Arts & Lifestyles - July 30, 2020

ARTS&LIFESTYLES

'Moana Jr.' sets sail in Smithtown • B21

Photo by Courtney Braun

INSIDE: Photo of the Week B4 • Libraries reopen on the North Shore B12 • Netflix's Cursed reviewed B15 • Weekly Calendar B17

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Menopause Raises a Lot of Questions.

A lot of “what ifs?”

You deserve a healthcare partner who understands that. At Stony Brook Medicine Women’s Health, we’re here with the answers you need. And we’re ready to provide safe, expert care with a highly advanced, comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique health needs facing women.

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PLAIN TALK

Matthew Wagner MD

Let’s build a better tomorrow

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It should not matter what political party is leading us when it comes to protecting all Americans. They should be courageous enough to lead us and call for unity; they should be advocating and working for healing; instead of leading the charge for divisiveness and chaos.

Every state in the union is facing the difficult decision of when and how to open our schools. The health of our children, of our teachers and of our administrators is at stake; so is the quality of American education at every level.

We need to act cautiously and deliberately and not be seduced by rhetoric that is not grounded in science and good health practices. The next generation of leadership is at stake.

Regarding our schools, let us trust our leadership, let us encourage creativity and let us think outside the box without compromising quality education. Let us be mindful if we begin with a hybrid system of learning that many of our children will not have access to tablets and the internet and not every parent can supervise at home. It takes a village to raise and educate a child.

It is time to reclaim “we the people” and build a better tomorrow for all Americans no matter their color, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or social status.

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In this edition Movie Review........................................B15 Parents and Kids ............................. B21-22 Plain Talk ....................................................B3 Power of 3 ................................................ B5 Religious Directory........................B19-20 Shelter Pet of the Week .....................B22 SBU Sports ............................................B23 Theater Review .....................................B21

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It’s hard to believe that we are almost at the midpoint of the summer. The pandemic has changed our lives forever. We will never be able to go back to yesterday.

However, we have a powerful opportunity to build a better and

BY FR. FRANCIS safer tomorrow.

PIZZARELLI At this point in our history, it is not a time for impulsiveness and polarization; rather it should be a time for profound reflection and for building new bridges. It is not a time for building walls, but rather a time to look for more creative ways to transcend our differences and to build a stronger foundation on our American values and ideals.

By our silence, we are complicit. More than ever before, we need people to stand up and give voice to reason and to social justice for all. Individually, we need to lead by example.

Our failure to do this will cost the loss of innocent lives. Simple things matter like wearing a mask in public, social distancing and washing our hands frequently.

We have painfully learned how fragile all life is and how some simple practices can make the difference.

Unfortunately, our leadership on both sides of the aisle have failed us. The pandemic should not be a political football, but rather an opportunity to come together for the sake of the common good.

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Thank You

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to those risking their lives and keeping us safe and supplied

During these difficult times, tips to reduce anxiety: • Practice deep breathing and relaxation • Meditate • Connect with friends and family by telephone or online • Use visualization & guided imagery • Exercise, try to take a walk • Distract yourself by setting small goals • Mindfulness

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Maria Hoffman of East Setauket snapped this photo on July 18. She writes, ‘I was on the harborside beach of Port Jeff Harbor’s western headland just south of the inlet. As I scanned the busy Saturday harbor, the bright bold colors of the spinnaker sail caught my eye. As the boat moved toward Port Jeff Village I realized that the striped sail would soon pass by the stacks with their candy striping and just waited for the moment.’

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU scientists receive award for wind farm research Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Too much of a good thing can be a problem.

That’s true even for offshore wind farms.

Using the flow of air to move blades, wind farms convert motion into electricity. The process of gathering energy has numerous costs, including the strain that builds up on the blades, which causes the kind of wear and tear that can reduce the efficiency of the process. The more often companies have to maintain the turbines, the higher the cost of the energy.

Fotis Sotiropoulos, the Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Ali Khosronejad, an assistant professor of Civil Engineering at Stony Brook University, are using computers to reduce the cost and increase the efficiency of these wind farms.

Experts in computer modeling and the flow of everything from water to air to blood through the body, Sotiropoulos and Khosronejad recently received a $1.1 million award from the National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium to use computational tools to create the best layout and operations for turbines for offshore wind farms.

By controlling the turbine through computer modeled yawing and/or pitching the blades, the scientists will try to optimize the annual energy production and minimize the structural loads, which reduces the need for maintenance.

“We don’t want too much pressure and turbulence, but at the same time, we want to generate maximum energy from the wind,” explained Khosronejad from Stony Brook University Hospital two days after his second daughter Amytis was born.

Khosronejad and Sotiropoulos, who worked together for seven years at the University of Minnesota before they came separately to Stony Brook, project that the insights that they gain through virtual modeling that uses enormous data streams over large areas of the ocean can reduce the so-called levelized cost of energy (LCOE) by as much as 15 percent.

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The LCOE represents the net present cost of electricity generation for an energy plant over its lifetime. Any such reduction in these costs increases available resources for companies like Equinor, a Stavanger, Norway-based leader in offshore wind development that is a partner in this work, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of generating energy.

‘The work done here will set the standard for how to develop offshore wind in the rest of the country.’

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Sotiropoulos suggested that virtual models that use high performance supercomputers can enable simulations that can lead to the construction of more efficient and effective wind farms.

“The more you keep cycling and fatiguing [the blades] with high bursts of wind, the more likely you are to develop micro cracks,” which require companies to shut down the facility to repair or replace the blade, Sotiropoulos said.

Companies have developed programs that allow the blades to sense the forces and that can orient or pitch the blades to minimize the loads. “What has never been done before, however, is to incorporate the effect of these control strategies into the design of an entire wind farm,” Sotiropoulos wrote in an email.

The addition of artificial intelligence tools is a new element to previous work. Training artificial intelligence models that use stateof-the-art algorithms will be computationally efficient for optimization studies, he explained.

Over the last 10 years, Sotiropoulos has received over $13 million of the $37 million in total research funding he received for wind and tidal energy. Indeed, when he was at the University of Minnesota, which will serve as a partner on the current project, Sotiropoulos received one of three Department of Energy grants across the nation to build a 2.5

From left, Fotis Sotiropoulos and Ali Khosronejad Photos courtesy of SBU

megawatt turbine to conduct research that also provided power.

When he arrived at Stony Brook University as dean, he knew “Long Island had tremendous off shore wind potential,” Sotiropoulos said.

Long Island has the only offshore wind farm in the United States, with a 30 megawatt facility off of Block Island.

Indeed, New York State has made considerable investments in wind energy in general and in Stony Brook’s efforts in particular. Early this year, Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) announced an investment of $20 million in a new offshore wind training institute hosted by Stony Brook and SUNY Farmingdale. The institute plans to train 2,500 workers over the next five years.

New York State is moving forward to develop 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035 and will lead the nation, Sotiropoulos said. “All of that is going to happen around here because of these activities” focused in the area. “The work done here will set the standard for how to develop offshore wind in the rest of the country.”

Specifically, Khosronejad, who joined Stony Brook in September of 2016, described the artificial intelligence that he and Sotiropoulos will use as being similar to the cognitive development of a child. As the scientists add data to their algorithms, the programs begin to learn how any given input can lead to a specific output.

Through parallel supercomputing, they can look at the flow of wind in an area that is 100 miles by 100 miles and that has a height up to one mile above the surface of the water.

“We want to solve for small pockets of air,” Khosronejad said. This can be done with a resolution of about a foot, depending on the availability of CPU on the supercomputing cluster.

On a laptop, that kind of data analysis would take at least 1,000 years to complete.

By using supercomputers, they can model the wind flows, which inform their artificial intelligence models, in a week.

The scientists introduce new scenarios that the model didn’t experience during training, which has an error rate that is below one percent.

“It’s a very intelligent system that is affordable to use and that a practitioner can install on their cell phone,” Khosronejad said.

A native of Tehran, Iran, Khosronejad has been in the United States for 12 years. He didn’t speak much English when he arrived and said he took about five years to master it.

Khosronejad and his wife Sanam Ghandehari, who practices family and immigration law, have a 12-year old daughter, Aramis. The family lives in the village of Port Jefferson.

Ghandehari teaches at Touro Law School.

Khosronejad described his wife as “incredibly strong” and so smart that he feels intellectually dwarfed when he sits next to her.

As for the next step in their work, Sotiropoulos suggested they would partner with scientists specializing in meso scale weather predictions from the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences to look at weather patterns over different parts of the year.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

The toes of summer

NEWS AROUND TOWN

Treating nail fungus requires patience As we begin our forays into summer public spaces, we are also beginning to expose our toes at the beach and in strappy sandals. Some are more self-conscious about it because of a disease called onychomycosis, better known as nail fungus.

Nail fungus usually affects toenails but can also affect fingernails.

It turns the nails yellow, makes them potentially brittle, creates growth underneath the nail (thickening of the nails) and may cause pain.

