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INSIDE Art Galleries .....................................37 Calendar of Events .......................... 5 Crossword Puzzle...........................10 Farmers Markets .............................22 Fun on the Farm .............................39 On the Menu: Apples! ...................21 Path Through History ...................41 Seawolves Home Games.............48 Theater ..............................................35 Wineries ............................................51

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Fall family hikes on Long Island ..... 53

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hile all the seasons have their fans, some of us are particularly fond of fall.

The humidity of the summer lifts, the temperatures drop to the 70s and 60s — universally comfortable for all humans — the rain tends to abate, leaving gorgeous blue sky, and in all that sunlight, the colors of

BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF trees, lawns, Publisher harbors, mums and pumpkins become intense.

While we are living through unprecedented times with COVID-19, there still remain many of the pleasures of

summer to be enjoyed. We can barbecue, comfortably walk the beaches, watch the sailboats with their sails standing proud in the breeze and play any number of games outdoors with family until the real chill sets in. We can also sleep comfortably at night with the windows open and the utility bill at least temporarily on hold.

So read through our pages, pick out some enticing activities and go for them.

These include fall festivals, outdoor movies, walking tours, family hikes, holiday craft fairs, pumpkin and apple picking, wineries and art galleries.

Or perhaps stop by a farmers market and then try out a recipe perfect for the season.

We here at Times Beacon Record News Media work hard through the summer to present you with these choices for the fall. Enjoy!

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Calendar of Events|September Please note that due to COVID regulations, some events may be changed or cancelled. Call or check the website before you go.

Greek Festival

Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church, 1 Shrine Place, Greenlawn will hold its annual Greek Festival on Sept. 17 from 4 to 11 p.m., Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sept. 19 from noon to 8 p.m.

Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries, beer & wine, music and dancing, a midway with carnival rides and games, Yiayia’s Attic flea market, vendors and more. 631-261-7272, www.stparaskevi.org

Viking Auction

Sons of Norway, Loyal Lodge 252, invites the community to a Viking Auction in the St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 2nd Ave., St. James on Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. with a 50/50 raffle and complimentary coffee and cake. Entrance fee is $15 for 25 numbers.

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Movie Under the Stars

The Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach will present a free screening of A League of Their Own in its parking lot on Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Bring seating. 631-585-9393

Vanderbilt Concert Fundraiser

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport on Sept.

17. Join them for a concert fundraiser in the mansion’s courtyard from 7 to 10 p.m.

Celebrate cultural diversity with music, the world’s universal language. Tickets are $65.

To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Dragon Boat Race Festival

The dragons will roar as the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce presents its 7th annual Dragon Boat Race Festival at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sept. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Watch competitive teams race in 250 meter lanes in Port Jefferson harbor and enjoy Asian food and entertainment throughout the day. Bring seating. Free admission. 631-4731414, www.portjeffchamber.com

Culper Spy Day

The Three Village Historical Society in collaboration with local historical and cultural organizations present the 6th annual Culper Spy Day on Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come learn about the Culper Spy Ring from costumed docents at the Three Village Historical Society SPIES! exhibit ($8 fee) along with free events including colonial cooking, invisible ink demonstrations, spy games and much more. 631-751-3730, www.tvhs.org

Alex Torres and his Latiin Orchestra head to the Vanderbilt Museum on Sept. 17. File photo

Pickle Festival

Do you love pickles? Then head over to John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn for its 41st annual Pickle Festival on Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy specialty pickles, jams, farmer’s market, vendors, corn maze, hayrides and a ride on the restored Lollipop Farm train. Presented by the Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association Admission is $5, free for ages 11 and under. 631-754-1180, www.gcha.info

Yard Sale & Craft Fair

Davis Town Meeting House Society will hold a Yard Sale & Craft Fair at the Davis House, 263 Middle Country Road, Coram on Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature vendors, crafts for children, entertainment by the Harbormen Chorus and a historical reenactment by the NY 3rd Regiment. Free admission. Rain date Sept.

19. 631-804-2256

Corvair Car Show

Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will host the annual Long Island Corvair Car Show on Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come and see the incredible Corvair in all models and styles. Free. longisland@corvair.org

Selden Craft & Gift Fair

Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden will present a Fall Craft & Gift Fair on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The outdoor event will host over 75 exhibitors featuring handcrafted designs and unique gift items. Event will benefit the Middle Country Athletic Booster Club. Free admission. Held rain or shine. 631-846-1459, www.depasmarket.com

Heritage Country Fair

The Smithtown Historical Society, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will hold its annual Heritage Country Fair on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include Island Long

Riders Cowboy Mounted Shooting displays, music, petting zoo and pony rides, an exciting vendor market, and so much more.

Parking is across the street at 222 E. Main St., Smithtown. Tickets are $5 each. Held rain or shine. 631-265-6768.

Cow Harbor Day

Village of Northport hosts the annual Cow Harbor Day on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street is closed to cars as visitors enjoy rides, games, food, music, arts and craft vendors, sidewalk sales and a parade at noon.

631-261-7502, www.cowharborday.com

Harbor Jazz Festival

Jazz lovers are invited to attend the Harbor Jazz Festival at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook from Sept. 22 to 25. Each day brings a line-up of jazz greats, including some of the top internationally and nationally recognized talents. For schedule and prices, call 631-751-1895 or visit www.thejazzloft.org.

End of Summer Craft Fair

The Centereach Fire Department host an End of Summer Craft Fair on Sept. 25 in the Raymour & Flanagan parking lot, 3147 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring craft vendors, raffle baskets, 50/50 and food. 631-588-9220

Brookhaven Country Fair

The Brookhaven Country Fair returns to the Longwood Estate, corner of Longwood Road and Smith Road in Ridge on Sept. 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend will feature historical re-enactments and demonstrations music by the Ed Travers Band, children’s activities, vintage apron show, vendors, house tours and much more.

Admission is $5 per person, children 12 and under free. Pet-friendly. Free parking, complimentary shuttle available from Longwood Jr. High School. 631-924-1820.

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Calendar of Events|September Autumn Arts Festival

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River present an Autumn Arts Festival on Sept. 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join them for art sidewalk sale and exhibition, music, crafts for kids, face painting and a bounce house. Free admission. 631-929-3500, eastwindlongisland.com

Fall Festival

The Farmingville Residents Association hosts a Fall Festival at its Farmers, Artisans & Friends Marketplace at Triangle Park, Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive, Farmingville on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local produce, handmade and homemade items, flea market, live music and more. Held rain or shine. 631-260-7411

Wildwood Fall Festival

Wildwood State Park, 790 Hulse Landing Road, Wading River presents its 27th annual Fall Festival on Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual event will feature a variety of local craft vendors, food and free activities which include family entertainment, and inflatables (weather permitting). Admission is free.

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Take free kayak lessons during Setauket Harbor Day on Sept. 25. Photo by Maria Hoffman

Oktoberfest and Vendor Fair

St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, 4 Woodville Road, Shoreham will hold an Oktoberfest and Vendor Fair on Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy traditional German food (sauerbraten dinner, bratwurst) plus pretzels and beer! Dine in or take out.

Admission is free. 631-849-4773

Church Fair

First Presbyterian Church, 497 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn will hold its annual Church Fair on Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The

event will feature over 30 craft vendors, live music, food. 631-261-2150.

Setauket Harbor Day

Come celebrate the history of beautiful Setauket Harbor on Sept. 25 at the Brookhaven Town Dock and Beach on Shore Road from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy free kayak lessons and boat rides, learn about Setauket’s shipbuilding past and view displays of the marine environment thriving in the harbor.

Free. 631-786-6699

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Calendar of Events|September Soles for Souls Race

Ready, get set, go! All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook hosts its annual Soles for Souls 5K Run/2K Walk on Sept.

26 starting at 9 a.m. Come race or walk through the beautiful tree lined streets of Stony Brook Village. An award ceremony with medal presentations and prizes will immediately follow the race with live music

by Downport. All proceeds from the race will be dedicated to making the church handicapped accessible. Award ceremony with medal presentations and prizes immediately following race. To register, visit active.com or register on the day of the race at 7:30 a.m. 631-655-7798

Italian Car Show

The Center of Italian Studies at Stony Brook University presents its annual Fall Italian Vehicle Concorso d’Eleganza event, a display of “art forms on wheels” as a means of illustrating one form of Italian culture, on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Display vehicles will rally at Stony Brook University campus on the lawn adjacent to the Graduate Physics Building and directly across from the Sports Complex off John S. Toll Drive. 631-632-7444, www. stonybrook.edu/italianstudies

Italian Car Show comes to SBU on Sept. 26.

