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How Indiana limestone has connected my life

By Elof AxEl CArlson

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mer when we have visits from family and friends, we like to take our guests to Lake What do the Empire State Building, the Monroe and collect fossils, mostly crinoids, Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Flat Iron in the fractured limestone gravel along the Building and the Yankee Stadium all have lake’s beachfront.

The limestone industry has supplied in common? They are all made of Indiana limestone whose quarries are chiefly in courthouses throughout the United States, Monroe County where Bloomington, In- government buildings like the Pentagon, thousands of limestone war memorials, diana, and Indiana University are located.

The limestone industry got its start cemetery headstones and hundreds of skywhen the Welsh founder of New Harmony, scrapers around the world.

The quarry holes are not used as landIndiana, a British millionaire by the name fills for trash. They dot the of Robert Owen, tried essouth central hilly terrain tablishing a utopian comof southern Indiana. Somemunity (it lasted less than times the homeless or runfive years). He returned to aways live in the caves that Great Britain but his two have been dug into the sides sons liked American culture. of the quarry hole. The land One became the president around them slowly turns of Purdue University and green with new grasses and the other became a geolotrees. Those who work in gist at Indiana University the stone trade are like a and promoted the virtues of medieval guild, with stone the limestone he studied in cutters whose families have the Bloomington area. done this for three or more By the 1830s with the adgenerations. vent of railroads, limestone In the 1979 movie, crushed into pebbles was “Breaking Away,” which widely used for railroad track portrayed the Little 500 IU construction. In the 1880s the Bicycle Race, the children era of skyscrapers in large citof the stone workers called ies began and Indiana limeI did not know the their team “the cutters” and stone was favored because it magnificent paintings many townspeople still wear was easily shaped and cut.

Limestone is calcium I looked at and studied T-shirts with the word “Cutters” as a mark of pride. carbonate that was formed We are often connected 330 million years ago when at the Met were housed without knowing it. In my most of the Midwest was an in limestone. childhood and youth, I was inland sea. Most of life on unaware as a Yankee fan Earth was in the sea. Ameba-like protozoa sometimes formed calci- that the house that Ruth built was made um carbonate shells. So did crinoids or sea of limestone that would make my future lilies, which are related to echinoderms retirement home (whose façade is made like starfishes. The limestone for buildings of limestone). I did not know the magnificame from a region of the inland sea that cent paintings I looked at and studied at the had mostly protozoa raining down their Metropolitan Museum of Art were housed external skeletons when they died, form- in limestone. I did not know that the Flat Iron Building and the Empire State Building ing a fine silt dozens of feet thick.

When I was a graduate student get- that I saw hundreds of times in my youth ting my doctorate in genetics, I would were made from the same limestone quarsometimes go on field trips to visit the ries that would house the laboratory in Incaves and limestone quarry holes. One of diana University where I studied genetics.

Sometimes life imitates art where a the delights was scooping water from a quarry hole and bringing it back to Indi- skilled writer hopes that in a novel the ana University to look at a very rare or- reader will end up seeing everything conganism — Craspedacusta — a freshwater nected to everything. jellyfish. Most jellyfish are found in saltwaElof Axel Carlson is a distinguished ter oceans. Craspedacusta are small, about teaching professor emeritus in the Departa half inch in diameter, and they pulsate ment of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at as they swim in water. During the sum- Stony Brook University.

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BUSINESS NEWS Discover Long Island honors trailblazers Discover Long Island recently announced the winners of the region’s firstever Tourism Awards in four categories: Partner of the Year, Industry Advancement, Tourism Trailblazer and Tourism Legacy. The honorees were recognized at the Inaugural Tourism Awards Gala at Fox Hollow in Woodbury on Nov. 14.

“We couldn’t be more excited to announce the first recipients of the Long Island Tourism Awards,” said Kristen Jarnagin, president and CEO, Discover Long Island. “These outstanding individuals are setting new benchmarks within the tourism community, which has become an essential economic driver for our region.”

And the 2017 Tourism Award honorees are: PSAV — Partner of the Year Award Global Center for Hospitality Management at New York Institute of Technology — Industry Advancement Award Governor Cuomo for the Long Island Welcome Center and Taste NY Market — Tourism Trailblazer Award Gloria Rocchio, President of the Ward Melville Heritage Organization — Tourism Legacy Award Discover Long Island was established in 1978 as the official tourism promotion agency for tourism, meetings and conventions, trade shows, sporting events and related activities. For more information, visit www.discoverlongisland.com.

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Correction

Photo by Bob Savage

Times Beacon Record News Media’s Port Jefferson Village Charles Dickens Festival supplement contained incorrect information about Santa’s Workshop hours. The workshop is open from noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 2, 3 and 9 and will be closed to the public on Dec. 10 for a private tour. We regret the error.

Visit Santa at his workshop in the historic Drowned Meadow Cottage at the corner of Barnum Avenue and West Broadway. Meander through the whimsical rooms with twinkling white lights, confection displays and giant nutcrackers, just a few of the signature elements that bring the magic of Christmas to life. Free. Don’t forget your camera!

For a virtual tour of Santa’s workshop, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v+rQ_YdR6v7aE.

Tree lightings on the North Shore

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The Centereach Civic Association will host a tree lighting on Dec. 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. in front of Capital One Bank at 2100 Middle Country Road (across from the Suffolk Diner). Students from the Centereach High School Choir will sing Christmas carols; Santa will stop by. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies in celebration of the season. Rain date will be Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Visit www.centereachcivic.org.

Cold Spring Harbor Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will hold a tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. Santa Claus will light the hatchery’s Christmas tree at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and tea. Call 516-692-6768.

Greenlawn Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn will host its 25th annual Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 3 from 3:45 to 6 p.m. Enjoy music, hot chocolate and cookies. Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the tree. Questions?

Call 631-757-4200.

Holtsville The Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting at the Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. The event will feature costume characters, hot chocolate, candy canes, a preview of the indoor, walk-through Holiday Spectacular Light Show, musical entertainment and a special appearance by Santa Claus, who will arrive by helicopter. Free. Questions? Call 631-758-9664.

Kings Park A Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held at the Smithtown Library — Kings Park Branch, Veteran’s Plaza, 1 Church St., Kings Park on Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m. Call 631269-7678 for more information.

Lake Ronkonkoma The Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce will host a Christmas tree lighting event at Raynor Beach County Park, on Ronkonkoma Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma on Dec. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. Santa will arrive at 3 p.m. Questions?

Call 631-963-2796.

Mount Sinai The Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. Come listen to Christmas carols, attend a holiday boutique, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and hang out with Santa Claus. Call 631-509-0882.

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On Election Day this November, 31.9 percent of registered voters in Suffolk County turned out to vote in an off-year election.

Although this means that less than onethird of those registered actually voted, this was more than 50 percent greater than the turnout four years ago, when only 20.9 percent voted (presidential/congressional elections consistently have greater turnout in even-numbered years).

This substantial increase in the 2017 turnout was the result of an organized opposition to the proposed constitutional convention. For the most part, the opponents were concerned that they might lose their rights to collective bargaining and pension rights for teachers and other public workers. People are always energized when they fear they might lose something they have, when they believe their rights will be taken away, and turn this energy into action and voting.

What about being motivated to fight for rights you do not have? The women suffragists were highly motivated to fight for the right to vote. In fact, they began in 1848 in Seneca Falls and finally got the right to vote in New York State in 1917; 100 years ago — three years before all women in the United States got that right. Currently, however, New York has one of the lowest voter turnouts, ranking 41 out of 50 states.

It’s true that we do not have laws deliberately designed to discourage voting or restrict those who can vote (such as states whose selective permissible IDs allow gun permits but not college IDs, which disenfranchise specific groups of voters, or require special IDs for those without driver’s licenses, which are only issued in a small number of locations statewide). But we discourage voting in less obvious ways: • New York is one of the minority of states that does NOT have early voting, which allows voters to go to the polls on selected days prior to Election Day. Allowing people to vote on weekends before Election Day helps those whose work schedules prohibit them from getting to the polls on the first Tuesday in November.

• We are in the minority of states that do NOT have no-excuse absentee voting.

Currently, voters must attest that they have a legitimate reason (travel, illness, etc.) to ask for an absentee ballot.

• We have one of the longest time requirements between registration and voting. A New York State voter has to register 25 days before the election. And anyone who wants to vote in a party primary must be registered in that party over a year before the primary (since New York is a “closed primary” state).

• The full-faced ballot that the state requires is difficult to read (requiring magnifying glasses at each polling station) and confusing in design.

• In addition, in even years when we have both state and federal primaries, these are scheduled during two different

months; and when there is a presidential election, we add a third primary day. This is not only costly but confuses voters and leads to low voter turnout.

• With our archaic election laws, it is no wonder that New York State voter turnout is low!

Voters who supported the constitutional convention (Proposition 1 on the 2017 ballot) saw it as an opportunity to modernize our election and other laws through citizen involvement in updating the state’s constitution. Since that proposition was defeated, laws can only be changed through the existing legislative process in Albany. This means that bills to change election laws must pass in both the New York Assembly and the New York Senate in two consecutive years.

Can this happen? Yes, it certainly can.

Will it happen? Remember that our state senators and assembly members were elected with the current laws and redistricting that favor the incumbents. New York’s incumbent return rate is one of the highest in the nation, hovering close to 95 percent. Thus, to convince them to introduce and pass bills to change the laws, there has to be a groundswell from the public demanding such change.

Voters need to advocate for the modernization of our election laws and lobby their legislators to introduce and vote for bills that enfranchise voters. We need no-excuse absentee ballots. We need early voting. We need to be able to register closer to the day of the election. In fact, same-day registration would be preferable. Voters must do their part to bring about these changes.

What can you do? First, know who your elected New York State officials are.

The League of Women Voters of Suffolk County produces a Directory of Public Officials annually, which can be viewed on the LWV of Suffolk County website: www.lwvsuffolkcounty.org and print copies are also available. Once you identify your state senator and assembly member, contact them.

