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The magic of Christmas

BY FR. FRANCIS PIZZARELLI

For more than three decades I have lived among the most broken among us. I continue Once again the holiday and Christmas to stand in awe as I watch these young men season is upon us. For Christians, this is a change and transform their lives and others.

Over 30 years ago, a young lawyer season of hope. If we’ve ever needed hope named Charlie Russo founded an organizait is right now.

The political landscape around the tion, Christmas Magic, to celebrate the true world is explosive. Violence, hate and hu- meaning of Christmas for his children. Never man exploitation seem to be everywhere. did he think all these years later that a simAt home, although economic prosperity is ple organization would ultimately become a growing, respect for human rights and the powerful not-for-profit outreach that touches thousands of young children diversity of people is at an in our bi-county shelter system all-time low. each Christmas.

Our elected leadership, It has also become a wellat every level starting with spring for thousands of volWashington, is scandalunteers who share their love ously lacking. Our human at this time of year. It is a discourse is a disgrace. It is concrete reminder for all of a sad day in America when us of what the real reason for people with differing viewthe season is. Russo’s powerpoints have to deteriorate ful example is an inspiration to name-calling and ad hoto all those who are priviminem attacks because they leged to know him. have differing opinions.

Every year the residents What happened to rigorous of Hope House with whom debate ending in agreeing to I live participate volunrespectfully disagree and reWe celebrate the tarily in Christmas Magic. main friends? season of hope To witness firsthand these This holiday season we have been painfully remind- — the hope that in wounded young men reached of the abuse of power and most human beings ing out to the poorest of the among our children is a the abuse and misuse of huthere is a reservoir poor powerful life lesson. man beings especially the huof compassion and Seeing these struggling man exploitation, abuse and young people interacting with harassment of women. goodness. little children, holding their What are we teaching our children? What life lessons are they learn- hands, watching the children open up their ing? What happened to leading by exam- Christmas presents from Santa, seeing the ple? It is shameful that those elected to tears in their eyes as these little ones say public office have remained painfully silent thank you is probably among the best Christwhen it comes to the disgraceful and abu- mas presents for which one could hope.

So despite a nation that has lost its way sive behavior especially from those who and a government that seems narcissistic, possess the ultimate power.

Despite all of this, we still celebrate the this is still the season of hope. The real season of hope — the hope that change and miracle of Christmas is things can get bettransformation are possible; the hope that ter if you believe! I do believe!

This holiday season let hope become in most human beings there is a reservoir of compassion and goodness. I am fortu- the anthem of your soul! nate in the midst of all this chaos to witness Fr. Pizzarelli, SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW, every day the magic of Christmas-simple, ordinary wounded people reaching out and is the director of Hope House Ministries in touching others with love and goodness.

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When deciding where to keep your financial goals are met during your lifedocuments, you should consider who time and upon your death. will be acting as your agent, A thorough and comtrustee or executor. It is imprehensive plan should portant that you keep your include a last will and tesdocuments in a place where tament, health care proxy, your named agent can easliving will and power of ily find and access them. attorney. For some clients It is not recommended the creation of a trust is to keep your documents in also practical. your safe deposit box. Banks Through the creation of have strict rules about who a last will and testament they allow to open and acand/or a trust, you can escess safe deposit boxes. This tablish how your assets will is especially problematic be distributed upon your should you become incapacdeath. itated or upon your death, Additionally, you can ensure that the financial The most accessible since you may be the only one with access to the box. needs of your children or place to keep your While some people bedisabled beneficiaries are documents is in your lieve that having a jointly met after you pass away by owned safe deposit box will establishing trusts for their home or office. solve this problem, banks benefit.

By creating a health care proxy, you have been known to freeze access to safe can designate a succession of individu- deposit boxes even when there is a joint als to make health care decisions on your owner. If the bank does not allow access, behalf, if and only if you are incapable of your agent will need a court order to open the box and locate the documents. making them on your own.

The most accessible place to keep your An estate plan would also include the creation of a power of attorney, through documents is in your home or office. It which you can designate someone to is important that you tell the individuhandle your financial matters in the als you name as your agents where your event you become incapable of doing so. documents are located. The best way to Once you have taken the time to cre- protect your documents from damage ate your estate planning documents, you is to keep them in a fireproof and wamust properly store and protect these terproof box. However, if you choose to original documents. This is particularly use a safe, make sure that your trusted important with regard to your power of agents have the safe lock combination. attorney since many banks and financial Nancy Burner, Esq. practices elder law and institutions require the original signed estate planning from her East Setauket office. document.

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BUSINESS NEWS

RIBBON CUTTING Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner (C-Rocky Point) and Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker (D-Mount Sinai) recently attended the grand opening celebration for the new Dunkin’ Donuts in Rocky Point with the owners and general manager. The new store, located at 597 Route 25A in the business district across from St. Anthony of Padua Church, features Baskin Robbins ice cream, coffee, espresso drinks, doughnuts and breakfast items.

“I am pleased to welcome Dunkin’ Donuts to downtown Rocky Point. The new owners have turned this vacant building into an attraction that will contribute to the revitalization of the area and help draw people into the business district,” stated Anker at the event.

“They are a welcome addition to the area, providing employment to local teens” added Bonner, “and one less vacant storefront is a wonderful thing.” The new store is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more information, call 631-849-6097.

GRAND OPENING Specialty grocer, Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace held a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its new Melville location on Dec. 1. The new 53,000-squarefoot market marks the brand’s sixth on Long Island, seventh overall, joining East Meadow, Smithtown, Port Washington, Port Jefferson Station, Massapequa and Ramsey, New Jersey.

The full-service supermarket, featuring a gourmet Italian theme, is located at 890 Walt Whitman Road on Route 110.

“We are thrilled to bring our Uncle Giuseppe’s family to all of the families who live in this centrally located spot on Long Island. We are grateful that our brand has been so well received since we opened our first location in East Meadow in 1998.

We can’t wait to welcome the residents of Melville into our new store,” said Philip DelPrete, one of Uncle Giuseppe’s co-founders.

The Route 110 location is a one-of-a-kind marketplace offering expanded grocery, produce, deli, meat and bakery departments, along with a full complement of specialty departments. It also features a smoothie bar, as well as an Espresso café offering a full selection of freshly brewed traditional and gourmet coffees and teas. “Our Marketplace is designed to be a one-stop shopping experience. We believe we have everything a shopper could possibly want and more — in a supermarket,” said DelPrete.

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Whaling Museum puts end to climate change (someone had to!)

L ogbooks, harpoons and mold do not mix. In an effort to remain proactive in the fight against damage done by the fluctuating humidity of the Long Island climate, The Whaling Museum & Education Center has been awarded an $11,900 grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation for a new HVAC system being installed this week in the museum’s underground, climate-controlled collection storage.

“We are extremely grateful to the Gardiner Foundation for awarding the museum this grant,” said Nomi Dayan, executive director of The Whaling Museum.

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Collections & Exhibits Coordinator Elizabeth Marriott checks the accession number of a piece that was moved after the installation of the new system.

“This funding addresses the essential need of preserving our culturally significant collection for future generations, which was in threat of becoming damaged if major revisions to the museum’s outdated climate control system were not made.”

