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LIFE LINES

The surprising lives of sharks

pace of about one foot per hour. In addition to accumulating the toxic trimethylI was reading an article on the Greenland amine oxide, they also accumulate large shark, Somniosus microcephalus, and I thought amounts of urea in their tissues, which of my only other encounter with a shark (oth- also contributes to their unsavory reputaer than a slab on my dinner plate). That was tion among gourmets.

To make matters worse, the Greenwhen I was getting my bachelor’s at NYU and land sharks are pretty ugly because they taking comparative anatomy.

One organism we dissected was the dog- have luminescent parasites (copepod Omfish shark, Squalus acanthias. The sharks matokoita elongata) that attach to their have no bones. They have a skeleton made eyelids and use this to attract prey to of cartilage. The difficult challenge for my their mouths. Although an opportunistic classmates and me was dissecting the in- predator with much of their diet being decayed meat from drowned tetrapods and ner ear within the cartilagidead fish — they can swalnous capsule encasing it. I low the floating carcass of a learned to respect surgeons, caribou — the sharks have especially those working been known to ambush and on the ears (like correcting eat sleeping seals. otosclerosis of its calcareous So why would such a deposits without breaking revolting creature be attracthe coated set of bones that tive to research biologists? normally help us hear).

The answer is surprising.

I learned that most sharks Greenland sharks are the give birth to live young longest lived vertebrates, (puppies) rather than deposliving to be about 392 (272iting eggs. Sex for sharks is a 512) years from radioactive bit of a contortion act since carbon dating of crystals the male (usually smaller that are deposited in lensthan the female) uses one of es of their eyes, which are its modified tail fins in lieu layered like onions. They of a penis to inseminate a become sexually mature at female. I also learned that There is an irony to about age 150 and attain a they are quite ancient in the evolutionary scale, dominat- some of life’s winners of full mature adult size of 18 to 21 feet in length. ing the seas in the mid-Devodesired traits.

There is an irony to some nian era (about 390 million of life’s winners of desired years ago) before the bony traits. Want to live as long as a Greenland fishes out did them in adaptability.

That brings us back to S. microcepha- shark? OK, make yourself toxic and marilus, which translates from its Latin name nate in urea. Try visiting your relatives at to an insulting “sluggish shark with a tiny a speedy swimming rate of one foot per head.” As its common name implies, these hour. Want to be cancer free no matter fish are located mostly in the Arctic circle how old you get? OK, be like a naked mole and are spared an endangered species sta- rat (if you like subterranean life and ant tus as they are toxic to humans (and other hill type living).

We admire diversity among the millions predators) because they accumulate triof species of living things; but in addition methylamine oxide in their tissues.

Inuits and others who live in that frosty to the instructive lessons of life (“Go to the region have learned to treat and ferment the ant thou sluggard”), we can find irony and fish so it is not as toxic; but even as a delicacy humor in the knowledge we gain.

Elof Axel Carlson is a distinguished for the adventurous, it is not a popular item teaching professor emeritus in the Departfor those who catch fish for a living.

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MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK

Make change through the NYS Legislature in 2018

BY NANCY MARR

As we debated whether or not to support a New York State constitutional convention on Election Day, we considered the only other way change is possible — through the state legislature itself. If our legislators do not choose to make the changes, change cannot happen.

One example is the New York State election system. For many years, the League of Women Voters and other “good government” groups have worked together to convince legislators that our election system needs major improvements. Concern about the very low number of New Yorkers who actually vote has led us to lobby to remove some of the roadblocks to registering and voting.

Although there are no charges of voter suppression in our state, the state constitution prohibits early voting and stipulates that you can change your party designation only prior to the previous year’s election. Access to absentee ballots is very limited. The state requires that we have a full-face ballot, resulting in a ballot that is difficult to read. Counties cannot make any of these changes, so we have turned to the state legislature for action, with no results.

What is the most effective way to bring about change? The Legislature can change these constitutional roadblocks but will have to pass the legislation in two consecutive years and then present it to the voters for approval. To advocate for change, we have to start with our individual assembly member or senator regarding one important issue, for instance, a no-excuse absentee ballot.

How can we convince our legislators to support legislation to allow state residents to vote by absentee ballot without requiring a specific reason? Currently voters must state that they will be out of the county, that they are ill or disabled, are in a veterans hospital, in jail or prison or that they are primary caretakers of a person who is ill or disabled.

If you believe that it would benefit all voters if they could vote by absentee ballot for any reason — if they are busy on Election Day, or if they have no transportation — how can you communicate this most effectively?

If we hope to see a change enacted this year, we will have to reach our state legislators by March (or earlier) in order to have the issue considered in the April budget.

Start by locating your assembly member or senator and his or her contact details. Check in the league’s Directory of Public Officials at http://www.lwv-suffolkcounty.org/files/ DPO2017_3.pdf or go to the website of the Board of Elections at www.suffolkvotes.com to identify your district and legislators.

Call to make an appointment at your legislator’s local office. Explain who you are or who you represent (if you belong to an organization you will be representing) and explain that you want to discuss no-excuse absentee voting because you think it will increase the turnout in your district (which is also your legislator’s district). Try to arrange for two or three persons who agree with you to attend as well. Including a young person can add a new perspective to your presentation.

Before you visit, find out about the legislator: voting record, committee assignments

and leadership positions in the legislature, and any bills he or she sponsored that you support. (This information is available on legislators’ websites.) Decide with your companions what you will say, and who will say it. It is helpful for one of the visitors to agree to be the leader or spokesperson, another to be the recorder, and the others to have specific points to add.

Introduce yourselves to the legislator and present your concern about the low turnout in the voting district. Give any statistics that you have to back up your concern. If the legislator is not equally concerned, you and your colleagues may want to talk about why you think it is important that people feel involved in election issues.

Be sure to watch the clock. Knowing ahead how much time the legislator has agreed to spend with you, the leader should allot an appropriate amount of time for each issue and keep everyone on the subject. Record the legislator’s response. If you anticipate printing any part of the interview, you are obligated to get the legislator’s permission and specific conditions under which it may be printed.

Be sure and write a follow-up thank you after the visit. This gives you the opportunity to underscore some of the points made or answer any questions you were asked.

Other ways to express yourselves to legislators are by phone, letter or social media.

A letter to the editor of your local newspaper will reach members of the public as well as your legislator. Rallies often are effective ways to make your opinions known and to show

support for them. You may be able to arrange a public information meeting to discuss the issue and its significance. Invite your legislator to speak. Even if not concerned about low voter turnout, you could invite him or her to speak along with a representative who would present the opposite point of view.

Maximum impact results from many constituents visiting and communicating with their legislators. Many factors will affect the legislator’s response. Those who are now in office may be reluctant to expand the voting base to the benefit of possible opponents.

