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PLAIN TALK

Our moral compass is broken

BY FR. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI

We must become consistently more vigilant in our enforcement of all the laws alAs a nation we have been plagued with ready on the books. People who own guns one human tragedy after another over the and lose them should be held accountable. last few months from Charlottesville and If you sell a gun that you own that should Las Vegas, to the terrorist attack in New York be reported to a central registry.

Those who lead us in government are City and now the massacre in the Baptist Church in Texas. Even with that as the land- shameful in their consistent unwillingness to address this very compliscape, we are still not willing to cated but important life ishave a conversation about gun sue. How many more human control and human safety as a tragedies have to happen means to protect the lives of before Washington, starting all Americans. with the president, addressAs a nation, our human es this very serious crisis in carnage is out of control. No American life? other industrialized country The Texas tragedy is a has suffered so much human painful reminder of our irretragedy and loss of life in such sponsibility when it comes to a short period of time. Since keeping America safe. How the Texas massacre, a disturbcan we sit back after whole ing statistic has been released families have been massacred saying that we lead the world and a 18-month-old baby with people who have been senselessly killed and not be diagnosed with serious menIt is very troubling moved to action to do more? tal health issues. Whether or It is very troubling to note not that statistic is correct, to note the dramatic the dramatic change in our every human tragedy other change in our political landscape and pubthan terrorism has been compolitical landscape lic discourse since the elecmitted by people who have been clinically diagnosed as and public discourse tion of November 2016. Hate are up, massive proseriously mentally ill. since the election of crimes test demonstrations around It is time to put aside the November 2016. the country having increased political rhetoric and begin exponentially and Americans to have a conversation that is centered around protecting human life are unsettled in every socioeconomic cirfor all Americans. We need federal regula- cumstance across the country.

Our moral compass is broken. Basic hutions that protect human life from rageful out-of-control Americans who are using man respect for people has been lost. Our violence and weapons to vent their rage. leadership is accepting a narrative that is Too many innocent people are losing their crude, disrespectful and at times vulgar. lives. Too many innocent families are being Instead of challenging that narrative, our destroyed before they’ve had an opportu- elected officials make excuses or minimize it and, worst of all, are painfully silent! nity to truly live.

What kind of example are we setting We must create a protocol that is the same in every state; that screens every per- for the younger generation? How will their son who seeks a gun permit. The screen- moral compasses be calibrated? Who do ing must be as rigorous as the screening we encourage them to look up to? Is there for the military and the uniform services. anyone on the horizon?

Fr. Pizzarelli, SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW, Washington should create a central registry for all those who have committed seri- is the director of Hope House Ministries in ous crimes and/or have been imprisoned.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU’s Minghua Zhang fine-tunes climate model for Southern Great Plains

Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

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

Weekly horoscopes SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you have worked hard and are now beginning to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Treat yourself to whatever you would like. Be proud of your efforts.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Minghua Zhang spent a sabbatical year in China trying to improve climate models, which included analyzing errors of current models.

A professor at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, Zhang focused on the Southern Great Plains of the United States. He explored how the current models did not accurately simulate convection, which created a warm and dry bias.

In convection, heat and moisture get carried upward.

The models account for summer rainfall but do not calculate the organizational structure of the convective systems, which led them to simulate insufficient precipitation.

By adding in the new information, Zhang predicts in recent research published in the scientific journal, Nature Communications, that the projected warming in the region would be 20 percent less than previously thought. Precipitation, meanwhile, would be about the same as it is today, instead of the drying that was previously anticipated.

‘The [climate] warming is going to be [in the Southern Great Plains] and will be significant.’

— Minghua Zhan “The resolution of the models is not high enough to predict the change of the convection with a high degree of precision,” Zhang explained in an email.

He suggested that using 10 times the specificity of model calculations, he expects a clearer picture of the likely climate by the end of the 21st century. This is like looking through binoculars at a nondescript moving shape in the distance. By adding focal power to the lens, the image can become sharper and clearer.

The climate is a big picture view of trends over the course of many years. That is distinct from weather, which involves day-to-day variations and which meteorologists describe each morning and evening with colorful images of cold and warm fronts on local maps.

“You have many things you can’t see and now you have better binoculars,” he suggested. “This tiny thing in the binoculars can make a bigger impact. What we see is that these [variables] actually matter.”

Zhang suggested that a climate model that better accounts for summer rainfall still includes higher temperatures in this sensitive region.

“The warming is going to be there and will be significant,” he said. If carbon dioxide emissions continue at their current rate, the warming will still be about five degrees by the end of the century, he suggested.

That, he predicted, will still have a significant impact on agriculture.

Edmund Chang, a professor at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook who was not involved in this study, said this research addresses “a specific bias of the model that needs to be taken care of.”

He added that researchers know that the “models are not perfect” and suggested that the “scientific and climate modeling community is trying to refine and improve” these tools.

Chang agreed that the refinement “doesn’t change the fact that we still project a large increase in the temperatures over the central United States.”

The Southern Great Plains region has some unique elements that make climate predictions challenging. It has considerable organized convection, which increases the occurrence of tornadoes. There’s also a large coupling between the soil moisture and the clouds, which means that whatever happens on the land has feedback for the atmosphere.

Conversations with others should be kept light and easy this week to avoid any drama, Sagittarius. Delving deeper into others’ lives is the furthest thing from your mind.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, are your achievements isolating you from others? You may have to let someone else get some of the glory this week, if only to show your vulnerable and accommodating side.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Minghua Zhang Zhang said his research focus is on climate simulation modeling. He knew the models had problems simulating convective events, which is why he started exploring this specific region.

“The way the models are constructed, the granules are not small enough,” he said.

Chang expected that this work would “spur more research on trying to understand this mechanism. Model developers will need to try to find out how to improve the physical model.”

Zhang has been working for the last two years with scientists from Tsinghua University in China, which included his time on sabbatical. “When you are on sabbatical, you have more time to really think about problems,” He said.

Chang added that sabbaticals can provide some time to focus on specific scientific questions.

During a typical semester that includes administrative responsibilities and teaching, professors “are very busy,” Chang said. “We really don’t have an extended period of time to focus on one project. The sabbatical gives us a chance to focus.”

Zhang hopes this study “motivates people to think about how to improve their models in describing” other climate systems.

One of the many challenges scientists like Zhang face in developing these climate models is that their computers are still not powerful enough to resolve elements like clouds, which not only dot the landscape and

Photo courtesy of Minghua Zhang

provide shade during the summer but also send the sun’s energy back into space.

The system he’s studying is “chaotic by nature,” which makes accounting for elements that change regularly challenging.

He suggested that these studies were akin to the butterfly effect. Scientists have suggested that someone who went back in time and committed a seemingly trivial act, like killing a single butterfly, might return to his familiar time and surroundings to discover profound changes.

While that’s an exaggeration, that’s still the kind of system he said researchers are confronting as they try to account for, and weigh, climate defining factors. That’s why he’s looking for statistical, or probabilistic, predictions that are averaged over time periods.

The United States, China and the European Union are all pursuing more powerful computers for these kinds of applications, Zhang said.

Zhang, who is the editor-inchief of the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, has been involved in an advisory capacity with the United States Department of Energy in developing these models.

As for this specific effort, Zhang said he was pleased that the paper pointed out a research direction to refine models for climate in this area.

“What we see is that these things [including convection] actually matter,” he said.

“That’s the main contribution of this paper.”

Do not avoid others to escape conflict, Aquarius; otherwise, you are only delaying the inevitable. Speak your mind and address the situation with tact and professionalism.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, your self-esteem can soar this week if you surround yourself with the right people. Fill your days with fun and many activities.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you may be tempted to tie up loose ends this week, but there is a lot to finish so expect things to take longer than you hoped. Focus only on one project at a time.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, your words and actions may not be matching up right now. This may be confusing to others. It may be better to just lead by example.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, things have been moving along quite easily for you and you are enjoying the respite. Take all the deep breaths you can during this period of recovery.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Time has been passing quite rapidly, Cancer. You may be feeling like you aren’t quite catching up to the clock. As long as some work is getting finished, you are completely fine.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you are anxious to go on an adventure, but you simply can’t find time in your schedule. You may just have to make it happen by turning off your devices and heading out.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, even if you are sure that your perspective will win over the crowd, you have to accept there will be some who don’t agree with you. Be gracious and don’t step on any toes.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, although you might not realize it, someone is making a concerted effort to get to know you this week. Be open to new relationships and you may make a lifelong friend.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host two holiday workshops on Sunday Dec. 10. The first, Jewelry Making at 11 a.m., will be led by Nancy Golder who will help you create two pieces of jewelry with a bold holiday statement. The second, Botanical Arrangements at 2 p.m., will be led by members of the North Suffolk Garden Club who will show you how to use seasonal greens and traditional decorations to create a beautiful centerpiece for your garden.

Fees are $25 ($20 members) per workshop or $45 ($35 members) for both and include materials, use of tools and museum admission. Tea and cookies will be served between sessions. To register, please call 631-751-0066, ext. 212.

Join Theatre Three for a special event, Behind the Curtain: A Christmas Carol on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. Executive Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel, who has appeared as Scrooge in over 1,000 performances, will guide you through the history of the story, its many adaptations and the journey of Theatre Three’s 33 years of presenting “A Christmas Carol.” The event will be followed by the Mainstage performance of Theatre Three’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” The event is $30 per person and includes a full buffet supper. Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance may be purchased separately. For more information, call 631-928-9100.

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Diabetes: Prevention and reversal

Antioxidants in foods may reduce diabetes risk Type 2 diabetes continues to be an epidemic that is monopolizing health care budgets. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the incidence of diabetes has tripled in the last 20 years (1). We need a plan to prevent the disease and to reverse its course.

In medicine, our arsenal of drug therapies has grown considerably, but there are unpleasant side effects. Drugs have even been shown to reduce cardiovascular disease in diabetes patients, which is the number one reason that patients die.

However, there is nothing potentially more powerful with beneficial side effects than lifestyle modifications, especially diet and exercise. And when it comes to reversal, lifestyle modifications are the only potential source.

Two large observational studies, the Adventist Health Study 2 and the EPIC trial, have

By David shown the considDunaief, M.D. erable prevention abilities of diet.