By improving the humidity control in its collection storage, the museum is better preserving the physical artifacts of Cold Spring Harbor’s maritime heritage. In the 1830s1860s, the port of Cold Spring Harbor was a whaling community, bringing in whalers from all over the globe. The museum shares that unique history with visitors in innovative ways by connecting the public with its 6,000 piece collection through changing exhibits and educational programs. A preserved collection is a shared collection. Highlights in the collection include scrimshaw created on the whalers’ journeys, captains’ logbooks and other artifacts that remain a physical reminder of our whaling past.

“The Gardiner Foundation is delighted to support this conservation project. The collections of the Whaling Museum offer scholars and the community an important link into the maritime life and culture that was essential to all of Long Island,” said Kathryn M. Curran, executive director of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.

The Whaling Museum is located at 301 Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor. Winter hours are Tuesday to Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org for more information.

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Are we over- or undertreating?

How do we protect one of our most valued assets, our infrastructure? Not roads and bridges, but our bones. When we think of bone fractures as a child or young adult, we think of short-term pain and inconvenience, but usually we recover without long-term consequences.

However, as we get older, fractures can be a lot more significant, with potentially life-altering or life-ending consequences. Osteoporosis is a silent disease that affects millions of patients, most commonly, but by no means exclusively, postmenopausal women.

The trend is for low bone mass and osteoporosis diagnoses to increase by 29 percent from 2010 to 2030.

Osteoporosis is where there is bone loss, weakening of the bones and small deleterious changes in the architecture of the bone over time that may result in fractures with serious consequences (1).

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By David (DXA) scan for bone Dunaief, M.D. mineral density. Osteopenia is a slightly milder form that may be a precursor to osteoporosis. However, we should not rely on the DXA scan alone; risk factors are important, such as a family or personal history of fractures as we age. The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) is more thorough for determining the 10-year fracture risk. Those who have a risk of fracture that is 3 percent or more should consider treatment with medications. A link to the FRAX tool can be found at www.shef.ac.uk/FRAX. Most of us have been told since we were young that we need more calcium to make sure we have strong bones. In fact, the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that we get 1,000 to 1,200 mg per day of calcium if we are over 50 years old (2). Recommendations vary by sex and age.

This would be mostly from diet but also from supplements. However, the latest research suggests that calcium for osteoporosis prevention may not be as helpful as we thought.

The under/overmedication treatment paradox

Depending on the population, we could be overtreating or undertreating osteoporosis.

In the elderly population that has been diagnosed with osteoporosis, there is undertreatment. One study showed that only 28 percent of patients who are candidates for osteoporosis drugs are taking the medication within the first year of diagnosis (3). The reason most were reluctant was that they had experienced a recent gastrointestinal event and did not want to induce another with osteoporosis medications, such as bisphosphonates. The data were taken from Medicare records of patients who were at least 66 years old.

On the other hand, as many as 66 percent of the women receiving osteoporosis medications may not have needed it, according to a retrospective study (4). This is the overtreatment population, with half these patients

is not necessarily good for bones. But in many of the studies, the researcher did not differentiate between the sources of dietary calcium.

This is a very important nuance. Calcium from animal products may increase inflammation and the acidity of the body and may actually leach calcium from the bone, while calcium from vegetable-rich, nutrient-dense sources may be better absorbed, providing more of an alkaline and anti-inflammatory approach. This would be a good follow-up study, comparing the effects of calcium from animal and plant-based dietary sources.

What can be done to improve the situation?

Studies have shown that yoga can help prevent osteoporosis by improving mobility, posture and strength. younger, between the ages of 40 and 64, and without any risk factors to indicate the need for a DXA scan. This younger population included many who had osteopenia, not osteoporosis.

Also, the DXA scan may have shown osteoporosis at what the researchers described as nonmain sites in one-third of patients diagnosed with the disease. Main sites, according to the International Society for Clinical Densitometry recommendations, would be the anterior-posterior spine, hip and femoral neck. A nonmain site in this review was the lateral lumbar spine. Before you get a DXA scan, make sure you have sufficient risk factors, such as family or personal history of fracture, age and smoking history. When the DXA scan is done, make sure it is interpreted at the main sites. If you are not sure, have another physician consult on the results.

We all need calcium to prevent osteoporosis, right?

Calcium has always been the forefront of prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

However, two studies would have us question this approach. Results of one meta-analysis of a group of 59 randomized controlled trials showed that dietary calcium and calcium supplements with or without vitamin D did increase the bone density significantly in most places in the body, including the femoral neck, spine and hip (5). Yet the changes were so small that they would not have much clinical benefit in terms of fracture prevention.

Another meta-analysis of a group of 44 observational dietary trials and 26 randomized controlled trials did not show a benefit with dietary or supplemental calcium with or without vitamin D (6). There was a slight reduction in nonsignificant vertebral fractures, but not in other places, such as the hip and forearm. Dietary calcium and supplements disappointed in these two trials.

Does this mean calcium is not useful? Not so fast!

In some individual studies that were part of the meta-analyses, the researchers mentioned that dairy, specifically milk, was the dietary source on record, and we know milk

Yoga used to be on the fringe of society.

Now, it has become more prevalent and part of mainstream exercise. This is a good trend since this type of exercise may have a big impact on prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. In a small pilot study, the results showed that those who practiced yoga had an increase in their spine and hip bone density compared to those who did not (7).

There were 18 participants in this trial.

The researchers were encouraged by these results, so they increased the number of participants in another study. The results showed that 12 minutes of yoga daily or every other day significantly increased the bone density from the start of the study in both the spine and femur, the thigh bone (8). There was also an increase in hip bone density, but this was not significant. The strength of the study includes its 10-year duration. However, one weakness was that this trial did not include a control group.

Another was that 741 participants started the trial, but only 227 finished, less than one-third. Of those, 202 were women. Significantly, prior to the study there were 109 fractures in the participants, most of whom had osteoporosis or osteopenia, but none had yoga-related fractures by the end of the trial.

The “side effects” of yoga include improved mobility, posture, strength and a reduction in anxiety. The researchers gave a nice road map of specific beneficial poses. Before starting a program, consult your doctor.

The moral of the story is that exercise is beneficial. Yoga may be another simple addition to this exercise regimen. Calcium may be good or bad, depending on its dietary source. Be cautious with supplemental calcium; it does have side effects, including kidney stones, cardiovascular events and gastrointestinal symptoms, and consult with your doctor to assess whether you might be in an overtreatment or undertreatment group when it comes to medication.

References: (1) uptodate.com. (2) nof.org. (3) Clin Interv Aging. 2015;10:1813-1824. (4) JAMA Intern Med. online Jan. 4, 2016. (5) BMJ 2015; 351:h4183. (6) BMJ 2015; 351:h4580. (7) Top Geriatr Rehabil. 2009; 25(3); 244-250.

(8) Top Geriatr Rehabil. 2016; 32(2); 81-87.

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Making Memories with Music The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will present Making Memories with Music, a special event for people with dementia and their care partners, on Monday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. Facilitated by Marcy Rhodes, special guest Roberta Fabiano will lead a fun-filled sing-along, playing holiday music that everyone will recognize. Admission is $5 per person and includes popcorn and a beverage. Advance registration is required by calling 631-423-7610, ext. 19.

Quit smoking classes offered St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, located at 50 Route 25A in Smithtown, together with the Suffolk County Department of Health, offers a free ongoing smoking cessation program. The Learn to Be Smoke Free program runs for six weeks, with evening meetings from 6 to 7 p.m. Open to the public. Registrants are accepted on a first-come basis.

