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Weekly horoscopes CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Dear readers, Each week, in the Power of Three, the Times Beacon Record News Media highlights the efforts of dedicated scientists at Stony Brook University, Cold Spring Harbor Lab and Brookhaven National Lab. This week, we will feature astronaut Scott Kelly, who set an American record for consecutive days in space.

Kelly not only conducted research on flowers and performed space walks while orbiting the Earth, he also became his own living laboratory, taking blood samples to compare to his twin brother Mark. Some day, the pioneering studies from the twins may turn the dream of a trip to Mars and beyond into a reality.

In an adjoining article on page B7, TBR News Media highlights the excitement and challenges of life back on Earth for Kelly’s longtime girlfriend Amiko Kauderer.

H

e had a spectacular view for close to a year, watching 16 sunrises and sunsets each day aboard the International Space Station. He even pretended to catch a pass thrown by television host Stephen Colbert from over 249 miles away.

Astronaut Scott Kelly set an American record for consecutive days in space, floating from one part of the multinational station to another for 340 days. During that journey, in which Kelly traveled over 143 million miles with cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko, the New Jersey native conducted numerous experiments, including on himself.

NASA plans to use the information gained from Kelly’s mission to design future extended trips into space, including any future journey to Mars.

Kelly, who returned to Earth in March of 2016, recently published a book titled “Endurance: A Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery” (Knopf), in which he shared a long journey from underachieving high school student to celebrated astronaut.

“There are things about the experience that are absolutely amazing,” he said, “but, then, at the same time, the things that make everything amazing also make other things more difficult.”

For starters, moving from a Soyuz rocket to the space station isn’t as simple as stepping out of a car and opening another door.

When the rocket attaches to the station, it can take hours to equalize the pressure. In a film or documentary of life in space, “You can’t show 11 hours of docking or six hours of preparation to go out on a space walk,” Kelly said.

Once aboard, the astronaut, who had lived on the space station on an earlier six-month mission, said he had to adapt to the logistics of meals in space.

Gravity doesn’t hold the astronauts on a chair or their food on a plate. For close to a year, he couldn’t relax his body while eating, which meant that he felt like he was standing and balancing during meals.

Kelly said the transition from life on Earth to the station, and then back again, requires adjustments. One of the most significant scientific efforts he was a part of originated from a conversation Kelly had with a NASA scientist, asking him what he should say if a reporter asked if NASA was comparing the changes in his body to those of his identical twin brother Mark.

The NASA scientist then asked if he and his brother, who is a retired astronaut, would consider participating in such an effort. Thus, the NASA Twins Study was born.

Before his mission, Kelly got several small tattoos on his body, to make sure he was drawing blood from the same place each time. Scientists have spent over a year examining changes in his genes. While more results will be published next year, the work so far shows an uptick in the methylation of Scott’s DNA. That means he potentially had more signals that can turn on or off genes.

Additionally, Scott’s telomeres, which protect the ends of DNA strands, were longer during the same period than those of his Earth-bound twin. Also, Scott returned from space closer to two inches taller than his brother because the discs in Scott’s spinal column weren’t compressed by gravity. That difference didn’t last long, however, as his spine returned to normal after he came back to Earth.

Capricorn, if family life is taking over and tiring you out, shift your gears in another direction. You need to recharge and let your other interests take over for awhile.

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Aquarius, words shared at work may have you worried you’ve burned some bridges. It’s not the case. Others still look to you for help and guidance and value your input.

Above photo by Robert Markowitz; photo below from NASA

Above, Scott Kelly, right, with his twin brother Mark; below, Scott Kelly returning to Earth after last mission.

While life aboard the space station included movies like “50 Shades of Grey” in Russian and books like “The Right Stuff” by Thomas Wolfe, which Kelly said inspired him to become an astronaut, it also involved unusual environmental challenges.

As part of his training, Kelly needed to recognize any of the symptoms of carbon dioxide buildup in his system. His girlfriend Amiko Kauderer provided some necessary observations during one particular conversation.

Within seconds of speaking with him, Kauderer told him to stop talking to her and check the carbon dioxide levels. She quickly had diagnosed that the carbon dioxide levels, while not dangerously high, were above Kelly’s comfort level.

Kelly explained that the routine in space doesn’t leave much time for relaxation or down time.

“You have one day on the weekend when you’re off,” he said. “You can arrange your workweek such that you’re taking advantage of that. You still have stuff like cleaning the space station and you still have to exercise and organize the living environment.”

Indeed, astronauts need to exercise aboard the station or risk losing bone mass and encountering muscular atrophy during their missions.

In addition to stretching his body, Kelly expanded the typical limits of his responsibility for some scientific experiments.

As he chronicled in his book, he was following a protocol for growing zinnias. When the flowers weren’t flourishing, Kelly asked NASA if he could take over the decision-making process, which NASA approved.

“The satisfaction came more from the idea that it was an experiment that we were making the decisions on and controlling,” he said. Typically, he reported what he saw to NASA, and scientists back on Earth came up with a plan that they sent to Kelly.

While they required considerable effort, the astronaut also took satisfaction in the three space walks he conducted during his journey.

As with the movie “Gravity,” Kelly recognized the danger that orbiting space debris, even small pieces, could pose for the space station and him.

“You could get hit with something that would not only put a hole in your visor, but would put a hole in your head,” he said.

Kelly didn’t bother watching out for such objects when he’s outside the station because he’d “never see it coming at you at 17,000 miles an hour.”

As for what he could see from space, Kelly watched wildfires in California and Hurricane Patricia, which was a storm off the coast of Oman.

In addition to information NASA might take from his mission that could inform decisions about future missions, Kelly hopes people view his experience, and his success, as a model for them.

“There’s a lot of opportunities for redemption in the United States,” Kelly said. “It’s not the preferred or easy path, but it is a path, especially in this country.”

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

It’s common to make life assessments throughout the year, Pisces. Jot down some easy changes you can make for the future.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

You may be operating on some false information, Aries. It’s better to get the facts before going forward in the coming days. You may end up changing directions midweek.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, if you are feeling upset because someone is getting more attention than you, you may need to focus your thoughts elsewhere. Think of what makes you special.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Your emotions may be all over the map in the coming days, Gemini. The secret is to surround yourself with people who will guide you in the right direction.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, there is a time for joking around and a time for being serious.

This week you may have to lean toward the latter. Others may not share your joviality right now.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Running yourself ragged, especially early in the week, will cause all of your energy stores to fizzle out, Leo. You need to learn to pace yourself better for the long haul.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

You are always one to lend a helping hand, Virgo. But now you may need to call in some favors of your own. Don’t be afraid to ask for help this week.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, think financial decisions through before acting. Patience is a friend when making important financial decisions, and it’s time to take such matters more seriously.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, try something outside of your wheelhouse in the coming days. You have a knack for teaching yourself new skills, and you are a fast learner.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, you might be seeking answers in the wrong places. Refine your parameters and look in a new direction, especially if a resolution is taking awhile.

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Scott Kelly and Amiko Kauderer something he couldn’t eat during his journey. He asked her to show it to him when she was taking it out of the oven and then told her the pizza wasn’t done and she needed to stick it back in the oven for another few moments.

“Him being from New Jersey and me being from China Spring, Texas, I’m not going to argue with the New Jersey guy on how to make a pizza,” she recalled.

That, too, felt more like normal.

Kauderer didn’t dwell on the dangers of his trip, even though she had considerable information about his schedule and his daily assignments. Knowing “her man,” as she puts it, well also helped her recognize the early signs of trouble for him from afar. Once, when they began a conversation, she heard an aggressiveness and frustration in his voice. She told him to check the carbon dioxide levels, which were above normal.

The most stressful moment for her was when he went on the first of his three space walks. “I had seen how hard he worked,” she said “I knew all the behindthe-scenes stuff, even the things that are not as fun and [are] painful. I was extremely excited that he was finally going to do this.”

She said she knew he’d be fine as soon as he got back inside. While he was gone, she forgot what it felt like to have physical contact with Kelly.