Classic Car Show

Step back in time with the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society as they present a Classic Car Show and tour of the Fitz-Greene Hallock Homestead, 2869 Pond Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, on Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a 50/50 raffle and basket auction. Donation of $5 pp admission.

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Draw Out! Arts Festival

Join the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington for its annual Draw Out! Community Arts Festival, a day of creativity, art, music, and family fun for all ages, on

Sept. 26 from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy watercolor painting in scenic Heckscher Park, create an abstract collage, and sketch from a live model.

Meet with local artists from Huntington Fine Arts, Art League of Long Island, and Huntington Arts Council, enjoy live music

by CMONTY on the terrace and take part in a docent-led tour of the museum’s latest exhibit, The Heckscher Museum Celebrates 100: Tracing History, Inspiring the Future. No reservations required for outdoor activities.

Timed tickets for the Museum available at the door, first-come, first-served. Rain date is Oct. 3. 631-380-3230, www.heckscher.org.

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Calendar of Events|October Paint Port Pink

Attend events throughout Port Jefferson in October hosted by John T. Mather Memorial Hospital and its community partners as part of a month-long outreach program by the Fortunato Breast Health Center with the mission of raising awareness about breast cancer, sharing information and education and fostering solidarity in the community. 631-476-2723, www. matherhospital.org/pink

Fall into Fun Carnival

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai celebrates the season with a Fall into Fun Carnival on Oct. 1 from 6 to 11 p.m. (fireworks), Oct. 2 from noon to 11 p.m. and Oct. 3 from noon to 7 p.m. Enjoy rides, games and food in a beautiful park.

Free admission and parking. Pay per ride or purchase a bracelet. 631-509-0882

JOYRIDE in Concert

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents JOYRIDE in concert on Oct. 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. JOYRIDE is the collaboration of 7 accomplished musicians from diverse musical backgrounds with one common goal: to recreate the experience of a Dave Matthews

Heritage Park hosts a Fall carnival from Oct. 1 to 3 Photo by Erika Karp

Band live show, complete with a violin and horn section. If you’ve ever seen DMB live, you know it is a musical journey filled with tight musicianship, extended jams, and fun!

Held rain or shine. Bring seating. Tickets are $40 per person. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Fall Festival at Sachem Library

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will host its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy handmade craft vendors, a petting zoo, live music, food trucks and more. 631-588-5024

Fall Harvest Festival

Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach will hold a Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 2 from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy country line dancing with Skip & The Country Rhythms Team, tractor rides, games & races, bouncy houses, vendors, food trucks, raffles, popcorn, cotton candy and farm stand. Fun for the whole family.

Free admission. Rain date is Oct. 3. 631-7741556, www.hobbsfarm.info

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Calendar of Events|October Stony Brook Apple Festival

Join the members of the Stony Brook Community Church for their outdoor fall Apple Festival – 2021 version! on Saturday October 2nd from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 3. This free event will include live entertainment, children’s games and activities, craft vendors, tag sales and more. Come see a demonstration of an old- fashioned apple press where cider was once made. Homemade apple pies, baked goods, and barbeque lunch will be sold.

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Craft Fair & Raffle

The Church of the Good Shepherd, 1370 Grundy Avenue, Holbrook will be having an outdoor Craft Fair & Raffle on Oct. 2 from noon to 6 p.m. and Oct. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature holiday décor & crafts, food and baked goods for sale.

More than 35 baskets including a brand new laptop, lottery tickets and $500 will be raffled off on Sunday at the close of the Fair.

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Whales, Ales & Salty Tales

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Whales, Ales & Salty Tales returns to the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor on Oct. 2.

tasting fundraiser, Whales, Wales & Salty Tales on Oct. 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. Help support museum community programming while you sample unique beers, ales, ciders and meads crafted at local Long Island breweries, enjoy sea shanties with Stuart Markus, tour the museum’s exhibits and gallery and liten to whale and ale tales. For ages 21 and up.

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On Oct. 3, the Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will hold its 9th annual Farmingville Street Fair featuring vendors, live music, classic cars, bounce structures, beer garden, food, and more providing an all around great time for the entire family to enjoy. Portion Road between Leeds Boulevard and South Howell Avenue. Free admission. 631-317-1738

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Calendar of Events|October Please note that due to COVID regulations, some events may be changed or cancelled. Call or check the website before you go.

St. James Day

It’s back! The St. James Chamber of Commerce presents St. James Day along Lake Avenue in St. James (between Woodlawn and Railroad Avenues) on Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy food, music, vendors and much more. 631-584-8510.

Long Island Fall Festival

Time to celebrate the season! The Long Island Fall Festival returns to Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from Oct. 8 to 11. Hosted by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Huntington, the Columbus Day weekendlong event includes a world-class carnival, live music, contests, street vendors and food court. Free admission. 631-423-6100. See more on page 33.

Harvest Weekend

Join Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket for a Harvest Weekend of fun on Oct. 9 and 10 from noon to 4

p.m. Enjoy a hayride around the fifteenacre family homestead, pick a pumpkin in the garden, take a ride on the Big Swing and say hello to the farm animals. Paint a pumpkin, purchase organic produce and visit the Country Store. Call 631-689-8172 for pricing.

Barn Dance Fundraiser

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead will hold a Barn Dance fundraiser on Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy live music and learn the dance steps from caller Chart Guthrie in the historic Naugles barn.

No experience needed. Open to all ages.

Admission is $25 adults, $10 children ages 5 to 12, under age 5 free. For tickets, visit www.hallockville.com or call 631-298-5292.

Riverhead Country Fair

Celebrate the agricultural heritage of Riverhead at the annual Riverhead Country Fair in Downtown Riverhead on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take time to enjoy the works of original artists, agricultural and homemaking displays and competitions, entertainers, local merchants, food, amusement rides, petting zoo, business expositions and displays, vendors and more. 631-727-1215, www.riverheadcountryfair.com

Car Show at the Vanderbilt

Cadillac-LaSalle Club of the Long Island Region will host a car show at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport on Oct. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. Visitors pay only general museum admission of $10 adults, $9 students/seniors children 12 and under $7. 631-865-5579, www.vanderbiltmuseum.org

Outdoor Country Auction

The Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson will hold its 33rd annual Outdoor Country Auction on the grounds of the Mather House Museum, 115 Prospect St., Port Jefferson on Oct. 16 at 9:30 a.m. with a preview at 9 a.m. Free parking. Rain or shine.

631-473-2665, www.portjeffhistorical.org

Family Fun Day

Join the Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce for a Family Fun Day at the Train Car Park, Route 112 and Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy good ol’ family fun with an apple pie baking contest, scarecrow contest, live music by School of Rock, performances by Back Stage Dance and more. Free admission.

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Calendar of Events|October Smithtown Craft Fair

The 2nd Annual Christmas in October Village Craft Fair will be held on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring over 100 all craft all art exhibitors, refreshments and entertainment. Rain date is Oct 23. 631-846-1459

Fall Antique Sale

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will host a Fall Antique Sale on Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come out and spend the afternoon antiquing on front the lawn of the museum and visit the museum for free. 631-376-3418

Port Jeff Health & Wellness Fest

New location! The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce sponsors their 11th annual Health and Wellness Fest, “See Your Way To Better Health,” at The Meadow Club, 1147 Rte. 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 60 health and wellness professionals including our three local hospitals will be participating with free health screenings, children’s activities and much more. 631-473-1414, www.

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Fall Car Show

Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James hosts a Custom & Collectible Car Show on Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectibles plus vendors, cars for sale and more. Rain date is Oct. 31. Admission is $9 adults, free for ages 12 and younger. 631-8545579, www.longislandcars.com.

