Huntington Weekly November 30, 2017 Issue

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP

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Simple Plan Gears For Anniversary Tour 3

THE FOODIES Places To Host Your Holiday Party This Year

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Holiday Scenes From Parades, Events Across Town 11

business Ten Haagen Financial Group Prepares Clients 17 Resident wants sainthood for man who may be his cousin 6

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POLICE REPORT Compiled by Connor Beach

Hello, Holidays

False Returns

malls during the holiday season. Chaotic clothing This year’s… Huntington Holiday Parade racks and long lines give me anxiety. When shopwas one of the best I’ve ever seen in all my years. ping at local stores in the Town Some of the floats were just amazing; I can only of Huntington, sales associates wonder how long it took to lend a helping hand so that IN THE KNOW build them. I love seeing the you’re not searching all day for WITH AUNT ROSIE floats and the fire trucks driving one item.

It makes holiday down Main Street in the village shopping a lot easier knowing as all of the kids wait anxiously for candy to come that I’m getting the best item at the right price in flying their way. I also loved seeing the big tree all a stress free environment. lit up in front of the movie theater, it really makes

A 36 year-old Huntington Station woman was arrested at around 7:10 p.m., Nov. 24 for making an illegal return at 454 Fort Salonga Road in East Northport, according to Suffolk police. The suspect was arrested after she attempted to make a fraudulent return in an attempt to deceive employees at the Stop and Shop, police said. Police have charged the women with petit larceny.

me want to go out and buy my Christmas tree. It’s a good thing that there are so many local tree sales in town. I know I will never switch to a fake tree in my house. I just enjoy the evergreen smell of a real tree too much. Anyway, Huntington now has that Holiday feeling that so many people look forward to for the whole year.

A 25 year-old Huntington Station woman was arrested for stealing from a Walgreens located at 984 New York Ave. in Huntington Station at around 12:26 p.m., Nov. 24, Suffolk police said. The suspect entered the Walgreens and took beer before she was arrested, according to police. Police have charged the woman with petit larceny.

Shopping small… doesn’t end with Black Friday or Small Business Saturday. Throughout the month of December, many local businesses and boutiques will be offering deals for eager holiday shoppers looking to get the perfect gift for the right price. Whether it’s strolling through Cold Spring Harbor, Northport Village or Huntington village, small businesses are known to provide a personal touch to make holiday shopping exciting rather than stressful. I don’t know about you, but old gals like me can’t be in crowded shopping

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Beer Burglar

Home Break-in At around 12:40 p.m., Nov. 22 an unknown suspect robbed a residence on Briarfield Lane in Huntington, according to police. Suffolk police said it is unclear how the suspect entered the home, but he stole a stole several items from the home including money. Police have classified the incident as second-degree burglary, and are still searching for a suspect.

Trespass Trouble Photo Of The Week Salutes To Service

QUOTE OF THE WEEK JAMES INCORVAIA

WWII U.S. Navy Veteran Frank Obidienzo, sitting right, is joined by Dee Fleuristal, standing, a recreation therapist, who presented him with a carnation and his son, Frank, who shares a photo of his father with a Navy buddy taken during the war.

Frank Obidienzo was one of several veterans to visit Apex Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Huntington Station earlier this month for a luncheon honoring veterans and their families.

“It’s a play about the stupidity of stubbornness and what happens when powerful men make decisions of convenience and then refuse to reconsider their decisions. I thought that was very relevant today.”

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A 52 year-old Huntington woman was arrested for illegally entering and attempting to steal from the Target on 124 E. Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station at approximately 1:34 p.m., Nov. 21, Suffolk police said. The suspect, who had previously been given a no trespass warning at the store by police, attempted to make a false return, according to police. Police have charged the woman with third-degree burglary.

Hungry Thief A 52 year-old Mastic man was arrested on Nov. 24 for an incident that occurred on Oct. 30 at 5:17 p.m. at 6230 E. Route 25A in Commack, according to Suffolk police. The man entered the 7-Eleven and stole mozzarella sticks from the store.

Police said. He was arrested and charged with petit larceny.

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The five members of Simple Plan, from left, Chuck Comeau, Sebastien Lefebvre, Pierre Bouvier, Jeff Stinco and David Desrosiers.

Simple Plan To Bring Nostalgia, Punk Rock SPOTLIGHT

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Punk rock fans will be excited to learn that the Canadian-based band Simple Plan have chosen The Paramount in Huntington as one of the stops on their tour to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album “No Pads, No Helmet… Just Balls.”

The band released the album in 2002 and the anniversary tour’s set list features all twelve songs from the album including “I’m Just a Kid”, “I’d Do Anything” and “Addicted.”

The show is headed for The Paramount on Tuesday.

The band’s five members, vocalist Pierre Bouvier, 38, lead guitarist Jeff Stinco, 39, rhythm guitarist Sebastien Lefebvre, 36, bassist David Desrosiers, 37, and drummer Chuck Comeau, 38, all hail from Montreal.

The 15th anniversary tour kicked off on March 19, the exact date that the album came out back in 2002. The celebratory shows are designed to transport fans back to 2002 when many of

them were in high school.

Simple Plan gained a mass following as a staple of the Vans Warped Tour, a traveling rock festival that is the biggest traveling music festival in the United States, where they headlined in 2003. The band also performed at the closing ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and the 2016 NHL Winter Classic.

The multi-platinum group found its largest fan base in teenagers and young people who could most easily relate to the band’s message. As a result, the band formed the Simple Plan Foundation in 2005 to address issues that face teenagers and young adults.

The Simple Plan Foundation has donated over $2 million to focus on a problems ranging from poverty to drug addiction and suicide.

In addition to “No Pads, No Helmet… Just Balls” Simple Plan has released five other studio albums including “Still Not Getting Any…” in 2004 which features on of the band’s most popular songs “Welcome to My Life.”

Doors open at 6 p.m. for the slated 7 p.m. show on Dec. 5. Tickets are $21- $85 and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com.

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y t i n u m m o c What’s The Huntington Library Foundation?

By Andrew Wroblewski awroblewski@longislandergroup.com

Melville-based chartered financial analyst Peter Klein sat down with Long Islander News last week to discuss the Huntington Library Foundation, which he chairs.

Q: What is the Huntington Library Foundation?

A: “The Huntington Public Library is unable to do certain things due to a lack of budget. So the Huntington Library Foundation is a separate nonprofit that uses the philanthropic capital we raise to fund some of those projects, to close that funding gap. HLF is the link between what we have budgeted to do and aspirational projects.”

Q: What has HLF been able to do so far?

A: “We’ve done a couple of mini grants, under $10,000 in total, for smaller projects so far. One of them is called ‘Coding With Dot & Dash,’ it’s a robotics program that teaches young kids about coding at a basic level.

We’ve also put digital signage through both the Huntington and Huntington Station branches that allow patrons to better navigate the library.”

Q: How does HLF choose what to fund?

A: “All of the programs that we’re considering or have done thus far with this newly-formed foundation is generated by the actual folks in the library. There’s a process. They put in a grant request and then our grants committee board looks them over. So the actual ideas are homegrown, allowing us to meet the needs of the library’s constituents.”

Q: Where does the funding come from? How can people get involved?

A: “Local individuals. We’ve recently done a campaign to bring this all to light. A letter was sent out to a bunch of local folks, and we’ll continue that, to quietly tell our story and hopefully receive a share of the philanthropic dollars of generous folks. It could be as little as a couple hundred, or as much as a couple thousand. But

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Do you always react so stormily While playing other games?

When you’re ahead and winning You’re such a jolly sport But when you start to lose my friend Black cloud on the tennis court.

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the goal is to keep that money here in the community. And getting involved is as simple as writing a check, or joining the foundation itself to help with organizing. We have an email address, Hplfoundation@huntlib.org.”

Q: What’s next for HLF? A: “Some of the things we’re thinking about going forward are bigger opportunities to fund with bigger grants. We’re considering a ‘3D maker space,’ which would allow kids and adults to become an inventor through 3D printing, materials and tools. We’re also considering a digital recording studio where kids and adults could go and record something, maybe it’s a grandfather telling his story for his kids, or young kids doing a music thing.”

Peter Klein, a Melville-based chartered financial analyst, also serves as chairman of the Huntington Library Foundation.

New Business In Town Donates To Local Groups A business new to town has made donations to both a pair of local organizations that work with animals, and local food banks.

New England-based closeout retailer Ocean State Job Lot, which opened at 3983 Jericho Turnpike in Elwood, recently made a $500 donation to the town’s Give A Dog A Dream foundation and contributed a pallet of food to be shared by both the town’s animal shelter and VetsDogs, which matches service dogs with vterans, active-duty service members and first responders with disabilities.