New York State has representatives from counties that differ widely in their goals and interests. Upstate and downstate representatives are often in opposition because they face different challenges. In a later article we will discuss the political dilemma posed by the downstate/upstate differences and the differences between members of the same party in New York State government.

Nancy Marr is first vice president of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, visit www.lwv-suffolkcounty.org, email league@ lwv-suffolkcounty.org or call 631-862-6860.

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Hunger is only one reason we eat. There are many psychological and physiological factors that influence our eating behavior, including addictions, lack of sleep, stress, environment, hormones and others. This can make weight management or weight loss for the majority who are overweight or obese — approximately 75 percent of the U.S. adult population — very difficult to achieve (1).

Since calorie counts have been required on some municipalities’ menus, we would expect that consumers would be making better choices. Unfortunately, studies of the results have been mostly abysmal. Nutrition labeling either doesn’t alter behavior or encourages higher calorie purchases, according to most studies (2, 3).

Does this mean we are doomed to acquiesce to temptation? Actually, no: It is not solely about will power. Changing diet composition is more important.

What can be done to improve the situation? In my

By David clinical experience, Dunaief, M.D. increasing the quality of food has a tremendous impact. Foods that are the most micronutrient dense, such as plant-based foods, rather than those that are solely focused on macronutrient density, such as protein, carbohydrates and fats, tend to be the most satisfying. In a week to a few months, one of the first things patients notice is a significant reduction in their cravings. But don’t take my word for it. Let’s look at the evidence.

Effect of refined carbohydrates

By this point, many of us know that refined carbohydrates are not beneficial.

Well, there is a randomized controlled trial (RCT), the gold standard of studies, with results that show refined carbohydrates may cause food addiction (4). There are certain sections of the brain involved in cravings and reward that are affected by high-glycemic (sugar) foods, as shown by MRI scans of participants.

The participants consumed a 500-calorie shake with either a high-glycemic index or with a low-glycemic index. The participants were blinded (unaware) as to which type they were drinking. The ones who drank the high-glycemic shake had higher levels of glucose in their blood initially, followed by a significant decline in glucose levels and increased hunger four hours later. In fact, the region of the brain that is related to addiction, the nucleus accumbens, showed a spike in activity with the high-glycemic intake.

According to the authors, this effect may occur regardless of the number or quantity of calories consumed. Granted, this was a very small study, but it was well designed. High-glycemic foods include carbohydrates, such as white flour, sugar and white potatoes. The conclusion: Everyone, but especially those trying to lose weight, should avoid refined carbohydrates. The composition of calories matters.

Drumming circle

Join Hope Academy at Little Portion Friary, 48 Old Post Road, Mount Sinai for a drumming circle on Friday, Jan. 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your own drums or borrow theirs. Led by Charlie Holdener and Tom Pumo, the event will take place in the Chapel of St. Francis located on the lower level of the friary. Free will donation.

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The path to improved health: Your body needs vitamins and minerals, known as

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Getting them through food ensures that your body can absorb them properly.

Comparing macronutrients

We tend to focus on macronutrients when looking at diets. These include protein, carbohydrates and fats, but are these the elements that have the most impact on weight loss? In a RCT, when comparing different macronutrient combinations, there was very little difference among groups, nor was there much success in helping obese patients reduce their weight (5, 6). In fact, only 15 percent of patients achieved a 10 percent reduction in weight after two years.

The four different macronutrient diet combinations involved an overall calorie restriction. In addition, each combination had either high protein, high fat; average protein, high fat; high protein, low fat; or low protein, low fat. Carbohydrates ranged from low to moderate (35 percent) in the first group to high (65 percent) in the last group. This was another relatively well-designed study, involving 811 participants with an average BMI of 33 kg/m², which is defined as obesity (at least 30 kg/m²). Again, focusing primarily on macronutrient levels and calorie counts did very little to improve results.

Impact of obesity

In an epidemiological study looking at National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, results demonstrate that those who are overweight and obese tend to be lacking in micronutrients (7). The authors surmise that it may have to do with the change in metabolic activity associated with more fat tissue. These micronutrients include carotenoids, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin, as well as vitamin B12, folate and vitamins C, E and D. However, it does not mean this population should take supplements to make up for the lack of micronutrients. Quite the contrary, micronutrients from supplements are not the same as those from foods. Overweight and obese patients may need some supplements, but first find out if your levels are low, and then see if changing your diet might raise these levels. With a few exceptions, such as vitamin D and potentially B12,

most micronutrient levels can be raised without supplementation. Please ask your doctor.

Steroid levels

It may seem like there are numerous factors influencing weight loss, but the good news is that once people lose weight, they may be able to continue to keep the weight off. In a prospective (forward-looking) study, results show that once obese patients lose the weight, the levels of cortisol metabolite excretion decreases significantly (8).

Why is this important? Cortisol is a glucocorticoid, which means it raises the level of glucose and is involved in mediating visceral or belly fat. This type of fat has been thought to coat internal organs, such as the liver, and result in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Decreasing the level of cortisol metabolite may also result in a lower propensity toward insulin resistance and may decrease the risk of cardiovascular mortality. This is an encouraging preliminary, yet small, study involving women.

Therefore, controlling or losing weight is not solely about willpower. Don’t use the calories on a menu as your sole criteria to determine what to eat; even if you choose lower calories, it may not get you to your goal. While calories may have an impact, the nutrient density of the food may be more important.

Thus, those foods high in micronutrients may also play a significant role in reducing cravings, ultimately helping to manage weight.

References: (1) www.cdc.gov. (2) Am J Pub Health 2013 Sep 1;103(9):1604-1609. (3) Am J Prev Med.2011 Oct;41(4):434–438. (4) Am J Clin Nutr Online 2013;Jun 26. (5) N Engl J Med 2009 Feb 26;360:859. (6) N Engl J Med 2009 Feb 26;360:923. (7) Medscape General Medicine. 2006;8(4):59.

(8) Clin Endocrinol.2013;78(5):700-705.

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Rose Tree Trio in concert On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport in conjunction with the Northport Arts Coalition will present the Rose Tree Trio in concert at 7 p.m.

The talented trio of Mary Nagin, Larry Moser and Max Rowland will perform traditional Scottish folk music using a variety of instruments. Free and open to all. Call 631-261-6930 for more info.

Voices needed The Silver Chords Chorus, a multigenerational chorus based in Smithtown, will hold open auditions at the Smithtown Senior Center, 420 Middle Country Road, Smithtown on Jan. 13, 20 and 27 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All voices are welcome and you do not need to know how to read music. For further information, please call 631-235-3593.

Pop Up Yoga fundraiser Set the tone for 2018 and treat yourself or a loved one to an invigorating, self-fulfilling practice with a Pop Up Prana’s New Year, New You event on Saturday, Jan. 13 at The Bates House, 1 Bates Road, Setauket from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person with 40 percent of proceeds going toward the restoration of the Red Barn at Frank Melville Memorial Park. Discounts are offered when you bring a friend. To register, visit www.popuppranayoga.com.

