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Family is home more and friends come over to celebrate. This means lots of extra attention. Most pets enjoy this but some can have some anxiety. Make sure that if your dog or cat tends to get scared with a lot of Food, glorious food!!! people around they have a safe haven: a There’s lots of food around and usualseparate room, kennel, etc. ly on tables within reach of opportunistic If your pet tends to get so fearful that dogs and cats. Be careful of leaving food they might snap or scratch at a guest, it around, especially chocolates. Chocolate might be best to find a friend has two chemicals: caffeine to watch them or consider and theobromine, and both boarding them for a day or are powerful stimulants. two. We commonly board at Small amounts cause pantour clinic not only for vacaing, hyperactivity, increased tions but also for a day or two thirst and urination. Larger during the holidays. exposures of chocolate trigIf relatives are visiting, genger irregular heart rhythms, tly remind them of the danger seizures, coma and death. of leaving medications out.

Chocolate is also very high Not just prescription medicain sugar and fat. Minimally, tions pose a holiday hazard; this will give your pet a tumover-the-counter medications Holiday plants like mistle- my ache, but I have personalare dangerous as well. A single toe and holly are poisonous ly seen a few cases of serious to your pets. ibuprofen or acetaminophen gastroenteritis, pancreatitis tablet could cause serious illand liver disease from ingesness in a large dog and be potentially fatal to tion of large amounts of chocolate and other a small dog or cat. candy. Any leftover food will tend to grow bacteria and mold on it if left out. Try to make Lights and decorations an effort (even after a long night of reveling) Whether you celebrate the Festival of Lights to clean up so that you do not have to worry or “Oh Holy Night,” everyone loves holiday about your pet ingesting leftover treats. lights and decorations (including dogs and I hope everyone has a joyous and safe holcats). Just make sure that they don’t have iday season and a Happy New Year. Special access to wires (risk of electrocution), tinsel thanks to Heidi Sutton and all the staff of the (GI obstructions) and plants. Plants like misArts and Lifestyle section tletoe and holly can cause severe GI probfor making my column lems and sometimes cardiac dysfunction; so possible and another make sure they are away from curious paws great year. and mouths. If you have a live tree, the water Dr. Kearns practices can become stagnant and bacteria will grow veterinary medicine from in it; so keep your dog or cat away from it. his Port Jefferson office and Gifts, gifts, gifts is pictured with his son Even pets like gifts and, if your cats are Matthew and his dog like mine, the boxes gifts come in are more Jasmine.

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The new office is located at 35 Gerard Street in Huntington Village. The twelve operatory location provides cosmetic and restorative dentistry for the whole family, as well as access to specialists who can address a full range of dental needs including pediatrics, implants, orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and sleep medicine. Through this “dental home” approach, the expert dentists are able to treat patients in a comfortable state-of-the-art office setting and offer more convenient office hours. And the practice has its own private parking lot as an added convenience to patients.

Dr. Richard Rongo, who has practiced in Huntington for the past 15 years merged his private practice with ProHEALTH Dental to even better serve his patients. “There is no question that the future of dentistry is to serve the needs of the entire family and access the latest technology which is very difficult to do as a solo practitioner. The partnership with ProHEALTH Dental will allow us access to and to expand our office hours while still offering the personalized care our patients have come to expect from our staff, “says Dr. Rongo, “It will also allow us the ability to offer specialized services such as implant placement and orthodontics under one roof. The merger with ProHEALTH Dental brings us one step closer to recognizing the importance of oral health as an integral part of a patient’s overall wellness.”

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MEDICAL COMPASS

A major player in the cholesterol profile: triglycerides

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Reducing carbohydrates may be more important than restricting calories Triglycerides are part of the lipid, or cholesterol, profile. They get less attention than the other substances, HDL (“good”) and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, but they’re no less significant.

For 30 years, we have debated whether a high triglyceride level is a biomarker for cardiovascular disease — heart disease and stroke — or an independent risk in its own right (1, 2).

Either way, triglycerides are important.

What are they? The most rudimentary explanation is that they are a kind of fat in the blood. They are composed of sugar alcohol and three fatty acids.

Thus, it’s no surprise that alcohol, sugars and excess calorie consumption may be converted into triglycerides.

By David Risk factors for Dunaief, M.D. high triglycerides include obesity, smoking, a high carbohydrate diet, uncontrolled diabetes, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cirrhosis (liver disease), excessive alcohol consumption and some medications (3).

What levels are normal? Optimal levels are <100 mg/dL; however, less than 150 mg/ dL is considered within normal range. Borderline triglycerides are 150–199 mg/dL, high levels are 200–499 mg/dL, and very high are >500 mg/dL (3).

While medicines that focus on triglycerides, fibrates and niacin can lower them significantly, this reduction may not result in clinical benefits, such as reducing the risk of cardiovascular events. The ACCORD Study, a randomized controlled trial, questioned the effectiveness of medication; when these therapies were added to statins in type 2 diabetes patients, they did not further reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and events (4). Instead, it seems that lifestyle modifications may be the best way to control triglyceride levels. Let’s look at the evidence.

Exercise — timing and intensity

If you need a reason to exercise, here is a really good one. Study results showed that walking a modest distance with alacrity and light weight training approximately an hour after eating (postprandial) reduced triglyceride levels by 72 percent (5). However, if patients did the same workout prior to eating, postprandial triglycerides were reduced by 25 percent. This is still good, but not as impressive.

Participants walked a modest distance of just over 1 mile (2 kilometers). This was a small pilot study of 10 young healthy adults for a very short duration. The results are intriguing, nonetheless,

Fasting versus nonfasting blood tests

Studies show that walking a modest distance can reduce triglyceride levels.

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since there are few data that give specifics on the optimal amount and timing of exercise.

Exercise trumps calorie restriction

There is good news for those who want to lower triglycerides: Calorie restriction may not be the best answer. Instead, we probably should be looking at exercise and carbohydrate intake.

In a well-controlled trial, results showed that those who walked and maintained 60 percent of their maximum heart rate, which is a modest level, showed an almost one-third reduction in triglycerides compared to the control group (maintain caloric intake and no exercise expenditure) (6). Those who restricted their calorie intake saw no difference compared to the control. This was a small study of 11 young adult women. Thus, calorie restriction was trumped by exercise.

Carbohydrate reduction, not calorie restriction

In addition, when calorie restriction was compared to carbohydrate reduction, results showed that carbohydrate reduction was more effective at lowering triglycerides (7). In this small, but well-designed study, patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease were randomized to one of two diets, lower calorie (1200–1500 kcal/day) or lower carbohydrate (20 g/day). Both groups lost similar amounts of weight and significantly reduced triglycerides, but the lower carbohydrate group reduced triglycerides by 55 percent versus 28 percent for the lower calorie group.

The reason for this difference may have to do with oxidation in the liver and the body as a whole. However, the weakness of this study was its duration of only two weeks.

The paradigm has been that, when cholesterol levels are drawn, fasting levels provide a more accurate reading. Except this may not be true.

NHANES III data suggest that nonfasting and fasting levels yield similar results related to allcause mortality and cardiovascular mortality risk.

LDL levels were similarly predictive, regardless of whether a patient had fasted or not. The researchers used 4,299 pairs of fasting and nonfasting cholesterol levels. The duration of follow-up was strong, with a mean of 14 years (8).

With regards to stroke risk assessment, nonfasting triglycerides may be more valuable than fasting. In a study involving 13,596 participants, results showed that as nonfasting triglycerides rose, the risk of stroke also rose significantly (9).