Ocean State Job Lot also donated pallets of food to both Northport Food Pantry and to Long Island Cares/The Harry Chapin Food Bank.

“We’re proud to expand our business further into New York and open a new location East Northport. The town has been very welcoming and helpful working with us during the store’s remodeling phase,” said David Sarlitto, executive director of Ocean State Job Lot and Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation. “We’re glad to support the local economy with new jobs and by restoring a storefront that was previously vacant. We are also deeply committed to demonstrat-

Ruby, a pit bull terrier, who was living at the Huntington Animal Shelter & Adoption Center last year. ing philanthropic leadership in the communities Job Lot serves, and we are already expanding that legacy in this area with donations to local organizations.”

Huntington Councilman Eugene Cook, representing his town board colleagues, joined with officials from the town’s Animal Shelter on Nov. 18 to accept the donation to the Give A Dog A Dream Foundation, which raises money earmarked for providing specialized services for dogs at the town animal shelter.

school Thundercolts Host Annual Robotics Comp.

One of the tri-state area’s biggest robotics competitions was held at Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills earlier this month.

The Half Hollow Hills FRC Robotics Team 3624 hosted what was the sixth Annual Robotics Invitational competition on Nov. 18, drawing 24 teams from across Long Island, and engaging future science and technology leaders and innovators to build their STEM skills.

This invitational, friendly competition featured a challenge called FIRST STEAMworks, a replay of last year’s international high school robotics competition. Two alliances of three individual teams from different schools and their robots compete on a field to score points to win the game.

Gianna Vessey, a member of the Half Hollow Hills Thundercolts robotics team, said “it is so fun to be part of an enjoyable and engaging learning environment that enhances problemsolving skills, cooperation and teamwork.”

Nikita Inderjit, another member of the Thundercolts, added, “Our team has added a new leadership structure this year with roles to not only focus on building the robot, but also to include public relations, creative arts, outreach and competition.”

Next up, the Long Island regional rounds of the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technol-

ogy Robotics Competition will be held by the School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, and the new season kicks-off Jan. 6, 2018 at Stony Brook University.

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Students compete in Half Hollow Hills’ sixth Annual Robotics Invitational competition on Nov. 18.

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history Native: Priest, Veteran Deserves Sainthood

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Ever since he was a child, Mark Capodanno has been asked if he’s related to Father Vincent Capodanno, a prominent Roman Catholic Priest and Vietnam War veteran.

While his relatives assured him they were, Mark Capodanno remained unsure and has been searching for proof that nobody has been able to provide.

Capodanno, 55, of Huntington, has spent several years looking for the answer, and during that time has learned much about the man who may or may not be his cousin. So much so, that Capodanno is advocating for Father Vincent to be named a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.

Back in 2005, Capodanno hired Huntington Station genealogist Marie Scalisi and made connections with

Italian nonprofit genealogy organization La Grande Famille de Procida & Ischia.

Capodanno learned that his father and was born on Procida, an island off the coast of Italy, where Father Vincent’s father, Vincenzo, was adopted. In 2011 he learned that Vincenzo was born on Dec. 29, 1884 and believes he was given the surname “Capodanno” since it translates to ‘New Year’ in Italian.

Capodanno also met Father Vincent’s brother, James, in 2012.

A genealogy study took five years, and ultimately Capodanno said the chances he’s related to Father Vincent are slim.

But that hasn’t stopped him from advocating for a man that he’s learned more and more about over the years.

“Having the same name motivated me to help educate others about this man’s life,” Capodanno said.

Patriotic Night Commemorates, Shares

More than 30 veterans attended the 7th annual Patriotic Family Night at Fr. Thomas A. Judge Knights of Columbus.

The Fr. Thomas A. Judge Knights of Columbus drew 150 community members last week for its seventh annual Patriotic Night, which commemorated and shared stories of local veterans.

Representing all the services and every major U.S. Military engagement, from Pearl Harbor to Afghanistan and Iraq, 35 veterans attended the event to share their experiences during their time of service.

Guest speakers included Huntington resident Mark Capodanno, who told the story of Father Vincent Capodanno, a priest and U.S. Navy Chaplain, who died heroically during the battle of Operation Swift while serving in Vietnam. Father Vincent Capodanno received the Medal of Honor posthumously and is being considered for sainthood by the Roman Catholic Church.

Mark Capodanno called the event a success, adding that all seats were filled.

“It was a really nice night for veterans in general so there were representatives from various wars speaking,” he said. “I think everyone really enjoyed it and really got a lot of insight into all aspects of the U.S. Military and what veterans have done for us and our country.”

Former Navy Seal Lt. Dan DeBono also spoke about his experiences during the Gulf War. He was

one of 22 Seals out of a class of 100 to make it through the grueling training regimens. He explained that the knowledge he gained during training taught him to be strong and never give up.

Retired Lt. Col. John Carvajal told the crowd about his time serving the Gulf War. He said that his unit provided necessary supplies to enable U.S. forces to quickly expel Iraqi troops from their occupation of Kuwait.

Family members of veterans who served also spoke at the event, including Tim Scherer, father of USMC Cpl Chris Scherer, who died from sniper fire while serving in Iraq.

Scherer spoke about the significance of Gold Star Families for Peace, a nonprofit organization for individuals who lost family members in the Iraq War. He said that Gold Star families are true patriots who are dedicated to making a lasting impression in the lives of current service members, deployed military families and the veteran community.

The event concluded with the playing of TAPS in memory of those who have sacrificed their lives for the country. Richard Ronde, Knights of Columbus grand knight, presented a certificate to all veterans, commending them for their service.

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Huntington resident Mark Capodanno has been on a years’ long journey trying to figure out if he’s related to Father Vincent Capodanno, a prominent Roman Catholic priest and Vietnam War veteran.

“It was such a unique opportunity to be brought into Fr. Capodanno’s life and realize what a great human being he was, and having the name helps me go out and promote it.”

Father Vincent, a long-time Staten Island resident, was ordained as a priest in 1958 and joined the Navy Chaplain Corps to serve with a U.S. Marine Corps infantry unit in Vietnam in 1966. During his time in Vietnam, Father Vincent would provide medical and spiritual care to soldiers wounded on the battlefield.

“He was bringing Jesus Christ into the heat of a battle,” Capodanno said. “When people were screaming for God to help them, he was there.”

On Sept. 4, 1967, during the battle of Operation Swift, the Marines were outnumbered, 5-to-1, Capodanno said. Father Vincent never carried a gun and, while tending to soldiers during the battle, he was shot by a sniper 27 times in his back and died.

He received the Medal of Honor posthumously.

Capodanno has made it his life’s mission to tell Father Vincent’s story of bravery and valor. He’s also been working with the Father Vincent Capodanno Guild, a nonprofit organization established in 2013 to promote sainthood.

“When he was on the battlefield he didn’t ask if you were Catholic. These were people, Catholics or not, that needed somebody like him,” Capodanno said. “I think that’s what made him special, in terms of his religious being. He exemplified, in that particular environment, what Jesus would’ve done and that’s why he should become a saint.”

There are four steps on the path to sainthood, Capodanno said, adding that Father Vincent is currently at the second step. The whole process can take a long time, he added.

In the meantime, he plans to continue to spread the word. Last week he was a guest speaker at Fr. Thomas A. Judge Knights of Columbus in East Northport during its 7th annual Patriotic Family Night. He said he’s available to speak in similar roles and can be reached at mcbayside@yahoo.com.

“There are lots of soldiers that have done things like that and people should be aware of what American soldiers have gone through, whether it’s Fr. Capodanno or any other person that has served, in order to give us the freedom we have today,” said Capodanno, who has worked as a teacher at St. Anthony’s High School for the past 19 years and served as a Huntington councilman from 2002-2005. “I have an opportunity being named Capodanno, relative or not, to help spread the word.”

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theater Residents’ Tragic Story To Be Told On Stage Photos/Studio Theatre Long Island

Carolyn Popadin (as Sue Anne Dennehy) and Paul Wallace (as Ed Dennehy) in the play “Acts Of Love,” a story that depicts the tragic love story of a Huntington couple.

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

The Cinema Arts Centre will offer next month a look into the tragic love story of late Huntington residents Ed and Sue Anne Dennehy.

“Acts of Love” tells their story, how they grew up in theater together and were cast in “West Side Story” as the love interests and later became romantic.

They married in 1968, then divorced and later reconnected, but never remarried. They spent years together, but sadly died on the same day, March 5, 2016. Sue Anne died of esophageal cancer, and Ed was found dead, of sudden causes, the same day.

Now their story is being told by Joe Beck, writer of “Acts of Love,” and a longtime friend of the couple.

“It’s a tragic Romeo and Juliet story,” Beck, 53, said. “It’s really about their professional and personal lives, but it’s a tragic love story in real life. They lived it.”