In terms of reversal, several studies with a plant-based diet, including one run

by Dr. Neal Barnard and another that I published with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, indicate its efficacy. These are backed up by additional anecdotal stories from my clinical experience over an 11-year period.

Let’s look at the research.

Prevention of diabetes with diet A recently published prospective study of the E3N EPIC trial showed considerable benefit from the antioxidant capacity of foods including fruits, vegetables and tea (2). Those who consumed the highest quintile of antioxidants reduced their diabetes risk 39 percent compared to the lowest quintile. After adjusting for weight loss, there was still a statistically significant 27 percent reduction. Interestingly, fruits had the greatest impact with a 23 percent decrease in risk, and vegetables followed with a 19 percent decrease.

This study serves two purposes: one, it shows that antioxidant capacity is important in food; and two, it demonstrates that fruit actually has beneficial effects for those at risk of diabetes. This was not solely a plant-based diet or a vegan or vegetarian diet. This is an impressive effect considering that people may have been eating many other items that may not have been beneficial in addition to fruits and vegetables.

Study participants were 64,223 women who did not have diabetes or cardiovascular disease at the beginning of the study.

One of the major weakness of this trial is that the food frequency questionnaire was only used at the study’s start. This means we have to assume people continued to eat the same way throughout the study.

In the Adventist Health Study, the results of a plant-based diet were very powerful. This showed significant effects and,

Lifestyle modifications, particularly switching to plantbased diets, are effective tools in reversing diabetes. unlike the EPIC trial, compared people who were trying to eat healthy with those who ate either a vegan or vegetarian plantbased diet. Results showed that those who ate a vegan plant-based diet and those who ate a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet were at 62 and 38 percent, respectively, lower risk of developing diabetes than those who were eating a health-conscious omnivore diet (3). This study reaffirms how a plantbased diet is so important when it comes to preventing diabetes.

There were 15,200 men and 26,187 women in this study, and the results were as impressive in both blacks and nonblacks.

Reversal of diabetes with diet A randomized controlled trial, considered the gold standard of trials, used drug therapy to reduce HbA1C to near nondiabetes levels; however, they could not achieve this before multiple deaths occurred (4).

The reason, the researchers surmise, was polypharmacy, or too many drugs.

Fortunately, this is not the case with lifestyle modifications.

In one randomized controlled trial, Barnard compared a low-fat vegan diet to the American Diabetes Association diet at the time. The results showed that with a lowfat vegan diet, HbA1C was reduced significantly more than with the ADA diet (5).

This trial included 49 patients on the lowfat vegan diet and 50 patients on the ADA diet. The trial duration was 74 weeks. This trial, though small, does show substantial benefit with a low-fat vegan diet.

The benefits of a plant-based diet have been known for many decades. In a 1979 study on diabetes, results showed that insulin was significantly reduced by more than half on a high carbohydrate, highplant fiber diet (HCF) compared to a control diet (6). This effect was seen in approximately 2.5 weeks.

Involving 20 men with type 2 diabetes who had a mean duration with diabetes of 8 years, patients were started on the control diet for seven days and then switched to the HCF diet for 16 days. This showed

reversal with diet over a short period of time and reduction in medication. Thus, diet does not only have an insidious (slow) effect, but it also has an acute (immediate) effect on diseases. Of course, insulin was the gold standard of treatment at the time.

More recently, in a retrospective (backward-looking) case series with 13 men and women with type 2 diabetes, results showed that HbA1C was reduced from a mean of 8.2 to 5.8 percent over a seven-month period (7). This was an impressive 2.4 percent reduction in HbA1C, and 62 percent of patients reached normal sugar levels.

At baseline, patients were on an average of four medications, including diabetes medications. By seven months, they were able to reduce this to one medication while significantly decreasing their HbA1C. In addition, their blood pressure and triglycerides improved. These patients were following a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet. This study was performed by myself and Fuhrman using patients in his practice. The study’s weaknesses were that there was no control arm and that it was retrospective. But this does imply that there is potential for diabetes reversal.

In my clinical practice, I have seen many diabetes patients successfully reverse their disease. Let me share one anecdotal story.

A 55-year-old diabetes male Caucasian patient told me that no relative had lived past 57 because they died from diabetes complications. He is currently 60 years old or, as he likes to put it, “three years past expiration date.”

When he first came to see me, he was on four diabetes medications, including insulin, plus a statin. He is no longer on any of these medications. These results were seen in only two months. He did lose weight, but at a much slower pace than the metabolic changes that took place in his body. This anecdotal story is inspirational and reinforces the research above.

In conclusion, while medications are important for the treatment of diabetes, nothing seems to trump lifestyle modifications. Diet, especially, can play both prevention and reversal roles. Even fruit plays a significant role in reducing the incidence of diabetes. Regardless of family history, as demonstrated by my patient, these results can be achieved. Whether or not you are on medications, if you have diabetes, lifestyle modifications should be adopted to get optimal results.

References: (1) CDC.gov. (2) Diabetologia online Nov. 9, 2017. (3) Nutr. Metab Cardiovsc Dis. 2013;23(4):292-299. (4) N Engl J Med. 2008;358:2545-2559. (5) Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 May; 89(5): 1588S–1596S. (6) Am J Clin Nutr 1979 32: 2312-2321. (7) Open J Prev Med. 2012 2(3), 364-371.

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

NEWS AROUND TOWN Food basket drive The Port Jefferson Lions Club is once again raising funds to buy and deliver baskets of food to at least 100 families in our area. They need your support. Please send a check to Port Jefferson Lions, P.O. Box 202, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 for any amount and mark it “food basket.” 100 percent of your tax-deductible donation will go to help the less fortunate. Questions?

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Free health screenings The PACE Center for Health and Wellness will provide free comprehensive health screenings at the Long Island State Veterans Home, 100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook on Friday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Screenings include cholesterol testing, sleep apnea assessment, blood sugar testing, blood pressure check, hearing and vision, falls risk assessment and more. Other services include influenza vaccines (need Medicare Part B cards), minifacials and massages and nutrition and diabetes seminars. For more information, please call 631-632-3035.

Clothing drive Save the date! The Kings Park Knights of Columbus will conduct its annual clothing drive to benefit local families on Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19. Clean usable adult and children’s clothing, shoes, sneakers, etc. may be dropped off at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 44 Church St., Kings Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For further information, call Bob at 631-724-1410.

Free wellness programs Made to Move Tennis & Wellness, 5 South Jersey Ave., Setauket invites the community to enjoy free healthy programs with their experts in the coming weeks. Programs include a Couch to 5K Beginner Running class on Mondays at 10:45 a.m., Nutrition Support and Education on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and a Walking Club on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. Call 631751-6767 for more information.

Time to play Bingo!

Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road, Hauppauge hosts Bingo games on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. $1 entrance fee for the initial Bingo card, with other Bingo forms and cards available for purchase. A variety of food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, call Lori at 631-724-5807.

Bereavement seminar The Branch Funeral Home, 190 East Main St., Smithtown invites those who have lost a family member or friend this past year to a special bereavement seminar on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Facilitated by bereavement specialist Eileen McCormick, the seminar will provide suggestions and information on how to cope with the holiday season while grieving the death of a loved one. To reserve a seat, please call 631-724-9500.

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To All of My Clients, Colleagues and Friends, Wishing you all a safe, warm and wonderful Thanksgiving, filled with the joy that comes from sharing good times with those you love.

Thank you all for your friendship and support and for the confidence you have placed in me.

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Crossword Puzzle

THEME:

The 1980s ACROSS 1. The lowest voice 6. Bottom line?

9. Composer Johann 13. Blood of the gods, Greek mythology 14. Mesozoic one 15. Joanna Gaines’ concern 16. Landowner 17. Rainbow, e.g.

18. ____ vs. pathos 19. *Intercontinental musical benefit in 1985 21. *Brat Pack director 23. Type of English course, for short 24. Not all 25. *John Mahoney to Ione Skye in “Say Anything...”

28. Former Speaker of the House 30. *”Purple Rain” performer 35. Amount of measurement 37. a.k.a. Red Planet 39. *Ed Koch, e.g.

40. *”Lifestyles of the ____ and Famous” 41. Winter driving hazard 43. Stag party guest 44. “To death” in France 46. Latticework wood strip 47. U.S.S.R plus countries of the Warsaw Pact, e.g.

48. As opposed to nurture 50. *”Star Trek II: The Wrath of ____” 52. *Rocker Adam 53. Bald eagle’s nest 55. Form of Anna 57. *”Out of ____,” movie 60. *Chernobyl disaster location 64. Diego Rivera creation, e.g.

65. Janitor’s tool 67. Free from 68. Golf bunkers 69. Knot-tying words 70. Out in the open 71. Giant kettles 72. Poetic “even” 73. Gradually deprives

Answers to last week’s puzzle: Directions: Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all digits 1 through 9.

Answers to last week’s SUDOKU puzzle:

Veterans Day

DOWN 1. *His company launched Windows 2. Antioxidants-rich berry 3. Gangster’s blade 4. Julien of Stendhal’s “The Red and the Black” 5. Appoint a priest 6. Seat of intellect 7. “To ____ is human” 8. *Randy Savage, a.k.a. ____ Man 9. Short for Elizabeth 10. Dull pain 11. Avian messenger’s sounds 12. Store posting, for short 15. Get rid of bugs?

20. Agenda entries 22. Behind the plate 24. Like amateur’s paint job?

25. *Duran ____ 26. Carl Jung’s inner self 27. Monocot’s alternative 29. *It fell in Europe 31. Shakespeare’s metrical unit 32. African antelope 33. Part of gastro-intestinal system 34. Raise a barn, e.g.

36. “Through” in text message 38. Comedian Rogan 42. Give gratitude 45. “Happy ____” by Dale Evans 49. Common Market initials 51. Like a Norwegian fjord 54. Chinese silk plant 56. Innocent 57. Radiant light 58. Short for brotherhood 59. *What Blondie does in “Rapture” 60. Second word in fairytale?

61. Brainchild 62. Fate of Norse mythology 63. Newts in terrestrial stage 64. *Music videos channel 66. “____ to Joy” *Theme related clue.