By David Many consider Dunaief, M.D. getting treatment for cosmetic reasons, but there are also medical reasons to treat, including the chronic or acute pain caused by nail cutting or pressure from bedsheets and footwear. There is also an increased potential risk for infections, such as cellulitis, in those with compromised immune systems (1).

Onychomycosis is not easy to treat, although it affects approximately eight percent of the population (2). The risk factors are unclear but may relate to family history, tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), older age, swimming, diabetes, psoriasis, suppression of the immune system and/or living with someone affected (3).

Many organisms can affect the nail. The most common class is dermatophytes, but others are yeast (Candida) and nondermatophytes. A potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation can be used to differentiate them. This is important, because some medications work better on one type than another. Also, yellow nails alone may not be caused by onychomycosis; they can be a sign of psoriasis.

When considering treatment, there are several important criteria, including effectiveness, length of treatment and potential adverse effects. The bad news is that none of the treatments are foolproof, and the highest “cure” rate is around two-thirds. Oral medications tend to be the most effective, but they also have the most side effects. The treatments can take from around three months to one year. Unfortunately, the recurrence rate of fungal infection is thought to be approximately 20 to 50 percent with patients who have experienced “cure” (4).

Oral treatments

There are several oral antifungal options, including terbinafine (Lamisil), fluconazole (Diflucan) and itraconazole. These tend to have the greatest success rate, but the disadvantages are their side effects. In a small but randomized controlled trial (RCT), terbinafine was shown to work better in a head-to-head trial than

Laser therapy

Of the treatments, laser therapy would seem to be the least innocuous. However, there are very few trials showing significant benefit with this approach. A study with one type of laser treatment (Nd:YAG 1064-nm laser) did not show a significant difference after five sessions (9). In a small study of 56 patients comparing laser only with laser plus topical antifungals, the best complete “cure” rates were achieved with the combination therapy, 21 percent versus 11 percent with laser only (10).

The advantage of laser treatment is the mild side effects. The disadvantages are the questionable efficacy and the cost.

Alternative therapy

Nail fungus usually affects toenails. METRO photo

fluconazole (5). Of those treated, 67 percent of patients experienced a clearing of toenail fungus with terbinafine, compared to 21 and 32 percent with fluconazole, depending on duration. Patients in the terbinafine group were treated with 250 mg of the drug for 12 weeks.

Those in the fluconazole group were treated with 150 mg of the drug for either 12 or 24 weeks, with the 24-week group experiencing better results.

The disadvantage of terbinafine is the risk of potential hepatic (liver) damage and failure, though it’s an uncommon occurrence. Liver enzymes need to be checked regularly while using terbinafine.

Another approach to reducing side effects is to give oral antifungals in a pulsed fashion.

In an RCT, fluconazole 150 or 300 mg was shown to have significant benefit compared to the control arm when given on a weekly basis (6). However, efficacy still was not as great as with terbinafine or itraconazole (7).

Topical options

A commonly used topical medication is ciclopirox (Penlac). The advantage of this lacquer is that there are minor potential side effects. However, it takes approximately a year of daily use, and its efficacy is not as great as oral antifungals. In two randomized controlled trials, the use of ciclopirox showed a 7 percent “cure” rate in patients, compared to 0.4 percent in the placebo groups (8). There is also a significant rate of fungus recurrence. In one trial, ciclopirox had to be applied daily for 48 weeks in patients with mild to moderate levels of fungus.

Vicks VapoRub may have a place in the treatment of onychomycosis. In a very small pilot trial with 18 patients, 27.8 percent or 5 of the patients experienced complete “cure” of their nail fungus (11). Partial improvement occurred in the toenails of 10 patients. The gel was applied daily for 48 weeks. The advantages are low risk of side effects and low cost. The disadvantages are a lack of larger studies for efficacy, the duration of use and a lower efficacy when compared to oral antifungals.

None of the treatments are perfect. Oral medications tend to be the most efficacious but also have the most side effects. If treatment is for medical reasons, then oral may be the way to go. If you have diabetes, then treatment may be of the utmost importance.

If you decide on this approach, discuss it with your doctor and comply with precautionary tests on a regular basis, such as liver enzyme monitoring. However, if treatment is for cosmetic reasons, then topical medications or alternative approaches may be the better choice. No matter what, have patience. The process may take a while; nails, especially in toes, grow very slowly.

References:

(1) J Am Acad Dermatol. 1999 Aug.;41:189– 196; Dermatology. 2004;209:301–307. (2) J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000;43:244–248. (3) J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2004;18:48–51.

(4) Dermatology. 1998;197:162–166; uptodate. com. (5) Pharmacoeconomics. 2002;20:319–324.

(6) J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998;38:S77. (7) Br J Dermatol. 2000;142:97–102; Pharmacoeconomics.

1998;13:243–256. (8) J Am Acad Dermatol.

2000;43(4 Suppl.):S70-S80. (9) JAmAcad Dermatol.

2013 Oct.;69:578–582. (10) Eur J Med Res. 2018; 23: 53. (11) J Am Board Fam Med. 2011;24:69–74.

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

Sweetbriar needs our help.

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Animal Food Drive

The Town of Smithtown Youth Bureau is currently hosting an Animal Food Drive to benefit the wildlife residing at Sweetbriar Nature Center. The preserve is in need of donations of fresh fruits and vegetables for the animals rehabilitating in their care. Residents can drop off groceries on the porch of the Sweetbriar Nature Center, located at 62 Eckernkamp Drive, in Smithtown. An Amazon Wish List is also available for anyone who prefers to order supplies online. The items most in need are berries, grapes, apples, carrots, celery, lettuce or similar produce.

"For over 50 years Sweetbriar has provided a safe haven for injured wildlife, educational programming and has watched over 54 acres of gardens, woodland, and wetland habitats along the Nissequogue River. Sadly, the coronavirus pandemic has had a severe impact on Sweetbriar Nature Center's fundraising efforts which directly affects the wildlife in their care," said Supervisor Ed Wehrheim. "I am grateful for the Youth Bureau’s noble efforts and am confident that we as a community will join together in support of the innocent animals living on the preserve."

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sweetbriar has been forced to cancel many of the fundraising initiatives hosted throughout the year which typically fund the needs of the animals. In addition, the main house and indoor areas of the preserve remain closed to the public for the foreseeable future. Residents wishing to assist Sweetbriar can choose to donate online via GoFundMe, Register with Amazon Smile by typing in “Environmental Centers of Setauket Smithtown” or visit www.wweetbriarnc.org for a list of items which are of great need. your community events to For Send further information, please call leisure@tbrnewspapers.com 631-979-6344.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE THEME

Stroke Neurology

Alison Caruana, DO

Languages Spoken: English, conversational Spanish Education: Medical degree, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Residency training: Internal medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center; Neurology at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center 181 North Belle Mead Road, East Setauket (631) 444-2599

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Dr. Caruana, a vascular (stroke) neurologist, has joined Neurology Associates of Stony Brook.

Areas of Expertise: Diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cerebrovascular diseases, including arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, hemorrhagic strokes, ischemic strokes, atherosclerosis, carotid stenosis, vascular dementia, headache

DR. SEUSS

CLUES ACROSS

1. On a cruise, 2 words 6. Horse poker 9. Deadly slitherers 13. Way to curl hair 14. *Today is gone. Today was fun.

Tomorrow is another ____.”

15. Islam’s Supreme Being 16. Subway coin 17. Salve for Tin Woodman 18. Grim Reaper 19. *”A ____’s s Fine-Something-ThatAll-People-Need.”

21. *”Christmas Day will always be, Just as long as we ____ ____.”

23. Structure named for 31st President 24. Indoor allergy trigger 25. Ship pronoun 28. H. H. Munro’s pen name 30. Something or anything 35. Madam, to a cowboy 37. Dr. Jones, to his friends 39. Best not mentioned 40. Not in favor of 41. Myths and legends, e.g.

43. Maître d’s list 44. France’s longest river 46. *”I Can Read ____ My Eyes Shut!”

47. Use a beeper 48. In direct line of descent 50. Italian car maker 52. Equinox mo.

53. Coral barrier 55. Not a friend 57. *”From there to here, From here to there, Funny ____ are everywhere.”

60. *”Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. ____ ____.”

63. Canine foe 64. However, poetically 66. Full 68. Up and about 69. Porridge grain 70. Say something 71. Start of a conclusion 72. Parental involvement org.

73. Popular garden flower

Answers to last week’s puzzle: Summer Olympics

Directions: Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all digits 1 through 9.

Answers to last week’s SUDOKU

CLUES DOWN

1. *”Step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s A Great Balancing ____.”

2. Turkey dance 3. Punjabi believer 4. Correct 5. Pause in breathing, pl.

6. *”If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is ____.”

7. “Wheel of Fortune” request, 2 words 8. Indian metropolis 9. Sheltered, nautically 10. BBQ side 11. Toupee spot 12. “Zip it!”

15. Countdown to Christmas 20. Inbox item 22. Chowed down 24. Middle of a torso 25. *”A person’s a person, no matter how ____.”

