Arts & Lifestyles - March 29, 2018

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LIFE LINES

A tale of two plants and what their genomes tell us

set of genes. This will allow botanists and chemists studying plant evolution to work Flowering plants are familiar to us as out the functions of these shared genes as bouquets and garden plantings that delight well as the distinctive genes that gave rise to us as they emerge in spring and summer. the six major branches of flowering plants.

Quite different is the loblolly pine. It is They are collectively part of the angiosperms, which also include familiar trees a gymnosperm rather than angiosperm. with generous-sized leaves that are shed in They have a much longer history on Earth than the angiosperms. The conifers are the fall. the most familiar of the They first appear in the gymnosperms whose seeds fossil record about 130 milare “naked” and enclosed lion years ago. For those not in cones. Imagine the pine familiar with how old life on cones used in foods and Earth is estimated to be by compare them to the peas biologists, that is about 60 and beans in your soups. million years before the diThe loblolly pine, or nosaurs went extinct.

Pinus taeda, is a common Ferns, mosses and conipine tree found from Florifer trees (like gingkoes) exda to Texas and as far north isted long before the angioas New Jersey. The trees can sperms. If the angiosperms live 300 years and they are are arranged in a sequence a major source of industrial from oldest to most recent lumber and paper pulp. types, the oldest ancestral The name loblolly is form of the angiosperms from an English idiom for alive today is found in the Flowering plants first food boiled in pots producPacific Ocean on New Caleing soups, broths or pordonia, an island northeast appear in the fossil of Australia and northwest record about 130 million ridges. It has the largest known genome of any livof New Zealand. That flowyears ago, about 60 ing organism, 23.2 billion ering plant is known as Amborella trichopoda. million years before the base pairs (about seven A lot has been learned dinosaurs went extinct. times more than human cells and about 22 times about the biology and histhat of Amborella. Unlike tory of Amborella. Its pollen, or ovule, has 13 chromosomes (and Amborella 82 percent of its DNA is repetithus its leaf, stem and root cells have 26 tive (formerly called junk DNA) caused by chromosomes each). The Amborella ances- infectious insertions of tiny sequences of tor gave rise to 250,000 species of flower- DNA. It has 50,172 genes in its pollen, or ing plants. About 75 percent of them have ovule, genome and they are located in 12 seeds with two fleshy modified leaves chromosomes per gamete.

One of my six students who got their called cotyledons.

If you eat a fresh green pea from a pod doctorates with me at UCLA, Ronald Sedand look at it before you pop it into your eroff, pioneered the molecular biology of mouth, it has two halves, which is why you woody plants using the loblolly pine. He call it split pea soup when you cook a bag devised a technique to insert genes into woody plants, enabling his laboratory to of dried peas.

The DNA of Amborella has been worked study how wood is formed and how genes out. It has 870 million base pairs. These are could be studied without waiting many organized as 25,347 genes. Shortly before years to study their genetics.

I was very pleased to learn that he Amborella arose, it had experienced a doubling of its chromosome number. No major was the recipient of the Wallenberg Prize, changes have occurred in its chromosomes which is given by the king of Sweden for a since that event. Its nuclear genes have contribution to plant biology, a field that is few inserted repetitive sequences. But, cu- usually overlooked in the Nobel physiology riously, its mitochondrial DNA has many and medicine prize. He attended the cerhorizontally transferred genes from algae, emony in Stockholm last October. mosses and lichens.

Elof Axel Carlson is a distinguished teachThe ancestral genome of the angio- ing professor emeritus in the Department sperms can be inferred because the major of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony branches of the angiosperms share that core Brook University.

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This week’s shelter pets are the sweet duo of, from left, Dudley, a lab mix, and Shania, a shepherd mix. They had a tough start to life when they were abandoned together at a Virginia farm and now they are waiting for a new home at Kent Animal Shelter. These 4-year-old cuties truly are the best of friends and bring out the best personalities in each other. They have so much love to give to anyone willing to give them a chance! Hopefully Dudley and Shania can be adopted together but either way they are both looking for a great home. They come neutered/spayed, microchipped and up to date on all their vaccines.

Kent Animal Shelter is located at 2259 River Road in Calverton. The adoption center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. For more information on Dudley, Shania and other adoptable pets at Kent, visit www.kentanimalshelter.com or call 631-727-5731.

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MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK

INTRODUCING

Gabrielle Gossner, MD Gynecologic Oncologist Dr. Gossner has joined Stony Brook University Cancer Center, where she treats all types of gynecologic cancers and suspected malignancies.

She specializes in advanced laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgical techniques. Dr. Gossner believes that minimally invasive surgical approaches, when appropriate, provide her patients with a faster recovery and a quicker return to their daily lives.

Dr. Gossner has a strong interest in promoting comprehensive wellness for her patients, and advocates for improved access to clinical trials.

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Areas of expertise: Hereditary cancer syndromes, including BRCAand Lynch Syndrome-associated cancers. Medical and risk-reducing approaches to women at risk for developing gynecologic cancers.

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Education: Fellowship in gynecologic oncology at University of Michigan Medical Center. Residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Washington University, St. Louis. Medical degree from St. Louis University Medical School.

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Evolution has equipped nervous systems with an exquisite array of complex interacting parts. Adrienne Fairhall will discuss some of the physics and biology that may underlie the remarkable performance of living computers.

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Note: This article builds on the information contained in the TBR newspapers on March 2. www.tbrnewsmedia.com/making-democracywork-suffolk-county-government-revenue/.

The $3.06 billion 2018 Suffolk County Adopted Operating Budget is an action plan to fund the county to provide services for its 1.5 million residents and to detail how revenue will be spent by the various departments and agencies during the fiscal year.

The County Executive’s Recommended Operating Budget is submitted to the Suffolk County Legislature whose Budget Review Office (BRO) reviews the budget to ensure that the projections for revenues and expenses are reasonable.MIt is the BRO’s job to look for possible problems and help develop a budget that the Legislature can adopt. Given the possibility of unforeseen events, the county government (the executive and Legislature) has over the years built up reserve funds to handle unexpected events that impact revenues such as the Great Recession of 2008-09 or impact expenses such as major hurricanes or nor’easters. Unfortunately, these funds do not completely cover major disruptions.

The last decade has taken its toll on the county’s economy. Since the Great Recession, the county sales tax revenue has not recovered enough to cover its previous percentage share of the county’s operating expenses, and current sales tax projections do not indicate a sufficient increase in future years to reach that percentage share of the county’s revenue total.

The annual property tax increase is restricted to a 2 percent maximum for some of the factors used in the complex calculation of the total property tax. However, the actual calculation brings the total property tax to slightly more than 3 percent above the previous year countywide.

During this last decade, county government has made a number of changes to cut costs. The county now contributes reduced funding to the nine health centers through community benefit grants, most of which will expire within two or three years, and the county nursing home has been closed and the building sold for less than expected.

The county executive’s recommended budgets for the 2017 and 2018 fiscal years eliminated the Public Health Nursing Program (budget cost less than $1 million).

This would negatively impact prenatal and

postpartum care services as well as Child Protective Services to Suffolk County residents in need. There are no other certified home health agencies in Suffolk County qualified to provide such services to highrisk mothers and children.

The Health Education and Tobacco Control Program (budget cost about $50,000) was also recommended for elimination. That would impact the tobacco cessation and education courses, sexually transmitted disease prevention programs, anti-bullying programs, diabetes prevention programs and reduces the support for 3,000 teachers trained in the HealthSmart curriculum.

There is concern that while cutting further programs saves money, the negative impact on a large number of residents’ health and welfare is not worth the savings. Both the Public Health Nursing program and the Health Education and Tobacco Control Program have been put back into the budget by the Legislature each year. Removing these programs would also lose approximately $400,000 in New York State Public Health Aid to Municipalities.

In the past decade our county government has used short-term borrowing to close the budget gap, expecting that the sales tax and property tax would rebound with enough surplus to cover the loans.

This has not happened; since 2014, the county has borrowed $166.3 million and in 2018 the county must begin paying back this loan.

The search for additional revenue has led the county to impose other forms of “taxation” in the form of fees and charges; the county has increased the motor vehicle surcharge, and the tax map certification fee, and in 2017 a new mortgage administrative tax was added.

Suffolk County is facing a serious financial problem. Make your voice heard by doing research and educating yourself further, talking to your Suffolk County elected officials, and thinking deeply about the balance between community needs and community willingness to pay.

Peggy Olness is a board member 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@lwvsuffolkcounty.org or call 631-862-6860.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU’s Sherif Abdelaziz scores $365K Army grant to study clay

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

When the temperature drops dramatically, people put on extra layers of clothing or rush inside. At the other extreme, when the mercury climbs toward the top of thermometers, they turn on sprinklers, head to the beach or find cold drinks.

That, however, is not the case for the clay that is often underneath buildings, cliffs or the sides of hills on which people build picturesque homes.

Clay shrinks after heatingcooking cycles in summer and also after freezing-thawing cycles in winter. “We want to understand why and how this behavior happens,” said Sherif Abdelaziz, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stony Brook University.

Abdalaziz recently received a prestigious Young Investigator Program award from the U.S. Army Research Office, which will provide $356,000 in funding over three years to study these properties.

