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Saturday 3/19/16Adult workshops

11:30 a.m. — Guide Dog Foundation/America’s VetDogs with Susan Stevens, Certified Health Coach

1 p.m. — Tree Care & Organic Op-tions for the Homeowner by Evan Dackow of Jolly Green

2:30 p.m. — Composting by Mike Des-Gaines of TOB Dept of Waste Management

4 p.m. — Dahlias, the Bloom With Many Faces by Joe Lysik and Joe Bonomo

5:30 p.m. — Caring for Your House-plants by April Perry, Ecology Staff

Kids WorkshopsNoon to 1:30 p.m. — Recycled Bird-

feeder Activity by Nicole Pocchiare of TOB Dept of Waste Management

1:30 to 3 p.m. — Water Conservation Craft by Molly Hastings — Environ-mental Educator/Park Ranger, TOB

Sunday 3/20/16Adult workshops

11:30 a.m. — Hydrangeas on Long Is-land by Judy Ogden, Ogden’s Design & Plantings Inc.

1 p.m. — Herbs in the Kitchen by Anne Marie O’Neil, President of HALI

2:30 p.m. — The Carmen’s River: An Amazing Natural Beauty by John Car-done, author and photographer

4 p.m. — TBA

Kids WorkshopsNoon to 1:30 p.m. — Gardening Fun

With Kids by Kelly Smith, Ecology Site horticulturist

1:30 to 3 p.m. — Gardening Fun With Kids by Rosa Goncalves, Ecology Site horticulturist

Please note: Kid’s classes will be held while supplies last and adult workshops topics are subject to change.

Town of Brookhaven

Home & Garden Show

March 12, 2016 Photos by Heidi SuttonClockwise from top left, Bayport Flower House; photographer John Cardone; a fairy house (Bayport Flower House); pansies in a variety of colors (Bloomin Haus); representatives from King Quality; a turtle garden sculpture among the flowers (Bloomin Haus); and a shopper looking at a variety of herbs (Bloomin Haus) were among the many sights at the show.

The Town of Brookhaven’s annual Home & Garden Show welcomed spring early last weekend. More than 1,400 people visited the indoor event at the Holtsville Ecology Site that featured displays and exhibits by over 30 local vendors offering a array of home im-provement ideas. In addition, free adult educational workshops and hands-on classes for children were offered. The event will continue on March 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 per adult, children 16 and under are free. For more information, call 631-758-9664, ext. 18.

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“The mistress of the house should al-ways be certain that the coffee be excel-lent; the master that his liquors be of the first quality.”

— Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, 1755–1826, French politician and writer

What would March 17, Saint Patrick’s Day, be without a couple of whiskey-laced Irish coffees?

Like many other drinks whose origins are clouded in mystery, Joe Sheridan (1909–1962) introduced Irish coffee in 1942. He was the head chef of a cater-ing company at the Fly-ing Boat terminal locat-ed at Foynes Field (now Shannon Airport) in Limerick from 1938 to 1945. Joe wanted to pro-vide passengers a suit-able drink after hours of cold planes and bumpy flights. Flight atten-dants would ease the pain by adding a shot of whiskey to hot cof-fee. The whiskey became Irish when the flights arrived or departed from Shan-non Airport in Ireland.

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• 1 teaspoon brown sugar • 1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey • 3 to 4 ounces strong coffee (not

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To make an Irish coffee, first fill a 6-ounce stemmed glass with very hot water to preheat and then empty. Place the brown sugar into the bottom of the glass and then add the Irish whiskey. Put a spoon into the glass and then pour in the hot coffee and fill three quarters and stir. The purpose of the spoon is to absorb the heat so the glass does not break. Then stir gently and add a heap-ing tablespoon of freshly whipped heavy cream, not one of the dairy creamers or premixed cream from an aerosol can. Serve without stirring.

Irish Coffee Story — Buena Vista Hotel in San Francisco, CA

The Buena Vista Hotel in San Fran-cisco (or the BV as locals call it) is the birthplace of Irish coffee in America and continues to be frequented by tourists and locals, all enjoying their

Irish coffee. Accord-ing to its website…

“The historic ven-ture started on the night of November 10, in 1952, Jack Ko-eppler, then-owner of the Buena Vista, chal-lenged international travel-writer Stanton Delaplane to help re-create a highly touted ‘Irish Coffee’ served at Shannon Airport in Ireland.