Seats are limited; early registration is suggested. Call 631-870-3444 to register for the next program.

Call for artists Princess Ronkonkoma Productions, a local nonprofit organization that showcases the work of artists with disabilities, welcomes new members. For information call Hedi at 631-331-2438.

Breakfast with Santa Lakeland Fire Department, 929 Johnson Ave, Ronkonkoma, will host a Breakfast with Santa event on Sunday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. $5 per person includes pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee and hot cocoa. For more information, call 631-588-8373.

Veteran Roundtable Meeting

Messiah Lutheran Church, located at 465 Pond Path in East Setauket, will host a Veteran to Veteran Roundtable Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 631-751-1775.

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‘The Nutcracker’ hits the big screen for the holidays The Bolshoi Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker,” captured live on Dec. 21, 2014, will be screened at select cinemas on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 12:55 p.m., courtesy of Fathom Events.

As the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve, Marie’s wooden nutcracker doll comes to life and transforms into a prince!

Soon joined by her other toys that have also come to life, Marie and her prince embark on a dreamy unforgettable adventure.

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Artist of the month

‘Long Winter Shadows’ by Jane McGraw Teubner

Jane McGraw Teubner, Master Pastelist

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Jane McGraw Teubner is a Master Pastelist in the Pastel Society of America, as well as a Master Circle Recipient from the International Association of Pastel Societies. She is on the board of directors of the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, which exhibits each year in the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park in New York City and is a Resident Artist of the famed Salmagundi Art Club, also located in the city. Recently her painting was on the cover of PleinAir Magazine, an international art journal devoted to outdoor painting. McGraw Teubner, who resides in East Northport with her husband Rich, recently answered some questions about her art.

Why are you drawn to pastels?

I am drawn to pastels because of the immediacy, vibrancy and permanence of the colors. Originally, I worked in oils but I was working full time, with limited time to paint.

The paint would dry out on my palette and I was lazy about cleaning my brushes. When I discovered pastels about 30 years ago, it was the perfect medium for a busy person.

They are already dry, no mixing of colors, no chemicals, no brush cleaning! The effects you can achieve with pastels are not matched by any other medium.

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Can you describe your process for painting a pastel?

It is an incremental approach. each painting with a small study composition. If that works, I go next step to create a value-based

I start of the to the under-

’Painting with pastels captures light in nature with a brilliance and mystery that takes me on a journey to the creative process!’

— Jane mcGraw Teubner painting, usually with one or two colors to achieve the correct lights and darks. If I am pleased with that, I continue on to placing colors.

Where do you like to paint?

I love painting outdoors. I do a lot of studio work too, but that studio work is heavily influenced by working directly from nature. You cannot duplicate the colors of nature with a camera. The lights are usually too light and the darks too dark. My “go-to” place is Sunken Meadow State Park.

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What is it about an ordinary scene that you can transform into an extraordinary painting?

After winning so many national and local awards, is there one award that you consider your most memorable?

I try to put magic into my paintings. When someone looks at my work, I’d like them to say “How did she do that?” I like to take a scene and put something personal into it, my own vision and atmosphere. I use a limited color palette that helps enhance the serenity of my work.

I received the Gold Medal of Honor for Pastels and Drawing from the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club a few years ago. It was a national juried show with artists participating from all over the country and it was my first national award. I have also received two awards from the Plein Air Easton competition.

Just the process of getting accepted into the most well-respected plein air show in the country is an honor, with hundreds of people applying for just 50 spots, but to win an award is an outstanding accomplishment.

I know that you teach pastel classes in your studio, as well as at the Teaching Studios of Art in Oyster Bay. What is the most important thing you can teach your students?

Where can we see your work?

I teach my students to not be afraid to fail, that you learn more from your mistakes than your successes.

People are welcome to see my newest work, upcoming exhibits and latest painting adventures by visiting my website, which is www. janemcgrawteubner.com. I am represented on Long Island at the William Ris Gallery East in Jamesport.

Are there any secrets that you can share about your process?

Yes, when I am working in front of an easel, I am living in the present, appreciating every moment, not wanting to be anywhere else. I consider that to be one of the secrets to a good painting or a good life — being mindful of what you are doing.

I not only get a true sense of accomplishment for the finished product, but even more from the journey that took me there.

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One of your paintings landed How can someone who is not able to come to a workshop with on the Oct./Nov. cover of Plein Air Magazine along with an you learn about your process?

A few years ago I made a DVD extensive article. What was with American Artist Magazine, that experience like? which is available through www. northlightshop.com. It was filmed in Colorado and it’s about creating a painting outdoors.

It was very exciting to have been chosen to be interviewed for the magazine, but to get on the

cover was a special gift I never imagined that would happen. It was a matter of being prepared for the opportunity and luck. Steven Doherty, the editor, chose one of my paintings from my website and submitted it to the publisher, along with three other artists’ work. That’s where the luck came in when Eric Rhoads picked mine.

Are any of your hobbies related to painting?

Running has been my main form of exercise for over 35 years.

Learning to paint is like training for a marathon. Each single step is important. Running taught me to take baby steps and have patience with my painting. With much practice, you will get better.

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Neighborhood Nature Compliments of Mimi Hodges

Clockwise from top left, ‘Ripple Reflection’ (Mount Sinai); ‘Baby Praying Mantis’ (Sound Beach backyard); ‘Avalon Deer’ (Avalon Park & Preserve, Stony Brook); ‘Dandy 1’; ‘Bird Cage’; ‘Luv Daylilies’ (Sound Beach backyard)

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Clockwise from top left, ‘August Sunset on the Sound’ (Mount Sinai); ‘Daisy’; ‘Summer’ (Sound Beach backyard); ‘Swan Looking Down’ (Mount Sinai); ‘Next to Me’ (Avalon Park & Preserve, Stony Brook) On the cover: ‘Kissing Deer’ (Avalon Park & Preserve, Stony Brook)

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CooKiNg CoVe

Ethnic holiday cookies from a small world

BY BARBARA BELTRAMI

For me a highlight of the winter holiday season is the annual cookie exchange hosted by my wonderful neighbor who gathers a bunch of her friends, neighbors and relatives to bake and share holiday cheer. Everyone brings her favorite cookies, deposits them on the dining room table and stashes an empty container somewhere to collect the assortment of cookies from other ovens later. Then we always gravitate to the kitchen to meet and greet, chatter, munch and sip.

As the evening winds down and the anticipation builds up, we adjourn to the dining room and line up with our containers to ogle the assortment of cookies on the table and select a few from each platter.

And what an assortment it is! Spread before us is each woman’s childhood favorite, treasured heirloom family recipe and often her ethnic root ID. Greek kourabiedes, German spritz, Scottish shortbread, English mincemeat tarts, French sables, Mexican biscochitos, Russian tea cakes, Italian biscotti regina, Finnish Finska kakor and Israeli sufganiyot are but a few of the ethnic cookies that over the years have rendered the assemblage of goodies a veritable United Nations.

As I’ve researched recipes for this wonderful but daunting list of ethnic holiday cookies, I’ve discovered that with few exceptions, every cookie, no matter its origins, calls for virtually the same ingredients: butter, flour, sugar and eggs and is really just

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2 sticks butter, softened ½ cup sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2¼ cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt ¾ cup finely chopped nuts 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

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THE GARDENER’S DELIGHT

Plant heavenly bamboo (Nandina) for deer-proof cheer all winter.