While the work will explore the basic science behind these clay materials, his findings could have a broad range of applications, from providing potential early-warning systems for future landslides or mudslides to monitoring coastal bluffs to keeping track of the soil around high-temperature nuclear waste buried in the ground.

Miriam Rafailovich, a distinguished professor in the Department of Materials Science at SBU who is beginning a collaboration with Abdelaziz, suggested that Abdelaziz’s work is relevant in multiple areas. “It applies to shoring infrastructure,” she wrote in an email. “The collapse of roadbeds under heavy traffic is a very common problem.”

Additionally, the clay around nuclear waste is subjected to very high temperatures during the period the waste is active.

These temperatures recover to initial temperature with time, which will mainly subject the clay to a heating-cooling cycle that is part of this study, Abdelaziz explained. He is pleased to have the opportunity to explore these kinds of questions.

The Young Investigator Program award is “one of the most prestigious honors bestowed by the Army on outstanding scientists beginning their independent careers,” explained Julia Barzyk, a program manager in earth materials and processes at the

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U.S. Army Research Office, in an email. Abdelaziz’s research “is expected to contribute to improved approaches to mobility and siting and maintenance of infrastructure, especially in cold regions such as the Arctic.”

The field in which Abdelaziz works is called the thermomechanical behavior of soil. The challenge in this area, he said, is that the scientists are often divided into two groups. Some researchers focus on the heating effect on soil, while others explore cooling. In the real world, however, soil is exposed to both types of conditions, which could affect its ability to support structures above or around it.

In general, Abdelaziz has focused on clay. So far, scientists have looked at a piece or chunk of clay to see how it behaves. They haven’t done enough exploration at the microscale level, he said. “Our scientific approach crosses between the scales,” he said.

In conducting experiments at SBU and at Brookhaven National Laboratory, he starts at the microscale and looks at the larger macroscale.

SPOTLIGHTING DISCOVERIES AT (1) COLD SPRING HARBOR LAB (2) STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY & (3) BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LAB

At the National Synchrotron Light Source II at BNL, Abdelaziz and his partners at BNL, including Eric Dooryhee, the beamline director for the X-ray Powder Diffraction beamline, change the temperature of the clay and look at the microstructure.

The challenge in the experiments they conducted last year was that they could change the temperature, but they couldn’t mimic the pressure conditions in the ground.

Recently, they conducted the first experiments on a sample environment that involved a change in temperature and pressure and they got “good results so far,” Abdelaziz said in an email. He is looking for more beam time in the summer to finish the development of the sample environment. He is also seeking funding for a project to develop an early-warning system for coastal bluff stability.

“We are pretty good at predicting the weather,” Abdelaziz said. “What we don’t know is how this storm will impact our slopes.” The goal of the work he’s exploring now is to use what he learns from these experiments to predict potential

changes in the soil. The purpose of this work is to better engineer mitigation techniques to avoid evacuations.

Abdelaziz’s work has focused on one clay type. He has, however, built a numerical model using experimental data. Once that model is validated, it will be able to predict the behavior of other clay, and he can include the heterogeneity of earth surface material in his numerical studies.

Rafailovich appreciates Abdelaziz’s dedication to his research. “He is very passionate about his work,” she wrote in an email. “He really hopes that he can change the world, one small road at a time.”

A native of Cairo, Egypt, Abdelaziz lives in Smithtown with his wife Heba Elnoby and their children Mohamed, 10, and Malak, 7. The father of two suggested that he “owes every single piece of success” in his career to the support he received from his wife.

The idea to study coastal bluff stability came to Abdelaziz when he was grilling on the beach a few years ago.

He saw a sign that indicated that a bluff was unstable and that there was excessive movement. He related that to what he was studying.

Abdelaziz is pleased with the funding and with the opportunity to contribute basic knowledge about clay to civil and military efforts.

The financial support from the Army suggests that his “work is meaningful to the nation in general,” he said.

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HELPING YOU NAVIGATE TO OPTIMAL HEALTH

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You are not limited by your genes.

Fortunately, most diseases are based primarily on epigenetics, which are environmental influences, and not on genetics. Epigenetics literally means above or around the gene. In epigenetics, lifestyle choices impact gene expression. Just because your first degree relatives may have had a disease, you are not predestined to follow suit.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Getting a jump on seasonal allergies

NEWS AROUND TOWN

Lowering inflammation may reduce effects

After winter ends, we look forward to mild temperatures. The days get longer, trees and flowers bud and bloom, and grass becomes lush and green. It seems like heaven.

But for people who suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, hay fever, seasonal allergies or whatever you would like to call it, life can be downright miserable. You probably can rate an allergy season with your own built-in personal barometer, the sneeze factor. How many times are you, your friends or your colleagues sneezing?

Approximately 20 million U.S. adults have had a diagnosis of seasonal allergies within the past year, just a little over 8 percent of the population, and an additional 6.1 million children have this disorder, or about 8.4 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1). Sadly, considering the

By David number of people it Dunaief, M.D. affects, only a paltry amount of research has been published.

The triggers for seasonal allergies are diverse. They include pollen from leafy trees and shrubs, lush grass and beautiful flowering plants, as well as weeds, with the majority from ragweed (mostly in the fall) and fungus (summer and fall) (2).

What sparks allergies within the body?

A chain reaction occurs in seasonal allergy sufferers. When foreign substances such as allergens (pollen, in this case) interact with immunoglobulin E (IgE), antibodies that are part of our immune system, it causes mast cells in the body’s tissues to degrade and release inflammatory mediators. These include histamines, leukotrienes and eosinophils in those who are susceptible. In other words, it is an allergic inflammatory response.

The revved up immune system then responds with sneezing; red, itchy and watery eyes; scratchy throat; congestion; sinus headaches; postnasal drip; runny nose; diminished taste and smell; and even coughing (3). Basically, it emulates a cold, but without the virus. If symptoms last more than 10 days and are recurrent, then it is more than likely you have allergies.

Risk factors for seasonal allergies are tied most strongly to family history and to having other personal allergies, such as eczema or food allergies, but also may include cigarette exposure, being male and, possibly, diet (4). If allergic rhinitis is not properly treated, complications such as ear infections, sinusitis, irritated throat, insomnia, chronic fatigue, headaches and even asthma can result (5).

To treat allergic rhinitis, we have a host of medications from classes including intranasal glucocorticoids (steroids), oral antihistamines, allergy shots, decongestants, antihistamine and decongestant eye drops and leukotriene modifiers (second-line only).

The best way to treat allergy attacks is to prevent them, but this is an arduous process that can mean closing yourself out from the enjoyment of spring by literally closing the windows, using the air-conditioning, and using recycling vents in your car.

Seasonal allergies are triggered by pollen from trees, grass and weeds.

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The guidelines for treating seasonal allergic rhinitis with medications suggest that intranasal corticosteroids (steroids) should be used when quality of life is affected. If there is itchiness and sneezing, then secondgeneration oral antihistamines may be appropriate (6). Two well-known inhaled steroids that do not require a prescription are Nasocort (triamcinolone) and Flonase (fluticasone propionate). There does not seem to be a significant difference between them (7).

While inhaled steroids are probably most effective in treating and preventing symptoms, they need to be used every day and are not without side effects.

Oral antihistamines, on the other hand, can be taken on an as-needed basis. Second-generation antihistamines include loratadine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec) and fexofenadine (Allegra), and they have less sleepiness as a side effect than first-generation antihistamines.

Surprisingly good news

Seasonal allergic rhinitis may actually be beneficial for longevity. In a study involving more than 200,000 participants, results showed that those who had allergies had a 25 percent reduction in the risk of heart attacks, a 19 percent reduction in strokes, and a whopping 49 percent reduction in mortality (8). Remember two things: this is an observational trial, which means that it is not the best of trials, and don’t wish allergies on yourself.

This effect may be at least partially attributable to the type of white blood cell expressed in the immune system.

In other words, type 2 T helper (Th2) lymphocytes (white blood cells) are elevated with allergies instead of type 1 T helper (Th1) lymphocytes. Why is this important? Th2 is known to decrease cardiovascular disease, while Th1 is known to possibly increase cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about asthma, where cardiovascular events are increased by 36 percent.

Alternative treatments

Butterbur (Petasites hybridus), an herb, may not be just for migraines. There are several small studies that indicate its efficacy in treating hay fever. In fact, in one study, results showed that butterbur was as effective as cetirizine (Zyrtec) in treating this disorder (9).

This was a small, randomized, controlled trial involving 131 patients.

In another randomized, controlled trial, results showed that high doses of butterbur — 1 tablet given three times a day — was significantly more effective than placebo (10). The side effects were similar in the placebo group and the butterbur group. The researchers used butterbur Ze339 (carbon dioxide extract from the leaves of Petasites hybridus L., 8 mg petasines per tablet) in the trial. The authors concluded that butterbur would be potentially useful for intermittent allergic rhinitis. The duration of treatment for this study was two weeks.

Still another study, this one a post-marketing study done as a follow-up to the previous study, showed that with butterbur Ze339, symptoms improved in 90 percent of patients with allergic rhinitis (11). Interestingly, antiallergic medications were co-administered in about half of the patient population, with no additional benefit over butterbur alone. There were 580 patients in this study, and the duration was two weeks. Gastrointestinal upset occurred as the most common side effect in 3.8 percent of the population.

