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BY DANIEL DUNAIEF In the era of social media, people reveal a great deal about themselves, from the food they eat, to the people they see on a subway, to the places they’ve visited. Through their own postings, however, people can also share elements of their mental health.

In a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Andrew Schwartz, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University, teamed up with scientists at the University of Pennsylvania to describe how the words volunteers wrote in Facebook postings helped provide a preclinical indication of depression prior to a documentation of the diagnosis in the medical record.

Using his background in computational linguistics and computational psychology, Schwartz helped analyze the frequency of particular words and the specific word choices to link any potential indicators from these posts with later diagnoses of depression.

Combining an analysis of the small cues could provide some leading indicators for future diagnoses.

“When we put [the cues] all together, we get predictions slightly better than standard screening questionnaires,” Schwartz explained in an email. “We suggest language on Facebook is not only predictive, but predictive at a level that bears clinical consideration as a potential screening tool.”

Specifically, the researchers found that posts that used words like “feelings” and “tears” or the use of more first-person pronounces like “I” and “me,” along with descriptions of hostility and loneliness, served as potential indicators of depression.

By studying posts from consenting adults who shared their Facebook statuses and electronic medical record

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The population involved in this study was restricted to the Philadelphia urban population, which is the location of the World Well-Being Project. When he was at the University of Pennsylvania prior to joining Stony Brook, Schwartz joined a group of other scientists to form the WWBP. While people of a wide range of mental health status use the words “I” and “me” when posting anecdotes about their lives or sharing personal responses to events, the use of these words has potential clinical value when people use them more than average.

That alone, however, is predictive, but not enough to be meaningful. It suggests the person has a small percentage increase in being depressed but not enough to worry about on its own.

Combining all the cues, the likelihood increases for having depression.

Schwartz acknowledged that some of the terms that contribute to these diagnoses are logical. Words like “crying,” for example, are also predictive of being depressed, he said.

The process of tracking the frequency and use of specific words to link to depression through Facebook posts bears some overlap with the guide psychiatrists and psychologists use when they’re assessing their patients.

The “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” typically lays out a list of symptoms associated with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or depression, just to name a few.

“The analogy to the DSM and how it works that way is kind of similar to how these algorithms will work,” Schwartz said. “We look at signals across a wide spectrum of features.

The output of the algorithm is a probability that someone is depressed.”

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The linguistic analysis is based on quantified evidence rather than subjective judgments. That doesn’t make it better than an evaluation by mental health professional. The algorithm would need more development to reach the accuracy of a trained psychologist to assess symptoms through a structured interview, Schwartz explained.

At this point, using such an algorithm to diagnose mental health better than trained professionals is a “long shot” and not possible with today’s techniques, Schwartz added.

Schwartz considers himself part computer scientist, part computational psychologist. He is focused on the intersection of algorithms that analyze language and apply psychology to that approach.

A person who is in therapy might offer an update through his or her writing on a monthly basis that could then offer a probability score about a depression diagnosis.

Linguistic tools might help determine the best course of treatment for people who have depression as well.

In consultation with their clinician, people with depression have choices, including types of medications they can take.

While they don’t have the data for it yet, Schwartz said he hopes an algorithmic assessment of linguistic cues ahead of time may guide decisions about the most effective treatment.

Schwartz, who has been at SBU for over three years, cautions people against making their own mental health judgments based on an impromptu algorithm. “I’ve had some questions about trying to diagnose friends by their posts on social media,” he said. “I wouldn’t advocate that. Even someone like me, who has studied how words relate to mental health, has a hard time” coming up with a valid analysis, he said.

A resident of Sound Beach, Schwartz lives with his wife Becky, who is a music instructor at Laurel Hill Middle School in Setauket, and their pre-school-aged son. A trombone player and past member of a drum and bugle corps, he met his wife through college band.

Schwartz grew up in Orlando, where he met numerous Long Islanders who had moved to the area after they retired. When he was younger, he used to read magazines that had 50 lines of computer code at the back of them that created computer games.

He started out by tweaking the code on his own, which drove him toward programming and computers.

As for his recent work, Schwartz suggested that the analysis is “often misunderstood when people first hear about these techniques. It’s not just people announcing to the world that they have a condition. It’s a combination of other signals, none of which, by themselves, are predictive.”

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Among her countless achievements, Castro was named commissioner of the New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation in 1995 by Gov. George Pataki (R) and her 12-year term included assisting in the protection of one million acres of parkland across the state.

Castro ran for the New York State Senate in 1994 winning 42 percent of the vote, and in 2002 Castro helped to bring the first U.S. Open Golf Championship ever played on a public golf course to Bethpage Black at Bethpage State Park. Currently, she serves on the 2019 PGA Championship Executive Committee, which will also be played at Bethpage Black. Castro was even a recording artist in the 1960s, appearing on the “Clay Cole Rock & Roll Show” singing one of her hits, “His Lips Get in the Way.” Today she is the chairperson of Castro Properties, the commercial real estate company owned by her family. She is also still the spokesperson for Castro Convertibles, the very company she was the face of as a 4-year-old starring in the brand’s legendary television commercials from 1948 and beyond. Those appearances earned her the distinction of being the “most televised child in America.”

With seemingly limitless drive and energy, Castro, a Suffolk County resident, has won a multitude of awards and supports a number of organizations and charitable causes. She is on the Advisory Board of Volunteers for Wildlife, hosts “Tomorrow’s Hope,” for the Catholic Faith Network (formerly Telecare) and is very involved in raising funds for the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), the largest private social service agency of its kind on Long Island helping those challenged by hunger, homelessness and poverty.

Castro is also an advisory board member of the New York Landmarks Conservancy. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s in broadcast journalism and a master’s in educational administration. She became the first woman to receive the university’s School of Journalism Distinguished Alumnus and last month was inducted into the University of Flor-

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Nationwide, in the face of suppression attempts, long lines, broken machines and partisan gerrymandering, voters turned out in huge numbers. They demanded better from our leaders.

More women were elected to office than ever before, including the first Muslim and Native American women, the first black woman from New England and the first Latina women from Texas — all elected to Congress. Voting rights were expanded, with redistricting reforms and expanded registration passed in at least six states.

We are so proud of young voters who showed up, increasing the national youth turnout by roughly 50 percent over 2014. Early estimates signaled this could be the highest turnout for 18- to 29-yearolds since 18-year-olds were first granted the right to vote in 1971. Their votes helped to elect one of the most diverse slates of federal candidates, decided thousands of elections up and down the ballot and impacted progressive ballot measures across the country. By 2020, young people will comprise nearly 40 percent of voters, including nearly 9 million who turn 18 between now and the 2020 election. The League of Women Voters will continue and expand its programs to engage, educate and encourage youth to register and vote; they are our future.

In New York State strong voter turnout also highlighted the vulnerabilities and problems with our NY election laws. Separate primaries — federal offices held in June and state and local held in September — resulted in ballots not being certified until 3 weeks before Election Day and a significant delay in absentee ballots being mailed out. This resulted in confusion, mistrust and voters feeling disenfranchised. Yet there were increased absentee ballots submitted, indicating the importance of early voting options to our fellow NYS voters. Not having early voting also created long lines and extra problems on Election Day for voters, poll workers and the BOE. The good news is that there is a way to

solve these problems as early as next year.

Early voting in NYS does not require a constitutional amendment but can be achieved through legislation in Albany. It will require electronic poll books, which have been used successfully in pilot projects in two NYS counties; the technology exists and is already being used in many states. Consolidating primaries does not need a constitutional amendment but needs agreement among lawmakers of both parties. Establishing only one primary date, earlier than September, would save NYS considerable money, which could offset the cost of early voting. Consolidated primaries would also end the problem of delayed mailing of absentee ballots.

Now that the election is behind us, it’s time to look ahead. The NYS Senate will now have a majority of Democratic members, many of whom have voiced support for league voting reform efforts in the past. The NYS Assembly passes voting reforms each year. We feel confident that we will finally see passage of early voting and other voting reforms in New York State during the January-June 2019 legislative session, with approval by the governor (and including funding in his budget).

The league will also continue its work registering more new voters, providing more nonpartisan information on candidates, hosting more debates and forums and advocating for legislation on critical issues, in an effort to create a more perfect democracy so that ALL Americans enjoy the same liberties and freedoms. Our democracy is truly strongest when everyone participates and has their voices heard. On Nov. 6, voters made huge steps toward full participation. But we still have so far to go. With your help and participation, the league can make a difference in your communities, Suffolk County, New York State and the nation. Call or email us to find out how you can get involved.

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MEDICAL COMPASS

Should you be taking vitamin D?

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Recent trial results question supplementation benefits

Vitamin D is one the most widely publicized and important supplements. We get vitamin D from the sun, food and supplements.

With our days rapidly shortening here in the Northeast, let’s explore what we know about vitamin D supplementation.

There is no question that, if you have low levels of vitamin D, replacing it is important.