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Deer-proof plants for garden structure and winter interest

By Kyrnan Harvey

A deer tragically impaled itself last month on the spears of a metal fence — way west in Glen Cove. But perhaps fences are not the best strategy to deter the whitetailed herbivores, especially if your fencing is that ubiquitous and regrettable closedtop black aluminum or only 4 feet high.

The first 25 years of gardening for me were mostly further west of Glen Cove, but even in my gardens in Oyster Bay and Huntington Bay deer were then not a problem.

If your backyard is enclosed all around by 6-foot stockade fencing, then you can reliably garden with a fully free hand by planting aucubas, rhododendrons and azaleas; hostas, roses and hydrangeas; and tulips, daylilies and coralbells.

But, if you are like me and see fresh deer hoof prints and droppings every day, see deer gracefully browsing at dawn or dusk once a week, and can’t plant a tree without its trunk getting destroyed by rutting bucks, what deer-proof planting strategies can you employ if you really still want to have a garden?

Let’s begin with plants that establish the structure of the garden, plantings that, when all else is bare from November through March, articulate garden spaces and dictate how we walk through the garden and that enhance and enliven the winter landscape.

Privet for screening hedges: Only semievergreen at best, but privet is 100 percent deer proof, whereas arborvitae and yew and euonymus will be heavily browsed, Japanese holly moderately. Plant privet close (12 to 18 inches apart), and in a few years it will be dense enough to obviate penetration and tall enough to prevent jumping. Add gates where desired.

Boxwood, for low hedging, rhythm and winter green, is 100 percent deer proof.

Avoid the dwarf English boxwood Buxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’ of yesteryear, beautiful as old billowing plants can be, because of boxwood blight. There are numerous other options, and I will elaborate in a Kyrnan Harvey is a horticulturist and garfuture column.

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looser, less stiff and less dense, and thus more casual than boxwood too. Deer do not touch it.

American holly (Ilex opaca) is a tree, with the spiny leaves (don’t plant it poolside!) and red berries (on female plants only). These will self-seed, even in shade, and are, unlike other large-leaved hollies like the beautiful “blue” hollies and the English and Chinese hollies, 100 percent deer proof.

Osmanthus is in the olive family but is mistaken for holly because of its spiny leaves. There is a variegated Japanese cultivar called ‘Goshiki,’ which translates as “five colors” and which has recently become readily available. It is a useful broad-leaved evergreen, the gay coloration of which (creamy- gray- and yellow-green with new leaves of pink) is not as gaudy as it sounds and thus a welcome presence to any garden setting in all seasons — and unappetizing to buck and doe alike.

Clump-forming bamboo, (Fargesia) by definition does not run and is not invasive.

It is much less tall but with the distinctive evergreen bamboo leaves. These will, in just a few years, present a dense, substantial, voluminous mass of deer-proof greenery.

Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica) is a member of the barberry family, unrelated to the graminaceous bamboos.

Its leaves only superficially resemble them, and it bears huge trusses of bright red berries. Birds do not touch them, and they last right through the winter.

Ornamental grasses do well where there is an abundance of sun. See my first article in this space (Sept. 12, 2017).

Where there is shade, the wonderful Japanese forest grass Hakonechloa does well.

Granted grasses are not evergreens, but they provide winter interest, so I don’t cut them down until March.

Well now, there are actually quite a few excellent deer-proof plants for the winter garden. Why do I complain?

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Thursday 14 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.

Behind the Curtain

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Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present Behind the Curtain: "A Christmas Carol" at 5 p.m. Executive Artistic Director Jeffrey Sanzel will guide you through the history of the story, its many adaptations and the journey of the theater’s 33 years of presenting "A Christmas Carol." $30 per person includes a buffet dinner.

Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance may be purchased separately. For more info, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Book signing

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian will return to Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington with Orlando from 94.3 The Shark, to speak about and sign copies of his new memoir, "Access All Areas: Stories From a Hard Rock Life," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.

'Nutcracker Suite'

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present a performance of Duke Ellington’s "Nutcracker Suite" performed by The Jazz Loft Big Band plus other seasonal music at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, children under 12 free. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Friday 15 Holiday Spectacular fundraiser

The Town of Brookhaven will present a Holiday Spectacular at the Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville on Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 17. Walk through a winter wonderland of lighted, festive displays before visiting Santa in his workshop for photos. Hours are Friday and Saturday 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 for the more than 100 animals residing at the Ecology Site.

Call 451-TOWN for more information.

Third Friday at the Reboli Center Author David Bouchier will be featured at the Third Friday event at The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook Village from 6 to 8 p.m. Bouchier will present "Out of

Chicken Dinner fundraiser

American Legion Irving Hart Post 1766, 30 Christian Ave., Setauket will host a Chicken Dinner at 3 p.m. Choose from baked or fried. $15 donation. Call 339-5117 for more information.

The Christian Church at Holbrook, located at 1123 Broadway Ave., will host a Live Nativity from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by hot cocoa, cookies and Christmas carols. Free event. For more info, call 567-4777.

An evening of opera

The Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills will host a night of opera starting at 7 p.m. $25 donation. For reservations, please call 462-5400. For further info, visit www.operanight.org.

It’s ugly sweater season! As part of its Harbor Nights series, the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will host an Ugly Sweater Party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your boring plain sweatshirt or sweater and join artist-in-residence Liz Fusco as she shows you how to turn it into a fun "ugly" sweater during this whaley great night of fun, food and adult beverages. Tickets are $15 in advance, $25 at the door. For more information, call 367-3418.

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will present Spies! The Story of Long Island's Culper Spy Ring at 7 p.m. Historian Beverly C. Tyler will be your guide in reliving the story of Long Island's Setauket-based Culper Spy Ring through the use of photographs, maps and documents from the Three Village Historical Society's archives. Discover the names of the patriot spies who assisted Gen. George Washington. Free and all are welcome.

Call 261-6930 for more info.

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will host a special holiday-themed walking tour at 1:30 p.m. Tour Northport’s historic Main Street business district while learning about the history of Christmas and how many of today’s holiday traditions began in New York. $5 per person. Purchase tickets the day of the tour in the museum shop. Questions? Call 757-9859.

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A very Motown Christmas

HOLIDAY SONG Above, members of the Long Island Gay Men's Chorus pose for a photo after rehearsing Treasured Memories, their annual holiday concert, coming to East Setauket on Dec. 16. Photo from Long Island Gay Men's Chorus Thin Air: Twenty-Five Years on Public Radio."

This is a free event. No reservations required.

Questions? Call 751-7707.

Gene Casey in concert

Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will welcome singer/ songwriter Gene Casey of The Lone Sharks in a solo concert on the third floor at 7 p.m. as part of the new Winter Tide Concert series by the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council, Port Jeff Harbor Education & Arts Conservancy and Port Jeff Village Recreation. Casey will perform his acclaimed original songs as well as classic roots "rhythm & twang" tunes accompanied by singer/guitarist Tricia Scotti. Free will donation. Questions? Call 802-2160.

Starlight Coffeehouse concert

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport will host a Starlight Coffeehouse concert featuring Alice Howe, Robinson Treacher and special guest Acoustic Apple at 7:30 p.m.

Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition. Open mic sign up at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door, $15 in advance at www.northportarts.org or by calling 663-3038.