Mustang Car Show

The Mustang and Shelby Club of The Meadow Club hosts the Port Jeff Health & Wellness Long Island will present its annual Fest on Oct. 23. Photo by Heidi Sutton Mustang Car Show at the Port interpreters. The Museum Shop with its many Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, treasures, collectibles and antiques will also Port Jefferson on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 be open. Free admission. 631-427-7045 p.m. Cars from 1965 to present will be on view inside and outside the center. Free Fall Muster at the Arsenal admission. 631-371-1432, 631-802-2160 The Huntington Militia will present a Fall Muster at the Huntington Arsenal, 425 Park Huntington Apple Festival Avenue, Huntington during the Huntington The annual Apple Festival is back on the Apple Festival on Oct. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. grounds of the Dr. Daniel Kissam House, 434 See history come to life as the militia recreates Park Ave., Huntington on Oct. 24 from noon to a typical 1775 militia muster at the Arsenal 4 p.m., courtesy of the Huntington Historical and Village Green. See musket and cannon Society. Enjoy traditional games, seasonal firings, 18th century crafts, trades, music, & crafts, live music, fall foods, house tours cooking. Free admission. 631-223-8017 and historical demonstrations by costumed

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Halloween Events Please note that due to COVID regulations, some events may be changed or cancelled. Call or check the website before you go.

Halloween Spooktacular

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents its popular Halloween Spooktacular on Oct. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. All ghoulies, ghosties, and other Halloween creepies are invited for an evening of fun and excitement. Enjoy eerie animal presentations, a ghostly graveyard, creepy games, scary music, and spooky night trails. Best for ghouls ages 7 and up. Refreshments are available for purchase. $15 per person online at sweetbriarnc.org

Halloween Festival

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization hosts its annual Halloween Festival at the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook on Oct. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. with trick or treating in the shops and restaurants, children’s games and Monster Mash dancing – wear your best costume! See if you can scare Monster Merlin and take part in a costume parade at 4 p.m. Free. 631-751-2244, www. wmho.org

Tails, Trails and Treats

Celebrate Halloween at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown with Tales, Trails, and Treats on Oct. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. Kids can enjoy close encounters with animals, a ghostly garden, games, and a special puppet enchanted trail. Families and children ages 2 to 7 years old. $10 per child at www.sweetbriarnc. org. 631-974-6344

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Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole YIELD: Serves 12 INGREDIENTS: Nonstick cooking spray 1 package (20 ounces) French bread, cubed, divided 1 can (20 ounces) apple pie filling 9 eggs 1 cup half-and-half 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar, plus additional (optional) 2 tablespoons milk, plus additional (optional) DIRECTIONS:

Spray 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In baking dish, add 10 ounces cubed French bread in bottom of dish. Pour apple filling over bread. Top with remaining cubed French bread. Set aside. In medium bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half and cinnamon. Pour evenly over bread. Cover with aluminum foil and chill overnight. Heat oven to 325 F. Remove foil and bake 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes.

In small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk.

Add additional, if needed, until pourable glaze is reached. Drizzle over casserole before serving. ◆

Maple Breakfast Braid YIELD: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 package (16 ounces) breakfast sausage 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced 1 1/2 cups dry herb stuffing mix 1 package (17 1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon water DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 400 F. In large bowl, combine sausage, syrup, beaten eggs, green onions, diced apples and stuffing mix. Dust surface with flour; roll out pastry sheet to 12-by-18-inch rectangle. Transfer pastry to large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon half of sausage mixture down center of pastry. Make 3-inch cuts down sides of pastry. Fold one strip at a time, alternating sides. Fold both ends to seal in filling.

In bowl, beat egg whites and water; brush over pastry. Repeat steps for second pastry sheet. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until brown, rotating pans after baking 15 minutes. ◆

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Healthy and delicious!

Apple Avocado Toast provides a simple way to fuel up on weekday mornings or can be enjoyed as part of a weekend brunch with the family.

Apple Avocado Toast

This recipe is courtesy of Family Features.

YIELD: Makes 2 servings INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs water 4 slices sourdough bread 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 apple, sliced thin 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon minced chives edible flowers, for garnish DIRECTIONS:

In pot, cover eggs with 1 inch cold water. Boil 6 to 7 minutes then place in cool water bath.

Peel eggs, halve lengthwise and set aside.

Toast sourdough bread then mash avocado across bread with fork. Cut apple into thin slices and place on top of avocado along with egg halves. Top with lime juice, Parmesan cheese, chia seeds and chives. Garnish with edible flowers. ◆

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Apple Guacamole

Dip up a good time!

This recipe is courtesy of Culinary.net.

This Apple Guacamole can be made in mere minutes, making it an ideal shareable among loved ones, by combining mashed avocados and seasonings with chopped Granny Smith apple pieces.

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D I N N E R

Cider-Braised Pork with Apples, Onions, and Thyme This recipe is courtesy of Edible Seattle: The Cookbook (Sterling Epicure), edited by Jill Lightner.

YIELD: Serves 6 INGREDIENTS: 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 (2 3⁄4-pound) tied pork shoulder roast, netting or string intact 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil, plus more, if needed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium leeks, halved lengthwise and cut into half-moons 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1⁄2 pound small yellow pearl onions, peeled 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 3 to 4 cups hard apple cider 1 tart apple, peeled, cored and cubed 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 325 F. Heat a large, heavy, ovenproof soup pot or Dutch oven (with a tight-fitting lid) over medium-high heat. Place the flour on a small plate.

Season the flour liberally with salt and pepper. Pat the pork dry; then coat it on all sides with the flour mixture.When the pot is hot, add the peanut oil and sear the pork (leaving the string on) until nicely browned on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a plate, and carefully wipe the pot clean with paper towels. Reduce the heat to medium.

Add the olive oil to the pot, then the leeks, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, onions and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, then nestle the pork in among the vegetables.

Add the cider until it comes about halfway up the sides of the pork, cover the pot, and transfer it to the oven. Braise for 1 hour; then turn the pork over, add the apple cubes, and braise for another hour or so, until the pork yields completely when poked with a skewer.

Transfer the pork to a platter, cover with foil, and let rest. Meanwhile, return the braising liquid to the stove top, and simmer until considerably thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the mustard; then season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley. Slice the pork and top with the apples, vegetables, and braising liquid. Serve with apple parsley mash. ◆

Apple Parsley Mash In this recipe, earthy parsnips are sweetened with apples and blended into a delightfully silky puree. Serve as a side dish with pork, turkey or chicken.

YIELD: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 pound apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Coarse salt and ground pepper DIRECTIONS:

In medium saucepan, combine parsnips, apples and water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, until parsnips are completely tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer mixture to a food processor, add unsalted butter, and process until smooth. Season with course salt and ground pepper.

Mash can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.

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Grilled Apple Portobello Burgers Recipe courtesy of Family Features

For a quick and easy dinner option on busy summer nights, fire up the grill and cook Grilled Apple Portobello Burgers.

Distinctly sweet apple rounds are paired with savory, umami-rich portobello mushrooms for a flavor-packed, meatless take on traditional burgers.

YIELD: Makes 2 servings INGREDIENTS: 2 apples 4 portobello mushrooms 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons oregano 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup herbed goat cheese 4 brioche buns 4 large butter lettuce leaves 4 tablespoons mayonnaise DIRECTIONS:

Heat grill to high heat. Slice apple horizontally into thick round wedges and remove seeds using fork. Remove portobello stems. In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive

oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt.

Using basting brush, coat mushrooms on both sides with olive oil mixture. Grill mushrooms stem sides down 2 minutes then flip. Add goat cheese and grill 2 to 3

minutes until cheese is melted. Coat apple rounds with remaining olive oil and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side to lightly char. Serve mushrooms with apple rounds on brioche buns with lettuce and mayonnaise. ◆

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Crisp Apple Tacos

Recipe from Family Features

Crisp Apple Tacos put a fresh and sweet spin on a dinnertime classic by making tacos with pork medallions, homemade slaw and apple wedges.

DIRECTIONS:

Cut pork crosswise into 1-inch medallions. Coat pork medallions with olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper then add to saucepan over medium heat. Slice half of one apple into thick wedges and add to saucepan. Slice remaining half into thin wedges and set aside. Add rosemary to saucepan and heat 2 to 3 minutes. Flip pork and heat 2 to 3 minutes until pork is slightly golden and cooked through. Let pork rest 3 minutes then slice into strips.

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Thinly slice half of remaining apple into thin sticks around same size of shredded cabbage. Reserve remaining half. In serving bowl, toss apple sticks, carrots, red cabbage and green cabbage.

In bowl, mix honey, mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar into dressing. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste. Mix dressing and cabbage; refrigerate at least 1 hour prior to serving. Cut remaining apple half into thin wedges. Top taco shells with pork, slaw, sour cream, a squeeze of lime juice and apple wedges. ◆

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YIELD: Makes 12 tacos INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound pork tenderloin 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste, divided 1 teaspoon pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided 2 apples, divided 3 sprigs rosemary 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage 1 cup shredded green cabbage 4 tablespoons honey 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon mustard 1 tablespoon white vinegar 12 soft taco shells 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 lime, cut into wedges

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D E S S E R T

Perfect

Apple Pie This apple pie is a classic, from the scrumptious filling to the flaky lattice-top pastry crust.