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

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COVER STORY

Photos by Michael DeCristofaro

SCENES FROM ‘ANNIE’: Clockwise from top, from left, Cordelia Comando, sophia lily Tamburo, Meaghan Mcinnes, emma sordi and Cassandra larocco; elizabeth Broadhurst, Presley ryan and George dvorsky; Gina Milo, Jon Peterson and lynn andrews; and Presley ryan and George dvorsky On the cover: Presley ryan and Moon

Kick off the holidays with ‘Annie’ at Northport’s Engeman Theater

By Melissa arnold

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here are few characters from a musical more enduring across generational lines than the curly-haired, ever positive orphan Annie. The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport is celebrating the holidays with its mainstage production of “Annie” through Dec. 31. Now in its 11th season, the Engeman has once again teamed up with director/choreographer Antoinette DiPietropolo (“Grease,” “Memphis”) to bring Annie and her friends to life.

The story of New York’s most beloved orphan was partially inspired by “Little Orphan Annie,” a comic strip created by Harold Gray in the 1920s. After his death, the strip was carried on by a number of cartoonists until 2010. The comic followed the adventures of a little redhead girl and her dog while also offering commentary on political issues of the day, including the election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal.

“Annie” the musical debuted on Broadway in 1977, with book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Since then, the show has toured around the world, won a slew of Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score and inspired several film adaptations.

When the play begins, 11-year-old Annie and her fellow orphans are growing up in the shadow of the Great Depression in New York City. Life is tough for these kids, especially living in a run-down, dirty orphanage under the care of calloused Agatha Hannigan. For years, Annie has waited eagerly for the return of her birth parents, who left her at Hannigan’s door with a letter and a locket. But they never come, and when Annie is chosen to spend

two weeks with lonely billionaire Oliver Warbucks, her life is forever changed.

The cast of Engeman’s “Annie” will win your heart as soon as the show begins.

Young Broadway veteran Presley Ryan embodies Annie’s charisma and unbreakable spirit effortlessly. Ryan’s Annie is appropriately youthful, and her voice is pleasant to listen to — sweet and strong, never shrill.

You’ll fall in love with her during the first song, “Maybe,” and it’s hard to resist singing along with her on “Tomorrow.”

Ryan is far from the only young lady to stand out in this show, however. All of the girls at the New York Municipal Orphanage have a key role to play — to remove even one of them would make the ensemble seem incomplete.

At the Engeman, the cast features two teams of orphans that will appear on different nights, but if the “red team” is any indicator, you’re in for a treat regardless of whose turn it is. The chemistry among the girls is natural and endearing — a special note of praise should go to the adorable Sophia Lily Tamburo, who plays Molly, the youngest of the bunch. Her comedic timing and dance moves are so impressive for her age, though all of them are incredibly talented with bright futures ahead.

Lynn Andrews is reprising her role as Miss Hannigan for this production — she and Elizabeth Broadhurst (Grace Farrell) were part of the 30th Anniversary Tour of “Annie” beginning in 2005. Andrews’ character is loud, proud and shameless with bold vocals to match. She’s snarky, funny and foolish, sometimes all at once, which is entertaining to watch. Her rollicking performance of “Easy Street” with Jon Peterson and Gina Milo (Rooster Hannigan and Lily

St. Regis, respectively) is one of the best in the show with fantastic harmonies.

George Dvorsky, another seasoned Broadway actor, plays Oliver Warbucks, the billionaire looking to make one orphan’s Christmas a bit brighter. He wasn’t expecting a little girl, however, and the relationship he builds with Annie is full of emotion and nuance. Dvorsky has both comedic and poignant moments in the show, and his performance of “Something Was Missing” will resonate with anyone who has experienced deep love of any kind.

There are also a few special guests in this show. For a brief time, Annie finds a loveable sidekick in a stray dog named Sandy. In this production, Sandy is actually played by two real dogs, Moon and Sandy. Moon was once a stray himself, and Sandy was recently rescued from a kill shelter following this summer’s devastating Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The dogs are amazingly well-behaved onstage thanks to hard work with Happy Dog Training & Behavior and the support of the cast “animal wrangler,” Cassidy Ingram.

While the ensemble serves as the supporting cast for the show, they have plenty of time to shine on their own — keep an eye out for them during the hilarious scenes at the White House and the radio station.

New York scenic designers Christopher and Justin Swader are behind the unique and versatile set for this production.

Detailed artwork of a hazy NYC skyline remains in the background throughout the show, and scene changes are made by the cast themselves. There’s not a lot of variation, but the transitions are simple and clear, so it gets the job done. Jonathan Brenner leads a seven-man orchestra in performing the classic score.

As of this writing, it still feels a bit early to think about the holidays, but the Engeman is dressed to the nines with garland and lights. And since “Annie” is set just before Christmas, it’s hard not to catch the holiday spirit during your visit. You might even feel like you’re a guest at Warbucks’ elaborate Christmas party.

Each year around the holidays, the John W. Engeman Theater gives back to its community through charitable support. This year, the theater is partnering with the Ecumenical Lay Council Food Pantry at the First Presbyterian Church of Northport, which helps feed more than 160 local families each week. Consider bringing some extra cash to the show, or visit www.fpcnorthport.org to learn more.

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present ‘Annie’ now through Dec. 31. Tickets are $73 to $78. For questions or to purchase tickets, call 631-2612900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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for the nursing home bill from September through December.

If the applicant exceeds $14,850 in liqWhen someone enters a nursing facility, an application for Chronic Medicaid uid assets, there are certain planning mechmay be appropriate. The average cost of a anisms that can be used in order to qualify nursing facility on Long Island is $15,000 the applicant for Chronic Medicaid benefits. per month. This type of cost would exhaust One of those mechanisms is establishing an irrevocable pre-need funeral. New York assets very quickly in most cases.

Chronic Medicaid is the program that State law mandates that pre-need burial covers nursing home care. Medicaid is a trusts for applicants or recipients of Medicaid be irrevocable. needs-based program, which This means that the premeans there are resource and arrangement may not be income requirements that canceled prior to death nor must be met. can funds be refunded if the For 2017, an individual actual funeral costs are less applying for Chronic Medicthan then funded agreeaid can have no more than ment. Thereby, an individual $14,850 in liquid nonqualified with a revocable agreement assets, an unlimited amount would have to convert it to of retirement assets so long an irrevocable agreement if as the applicant is taking a they were to require Medicmonthly required distribution aid in the future. and an irrevocable prepaid fuThe Medicaid applicant is neral trust. The applicant may also permitted to set up prekeep no more than $50 per needs for a spouse, minor month in income.

Chronic Medicaid and adult children, stepchilChronic Medicaid has a is the program dren, brothers, sisters, parfive-year look-back. The lookthat covers nursing ents and the spouses of these back refers to the period of persons. The timing of when time that the Department of home care. these pre-need funeral trusts Social Services will review your assets and any transfers that you have are established can be crucial to the Medicmade. To the extent that the applicant has aid application.

It is important to note aside from the made transfers or has too many assets in their name to qualify, they will be ineligible irrevocable pre-need there are other exfor Medicaid. If the applicant gifted or trans- empt transfers that can be used to qualify ferred money out of his or her name in order an individual for Chronic Medicaid. Transto qualify for Medicaid, the Department of fer of assets to a spouse in an unlimited Social Services will total the dollar amount amount, transfer of the primary residence of gifts and for each approximately $12,811 to a caretaker child, transfer of assets to a that was gifted, one month of Medicaid in- disabled child and transfer of the primary residence to a sibling with an equity intereligibility is imposed.

For example, if an individual gifted away est are exempt transfers used to qualify approximately $50,000 within the five-year an individual for Chronic Medicaid. Even time period, the Department of Social Ser- when there are no exempt transfers, there vices will impose a four-month penalty. It is is last minute planning that can be accomalso important to note that the ineligibility plished that could save approximately half begins to run on the day that the applicant of the remaining assets.

It is crucial to consult an elder law attorenters the nursing home rather than on the day that the gift was made. If the applicant ney in your area as soon as possible in order entered the nursing home in September, to preserve the maximum amount of assets.

Nancy Burner, Esq. practices elder law and the four-month penalty would run for September, October, November and December. estate planning from her East Setauket office.

Medicaid would pick up starting in Janu- For more information, call 631-941-3434 or ary and the applicant would be responsible visit www.burnerlaw.com.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Vendors wanted

▶ Fountainhead Church, 782 Larkfield Road, East Northport will hold a Holiday Craft Fair on Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested vendors should call 631-235-3825. ▶ The Centereach Fire Department, 9 South Washington Ave., Centereach will host its annual Indoor Holiday Craft Fair from Nov. 27 to 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested vendors should contact Sue at 631-588-9220.

Kilwins sweetens up Port Jefferson Village RIBBON CUTTING The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Kilwins Port Jefferson on Oct. 21. Owners Brian and Christine Viscount of Mount Sinai, center, were joined by Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant, far left, and Kilwin’s daughter Lisa ViscountTommasino with baby Evelyn, on the left, and daughter Emma Viscount and Port Jefferson Chamber President Jim Karras on the right.

The nationwide franchise is famous for its Mackinac Island fudge, homemade chocolates, ice cream, waffle cones, caramel corn, dipped apples and more made daily by the staff in the store.

The shop is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., closed Mondays. For more information, call 631-509-6555.

Photo courtesy of PJCC

▶ Rocky Point PTA will host a Holiday Boutique at Rocky Point Middle School, 76 Rocky Point Yaphank Road, Rocky Point on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interested merchandise and food vendors may call 631-744-1600 for further details. ▶ Messiah Lutheran Church, located at 465 Pond Path in East Setauket, is seeking vendors for its annual Craft Fair on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Applications can be found online at www.messiahny.com under events or by calling 516-316-1336. ▶ Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills will present its 54th Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair on Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Merchandise vendors with one-of-akind art and craft work are wanted for this juried event. Vendor deadline is Nov. 21. For additional details, call 631-462-5400. ▶ St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, Setauket seeks vendors for its Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $50 registration fee per table. For information, call 631941-4141. ▶ Deepwells Mansion, 497 Moriches Road, St. James will hold its annual Art & Craft Holiday Boutique on Dec. 2 and 3 and Dec. 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and seeks merchandise vendors for the event. For more information, call 631-563-8551. ▶ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 800 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma seeks vendors for its annual Christmas Fair on Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline to apply is Nov. 27. For further information, call Marilyn at 631-846-9823.