Four star library

For the 10th consecutive year, the Northport-East Northport Public Library has earned a four-star rating in the Library Journal’s Index of Public Library Service, a national rating system designed to recognize and promote America’s public libraries.

The four star rating is awarded on the basis of four measures of service – circulation, library visits, program attendance, public internet computer use and circulation of electronic materials. This year, 31 libraries were awarded Star status in New York, the highest number for any state.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

CSHL team developing tool for prostate cancer diagnosis Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

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BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Seeing into the future is one of the most challenging, and potentially rewarding, elements of studying cancer.

How, scientists and doctors want to know, can they take what evidence they have — through a collection of physical signs and molecular signatures — and determine what will be?

Researchers working on a range of cancers have come up with markers to divide specific types of cancers to suggest the likely course of a disease.

With prostate cancer, the medical community uses a combination of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA), magnetic resonance imagining (MRI) and biopsy results, which are summarized as the Gleason score, to diagnose the likely outcome of the disease.

This analysis offers probable courses for developing symptoms.

‘A major challenge is to determine which prostate cancers have aggressive potential and therefore merit treatment.’

— Herbert Lepor Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Michael Wigler and Associate Professor Alexander Krasnitz recently published an article in the journal Cancer Research of a promising study of eight patients that suggests a way of using molecular signatures to determine whether a prostate is likely to contain cells that will threaten a patient’s health or whether the cells are in a quieter phase.

The third most common cancer among Americans, prostate cancer kills an average of 21,000 men each year.

Doctors and their patients face difficult decisions after a prostate cancer diagnosis.

“A major challenge is to determine which prostate cancers have aggressive potential and therefore merit treatment,” Herbert Lepor, a professor and Maritin Spatz Chair of Urology at the NYU Langone Medical Center School of Medicine, explained in an email. A collaborator on the study, Lepor provided a clinical

perspective and shared patient samples.

A conversation with a doctor after such a diagnosis may include a discussion about how the cancer is not likely to pose an immediate risk to a patient’s life, Krasnitz explained. In that case, doctors do not recommend surgery, which might cause other problems, such as incontinence.

Doctors typically recommend active surveillance to monitor the disease for signs of progression. Some patients, however, make their own decisions, electing to have surgery.

The Gleason score, which is typically 3, 4 or 5, can’t provide “meaningful information regarding aggressiveness of the disease,” Lepor explained.

“The unique genetic profile of a cancer cell should have infinite more prognostic capability.”

Wigler and Krasnitz, who have been collaborating since Krasnitz arrived at CSHL in 2005, use several hundred single cells from biopsy cores.

The research group, which Krasnitz described as a large team including research investigator Joan Alexander and computational science manager Jude Kendall, look for cells with a profile that contains the same irregularities.

“If you take two cells and their irregularities are highly coincident, then perhaps these two cells are sisters or cousins,” Krasnitz explained in an email. “If they are less coincident, then the two cells are more like very distant relatives. We looked for, and sometimes found, multiple cells with many coincident irregularities. This was our evidence for a clonal population.”

By looking at how many biopsy cores contain clonal cells, and then determining how far these clonal cells have spread out through the prostate, the researchers gave these patient samples a score. In this group, these scores, determined before any intervention, closely tracked a detailed analysis after surgery.

“We get a high correlation” between their new score and a more definitive diagnosis that comes after surgery, Krasnitz said. “Our molecular score follows the final verdict from the

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, no career goal is out of reach right now. Therefore, if you’ve been thinking of a career move, now is a great time to put those plans in motion.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

The search for the truth could lead you on a bit of a wild adventure, Pisces.

Eventually, you can get to the bottom of the situation.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Expressing yourself authentically is proving difficult, Aries. But this will pass shortly. Eventually, your persistence will pay off, and others will see that your intentions are genuine.

Alexander Krasnitz pathology more closely than the pathological score at diagnosis from the biopsy.”

Wigler, Krasnitz, Lepor and other researchers plan to continue to expand their work at Langone to explore the connection between their score and the course of the disease.

Lepor explained that he has been collaborating with Wigler and Krasnitz for five years and suggested this is “an exceptional opportunity since it bridges one of the strongest clinical programs with a strong interest in science (NYU Urology) and a world-class research program interested in clinical care (CSHL).

The research team has submitted a grant to the National Institutes of Health and hopes to expand their studies and provide “compelling evidence” that single-cell genomic mapping “will provide an unmet need defining aggressiveness of prostate cancers,” Lepor said.

While Krasnitz is encouraged by the results so far, he said the team has work ahead of them to turn this kind of analysis into a diagnostic tool physicians can use with their patients.

Realistically, it could take another five years before this score contributes to clinical decisionmaking, Krasnitz predicted.

“You can’t do it overnight,” he cautioned. When this test offers specific signals about the likely outcome for a patient, a researcher would likely need to

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wait several years as the patient goes on active surveillance to see whether the score has predictive value for the disease in a larger population.

Krasnitz has a sense of urgency to produce such a test because there is “no point in delaying something that potentially looks promising and that one day might well be a part of a clinical practice.”

The work that led to their article took three or four years to complete. The study required technical improvements in the way the researchers processed DNA from single cells. They also had to develop algorithmic improvements that allowed them to use copy number variation to determine clonal structure. The scientists tapped into a wealth of information they gained by taking cells from several locations within the prostate.

Krasnitz was born in Kiev, now part of the Ukraine, and grew up in the former Soviet Union. A resident of Huntington, he lives with his wife Lea, who produces documentaries, including “Maria — The Russian Empress” on Dagmar of Denmark, who was also known as Maria, mother of Nicholas II, the last Romanov czar who was overthrown in 1917.

As for his work with Wigler, Krasnitz is excited about the possibilities. “It’s very encouraging,” he said. “We look forward to a continuation of this.”

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

If your dreams are within reason, there is no reason why they can’t come to fruition, Taurus. You just may need a few friends in your corner to help make things happen.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, don’t obsess about a specific approach to working through a problem.

Seek feedback from a number of people and explore all of your options.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, it may take an intense effort to concentrate on your work this week because your thoughts keep drifting elsewhere. You must rein in your wandering mind.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

It may be challenging to separate your fantasies from reality right now, Leo. Even though things are vivid in your mind, others may help clarify things for you.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Surprising news leaves you a little bit frazzled, Virgo. However, once you work your way through the surprise, you’ll see that this news bodes well for you.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, others feel like you have everything figured out this week and are as sensible as can be. But there’s a fun side of you that is just waiting to pop out.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Something in your life is causing you undue stress, Scorpio. Find a way to let it all go by focusing on thoughts and things that bring you happiness.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, it may seem like your time in the spotlight has come and gone, but that isn’t the case. You have plenty of time to show what you can accomplish.

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SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK

THE GARDENER’S DELIGHT

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Celebrate the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Dog and adopt Goldie today.