“The one thing you can not replicate is human touch,” she said. “There does come a time when you forget what that person feels like, what it feels like to get a hug.” The moment of realization is “sad,” although she said she always knew there was an end point.

Indeed, when his journey was almost over, Kelly sent her a list of the things he wanted and craved back on Earth, including green Gatorade, strawberries and salad. She didn’t have any similar such lists

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One night, her leg drifted to his side of the bed, where she often snuggled up so close that she nearly pushed him off the bed. The cold woke her up. After that, she stayed away until he returned from his perch, circling 249 miles above the Earth for a record-breaking year.

Amiko Kauderer, who works for NASA, has been dating astronaut Scott Kelly for years. Indeed, she had been through a sixmonth separation when he traveled to the International Space Station in 2011.

This time, however, Kelly was gone for a year, conducting a range of experiments, including one in which he grew flowers in space. He also took samples of his own blood, which NASA will use to compare to his identical twin brother Mark to track the effects of extended time in space on his body.

The information Kelly collected will help NASA prepare for future missions deeper into space, including to Mars.

Kelly’s journey, and his NASA career, ended on March 1, 2016, a year after jetting away from Kauderer and his two daughters from a previous marriage for an extraordinary journey that covered 144 million miles, or more than the distance from Earth to the sun.

Kelly recently published an in-depth book about his life before and after his historic mission titled “Endurance: A Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery.”

Kauderer has her own story to tell about their prolonged separation. When asked about the time apart, both of them acknowledge that the challenges are no different from the ones people face when a spouse is on active deployment with the military.

During their separation, Kelly and Kauderer spoke regularly, including by videoconference. In an early videoconference, Kelly took Kauderer on a tour of his orbiting home, where he circled Earth 5,440 times.

“I’ve seen it,” Kauderer recalled, as he drifted from room to room, using his toes to push off and float to the next destination. When he entered a room, Kelly asked her to guess where he was.

“I know where you’re at,” she laughed.

“You’re in the gym.”

While he was beaming images of his life in space, Kauderer returned the favor with video of their home in Houston, Texas. She took him outside, where he could see the pool. She knew he loved the water.

When they were on these calls, Kelly focused on Kauderer as well as on areas around the house that he could see from space that needed attention. He saw that the refrigerator water filter light was on, indicating it was time for a new one. He told her, “You need to change the filter,” she recalled. She enjoyed the observation because “those kinds of moments felt like he was home.”

Kauderer recalled an experience where she was on a video conference with Kelly while she cooked a pizza,

At first, she felt an urgency to make sure he adapted to his return, which was no small task. In addition to getting him to doctors’ appointments, she helped him deal with a painful rash that developed after an extended time when gravity didn’t push clothing against his skin. He also had swelling in his legs.

When she massaged his feet, she couldn’t feel his ankle bones. At the beginning, it was “disgusting,”she said. “I knew they weren’t his feet.” She said he was “in such a fog” after his return. Physically, he was back, but the pain, particularly in his feet, was difficult for him.

Kauderer felt limited in what she could do for herself. “When he came home, I didn’t have any me-time,” she said. She went to the door to go for a run and Kelly asked her where she was going.

She told him she needed to get out for 20 minutes to take a run. “That’s all I need,” she said. “He was like, ‘OK.’” Kelly’s life has returned to a new normal, as he travels to promote his book.

Kauderer said the distance apart brought them closer together. At night, she said she has returned to moving over to his side of the bed, which is warmer than it was during his absence. “When he was back, I went back to pushing him off the bed again,” she said.

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Polar plunge Let’s get freezin’ for a reason! The Smithtown Historical Society will host its second annual Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday, Jan. 7. Meet at Long Beach in Nissequogue at 10 a.m., enjoy some hot beverages and then take a quick dip in the Long Island Sound. All proceeds raised will support the educational mission of the Smithtown Historical Society.

Registration is $25 per person. For more information, call 631-265-6768.

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A gift of health for Santa Claus Dear Santa, This time of year, people around the world are no doubt sending you lists of things they want through emails, blogs, tweets and old-fashioned letters.

In the spirit of giving, I’d like to offer you —

By David and maybe your reinDunaief, M.D. deer — some advice.

Let’s face it: You aren’t exactly the model of good health.

Think about the example you’re setting for all those people whose faces light up when they imagine you shimmying down their chimneys. You have what I’d describe as an abnormally high BMI (body mass index).

To put it bluntly, you’re not just fat, you’re obese. Since you are a role model to millions, this sends the wrong message.

We already have an epidemic of overweight kids, leading to an ever increasing number of type 2 diabetics at younger and younger ages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 2015, more than 100 million U.S. adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes. It complicates the issue that approximately two-thirds of the U.S. population is overweight and/or obese.

This is just one of many reasons we need you as a shining beacon of health.

As you become more active, Santa, you’ll find that you have more energy all year round, not just on Christmas Eve. Obesity has a much higher risk of shortening a person’s life span, not to mention quality of life and self-image.

The most dangerous type of obesity is an increase in visceral adipose tissue, which means central belly fat. An easy way to tell if someone is too rotund is if a waist-

line, measured from the navel, is greater than or equal to 40 inches for a man, and is greater than or equal to 35 inches for a woman. The chances of diseases such as pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, liver cancer and heart disease increase dramatically with this increased fat.

Santa, here is a chance for you to lead by example (and, maybe, by summer, to fit into those skinny jeans you hide in the back of your closet). Think of the advantages to you of being slimmer and trimmer. For one thing, Santa, you would be so much more efficient if you were fit.

Studies show that with a plant-based diet, focusing on fruits and vegetables, people can reverse atherosclerosis, clogging of the arteries.

The importance of a good diet not only helps you lose weight but avoid strokes, heart attacks, peripheral vascular diseases, etc. But you don’t have to be vegetarian; you just have to increase your fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods significantly.

With a simple change, like eating a handful of raw nuts a day, you can reduce your risk of heart disease by half. Santa, future generations need you. Losing weight will also change your center of gravity, so your belly doesn’t pull you forward. This will make it easier for you to keep your balance on those steep, icy rooftops.

Exercise will help, as well. Maybe for the first continent or so, you might want to consider walking or jogging alongside the sleigh. As you exercise, you’ll start to tighten your abs and slowly see fat disappear from your midsection, reducing risk and practicing preventive medicine.

Your fans everywhere leave you cookies and milk when you deliver presents.

It’s a tough cycle to break, but break it you must. You — and your fans — need to see a healthier Santa. You might let slip that the modern Santa enjoys fruits, especially berries, and veggies, with an emphasis on cruciferous veggies like broccoli florets dipped in humus, which have substantial antioxidant qualities and can help reverse disease.

As for your loyal fans, you could place fitness videos under the tree. In fact, you and your elves could make workout videos for those of us who need them, and we could follow along as you showed us “12 Days of Workouts with Santa and Friends.” Who knows, you might become a modern version of Jane Fonda or Richard Simmons or even the next Shaun T! How about giving athletic equipment, such as baseball gloves, footballs and basketballs, instead of video games? You could even give wearable devices that track step counts and bike routes or stuff gift certificates for dance lessons into people’s stockings. These might influence the recipients to be more active.

By doing all this, you might also have the kind of energy that will make it easier for you to steal a base or two in this season’s North Pole Athletic League’s Softball Team. The elves don’t even bother holding you on base anymore, do they?

As you become more active, you’ll find that you have more energy all year round, not just on Christmas Eve. If you start soon, Santa, maybe by next year, you’ll find yourself parking the sleigh farther away and skipping from chimney to chimney.

The benefits of a healthier Santa will ripple across the world. Think about something much closer to home, even.

Your reindeer won’t have to work so hard.

You might also fit extra presents in your sleigh. And Santa, you will be sending kids and adults the world over the right message about taking control of their health through nutrition and exercise.

That’s the best gift you could give!

Wishing you good health in the new year, David P.S. I could really use a new baseball bat, if you have a little extra room in your sleigh.

Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

Calling all singers! The Northport Chorale will hold an open cast call at the Northport High School Choir Room, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport on Jan. 3, 10 and 17 at 7 p.m. All voices needed. Contact Debi at 631704-6144 or Pearl at 631-239-6736 for more information.

Call for artists Princess Ronkonkoma Productions, a local nonprofit organization that showcases the work of artists with disabilities, welcomes new members. For information call Hedi at 631-331-2438.

Community blood drive Give the gift of life and receive a free T-shirt! Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will host a community blood drive run by Long Island Blood Services on Wednesday, Dec. 27 from 1 to 7 p.m. Open to all. Call 631-928-1212 to register. Walk-ins are welcome.

New location Celeste Gertsen, a NYS-licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with teens and adults in the areas of self-esteem, anxiety and life changes, is now seeing patients in a new office at 6 Jersey Ave., Setauket (inside the Mindful Turtle Wellness and Yoga Center). Gertsen has been a clinician for 30 years and was previously on the staff at SUNY Stonybrook Counseling Center as a senior counselor. She has also taught undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at Dowling College and Adelphi University. To schedule an appointment, call 631-933-2254.

Free adoptions During the month of December, Kent Animal Shelter, 2259 River Road, Calverton, is offering free cat and kitten adoptions. Many to choose from! The shelter is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 631-727-5731.

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The story centers around a 9-year-old English orphan, Oliver, who has been raised in a workhouse. After disobeying the rules, the boy is sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker. Oliver escapes shortly after and travels to London, where he meets the Artful Dodger and becomes a member of a gang of pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin and aided by Nancy and the abusive villain Bill Sikes. Is Oliver destined for a life of crime or will his fortune change?

You can’t go wrong with a show like “Oliver!” during the holidays and the 40plus cast at the SPAC, skillfully directed

by Jordan Hue with musical direction by Melissa Coyle, presents a production that is fresh and exciting, serving up a fine afternoon at the theater.

While the entire cast does a tremendous job, especially the children, special mention must be made of Austin Levine who stars as Oliver, the young orphan with a pure heart. For the moment he speaks, “Please sir, I want some more,” Levine has the audience rooting for him to find a home and happiness.

Andrew Timmins nails it as the spirited Artful Dodger, top hat and all, and Brian Gill is quite terrifying as Bill Sikes. Ashley Nicastro is perfect in the role of his girlfriend Nancy, a victim of domestic abuse who ultimately meets a bitter end. Doug Vandewinckel reprises his role as Mr. Bumble, a role that fits him like a glove. Although her role is small, Taylor Duff as Bet stands out in the crowd, especially during “It’s a Fine Life.” Last, but certainly not least, Nick Masson plays Fagin with oily charm, performing “You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two” like an old pro from the days of vaudeville.

Of course, it is the wonderful melodies that are the heart of the show. From the hilarious numbers “I Shall Scream” and “That’s Your Funeral” to the poignant “As Long as He Needs Me,” “Where Is Love” and

“Reviewing the Situation” to the big song and dance numbers we all know and love — “Food, Glorious Food,” “Consider Yourself,” “I’d Do Anything” and “Oom-Pah-Pah” — all are performed with boundless energy and beautifully choreographed by Jessica Gill.

Costumes by Ronald R. Green III are brilliant, from the drab brown outfits for the orphans, to the refined suits and dresses for the aristocrats to the seedy outfits of Fagin and his crew; and the set, designed

by Timothy Golebiewski, beautifully showcases a cross section of Victorian society.

Exiting the SPAC last Sunday afternoon, I couldn’t help but think how lucky we are to have so many wonderful community theaters on Long Island and how special live theater truly is. Consider yourself invited.

The Smithtown Center for the Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present “Oliver!” through Jan. 21. Running time is 2½ hours with a 15-minute intermission. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 ages 12 and under.

Please note: Show contains some violence and implied adult themes.

Season 16 opens with “Shakespeare in Love” from Feb. 3 to March 4, “Mamma Mia” from March 24 to April 29 and “Dreamgirls” from May 12 to June 17. For more information, call 631-724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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MOVIE REVIEW

The Force falls a little flat in Disney’s ‘The Last Jedi’

BY CALEB BRIDGER

Picking up almost immediately after “The Force Awakens” the second installment of Star Wars’ third trilogy, “The Last Jedi,” follows the fledgling Resistance being outgunned across the galaxy by the mysterious First Order.

Meanwhile on a distant and ancient world, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker has entered self-imposed exile after his former pupil Kylo Ren has slaughtered all the students at his new Jedi Academy.

Rey, a scavenger orphan from the junkyards of Jakku, finds herself standing before the legendary Jedi master turned hermit ... offering him the lightsaber of his father, Darth Vader, in hopes that he’ll train her in the ways of the Force.

Pretty great setup, but not the greatest execution in Star Wars history.

In an effort to accomplish too much, “The Last Jedi” achieves too little.

Though wildly entertaining, the film somehow remains a major disappointment. This sequel trilogy can best be defined for its Death Star-sized plot holes, which seem to continuously blow up again and again with the film’s sloppy writing and pacing.

The film at times feels like a campy parody of Star Wars, featuring an allstar cast and some beloved familiar faces who are given continuous piles of bantha fodder to work with. Don’t get me wrong, I loved this film, but I certainly didn’t like it either.

Disney took a gamble by passing the Star Wars trilogy off to multiple writers and directors. Though their gamble has certainly “paid off” in the literal box office sense, the Star Wars franchise has taken a damaging hit, losing itself and beloved characters, and bringing a new generation of fans into a series that is becoming increasingly difficult to love and follow.

What shines best in this film is the cast. From top to bottom, it’s hard not to love this diverse and enormously talented ensemble.

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and Abrams’ “The Force Awakens,” quite literally and symbolically throwing away their story arch as Luke tosses his father’s lightsaber over his shoulder, denying Rey the tutelage she so desperately sought at the end of the seventh installment. This disconnect between two otherwise great talents effectively ended any sense of a unified trilogy and story. Almost impressively, Johnson, in two and a half hours, manages to move the overall plot barely an inch.

What shines best in this film is the cast. From top to bottom, it’s hard not to love this diverse and enormously talented ensemble. Old heroes return as well as a generation of new talent who are quickly taking Hollywood by storm.

Among those who shine the brightest are Oscar Isaac as the dashing XWing pilot Poe Dameron. His bromance with former stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega) is alive and well, much to the audience’s enjoyment. My favorite pair, however, is the unlikely duo of Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver. Ridley brings to life the force-wielding scavenger and would-be Jedi padawan Rey. Meanwhile the quirky and brilliant Adam Driver serves as her complicated dark side counterpart, Kylo Ren, the film’s primary antagonist and fallen apprentice of Luke Skywalker. These two share in a remarkable performance and also produce “The Last Jedi’s” greatest scene, which will no doubt enter the annals of Star Wars lore.

Carrie Fisher’s finest performance is unfortunately also her final performance. Princess Leia returns to the big screen as a fearless leader and general, both emotionally complex and still spitting out that same quick humor that helped her ascend to fame.

In this film she’s joined by her twin brother, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill. Though I wasn’t a fan of Luke’s new story arch, I’m still very much in love with this poor moisture

farmer from Tatooine who becomes one of the galaxies greatest legends. Hamill reminds us all why we fell in love with Luke Skywalker in the first place.

“Stars Wars: The Last Jedi,” despite its flaws, remains a must-see film filled to the brim with excitement, spectacu-

lar cinematography and some serious action. There is still much to love in this eighth Star Wars installment, even if the Force falls flat from time to time. Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action and violence, “The Last Jedi” is now playing in local theaters.

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Disney was eager for its return on investment so their work was rushed, the galaxy they built thoroughly undeveloped ... forcing them to deliver a plot that can be described as sloppy at best and self-plagiarism at worst. “The Force Awakens,” which I originally gave a rave review, has not aged gracefully in the two years since its theater debut. Several viewings later, I can say that film only succeeded because of nostalgia, incredible casting and for the enormous potential of its sequel.