The caveats to the use of butterbur are several. First, the studies were short in duration.

Second, the leaf extract used in these studies was free of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs); this is very important since PAs may not be safe.

Third, the dose was well-measured, which may not be the case with over-the-counter extracts. Fourth, you need to ask about interactions with your prescription medications.

Diet

While there are no significant studies on diet, there is one review of literature that suggests that a plant-based diet may reduce symptoms of allergies, specifically rhinoconjunctivitis, affecting the nose and eyes, as well as eczema and asthma. This is according to the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood study in 13- to 14-year-old teens (12). In my clinical practice, I have seen patients who suffer from seasonal allergies improve and even reverse the course of allergies over time with a vegetable-rich, plant-based diet, possibly due to an anti-inflammatory effect.

While allergies can be miserable, there are a significant number of over-the-counter and prescription options to help to reduce symptoms. Diet may play a role in the disease process by reducing inflammation, though there are no formal studies. There does seem to be promise with some herbs, especially butterbur. However, alternative supplements and herbs lack large, randomized clinical trials with long durations. Always consult your doctor before starting any supplements, herbs or over-the-counter medications.

References: (1) CDC.gov. (2) acaai.org/allergies/types/ pollen-allergy. (3) Allergy Clin Immunol.

2003;112(6):1021-1031. (4) umm.edu. (5) J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010;125(1):16-29. (6) Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. online February 2, 2015. (7) Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg.

2003;129(1):16. (8) AAAAI 2014: Abstract 811.

(9) BMJ 2002;324:144. (10) Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2004;130(12):1381-1386.

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Volunteer Fair

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will host a Volunteer Fair on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 20 organizations will be in attendance including All About Pets Rescue, Art Without Walls, Bideawee, New York Blood Center, Literacy Suffolk, Great Strides LI, Long Island Maritime Museum, Canine Companians for Independence, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue, Parker Jewish Institute, Mercy Haven and more. There is a volunteer opportunity for every type of interest.

Adults and older teens welcome to attend this free event. No registration required. Call 631-588-5024 for more information.

Smile-a-thon fundraiser

Help a veteran … and whiten your teeth! From April 1 to July 31, Dr. Ira Koeppel, 126 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket will offer custom-fitted professional teeth-whitening kits for $150 with 100 percent of all proceeds to be donated to the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University. To make an appointment, please call 631-689-1800.

Prostate support group

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, 75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson hosts a US TOO Prostate Cancer support group on the first Tuesday of each month in Conference Room 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. Guest speaker on April 3 will be radiation oncologist Dr. Joseph Cirrone. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Call Craig at 631-846-4377.

Community Blood Drive

St. James Episcopal Church, 490 North Country Road, St. James will hold its 50th Good Friday blood drive on March 30 in the Parish Hall from 3 to 7:30 p.m. For further details, call Edna at 631-584-7853.

Learn English for Beginners

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station, hosts a Learn English for Beginners program on Thursdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Drop in anytime during this 10-week series to develop and improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with TESOL certified teacher Kathy Corazza.

Next meetings are on March 29 and April 5. Free and open to all. Call 631-928-1212 for more info.

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37. Mound 39. Idealized image 40. Polly to Tom Sawyer 41. *South Padre Island, ____ 43. Jason’s vessel 44. Intangible storage 46. Jamie Fraser’s tartan 47. Hurries 48. Heavy lifting injury 50. “In your dreams!”

52. *”Where the Boys ____,” movie 53. Perfect houseplant spot 55. Clinton ____ Rodham 57. *Tough to raise?

61. *Like typical Spring Break traveler 65. *Desired forecast 66. Sylvester to Tweety 68. Show opposition 69. Smoke detector, e.g.

70. Flying saucer acronym 71. Make laugh 72. Same as island 73. School org.

74. Everyone but clergy

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COMMUNITY NEWS It’s time for ‘Long Island’s Got Talent’ 2018!

WMHO to hold 6th annual talent show contest

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A view of Northport Harbor and Estate boathouse from the Vanderbilt Museum’s rose garden

Vanderbilt Museum to host Gardeners Showcase The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, located at 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport, will host its first Gardeners Showcase, “Bringing Back the Gardens,” during the spring and summer of this year. The museum invites local nurseries and garden designers to show off their skills and creativity in one of the gardens that grace the 43-acre waterfront estate, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Spots are available for nine showcases, and will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. In return for their effort and contribution, participants will receive: * Signage that identifies their business at each garden showcase site. This signage

will be viewed by the more than 100,000 anticipated Vanderbilt visitors during the spring, summer and fall. * Recognition on the Vanderbilt website and publicity on its social-media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). * Publicity through news releases sent to regional media including Newsday, News12, Patch, and Long Island weekly newspapers. * A one-year, Associate Membership to the Vanderbilt Museum.

To secure a spot in this year’s Gardeners Showcase, or to obtain more information, please contact Jim Munson, the Vanderbilt Museum’s operations supervisor, at 631-3792237 or at jim@vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Attention Long Island students! Can you carry a tune? Or is a musical instrument your specialty? If so, get your audition DVD or YouTube video submitted now for Long Island’s Got Talent 2018, hosted by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO).

Created by WMHO’s Youth Corps, the event gives Long Island students the opportunity to showcase their talents this spring. The competition is open to students 10 to 17 years of age in Nassau or Suffolk County who must still be in high school at the time final awards are given in October of this year. Talent must be non-professional vocal or musical instrument performances. The entry deadline is April 6 and there is a $25 entry fee.

Those who are contacted after submitting their audition will be asked to perform at the first round competition on Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main Street in the Stony Brook Village Center. Finalists chosen will also be given the opportunity to perform at WMHO’s Sunday Summer Concerts series in July and August.

For full details and Official Entry Form, call 631-751-2244 or visit www.stonybrookvillage.com/whatto-do-events/.

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Spring-y and delicate, none are difficult to make. All of them make beautiful presentations, especially if decorated with seasonal pastels or confections and all of them function beautifully as complements to fruits, sauces, ice cream and sorbets. So tie on your apron, heat up that oven, get out your electric mixer and cake pans, take those eggs out of the refrigerator and let’s bake!

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Beat egg whites with salt until foamy; add cream of tartar and continue beating until egg whites form soft peaks. Add almond and vanilla extracts; lightly stir once.

Sift together the sugar and cake flour over a separate bowl; repeat three times.

Using a whisk or spatula, gently fold the sifted mixture, two tablespoons at a time, into the beaten egg whites until the batter is completely blended. Spoon evenly into prepared tube pan. Bake for 50 minutes; turn the oven off and leave cake in for another 10 minutes. Turn cake upside down on a wire rack and let sit for one hour, then carefully unmold. Serve with chocolate sauce or pureed strawberries.

MARCH 29, 2018 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B11

BOOK REVIEW

‘Murder with a Cherry On Top’

By Cynthia Baxter

Mystery Novel Reviewed by Jeffrey Sanzel

C

ynthia Baxter, one of our most prolific and delightful cozy mystery writers, has outdone herself with her most recent offering, a delicious confection titled “Murder with a Cherry On Top.” As a longtime fan of Baxter’s work, I have read many of her books, most notably ones in the Reigning Cats & Dogs series (“Dead Canaries Don’t Sing,” “Hare Today, Dead Tomorrow,” “Who’s Kitten Who?” and “Murder Had a Little Lamb”), Murder Packs a Suitcase series (“Murder Packs a Suitcase”), as well as “Temptation,” a fascinating and wicked stand-alone novel (written as Cynthia Blair). They are all truly entertaining works, with fun and engaging heroines who are smart, independent and wholly original.

In her latest outing, “Murder with a Cherry On Top,” the Three Village resident sets us down in the fictional Wolfert’s Roost, a small town nestled in the Hudson Valley. Here, the central character, 33-year-old Kate McCay, has come back to her hometown. Prior to this, Kate had been a public relations director at a large New York City firm. Returning to take care of her beloved grandmother, she has embarked on a new venture, namely being proprietress of the Lickety Splits Ice Cream Shoppe: “After all, there are some things only ice cream can fix.”

In a light-hearted way, Baxter addresses the issue of not just the difficulty in returning home but also the joys — rare in literature, which tends to fixate on dysfunction.

Her love for the dessert is rooted in her childhood. She has memories of her father taking her for her third and fourth birthdays for ice cream. By her fifth, he had passed away. When she is 10, her mother dies, leaving Kate and her sisters to live with their loving grandmother: “Then Mom passed away the summer I turned ten. Grams suddenly found herself playing the role of mother. She knew how devastated my sisters and I were, and to help us all cope with our confusion, our anger, and our intense feelings of loneliness, she did her best to keep our lives as much the same as they had been before. A big part of that was to keep our family ice cream addiction going, since it was one of the easiest and most obvious ways of linking us to the past and moving ahead with our lives.”

In Kate’s world, ice cream is deeply connected to love and caring and she brings this to her new found vocation. She delights in the work, creating the traditional flavors along with signature choices such

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Above, author Cynthia Baxter; right, the cover of her latest book.

as Peanut on the Playground (laced with jelly), Honey Lavender and Avocado and Carrot Cake. (The detours describing her frozen sweets add to the fun.)