Previous studies have shown that it may be effective in a wide swath of chronic diseases, both in prevention and as part of the treatment paradigm. However, many questions remain. As more data come in, their meaning for vitamin D becomes murkier. For instance, is the sun the best source of vitamin D? At the 70th annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting,

By David Dr. Richard Gallo, who was involved with the Dunaief, M.D. Institute of Medicine recommendations, spoke about how, in most geographic locations, sun exposure will not correct vitamin D deficiencies. Interestingly, he emphasized getting more vitamin D from nutrition. Dietary sources include cold-water fatty fish, such as salmon, sardines and tuna.

We know its importance for bone health, but as of yet, we only have encouraging — but not yet definitive — data for other diseases.

These include cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases and cancer.

There is no consensus on the ideal blood level for vitamin D. For adults, the Institute of Medicine recommends more than 20 ng/ dl, and The Endocrine Society recommends at least 30 ng/dl.

Cardiovascular mixed results

Several observational studies have shown benefits of vitamin D supplements with cardiovascular disease. For example, the Framingham Offspring Study showed that those patients with deficient levels were at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (1).

However, a small randomized controlled trial (RCT), the gold standard of studies, called the cardioprotective effects of vitamin D into question (2). This study of postmenopausal women, using biomarkers such as endothelial function, inflammation or vascular stiffness, showed no difference between vitamin D treatment and placebo. The authors concluded there is no reason to give vitamin D for prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Weight benefit

There is good news, but not great news, on the weight front. It appears that vitamin D plays a role in reducing the amount of weight gain in women 65 years and older whose blood levels are more than 30 ng/dl, compared to those below this level, in the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures (4).

This association held true at baseline and after 4.5 years of observation. If the women dropped below 30 ng/dl in this time period, they were more likely to gain more weight, and they gained less if they kept levels above the target.

There were 4,659 participants in the study. Unfortunately, vitamin D did not show statistical significance with weight loss.

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The vitamin D dose given to the treatment group was 2,500 IUs. Thus, one couldn’t argue that this dose was too low. Some of the weaknesses of the study were a very short duration of four months, its size — 114 participants — and the fact that cardiovascular events or deaths were not used as study end points.

Long-awaited VITAL study results for cancer and cardiovascular events

Most trials relating to vitamin D are observational, which provides associations, but not links. However, results of the VITAL study, a large, five-year RCT looking at the effects of vitamin D and omega-3s on cardiovascular disease and cancer were just published this week (3). Study results were disappointing, finding that daily vitamin D3 supplementation at 2000 IUs did not reduce the incidence of cancers (prostate, breast or colorectal) or of major cardiovascular events.

Mortality decreased

In a meta-analysis of a group of eight studies, vitamin D with calcium reduced the mortality rate in the elderly, whereas vitamin D alone did not (5). The difference between the groups was statistically important, but clinically small: 9 percent reduction with vitamin D plus calcium and 7 percent with vitamin D alone.

One of the weaknesses of this analysis was that vitamin D in two of the studies was given in large amounts of 300,000 to 500,000 IUs once a year, rather than taken daily. This has different effects.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends against giving “healthy” postmenopausal women vitamin D, calcium or the combination of vitamin D 400 IUs plus calcium 1,000 mg to prevent fractures, and it found inadequate evidence of fracture prevention at higher levels (6). The supplement combination does not seem to reduce fractures, but does increase the risk of kidney stones.

There is also not enough data to recommend for or against vitamin D with or without calcium for cancer prevention. But as I mentioned previously, the recent VITAL study did not show any benefit for cancer prevention.

When to supplement?

It is important to supplement to optimal levels, especially since most of us living in the Northeast have insufficient to deficient levels. While vitamin D may not be a cureall, it may play an integral role with many disorders. But it is also important not to raise the levels too high. The range that I tell my patients is between 30 and 55 ng/dl, depending on their circumstances — those who are healthy and those who have chronic diseases and what type of chronic diseases.

References:

(1) Circulation. 2008 Jan 29;117(4):503511. (2) PLoS One. 2012;7(5):e36617. (3) NEJM. 2018 published online Nov. 10, 2018. (4) J Women’s Health (Larchmt).

2012 Jun 25. (5) J Clin Endocrinol Metabol. online May 17, 2012. (6) JAMA. 2018;319(15):1592-1599.

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Coat drive heads to Setauket

Warm up someone’s winter this year!

The Setauket Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its annual Coat Drive at the firehouse at 394 Nicolls Road, Setauket on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Clean and gently used coats, scarves, gloves and hat donations are appreciated.

Questions? Call 631-331-5313.

Meditation Workshop

Join the Kadampa Meditation Center, 301D East Main St., Port Jefferson for a meditation workshop with Kadam Holly McGregor titled The Beauty and Power of a Grateful Mind on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 10 to 11:15 a.m. and/or 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee is $15 for both sessions, $10 for single session.

Call 631-403-4333 for more information.

Holiday visit to Calverton

The Branch Funeral Home, 190 East Main St., Smithtown will host its annual free Holiday Visit to Calverton National Cemetery on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Bus will pick up from the funeral home at 8:15 a.m. and the Smithtown Senior Center, 420 Middle Country Road, Smithtown at 8:30 a.m. Coffee, donuts and cold drinks will be served along with pizza on the way back. Reservations and grave wreath orders must be made by calling 631-724-9500 by Nov. 21.

Fit for Life classes offered

Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington will host Fit for Life classes in its Great Room on Nov. 19, 21, 26 and 28 from 9:30 to 10:10 a.m. Created for all levels of activity, from couch potato to the physically fit, the workout focuses on mature adults and is designed to build muscle mass and strength and to keep bones healthy. Cost is $12 per person per class, $10 temple partners. To register, call 631-421-5835.

Community Wreath Contest

The Smithtown Historical Society invites the community to enter its annual Wreath Contest. Entries must be a minimum of 12 inches and a maximum of 24 inches in diameter. Entries must be dropped off at the Roseneath Cottage, 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown by Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best in Show and Honorable Mentions at the society’s Heritage Country Christmas event on Dec. 1. Call 631-265-6768 or visit www.smithtownhistorical.org for more info.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

The benefits of obtaining a pet trust

BY LINDA M. TOGA, ESQ.

• Centereach Fire Department, 9 South Washington Ave., Centereach seeks merchandise vendors for its 10th annual Christmas Craft Fair and Chinese Auction to be held from Nov. 23 to 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details, call 631-588-9220.

• The Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills seeks artists and craftspeople to show and sell their work at its 55th annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair on Dec. 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested vendors may call 631-462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.net.

• Deepwells Mansion, 497 Moriches Road, St. James seeks merchandise vendors for its annual Deepwells Holiday Boutique on Dec. 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For an application or more information, call 631-563-8551.

• Messiah Lutheran Church, 465 Pond Path, East Setauket seeks vendors for its 2018 Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost is $30 for an 8-foot space. For additional details, call Judy at 631285-6908.

• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 800 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma seeks vendors for its annual Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 631846-9823.

• Farmingville Residents Association will host a Holiday Gift Fair at the Farmingville Firehouse, 780 Horseblock Road, Farmingville on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendor space is still available. For more information, email fra23@optonline.net or call 631-880-7996.

• VFW Post 4927 Auxiliary, 31 Horseblock Road, Centereach will hold its annual Indoor Holiday Fair Craft Show on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested vendors should contact Susan at 516-521-2259 or Sue806@aol.com.

THE FACTS: About a year before he died, my father bought a puppy that he adored. His name was Gizmo. My father’s will provided that $15,000 was to be left to the person who agreed to take care of Gizmo after my father’s death. My father told me that he set aside $15,000 because he assumed Gizmo would live a long time and that it would cost that much to cover his food and vet expenses.

Immediately after my father’s funeral, my brother Joe took it upon himself to bring Gizmo to his house.

A week later, Gizmo was hit by a car and died. My brother is now insisting that he is entitled to the $15,000 since A pet trust will ensure he “agreed to take that a pet is cared for care of Gizmo” when its owner dies. after my father’s death. I feel he should be reimbursed for whatever expenses he incurred in connection with Gizmo’s care and burial but that the balance of the $15,000 should be divided between all of my father’s children like the rest of his estate.

THE QUESTIONS: Is my brother entitled to the full $15,000? Does it make a difference that Gizmo’s death could have been prevented if my brother had him on a leash?

THE ANSWER: I cannot say how the Surrogate’s Court would handle this situation because a strict reading of the language of the will suggests one outcome while fairness dictates another. An argument can certainly be made that your brother is entitled to the money because he took Gizmo in and cared for him, even though it was for a very short period of time.

On the other hand, if your brother’s decision to let Gizmo out without a leash led to the dog’s death, an argument can be made that he breached his duty to take care of Gizmo and should not get the money. You can also argue that your father intended the money to be used for Gizmo’s care and not as compensation to a caregiver.

Regardless of which position may prevail in court, the issues raised by what has happened underscores the importance of pet owners being very specific about their wishes when it comes to their pets. Simply setting aside money for a pet’s care is not sufficient.

Pet owners should include in their wills a pet trust to be administered in accordance with the pet owner’s wishes. If your father’s will

had included a well-drafted pet trust, the question of who is entitled to the $15,000 would be addressed.