Compared to those who had levels below 89 mg/ dL (the control), those with 89–176 mg/dL had a 1.3-fold increased risk of cardiovascular events, whereas those within the range of 177–265 mg/ dL had a twofold increase, and women in the highest group (>443 mg/dL) had an almost fourfold increase. The results were similar for men, with a threefold increase.

The benefit of nonfasting is that it is more realistic and, according to the authors, also involves remnants of VLDL and chylomicrons, other components of the cholesterol profile that interact with triglycerides and may affect the inner part (endothelium) of the arteries.

What have we learned? Triglycerides need to be discussed. Elevated triglycerides may result in heart disease or stroke. The higher the levels, the more likely there will be increased risk of mortality — both all-cause and cardiovascular. Therefore, we ideally should reduce levels to less than 100 mg/dL. Lifestyle modifications using carbohydrate restriction and modest levels of exercise after a meal may achieve the best results, though the studies are small and need more research. Nonfasting levels may be as important as fasting levels when it comes to triglycerides and the cholesterol profile as a whole; they potentially give a more realistic view of cardiovascular risk, since we don’t live in a vacuum and fast all day.

References:

(1) Circulation. 2011;123:2292-2333. (2) N Engl J Med. 1980;302:1383–1389. (3) nlm.nih.gov.

(4) N Engl J Med. 2010;362:1563-1574. (5) Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2013;45(2):245-252. (6) Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2013;45(3):455-461. (7) Am J Clin Nutr. 2011;93(5):1048-1052. (8) Circulation Online.

2014 July 11. (9) JAMA 2008;300:2142-2152.

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Italian Nativity scenes on display

St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, Setauket invites the community to experience the beauty and wonder of its traditional Neopolitan Nativity scenes, courtesy of Rev. Gerald Cestare, every day through Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (except Christmas Eve/Day and New Year’s Eve).

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year’s display, located once again in the Parish Center, contains thousands of figures, buildings and miniatures; even if you have seen this display in the past, there is always something new! Fr. Jerry invites everyone to share in this wonderful depiction of the true gift of Christmas, a tradition handed down to him from his grandfather.

Free event. Call 631-941-4141.

Ice sculptors wanted

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport is looking for ice artists to feature their work in Ice Fest at Eagle’s Nest, the museum’s first ice sculpture festival, to open in February 2019.

“We are looking for all ice sculptors who would like to participate in this exhibit and showcase their talents,” said Jim Munson, the Vanderbilt’s operations supervisor.

“We are looking for live demonstrations as well as ice sculpture displays that will help advertise the artists’ businesses,” he added.

In return for their effort and contribution, participants will receive signage that identifies their business at each sculpting site, recognition on the Vanderbilt website, publicity releases sent to regional media, free advertising for six months on the Vanderbilt Reichert Planetarium dome, a one-year associate membership, which includes free passes to planetarium shows and guided mansion tours and more.

To secure a spot in this year’s Ice Fest, or to obtain more information, please contact Jim Munson at 631-379-2237 or email jim@vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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Throughout the years, 111 families at RenaisAs dean of the School of Medicine, I’m so sance Technologies have donated more than $500 proud that our school will carry their name in million to the university. Now in recognition of recognition of the excellence they’ve helped their contributions and generosity, Dr. Samuel create at Stony Brook. During the Campaign for L. Stanley Jr., Stony Brook Stony Brook alone, more than University president, recently 72 Renaissance Technologies announced that Stony Brook employees and their families doUniversity School of Medinated $166.5 million that directly cine will now be known as the benefited Stony Brook Medicine Renaissance School of Medand the School of Medicine and icine at Stony Brook Univera total of over $400 million to the sity. This new name was reuniversity as a whole. cently voted on and approved The Renaissance School of by the board of trustees of the Medicine is the top-ranked pubState University of New York. lic medical school in New York The relationship began in State and ranks 57th in the na1982 when Jim Simons, the tion, according to U.S. News and former chair of the DepartWorld Report. ment of Mathematics at Stony A member of the Association Brook University, made a of American Medical Colleges $750 unrestricted gift to the BY KENNETH KAUSHANSKY, M.D. (AAMC) and a Liaison Commituniversity’s annual fund, betee on Medical Education (LCcoming the first at RenaisME)-accredited medical school, sance Technologies to contribute to the Long the Renaissance School of Medicine was estabIsland institution. lished in 1971. With 25 academic departments, it Since that time, current and former employ- trains over 500 medical students and more than ees of Renaissance Technologies and their fami- 750 medical residents and fellows annually. lies have donated more than $500 million to date The investments in medicine and throughin support of Stony Brook’s students, faculty out Stony Brook by Renaissance families have and primarily research in life sciences and med- transformed the university and the communiicine. This significant investment has improved ties it serves by deploying the most inventive the quality of medical education at Stony Brook, new solutions to the most important issues of creating 34 endowed faculty chairs and profes- our time. sorships, nine innovative academic and research And as the years go on, things will only get centers and $35 million for student scholarships better as their contributions ensure continued acand fellowships. cess to groundbreaking medical treatments and Gifts have supported areas where the person- leading-edge, innovative medical care for the resal interests of the Renaissance families intersect idents of Suffolk County and beyond. with the strategic investment needs of the uniKenneth Kaushansky, M.D., is the senior versity, such as Stony Brook Children’s Hospi- vice president of Health Sciences and dean tal, basic science research, imaging, health care of Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony for those who are underserved, cancer research, Brook University.

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MOVIE REVIEW

Latest installment of Harry Potter prequel ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ is not so fantastic

The thirty minutes prior to seeing “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” were taken up with trailers for movies that were almost exclusively CGI. One film after another displayed a visual and auditory assault of effects. This was an appropriate herald to the main attraction.

The latest addition to the Potterverse is a hodgepodge of characters too numerous to mention — and, in the case of the script — too numerous to develop. Several plots (and what seems like myriad subplots) wander around the two hours and fourteen minutes of playing time.

Vaguely at the center is Eddie Redmayne, returning from the first film, as Newt Scamander, an expert in exotic magical creatures.

Redmayne has created a character that mumbles and meanders his way through the story to the point where the audience wants to scream “Please make eye contact with anyone!”

The first film, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” had a benign whimsy with dark edges. The newest entry is basically a mess of hidden secrets and a very frightening look at fascism through the actions of the titular villain (played by Johnny Depp, alternating restraint and scenery-chewing) as

Jude Law and Eddie Redmayne star in ‘Fantastic Beasts 2.’

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a budding Hitler — complete with a chilling nod to the Nuremberg Rally.

There are other villains and half-villains; there are holdovers from the first film; and there are new characters with shifting or sur-

prising allegiances. In short, there are just too many characters. This would all be well and good if the movie had a modicum of charm. It plods, alternating between grand effects and brooding close-ups.

Director David Yates has directed much of the film like it’s ready to be the newest ride at Universal’s theme park. Visually, it is stunning and the designs are striking but the center is hollow. There is a lack of depth and the actors are left to play with little-to-no dimension.

Sadly, blame must go to Potter creator J.K. Rowling, who is credited with the screenplay.

The Harry Potter books are works that will endure as great literature. The world Rowling created was populated with people whom we grew to know, care about, and, ultimately, love. There was honesty and humor, and, most importantly, humanity.

Unfortunately, she brings very little of this here and seems to contradict or reinvent elements that were part of and at the heart of the series. Even the glimpses of Hogwarts and Jude Law’s Dumbledore seem foreign in this setting.