Writer/director Rian Johnson tried to leave his own mark on the franchise by course correcting the failed plot of Kasdan

Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley in a scene from ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

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Thursday 21 Holiday Light Show

Smith Point County Park, William Floyd Parkway, Shirley will hold its annual Holiday Light Show tonight and every night through Dec. 30 starting at 5 p.m. Drive through a seaside trail filled with light displays and holiday vignettes. $20 per car. Buy tickets at the gate (credit card only). For more information, call 543-6622 or visit www.holidaylightshow.org.

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The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present Rich Iacona’s Bad Little Big Band Holiday Spectacular at 7 p.m. Pianist Rich Iacona, vocalist Madeline Kole and the band perform music of the holiday season. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, children 12 and under free. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will welcome Matt Wilson and His Christmas Tree-O in concert at 7 p.m. Drummer and percussionist Matt Wilson and his band perform their unique take on holiday music. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, children 12 and under free. For more information, call 751-1875 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island's longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. Call 928-9100 for more information.

'Loads of Laughs'

See the Vanderbilt Mansion in Centerport decorated for the holidays during a special Twilight tour on Dec. 27 and 28.

Photo from Vanderbilt Museum

$15 seniors, $10 students, children 12 and under free. For more information, call 751-1895.

Sunday 24 Christmas Eve

Monday 25 Merry Christmas!

423 Park Ave., Huntington will host a Board Game Night in the Sky Room Café at 7:30 p.m.

Free and open to all. For more information, call 423-7611.

Thursday 28 Vanderbilt mansion tours See Dec. 26 listing.

Vanderbilt twilight tours

Saturday 23

Tuesday 26

Caumsett hike

Vanderbilt mansion tours

Join All Souls Church for a Shamanic Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 in the Parish Hall Basement, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook. Shamanic drummer Peter Maniscalco will lead the class in this spiritual healing practice that is thousands of years old. Free.

Questions? Call 655-7798.

Historic house tours

Enjoy guided tours of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt mansion, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport decorated for the holidays by local designers and garden clubs today, Dec. 27, 28, 29, 30 and Jan. 2 at 12:30, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m.

Visitors pay the general admission fee plus $5 per person for a tour. Questions? Call 854-5579 or visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

The Rocky Point Historical Society will hold guided tours of the Noah Hallock Homestead (c. 1721), 172 Hallock Landing Road, Rocky Point every Saturday through December from 1 to 3 p.m. The Homestead Gift Shop is now open for holiday shopping and unique collectibles. For further information, call 744-1776.

Wednesday 27

International Folk Dancing

Vanderbilt twilight tours

Hauppauge Public Library, 601 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, Suite 100 will host an afternoon of International Folk Dancing from 2 to 4:30 p.m. All are welcome, No partner needed. Free. For more information, call 896-4751 or 979-1600.

Holiday Family Concert

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will welcome the Interplay Jazz Orchestra for a Holiday Family Concert at 2 p.m. Featuring original compositions and arrangements written by band members. Tickets are $20 adults,

The Rocky Point Historical Society will hold guided tours of the Noah Hallock Homestead (c. 1721), 172 Hallock Landing Road, Rocky Point every Saturday through December from 1 to 3 p.m. The Homestead Gift Shop is now open for holiday shopping and unique collectibles. For further information, call 744-1776.

Join the Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook for a New Year's Eve celebration at 8:30 p.m. The evening will feature hot appetizers, open bar, piano music, buffet dinner catered by Mirabelle at the Three Village Inn followed by a concert by The Jazz Loft All Stars and vocalist Vanessa Trouble. A champagne toast and balloon drop will commence at midnight. Tickets are $150 per person. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

See Dec. 27 listing.

Join the folks at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a 6-mile hilly walk from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Bring lunch and drinking water. Adults only. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Historic house tours

New Year's Eve at the Jazz Loft

Singer/songwriters Carolann Solebello and Rich Lanahan & Gerry McKeveny share the bill during the monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 8:30 p.m. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15, $10 CAC and Folk Music Society of Huntington members at the door. Visit www. fmsh.org or call 425-2925 for more info.

Matt Wilson in concert

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will host a 1½-mile stroll through the park stopping in areas of natural and/or historic interest for photos from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults only. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Sunday 31

Hard Luck Café concert

Friday 22

Photo op walk

Vanderbilt mansion tours See Dec. 26 listing.

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will host a special twilight tour of the decorated mansion today and Dec. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. View the Vanderbilt family’s living quarters at night and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 students and seniors, $5 children 12 and under. For more info or to purchase tickets, call 854-5579.

Shamanic drumming

Friday 29 Vanderbilt mansion tours See Dec. 26 listing.

Poets in Port

Caffe Portofino, 249 Main St., Northport will host Poets in Port at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition, featured poet will be Sharon Dockweiler followed by an open reading. Visit www.northportarts.org for more info.

Saturday 30 Vanderbilt mansion tours See Dec. 26 listing.

Board Game Night

Looking for an opportunity to play some board games, meet some fun people and hang out on a Wednesday night? The Cinema Arts Centre,

* All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Ring in the New Year at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown with a New Year's Eve show titled "Loads of Laughs." Featuring six headlining comedians including Peter Bales, Meghan Hanley, Rob Ryan, Dennis Rooney, Mike Speirs and Gene Trifilo. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. for a buffet of hors d'oeuvres, light fare and wine and beer. Dessert will be served at intermission along with a champagne toast to ring in the new year. Tickets are $95 per person. For additional information, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

New Year's Laughin' Eve

Now in its 10th hilarious year, Long Island Comedy's New Year's Laughin' Eve returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson with a show at 6 and 8 p.m. Featuring stand-up comedians Rob Falcone, John Santo and Steve G.B. with host Paul Anthony. Tickets for the 6 p.m. performance are $49, 8 p.m. performance $59. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

Monday 1 First Day Hike

Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington at 1 p.m. Meet at the entrance parking lot by the flagpole for a moderate 3-mile hike. Adults only. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 581-1072.

Tuesday 2 Vanderbilt mansion tours See Dec. 26 listing.

Wednesday 3 International folk dancing

RJO Intermediate School, located at the corner of Church Street and Old Dock Road, Kings Park will host an evening of international and Israeli folk dancing every Wednesday (when school is in session) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $9 fee. Questions? Call Linda at 269-6894.

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Thursday 4 No events listed for this day.

Theater 'One Christmas Night'

Living Water Church, 24 Shade Tree Lane, Riverhead, will present its new musical, "One Christmas Night," on Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit those less fortunate for the holidays. Tickets are $15 per person. To order, visit www.lwfgc.tix.com. For more information, call 839-2237.

'Oliver!'

Join the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown for a rousing production of "Oliver!" through Jan. 21, 2018.

Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on Charles Dickens' novel, "Oliver Twist," with some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to hit the stage. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 children under 12. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

See review on page B14.

'Annie'

Leapin' Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine Annie takes center stage at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport through Dec. 31 in one of the world's best loved family musicals. Featuring such unforgettable songs as "It's the Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," "New Deal for Christmas" and the eternal anthem of optimism, "Tomorrow." Tickets range from $73 to $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

'A Christmas Carol'

Celebrate the season with Long Island's own holiday tradition, the 34th annual production of "A Christmas Carol," at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson through Dec. 30. Follow miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present and future. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Holiday tribute show

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's

Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will present a St. George Living History production: Linda Ronstadt and Olivia Newton-John musical holiday tribute show through Jan. 10. Tickets are $48 adults, $45 seniors and children ages 14 and younger.

Includes lunch, tea and dessert. For schedule, visit www.wmho.org. To order, call 689-5888.

'Pippin'

The John Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present "Pippin" on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. Performed entirely by students of the John Engeman Theater Studio of Performing Arts, tickets are $20 each. To order, call 261-2900.

'It's Only a Play'

Star Playhouse, located at Suffolk Y-JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack will kick off its 2018 season with Terence McNally's "It's Only a Play," a Broadway comedy about the comedy of Broadway, on Jan. 13 and 20 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 14, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. For mature audiences.