You can join and participate in the good government groups that already exist advocating for change. You can go the LWV New York State website www.lwvny.org and click on advocacy and see what the League has been doing. You can also organize your own group — get others who like you are civically minded and want to bring about change. It is true that right now, big money plays a major role in influencing policy on all levels, but remember it is only people who can vote. Speak up, encourage others to do so and have your voices heard. Our democracy works best when everyone participates.

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

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For most of us, exercise is not a priority during the winter months, especially during the holiday season. We think that it’s okay to let ourselves go and that a few more pounds will help insulate us from the anticipated cold weather, when we will lock ourselves indoors and hibernate. Of course I am exaggerating, but I am trying to make a point. During the winter, it is even more important to put exercise at the forefront of our consciousness, because we tend to gain the most weight during the Thanksgiving to New Year holiday season (1).

Many times we are told by the medical community to exercise, which of course is sage advice. It seems simple enough; however, the type, intensity level and frequency of exercise may not be well defined. For instance, any type of walking is beneficial, right? Well, as one study that quantifies walking

By David pace notes, some Dunaief, M.D. types of walking are better than others, although physical activity is always a good thing compared to being sedentary.

We know exercise is beneficial for prevention and treatment of chronic disease.

But another very important aspect of exercise is the impact it has on specific diseases, such as diabetes and osteoarthritis.

Also, certain supplements and drugs may decrease the beneficial effects of exercise.

They are not necessarily the ones you think. They include resveratrol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen). Let’s look at the evidence.

Walking with a spring in your step While pedometers give a sense of how many steps you take on a daily basis, more than just this number is important. Intensity, rather than quantity or distance, may be the primary indicator of the benefit derived from walking.

In the National Walkers’ Health Study, results showed that those who walk with more pace are more likely to decrease their mortality from all causes and to increase their longevity (2). This is one of the first studies to quantify specific speed and its impact. In the study, there were four groups. The fastest group was almost jogging, walking at a mean pace of less than 13.5 minutes per mile, while the slowest group was walking at a pace of 17 minutes or more per mile.

The slowest walkers had a higher probability of dying, especially from dementia and heart disease. Those in the slowest group stratified even further: Those whose pace equaled 24-minute miles or greater had twice the risk of death compared to those who walked with greater speed.

However, the most intriguing aspect of the study was that there were big differences in mortality reduction in the second slowest category compared to the slowest,

compared to those who were in the control group (4). Participants in the control group had improvements in both cholesterol and blood pressure that were not seen in the treatment group. This was a small study of short duration, although it was well designed.

Impact on diabetes complications

A recent study found that those who walk with more pace are more likely to decrease their mortality from all causes and increase their longevity. which might only be separated by a minute-per-mile pace. So don’t fret: You don’t have to be a speed walker in order to get significant benefit.

Mind-body connection The mind also plays a significant role in exercise. When we exercise, we tend to beat ourselves up mentally because we are disappointed with our results. The results of a new study say that this is not the best approach (3). Researchers created two groups. The first was told to find four positive phrases, chosen by the participants, to motivate them while on a stationary bike and repeat these phrases consistently for the next two weeks while exercising.

Members of the group who repeated these motivating phrases consistently, throughout each workout, were able to increase their stamina for intensive exercise after only two weeks, while the same could not be said for the control group, which did not use reinforcing phrases.

‘Longevity’ supplement may have negative impact Resveratrol is a substance that is thought to provide increased longevity through proteins called Sirtuin 1. So how could it negate some benefit from exercise? Well, it turns out that we need acute inflammation to achieve some exercise benefits, and resveratrol has anti-inflammatory effects. Acute inflammation is short-term inflammation and is different from chronic inflammation, which is the basis for many diseases.

In a small randomized controlled study, treatment group participants were given 250 mg supplements of resveratrol and saw significantly less benefit from aerobic exercise over an eight-week period,

Unfortunately, type 2 diabetes is on the rise, and the majority of these patients suffer from cardiovascular disease.

Drugs used to control sugar levels don’t seem to impact the risk for developing cardiovascular disease.

So what can be done? In a recent prospective (forward-looking) observational study, results show that diabetes patients who exercise less frequently, once or twice a week for 30 minutes, are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and almost a 70 percent greater risk of dying from it than those who exercised at least three times a week for 30 minutes each session. In addition, those who exercised only twice a week had an almost 50 percent increased risk of allcause mortality (5).

The study followed more than 15,000 men and women with a mean age of 60 for five years. The authors stressed the importance of exercise and its role in reducing diabetes complications.

Fitness age You can now calculate your fitness age without the use of a treadmill, according to the HUNT study [6]. A new online calculator utilizes basic parameters such as age, gender, height, weight, waist circumference and frequency and intensity of exercise, allowing you to judge where you stand with exercise health. This calculator can be found at www.ntnu.edu/cerg/vo2max. The results may surprise you.

Even in winter, you can walk and talk yourself to improved health by increasing your intensity while repeating positive phrases that help you overcome premature exhaustion. Frequency is important as well. Exercise can also have a significant impact on complications of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and resulting death with diabetes.

When the weather does become colder, take caution when walking outside to avoid black ice or use a treadmill to walk with alacrity. Getting outside during the day may also help you avoid the winter blues.

References: (1) N Engl J Med. 2000;342:861-867.

(2) PLoS One. 2013;8:e81098. (3) Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2013 Oct. 10. (4) J Physiol Online. 2013 July 22. (5) Eur J Prev Cardiol Online. 2013 Nov. 13. (6) Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011;43:2024-2030.

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Holiday open house Kent Animal Shelter, 2259 River Road, Calverton invites the public for some very special holiday cheer at its annual open house on Sunday, Dec. 3 from noon to 3 p.m. The shelter will be decorated for the season, and pro photographer Kathleen O’Donnell will take photo portraits of you and your pet, delivered by email, for a $10 minimum donation. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, and browse raffle prize baskets and our unique pet boutique. Donations of pet food, treats, toys and clean bedding will be gratefully accepted. For more info, call 631-727-5731.

Opioid Overdose Prevention Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will host an Opioid Overdose Prevention training class on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

LICADD will conduct training for all interested adults, age 18 and older, on how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer naloxone (Narcan). Open to all. To register, call 631-261-6930.

Wellness Conference & Expo The Bates House, 1 Bates Road, Setauket will host the 2nd annual Finding Balance Wellness Conference & Expo on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a day of workshops, catered lunch, raffle prizes and local wellness vendors. Check in is at 9:30 a.m. Free but preregistration is required by calling 631-240-3471 or visit www.communitygrowthcenter. org/FindingBalance.

New Year’s Eve show Join the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown for its New Year’s Eve Comedy Show, Loads of Laughs on Dec. 31 at 8:30 p.m. $95 per person, $85 members includes a buffet, open bar, dessert, champagne and show featuring six headlining comics. Call 631-724-3700 to reserve.

Prostate Cancer Support John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, 75 North Country Road hosts a US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group on the first Tuesday of each month in Conference Room 1 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join them for their end of the year holiday party and meeting on Dec. 5. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Craig at 631-846-4377.

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50. Object of worship 52. 9 to 5, e.g.

53. Not of the cloth 55. Famous frat house 57. *Louder than words 61. *They can’t be choosers 65. Allocated quantity 66. Famous T-Rex 68. Cereal killer 69. Prodded 70. *”No ____ crying over spilt milk” 71. Recycle, in a way 72. H or O in H2O, e.g.

73. *”You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ____” 74. Make tea, e.g.

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:

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DOWN 1. Midday slumbers 2. Fail to mention 3. Use a whetstone 4. Grossly unconventional 5. *Two of these do not make a right 6. Genesis man 7. Pimple fluid 8. ____ center for help 9. Home of Blue Devils 10. Ali Khamenei’s domain 11. CISC alternative 12. Genuflecting joint 15. Serious quarrel 20. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid, pl.

22. Ballerina’s do 24. Non-living 25. *No such thing as a free one 26. Egg cell 27. ____ Cottontail 29. Picture on a coat?

31. Not this 32. Actor Hill 33. Weasel’s aquatic cousin 34. *A watched pot never does this 36. Hurry up!

38. Row of vagrants 42. With a jagged margin 45. Follows aim and shoot 49. ____ Diego 51. They’re usually golden or amber 54. Question in dispute 56. White heron 57. Caribbean color 58. Like a short reply 59. Burkina Faso neighbor 60. Big-ticket ____ 61. Duff in Springfield, e.g.

62. Flu symptom 63. Kate Winslet in “Titanic” 64. *Beginning of a thousand mile journey 67. “This land is your land...” *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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SBU’s Joel Saltz teams up to score $8M for cancer work 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 SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF In the battle against cancer, doctors and scientists use targeted drugs to treat the disease. They also employ radiation, starve it of the nutrients it might need to grow, block key metabolic pathways in its development and encourage the immune system to attack these genetically misdirected cells that grow out of control.

A developing field in this battle includes the use of computers, artificial intelligence and math.

Joel Saltz, the Cherith Chair of Biomedical Informatics at Stony Brook University, recently teamed up with researchers from Emory University and the University of Arkansas and won an $8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to coordinate radiology and pathology information in the battle against cancer.

“By gathering more information, researchers can understand better what’s happening, what might happen and how best to treat cancer,” Saltz said.

The grant will be divided equally among the three institutions over the course of five years. Saltz will be collaborating with Ashish Sharma at Emory and Fred Prior at the University of Arkansas.

Saltz has been working with Sharma for several years, when the two were at Ohio State and then moved together to Emory.

This is Saltz’s first major grant with Prior, although the two have also known each other for years and have been working in the same NCI program.

‘Digital pathology will supplement that art of surgical pathology with quantitative data, to improve diagnostic accuracy.’

— Kenneth Shroyer Prior has considerable expertise in radiology, while Saltz is adding his pathology background to the mix. Radiology has used digital imaging for a long time and, until recently, pathology data was collected on glass slides. Saltz is helping bring digital pathology to this effort.