I suggest that pet owners arrange in advance for someone to take care of their pet in the event they are unable to do so either because of disability or death. Possible caregivers should be asked if they are willing and able to take the pet in and care for the pet on relatively short notice. Once a caregiver is identified, family members and other potential caregivers should be advised of the arrangement to avoid misunderstandings. Informal arrangements usually work well if they are not long term.

For example, a neighbor may agree to watch a dog while its owner is in the hospital or immediately following the owner’s death.

The intent is simply to ensure that the pet is cared for until long-term arrangements can be made. Money is usually not addressed in these types of informal arrangements.

When it comes to the long-term care of a pet, I suggest that my clients include in their wills a pet trust. How much money the owner wishes to earmark for the pet’s care is clearly one of the things that must be addressed but it is only one of many. The trust should also identify the person who will become the pet’s caregiver and set forth the types of care the pet is to receive.

For example, does the owner want the pet groomed on a monthly basis and, if so, by whom? Does the pet need certain types of food or should certain foods be avoided?

Does the pet suffer from any ailments that re-

quire medication or close monitoring? If so, the pet’s vet should be identified. Providing this sort of information will help ensure that the pet gets the care that it needs from people with whom it is comfortable.

In addition to addressing the care a pet will receive during its life, a pet trust should provide the caregiver with instructions with respect to the handling of the pet’s remains after it dies. This information is useful to the caregiver who will certainly want to honor the pet owner’s wishes.

A pet trust should also set forth the amount of money the executor of the estate is to distribute to the trustee of the pet trust. The job of the trustee is to then distribute the funds in the trust to the caregiver as needed to be used for pet’s benefit. The owner should state what types of expenses are covered by the trust and whether the caregiver is entitled to compensation in exchange for caring for the pet.

The pet trust should also provide instructions for the trustee with respect to the distribution of the trust assets that remain after the pet has died. Had your father included such instructions in his will, you and your brother would not be at odds now.

Pet owners who want to create a pet trust should discuss their ideas and concerns with an experienced estate planning attorney.

Linda M. Toga, Esq. provides legal services in the areas of estate planning and administration, wills and trusts, guardianship real estate, small business services and litigation from her East Setauket office.

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ASK THE VETERINARIAN

Essential oils: Are they safe and effective? of the plant). I authored an entire article on the use of medical marijuana a little over a year ago Essential oils are all the new craze in both discussing both marijuana and hemp so I will fohuman and veterinary alternative therapies. Are cus on turmeric and ginger for this article. they safe? Do they work?

Turmeric’s main property is antineoplastic I would like to write a little disclaimer at this (anticancer) and anti-inflammatory effects. Turtime: I do not work for or promote any essential meric not only has direct antineoplastic benefits, oil products in my clinic. I am just aiming to put but there is also evidence that it has a synergistic forth information in as neutral a position as I can. effect when used with chemotherapy. Ginger’s main effect is to reduce gastroinEssential oils are produced testinal spasming and inflammanaturally by plants, and the term tion. It is particularly effective as essential oil describes the plant’s an antinausea agent. The biggest “essence” or fragrance. They can problem with both turmeric and be used to promote healing, deginger is absorption. Absorption crease inflammation and pain, etc. for both of these essential oils is Some essential oils are applied divery variable. rectly to the affected area (usually the skin), ingested (this gets a litLastly are aerosolized essentle bit scary because the essential tial oils, or aromatherapy. These oil industry is not regulated by the essential oils are mainly used for FDA for quality or purity) or inmood stabilization or behavioral There is great potential for issues. This form is the most conhaled (via a diffuser).

The potential of using essential the use of essential oils in troversial as in-depth studies have veterinary medicine but not been performed in veterinary oils topically is very interesting. use caution at this time. medicine. I don’t want to say they I have spoken previously about don’t work, but it is more somethe risk of antimicrobial (bacteria thing that has to be evaluated on a and fungi) resistance in veterinary medicine. This, as in human medicine, is an un- case-by-case basis. Use caution if you have birds wanted sequelae of the overuse of antibiotics and in your house. Many of the aerosolized essential antifungals in chronic, recurrent infections. Usual- oils can cause serious, life-threatening, respiratoly there is some underlying primary problem (al- ry inflammation in avians. lergic skin or ear infections, urinary incontinence, In conclusion, my opinion is that there is great etc.) and a secondary infection. Initial studies show potential for the use of essential oils in veterinary promise in their antimicrobial activity, but also medicine but use caution at this time. As more show damage to the skin and lining of the ear itself. information is published in the literature, I will Basically, research is ongoing. update everyone.

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BY RITA J. EGAN For four decades the Three Village Historical Society has been illuminating the way to the holiday season with its Candlelight House Tour, showcasing historic properties dressed in all their festive finery by a team of local decorators.

On Saturday, Dec. 1, ticket holders can take part in the society’s 40th annual Candlelight House Tour. Titled 40 Years Honoring a Sense of Place, the tour will include five homes in East Setauket, the grist mill at Frank Melville Memorial Park and the historical society’s headquarters on North Country Road.

This year’s tour is the seventh one organized by co-chairs Patty Cain, historical society vice president, and Patty Yantz, a former president. Yantz said the title of the tour is a natural fit for the society that offers various programs that educate residents about former residents and local history, which in turn gives them a sense of place.

“People can come and go, but that history still lives on and is hopefully appreciated by generations to come,” Yantz said.

One of the homes on the tour this year was featured during the first Candlelight House Tour and is owned by the same owner, Eva Glaser.

Glaser was one of the first co-chairs of the event and came up with the idea to hold a candlelight tour to raise money for the refurbishment of The Setauket Neighborhood House, where the historical society was initially housed. “It’s a treat to have her home on it,” Cain said.

This year’s tour includes other homes from past tours, mostly from the event’s first decade, and even though the owners have changed, the historical aspect of the houses hasn’t, according to Yantz and Cain.

“Some of these houses are favorites of tour-goers and the community, so they do like to see them again,” Cain said.

Cain said in the past some recently built homes were included on the tour because they

were situated on properties of historical significance, but this year all the houses are significant on their own merits. The co-chair said they all date back 100 years or more, and the owners have maintained the unique historical character for each.

Among the spots are one structure that belonged to a sea captain and a beach house that overlooks Conscience Bay. Cain said a Dutch Colonial home that is a familiar sight to locals will also be one of the stops giving ticket holders the opportunity to see what the new owner has done with it.

The theme of each house is different either depending on the décor or the architecture of the home, according to Yantz, and each spot highlights and honors the area.

“Not only do we get to see the houses but sometimes we get a glimmer or concept of who built the house,” she said. “We get the history.

We get an idea of who came here before [us], which I think is a wonderful thing in the more of a transient world we live in. Sometimes it’s very nice to be very grounded.”

Cain said she thinks attendees will take away a lot from this year’s event.

“I hope what they get out of the tour this year is to really see a beautiful sampling of the historic homes that we have in the area and can appreciate the fact that each owner has really cherished the fact that it is a historic home, and they have maintained the bones of the house,” Cain said.

The 40th annual Candlelight House Tour will be held on Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (the Nov. 30 evening tour is sold out). Tickets are $50 per person, $45 members. An optional breakfast at the Old Field Club from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. is available for an additional $20.

For more information or to order tickets, call 631-751-3730, email info@tvhs.org or visit www.tvhs.org. Tickets may be picked up at the Three Village Historical Society located at 93 North Country Road, Setauket.

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YOUR TURN

Members of the bus trip pose for a photo between the statues of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr with dueling pistols.

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Twenty-seven enthusiastic day trippers boarded a chartered bus at the headquarters of the Three Village Historical Society at dawn on Nov. 3. Led by TVHS historian Bev Tyler, they arrived in comfort before 10 a.m. at Philadelphia’s newest tribute to the founding of our nation, the Museum of the American Revolution. There, the drama of the American Revolution and the ideas that inspired it came to life through the personal stories of the people who were there, from the early stirrings of unrest in Boston to the opening shots of the War of Independence and beyond, to the creation of the American Republic.

A must see was the recently opened exhibit, Hamilton Was Here: Rising Up in Revolutionary Philadelphia, on display through March 17, 2019. While New York City, our nation’s first capital, is the focus of attention in the Broadway hit “Hamilton: An American Musical,” it was in Philadelphia, the second national capital, that many of the major events in the life and work of Alexander Hamilton took place.

The exhibition highlights different aspects of Hamilton’s contributions: his role as an artillery officer in Washington’s army and, later, as adviser to President Washington; his writings that persuaded states to accept the United States Constitution; creator of the U.S. Coast Guard; and first Secretary of the Treasury who envisioned the financial future of the nation. Through interactive displays, hands-on activities and wall texts, the museum presents the struggles by Hamilton, who favored a strong central government, with Jefferson and Madison, who believed that power should lie with each state. These are questions that we still struggle with today: How do we achieve a proper balance between the rights of each state to act independently and the need for federal oversight?