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Owner Amanda Hagquist-LaMarian

Village Florist & Events opens in Stony Brook Village GRAND OPENING Village Florist & Events, formerly known as Lake Grove Village Florist for nine years, has expanded and relocated to Stony Brook Village.

The shop offers everything from home décor to all-occasion florals including weddings and bridal showers and carries greeting cards, custom baskets, balloons,

local gifts, silk flowers, candles and plants.

In addition, a variety of workshops will be held including a Holiday Fresh Wreath Making class on Dec. 6.

A grand opening celebration is planned for Nov. 18 starting at noon, and customers can enjoy refreshments, a DJ, free workshops, raffles such as a Taste of Stony Brook Basket and more. To benefit Island

Harvest, bring in cans of food and you can use those as a raffle entry (10 cans = 10 raffles, etc.).

Village Florist & Events is located at 135 Main St. in the Harbor Crescent section of the Stony Brook Village Center.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 631-467-0385.

▶ American Legion Post 360, 1 Mill Dam Road, Huntington will host a Huntington Craft & Gift Show on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor deadline is Nov. 30. Interested merchandise vendors should call 516-209-7386. ▶ Ward Melville High School’s Habitat for Humanity Club will hold a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity at the Bates House, 1 Bates Road, Setauket on Dec. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. Vendors selling gift and holiday-themed items welcome. Contact Callan or Susan at 631-751-5131 to reserve a spot.

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Heckscher Museum gets groovy with new fall exhibit

By Jennifer Sloat

Continuing the Tradition...

Charles Dickens’

A Christmas Carol Nov. 18 – Dec. 30

2017

Barnaby Saves Christmas Nov. 24 – Dec. 30

Laugh Your Way Into the New Year!

TWO big shows! Enjoy an evening of hilarious LIVE stand-up comedy featuring top comedians.

6 pm Early Bird Show $49 8 pm Prime Time Show $59

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It has been 50 years since the Summer of Love. It was a time that pushed the boundaries of music, art and society and had many feeling groovy and putting flowers in their hair. A half-century later that era still fascinates us.

The Heckscher Museum will explore that era through art with its latest exhibition titled From Frankenthaler to Warhol: Art of the ’60s and ’70s.

According to the museum, the exhibit, which opens this Saturday, delves into two trends that defined the art of the times and stretched the definition of fine art: abstract works that explore line, shape and color; and representational art on subjects from popular culture to everyday urban and suburban environments. Color field, minimalist, pop and photorealist works speak to the myriad styles that characterized the art world during the dynamic decades of the ’60s and ’70s.

In a recent interview, the museum’s curator, Lisa Chalif, said the time period was a watershed in American history and that many of the issues of the ’60s and ’70s continue to exist today. “The exhibition showcases the depth of The Heckscher Museum’s permanent collection.

A good number of these works have not been exhibited for a while,” she said.

Andy Warhol’s soup can and Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-inspired images are among the works of art featured. The galleries will include iconic images from art legends Jasper Johns, James Rosenquist,

Romare Bearden and May Stevens. There will be a total of 42 pieces on display.

“This generation of artists solidified America’s dominance of the international art world,” said Chalif, “They stretched the definition of fine art by using images from consumer culture and experimenting with processes such as silk screen, previously used in commercial applications.”

During this time, more women and African-American artists entered the mainstream art world as well, bringing fresh perspectives to modern subjects.

The art and music scene often intertwined in that era, and, fittingly, the museum will have a ’60s and ’70s soundtrack as the backdrop for the exhibit. “The show will be bright, colorful and fun,” Chalif continued. “We’ll have a photographic time line highlighting social, political and cultural events of the period, as well as music from the period in the galleries.”

The exhibit will be on view Nov. 18 through March 11. An opening reception for museum members and guests will be held on Dec. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

In conjunction with the exhibit, two Gallery Talks will be held. On Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. art historian Thomas Germano will present a lecture titled “Andy Warhol and the Soup Can School,” and author and music historian Tom Ryan will present “How Music Changed History: 1960’s and 70’s” on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.

The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Ave. in Huntington. For hours, prices and more information, call 631-351-3250 or visit www.heckscher.org.

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FEATURE STORY

Danger on the high seas: Reliving ‘the perfect storm’ Whaling Museum hosts an evening with The Accidental Sailor

By Heidi Sutton The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor hosted a presentation of “The Accidental Sailor” with guest speaker and storyteller Nelson Simon last Thursday evening. In front of a captivated audience, Simon recounted how he and his crew members were caught in “the perfect storm” off the coast of North Carolina and how they all miraculously survived. With a slide show and readings from his journal, Simon gave a dramatic day-by-day account up until that fateful hour when the ship starting taking on water and had to be abandoned.

Simon opened the lecture by reading the names of his crewmates: Joey Gelband, Laingdon Schmitt, Jen Irving, Peter Abelman, Damian Sailors, Marty Hanks, Barbara Treyz and John Nuciforo. “A ship in a storm is like a tiny quadrant of order in a huge universe of chaos and it only works if everyone does their job, and these people did,” said Simon solemnly.

In late Oct. 1991, the Brooklyn resident found himself aboard the Anne Kristine, a 150-year-old Norwegian schooner bound for Bermuda from Mills Basin, Brooklyn. The 95foot ship, which had been lovingly rebuilt by explorer Norman Baker in 1986, was to be transported to Bermuda and then continue on to Puerto Rico to take part in a scientific expedition to study whale behavior.

Simon had second thoughts from the very beginning, a sort of sixth sense about the whole thing, but signed up nevertheless as the last, and least experienced, ninth crew member. Why did he do it? “Maybe being an immigrant, we are taught to fit in, go along, to accommodate people. I didn’t want to be a bother,” explained Simon, who was born in La Paz, Bolivia. Though he had recently sailed on the Clearwater Sloop for a week down the Hudson River holding educational tours, he

couldn’t help but wonder what he had gotten himself into.

What was supposed to be a pleasure cruise, turned out to be a near death and life-changing experience for Simon as the ship found itself caught between a nor’easter and Hurricane Grace, battered relentlessly by enormous waves for days until the captain sent out a Mayday.

Unlike the fishing boat Andrea Gail and its sixmember crew who were lost in the storm never to be seen again, the crew of the Anne Kristine were all rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Oct. 29.

Simon described how each crew member had to jump into the raging sea one at a time with a life jacket and flashlight and wait to be plucked out by a helicopter rescue crew.

Last seen turning sideways in the waves, the ship was lost at sea.

“Anne Kristine did everything that we asked of her,” stressed Simon. “She held up under the most challenging circumstances. She was completely seaworthy. There was some talk afterward that she had let us down but nothing could be further from the truth.” Instead, Simon blamed human error, citing several key mistakes including “heading east instead of west” and not priming the pumps properly.

For the crew, telling Norman Baker that his beloved ship had sunk was hard. “Anne Kristine wasn’t just a ship, she was a community,” said Simon. Baker held a memorial for the ship shortly after at his home in Massachusetts — 150 people showed up, including the ninemember crew that sailed on her last.

Even after 26 years, Simon still gets emotional speaking about the event. “In preparing this [lecture] I remembered how afraid I was,” said Simon. He described the scene right before he was rescued — “a young man standing on the ship’s deck, looking up at the [midnight sun], wondering how he got here and waiting for his chance to get away.”

Above photos by Heidi Sutton

top, Simon shows the audience a photo of the crew right after being rescued; above, from left, friends Paul Maggio and Jonny Rosenblatt, storyteller nelson Simon and Joan Lowenthal, elizabeth Fusco and Amanda Vengroff of the Whaling Museum; below, a painting by George Schoenberg depicts the rescue on oct. 29.

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SHELTER pET of THE wEEk

THE GARDENER’S DELIGHT

MEET FREDDIE!

This adorable little teddy bear is Freddie, a 4-year-old rescue from Texas who is now waiting for his furever home at Kent Animal Shelter. Freddie comes neutered, microchipped and up to date on all his vaccines. He is also hypoallergenic, so he is perfect for those with allergies. Won’t you drop by and say hello? Kent Animal Shelter is located at 2259 river road in Calverton. For more information on Freddie and other adoptable pets at Kent, please call 631-727-5731 or visit www.kentanimalshelter.com.

Photo courtesy of Kent Animal Shelter

A clump of wild onions is an easy target in the gardener’s off-season.

Ridding your lawn of wild onions

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In the avid gardener’s off-season, from Thanksgiving through February, if the temperatures are above 40 and the ground is not frozen, nor too waterlogged, I like to layer-up and head outside to pull up onions.

Wild onion (Allium vineale), or wild garlic, disfigures beds and lawns, more especially at the end of winter before the landscape begins to green up. The bluish-green grasslike leaves emerge in fall and remain in view all winter, the more so when our lawns lose their verdure with the cold temps and our beds are bereft of show. An old clump can be a foot tall, growing from a tight-knit congregation of a hundred bulbs.

I use a hand fork, similar to a trowel, but with three tines instead of a blade, and I am not talking about the three-tined hand cultivator. This is a tool few gardeners seem to use, or even know, but along with the steel-shafted spade and the Felco bypass secateurs is one of the indispensables.

Many years ago it was easy to find forged steel ones (the defunct Smith & Hawken), in which the tines did not get bent out of alignment in tree-rooty soil. Avoid these cheap ones. There is one from Holland (DeWit Forged Hand Fork) that costs 20 bucks.

This tool is ideal for lifting out small plants — or a clump of bulbs — and teasing out the roots from the soil. Obviously, if you pull up weeds without their roots, they will surely grow back, often with increased vengeance. Nor do you want to remove too much soil with the roots, else your five-gallon bucket will get heavy real quick. And don’t dump that bucket in your compost, the bulbs won’t rot.

In the case of wild onions, you must remove from the soil the miniature onion bulbs themselves. There is another, similar, bulbous weed called star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum). Their leaves

have a white midrib, and they lack the bluish tint — and, most obviously, the odor — of onions. Not native to North America, they have pretty flowers and an evocative common name, but they seed themselves everywhere and have become a major nuisance where once they were planted as an ornamental.