Intrigued, Stan accepted Jack’s in-vitation, and the pair began to ex-periment immedi-ately. Throughout the night, the two of them

stirred and sipped judiciously and eventually acknowledged two recur-ring problems. The taste was ‘not quite right’ and the cream would not f loat. Stan’s hopes sank like the cream, but Jack was undaunted. The restaurateur pursued the elusive elixir with reli-gious fervor, even making a pilgrimage overseas to Shannon Airport.”

In the 50 years since it was introduced, the Buena Vista has served more than 30 million Irish coffees! On a good day, the Buena Vista serves about 2,000 Irish cof-fees. It is the largest single consumer of Irish whiskey in the United States. The Buena Vista and its coffee has been a trivia question on “Jeopardy!”

Bob Lipinski, a local author, has written 10 books, including “101: Ev-erything You Need to Know About Vod-ka, Gin, Rum & Tequila” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (avail-able on Amazon.com). He conducts training seminars on wine, spirits and food and is available for speaking en-gagements. He can be reached at www.boblipinski.com OR [email protected].

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Photo from Billy WilliamsMembers of the Three Village Kiwanis Club, the Ward Melville Key Club and the Stony Brook University’s Circle K Club at the event

Variety show entertains veterans The Three Village Kiwanis Club put on an Ed Sullivan style variety show on Feb. 25 at the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook for the enjoyment of the

residents. The show was produced by Kiwanis member and Ward Melville High School social studies teacher, Allison Kane. Her team of Kiwanians, including State Farm agent Billy Williams, State Farm CSR Bruce Larrabee, State Farm CSR Laura San Nicolas and retired counselor Nick Bubolo helped out at the event. The Ward Melville Key Club and Stony Brook University’s Circle K Club were also instrumental in the night’s events.


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For the past 29 years, students at Com-sewogue High School have showcased their eclectic talents with the commu-nity at “A Night for Jason,” a student-run variety show produced in honor of Jason Mariano, a child in the school district who succumbed to leukemia in 1987. This year’s event will take place on Friday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium.

The money raised from the event ben-efits Friends of Karen, a tristate children’s

charity with an office in Port Jefferson, that offers emotional, financial and advocacy support for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families in order to keep them stable, functioning and able to cope.

“This is always such a great way to keep our students involved in caring for our community,” said Dana Urbinati, a teacher at the high school and coordina-tor of the event. “Along with the talents and energy of everyone involved, we want

people to know that the funds raised are going to help some very special families in our communities.”

A diverse mix of talents have graced the stage in the past and this year is no exception. Emceed by Jason Kellar, Eli Smith, Aleyna Kaya, Nicholas Keller and Ethan Wright, the evening will feature 22 acts including musical performances by the high school’s Jazz Band and female choir, Tapestry, along with singing, danc-

ing, comedy and student bands. “This is an extremely talented, hardworking group and I’m just so grateful that we are able to help such an amazing charity,” said Urbinati.

Comsewogue High School is located at 565 N. Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson Station. Tickets for this one-night event are priced at $12 in advance by calling 631-474-8179 or $15 at the door. For more information about Friends of Karen, call 631-473-1768.

Comsewogue High School presents 29th Annual ‘Night for Jason’

Dana Urbinati and her team of students took a break from rehearsals Monday night to pose for a photo.

Photo by Heidi Sutton


By Rita J. Egan

Skip the night of drinks with friends.The musical “First Date,” now playing at the Smithtown Center for the Per-forming Arts, will provide more laughs than all of your besties’ dating stories combined.

This contemporary romantic comedy, written by Austin Winsberg with music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to today’s dating game. With a huge dose of humor, “First Date” deals with a num-ber of issues that arise in dating — from what to talk about during your first en-counter to should you Google your date before meeting to who pays the check at the end of the night. And, while the mu-sical is chock full of amusing moments, it also subtlety touches on the deeper is-sue of people building walls around their hearts.

Directed by Jordan Hue, “First Date,” through witty dialogue and song, tells the story of serial dater Casey and blind date newbie Aaron meeting for drinks at a New York City restaurant. A helpful waiter, as well as restaurant patrons who double as people in their lives, surround the twosome. During the 90-minute play, the lead characters experience an array of emotions from nervousness and cynicism to attraction and hope.