FOR THE CRUST 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 14 tablespoons cold butter, diced 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons cold water FOR THE FILLING 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons lemon juice 8 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 8 medium apples) 1/4 cup raisins 1 large egg, lightly beaten

DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles course crumbs. Add the egg and stir the dough together with a fork or by hand in the bowl. If the dough is dry, sprinkle up to a tablespoon more of cold water over the mixture.

Shape the dough into two balls, with one slightly larger.

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour until chilled.

Heat oven to 375 F. With floured rolling pin, roll one pastry ball into a 12-inch round on a floured surface.

Fold pastry into quarters; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Set aside.

In a small bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon and teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, sliced apples and raisins. Mix well. Add

sugar mixture to apples and mix well. Spoon into the pastry-lined pie plate.

Roll out the other disk of dough into a 12-inch round.

Trim the edges, then cut the dough into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips using a fluted cutter or a knife. (You should have 8 strips.)

Lay half of the strips over the pie, about 1/2 inch apart.

Lay the other four strips of dough perpendicular to the existing strips.

Trim the strips, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold the overhanging dough (strips and bottom crust) under itself, pressing to seal.

Crimp the edges with a fork. Brush the lattice and crust edges with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble. Serve warm or cold as desired with a spoonful of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream. ◆

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Apple Cake

Recipe courtesy of Culinary.net It’s almost impossible to beat the combination of sweet fruit and decadent desserts. This delicious recipe for Apple Cake highlights the crisp fruit but also the cinnamon sugar-flavored pastry. It’s luscious but doesn’t overdo it on the sweet meter with just the right mix of flavors.

YIELD: Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS: 3 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and diced 3 teaspoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons, plus 1 cup sugar, divided 3 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup oil 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract icing (optional) DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350 F. In medium bowl, mix apples, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar until combined. Set aside. In large bowl, mix flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder and salt until combined.

Form well in middle of mixture. Add oil, eggs, orange juice and vanilla extract; mix until blended. In springform pan, pour half of batter. Add apple mixture. Pour remaining batter over apple mixture. Sprinkle remaining sugar over batter. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until top is golden brown and tester comes out clean and dry.

Drizzle with icing if desired. ◆

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Blueberry Apple Pie

Recipe courtesy of the Contented Vegan (Head of Zeus/2020) YIELD: Makes 1 large pie INGREDIENTS: 1 quantity Vegan Shortcrust Pastry (see recipe on right) or substitute with a Traditional Pie Crust (see page A ) 2 medium apples 2 1⁄4 pounds fresh blueberries 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (Alternative: Use 1 tablespoon oat bran instead of the flour) DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line an 11 1⁄4 inch pie dish with half of the pastry, and prepare the top crust. Peel, core and slice the apples. Spread the apple slices over the bottom of the pastry base. Tip the blueberries into the pie dish, and spread evenly to cover the apples. Mix together the sugar and flour in a small bowl, and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the berries.

Position the prepared top crust over the pie, seal together the edges of the pastry and pierce the top crust with a fork or knife.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp. Cool and serve.

Vegan Shortcrust Pastry YIELD: Makes top and bottom pie crust INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 2 3⁄4 ounces coconut oil 1⁄3 cup fine cornmeal DIRECTIONS:

Measure the flour into a large bowl. Add the coconut oil and ‘cut’ it into the flour, using a fork or table knife, to create an even texture throughout.

Add the cornmeal, working it in the same way to create an even texture. Add 1⁄2 cup ice cold water, and quickly work it into the dough with your fingertips. Shape the dough into a ball, cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, and up to 24 hours.

Remove the pastry from the refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes before use, and bring to room temperature. Lightly flour your work surface and a rolling pin. Keep a little extra flour to one side, to use as needed.

Divide the dough in two, and knead one

portion on the work surface to ensure an even consistency. Roll out the pastry into a round or rectangle, as required, to a thickness of 1⁄4 inch.

Lift the pastry into the pie dish and press into place, trimming off any excess. Roll the remaining pastry in the same way, to make the top crust, or to line a second pie dish. ◆

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beloved tradition has returned to Huntington. The Long Island Fall Festival heads to Heckscher Park for its 27th annual incarnation this Columbus Day weekend.

The largest of its kind in the Northeast, the Long Island Fall Festival has become the premiere event for family fun. Brought to you by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Huntington, this event attracts tens of thousands of families from all over the New York tri-state area to the 25 acres of beautiful Heckscher Park.

Truly a celebration of community spirit, this weekend event offers something for everyone. Attractions include four stages of entertainment, a world-class carnival, hundreds of arts and craft vendors, international food courts, beer and wine tent, a farmer’s market, and numerous activities designed especially for young children.

The festival begins with a world-class carnival and live music Friday, Oct. 8, from 5 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 9, and Sunday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., attendees can enjoy the carnival and live music as well as enter contests and purchase merchandise from street vendors. Over 300 merchants will line up along Prime and Madison streets, adjacent to Heckscher Park, as well as within the grounds of the park.

On Monday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the festival will offer the carnival and in-park vendors for another day of fall fun.

Underwritten completely through corporate sponsorships, admission to the public is FREE. Heckscher Park is located at 2 Prime Avenue in Huntington. In addition to street parking, attendees can find free parking at the Huntington LIRR station and take a shuttle bus for $1 round trip. For more information and to get involved in this year’s Long Island Fall Festival, call 631423-6100, or visit www.lifallfestival.com.

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The Carriage House Players celebrate the works of William Shakespeare with a production of Richard III at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Mansion Courtyard from Sept. 19 to 26 and Twelfth Night on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from Oct. 8 to 31 in partnership with the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children for both performances. To order, visit vanderbiltmuseum.org for September show and www.smithtownpac.org for October show.

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Mainstage performances at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at the CM Performing Arts Center includes Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella from Sept. 10 to Sept. 26; Holiday Inn, the New Irving Berlin Musical from Oct. 9 to Oct. 30; Disney’s Beauty & the Beast from Nov. 20 to Dec. 19. Tickets are $34 adults, $32 seniors and $23 children.

For young children, Disney’s Frozen Jr. heads to the theatre on weekends from Dec. 4 to Dec. 19. Tickets are $20 per person.

To order, call 631-218-2810 or visit www. cmpac.com.

GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE 215 South Country Road Bellport

The Gateway Playhouse, 215 South Country Road, Bellport will present A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder from Nov. 17 to Dec. 4 and Holiday Spectacular on Ice from Dec. 17 to Jan. 1, 2022. For prices and availability, call 631-286-1133 or visit www. thegateway.org.

JOHN W. ENGEMAN THEATER 250 Main Street Northport

Mainstage theater returns to the Engeman with Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller from Sept. 16 to Oct. 31; White Christmas from Nov. 11 to Jan. 2, 2022; Rock of Ages from Jan. 13 to Feb. 27, 2022; A Bronx Tale from March 17 to May 1, 2022; Kinky Boots from May 19 to July 3, 2022; and On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan from July 14 to Aug. 28, 2022. Tickets are $75 per person with valet parking.

Time to dust off your leather jackets and pull on your bobby socks as Theatre Three presents Grease from Sept. 18 to Oct.30. Photo by Peter Lanscombe/ Theatre Three Productions, Inc.

Children’s theater at the Engeman continues on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. with Disney’s Beauty & the Beast Jr. from Sept. 25 to Oct. 31; Frosty from Nov. 20 to Jan. 2, 2022; Disney’s Frozen Jr. from Jan. 29 to Feb. 27, 2022; Madagascar - A Musical Adventure from March 26 to May 1, 2022; Pinkalicious from May 28 to July 3, 2022; and Disney’s Moana Jr. from July 23 to Aug. 28, 2022.

All seats are $20.

To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2 East Main Street Smithtown

The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts continues its children’s theatre shows with the musical Spookley the Square Pumpkin from Sept. 25 to Oct. 31 (*This performance will take place outdoors on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown); and Disney’s Frozen Jr. from Nov. 20 to Jan. 17, 2022. All seats are $18. To order, call 631-724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, presents Godspell, on Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25, $20 members, seniors, students.

To order, call 631-462-9800, ext. 136. www.starplayhouse.com.