26. Capital of Vietnam 27. Dine at home 29. *”You’re on your own. And you know what you ____.”

31. Pipe smoker’s tool 32. Letter-shaped girder 33. Polynesian kingdom 34. *”Today you are you, that is truer than true.

There is no one alive who is ____ than you.”

36. Bog down 38. Sasquatch’s Himalayan cousin 42. Elevator passage 45. Breadwinner 49. Race part * THEME RELATED CLUE 51. 50-50 54. Bar by estoppel 56. Related on mother’s side 57. Baloney 58. Rwanda’s majority 59. a.k.a. The Islamic State 60. Itty-bitty bit 61. ___ von Bismarck 62. Not quite an adult 63. Latissimus dorsi, for short 65. *”It’s a shirt. It’s a sock. It’s a glove. It’s a ____.”

67. Wine quality

Answers to this week’s puzzle will appear in next week’s newspaper and online on Friday afternoon at www.tbrnewsmedia.com, Arts and Lifestyles

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Vanderbilt Museum launches Walk and Talk tours

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their huge yachts, collecting marine and natural-history specimens and cultural artifacts for his growing private (and later public) museum.

These hour-long, rain-or-shine tours will be given at noon and 1:30 p.m. on August 1, 2, 8, 15, 22, 29 and 30. Tours will start from the ancient Carthaginian columns near the entrance to the Estate.

Masks must be worn for the duration of the tour and social distancing is required.

Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be considerable walking. For other possible tour dates, please check the Vanderbilt website.

A limited number of tickets for each tour are available online only. Admission is $8 adults, $7 seniors/students (age 62-plus), and $6 children 5 and older.

Members and children under 5 are free.

Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets online at www.vanderbiltmuseum. org. Some tickets also will be available for purchase at the entrance. Credit cards or exact-amount cash ONLY. (No change can be given.) For more information, call 631-854-5579.

Virtual Puppet show

The Huntington Arts Council presents a virtual family show via Facebook LIVE with Grammy award-winner Tim Kubert (above) on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. Free but registration is required by visiting www.huntingtonarts.org.

Magic show in the park

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket hosts a magic show with Ronjo on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. All ages welcome! Meet at the Red Barn and bring a chair or blanket. Free. For more information, call 689-6146.

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William K. Vanderbilt II (18781944) spent summers at his Eagle’s Nest estate and mansion on Northport Bay between 1910 and 1944. He and his wife, Rosamond, hosted intimate gatherings and entertained well-known guests, such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Pierre Cartier, Conde Nast, Charles Lindbergh, and the Tiffanys. Eagle’s Nest is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

At other times William and Rosamond invited a few fortunate friends to travel the world with them on

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The IRS has issued guidance for individuals who received an RMD for retirement accounts in 2020 prior to the COVID-19 emergency and now wish to return it. Notice 2020-51 provides procedure and rules allowing for a return of these monies in light of the fact that an RMD is not required for this year. In many instances, you may be able to return the distribution, thus eliminating the income tax liability on that

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The ability to return the RMD without tax consequences extends to those who took a lump sum distribution as well as to those who received an amount monthly. It will also apply to persons of all ages that are the beneficiary of an inherited IRA. Note that while the RMD can be returned, the IRS did not extend these provisions to allow you to “rollback” or give back an amount in excess of your RMD. In addition to the RMD rollback provisions, the IRS Notice 2020-51 allowed special provisions for Corona-Virus related distributions. If you fall in the broad category of persons impacted by COVID-19, you can receive an early distribution of your retirement account without the 10% additional tax/penalty that would otherwise have been assessed. This is significant if you are under 59 ½ and you need to use funds in your retirement account but wanted to avoid the large penalty.

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS Area libraries happy to welcome back patrons with extra safety measures

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

After a long, eerily quiet spring that forced the majority of public places to close, life is getting back to normal on Long Island. Slowly but surely, area libraries are opening their doors to patrons eager to browse and borrow.

“At 10 a.m. on July 6 when the first person walked through our doors and said, ‘It’s good to be back,’ I felt wonderful,” said Carol Albano, director of the Harborfields Library in Greenlawn. “One of our regular patrons walked over to our new book area and put her arms out and said, ‘I just want to hug all the books.’”

It’s a sigh of relief shared by librarians around the Island, especially given that when they closed their doors in March, there was no telling how or when they’d be able to open them again.

“Closing the building during the New York State shutdown felt surreal; it was new territory for everyone involved,” recalled Debbie Engelhardt, director of the Comsewogue Public Library in Port Jefferson Station. “The staff and I immediately set about establishing work-from-home stations so we could maintain strong services, programs, and communication with the public and with each other in our day-today operations.”

Throughout history, libraries have continually needed to broaden the scope of their services to keep up with the community’s habits and interests.

For example, in addition to books and periodicals, libraries offer community programs, tutoring, music, movies, video games, museum passes, audiovisual equipment and much more.

During quarantine, many libraries made their first foray into the world of livestreaming and video conferencing.

From read-alongs and book discussions to cooking demos, yoga hours and gardening lessons, library staff continued to bring people together in socially distant ways.

Clockwise from far left, Comsewogue Public Library Director Debbie Engelhardt at the entrance to the library; Christine Maloney, Circulation Clerk at Harborfields Library, works behind a clear plastic divider; DIY Take Home Craft Kits in the children’s department at Comsewogue Library; hand sanitizer has been placed in various locations at Harborfields Public Library. Photos by Heidi Sutton And while this technology will remain a part of the new normal — e-book borrowing numbers are higher than they’ve ever been in Suffolk County, and many events remain virtual for now — the libraries are thrilled to welcome patrons back to their brick-and-mortar homes.

Of course, things are going to look a little different, and local libraries have new rules and policies in place to keep everyone safe. Here’s a breakdown: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket is the oldest library in Suffolk County to provide service from its original location. Managing a collection of more than 200,000 items isn’t easy, and director Ted Gutmann said they started planning for reopening almost immediately after the shutdown.

“It was quite an interesting time,” Gutmann said. “It was all I thought about for weeks — how we were going to reopen safely and what it might look like. The state had certain parameters that all public places had to follow, so we used that as a guide as we planned.”

So far, they’ve opted for a conservative approach, allowing patrons to browse and check out materials, but limit activities that promote lingering. Patrons are asked to limit their visit to under 30 minutes. Public seating, some of the computers and all toys in the children’s library have been temporarily removed. Visitors can move throughout the aisles between the book shelves, but should follow directional arrows on the floor similar to those in use at grocery stores. Staff will offer

assistance from behind plastic shields.

“Right now, we don’t want to encourage people to spend an extended time here for their own safety,” Gutmann explained. “They are welcome to browse and borrow, then bring their things home to enjoy.”

At the Comsewogue Public Library, reopening has occurred in phases with extensive planning throughout. It’s all been worth it, Engelhardt said, “Opening the doors again felt like great progress. It was exciting, a big step toward more normalcy,” she said. “Our experience in reopening the building was overwhelmingly positive. We worked hard on our reopening plan, which met all state safety requirements and was approved by the county.”

Clockwise from left, Emma S. Clark Memorial Libary Director Ted Gutmann with a sign at the entrance to the library announcing all the changes; Ryan Athanas, Assistant Library Director at Harborfields Public Library, at a desk in the children’s department that only has a single chair; a popular wooden train in the children’s department at Harborfields Public Library has been covered in shrink wrap; Children librarians, from left, Kelllie Franceschini and Mary Soergal, greet library patrons from behind a clear plastic divider at Harborfields Public Library. Photos by Heidi Sutton Curbside pickup of borrowed materials will continue, as it’s a convenient, preferred option for some, but Engelhardt noted the number of in-person visitors has grown in recent weeks.

“Most come in to pick up items they’ve requested, and many are excited to once again enjoy browsing the shelves. Other popular draws are our computers, copiers, and fax services,” she explained.

Some changes: The lounge and study area furniture isn't available right now, and clear plastic dividers are in place at service desks.

“Other than that, we have the same great circulating collections in print and online, from the traditional (think hot summer bestsellers and movies) to the

more innovative (hotspots, Take and Make crafts, Borrow and Bake cake pans),” Engelhardt added.

At Harborfields Public Library, reopening plans began back in April as the staff met for regular Zoom meetings with other area libraries. “Step one was to develop a building safety plan — we met with our head of maintenance and went over each aspect of the building, from the mechanical systems to the physical layout of the furniture and library materials, to ordering personal protective equipment for the staff,” Albano said.

At this time, there is only one chair at each table, every other computer has been removed, and toys and games were temporarily taken out of the children’s area.

You’ll also find plastic shields at the service desks, and that public restrooms have been installed with automatic faucets and automatic flushing toilets, Albano said.

“All areas of the library are open to the public, including all library materials. The only exception is the public meeting rooms are closed, because at this time we are not holding any in-house programming or meetings,” she added. “Computers are still available in the adult, teen and children’s departments, and soft seating and tables are in each department as well.”

As for borrowed materials, there’s no need to worry about catching COVID-19 from a library book, DVD or CD. Once materials are returned, they are kept quarantined for 72 hours. Research from

the global scientific organization Battelle has shown the virus is undetectable on books and similar items after just one day.