After being open only a week, her childhood nemesis and unreformed mean girl, bakery owner Ashley Winthrop, announces that her store, Sweet Things, will begin carrying ice cream. As the bakery is directly across from the ice cream parlor, this drives Kate into a public confrontation with Ashley. Soon after, Ashley is discovered murdered and the police see Kate as a possible suspect.

Kate embarks on her own investigation, which has some wonderful twists and turns, building up to a genuinely surprising but nonetheless believable climax. At its height, the mystery becomes something deeper and eventually much more complex.

An element of the book that is particularly effective is that Kate actually uses her business to solve the crime. Unlike in many mysteries where the characters seem to have insights they couldn’t possibly have, here there is logic to her approach. She utilizes her occupation to provide her with insight as well as opportunity. She cleverly uses the collective love of ice cream as a means to certain ends. And, even as she is pursuing leads, she still is thinking about the growth of her new undertaking.

In a light-hearted way, Baxter addresses the issue of not just the difficulty in returning home but also the joys — rare in literature, which tends to fixate on dysfunction. Kate is genuinely glad to be back and wholly embraces the chapter ahead of her.

She finds satisfaction in her work, a passion and a drive that help her reacclimate to Wolfert’s Roost.

The fact is Baxter is a strong writer.

Throughout, she is able to articulate the modern struggle to communicate with wit and honesty: “I wondered how any of us managed to not look bored or lonely or even uncomfortable in public places before we all had cell phones. Maybe that was why books had been invented.”

Baxter nimbly fleshes out characters who are (or at least initially seem to be) transitory. They are whole people, often created in a few crisp sentences. This is ideal in a mystery where there is the need for a parade of suspects and supporting characters.

We get to know Willow, her childhood friend, who works for her when she’s not teaching yoga. Emma, Kate’s in-searchof-herself 18-year-old niece, comes to live with her and assists in the investigation.

Ashley’s sleazy ex-husband and her most recent amour, an egotistical chef, both get creative page time. Kate’s love interest, blue-eyed broad-shouldered Jake Pratt, has a past with Kate that becomes pivotal in the present — but the thorny history never bogs down the movement of the narrative. A visit to a harried mother of three is particularly vivid.

Baxter finds variety even in the rather reviled murder victim as certain pieces of

her backstory are revealed, transitioning from the “she-had-it-coming” to something far more complicated. The fact that Ashley is running an illegal co-op becomes a fascinating detail in the tapestry of the crime.

All of these pieces, like the exotic sundaes Kate fashions, are rich in texture, color and invention and make for a wholly satisfying read.

Two nice little bonuses: Each chapter is headed with a “fun fact” from the history of ice cream, with sources ranging from Guinness to the International Dairy Foods Association. The appendix shares a few interesting recipes that are referenced in the book.

This first entry into The Lickety Splits Ice Cream Shoppe Mystery series is a great one. Grab yourself a bowl of ice cream, sit down and dig in.

Cynthia Baxter is the author of 54 novels.

A Three Village resident for the past 25 years, “Murder with a Cherry On Top” is the first book in her new Lickety Splits Ice Cream Shoppe Mystery series with Kensington Publishing Corp. and is available online at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Meet Cynthia at the Emma S. Clark Library’s Author Event on May 6 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and visit her website at www.cynthiabaxter.com.

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COVER STORY

The winner takes it all at SPAC’s ‘Mamma Mia!’

BY HEIDI SUTTON

“Mamma Mia” has had quite a run so far and shows no sign of slowing down.

The jukebox musical, based around the music of Swedish pop group ABBA, was a 14-year-long hit on Broadway. When it closed in 2015, it earned the title as the eighth longest-running show in Broadway history. The show was adapted for the big screen in 2008 with a sequel titled “Mamma Mia! Here I Go Again” set to be released this July. Now the smash hit arrives at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts and does not disappoint.

Written by Catherine Johnson, with music and lyrics by former ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, as well as some songs with Stig Anderson, “Mamma Mia!” tells the story of 20-year-old Sophie (Michelle Rubino) who has grown up on a small Greek island with her single mother, Donna, who runs a taverna.

Sophie is getting married to her fiancé Sky (Niko Touros) and wants to have her father walk her down the aisle. The problem is that she doesn’t know who that is!

Her mother Donna (Christina D’Orta), the former lead singer of the 1970s pop group Donna and the Dynamos, refuses to talk about the past, so Sophie decides to take matters into her own hands. “I want to get married knowing who I am.”

After reading her mother’s diary, she narrows the possibilities down to three men, the Australian adventurer Bill (Michael Bertolini), the debonair architect Sam (Steve Corbellini) and London banker Harry (Mark Cahill) and secretly invites them to the wedding. When all three show up, Sophie turns detective to try to find her real father. When the “dads” start to figure things out (“This is beginning to look like a set up ...”) all three offer to give Sophie away, and confusion and mayhem ensues.

Donna, on the other hand, is forced to reconnect with her past and face her demons,

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From left, Stephanie Moreau (Tanya,) Christina D’Orta (Donna) and Andrea Galeno (Rosie) perform ‘Chiquitita’ a scene from ‘Mamma Mia!’ especially with Sam who she thinks cheated The feel-good music: The show feaon her. Fortunately, she has invited her two tures such classic hits as “Dancing Queen,” lifelong girlfriends and former band mem- “Money, Money, Money,” “Super Trouper,” bers, Tanya (Stephanie Moreau) and Rosie “Mamma Mia,” “The Name of the Game” (Andrea Galeno) to the wedding who help “Voulez-Vouz,” “The Winner Takes it All,” her get through it with tears and laughter.

“Honey, Honey,” “Chiquitita,” “Gimmie, GimI remember seeing the show on Broad- mie, Gimmie” and “S.O.S” to name a few. way at the Winter Garden Theater years ago The singing: Where to begin? This ABBA and, except for the encore, did not enjoy it. songfest takes viewers on an emotional rollSeeing it again last Sunday in the balcony ercoaster with one musical number after anof this quaint community theater on Smith- other. Donna’s solo, “Slipping Through My town’s Main Street has renewed my faith. Fingers,” is lovely and heartfelt and Tanya’s Why? Let me count the ways. sexy number, “Does Your Mother Know,” is an The level of professionalism: Tommy Ra- audience favorite. Rosie and Bill’s duet, “Take nieri directs an incredibly talented cast of 20 A Chance on Me,” is hilarious and Donna and who clearly love what they are doing. All the Sam’s duet, “S.O.S,” is heartwrenching. actors fit perfectly in their roles, especially The choreography: The musical numbers, evident in the chemistry between D’Orta and choreographed by Danielle Nigro, are suCorbellini and Rubino and Touros. perb, especially during “Voulez-Vous” where

the dancers flop around in wet suits and flippers in perfect rhythm — not an easy feat.

The impeccable costumes: Costume design by Ronald Green III is on point, ranging from fun beach garb to wedding attire to the flashy 1970s dance costumes in the finale where even the men wear heels.

The clever set: Designed by Timothy Golebiewski, the set features classic white walls that swivel back and forth, revealing a beachfront restaurant with a fully stocked bar and bar stools on one side and a bedroom on the other. The background features images of palm trees and clouds with soft hues of blues and pinks.

The encore: Cast members come down into the theater and, with very little nudging, invite the audience to join them in dancing, clapping and singing to a remix of “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen” and “Waterloo.”

If you love the songs of ABBA, go see this show. If you’ve seen “Mamma Mia!” on Broadway and loved it, go see this show. If you didn’t enjoy “Mamma Mia!” the first time around, go see this show and see it done right.

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, located at 2 East Main Street, Smithtown will present “Mamma Mia!” through April 29. Running time is 2.5 hours with one 15 minute intermission. For mature audiences due to mild language and sexual content.

The season continues with “Dreamgirls” from May 12 to June 17; the northeastern regional premiere of “We Will Rock You,” a musical based on the songs of Queen, from July 7 to Aug. 19; and “Fun Home” from Sept. 8 to Oct. 21. Tickets are $38 adults, $34 seniors and $25 students. To order, call 631-7243700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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Thursday 29 Italian Studies lecture

The Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University, Frank Melville Library, Room E4340, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present a lecture by Alessandro Carrera titled "Paganism and Christianity in Federico Fellini’s Depiction of Rome" at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. Call 632-7444 for further info.

Art History lecture

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, St. James continues its Art History lecture series with a presentation by director Kevin McCoy on Leonardo da Vinci and his role in the progression of naturalism from Giotto to Sargent.

Enjoy snacks, refreshments, good company and stimulating discussion. Suggested donation is $10. Questions? Call 250-9009.

... and dates MARCH 29 TO APRIL 5, 2018

WinterTide Concert

Looking for volunteer opportunities close to home? Join Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook for a Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults and teens (16+) are welcome to meet with representatives from area organizations who are actively looking for assistance. Free and open to all. No registration required. Call 588-5024 for more info. See more on page B7.

Shredding time

A shredding truck from A Shred Away Inc. will be in the Comsewogue Public Library’s parking lot, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station from 10 a.m. to noon for on-site shredding of personal documents. (Please NO binders, plastic, cardboard, carbon paper or commercial papers) Free and open to all. Call 928-1212 for details.