Finally, we are left with what feels like a very long set-up to the next film. Rowling has announced that there are three more films to come. We can only hope that she finds the magic that was so lacking in this sophomore outing.

Rated PG-13, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindenwald” is now playing in local theaters.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

SHELTER PET OF THE WEEK

The importance of beneficiary designations

MEET SUE ELLEN! This week’s shelter pet is Sue Ellen, a beautiful 2-year-old Lab mix who was rescued from a high kill shelter in Texas and is now safe at Kent Animal Shelter.

This holiday season Sue Ellen is thankful to be rescued and would like a loving and forever home of her own. She comes spayed, microchipped and is up to date on her vaccines. Please come down and meet her!

Kent Animal Shelter is located at 2259 River Road in Calverton. The adoption center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.

For more information on Sue Ellen and other adoptable pets at Kent, call 631727-5731 or visit www.kentanimalshelter.com.

once letters are issued to Mary, she will have the authority to access the funds in the acTHE FACTS: My brother Joe was dying count. Mary will be required to distribute the from cancer and wanted to be sure that all of funds in accordance with the NYS intestacy his assets passed to his wife, Mary, upon his statute that governs the distribution of estates death without the need for court intervention. of people who die without a will. If Joe had He mentioned this a number of times, so I as- children, they will be entitled to a share of the sumed he had taken the necessary steps to en- money in the accounts to the extent it exceeds $50,000. sure that his wishes were honored.

Based on your description of the assets The car Joe drove was in Mary’s name in the separate accounts as “suband the house in which he lived stantial,” I am assuming there was jointly owned with Mary. is more than $30,000 at issue.

However, Joe had substantial If that is not the case, Mary can assets in separate bank and brofile with the Surrogate’s Court kerage accounts. After Joe died, an affidavit in relation to a small Mary was told by the bank and estate to get authority to access brokerage company that Joe nevthe funds in the accounts. The acer signed any documents indicatcount numbers and the balance in ing that he wanted his accounts each account must be provided in to pass to Mary automatically the affidavit. Mary will be issued upon his death. a certificate for each account givTHE QUESTION: Is there ing her authority to access the any way Mary can get access to account. the funds in Joe’s accounts withIt is unfortunate that Mary will out getting authority to do so from Out-of-date have to seek court intervention the Surrogate’s Court? beneficiary in order to access Joe’s accounts, THE ANSWER: Unfortu- designations are a but she should take some comfort nately for Mary, she will have common and costly in the fact that the probate/adminto petition the Surrogate’s Court mistake. istration proceedings are not burfor authority to access Joe’s acdensome and that her situation is counts. If Joe died with a will and not unusual. Clients frequently find that the the will names Mary as executrix, Mary will steps taken by a decedent were not sufficient need to file a petition seeking letters testamento ensure that their estates pass as the decedent tary. The petition, an original death certificate wished. and a fee based upon the value of the accounts To avoid this situation, I encourage my must be filed with the Surrogate’s Court in clients to periodically review all beneficiary the county where Joe lived at the time of his designation and transfer on death forms that death. Once letters testamentary are issued to have been filed and to review how jointly held Mary, she will be able to access the funds and, property is titled. These steps are critical to assuming she is the only beneficiary under the ensuring that the client’s estate plan truly rewill, do whatever she deems appropriate with flects the client’s wishes. the funds.

Linda M. Toga, Esq. provides legal services If Joe died without a will, Mary will have to petition the court seeking letters of admin- in the areas of estate planning and administraistration. The process and the fees for the ad- tion, wills and trusts, guardianship real estate, ministration proceeding are similar to those small business services and litigation from her associated with a probate proceeding. Again, East Setauket office.

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he Three Village Historical Society hosted its annual Candlelight House Tour on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of this annual holiday event, the tour featured six locations, which included five residences, each individually decorated by a talented local interior designer, and a rare look inside the Setauket Grist Mill. Participants also had the option of attending an evening reception at the Old Field Club or breakfast at the Stony Brook Yacht Club, Decked out in holiday splendor, every location welcomed an unprecedented number of visitors and was staffed by a rotation of dedicated volunteers. Though presented through a fresh vision, tours of yesteryear were acknowledged through the inclusion of certain houses that had been previously featured.

Additionally, Eva Glaser and Liz Tyler Carey, who were inaugural event chairs, returned as decorators for one of the homes, which also featured a pop-up holiday boutique consisting of unique gift items. All proceeds from those sales went to the planned restoration of the Dominic Crawford Barn.

The nearly sold out event raised a significant amount of money for the Three Village Historical Society’s Education Fund. Many people gave of their talents, time and services to create the festive fundraiser.

This beloved seasonal tradition would not exist without the generosity of the event chairs, Patty Cain and Patty Yantz, as well as the food and beverage sponsors, homeowners, Three Village Historical Society administrative staff, house chairs, decorators, volunteers, members, supporters and community at large.

All photos by Pam Botway

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he Huntington Arts Council recently unveiled its latest exhibit, Discovering Long Island.The juried show features the works of over 40 artists who were selected after submitting work inspired by Long Island’s history and to create a work that focused on an aspect of Long Island’s cultural and natural heritage. Some suggestions were the seaside industry, farm life, Native Americans, the American Revolution, art colonies, photos and paintings of historic landmarks and sites, portraits of reenactors, sculptures of ancestors and assemblages with local artifacts.

Participating artists include Beth A. Atkinson, Anne Barash Breitstein, Holly Black, Paul Cammarata, Christine Carbone, Dorothy M. Chanin, Philip Costa, Joseph Cutolo, Madeline Daversa, Doris Diamond, Vicki Mies Field, Jim Finlayson, Phyllis Goodfriend, Jan Guarino, Rodee Hansen, Beth Heit, Gerry Hirschstein, Geraldine Hoffman, Sonya Horowitz/SRH Perspectives, Melissa Johnides, Kate Kelly, Theo Lau, Jacques LeBlanc, Edward Lee, Melissa Maiello, Carol A. Marano, Jane McGraw, Kristen Memoli, John Micheals, Drigo Morin, Amanda Prangenberg, Howard Pohl, Denis Ponsot, Alissa Rosenberg, Saul Rosenstreich, Jim Sabiston, Donald Sadowsky, Michelle Sepanski, Roya Shamsdiba, Joan Sicignano, Kate Sydney and Don Wilson.

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Gress chose Anne Barash Breitstein of Huntington’s “Baymen” as Best in Show. Honorable Mentions included “Starry Night at the Fire Island Lighthouse” by Alissa Rosenberg of Commack, “A Day at the Movies” by Donald Sadowsky of Roslyn Heights, “Eaton’s Neck Arrowhead” by Kate Sydney of Northport, “The Memory” by Christine Carbone of Kings Park and “Heckscher Museum” by Theo Lau of Northport.

“Long Island is rich with history and the submissions for this show truly reflect the uniqueness of this call to artists. It’s wonderful to see how artists presented their interpretations is such diverse ways with featuring everything from Long Island lighthouses to an image of a hat maker to a pastel portrait of Walt Whitman. This is a terrific show,” said Executive Director Marc Courtade.

The Huntington Arts Council’s Main Street Gallery, 213 Main St., Huntington will present Discovering Long Island through Jan. 5. An artist reception and holiday open house will be held on Dec. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 631271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org.