Other permanent exhibits are exceptional as well. The museum proudly displays Washington’s war tent, in which he worked and slept alongside Continental Army battlefields. Another remarkably stirring exhibit is housed in a small amphitheater containing life-size, three-dimensional representations of members of the Oneida Indian Nation. Each one “speaks” in turn, presenting arguments for and against sending their warriors to take part in the Saratoga Campaign in the autumn of 1777. Should they support the Patriot cause and fight alongside the Americans, or should they side with the British Army? The Oneidas wrestle with their decision and decide to fight with the Continental Army. The Saratoga Campaign became a turning point of the war.

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SPAC’s ‘White Christmas’ taps into the holiday spirit

BY HEIDI SUTTON Fans of Irving Berlin are in for a treat this holiday season as the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts presents its latest offering, the stage version of “White Christmas.”

With book by David Ives and Paul Blake, the musical features 17 songs written by Berlin including what he considered his greatest song ever, “White Christmas.” Sung by Bing Crosby, the song would receive an Academy Award in 1943 for Best Original Song and sell more than 50 million copies, making it the best-selling Christmas song of all time.

Based on the classic 1954 film that starred Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen, the musical centers around Bob Wallace (Michael Mingoia) and Phil Davis (Ryan Cavanagh), World War II veterans who team up to become a successful song and dance act, even making appearances on the Ed Sullivan show.

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they decide to stage a benefit show in the barn on the property on Christmas Eve. Will everything go on as planned?

Directed by Ronald Green III, the 27-member cast transports the audience to the 1950s and does an excellent job portraying the story through song and dance.

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The various sets are impressive as well, from a night club to the lobby of the inn to a barn, and the costumes designed by Green, from the army uniforms to the glittery gowns are top notch. The show closes with a “White Christmas” sing-along sure to get one in the holiday spirit. Running time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission.

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COOKING COVE

Juicy recipes for dried fruits

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

It’s time to start thinking of dried fruit as something beyond an ingredient in trail mix or cereal. Sure, raisins are good, and we don’t think of them as anything but raisins when actually they’re dried grapes. A while ago prunes stopped being marketed as prunes and became dried plums. Dried cranberries are craisins. Ah, what’s in a name? In the recipes below you’ll find dried fruit in a couple of Middle Eastern recipes as well as in an easy dessert. Whatever their name, they all add a healthful and tasty dimension to otherwise ordinary dishes and are great on their own.

Chicken Tagine with Figs, Apricots and Green Olives

YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 3 tablespoons olive oil • One 3- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 2 onions, finely chopped • 1 cup finely diced carrots • 1 bay leaf • 1 teaspoon ground ginger • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin • ½ teaspoon cayenne • ¼ teaspoon crushed saffron threads • 2 cups chicken stock • 1 cup pitted large green olives, coarsely chopped • ½ cup dried Turkish apricots, coarsely chopped • ½ cup dried figs, coarsely chopped • 2 preserved lemons, cut into wedges • ½ cup minced cilantro • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice DIRECTIONS:

In a 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in pot and brown, turning once, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plate and set aside. In same pot, melt butter; add garlic, onions and carrots, and stirring frequently, cook until soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add bay leaf, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne and saffron and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes, until they release their aroma.

Return chicken to pot; add stock, olives, apricots, figs and lemons and cook, partially covered, over medium low heat until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice and serve hot with rice or couscous.

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Dried Fruit Compote YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings INGREDIENTS: • 3 cups water or 2 cups water and 1 cup white or red wine • 2/3 to ¾ cup sugar • 1 cinnamon stick • 1 whole clove • 1 lemon wedge • ¾ cup dried cherries • ¾ cup dried pears • ¾ cup dried apples • ¾ cup dried plums

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SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK

CUSTOM MADE VICTORIAN ERA HAT RAFFLE

MEET SHOTZY!

SUPPORTING THE GREATER PORT JEFFERSON-NORTHERN BROOKHAVEN ARTS COUNCIL AND THE VILLAGE OF PORT JEFFERSON 23rd ANNUAL CHARLES DICKENS FESTIVAL

This gorgeous 4-year-old tabby is Shotzy, currently waiting at Kent Animal Shelter for her furever home. Sweet, playful and lovable, this little treasure would be the purrrfect addition to any family. Hurry down and meet her today!

Shotzy comes spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines.

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

NOVEMBER 2, 2018 - DECEMBER 2, 2018 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: WINTERTIDE CONCERT SERIES Fridays 7-8:30 pm The Port Jefferson Village Center 101 E. Broadway Port Jefferson, NY 11777 &

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THE 23rd ANNUAL VILLAGE OF PORT JEFFERSON CHARLES DICKENS FESTIVAL Saturday December 1, 2018 @ 11 am -9 pm Sunday, December 2, 2018 12 noon to 6 pm The Artisan’s Tent Main St., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (Near E. Broadway next to Kilwins and Tommy’s Place backyard) The handmade Victorian Era hat being raffled was donated and crafted by Laurie Boullainne, our Artist in Residence 2019 honoree. She is the character Ms. Theodosia Pickering found in the Artisans Tent along with other creations from her millinery shop. The price of purchasing a period reproduction such as this is approximately $300-$400.

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The tickets will be available at our WinterTide Concerts in the Port Jefferson Village Center as well as throughout the entire Charles Dickens Festival in the Artisan Tent. The winner will be announced after the Festival is over. Winners will be contacted by phone. Please remember to include your name and phone number on the back of each ticket purchased.

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PRESIDENTIAL LECTURE SERIES PRESENTED BY SAMUEL L. STANLEY JR., MD

A FILM SCREENING & CONVERSATION Prince Emmanuel de Merode, Director and Chief Warden, Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo Prince Emmanuel de Merode, a conservationist and anthropologist, works fearlessly to protect endangered wildlife as director and chief warden of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Join us as he introduces Virunga, the awardwinning film exposing how his team of Congolese rangers risk their lives to de-militarize the park while striving to build a better future in the World Heritage site.

Following the film, the prince will answer questions about his experiences with wildlife conservation in a dangerous region.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 6:30 pm Staller Center for the Arts, Main Stage Free and open to the public Seating is limited; doors open at 6 pm

For an accessibility-related accommodation, please call (631) 632-6320.

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FEATURE STORY

Grazie Italia!

A Holocaust survival story

BY DONNA NEWMAN

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ost Holocaust survival stories, told by those still around to bear witness, describe boxcars and concentration camps, starvation and abuse, and the horrific separation of children from their parents.

In a recent program at the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket, titled Grazie Italia, local nonagenarian Beruria Stroke told her story of survival and it was quite different. She described a long and tortuous journey from Zagreb, Yugoslavia, to Campobasso, Italy, where advancing Allied forces liberated the Wiener family, who had been fleeing the Nazis — often day by day — for two and a half years.

Stroke’s life story had all the elements of a thriller and, in the discussion that ensued following her presentation, most of those in attendance encouraged her when she said she was thinking about writing a book. The general consensus: It is a story that should be shared.

[Stroke] credits her father with the ability to foresee the events of the second World War after reading Hitler’s book, ‘Mein Kampf.’

Speaking without notes, Stroke began her narrative in an idyllic-sounding childhood in Zagreb, Yugoslavia. Her parents, Julius and Frances Wiener, were intellectuals — people of means — and very well read. She credits her father with the ability to foresee the events of the second World War after reading Hitler’s book, “Mein Kampf.” In 1939 her parents traveled to Palestine, then under British control, and applied for papers for their family to immigrate. As they waited for the papers, they established a plan to leave Yugoslavia. It was a long wait. When transit visas finally came through on April 4, 1941 Beruria, her parents and her younger brother Željko, fled to the east via the famous Orient Express. They only made it as far as Belgrade.

In Belgrade, the train was stopped and all passengers had to find overnight lodgings.

They expected to board the train the following morning to continue their journey. But that night, while staying at the apartment of an uncle, young Beruria experienced the horrors of war firsthand. She described hearing sirens at 3 a.m. but then was told it was “just an exercise.”

At 6 a.m. there were no sirens — just bombs

Above photo courtesy of Beruria Stroke; photo below by Donna Newman Above, the Wiener family, Željko, Beruria, Frances and Julius circa 1941; below, Beruria Stroke answers questions after the library program on Nov. 2.

falling. The next day, after realizing they could no longer go forward, they learned of a train that could take them back to Zagreb. They negotiated the rubble that Belgrade had become, walking past dead bodies in the street. As fate would have it, they missed the train, but were directed to a spot where another train would be forming. They waited there, inside a boxcar.

By the time the train left, the boxcar was filled beyond capacity. In Stroke’s mother’s words, “Not a needle could come between one person and another.”

Back in Zagreb, things had changed over night. Jews were made to wear identifying cloth badges bearing the letter Z topped by an accent mark that looked like a V — the letter representing the word for “Jew” in the Croatian language. Heads of families were being arrested and incarcerated. In exchange for their large apartment, Julius Wiener negotiated travel papers and safe transit to a train headed toward the Italian border. Stroke said, “We left in the nick of time. That night the Nazis came [and would have taken us] to a concentration camp.”