“We had been on panels for many years with NCI saying we need to do this sort of” collaboration, Saltz added, and now the trio is putting that idea to work.

Yusuf Hannun, the director of the Cancer Center at Stony Brook, sees the potential for this type of collaboration.

“This is a very important effort that builds on several areas of outstanding strength” at the Cancer Center, the director explained in an email.

Exploring information from digitized radiology and pathology samples will “allow us to understand individual cancers at a much higher level. It should improve accuracy in diagnosis [and offer an] ability to provide better informed prognosis” and individual therapy, Hannun continued.

Researchers on the current grant, which is part of the Information Technology for Cancer Research, plan to expand resources for integrative imaging studies, build on the capacity to acquire high-quality data collections, dedicate resources to support reproducible research and increase community engagement.

Saltz will use the portion of the Stony Brook funds to develop new software integration tools and curation and work with researchers to analyze and understand their patient data. Over time, he will also hire additional staff to build out this expertise.

He has collaborated with Kenneth Shroyer, chair of the Department of Pathology at Stony Brook, on pancreatic and ovarian cancer and on breast cancer with pathology professor Patricia Thompson, who is also director of basic science at the Cancer Center. Shroyer “plays an important role” in all his research, Saltz said.

“Digital pathology will supplement that art of surgical pathology with quantitative data, to improve diagnostic accuracy,” Shroyer wrote in an email, which will “inform decisions on how to optimize therapeutic intervention for the treatment of cancer and many other diseases.”

Shroyer interviewed Saltz before Stony Brook hired its first bioinformatics chair. “Based on

Sagittarius, the solution to a problem you have had for awhile will come to you this week. This immediately makes you more comfy and allows you to focus on recreation.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Assignments at work take precedence this week, Capricorn. Do your best to navigate your way through a lengthy to-do list. Don’t let distractions get in your way.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Joel Saltz his research focus, including his pioneering efforts in digital pathology, he clearly stood out as my top choice.”

Saltz and Shroyer have generated maps of patterns for immune cells in tumors. “We and others have shown that these are related to how patients respond to treatment,” Saltz said. He described his work with these scientists as “basic clinical cancer research,” in which he develops and enhances technology to understand various types of cancer.

This particular grant is “more about technology and curation,” Saltz said. “People are developing new algorithms, in artificial intelligence and machine learning.”

By making this information available, scientists from around the world who have insights into the specific types of cancer can use it to predict responses to treatment and develop and refine the algorithms that underlie the computer analysis.

Using specific cancers from radiology and pathology studies is akin to sitting in a football stadium and examining a blade of grass from the bleachers, Saltz suggested, borrowing from a phrase he’d heard at a recent panel discussion with Liron Pantanowitz from the Department of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

“What we do is we create catalogs of every blade of grass and every worm and weed,” Saltz added. “It’s a huge database problem” in which he is integrating software development.

Photo from SBU

Hannun, who has been working to help Stony Brook University earn a National Cancer Institute designation, suggested that this bioinformatics work is “a critical component of our plans” and represents an area of exceptional strength.”

Cancer bioinformatics is “one of the main pillars of our research program and it integrates well with our efforts in imaging, metabolomics, improved diagnostics and improved therapeutics,” Hannun explained.

As for his department, Saltz said Stony Brook will have its first biomedical informatics Ph.D. graduate at the end of 2017. Yanhui Liang joined Stony Brook when Assistant Professor Fusheng Wang came to Long Island from Emory. Xin Chen will graduate in May of 2018.

The doctoral program, which launched last year, has five current students and “we’re hoping to get a bigger class this year,” Saltz said.

“Informatics involves making techniques for better health care,” Saltz said. People with medical degrees can do fellowship training in clinical informatics.

A resident of Manhasset, Saltz lives with his wife Mary, who is an assistant clinical professor of radiology at Stony Brook University.

Over the course of the next five years, Saltz said he believes this grant will continue to allow him and his collaborators to develop tools that will help provide insights into cancer research and, down the road, into personalized cancer treatment.

Aquarius, living in your imagination helps you drum up creative ideas, but this week you have to periodically reconnect with reality. Shift the focus to work or family.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

The road to satisfaction can’t be found on a GPS device, Pisces. You have to do some soul-searching and figure out what you want.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, an outburst of creativity may surprise those close to you, but this week you just may need an outlet. Channel this energy into a project you have been hoping to complete.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Your poker face is on this week, Taurus.

Keep things close to the vest as you have a surprise to announce and don’t want to spill the beans prematurely.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

You can’t seem to sit still this week, Gemini. Get outdoors and take a hike or engage in another form of physical activity. Enjoy getting outside for some fun and fresh air.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, a drastic shift in direction at work can catch you off guard at first, especially since you’ve been comfortable. But this challenge can provide greater opportunities.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Impatience will not serve you well this week, Leo. There is no room for shortcuts, so buckle down and devote yourself to the tasks at hand, even if they take a while.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

A partnership might hit a rough patch this week, Virgo. But it isn’t anything serious. Commit to working things out and you will have benefited from this experience.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, an unexpected turn of events spices things up in the coming days. Enjoy this change of pace but do your best to stay grounded throughout the tumult.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, controlled chaos is the source of your inspiration this week. Ruffle a few feathers, but make sure you do so in a productive and effective way.

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What ever happened to the hors d’oeuvres that used to be a staple at every cocktail party? Thank goodness, pigs in a blanket, regarded by professional caterers as the consistently most popular hors d’oeuvre at any party, have survived the hors d’oeuvres revolution.

But what about sweet and sour meatballs? Scallops wrapped in bacon? They’ve been usurped and driven out of town by the ubiquitous smoked salmon and caviar or fig and goat cheese canapés, bruschette and crostini, spring rolls and sun-dried tomatoes, quiches and crudites, lamb lollipops and wonton wrapped and phyllo-filled delicacies that practically come with pedigrees.

I’m as guilty as the next person in serving and scarfing down these precious concoctions. But if I put them on a tray next to their popular predecessors, guess which would be gobbled up first. If you’re reading this and you’re one of those people who still serve any of those once so popular and delicious dinner precursors, good for you! And please invite me to your next party because frankly, I’m getting tired of their replacements. And while you’re at it, don’t forget the sour cream and onion dip.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs YIELD: Makes 16 servings INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2 pounds ground beef ½ cup bread crumbs 1 onion, minced Half a green bell pepper, minced 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1½ cups jellied cranberry sauce 12 ounces ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS:

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In a large bowl combine the beef, bread crumbs, onion, green bell pepper, egg, salt and pepper and parsley; mix thoroughly.

Roll mixture into balls about the size of a walnut and place in a large baking dish. Bake in 375 F oven for 25 minutes or until brown on top; turn meatballs and bake another 10 to 15 minutes to brown other side.

Meanwhile in a large pot combine the cranberry sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, soy

sauce, vinegar and hot red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly; taste to adjust flavor and add more sugar, soy sauce or vinegar, if desired.

Heat, stirring frequently, over medium low flame. Keep at a simmer. When meatballs are cooked, remove them from oven and gently add them along with any juice or fat in the pan to the sauce. Stir and continue to simmer for at least 30 minutes. Serve hot with pineapple chunks, rice, toasted Italian or French bread slices, sweet pickles or cheese cubes.

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Wasabi Mayonnaise YIELD: Makes 24 pieces INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • •

Toothpicks ½ cup teriyaki sauce ¹⁄₃ cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 12 large sea scallops, rinsed, patted dry and halved horizontally • 12 slices of bacon, cut in half crosswise DIRECTIONS: Soak toothpicks in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 F. In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, ginger root, lemon juice and garlic. Carefully wrap bacon around perimeter of each scallop half; secure with toothpick.

Remove crushed garlic from teriyaki mixture; brush each bacon-wrapped scallop with teriyaki mixture and place in foil-lined baking pan. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown on top side; turn and bake another 4 to 5 minutes until second side is golden brown.

Serve hot with wasabi mayonnaise.

Wasabi Mayonnaise:

Whisk together one cup good-quality mayonnaise, one tablespoon soy sauce, two teaspoons sugar, two teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, one or two teaspoons wasabi paste (depending on how hot you like it). Serve in small bowl.

NOVEMBER 30, 2017 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B13

THE GARDENER’S DELIGHT

Time to put the gardens to bed with nature’s natural mulch

By Kyrnan Harvey

Euphorbia characias can be grown on Long Island with winter protection.

My diktat to clients, to pass onto their gardeners, is “Don’t blow the leaves in (else they will blow all of them in)” and “Don’t blow them out — of my plantings.”

True, some leaves will be blown out by those arctic gusts into the lawns, and come spring cleanup you will have some work to do, removing leaves by hand where they have accumulated, but it beats the alternative of clodhoppers crushing the dormant

Photo by Kyrnan Harvey

crowns of coneflowers and columbines.

I get many self-seeded perennials; but if you let your gardener blow out your beds, chances are they will blow out the baby with the bathwater.

Recently, my 10-year-old RedMax blower, a lightweight, handheld, gaspowered tool, developed carburetor issues. Rather than spend the money to have it fixed (or not), I bought a new

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Alas, the allium are pretty well sold out, daffodils too I am afraid to report, from my mail-order sources like John Scheepers and Brent & Becky’s. However, if you still have the urge to invest some effort to procure some deer-proof color for spring, try the garden centers and the box stores. Possibly some choice varieties are still available, but be sure that they are not shriveled dry from a couple months of indoor heat.

With the leaves finally down, I make sure they are blown off the lawns. Lawn grasses thrive in cooler weather, so you don’t want to deprive them of a few weeks of prosperity with smothering damp leaf cover. Moreover, there is a modest pleasure derived from seeing your lawn all uniformly green again after gazing for weeks over the leafy litter, a refreshing counterpoint, more especially now, to the barren limbs of trees, the naked stems of deciduous shrubs and to the strawcolored ornamental grasses.