TracyLynn Conner as Casey perfectly embodies the energy of today’s sophisti-cated single female. She is strong, edgy and sexy as well as guarded and jaded from years of dating disappointments. Her sister has even called her a relation-ship assassin due to her experiences. However, as the date unfolds, Conner effortlessly portrays the softening of Casey who starts to realize that maybe she hasn’t always made the best decisions when it comes to the men in her life.

While Conner possesses strong vo-

cals on all her numbers, it’s during the song “Safer” where she truly shines. The actress delivers the song with such great emotion that many women will find themselves connecting with the lyrics and reaching for the tissues.

James D. Schultz as the awkward and nervous Aaron is endearing and lovable. The audience can’t help but root for him as the date progresses. He easily handles the subtle transformation his charac-ter experiences as Casey helps him say goodbye to his hope of ever reuniting with his ex-fiancée. During the number “In Love with You,” Schultz gets to show off his singing abilities. What seems at first to be a touching ballad transforms into an edgy upbeat song where the ac-tor really gets to let loose to the delight of the audience.

Michael Newman as the waiter serves up plenty of laughs throughout the musi-cal, and with his song and dance number, “I’d Order Love,” he lightens up the mood after the emotionally charged “Safer” as well as lights up the stage with his charm.

Rounding out the cast are Charles Jacker, Samantha Carroll, Jeremy Hud-son and Lauren Gobes who all alternate between restaurant patrons and people in Casey’s and Aaron’s lives, with whom the couple at times has imaginary con-versations.

Jacker is hilarious as Casey’s best friend Reggie who keeps calling her to provide her a way out of the date. Dur-ing the number “Bailout Song,” as well as its reprises, Jacker delivers comedic lines that had everyone in the audience hysterically laughing.

Hudson, as Aaron’s friend Gabe, re-ceives a great deal of laughs, too. As Aaron imagines how his buddy would advise him, Hudson convincingly plays a typical young man giving his friend bad advice all for the sake of getting a one-night stand.

Carroll, who plays Casey’s sister Lau-ren, is believable as the average suburban wife and mother when Casey pictures what her sibling would say at various mo-ments during the date. However, it’s while playing Aaron’s mother (as he remembers a letter she left him) that Carroll takes center stage as the audience hears her strong soprano during a touching duet with Schultz, “The Things I Never Said.”

Lauren Gobes delivers the emasculat-ing and moody character of Aaron’s ex-fiancée Allison perfectly. During Aar-on’s imaginary conversations with her and the number “Allison’s Theme #1,” the actress easily conveys the essence of this woman and why her ex is the way he is when it comes to females.

Another standout number featuring the whole ensemble is “The Girl for You” as Aaron imagines the reaction of his de-ceased grandmother, played by Carroll, to the fact that Casey isn’t Jewish. Just when the audience thinks the number can’t get any funnier, Jacker, as Aaron’s imaginary future and confused son, joined by Hudson, breaks into a well-delivered rap number.

Hue has skillfully directed cast members who handle multiple roles seamlessly and deliver comedic lines ef-fortlessly. Whether in a relationship or currently single, theatergoers will leave “First Date” feeling a bit more optimis-tic about their dating life and maybe even able to laugh about their own ro-mantic failures. Before buying tickets though, parents should be aware that the musical includes adult language, so secure a babysitter for the kids and en-joy a grown-up night out of the house.

The Smithtown Center for the Perform-ing Arts, 2 East Main Street, Smithtown, will present “First Date” through March 26. Tickets are $35 each. For more infor-mation, call 631-724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

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‘First Date’ takes lighthearted look at romance

Photo by Jordan hueFrom left, Charles Jacker, Samantha Carroll, tracyLynn Conner, Michael newman, James D. Schultz, Lauren gobes and Jeremy Hudson

Farmers marketsHOLBROOK FaRmeRs maRKetThe Sun Vet Mall, 5801 Sunrise Highway, Holbrook will host a Winters Farmers Market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 23. For more informa-tion, call 516-551-8461.HuntingtOn FaRmeRs maRKetJack Abrams School, 155 Lowndes Ave., Huntington Station will host a Winter Farmers Market by G & G Long Island every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April. For more information, visit www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com.

PORt JeFFeRsOn FaRmeRs maRKetThe Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will host a Winter Farmers Market every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through May 1. For more infor-mation, call Melissa at 516-551-8461.