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YIELD: Makes 4 to 5 dozen INGREDIENTS: • 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar • 2 sticks unsalted butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • ½ teaspoon almond extract • 1 egg • 2½ cups flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

What kind of a food columnist would I be if I didn’t write about Christmas cookies every December? And what kind of a Scrooge would you be if you didn’t bake or at least intend to bake Christmas cookies every year?

There are times when tradition rules, when you do certain things because you’ve always done them, because your mother and before that your grandmother have always done them and to not do them would be sacrilege. And there is nothing like gathering the kids in the kitchen and making it a tradition that they’ll carry on when it’s their turn.

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Heat oven to 375 F. Divide dough in half and roll out each half to ¼-inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered surface. Cut cookies and place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake 7 to 8 minutes until light brown. Cool on rack 30 minutes, then decorate as desired.

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Thursday13 Holiday Light Show

Smith Point County Park, 1 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley will present its annual Holiday Light Show today through Dec. 30 starting at 5 p.m. Drive through a seaside trail filled with light displays and holiday vignettes. Stop by Holiday Village for a visit with Santa. $20 per car. Credit cards only. Questions? Call 543-6622 or visit www.holidaylightshow.org.

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Garden of Lights

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with its Winter Wonderland Garden of Lights today from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Dec. 17 to 21 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Come and see the lights as they dance to festive holiday music! Free. Call 588-5024.

Join Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington for an evening with author Angela Reich as she speaks about and signs copies of her debut novel, “Shipwreck of Hopes,” at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

Friday 14

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Holiday Light Spectacular

Long Island Traditional Music Association will host a contradance at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown at 7 p.m. with lessons at 6:45 p.m. Featuring Ted Crane calling with music by the Huntingtones. Admission is $15 adults, $10 members, $7.50 students, children under 16 free with paid adult. Call 369-7854 for more info. * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

The Selden Holiday Craft and Gift Fair returns to Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden today, Dec. 16, 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 150 vendors will offer craft and gift items. Proceeds will benefit the school’s Athletic Booster Club. Free admission. Call 846-1459.

Join Kent Animal Shelter, 2259 River Road, Calverton for its annual Holiday Open House and Adoption event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rescheduled from Dec. 3) Bring the whole family and enjoy refreshments, meet adoptable shelter pets and take a photo with Santa. Call 727-5731.

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Holiday Open House

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present Ray Anderson’s Seasonal Solstice Party at 7 p.m. Ray Anderson, voice and trombone; Tommy Campbell, drums; Mark Helias, bass; and Steve Salerno, guitar, will put their own joyous spin on the traditional holiday songbook. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org or call 751-1895.

The Greater Port Jefferson Northern Brookhaven Arts Council, Port Jefferson Conservancy of Arts & Education and the Port Jeff Village Dept. of Recreation continue their WinterTide Evenings at the Village Center, 101A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a concert featuring Divas Nation (rhythm and blues) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Visit www.gpjac.org for full schedule.

See Dec. 14 listing.

Guided tours of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Mansion, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, decorated elegantly for the holidays by local designers and garden clubs, will be held today and Dec. 16 and every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday through Dec. 30 (except Dec. 24, 25 and 31) at regular intervals from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Visitors pay the general admission fee to the museum plus $6 per person for the tour. Call 854-5579.

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Holiday Light Spectacular

Vanderbilt holiday tours

The Town of Huntington and the Huntington Cultural Affairs Institute invite the community to the grand opening celebration of the first Winter Wonderland at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy holiday performances by the John W. Engeman Theater and the Stimson Middle School Showstoppers, a visit from Santa and refreshments. The display will be up through mid-January. Questions? Call 3513000 or visit www.huntingtonny.gov.

It’s back! The annual Holiday Light Spectacular, an indoor, walk-through holiday light show at the Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville continues today, Dec. 15 and 16. Hours on Fridays and Saturdays are 5 to 9 p.m., Sundays, 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $6 per person; children 3 and under are free. Photos with Santa are an additional fee. All proceeds benefit the Holtsville Ecology Site and go directly to the feeding and care of the more than 100 animals residing there. For more information, call 758-9664.

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SENSE OF ELEGANCE Award-winning pianist Nadejda Vlaeva will present a solo recital at the Huntington Jewish Center on Dec. 16. Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco, 2016

Holiday Concert

The North Shore Community Band will present its annual Holiday Concert at St. John the Baptist Church, 1488 North Country Road, Wading River at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the spirit of the season by listening to traditional and popular favorites including the Hallelujah Chorus, “Sleigh Ride” and a special tribute to “Silent Night,” the most beloved carol of all time, which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. For more information, visit www.nscbli.org.

Starlight Coffeehouse concert

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport will host the Northport Arts Coalition’s Starlight Coffeehouse concert at 7:30 p.m. with the duo of Porter & Sayles (country, folk). Nikki Shannon Fernandez (country music-reggae) will open.

Open mic sign-up at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at www.northportarts.org., $20 at the door.

Christmas at the Movies concert

Celebrate the season with the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus as they present Christmas at the

Movies, their annual holiday concert at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook at 8 p.m. Featuring songs from “The Polar Express,” “White Christmas,” “The Bishop’s Wife,” “Home Alone” and many more. Tickets are $25 at the door or at www.ligmc.org.

Bill Scorzari in concert

Grounds & Sounds Café, located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will welcome singer/songwriter Bill Scorzari (bluegrass) in concert at 9 p.m. Preceded by an open mic at 8 p.m. $15 per ticket at the door or at www.groundsandsounds.org. Call 751-0297 for further info.

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.

Eagles tribute band Desert Highway will perform a special holiday concert titled Eagles Christmas at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown at 8 p.m. Program will feature the band’s numerous radio hits, top-10 singles and favorite solo works. Tickets are $40. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Reboli holiday concert

The Reboli Center, 64 Main St., Stony Brook will present a special holiday concert for the community at 8 p.m. The evening will feature Dami Kim and Brian Bak on violin, Lucia Kobza and David Shann on viola and So Sugiyama and Phuc Phan on cello performing Brahms String Quintet Op. 111 and Schoenberg’s “Transfigured Night” for string sixtet. Free but reservations are required by calling 751-7707.

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Holiday Light Spectacular See Dec. 14 listing.

Vanderbilt holiday tours See Dec. 15 listing.

Selden Holiday Craft Fair See Dec. 15 listing.

Winter Seasonal Stroll

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will host a 1.5-mile stroll through the park to observe seasonal changes from

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Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Northport Walking Tour

Join the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport for a Parading Down Main Street guided walking tour at 1:30 p.m. Using storytelling and historic photos, your guide will make the past come alive. $5 tickets available on the day of the tour at the door. Questions? Call 757-9859.

The Jane Austen Birthday Ball

The Long Island Traditional Music Association will celebrate the anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth on Dec. 16, 1775 with an English Country Dance at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 East Main St., Smithtown from 2 to 5 p.m. with Margaret Bary calling. Period, formal or fancy dress is encouraged. Tea will be served. Admission is $14, $10 members. Visit www.litma.org.

Silver Chords concert

Join the Silver Chords chorus for a free holiday concert, Holiday Stories, at St. Andrew’s Church, 30 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown at 2 p.m. Featuring “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” “Silent Night,” “Chanukah Suite,” “Little Drummer Boy,” selections from Handel’s “Messiah” and “Frozen the Musical” and many more. Call 235-3593.

Holiday Sing-Along

Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor presents a Holiday SingAlong with the Mountain Maidens at 2 p.m.