Throughout her story Stroke made note of unexpected but lucky moments that allowed her family to survive intact. It was serendipity, she said, that got them through the German occupation — serendipity, and the help of many good people along the way.

After the family made it to Italy, they still had the difficult task of avoiding capture.

Stroke told of their journey south along the eastern coast of Italy on bicycles — another of

her father’s brilliant ideas — sheltering overnight wherever they could find space, so as not to be outdoors after curfew.

The Wieners were among those liberated by Canadian forces on Oct. 14, 1943 in the city of Campobasso in southern Italy. That event launched the next phase of her young life, which led to her emigration to Palestine in 1945. But that’s another story.

This was only the second time Stroke has shared her story publicly. The first time was this past April at the invitation of Rabbi Joseph Topek of Hillel, a Jewish student

organization on the Stony Brook University campus. Israeli premed student Eilona Feder worked with Stroke to facilitate her talk.

Feder is the Israeli-American Council “Mishelanu” (Hebrew for “from ourselves”) intern on campus, tasked with connecting Israeli students as well as offering educational and cultural programs open to all. Feder has been involved in Holocaust education for years, ever since her middle school days in Israel. “I became so involved,” she said, “because my grandfather is a Holocaust survivor, and he was never willing to tell me his story.”

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Times ... and dates

Thursday 15 Rod Serling lecture

Film historian Philip Harwood will present a three-part lecture titled “Rod Serling: The Golden Age of Television Drama” at Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to all. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. Call 421-5835.

Veterans Resource Fair

The Town of Brookhaven’s Division of Veterans Services will host its first Veterans Resource Fair at Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville from 6 to 8 p.m. Meet representatives from many organizations including Island Harvest, Long Island Cares, Touro Law Veterans Clinic and the Joseph P. Dwyer Project. Call 451-6547 to RSVP or for more info.

Nov. 15 to Nov. 22, 2018

Santaport Fair

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Centerport Methodist Church, 97 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present its annual Santaport Fair, a holiday marketplace featuring an array of boutiques, games and crafts for children, photos with Santa and more. Call 261-5222.

The Bob Nelson Comedy Show returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson on the Second Stage at 8 p.m. Visit with Bob Nelson and all his familiar characters like Eppy Epperman, Jiffy Jeff and Wilby Stuckinson in this family-friendly show. Tickets are $39. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Hallock Homestead tours

Hard Luck Café concert

The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook will present its Third Friday event, Celebrate the Reboli Center, from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a special photo journey and anecdotes in celebration of the center’s two-year anniversary. Free and open to all. Call 751-7707.

Elliott Murphy in concert

WUSB’s Sunday Street series continues with Elliott Murphy in concert in The Sail Loft at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson at 7 p.m. Joined by guitarist Olivier Durand, Murphy will be celebrating his induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame during this homecoming tour. Tickets in advance through Nov. 15 are $22 at www.sundaystreet.org, with tickets at the door for $27 (cash only). Call 6321093 for further information.

Divalicious! in concert

Join the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington for a Divalicious! concert at 7 p.m. Vocalists Gina Haver, Ruthann Turekian and Leslie Valentine with Daniel Ragone as mu-

Geek Convention

Celebrate the season as St. James United Methodist Church, 532 Moriches Road, St. James hosts its 60th annual Holiday Tea and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring a traditional Silver Tea with finger sandwiches, hors d’oeuvres and homemade desserts along with holiday crafts and gifts for your home. Call 584-5340.

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Third Friday at the Reboli

Fountainhead Church, 782 Larkfield Road, East Northport welcomes the community to a Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring handmade wreaths, homemade crocheted wraps and scarves, holiday decorations, gifts and much more.

Call 235-3825 for further details.

Holiday Tea and Sale

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor continues its Harbor Nights series for adults with a presentation titled Our Coastlines Under Siege from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Guest speaker John Tanacredi will speak about protecting our coastal resources. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $15 adults in advance at www.cshwhalingmuseum. org, $20 at the door, $10 members. Call 367-3418.

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Holiday Craft Fair

The Long Island Geek Convention heads to the Hyatt Regency, 1717 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge today from 10 a.m. to midnight and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a gathering of science-fiction and fantasy fans featuring Doctor Who and Star Wars. Admission fee is $25 adults, $10 children age 12 and under. Visit www.longislandgeek.com for more info.

Harbor Nights

Touring singer/songwriters Rachel Kilgour and Jesse Terry share the bill at the Hard Luck Café concert at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 8:30 p.m. Presented by the Folk Music Society of Huntington, the event will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members at the door. Call 418-8548.

sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, toys, dolls, handmade gifts and more. $2 admission for adults, free for ages 11 and younger. Call 549-8582.

ON HIS OWN TERMS

Elliott Murphy, right, makes a stop at the Port Jefferson Village Center as part of his homecoming tour on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. The singer/songwriter will be joined by guitarist Olivier Durand, left.

Photo from Anne Leighton

sic director and pianist will present selections from Mozart, Puccni, Strauss, Bernstein and more. Open to all but registration required by calling 427-5165.

Symphony Orchestra concert

Under the direction of Richard Hyman, the Northport Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert at Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport at 8 p.m. Program will include works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Victor Herbert and Franz Joseph Haydn (“The Clock”). Visit www.northportsymphony.org.

Jazz After Hours

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present a Jazz After Hours concert featuring Pete & L.A. with special guests from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members and students. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org to order.

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. Call 928-9100. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Saturday 17 Holiday Market

Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai will present its annual Holiday Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with vendors, baked goods, handmade items, raffles, refreshments and much more. Call 473-1582.

Polar Plunge

Freezin’ for a reason. The Town of Brookhaven’s annual Polar Plunge will be held at Cedar Beach, Harbor Beach Road, Mount Sinai at noon with registration starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics New York.

For further details, call 458-4078 or visit www. polarplungeny.org/brookhaven.

Holiday Fair

St. Cuthbert’s Episcopal Church, 18 Magnolia Place, Selden will hold its annual Holiday Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring crafts, a Chinese auction, food, New to You boutique and more. Call 732-8773.

Fine Arts and Crafts Fair

Walt Whitman High School, 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station will host a Fine Arts and Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring more than 100 vendors selling paintings, photographs,

The Rocky Point Historical Society will give guided tours of the Noah Hallock Homestead, 172 Hallock Landing Road, Rocky Point every Saturday through December from 1 to 3 p.m. Tour the 15 rooms of this 1721 home along with the one-room schoolhouse and browse the gift shop for unique collectibles. Call 744-1776.

A night of opera

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport will host an evening of opera with Opera Night, Long Island at 7:30 p.m. $20 donation, students free. Visit www.operanight.org.

Chamber music concert

Join the Three Village Chamber Players for a free concert at the Caroline Church of Brookhaven, 1 Dyke Road, East Setauket at 7:30 p.m. Titled Fit for Kings and Queens, the program will feature royal baroque sonatas composed for King Louis XIV of France, the Sun King, and King Philip IV of Spain. A reception will follow. Free and open to all. For more info, visit www.3VCP.org.

Harvest Gospel concert

Friendship Baptist Church, 59 Anchor St., Flanders will host the 32nd annual Harvest Gospel concert, a nondenominational celebration of music from the soul, at 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation.

Peridance at the Staller Center

Ballet-inspired movement, theatrical inspiration, beautiful music and athletic grace are all ingredients in the Peridance Contemporary Dance Company’s performance coming to Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts , 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook at 8 p.m. Tickets are $44. To order, call 6322787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

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For seniors

See Nov. 17 listing.

On Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon, The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will open its doors to seniors 62 and older for a free, self-guided tour of Through Our Eyes, an exhibit featuring the artwork of people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Call 751-0066.

Geek Convention

Wilderness Survival workshop

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for an Introduction to Wilderness Survival workshop from 9:45 a.m. to noon. Learn how to find food, start a fire and build shelter. Adults only. $4 per person.

Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Northport walking tour

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will present its monthly walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street business district at 1:30 p.m. Using storytelling and historic photos from the society’s collection, your guide will make the past come alive. Tickets available at the NHS museum shop the day of the tour. $5 per person.

Questions? Call 757-9859.

International Folk Dancing

Hauppauge Public Library, 1373 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge will host an afternoon of International Folk Dancing from 2 to 4:30 p.m. No partner needed. Free. Call 896-4751 or 979-1600.

Olga Vinokur in concert

Pianist Olga Vinokur will present a concert titled From Great Romantics to American Favorites at the North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham at 2 p.m. Program will include works by Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin and more.

Free and open to all. Call 929-4488.

Monday 19 TVHS lecture

The Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket will host a Three Village Historical Society lecture titled “Murder Season in the Hamptons” at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Steve Drielak will explore a murder mystery that chronicles the hunt for the RMS Republic’s $1 billion lost gold cargo and its trail of murders that span the course of several decades. Admission is $5 per person, free for members. To RSVP, call 751-3730.