She may bring you luck!

Isn’t she adorable? Just look at those hazel eyes and pink nose? And you can’t even see her tail because she’s wagging it so fast!

Goldie is a supersweet, 1-year-old golden retriever mix who loves everyone she meets! Rescued from a high kill shelter in Texas where she was scheduled to be euthanized, this sweetheart is now safe at Kent Animal Shelter. Goldie would make an awesome family dog as she is great with kids and seems to like other dogs as well! Won’t you drop by and say hello?

Kent Animal Shelter is located at 2259 River Road in Calverton. For more information on Goldie and other adoptable pets at Kent, visit www.kentanimalshelter. com or call 631-727-5731.

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Previously, I have suggested a good many options for plants that possess presence in the winter landscape, that can be fully relied on not to be browsed by deer, and that can thus be employed to establish the bones of a garden.

Come spring, what flowering shrubs likewise won’t be ruined by the unpredictable predations of the white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus? What can be planted, without worry, that is fully exposed to their perambulations at dawn and at dusk?

First off, let’s appreciate our native spicebush, Lindera benzoin, the swelling flower buds of which are most conspicuous in the sunlight of the first warm days of March. As true a harbinger of spring as snowdrops (truer actually, because snowdrops often open on warm days in the dead of winter), these are large shrubs that populate the understory of our woods and will seed themselves into your propitious beds and borders. Swallowtail butterfly larvae feed on their leaves, which turn bright yellow in fall, and the berries on female plants are an important food source for migratory birds. Scratch the stem or crush the leaves and you will know it’s a spicebush by the delightful scent of grapefruit.

Now let us praise forsythia, very common, and for good reason: they survive neglect, drought and shade. Their long arching stems root in, and thus spread, as their tips reach the soil. Prune them soon after flowering and leave them to themselves for the next 12 months. In other words, don’t let the landscapers buzz them in August.

April 1 is when forsythia typically start flowering. In 2017 they were nearly two weeks late, as winter lasted right through March. Their ubiquity detracts from their appeal, but they should be utilized for their strong color in a still-gray landscape, for their durability in tough locations and for being … reliably deer proof.

Flowering with the forsythias are the PJM rhododendrons, precociously in shades of lavender-pink. Their leaves,

mahogany-plum in winter, are aromatic when crushed and thus avoided by deer, unlike the glorious rhodies of May. I planted three in the late fall of 2015. One was promptly browsed, but not at all the last two years so I can, not without reservations, recommend them. Their shock of hot pink is surely a highlight of the year.

Grow flowering quince, Chaenomeles, in an obscure corner, in a location that is sunny but not prominent. The stunning flower colors — unusual tints of orange, watermelon-pink and peachy coral-pink — present such a jolt of pleasure that their messy tangled mass of stems can be forgiven. It will light up a forsaken location and a single cut spray will transform a room.

Flowering quince (or Japanese quince, as distinguished from the quince used for jellies, Cydonia) is a classic subject for ikebana and a recurring motif in Asian art.

I saw ‘Double-Take Orange’ and Double-Take Pink at Home Depot last April and ‘Cameo’ has been available at garden centers in recent years.

Lastly, for the purposes of this article on early spring flowering shrubs that are deer proof, or at least nearly so, there are the lilacs. They are all delightfully perfumed, of course. There are many varieties of the oldfashioned lilacs (Syringa vulgaris and S. × hyacinthiflora), flowering around Mother’s Day and for many a Proustian madeleine to their childhoods. Less well known, but also readily available, is the later flowering, smaller-leaved, broader-than-tall, S. meyeri ‘Palibin.’ It does not get gaunt and leggy, nor is it prone to mildew. This is truly one of the 10-best flowering shrubs to include in a garden, deer or no deer.

By mid-May the bridalwreath spirea, the Koreanspice viburnum and the Warminster broom are in full bloom and are assiduously avoided by deer. But there is a long winter ahead. In the meantime, email horticultural questions to kyrnanh@yahoo.com for possible inclusion in this column.

Kyrnan Harvey is a horticulturist and garden designer residing in East Setauket. For more information, visit www.boskygarden.com.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

MOVIE REVIEW

Photo courtesy of Venice Film Festival

Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig star as a husband and wife who consider shrinking themselves in order to simplify their lives.

‘Downsizing’ falls short of expectations COMEBACK KID Times Beacon Record News Media freelance photographer Bob Savage captured this image of a bald eagle sitting on a PSEG pole in Greenlawn on Dec. 7. There have been more and more local sightings of the majestic bird as of late, a sign, according to scientists, that Long Island’s water quality is improving. Want to learn more? Join the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society for a free screening of the nature documentary, “American Eagle,” at Cold Spring Harbor Library on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.

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BY MICHAEL TESSLER Several months ago I stumbled upon the trailer for “Downsizing” and its concept really struck me as something special.

In an era of reboots and sequels it was so refreshing to hear an idea I’d never heard before. Judging from the trailer, the film appeared to be a fun-sized science fiction comedy perfect for families during the holiday season. What was delivered, however, was something entirely different for better or worse, I’m still not quite sure, and it’s definitely not kid friendly.

Here’s what you need to know: With the global population swelling, scientists in Norway discover a formula that shrinks people to miniature size. In the years that follow, communities begin popping up around the world that allow “downsized” individuals to live like kings in idealistic domed neighborhoods. Since everything is smaller, it is significantly cheaper ... allowing people who’d otherwise be poor or in the middle class to enjoy life in massive mansions with the most expensive foods and goods at their pint-sized disposal.

Directed by Alexander Payne, the story follows occupational therapist Paul Safranek (Matt Damon), your generic middleclass man who is forced to live in his childhood home after his mother gets sick. He and his wife, played by SNL alumni Kristen Wiig, attend a high school reunion where they discover that two of their old friends have downsized. After having them over for dinner, they make a trip to visit one of these pint-sized communities. Ultimately the couple decides to move forward with being downsized, selling their home, possessions, and planning to enjoy life as millionaires in the idealistic Leisureland Estates.

Separated by gender, Damon’s character undergoes the procedure first. It hilariously involves the shaving of his eyebrows and facial hair, among other things. He awakes as a small person, about 6 inches tall, and is shocked to discover that his wife has backed out at the

very last minute, leaving him alone in a small, small world.

From there the story flashes forward and takes a few unexpected turns as we are introduced to eccentric millionaire Dusan Mirkovic, played by the enormously talented and multifaceted Christoph Waltz (“Inglorious Bastards,” “Django Unchained”) and, among the most unanticipated turns, the introduction of Ngoc Lan Tran, a Vietnamese civil rights activist who gets downsized by her government as punishment for staging a series of protests. In the process she loses her leg and lives in the slums outside Leisureland working as a maid. Portrayed by the lovable Hong Chau, this character adds an exciting dimension to the story.