A high school English teacher and playwright, Beck befriended Ed through the industry, having written several plays for him, including “James Joyce: A Short Night’s Odyssey From No To Yes.” Through Ed, Beck was introduced to Sue Anne.

Although he currently lives in Bethpage, Beck was previously a Greenlawn resident and graduated from Harborfields High School in 1982. He was a reporter for The Long-Islander in 1987.

After their passing, Beck said he felt the need to tell his friends’ story.

“It was important to me to honor my

friends, but it was also important that other people see their professional life what it meant to them as people,” Beck said. “They’re just wonderful people and better professionals and real pros at the top of their game. They could act in anything.”

Beck began writing the story in March 2016 and completed it the following September.

The first production of the show was in July at the Studio Theatre Long Island in Lindenhurst, with the ensemble consisting of Carolyn Popadin (as Sue Anne Dennehy), Paul Wallace (as Ed Dennehy), Austin Morgan (as Joseph Beck), and Michael Shanahan, who plays Ed’s celebrity brother Brian Dennehy. The show is directed by David Dubin.

Next, it’s coming to the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington on Dec. 12, 8 p.m.

Dylan Skolnick, co-director of the Cinema, said the play is a great fit for the CAC due to its “strong local connections.”

“The Dennehys were fixtures in Long Island theater,” Skolnick said, so a “community-based cinema is a natural fit.”

Skolnick said that although the CAC’s main focus is film, it does occasionally host theater and musical performances, especially when the shows sport local ties.

“It’s going to be a great night,” Skolnick added. “We’re hoping that a lot of people come out and experience this special one-time theatrical experience.”

Tickets are $11 for members and $16 for nonmembers and can be purchased at Cinemaartscentre.org.

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s e i d o o f the Celebrate The Holidays Around Town

On Christmas Eve Sandbar on Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor will be open and serving a full three course menu.

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now the holiday season is once again in full swing. This is an especially exciting time of year for the Foodies because restaurants across the town of Huntington will be offering up a variety of holiday specials and party deals. So make sure you leave room in your busy holiday calendars to set aside a few nights to get out and experience what restaurants across the Town of Huntington have to offer.

Sandbar 55 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor 631-498-6188 Lessings.com Sandbar in Cold Spring Harbor is a great place to celebrate Christmas Eve this year; the restaurant will be offering a three-course Christmas Eve menu that has something for every palate. Appetizers include Grilled Shrimp ($15) with a yellow pepper sauce, shaved zucchini, squash and cucumber; Chickpea Fries ($13) served with sriracha aioli; and Tomato Braised Octopus ($16) that comes with crispy fingerlings, fennel salad and tomato vinaigrette. The interesting offerings continue with entrees such as Bacon Wrapped Monkfish ($26) with Brussels sprouts, sunchoke crema, bacon lardons and sage brown butter sauce. Make sure to save room for a Chocolate Lava Cake ($11).

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Chateau at Coindre Hall 101 Browns Road, Huntington 631-751-0339 Lessings.com/chateau-at-coindre-hall For those looking for a beautiful setting for a holiday party, the Chateau at Coindre Hall offers a three-course meal Holiday Sit Down Party Package for $63 per person that includes a choice of one appetizer, three entrees and one dessert.

The appetizers include lobster bisque and a wild mushroom tart.

Tantalizing entrees like organic salmon, seared Long Island duck breast and roasted shell steak are enough to make any holiday party memorable. A chocolate mousse to round out the meal will have guests hoping for an invite to next year’s party. Call to receive scheduling availability to hold your holiday party at the Chateau.

Jonathan’s Ristorante 15 Wall St., Huntington 631-549-0055 Jonathansristorante.com Jonathans Ristorante is serving up an Italian taste of the holidays while their 2017 Holiday Package Menu is available. Running from now until January 2018, customers can have their holiday gatherings at Jonathans for $35 per person, which includes a choice of one appetizer, three entrees, two desserts and coffee or tea. An optional bar package includes beer and wine for $15 per person. The appetizer options for the package include a Caesar salad or baby arugula and tomato salad, while the three entrees can be selected from six dishes that include chicken Francese, pumpkin ravioli or homemade tonnarelli with Nonna Alba’s Bolognese sauce. The dessert choices feature a panna cotta or classic tiramisu.

Call or visit the website to make a reservation for the holiday package menu.

The pumpkin ravioli are just one of several main course options available on the holiday package menu at Jonathan’s Ristorante in Huntington.

Seven Quarts Tavern 688 Fort Salonga Road, Northport 631-757-2000 Sevenquartstavern.com The Seven Quarts Tavern has a couple of special holiday menus this season that will bring everybody to the table.

The restaurant is working to make sure that their menus always stay seasonal by making them unique to the specific time of year. This year’s first festive menu will include specials for Hanukkah. From Dec. 12-20 house made matzah ball soup, crispy potato latkes, braised brisket and grandma’s

The tree is officially lit at Tutto Pazzo in Huntington. roasted chicken will feature menu. On Christmas Eve the restaurant will host “A Tavern Christmas” with a special seven course-tasting menu. The event costs $65 per person, and you can call to make a reservation.

Tutto Pazzo 84 New York Ave., Huntington 631-271-2253 Tuttopazzo.com Joseph and Luigi Petrone are offering up a slate of holiday season offerings at Tutto Pazzo. The restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve for dinner, 4-7:30 p.m.; on New Year’s Eve for dinner with seatings starting at 4 p.m.; and New Year’s Day, 1-8 p.m. They’re currently booking holiday parties with packages starting at $39.95 per person (plus tax and tip). The rooms at Tutto Pazzo can fit 30-50, 40-60, 70-100 and 100-150. As per usual, Tutto Pazzo is also offering its annual snow discounts, which kick in depending on how much of the white stuff is on the ground any given day. For over 5 inches diners get 25 percent off food menu items; over 10 inches grants 50 percent off the same; and over 15 inches brings 50 percent off and a free buffet at the bar. For those looking to stay home, Tutto Pazzo also has several catering options by the tray or half tray. Chef Luigi also whips up fresh, handmade pasta that’s made to order.

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Babalu bistro owner and chef Alan Gotay, inset, right, a former pro boxer, is pictured at last week’s Long Island Fight For Charity event in Melville with Cletus “The Hebrew Hammer” Seldin, inset, left, a current pro boxer who frequently takes to the ring at The Paramount in Huntington.

KNOCKOUT COMBO: Babalu bistro owner and chef Alan Gotay was seen serving up Cuban and Mediterranean delights at last week’s Long Island Fight For Charity event in Melville. Gotay, who is a former professional boxer himself, also got to meet Cletus “The Hebrew Hammer” Seldin, a Long Island-based boxer who has fought at The Paramount in Huntington several times. Babalu opened its Huntington village doors at 286 New York Ave. earlier this year.

For more info on the bistro, visit Babaluny.com.

LONGTIME RESTAURANT CLOSING: Mediterranean Snack Bar, a Green restaurant in Huntington since 1975, will reportedly close on Dec. 23. Longtime owner Steve Soulellis told Newsday that he’s closing the 360 New York Ave. eatery after selling the building to an undisclosed party, which Soulellis said may be planning to open a new restaurant.

Now through Dec. 23, Mediterranean Snack Bar will be open SundayThursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and FridaySaturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. For more info, visit Medsnackbar.com.

SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS BEER: A pair of local breweries I among several others that will be serving up beers made with bagels during the Nothing Wasted event on Thursday, Nov. 30 hosted by Socially Conscious Beer. The event is intended to combat hunger and food waste, and proceeds will benefit both Island Harvest and Rescuing Leftover Cuisine. Both Centerport-based Blind Bat Brewery and Northport-based Sand City Brewing Co. are on the list of participating breweries that also includes Barrage, The Brewers Collective, Greenport

Harbor, Spider Bite and Square Head.

The bagels that were used to make the beer were provided by Long Island Bagel Café. The event, which will be hosted at the Melville Marriott (1350 Walt Whitman Road, Melville), costs $50 per person and kicks off at 6 p.m.

HOLIDAY DISCOUNT: IMC Restaurant & Bar is offering a bonus $20 gift card to those who buy a $100 gift card now through Dec. 23. The offer is valid either at the 279 Main St. restaurant in Huntington village, or over the phone by calling 631-8246222.

UGLY SWEATER PARTY: Long Island Fitness & Wellness Commack is hosting its first annual holiday party for its members on Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. at Skipper’s Pub (34 Main St., Northport Village). There will be a $40 open bar with appetizers, so break out your ugly sweaters and bring some energy. Tickets are available at Bit.ly/2jXxOS8.

