all of the prints are exclusive to us,” Graziano, 57, of Huntington village said. “With every single Lilly print, the word ‘Lilly’ is in

Maria Graziano, buyer and manager of The Pink Link, said the store’s color scheme creates a happy environment for customers. it, so that’s how customers know that it’s a true Lilly original.”

Offering dresses, tops, pants, shoes, hats, and Luxletic active wear, Graziano said the store also carries other brands that complement the Lilly Pulitzer style, including Jude Connally, Mud Pie, and Jack Rogers.

The Pink Link offers clothing for men, too, with lines by Vineyard Vines and johnnie-O, a West coast prep brand.

In addition, the storefront offers a variety of accessories and gift items, including jewelry, bags, glasses, wine stoppers and more. With a variety of price ranges, jewelry can be as low as $6, while dresses for women range from $98 to $298.

Customers range from mid-teens to mid-60’s, Graziano said, though the

The Pink Link features colorful printed resort and summer wear for women, men and children.

store also offers clothing for children from 3-6 months and up. As a multigenerational clothing line, the brand offers many “mommy and me” outfits.

What Graziano enjoys about her job is being part of the community, she said.

“We’ve become friendly with a lot of our customers,” Graziano said. “People like the store, they like our product and they like the staff. We’re part of the community.”

In August, Pink Link will mark 13 years at its 2,800-square-foot storefront at 310 New York Avenue in Huntington village.

Its spring season will kick off in February, bringing in a variety of white dresses for upcoming school graduations.

Throughout the year, The Pink Link

also offers birthday discounts, where customers receive 20 percent off during the month of their birthday for items purchased for themselves. With that, Graziano said the shop also stands out for its customer service, offering giftwrapping and special orders.

“We pride ourselves in helping them find what they want and if we don’t have it in, we get it shipped in for them,” Graziano said. “We will offer the best customer service they’ve ever had.”

Pink Link 310 New York Avenue Huntington 631-271-3333

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St. Anthony’s Senior Earns Science Award (Contuned from page 6)

science courses, including college biology, chemistry and physics. He describes her as a highly motivated, responsible and bright student.

“I wish her well as she moves on and

Half Hollow Hills Students Named Regeneron Scholars (Contuned from page 6)

School of Engineering and Applied Science in Manhattan.

Spencer’s project investigated more accurately dating the air trapped in ice sheets in Antarctica. This can help understand what the earth used to be like and help make predictions about the future. For his project, he created a model that determines the true yearly values of the CO2 trapped in ice cores, which could help better understand the earth’s historical climate.

Spencer, 18, of Dix Hills, conducted his research the past two summers at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University with a mentor.

The Hills West senior said that his work isn’t done and plans to continue to advance his project, expanding its applications and its use.

When he learned that he was selected as a Regeneron scholar, he said he was surprised and happy.

“It’s a big deal to get selected as the top 300 for Regeneron and it just shows that all the work I put in paid off and has been meaningful in some way,” Spencer said. “I’m happy with where I’m at now and I really hope to advance further.”

Spencer is part of the school’s cross country and swim teams, and mathletes and quiz bowl clubs. He said he’s undecided in what college he will be attending next fall.

A prestigious pre-college science competition, Regeneron Science Talent Search awards more than $3.1 million in prizes to the nation’s top science scholars. Past winners have made extraordinary contributions to science and hold more than 100 of the world’s most coveted science and math honors, including the Nobel Prize and National Medal of Science, according to Regeneron. From the select pool of scholars, 40 finalists are then invited to Washington, D.C. in March to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, meet with notable scientists, and compete for the top award of $250,000.

hopefully gets to Washington,” he said.

“I’m sure she’ll do well in college because she has all the experience she needs to do well in her high school career.”

Smolensky said she hopes she can go as far as she can in the competition.

She added, “It would be an amazing opportunity to be able to go to Washington, D.C., on behalf of the school and the institute that I worked with, and present my project.”

Smolensky is the captain of the golf team starting in March and is part of St. Antony’s Supers club, where

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members create caps and pillows for children in hospitals that are superhero themed. She said she is undecided on

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Caroline Smolensky with St. Anthony’s High School Principal Brother Gary Cregan, OSF, St. Anthony’s Research Director Paul Paino, after Smolensky was announced as a 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search scholar.

what college she will be attending next fall but plans to continue research on her project.