Bulbs — the lovely tulips and daffs and bluebells, as well as their weedy relatives — go dormant in summer, their leaves browning and melting into the soil. Many a time have I dug into soil to plant a shrub or perennials and have had the blade of my spade slice through daffodil or hyacinth bulbs.

If you are digging in midsummer, colonizing a frontier of the garden, you might unearth a hidden clump of wild onion, or star of Bethlehem, now dormant without leaves visible. In this case you will, in effect, be dividing a compact clump of bulbs and “splintering it into a thousand pieces.”

Later, in fall, each of these bulbs will send up their monocotyledonous leaves in a now-wider area of your planting bed.

Weeds are visual noise in an otherwise harmonious garden setting, an irritant to a conscientious green thumb because experience dictates that they will only increase exponentially. A window of opportunity to remove onions and Ornithogalum and other cool-season weeds presents itself in the balmier days of the long months of winter.

To reward yourself, if you have already gotten started on this meditative chore, or to incentivize yourself if you haven’t, order 25-50 deer-proof Allium ‘Gladiator’ to plant willy-nilly in and among your established — and, er, weed-free — plantings (provided they get enough sun). More on this next time.

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

NOVEMBER 16, 2017 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B17

COOKING COVE

Embracing Thanksgiving memories and traditions

By BarBara Beltrami

This year we’re spending Thanksgiving at the home of friends … friends whom we think of as family, and we’ve been asked to bring a dish we remember from the Thanksgivings of our childhood.

I’ve been delving deep into my memories of those days. I do remember that while the turkey was in the oven we always went to the local high school football game where I spent the time enviously ogling the cheerleaders and their oh-so-grown-up hairdos and outfits. Later, after glasses of claret for the women and Rob Roys for the men, we would cluster around Uncle Bob as he carved the turkey with his new-fangled electric knife, surreptitiously snatch pieces of the skin that fell away and vehemently blame each other when we got caught.

Nothing varied from year to year; the menu was ironclad and to stray from it with any innovation was considered sacrilege. And so, with the “bird” and its giblet gravy, we had yams baked in their skins, mashed potatoes, stuffing laced with crispy onions, cauliflower, string beans, creamed onions and sliced cranberry sauce straight from the can. No pies except apple and pumpkin were dessert worthy, although I do seem to remember somehow pecan pie miraculously crashed the party and joined them at some point.

Years later when I married and had my own family, I began my own set of menu traditions that in some cases were spin-offs of a few of the ones I had grown up with. What

over medium high heat until they are brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from skillet and add to stuffing mix. Lower the heat to medium low and in same skillet sauté celery and apples until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from skillet and add to stuffing mix, along with diced chestnuts.

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That’s one of the great things about Thanksgiving; it is made of traditions and memories and, no matter what they are, they’re yours.

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Thursday 16 Veterans Resources Fair

The Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach will host a Veterans Resources Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Visit with over 30 local organizations dedicated to helping veterans and their families including Services for the Underserved, Catholic Charities, Give an Hour, Family Service League, United Way of Long Island, Paws of War, Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Wounded Warrior Project and more. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 585-9393.

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The Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University, Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340, will welcome Prof. Stanislao Pugliese at 6 p.m. Pugliese will give a book presentation on "The Routledge History of Italian Americans" with a book signing to follow. Free and open to the public. Questions? Call 632-7444.

Fine Arts and Crafts Fair

Westy Self Storage, 4049 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport will host a fundraising event for Life Is Music, Music Is Life from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The evening will be filled with live performances, food, drinks and raffles. Tickets are $60 in advance at www.lifeismusicmusicislife.org, $65 at the door. Proceeds will benefit underprivileged children who have a talent and passion for music.

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The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will welcome Rich Iacona’s Bad Little Big Band in concert at 7 p.m. Pianist Rich Iacona and vocalist Madeline Kole perform jazz standards. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www. thejazzloft.org.

Pet Education & Information Fair

A psychic evening

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Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will welcome psychic medium Robert Hansen at 8 p.m. as he takes the audience on a journey through the other side of the veil. Hansen will share his psychic gifts of communication with loved ones that have crossed over to the other side. All seats are $30. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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Folk singer Caroline Doctorow and The Ballad Makers will perform in concert at The Stony Brook School on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Photo from Caroline Doctorow

Jazz in the Living Room

Join the Smithtown Township Arts Council for Ranny Reeve's Jazz in the Living Room at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James from 7 to 9 p.m. Designed to allow Jazz in the Living Room performers to show off their improvisational skills to an audience! Admission $5 to listen, free for participants/players.

Questions? Call 862-6575.

Steve Englebright, assemblyman, environmentalist and professor, will be the featured speaker at the Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of the Center's Third Friday series. Englebright will present a talk titled "Celebrating Visual Inspirations Drawn from the Nature of Our Community" and discuss how the North Shore landscape has influenced such great artists as William Sidney Mount and Joseph Reboli. Free. No reservations required. For additional information, call 751-7707.

Starlight Coffeehouse concert

No Fuss and Feathers in concert

The Northport Symphony Orchestra will present its fall concert, Vive la France, at Northport High School, 154 Laurel Ave., Northport at 8 p.m. Conducted by Richard Hyman. Join them for a night of classical music. Free admission.

For more information, visit www.northportsymphony.org.

The Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council will welcome new folk quartet No Fuss and Feathers in concert on the third floor of the Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson at 7 p.m. Free will donation at the door. Questions? Call 802-2160.

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Bettman & Halpin and The Belle Hollows share the bill during the monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. The 8:30 p.m. concert in the cinema’s Sky Room will be preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members at the door. Visit www.fmsh.org or call 425-2925 for more info.

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Little Neck Road, Centerport will present its Santaport Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring handcrafted items, gourmet foods and gifts for Kicking off th the entire family. Photos with Santa for $10. Brookhaven A New Concert For additional details, call 261-5222 or visit Ballad Maker www.centerportumc.org. a concert at t torium, 1 Cha from 7:30 to Time to start your holiday shopping! The an- students and nual Mount Sinai PTO Craft Fair will be held at call 473-5220 Mount Sinai Middle School, 114 North Country Road, Mount Sinai from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with over 75 vendors, raffles, refreshments and pictures with Santa (from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). Join the Smit Arts, 2 E. Ma For more info, visit www.mtsinaipto.com.

John and Bill Men, Face 2 F Brewer as Bil Our Savior New American School, 140 Mark John. Tickets Tree Road, Centereach will host a Holiday Arts 724-3700 or and Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 50 vendors. Cubby the Clown, free balloons and face painting from noon to 2 p.m. Call 588The Staller Ce 2757 for info.

University wil Recital Hall at harp, piano, c on "America's Walt Whitman High School, 301 West Hills neo-soul and Road, Huntington Station will host a Fine Tickets are $4 Arts and Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with more than 100 professional artists and craftspeople selling paintings, photos, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, toys, dolls and other gifts. $2 admission, free for ages 11 The Reboli Ce and younger. For additional information, call St., Stony Bro award-winnin 549-8582. ets, which are used to suppo are $100. For Dix Hills Jewish Center, 555 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills will host a Robin's Racers vendor event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shopping for the whole family — over 50 vendors, children's activities, East End Arts silent auctions, raffle prizes galore! Free admis- Harvest Gosp sion. For details, visit www.Robins-Racers.com. Church, 59 A Featuring the singers and gu tor Rev. Mary The Middle Country Public Library, 101 East- more informa wood Blvd., Centereach invites the community to Scales & Tails: 10th annual Pet Education & Information Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring exhibits and informational booths by local and regional organizations including rescue groups, shelters and pet therapy programs.

Free event. Questions? Call 585-9393.

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Northport Arts Coalition will present an evening with award-winning singer Sonia disappear fear in concert at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport at 7:30 p.m. Open mic sign-up at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 at the door.

For information, call 663-3038 or visit www. northportarts.org.

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Saturday 18 Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast

Applebee's, 3145 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove will host a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast to support Catholic Daughters of the Americas from 8 to 10 a.m. Meal includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage. For prices and to purchase tickets, call 935-2441.

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

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Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, located at 233 North Country Road in Mount Sinai, will hold its annual Holiday Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring vendors, bakery, Snowflake Auction, barn sale, refreshments, holiday items and so much more. Call 473-1582 for details.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring food, a baked goods table, crafts, Christmas Shoppe and more! For more information, please call 744-9355.

Santaport Fair

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The trustees and officers of The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 15, St. James invite the community to its first annual fund- Northport Pu raiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Atelier Hall. Come Northport wil enjoy live music by The Jazz Loft All Stars with Me: Comedy, Prosecco and hors d'oeuvres by Chef Peter Robert at 2 p.

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Bethel AME Church, 33 Christian Ave., SeStony Brook, tauket will host the Praise Choir 3rd anniversa- and the Grea ry Celebration Concert at 6:30 p.m. Featuring will present J the Bethel Setauket Praise Choir with musical concert in the guests Sister Portia Allen, the Bethel Setauket Room at 3 p.m Youth Choir and recording artist Leslie Bailey- Concert serie Clarke. $15 donation includes concert, small street.org thr plates and dessert. Questions? Email Pamali- more informa jay32@yahoo.com or text 631-260-4290.

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Caroline Doctorow in concert

present its .m. Featuring and gifts for Kicking off the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern a for $10. Brookhaven Arts Council’s series, Something New Concerts, Caroline Doctorow and The 22 or visit Ballad Makers (Americana-folk) will present a concert at the Stony Brook School’s Auditorium, 1 Chapman Parkway, Stony Brook from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $10 general admission, $7 g! The an- students and seniors. For further information, will be held at call 473-5220 or visit www.gpjac.org. orth Country o 4 p.m. with nts and pic1:30 p.m.). Join the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown for an Elton to.com.