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COOKING COVE

Notes from a corn snob

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

I am a corn snob. I was brought up by corn snobs who wouldn’t deign to buy, cook or sink their teeth into an ear of corn unless it was just picked within the hour. The husk had to be bright green with no dry or brown edges and the silk had to be mostly green and well, silky. I learned that when selecting an ear of corn, one did not (as so many people erroneously and inconsiderately do) rip back the husk; instead one ran their fingertips gently up and down the ear of corn to feel for indentations which meant worm holes.

I’ve always been lucky enough to live near farm stands in the summer which, of course, given my snobbery, is the only time I’ll eat corn.

This year I’ve noticed a hefty increase in price; at some stands it’s actually almost doubled since last year. However, I’m ok with that as long as the corn is so fresh I can stick my thumbnail in a kernel and it squirts instead of collapses.

The kind of corn I’m talking about should be crisp, sweet and succulent. If it sticks to your teeth when you bite into it, it’s not fresh, not worth whatever you paid for it even if it

was cheap, and is better suited for fodder for farm animals. If it’s truly just picked, the only embellishment it needs is a slathering of butter and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. It’s best boiled or grilled. Everyone has his or her own theory about how to boil it or grill it; if the corn is fresh it’ll taste good no matter how or how long you cook it. And if it isn’t fresh it doesn’t matter either because it won’t taste good. Here’s the way I do it. And that’s what this corn snob has to say.

Boiled Corn

YIELD: Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 8 ears very fresh corn • 2 sticks unsalted butter • Coarse salt • Freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS:

Here are a couple of flavored butters that I think are really good with corn:

Lime-Chipotle-Cilantro Butter

Grilled Corn

YIELD: Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 8 ears very fresh corn • 2 sticks unsalted butter • Coarse salt • Freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS:

Over high heat, bring a very large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, husk the corn and remove the silky threads.

When water is at a full rolling boil, carefully drop corn into pot, cover, lower heat to medium high to maintain the boil and cook for 7 minutes. Remove corn from pot or let sit a few minutes, if desired. Stack on platter, slather with one stick of butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve immediately with remaining butter, salt and pepper to accompany grilled meat, poultry or fish and a crisp salad.

Heat grill to medium. Pull outer husks down to base; carefully strip silk away from ear, then pull husks back up. Fill a large pot or bowl with cold water and add one tablespoon salt; soak ears in salted water for 15 minutes.

After removing corn from water and shaking off excess, place on grill, close cover, and turning every 5 minutes, grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until kernels are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. Peel off husks and brush generously with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Serve immediately with grilled meat, poultry or fish and a crisp salad.

YIELD: Makes approximately one cup.

INGREDIENTS: • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves • 1 1/2 tablespoons adobo sauce • 1 1/2 chipotle peppers in adobo (from a can), finely chopped • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice • 1 large garlic clove, finely minced • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Herb-Garlic Butter

YIELD: Makes approximately one cup.

INGREDIENTS: • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened • 2/3 cup combination of chopped parsley, basil and chives • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • Generous pinch cayenne pepper • 2 large cloves garlic, minced DIRECTIONS FOR BOTH RECIPES:

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MOVIE REVIEW

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The legend of King Arthur is reenvisioned in Netflix's 'Cursed' Katherine Langford stars as Nimue, the Fey Queen and wielder of the Sword of Power in Cursed.

REVIEWED BY JEFFREY SANZEL The Arthurian legend has been seen in films and on television for over one hundred years.

Whether it is Disney’s animated The Sword in the Stone (1963), the screen adaptation of Camelot (1967), Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), or the gritty but effective Excalibur (1981), the tale and the characters have endured.

King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, the wizard Merlin and the Knights of the Round table — all are drawn from Sir Thomas Mallory’s epic fifteenth century Le Morte d’Arthur. The stories have been told and retold, celebrated and spoofed over centuries.

Netflix’s most recent offering is the tenpart series Cursed. Based on the 2019 novel

by Thomas Wheeler and illustrated by Frank Miller, this is a reenvisioning of the legend told through Nimue, who would become the Lady of the Lake, the sorceress who is often associated with giving Arthur the sword Excalibur and later enchanting Merlin. In many ways, Cursed nods most towards The Mists of Avalon, Marion Zimmer Bradley’s modern reinterpretation that emphasizes the powerful women behind Camelot.

There is much more sword than sorcery in Cursed, and it is not for the squeamish.

The first episode opens with a cluttered exposition, assaulting the viewer with the series’ lore. An amazing amount of information and jargon are stuffed into fifteen minutes.

Nimue (Katherine Langford) is a member of the Sky People, one of the various Fey (fairy) tribes. She has gifts that are associated with

witchcraft so is an outcast even among her own people. Her mother, Lenore (strong and kind as played by Catherine Walker), a healer and a pillar of strength in the tribe, tells her to never to be embarrassed of what she is.

Nimue is unsure of the source of her powers and they seem to manifest when she is upset or feeling a strong emotion — sort of a medieval Carrie White. That is, until she whimsically wins a dice game about twenty minutes later.

(So much for consistency.) Mostly, they present as tree roots coming to life and graphically attack her persecutors. In a ritual offering by the community Elders, Nimue is chosen by the Hidden as the Summoner. This displeases the Elders and she decides to leave the community.

Along with her rustic sidekick, Pym (mostly comic relief as played by Lily Newmark), she flees to a port town, only to discover that the ship she sought left the day before. Here she meets Arthur, the man-who-will-be-king, (Devon Terrell) in the standard market day scene. They do end up have a sexy, fireside duel. Actual engagement doesn’t occur for another eight episodes.

The first part ends with Nimue in a sword battle against some badly CGI-ed wolves. This brands her the Wolf Blood Witch.

The sword is at the heart of the narrative, representing both honor and corruption. It goes by the name of the Devil’s Tooth and the Sword of First Kings and the Sword of Power. Nimue’s mother charged her with getting the sword to Merlin (Gustaf Skarsgård) and much of the first half of the series focuses on that quest.

While Cursed is a fantasy realm where both the flora and the fauna are enchanted, it is also a harsh, cruel, and bloody world — with emphasis on the bloody. It is not so much gallons of spilled blood but oceans. The number of slashings,

knifings, and beheadings per episode is in the dozens. There is much more sword than sorcery in Cursed, and it is not for the squeamish.

Most interesting is the unrest in the world.

There is drought and plague and it is being blamed on King Uther Pendragon (Sebastian Armesto) and the various Fey enclaves. Father Carden (Peter Mullan) and the Red Paladins are a religious order under the guidance of Rome; they are shown destroying the Fey villages and mutilating its denizens. There is the mix of zealot fanaticism and sadism in the Paladins as they destroy everything in their paths, burning and hacking their way in the name of right.

They also torture their prisoners and burn them alive on crosses.

The tone is a strange blend of the traditional “Once upon a time …” with ABC’s Once Upon a Time. The dialogue is an odd mixture of modern and “oldey-timey,” with a scattering of milady’s but stopping short of “prithee” and “forsooth.”

There is one stray “hedge-born naïf.”

The cast is, for the most part, very good.

Langford makes Nimue strong and dimensional and carries the series well with charmingly honest Terrell an ideal match. Skarsgård’s Merlin is wily and dissipated, playing him with the right touch of ambivalence. Daniel Sharman’s Weeping Monk, the Paladin’s secret weapon, is appropriately menacing. Matt Stokoe’s Green Knight/Sir Gawain is proud but decent with a particularly strong moment where he relates the death of his brother. Aremsto’s spoiled king as a good match for Polly Walker’s cold-blooded Queen Regent mother. Mullan clearly understands the vicious, self-righteous monk. Shalom Brune-Franklin as Arthur’s sister Igraine/Morgana is a voice of reason until she isn’t.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Your significant other can be the catalyst for change, Leo. He or she may help you propel your career and potentially open up doors you never considered.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may need to get some things of your chest soon. But don’t fret. You’ll be able to get your emotions out and start over with a fresh and calm perspective.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Surround yourself with your favorite things and people, Libra. This will make daily life that much better and help you put a positive spin on anything.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You may be a little moody and things may not be going according to plan right now, Scorpio. But all it takes is a minor adjustment to change all of that immediately.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, with all the pressure you have been under lately, it can be easy to buckle. However, you have energy reserves in droves and can muscle your way through.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Miscommunication at work may lead to confusion and broken agreements, Capricorn. You may have to be the level head in this situation and pull everyone together.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, keep a level head through a demanding time. You’re being pulled in many directions, but you’ve always been cool under pressure and now is no different.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Dreams fill your mind, Pisces. But you have to operate in the real world. See if you can merge your goals with your dreams this week.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 What seems like innocent fun can quickly escalate, Aries. Be sure to rein in the excitement. If you can’t do so on your own, ask a buddy to assist you.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This is your time to ramp up the romance, Taurus.