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THURSDAY

C O M M U N I T Y

Youth Empowerment Workshop

Calendar

Never Go Thirsty, a nonprofit counseling program at living Waters Counseling Center, is hosting a youth empowerment workshop at St. Elizabeth Church (175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville) each Thursday from Jan. 25-Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Cost is $40 for the workshop, and registration is ongoing. Call 631-271-0913, or visit Livingwaterscounseling.biz for more info.

Dance Party

Learn To Teach Kids Yoga

Families can dance at the third annual DanceParty!

Event hosted by Kiddie Academy of Greenlawn on Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m.12 noon. The free, indoor and family-friendly danceoff is designed to bring families together through music. Register online at Kiddieevents.com/danceparty.

Yogi Beans & Yoga Love Project are teaming up to teach those interested how to give kids the gift of confidence and health through yoga in a fun and exciting way. Sessions are Friday-Saturday, Jan. 26-27 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at Yoga Love Project (15 Green St., Huntington). Call 631423-5683 to register.

SATURDAY Penguin-palooza

SUNDAY ‘It’s Only A Play’

Performances of “It’s Only A Play” by Terrence McNally at Star Playhouse (74 Hauppauge Road, Commack) will be held Saturday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Show is intended for mature audiences (may contain strong language). For info and tickets ($20-$25), call Melanie at 631-462-9800 ext. 136 or visit Starplayhouse.com.

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.

MONDAY Townwide Fund Meeting

The Townwide Fund of Huntington will hold its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m. at the Dolan Family Health Center (284 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn). The annual meeting is an opportunity for board members and nonprofit agencies supported by TWF to get important updates and learn about the plans for the coming year. Call 631-595-7150 for more info.

TUESDAY Doctors To Discuss Book

Professors of cardiology at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Jennifer Mieres, MD, and Stacey Rose, MD, will speak and sign copies of their new women’s health book, “Heart Smart for

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.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

FRI DAY

What kind of penguins live in the Antarctic? Find out on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (279 Main St.), and also have the chance to touch some real penguin feathers, go on a scavenger hunt and create penguin-themed crafts. Program intended for all ages and costs $15 per child; $5 per adult (members are halfprice). Call 631-367-3418 for more info.

Huntington Public Library

Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. In Six Weeks to Heart-Healthy Living” at Book Revue (313 New York Ave., Huntington) on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Call 631-2711442 for more info.

WE DNESDAY Bridge Workforce Generation Gap

Do you communicate differently with a Millennial employee than one who is a Baby Boomer? And how about Gen Z – now coming into the workforce? Learn what needs to be done to engage all generations who make up your organization during a free event at Lloyd Staffing (445 Broad Hollow Road, Melville) on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 8-10 a.m. Ideal for managers, HR execs and business leaders. Visit Lloydstaffingnews.com for more info.

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Bingo!

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

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.

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.

• Enjoy the small slices of life captured in gorgeous color by Catherine Olsen, whose impressionistic oil and watercolor paintings emphasize color, light, and atmosphere, and is on display through Jan. 28.

Commack Public Library

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

• Attend a formal winter tea party, hosted by author Margaret Johnson, and learn about tea history, get new holiday recipes and enjoy sweet treats. Tea is from 1:30-3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25.

Register at the circulation desk.

• Kids ages 3-5, with a caregiver present, can make a winter craft and participate in storytime and get to watch a short movie during Winter Storycraft. Program is 12 noon-12:45 p.m., Friday, Jan 26.

Deer Park Library

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

• Make a special craft for your valentine during January Walk-In Craft Day. All ages are welcome, but kids must be accompanied by an adult. Program is 12:30-3:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28. Library card required to participate.

Elwood Public Library

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

• Play Mah Jongg, the Chinese tile game, with other community members. Program is 12 noon-3:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29 in the meeting room.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills: 55 Vanderbilt Parkway. 631-4214530; Melville: 510 Sweet Hollow Road, 631-421-4535. hhhlibrary.org.

• Spend an afternoon listening to the timeless hits of Sinatra and Streisand as performed by Richard Lanna and Laura Lorenzo. Program is 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Dix Hills branch.