John and Billy Joel tribute concert titled Piano Men, Face 2 Face at 8 p.m. Featuring Jeff Brewer as Billy Joel and Jeff Scott as Elton 140 Mark John. Tickets are $40 per person. To order, call Holiday Arts 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org. .m. Over 50 lloons and Call 588The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University will welcome Sons of Serendip to the Recital Hall at 8 p.m. The groups' combination of harp, piano, cello and voice made them a favorite on "America's Got Talent." Hear gospel/classical/ West Hills neo-soul and R&B fusion from this unique group. t a Fine Tickets are $42. To order, call 632-2787. o 5 p.m. rtists and tos, sculpoys, dolls for ages 11 The Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main mation, call St., Stony Brook will hold a benefit concert with award-winning cellist Colin Carr at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are totally tax deductible and will be used to support the 2018 programs at the center, are $100. For reservations, call 751-7707. rbilt Parkway, vendor event r the whole 's activities, East End Arts will present the 31st annual Free admis- Harvest Gospel Concert at Friendship Baptist Racers.com. Church, 59 Anchor Street, Flanders at 8 p.m.

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Intro to Wilderness Survival

Harbor Road, Huntington will host an Intro to Wilderness Survival program for adults from 9:45 a.m. to noon. In this hands-on program, learn how to find food, start a fire and build shelter.

Approximately one-mile hike. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

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Opera Night

Bethany Presbyterian Church, 425 Maplewood Road, Huntington Station will welcome Opera Night, Long Island in concert at 4 p.m. Featuring an assortment of famous and beloved operas. $20 donation. For more info, visit www.operanight.org.

Tribute to Jules Jacobs

Come celebrate Jules Jacobs: A Life in Composition at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 109 Browns Road, Huntington at 6 p.m.

Featuring performances by over 30 songwriters including Bob Westcott, Toby Tobias, Wild Ginger, Tommy Santoriello & the Senior Jam Band, Patricia Shih and much more. Admission is free.

Light refreshments will be served. For more information, email carenj5@aol.com.

Monday 20 TVHS lecture

The Three Village Historical Society will present a lecture, "The Parsons Case," at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket from 7 to 9 p.m. TVHS archivist Karen Martin and historian Frank Turano will give a talk on unsolved mystery of Alice Parsons who went missing in 1937 in Stony Brook. Free and open to the public.

No preregistration is required. Call 751-3730.

Tuesday 21 Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome the CEO of the NPD Group Karyn Schoenbart who will be speaking and signing copies of her business book, "Mom.B.A.: Essential Business Advice from One Generation to the Next," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Travel Presentation Club

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will host a meeting of the Travel Presentation Club at 7:30 p.m. Janice Rohlf and Prof. F. James Rohlf will make a presentation entitled "Following the Amundson Trail Through the Northwest Passage." Please contact 3vtravel@gmail.com for further information.

Swing Dance in Greenlawn

SDLI will hold its weekly Swing Dance at the Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn from 8 to 11 p.m. Lesson at 7:30 p.m. Live music by Gene Casey & the Lone Sharks. Come along or bring a friend. $15 admission. Call 476-3707 for more info.

Starry Nights

'Annie'

Wednesday 22

‘That Night Before Christmas’

Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University will present Starry Nights in the Recital Hall at 8 p.m. The evening will feature artists from SBU’s Department of Music who are stars of the music world with Artistic Director and cellist Colin Carr. Program features works by Ludwig Thuille, Dvorak and jazz selections. Tickets are $38. To order, call 632-2787.

International folk dancing

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

Thursday 23 Happy Thanksgiving!

Theater ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Star Playhouse at Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack will present Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors and students. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136, or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

'I Ought to Be in Pictures'

Neil Simon's charming classic, "I Ought to Be in Pictures" heads over to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum's Carriage Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport on Nov. 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and children. To order, call 516-557-1207.

'Oliver!'

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

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

Shoreham will present the Sylph Chamber Music ensemble in concert at 2 p.m. Program will include works by Hummel, Gaubert, Faure and Weber. Free and open to all. Call 929-4488.

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The theater department at Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present the musical "That Night Before Christmas" in the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building, on Nov. 16, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Written and directed by JD Lawrence. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 students 16 years of age or younger.

SCCC students get one free ticket. For further details, call 451-4000.

'Company'

Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills will present a production of the musical comedy, "Company," on Nov. 16 to 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call the box office at 656-2148 or visit www.ftc.edu/ftcpac.

'A Christmas Carol'

Celebrate the season with Long Island's own holiday tradition, the 34th annual production of "A Christmas Carol," at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 18 to Dec. 30. Follow miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas — past, present and future. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Holiday Tribute Show

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will present a St. George Living History production: Linda Ronstadt and Olivia Newton-John Musical Holiday Tribute Show from Nov. 19 to Jan. 10. Tickets are $48 adults, $45 seniors and children ages 14 and younger. Includes lunch, tea and dessert.

For schedule, visit www.wmho.org. To order, call 689-5888.

‘The Addams Family’

The Northport-East Northport Community Theater will present the musical comedy "The Addams Family" at the Brosnan Center Theater, 158 Laurel Ave., Northport (Northport School District Admin Building) on Nov. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $28 adults, $20 students and seniors. To order, call 896-5970 or visit www.northportcommunitytheater.org.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’

2 to 5 p.m. With music by Tom Phillips and Cynthia Shaw. Admission is $15, $10 members.

For info, call 757-3627.

Plaza Theatricals will present "Fiddler on the Roof" at Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. The fabulous score includes "If I Were a Rich Man," "Matchmaker" and "Sunrise, Sunset." Free and open to all. Call 588-5024 for more info.

elier at 5, St. James nual fund- Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., er Hall. Come Northport will present a concert titled Simply All Stars with Me: Comedy, Song and Reflection with Mitchell ef Peter Robert at 2 p.m. Accompanied on piano by John ments. Call Bowen. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930.

Mitchell Robert’s one-man show

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The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Ave., SeStony Brook, in collaboration with WUSB-FM rd anniversa- and the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council, m. Featuring will present James Maddock (Americana) in ith musical concert in the Carriage Museum's Gillespie el Setauket Room at 3 p.m. as part of its Sunday Street eslie Bailey- Concert series. Tickets are $25 at www.sundaycert, small street.org through Nov. 17, $30 at the door. For ail Pamali- more information, call 632-1093.

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Leapin' Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine Annie takes center stage at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport through Dec. 31 in one of the world's best loved family musicals. Featuring such unforgettable songs as "It's the Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," "New Deal for Christmas" and the eternal anthem of optimism, "Tomorrow." Tickets range from $73 to $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. See review on page B11.

DON'T LOOK BEHIND YOU! Celebrate the holidays with Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Future at Theatre Three's 34th annual production of 'A Christmas Carol,' an immortal classic in all of its thrills, music, joy and spirit. Photo by Brian Hoerger

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THEATER

WMHO to host holiday tribute show Celebrating the lives of Linda Ronstadt & Olivia Newton-John

Linda Ronstadt

By Ed Blair Olivia Newton-John was born in Cambridge, England, and raised in Melbourne, Australia. Linda Ronstadt was born in Tucson, Arizona. "They were polar opposites in fashion style, song content and personality," said Sal St. George, longtime creator of productions chronicling the lives of popular stars of the past and present. "And yet," he continued, "Olivia and Linda had very similar beginnings and successes."

Thus the reason that St. George has paired the two iconic songstresses in a Living History Production titled Tribute: Linda Ronstadt & Olivia Newton-John, a heartwarming holiday show that will run from Nov. 19 through Jan. 10 at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center in Stony Brook Village.

"Country, pop, opera, rock, Broadway — they successfully conquered all music genres and became music legends," he added. The celebration of the lives of the two internationally famous singers focuses on their incredible stories, and audiences will thrill once again to their classic songs.

The show’s motif will be familiar to St. George fans. "The program will follow the

same format as in the past," he explained, "except we have two of the most popular singers of the seventies as our stars. We are in the year 1978. Olivia is riding high with the success of 'Grease.' Linda is astounding New York audiences in 'The Pirates of Penzance.'

Both shows will be discussed in the program, and, along with the songs of the stars, seventies’ fashions will be highlighted."

Linda Ronstadt’s singing career was quite diversified. Beginning with her work as lead vocalist for the folk-rock group Stone Poneys in the mid-1960s ("Different Drum" scored high on the ratings charts), Ronstadt pursued country, alt-country, country rock, pop rock, Latin and classic jazz genres. Along the way, she put together the band that became the Eagles, won a dozen Grammy Awards and was christened the "Queen of Country Rock."

By the mid-1970s, Ronstadt’s image became just as famous as her music. In 1976, she appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone and was also featured on a TIME magazine cover in 1977. She was the top-selling female vocalist of the 1970s and produced a succession of platinum albums on into the '80s. Ronstadt’s popularity continued into the '90s, and beyond.

In a 2011 interview with the Arizona Daily Star, Ronstadt announced her retirement and sadly, in August 2013, she revealed to AARP that she was suffering from Parkinson’s disease, saying "I can no longer sing at all." In an April 2016 interview, Ronstadt

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Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, located at 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills will present a production of "Good" by C.P. Taylor on Dec. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors and students. To order, call 656-2148 or visit www.ftc.edu/ftcpac.

Seiskaya Ballet's 'Nutcracker'

‘The Big Sick’

'The Nutcracker'

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

'Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol'

Dance

Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' 'The Nutcracker' The Minstrel Players will present three performances of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main Street, Northport Village.

Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, children under 12 and groups of 10 or more. Reservations required by calling 516-557-1207.

Wellness Centre in Melbourne. During the past year, the singer learned that the cancer had returned, and she is currently undergoing treatment.

Cierra Ervin, who portrays Olivia Newton-John, offered these comments: "This is a daunting and exciting experience! To portray such an identifiable entertainer has been a dream come true. We think audiences will have a wonderful holiday experience at the show."

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, located at 97P Main St. in Stony Brook Village will present Tribute: Linda Ronstadt and Olivia NewtonJohn on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., and on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 19, 25, 26, 29 and 30; Dec. 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20 and 21; and Jan. 3, 4, 6, 7 and 10.

Partially sponsored by the Roosevelt Investment Group, admission is $48 adults, $15 seniors and children under 15 and $40 groups of 20 or more. Performances are followed by a luncheon, tea and dessert. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 631-689-5888. For more information, visit www.wmho.org.

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present Seiskaya Ballet's "Nutcracker" for the holiday season. Six performances will be held from Dec. 15 to 18. Tickets are $40 adults, $34 seniors and children. To order, call 632-2787. For more information, visit www.nucrackerballet.com.