Tickets are $25 adults, $20 for seniors, students and members. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136, or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

'I Hate Hamlet'

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a production of the comedy/drama "I Hate Hamlet" by Paul Rudnick from Jan. 13 to Feb. 3.

Contains adult subject matter. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children.

To order, call 928-9100.

'Once'

ture, from Feb. 3 to March 4. Tickets are $35 adults, $20 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

'Running Scared, Running Free ...'

Back by popular demand, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization will present a production of "Running Scared, Running Free ...

Escape to the Promised Land" from Feb. 1 to 28 at its Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook. Long Island’s history comes alive with an interactive theatrical performance based on oral history. Experience this live, onstage drama about the links between the Underground Railroad, secret codes hidden in quilts and the strength of the human spirit in the struggle for freedom. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 students. For more information, call 689-5888 or 751-2244.

‘The Glass Castle’

East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport will screen "The Glass Castle" starring Brie Larson on Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Open to all. Call 261-2313 for further info.

‘Bad Santa’

As part of its Cult Café series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Bad Santa" starring Billy Bob Thornton on Dec. 23 at 10 p.m. Rated R. Tickets are $6, $5 members. For more info, call 423-7611.

‘The Hudsucker Proxy’

'Shakespeare in Love'

'The Nutcracker'

Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for a screening of "The Hudsucker Proxy" starring Tim Robbins on Dec. 30 at 10 p.m. Rated R. Tickets are $6, $5 members. Call 423-7611.

Dance Celebrate the holiday season with Ballet Long Island's "The Nutcracker" at The Noel S. Ruiz Theater at CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale on Dec. 27 and 30 at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $40, $65 VIP seating. To order, call 737-1964.

Celebrate the holidays with the Cratchit family at Theatre Three's 'A Christmas Carol.' The show closes on Dec. 30.

Photo by Brian Hoerger

Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue, 608 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station recently welcomed 100 dogs, mostly Chihuahuas, dachshunds, miniature pinschers and terrier mixes rescued from a residence in upstate New York in what local officials are calling “one of the most severe cases of animal hoarding.”

Below are some of the rescues: Coco, Peggy, Theo and Reese's. Aren't they precious? If you are interested in adopting one of these dogs, please call 631-473-6333.

Film

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the award-winning musical, "Once," from Jan. 18 to March 4.

Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/ musicians who play their own instruments onstage, "Once" tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his music. Tickets range form $73 to $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown kicks off its 16 season with a production of "Shakespeare in Love," the highly acclaimed adaptation of the film that won seven Academy Awards including Best Pic-

Shelter pets need a home for the holidays

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Religious ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Connecting to God, Each Other and the World

400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket (631) 689–1127 • Fax (631) 689–1215 www.stonybrookchristian.com Pastor Troy Reid

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Sunday, December 24th 5 - 6 PM Join us as wee pause to reflect and celebrate the birth of our Savior.

Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship w/nursery 10 am Kidmo Children’s Church • Ignited Youth Fellowship and Food Always to Follow Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7 pm Thursday Morning Bible Study w/Coffee & Bagels: 10 am Friday Night Experience “FNX” for Pre K-Middle School: 6:30 pm Ignite Youth Ministry: 7:30 pm Check out our website for other events and times

CATHOLIC

CHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2900 • Fax (631) 473–0015

www.stgmajella.org All are Welcome to Begin Again. Come Pray With Us. Rev. Jerry DiSpigno, Pastor Office of Christian Formation • (631) 928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Third weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate Reconciliation Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pm We celebrate You! Visit Our Thrift Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm + Sat. 10 am–2 pm Christmas Eve Masses 3 PM & 5 PM Christmas Day Masses 7:30AM, 9 AM , 11AM

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (631) 473-0165 • Fax (631) 331-8094

www.www.infantjesus.org Reverend Patrick M. Riegger, Pastor Associates: Rev. Francis Lasrado & Rev. Rolando Ticllasuca To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: (631) 928-0447 • Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital Religious Education: (631) 928-0447 Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145

CATHOLIC

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Office Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am - 2 pm

Mission Statement: Beloved daughters and sons of the Catholic parish of St. James, formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, are a pilgrim community on Camiño-toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our response to Jesus’ invitation to be faithful and fruitful disciples requires us to be nurtured by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel’s call to be a Good Samaritan to neighbor and enemy. That in Jesus’ name we may be a welcoming community respectful of life in all its diversities and beauty; stewards of and for God’s creation; and witnesses to Faith, Hope and Charity. ©155322

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Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor Rev. Gerald Cestare, Associate Pastor Rev. Jon Fitzgerald, In Residence Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir), 6:00 pm (Youth) Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Baptisms: Contact the Office at the end of the third month (pregnancy) to set date Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Holy Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date Bereavement: (631) 941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: (631) 941-4141 x 328 Outreach: (631) 941-4141 x 333 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: (631) 473-1211 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm

CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582 www.mtsinaichurchli.org

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Christmas Eve Services 8:30 am Communion Service • 5 pm Childrens and Families Service 9 pm Candelight Service • 11 pm Candlelight Service Worship hour is 8:30 am and 10 am Sunday School and Childcare offered at 10:00 am open to all children (infants to 8th grade).

The last Sunday of every month is our Welcome Sunday Service.

This service has been intentionally designed to include persons of differing abilities from local group homes.

We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

EPISCOPAL

ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond

Main Street, Stony Brook • (631) 751–0034

www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Please come and welcome our new Priest: The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Ph.D., Vicar Christmas Eve, December 24th 5 PM & 11 PM Christmas Day, December 25th 9 AM Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN The Rev. Cn. Dr. Richard D. Visconti, Rector

1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net Parish Office email: office@carolinechurch.net (631) 941–4245

Sunday, Dec. 24, 10am 4th Sunday of Advent Sunday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve 5 PM, 8 PM, 10 PM Monday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day 10AM Sunday Services: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Note: Sunday Dec. 31st our regular Sunday times of 8, 9:30, 11:15 Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 631-941-4245 for registration.

Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:00 pm and first Friday of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Office for location.)

Youth, Music and Service Programs offered.

Let God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

EPISCOPAL

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson (631) 473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge December 24th, Christmas Eve - Eucharist 7 PM December 25th, Christmas Day - Eucharist 9 AM Sunday Services 8 am & 10 am Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am.

It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry.

We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community.

Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“To know Christ and to make Him known” Rev. Duncan A. Burns, Rector Rev. Anthony Jones, Deacon Alex Pryrodyny, Organist & Choir Director 12 Prospect St, Huntington • (631) 427-1752 www.stjohnshuntington.org • LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship 8:00 AM – Rite I Holy Eucharist 10:00 AM – Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist Christmas Eve 4 PM – Family Holy Eucharist with string quartet 8 PM – Candlelit Choral Eucharist 11 PM – Candlelit Holy Eucharist with incense Christmas Day 10 AM – Holy Eucharist with music

EVANGELICAL

INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH Loving God • Loving Others • Sharing the Gospel

1266 N. Country Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 (631) 689-7660 • www.internationalbaptistsb.org Pastor Hank Kistler Sunday Worship 11 am Thursday Small Groups 7 pm

THREE VILLAGE CHURCH Knowing Christ...Making Him Known

322 Route 25A, East Setauket • (631) 941–3670 www.3vc.org

Lead Pastor Josh Moody Sunday Worship Schedule 9:15 am:Worship Service Sunday School (Pre–K – Adult), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagel/Coffee Fellowship 11:00 am: Worship, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–4) We offer weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s Bible Studies (day & evening) & Men’s Bible Study Faith Nursery School for ages 3 & 4 Join us as we celebrate 55 years of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ!