THEATRE THREE 412 Main Street Port Jefferson

Mainstage performances continue at Theatre Three with the musical Grease from Sept. 18 to Oct. 30; the 37th annual production of A Christmas Carol from Nov. 13 to Dec. 26; Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery from Jan. 8 to Feb. 5, 2022; The Marvelous Wonderettes from Feb. 19 to March 26, 2022; Steel Magnolias from April 9 to May 7, 2022; and Mamma Mia! The Musical from May 21 to June 25, 2022. Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12.

Psychic Medium Robert E. Hansen heads to the theatre on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person.

The 23rd annual Festival of One-Act Plays featuring six cutting-edge premieres heads to the theatre’s Second Stage from Feb. 27 to April 2, 2022. All seats are $20.

Theatre Three kicks off its 2021-2022 Children’s Theatre season with A Kooky Spooky Halloween from Oct. 9 to 30; followed by Barnaby Saves Christmas from Nov. 20 to Dec. 26; Puss-In-Boots from Jan. 15 to Feb. 5, 2022; Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz from Feb. 23 to March 26, 2022; The Adventures of Peter Rabbit from April 13 to May 7, 2022; and Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs from May 26 to June 18, 2022. *Sensory friendly performances will be held on Oct. 10, Nov. 21, Jan. 16, Feb. 27, April 24 and June 12. All seats are $10.

To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www. theatre three.com.

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Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has announced the County’s Community Movie Night Series, an openair experience under the stars and on the lawn at Suffolk County parks. The free series includes four family-friendly movies that will premiere at various County Parks on Friday and Saturday nights.

Movie Schedule: Matilda — Sept. 17 at Lake Ronkonkoma County Park, Lake Shore Boulevard, Lake Ronkonkoma Back to the Future — Sept. 18 at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport The Wizard of Oz — Sept. 24 at Gardiner County Park, Montauk Highway, West By Shore The Addams Family — Sept. 25 at Lake Ronkonkoma County Park, Lake Shore Boulevard, Lake Ronkonkoma “What better way to spend time with family and friends than enjoying a movie under the stars at one of our County parks,” said County Executive Bellone. “The County’s Community Movie Night Series ... will showcase iconic films that residents of all ages will enjoy.”

Gates will open at 6 p.m. and all movies will start at sunset. Guest are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets, beverages, and snacks.

Suffolk County has partnered with the Reclaim Our Water initiative, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan, Plaza Cinema and Media Arts Center, and the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium for the free community movie series.

For more information and to secure tickets, residents can visit SuffolkCountyny.gov/MovieNight. Admission is free, and seating is available on a first-come basis.

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Art Galleries Art League of Long Island

Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills 631-462-5400, artleagueli.org

Sept. 25 to Oct. 16 Harvest - A Season of Gathering ~ featuring the works of Ellen Hallie Schiff and Constance Wain

Artist reception Sept. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Atelier at Flowerfield

Atelier Hall 2 Flowerfield, Suite 15, St. James 631-250-9009, theatelieratflowerfield.org

Sept. 16 to Oct. 20 Bill Graf ~ solo exhibit

Artist reception Sept. 23 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 11 to Jan. 19 The Atelier Invitational ~ juried show for guest artists

Artist reception Nov. 11 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

b. j. spoke gallery

299 Main St., Huntington 631-549-5106, bjspokegallery.org

Sept. 29 to Oct. 24 Minoo Moadel ~ Solo exhibit Oct. 27 to Nov. 28 Barbara V. Jones & John Bell

fotofoto Gallery

14 West Carver St., Huntington 631-549-0448, fotofotogallery.org

Through Sept. 25 Distant ~ a solo photography exhibit

by Ralph Masullo Traces ~ a solo photography exhibit

by Kathleen Massi Strength & Vision III ~ a group photography exhibit by members

Gallery North

90 N. Country Road, Setauket 631-751-2676, gallerynorth.org Through Sept. 26

Local Color ~ a curated group exhibition Exhibiting artists will be featured in a self-guided Open Studio Tour on Sept. 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sept. 30 to Nov. 7

Moving Through Land ~ recent works

by Jeremy Dennis Artist reception on Oct. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Photowalk with artist Oct. 11 at 3 p.m.

Nov. 11 to Dec. 19

Deck the Halls ~ juried holiday exhibit Artist reception on Nov. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Heckscher Museum of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington 631-380-3230, heckscher.org

Through Jan. 9, 2022 The Heckscher Museum Celebrates 100: Tracing History, Inspiring the Future

‘Luke with Blocks’ by Peter Leeds/ Resurgence exhibit at Mills Pond Gallery Opening Jan. 20, 22 Moonstruck ~ artwork from the museum’s collection inspired by the moon

Huntington Arts Council

Main Street Gallery 213 Main St., Huntington 631-271-8423, huntingtonarts.org

Sept. 10 to Oct. 16 Invitational ~ small Group Show featuring Alicia Evans, Sueey Gutierrez, Angela Newman, Constance Sloggatt Wolf Oct. 22 to Nov. 13 Nightmare on Main Street ~ annual exhibit for student artists Nov. 19 to Dec. 18 A Time for Reflection ~ juried exhibit

Long Island Museum

1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, 631-751-0066, longislandmuseum.org

August 20 to December 19 Fragile ~ 8th annual LIMarts Members Exhibition Fire & Form: New Directions in Glass Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light

Mills Pond Gallery

660 Route 25A, St. James 631-862-6575, www.millspondgallery.org

Sept. 25 - Oct. 23 Resurgence ~ curated exhibit Artist reception Sept. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.

November 6 - December 19 On the Edge ~ featuring the works of artists Pam J. Brown & Kathy Levine Artist reception Nov. 6 from noon to 4 p.m.

Port Jefferson Village Center Second Floor Gallery 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson 631-802-2160, portjeff.com

Through Oct. 29 Gears, Goggles and Grit: Early Auto Racing in Port Jefferson and Beyond ~ archival Show November 3 to Nov. 30 Group Art Exhibit ~ details to follow Dec. 2 to Jan. 6 A Partridge in a Pear Tree ~ holiday exhibit by the Night Heron Artists

Reboli Center for Art and History 64 Main St., Stony Brook 631-751-7707, rebolicenter.org

Through Sept. 26 Coming Home ~ featuring the artwork of Lynn Mara, Casey Chalem Anderson and Joseph Reboli Sept. 28 to Oct. 31 Autumn Shadows ~ featuring rarely exhibited Joseph Reboli originals, as well as the artwork of Laura Westlake, Linda Giacalone, Vicki Sawyer and others.

Nov. 1 to Jan. 23, 2022 Celebrate the Season ~ holiday exhibit

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Fun on the Farm

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rom string beans to peppers, apples to pumpkins, you can pick your own fruit at one of Long Island’s local u-pick produce farms. While you’re there, explore a corn or sunflower maze and hop on a hayride for the full fall experience.

Albert H. Schmitt’s Family Farm

6 Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills 631-549-3276, www.schmittsfamilyfarms.com Fall Fun every weekend late September through Oct. 31 plus Columbus Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to pumpkin picking, farm offers hayrides, an animal train ride, duck races and more.

Benner’s Farm

56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket 631-689-8172, www.bennersfarm.com Farm will be open Oct. 9 and 10 from noon to 4 p.m. for Harvest Weekend with hayrides, big swing, pumpkin picking, pumpkin painting, farm animals, Country Store. Fall workshops and private tours by reservation.

Borellas Farm Stand

485 Edgewood Ave., St. James 631-862-7330

Fall Festival every weekend in October from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 24th with pumpkin picking, corn maze, and a pumpkin trampoline.

F & W Schmitt Farms

26 Pinelawn Road, Melville 631-271-3276, www.schmittfarms.com Fall Festival on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Sept. 19 to Nov. 1 featuring pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, mini golf, L.I.’s largest straw pyramid and more.

Garden of Eve

4558 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-7228777, www.gardenoveevefarm.com Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31, the farm offers a fun field area and petting zoo on the weekends, organic u-pick heirloom tomatoes, sauce tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, bell and sweet peppers, hot peppers, eggplant, sunflowers, and pumpkins.

Harbes Farms

www.harbesfamilyfarm.com Harbes locations — 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck; 1223 Route 25, Jamesport, and 5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead — are open every weekend in September and October for pumpkin picking, apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, barnyard fun and games.