Dressed in period costume, the group will take you on a musical journey back to the time of Charles Dickens. Open to all. Advance registration requested by calling 692-6820.

Swing Dance in Greenlawn

Swing Dance Long Island will hold a swing dance at the Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn from 8 to 10:30 p.m. with lessons from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Come alone or bring a friend. Admission is $15 per person. Call 476-3707 or visit www.sdli.org.

Wednesday 19 International folk dancing

RJO Intermediate School, located at the corner of Church Street and Old Dock Road, Kings Park will host an evening of international and Israeli folk dancing every Wednesday (when school is in session) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 fee. Call 269-6894.

Thursday 20

Singer Songwriter Night

Back by popular demand, the Singer Songwriter Night series featuring Phillip Lofaso at the Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main St., Huntington will return with sign-ups at 7 p.m. and open mic at 7:30 p.m. Original music only. No backline. $10 donation to perform, $5 for listeners. No preregistration required. Call 271-8423, ext. 12.

Holiday Jazz Show

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will host Rich Iacona’s Little Big Band’s annual Holiday Show at 7 p.m. featuring Rich Iacona on piano, vocalist Madeline Kole and a 15-piece jazz band.

Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Hard Luck Café concert

Belle of the Fall (Tracy Walton and Julia Autumn Ford) and Kate Callahan share the bill at the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s Hard Luck Café concert at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 8:30 p.m. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, $10 members at the door. For further information, call 425-2925 or visit www.fmsh.org.

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‘White Christmas’

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas The Musical” heads to the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown through Dec. 30.

Based on the timeless and beloved film, this heartwarming holiday favorite comes to life on stage with well-known standards including “I Love a Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial favorite, “White Christmas.” Tickets are $38 adults, $34 seniors, $25 students. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Elf the Musical’

Just in time for the holidays, the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Elf the Musical” through Dec. 30. Based on the beloved film, “Elf the Musical” tells the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true

identity and help New York remember the true meaning of the holidays. Tickets range from $73 to $78. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘A Christmas Carol’

Celebrate the season with Long Island’s own holiday tradition when the 35th annual Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” returns to Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson through Dec. 29. Follow the 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.

Diana Ross tribute show

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

‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’

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

South Shore Brass in concert

‘Mamma Mia!’

Ridotto concert

Dance

Ward Melville High School, 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket will present a student production of “Mamma Mia!” on Dec. 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. All seats are $20. To order tickets, call 730-4357.

St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown will host a holiday concert with the South Shore Brass at 3 p.m. Sing along with a variety of holiday tunes and enjoy refreshments after the performance. Free will offering. Call 265-4520.

‘The Nutcracker’ at SBU

Ridotto, concerts with a touch of theatre, continues its 2018-19 series with Winter Serenade, a solo recital by pianist Nadejda Vlaeva, at the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington at 4 p.m. Program will include works by Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Bortkiewicz, Beethoven and Grunfeld. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 members and $12 students. For more information, call 385-0373 or visit www.ridotto.org.

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

Film

Christmas concert

The Parish of Sts. Philip and James, One Carow Place, St. James will present a Christmas Concert by its music ministry at 6:30 p.m. in the church.

Join them for a special evening of spiritual, seasonal favorites and their annual sing-along. Free admission. Questions? Call 584-5454.

‘Puzzle’

East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport will screen “Puzzle” starring Kelly Macdonald on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Rated R. Open to all. Call 261-2313.

Monday 17 Garden of Lights See Dec. 15 listing.

Tuesday 18

Vanderbilt holiday tours See Dec. 15 listing.

JOURNEY TOWARD REDEMPTION Celebrate the 35th anniversary of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Theatre Three for the holidays. The show runs through Dec. 29. Photo by Brian Hoerger, Theatre Three Productions Inc.

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Assemblies Of God

Catholic

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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 Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 5:00 PM, Stony Brook Christian -Take time and pause on this most hallowed night as we worship the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Dec. 25 & Jan. 1: Prayer - 7:14 PM, Stony Brook Christian Join us as we come together in prayer for the needs of our families, church, community and country. 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 Eastern Rite Byzantine Services for Christmas & Theophany/Epiphany Mon., Dec. 24: Compline Service followed by Divine Liturgy of the Nativity 8pm Tues., Dec.25: Divine Liturgy of the Nativity 11am Tues., Jan. 1: Divine Liturgy of the Circumcision and St. Basil 11am Sun., Jan.6: Feast of the Theophany (Epiphany), Divine Liturgy at 10:30am Blessing of the Waters at Landing Ave. Park 12:30pm 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.

Men’s Prayer Group Wednesdays at 7 pm A Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

Catholic ST. GERARD MAJELLA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station 631–473–2900 • Fax -631–473–0015 www.stgmajella.org All are Welcome to Begin Again. Come Pray With Us. REV. GREGORY RANNAZZISI, PASTOR Office of Christian Formation • 631–928–2550 We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 am We celebrate Baptism Third weekend of each month during any of our weekend Masses We celebrate Marriage Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or Deacon We celebrate Reconciliation Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pm Holy Days of December Schedule Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ Christmas (Holy Day of Obligation) Mon., Dec. 24: 4pm, 6pm, 12 Midnight; Tues., Dec. 25: 7:30am, 9am, 11am Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin, Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation) Mon., Dec. 31: 5pm; Tues. Jan. 1: 9am, 12pm, 5pm Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Come and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ!

Each Sat.: 4-4:45pm; Thurs., Dec. 20: 3-9pm; Chirstmas Eve: 10am-2pm We celebrate You! Visit Our Thrift Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm + Sat. 10 am–2 pm

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

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733 Phone: 631–941–4141 • Fax: 631–751–6607 Parish Office email: parish@stjamessetauket.org REV. JAMES-PATRICK MANNION, PASTOR REV. GERALD CESTARE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR REV. JOHN FITZGERALD, IN RESIDENCE Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm • Saturday 9 am - 2 pm Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm (Youth) Sunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir) Baptisms: Contact the Office at the end of the third month (pregnancy) to set date Matrimony: contact the office at least 9 months before desired date Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment Anointing Of The Sick: by request Bereavement: 631– 941-4141 x 341 Faith Formation Office: 631– 941-4141 x 328 Outreach: 631– 941-4141 x 313 Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School: 631– 473-1211 Our Daily Bread Sunday Soup Kitchen 3 pm HOLIDAY HOURS Reconciliation: Monday, December 17th to Friday December 21st after the 8am Mass; Saturday, December 22nd after the 8am Mass, 11:30am to 1:30pm, 3 to 4:45pm; Sunday, December 23rd from 1:30 to 3pm Christmas Eve: Monday, December 24th-Church 4, 7, 10:30pm (Carols) and 11pm; Parish Center 4:15pm Christmas Day: Tuesday, December 25th- Church 8, 9:30 and 11:30am New Year’s Eve: Monday, December 31st- 5 & 7pm Gentle Eve Mass and Dinner: Please call the parish office 631-941-4141 and leave your name, address and phone number along with the number of people attending. We will provide the buffet dinner, soda, coffee/tea. Each attendee is asked to donate $15 and bring along a favorite dessert to share and their own vino. Please respond no later than 12 noon, Wednesday, December 12th.

New Year’s Day/Mary, Mother of God: Tuesday, Jan.1- Church 9 & 10:30am

Catholic

ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

Baptisms: Most Sundays at 1:30 pm.

Please contact Parish Office for an appointment.

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

Anointing of the Sick: by request.