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 631–751–7663

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Religious GREEK ORTHODOX

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com

Rev. Demetrios N. Calogredes, Protopresbyter Sunday Services Orthros 8:30 am - Devine Liturgy 10 am Services conducted in both Greek & English* Books available to follow in English* Sunday Catechism School, 10:15 am - 11:15 am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 pm - 8 pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups* Thrift Store* Banquet Hall available for Rental* For information please call Church office*

JEWISH

CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

Coram Jewish Center 981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 www.YIC.org • YoungIsraelofCoram@gmail.com

RABBI DR. MORDECAI AND MARILYN GOLSHEVSKY RABBI SAM AND REBECCA GOLSHEVSKY

“The Eternal Flame-The Eternal Light” weekly Channel 20 at 10 a.m.

Shabbat Morning Services 9 a.m. Free Membership. No building fund. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat and Holiday Services followed by hot buffet. Adult Education Institute for men and women. Internationally prominent Lecturers and Torah Classes. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages.

FREE TUITION FOR HEBREW SCHOOL PUT MEANING IN YOUR LIFE (631) 698-3939 Member, National Council of Young Israel.

All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

“Judaism with a smile”

LUTHERAN–ELCA

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

Future site: East side of Nicolls Rd, North of Rte 347 –Next to Fire Dept.

(631) 585–0521 • (800) My–Torah • www.ChabadSB.com Rabbi Chaim & Rivkie Grossbaum Rabbi Motti & Chaya Grossbaum Rabbi Sholom B. & Chanie Cohen Membership Free •Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool • Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department • Lectures and Seminars • Living Legacy Holiday Programs Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle for Special Needs Children • The CTeen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library www.ChabadSB.com Chabad at Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station (631) 928–3737 www.NorthShoreJewishCenter.org Rabbi Aaron Benson

Cantor Daniel Kramer Executive Director Marcie Platkin Principal Heather Welkes Youth Director Jen Schwartz Services: Friday at 8 pm; Saturday at 9:15 am Daily morning and evening minyan- Call for times.

Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club Seniors’ Club • Youth Group • Continuing Ed Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop • Food Pantry Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative curriculum and programming for children ages 5-13 Imagine a synagogue that feels like home!

Come connect with us on your Jewish journey.

Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook • (631) 751–8518 www.tisbny.org A warm and caring intergenerational community dedicated to learning, prayer, social action, and friendship.

Member Union for Reform Judaism

Rabbi David Katz Cantor Marcey Wagner Rabbi Emeritus Stephen A. Karol Rabbi Emeritus Adam D. Fisher Cantor Emeritus Michael F. Trachtenberg

Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education Sisterhood • Brotherhood • Book Club-more ©155323

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46 Dare Road, Selden (631) 732-2511 Emergency number (516) 848-5386

Rev. Dr. Richard O. Hill, Pastor email: hopelutheran@msn.com • website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion is celebrated every week Saturdays at 5 pm, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 am Service of Prayers for Healing on the first weeked of each month at all services Children and Youth Ministries Sparklers (3-11) Saturdays 5 pm • Sunday School (ages 3-11) 9:30 am Kids’ Club (ages 4-10) Wednesdays 4:15 pm Teen Ministry (ages 11-16) Saturdays 3 pm Sunday, December 24 - Special Schedule: 10 AM Holy Communion Service (only one morning service) Candlelight Chistmas Eve Services at 4, 7, 9, 11 PM Monday, December 25 - 10 AM Christmas Day Holy Communion Service

ST. PAULS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station (631) 473–2236

Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastor email: pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com • pastor’s cell: 347–423–3623 Christmas Eve Services Sunday, December 24 at 5:00 and 10:30 pm Carols, Candlelight and Holy Communion New Year’s Eve Special Service Sunday, December 31 7:30 pm Special Service of Holy Communion Launch 2018 Services: Sundays-8:30 and 10:30 am—Holy Communion Sunday School during 10:30 service Bible and Bagels 9:30 am on Sundays Wednesday Night — 7:30 pm Intimate Holy Communion Friday Morning 10:30 am—Power of Prayer Hour Join us for any service-all are welcome We are celebrating 100 years in Port Jefferson Station

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 631–751–7663

LUTHERAN-LCMS

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket • 631-751-1775 www.messiahny.com

Rev. Charles Bell- Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & Fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 11 am Sunday School at 9:30 am We have a NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care Christmas Worship Services: Christmas Eve December 24th Sunday Worship Service on Christmas Eve at 10 am 5:30 pm (Family Candlelight Service) 8 pm (Traditional Candlelight Service) Christmas Day, December 25th 10 am (with Holy Communion) New Year’s Eve, December 31st 10 am (with Holy Communion)

METHODIST BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 (631) 941–3581 Rev. Gregory L. Leonard–Pastor Sunday Worship 10:30 am • Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Lectionary Reading and Prayer Wed. 12 noon Gospel Choir Tues. 8 pm Praise Choir and Youth Choir 3rd and 4th Fri. 6:30 pm

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Welcome to our church!

We invite you to Worship with us!

Come check us out! Jeans are okay!

Open Table Communion 1st Sunday every month.

603 Main Street, Port Jefferson Church Office- (631) 473–0517 Rev. Sandra J. Moore - Pastor Sunday Worship - 9:30 am (summer), 10:00 am (September) Children’s Sunday School - Sept. to June (Sunday School sign up form on Web) Email- 1stumc@optonline.net Web- http://www.pjfumc.org

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street East Setauket • (631) 941–4167

Rev. Steven kim, Pastor

www.setauketumc.org • SUMCNY@aol.com Sunday Worship Service & Church School 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month

Thursday, Dec. 21 - 7 PM Longest Night Service Worship for all of those who have lost a loved one in the the past year or just those who need some comfort during the holidays.

Sunday Dec. 24 - Chistmas Eve - 10:00 AM Regular Worship with Communion and Musical Cantata Sunday Dec. 24 - Chistmas Eve - 7:00 PM Candlight Service NO Church on Christmas Day.

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST

216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, 11790 Church Office: 631-751-0574 stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com www.stonybrookcommunitychurch.org Rev. chuck Van Houten, Pastor Connecting people to God, purpose and each other Sunday Worship 10:00 am • Sunday School 10:00 am

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PAGE B20 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • DECEMBER 21, 2017 MODERN DAY MOUNT The Long Island Museum’s Education Department spread holiday cheer this year with a recreation of the scene from William Sidney Mount’s well-known painting, “Dance of the Haymakers” (1845). Museum educators dressed in period costumes acted out Mount’s scene in the Ploch-Williamson Barn (1794), the setting for the original painting, located on the museum’s grounds. The photo was used as the yearend greeting to all volunteers and docents. Mount would surely approve! The Stony Brook museum’s Carriage and Art museums will be closed from Jan. 1 through Feb. 15, 2018. The Visitors Center features the LIMarts exhibition Baby, It’s Cold Outside from now through Jan. 28 and admission is free. Regular museum hours will resume Feb. 16, 2018. For more information, call 631-751-0066 or visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

Pictured from left, Emma Backfish, Beth Chiarelli, Lisa Unander, Kristin Cuomo, Leigh Anne Amy and Jessica Pastore. Photo by Caroline Bishop

Religious PRESBYTERIAN

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green (631) 941-4271

Making God’s community livable for all since 1660!! www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net

Rev. Mary, Barrett Speers, pastor

Join us Sundays in worship at 9:30 am Church School (PreK-6th Grade) at 9:45 am Adult Christian Education Classes and Service Opportunities Outreach Ministries: Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...Finding hope www.facebook.com/welcomefriendssoupkitchen Welcome Friends Soup Kitchen Prep Site: tfolliero@yahoo.com Special Holiday Events The Longest Night: Blue Christmas Evening Prayer Thurday, December 21 - 7 PM December 24 Christams Eve Services/Festivities 9:30 AM Manger Service (Blessing of the Animals) 5:45 PM Welcome Friends Christmas Eve Dinner 7:30 PM Worship Service 11 pm Candlelight Communion Service 9:30 AM Manger Service with Blessing of the Animals A brief service designed especially for families with young children; bring your pet, or photos, or your pet’s favorite toy to receive a blessing and welcome the Christ child in story and song All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship. Call the church office or visit our website for current information on church activities. SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace. ©155324

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A (631) 751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org Rev. Margaret H. Allen

109 Brown’s Road, Huntington, NY 11743 631–427–9547 • www.uufh.org Rev. G. Jude Geiger (minister@uufh.org)

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am

Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and offers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions. Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Childcare for little ones under three. Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings Registration is ongoing. For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

December 24 at 10:30 am “Find the U in C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S” -Rev. Margie Allen Yes, we have three services on this Sunday, starting with this one.