Lenny Bruno Farms

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Farmers Markets upport your local farmers market this fall. Try new foods and enjoy the wonderful, fresh produce offered.

Farmingville

The Town of Brookhaven hosts a farmers market every Thursday through October from noon to 5 p.m. in the south parking lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville. Locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, wine, flowers, baked goods, homemade bath and body products and more will be available for purchase. 631-451-8696, www.brookhavenny.gov

Huntington

The Town of Huntington will host a farmers market every Saturday through November from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 228 Main St., Huntington. Featuring organic fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, artisanal bread, pickles and more. Held rain or shine. 631-3233653, www.longislandgrowersmarket.com

Lake Grove

The Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove holds a farmers market Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting) in the parking lot along Middle Country Road just east of the Bahama Breeze Restaurant, rain or shine, year round.

The market features pickles, hot cider, donuts, ravioli, vegetables and more! 516-444-1280

Northport

The Northport Farmers Market at Cow Harbor Park at the corner of Main Street and Woodbine Avenue, Northport runs every Saturday through Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, artisan cheese, pickles, jams, granola, smoked meats, fish, baked goods, coffee, plants and much more. Held rain or shine. 631-754-3905, www. northportfarmersmarket.org

Port Jefferson

The Port Jefferson Farmers Market will be held at Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson every Sunday through Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market then heads indoors for the winter at the Port Jefferson Village Center from Dec. 19 to April 24, 2022. Purchase local produce, honey, bread and baked goods, seafood, international specialties, plants and flower bouquets. 631-473-4724, www.portjeff.com

Rocky Point

The Rocky Point Farmers & Artisan Market is held Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 21 at Old Depot Park at 115 Prince Road, corner of Broadway in Rocky Point.

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Setauket

The Three Village Artisan Farmers Market is held Fridays through Oct. 1 on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket from 3 to 7 p.m. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, local honey, soaps, artisan cheese, baked goods, pickles, fudge, ravioli and much more. 631901-7151, www.tvmobilemarket.com

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Fun on the Farm Lewin Farms

631-929-4327, www.lewinfarm.com Pick your own tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, apples, pumpkins and gourds in various locations through October. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Corn maze in October. Indoor farm stand at 812 Sound Ave., Calverton is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesdays.

Pantaleons Farm

445 Route 25A, East Setauket 631-608-8331 In October, visit the farm for pumpkin picking, hayrides and play area on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Columbus Day.

Rottkamp’s Fox Hollow Farm

2287 Sound Ave., Baiting Hollow 631-727-1786 In addition to a giant sunflower maze through late September, the farm is open for pumpkin picking from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 25 including Columbus Day.

Seven Ponds Orchard

65 Seven Ponds Road, Water Mill 631-726-8015 Pick your own string beans, eggplants, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, apples (gingergold, Gala and Macintosh), and pumpkins daily plus corn maze and hayrides through October from 9 to 6 p.m.

Stakey’s Pumpkin Farm

270 West Lane, Aquebogue 631-722-3467 In addition to pumpkin picking, the farm offers hayrides, a 3-acre corn maze, and a country store on the grounds through Oct. 31.

Hours are weekdays from noon to 5 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pet friendly. Starting Sept. 18 the farm is open weekdays from noon to 5 p.m.; weekends and holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 30.

White Post Farms

250 Old Country Road, Melville 631-351-9373, www.whitepostfarms.com Fall Farm Weekends Sept. 18 through October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with pumpkin picking, sing-a-long hayrides, pumpkin painting, animal acts, farm animals, and much more. Visit website for tickets.

Wickham’s Fruit Farm

28700 Route 25, Cutchogue 631-734-6441, www.wickhamsfruitfarm.com Pick your own apples (over 10 varieties) in September and pumpkins in October. Hours are Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October.

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134 E. Woodside Ave., Patchogue 631-758-1491, www.woodsidenurseryandgarden.com Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for fall fun activities from Sept. 26 to Oct. 31. Enjoy pumpkin picking, a haunted tunnel, Octobercation Trail and more.

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Path Through History Centerport Vanderbilt Mansion Tours

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport offers guided tours of the Living Quarters of the Vanderbilt Mansion Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The tour will transport visitors back in time to the life of William K. Vanderbilt II, showing off his lavish bedrooms, bathrooms, extensive collections, and more, preserved as they appeared when he and his family lived here in the 1920s-40s.

Estate Walk and Talk Tours

Guided tours of the exterior of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Mansion are offered from Thursday to Saturday at noon and again at 1 p.m. Join a museum educator for a walking tour to hear about William Vanderbilt’s family, travels, and the history of the estate’s unique architecture and collections.

Each tour lasts 45 minutes. Tours can be added to a general admission ticket for $6 at the gate. Call 631-854-5579 or visit www. vanderbiltmuseum.org for more information.

Cold Spring Harbor Harbor Haunts Walking Tours The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor hosts a Harbor Haunts Walking Tour on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m., Oct. 9 at 4:30 and 6 p.m., Oct. 15 at 6 p.m., Oct. 16 at 4:30 and 6 p.m., Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. and Oct 23 at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Explore Cold Spring Harbor’s ghostly side with fascinating tales of mishaps and historic hauntings on Main Street. Recommended for adults and children ages 8 and up.

Historic Cold Spring Harbor Walking Tour Travel back in time to the Whaling Era as you stroll down Cold Spring Harbor’s Historic Main Street in this educator-led walking tour on Oct. 17 at 2 p.m., courtesy of the Whaling Museum of Cold Spring Harbor. Explore the lives and admire the homes of local whaling families and learn about the businesses that helped support a 19th-Century coastal village. Recommended for all ages.

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All tours are held rain or shine. Fee is $12 adults, $8 children.

Register for the tours at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org or call 631367-3418.

The Whaling Museum’s popular Harbor Haunts Walking Tours begin on Oct. 8.

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Path Through History Huntington Virtual Lunch & Learn Join the Huntington Historical Society for a guided virtual tour of the beautiful Walt Whitman Birthplace on Oct. 7 at noon as part of its Lunch & Learn series. Suggested donation is $10.

Old Burying Ground Tour Join the Huntington Historical Society for a walking tour of the oldest burial ground in Huntington, dating back to the 17th century on Sept. 18 at 4 p.m., Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. and Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. View stunning folk art and beautiful epitaphs while listening to stories of Huntington’s residents and rich history. Tours begin at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main St., Huntington. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 members, $5 children.

Advance reservations required.

Register for the above events at www. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. For more information, call 631-427-7045, ext. 401.

Northport Parading Down Main Street Join the Northport Historical Society for

a lively, informative, and socially distanced walking tour of Northport’s historic Main Street business district on Oct. 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Using storytelling and historic photos from the society’s collection, your guide will make the past come alive! The The Ward Melville Heritage Organization offers two walking tours of tour leaves from the Stony Brook Village in October. Photo by Cayla Rosenhagen Society steps at 215 Main Street so please arrive by 1:20 p.m. and residents. Tour begins at the Stony Brook Tickets are $7 per person. Register at www. Village Post Office. $10 per person. Call 631751-2244 to reserve your spot. northporthistorical.org or call 631-757-9859.

Stony Brook Secrets and Spirits Walking Tour Join the Ward Melville Heritage Organization for a Stony Brook Village Secrets and Spirits Walking Tour on Oct. 28 at 2:50 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 10:50 a.m. Take a stroll through picturesque Stony Brook Village and hear the spooky stories of its former visitors

Grist Mill Tours The historic Stony Brook Grist Mill, 100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook is open Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 24 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Visit a charming country store and take part in a guided tour of the mill. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Call 7512244 for further information. See more on page 45.

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uilt along the old Stony Brook in the village that bears its name, the Stony Brook Grist Mill has been a staple of the local community for over 320 years. Since its construction in 1699, the mill continues to be operational and now functions as a museum and general store. In fact, it is Long Island’s most completely equipped working mill and is listed on the National and New York State Register of Historic Places. Every Sunday from April to October, the millers offer guided tours through the millhouse and surrounding grounds.

Touring the grist mill as a young child sparked my love of history many years ago and remains a very fond memory of mine. I recently returned to take a tour and become once again immersed in the living history. As I stood in the middle of the millhouse, surrounded by handhewn beams and elaborate, old machinery whirring around me, I was in awe. The nostalgic aroma of ancient timber made me feel like I had stepped back in time.

Light shone through the glass-paned windows spotlighting the long-standing wooden mill equipment.