The cast also includes brief but memorable appearances by the likes of Margo Martindale, Jason Sudeikis, Udo Kier, Laura Dern, Niecy Nash, Kerri Kenney and Neil Patrick Harris.

Visually, this film is stunning, especially in its ability to make you thoroughly believe in these downsized communities.

Where this film flops is its inability to figure out what it wants to be and accomplish.

“Downsizing” has the perfect cast to get the job done, but the screenplay doesn’t quite deliver. It has some very funny moments though, to the point where belly aching laughter was heard throughout the theater on various occasions. It also has some serious undertones about purpose and conserving the world we live in. By the end of the film, however, I didn’t quite feel the story was neatly tied up ... and the writer’s vision fell a little flat.

In an effort to achieve too much, “Downsizing” misses the mark. Forgetting its own lesson in the process, that bigger isn’t always better. Though certainly entertaining, I’d give “Downsizing” a generous 6/10.

Rated R for language including sexual references, some graphic nudity and drug use, “Downsizing” is now playing in local theaters.

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ART EXHIBITS

‘Art is a line around your thoughts’ — Gustav Klimt

Art League of LI

Northport Public Library

The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. From Jan. 13 through Feb. 10 the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery will showcase its 7th annual juried photography exhibition, The Art of Narrative, featuring 60 images that tell a story, either as a moment in an ongoing scenario or as a sequence of events unfolding over time. An artist reception will be held on Jan. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. and a Gallery Talk with Rena Silverman, juror for the league’s upcoming photography exhibition, will be held on Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Silverman will discuss her selections of 60 pieces for the exhibit. Call 631-462-5400 or visit www. artleagueli.org for more information.

The Northport Public Library is located at 151 Laurel Ave., Northport. This month the library’s gallery will feature an exhibit titled Moments in Time, photographs of people and birds by Stan Mehlman. An Art Talk will be held on Jan. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 631-261-6930 for additional details.

North Shore Public Library

North Shore Public Library is located at 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. The photography of John Spoltore will be showcased for January’s exhibit. An art reception, hosted by the Friends of the Library, will be held on Jan. 7 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Questions? Call 631-929-4488.

Port Jefferson Free Library

The Atelier at Flowerfield

The Atelier at Flowerfield is located at 2 Flowerfield, Suite 15, in St. James. Through Feb. 1, enjoy the exhibition Emerging Artists featuring the artwork of more than 30 Atelier students. Viewing hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Atelier will continue its free art history lecture series, “From Giotto to Sargent,” on Thursday, Jan. 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Atelier director Kevin McEvoy will discuss the art of Michelangelo. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 631-2509009 or visit www.atelierflowerfield.org.

b.j. spoke gallery

b.j. spoke gallery is located at 299 Main St., Huntington. Through Jan. 14, visitors to the gallery can view the exhibit Harvest of Artists featuring paintings, photography, multimedia, printmaking, sculpture and more from various Long Island artists. Call 631-549-5106 or visit www.bjspokegallery.org.

Cold Spring Harbor Library

Cold Spring Harbor Library is located at 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. Currently on view through Jan. 28 are the works of Catherine Olsen in an exhibit titled Images of My Brush With Color featuring impressionistic oil and watercolor paintings that emphasize color, light and atmosphere. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631-6926820 for more information.

Comsewogue Public Library

The Comsewogue Public Library is located at 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station.

During the month of January the library will present an exhibit titled Stars & Stripes by artist Hedi Flickstein in association with the Disabled Artists’ Guild. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. For more information, call 631-928-1212 or visit www. cplib.org.

Port Jefferson Free Library is located at 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson. Through January and February the Meeting Room gallery will showcase Raw/Colors by Kyle Wilson and emerging artists and Angels & Demons by Laura Hill Timpanaro in the display case through January. Call 631-473-0022 for further info.

Port Jefferson Village Center Image from the LIM

BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! Warm up with ‘Soup’s On’ by Roberta Fox, on view at the Long Island Museum through Jan. 28.

Gallery North

Gallery North is located at 90 North Country Road, Setauket. From Jan. 12 to Feb. 16 the gallery will present Miradas, an exhibition about Looks, Views and Vignettes of the life and people of Mexico and Latin America documented by photographer Scott Brennan. An opening reception will be held on Jan. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. and an Art Talk will be held on Jan. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. For additional information, call 631-751-2676.

Harborfields Public Library

Harborfields Public Library is located at 31 Broadway, Greenlawn. The National League of American Pen Women. All Cities Branch, will present Impressions: The Artist’s Eye in the library’s gallery through January. Join them for an artist’s reception and poetry reading on Jan. 13 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Questions? Call 631-757-4200.

Heckscher Museum of Art

The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Through April 15 the museum will present The Art of Narrative: Timeless Tales and Visual Vignettes. From Frankenthaler to Warhol: Art of the ’60s and ’70s will be on view through March 11. Call 631-351-3250 or visit www.heckscher.org for details.

Huntington Arts Council

Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery is located at 213 Main St., Huntington. From Jan. 12 to Feb. 3 the gallery will present a Masters Show exhibit featuring work from artists who have received honorable mention or best-in-show recognition over the last year.

An opening reception will be held on Jan. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 631-271-8423.

Huntington Public Library

Huntington Public Library is located at 338 Main St., Huntington. On view in the Main Art Gallery through January and February will be Natural Forms: The Art of Catherine Bezas with classic American toys in the display case.

Questions? Call 631-427-5165.

The Long Island Museum

The Long Island Museum is located at 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. Enjoy the 4th annual LIMarts members’ exhibition, Baby, It’s Cold Outside, in the Visitors Center through Jan. 28.

An artists’ meet-and-greet open house will be held on Sunday, Jan. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Carriage House and Art Museum will reopen on Feb. 16. Call 631-751-0066 or visit www. longislandmuseum.org for more information.

The Port Jefferson Village Center is located at 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson. Through the month of January the second-floor gallery will present an exhibit titled Keeping Port Jefferson Warm: A Photographic History of Cordwood, Coal, Gas & Oil by historian Chris Ryon. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. For more information, call 631-802-2160 or visit www.portjeff.com.

The Reboli Center for Art and History The Reboli Center for Art and History is located at 64 Main St. in Stony Brook Village. Now through Jan. 28, the gallery will present an exhibit titled Tis the Season highlighting the upcoming season, winter, giving, home and family. For more information, call 631-7517707 or visit www.ReboliCenter.org.

Sachem Public Library

Sachem Public Library is located at 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook. Through January the gallery will showcase Landscape and Flower Paintings as well as jewelry by Ross Barbera.

Call 631-588-5024 for more info.

Smithtown Library

The Smithtown Library is located at 1 North Country Road, Smithtown. Through January the Nature photography by Jason Frank will be on display in the downstairs Community Rooms. For more information, call 631-3602480, ext. 235.