If you are single, employ some dating apps to find a new match. If you’re in a relationship, exchange romantic texts.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 No one can make healthy decisions for you, Gemini.

It is up to you to make some changes. Recommit to healthy eating and exercise this week.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if your relationship has been complicated by finances and power struggles, that will start to settle in the days to come. You will find a middle ground.

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Continued from page B15 Emily Coates is a bit more than psychotic as the rebel nun, Sister Iris — watching her walk away from the burning convent is chilling.

Peter Guinness gives a richness to Sir Ector, Arthur’s uncle, who is more than reluctantly forced into the middle of the political mire.

There are dozens of characters who come and go (many with hatchets and swords in their chests; some missing hands). The villains tend to be pure evil which undermines the texture of the world. There are also Vikings and mercenaries and a variety of Fey to keep track of.

One nice touch is the animated illustrations that join the scenes. These clearly reference the Frank Miller illustrations from the book but they give a certain tone and flow that is aesthetically very elegant.

The problem with the series is the lack of consistency in the storytelling. The occasional stabs at humor don’t land well. While the first six episodes are dense with plot and background, they are well-paced. However, by episode seven, it all becomes predictable, and there is a sense of treading water (or blood) until the final episode and the great battle. By this time, the viewer is battle-fatigued and the fact that so much is left unresolved is both frustrating and predictable.

Devon Terrell stars as King Arthur in Cursed.

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There is a moment in the penultimate scene that is a wonderful reveal which is directly related to the Arthurian legend and what is to come. And that is the problem.

So much of the latter episodes are setting up for a second season. Cursed is nine hours of playing time that could have been cut in half.

It is a sprawling epic that doesn’t fully reach its potential or fulfill its promise. You could just wait for the second season. Or not.

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Poetry Reading with Russ Green

Walt Whitman Birthplace Association in Huntington Station hosts a virtual poetry reading with Russ Green at 6:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Register in advance via Zoom by visiting www.waltwhitman.org/zoom.

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Bring seating. Free but registration is required by visiting www.huntingtonarts.org. For further info, call 271-8423.

Friday 31

Whitman, Race, & Racism lecture

Walt Whitman Birthplace in Huntington Station presents “Whitman, Race, & Racism,” a virtual discussion with Distinguished Whitman Scholar and Professor Ed Folsom, Ph.D. via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. This historical program focuses on Whitman, a Civil War era poet, who proclaimed his love for democracy in his writing. Professor Folsom will include facts about Whitman’s writings on race, Black writers’ responses to Whitman over the past 125 years, and the current conversation about the Whitman statue situated at Rutgers University-Camden. The presentation will then be opened up for audience responses and participation. $5 suggested donation. Visit www.waltwhitman.org. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Sunday 2

Vanderbilt Walk and Talk Tours See Aug. 1 listing.

‘Cake’

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short plays at 7 p.m. with “Cake” by Scott Mullen and starring Tommy Ranieri, Rachel Greenblatt, Kyle Breitenbach and Heather Rose Kuhn. The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel with technical production by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree.org.

Monday 3

Birding with the Fish Guy

Sky Room Talk

Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington presents an at-home discussion and Q&A of "Top Hat" (1935) via Zoom at 8 p.m. Host Philip Harwood will discuss RKO’s highest grossing film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org to sign up for this free event. Call 423-7610 for more info.

Jazz ala Norman Granz and the Jazz at the Philharmonic concerts of the 1950s. Bring seating. Free but registration required by visiting www.huntingtonarts.org.

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE VANDERBILT Catch a screening of 'The Sand Lot' under the stars at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport on July 31 or Aug. 1.

L.I. Dance Consortium

Huntington Arts Council's Summer of Hope Festival continues with a performance by the L.I. Dance Consortium at Heckscher Park's Chapin Rainbow Stage, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington at 8 p.m. Enjoy a performance by the American Dance Theatre of Long Island; Stars of Tomorrow; North Shore Dance; Long Island Ballet Theatre; and The Red Hot Mamas.

Also featured will be solo performances by Emily Gershowitz, the Rea Jacobs Dance Scholarship winner and Tyler Phelan, the Sandi Blomberg Scholarship winner. Bring seating.

Free but registration required by visiting www. huntingtonarts.org.

‘The Sandlot’

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents a screening of “The Sandlot” (rated PG) today and Aug. 1 at 8:30 p.m. at its drive-in movie theater.

Admission is $40 per carload, $34 members.

Mr. Softie and his ice cream truck will stop by. Tickets are available online only at www. vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Saturday 1 ‘The Sandlot’

See July 31 listing.

Food distribution event

Long Island Cares holds a food distribution event at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket every Saturday

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced and volunteers will be available to assist with carrying food to the cars. Questions? Call 631-582-FOOD or visit www.licares.org.

Vanderbilt Walk and Talk Tours

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport hosts a guided Walk and Talk Tour today and Aug. 2 at noon and 1:30 p.m. Tour the Vanderbilt Estate grounds and gardens during this hour long tour. Held rain or shine. Tickets are $8 adults, $7 seniors/ students, $6 children ages 5 and older. Visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org to order. See story on page B9.

Virtual Artist Encounter

Gallery North in Setauket presents a Virtual Artist Encounter with watercolor artist and TBR News Media’s artist of the month Jan Guarino at 4 p.m. Guarino will join participants from her studio via Zoom to discuss her work and her creative process.

Followed by a Q&A. Free. Visit www. gallerynorth.org to register. For more info, call 751-2676.

Jazz Loft ALL STARS in concert

Jazz impresario and cornetist Tom Manuel will appear with the Jazz Loft All Stars, a lineup consisting of some of New York’s top Jazz talent, on Heckscher Park's Chapin Rainbow Stage, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington at 8 p.m. Part of the Summer of Hope Festival, the concert will feature a mix of traditional

Northport-East Northport Public Library presents Birding with the Fish Guy via Zoom at 7 p.m. Take a look at the sea’s feathered friends with Chris Paparo in this multimedia presentation. Find out what Long Island birds can be observed close to shore and learn about wading birds, waterfowl and raptors. Free and open to all. Registration is underway at www. nenpl.org.

Tuesday 4

Climate change lecture

Comsewogue Public Library in Port Jefferson Station hosts a virtual lecture on climate change with Atlantic Marine Conservation Society’s scientists at 7 p.m. Learn the facts about climate change, the effects it is having on our planet and ways we can reduce our influence on it. Open to all. Free. Visit www. cplib.org/a-online-programming for info on how to register and participate in this program. Questions? Call 928-1212 and ask for Adult Services.

Wednesday 5 ‘Indelible’

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson continues its Off-Stage/On-Line series of short plays at 7 p.m. with “Indelible” by John Bavoso and starring Chris Brady and Londel Collier.

The series is directed by Theatre Three’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel with technical production by Tim Haggerty and Eric J. Hughes. Free. Visit www.theatrethree.org.

NCJO Quintet in concert

Huntington's Summer of Hope Festival continues with a performance by the NCJO Quintet on Heckscher Park's Chapin Rainbow Stage, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington at 8 p.m.

Bring seating. Free but registration is required by visiting www.huntingtonarts.org.

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Farmers Markets Bethel Hobbs Farm Stand

Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 10 at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach.

Organically-grown fruits and vegetables, fresh horseradish, farm fresh eggs, jams, honey, goat milk hand cream, honey and goat milk soaps and vendors with homemade items. Call 774-1556 or visit www. hobbsfarm.info.

Brookhaven Farmers Market

Thursdays through October from noon to 5 p.m. in the south parking lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville. Locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, wine, flowers, baked goods, homemade bath and body products and more will be available for purchase. Call 4518696 or visit www.brookhavenny.gov.

Lake Grove Farmers Market

Drive-through farmers market every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Smith Haven Mall southwest parking lot through September. Hosted by HeartBeet Farms, the market will feature new vendors each week. Pre-ordering is available but not required. Call 516-343-6247 or visit www. heartbeetfarms.com.

Northport Farmers Market

Saturdays through Nov. 21 (except Oct. 3) at Cow Harbor Park at the corner of Main Street and Woodbine Avenue, Northport from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, artisan cheese, pickles, jams, granola, smoked meats, fish, baked goods, coffee, plants and much more. Held rain or shine. Call 754-3905 or visit www.northportfarmersmarket.org

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

Sundays through Nov. 15 at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchase local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, soaps, coffee, tea, olive oil, pickles, international specialties and more. Rain location: Port Jefferson Village Center. Call 473-4724 or visit www.portjeff.com.

Rocky Point Farmers Market

Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 22 at Old Depot Park at 115 Prince Road, corner of Broadway in Rocky Point.

Locally grown produce, fresh fish, candles, handcrafted jewelry, soap, ceramics, hand carved wood items, artisan beer, organic wine, baked goods and more. Visit www. rockypointfarmersmarket.org.

Three Village Farmers Market

Fridays through Oct. 2 on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket from 3 to 7 p.m. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey, soaps, artisan cheese, baked goods, pickles, fudge, ravioli and much more. Call 901-7151.