The Dutch-style millhouse was built at the end of the 17th century by Adam Smith, grandson of Smithtown’s founder Richard “Bull” Smith, a prominent figure in local folklore. As the mill passed through the tumultuous eras of colonization, revolution, and industrialization, it endured as the indispensable heart of Stony Brook Village.

Throughout its lifetime, the mill was destroyed by a storm and rebuilt in 1751, harbored a garrison of redcoats during the Revolution, and was briefly converted to a winery during the turn of the last century.

It was last used to process grain in the late 1940s when it was then acquired by philanthropist Ward Melville. The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) now owns and operates it.

On my tour, our knowledgeable guide Richard, who has been a miller there for

14 years, painted a detailed and immersive picture as he explained how the mill operated in olden times. I could truly envision the daily bustle of old mill life.

According to Richard, the mill provided an invaluable resource for locals as it supplied them with flour used in cooking and feed for livestock. Farmers would bring their crops such as wheat, corn, and barley to be ground up. The miller would pour the grain into a hopper directing it between millstones to be ground into flour.

The millstones themselves weigh thousands of pounds and are powered solely by a 14-foot waterwheel built in the brook.

Through another device called a bolting machine, the grain is sifted into meal and chaff, a byproduct made of the husks which is used for animal feed.

I encourage you to visit for yourself and learn more about the mill and how the millers lived and worked back in the day. The mill is located at 100 Harbor Rd, Stony Brook adjacent to the picturesque Avalon Park and Preserve. Richard and his fellow miller Marianne give tours of the mill every Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. now through October 24 and will resume again in the spring of 2022.

The mill also houses a Country Store which sells jams, jellies, colonial and outdoor games for kids, duck feed, Stony Brook Village clothing items, and wildlife pamphlets. The

Photos by Cayla Rosenhagen

grist mill tour costs $3 for adults and $2 for children and no reservations are needed.

For more information, call the WMHO at 631-751-2244.

Cayla Rosenhagen is a local high school student who enjoys capturing the unique charm of the community through photography and journalism. She serves on the board of directors for the Four Harbors Audubon Society and Brookhaven’s Youth Board, and is the founder and coordinator of Beach Bucket Brigade, a community outreach program dedicated to environmental awareness, engagement, and education. She is also an avid birder, hiker, and artist who is concurrently enrolled in college, pursuing a degree in teaching and pens a column for TBR News Media titled Cayla’s Column.

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Calendar of Events|November

Women’s EXPO

Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach presents its annual Women’s EXPO on Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A showcase and a marketplace for Long Island women entrepreneurs, the outdoor event will feature over 80 exhibitors attracting over 2500 attendees. Free admission. 631-5859393, www.womensexpoli.org

Custom & Collectible Car Show

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Holiday Bazaar

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point presents its annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring holiday craft items, Grandma’s attic (gently used holiday themed items), Elves R Us (items and activities for children), food and more. Free admission. 631-744-9355.

The Women’s EXPO in Centereach will be held outdoors this year on Nov. 5. Photo by Heidi Sutton

Hauppauge Craft & Gift Fair

Time to shop! Hauppauge High School, 500 Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge will host its annual Hauppauge Craft & Gift Fair on Nov. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 100 exhibitors with arts, crafts and gift items — the perfect opportunity to spend a day shopping with Christmas just around the corner. Free admission. 631-846-1459

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Walt Whitman High School, 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station hosts its 20th annual Crafts Fair on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 100 fine art and craft vendors — the perfect place to find one of a kind items for everyone on your holiday shopping list. 631549-8582.

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Calendar of Events|November Scandinavian Bazaar

Loyal Lodge #252 Sons of Norway will host a Scandinavian Bazaar at St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland will be represented with Scandinavian decorative and household items, baked goods, food, and authentic Scandinavian raffle items. Lunch and snacks will also be available.

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Country Parlor Holiday Show

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FAMILY HIKES continued from page 53 I have been fortunate to have had a lifetime of sensory-filled, emotionally charged, highly enjoyable experiences in nature. Watching 600,00 sandhill cranes come in at sunset along Nebraska’s Platte River during Spring migration; sitting on some boulders at Pennsylvania’s Hawk Mountain observing the steady stream of southbound birds-of-prey in the autumn with a russet, orange and yellow colored backdrop created by the fall forest; watching flocks of whimbrels — powerful shorebirds — flying past over a Cape Cod salt marsh on their way to South America; watching several dozen hummingbirds, involving a half-dozen species, zipping back and forth feeding at sugar water feeders in the backyard of a house in southeastern Arizona; and looking at hundreds of colorful moth species that landed on a broad white sheet illuminated by a ultraviolet blacklight in rural Texas, many miles from the nearest road, And these are but a few.

I’ve had many more joyful, immersive experiences here on Long Island. Sitting on the rocks under the Montauk Lighthouse watching a nearby harbor seal relaxed on the surface eating a flounder it had just caught; strolling among the 400-million year old, house-sized boulders at Shoreham, gifts from the last glacier; watching spotted salamanders swimming lazily along the bottom of a wooded vernal pool during Spring mating season; delighting in the fluttering fall mating flights of the orange, black, and white male buck moth taking place in the globally rare Dwarf Pine Plains in Westhampton. And there’s been countless more over decades of explorations.

One of my more memorable experiences, and an indelible memory that resulted from it, occurred many years ago watching Least Terns at a colony at Short Beach in the Town of Smithtown. There was a small tern colony in the sandy, more open area of the town park. An adult landed with a small and thin u-shaped fish locked in its bill. Like a tiny penguin, a newly born tern chick shuffled excitedly several inches toward the food-laden parent, its little stubby wings flailing in the air. The parent gave up the fish to the eager chick which proceeded to try swallowing it. Given the size of the fish and the size of the chick a little struggle ensued.

I confess I took sides — I rooted for the baby bird to eat the fish and after a while it did, rocking back and forth as it did so. It then, within seconds, fell asleep, as content as an animal could possibly be. I’ve always been moved by the spirit of that baby seabird and am so today.

A chickadee takes a fall treat from a visitor at Morton National Refuge. Photo by Heidi Sutton

The same feeling washes over me — and I suspect others who love the out-of-doors — every time I leave the manmade world behind and slip into natural landscapes filled with plants and animals. I’m not sure if its best described as relaxed excitement or excited relaxation, but I can feel stress slip away and anticipation rise as I begin any walk in a natural place, be it any of the 130 or so parks and preserves that have been established on Long Island through the action of government and not-for-profit organizations like The Nature Conservancy, Peconic Land Trust, or the North Shore Land Alliance or points further afield.

Of course, you too can have these same experiences and as indicated above there are no shortage of choices to pick from.

Here are half-a-dozen family-friendly places to visit this Autumn: Morton and Wertheim National Wildlife Refuges, the Fire Island Hawk Watch, Cordwood Landing County Nature Preserve in Miller Place, and explore the 55,000 acres that make up the core of the Pine Barrens (Long Island’s Central Park!) by a visit to Cranberry Bog County Nature Preserve and the Quogue Wildlife Refuge.

Morton National Wildlife Refuge: As autumn melds into winter the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge, situated in Sag Harbor, is a go-to destination. The main attraction? Many native songbirds that feed out of your hand. There is no more rewarding way for you and your children to connect with nature and wildlife. Putting an ample supply of unsalted sunflower seeds in your hand and extending your arm will likely attract black-capped chickadees, tufted titmice, and white and red-breasted nuthatches. After feeding these woodland birds a walk down to Peconic Bay to look for wintering ducks is a fun way to put a cap on your day.

If you go: The 187-acre park is located at 2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor. Open year

round ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset. No pets allowed. Restrooms on site. Vehicle fee is $4 cash. 631-725-7598 Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge: What’s more fun than to spend some time of the colorful fall season than to walk along one of Long Island’s major rivers - the Carmans.

The refuge has an interesting nature center with exhibits and a gift shop, and trails on both sides of the river. I especially like the “White Oak” trail loop on the west side of the river. The definition of pretty!

If you go: The 2,550 acre park is located at 340 Smith Road, Shirley. Open year round ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset. No pets allowed. No vehicle fee. 631-286-0485 Fire Island Hawk Watch: Each fall hundreds to several thousand birds-of-prey pass by the Fire Island Hawk Watch situated just east of Parking Field 5 of Robert Moses State Park. Species to be seen as they move west along the barrier island include Sharpshinned and Cooper’s Hawks, falcon species such as American Kestrel, Merlin, and Peregrine Falcon (best seen in the first two weeks of October), Northern Harrier, Osprey, and Bald Eagle. From this elevated wooden platform, you can watch other migrating birds and butterflies (such as Monarchs), and enjoy gorgeous views of the lighthouse, waves from the omnipresent ocean breaking onshore, and the rolling dune landscape.