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R E T A E H T Students Bring Classic Play To Modern Day Stage

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Harborfields High School Theater Company took a different approach to its plays this year by bringing the classic tragedy of “Antigone” into modern times.

James Incorvaia, theater director and English teacher at Harborfields, has returned to his position as director at Harborfields after having left five years ago.

When it comes to his style, Incorvaia said, he likes to pick shows that students can connect with.

“We like to tell character driven stories that are relevant to who we are, where we are right now,” he said. “I like simple things on stage, I like things that are direct, and I like things that are subtle.”

Incorvaia said that when

“Antigone” was chosen as the fall production, many students were skeptic about the selection.

“Students have a classroom impression of what some of these plays are about and once they start to immerse themselves in it they realize that the play is much livelier than the manner in which it was presented in their classrooms,” he said. “It was really thrilling to see them take possession of it and make it their own.”

The contemporary approach to the 2,500-year-old play included contemporary dress and staging the play as a board of education or town board meeting setting.

“We had a number of our cast members concealed in the audience and at one point during the play they staged a political protest,” Incorvaia said.

“It’s a play about the stupidity of stubbornness and what happens when

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The Harborfields Theatre Company performed the classic play “Antigone” Nov. 4-5. powerful men make decisions of convenience and then refuse to reconsider their decisions. I thought that was very relevant today.”

Another parallel is the personality of the female lead character, Antigone.

Incorvaia said, “I like the fact that Antigone is a strong woman who stands up for herself and faces the worst possible circumstances bravely.”

The play, which was performed on Nov. 4-5, consisted of 26 students from all grade levels.

During this production, the company “set theatre free” by offering the performance free of charge to the community for the first time.

“I’ve worked for many years on the theater committee of the Long Island Scholar Artists and one of the found-

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ing presets of that organization is that kids who are great students and artists don’t get the same recognition as kids who are great students and athletes,” Incorvaia said. “It’s time that we abandon the business model that holds an audience hostage to a performance.”

Although the theater didn’t charge for the performance, Incorvaia said he allowed people to offer donations after the show.

In regards to “Antigone,” Incorvaia said, he hopes the audience was intrigued and enjoyed the show.

“I’m interested in a program that enriches everyone’s lives both the actors and the audience,” he said. “I hope that they understood that sometimes to do what’s right takes everything you have.”

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Sunday Parade Brings Out Holiday Spirit

Santa Claus comes to town on the back of a Melville Fire Department Truck.

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

There was something a little different about the Huntington Holiday Parade this year: It was on a Sunday.

The change didn’t stop thousands of spectators from crowding the streets of Huntington village to watch as the sights and sounds of the holidays filled the air.

The parade kicked off at 5 p.m. as the floats made their joyous way down New York Avenue from the Big H shopping center, then north down Main Street through Huntington village.

At the head of this year’s parade was Mike DelGuidice, a Long Island native and lead singer of Billy Joel cover band Big Shot.

Floats representing the theme of the

Halesite Fire Department Display Buddy the Elf in the parade.

parade “Merry Melodies” fittingly followed DelGuidice, along with marchers and floats from local businesses, youth groups and community organizations. Holiday music filled the air as characters like Buddy the Elf, Snoopy and Mickey Mouse delighted spectators. There were candy canes galore for the younger parade goers and the young at heart.

Once again the Town of Huntington’s fire departments made a strong showing at the parade, and firemen from as far as Plainview made the trip this year to join in one of the best attended holiday parades on Long Island.

Santa Claus rounded out the parade this year as he made his trip through Huntington village on the back of a Melville fire truck.

After the parade the lights of the town holiday tree in front of the movie theater were lit with dazzling effect, and DelGuidice once again made good on the “Merry Melodies” theme be delivering a resounding rendition of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” that had the crowd singing along.

The Cooley family, Danielle, Harold III and their son Harold IV are Huntington residents and own pHountain on New York Avenue. Danielle said the family has watched the parade from their storefront since 2014, but this year was special.

“We’ve been watching the parade since the store opened, but this is the first year we actually walked in it,” she said.

Before and after the parade Wall Street served as a gathering point for

Huntington Cub Scouts Pack 310 marching in the 2017 Huntington Holiday Parade on Sunday night.

Huntington residents, from left, Harold Cooley III, Harold Cooley IV and Danielle Cooley, outside the Cooley’s shop pHountain on New York Avenue after the Holiday Parade.

Even the Grinch couldn’t find a way to steal the fun from the Sunday’s Holiday Parade families. A DJ played festive holiday tunes, and hot chocolate was available to keep the parade goers feeling jolly before the parade kicked off.

Bouncy castles lined the street, and children continued playing and enjoying the atmosphere after the parade ended.

The entire event was a great way to kick off the holiday season for the town. It is yet to be seen if the Sunday parade will become a new Huntington tradition.

Huntington Manor Fire Department’s impressive float in the Holiday Parade.

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holiday Thousands Help Light Northport’s Tree

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Families hit the streets to meet Santa, Frosty, the Grinch and more The Northport Village community hit the streets Friday night to celebrate the start of the holiday season with the annual Village Park tree lighting ceremony.

Thousands of residents made their way to Main Street to participate in the ceremony, which was hosted by the Northport Chamber of Commerce. Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch and several other holiday icons joined members of the Northport Fire Department to hand out candy canes, collect Christmas lists and snap some pictures with the boys and girls of Northport.

Northport Village Mayor George Doll introduced the festivities, and the Weber family of Northport promptly flipped the switch that lit up the park’s Christmas tree. The Northport Chorale provided holiday tunes, while free hot chocolate was served

by Shipwreck Diner, Copenhagen Bakery and Northport Feed & Grain.

Before the ceremony, Window Shop Jewelers brought out live reindeer for the crowd to admire.

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Families lined up to meet Santa and his friends.

Families flocked to the Northport Village Park lot on Friday to meet Santa and grab a candy cane or two.

Thousands hit the streets to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Claus to Northport Village on Friday

Northport Village Mayor George Doll, left, is pictured with the Weber family, which flipped the switch Friday to light the tree.

The Grinch was part of Santa’s crew on Friday, helping to pass out candy canes, while also causing some of the Grinch’s usual brand of trouble

Once the tree was lit, families made sure to snap a picture in front of it.

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Lighting The Leg Lamp The Northport Leg Lamp Lighting ceremony was once again held at Carl’s Candies shop on Main Street on Saturday. The lamp, famously featured in 1983 film “A Christmas Story,” was lit before a crowd of hundreds. The Northport Tigerettes were also on hand to perform as part of the festivi-

ties. The annual ceremony dates back to 2005, when Northport Hardware originally hosted the lighting. However, once the hardware store decided to no longer host the tradition, it was carried on by Carl’s Candies owners Angela Nisi-MacNeill and Gina Nisi.

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y t i n u m m co Annual Trot Kicks Off Turkey Day

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The crowd gets ready to pound the pavement at the Townwide Fund’s annual Thanksgiving Day run.

Runners launch off the start line for the four-mile run.

By Connor Beach cbeach@longislandergroup.com

On Thanksgiving morning, while most were still sound asleep in their beds, a large group of dedicated runners woke up, braved the early morning chill and participated in a run for charity.

The Thanksgiving Day Charity Run is organized by and benefits the Townwide Fund of Huntington, an organization started in 1961 to raise funds within the Huntington community to assist local charities. The TWF continues to provide grants to help fund

charities that provide health and human services to those in need in the Town of Huntington.

The Thanksgiving run was broken into two events, a four-mile main event and a fun run for families and younger runners to test their legs and lungs in the early Thanksgiving air.

Over 300 enthusiastically started off the 8:30 a.m. event in the fun run.

The event was staged at the American Legion post on Mill Dam Road in Halesite, where the runners also started and finished the races.

Gloria Palacios, TWF executive director, said 2,180 people registered to

run in the 4-mile main event that included amateur and competitive runners, as well as those looking to en-

tertain the Thanksgiving crowds by running the event in appropriately themed costumes.

TWF has a long-standing tradition of Thanksgiving Day turkey trots.

Palacios said the organization has hosted runs in the fall for over 40 years, and the Thanksgiving Day race has been going on for over 30 years.

Palacios added that the event raised over $40,000 for the TWF. The TWF has raised over $10 million since its inception, and continues to actively partner with local charities to fund programs that benefit local residents.

A group of runners are ready to celebrate Thanksgiving by running for charity at the American Legion post on Mill Dam Road in Halesite.

Firm Honors Vietnam Veteran A Melville-based elder law firm recently honored a Vietnam veteran who was also a first responder to Ground Zero on 9/11.

James Weber, 70, was honored at a “Salute to Veterans” event sponsored by Genser Dubow Genser & Cona, which is located on Broadhollow Road. The event was also sponsored by Stony Brook-based LI State Veterans Home.