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You know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, but what about his infamous partner, Jacob Marley?

From Dec. 8 to 17, the Carriage House Players will present "Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol," the well-known Dickens' tale told from a different perspective, at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. This riotously funny and touching evening of theater proves redemption is possible for anyone. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children. To order, call 516-557-1207.

is quoted as saying, "I can’t sing anymore.

That’s that. I can still sing in my brain but I can’t sing. It’s just the way it is. If you’re going to have Parkinson’s you’d better have a sense of humor."

Actress Emily Tafur, who portrays Ronstadt in the WMHO production, noted, "I feel challenged and appreciated and honored to be portraying one of the great music legends of our time."

Olivia Newton-John was known in the UK and Australia for her performances on television and in clubs, but her fame grew further when she came to the United States. Her hit recording "I Honestly Love You" (1974 Record of the Year) garnered a Grammy Award, and more successful albums followed. Newton-John really rocketed to international stardom, however, for her role in the 1978 film "Grease," in which she co-starred with John Travolta.

Although she received another Grammy in 1981 for her hit, "Let’s Get Physical," Newton-John’s musical career waned somewhat in the 1980s. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and underwent a partial mastectomy. She has since donated portions of the proceeds of her appearances to cancer research and has recorded songs she designed to provide hope and courage to cancer patients and their families. Continuing her advocacy, Newton-John organized a charity walk along the Great Wall of China with other cancer survivors to raise funds to build the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and

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The New York Dance Theatre, under the direction of Frank Ohman, will present its 36th season of "The Nutcracker" at Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse, 1000 Fulton Ave., Hempstead on Dec. 16 and 17 at noon and again at 5 p.m. Tickets are $42 adults, $32 seniors and children 12 and under. To order, call 462-0964 or visit www.ohmanballet.org.

Olivia Newton-John

The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen "The Big Sick" on Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Rated R. Open to all. Call 261-6930.

‘Paris Can Wait’

Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will screen "Paris Can Wait" starring Alec Baldwin and Diane Lane on Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Rated PG. Free and open to all. No registration required. Call 941-4080.

‘Jasper Jones’

Film

The Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen "Jasper Jones" on Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. With Toni Collette and Hugo Weaving, Unrated. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 students, seniors and children, $5 SBU students. To order, call 632-2787.

‘Wonder Woman’

‘Play Time’

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a free screening of "Wonder Woman" starring Gal Gadot on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. To register, call 928-1212.

‘The Journey’

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen "The Journey" on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Rated PG-13. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 students, seniors and children, $5 SBU students. To order, call 632-2787.

It’s movie night! The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen "Play Time," a documentary film about Long Island theater, on Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Small town people with big hearts put on show after show. How, where and why? Watch them do it, from script to final bow! Filmed in Northport, Centerport, Port Jefferson, Smithtown, Selden, Riverhead and more. A reception and Q&A with filmmaker Anthony DiFranco will follow. Free admission.

For further information, call 261-6930.

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

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Religious ASSEMBLIES OF GOD STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Connecting to God, Each Other and the World

400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket (631) 689–1127 • Fax (631) 689–1215

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

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC RESURRECTION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” Worship hour is 8:30 am and 10 am Sunday School and Childcare offered at 10:00 am open to all children (infants to 8th grade).

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

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

We are an Open and Affirming Congregation.

EPISCOPAL

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Services: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Church School/Child Care at 9:30 am Church School classes now forming. Call 631-941-4245 for registration.

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

Youth, Music and Service Programs offered.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THREE VILLAGE CHURCH Knowing Christ...Making Him Known

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

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

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Religious GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

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

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

JEWISH

CHABAD AT STONY BROOK “Judaism with a smile”

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

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove

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

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

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TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

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

Member Union for Reform Judaism

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

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

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YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

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

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

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

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

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

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

All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

LUTHERAN–ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

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

Rev. Dr. Richard O. Hill, Pastor email: hopelutheran@msn.com • website: www.hopeluth.com Holy Communion is celebrated every week Saturdays at 5 pm, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 am Service of Prayers for Healing on the first weeked of each month at all services Children and Youth Ministries Sparklers (3-11) Saturdays 5 pm • Sunday School (ages 3-11) 9:30 am Kids’ Club (ages 4-10) Wednesdays 4:15 pm Teen Ministry (ages 11-16) Saturdays 3 pm

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

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

LUTHERAN-LCMS

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH Messiah Preschoool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, Eas tSetauket 631-751-1775 www.messiahnu.com

Rev. Charles Bell- Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & Fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15am, 9:30am, 11am Sunday School at 9:30am Thanksgiving Worship Service 10am We have a NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

METHODIST BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Welcome to our church!

We invite you to Worship with us!

Come check us out! Jeans are okay!

Open Table Communion 1st Sunday every month.

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

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

Rev. Steven kim, Pastor

www.setauketumc.org • SUMCNY@aol.com Sunday Worship Service & Church School 10 am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of Month Mary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry) monthly on 2nd Tuesday at 1pm

STONY BROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST

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

Renewing, Restoring, Reviving for the 21st Century!

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A COLORFUL PALATE The North Shore Artists Coalition held its second annual Artists Open Studio Tour on Nov. 11 and 12. Eleven awardwinning artists welcomed visitors into their studios to see where the magic happens including, clockwise from top left, Peter Gallasso of Setauket, Hugh McElroy of Port Jefferson, Christian White of St. James, Nanci Bueti-Randall of Stony Brook (in her St. James studio), Sungsook Setton of Setauket, and Jim Molloy of Miller Place. Other participating artists included Doug Reina, Mary Jane van Zeijts, Marlene Weinstein, Pam Brown and Kelynn Z. Alder. Guests were able to view artwork for sale, ask questions and enjoy refreshments. Photos by Heidi Sutton

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PRESBYTERIAN

SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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

Rev. Mary, Barrett Speers, pastor

Join us Sundays in worship at 9:30 am Church School (PreK-6th Grade) at 9:45 am Adult Christian Education Classes and Service Opportunities Outreach Ministries: Open Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...Finding hope www.facebook.com/welcomefriendssoupkitchen Welcome Friends Soup Kitchen Prep Site: tfolliero@yahoo.com All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international), and fellowship. Call the church office or visit our website for current information on church activities. SPC is a More Light Presbyterian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace. ©154756

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A (631) 751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org Rev. Margaret H. Allen (minister@uufsb.org) Sunday Service: 10:30 am

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

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

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

Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh@gmail.com) Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 am Whoever you are, whomever you love, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome here.

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

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

UNITY

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

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.

Sign Language Interpreter at Sunday Service

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SBU SportSweek Nov. 16 – Nov. 22, 2017

Tomorrow is Friday – wear red on Campus!

StoNy Brook UNiverSity

Shania Johnson scores 20 points in Seawolves’ season-opening victory Stony Brook women’s basketball team began the 2017-18 season in impressive fashion Saturday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. The Seawolves topped Manhattan College, 74-59, in nonconference action Nov. 11.

“I thought our group really came out with a lot of energy and enthusiasm to compete on our home court,” Stony Brook head coach Caroline McCombs said. “Our crowd was amazing and continued to pump us up. Manhattan is a good, experienced team, and I was proud of our perseverance.”

Shania Johnson paced the Seawolves’ offense, recording 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds in the win. The junior shot 8-for-15 from the floor and 3-for-8 from 3-point range.

Jerell Matthews chipped in with 13 points and eight rebounds, shooting 5-for-12 from the floor; Aaliyah Worley added nine points; and India Pagan recorded eight points and four rebounds.

Johnson scored six of the Seawolves’ first nine points over the first three minutes of action. The junior drove to the basketball for her first hoop of the season, nailed a 3-pointer, then hit two free throws to help Stony Brook grab an early 9-6 lead.

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Shania Johnson, above, carried the ball between two Manahttan College defenders as she makes her way to the net. Aaliyah Worley, on left, guards against the offense.

Stony Brook closed out the final 3:32 of the second quarter on a 7-2 run, leading 36-29 at halftime. The Seawolves shot 48.3 percent from the floor in the first half, making three 3-pointers.

Stony Brook opened the third quarter on a 5-0 run over the first 2:28, opening the lead up to 43-29. Johnson nailed a 3-pointer, then

Worley got to the basket for two.

Stony Brook outscored Manhattan 19-9 in the second quarter, and 22-13 in the third. The Seawolves shot 61.5 percent in the second, and 71.4 percent in the third.

Stony Brook traveled to Hofstra University Nov. 14 for a nonconference matchup, but results were not available by press time.

Junior class leads Seawolves to win over Wagner on Senior Day It was members of Stony Brook football team’s junior class that shined on Senior Day in the Seawolves’ 38-10 victory over nonconference foe Wagner College Nov. 11.

Stony Brook (8-2, 6-1 Colonial Athletic Association) scored on two rushing touchdowns by running back Jordan Gowins and two passing by quarterback Joe Carbone.

“We have a saying around here that it is tough to win games on Saturdays,” Stony Brook head coach Chuck Priore said. “Both teams prepared for the game and certainly it was no different than I thought it would be. I thought it would be a competitive game.”

Wagner cracked the scoreboard first with a 29-yard field goal by James Cooper with 7:56 left in the first quarter, but Stony Brook bounced right back. Carbone hit Harrison Jackson, a wide receiver and graduate student, with a 12-yard touchdown pass, and junior Nick Courtney’s extra-point attempt was good to take the lead. The drive was two plays for 14 yards and was set up by a 71-yard kickoff return by senior defensive back Darin Peart.

Wagner retook the lead with a 29-yard touchdown, but Stony Brook took a 21-10 advantage into halftime with a 17-yard run by Gowins and a kick by Courtney.

Defensively, Stony Brook shutout Wagner (3-7, 1-4 NEC) in the second half and forced the Seahawks into three turnovers.

“I was not happy with our overall perfor-

mance in the first half, but we stuck to what we had to do and made some plays,” Priore said. “We gathered at halftime and took care of the problems we had and were successful with what we did in the second half. A lot of kids stepped to the plate.”

Running back Donald Liotine scampered into the end zone from 45 yards out for a touchdown on the Seawolves’ opening drive of the second half, and Gowins extended the lead with a one-yard run later in the quarter.