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

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

Congregational MT. SINAI CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • 631–473–1582 www.msucc.org REV. PHILIP HOBSON “No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here” We pray for justice... We support local and global initiatives to bring justice to the marginalized and understanding among persons of different faiths – and more!

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

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

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

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

Christmas Eve, December 24th: 5:00 pm Children and Families Service 9:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service 11:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service We welcome YOU to join us in worship on Sundays for our 8:30 quiet/Communion service or for our 10:00 service, which includes Sunday School for children. Come see what “more” we offer!

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

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Episcopal

Evangelical

Jewish

ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

THREE VILLAGE CHURCH

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER

“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 Christmas Eve: December 24th-5pm service and 11pm Service Christmas Day: December 25th-9:00am Service This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch.

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

CAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN

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

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

Christmas Eve (Mon., Dec. 24) 5:00pm Children’s Service, Children’s Christmas Choir, Festal Holy Eucharist Rite II 8:00pm Festal Holy Eucharist Rite II, Adult Choir 10:00pm Festal Holy Eucharist Rite II, Adult Choir Christmas Day (Tues., Dec. 25) 10:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II with Christmas Hymns Let God walk with you as part of our family–friendly community.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

Christmas Eve: 7:00pm Mass; Christmas Day: 9:00am Mass.

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

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

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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“To know Christ and to make Him known” REV. DUNCAN A. BURNS, RECTOR REV. JOHN MORRISON, ASSISTANT PRIEST REV. ANTHONY JONES, DEACON ALEX PRYRODNY, ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR 12 Prospect St, Huntington, • 631-427-1752 On Main St. next to the Library www.stjohnshuntington.org • LIKE us on Facebook Sunday Worship 8:00 AM – Rite I Holy Eucharist 10:00 AM – Rite II Choral Holy Eucharist Christmas Eve: 4 PM – Family Holy Eucharist with string quartet 8 PM – Candlelit Choral Eucharist 11 PM – Candlelit Holy Eucharist with incense Christmas Day: 10 AM – Holy Eucharist with music Sing Noël Concert: Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 7:30 PM Take a joyous break from the holiday rush and join us for Sing Noël, our annual concert of Christmas songs, carols and stories.

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

Greek Orthodox CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

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

Jewish CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

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

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

EAST NORTHPORT JEWISH CENTER

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

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

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

Come Connect With Us On Your Jewish Journey.

Member United Synagogue Of Conservative Judaism

KEHILLAT CHOVEVEI TZION

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

We Are A Traditional Conservative Congregation, Run Entirely By Our Members. We Have Services every Shabbat And All Jewish Holidays, Along With Other Community Activities, With Participation Opportunities For All Jews.

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

KCT - An Old Fashioned Friendly Shul

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)

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

Member Union For Reform Judaism RABBI PAUL SIDLOFSKY • CANTOR 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

Lutheran–ELCA HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL

46 Dare Road, Selden 631-732-2511 Emergency Number 516-848-5386 REV. DR. RICHARD O. HILL, PASTOR Email: hopelutheran@msn.com • Website: www.hopeluth.com Christmas Eve: Family Service 4pm; Traditional Candleight Services 7, 9 and 11pm Christmas Day: 10am Holy Communion Is Celebrated Every Weekend Saturdays at 5 pm (beginning September 15) Sundays at 8:00, 9:30 and 11 am The Service Of Prayers For Healing is included on the first Sunday of every month.

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

Sermons are posted on Youtube.com at “Pastor Richard O Hill” Continued on next page •

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Lutheran–ELCA

Methodist

Quakers

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station 631-473-2236 REV. PAUL A. DOWNING PASTOR E-mail: Pastor pauldowning@yahoo.com • Pastor’s cell: 347–423–3523 Services: Sunday worship at 8:30am & 10:30am both with Holy Communion Adult Bible Study at 9:30am on Sundays Sunday school during 10:30am service Wednesday Night--7:30pm Holy Communion Friday Morning 10:30am--Power of Prayer Hour Free meal provided to the community on Sunday at 1:00pm and Wednesday at 5:45pm provided by Welcome Friends December 24: Christmas Eve - Candlelight Holy Communion with Lessons and Carols at 5:00 and 10:30 pm December 31: New Year’s Eve Service with Holy Communion at 7:30 pm Pray before partying. Join Us For Any Service--All Are Welcome We are celebrating our second century of service to the Port Jefferson Area.

Lutheran–LCMS MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Messiah Preschool & Day Care 465 Pond Path, East Setauket 631-751–1775 www.messiahny.com PASTOR STEVE UNGER We welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship Sunday Worship Services 8:15 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am Sunday School at 9:30 am Midweek Advent Services: Tuesdays at 6:15pm December 18 Wednesdays at 11am December 19 Sunday, December 23 at 10 am; Christmas Eve at 5:30 & 8 pm Candelight Christmas Day at 10 am ; Sunday, December 30 at 10 am We have NYS Certified Preschool & Day Care

Methodist BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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!

Presbyterian SETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

Adult Education at 11:00 Rev. Marjory Roth, guest preacher through Dec. 24th.

December 16: Worship at 9:30 (with childcare) December 23: 9:30 a.m. Intergenerational Christmas Pageant December 24: 4:30 p.m. Blessing of the Animals 7:30 p.m. Worship Service 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service 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.

‘One Christmas Night’

Join Living Water Full Gospel Church, 24 Shade Tree Lane, Riverhead for a presentation of its new musical, “One Christmas Night” on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit various community organizations that will help those less fortunate for the holidays. Tickets are $15 at www.lwfgc.tix.com. For more information, call 631-722-4969.

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) We welcome people of all faiths to holiday services that celebrate the traditions of Christmas and other winter liturgies, and honor their messages of hope and joy.

Holiday Schedule: Sunday, Dec. 16 - Winter Solstice Service - 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 21 – Solstice/Yule Vespers – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 23 – “Miracles” - 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 24 – Candlelight Christmas Eve Services: Family Service - 7:00 p.m. ● Late Service – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 30 – Living Unitarian Universalist Principles - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Service: 10:30 am Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and offers non-dogmatic religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions.

Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am.

Childcare for little ones under three.

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

Unity UNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT

203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. 631–385–7180 www.unityhuntingtonny.org email: unitychurchny@yahoo.com FB & YouTube: Unity Church of Healing Light REV. SABA MCHUNGUZI, MINISTER Sunday Service - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (Sign Language Interpreter) Sunday school for children and youth 3-17 years old Wednesday Prayer Group - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm We believe that everyone is a child of God and entitled to live a fulfilling and productive life. We teach spiritual principles, such as affirmative prayer, the power of thought and the law of attraction (LOA). We celebrate a diverse fellowship where everyone finds acceptance. We are a member of Unity Worldwide Ministries and affiliated with the Daily Word devotional booklet, and Silent Unity. ©164401

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

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

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

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

Free Christmas dinner offered

For the 33rd consecutive year, Gloria Dei Evangelical Church, 22 East 18th St., Huntington Station (one block east of Route 110) invites the community to a free gala dinner on Christmas Day. The annual feast will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 25 between noon and 2 p.m. and will feature a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, lights, music and gifts for children. Call the church office at 631-271-2466 for more information.

Volunteers needed

Meals on Wheels in Huntington is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver nutritious meals to its clients.

Routes are typically six to 10 seniors and/or people with disabilities. Deliveries are made in pairs, all within the Town of Huntington on weekdays between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You must have your own transportation.

Help make a difference in your community. Call 631271-5150 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays for info.