Senior Tuesday

Theater

‘The King and I’

Star Playhouse at the Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack opens its 36th season with “The King and I,” the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical whose messages of equality and culture clash remain relevant today, on Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 members, seniors and students. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136, or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

‘Constellations’

The Carriage House Players, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present a production of Nick Payne’s “Constellations” on Nov. 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. In Payne’s spellbinding story, a romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman, and the difference between choice and destiny. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, visit www.carriagehouseplayers.org. Call 516-557-1207.

‘White Christmas’

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas The Musical” heads to the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown through Dec. 30. Based on the timeless and beloved film, this heartwarming holiday favorite comes to life on stage with well-known standards including “I Love a Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial favorite, “White Christmas.” Tickets are $38 adults, $34 seniors, $25 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac. org. See review on page B15.

‘26 Pebbles’

Diana Ross tribute show

Mount Sinai High School’s Drama Club, 110 North Country Road, Mount Sinai will present Eric Ulloa’s “26 Pebbles,” which explores the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Directed by David Kramer, tickets are $10 at the door. Call 870-2882 for further details.

Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will host a Diana Ross holiday tribute show from Nov. 18 to Jan. 10. A St. George Living History Production, admission is $50 adults, $48 seniors, groups of 20 or more $43 and includes lunch, tea and dessert. To RSVP, call 689-5888.

‘Cabaret’

‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present a production of “Cabaret” in the Shea Theatre in the Islip Arts Building on Nov. 15, 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14, $9.75 students. For more info, call 451-4163.

‘Elf the Musical’

Just in time for the holidays, the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Elf the Musical” from Nov. 15 to Dec. 30. Based on the beloved film, “Elf the Musical” tells the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole.

With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of the holidays. Tickets range from $73 to $78. To order, call 2612900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘A Christmas Carol’

Celebrate the season with Long Island’s own holiday tradition when the 35th annual Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 17 to Dec. 29. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present and future. All seats $20 in November! Tickets from Dec. 1 to 29 are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present Tom Mula’s “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” on Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 and 16 at 3 p.m. What happened to Ebenezer Scrooge’s infamous partner, Jacob Marley? Enjoy “A Christmas Carol” from a different, funny and touching perspective. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, call 854-5579 or visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Charles Dickens’‘A Christmas Carol’

The Minstrel Players will present its annual weekend production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport on Dec. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. Reservations required by calling 750-3417 or email tickets.minstrelplayers@gmail.com.

Dance

‘The Nutcracker’

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present Seiskaya Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” from Dec. 20 to 23. With special guest artists Daniel Wagner and Max Lippman. Tickets are $40 adults, $34 children and seniors; $5 discount on tickets purchased before Dec. 1. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.nutcrackerballet.com.

Film

‘Book Club’

As part of its Friday Afternoon Matinee series, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will screen “Book Club” starring Jane Fonda on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Open to all. No registration required. Call 941-4080.

Tuesday 20 Adult coloring class

‘Mamma Mia 2’

Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn holds an adult coloring class every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Kitchen Meeting Room.

All are welcome. Registration is not required. Call 757-4200 for more information.

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 261-2900.

Wednesday 21

As part of its Sunday Schmooze series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen “306 Hollywood” on Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. Bagels will be served at 10 a.m. Tickets are $16, $11 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

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Thursday 22 Turkey Trot

The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation will host its 11th annual 1k Turkey Trot for kids (8:30 a.m.) and a 5k Run/Walk for adults (9 a.m.) at Nissequogue River State Park, 799 St. Johnland Road, Kings Park. Fee for adults is $30, $10 for kids. Registration is from 7 to 8:30 a.m. For further details, visit www.ourstatepark.com.

THEM THERE EYES Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization in Stony Brook for a musical theater tribute to the fabulous Diana Ross for the holidays. The St. George Living History production runs from Nov. 18 to Jan. 10.

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STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Byzantine Catholic RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

38 Mayflower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787 631–759–6083 resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.com www.resurrectionsmithtown.org FATHER TYLER A. STRAND, ADMINISTRATOR, JOSEPH S. DURKO, CANTOR Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am Holy Days: See website or phone for information Sunday School Sundays at 9:15 am Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm.

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

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 • Fax -631–473–0015 www.stgmajella.org All are Welcome to Begin Again. Come Pray With Us. REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Office of Christian Formation • 631–928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Third weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate Reconciliation Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pm We celebrate You! Visit Our Thrift Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm + Sat. 10 am–2 pm

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org Mission Statement: Formed as the Body of Christ through the waters of Baptism, we are Beloved daughters and sons of the Father. We, the Catholic community of the Three Village area, are a pilgrim community on Camino-journeying toward the fullness of the Kingdom of God, guided by the Holy Spirit.

Nurtured by the Eucharist and formed by the Gospel, we strive to respond to Jesus’ invitation to be faithful and fruitful disciples; to be a Good Samaritan to (our) neighbor and enemy; so that in Jesus’ name, we may be a welcoming community, respectful of life in all its diversities and beauty; stewards of and for God’s creation; and witnesses to Faith, Hope and Charity.

REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. GERALD CESTARE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE DEACON WAYNE T. PADULA Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm • Saturday 9 am - 2 pm Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm (Youth) Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir) Baptisms: Contact the Office at the end of the third month (pregnancy) to set date Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Bereavement: 631– 941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631– 941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631– 941-4141 x 313 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: 631– 473-1211 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

75 New York Avenue, Sound Beach, N.Y. 11789 Parish Office: 631-744-8566; FAX 631-744-8611 Parish Website: www.stlouisdm.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday: 9 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm; Closed on Sunday Mission Statement: To proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ’s love through our active involvement as a parish family in works of Charity, Faith, Worship, Justice and Mercy. ALL ARE WELCOME! No matter what your present status is in the Catholic Church. No matter your family situation. No matter your practice of faith. No matter your personal history, age or background. YOU are invited, respected and loved at St. Louis de Montfort.

REV. MSGR. CHRISTOPHER J. HELLER, PASTOR REV. LENNARD SABIO, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. MSGR. DONALD HANSON, IN RESIDENCE REV. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI, S.M.M., PARISH ASSISTANT REV. HENRY VAS, PARISH ASSISTANT Weekday Masses: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am in the Chapel Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am; 12 noon.

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

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

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

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

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

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

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org REV. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” We pray for justice...

We support local and global initiatives to bring justice to the marginalized and understanding among persons of different faiths – and more!

We pray for peace...

We organize and march and support organizations that call for an end to violence in our homes, our country, our world – and more!

We pray for shelter and safety...

We work with disaster relief organizations, Habitat for Humanity, the Sunshine Prevention Center for Youth and Families – and more!

We pray for the hungry...

We operate the Island Heart Food Pantry in Middle Island as well as an emergency pantry in our building – and more!

We pray for God’s extravagant welcome...

An open and affirming congregation in the United Church of Christ (UCC. org) we welcome LGBTQ persons, as well as the differently-abled, persons in recovery, doubters and believers alike – and more!

We welcome YOU to join us in worship on Sundays for our 8:30 quiet/Communion service or for our 10:00 service, which includes Sunday School for children. Come see what “more” we offer!

Episcopal ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond Main Street, Stony Brook • 631–751–0034 www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net Please come and welcome our new Priest: THE REV. FARRELL D. GRAVES, PH.D., VICAR Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch.

We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey.Walk with us.

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN

THE REV. CN. DR. RICHARD D. VISCONTI, RECTOR 1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, Setauket Web site: www.carolinechurch.net Parish Office email: office@carolinechurch.net • 631–941–4245 Thursday Noon: H.E. and Healing Service | Saturday Service: 5 pm Sunday Services: 8 am - Rite I • 9:30 am - Rite II • 9:30 am - Sunday School Church School classes now forming. Call 631-941-4245 for registration.

Weekday Holy Eucharist’s: Thursday 12:00 pm Youth, Music and Service Programs offered.

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

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson • 631–473–0273 email: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org www.christchurchportjeff.org FATHER ANTHONY DILORENZO: PRIEST–IN–CHARGE Sunday Services: 8 am & 10 am Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday after the 10 am Eucharist Our ministries: Welcome Friends on Mondays at 5:00 pm AA meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 am.

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

We at Christ Church are a joyful, welcoming community. Wherever you are in your journey of life we want to be part of it.

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Connecting to God, Each Other and the World 400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket 631–689–1127 • Fax 631–689–1215 www.stonybrookchristian.com PASTOR TROY REID Weekly Schedule Sunday Worship w/nursery 10 am Kidmo Children’s Church • Ignited Youth Fellowship and Food Always to Follow Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7 pm Thursday Morning Bible Study w/Coffee & Bagels: 10 am Friday Night Experience “FNX” for Pre K-Middle School: 6:30 pm Ignite Youth Ministry: 7:30 pm Check out our website for other events and times

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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

EAST NORTHPORT JEWISH CENTER

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

Evangelical THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

Knowing Christ...Making Him Known 322 Route 25a, East Setauket 631-941–3670 • www.3vc.org LEAD PASTOR JOSH MOODY Sunday Worship Schedule: 9:15 am: Worship Service, Sunday School (Pre–K – Adult), Nursery 10:30 am: Bagels & Coffee 11:00 am: Worship Service, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–5) We Offer Weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups, Women’s & Men’s Bible Studies, Alpha, Stephen Ministry Faith Preschool For Ages 3 & 4, Mommy & Me For Age 2 Join Us As We Celebrate 55 Years Of Proclaiming The Good News Of Jesus Christ!