Don’t see a “U” in C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S? I’m going to help you.

December 24 at 7:00 pm “Gifts” - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service” - Rev. Margie Allen Featuring our Unicorn Choir and Children’s focus, a traditional recognition of the birth of the Christian messiah, the Jewish reformer, the Muslim prophet, our Wonderful Counselor, The Prince of Peace. Readings, carols, and candles.

December 24 at 9:00 pm “Gifts” - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service” - Rev. Margie Allen Featuring our own Dorothea Cook (violin) and Peter Winkler (piano), much like the earlier service, a little quieter. Reading, carols and candles.

All ages welcome.

To be listed in the Religious Directory, please call 631–751–7663

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh@gmail.com) Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 am Celebrate Christmas with us on Sunday, December 24 Family Service with Christmas Pageant at 5pm Contemplative Candlelight Service at 7 pm Please bring mittens, hats and scarves to decorate our Mitten Tree for the Family Service League Whoever you are, whomever you love, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Our services offer a progressive, non-creedal message with room for spiritual seekers.

Services and Religious Education each Sunday at 10:30 am Youth Group, Lifespan Religious Education for Adults, Adult and Children’s Choirs. Participants in the Huntington Interfaith Housing Initiative. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

UNITY

UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT 203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. (631) 385–7180 • www.unityhuntingtonny.org Rev. Saba Mchunguzi

Unity Church of Healing Light is committed to helping people unfold their Christ potential to transform their lives and build spiritual community through worship, education, prayer and service.

Sunday Worship & Church School 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sign Language Interpreter at Sunday Service

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SBU SPORTSWEEK DEC. 21 – DEC. 28, 2017

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Clark’s double-double paces Stony Brook in home win over Central Connecticut Cheyenne Clark recorded her third double-double of the season Sunday afternoon, leading Stony Brook’s women’s basketball team past nonconference foe Central Connecticut State University, 60-55.

With the Dec. 17 win, the Seawolves improve to 7-4.

“I thought we really struggled to get into a good flow today,” Stony Brook head coach Caroline McCombs said. “CCSU did an excellent job pushing the ball in transition and getting good looks at the basket. We were relentless on the glass, and it allowed us to make enough shots to come out on top.”

Clark paced Stony Brook with 14 points and 15 rebounds, including a career-best 11 offensive boards in the victory. The junior transfer’s 11 offensive rebounds are the most of any America East player in a single game so far this year, and just three rebounds behind Ohio State University’s Stephanie Mavunga — who grabbed 14 offensive rebounds against Stanford University Nov. 10. Clark went 7-for-17 from the floor, registering her second-highest point total in the win.

CCSU opened the game strong, shooting 6-of-14 from the floor in the first quarter to take a 19-16 lead after 10 minutes of action.

The Seawolves responded, outscoring the Blue Devils 16-10 in the second to take the lead. Freshman India Pagan had six points

Stony Brook 60 CCSU 55

and four rebounds in the second quarter alone, shooting 3-for-3 from the floor.

Senior Aaliyah Worley then tallied seven of her nine points in the third quarter, helping the Seawolves take a 47-41 lead into the fourth.

Pagan tallied 11 points and a seasonhigh nine rebounds on 5-of-6 shooting. The first-year forward was named America East Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Week after combining for 19 points and 10 rebounds on 9-of-11 shooting in a pair of Stony Brook wins.

Worley and junior Jerell Matthews both chipped in nine points in the win.

Stony Brook shot 40.9 percent (27-for66) on the afternoon, sinking two 3-point shots. The Seawolves scored 38 points in the

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Cheyenne Clark, above, reaches for the rim against Central Connecticut State. On left, India Pagan boxes out a defender while rushing to the basket during a previous game. paint to CCSU’s 16 to have now outscored opponents in the paint 62-42 over their last two home wins.

Stony Brook also out-rebounded Central Connecticut State 49-28, which ties for the program’s second-highest rebound total this year.

The Seawolves head south this week,

traveling to Statesboro to square off with Georgia Southern University today, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m.

Stony Brook has games against Harvard University Dec. 31 and University of Maine Jan. 3 before returning home for its America East home opener against the University of Hartford Jan. 6. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.

Seawolves fall to Providence in final second It came down to the wire, with free throws deciding the outcome in the final second as the Stony Brook men’s basketball team fell at Providence College, 62-60, Sunday afternoon. Redshirt sophomore Akwasi Yeboah led the way with 22 points and 12 boards as the Seawolves fall to 4-8 with the Dec. 17 loss.

“I think we battled and competed,” Stony Brook head coach Jeff Boals said. “I thought we showed some toughness in stretches. I’m really proud of our effort — we had an 11-point lead in the second half — but disappointed in how we handled one stretch. We had a chance in the end to win the game, but lost the ball.”

After a slow start, the Seawolves used a 12-0 run midway through the first half to take their first lead of the game. Stony Brook was able to remain in control for the rest of the

Providence 62 Stony Brook 60

period and took a 31-29 lead into halftime.

The Seawolves went on a 14-2 scoring spree in the early goings of the second half to go up double figures, leading by as many as 11 points, but Providence was able to string together 10 straight points with under eight minutes to play in the game and regain its early lead.

Yeboah, who notched his first doubledouble of the season and third of his career, tied the game at 54 after knocking down a pair of free throws with 2:33 to play, but the Friars responded with five straight points.

Senior Bryan Sekunda and junior Jaron Cornish helped get Stony Brook back within one in the final 90 seconds, and senior Tyrell Sturdivant tipped in a missed layup by Cornish with 9 seconds on the clock to tie the game at 60.

A foul was called on the Seawolves with 0.6 second on the clock, sending the Friars to the line. They hit both shots to decide the game.

Photo from SBU

Akwasi Yeboah, above, notched his second 20-plus point performance of the season and fourth of his career in Stony Brook’s close loss to Providence College.

Cornish, who finished with 10 points, has scored in double figures in five straight games.

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The Seawolves return to the court Dec. 22 to take on Rutgers University at 7 p.m.

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KIDS KORNER

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present the holiday favorite, “Barnaby Saves Christmas,” through Dec. 30. Come join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne and all their friends as they learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah and the holiday season. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Frosty’ Photo from Sweetbriar Nature Center

Holiday Discovery Days Sweetbriar Nature Center, located at 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will host Holiday Discovery Days for children ages 5 to 11 from Dec. 26 to 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts and much more. Themes will include Fur-ever Mammals, Cold Blooded Creatures, Jumanji and a New Year’s Wildlife Party. Fee is $80 per day, $70 for members, $320 for the week, $265 for members. To register, please call 631-979-6344.

Celebrate the solstice The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Education Center, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport is offering creative workshops for children during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Vanderbilt educators take children through the museum’s collections galleries and wildlife dioramas as inspiration for hands-on projects.

On Wednesday, Dec. 27, children in grades K-4 will visit the decorated Vanderbilt mansion and make a lantern to light as winter days turn cold and dark.

On Thursday, Dec. 28, children in grades K-4 will explore the collections, learn how wildlife adapts to less sunlight, and make their own miniature glow-in-the-dark diorama.

On Friday, Dec. 29, preschool children with an adult will visit the wildlife dioramas and make a twinkling snow globe.

All workshops are from 10 a.m. to noon. Fee is $20 per child, $18 members. Advance registration required by calling 631-854-5579.

Drop-in Craft Week The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will host a Drop-in Craft Week from Dec. 26 to 29 from noon to 3 p.m.

•Make winter-themed crafts on Tuesday, Dec. 26, and Friday, Dec. 29, at the self-serve craft stations. All ages. Free with paid admission.