Tickets available at either library.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • Middle schoolers can eat bagels and discuss “Ghost” by Jason Reynolds with other students who love to read on Saturday, Jan. 27, 10-11 a.m. Register online.

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • There will be a story parade, a creative hands-on activity to enhance storytime, for kids in grades K-2 on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 4-4:45 p.m.

Register online.

• The Friday Movies program at the East Northport branch continues throughout January at 2 p.m. The Jan. 25 movie is Dunkirk (PG-13). No registration required.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• Attend a Super Bowl-themed cooking class with Chef Rob to learn how to make barbecue shrimp, buffalo chicken dip and more on Monday.

Jan. 29, 7 p.m. Registration is required (there is a $10 fee).

T H EA T E R/ FIL M

Cinema Arts Centre

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

• The Long Island premiere of “Dolores,” the 1950s story of a workingclass wife and mother of 11 who helps establish the first farmworker’s union with Cesar Chavez, which later develops into a platform for feminism and gender equality, is Sunday, Jan. 28, 4 p.m. Tickets, which include reception, are $11 for members, $16 for public.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

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

• Showings of “Once” run through March 4.

M U SEU M S/ EX HIB IT S

Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

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

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any interest or skill. Visit rsvpsuffolk.org or call 631-979-9490, ext. 12, for more information.

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.

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Be A Museum Docent

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.

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.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-3673418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11-5 p.m. (closed Monday).

Admission $6 adult, $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 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. Artist reception will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, 5-7 p.m.

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

Be A Host Family

Catholic Schools Week Begins National Catholic Schools Week, an annual celebration of Catholic education, kicks off this year on Sunday, Jan. 28 and continues through Saturday, Feb. 3. During that time, schools across the country, and the Town of Huntington, will host special events and open houses. For a breakdown of the local activities, check out the Jan. 18 issue of Huntington Weekly, or read the story online at LongIslanderNews.com.

Huntington Art Center

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

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

Huntington Historical Society

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Haven Gallery

Walt Whitman Birthplace

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. 631351-3250.

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

The Paramount

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 Arts Council

117 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. Thursday 12 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 631-692-8188.

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

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.

information call 631.663.3038 or visit Northportarts.org/starlight-coffeehouse.

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

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

• Joe DeGuardia’s STAR Boxing Presents: “Rockin’ Fights 29” on Friday, Jan. 26. Fights begin at 7:30 p.m., doors at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50-$200.

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

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • Family Heirlooms & Treasurers, the annual show and tell program, will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-12 noon at South Huntington Public Library (145 Pidgeon Hill Road).

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246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station. Winter hours: Wednesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, and children under 5 are free. 631-427-5240. Waltwhitman.org.

• The 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.

Helping Runaway Kids

Share your ideas and opinions on how Huntington Sanctuary, a program of the Huntington Youth Bureau, can help youth ages 12-21 who run away or who are at risk of running away. The group’s advisory board meets one Thursday a month at 6 p.m. Call 631-271-2183.

Help American Red Cross

The American Red Cross’s Suffolk County Chapter is seeking volunteers to assist in emergency shelters, at fires and natural disasters, with veterans, at community events or at the office. Free trainings provided. 631-924-6700, ext. 212.

SOCI AL/SUPPORT Parkinson’s Disease Support

American Parkinson’s Disease Association support groups meet monthly. For further information call APDA 631-8623560 or visit www.liapda.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous 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.

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 631470-6922, or visit Seniornetli.org.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

MU SI C/ D A N CE

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.

Starlight Coffeehouse

Don’t Hibernate. Help

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

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.

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program needs adults 55 and older to help organizations throughout Suffolk County.

Dozens of opportunities available in this federally funded program for just about

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

Women’s Cancer Support Group

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

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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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Italian Hero

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Ham, Salami, Provolone, Pepperoni, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Roasted Red Peppers

1395

$

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1495

$

318 Main St., Hunttington Village, NY 11743 Serving Lunch & Dinner Seven Days a Week

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Grilled Chicken or Chicken Cutlet, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Balsamic Reduction, Sliced Tomato

1595

$

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Portobello Mushroom, Zucchini, Squash, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Sliced Tomato, Balsamic Reduction

1495

$

Per foot

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