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Thursday 6

Guardianship Webinar

Burner Law Groups hosts a free webinar titled Article 81 Guardianship: Providing for an incapacitated adult at 2 p.m. Join them as they shed light on this special proceeding and the different roles played by the judge, petitioner, court evaluator, interested parties, and court appointed attorney. To register, visit www. burnerlaw.com/webinars/.

Goat Yoga

The Smithtown Historical Society, 211 Middle Country Road, Smithtown hosts an outdoor goat yoga session today at 5:30 p.m. and again at 6:45 p.m. Kelly Mitchell from The Buddha Barn will lead participants through a 45-minute practice of yoga with friendly, interactive goats. Tickets are $25 per person each session and all levels of yoga are welcome. Bring a mat, towel and bottle of water. Masks are required before and after the session. Registration (18 and older please) is required by visiting www.smithtownhistorical. org. Questions? Call 265-6768.

Whaling Museum lecture

August 7th is National Lighthouse Day! Join the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor for a lecture titled Lighthouses of Long Island at 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. Call 3673418 for more info.

Overcoming stress & anxiety

Comsewogue Public Library in Port Jefferson Station presents an virtual program, Overcoming Stress & Anxiety with Dr. Matthew Raider at 7 p.m. We are living in a time that often feels confusing and stressful.

Learn how to tap into the power of meditation to calm the body and mind. Open to all. Free.

Visit www.cplib.org/a-online-programming for info on how to register and participate in this program. Questions? Call 928-1212 and ask for Adult Services.

Author Talk

Join Book Revue in Huntington for a virtual evening with author of All Are Welcome at the Silent Circus,(The Phantom's Tea series), Danica Mendez-Liakos as she appears in conversation with book blogger Suzanne Hamilton, a.k.a. The Book Blondie at 7 p.m. live on CrowdCast. Free. Registration is required by visiting www.bookrevue.com. For more info, call 271-1442.

Kirsten Maxwell in concert

Huntington's Summer of Hope Festival continues with a performance by awardwinning singer/songwriter Kirsten Maxwell on Heckscher Park's Chapin Rainbow Stage at 8 p.m. Bring seating. Free but registration is required by visiting www.huntingtonarts.org. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK

Singer-songwriter Kirsten Maxwell performs at Huntington's Summer of Hope Festival at Heckscher Park on Aug. 6.

Virtual Sky Room Talk

Davis Town Meeting House Society seeks vendors for its annual Yard Sale & Craft Fair at the Davis House, 263 Middle Country Road, Coram on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rain date is Sept. 20. $25 per table. For an application, please call Maryanne at 804-2256 or email msiclaridouglas@yahoo.com.

Vendors wanted

Preferred Promotions seeks vendors for its annual Deepwells Holiday Boutique in St. James on Dec. 7 and 8 and again from Dec. 14 to 15. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 563-8551.

The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington presents an at-home discussion and Q&A on “Goodfellas” and on the career of Martin Scorsese with film historian Glenn Andreiev at 8 p.m. via Zoom. Free. Visit www. cinemaartscentre.org to register.

North Fork Event Company seeks vendors for the annual North Meets South Festival in Riverhead on Aug. 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Riverhead on the East End Art Council's green and along the riverfront.

Interested vendors may call 905-7115 or visit www.northforkevent.com.

East End Arts is looking for artisans, food vendors and street painting artists for its 24th annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival in Riverhead on Sept. 6 from noon to 5 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 7. Email mcutone@ eastendarts.org for further details.

CALENDAR DEADLINE is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that can be printed.

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Byzantine Catholic

RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER VLADYSLAV BUDASH, ADMINISTRATOR DEACON ROBERT KNAPP JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Saturdays 4:45 pm Sunday Liturgy: 10 am For Weekday and Holy Day Schedule: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 www.stgmajella.org REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Summer Schedule 2020 Mass: Saturday 4 pm & 6 pm; Sunday 8 am, 10 am & 12 pm Weekday Mass: 9 am Confessions: Saturday 2-3 pm or by appointment Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am - 4 pm Thrift Shop: Monday-Thursday 10 am - 4 pm Baptism and Wedding arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Office

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 631-473-0165 • Fax 631-331-8094 www.www.infantjesus.org REVEREND PATRICK M. RIEGGER, PASTOR ASSOCIATES: REV. FRANCIS LASRADO & REV. ROLANDO TICLLASUCA To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the Rectory Confessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church Religious Ed.: 631– 928-0447 Parish Outreach: 631–331-6145 Weekly Masses: 6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel* Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel,* Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel* Spanish Masses: Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church *Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

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:Mon.-Sat. 9am - 2pm REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. GERALD CESTARE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR ASSOC. PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE Daily Mass Monday to Friday at 8am

All NYS and Diocesan guidelines of social distancing, face masks, etc. will be followed Maximum in church is 127 people Sunday Mass Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 9:30am The Mass will continue to be taped and available on the St. James parish web site and Facebook page

by Saturday 5pm and all day Sunday.

Maximum in church is 127 people Baptisms, one family at a time; Funerals, Weddings All NYS and Diocesan guidelines of social distancing, face masks, etc. will be followed Maximum in church is 127 people Reconciliation (Confession) call for an appointment; meet in rectory or outside grounds Anointing of the Sick call for an appointment - we still make house calls!

We offer our deepest thanks to all those on the front lines in health care- physicians, nurses, technicians, and all those involved in either direct or indirect patient care; to first responders; to our local essential businesses and their staffs which have remained open in order to provide us with food, household supplies, postal and banking needs, and gas for our cars and for all of the everyday heroes …

We thank you and pray God’s blessings and protection and care be upon you.

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: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 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. ALPHONSUS IGBOKWE, 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: Sat.: 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.

Catholic Traditional Latin Mass ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Society of Saint Pius X 900 Horseblock Road, Farmingville, NY 11738 631–736–6515 • sspxlongisland.com Sunday Masses at 7 am and 9 am

Congregational

MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org • REV. DR. PHILIP HOBSON Take care of yourselves, wash your hands, wear your mask, check on your neighbors.

Grace and Peace, Rev. Phil Worship with us online! Sundays at 10 am (or anytime) on Facebook and YouTube.

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Visit our website www.allsouls–stonybrook.org or call 631-655-7798 allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Starting Sunday July 12, 2020 8 am service will be Virtual 9:30 am service will be outdoors at the Rectory 5 Mill Pond Rd., Stony Brook; parking end of rd. at Parish House 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 EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SETAUKET

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net email: office@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Our worship services will resume on July 4, 2020 with the following schedule for July and August: Saturday evening at 5pm: Evening Prayer Sunday morning: 8am Morning Prayer; 10am Morning Prayer with music.

A Eucharistic Healing Service will be held on Thursdays at noon.

Let God walk with you as part of our familyfriendly community

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org Church office hours: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 12pm FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE Christ Episcopal Church will be open for 9:00 Morning prayer every Sunday in August.

ALL ARE WELCOME. PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASKS. Check for upcoming information concerning the celebration of Holy Eucharist. For information please call the church office during office hours.

GOD BLESS YOU. Father Anthony DiLorenzo It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry. We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

490 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5560 www.stjamesstjames.org Parish Office email: stjameschurchnyoffice@gmail.com THE REV. IAN C. WETMORE, RECTOR Sunday in-person worship: 8 am Morning Prayer: Rite I (this service is also streamed on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ SaintJamesSt.James.NY) 9:30 am Morning Prayer: Rite II-outdoors in the shade in good weather, otherwise indoors Monday-Friday, 8:30 am: Morning Prayer: Rite I In keeping with our Bishop’s guidelines, duration of our services is 30-40 minutes.

Masks and hand sanitizer are available at the entrance.

Please call the church office for information about pastoral care and other church-related activities.

Where is God calling us?

To grow in faith through Scripture and prayer, To build relationships in Christ, To serve one another and the world.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR MRS. CLAIRE MIS, SEMINARIAN ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR 12 Prospect St, Huntington ● (631) 427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org ● LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship – Via Zoom & Facebook Live 8:00 AM – Rite II Morning Prayer 10:00 AM – Rite II with music Morning Prayer – Via Zoom 9:00 am – Monday thru Friday Benefit Concert – Facebook Live 11:30 am - Sundays visit our website for the more information

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

To Know Christ and To Make Him Known 322 Main Street, East Setauket www.3vc.org • 631-941–3670 LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Sunday Worship Services are durrently suspended until further notice. Please join us virtually and get connected by visiting www.3vc.org.

– Your 3VC church family Join Us As We Celebrate 60 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

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

PLEASE CALL OR VISIT YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP’S WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE.

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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 - Divine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10 Am - 11 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office* Adjustments to services will be made according to CDC and NYState DOH COVID-19 guidelines. Please call Church office for updates.

Jewish VILLAGE CHABAD

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Center for Jewish Life & Learning “Judaism With A Smile” 360 Nicolls Road, East Setauket Next To Fire Dept.