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU’s Bluestein scores $3.8 million for heart valve research Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF Some day, a doctor may save your life, repairing a calcified heart valve that jeopardizes your health.

But then, the doctor may owe his or her latest lifesaving procedure to the work of people like Danny Bluestein, a professor in biomedical engineering and the director of the Biofluids Laboratory at Stony Brook University, and an international team of colleagues.

The group is working on restoring blood flow from the heart to the body using approaches for patients for whom open heart surgery is not an option.

Recently, the National Institutes of Health awarded the research crew a five-year $3.8 million grant to work on a broad project to understand ways to improve transcatheter aortic valve replacements, or TAVR, while reducing or minimizing complications from the procedure.

The grant is “not just about developing a new device, which we’ve been developing already for several years, but it’s also developing it in such a way that it answers challenges with disease and what clinical problems current technology offers solutions for,” Bluestein said.

Recovery from TAVR is far easier and less complicated than it is for cardiac surgery, typically requiring fewer days in the hospital.

TAVR provides a prosthetic valve for high-risk surgery patients. Like stents, TAVR is inserted through an artery, typically near the groin, and is delivered to the heart, where it improves the efficiency of an organ compromised by calcification on a valve and on the aorta itself.

Patients who have been candidates for TAVR are usually over 70 and often struggle to walk, as their hearts are enlarged and lose flexibility.

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

TAVR surgeries are performed in as many as 40 percent of such operations in some parts of Europe and the United States. The numbers have been increasing in the last couple of years as the technology has improved in different iterations of TAVR. These valves are not only helping high-risk patients, but they are also assisting moderate and lower risk candidates.

Doctors have used TAVR for off-label uses, such as for people who have congenital difficulties with their valves, and for people who have already had open heart surgeries whose replacement valves are failing and who may be at risk for a second major heart operation.

Recovery from TAVR is far easier and less complicated than it is for cardiac surgery, typically requiring fewer days in the hospital.

Indeed, numerous researchers and cardiologists anticipate that this percentage could climb in the next several years, particularly if the risks continue to decline.

The team involved in this research effort is working with a polymer, hoping to reduce complications with TAVR and develop a way to tailor the valve for specific patients.

“If you’re a polymer person like me, you know we can make this work,” said Marvin Slepian, the director of the Arizona Center for Accelerated BioMedical Innovation at the University of Arizona. Slepian is pleased to continue a long collaboration with Bluestein, whose expertise in fluids creates a “unique approach to making something happen.”

The tandem is working with Rami Haj-Ali, the Nathan Cummings Chair in Mechanics in the Faculty of Engineering at Tel-Aviv University in Ramat Aviv, Israel. “To enable this technology, we need to better understand the current” conditions, said Haj-Ali, who uses computer methods to study the calcium deposited on the valve to understand the stages of the disease.

Danny Bluestein and Wei-Che Chiu, a Stony Brook biomedical engineering doctoral student, with ventricular assist devices Photo from SBU

The valve Bluestein is proposing includes “new designs, new simulations, and new materials” that can create “less reactions with patients and overcome” problems TAVR patients sometimes face, Haj-Ali explained.

One of the significant challenges with TAVR is that it typically only lasts about five to six years.

“The idea of the NIH and this project is to extend the built-in efficiency of such a procedure,” Bluestein said.

“TAVR is moving very fast to extend its functionality and durability.”

When the valve is inserted into the body, it is folded to allow it to fit through the circulatory system. This folding, however, can damage the valve, making it fail faster than in the surgical procedure.

As a part of this research, Bluestein and his team will explore ways to change the geometry of the TAVR according to the needs of the patient, which will enhance its functionality for longer. Bluestein and others will test these changing shapes through models constructed on high-performance computers, which can test the effect of blood flowing through shapes with specific physical passageways.

“Eventually, the future would involve custom designed valves, which would be optimal for the specific patient and will extend the lifespan of such a device,” Bluestein said.

A current off-label use of the TAVR valve involves assisting peo-

ple born with an aortic valve that has two leaflets. Most aortic valves have a third leaflet. People with bicuspid aortic valves develop symptoms similar to those with calcification.

Going forward, Bluestein and his team plan to design valves that are specific for these patients.

A small percentage of patients with TAVR also require pacemakers.

The device can interact with the electrophysiology of the heart and impair its rhythm because it creates pressure on the tissue. It is likely pushing against special nodes that generate the heart rhythm.

These studies include exploring the mechanical stress threshold that requires implantation of a pacemaker. By moving the device to a slightly different location, it may not interfere with the heart rhythm.

A resident of Melville and Manhattan, Bluestein is married to Rita Goldstein, who is a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Bluestein was raised in Israel, where he did his doctoral work. He became intrigued by the study of the flow of blood around and through the heart because he was interested in blood as a living tissue.

As for the ongoing work, Haj-Ali is optimistic about the group’s prospects. The scientists that are a part of this effort “bring something to the table that, in combination, doesn’t exist” elsewhere, he said.

Weekly horoscopes SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have gotten in over your head with a certain home project, Sagittarius.

It just doesn’t seem to be moving along as anticipated. Call in some reinforcements.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, sometimes staying silent is the best way to get notice. Others may appreciate that you take the time to think over an issue before chiming in, and that bodes well for your future.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Even though you may want to find the answers to all your questions, sometimes you have to accept what you cannot change, Aquarius. Focus your attention on something new.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It will only take a few more days until your goal has been reached, Pisces. That will be an exciting time worthy of sharing with friends.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, diversify your investments if you are trying to boost your bottom line. As the saying goes, “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.” Boost your odds.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 You need to take a day or two for yourself, Taurus. It seems like you have been doing much for others but little energy is devoted to your needs and desires. You’ve earned a break.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Think about how to look at a problem from a new angle, Gemini. Only then can you get a real grasp for the situation at hand and how to tackle it. The answer may be right there.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, get together with a spouse or romantic partner and work through a running list of what you’d like to do together.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, even though you may be tempted to draw attention your way, you may be better served by letting others grab the spotlight this week. Campaign for another’s recognition.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Fitness becomes a priority for you in the weeks ahead, Virgo. Focus your efforts toward your fitness goals and lean on others if you’re tempted to veer off course.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you like to play super sleuth and get to the bottom of sticky situations. Remember that not all information is accurate, and be careful what you share.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You have a strong desire to make some major changes, Scorpio. Think about an extensive vacation, a potential relocation or a large home renovation.

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SBU SPORTSWEEK DECEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 19, 2018 TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS!

Stony Brook mourns the loss of Noah Farrelly The Stony Brook University community is grieving the loss of freshman Noah Farrelly, 18, of Binghamton who died from injuries suffered when he was struck by a minivan near the campus on Dec. 4.

Farrelly, a member of the school’s men’s cross-country and track and field teams, was jogging across southbound Nicolls Road at the intersection of Health Sciences Drive when he was struck at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday. He died from his injuries at Stony Brook University Hospital on Thursday. No charges have been filed against the 65-year-old driver from Patchogue who had a green light at the time.

The university released a press release on Dec. 7 expressing condolences to Farrelly’s family and friends.

“Noah lived a life that was filled with laughter and love, and our hearts are broken right now. During his brief time at Stony Brook, Noah made a powerful impact that left a permanent imprint on our department.

We were all fortunate to have Noah enter our lives and he will forever be a part of our Seawolves family,” said Shawn Heilbron, Stony Brook director of athletics.