Sunday 1 See all Easter-related activities for families on page B21.

Just a Hike

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a six-mile adult hike through the eastern portion of the park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Monday 2 Spring Lecture Series

The Smithtown Historical Society continues its Spring Lecture Series in the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 7 p.m. with a lecture by Town historian Bradley L. Harris on Prohibition. Admission is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 265-6768.

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

'Mamma Mia!'

From April 7 to May 5 Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present a production of "12 Angry Men" on the Mainstage. A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father and it looks like an openand-shut case — until one of the jurors begins challenging the others. Reginald Rose’s electrifying classic explodes like 12 sticks of dynamite in one of the finest, most power dramas of all time. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Bethel AME Church, located at 33 Christian Ave., Setauket will host a Fish Fry starting at 4 p.m. Admission is $20 adults, $10 children. For further details, call 941-3581.

Volunteer Fair

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present "In the Heights," a musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes set in the Dominican-American neighborhood of Washington Heights, through April 29. Tickets range from $73 to $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

'12 Angry Men'

Church Fish Fry

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'In the Heights'

Join the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown for a production of "Mamma Mia!" through April 29. ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a teen’s search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise.

With music and lyrics by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, book by Catherine Johnson. Tickets are $38 adults, $34 seniors, $25 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org. See review on page B13.

Friday 30

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A East Broadway, Port Jefferson will welcome Laura Lessard (classical guitar and lute) in concert on the third floor at 7 p.m. Co-presented by the Greater Port Jefferson-North Brookhaven Arts Council, Port Jeff Village Recreation and the Port Jefferson Harbor Education & Arts Conservancy, the event is free. Questions? Call 473-4724.

Theater

Festival of One-Act Plays BROOKLYN IN THE HOUSE Deepwells Mansion in St. James will welcome The Brother Brothers, the Brooklyn based duo of twin brothers Adam and Davis Moss in concert on April 4. Their music, featuring David on cello and guitar and Adam on the five-string fiddle, combines Appalachian folk and bluegrass traditions. Photo from Bob Gordon

Stargazing at the library

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will present Astronomy for Everyone: Size & Scale of the Universe at 7 p.m. Astronomer and former NASA consultant Kevin Manning will present an indoor discussion followed by a viewing of celestial objects in the night sky (weather permitting) through a telescope. Free and open to all. Call 588-5024 for further info.

Tuesday 3 Accordion Alliance meeting

La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfield Road, East Northport will host a meeting by the Long Island Accordion Alliance at 6 p.m. Featured guest artist will be accordionist Don Gerundo.

For more information, call 261-6344.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome the star of MTV’s "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" Kristin Cavallari as she speaks about and signs copies of her new cookbook, "True Roots," at 7 p.m.

Call 271-1442 for further information.

Wednesday 4 SCCC Health Fair

The Ammerman campus of Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will hold its 30th annual Health Fair in the

Babylon Student Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visit the many SCCC resource tables along with more than 30 vendors offering free healthy snacks, raffles, giveaways, Reiki, massages, health screenings and much more. Open to the public. Free admission. Questions? Call 451-4047.

MLK Jr. Commemoration

In coordination with thousands of churches across America, Bethel AME Church, 30 Christian Ave., Setauket and Building Bridges in Brookhaven will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A service of reflection for Dr. King’s life will accompany a solemn ringing of church bells 39 times at 7:01 p.m. All are welcome. For further information, call 751-4140 or 928-4317.

LIVE@Deepwells concert

LIVE@Deepwells continues its monthly concert series with Brooklyn-based duo Brother Brothers and special guest singer/songwriter Alyssa Dann at the historic Deepwells Mansion, 2 Taylor Lane, St. James at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 and parking is free. For more information, call 862-2020 or visit www.liveatdeepwells.org.

Thursday 5 Civil War lecture

South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station will host a meeting by the North Shore Civil War Roundtable at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Gene Barr will present a lecture on his latest book, "Civil War Captain and His Lady: Love, Courtship and Combat from Fort Donelson Through the Vicksburg Campaign. Free.

All are welcome. Questions? Call 549-4411.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present its 21st annual Festival of One-Act Plays featuring the world premieres of seven original plays at the Ronald F. Peierls Theatre on the Second Stage from April 14 to May 6.

Contains adult language and subject matter. All seats are $20. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Northport One-Act Play Festival

The 9th Annual Northport One-Act Play Festival will be presented at The Playhouse at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St. on April 13 at 7:30 p.m., April 14 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. and April 15 at 3 p.m. Six plays will be performed at each program. Admission is $20 to each of the four festival performances.

Reservations for prime seating (recommended) are available by calling 800-838-3006, or at www.northportplays.com.

'Two Gentlemen of Verona'

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present a production of "Two Gentlemen of Verona" in the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building, on April 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. and April 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. Mature content. General admission is $12, students 16 and younger $10. For more information, call 451-4346.

'Annie'

Chutzpah Repertory Theatre at Temple Beth El, 600 Park Ave., Huntington celebrates its 20th season with the musical "Annie" on April 21 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors and students (10 to 17), $10 children (10 and under). To order, call 421-5835, ext. 200.

‘Dreamgirls’

From May 12 to June 17 the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present the musical "Dreamgirls," a show about the creation of a new American sound — the blending of rhythm and blues with other styles of popular music — a sound that came to be known as Motown. Tickets are $38 adults, $34 seniors, $25 students. To order, call 724-3700.

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Vendors wanted

‘Singin’ in the Rain’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will conclude its 2017-2018 season with the romantic musical comedy "Singin’ in the Rain" from May 17 to July 1. Join Don Lockwood, Lina Lamont, Cosmo Brown and Kathy Selden as they make a big splash with singin’ and dancin’ and yes, it will really rain on stage!

Tickets range from $73 to $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

• Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce seeks vendors for its Trade Show 2018 at The Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Thursday, April 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Price per table is $125, $75 members. For an application, call 821-1313 or 698-7000, ext. 4018.

• The Friends of Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn is seeking vendors for its annual Flea Market & Craft Fair on Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30 for 10- by 10-foot space, extra $5 for a table. Applications are available online at www.harborfieldslibrary/ friends. For more information, call 757-4200.

‘Curtains: The Musical’

Theatre Three will continue its 48th annual Mainstage season with "Curtains" from May 19 to June 23. It’s Boston 1959 and chief sleuth Lieutenant Frank Cioffi investigates the murder of a Broadway-bound theater company’s untalented star on opening night. From the creators of "Cabaret" and "Chicago," the musical whodunit, played against the fictional cowboy musical "Robbin’ Hood!," will have you on the edge of your seat … laughing!

Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Film 'Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'

In honor of Women's History Month, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" starring Oprah Winfrey on March 29 at 7:30 p.m.

With Alfred Lacks-Carter, grandson, in person.

Sponsored by Tracey Edwards, NAACP Long Island regional director. Free by registering at www. cinemaartscentre.org. For more info, call 423-7611.

Death Becomes Her’

As part of its Cult Café series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Death Becomes Her" (1992) starring Meryl Streep and Bruce Willis on March 31 at 10 p.m.

Rated PG-13. Tickets are $6, $5 members. For further details, call 423-7611.

CLASSIC FILM NOIR Catch a screening of 'Storm Warning' starring, from left, Ronald Reagan, Ginger Rogers, Doris Day and Steve Cochran at the Cinema Arts Centre on April 4.

Photo courtesy of Cinema Arts Centre

‘Outside In’

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Outside In" starring Edie Falco and Jay Duplass on March 31 at 7 p.m. Edie Falco will appear in person. Tickets are $40 per person, $30 members and includes a reception.

To order, call 423-7611.

‘The Judge’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues on April 2 with a screening of "The Judge" at The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook at 7 p.m. Followed by a Q&A with guest speaker, Director Erika Cohn. Tickets are $7 at the door (no credit cards please). Call 473-5220 or visit www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com for more information.

'Storm Warning'

As part of its Film Noir Classics series, the Cinema Arts Centre will screen "Storm Warning" (1951) starring Ginger Rogers, Ronald Reagan and Doris Day in one of the most unusual films produced in postwar Hollywood on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Foster Hirsch, tickets are $16, $11 members and includes a reception.

For more information, call 423-7611 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

• Farmingville Residents Association will host its annual Flea Markets on May 27, June 24, Aug. 26 and Sept. 30 at the corner of Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive in Farmingville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain dates are the following Sundays. Interested vendors should call 880-7996 or email fra23@optonline.net for an application and pricing.

• Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce is looking for vendors for its 7th annual Farmingville Street Fair to be held on Portion Road between Leeds and S. Howell streets on Sunday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further details, call 317-1738.

Class reunion Port Jefferson High School Class of 1968 will hold its 50-year reunion during the weekend of Sept. 21 (meet and greet), Sept. 22 (school tour, dinner/dance at Polish American Club in PJS) and Sept. 23 (Culper Spy tour). For further details, visit www.classmates.com or call Sue Graf at 744-3314 or Dimmie (Loizos) Kaczenski at 473-2247.