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777 Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131 www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.com REV. DEMETRIOS N. CALOGREDES, PROTOPRESBYTER Sunday Services: Orthros 8:30 Am - Devine Liturgy 10 Am Services Conducted In Both Greek & English* Books Available To Follow In English* Sunday Catechism School, 10:15 Am - 11:15 Am* Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 Pm - 8 Pm* Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available* Golden Age & Youth Groups* Thrift Store* Banquet Hall Available For Rental* For Information Please Call Church Office*

Jewish CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

“Judaism With A Smile” Future Site: East Side Of Nicolls Rd, North Of Rte 347 –Next To Fire Dept.

Current Location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove 631-585–0521 • 800- My–Torah • www.chabadsb.com RABBI CHAIM & RIVKIE GROSSBAUM RABBI MOTTI & CHAYA GROSSBAUM RABBI SHOLOM B. & CHANIE COHEN Membership Free •Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly Acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool • Afternoon Hebrew School Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department • Lectures And Seminars Living Legacy Holiday Programs • Jewish Learning Institute Friendship Circle For Special Needs Children • The Cteen Network N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library Chabad At Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

328 Elwood Road, East Northport 631-368-6474 • www.ENJC.org RABBI IAN SILVERMAN Shabbat Services every Friday evening and Saturday morning Daily evening minyan & Sunday morning minyan Newly revamped religious school • Experiential learning for children ages 5-13 • Dynamic Teachers • Family Services Monthly Tot Shabbat • Youth Group • Adult Education Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Community Service Sisterhood • Men’s Club 50% off First Year Dues A warm, spiritual, cultural & social Jewish Community “The Haimish Shul”

Jewish 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

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR Email: hopelutheran@msn.com • Website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion Is Celebrated Every Weekend Saturdays at 5 pm (beginning September 15) Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11 am The Service Of Prayers For Healing is included on the first Sunday of every month.

Sunday School (ages 3-11) at 9:30 am Anchor Nursery School Tuesday through Thursday 9:15 am-12:15 pm Teen Ministry meets on alternating Saturdays from 3-6 pm Bereaved Survivors of Opiate Addiction Group meets on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (no cost) Sunday Services Are Live-Streamed Through Our “Friends Of Hope Lutheran Church” Facebook Group.

Sermons are posted on Youtube.com at “Pastor Richard O Hill”

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastor pauldowning@yahoo.com • Pastor’s cell: 347–423–3523 Services: Sunday worship at 8:30am and 10:30am both with Holy Communion Adult Bible Study at 9:30am on Sundays Sunday school during 10:30am service Wednesday Night--7:30pm Holy Communion Friday Morning 10:30am--Power of Prayer Hour Free meal provided to the community on Sunday at 1:00pm and Wednesday at 5:45pm provided by Welcome Friends Join Us For Any Service--All Are Welcome We are celebrating our second century of service to the Port Jefferson Area.

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

764 Route 25A, Setauket (At The Old Victoria House) Mail: P.O. Box 544, E. Setauket, NY 11733 Call 631-689-0257 (Leave A Message And You’ll Get A Call Back) Visit Us At: www.kct.org.

We Are A Traditional Conservative Congregation, Run Entirely By Our Members.

We Have Services every Shabbat And All Jewish Holidays, Along With Other Community Activities, With Participation Opportunities For All Jews.

Join Us Shabbat Morning And You’ll Get A Warm Welcome!

KCT - An Old Fashioned Friendly Shul

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 www.messiahny.com PASTOR STEVE UNGER We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am Sunday School at 9:30 am Thanksgiving Worship Service 10 am We have NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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 MARCEY WAGNER RABBI EMERITUS STEPHEN A. KAROL RABBI EMERITUS ADAM D. FISHER CANTOR EMERITUS MICHAEL F. TRACHTENBERG Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm And Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education Sisterhood • Brotherhood • Book Club-More

Methodist 33 Christian Ave/ PO 2117, E. Setauket NY 11733 631-941–3581 REV. GREGORY L. LEONARD–PASTOR Sunday Worship 10:30 Am • Adult Sunday School 9:30 Am Lectionary Reading And Prayer Wed. 12 Noon Gospel Choir Tues. 8 Pm Praise Choir And Youth Choir 3rd And 4th Fri. 6:30 Pm

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 486 Townline Road, Commack Church Office: 631-499–7310 Fax: 631-858–0596 www.commack–umc.org • mail@commack–umc.org REV. LINDA BATES–STEPE, PASTOR

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“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR REV. JOHN MORRISON, ASSISTANT PRIEST REV. ANTHONY JONES, DEACON ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR 12 Prospect St, Huntington, • 631-427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org • LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worshop 8:00am - Rite I Holy Eucharist 10:00am - Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist 9:40am - Sunday School Thrift Shop Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays - Noon to 3pm Saturdays - 10am to 3pm

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Laser Queen Marathon heads to the Vanderbilt Planetarium Are you a fan of the legendary rock band Queen and excited to see the new movie “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

If so, the Vanderbilt Museum’s Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport has a treat for you.

The Planetarium will present a Laser Queen Marathon on Saturday, Nov. 17, with shows at 7, 8 and 9 p.m.

Come and rock out in the planetarium lobby, where you can enjoy an exciting video montage of the legendary rock band’s performances and then see the Vanderbilt’s newest entertainment show, Laser Queen, with laser imagery of the band backed by Queen’s great hits in surround sound.

The Laser Queen show playlist will include “We Will Rock You,” “Bicycle Race,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Best Friend,” “Flash,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Somebody to Love,” “I Want It All,” “Stone Cold Crazy,” “Princes of the Universe,” “Killer Queen,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are the Champions,” “Fat Bottomed Girls” and “Under Pressure.”

To add to the fun, wearing Queen-related costumes or clothing is encouraged. Tickets, at $15 per person, are available at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. For more information, call 631-854-5579.

Turkey drive this Friday

The Bethpage Turkey Drive benefiting Island Harvest Food Bank is celebrating a milestone this year. For 10 years Bethpage has encouraged Long Islanders to support one another during the holidays, a time when community residents experiencing food insecurity, just like their neighbors, deserve to enjoy a holiday meal with family and friends.

“Long Island is home to many charitable people and organizations. When our neighbors express a need, we support and assist them as best we can,” said Linda Armyn, senior vice president, Bethpage Federal Credit Union.

“Bethpage is pleased to head up this vital yearly initiative for Island Harvest for the past 10 years. I am confident that this year’s anniversary turkey drive will be our best one yet.”

The 10th Anniversary Bethpage Turkey Drive will take place on Friday, Nov. 16 from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s headquarters, located at 899 South Oyster Bay Road in Bethpage. Long Islanders are asked to drop off frozen turkeys, non-

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perishable food items (except those in glass containers), supermarket gift cards or cash donations. These donations will go directly to Island Harvest Food Bank, which will then help supply Thanksgiving holiday meals to the more than 300,000 food-insecure Long Islanders through its distribution network of 500 food pantries, soup kitchens and other feeding programs on Long Island.

For those unable to travel to Bethpage’s main branch on Nov. 16, Nassau and Suffolk County residents can visit any of Bethpage’s 34 branch locations to drop off any monetary donations you may have. For a complete list of Bethpage branches, go to www.lovebethpage.com.

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Unitarian Universalist

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

160 Main Street, Corner Of 25a And Main Street East Setauket • 631–941–4167 REV. STEVEN KIM, PASTOR www.setauketumc.org • sumcny@aol.com Sunday Worship Service & Church School 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday Of Month Mary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) Monthly On 2nd Tuesday At 1pm

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 216 Christian Ave., Stony Brook, 11790 Church Office: 631-751-0574 stonybrookcommunitychurch@gmail.com www.stonybrookcommunitychurch.org REV. CHUCK VAN HOUTEN, PASTOR Connecting People To God, Purpose And Each Other Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Renewing, Restoring, Reviving For The 21st Century!

5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green 631- 941-4271 Celebrating and Sharing the love of God since 1660. www.setauketpresbyterian.org Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.net REV. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. (childcare available) Sunday School for children 3 years -- 8th grade at 9:45 a.m.

Adult Education at 11:00 Outreach Ministries: Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...Finding hope www.facebook.com/welcomefriendssoupkitchen Welcome Friends Soup Kitchen Prep Site: tfolliero@yahoo.com All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship.

Call the church office or visit our website for current information on church activities. SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

Quakers RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

4 Friends Way, St. James 631–928-2768 www.cbquakers.org Worship Sundays: Sept. - June 11 am , July - Aug. 10:00 am We gather in silent worship seeking God • the Inner Light • Spirit.

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

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

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A 631–751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org REV. MARGARET H. ALLEN (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and offers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions.

Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am.