John Lennon tribute

Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present a tribute to John Lennon at 8 p.m. Carlo Cantamessa returns as Lennon for "And So This Is Christmas," a special evening of Christmas-themed songs.

Tickets are $35. To order, call 724-3700.

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.

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Saturday 16 Holiday Spectacular fundraiser See Dec. 15 listing.

Holiday Craft and Gift Fair

Join the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown for the sound of Motown with a holiday flair at 8 p.m. Featuring the songs America grew up on including "My Girl," "Dancin’ in the Street," "Stop, in the Name of Love" and many more. Tickets are $45. To order, call 724-3700.

Holiday concert

Celebrate the season with the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus as they perform Treasured Memories, a holiday concert featuring festive favorites — and a few fun surprises, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.

For advance tickets, visit www.ligmc.org.

Sunday 17

Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden will hold its 37th annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair today and Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to benefit the Middle Country Athletic Booster Club. Over 150 exhibitors will be on hand for your holiday shopping needs. Free admission. For more info, call 846-1459.

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Vanderbilt mansion tours

Vanderbilt mansion tours

Enjoy guided tours of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt mansion, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport decorated for the holidays by local designers and garden clubs today, Dec. 17 and Dec. 19 at 12:30, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Visitors pay the general admission fee plus $5 per person for a tour. Questions? Call 854-5579 or visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

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 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.

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 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.

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Holiday Craft and Gift Fair See Dec. 16 listing.

See Dec. 16 listing.

Winter seasonal stroll

Join the staff at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Observe seasonal changes during this 1.5-mile stroll and discover that nature is beautiful and interesting in the winter too. Adults only. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.

Winter hike

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will host a hike through the park from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Discover how nature changes when winter approaches as you explore the many trails. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.

English Country Dance

Join LITMA for a Jane Austen Birthday Bash at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown from 2 to 5 p.m. The English Country Dance will feature Beverly Francis with Tom Phillips and Cynthia Shaw. Fancy dress encouraged.

Admission is $15, $10 members. Questions? Call 757-3627.

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Montgomery Delaney in concert

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will welcome Montgomery Delaney in concert (adult comtemporary) at 3 p.m. on the third floor as part of the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council’s Something New concert series. Free. For more information, call 802-2160 or visit www.gpjac.org.

Holiday concert

St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown invites the community to a holiday concert featuring the South Shore Brass band at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free will offering. Call 265-4520 for more information.

Caroling in the park

The Kings Park Civic Association will host a holiday caroling event at Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main St., Kings Park at 4 p.m. Join in singing songs of the season. Free. Call 516-319-0672 for more info.

Christmas Concert

The Parish of Sts. Philip and James, 1 Carow Place, St. James will present a Christmas Concert in the church at 6:30 p.m. Join them for a special evening of spiritual, seasonal favorites and their annual sing-along. Free. Questions?

Call 584-5454.

Monday 18 No events listed for this day.

Tuesday 19 Vanderbilt mansion tours See Dec. 16 listing.

Swing dance in Greenlawn

SDLI will hold its weekly swing dance at the Moose Lodge, 631 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn from 8 to 11 p.m. Lesson at 7:30 p.m. Featuring live music by Nick Palumbo & the Flipped Fedoras. Come alone or bring a friend, $15 admission, Call 476-3707 for additional information.

Wednesday 20 International folk dancing

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

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 CAC and Folk Music Society of Huntington members at the door. Visit www. fmsh.org or call 425-2925 for more info.

Theater ‘A Christmas Carol’

McGann Mercy Theater Company at Bishop McGann-Mercy High School, 1225 Ostrander Ave., Riverhead will present "A Christmas Carol" on Dec. 14 to 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets are $10 per person and will be sold at the door. For more information, call 727-5900, ext. 310.

‘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.

'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.

'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.

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.

'Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol'

Through Dec. 17, the Carriage House Players will present Tom Mula's "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.

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.

'Pippin'

The John Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present "Pippin" on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. Performed entirely by students of the John Engeman Theater Studio of Performing Arts, tickets are $20 each. To order, call 261-2900.

'It's Only a Play'

Star Playhouse, located at Suffolk Y-JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack will kick off its 2018 season with Terence McNally's "It's Only a Play," a Broadway comedy about the comedy of Broadway, on Jan. 13 and 20 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 14, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. For mature audiences.

Tickets are $25 adults, $20 for seniors, students and members. To order, call 462-9800, ext. 136, or visit www.starplayhouse.com.

'I Hate Hamlet'

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a production of "I Hate Hamlet" by Paul Rudnick from Jan. 13 to Feb. 3. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children.

To order, call 928-9100.

‘The Book of Henry’

As part of its Friday Afternoon Matinee series, Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will screen "The Book of Henry" starring Naomi Watts on Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Free and all are welcome. No registration required.

Questions? Call 941-4080.

‘Return to Oz’

As part of its Cult Café series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen the 1985 fantasy adventure film, "Return to Oz," on Dec. 16 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $6, $5 members. For further details, call 423-7611 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Frosty films

In the spirit of the season, Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station will screen "It’s a Wonderful Life" on Dec. 18 at 2 and 4:20 p.m.; "What’s Cooking?" on Dec. 19 at 2 p.m.; and "Nothing Like the Holidays" on Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. Free and all are welcome. To register, call 928-1212.

Dance 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'

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.

'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.

Thursday 21 An evening of jazz

Singer/songwriters Carolann Solebello and Rich Lanahan & Gerry McKeveny share the bill during the monthly Hard Luck Café series at the Cinema

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen "The Glass Castle" starring Brie Larson on Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930.

Posey Dance Repertory Co. will present the Northport Nutcracker Ballet at the Northport Middle School, 11 Middleville Road, Northport on Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. Meet and greet the dances on stage after the performance. To order tickets, call 855-222-2849. For more information, call 757-2700.

Looking for an opportunity to play some board games, meet some fun people and hang out on a Wednesday night? Join the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington for Board Game Night in the Sky Room Café at 7:30 p.m.

Free and open to all. Call 423-7611.

Hard Luck Café concert

‘The Glass Castle'

Northport Nutcracker Ballet

Board Game Night

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will present Rich Iacona’s Bad Little Big Band Holiday Spectacular at 7 p.m. Pianist Rich Iacona, vocalist Madeline Kole and the band perform music of the holiday season. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students, children 12 and under free. To order, call 751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Film

A ROLLICKING COMEDY From left, Staci Rosenberg-Simons, Dan Bubbeo, Flo Federman, Kevin Callaghan, Justin Murphy and Bryan Mayer gear up for Terence McNally's 'It's Only a Play,' a Broadway comedy about the comedy of Broadway, opening at the Star Playhouse on Jan. 13. Photo by Gene Indenbaum

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KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS

SBU students and BeLocal build bridges with Madagascar

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Johnny Donza wants to use the training he’s received as an engineering undergraduate at Stony Brook University to help people 8,600 miles and another continent away in Madagascar.

The group leader of a senior project, Donza is working with Yuxin Xia, Luke Papazian and Manuela Corcho to design and hopefully help build a bridge that will cross a stream on the outskirts of the village of Mandrivany. People living in that village had been walking across a log that has broken to buy and sell food or get to a hospital.

“I wanted to be involved in something that would make an impact,” said Donza, who is studying civil engineering with a concentration in structural engineering. This project presented an opportunity to help “people on the opposite side of the world.

