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Slice your avocado and place the slices on the toast, then squeeze a slice of lime over the avocado (or drizzle 2 tsp bottled lime juice).

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The NSCA (I have their highest gold standard certification) uses all evidence based research to make its recommendations, meaning a lot of research studies performed regularly. They have studied the misconception that resistance training will stunt a child’s growth. There has not been one growth plate fracture reported in any youth resistance training study. This shows that when your child works with a knowledgeable coach/personal trainer that they can safely perform resistance training. The NSCA sates “ With appropriate supervision and instruction, the risks associated with youth resistance training are not greater than other activities that children and adolescents regularly participate.”

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your child has the more he/she can eat and not gain weight. *Cardiovascular exercise is also important in the overall fitness level of your child. *Improved Mood: exercise causes your brain to release serotonin the “feel good” hormone. *Increased concentration levels: exercise helps the body release energy and can lead to a calming affect after you finish. Studies have shown that kids who exercise are able to focus better in school.

Here are the National Strength & Conditioning Association guidelines to safe weight training for your child: 1. Supervision of a coach/personal trainer 2. Warm-up of light cardiovascular exercises that mimic the strength exercises that the child will be performing 3. Repetitions of 12-15 when using heavier weights is most appropriate 4. Body weight exercises should be part of a strength training workout and can help the child build up to using other types of resistance.

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outdoor living • charles h gamarekian

YOUR BACKYARD CAN BE THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR A GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT The arrival of the “outdoor living room” — a fashionable term for a comfortable, extra living space outdoors — has brought with it “the outdoor man cave”, carved out by toting up handsome stainless steel barbecue grills; bar islands; flaming fire pits; and wall mounted, flat screen TVs for Football Sunday cheering squads. It’s also time for gentlemen of good favor to move over and make room for girls’ nights out (outside that is). Today’s conveniences, available from leadingedge hardscape products manufacturers, offer the ladies a lot of reasons to host backyard gettogethers in lieu of traveling out to a local restaurant, lounge or public meeting spot.

For most women, small parties traditionally begin in the kitchen. Female guests are known to join the hostess while she scurries around prepping food and keeping a close watch on oven temperatures and cooking times while cleverly arranging appetizers and pairing wine pours.

The thought of backyard cooking has been long-linked to summertime grilling of chicken, hot dogs and burgers, but by today’s standards, cooking outside can mean different things for different people. The most casual or upscale cooking and dining experiences can be simple or multifarious with memorable summer soirées making it into all four seasons. It can mean a great way to grill a new Southeast Asian satay, spit-roast a whole chicken using a savory baste with its beginnings in a nearby herb garden, bake an authentic bistro-style tomato pie, or cook veggies in adaptations that are socially and nutritionally good for you, your lady friends and family members.

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versatile, gas cooking and grilling patio components. They have the durability of hardscape materials and polished granite countertops plus premium-grade, stainless steel grills and cabinet access doors. For larger areas, four-piece Cambridge Fully-assembled Outdoor Kitchens can be arranged in “L”-shaped and “U”-shaped configurations or in a straight line. “L”-shaped models are also available in pre-cut/prepackaged kits.

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A professional contractor can help with a design that is genderneutral so everybody can enjoy the moment. Visit an authorized Cambridge Distributor for a handy Kitchen Design Template and plot your own space.

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March 5 through April 3 Artist Reception: Sunday, March 6, 3-5 pm Travels & Destinations ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND 107 East Deer Park Rd., Melville www.artleagueli.org 631-462-5400 Through February 21 Black Voices - An exhibition of African-American Artists of Long Island B.J. SPOKE GALLERY 299 Main St., Huntington www.bjspokegallery.com 631-549-5106 Through February 28 Artists Choice - members invite an artist that they know and respect to show with them during the month of February.

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CONKLIN FARMHOUSE 2 High Street, Huntington www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org 631-427-7045

HECKSCHER MUSEUM OF ART 2 Prime Ave., Huntington 631-351-3250 www.heckscher.org

February 20 & 21, 2-4 pm Tea with Dolly and Me - $25 for each young lady and $10 for each adult. For reservations call (631) 427-7045, Ext. 401

Through March 27 Street Life: Private Moments/Public Record - Selected from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, this exhibition is a portrait of New York City – its work-a-day life, shopping avenues, and iconic transportation system.

DR. DANIEL W. KISSAM HOUSE 434 Park Avenue, Huntington www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org 631-427-7045 FOTOFOTO GALLERY 14 West Carver St., Huntington www.fotofotogallery.org 631-549-0448 Through February 27 Under the Influence - An invitational exhibition of images by student photographers as selected by their instructors.

March 2 through 26 Artist Reception: Saturday March 5, 5-7 pm Photography by by Bruce Cohen and Kristin GALLERY NORTH 90 N. Country Road, East Setauket www.gallerynorth.org 631-751-2676 February 12 through March 11 Artist Reception: Friday February 12, 5-7 pm The Art Collectors - an exhibition that includes selected prints from the collection of Richard Gerrig and Timothy Peterson. In addition to the private collection on display, there will be original prints by artists whose work is often shown at Gallery North.

GREENLAWN – CENTERPORT HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM Harborfields Public Library 31 Broadway, Greenlawn www.gcha.info 631-754-1180 HARBORFIELDS PUBLIC LIBRARY 31 Broadway, Greenlawn 631-757-4200 www.harborfieldslibrary.org Through February 27 Matt (Doc) Rankel - Photography During Retirement HAVEN GALLERY 155 Main St, The Carriage House Square, Northport 631-757-0500 www.havenartgallery.com Trough February 14 Music Box - Artists look to a lyric, song title, band name, etc., to influence them for the creation of their artwork.

Through March 27 Men at Work - In paintings, sculpture, and photographs, artists have depicted intellectuals, sailors, farmers, miners, and soldiers, capturing aspects of their emotional life as well as their physical labor.

Through April 3 You Go Girl! Celebrating Women Artists ISLIP ARTS MUSEUM 50 Irish Hall, East Islip www.islipartmuseum.org 631-224-54 Through March 13 Transformations of a Visionary: Paul Mommer MAIN STREET PETITE ART GALLERY 213 Main St., Huntington 631-271-8423 www.huntingtonarts.org NORTHPORT HISTORICAL MUSEUM 215 Main St., Northport 631-757-9859 www.northporthistorical.org RIPE ART GALLERY 1028 Park Avenue, Huntington 631-239-1805 www.ripeartgal.com

Meredith Marsone, Intimates Series - Peace (Oblivion 2) at Haven Gallery through February 14

Through March 5 Reception: Sunday, February 14, 4-7 pm 10th Annual Valentine’s Day Group Show. This year’s theme is “I Like Andy,” A tribute to all things Andy Warhol.

March 12 through 30 Reception: Saturday, March 12, 6-9 pm Martin Andrews- Debut Solo Show. Rediscover the artist Paul Mommer (American, born Luxembourg, 1899-1963), a well-known and frequently exhibited artist of the mid-twentieth century VANDERBILT MUSEUM 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport 631-854-5579 www.vanderbiltmuseum.org The Arena Players Repertory Theater will open its 2016 season with Gardner McKay’s Toyer, on Friday, March 4 at 8 pm in the Vanderbilt Museum’s Carriage House Theater.. For reservations or further information visit the musems website or call 516-293-0674.

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Matt (Doc) Rankel on Exhibit at Harborfields Public Library through February 27

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