631-585–0521 • www.MyVillageChabad.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 Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station 631-928–3737 • www.northshorejewishcenter.org RABBI AARON BENSON • CANTOR DANIEL KRAMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARCIE PLATKIN PRINCIPAL HEATHER WELKES YOUTH DIRECTOR JEN SCHWARTZ Services: Friday At 8 Pm; Saturday At 9:15 am Daily Morning And Evening Minyan- Call For Times.

Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors’ Club Youth Group • Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop Food Pantry • Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative Curriculum And Programming For Children Ages 5-13 Imagine A Synagogue That Feels Like Home!

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey.

Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751–8518 • www.tisbny.org A Warm And Caring Intergenerational Community Dedicated To Learning, Prayer, Social Action, And Friendship.

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY

CANTOR INTERN EMILY HOOLIHAN EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR RABBI MICHAEL S. CHURGEL, RJE 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

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 ERIC FARET, VICAR Email: office@hopelutheran.com Website: www.hopeluth.com We have worship services for a limited size congregation on Saturdays at 5 p.m.

Call the church to reserve a place.

We also offer two Parking Lot services on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and we are livecasting these worship services as well. The service can be accessed in the three ways on the Homepage of our website: www.hopeluth.com. A link is also posted there. Links are also posted on our Facebook “Friends who like Hope Lutheran Church” group. The YouTube channel we use is “Rev Dr Richard O. Hill,” where the service and other items are available.

We have a live Zoom Bible Study on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 and a Hymn Sing event on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. All are welcome.

We have a “Hope’s Kids” Facebook group for children to use.

Our Food Pantry is open to everyone on Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. for picking up food.

Also, donations can be made from 11 a.m.-noon or by making arrangements by leaving a message on the church answering service.

Offerings to support our ministry can be made at church services and through our website’s “Share God’s Mission” page.

In any emergency, call the pastor at 516-848-5386.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com Pastor’s cell: 347–423–1523 (voice or text) www.StPaulsLCPJS.org facebook.com/stpaulselca St. Paul’s is closed to the public while Covid-19 pandemic social distancing protocols are in effect.

Services are available at www.facebook.com/ StPaulsELCA and www.StPaulsLCPJS.org. You are encouraged to remain at home and tune in to our services on Facebook Live. If you have questions, call, text, or email Pastor Paul.

We continue to serve the Port Jefferson Community Now in our 102nd year

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

Lutheran–LCMS

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 • www.messiahny.com PASTOR STEVE UNGER We are thrilled to announce we are opening for worship in the church on August 2. Two services at 9 am & 10:30 am. Space is limited so please go to our website (www.messiahny.com) to register or call the church office (631-751-1775). See our website for the procedures we will have in place. For those who are not comfortable with going to church, you can still watch the service online. It will be live streamed on our Facebook page (Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church).

We, as a church, are here for you and if you are in need, please call us.

Our Pastor is available and you are welcome to call the church to speak to him.

May God keep you safe and shine His light and love upon you.

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–PASTOR • 631-941–3581 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

ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

532 Moriches Road, St. James 11780-1316 REV. PRINCE DONKOR, PASTOR 631-584-5340 All are Welcome As of July 12th we are able to open our doors once again. 10 am. We ask that all who enter, please wear a mask. Thank you all and God Bless you.

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 Adult Bible Study: 9am 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 No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here!

Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT JEFFERSON

107 South/Main Streets • (631) 473-0147 We are an accepting and caring people who invite you to share in the journey of faith with us.

THE REV. DR. RICHARD GRAUGH Email: office@pjpres.org Website: www.pjpres.org Sunday Worship Service-10 am (Childcare Provided) Christian Education-Sunday School: 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship 11:15 am

Bible Study: Tuesday 3 pm Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the Month Meal Provided by Welcome Friends every Friday at 6 pm Call the church office or visit our website for current activities and events.

NYS Certified Preschool and Daycare The purpose of First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson is, with God’s help, to share the joy and good news of Jesus Christ with the congregation, visitors and the community at large; to provide comfort to those in need and hope to those in despair; and to seek justice for all God’s people.

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4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 • www.cbquakers.org 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.

During this time when we are asked not to gather together physically, we are gathering online for worship.

Please see our website (www.consciencebayquakers.org) for information about joining in. All are welcome.

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380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 631–751–0297 www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) We are a religious community that seeks diversity, individual spiritual growth, social and economic justice.

Sunday Service: 10:30 am – visit www.uufsb.org for the weekly link to our online services while we cannot gather in person Children’s Sunday Religious Education Classes resume in the fall.

Our website also offers information about other activities we are currently holding online, such as our Humanist Discussion Group and meditative & wellness arts classes

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COVER STORY

An epic voyage across the ocean Disney's 'Moana Jr.' opens in Smithtown

BY HEIDI SUTTON There is a well-known saying in the theater world — "the show must go on." And even among a debilitating pandemic that has forced many theaters to temporarily close their doors, the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts has found a way to do that with another well-known saying — "where there’s a will, there’s a way."

In partnership with the Smithtown Historical Society, the theater is currently staging a colorful outdoor production of Disney’s "Moana Jr.," and it could not have come at a better time as parents struggle to keep their children entertained with limited options. Through Aug. 15, the sociallydistanced, one-hour show, presented with no intermission, will be held on the shaded grounds of the historical society’s Roseneath Cottage at various times throughout the week.

Rehearsals were already underway when the pandemic took hold, according to executive producer Michael Mucciolo, and then continued virtually until the end of June. "The first step was to see if the parents The Cast: and kids had a desire to Dori Ahlgrim do the show in this new Gabrielle Arroyo safer environment and Riley Ferraro if any did not then we wouldn't have explored Gabriella Fugon the idea any further.

Michael Gualtieri After a resounding Aubrey Gulle yes we worked with Derek Hough our board, as well Anabelle Kreitzman as legal and health Jackson Mucciolo professionals. Then we Lorelai Mucciolo put out a request for Gianna Oppedisano volunteers to support us and without any of Priscilla Russo them we would not Dylan O’Leary have felt comfortable Logan O’Leary with performing," he Zach Podair explained in an email.

Alia Romanelli The decision to move Jonathan Setzer the production outdoors came after the theater Savannah Shaw was approached by the Juliana Spataro Smithtown Historical Ari Spiegel Society (SHS). "It was Justin Walsh Weiner the evolution of an idea after the SHS graciously offered the use of their space and to show the community what SHS has to offer in terms of tranquil outdoor spaces," said Mucciolo.

Originally scheduled for April, the show opened on July 24 and has already sold out numerous performances.

"The response from the community has been amazingly positive. Some had concerns not having a full understanding of what this would be like but people have been very appreciative

Clockwise from left, Michael Gualtieri as the legendary demi-god Maui; Gabriella Fugon as Moana and Gianna Oppedisano as Gramma Tala; Derek Hough (right claw), Dori Ahlgrim as Tamatoa, and Justin Walsh Weiner (right claw) Photos by Courtney Braun

of all the hard work the cast, crew, and staff have done to make this happen in a safe way.

The story of a girl facing uncertainty and loss, finding friendship and bravery is so important right now. It is especially at home in this open space framed within picturesque trees and the sounds of nature," said Mucciolo.

Featuring songs written by LinManuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina,“Moana” hit the theaters in 2016 to rave reviews. The animated film introduced us to Moana (Gabriella Fugon), the strong-willed daughter of Chief Tui (Logan O'Leary) and his wife Sina (Priscilla Russo) who live on the Polynesian island of Motunui.

When a blight on the island causes the coconuts to turn black and the fish to disappear, Moana follows the advice of her grandmother (Gianna Oppedisano) and embarks on a journey across the Pacific Ocean to find the demigod Maui (Michael Gualtieri) in hopes he will help her return the heart of Te Fiti (Savannah Shaw), the Polynesian goddess of earth and life, and save her people.

Along the way, the pair make a detour to Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters, to retrieve Maui’s magical fishhook from Tamatoa (Dori Ahlgrim/ Alia Romanelli), a giant coconut crab and battle the lava demon Te Kā (Savannah Shaw).

Directed by Courtney Braun and Jordan Hue, with musical direction by Melissa Coyle, the stage adaptation follows the storyline closely and includes all of the wonderful songs in the film including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” “I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)” and “You’re Welcome.”

The cast members, ranging in age from 11 to 17, do a tremendous job bringing the story of "Moana" to life on stage with special mention to Michael Gualtier who plays the demi-god Maui in a way that would make The Rock proud. His rendition of "You're Welcome" is hilarious. But it is 17-year-old Gabriella Fugon, perfectly cast as Moana, who steals the show. Her beautiful rendition of "How Far I'll Go" is breathtaking and when she sings "I am Moana" the audience will believe it too. She even looks like Moana!

The costumes by Ronald Green III, choreography by Courtney Braun and the incredible set by Mike Mucciolo tie the show together nicely.

Both the Smithtown Historical Society and the theater have taken many steps to make the performances as safe as possible for both the cast, crew, and audience members. "Studies have show your risk of being exposed to Covid-19 is 95% lower outdoors than indoors, because of wind dispersing and sunlight breaking down the virus does not allow for particles to concentrate like in a store or restaurant. Safety is not just from a business concern as members of the production team are also parents of cast members and so do not take lightly anyone's health," said Mucciolo.