Weber, who was drafted into the army after graduating high school in 1966, felt both responsibility and duty as an American to serve in the army. He earned both Bronze and Purple Heart medals as a combat veteran in Vietnam, serving in Airborne Unit (“Screaming Eagles”) and Tet Offensive. After his military service, he toured the world as a merchant marine for 11 years.

Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq., a partner with GDGC, called Weber a “humble man who has given so much to help our country… He took it upon himself to go to Ground Zero during 9/11 as a first

responder.”

Weber also worked as a deck hand in charge of safety for the Staten Island Ferry, earning citations from Mayors Dinkins, Koch and Giuliani for recovering three people from ferry accidents.

As a recent patient at the LI State Veterans Home in Stony Brook for three months following quadriceps surgery, Weber credits the staff for helping him walk again.

Jonathan Spier, assistant executive director of the veterans home, said Weber was honored for “his accomplishments both in Vietnam and as an advocate for veterans to receive entitled benefits.”

Weber is a photojournalist whose work has been published in The New York Times and Associated Press among others. In December, his photos will be displayed in a solo exhibition at The School of Visual Arts in Manhattan.

Weber, of Rocky Point, lives with his wife Lara, a retired RN. He has two daughters ages 39 and 26.

James Weber, center, a Vietnam veteran, is honored

by Melissa Negrin Wiener, Esq., left, partner at GDGC, and Jonathan Spier, assistant executive director of LI State Home for Veterans.

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people The Townwide Fund of Huntington recently welcomed seven new board members: Stephanie Bontempi, Michael Cave, Rich Cave, Jerome Hehir, CPA, Laura Maier, Michael Montuori Stephanie and Jon Ten Haagen.

Bontempi Stephanie Bontempi has been a Huntington resident for over 25 years.

She is an educator who has taught elementary education at Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, East Woods and most recently at The Green Vale School in Old Brookville, where she has been teaching for the past 12 years. At The Green Vale School, Bontempi has received numerous accolades and recognition for her peer leadership, critical thinking, and academic outcomes. In addition to her teaching responsibilities Bontempi sits on the admissions committee. Bontempi is active with many local community and charitable organizations, including Splashes of Hope, The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and now as a board member of the Townwide Fund of Huntington.

Bontempi received her B.S.B.A. in economics/finance from the University of Hartford, Connecticut in 1992, an M.S. in elementary education in 2001 from C.W. Post and an M.S. in educational technology in 2015 from L.I.U. Post. Bontempi is fluent in Swedish and French and maintains dual citizenships (U.S. and Sweden).

She resides in Centerport with her husband and their three children.

Michael Cave

Rich Cave

Mike Cave and Rich Cave, of Pink Tie, 1st Equity National Title & Closing Services, are two of Long Island’s most widely respected business professionals. Known for utilizing strategies that synergize start-up organiza-

Compiled by Andrew Wroblewski tions with limitless success, the Cave brothers have inspired the community, leading by example through their philanthropic Go-Giver movement, PinkTie.org.

As the fastest growing charitable networking organization on Long Island, PinkTie 1000’s Business Professionals Networking For A Cause share a methodology to grow personally and professionally through giving back. Building a strong presence and foundation in the community in which they thrive professionally, the Caves continue to share their vision and positively influence a vast network of like-minded individuals.

Jerome Hehir, CPA, a partner at G&H CPA, PLLC, has over 25 years of experience with both large and small accounting firms, providing accounting, tax and consulting services. Working at a small firm like this has distinct advanJerome Hehir tages, in that it allows Hehir to be completely proactive for his clients. He works with closely held and family owned business in various industries, including construction, building materials suppliers, real estate, software, technology, and health care. He helps his clients anticipate the futures as well as learn from past experience to make important financial, tax and management decisions. Specialty areas include CFO consulting services, exit and business transition planning, mergers & acquisitions, compensation planning, and accounting system design and implementation.

Hehir is on the board of the Townwide Fund of Huntington, and is treasurer of both the Melville Chamber of Commerce and the Cow Harbor Warriors. He is a member of the Board of Managers for the Huntington YMCA, as well as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA). He earned his B.A. degree in accounting from St. John’s University.

Laura Maier, raised in New Jersey, was born with ice cream in her blood as her father owned an ice cream equipment manufacturing company.

Maier and her family frequented the

local Dairy Queen growing up, when at the time only soft serve ice cream was on the menu. It was during this time that Maier first developed her love for the Dairy Queen brand.

She went to QuinnipLaura Maier iac University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health management and met her future husband Jeffrey Maier. She decided to make her new home on Long Island. Maier’s first job was for a health care consulting company, where she eventually worked as a regional director for the company. After 10 years in the company, she took a position as an assistant director for provider enrollment for the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System.

Wanting to give her kids a taste of her childhood but not having an opportunity to on Long Island, Maier began conversations with corporate Dairy Queen in Minnesota about allowing her to bring back the Dairy Queen brand to Long Island. On June 8, 2013, she opened the first Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Massapequa.

Her second store opened in December 2014 in Levittown. Huntington’s opened in November 2015 and the East Northport location is scheduled to open this fall. Maier and her husband recently added Jersey Mikes Subs to their franchise portfolio committing to five stores. The first location opened this fall.

Michael Montuori, first vice president – investment officer, has been a financial advisor for 18 years and is a cofounder of The Alpert Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in the Woodbury. Montuori began his financial Michael services career at age Montuori 20 in 1999 as a summer intern with Salomon Smith Barney. He became a founding member of The Alpert Group at age 27. He was instrumental in creating an organization built around a team concept in order to provide exceptional service and advice to their clients regardless of account size. That philosophy al-

lowed The Alpert Group’s business to grow over the years to over $1 billion today in assets under management.

Montuori was a recipient of the “40 under 40”award presented by Long Island Business News to future leaders of Long Island who have already begun to distinguish themselves in business, education and the not-for-profit sector. He now writes a monthly column for the publication.

Montuori attended Oneonta University where he played baseball and graduated with a degree in economics and finance. In his spare time he enjoys traveling and boating. He proudly supports local charities including Tourette Association of America and PinkTie.org. He resides in Melville and is the proud father of two children.

Jon Ten Haagen has shared his leadership skills with many organizations in Huntington and professional communities. He has been president and chair of events at the Huntington Chamber of Commerce, president of Jon Ten the Financial PlanHaagen ning Association– Long Island Chapter, president of the Pension Council of Long Island and commodore of the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht & Boating Clubs, Inc. He is currently on the board of the Huntington Township Business Council, Political Action Committee.

In January 1993, Ten Haagen founded Ten Haagen Financial Services, a completely independent financial/investment services company which specializes in helping people to focus on their fiscal goals and optimizing their retirement Income strategies through consultation, strategic planning and implementation. Ten Haagen helps people focus on where they are, where they want to go and helps build a platform to help them achieve their goals.

He is an Investment Advisor Representative, Certified Financial Planner (CFP - 1982) and Retirement Planning Consultant (RPC – 1986). Prior to founding his own firm, he was with a major brokerage firm for 16 years in many capacities, from stock broker, coordinator and branch manager.

A resident of Centerport, Ten Haagen belongs to the Northport and Lloyd Harbor Yacht Clubs and is an avid sailor.

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business Preparing Clients For Comfortable Future

Jon Ten Haagen, founder and CEO of Ten Haagen Financial Group, is as a certified financial planner, a retirement planning consultant and a registered investment advisor.

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Huntington Businesses

By Janee Law jlaw@longislandergroup.com

Jon Ten Haagen, founder and CEO of Ten Haagen Financial Group, said his role as a certified financial planner, a retirement planning consultant and a registered investment advisor is to help educate and prepare clients for the future.

“I think the emphasis, to me, from day one is that I’ll always look out for my clients’ best interests and what they really need,” Ten Haagen, of Centerport, said. “I love helping and educating people.”

Prior to starting up his own company, Ten Haagen worked for PaineWebber for 16 years and served as the branch manager for the eastern Long Island offices from 1987-1993, overseeing about 20 financial advisors.

The company, which was formed in 1993, is a full-service independent in-

vestment, financial, and retirement planning company that has over 30 years of experience to help clients find the right path to a satisfying retirement.

Services offered by the company, located at 191 New York Ave. in Huntington, include pre and retirement planning and funding, financial planning, estate planning, investment advice, lump sum distribution and investment, and more.

In 1982, Ten Haagen received his CFP designation from Adelphi University. He said he has to complete 30 hours of continued education a year in order to keep his designation for CFP and insurance licenses.

Ten Haagen has served in the Financial Planning Association-Long Island chapter in various roles, including president and chairman of the board. He is also a member of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, board member of the Townwide Fund of Huntington and its gala committee, and board member of the Huntington Township Business Council Political Action Committee.