STAC

East Northport Public Library

The East Northport Public Library is located at 185 Larkfield Road in East Northport. A traveling exhibit, History in the Making, by the Northport Historical Society, will be showcased at the library during January. For additional information, call 631-261-2313.

The Smithtown Township Arts Council Gallery is located at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James. The works of Rasma Kupers Dos will be on view at Apple Bank, 91 Route 111, Smithtown through Jan. 12. The exhibition, part of STAC’s Outreach Gallery Program, may be viewed during regular banking hours.

For more information, call 631-862-6575.

Emma S. Clark Library

South Huntington Library

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is located at 120 Main St., Setauket. Through the month of January enjoy Landscapes and Still Life in Oil on Canvas by Paul Edelson. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours. Call 631941-4080.

The South Huntington Public Library is located at 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station.

From Jan. 5 to 31 the Alfred Van Loen Gallery at the library will present Two Roads Taken — an exhibition of paintings by Shain Bard and Liz Kolligs featuring nature preserves on Long Island. An artist reception will be held on Jan. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Expressions Gallery

Expressions Gallery, home of the North Shore Art Guild, is located in the Holiday Inn Express, 3131 Nesconset Highway, Centereach.

Through the month of January the gallery will display 30 new works of art by Long Island artists including oils, pastels, acrylics, cellphone photography and digital expression as part of the North Shore Art Guild. An artist reception will be held on Jan. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For further information, visit www. northshoreartguild.com.

Three Village Historical Society

Image courtesy of Reboli Center

Celebrate the beauty of winter with Tis the Season at the Reboli Center for Art and History.

Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket, is presenting Chicken Hill: A Community Lost to Time, along with the SPIES exhibit about the Culper Spy Ring.

Viewing hours are Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. $10 adults, $5 children and students, members free. Call 631-7513730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

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SBU SPORTSWEEK JAN. 4 – JAN. 10, 2018

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Seawolves knock off Rutgers in OT thriller Senior Jakub Petras hit a jumper with 0.3 second left in overtime to lift the Stony Brook men’s basketball team past Rutgers University, 75-73 Dec. 22. Junior Jaron Cornish forced overtime with a steal and an immediate 3-pointer with three seconds on the clock in regulation. Cornish, who notched his first career double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, was named America East Player of the Week for his efforts.

“Hats off to our guys — what a great game,” Stony Brook head coach Jeff Boals said after the thriller. “We kept chipping away and chipping away. They stretched the lead on us a couple times, but we always talk about ‘bend, don’t break,’ and I thought we did a great job of being resilient, having great grit and perseverance.”

It was a slow first half for both teams on the offensive end, with Rutgers taking an 8-point lead midway through the opening stanza, but the Seawolves put together a 7-0 run to get back within a point.

Cornish hit a floater at the buzzer to cap off the late scoring spree and Stony Brook held the Scarlet Knights scoreless in the final 2:45 of the half.

Close play themed the second half and the Seawolves finally regained the lead after three ties in the early going.

Rutgers seemed to have an answer for everything Stony Brook did down the stretch and was able to go up five with 15 seconds left in regulation. Senior Tyrell Sturdivant drove the lane and dunked on a feed from classmate Bryan Sekunda to make it a 3-point game with seven seconds to play. Stony Brook pressed af-

ter the make and Cornish came up with a steal, immediately draining a triple from the benchside corner to tie the game and force overtime.

Rutgers scored first in extra minutes, but redshirt sophomore Akwasi Yeboah, who was playing with four fouls, gave the Seawolves a spark as he hit a go-ahead 3-pointer at 1:52.

Yeboah made back-to-back layups to give Stony Brook the lead late, but Rutgers answered and tied it at 73-all with 23 seconds left.

The Seawolves slowed play on the final possession, and it was Petras with a midrange jumper at the buzzer who sealed the road win.

Stony Brook’s first win over a Power 5 opponent since topping then-No. 13 Washington State University on the road Dec. 28, 2015.

This was the sixth straight game Cornish scored in double figures. Yeboah has scored 20-plus points in three of the last four games, finishing with a game-high 21.

The Seawolves returned to action Dec. 30, where they fell to visiting Norfolk State University, 74-68, to fall to 5-9 on the year. Yeboah continued lead the way, scoring 24 points.

“I’m disappointed in our performance, especially coming off of the Providence and Rut-

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Akwasi Yeboah, above, and Jaron Cornish, on left, combined for 36 points in Stony Brook’s last win. gers games,” Boals said following the loss. “I thought those were two of our better defensive games that we’ve played this year. We talked about taking care of the basketball against their multiple defenses, but the biggest difference in the game was our 17 turnovers and [Norfolk State] getting 18 points off of them.”

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Stony Brook head coach Joe Spallina will help lead a women’s national lacrosse team that has a 60-6-1 all-time record in World Cup competition.

Spallina to serve as assistant coach for women’s US Lacrosse national team its eighth World Cup title. The US Lacrosse Women’s National Team is 60-6-1 all-time in World Cup competition.

Spallina completed his sixth season at Stony Brook in 2017, and now holds a 101-20 overall mark, a 33-2 record in America East action and five consecutive America East titles and NCAA Tournament appearances. He led the Seawolves to a 20-2 record in 2017, falling at Maryland in the NCAA quarterfinal round.

The Seawolves won 20 games in a season for the first time in program history, topping Bryant University and Northwestern University in NCAA tournament action.

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Spallina will serve under University of North Carolina women’s lacrosse head coach Jenny Levy, working primarily with the program’s offense.

Team USA heads into the 2021 World Cup looking to defend its gold medal, after going 8-0 in the 2017 U.S. Women’s World Cup, which was held in Guildford, England. Team USA defeated Canada, 10-5, in the FIL Women’s World Cup gold medal contest to earn

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Thursday 4 Civil War Roundtable meeting

South Huntington Public Library, Huntington Station will host a meeting of the North Shore Civil Roundtable at 7 p.m. Join them for movie night, featuring "The Great Locomotive Chase" (1956), Disney’s version of the stealing of the General during the Civil War. All are welcome.

For more information, call 549-4411.

... and dates JAN. 4 TO JAN. 11, 2018

Friday 5 First Friday at the Heckscher

Celebrate First Friday at The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. Explore the exhibitions during free extended hours from 5 to 8:30 p.m., enjoy a tea tasting at 5:30 p.m., and a special musical performance in the galleries by Dead Ahead beginning at 7 p.m.

Free admission. Questions? Call 351-3250.

Friday Night Face Off

Liora Michelle in concert

Celebrate the 135th birth of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninov with soprano Liora Michelle, pianist Ina Leytush and baritone Ricordo Rosa Sola at the North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Program will include Rachmaninov’s famous art songs, a medley from the opera "Aleko" and more. Open to all. Questions? Call 929-4488.

Saturdays at Six concert

All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook will feature cellist Stephen Moran and harpsichordist Kevin Devine in concert at 6 p.m. Program will include baroque cello favorites from the 17th and 18th centuries. Free. Call 655-7798.