•Drop in anytime on Wednesday, Dec. 27 to carve a scrimshaw-style keepsake box. Ages 6 to adult. $12 per participant, half price for members.

•Freely design your own wooden vessel on Thursday, Dec. 28. Both adults and kids welcome at this program (ages 6 to adult). Glue guns will be used. $12 per participant.

For more information, call 631367-3418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

THREE, TWO, ONE ....

Design your very own Times Square Ball at the Maritime Explorium. Photo from Maritime Explorium

Programs Santa visits St. James General Store

Santa Claus returns to the historic St. James General Store, 516 Moriches Road, St. James to meet with children and hear their wishes on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23. Free. Don’t forget your camera to capture the perfect holiday card photo. For more information, call 854-3740.

Let’s Celebrate the New Year!

Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a drop-in program, Let’s Celebrate the New Year! from Dec. 23 to 31 from 1 to 5 p.m. Explore the principles of geometry and design your own Times Square Ball! $5 per person. Questions? Call 331-3277 or visit www.maritimeexplorium.org.

Santa comes to East Wind

at 11 a.m. Learn about Long Island winter habitats and go for a guided family-friendly ½-mile nature hike. Fee is $6 adults, $4 children ages 3 to 12 and seniors, under age 3 and members free. Preregistration required by calling 516-692-6768.

New Year’s Family Bash!

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a New Year’s Family Bash on Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to noon. Join the countdown till noon! Create a time capsule for 2017, enjoy hot chocolate and create some special crafts to ring in the New Year! Fun for the whole family! $12 per participant. All ages welcome.

For more information, call 367-3418.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall on Dec. 26 at 11 a.m. or East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike on Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. for a storytime event. Coinciding with the new animated movie “Ferdinand,” enjoy a reading of “The Story of Ferdinand” by Munro Leaf followed by an activity. Free. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN) for more information.

‘Rapunzel’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for the musical, “Rapunzel: The Untold Story,” from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24 with a sensory-sensitive performance on Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. Ever wonder what really happened in the legend of the lass with the long, long hair? Here is a hilarious yarn of a kindly and mixed-up witch who helps straighten out a rather confused family. Tickets are $10 per person. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’

Theater

Everyone’s favorite Dr. Seuss character comes to life on the John W. Engeman Theater stage in “The Cat in the Hat” from Jan. 27 to March 4. From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat will turn a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. All seats are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

‘The Lion King’

SoLuna Studio, 659 Old Willets Path in Hauppauge, will present the holiday classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas” through Dec. 23, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance at www.SoLunaStudioNY.eventbrite.com are $15 for general admission, $10 for children under age 10.

At the door, tickets are $5 more. For more information, call 761-6602 or visit www.

SoLunaStudioNY.com.

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River will welcome Santa on Dec. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Don’t forget your camera! For more information, call 929-3500.

He’s back! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Frosty” through Dec. 31. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow.

Jenny calls on all of you to help her save her home, get Frosty to the North Pole and make this holiday season a Winter Wonderland for one and all! Tickets are $15. To order, call 2612900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present Disney’s “The Lion King Experience” Junior Edition from Feb. 10 to 24. The African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle … and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. All seats are $15. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Mice Are Nice

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold a Tiny Tots program, Mice Are Nice, on Dec. 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. This is a special time for parent and child to discover the natural world together. For ages 3 to 5. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Wildlife Oddities

Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park, 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a family program titled Wildlife Oddities on Dec. 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. There are some mighty odd plants and animals that live in the preserve and around the world. Explore the lives of these fun, weird and interesting wildlife oddities. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

New Year’s Day Hike

Join the staff at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor for a New Year’s Day Hike on Jan. 1

WINTER FUN Catch a performance of ‘Frosty’ at the John W. Engeman Theater for the holidays. The show will melt away after Dec. 31. Photo from Engeman Theater All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

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THEATER TALK With Douglas Quattrock and Jeffrey Sanzel

BY HEIDI SUTTON In 2003, Theatre Three’s Douglas Quattrock and Jeffrey Sanzel sat down and wrote an adorable musical for children titled “Barnaby Saves Christmas,” about a little elf named Barnaby and a tiny reindeer called Franklynne who teach us that “Christmas lies within our hearts.” I recently had the opportunity to ask the two playwrights a few questions about the show that has become a beloved holiday tradition for families on the North Shore.

Can you believe it’s been 14 years?

DQ: No I can’t ... it feels like just yesterday. I couldn’t possibly be getting that old!

What inspired you to write a holiday show for children?

ATTENTION ALL YOUNG PERFORMERS! CALL TODAY to enroll in THEATRE THREE’s

Acting Workshops Winter-Spring 2018

Workshops begin the week of February 5, 2018.

‘Barnaby’ is considered a Christmas story yet Hanukkah is very much a part of it.

Why was it important to you to include the Festival of Lights in this story?

PRE-TEEN WORKSHOPS Ages 8 - 11 SESSION ONE: Tuesdays 4 - 6 p.m. / $175 SESSION TWO: Fridays 4 - 6 p.m. / $175

TEEN WORKSHOP Ages 12 - 17, Mondays 4 - 6:30 p.m. / $200

For more info, call

How does it make you feel when you hear the children laughing and see them enjoy the show?

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DQ: It’s beyond gratifying and a little surreal. I love when the kids laugh and sing the songs on their way out of the theater.

What message did you hope to convey when you wrote this show?

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present “Barnaby Saves Christmas” on Dec. 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 at 11 a.m. All seats are $10. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

Ages 6 - 8, Wednesdays 4:30 - 6 p.m. / $150

All workshops meet for ten classes.

DQ: As people, I have always believed that we can all learn something from each other. Whatever your faith or beliefs, we are all here in this life together. We should respect and be open to others ways of living.

The Festival of Lights celebrates a miracle and is a story of perseverance ... not giving up. Barnaby and Franklynne are faced with a struggle at that point in the plot, and it struck me as the perfect opportunity to share that beautiful story. That’s where the song “Miracles” comes in.

JS: The fact that children get a small education on Hanukkah is an additional gift. We’ve had so many people thank us for adding that and finding the connection in the overall holiday spirit.

DQ: The message of the story is really in some of the lyrics of the songs. “... Every day’s a golden opportunity to be better than you used to be...”

“There are so many miracles that happen everyday” and lastly. “... Christmas lies within our hearts, The toys we give are just a sign of all the love we feel inside, and there’s enough to share for you and me.”

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Featuring Pets on The North Shore on February 8, 2018 Our cute, lovable and unusual pets are our pride and joy.

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JS: Doug conceived and created “Barnaby.” I had very little to do with its initial creation. He brought me a rough draft and the incredible score the summer before we premiered it. I was immediately taken by his terrific songs and I loved the idea of a holiday show that touched on another culture. During the fall, he continued to write and rewrite the show and went into rehearsal with it. It opened to great response and we knew we had our annual show.

Over the next several years, Doug and I worked on the book together, trading ideas, trying new things. Doug continued to add to the score and we have revised the show every year.

The only thing that hasn’t changed is the beautiful score and the show’s great big heart — Barnaby and Franklynne are truly amazing holiday figures with as much character as Rudolph or Santa.

DQ: I have 13 nieces and nephews and I used to babysit when they were young and they would ask me to tell them bedtime stories. I used to make up stories for them, and one holiday season I started to tell them about a little elf and his reindeer friend. I always tried to put messages in the stories such as believing in yourself, believing that you can do anything, getting over fears and things like that.

They would get a little piece of the story at a time. Then I started writing songs to go along with that particular story and play them for the kids. Theatre Three always does “A Christmas Carol,” and that is a little scary for the young ones, and I wanted to offer a holiday show for the children.

When I spoke to Jeff about the idea, he loved it and encouraged me to give it a shot. I was much more confident writing songs, which in themselves are stories, but writing an actual play was another thing.

“Barnaby” was the first play I ever wrote and without Jeff’s extraordinary talent and guidance I don’t think I could have ever done it. His knowledge of theater and storytelling is second to none.

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