I thought that was pretty cool.”

Donza’s project is one of 15 senior design efforts that arose from a collaboration between Stony Brook and a group called BeLocal. The company sent Stony Brook graduates Acacia Leakey and Leila Esmailzada to collect video footage this summer in Madagascar. They hoped to return with the kind of information about the needs and resources of the people they met.

“These projects create the perfect opportunity for students to manage a real engineering project,” Harold Walker, professor and chair of the Department of Civil Engineering, explained in an email. Walker is Donza’s senior advisor on the project.

“The experience the students have with these projects will be invaluable as they start their engineering careers.”

‘A bridge may seem like a simple thing but it can really be transformative.

— Harold Walker Walker said he initially expected to have one team of four to five students work with BeLocal in Civil Engineering.

Instead, 13 students signed up.

Walker spoke with Leakey and they decided to divide the students into three teams, each of which is working on different types of bridges.

“If the bridge design can be implemented locally in Madagascar, this will improve the safety of river crossings and also provide the community [with] greater access to education and other opportunities,” Walker continued. “A bridge may seem like a simple thing but it can really be transformative.”

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Lessons come in all shapes and sizes, Sagittarius, so open your eyes to all possibilities. Don’t feel you need to make sense of every little thing. Just be aware of your surroundings.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Photo from Johnny Donza

From left, Yuxin Xia, Luke Papazian, Manuela Corcho, Johnny Donza and their thesis advisor Harold Walker

Harnessing the Technology of our Research Giants

In addition to the bridge project Donza and his teammates are developing, Stony Brook teams are working on projects including rice storage, rat control, rice processing and briquette manufacturing.

Eric Bergerson, one of the three founders of BeLocal along with Mickie and Jeff Nagel of Laurel Hollow, said the group was thrilled with the range and scope of the projects.

The response is “overwhelming,” Bergerson said, and “we couldn’t be happier.” Bergerson is the director of research at the social data intelligence company TickerTags.

For their project, Donza’s group is exploring the use of bamboo to create the bridge.

“Deforestation in the region is a major problem,” which reduces the ability to find and use hardwood, Donza said. “Bamboo grows rampantly, so there’s plenty of bamboo we can use.”

To gather information about the structural details about this material, Donza and his team are testing bamboo they harvested from the Stony Brook campus.

Leakey, who is earning her master’s at SBU after she did a Madagascar senior design project last year, said using bamboo creates a useful supply chain.

“It’s such a sustainable resource,” said Leakey, who speaks regularly with Donza and other project managers who are seeking additional information about how to use lo-

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cal resources to meet a demonstrated need in Madagascar.

The Stony Brook team is working to model its structure after the Rainbow Bridge, which is an ancient Chinese bridge. The Rainbow Bridge has a longer span and has a more exaggerated arch than the one Donza and his classmates are designing.

The group plans to build a structure that will hold several people at the same time.

During monsoon season, the stream below the bridge also floods. The design may need to include nails or bolts, creating a durable, longer-lasting bond between pieces of bamboo.

The team is also waiting to collect information about the soil around the stream, so they know what kind of foundation they can construct. In their design, they are trying to account for a likely increase in the population and future windy conditions.

Donza said he and his team are excited to make a meaningful contribution to life in Madagascar. “We’re not just doing this to graduate,” he said.

“We’re doing this because we have a chance to help people.

They need this bridge.”

The BeLocal approach to the collaborations with Stony Brook involves learning what people need by observing and interacting with them, rather than by imposing expectations based on experiences else-

where. Esmailzada said they spoke with women about various materials because women were the ones using the charcoal and firewood.

At some point, BeLocal may also foster an exchange that allows students from Madagascar to come to Stony Brook to learn from their American counterparts while also sharing firsthand information about what might work in Madagascar.

“It’d be great if we could get people to come” to Stony Brook, Bergerson said. “We’re just developing relationships with universities now.”

Leakey said Stony Brook students have shown genuine interest in life in Madagascar and, as a result, have found some surprises.

People across various disciplines assume incorrectly that developing nations progress along the same technological path that America did, which leads them to the inaccurate expectation that Madagascar is 100 years behind the United States.

When engineering students learned that “people in Madagascar have smartphones” with Twitter and Facebook accounts, “their jaws fall. It’s important to recognize that so you can realize it isn’t a simple story that you’re innovating for and that there is this mixture of technology that’s familiar in a lifestyle that’s unfamiliar.”

Even while these projects are still in the formative stages, with students continuing to gather information and refine their projects, Walker suggested they have already provided value to engineering students.

“The students have already learned a great deal,” Walker explained. They appreciate how their classroom skills “can really transform the lives of people across the world.”

There are some unexpected surprises coming your way, Capricorn. But don’t worry too much about them. Simply go with the flow and everything will fall into place.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, life may seem as if you were driving on a multilane highway and then all the lanes merge into one. Veer off your usual path for a while to get away from it all.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, if you can learn to distance yourself from the emotional side of situations and focus on the practical, it will be smooth sailing this week.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, if the ends don’t justify the means, then pause and wait for a better plan and opportunity. It’s not worth the risk or effort to get yourself involved in such a situation.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, your emotions will get a muchneeded boost from people around you.

Just do not let all this extra energy go to your head. Channel it in productive ways.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Participating in some spontaneous activities will add some spice to your life, Gemini. Explore those things that you wouldn’t normally think to try.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, if you put things into perspective, the emotional strain and tension in your world can be dramatically reduced.

Focus on the things that are working out well for you.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, even though people around you may be bearing down, you are able to think on your feet and come through the situation.

You’ll rebound stronger than ever.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

This is a great week for you, Virgo. You may feel like you can exercise more freedom at work or in your personal life, and overcome any obstacles that are holding you back.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, a situation in your life is getting testy. This is based on a misunderstanding, and things will ultimately work their way out. Take a deep breath and be patient.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, friendships go well for you during the next few days, so look to companions to provide the support you seek.

Don’t worry about future plans just yet.

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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

Family Christmas Caroling Join us Friday Dec. 15th at 7 PM at St. James Rehab and Healthcare Center as we bring and share some Chistmas joy with the residents there.

The Jolliest Christimas Party Ever Join us on Saturday, Dec. 16th at 5 PM for a fun fi lled night for the whole family. Wear your UGLIEST Christmas sweater, bring your YUMMIEST dish to share and your MERRIEST $15 gift to swap. Sign up for child care.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Sunday, December 24th 5 - 6 PM Join us as wee pause to reflect and celebrate the birth of our Savior.

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

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 Christmas Eve Masses 3 PM & 5 PM Christmas Day Masses 7:30AM, 9 AM , 11AM

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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CATHOLIC

EPISCOPAL

ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

Father Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge December 24th, Christmas Eve - Eucharist 7 PM December 25th, Christmas Day - Eucharist 9 AM 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.

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

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 Christmas Eve, December 24th 5 PM & 11 PM Christmas Day, December 25th 9 AM Sunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service This is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

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

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

Sunday, Dec. 24, 10am 4th Sunday of Advent Sunday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve 5 PM, 8 PM, 10 PM Monday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day 10AM Sunday Services: 8 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 am Note: Sundays Dec. 17th & 31st our regular Sunday times of 8, 9:30, 11:15 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.