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SBU SPORTSWEEK MARCH 29 – APRIL 4, 2018

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STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Marino and Turcotte’s combined two-hitter helps Seawolves sweep SBU

Sophomore pitchers Greg Marino and Sam Turcotte of Stony Brook baseball combined for a two-hit 9-2 win over visiting Quinnipiac University March 25.

The win helped the 12-9 Seawolves earn a series sweep over the Bobcats (8-12).

“I’m very proud of the team’s effort this weekend,” head coach Matt Senk said.

“Any weekend that you sweep is a great weekend, and we did a lot of things well to make it a great one.”

Marino, a Lake Grove native, allowed one run on two hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings of work, while Turcotte didn’t allow a hit and struck out three in the final two innings of relief work.

Sophomore shortstop Nick Grande, of Smithtown, collected three hits to bring his total to seven multihit games this season.

Junior designated hitter Brandon Alamo and junior center fielder Cristian Montes each drove in a pair of runs.

After Quinnipiac scored a run in the top of the first, Stony Brook bounced right back with three runs in the bottom of the inning on three hits, including RBI singles from Alamo and junior catcher Sean Buckhout.

Senk said he was happy to see his team able to get out on the field last weekend.

“I’d also like to thank our facilities people on behalf of myself, my coaching staff and our players, to get the field ready this weekend, and for everything they have done through the four nor’easters,” Senk said.

“We are so very appreciative of everything they have done and all of their hard work.”

Stony Brook hit one double on Sunday to bring the season total to 51 and are among the NCAA leaders.

Stony Brook is scheduled to travel to face Long Island University Brooklyn

Nick Grande, above, recorded three hits in Stony Brook’s 9-2 win over Quinnipiac.

Greg Marino, on left, secured his first win of the season on seven strikeouts, March 27, but results were not available by press time. The Seawovles return home to Joe Nathan Field for a three-game series against America East Conference foe

University of Massachusetts Lowell that begins Friday with a double-header at noon. The teams will square off in a single game March 31 at noon.

The Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team picked up its second straight league win as it topped visiting University of Hartford, 10-8, March 24. It was a back-and-forth battle, but the Seawolves held on late for the win.

“This was a great team win for us today — I’m really happy with the way the defense came together,” head coach Jim Nagle said. “We competed at the face-off ‘X’ for the first time, and we were able to shut down a really explosive offensive team, so there were a lot of positives for us.”

Hartford got on the board first, putting away two goals early in the first quarter, but freshman Mike McCannell sparked the Seawolves with a goal at the nine-minute mark. Sophomores Chris Pickel Jr. and Wayne White, of Huntington, added back-toback goals in under a minute to give Stony Brook its first lead of the day.

The Hawks responded with two straight goals of their own, but White fired from a distance on the feed from sophomore Tom Haun to make it 4-all.

Miller Place’s Jack Walsh put away a pass from junior Owen Daly, and Haun got one of his own on the assist from Walsh to answer

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Men’s lax edges out Hartford at home Women’s lax takes road win

Wayne White had a goal and three assists. and give Stony Brook a 6-5 lead at the break — one it wouldn’t relinquish.

Walsh notched his fourth straight multipoint game as he helped lead the way with a goal and three assists. Sophomore Michael Bollinger played the full game and finished with eight saves while allowing single digit goals for the third time this year.

The Seawolves return to the road to take on in-state rival and top-ranked University at Albany March 31 at 4 p.m.

in first conference game

Nine different players notched a point in No. 1-ranked Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team’s first America East win of the season. The Seawolves bested University of Massachusetts Lowell 20-7 to improve to 8-0.

“Being 1-0 in conference play is a great place to be,” head coach Joe Spallina said. “I thought we came here and handled being on the road really well as a squad.

[We had] a lot of assisted goals, and the opportunity for us to play our entire roster today was great.”

Senior Courtney Murphy scored a team-best six goals in the win, moving just 12 scores away from breaking the NCAA Division I career record set by Temple’s Gail Cummings (289).

Classmate Kylie Ohlmiller recorded a team-high 10 points on four goals and six assists. Stony Brook’s captain now has 395 career points, needing just 51 more

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to break the NCAA career record set by Maryland’s Jen Adams (445). The senior also has 197 career assists now, needing 28 more to break the NCAA record set by Northwestern’s Hannah Nielsen (224).

Her younger sister Taryn Ohlmiller, a sophomore, added four goals and two assists for six points. Keri McCarthy, Samantha DiSalvo and Siobhan Rafferty each tallied two points. DiSalvo and Rafferty scored twice, while McCarthy had one goal and one helper. Both Rafferty and Moon Gaddy scored their first-career goal in the victory for the Seawolves. The Seawolves won 17 of 29 draw controls.

Anna Tesoriero made five saves in goal to now own an impressive 7.22 goals-against average in more than 448 minutes played.

The Seawolves are back in action March 30, hosting America East’s University of Vermont at 7 p.m.

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Three Village Historical Society’s 41st annual Awards Dinner

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All photos by Beverly C. Tyler CELEBRATING COMMUNITY The Three Village Historical Society held its 41st annual Awards Dinner at the Three Village Inn on March 23. The evening recognized volunteers, local businesses, society members and area residents who have made significant contributions to help preserve the shared heritage within the Three Village area. Honored guests included Nan Guzzetta, Eva Glaser, Richard Melidosian, Rebecca Fear, Tom Manuel, Andrew and Kathy Theodorakis and Charles Regulinski. “It was a wonderful night for the Society,” said Steve Healy, TVHS President, about last Friday’s event. “It was great honoring local people for all the work they’ve done.” For more information, visit www.tvhs.org.

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2. Former Legislator Vivian Viloria-Fischer speaks at the event.

3. From left, Assemblyman Steve Englebright, Leg. Kara Hahn, Tom Manuel and Councilwoman Valerie Cartright 4. Leg. Hahn, Nan Guzzetta, Eva Glaser, Rebecca Fear, TVHS President Steve Healy, Andrew and Kathy Theodorakis, Charles Regulinski, Councilwoman Cartright and Assemblyman Englebright 5. Tom Manuel, pictured with Steve Healy, was honored for enhancing/ restoring the Ward Melville Heritage Organization owned building that houses The Jazz Loft.

6. TVHS Member and Town Historian Barbara Russell with honored guest Rebecca Fear 7. TVHS Past President Patty Yantz with honored guest Eva Glaser 8. TVHS member Karin Lynch, honored guest Nan Guzzetta and TVHS President Steve Healy

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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: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Office Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am - 2 pm

Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor Rev. Gerald Cestare, Associate Pastor Rev. John 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 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2018 Thursday, March 29th Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper Morning Prayer 8:00am The Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:00pm followed by Procession to the Altar of Repose... Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament until 11:30pm; 11:30pm Night Prayer Friday, March 30th Friday of the Passion of the Lord/Good Friday Morning Prayer 8:00am Youth Stations of the Cross 12:00 Noon Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3:00PM Evening Liturgy Of The Word, Adapted Stations of the Cross with Veneration of the Cross 8:00pm Saturday, March 31st Holy Saturday Morning Prayer 8:00am Easter Vigil 8:00pm Sunday, April 1st Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Morning Beach Mass at West Meadow Beach 5:30am Church 8:00am , 9:30am And 11:30am Parish Center 9:45Am and 11:45am There’s NO 6:00pm Mass

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Office: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611

Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort.

Rev. Msgr. Christopher J. Heller, Pastor Rev. Lennard Sabio, Associate Pastor Rev. Msgr. Donald Hanson, In Residence Rev. Francis Pizzarelli, S.M.M., Parish Assistant Rev. Henry Vas, Parish Assistant Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am; 12 noon.

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

Reconciliation: Saturday: 4-4:45 pm or by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

Holy Matrimony: Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance of desired date.

Religious Education: Contact 631-744-9515 Parish Outreach: Contact 631-209-0325 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: Contact 631-473-1211.

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.

Easter Services April 1st 6:00am Sunrise Service at Cedar Beach 8:30am Communion Service 10:00am Communion Service

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 EASTER SERVICES Maundy Thursday 7pm • Good Friday 7pm Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil 7pm Easter Sunday 8am - 9:30am followed by Easter Egg Hunt Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

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

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

Sunday 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 Friends on Mondays at 5:00 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.

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

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Religious EPISCOPAL

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. John Morrison, Assistant Priest Rev. Anthony Jones, Deacon Alex Pryrodny, Organist & Choir Director www.stjohnshuntington.org • LIKE us on Facebook Easter Sunday 7:30 am - Rite I Holy Eucharist 9am - Rite II Family Choral Eucharist 11am - Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist Easter Egg Hunt - 10:15am All Are Welcome!

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!

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 “Judaism with a smile”

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

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove

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

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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

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.

LUTHERAN–ELCA

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

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 Maundy Thursday March 29 Services 12:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday March 30 Stations of the Cross at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Holy Saturday March 31 Vigil Service 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday April 1 Special Service Schedule 7:30, 9:30, and 11:15 a.m.