And before or after the visit to the Hawk Watch why not head over to the Fire Island Lighthouse, a short walk to the east?

If you go: Proceed south on Robert Moses Parkway, over the bridge to Robert Moses State Park. From the water tower circle, proceed east to parking lot #5. From the NE corner of the lot, walk east toward the lighthouse. Watch is from the highest point near the road barriers. ny.audubon.org/getoutside/hawkwatch. 631-687-4750 FAMILY HIKES continued on page 55

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • TBR NEWS MEDIA • HARVEST TIMES • PAGE S55 Cordwood Landing Count y Nature Preserve: With more than one thousand feet of beach and bluff fronting on Long Island Sound, this heavily forested County Nature Preserve located in Miller Place, formerly a Girl Scout Camp, is a gem to hike through. As you walk down the road leading to the landing on the cobbly beach where cordwood cut from Long Island’s interior forests was loaded onto small schooners destined for use in New York City, you can almost clear the clip-clop of horse drawn wagons. Or, instead, hike on the circular trail that comes out to the bluff for a spectacular view of Long Island Sound. If the shoreline is your thing, the park has extensive beach frontage on the Sound. A great place to look for shells and challenge your children to rock skipping contests.

If you go: This 70-acre plus nature preserve is located on Landing Avenue in Miller Place, about 1000 feet north of North Country Road. The main entrance leads to a small parking lot from which you can explore. Dogs on leashes are welcome.

631-854-4949 The Long Island Pine Barrens, Cranberry Bog County Nature Preserve: There are dozens of parks and preserves to explore in the vast stretch of the Long Island Pine Barrens. One of the most delightful is this one, once an active commercial cranberry bog called the Woodhull Bog, once the largest on Long Island, producing thousands of bushels in its heyday. It was established in 1885 and four years later produced its first crop — a mere 10 bushels of cranberries. By 1891 things picked up with 500 bushels and then in 1892 the bog reached its commercial potential with more than 21,000 bushels harvested. No wonder they called it red gold!

A nature trail takes you around Swezey’s Pond which was the water supply source for the bog and in so doing you’ll walk on the sandy dike created to establish the pond, as a water supply source. If you pay close attention you’ll pass by a craterlike area from which sand was excavated to create the dike.

If you let your children run up ahead they’ll come across a small concrete structure — the remains of the pumphouse, situated near where water from Swezey’s Pond flowed into the bog. The pumphouse was activated when water was needed to flood the bogs such as on nights in the autumn when temperatures might drop below freezing potentially damaging the soon-to-be-harvested cranberries. If you peer over the wall you can see the remains of the metal pulley system.

Turtles, dragonflies, rare Atlantic White Cedar trees, and beautiful pickerelweed can be seen along the walk. A bridge spans the western edge of the pond where the Little River flows into it. If you use your imagination, you can sense the presence of countless cranberry pickers who, for many decades, harvested cranberries each autumn, many autumns ago.

If you go: This 165-acre preserve is located at 3814 Lake Avenue in Riverhead, just about a mile or so south of the traffic circle by the river. Look for a sign that marks the entrance to the preserve.

There’s a small off-road parking area.

You’ll need to walk in to the loop trail which takes you around Sweezy Pond. At the end of the old tar roadway there’s a sign pointing the way to the start of the trail. Dogs on leashes are welcome. 631854-4949.

Quogue Wildlife Refuge: Encompassing much of the watershed to Quantuck Creek the refuge is a wonderful place to visit for the better part of the day. There are pens your child might enjoy housing wild animals that cannot be rehabilitated and returned to the wild. The refuge also has a nature center on the southern edge of Ice Pond, and related to that, a small museum that shows how ice was once collected from the pond for use by local residents.

There are several miles of trails on which to hike (you can hike to the northern end and see some of the pygmy pines that make up the Dwarf Pine Plains) but if pressed for time, the shorter trail loop around the pond is perfect. Look for turtles as you cross the bridge; both painted and snapping turtles can often be seen in the water below.

So, along with members of your family, why not join the parade of happy folk connecting to a larger existence? Take a hike, take time to smell the wildflowers, and slow down to observe the natural landscapes that surround your humandominated world. In doing so you’ll be receiving a valuable dose of Vitamin N! If you go: This 305-acre nature preserve is located at 3 Old Country Road in Quogue. The park is open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. Dogs and bicycles are not permitted on the trails. 631-653-4771.

A resident of Setauket, author John Turner is conservation chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society, author of “Exploring the Other Island: A Seasonal Nature Guide to Long Island” and president of Alula Birding & Natural History Tours and pens a monthly column for TBR News Media titled Nature Matters.

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Calendar of Events|December

The Village of Port Jefferson hosts the 25th annual Charles Dickens Festival in December. Photo by Heidi Sutton

Charles Dickens Festival

The Village of Port Jefferson will play host to the 25th annual Charles Dickens Festival on Dec. 4 and 5. The village will magically transform into the Dickensian era with streets fi lled with a troupe of Dickens’ Street Characters and alive with a host of musical, magical and theatrical presentations.

Be on the lookout for the engaging “Mrs. Cratchet’s Colorful Christmas Crafts” event, featuring a potpourri of small craft and cookie kits for families to purchase and put together in time for the holiday season.

Mrs. Cratchet’s and the wonderful Festival of Trees (a Hollywood worthy event) are found at the Port Jefferson Village Center.

The whimsical Santa’s Workshop, an incredible tribute to Christmas of yesteryear once again created by the celebrated confection artist Pat Darling, should be on every person’s “must see” list. Look for it on the corner of Barnum and West Main Street.

The Artisan Square, showing how hand crafted works were made during Victorian England, and the spectacular Tiny Tim’s Train Station (a Toys for Tots location), presented by the Reed Family Train Project at the Harbormaster’s building, rounds out the big attractions. The restaurants offer Dickensian inspired fare, while the wide range of shops in the village stay open for extended hours for holiday shopping.

Join them for the grand opening parade and Pickwick’s closing extravaganza featuring the Longwood High School

marching band, spectacular NEW giant puppets and a few new surprises.

The festival is produced by the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council in cooperation with the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson. For more information, visit www.portjeff.com.

Smithtown Craft Fair This event is pending

The holidays are almost here. Time to shop till you drop at the 7th annual Smithtown Craft Fair, Smithtown East High School, 1 School St., St. James on Dec. 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 100 exhibitors fill the school gym to capacity with predominantly hand crafted work with a few select gift items. Expect to see some exquisite jewelry, artisanal, vintage and new. Decorative wreaths, homemade candies, organic soaps, Xmas décor and much more. Refreshments served by the Smithtown College Scholarship Committee.

Free admission. 631-846-1459.

WMHO Holiday Festival

The 42nd annual Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Holiday Festival will be held at the Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main St., Stony Brook on Dec. 5 from noon to 6 p.m. Visitors will enjoy a Promenade of Trees, carolers, live music, a holiday train display at Wiggs Opticians, “Legends & Spies” puppet parade, and a visit from Santa Claus. Stay for the holiday tree lighting on the Village Green at 5:30 p.m. Free. 631-7512244, www.wmho.org.

Northport Craft Fair This event is pending

Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport hosts the 25th annual Winter Northport Craft Fair on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Long Island’s largest indoor craft fair showcases over 200 exhibitors featuring original art, photography, one of a kind crafted jewelry, woodcraft, textiles, apparel, personalized ornaments, organic specialties as olive oils, soaps, bath & body butters, jellies, chocolates and bakery delicacies, teas and local honey, and much more. Free admission. 631-846-1459.

Nutcracker Ballet

Seiskaya Ballet’s The Nutcracker heads to Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook on Dec. 16 and 17 at 7 p.m., Dec. 18 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 1 and 6 p.m. Call 631-632ARTS or visit www.nutcrackerballet.com.

Selden Craft & Gift Fair This event is pending

One of the country’s longest continuously running indoor craft fairs, the 38th annual Selden Craft & Gift Fair, Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden on Dec. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 200 exhibitors offer very cool crafts to hand picked gift items including photography, textiles, soy candles, crafted jewelry, floral, organic soaps, country crafts and the sought after rum cakes. Free admission. 631-846-1459.

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