Bathrooms are available on the premises and souveniers, including flower sunglasses, flower hair clips, leis and paper fans, are available for purchase.

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts presents "Moana Jr." at the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 East Main St., Smithtown through Aug. 15. Up to 75 tickets are sold for each performance with ticket holders safely distanced in their groups away from others and masks are required. All seats are $18. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

On the cover: From left, Zach Podair as Pua, Gabriella Fugon as Moana, and Lorelai Mucciolo as Hei-Hei Photo by Courtney Braun

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SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK

MEET MORTY THE PRINCE!

KIDS KORNER Programs Kids Creatures of the Night

This week's featured shelter of the week is Morty, a shy and sweet 10 1/2 year-old Havanese currently being cared for at the Smithtown Animal Shelter.

Little Morty was found as an unhealthy stray with severe skin infections. He has a long road to get back to normal, but his spirit remains bright and he loves meeting new people. This sweet boy has been neglected but he didn’t let it break him.

He needs a home where he can Photo from Smithtown Animal Shelter be treated like the prince he is!

Morty will do fine with calm dogs, cats and older children.

If you are interested in meeting Morty, please fill out an adoption application online at www.townofsmithtownanimalshelter.com. The Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. For more information, call 631-360-7575.

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a “not so dark” kid friendly Creatures of the Night fundraiser event on July 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Meet nighttime animals, hear a story about some nocturnal animals, play a game, and take a short self guided walk in the woods to see where creatures of the night make their homes. Activities will be split into stations to keep everyone distanced. Please bring a mask for when distancing isn’t possible and bring a picnic blanket to watch the animal presentations and story. Cost is $10 per child/ $5 per adult. Tickets are available online only at www.sweetbriarnc.org. For more info, call 979-6344.

Social Distance Like a Sailor

The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring presents a Fun Friday Virtual Workshop, Social Distance Like a Sailor, on July 31 at 4 p.m. Sailors are pretty great at staying far away from people.

Explore what life was like on a whaleship and discover how sailors communicated with friends and loved ones across great distances.

Learn how to use signal flags to send a secret message of your own! Free to participate, $5 suggested donation appreciated. Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Questions?

Call 367-3418.

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Celebrate art and the great outdoors this summer with the Heckscher Museum’s Heckscher at Home Kids Edition: Summer Break on Saturday mornings through August 15. Explore a variety of different techniques and art materials as you enjoy Mother Nature.

Each week will feature a new and exciting project with one of the museum’s professional educators including Sponge Painting on Aug. 1, Leaf Rubbing on Aug. 8 and Tin Foil Marker Printmaking on Aug. 15. Videos premiere on YouTube at 10 a.m., and are available for free any time on www.Heckscher.org. Call 3803230 for more information.

Little Gardeners Workshop

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, Setauket hosts a Little Gardeners Workshop with Farmer Jess for ages 5 to 10 on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. Students will get to plant, garden, learn about worms and dirt, help in our farm gardens and take home a garden craft of their own! $40 per child per session.

Drop off or stay. Register by calling 689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.

Outdoor Photography

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor hosts an Outdoor Photography workshop for students entering grades 2 to 6 on Aug. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. Students will learn how to use a camera to capture photographs of animals and nature.

Bring your own camera or borrow one from the

FLOWERS OF THE AIR: Visit with native butterflies at Sweetbriar Nature Center’s Butterfly House.

Hatchery. Each student will be able to take their pictures home. $50 per child. For more information, call 516-692-6768 or email krissyf@cshfishhatchery.org. Check out more workshops at www.cshfishhatchery.org.

Virtual Trivia for Kids

Kids in grades 2 to 5 are invited to join the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor for Virtual Trivia on Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. Enjoy a wide range of questions to show off your knowledge skills in a fun, friendly, virtual competition.

Winner earns museum tickets! Free to play. $5 suggested donation appreciated. Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. Call 367-3418 for more info.

Butterfly House Grand Opening

Come meet the butterflies at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckerncamp Drive, Smithtown! The center’s enclosed outdoor butterfly vivarium will be open for the rest of the summer from Wednesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are mandatory. $5 per adult and $3 per child; exact change please. Questions? Call 979-6344.

Theater

Disney’s ‘Moana Jr.’

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts will present “Moana Jr.” in an immersive, open air outdoor location on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society’s Roseneath Cottage, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown at various times and dates through Aug. 15. Join Moana and the legendary demigod Maui as they embark on an epic journey of self discovery and learn to harness the power that lies within.

Featuring all the beloved songs from the film, the adventures of Moana come to life live on the (outdoor) stage. Tickets are going fast!

All seats are $18. For the full schedule and to order tickets, visit www.smithtownpac.org. See review on page B21.

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

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SBU SPORTSWEEK STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

JULY 30 TO AUG. 6, 2020

Detour allows Chris Hamilton to play baseball with cousin Chris Hamilton had planned to be selected by a Major League Baseball club and launch his professional career this summer. Instead, the draft was cut to five rounds and the minor league season was canceled, negating the need to sign free agents.

So Hamilton has resolved to return to Stony Brook University for a second senior season this upcoming academic year.

In the interim, the unplanned circumstances have afforded the Seawolves slugger the opportunity to play on the same team with his cousin for the first time since they competed in the Rotterdam Little League in upstate New York at ages 11 and 12.

Nick Melillo, who was a sophomore outfielder on the Siena baseball team this past spring, and Hamilton are both playing with the Albany Dutch in the makeshift, four-team Independent Collegiate Baseball League.

‘Chris has always been one of my best friends and is like a brother I never had.’ — NICK MELILLO From left, Chris Hamilton and Nick Melillo

The upstate New York league runs through Aug. 13. Hamilton and Melillo’s mothers are sisters. “Over the years we have hit and worked out together,” Hamilton said. “When we were younger we visited relatives in Italy. We have a close-knit family, so we spend a lot of time together on holidays, and just hang out with each other whenever because we live close.”

“Playing baseball with Chris is something I loved doing when we were younger, but even more so now. The experience, knowledge and work ethic for the game that Chris has

is something I can learn from and grow as a player. Playing with him this summer has been a blast, but also a grind. We get together a couple hours before the game, go through our tee work, and then drive to the games together,” said Melillo.

“The last time playing together in Little League, I remember when Chris was very upset after our team had lost our first game. That is when I knew Chris had a great passion for the sport and would eventually play at a very high level. We come from a big, traditional Italian

family in which we are very close. We do things from Sunday dinners, family vacations and even renting a party bus to see the lights in the park during the holidays. Chris has always been one of my best friends and is like a brother I never had,” he added.

Although Stony Brook and Siena both are Division I programs in New York, the squads have never faced each other during Hamilton and Melillo’s collegiate tenures — or at all in their respective program histories. “But that would be cool,” Hamilton said.

The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Hamilton hit .298 in 15 starts between first base and right field with the Seawolves during the abbreviated 2020 season.

As for being able to be back on a baseball field in his native upstate New York this summer, Hamilton is enjoying the experience.

He had last played in what ended up being the Stony Brook finale on March 11 against Merrimack at Joe Nathan Field.

Stony Brook teammate Johnny Decker is also playing with the Albany Dutch.

“It’s good to be back out on the field competing, and just having a good time this summer playing with a lot of great talent around the area,” Hamilton said.

U.S. Track & Field coaches recognize SBU teams; Avery, Becker, Stead individually honored Stony Brook University’s track and field cleaned up with two major academic honors on July 23.

Hours after dominating the America East Honor Roll, the Seawolves men’s and women’s squads each were named AllAcademic Teams by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

The recognition goes to programs whose student-athletes have combined cumulative GPAs throughout their collegiate careers of 3.0 or higher.

The combined cumulative GPAs of all the Stony Brook women registered a gaudy 3.40, while the men checked in at 3.24.

Additionally, Cameron Avery, Robert Becker and Amanda Stead were individually honored by the USTFCCCA with All-Academic Athlete honors.

Cameron Avery

Robert Becker

The requirements for that recognition include a 3.25 cumulative GPA and finishing the season ranked in the top 96 in any championship individual event, or in the top 48 in any championship relay event, for the most recent indoor season.

Amanda Stead

“Our program has been very strong over the past few months — and that doesn’t show only in the work everyone is putting in training-wise on their own,” Becker said. “We also maintained focus in the classroom, showing we will adapt and

prevail against obstacles thrown at us. In order for us to get the work done on the track, we first have to get our work done in our classes.”

Said head coach Andy Ronan: “I’m proud of both teams for not losing focus this spring after the season was cancelled.

They channeled their energy into their academics, and the reward for them is receiving this acknowledgement from the coaches association for their outstanding efforts in the classroom.

“Cameron, Rob and Amanda matched the great indoor performances they had on the track with similar performances in the classroom. They represent the kind of student-athletes who make Stony Brook track and field — and actually all of our programs here Stony Brook University — successful athletically and academically.”

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