An evening of opera

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 109 Browns Road, Huntington will host a New Year’s Black & White Ball opera night at 7:30 p.m. Program will feature an assortment of vocal excerpts from famous and beloved operas. Black and white attire suggested but not required. $20 donation.

For more information, visit www.operanight.org.

Slambovian Circus in concert

The Folk Music Society of Huntington will welcome back the Slambovian Circus of Dreams (alt-folk, Americana jam band) to its monthly First Saturday Concert series at the Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive, Centerport at 8:30 p.m. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person, $25 members, and are available at the door or online at www.fmsh.org. Call 425-2925 for additional details.

'Oliver!'

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

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. Consider yourself part of the family!

Tickets are $25 adults, $15 children under 12.

To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

'It's Only a Play'

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.

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

Theater

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 NewtonJohn 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.

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will welcome The Two Dons and Susan (midcentury jazz) in concert in the Sail Loft Room on the third floor at 7 p.m.

Presented by the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, the event is free and open to all. For more info, call 802-2160.

International Folk Dancing

Visitors 62 and older are invited to the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington to enjoy free admission and a docent tour of the exhibition From Frankenthaler to Warhol: Art of the '60s and '70s on Jan. 10 at 2 p.m.

Groups and individuals are welcome. For more information, call 351-3250.

Holiday tribute show

Wintertide Concert

Saturday 6

Senior Second Wednesday

SURREAL AMERICANA The Slambovian Circus of Dreams returns to Huntington on Jan. 6 bringing elements of The Incredible String Band, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Neil Young and the Decemberists to their musical mix. Photo by Tom Moore

Sunday 7

Tuesday 9

Polar plunge

Adult coloring class

The Smithtown Historical Society will host its second annual Polar Bear Plunge 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 265-6768.

The Kennedys in concert

At 3 p.m. the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will welcome The Kennedys performing live in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room as part of the continuing Sunday Street Concert series hosted by WUSB-FM radio and the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council. Singer/songwriter Caroline Doctorow will open the show. Tickets are $25 through Jan. 5 at www.sundaystreet. org; $30 at the door (cash only). Call 751-0066 for further info.

Monday 8 Civic association meeting

The Sound Beach Civic Association will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m., at the Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd. Bob Pulick, with H & R Block, will answer any questions about the 2017 tax return and how the new tax plan will impact you. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. For more information call 744-6952.

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

Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn holds an adult coloring class every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Kitchen Meeting Room. All are welcome. Registration is not required. Call 757-4200 for more information.

Wednesday 10 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.

Thursday 11 Book signing

Long Island author and poet, Lexi Vranick, will return to Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington to speak about and sign copies of her new psychological thriller, "Exit Ghost," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

For seniors Senior Tuesdays

The Long Island Museum invites seniors 62 and older to a free, self-guided tour of Baby, It’s Cold Outside, the fourth annual exhibition by members of the museum’s collaborative arts group LIMarts, on Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon, Sponsored by Jefferson’s Ferry. Call 751-0066.

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 27 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. After a successful television actor relocates to an apartment in New York, he is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet on stage, but there's one problem: He hates Hamlet. His quandary deepens with the visit of John Barrymore's ghost, who used to live in the apartment, which leads to a wildly funny duel over women, art, success, duty, television and, yes, the apartment! Contains adult subject matter. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children. To order, call 928-9100.

'Once'

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 on stage, "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.

'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, on-stage 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.

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Film 'In Syria (Insyriated)'

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will host a special screening of "In Syria (Insyriated)" on Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Director Philippe Van Leeuw's powerful film throws us among a family barricated inside their flat in the middle of the city while war rages outside.

In Arabic with English subtitles. Tickets are $16, $11 members, and includes a reception with actress Hiam Abbass. Recipient of the Audience Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. For additional details, call 423-7611.

WORD ON THE STREET

What are YOUR New Year’s resolutions?

Dear Readers, Happy New Year! Curious to find out what everyone’s New Year’s resolutions are, we sent our resident reporter, Kevin Redding, out into the community to find out. Enjoy the read!

‘Home Again’

Join the Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport for a free screening of "Home Again" starring Reese Witherspoon on Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Open to all. Call 261-6930.

‘Churchill’

As part of its Friday Afternoon Matinee series, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will screen "Churchill" starring Brian Cox on Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. Rated PG. No registration required. Questions? Call 941-4080.

James Adamo, Port Jeff

'The Big Heat'

One of the great masterpieces of the 1950s, "The Big Heat" starring Glenn Ford will be screened at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the cinema's Film Noir Classics series.

Directed by Fritz Lang. $16 per person, $11 members includes reception. Call 423-7611.

‘The Glass Castle’

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will screen "The Glass Castle" with Brie Larson on Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 928-1212 to register.

‘Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story’

A special screening of the documentary "Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story" will be held at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $16, $11 members and includes a reception and Q&A with director Alexandra Dean.

Alexandra Dean Call 423-7611 for more information.

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Jim Fenton, Port Jefferson I guess, since my wife and I have been on and off sick for a while, just hoping for a healthy new year. I try to make little resolutions for myself throughout the year. I haven’t lost any weight yet.

Mary Ellen and Aaron Rosenblatt, Stony Brook Mary Ellen: We don’t have any I can think of at this point.

Aaron: We don’t have one because we’re pretty disciplined people and don’t feel like we needed to have one that we already didn’t do. We exercise, we diet properly, we’re not overweight, we work, we do stuff.

It’s basically been our lifestyle for many many years.

Probably to have a better routine in the morning, spend less time on my phone and pay more attention in school. With me, I like to make resolutions but I think the New Year’s resolution tends not to stick as well as if you just make an immediate change. You shouldn’t wait until next year, you should do it right away.

Kerri Miller, Rocky Point

Nothing really specific I don’t think, just trying to be better for the next year. Maybe just to travel with my daughter Amelia a little bit more.

We might go to Vermont and she might try skiing so stuff like that.

Financial, health, those kinds of things we always like to stay on top of each year.

Antonio Ivone and Charlotte Hatzel, Rocky Point

Charlotte: Mostly just to work on myself more. Maybe do more yoga and work on building myself better.

Antonio: I think my resolution was to not have a resolution and just to set routine goals for myself instead of waiting for the new year.

Charlotte: I hate people like you!

Antonio: You don’t need a New Year’s resolution, just constantly set goals for yourself.

Charlotte: Yes I do! This is definitely something I’m always trying to work on. This year, I’m going to actually do it and keep growing.

Kevin McCallister, Wading River Just to try and keep healthy. I’m 67 now, I walk five miles a day, used to be real active, and I’m just trying to keep healthy. You know, you can skate through your 20s no problem and you can probably eat anything you want; in your 30s, it gets a little tougher; all of a sudden you’re in your 40s and you realize you have to do something because otherwise whatever you eat is going to land on you. And as you get older, you just have to exercise. Just keep active.