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

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“To know Christ and to make Him known” Rev. Duncan A. Burns, Rector Rev. Anthony Jones, Deacon Alex Pryrodyny, Organist & Choir Director 12 Prospect St, Huntington • (631) 427-1752 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 17, 2017 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.

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!

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

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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

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YOUNG ISRAEL OF CORAM

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

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

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

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

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

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

All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

“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

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 Sunday, December 17 - 3 PM Children’s Christmas Musical 4PM “A Night in Bethlehem” program Sunday, December 24 - Special Schedule: 10 AM Holy Communion Service (only one morning service) Candlelight Chistmas Eve Services at 4, 7, 9, 11 PM Monday, December 25 - 10 AM Christmas Day Holy Communion Service

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

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 ©155307

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LUTHERAN-LCMS

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: Tuesday, December 19th at 6:15 pm Wednesday, December 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

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

Thursday, Dec. 21 - 7 PM Longest Night Service Worship for all of those who have lost a loved one in the the past year or just those who need some comfort during the holidays.

Sunday Dec. 24 - Chistmas Eve - 10:00 AM Regular Worship with Communion and Musical Cantata Sunday Dec. 24 - Chistmas Eve - 7:00 PM Candlight Service NO Church on Christmas Day.

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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Study group honored Members of the Temple Isaiah of Stony Brook early morning study group were honored on Dec. 9 as they prepared to begin their 29th year of meetings. Established in 1989 in response to a request

from (now Rabbi) David Altman, congregants have gathered for coffee and study, led by Rabbi (now Emeritus) Adam Fisher on Tuesday mornings from 6:30 to 7:30 at the synagogue.

According to longtime participant Arnold Katz, a diverse group of people meet

to study ancient texts, usually finding great relevance to current day topics and issues.

Group membership fluctuates as people come and go, said study group founding member and former temple president Stephen Weitzman, adding that enthusiasm never wanes despite the early hour.

Religious 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 Special Holiday Events Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 17 - 9:30 AM Service Christmas Caroling Sunday, December 17 - 11:00 AM rehearsal 12 noon caroling The Longest Night: Blue Christmas Evening Prayer Thurday, December 21 - 7 PM December 24 Christams Eve Services/Festivities 9:30 AM Manger Service (Blessing of the Animals) 5:45 PM Welcome Friends Christmas Eve Dinner 7:30 PM Worship Service 9:30 AM Manger Service with Blessing of the Animals A brief service designed especially for families with young children; bring your pet, or photos, or your pet’s favorite toy to receive a blessing and welcome the Christ child in story and song 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. ©155309

On Dec. 12 there were 11 people present at a celebratory breakfast to begin year 29.

Among them, pictured from left, Arnold Katz, Mark Freilach, Suzan Goldhaber, Rabbi Adam Fisher, Carole-Ann Gordon, Cathy Weber, Harold Guberman and Stephen Weitzman.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A (631) 751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • office@uufsb.org Rev. Margaret H. Allen

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK (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.

December 24 at 10:30 am “Find the U in C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S” -Rev. Margie Allen Yes, we have three services on this Sunday, starting with this one.

Don’t see a “U” in C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S? I’m going to help you.

December 24 at 7:00 pm “Gifts” - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service” - Rev. Margie Allen Featuring our Unicorn Choir and Children’s focus, a traditional recognition of the birth of the Christian messiah, the Jewish reformer, the Muslim prophet, our Wonderful Counselor, The Prince of Peace. Readings, carols, and candles.

December 24 at 9:00 pm “Gifts” - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service” - Rev. Margie Allen Featuring our own Dorothea Cook (violin) and Peter Winkler (piano), much like the earlier service, a little quieter. Reading, carols and candles.

All ages welcome.

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh@gmail.com) Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 am We will have a Hanukkah service at 10:30am on December 17 Celebrate Christmas with us on Sunday, December 24 Family Service with Christmas Pageant at 5pm Contemplative Candlelight Servie at 7 pm Please bring mittens, hats and scarves to decorate our Mitten Tree for the Family Service League 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 DeC. 14 – DeC. 20, 2017

Tomorrow is Friday – wear red on Campus!

Stony Brook UniverSity

Career night for Yeboah lifts Stony Brook A dominant second half allowed the Stony Brook men’s basketball team to get by Columbia University, 76-66, for its first road win of the season Dec. 7. Redshirt sophomore Akwasi Yeboah sparked the Seawolves, who outscored Columbia 45-25 in the second half, leading the way with a career-high 30 points. Stony Brook moves to 4-6 on the year, while Columbia now sits at 1-8.

“I was really, really proud of our guys coming out and responding in the second half,” Stony Brook head coach Jeff Boals said. “I thought in the first half we played a little selfish, made some unforced errors and allowed them to be the aggressors.

Thankfully, our guys came out in the second half and responded like I thought they would, and I’m really proud of their effort.”

Stony Brook opened the second half with an 8-0 run to cut into a 10-point halftime deficit and force an early timeout by the Lions. Freshman Elijah Olaniyi laid one in just inside the 15-minute mark to give the Seawolves their first lead of the night, 46-45.

Columbia briefly reclaimed the lead minutes later, but Stony Brook responded with a 12-1 run to go up 60-51 with 6:30 to play.

The Lions were able to get back within four in the closing minutes but went dry for the final 2:30 of the game as the Seawolves closed out the double-figure victory.

Yeboah neared his season best in the first half alone with 17 points coming in the opening quarter. He finished the game a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line.

Stony Brook 76 Columbia 66

This is the first time the Seawolves have had a 30-plus point scorer since Jameel Warney scored 43 points against University of Vermont in the 2016 America East championship title game.

Junior Jaron Cornish, who made the first start of his Stony Brook career, scored in double figures for the third straight game.

The Seawolves dominated the paint, outscoring Columbia 40-19 down low.

Stony Brook returned to action after a weekend off when it hosted Hofstra University Dec. 12, but results were not available by press time.

Photos from SBU

Akwasi yeboah, above, is the first to score 30-plus points in a game since now-nBA G League texas Legends power forward Jameel Warney. Jaron Cornish, on left, made his first Stony Brook start and put up a double-digit score total for the third straight game.

Seawolves drop game at Northwestern Sunday afternoon Stony Brook women’s basketball fell at Big Ten foe Northwestern University, 68-36, in nonconference action Dec. 10.

“I thought we came out strong in the first quarter, and from there Northwestern really dominated the game,” Stony Brook head coach Caroline McCombs said. “We did not stop them in transition, and they were two steps ahead of us all night. We have to become more consistent. We have a lot of room for growth, and will continue to be resilient in our approach.”

Jerell Matthews scored a team-high 13 points on 6-for-10 shooting, grabbing four rebounds in the loss. Matthews has now led Stony Brook in scoring in two straight

Northwestern 68 Stony Brook 36

Jerell Matthews makes her way toward the basket during a previous game.

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contests and tallied six double-digit point games this year.

Shania Johnson added six points, seven assists and three rebounds. Johnson’s seven-assist performance ties a season high, which she has now achieved four times in 2017-18.

The Seawolves shot 13-for-54 from the floor and were outrebounded 38-36.

Northwestern went on a 17-5 run over the final 7:23 of the first half, leading 3422 at the break. Matthews led all Stony Brook scorers in the first half with nine points on 4-of-5 shooting.

Stony Brook shot 75 percent from the free-throw line, marking the third time the program posted that percentage or greater this year.