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

LUTHERAN–ELCA

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: 347–423–3523 Services: Sundays-8:30 and 10:30 am—Holy Communion Sunday School during 10:30 service Adult Bible Study — 9:30 am on Sundays Wednesday Night — 7:30 pm — Holy Communion Friday Morning —Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am Special schedule for Holy Week Sunday,March 25 Palm Sunday-Procession with Palms-reading of the passion from Mark Monday, March 26-7:30pm Stations of the Cross Tuesday, March 27-7:30 pm Individual Absolution Wednesday, March 28-7:30 pm Affi rmation of Baptism Thursday, March 29-noon and 7:30pm Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar Friday, March 30-noon and 7:30 pm Special Good Friday Tenebrae service Saturday, March 31-7:30pm The Great Vigil of Easter Sunday, April 1-8:30 and 10:30 am Feast of the Resurrection Holy Communion Join us for any service-all are welcome We are celebrating 100 years in Port Jefferson Station

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MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Rev. Charles Bell- Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & Fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 11 am Sunday School at 9:30 am We have a NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care Easter Services: Maundy Thurs. 11 am & 7:30 pm March 29 Good Friday 11am & 7:30 pm - March 30 Easter Sunday - April 1 at 8am & 10:15 am w/Easter Egg hunt and Breakfast in between services

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

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Camp & School DIRECTORY

HARBOR COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 17 THREE SISTER ROAD, ST. JAMES 631.584.5555 www.HCDSNY.org Harbor cherishes childhood, cultivates wonder and inspires confident learners and leaders. Harbor Country Day School is a child-centered, independent school with an integrated curriculum that focuses on whole-child learning. Camp Harbor offers a balance of summer fun and educational opportunities with exciting new programs for 2018. Serving students from pre-school, 3’s, 4’s to grade 8. For more information or a tour, please call 631.584.5555.

WORLD GYM’S CAMP SETAUKET AND GAME SET MATCH TENNIS ACADEMY CAMPS 384 MARK TREE ROAD, EAST SETAUKET 631.751.6100

BENNER’S FARM 56 GNARLED HOLLOW RD, SETAUKET 631.689.8172 www.bennersfarm.com

Farm the kids out this summer! Be a farmer for a week and experience summer life on a real working farm. Benner’s Farm dates back to the mid-1700s and as the children explore the farm, gardens, fields and woods, they’ll hear stories of the farm’s history and how people lived on Long Island before cars, malls and electricity. There are all kinds of new things to explore from tractors and tools to vegetables and herbs, collecting eggs from the hens, and picking a snack from the garden. Camp groups start with Kinder camp for those 3 -6, and Explorers and Senior Campers for children from 7 to 17 years old. Each day, campers are busy learning about animals, plants and nature, history, science, crafts and food. Each week includes fun and games of all kinds, special guests, and creative endeavors. Registration is by the week for up to 7 weeks of summer fun. CIT programs and before and after care are available. See our website Bennersfarm.com for more information!

Camp Setauket: For over 29 years, creating memorable summer camp experiences: General Camp for ages 3–12 ; Theatre Arts Camp and Sports Camp for ages 7–12; and C.I.T. Program for ages 13 thru 15. Game Set Match Tennis Academy Camp for ages 4–18 and all skill levels. Our unique camps offer indoor & outdoor pools, indoor & outdoor fields and indoor & outdoor tennis courts. Activities include: arts & crafts, sports such as soccer, basketball, softball and volleyball, interactive games, drama and hands on science. Swimming is included in every camp and several indoor activity areas for rainy days. Early enrollment, sibling, & member discounts available. Parisi Training Camps - focuses on speed and agility for all sports.

Religious METHODIST 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!

WOODBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

577 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury Church Office: 516-692-7179 wumc11797@optonline.net

Maundy Thursday: 6:30 pm Worship Good Friday: 7:00 pm Tenebrae Service Easter Sunday: 6:30 am Sunrise Service (weather permitting) 10:00 am Easter Family Worship

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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

Palm/Passion Sunday Worship at 9:30 am Maundy Thursday Service at 7:30 pm Good Friday Service 12:00-3:00 pm; Tenebrae Service at 8:00 p.m.

EASTER SUNDAY: Sunrise Service at 6:30 am WORSHIP SERVICE at 10 am 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. 9:30 am We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit.

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

Weekly coffee and fellowship, monthly discussions, Religious Education for children.

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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 email: unitychurchny@yahoo.com FB & YouTube: Unity Church of Healing Light

Rev. Saba Mchunguzi, Minister

Sunday Service - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (Sign Language Interpreter) Sunday school for children and youth 3-17 years old Wednesday Prayer Group - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm We believe that everyone is a child of God and entitled to live a fulfi lling and productive life. We teach spiritual principles, such as affirmative prayer, the power of thought and the law of attraction (LOA). We celebrate a diverse fellowship where everyone finds acceptance. We are a member of Unity Worldwide Ministiries and affi liated with the Daily Word devotional booklet, and Silent Unity.

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KIDS KORNER Programs

Spring break workshops

Farm Egg Hunt Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank will host an Egg Hunt on March 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include visiting the farm animals, hunting for eggs with a secret surprise inside and photos with bunnies and wagon rides (additional fee).

Donation of $3 per person (no charge for age 2 and younger). For more info, call 852-4600.

Children can sing and dance with Johnny Cuomo during spring break.

Photo from WMHO

Bunny Breakfast

Sing Into Spring

On March 31 at 10 a.m. the Youth Group from St. Joseph’s Church, 59 Church St., Kings Park will host its annual Easter egg hunt. Following this fun-filled event, members of the Father Seyfried Council of the Knights of Columbus will host a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny with games and prizes at the church’s Travis Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Includes a delicious hot meal, pastries, juice, coffee and tea. Tickets are $6 per person, free for ages 2 and under. For tickets, call Jim at 656-8991.

Hatchery Egg Hunt Join Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor for a Spring Egg Hunt on March 31 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. For ages 8 and under. Limited tickets will be sold. For additional details, call 516-692-6768.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall or in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike will host a special storytime event on March 31 at 11 a.m. Enjoy a reading of “The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?” by Mo Willems followed by a special activity. Free. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN) for more information.

Easter Egg Hunt and Party Commack United Methodist Church, 486 Townline Road, Commack will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Party on March 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. With games, crafts and light lunch followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Please bring a basket with six plastic filled eggs for each child. All are welcome. Admission is free. To reserve, call 499-7310.

Storytime with Taylor Barnes & Noble, 600 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove will welcome Taylor, a Girl Scout working on her Bronze Award, to the storytime stage on March 31 at 11:30 a.m. She will be reading stories and doing a craft with the children as well as collecting books for a local children’s charity.

Please stop by and support her in her goal. Call 724-0341 for more info.

Egg Hunt and Spring Celebration Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for an Egg Hunt and Spring Celebration on March 31 from noon to 4 p.m.

Celebrate spring with several scheduled egg hunts, games, live animal presentations, crafts, face painting and a visit from a special long-eared guest (bring your camera). $15 per child. Pre-registration not required. For more info call 979-6344.

Egg-Cellent Celebration!

Did you know that many ocean animals lay eggs? Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for an Egg-Cellent Celebration on March 31 from 1 to 2 p.m. (for ages 2 to 4) and 3 to 4 p.m. (for ages 5 to 7) where you will discover egg-laying creatures and see a real scrimshawed ostrich egg. Go on an egg hunt through the museum and decorate a Faberge-style egg. $12 parent/child pair, $4 sibling. For more information, call 367-3418.

Easter Bunny visits Northport Come say hello to the Easter Bunny along Main Street in Northport Village on March 31 from 1 to 4 p.m., courtesy of the Northport Chamber of Commerce. Questions? Call 754-3905.

Photo from Sweetbriar Nature Center

EGG-FEST AFOOT Join Sweetbriar Nature Center for an Egg Hunt and Spring Celebration on March 31.

Spring Egg Hunt

Build-a-Boat Workshop

St. James Chamber of Commerce invites children ages 1 to 10 to its 22nd annual Spring Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny at Deepwells Farm, Route 25A and Moriches Road, St. James on March 31 at 1 p.m. (weather permitting).

Questions? Call 584-8510.

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a boat building workshop on April 3 or 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Bring your imagination to create a wooden vessel with lots of “help yourself” materials. For ages 4 and up with adult supervision. Hot glue guns used. $12 per participant. Questions? Call 367-3418.

Signs of Spring Children ages 3 to 7 with a caregiver are invited to join the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society for a Little Naturalists program, Signs of Spring, at Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor on March 31 at 1 p.m. With a craft, storytime and a walk outside (weather permitting) to look for signs of spring.

Free. Registration required by calling 903-5556.

Easter Festival Join Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket for its annual Easter Festival on March 31 and April 1 from noon to 4 p.m. Easter egg hunts will be held at 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. with three ages groups (0 to 4 years, 5 to 7 years, 8+ years). With craft vendors and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Read “Saving Kate’s Flowers” with author Cindy Sommer and make a fun spring craft. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children and seniors and includes the hunt, seeing the baby animals and other attractions. For more information, call 689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.

Manor Farm Egg Hunt Join Starflower Experience for an egg hunt in the field at Manor Farm, 210 Manor Road, Huntington, on March 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. Five mixed age hunts will be held at 1:20, 1:40, 2, 2:20 and 2:40 p.m. Children pre-K and younger may hunt with a parent. Use provided egg cartons to collect the eggs. Fun for the whole family. $5 per person.

Questions? Call 885-3491.