Ten Haagen is also an avid sailor, typically racing his sailboat and classic yacht in Oyster Bay through Oakcliff Racing. He’s also a past commodore of the Greater Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Club.

In the office, Ten Haagen has a goal to educate. He lectures extensively to the public and corporations on topics that include financial literacy, investing 101+, lump sum distributions, professional money management, and education funding. With that, he said that he created and taught the alternative investments course at Adelphi University for the CFP degree program.

“I think I’ve proven myself by trying to be better at training and educating people,” he said. “My whole purpose is to get people to understand

what it is they need to do in order to have a comfortable retirement.”

Ten Haagen said what he loves about the job is helping people and making a difference in their lives. He added that the result makes it all worthwhile.

Ten Haagen Financial Group 191 New York Ave., Huntington 631-425-1966 Tenhaagen.com

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

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Holiday Hijack With The Young Professionals Someone kidnapped Santa and it’s up to you to find him! The Young Professional Holiday Hijack Scavenger Hunt is back on Dec. 13, so grab some friends and come participate in the fan-favorite event filled with laughs, entertainment and holiday cheer! Participants do not have to be members of the Huntington Chamber; participants do need to be over the age of 21.

Teams report to chamber headquarters at 164 Main St., Huntington between 5-6:30 p.m. to look at the lineup of elf suspects, pick who they think is the culprit and venture into the village to find where Santa is hidden. The clues will lead each team to several venues

around the village, where participants will engage in various activities in order to retrieve a clue and proceed to the next location. Make sure to pick your team wisely as the clues will test your knowledge of the area and pop culture!

There will be a handful of locations and each team needs to then perform a task once they get to the destination. This event is a great way to encourage teambuilding, networking, and support local businesses throughout the town. Make sure to have a fun time with it and get creative with your team attire to earn extra points!

The Holiday Hijack encourages team building and offers young professionals

Brian Yudewitz, chair Robert Scheiner, vice cha ir (chair, 2014-2017) Robert Bontempi, vice cha ir (chair, 2009-2014) Vita Scaturro, vice chair Jennifer Cassidy, treasurer Bushra Dano, secretary www.huntingtonchamber .com

a fun opportunity to meet and engage with their local community. The Chamber will also collect gift cards to be donated to teenage patients at the Guardian Brain Foundation as well as items to be donated to a local family. Every item counts as an extra point for your team.

For more information on what items you can bring, visit Huntingtonchamber.com.

In the end, teams will congregate at one final venue where their Young Professionals monthly Business Blender will be held and prizes distributed. At the final location, members are encouraged to eat, drink and be merry until 10pm.

For more information or to register a team, go online or call 631-423-6100.

Chamber Member Spotlight As the owner of Concierge Lifestyle, I, Sandra Nunes, am passionate about my company. My mission is to strive for excellence by providing a reliable and competent concierge service which will allow my members to have the spare time they need to enjoy whatever it is that they love and want to do. I aspire to help as many people as I can, and to live up to my namesake, “Sandra,” the meaning of which is ‘Helper Of Mankind.’ I am an active member of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Veterans, Women in Business and Education committees.

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tegrity, commitment and leadership in providing excellent service to my members. My dedication extends beyond my business and I strive to give back to my community. I am involved in two organizations that are very special to me, Catholic Charities and General Needs.

My company, Concierge Lifestyle has a simple objective; helping people commit to doing what they want to, not simply managing what they have to. Our members trust us to provide consistent, quality services so they can reduce their “Must Do” list and find time to do the things that are truly important to them.

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Lifestyle is a membership-based concierge service. For an affordable monthly fee, members can choose from our premiere services and schedule deliveries or expert assistance at times and on days that suit their individual lifestyles. Some of our premiere services include specialty store shopping, pet care, dry cleaning/laundry, housekeeping and party planning.

We know how hard-working, community oriented and active Huntington- area residents are, and have chosen to offer our concierge services to this township, exclusively. We are planning to expand beyond the area in the near future.

Please visit our website at Conciergelifestyle.us or contact Sandra with questions at sandra@conciergelifestyle.us.

Upcoming Events Nov. 30, 5-6 p.m. – Ribbon cutting ceremony at J. McLaughlin (251 Main St., Huntington) Dec. 6, 5 p.m. – Ribbon cutting ceremony at Habberstad BMW of Huntington (945 E Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station) Dec. 7 6 p.m. – Winter Showcase at Launchpad Huntington (315 Main St., 2nd floor, Huntington) Dec. 13, 5 p.m. – Young Professionals Holiday Hijack (starts at the chamber office)

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

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business

During a recent ribbon cutting ceremony for Animal Instinct Fitness in Huntington are, from left: Ellen O’Brien, Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce executive director; Francesca Cortese; Nick Cortese; state Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci; Marina Cortese, Animal Instinct Fitness owner; Linda Cortese; Councilman Mark Cuthbertson; Councilwoman Susan Berland; and Brian Yudewitz, president, Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce.

Community Welcomes Animal Instinct Fitness A new Huntington business was welcomed to the neighborhood with a ribbon cutting ceremony last month.

Animal Instinct Fitness, which moved into a newly-constructed building at 7 Loma Place, is a boxing-

inspired, high-intensity training program utilizing aqua training and punching bags, TRX and other equipment.

On hand for the ceremony were elected officials, including state As-

J.McLaughlin Gears To Cut The Ribbon J.McLaughlin, an American clothing and accessories brand for women and men, has expanded its retail fleet with a new location in Huntington.

“We are excited to continue our expansion in Huntington. We know that this town will make a great new home for J.McLaughlin and we are thrilled to add this destination to our roster and to introduce the community to the unique shopping experience we offer,” said CEO Mary Ellen Coyne.

Coyne said the design of the Huntington store features all of the elements that classify the special J.McLaughlin aesthetic.

“You always know you are in a J.McLaughlin store.

A signature color palette, custom hand painted wallpapers and comfy seating areas are just a few of the signature store elements, she added.

However, each store is uniquely designed with a nod toward the local culture and architecture of the community.

The 850square-foot store is located at 251 Main St. and features a full assortment of women’s and men’s clothing and accessories.

Today, Nov. 30, the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new business at 5 p.m

semblyman Chad Lupinacci, who is also the supervisor-elect, Huntington Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and Councilwoman Susan Berland.

In addition to cutting a ribbon marking the opening of the business,

Animal Instinct owner Marina Cortese presented the American Cancer Society with a $1,500 check, representing money raised at an Oct. 21 “Boxing to Knock Out Cancer” event at the gym.

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Marx Brothers Film Festival

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In this series, film historian Philip Harwood’s main goal is to deliver laughter and zaniness. He’ll present the “Minnie’s Boys: A Marx Brothers Film Festival” on Thursday, Nov. 30 with screenings of the films in the series running 7:30-9 p.m.

Free. Hosted at Temple Beth El of Huntington (660 Park Ave., Huntington). Call 631-421-5835 for more info.

Rocco DiSpirito In Town

James Beard Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author, chef and healthy living expert Rocco DiSpirito will be signing copies of his cookbook, which has more than 250 flavorful, mostly plant-based recipes, at Book Revue (313 New York Ave., Huntington) on Thursday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m.

Networking At Jewel

The Inside Connection Networking Event will be held Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. at Jewel Restaurant (400 Broadhollow Road, Melville). Admission is free, but RSVP at Bit.ly/2hSPwSh. Cash bar.

Fashion Show

WE DNESDAY Christmas Trees For Sale

Holiday Art & Craft Fair The 54th Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair at Art League of Long Island (107 E Deer Park Road, Dix Hills) is Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.5 p.m. The fair is juried. Admission is free, as are demos, music and activities.

For more info call 631-462-5400 or visit Artleagueli.org.

SATURDAY

St. Nicholas Bazaar

The St. Nicholas Bazaar returns to Trinity Episcopal Church (130Main St., Northport) on Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The bazaar goodies for sale, outside vendors, pictures with Santa, the Mouse House (where young children can buy gifts for their parents), the bottle table, raffles, and lunch prepared and served by parishioners. Santa will be in the house!

Call 631-261-7670 for more information.

Annual Craft Fair

The Christ Lutheran Church (189 Burr Road, East Northport) will host its 38th annual craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Everything for sale is handmade by church members. There will also be raffles. Free admission. Call 631499-4655 for more info.

Uncle Giuseppe’s Welcomes Santa

Santa will make a pit stop at the newlyopened Uncle Giuseppe’s grocery store at 890 Walt Whitman Road, Melville from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on both Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3. Santa will be avail-

There’s a poetry reading and open mic held the first Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at East Northport Barnes & Noble (4000 Jericho Turnpike). It’s hosted by award-winning poet Kate Fox and sponsored by the Bards Initiative. The special guest at the Dec. 4 event will be Gladys Henderson and James Paul Wagner.