Childcare for little ones under three.

Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings Registration is ongoing. For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

Unity UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT

203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. 631–385–7180 www.unityhuntingtonny.org email: unitychurchny@yahoo.com FB & YouTube: Unity Church of Healing Light REV. SABA MCHUNGUZI, MINISTER Sunday Service - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (Sign Language Interpreter) Sunday school for children and youth 3-17 years old Wednesday Prayer Group - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm We believe that everyone is a child of God and entitled to live a fulfilling and productive life. We teach spiritual principles, such as affirmative prayer, the power of thought and the law of attraction (LOA). We celebrate a diverse fellowship where everyone finds acceptance. We are a member of Unity Worldwide Ministries and affiliated with the Daily Word devotional booklet, and Silent Unity.

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

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KIDS KORNER

Make an animal mask with Vanderbilt Museum educators on Nov. 17.

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Programs

but reservations are suggested by calling 215-7608159 or visit www.3VCP.org.

Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a family program, Eye on the Sky, on Nov. 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. How does weather work? How and why does a tornado or hurricane start? Through experiments and hands-on activities, you’ll have fun while learning the answers. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Join the Long Island Explorium, located at 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson for a drop-in program titled Animal Tracks on Nov. 17 and 18 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Discover the animal prints of various animals as they gather food for the winter and then create your own prints to take home. $5 per person. Call 331-3277.

Eye on the Sky

Vanderbilt children’s workshop

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will present a children’s workshop for ages 3 and 4 with an adult on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Visit the museum’s wildlife dioramas to learn about bears and then make a mask to take home. Fee is $20 per child, $18 members. Advance registration is required by calling 854-5579.

Animal Tracks

Charlie Needs a Cloak

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a Tiny Tots program, Charlie Needs a Cloak, on Nov. 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. This is a special time for both parent and child to discover the natural world together.

For ages 3 to 5. $4 per child. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Theater

Meteor Mania!

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

‘Frosty’

Just in time for the Leonids meteor shower, the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will present Meteor Mania! on Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to noon. Discover how whalers navigated with the stars. Explore navigational tools and go on a celestial scavenger hunt. Create a glowin-the-dark diorama to take home. Recommended for ages 6 and up, tickets are $12 per child, $6 per adult. To register, call 367-3418.

Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall or in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike for a reading of “Bear Says Thanks”

by Karma Wilson on Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. An activity will follow. Free. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN).

ArtVentures

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket will present an ArtVenture class for ages 7 to 11 on Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read some dragon poetry and create illustrations of your own dragons with instructor Larissa Grass. $25 per child includes all materials and a snack. Call 751-2676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org to register.

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present Ken Ludwig’s “Twas the Night Before Christmas” — the wild holiday adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer, on their quest to find out why Santa missed their house last year — Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. from Nov. 17 to Dec. 30. A joyful tribute to the holiday season! Tickets are $15. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

He’s back! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Frosty” from Nov. 24 to Dec. 30. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on her Mom, the mayor, and all of you to help her save her home, get Frosty to the North Pole, and make this holiday season a Winter Wonderland for one and all! Tickets are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present a holiday favorite, “Barnaby Saves Kings and Queens concert Christmas,” from Nov. 23 to Dec. 29 with a senThe Artelier Art Studio, 202 East Main St., Port sory-sensitive performance on Nov. 25 at 11 a.m.

Jefferson will host an interactive concert by the Join Barnaby, the littlest elf, and Franklynne, his Three Village Chamber Players on Nov. 17 from reindeer friend, as they set off on a journey to 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Come dressed in your save Christmas. Along the way they learn the true royal apparel and enjoy dancing to the music of meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah and the holiday the royal court while creating a music-related craft. season. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 Appropriate for children ages 8 and under. Free or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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

Above, museum visitors prepare to load and fire a cannon; below, one of the scenes from the Oneida Indian Nation exhibit Photos by Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan

YOUR TURN

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Is this an appropriate museum for children?

Yes, bring a child to see Washington’s war tent, or follow the 10 steps it takes to load and fire a cannon, or design a coin or paper currency for the new nation, or dress up in reproduction 1790s clothing to attend one of Martha Washington’s “levees.” All can sit in comfort to see excellent, informative short films.

That said, the museum’s exhibits appear to be designed primarily for high school and college students and adults. They pose serious questions — questions that the nation still struggles to answer. At the end of the day I asked one of the knowledgeable participants among the group to share his impression. “It was good,” he said, “but not great.” When asked why the lower rating, he said, “Too politically correct.”

Hmm. Yes, the museum has expanded upon the history many of us learned about our country’s origins, mostly told from the perspective of affluent white Protestant males. Little was said in most textbooks or high school class discussions about the impact of the American Revolution on Native Americans, enslaved Africans, women, Catholics and other religious minorities and French and Spanish occupants of the land. For them, the revolution offered promise and peril. Some chose the cause of independence and others sided with the British.

Storybook touch screens called Finding Freedom introduce the African-American London Pleasants, who ran away from slavery in Virginia in 1781 and joined the British Army as a trumpeter. We hear about Eve, owned by the Randolph family of Williamsburg, Virginia, IF YOU GO: The Museum of the American

Revolution, 101 South Third St., Philadelphia is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for major holidays. Admission is $19 adults, $17 seniors and $12 ages 6 to 17. For more information, call 215-253-6731 or visit www.amrevmuseum.org.

who fled to the British when they occupied the city. She and her son George enjoyed a period of freedom, working under the British, until she was recaptured at Yorktown in 1781. We learn of Elizabeth Freeman, who sued her owner for freedom based on the 1780 Massachusetts Constitution — and won.

The museum focuses attention on the most revolutionary legacies — personal liberty, citizenship, the right to vote and social equality.

Is the museum “Politically Correct,” or simply “Correct”?

On the bus ride back to Setauket, the participants from the Three Village Historical Society were treated to a screening of the TBR News Media film about Nathan Hale, “One Life to Give.” They also had time to think about what they’d learned at the Museum of the American Revolution. If that was the goal of its designers, they accomplished their purpose.

The author is the former director of education at the Three Village Historical Society and an educator, writer and lecturer on art, artists and American history.

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SBU SPORTSWEEK NOVEMBER 15 – NOVEMBER 21, 2018 TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Senior Jaron Cornish (Abaco, Bahamas) plays tight defense during last Friday’s game.

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SBU men’s basketball taste victory over SEC foe South Carolina COLUMBIA, SC: For the first time ever, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team has defeated a Southeast Conference opponent.

The Seawolves took down South Carolina 83-81 at the Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 9.

After going into the half up by one, South Carolina scored the first points of the second period before Stony Brook took the lead for good, powered by a 14-6 run. Redshirt junior forward Akwasi Yeboah (Chigwell, England) scored nine of the points during the run en route to a 14-point second half.

Home games for SBU Seawolves

The Seawolves kept South Carolina at bay in the final few minutes, making sure a 79-70 lead with 3:10 left stood. Sophomore transfer forward Jeff Otchere (Bronx) blocked Justin Minaya’s left-wing attempt as the horn sounded, securing Stony Brook’s second road win in as many games.

Up next, Stony Brook rounds out its Naismath Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament this weekend at Mohegan Sun Arena, facing Holy Cross on Nov. 16 and the winner of Siena and Norfolk State a day later.

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Seawolves take down No. 11 Delaware on Saturday It might have been the 400 yards of total offense or it could have been the relentless pursuit of the football by the defense, but both of these led to the 12th-ranked Stony Brook football team’s 17-3 victory over No. 11 Delaware on Nov. 10 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.

The Seawolves (7-3, 5-2 CAA Football) were led on offense by senior RB Donald Liotine’s (Medford) 170 rushing yards that included a 33-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that helped seal the victory over the Blue Hens (7-3, 5-2 CAA Football). Senior QB Joe Carbone (Wethersfield, Conn.) tossed for 178

yards and a touchdown to senior WR Donavin Washington (Glendora, Calif. ). Defensively, senior LB Noah McGinty (Carlsbad, Calif.) had nine total tackles with 2.0 tackles for a loss.

“This was a good program win,” said head coach Chuck Priore. “We had a bitter taste in our mouths for two weeks after the loss at JMU. At the end of the day they didn’t allow anything to bother them. They just went out and played football.”

The Seawolves will head up to in-state conference rival UAlbany this Saturday for the fourth annual Battle for the Apple.

SBU volleyball team finishes the regular season undefeated

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VESTAL, NY: The Stony Brook volleyball team defeated Binghamton in three sets (25-21, 25-14, 25-16) Sunday afternoon. The Seawolves improve to 19-8 and the Bearcats finish their season 5-20.

“So excited for our group to come in today and compete and earn a 12-0 regular season. Binghamton really focused on shutting our middles down and our pins stepped up to the challenge and had a great day. Defensively both at the net and in the backcourt we made some adjustments during the first set that put us in a good rhythm for the rest of the match,” said coach Kristin Belzung.

Up next, the Seawolves will begin their journey for a second straight America East Championship when they take on Hartford in the semifinals on Friday at 6:30 p.m.