The Seawolves are back at home today, Dec. 14, hosting Iona at 7 p.m.

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Crossword Puzzle

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook Make a New Year’s resolution to do something good for your body, mind and spirit Your first Essentrics class is FREE

Call Linda Mikell for dates/times/price 631-543-0337 (Nicolls Road Location)

THEME:

Happy Holidays ACROSS 1. Oscar, e.g.

6. Debate position 9. Judicial document 13. Hawaiian veranda 14. Deadeye’s forte 15. Capital of Egypt 16. Lumps of something soft 17. Beluga yield 18. Ar on table of elements 19. *First state to officially recognize Christmas 21. *Country which produced first artificial Christmas trees 23. Boiling emotion 24. Grain in “The House That Jack Built” 25. Equinox mo.

28. *On Christmas it often includes ham or goose 30. In style 35. Twelfth month of Jewish year 37. *Max and Santa’s Little Helper 39. Jack Black’s Libre 40. Saturnalia’s place of origin 41. Rat’s world 43. Movie spool 44. Actress ____ Perlman, pl.

46. Angler’s decoy 47. Partner of “void” 48. “A Connecticut ____ in King Arthur’s Court” 50. Speed of object divided by speed of sound 52. A layer in plywood 53. Please do not delay 55. *”____ the season to be jolly...”

57. *Beloved Montgomery Ward creation 61. *”Christmas Carol” author 65. Avoid, as in taxes 66. ENT’s first concern?

68. Alfred Hitchcock in his own movie, e.g 69. What tailor did 70. #19 Across abbreviation 71. Driver’s 180 72. Sin over cos, pl.

73. Blade drops 74. Mexican coins

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DOWN 1. Aquarium dweller 2. Room border 3. Dwarf buffalo 4. Torah teacher 5. Divest one of a gun 6. “For” in Spanish 7. Orinoco or Grande 8. Opposite of alpha 9. *Like holiday memories?

10. Capital of Latvia 11. Wedge in a golfer’s bag, e.g.

12. Broadway recognition 15. Dairy aisle package 20. Bribes of rewards, in the olden days 22. Liberty Tree, e.g.

24. “Naked Lunch” creatures 25. *Like Christmas 26. Greeting in the land of “Mele Kalikimaka” 27. Part of cow’s stomach 29. *Yuletide 31. Repair, as in socks 32. Freeze over 33. Conch, e.g.

34. *Poisonous Christmas berry 36. Plumbing problem 38. Red Cross supplies 42. Abdominal muscles 45. *Like a letter mailed to Santa 49. Sixth sense 51. Diaphragm spasm 54. Best way to shop?

56. *The kids do it in openng of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” 57. Catch your breath 58. Iris holder 59. Dracula’s bane 60. Words from Wordsworth 61. Big attraction 62. Outback birds 63. Infamous emperor of #40 Across 64. Daughters’ brothers 67. Belgian brew *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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KIDS KORNER

MEET BLOSSOM!

This beautiful girl is Blossom, a 1½-year-old, domestic short hair tabby cat. Blossom was abandoned on the steps of Kent Animal Shelter’s clinic recently, along with her four kittens. All of the babies have been adopted into loving homes.

Now it’s Blossom’s turn!

This sweetheart would do best in a quiet home and needs to be the only cat.

She is spayed, up to date with her vaccines, microchipped and has tested negative for feline AIDS and leukemia. Adoption fees are waived for all cats during the month of December!

Kent Animal Shelter is located at 2259 River Road in Calverton. For more information on Blossom and other adoptable pets at Kent, visit www.kentanimalshelter.com or call 631-727-5731.

Photo courtesy of Kent Animal Shelter

THE GANG’S ALL HERE! Celebrate the holidays with the beloved classic, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ now playing at SoLuna Studio through Dec. 23. Photo by Karen Braun

Programs

Theater

Santa Claus returns 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.

SoLuna Studio, 659 Old Willets Path in Hauppauge, will present the holiday classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas” through Dec. 23, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance at www.

SoLunaStudioNY.eventbrite.com are $15 for general admission, $10 for children under age 10. At the door, tickets are $5 more. For more information, call 761-6602 or visit www.

SoLunaStudioNY.com.

Santa visits St. James General Store

Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Love My Pet We Invite You To Send Your Pet Photos To: art@tbrnewsmedia.com Include your name, pet’s name and town • by Jan. 18th, 2018

Featuring Pets on The North Shore on February 8, 2018 Our cute, lovable and unusual pets are our pride and joy.

We’ll feature our readers’ pet photos in the Leisure Section of all 6 weekly newspapers.

The Village TIMES HERALD The TIMES of Smithtown The Port TIMES RECORD The Village BEACON RECORD The TIMES of Middle Country The TIMES of Huntington, Northport & East Northport

Call your representative at 631–751–7744 for details now!

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Join Barnes & Noble in Lake Grove at 600 Smith Haven Mall or East Northport at 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike for a storytime event on Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. Enjoy a reading of “River Rose and the Magical Christmas” by Kelly Clarkson followed by an activity. Free. Call 724-0341 (LG) or 462-0208 (EN) for more information.

Let’s Celebrate Snow!

Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will present a drop-in program, Let’s Celebrate Snow!, on Dec. 16 and 17 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Explore the science of snowflakes and make one to take home. $5 per person. Questions?

Call 331-3277.

Toddler Time

Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington hosts Toddler Time for ages 3 to 5 every Thursday at 11 a.m. Join guitarist Jeff Sorg for a morning of singing and dancing on Dec. 21. Free. No registration necessary. For further information, call 271-1442.

‘The Nutcracker Act II’

Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma will present “The Nutcracker Act II” on Dec. 16 at 1 and again at 2:30 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. and again at 12:15 p.m. Tickets are $18 adults, $9 children and seniors. To order, call 737-1964.

Film

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

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.

‘Frosty’

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 2612900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Rapunzel’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for the musical, “Rapunzel: The Untold Story,” from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24 with a sensory-sensitive 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. Tickets are $10 per person. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘The Lion King’

‘The Wizard of Oz’

As part of its Cinema for Kids series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen the classic masterpiece “The Wizard of Oz” on Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion on a wonderful adventure. Tickets are $12 adults, $7 members, $5 kids. For more info, call 423-7611.

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.

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KIDS TIMES

MAKING THE SEASON BRIGHTER

Sixteen members of Girl Scout Service Unit 625 stuffed over 180 gift stockings to help children less fortunate this holiday season. The stockings, which were filled with toys, crafts, crayons and candy, were distributed to the Smithtown Food Pantry and St. Patrick’s Parish Outreach at the beginning of December.

Photo from Laura Johanson

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Now is not the time to be thinking about who’s performing your MRI.

WE’RE THE TEAM WHO HELPED CREATE THE MRI. In fact, Stony Brook’s contributions to MRI technology won a Nobel Prize. Since that time, we’ve continued to pioneer new and better medical imaging. Our team of highly trained specialists are incredibly adept at not only performing your scan, but then reading it with a greater level of understanding. Now, our pioneering work with PET technology has led to one of the few combination PET/MRI scanners in the nation. We can perform two simultaneous scans, leading to a more precise image of both structure and function for a more accurate diagnosis. Because this isn’t just medicine. This is Stony Brook Medicine.

For more ideas, visit imaging.stonybrookmedicine.edu Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 16061958H

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