Call 631-462-0208 for more info.

Get a head start on holiday shopping by dropping the kids off at the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (442 Moreland Road, Commack) where they can enjoy a funfilled evening of holiday crafts, games, dinner and more. Call 631-543-6622 for more info.

FRI DAY

Magic Circle Nursery School will host its 38th annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 2, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Union United Methodist Church of East Northport (1018 Pulaski Road).

For the whole family. Donation: $7 for adults, $4 for children. For more info call 631-754-5565.

Poetry Reading, Open Mic

Drop & Shop

The Huntington Opportunity Resource Center (1264 New York Ave., Huntington Station) will host a job and career fair on Thursday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m,-1 p.m. No registration, all are welcome. Bring copies of a resume and dress to impress. Call 631-383-2305 for more info.

Pancakes With Santa

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TUESDAY

Job & Career Fair

Francine’s Fashion Boutique will host an in-store fashion show with wine, appetizers, music, free gifts and massages on Friday, Dec. 1. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show slated for 7 p.m. In-store inventory will be 20 percent off, too. The store is located at 5 Green St., Huntington. Call 631-629-4364 for more info.

cal scouts will be participating. For more info call Peace Light Coordinator Keri DeAngelo at 917-318-4613.

able for pictures, and there will also be face painting, balloon artists and holiday crafts. Call 631-683-5900 for more info.

Winter Craft Fair

The 24th annual Winter Northport Craft Fair is Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Northport High School (154 Laurel Hill Road). Free admission.

Men’s Chorus Concert

The 69 annual fall performance of the Huntington Men’s Chorus is Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m. at Huntington High School (188 Oakwood Road). This year’s concert will feature holiday favorites along with pieces from a variety of genres, and a tribute to The Carpenters. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors/students.

Visit Huntingtonmenschorus.org for more info. th

SUNDAY Greenlawn Tree Lighting

Greenlawn Civic Association’s holiday tree lighting at Harborfields Library (31 Broadway in Greenlawn) is Sunday, Dec. 3, 3:45-5 p.m. Mail letters to Santa with a mailbox set up at the library; enjoy hot chocolate and cookies; and greet Santa.

For more info visit Greenlawncivic.org.

Make A Dreidel

The Chabad of Huntington Village is

hosting a Chanukah dreidel-making workshop on Sunday, Dec. 3, 3-5 p.m. at the Home Depot in the Big H Shopping Center (785 New York Ave., Huntington). There will also be Jewish story time with Chaya Raskin. Open to all (children and adults). RSVP at 631-276-4453.

Holiday Art & Craft Fair

The 54th Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair at Art League of Long Island (107 E Deer Park Road, Dix Hills) is Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The fair is juried. Admission is free, as are demos, music and activities. For more info call 631-462-5400 or visit Artleagueli.org.

Help Puerto Rico

A fundraiser with musical performances, including jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll, will be held at Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Ave., Huntington) on Sunday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 and will benefit Hispanic Federation UNIDOS Disaster Relief Fund. Donations of goods are also being accepted. For more info, call 631549-2332.

Peace Light Distribution

The 10th annual International Peace Light Distribution hosted by the Catholic Committee on Scouting for Suffolk County is Sunday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church (210 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst). Lo-

The opening of Huntington Manor Fire Department House Company 1’s annual Christmas Tree sale is Wednesday, Dec. 6 at Station 2 (New York Avenue between East 23rd and East 24th streets in Huntington Station). Trees will be for sale 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 20.

Holiday Fashion Show

The 10th annual holiday fashion show at Nocello’s Restaurant (843 Fort Salonga Road, Northport) is Wednesday, Dec. 6, 12 noon-2:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and include lunch, dessert and coffee. Proceeds will benefit Hospice of Suffolk.

There will be door prizes and a Chinese auction. For more information call 631261-7200.

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Holiday Concert

The Northport Chorale’s Holiday Concert with the Northport Community Band is Friday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. at Northport High School (154 Laurel Hill Road). Tickets $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for students, and are available at the door. For more information, visit Northportchorale.org.

Huntington Choral Concert

The Huntington Choral Society will perform Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. at Huntington High School (188 Oakwood Road). The concert will honor the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birthday. Tickets start at $21 online. For more info visit Huntingtonchoralsociety.org.

The Art of Dr. Seuss

Through Dec. 24th, LaMantia Fine Art of Northport will present “The Art of Dr. Seuss – Rare Editions Event” that cele-

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ems and participate.

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.

• On Monday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. there will be a 90-minute theater performance of “Check, Please” by students of the library’s Zig Zag Theater Company, and directed by Helen Murdock-Prep.

Free and open to all. Advance registration required.

Commack Public Library

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

Event locations may be affected. Call 631499-0888. commack.suffolk.lib.ny.us.

• Kids ages 2-5 can clap their hands, stomp their feet, and sing along with Nicole Sparling on Thursday, Nov. 30, 11:15 a.m.-12 noon. A parent or adult caregiver must remain with the child during this program. Held at Elwood Public Library (3027 Jericho Turnpike).

Greenlawn Tree Lighting Greenlawn Civic Association’s holiday tree lighting at Harborfields Library (31 Broadway in Greenlawn) is Sunday, Dec. 3, 3:45-5 p.m. Mail letters to Santa with a mailbox set up at the library; enjoy hot chocolate and cookies; and greet Santa. For more info visit Greenlawncivic.org.

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brates the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel. Exhibit features a selection of now-rare editions from the Secret Art, Unorthodox Taxidermy Sculpture and Archive Collections. Artist representative Jeff Schuffman will be present at LaMantia (127 Main St., Northport) on both Nov. 17-18. For more info, visit Lamantiagallery.com.

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.

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.

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 po-

Deer Park Library

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

• Create four gingerbread kids during a Thursday, Nov. 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m. workshop led by a classically-trained pastry chef from Fanny Cakes bakery and a licensed and certified special education teacher. For kids in grades K-5. Register online.

Elwood Public Library

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

• On Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-12 noon, kids can bring their gently-used books for kids ages birth-10 to trade with others. Book exchange dollars will be given for old books. The dollars can be used to make purchases. No registration required.

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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

• A Disney movie marathon will be held at the Dix Hills branch on Saturday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For families with 3 year olds through fifth graders.

Light refreshments available. Register online.

• Cuddle Up Storytime is Wednesday, Dec. 13, 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Melville branch. For kids ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver. Register online.

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn. 631-7574200. harborfieldslibrary.org • On Saturday, Dec. 9, 10-11 a.m., make holiday treats for cats and dogs that will be donated to a local shelter.

For young adults. Earn one hour of community service. Register online.

Huntington Public Library

Main branch: 338 Main St., Huntington.

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

• Elena Florenzano will explores the ingredients, recipe, secrets and taste of the great Italian classic dessert tiramisu. Class is Saturday, Dec. 16, 3-4:30 p.m. For adults.

• Art professor Thomas Germano will present a look at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of the work of Michelangelo Buonarroti, which runs through Feb. 12, 2018. The lecture is Sunday, Dec. 3, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Huntington branch. Register online.

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport: 151 Laurel Ave. 631-2616930. (East Northport: 185 Larkfield Road. 631-261-2313. nenpl.org) • Guy Gagliano of Swan Bakery will show families how to build and decorate gingerbread houses on Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-12 noon at the Northport branch. All materials will be provided. There is an $8 fee. One gingerbread house per family.

• Teen Volunteer Opportunities: On Saturday, Dec. 2, 2-4 p.m. at the East Northport branch, students in grades 7-12 can make winter wreaths that will be donated to Atria Senior Living. For one hour of volunteer credit. No registration is required.

South Huntington Public Library

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

• Kids ages 11-18 and in grades 6-12 can create a snow globe on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2-3 p.m. All materials will be provided. Registration opens Dec. 1.

THE ATE R/ FILM

Cinema Arts Centre

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

• “Acts Of Love,” a play by Joe Beck on late Huntington residents Ed and SuAnne Dennehy, will be shown on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m. A Q&A will follow the show. Tickets are $11 for members, $16 for the public.

• “The Wizard of Oz – An Interactive Experience!” is Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m. There will be a showing of the movie along with a fantastic funhouse for kids and rainbow lounge for parents. Tickets prices start at $5 for kids, $7 for adult members and $12 for the public.

John W. Engeman Theater at Northport

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

• Showings of “Annie” continue through Dec. 31.

MUSE UMS/ EX HI BI TS Art League of Long Island

107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

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

• The 54th Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair is Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The fair is juried. Admission is free, as are demos, music and activities.