Recycle, Reuse and Recreate The Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a drop-in program titled Recycle, Reuse and Recreate with Water Bottles on March 31 and April 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. Create exciting new uses for your water bottles. $5 per person. For more info, call 3313277 or visit www.longislandexplorium.org.

Dynamic Kids of New York The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present a Dynamic Kids of New York class for children ages 3 to 5 on April 3 from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. In this high-energy class, students will enjoy a story, then flow into movement activities and a simple art project.

Taught by Susan Blake. $15 per child, $12 for members. To register, call 751-0066, ext. 212.

Vacation Ventures The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will offer a Vacation Ventures art program for children in grades 1 through 3 on April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Students will use various materials and found objects to create works of art inspired by artist Louise Nevelson’s sculpted wood assemblages. $25 per child, $20 members. Advance registration required by calling 751-0066, ext. 212.

Theater ‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit’ The mischievous little bunnies are back for spring break! Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” through April 14 at 11 a.m. Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, the McGregors and all their friends come to life in this delightful adaptation suggested by the characters created

by Beatrix Potter. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Seussical Jr.’ Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of “Horton Hears a Who,” “Horton Hatches the Egg” and “Miss Gertrude McFuzz” in “Seussical Jr.” playing at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown through April 29. Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in this unforgettable musical caper! All seats are $15. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ Take a walk down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents its annual production of “The Wizard of Oz” through April 29. Theatergoers of all ages will enjoy this colorful classic fairy tale from somewhere over the rainbow! Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational and Cultural Center, at 97P Main St. in Stony Brook village, will host a spring break program for 3 to 5 year olds with a caregiver, “Sing Into Spring,” from April 3 to 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Musician/songwriter Johnny “Mr. C” Cuomo will entertain the children with singing, dancing, musical storytelling, games and more. The interactive session will introduce various instruments including the guitar, mandolin, banjo, flute and pennywhistle. Cost is $35 per child per class or $100 for all three days.

Call 631-751-2244 for reservations.

School break at the Vanderbilt

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Education Center, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will hold creative workshops for children from April 2 to 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children in Grades K through four can take a walk through the gardens and natural history collections and make a journal on April 2 and explore the marine collections and make a flying fish windsock inspired by the Japanese “koinobori” on April 3. Preschool children ages 3 and 4 with an adult may dress up like a butterfly and moth, go on a butterfly hunt and make a butterfly life-cycle mobile to take home. Fee is $20, $18 members. Advance registration required by calling 631-854-5539.

History Takes a Spring Vacation

The Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will present a threeday vacation camp for children, History Takes a Spring Vacation —Around Town, from April 4 to 6 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Campers will learn about Northport’s rich history through a series of fun and creative hands-on activities including a special walking tour, sign making and canvas painting. Snacks will be served.

Later pickup can be arranged. Price is $105 for all three days, $90 members. To register, call 631-757-9859 or visit www. northporthistorical.org.

Spring Discovery Days

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown will offer Spring Discovery Days over the school break for children ages 5 to 11 from April 2 to 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each day will be a different natural science theme — Spring Adventures, Watery Worlds, On the Move, Temperature’s Rising and Days of the Dinosaurs — filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with the resident wildlife, crafts, games and much more. Fee is $80 per day, $70 members; $350 per week, $300 members. To register, call 979-6344. For more information, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Spring break at the SHS

The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown will hold fun programs during spring break for children ages 6 to 12 years old from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Classes include Mysterious Mondays on April 2, Taco Tuesday on April 3, Buzzin’ for a Reason — All About Bees on April 4, Gardening Glory on April 5 and Eggceptional Eggs on April 6. Price is $25 a day, $22.50 members. To register, please call 631-265-6768. For more information, visit www.smithtownhistorical.org.

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Benner's Farm

THEATER REVIEW

Old Fashioned Family Fun

EASTER EGG HUNTS

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Spring Break Fun Camp

Summer Farm Camp

April 2-6

Registration going on now!

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After School Programs, Mommy & Me, Birthday Parties, Workshops

631-689-8172 - bennersfarm.com 56 Gnarled Hollow Rd. Setauket CAMP SETAUKET at

WORLD GYM

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT 5% OFF through April 30

“Celebrating our 28th Year!”

4 Exciting Camps To Choose From!

Large Outdoor And Indoor Space For Numerous Sports & Activities.

New Enormous Carnival Bouncer!

Sports Camp (Ages 7 - 12) • Instruction & Competition • Soccer • Volleyball • Softball • Basketball and more

Theatre Arts Camp (Ages 7 - 12) • Singing • Dancing • Acting • Stage & Costume Design • Casting for Performances Your Child Will Never Be Bored This Summer!

General Camp

(Ages 3 - 12)

• Arts & Crafts • Hands on Science • Interactive Games • Recreational Sports

Tennis Academy

(Ages 4 - 18)

• 1/2 Day • Full Day • Advanced Training • 9 Indoor, 7 Outdoor Har-Tru Courts

C.I.T. Training

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• Counselors in Training • Learn Leadership Skills

• Enjoy the Activities • Special Reduced Rate Swimming is included in all camps!

All camps provide: Snacks, Drinks, Lunch & a T-Shirt

Discounts for Siblings and World Gym Members!

348 Mark Tree Road, East Setauket 631-751-6100 www.WorldGymSetauket.com Less than 5 minutes from SBU Campus, 800’ north of Rte. 347

The cast of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Photo courtesy of Engeman Theater

A magical ‘Wizard of Oz’ opens in Northport Dorothy and friends delight audiences at the Engeman

BY RITA J. EGAN The John W. Engeman Theater closes out its 2017-2018 Children’s Theater with a charming version of the cherished children’s tale, “The Wizard of Oz.” The Northport venue debuted the musical on March 24, and Suzie Dunn has done an excellent job directing the eight adult actors down the yellow brick road.

Based on the children’s books by L. Frank Baum, “The Wizard of Oz” tells the story of young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto. When a tornado sweeps Dorothy away from her home in Kansas and over the rainbow to a magical land, she meets witches, Munchkins and three charming travel companions. While the Engeman’s “Wizard” is an abridged version of the story — no poppies and less of the witch’s monkeys and guards — all the favorite characters and songs from the 1939 MGM Studios motion picture are present.

Danielle Aliotta’s portrayal of Dorothy is as endearing as Judy Garland’s was in the movie, and the actress sings a sweet “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with strong, clear vocals.

Her companions down the yellow brick road are just as delightful. Jacqueline Hughes (Scarecrow), Danny Meglio (Tin Man) and Andrew McCluskey (Cowardly Lion) do fantastic jobs during their respective numbers, “If I Only Had a Brain,” “If I Only Had a Heart” and “If I Only Had the Nerve.” McCluskey’s vocals are also wonderful during his solo “If I Were King of the Forest.”

Maeve Barth-Dwyer has perfected the evil shrill voice of the Wicked Witch, and Antoine Jones plays the Wizard of Oz and the Emerald City doorman with just the right amount of quirkiness. Marielle Greguski is lovely as both Glinda and Auntie Em and sings beautifully with Aliotta on the reprise of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

With no poppies to put Dorothy and friends to sleep, the witch tries to undermine their mission with the help of a tap dancing jitterbug played by Marquez Catherine Stewart, an upbeat number that was cut from the original motion picture to shorten it. While the song and dance routine may not have been fitting for the perilous journey in the movie, it is perfect for a live production for children. Stewart, Aliotta, Hughes, Meglio and McCluskey do a fantastic job with this refreshing number.

Young audience members at the Sunday show were thrilled to see the actors walk through the aisles while they were on their way to the Emerald City to see the Wizard. Costume designer Jess Costagliola has done a wonderful job replicating the character’s costumes, especially Glinda’s pretty pink gown, and a few of the actors dressed in giant hats with big googly eyes are adorable as the Munchkins.

Sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, the Engeman’s “The Wizard of Oz” is a special treat for audience members of all ages, and a wonderful tribute to a nearly 80-year-old classic that proves there’s no place like home. Running time is 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission, booster seats are available and children can meet the cast in the lobby after the show for photos and autographs. (An autograph page is included at the back of the program.)

The John W. Engeman Theater, located at 250 Main St., Northport, presents “The Wizard of Oz” through April 29.

Children’s Theater returns for the 20182019 season with “Shrek The Musical” from July 28 to Sept. 2 followed by “The Little Mermaid Jr.” from Sept. 22 to Oct. 28, “Frosty” from Nov. 24 to Dec. 30, “Seussical The Musical” from Jan. 26 to March 3, 2018, and ends with “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure” from March 23 to April 28. All seats are $15. For more information, call 631-2612900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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SPRING COLORING CONTEST

ENTRY FORM Name: Town: Age: Phone number:

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ey kids! We’re having a spring coloring contest for ages 4 to 8. Color this picture and enter to win one of two family four-pack of tickets to see “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” courtesy of Theatre Three in Port Jefferson on April 4, 5, 6, 7 or 14 at 11 a.m. The rules are simple — just have fun! Mail or drop off your coloring page to Times Beacon Record News Media, 185 Main Street, Setauket, NY 11733 or email a highresolution image to leisure@tbrnewsmedia.com

by Monday, April 2. Winners will be notified on April 3 and all entries will be printed in the issue of April 5. Good luck!

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