Home games for SBU Seawolves MEN’S BASKETBALL Dec. 16 vs. Delaware Dec. 19 vs. Hofstra Jan. 9 vs. Binghamton Jan 12 vs. New Hampshire Jan. 26 vs. Vermont Feb. 2 vs. Hartford

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STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY Shania Johnson (15) prepares to shoot while Mckenzie Bushey (22) readies to assist.

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“Even though Noah’s time with us was short, his impact on the cross-country and track & field programs will last a lifetime.

The memories of his passion, drive, humor and warmth will guide us through these difficult and dark days. He made everyone that he came in contact with better, and that includes not only the athletes in the program but the coaches. From his first day on campus, Noah was a Seawolf, and will always be a Seawolf. Please keep his wonderful

parents Jim and Bridgette, sister Margaret, brother Alec, grandparents, other family members, former teammates, coaches and friends in your prayers and thoughts. There is another bright star in the sky for us to admire and wish upon,” added Andy Ronan, Stony Brook track & field/cross-country head coach.

An online fundraiser for Farrelly’s family can be found at www.gofundme. com/53d5q3-for-noah.

Men’s basketball falls in road test at Brown Behind four players in double figures, led by a season-high 25 points by redshirt junior forward Akwasi Yeboah (Chigwell, England), the Stony Brook men’s basketball team extended its winning streak to six in a 69-62 win over Manhattan College on Dec. 5.

Staying on the road, they saw their six-game winning streak come to a close Dec. 8, falling to the Brown Bears 71-69 at the Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, Rhode Island.

Yeboah finished the afternoon with 23 points, while senior Jaron Cornish (Abaco, Bahamas) added eight points, eight rebounds and five assists to help generate the Seawolves attack.

“It was a weird game today. It really came down to the hustle plays and 50/50 balls. To lose by two the way we played … it came down to one possession where we could’ve done something different. But Brown, the way they played, they deserved to win today,” said head coach Jeff Boals.

Akwasi Yeboah’s (15) 23 points weren’t enough to beat the Brown Bears during last Saturday’s game.

Photo from SBU

Up next, the team returns home for the first of three in a row at Island Federal Arena on Wednesday night, taking on LIU Brooklyn at 7 p.m. Score results were not available at press time.

Women’s basketball fends off Fairleigh Dickinson for eighth straight win

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team is currently on its best start since the 1988-89 season after topping Fairleigh Dickinson, 63-49, at the Island Federal Arena on Saturday afternoon to improve to 8-1 on the year. Thirty years ago, the 1988-89 squad also started off 8-1 through its first nine games.

Senior guards Shania Johnson (Frederick, Md.) and Jerell Matthews (Chicago, Ill.) were once again the 1-2 punch for the Seawolves, with each recording 12 points. Johnson also had 10 assists to mark her fifth double-double of the season; and Matthews was also big on the boards, hauling in seven rebounds. Sophomore forward India Pagan (New London, Conn.) also had a big outing, notching 11 points and seven rebounds through just 16 minutes of action.

“It was a good team win. Obviously I think we want to be able to play four quarters and really that’s something that we talk about, that we’re focusing on is playing all four quarters.

I think we’ve struggled when we get big leads to finish a game and so we’re working on that now. That’s a good challenge to have because that means we’re up but it also means closing out a game and playing four quarters,” said head coach Caroline McCombs.

Up next, the team hit the road, traveling to Iona for a game on Dec. 11. Score results were not available at press time.

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KIDS KORNER Programs

Attention All Young Performers!

Museum Adventures

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its Museum Adventures series on Dec. 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. What is a Smithy? Visit the museum’s Samuel West Blacksmith Shop to find out. Learn all about the tools used by the blacksmith and the different roles he played in people’s everyday lives. Recommended for students in grades K through 4. $10 per student. Advance registration required by calling 751-0066, ext. 212.

CALL TODAY to enroll in THEATRE THREE’s

Dramatic Academy Spring 2019 Classes starting February 1, 2019.

All workshops meet for ten classes.

Tales for Tots

Children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver are invited to the Smithtown Historical Society’s Roseneath Cottage, 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown for story time on Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Learn all about snow through reading. Free admission. Open to all.

Call the Smithtown Library at 360-2480 to register.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall or in East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike for a reading of “Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes” by James Dean on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. An activity will follow. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN).

Visit Santa’s Workshop

The Drowned Meadow Cottage Museum, located at the corner of West Broadway and Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson is magically transformed into Santa’s Workshop for the month of December. Visit the three rooms of the workshop beautifully decorated for the holidays and then take a photo with Santa on Dec. 15 and 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Free.

Questions? Call 473-4724.

Santa at St. James General Store

Celebrate the holidays with a visit and photos with Santa Claus at the St. James General Store, 516 Moriches Road, St. James Dec. 15 and 16 and every weekend through Dec. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Free. Call 854-3740 for further info.

Let’s Celebrate Snow!

The Long Island Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a drop-in program titled Let’s Celebrate Snow! on Dec. 15 and 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. Explore the science of snowflakes and make one to take home. $5 per person, Call 331-3277.

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

Caroline Church of Brookhaven, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket will host Cookies & Cocoa with Santa on Dec. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa will be present as will be Mrs. Claus who will be reading stories to the children. There will be letter writing to Santa and various Christmas crafts and unlimited cookies and cocoa! The event is free and open to all. Call 941-4245 for further details.

Kids Night Out

New Village Recreation Center, 20 Wireless Road, Centereach will host a Kids Night Out: Christmas Edition for ages 5 to 8 on Friday, Dec. 21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Kids will enjoy movies, games, crafts, pizza and juice. $10 per child. Preregister by calling 631-732-2338 by Dec. 17.

For all performers ages 6 - 17 Theatre Three offers the best educational acting experience! Our experienced teachers help participants explore their creativity, expand their skills and experience live theatre in new ways all while having fun.

PURE MAGIC Come visit Frosty at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. He’ll be there through Dec. 30.

Pollywog Adventures

Children ages 1 to 5 years are invited to take part in Pollywog Adventures at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor on Dec. 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. Come play, learn and grow with animals, crafts, story time and a snack. Free with admission to the hatchery. $6 adults, $4 children ages 3 to 12 and seniors, free for children under age 3. Call 516-692-6768.

Spaces Are Very Limited.

Register Now!!!

Questions? Call Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more info, call 928-9202 www.theatrethree.com

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’

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

‘Frosty’

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

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present a holiday favorite, “Barnaby Saves Christmas,” through Dec. 29. Join Barnaby, the littlest elf, and Franklynne, his reindeer friend, as they set off on a journey to save Christmas. Along the way they learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah and the holiday season. All seats are $10. To order, call 9289100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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

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Nutcracker 6 Spectacular Performances December 20 thru 23 Thursday at 7PM Friday at 7PM Saturday at 2PM & 7PM Sunday at 1PM & 6PM

Staller Center for the Arts Stony Brook University Box (631) 632-ARTS office

www.nutcrackerballet.com

“A Delicious Holiday Confection for Young and Old” Bernstein, Newsday

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A RENAISSANCE IN MEDICINE

Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 17080348H

The Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. It’s far more than the new name for our medical school. It commemorates a transformative relationship that has propelled academic and professional excellence and innovation across Stony Brook University’s campus and beyond for more than 35 years. What’s more, it’s an enduring tribute to the bold thinking and selfless generosity of 111 families of Renaissance Technologies to Stony Brook’s students, faculty, patients and community.

To learn more, visit renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu.

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