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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 • The “Harvest of Artists 2017” non-juried exhibition for local artists will be on view Dec. 1-Jan. 14, 2018. Artists can exhibit work for $50.

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 • The tree lighting ceremony is Saturday, Dec. 2, 5-7 p.m. There will be cookies, tea, hot chocolate and Santa will light the tree at 5:30 p.m.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

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

Admission $6 adults, $5 children and seniors.

• Exhibits: If I Were a Whaler explores a whaler’s life for family audiences. Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island explores one of the region’s most important industries.

• A menorah workshop will be held Sunday, Dec. 3, 12:30-1:30 p.m. For ages 5 to adults. Cost is $20.

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.

• The Invittional Exhibition with guest artists Chris Alexander, Patricia Colombraro, Stephen Flanagan, Ward Hooper, Diana Kovacs, Carolyn Monastra, Alan Richards and Jane Ross is on display through Jan. 6, 2018. There will be an artists reception on Saturday, Dec. 2, 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 • The gallery will be open late on Thursdays from through Dec. 21.

• “Special Something Holiday Showcase” featuring the works of artists Celeste Mauro and Demerise Perricone along with Shain Bard, Bart DeCeglie, Deborah Katz, Anna Tsontakis and Jean Wagner. Watercolors by Joyce Bressler, Jan Guarino and acrylic artist Tim Stachecki will also be (Continued on page 22)

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• Alice Howe, Robinson Treacher with special guest Acoustic Apple will perform Friday, Dec. 15.

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on exhibit. Runs through Dec. 31.

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.

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center

155 Main St., Suite 4 Carriage House Square Northport. 631-757-0500. Havenartgallery.com • Little Big III, Stephanie Law and Chris Mars will open with a reception on Saturday, Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m.

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

• Performances of “Good” by C.P. Taylor begin Friday, Dec. 1 and run through Sunday, Dec. 3. Friday/Saturday showings are 7:30 p.m.; Sunday is 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/students.

Heckscher Museum of Art

Folk Music Society of Huntington

Haven Gallery

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, 2018.

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 • Artist Invitational featuring Photographic Images by Holly Gordon with “Cuba Libre Light” and Pastels and Paintings by Marie Sheehy Walker with “Nature’s Inspirations” through Dec. 30.

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

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 On the Block, Art Auction, a curated fundraiser, will be on display through Dec. 1. Display features curated pieces by notable, early to late career artists: Chris Ann Ambery, Shain Bard, Stan Brodsky, Grainne de Buitlear, Michelle Carollo, Dan Christoffel, Sang Hyun Chung, Terry Finch, Jim Finlayson, Diego Garcia, Andrea Gordon, Jan Guarino, Tom Haynes, Tyler Hughes, Tara Leale Porter, William Low, Kevin McEvoy, Stan Mehlman, Lucienne Pereira, Constance Sloggatt Wolf and Peter Young.

Make A Dreidel The Chabad of Huntington Village is hosting a Chanukah dreidel-making workshop on Sunday, Dec. 3, 3-5 p.m. at the Home Depot in the Big H Shopping Center (785 New York Ave., Huntington). There will also be Jewish story time with Chaya Raskin. Open to all (children and adults). RSVP at 631-276-4453.

Huntington Historical Society

Main office/library: 209 Main St., Huntington. Museums: Conklin Barn, 2 High St.; Kissam House/Museum Shop, 434 Park Ave.; Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St. 631-427-7045, ext. 401. Huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org • The Holiday Historic House Tour is Sunday, Dec. 3, 12 noon-4 p.m. Five homes with beautiful holiday décor will have their stories researched and shared by volunteer docents. Tickets are $40 (or $35 for members through Dec. 1).

Northport Arts Coalition

A non-profit coalition in support of the arts. PO Box 508, Northport. Northportarts.org • NAC 2nd Wednesdays, a collaborative venture with the Northport Public Library, is held each month, 7 p.m. at the 151 Laurel Ave. library. This month on Dec. 13, vocalist Shaaranya Pillai and mrdangamist Aaron Paige will perform traditional compositions from South India. Free.

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.

Ripe Art Gallery

1028 Park Ave., Huntington. TuesdayThursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ripeart-

gal.com. 631-239-1805.

• Gowanus, a solo fine art and documentary photography exhibition by Nancy Oliveri, is on display.

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.

• Laser light show “Pink Floyd: The Wall,” Saturdays, 9 p.m.

Walt Whitman Birthplace

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.

• 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.

• Yuletide Family Day with Santa and more is Sunday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m. There will be sing-alongs, a visit from Santa, face painting and more. For ages 114. Cost is $9 per child (chaperones are free). Email educator@waltwhitman.org to register.

MUSIC/ DANC E

Starlight Coffeehouse

Every third Friday from October to May at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport. Doors open at 7

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 First Saturday Concert on Dec. 2 is: “Steady On: Celebrating Lilith Fair at 20.”

The Paramount

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

• Simple Plan – No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls: 15th Anniversary Tour is Tuesday, Dec. 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show. Tickets are $21-$46.

• An Evening with Hot Tuna Electric featuring Steve Kimock is Saturday, Dec. 9. Tickets are $29.50-$79.50.

• The Paramount Party Series Presents: Friday Night Fever with The New York Bee Gees with a special appearance by Raniere Martin – A Tribute to Donna Summer and special guest Shining Star – A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire is Friday, Dec. 22. Tickets are $20-$35.

Ridotto

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

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

• The 2017-2018 concert series continues Sunday, Dec. 10 with “The Satirist’s Ire.” Show begins at 4 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for students, $20 for members, $25 for seniors and $30 for adults.

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I N CO L D S P R I NG H A RBOR PR AR BOR Fifth Avenue Comes to Main Street... come visit, shop and dine in our

Historic Downtown Community where our merchants will be showcasing their decorated storefront windows throughout the Christmas and Holiday Season.

Saturday , December 2 that time again. Select this year’s ❆ It’s Christmas tree at the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department’s Tree Sale in Cold Spring Harbor Park – sale to continue daily. noon to 3 pm – It’s time to raise your ❆ 12 glass and dine at Sandbar, 55 Main Street - enjoy your lunch or cocktail while listening to live Christmas music performed by Wayne Sabella. noon - Come one, come all to the ❆ 12 “Miracle on Main Street” - Corky’s Holiday Pet Parade starting at Shore Road and Route 25A. It’s time for you and your favorite to pet wear your Christmas Best and stroll down Main Street. Rain date: Sunday, December 3.

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6 pm - Join the festivities at the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department’s Christmas Tree Lighting in Cold Spring Harbor Fireman’s Park.

Saturday , December 9 noon to 4 pm - Lucky to Live ❆ 12 Here Realty does it again with SHOP–A–THON. Join in the fun to enjoy discounts up to 30% off, grab bags, raffles and holiday treats at participating merchants.

Look for the Lucky to Live Here “Elves” who will be giving out candy canes and maps with events and participating merchants, or stop by the Lucky to Live Here Realty office at 129 Main Street to pick up a map before you start your shopping. noon to 3 PM: Meet us on Main ❆ 12 Street to hear Christmas Carols performed by the Church Carolers.

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12 noon to 3 PM– Come raise your ❆ glass and dine at Sandbar, 55 Main Street. Enjoy your lunch or cocktail while listening to Christmas music performed live by Wayne Sabella.

Sunday , December 3 Sunday , December 10 12 noon – Rain date for ❆Corky’s 1 – 3 pm – Get your wish list ready Holiday Pet Parade. ❆ and bring it to Daniel Gale Main Street

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1 – 3 pm – Bring your list to Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, at 5 Main Street. Santa Claus will be visiting and taking photographs with everyone who stops by!

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Saturday , December 16 noon to 3 pm – Its ❆ 12 time to raise your glass and dine at Sandbar, 55 Main Street- enjoy your lunch or cocktail while listening to live Christmas music performed by Wayne Sabella.

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– 2 pm - Hosting the Holidays Workshop at Lucky to Live Here Realty, 129 Main Street, featuring festive cocktail creations by Frank Antonetti of The Rust & Gold, holiday recipes by Sugar Rush Bake Shop and seasonal tablescapes by Samhal Living Design. Limited availability.

RSVP to 631-692-7100.

1 – 3 pm - Celebrate the Christmas ❆ Holiday by listening to the melodic voices of the Huntington Men’s Chorus as they stroll down Main Street. pm – Raise your glass and dine at ❆ 6the– 9Harbor Mist Restaurant, at 105 Harbor Road. Enjoy your lunch or cocktail while listening to live Christmas music performed by Wayne Sabella.

Sunday , December 17 – 3 PM – Last chance to take a photo ❆ 1with Santa Claus. He will be visiting Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, located at 5 Main Street. Santa will be taking photographs with everyone who stops by!

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