If you employ a lawn service, leaf blowers will typically trod over, through and onto eyes of Baptisia and peonies and Amsonia hubrichtii (commonly called blue star), blasting every scrap of humus and last May’s mulch out of the beds, exposing the naturalized and nestled-in forget-me-nots to killing exposure.

In naturalistic and ecologically correct gardens it is preferable to leave fallen leaves in planted beds and where there is no lawn or paving. I even blow them into the beds, within reason, as nature’s natural mulch.

Stihl, available at Ar-Jon Outdoor Power Equipment on Comsewogue Road in East Setauket. Very light, good power, $140.

While landscapers use the much heavier and noisier backpack blower, the Stihl is perfect for the homeowner, as indispensable to the lady gardener as to the lazy teen. If you have under a half-dozen oak trees, this is all you need. Gardeners should prefer control over leaf removal. If you have an incipient woodland garden, for example, blow all the leaves into it; they will prevent weed seeds from germinating and in two years will be earthworm-loving humus. Or blow them under the arching stems of the forsythia and into the hydrangeas.

Leaf mold is a most excellent compost.

You could pile all your leaves in a hidden, out-of-the-way corner and start a large compost pile with which to annually amend your organic kitchen garden.

I have had, in a protected corner of a client’s garden, a Euphorbia characias. A common sight in sophisticated English gardens, it is an evergreen spurge native to the Mediterranean and thus not very hardy here. A year and a half ago I scattered its seeds in my home garden. Last spring they started germinating, albeit in an exposed location.

The deer haven’t touched them because of the sticky sap. And this past month I have blown leaves into them, providing much needed insulation.

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

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Long Island Museum to host holiday concert with Ellis Paul

Singer returns to Stony Brook for 12th annual show

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The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will welcome Ellis Paul in concert on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m.

Presented by the Sunday Street Music Series, WUSB-FM Radio and the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, the singer will celebrate the holiday season with some new songs, as well as favorites from his recent album, “Chasing Beauty” and his 2012 holiday album, “City of Silver Dreams.”

From his emergence on the Boston music scene in 1990, Ellis has won a devout following for his well-crafted songs and his passionate, highenergy stage presentation and his distinctive voice.

As Kristian Bush, of the duo Sugerland has said, “Ellis has a voice that is so powerful you know who it is the second he comes through your radio.”

The concert will take place in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room.

Advance sale tickets are $25 at www.sundaystreet. org through Friday, Dec. 8. If available, tickets may be purchased at the door for $30 (cash only). Please call the museum at 631-751-0066 the day of the show to confirm ticket availability.

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COVER STORY

Historical society kicks off the holidays with house tour

By Kevin Redding

T

here’s no place like a historic home for the holidays.

On Sunday, Dec. 3, the Huntington Historical Society will host its 12th annual Historic Houses at the Holidays driving tour, giving residents the opportunity to explore five private historic homes and two house museums in the area from Huntington Village to Cold Spring Harbor.

Each stop on the self-guided tour will be decorated to the nines for the season; equipped with a volunteer from the historical society to answer any and all questions about the background of each location; and provide a firsthand glimpse at the original architectural styles and designs within these homes, which were built between the early 1800s and early 1900s.

Visitors will be able to view bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and even some attics of these colonial-style residences.

Approximately 300 to 400 people are expected to attend the event this year.

“The Holiday Historic Houses Tour is a real treat,” said Claudia FortunatoNapolitano, executive director at Huntington Historical Society. “The houses on the tour are all decorated for Christmas and the refreshments are overwhelming. Come and enjoy a day out!”

The theme of this year’s tour is also the mantra of the historical society: Huntington Lives Here.

“Huntington’s history goes back to the mid-17th century and the people that came to live here were interested in building a meaningful town and leaving their imprint on it. This tour serves to highlight that,” said Toby Kissam, a trustee at the historical society and one of the tour’s chief researchers, whose ancestral home — the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House Museum on Park Avenue — is among the afternoon’s seven stops. “Each year I find people that come on our tours know there’s going to be a great historical story with each house and I enjoy researching and telling that story. It’s always fun.”

Kissam said the oldest private home on the tour is also the one he’s most excited about: the 1820s-built Cold Spring Harbor birthplace of leading suffragette Ida Bunce Sammis, who organized the first women’s suffrage club in Suffolk County and became one of the first two women elected to the New York State Legislature in 1919.

The home’s inclusion on this year’s tour correlates with the 100th anniversary of the passing of the constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote in the state of New York, Kissam added.

Also on full display is a house built in Huntington Harbor for a local sea captain in 1902; the grand 1914 Georgian-style home of New York City attorney-turnedSuffolk County representative in the New York State Assembly John J. Robinson, who was elected in 1912 and built his house on West Main Street in 1914; and a farm house constructed in the village in 1917 by Henry Willets of Dix Hills.

The most modern stop on the tour is a 1935-built summer estate in Greenlawn previously owned by a wealthy manufacturer

Above, below and on the cover, scenes from previous Historic Houses at the Holidays tours in Huntington

named Walter Beh and his wife Margaret.

Beh acquired the large, 110-acre property so he and his a wife, an equestrian, could raise and train horses there.

“Most of these were part-time residents, but they have contributed meaningfully to the town over years and has contributed to the place that Huntington holds today in Suffolk County and Long Island as one of the premiere towns in the region,” Kissam said.

The historical society-owned museums — both the Kissam House and the David Conklin Farm House, built in 1750 — will also be decorated for the tour. Visitors to the Kissam House will be treated to an exhibit entitled Promenade and Parasols, showcasing outfits and umbrellas from the 19th century and Victorian era, and the Conklin Barn will provide an array of refreshments from noon to 4 p.m.

Kissam, who is the great-great-greatgrandson of Dr. Daniel Kissam, has natu-

rally had a deep fascination with history his whole life, both general and Huntington-specific, and has occupied the role of genealogist in his family. This past summer, he and the rest of the Huntington Holiday House Tour Committee began their search and research of local private properties to feature.

“That’s always the challenge,” Kissam said on choosing homes to showcase during the tour. “We have to get people to agree, but we know of houses with a history and sometimes we just knock on doors and explain who we are and what we’d like to do. Usually we can talk people into it, particularly if they’re interested in what the history of their own house is. Once we run out of houses and can’t find houses maybe the tour has to stop, but we’ve been able to keep it going for the past 12 years.”

Historical society and committee member Patricia Ernst said the tours are beneficial to both those who take them

Photos from Huntington Historical Society

and those who host them. “At the end of the day, everybody has such a good time,” she said. “The homeowners have a great afternoon having people exclaim over their houses, both the historical aspects of them and otherwise. The tour highlights these old houses and I think that’s a big draw for people who are deciding on what town they want to live in.”

Ernst continued, “Huntington has homes that have been here since the mid1600s and that isn’t true in too many places. These houses are lovingly taken care of and are being guarded, and people in Huntington appreciate that.”

The Huntington Historical Society’s 2017 Holiday House Tour will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $40 for the general public and $35 for members.

For more information or to order tickets, please call 631-427-7045, ext. 401 or visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

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WORD ON THE STREET HAPPY POST-THANKSGIVING! This Monday we sent our star reporter Kevin Redding to the Village of Port Jefferson to ask folks how their Thanksgiving was this year. What topics were discussed around the dinner table? Was it a heated or friendly holiday? Here’s what they had to say:

Pat from Coram and Helen from Port Jefferson Pat: I told everybody in the family to leave it [politics] at the door. I said, “Don’t come in with it” because it was not going to be a pleasant thing.

Helen: Yeah, because people are so divided, it’s better to just leave it, to just enjoy the family and keep it as peaceful as possible.

Pat: I saw they were talking about it as they were coming in the door and I said, “Leave it right there.” One of my nieces is deployed overseas and one just came back, so we were talking about the fact that next year we’re all going to be together. We also talked about Christmas shopping.

Helen: We were just talking about being grateful. Being grateful that we’re up and around and not ill and having a lot more things to be thankful for than not.

Pauly Woltmann, Port Jefferson We were talking about how everybody’s jobs are going, how school is going for all the kids, when they’re going back to school and everything. Then, of course, the older people asked everybody what we were all thankful for.

It was good, it’s always nice to be with the family on Thanksgiving. There was lots of food, good pies — I always eat too much. We played some fun family games. There was some politics talk, but mostly what happened in Suffolk County with the district attorney and that race.

Nicolette Montazem, Mount Sinai This was my first Thanksgiving out here on Long Island, but it was the most peaceful Thanksgiving I’ve ever had, I have to say. I come from a big Italian family back in New Jersey who are always fighting, from politics to religion and all kinds of things every time. I have family out here and there was no fighting, it was awesome. We kind of just talked about everyday life, which was pretty cool because that’s something we don’t really talk about at home.

Photos by Kevin Redding

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Thursday 30 Bone marrow drive

St. Louis de Montfort Church, 75 New York Ave., Sound Beach will host a Swab Drive to find a bone marrow donor for local resident Jack Law from 3 to 9 p.m. Diagnosed with AML leukemia, Law’s best option is a bone marrow transplant/stem cell transplant. For further details, call 744-8566.

Book presentation

The Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University’s Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E4340, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host a book presentation, "Dinner with DiMaggio," with co-author John Positano at 5:30 p.m. A book signing will follow. Free and open to the public. Questions? Call 632-7444.

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Book signing

Celebrity chef, Rocco DiSpirito, will be returning to Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington to speak about and sign copies of his new cookbook, "Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious: More Than 200 (Mostly) Plant-Based Recipes for Everyday Life," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Friday 1 Christmas/Craft Festival

The annual Christmas/Craft Festival at St. Gerard Majella Church, 300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will be held today from 4 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shop for unique crafts, vendor items, jewelry, children’s items and white elephant specials.

Kids can enjoy games, photos with Santa and a special shopping area. Light meals and snacks will be served. For information, call 473-2900.