Courtney knocked in a 24-yard field goal with 12:52 remaining in the fourth quarter to make the score 31-10, and Carbone helped drive it home with a 21-yard pass to junior wide receiver Donavin Washington. Carbone finished 12-for-20 for 115 yards.

Stony Brook gained 309 yards of total offense on 61 plays and had the ball for 27:22 minutes of the game.

Gowins gained 125 yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns. For his second 100-plus yard game of his career and first multitouchdown game. Senior wide receiver Ray Bolden finished with four receptions for 33 yards.

Defensive back Chris Cooper recorded seven tackles, while linebacker Shayne Lawless also had seven, a fumble recovery and interception.

The Seawolves close out the regular season when they travel to Orono, Maine, to face the Black Bears at Alfond Sports Stadium Nov. 18.

Kickoff is set for noon.

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the Stony Brook men’s cross-country team off to the races at the NCAA regional meet.

Men place 4th at NCAA regional The Stony Brook men’s and women’s cross-country teams traveled to Audubon Golf Course for the NCAA Northeast Regional.

The men placed fourth overall for the highest finish in program history.

“In tough conditions our men produced what I would call the best team effort in history of the program,” Stony Brook head coach Andy Ronan said. “We have won three conference titles in five years, but today all seven guys produced a total team effort against the best teams in the region.”

The Northeast Regional is made up of all Division 1 teams in the New England and New York area. Each race consists of 40 teams with seven athletes on each team. Two teams automatically qualify for the NCAA Championships along with 13 at-large bids. The top four individuals from each regional not on qualifying teams also advance.

Vann Moffett made the All-Region team

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by producing a strong run over the last 1,000 meters. He finished 23rd with a time of 32 minutes, 37.1 seconds in the men’s 10K. Cameron Avery did not miss the All-Region team by much and came in 34th in 32:56.6.

Bryce Hedman, Nick Cruz and Chris Biondi battled hard throughout the race to secure strong performances, according to Ronan.

Hedman finished 48th in 33:15.7, Cruz placed 56th in 33:23.4 and Biondi came in 61st with a time of 33:30.2.

Danny Connelly and Kyle Kelly had moments where they struggled in the conditions but kept their focus and both finished strong over the latter stages of the 10K race.

“This group worked hard all summer and fall to achieve two goals: win the conference and finish top six in the region,” Ronan said.

“Both goals were achieved, now it’s time for a well-earned break too enjoy what they have achieved.”

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WHO GOES THERE? What animal left these paw prints in the snow? Find out at the Maritime Explorium’s drop-in program, Animal Tracks, on Nov. 18 and 19.

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Chemistry Science!

Back by popular demand, the Long Island Science Center, 21 North Country Road, Rocky Point will present a walk-in program, Chemistry Science!, on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Make color changing phlubber and other exciting experiments you can try on your own. An explosion lab will take over the activity room for this fun-filled day. $7 per person. Questions? Call 208-8000.

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Theater ‘Frosty’

He’s back! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Frosty” from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on all of you to help her save her home, get Frosty to the North Pole, and make this holiday season a Winter Wonderland for one and all! Tickets are $15. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Drop by the Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Nov. 18 or 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. to take part in a program titled Animal Prints. Discover the animal prints of various animals as they leave their tracks as they gather their food for the winter. Create your own prints as you create their natural habitats! $5 per person. Call 331-3277 for more information.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present the holiday favorite, “Barnaby Saves Christmas,” from Nov. 24 to Dec. 30 with a sensory-friendly performance on Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. Come join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne and all their friends as they learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah and the holiday season. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Enchanted Unicorn Party

‘Peter and the Wolf’

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will host an Enchanted Unicorn Party on Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join them on a magical celebration of unicorns!

Discover the whale that started it all — the narwhal, the unicorn of the sea. Create lots of unicorn crafts, wear a unicorn horn and mix up a batch of rainbow “sap.” Lots of fun for all. $15 per child, $5 adult. For additional info, call 367-3418.

Treats for Tweets

Join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a children’s program, Treats for Tweets, on Nov. 19 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Discover some of the common birds that can be seen during the winter. Make a bird book and a seeded pinecone feeder to feed the birds at your home. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome speechlanguage pathologists Kimberly Tice and Venita Litvack on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. The duo will be speaking about and signing copies of book two in their children’s series, “Lou Knows What to Do: Special Diet.” Call 271-1442 for more info.

Friday at 7PM Saturday at 2PM & 7PM Sunday at 1PM & 6PM Monday at 7PM

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington hosts Toddler Time for ages 3 to 5 every Thursday at 11 a.m. Free. No registration necessary.

For further information, call 271-1442.

Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma will present “Peter and the Wolf” on Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. Against his grandfather’s wishes, brave Peter sets out to capture a wolf and becomes the hero of his village. Based on the popular Russian folktale and set to Prokofiev’s world-famous score, this captivating ballet will delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets are $18 adults, $9 children and senior citizens. To order, call 737-1964.

‘Rapunzel’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for the musical, “Rapunzel: The Untold Story,” from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24 with a sensorysensitive performance on Jan. 21 at 11 a.m.

Ever wonder what really happened in the legend of the lass with the long, long hair? Here is a hilarious yarn of a kindly and mixed-up witch who helps straighten out a rather confused family. You won’t want to miss this story! Tickets are $10 per person. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘The Lion King’

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

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Calling all Star Wars fans! The Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson will host a Star Wars Day on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come celebrate 40 years of Star Wars with games, crafts, Jedi training and a visit from The Endor Light Saber Guild. Be there you must! Cosplay encouraged. All ages welcome. For further details, call 473-0022.

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Pictured from left are judge Ed DeCorsia; WMHO Education Outreach Manager Sara Viola; judge Gerry Saulter; finalists Paul Foschino, Christy Jean, Claire Lindsey, Thomas Foschino and Jessica Nunez; WMHO Director of Development Gabrielle Lindau; and Scott Sanders of Shea & Sanders Real Estate.

Long Island’s Got Talent winners announced

Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center in Stony Brook Village hosted the Long Island’s Got Talent finals on Nov. 3. The evening was sponsored by Shea & Sanders Real Estate, Five Towns College, Rocco J. Morelli DDS of Water’s Edge Dental and the Green Towers Group. Created by WMHO’s

Youth Corps, the annual event was open to students from ages 10 to 17 who live in Nassau or Suffolk County.

Five finalists performed in concert in front of a live audience, and the winners were chosen by a panel of judges including Gerry Saulter of the Five Towns College Music Department; performance

veteran, Ed DeCorsia of New York’s Most Dangerous Big Band; and Leer Leary, who has been seen and heard in countless TV shows/films, commercials and is a member of Blackfriars Shakespeare Company.

First place was awarded to 14-year-old Paul Foschino, a vocalist and pianist from Bohemia; second place went to vocalist

Christy Jean, age 15, of Brentwood; while vocalist Jessica Nunez, a 12-year-old from Wantagh, garnered third place. Vocalist, pianist and guitarist Claire Lindsey, a 13-year-old from Centerport, was awarded fourth place while vocalist/guitarist Thomas Foschino, age 16, from Bohemia received fifth place. Congratulations!

The Shoppes at East Wind announce Scarecrow Contest winner

Above, Amy and Edward Guldi with 2½-yearold Isabelle and their winning entry Photo from Charlotte Coté

The second annual Safe Trick or Treat at The Shoppes at East Wind in Wading River proved to be a huge success, with more than 300 princesses, superheroes and ghouls visiting The Shoppes to celebrate Halloween. Along with the festivities, The Shoppes at East Wind announced the winner of their first Scarecrow Contest. Congratulations to the Guldi family of Sound Beach who took home the Grand Prize for their imaginative creation “Princess Crowpunzel.”

“We were excited to build a scarecrow for the contest because our daughter loves scarecrows and all things Halloween. We thought it was a great way to do something together as a family,” said Amy Guldi. “My daughter got to learn firsthand about planning, taking turns and teamwork, and she was so proud and delighted to see our scarecrow on display at The Shoppes!”

“We had a great turnout and the scarecrows were a welcome addition to The Shoppes décor,” said Charlotte Coté, marketing director of East Wind Long Island. “We hope to continue this tradition in the years to come.”

AUTUMN FUN The children and teachers of the Montessori School in Old Field recently had fun making a scarecrow out of old clothes, stuffed with newspapers and hay. The children were surprised with an instant pumpkin patch in their school yard. Photo from Ditas Alcala

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KIDS TIMES Reading al fresco

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From left to right, Thomas Bokinz, Grace Burns, Anthony D’Angio, Alexandria Sanatore and Brett Petralia at the new reading center at Heritage Park.

Harbor Ballet Theatre Presents

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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Friday December 1st at 8:00 pm Saturday December 2nd at 3:00 & 8:00 pm Sunday December 3rd at 3:00 pm TICKETS NOW ON SALE Performances at Port Jefferson High School All seats $25.00 • Group and Senior rates available

Tickets can be purchased at Harbor Ballet Theatre, 1 Reeves Rd., Port Jefferson or online at eventbrite.com or harborballet.com

The Heritage Park in Mount Sinai keeps getting better and better. Recently Grace Burns of Girl Scout Troop 004 created a nature-themed reading center directly behind the park’s new Little Free Library for her Gold Award project.

“After the park moved the Little Free Library near The Shack, it hadn’t been recognized to it’s full potential,” said the 17-year-old in a recent email. The Mount Sinai High School senior is hopeful the sitting area will spark more interest in reading and hopefully some more visitors to the library.

But that’s not all. According to Burns, the project is still in the works. “I’m currently running a book drive to restock the library and I’m creating signs that will draw more attention to the area. One sign reads, ‘You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book,’ by Dr. Seuss.”

“I’m superexcited to be working on this and I’m hoping to establish a Volunteer Reading Program to be up and running in the spring time,” said Burns, adding, “A huge part of this project has come from my love of teaching and reading, as I wish to pursue a career as an English teacher next year in college.”

Heritage Park is located at 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road in Mount Sinai. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Check out the Little Free Library and sit for awhile, courtesy of Grace Burns. And remember, take a book, leave a book. For more information, call 631-509-0882.

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