And when you reach a certain age, just cut out pizza!

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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 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

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org Father Tyler A. Strand, Administrator, Joseph S. Durko, Cantor Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm.

PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions, Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

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

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

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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

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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.

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” 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 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.

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

EPISCOPAL

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 Services: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am 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.

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

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge 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

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

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!

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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

JEWISH

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

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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

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 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

LUTHERAN-LCMS

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

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

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 486 Townline Road, Commack Church Office: (631)499–7310 Fax: (631) 858–0596 www.commack–umc.org • mail@commack–umc.org Rev. Linda Bates–Stepe, Pastor

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 Mary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) monthly on 2nd Tuesday at 1pm

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

Renewing, Restoring, Reviving for the 21st Century!

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

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

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Gurwin Jewish launches sixth annual calendar

Left, Staci Rosenberg-Simons introduces calendar model Beatrice Halperin; above, from left, Gurwin President & CEO Stuart B. Almer with Halperin and Michael Letter, administrator & COO, Gurwin Jewish–Fay J. Lindner Residences. Photo from Gurwin Jewish

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wo U.S. Army veterans (one of whom liberated the first concentration camp discovered at the close of World War II), a Holocaust survivor, a former vice president of the New York Mets wearing his 1986 World Series ring, two centenarians and nine additional seniors, aged 75 to 105, each took turns arriving on a celebrity red carpet on Dec. 20 to celebrate their participation in the

L’dor V’dor From Generation to Generation 2018 calendar. This is the sixth annual calendar featuring the residents of Gurwin Jewish– Fay J. Lindner Assisted Living in Commack.

Rather than depicting adorable pets, hunky firemen or dreamy vacation spots, the annual Gurwin calendar showcases residents displaying the beauty of age and their wisdom. Residents were chosen for

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 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.

QUAKERS

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS 4 Friends Way, St. James (631) 928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org

worship: Sept. - June 11am , July - Aug. 9:30am We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit.

We are guided by the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship.

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their unique personal story and their active involvement in daily life at Gurwin. The calendar was photographed over two days earlier this year, in a professional celebrity-style photo shoot that included hair and makeup.

“Gurwin’s unique calendar honors the wonderful residents of our assisted living community,” said Stuart B. Almer, president and CEO of the Gurwin family of health care services. “The sage advice from the ‘Greatest Generation’ contained in its pages is made all the more meaningful because of their rich life experiences.”

The celebration included many members

of the calendar models’ families. Among them was Beatrice Halperin, 101, who was joined by three generations of her family for a unique four-generation family photo.

Her advice: “Just Dance!”

“We are so thrilled to recognize the vitality and vibrancy of our seniors, who inspire us on a daily basis,” said Staci Rosenberg-Simons, director of community relations at Gurwin’s assisted living facility. “The portraits are stunning, and their words of advice resonate with all who read them.” The calendar is available free of charge at www.gurwin.org. For more information, call 631-715-2562.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

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

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

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

Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh@gmail.com) Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 am 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.

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

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KIDS KORNER

WHICH WAY DID THEY GO? Children ages 3 to 5 can become deer detectives at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve on Jan. 11.

Programs

Photo by Mimi Hodges

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall or East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike on Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. for a storytime event.

Enjoy a reading of “What Do You Do With a Chance?” the final book in the awardwinning “What Do You Do With …?” picture book series by best-selling author Kobi Yamada and illustrator Mae Besom that inspires kids of all ages to find the courage to go for the opportunities that come their way.

Free. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN) for more information.

Building with Legos

Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a drop-in program, Building with Legos, on Jan. 6 and 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. Your challenge is to use Legos to make your own zip line! $5 per person. Call 3313277 or visit www.maritimeexplorium.org for further information.

Trout birthday party

Join the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor in celebrating the birth of its baby trout on Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. Professional staff will be available to answer questions about the baby fish as you enjoy refreshments and birthday cake! Admission is $6 adults, $4 children ages 3 to 12 and seniors, under age 3 and members free. Questions? Call 516-692-6768.

Hands on Art

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present a Hands on Art program for students in grades K through 4 on Jan. 11 titled Artists in Our Backyard from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. $10 per class, $8 members.

Advance registration required by calling 7510066, ext. 212.

Theater ‘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.

‘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.

‘Snow White’

Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma will present a production of “Snow White” on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. and Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. and again at 12:15 p.m. Tickets are $18 adults, $9 children and seniors. To order, call 737-1964.

Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor offers a pre-K program, Little Fishies, once a month from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Join them on Jan. 11 to learn all about arctic animals with storytime, a snack and a craft. Fee is $12 adult/ tot pair, $4 sibling. To register, call 367-3418.

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-whitestriped 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.

Deer Detectives

‘The Lion King’

Arctic animals

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.

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

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Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will host a Tiny Tots program titled Deer Detectives on Jan. 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. This is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of the natural world together. Each program’s theme will use nature explorations and handson activities as a springboard for learning. For children ages 3 to 5. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

ME WANT COOKIE! The Ward Melville Heritage Organization recently announced the winner of Stony Brook Village Center’s 38th annual Holiday Tree Competition.

Congratulations to Cub Scout Pack 70 for its scrumptious entry, Tree 319 “Cookie Monster!” The group won a $150 gift certificate, usable in all Stony Brook Village stores and restaurants. Photo from WMHO

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Learn about our New Initiatives that Bring Experiential Learning Beyond the Classroom

Open House

Sunday, January 28th 1:00 - 3:30 PM Preschool and Grades K-8

Science, Math, & Literature are Cultivated in our

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KIDS TIMES 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.

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

All workshops meet for ten classes.

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

Photo from Monica Consalvo

SESSION TWO: Fridays 4 - 6 p.m. / $175

From left, Georgette Grier-Key, students Sophia Wennerod, Maggie Johnston, Dante Cangemi, Brady DeWitt, Monica Consalvo and Mayor Margot Garrant

MAKING HISTORY

On Dec. 19 history came alive for the seventh-grade students at Port Jefferson Middle School. Monica Consalvo, seventh-grade teacher, invited Georgette Grier-Key, curator and historian, and Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garrant to share how the Village of Port Jefferson played an integral role during

the American Revolution. The students got to view the primary source letter that links the village to the Culper Spy Ring.

The students are learning about this time period during class and had the unique opportunity to connect textbook learning to an authentic, interactive experience allowing for the synthesis of knowledge.

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

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Love My Pet We Invite You To Send Your Pet Photos To: art@tbrnewsmedia.com Include your name, pet’s name and town • by Jan. 18th, 2018

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

We’ll feature our readers’ pet photos in the Leisure Section of all 6 weekly newspapers.

The Village TIMES HERALD The TIMES of Smithtown The Port TIMES RECORD The Village BEACON RECORD The TIMES of Middle Country The TIMES of Huntington, Northport & East Northport

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