Holiday Light Show

Smith Point County Park, William Floyd Parkway, Shirley will hold its annual Holiday Light Show tonight and every night through Dec. 30 starting at 5 p.m. Drive through a seaside trail filled with light displays and holiday vignettes. $20 per car. Buy tickets at the gate (credit card only). For more information, call 543-6622 or visit www.holidaylightshow.org.

First Friday event

Celebrate First Friday at The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington during free extended viewing hours from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a tea tasting at 5:30 p.m. and a special performance in the galleries by Mike Munzer beginning at 7 p.m. The program will feature music and stories from James Taylor, John Denver, Paul Simon, Dan Fogelberg, the Beatles and much, much more. Spend the evening reminiscing as Munzer puts a personal touch on "Songs You’ll Know by Heart." For more information, call 351-3250.

Holiday Market and Open House

Smithtown Township Arts Council and St. James Model Railroad Club will hold their 33rd annual Holiday Open House weekend at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, St. James today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend will feature a Fine Art Showcase, holiday market and St. James Model Railroad train display. Admission to the train display is $2 adults, $0.50 children.

Call 862-6575 for more info.

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

Holiday Boutique

Deepwells Mansion, Route 25A and Moriches Road, St. James will hold its annual Holiday Boutique today, Dec. 3, 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art, stained and painted glass, jewelry, handmade soaps, candles, marionettes, dolls, Christmas ornaments, holiday cards and more.

Admission is $5. Questions? Call 563-8551.

Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair

Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills will present its 54th annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair today and Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can expect to find the perfect gift for friends and loved ones on their holiday list. Meet the artists behind the paintings, sculptures, woodcraft, ceramics, mosaics, fiber art, photography, jewelry and much more. See live demos, listen to live music and join in on a hands-on art activity. Free admission. Call 462-5400.

Shamanic drumming

Shamanic drummer Peter Maniscalco will lead a shamanic drumming meditation at All Souls Church Parish Hall Basement, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook from 7 to 8:45 p.m. The event seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Free and open to all. Please call 655-7798 for more information.

Laurel Hill Road, Northport today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 200 vendors will be on hand to help with your holiday shopping. Questions? Call 846-1459.

Author discussion

At 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 600 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove will welcome author Regina Calcaterra who will discuss her books, foster care and adoption here on Long Island in support of Hope for Youth and You Gotta Believe. The Suffolk County Department of Social Services will also be here to answer your questions about foster care and adoption. Questions? Call 724-0341.

A FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

The Town of Brookhaven's Holiday Spectacular returns to the Holtsville Ecology Site for the first three weekends in December.

Photo from Town of Brookhaven

Caroline Doctorow in concert

Folk musician Caroline Doctorow will present a concert title An American Holiday: In Song at the North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham at 7 p.m. Program will include well-known songs such as "Let It Snow," "Deck the Halls" and "Winter Wonderland" as well as original pieces. Free and all are welcome. Call 929-4488 for more info.

Holiday Tea and Antiques Appraisal

The Wading River Historical Society will hold its annual Holiday Tea and Antiques Appraisal at the Wading River Congregational Church auditorium, 2057 North Country Road, Wading River at 7 p.m.

The event will include musical entertainment by Shoreham-Wading River High School students, antique appraisals by Lloyd’s Antiques and Appraisals, raffles, door prizes, tea and dessert. Attendees are asked to bring their own teacups. Tickets are $15 per person at the door, which includes one appraisal. For reservations, call 929-7257.

Christmas Concert

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 315 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Ronkonkoma will present a holiday concert titled Remembering Christmas featuring Frank Rendo at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.

To order, call 588-1888 or 428-8432.

Friday Night Face Off

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will host Friday Night Face Off, Long Island's longest running Improv Comedy Show, on the Second Stage from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $15 per person. Cash only. For ages 16 and up. Call 928-9100 for more information.

Saturday 2 Christmas/Craft Festival See Dec. 1 listing.

Holiday Market and Open House See Dec. 1 listing.

Christmas Craft Fair

Join Messiah Lutheran Church, located at 465 Pond Path in East Setauket, for its 5th annual

Candlelight House Tour Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Do some Christmas shopping! Come see their vendors LuLaRoe, sea glass jewelry, handmade Christmas items, florals and more! For more information, call 751-1775.

Greenery Boutique

Time to decorate for the holidays! The Three Village Garden Club will present its annual Greenery Boutique at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring fresh greenery including wreaths, boxwood table trees, table centerpieces, swags, kissing balls, greenery baskets, holiday crafts and much more.

Christmas Fair

Join the Caroline Church of Brookhaven, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket for its annual Christmas Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many holiday gift items for sale, a bake sale and lunch will be served. Proceeds go to outreach programs. For further details, call 516-242-2675.

Cookie Walk & Christmas Fair

First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson will hold its 25th annual Cookie Walk & Christmas Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Featuring homemade Christmas cookies, holiday gifts, baked goods, Country Store, lunch and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus! For more information, call 928-2357 or 473-0517.

Church Christmas Fair

St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, Setauket will hold a Christmas Fair at its Parish Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with vendors galore, photos with Santa, make-and-take crafts for kids, entertainment, food, refreshments and raffles.

Visit one of the largest mininativities in the world.

Free admission. Call 941-4141 for more info.

St. Nicholas Bazaar

Trinity Episcopal Church located at 130 Main St., Northport will host a St. Nicholas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with vendors, handmade crafts, raffle baskets, white elephant table, fresh decorated wreaths and much more. Santa will be in the house! Questions? Call 261-7670.

Northport Craft Fair

The 26th annual Holiday Northport Craft Fair will be held at Northport High School, 154

Three Village Historical Society will host its 39th annual Candlelight House Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Titled Visions of East Setauket: Then & Now, the event will include admission to five local homes dressed in holiday finery and the Presepio at the St. James R.C. Church in Setauket. Tickets are $50 per person/$45 members. To order, call 751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

Port Jefferson Dickens Festival

The Village of Port Jefferson will present the 22nd annual Charles Dickens Festival today and Dec. 3 along Main and East Main streets starting at 11 a.m. A salute to the prolific British author, the festive event includes trolley and carriage rides, costumed characters from "A Christmas Carol," Victorian entertainment, magic shows, Gingerbread House contest, a giant puppet parade and much more. Most events are free. For further info, visit www. portjeff.com or call 473-1414.

Holiday open house

Come visit the Terryville Union Hall Museum, 358 Terryville Road, Terryville for the holidays!

An open house, hosted by the Cumsewogue Historical Society, will be held today, Dec. 9 and 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy good company, refreshments and a holiday house display inside the museum, filled with memorabilia and poster-sized images of historic Port Jefferson Station, Echo and Terryville. Call 928-7622 for more info.

Historic house tours

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, call 744-1776.

Heritage Country Christmas Fair

Join the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown for its annual Heritage Country Christmas Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Featuring a community wreath contest, winter hayride, train display, Victorian holiday craft, bluegrass and colonial music, puppet show, caroling and more. Admission is $5 adults, $3 children. Questions? Call 265-6768.

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Holiday flute concert

The Long Island Flute Club will present a free holiday concert at the United Methodist Church, 792 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove at 3 p.m. Directed by Lauren Osnato, the program will include a variety of seasonal classics including "The Nutcracker Suite," "Let It Snow," "Sleigh Ride" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." The concert is free of charge. In the spirit of the holiday season, they will be taking up a collection to donate to the ALS Association. For more information, call 516-795-7745.

Chamber Choir concert

First Presbyterian Church, Main and South streets, Port Jefferson will welcome the North Shore Chamber Choir in concert at 4 p.m. as part of the Port Jefferson’s Dickens Festival.

Program will include selections from Handel’s "Messiah" and Mozart’s "Regina Coeli." Free.

For more information, call 929-8549.

Medford Holiday Parade

Join the Medford Chamber of Commerce for a Holiday Parade and family fun night starting at 5 p.m. Parade kicks off at Tremont Elementary School to Route 112 and ends at Medford Memorial Park. Visit with Santa, enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies, tree lighting and much more. For more info, call 617-3583.

Holiday Spectacular fundraiser

The Town of Brookhaven will present a Holiday Spectacular at the Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville starting today through Dec. 17. Walk through a winter wonderland of lighted, festive displays before visiting Santa in his workshop for photos.

Hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. $5 per person, children 3 and under are free. Proceeds will go directly to feed and care the more than 100 animals residing at the Ecology Site. Call 451-TOWN for more information.

Living Nativity

Stony Brook Christian Assembly, 400 Nicolls Road, East Setauket invites the community to come visit and enjoy the Living Nativity today, Dec. 3, 8 and 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. from the comfort of your car. New this year — a walkthrough option, weather permitting. Free. Call 689-1127 for further details.

Holiday Boutique See Dec. 2 listing.

Kissam House and Conklin House. Tickets are $40 per person. To order, please call 427-7045, ext. 401. See story on page B15

Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Fair

Holiday Open House

See Dec. 2 listing.

Port Jefferson Dickens Festival See Dec. 2 listing.

Holiday Spectacular See Dec. 2 listing.

Living Nativity See Dec. 2 listing.

PTA Holiday Boutique

Rocky Point Middle School, 76 Rocky PointYaphank Road, Rocky Point from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join them for crafts, home decor, food, cookie walk, entertainment and a visit from Santa. Free admission. For more info, call 744-1600.

Join the Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson for its annual old-fashioned open house from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Mather House Museum, 115 Prospect St., Port Jefferson. Enjoy refreshments and mulled cider. Questions? Call 4732665 or visit www.portjeffhistorical.org.

History of Caumsett hike

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington for a hilly, two-mile hike from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. to study the park’s social, economic, architectural and political history. Adults only. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Spanish guitar concert

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 800 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma will host its annual Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. With vendors, crafts, baked goods, raffles and refreshments. Call 846-9823 for additional info.

Le Petit Salon de Musique, located at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, will welcome Jay & Lee — Spanish Guitar Duo (Jason and Elysa Hochman) at 2 p.m. Program will feature a unique brand of guitar fusing Spanish, flamenco and classical styles.

Tickets are $25 adults at the door, $20 online; $20 at the door, $15 online; $5 students. For more information, visit www.lepetitsalon.org.

Huntington Craft and Gift Show

Silver Chords in concert

Christmas Craft Fair

American Legion Post 360, 1 Mill Dam Road, Huntington will host a Craft and Gift Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lots of vendors selling holiday items. Free admission. Call 516-2097386 for info.

Open House at the LIM

Take a break from holiday preparations to enjoy the world-class exhibits at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook. Free admission from noon to 5 p.m. Call 751-0066.

Huntington Holiday House Tour

The Huntington Historical Society will present its Historic House at the Holidays 2017 House Tour from noon to 4 p.m. Tour five homes, decorated for holidays and then visit the society's

Join the Silver Chords Chorus at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown for a free concert titled Choral Reflections on Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at 2 p.m.

Program includes works by Mozart, Bernstein, Menken plus new arrangements of holiday classics. Admission is free and no tickets are required. For more information, call Caroline at 235-3593.

LIM gallery tour

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host a guided tour of its current exhibition, In Harm’s Way, with curator Nancy Solomon, director of Long Island Traditions in the Art Museum on the hill at 2 p.m.

Call 751-0066 for more details.

Swing Dance at The Jazz Loft

SDLI will hold its monthly Swing Dance at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook from 8 to 11 p.m. Lesson from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music by the Steve Salerno Quintet. Come alone or bring a friend. Admission is $15 at the door. Questions? Call 476-3707.

St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, 4 Woodville Road, Shoreham will welcome the North Shore Chamber Choir in concert at 4 p.m. Program will include selections from Handel’s "Messiah" and Mozart’s "Regina Coeli." Tickets, available at the door or at www.nschamberchoir.org, are $20. For more information, call 929-8549.

Puerto Rico concert fundraiser

A Help for Puerto Rico concert fundraiser and collection will be held at the Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington from 5 to 10 p.m. Join in raising funds for the people of Puerto Rico while listening to some of Long Island’s best musicians including Patricia Shih, Counterclockwise Ensemble, Gathering Time, Toby Tobias and many more. Tickets are $35.

For further details, call 423-7611.

Monday 4 Movie Trivia Night

Do you know a lot about movies? Now you can prove it at Movie Trivia Night at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 8 p.m. Hosted by Daniel French. $5 per person, 6 or less to a team. Questions? Call 423-7611.

Tuesday 5 Afternoon tea and lecture

The Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will host an afternoon tea and holiday lecture with Sal St. George at 2 p.m.

St. George will discuss the unique backstory of "It’s a Wonderful Life," one of the most beloved motion pictures ever made. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Tea and a variety of holiday cookies will be served. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 757-9859.

Take part in an evening of holiday shopping at Nokomis Elementary School, 151 Holbrook Road, Holbrook from 5 to 9 p.m. Huge selection of custom-made, hand-crafted merchandise and all your favorite direct sales vendors. Call 471-1840.

International folk dancing

A Celebration of Lilith Fair

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.

The Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive, Centerport will present a concert, Steady On: A Celebration of Lilith Fair at 20 — a collaborative tribute to the groundbreaking 1997-1999 all-female festival tour — at 8:30 p.m. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, $20 members online at www.fmsh.org or at the door. Call 425-2925 for further details.

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Sunday 3 Holiday Market and Open House See Dec. 2 listing.

Chamber Choir concert

Holiday craft fair and vendor night

For the holiday season, husband and wife duo John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey bring Holiday with the Swing 7 Band to the Main Stage of Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook at 8 p.m. Tickets are $46. To order, call 632-2787.

Northport Craft Fair

Here come the puppets! The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will host its 38th annual Holiday Festival at the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook from 1 to 6 p.m. with live music, carolers, a holiday train display at the Cultural Center, over 60 decorated trees and a visit by Santa from 2 to 5 p.m. A "Legends and Spies" Puppet Procession, led by Tom Manuel and the New Orleans Brass Band, will begin at 2:15 p.m. The event will conclude with a tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call 751-2244.

Wednesday 6

Holiday Concert

See Dec. 1 listing.

WMHO Holiday Festival

GUITAR FUSION Fusing Spanish, flamenco and classical styles on guitar, Jason and Elysa Hochman will appear in concert at Le Petit Salon de Musique in East Setauket on Dec. 3. Photo from Ed Mikell

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Thursday 7 SCCC Winter Concerts

Join Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden for its annual Winter Concerts today and Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. The concerts, which are free and open to the public, will be held in the Islip Arts Building’s Shea Theatre. Tickets are not required. For more information, call 451-4346.

Book signing

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome authors Jeannie Moon and Jennifer Gracen who will be speaking and signing copies of their romance novels, "Then Came You" (Moon) and "Between You and Me" (Gracen), at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

For seniors Senior Tuesdays

Seniors 62 and older are invited to enjoy a free, self-guided tour of Through Our Eyes at the Long Island Museum’s Carriage Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Jefferson’s Ferry. For more info, call 751-0066.

Theater ‘Check, Please’

Zig Zag Theater Company, directed by Helen Murdock-Prep, will present "Check, Please" at Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Written by Jonathan Rand, the play showcases a series of dates gone wrong.

Free and open to all. Advance registration requested by calling 692-6820.

‘The Christmas Dollar’

Trinity Lutheran Church, Rocky Point will present a production of "The Christmas Dollar" on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Directed by Ken Krapf. $5 per person, $10 per family suggested donation. Advance reservations required by emailing TheChristmasDollar@hotmail.com.

Tournament of Plays

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present a Tournament of Plays, a 10-minute plays competition directed and produced by students, on Dec. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. in Theatre 119, Islip Arts Building. *Mature content. Admission is free. Tickets are not required. For further information, call 451-4265.

'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.

'Annie'

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.

Photo by Michael DeCristofaro

LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE Celebrate the holidays with 'Annie' starring Presley Ryan (far left) now playing at the John W. Engeman Theater through Dec. 31.

'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 through 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.

‘The Late Christopher Bean’

Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington will present "The Late Christopher Bean," a play by Sidney Howard on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Nine Long Island actors directed by Ralph Carideo will present a staged reading of an abridged version with visuals designed by Harvey Balopole. Open to all. To register, call 427-5165.

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 through Jan. 10. Tickets are $48 adults, $45 seniors and children ages 14 and younger.

Includes lunch, tea and dessert. For schedule, visit www.wmho.org. To order, call 689-5888.

‘Good’

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.

Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

The Minstrel Players will present three performances of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" on Dec. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport Village. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, children under 12 and groups of 10 or more. Reservations required by calling 516-557-1207.

'Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol'

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.

‘Broadway Bound’

Five Towns College, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills will present a production of "Broadway Bound," the best of Broadway revivals, on Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. To order, call 656-2148 or visit www. ftc.edu/ftcpac.

Dance 'The Nutcracker'

Harbor Ballet Theatre will present its annual production of "The Nutcracker" at Port Jefferson High School, 350 Old Post Road, Port Jefferson on Dec. 1 at 8 p.m., Dec. 2 at 3 and 8 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. Featuring guest artist Jamie Kopit of the American Ballet Theatre as the Sugarplum Fairy. For information or to order tickets, call 331-3149.

'The Nutcracker'

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.

Seiskaya Ballet's 'Nutcracker'

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. nutcrackerballet.com.

'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 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $40, $65 VIP seating. To order, call 737-1964.

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

Film ‘Lady Macbeth’

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen "Lady Macbeth" starring Florence Pugh on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 students, seniors and children. $5 for SBU students. Call 632-2787 to order.

‘Churchill’

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen "Churchill" on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. Starring Brian Cox. Rated PG. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930.

‘Patti Cake$’

The Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will screen "Patti Cake$" on Dec. 1 at 9 p.m. Rated R. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 students, seniors and children. $5 for SBU students. Call 632-2787 to order.

'A Christmas Carol’

Enjoy a holiday screening of "A Christmas Carol" starring Alastair Sim at the Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 473-0022.

‘I Loved You So Long’

As part of its Sunday Schmooze series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "I Loved You So Long" starring Kristen Scott Thomas on Dec. 3 at 11 a.m.

Rated PG-13. Bagels at 10 a.m. Followed by a discussion hosted by Fred Craden. Tickets are $16, $11 members. Call 423-7611.

‘The Settlers’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "The Settlers" on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Rated PG. Followed by a reception and Q&A with Ron Skolnik of Jewish Currents Magazine. Tickets are $16, $11 members. For further info, call 423-7611.

Vendors wanted ▶ 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 holidaythemed items welcome. Contact Callan or Susan at 631-751-5131 to reserve a spot.

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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.

EPISCOPAL

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

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

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

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

Youth, Music and Service Programs offered.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THREE VILLAGE CHURCH Knowing Christ...Making Him Known

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

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

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Religious GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

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

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

JEWISH

CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

JEWISH

YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

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

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

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

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

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

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

All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

“Judaism with a smile”

LUTHERAN–ELCA

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

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

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

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station (631) 928–3737 www.NorthShoreJewishCenter.org Rabbi Aaron Benson

Cantor Daniel Kramer Executive Director Marcie Platkin Principal Heather Welkes Youth Director Jen Schwartz Services: Friday at 8 pm; Saturday at 9:15 am Daily morning and evening minyan- Call for times.

Tot Shabbat • Family Services • Sisterhood • Men’s Club Seniors’ Club • Youth Group • Continuing Ed Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop • Food Pantry Lecture Series • Jewish Film Series NSJC JEWISH LEARNING CENTER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Innovative curriculum and programming for children ages 5-13 Imagine a synagogue that feels like home!

Come connect with us on your Jewish journey.

Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

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

Member Union for Reform Judaism

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

Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Religious School • Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education Sisterhood • Brotherhood • Book Club-more ©155280

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

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

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

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

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

Rev. Charles Bell- Pastor We welcome all to join us for worship & Fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 11 am Sunday School at 9:30 am We have a NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care Mid Week Advent Worship Services: Tuesdays, December 5th, 12th and 19th at 6:15 pm Wednesdays, December 6th, 13th and 20th at 11 am Christmas Worship Services: Christmas Eve December 24th Sunday Worship Service on Christmas Eve at 10 am 5:30 pm (Family Candlelight Service) 8 pm (Traditional Candlelight Service) Christmas Day, December 25th 10 am (with Holy Communion) New Year’s Eve, December 31st 10 am (with Holy Communion)

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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Maisha Ahmed and Zu Khan, Stony Brook University students

WORD ON THE STREET Continued from page B17

Zu: Because we live so far away from our families right now, every moment we get to see them is very warm, friendly and heartfelt. We don’t get to see them as often given the school semester and what not.

Maisha: Yeah, it was very friendly for me.

Zu: Last year things got a bit heated because it was around the election time, but this year not so much. I guess it’s been more of an adjustment rather than a debate.

John Lovett and family, Riverhead It was peaceful. We talked about cars and everybody’s varying health problems. Just look up your typical Thanksgiving and that would be our family. Nothing got thrown. We really kept it light and sweet this year. Probably just the cleanup part was the most contentious aspect of the whole night.

Richard and Sharon Hindes, Port Jefferson

Ken Mann, Port Jefferson Station

Richard: It was a very small gathering, just our kids and grandchildren. There were no fireworks.

They know better than to start up [political discussions] in front of us [laughs]. We have two little grandchildren so we just talked about family stuff.

Sharon: We talked about them going to Disney on Ice, which we’ve taken them to before, and what they want for Christmas, and then we go around the table and say what we’re thankful for. Family, having everybody there, our health.

Richard: It was pretty benign.

We talked about how good the turkey was.

We definitely avoided talking about religion and politics, especially this year. There were some Democrats at the table, Republicans at the table, and we avoided any kind of issues and it was pleasant. We left that at the door. We were thankful for health, good family, a prosperous year, all the normal things.

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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. ©155255

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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.

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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. 30 – DeC. 6, 2017

Tomorrow is Friday – wear red on Campus!

StoNy Brook UNIverSIty

Stony Brook runs over Lehigh to advance to NCAA final The Stony Brook football team advances to the second round of the NCAA Division I championship thanks to an offensive explosion of over 600 yards and touchdowns from six different players in a 59-29 win over visiting Lehigh University in the opening Nov. 25.

The Seawolves (10-2, 7-1 Colonial Athletic Association) had touchdowns from junior Donald Liotine, senior Sherman Alston Jr., senior Stacey Bedell, junior Jordan Gowins, graduate student Harrison Jackson and junior Cal Daniels in the victory over the Mountain Hawks (5-7, 5-1 Patriot League).

Stony Brook advances to face top-seeded James Madison University Dec. 2 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.

“I’m really excited for the program and for Stony Brook University,” Stony Brook head coach Chuck Priore said. “To win a playoff game and to win it in the fashion that we won it in is exciting. This is a credit to how hard these guys work.”

Stony Brook cracked the scoreboard first on the second play of the second half when Liotine, who gained 133 yards on 17 carries on the day, took the ball in the end zone from two yards out. The point-after attempt

by kicker Nick Courtney was good.

Lehigh quarterback Brad Mayes found wide receiver Gatlin Casey with a 2-yard pass. The kick by Ed Mish was good to tie the game.

Courtney nailed a 28-yard field goal with 8:37 left in the second quarter to give the Seawolves the lead, and the Seawolves added to it when Bedell rushed into the end zone from 5 yards out with 4:05 left in the second quarter.

Gowins rushed in a 1-yard touchdown a minute later, and Courtney’s foot brought the score to 24-7. The drive was five plays for 29 yards and started when linebacker Isaiah White recovered a muffed kickoff by Lehigh.

Lehigh closed the gap with a 5-yard pass from Mayes with 1:25 left in the first half.

Stony Brook opened the second half with a 40-yard touchdown catch and run by Daniels from quarterback Joe Carbone.

Liotine scored his second touchdown of the game from 12 yards out with 12:03 left in the third quarter, and Gowins scored his second on a 15-yard run with 5:11 remaining in the fourth.

Stony Brook capped the scoring with a

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Stony Brook’s football team will compete in the NCAA Division I championship game.

47-yard run by Alston with 2:44 left in the game. Courtney, who was perfect on the day, capped off the scoring.

Defensive back Gavin Heslop collected 12 tackles, Chris Cooper had 11 and Travon Reid-Segure added 10 stops.

Stony Brook gained 622 yards of total offense on 78 plays, holding the ball for 29:31 minutes of the game.

Stony Brook tied a 2012 school record with its 10th win of the season. The win was also the Seawolves’ sixth straight, the longest winning streak since 2012 when they rallied for seven in a row.

“We reported July 30 and it’s been a long season,” Priore said. “A grind, but they were excited about playing football today, and now they get a chance to do it again next week.”

Cheyenne Clarks’ big day helps Seawolves win fifth straight Photos from SBU

tyrell Sturdivant, above, has tallied three 3-pointers in a game three times this season. elijah olaniyi, on right, was named rookie of the Week for his off-the-bench efforts.

Men’s basketball falls to 1-5 The Stony Brook men’s basketball team was unable to regain its first-half lead as it fell to Bucknell University, 85-76, at Island Federal Credit Union Arena Nov. 26. The Seawolves were led by senior Tyrell Sturdivant’s 16 points as they fall to 1-5 on the year.

“We knew coming in that they were a very high-powered offensive team and defensively they give up a lot of points,” Stony Brook head coach Jeff Boals said. “I thought we did a really good job on two of their three top scorers, but we let one guy beat us like we have in a couple other games this year. That part of it was disappointing, but I thought we competed and battled — we just couldn’t get over the hump.”

Stony Brook jumped out to a 9-2 lead early in the game and did not relinquish the advantage until Bucknell hit a 3-pointer with 6:54 left in the first half. The Bison scored nine straight points to break up the close score that

had themed much of the first half and eventually took a nine-point lead into the break.

Three quick turnovers by Stony Brook and back-to-back buckets for the Bison brought the difference to double figures for the first time all game, but the Seawolves got back within six after Sturdivant knocked down a three.

Bucknell responded with another nine straight points to reextend the lead.

Freshman Elijah Olaniyi was big off the bench for the Seawolves as he used a 12-point second half to notch his third straight doublefigure scoring game. He was named America East Rookie of the Week for his 12.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game average this week.

He had 11 points and four rebounds in Stony Brook’s win over Brown University Nov. 22.

The Seawolves remained at home to host Shawnee State University Nov. 29, but results were not available by press time.

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team continued its undefeated start to the 2017-18 season Nov. 26 at Island Federal Credit Union Arena by topping Wagner College, 69-50, in nonconference action.

The last time the program won five straight contests to begin a season was in 1992-93.

“Despite the slow start, I thought we battled back and competed,” Stony Brook head coach Caroline McCombs said. “We had a few different players step up tonight to help us get another win and keep the momentum going.

As we continue to grow, I think our versatility will continue to be a strength.”

Cheyenne Clark led the way, scoring a season-high 15 points and 12 rebounds. She shot 5-of-12 from the floor while also sinking five foul shots in the win. The junior transfer is averaging a team-best 8.8 rebounds per contest.

Wagner jumped out to an early advantage, leading 8-2 with 7:10 left in the first quarter, but Stony Brook battled back by going on a 13-4 run to close the first quarter with a 15-12 edge.

“I thought Wagner played extremely hard tonight,” McCombs said. “They are very well coached, and forced us to be uncomfortable.”

The Seawolves closed the second quarter on a 7-0 run, extending their lead to 38-26 at the break. Sophomore Giolibeth Perez found junior Shania Johnson for a corner 3-pointer, senior Aaliyah Worley delivered a pass to Clark under the basket for the lay in, and Perez drove

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Cheyenne Clark reaches for the rim.

to the basket for two as time expired in the half.

The Seawolves shot 26-for-55 from the floor, converting on 6-of-15 3-point attempts and out-rebounded Wagner 35-28, recording 40 points in the paint to the Seahawks 28.

Johnson finished with 14 points, six rebounds and four assists, sinking a team-best four 3-pointers for the Seawolves. India Pagan recorded a career-high 12 points and four assists; Jerell Matthews added nine points, three rebounds and two assists; and Perez tallied six points and six assists off the bench.

Stony Brook hits the road, traveling to Cornell University Dec. 1 and Syracuse University Dec. 3 before returning to IFCU Arena Dec. 6 for a 7 p.m. contest against Yale University.

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tHeAter reVIew

Above, this year’s cast of ‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc.

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’ is pure holiday joy

BY HEIDI SUTTON The holiday season is finally here and nowhere on the North Shore is that more evident than Port Jefferson. This weekend the quaint village will magically transform into the Dickensian era as it hosts the 22nd annual Charles Dickens Festival.

Among the many festivities will be Theatre Three’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” which was the inspiration for the first Dickens Festival, and the original children’s musical “Barnaby Saves Christmas.”

The latter is celebrating its 14th anniversary this year, a testament to the caliber of its script by Douglas Quattrock and Jeffrey Sanzel and its music and lyrics by Quattrock. This wonderful show, which features several appearances by Santa himself, has become an annual tradition for many.

It’s Christmas Eve and Santa, his elves and reindeer have just left the North Pole to deliver presents to all the children. Realizing Santa has left behind one of the presents, “a little stuffed bear with dark blue pants, buckles on his shoes and a bright yellow vest,” the littlest elf Barnaby convinces the tiniest reindeer, Franklynne, to set off on an adventure “to save Christmas.” Along the way they meet a Jewish family and learn all about Hanukkah and bump into an evil villain named S. B. Dombulbury who, with his partner in crime Irmagarde, stuff chimneys with coal in order to steal all the presents.

Eric Hughes reprises his role as Barnaby, the little elf who just wants to fit in, and Sari Feldman returns as Franklynne, the flying reindeer who is afraid to fly, especially the landing part. The scene where Barnaby helps Franklynne perfect her landing is a personal favorite. The pair have the audience rooting for them to succeed from the very beginning.

Steven Uihlein is back as S.B. (Spoiled Brat) Dombulbury, channeling a bit of

Dr. Evil with his muhaha laugh. Uihlein is terrific as he goes around hypnotizing everyone so they will do his bidding. His unwitting partner in crime, Irmagarde, is played to perfection by Dana Bush. The only original cast member in the show, Bush is an audience favorite.

Andrew Lenahan and Phyllis March are wonderul in the roles of Santa and Mrs. Claus and double as the Jewish aunt and nephew characters, Sarah and Andrew.

Dylan Robert Poulos tackles the role of Sam, the head elf who is desperately trying to stay on schedule and keep track of elves Blizzard (Meg Bush) and Crystal (Jessica Contino). Their interactions are the funniest moments in the show and draw much laughter from the children in the audience.

Choreography by Sari Felman is classic and fun, while the costumes, from the pointy elf shoes to Santa’s red velvet suit, are top notch. The entire score, accompanied on piano by Quattrock is incredibly endearing and you’ll be humming the tunes for days to come. Go see “Barnaby Saves Christmas” and experience an afternoon of pure holiday joy.

Souvenir elf and reindeer dolls will be available for purchase during intermission.

Stay after the show for a photo with Santa Claus on stage if you wish — the $5 fee goes to support the theater’s scholarship fund — and meet the rest of the cast in the lobby.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, will present “Barnaby Saves Christmas” through Dec. 30. All shows begin at 11 a.m.

Booster seats are available. Running time is approximately one hour and 15 minutes with one intermission. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Up next is a production of “Rapunzel: The Untold Story!” from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24 and “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit from March 10 to April 14. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information, call 631-9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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The Reed Family Train Project: Model train magic

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ith a chill in the air and snow flurries dancing about the streets, the preparations for this year’s railroad train exhibit during the 22nd annual Port Jefferson Charles Dickens Festival are well underway. Located at the Harbormaster’s Building, 130 West Broadway, in the Village of Port Jefferson, Tiny Tim’s Train Station has been humming to the beat of hammers and singing saws as the support tables are carefully constructed and the laying down of tracks begins.

Created by the Reed Family Train Project, Charles, Marie and son William are working harder than Santa’s elves to deliver all the magic of model trains to the young and young at heart this weekend on Dec. 2 and 3. What awaits the wideeyed visitors is a complete world of model trains representing different railroading eras — including a special layout guaranteed to delight the kids — replete with a very knowledgeable guide, William Reed, to explain the history behind each reveal. Come visit them from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. For more info, call 631-473-3052.

The Reed Family Train Project also hosts the U.S. Marine Corps Annual Toys for Tots campaign where guests to the Train Station are encouraged to provide new, unwrapped gifts for underprivileged children in our area.

Many thanks to Charles Reed and family for the excellent work they donate to bring Tiny Tim’s Train Station to life, put smiles on every visitor’s face and support the spirit of Dickens through Toys for Tots.

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Harbor Ballet Theatre Presents

The Nutcracker 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

Featuring Guest Artist: Jamie Kopit of The American Ballet Theatre who will be joining us as our enchanting Sugarplum Fairy

FOR INFORMATION OR TO ORDER TICKETS

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KIDS KORNER Programs

SANTA’S HELPER: Postman Pete returns to Miller Place on Dec. 3.

Model Railroad Open House

Join the St. James Model Railroad Club for its 33rd annual Open House weekend on Dec. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ten trains run simultaneously on an O-scale train layout. Featured will be many brightly illuminated structures, animated accessories, bustling towns, a colorful circus and amusement park. Admission is $2 adults, $0.50 children. For more information, call 862-6575.

The Polar Express Storytime

All aboard! Come in your PJs and join Barnes & Noble, 600 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. for a magical evening as they host their annual storytime of the beloved classic, “The Polar Express.” Coloring and activities to follow. For more information, call 724-0341.

TREE LIGHTINGS Continued from page B6

Nesconset

Santa comes to Longwood Estate

Longwood Estate, corner of Smith and Longwood roads in Ridge, will welcome Santa to the main parlor on Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring photos with Santa, holiday crafts, hot chocolate and a train display. Don’t forget to bring your letter to Santa. Please include child’s name and address in letter so Santa can respond. $5 children 12 and under. Call 924-1820 to register.

Santa’s Workshop in Port Jeff

Santa and his elves have set up shop at Drowned Meadow Cottage, corner of Barnum Ave. and West Broadway, Port Jefferson for the holidays!

Come visit them and tour the workshop on Dec. 2, 3 and 9 from noon to 4 p.m. and take a photo with Santa. Free. Call 473-4724.

A visit with Postman Pete

The Miller Place-Mount Sinai Historical Society invites children to bring their prewritten letter for Santa to the old Miller Place Post Office, 75 North Country Road, Miller Place on Dec. 3 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tour the historic c.

1720 William Miller House for refreshments and caroling by local high school students.

Each child will receive a letter from Santa delivered to their home shortly thereafter. To register, visit www.mpmshistoricalsociety.org and complete the form. Cost is $10 per child.

For more information call 476-5742.

Enter the world of ‘Frozen’

Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will take part in the 22nd annual Dickens Festival on Dec. 2 and 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. Experience the Chandlery of the 1800s. Enjoy hot cider and freshly popped popcorn and watch as real steampowered ships set sail. Build and decorate your own mini Mag Lev sled and test it on a magnetic track! $5 per person. Call 331-3277 for more info.

Fire & Ice Candles

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a family workshop, Fire & Ice Candles, on Dec. 2 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Using hot wax and cold ice, you will create a unique candle for yourself or a friend just in time for the holidays. $6 per person includes materials. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

Menorah Workshop

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will present a Menorah Workshop for ages 5 and up on Dec. 3 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Dive into the world of oil, from whale oil to olive oil.

See different oil lamps from our collection and create a working tiled menorah for Hanukkah. $12 per person. To register, call 367-3418.

He’s back! The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Frosty” through 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.

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present the holiday favorite, “Barnaby Saves Christmas,” through Dec. 30. 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.

‘Santa and the Princesses’

Santa visits St. James General Store

Build a Mag Lev Sled

‘Frosty’

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

In conjunction with the Port Jefferson Dickens Festival, the Cottage on Dickens Alley will transform into Ana and Elsa’s rooms on Dec. 2 and 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. Meet and take pictures with characters from the film “Frozen” and take part in a scavenger hunt. Free. Call 473-0022 for further details.

Santa Claus will return to the historic St. James General Store, 516 Moriches Road, St. James to meet with children and hear their wishes on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23. Free. Don’t forget your camera to capture the perfect holiday card photo. For more information, call 854-3740.

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Photo from Walt Whitman Birthplace

Yuletide Family Day

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station will present a Yuletide Family Day with Santa on Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. Take part in a holiday sing-along, face painting, decorate a cookie, make an ornament, play old-time games and visit with Santa. Don’t forget your camera and wish list!

Enjoy a guided tour of the museum. $9 per child under the age of 15/chaperones free. To register or for more information, call Carolyn at 427-5240, ext. 113.

Sea Glass Ornament Workshop

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will present a Sea Glass Ornament Workshop for ages 5 and up on Dec. 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. Explore the world of glass and see unusual glass bottles from our collection.

Create a sea glass and mosaic holiday ornament to hang up at home. $12 per person. To register, call 367-3418.

Hands on Art

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will present a Hands on Art program for students in grades K through 4 on Dec. 7 (Responding to the Natural World) and Jan. 11 (Artists in Our Backyard) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. $10 per class, $8 members.

Advance registration required by calling 7510066, ext. 212.

No holiday season would be complete without spending an unforgettable afternoon in the Land of the Sweets with “Santa and the Princesses” at Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma on Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. Join them for a dance performance by Cinderella, Snow White, Elsa, Santa and more followed by cookies, cupcakes and candy canes. Tickets are $19 each. 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.

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

The Nesconset Chamber of Commerce will hold a tree lighting ceremony at the Gazebo across from the Nesconset Plaza on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy caroling, hot chocolate and cookies.

Call 631-724-2543.

Port Jefferson Danfords Hotel, Marina and Spa, 25 East Broadway, Port Jefferson will hold its first tree lighting at Bayles Park on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Christmas caroling by the Port Jefferson high school choir, hot chocolate and cookies and a visit from Santa. Bring your camera. Call 631-928-5200.

Rocky Point The Rocky Point Civic Association will hold its 33rd annual Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 2 at the corner of Broadway and Prince Street at 6 p.m. Enjoy live musical entertainment and a performance by the Rocky Point High School cheerleaders. Hot chocolate and candy canes will be served. Call 631-987-3501.

St. James Deepwells Farm County Park at the corner of Route 25A and Moriches Road, St. James will host a Christmas tree lighting and a visit with Santa on Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday music, pictures with Santa and light the BIG tree on the great lawn of Deepwells Farm County Park. Call 631-584-8510.

Smithtown St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, 50 Route 25A, Smithtown will hold a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Call 631-862-3000.

Shoreham The Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, 5 Randall Road, Shoreham will host its 5th annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 2 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tree lit and a visit from Santa at 4:15 p.m. Hot cocoa and cookies for all! Call 631-886-2632.

Stony Brook A tree lighting ceremony will be held at the Stony Brook Village Green on Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Santa Claus will arrive atop the Stony Brook Fire Department’s 3,000-light float to lead the countdown. Come early and enjoy a visit with Santa from 2 to 5 p.m., the Holiday Festival Promenade of Trees, carolers, petting zoo, a holiday train display and much more. Call 631-751-2244.

Wading River Little Flower Children’s Services, 2450 North Wading River Road, Wading River invites the community to its 2nd annual holiday tree lighting on Dec. 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. For further questions, call Maureen at 718-8753500, ext. 5040.

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