RiveRHead FaRmeRs maRKetThe downtown Riverhead Farmers Market will be held at 117 East Main St., Riverhead every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April. For details, call 631-208-8159.

vendors wanted▶ Yaphank Presbyterian Church, 65 Main St., Yaphank is seeking vendors for its annual Strawberry Festival on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held rain or shine. $30 for a 10-foot by 10-foot space. No refunds. Call Peter at 631-741-1725 for more information.▶ East End Arts is seeking artists, artisans and craftspeople for the fine arts and crafts fair at the 20th anniversary Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival on May 29 from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Riverhead. Rain date is May 30. Deadline to apply is May 10. For more information, contact Sheree at 631-727-0900.▶ Starflower Experiences at Manor Farm, 210 Manor Road, Huntington is seeking vendors for its Community Yard Sale at Manor Farm, Huntington on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20 donation for a 10-foot by 10-foot space to sell your unwanted stuff. For more information, visit www.starflow-erexperiences.org or call 516-938-6152.▶ The Huntington Historical Society is seeking fine arts and handmade crafts vendors for its annual Craft Fair on June 12 at the Dr. Daniel Kissam House, Park Avenue, Huntington from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline to apply is May 29. For more information contact [email protected] or call Wendy at 631-427-7045, ext. 404.

Photo by heidi Suttonthink spring! yellow crocuses push through dead leaves to embrace the sun in front of La Bonne Boulangerie Bakery and Pastry Shop in Port Jefferson last Wednesday afternoon, a sure sign that spring is almost within our grasp.


Jennifer L. Keluskar, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist at the Stony Brook Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Stony Brook Psychiatry Wellness Service. Dr. Keluskar came to Stony Brook from NYU Child Study Center where she worked for the Phyllis Green and Randolph C owen Institute for Pediatric Neuroscience.

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• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities

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• Comprehensive diagnostic and psychoeducational evaluations

• Cognitive behavioral interventions for children and adolescents with ASD, anxiety disorders and ADHD

• Support and training for parents to help with challenging behavioral problems

Research Interests: Autism spectrum disorder

Education: PhD in clinical and school psychology from Hofstra University

Jennifer L. Keluskar, PhDClinical Psychologist

Dr. Keluskar is currently accepting new patients. For consultations or appointments, call (631) 632-8850.

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Answers to last week’s puzzle: March Madness

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Let’s prime the pump about mild cogni-tive impairment with a quiz.

What is mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? It is a good question, for the pa-rameters are fuzzy. MCI is a hodgepodge of terminology including amnestic and nonamnestic types, with the amnestic type possibly leading to dementia. It is de-fined as a disorder, but not a disease, that is between normal aging and dementia. As a disorder, it may be more easily reversed. The number of people affected is difficult to pin down, but estimates range from 14 to 22 percent of the U.S. population aged 70 and older (1). Risk factors for MCI include increased age; family history; chronic dis-eases including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes; drug therapies; and lifestyle (2).

The answer to the quiz is (e) — all of the above. So is being overweight potentially detrimental, or is it being underweight? In short, when you are obese and lose weight, it actually decreases your risk. It is not dif-ficult to understand when you put it into context, which we will do.

Also, are there ways to decrease your risk? Well, I already mentioned one, weight loss for the obese patient. I will delineate how weight loss could be both beneficial and detrimental. Another is a twist on a Mediterranean-type diet.

So without further ado, let’s look at the research. Most of the studies refer to de-mentia; remember, MCI is a malady not a disease; therefore it is harder to find spe-cific studies relating to increased risk.

Increased weightRarely does it seem that being over-

weight or obese is beneficial. Dementia is no exception. I know I am using the risk of dementia study, but I want to demonstrate that the overweight and obese individuals, who now make up at least two-thirds of the U.S. population, are jeopardizing their cognitive abilities.

In an observational study using the Swedish Twin Registry, results showed that being overweight or obese in midlife significantly increased dementia risk — a 71 percent increase in the overweight pa-tient and an almost fourfold increase in the obese (3). This may be a powerful reason to watch your weight at any age.

UnderweightIf being obese or overweight may be

harmful, what about being underweight? According to the results of a retrospec-tive (backward-looking) study from the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink, those who are underweight have a 34 per-cent increased risk of dementia and are at greater risk than those who are overweight or obese (4). In fact, this study suggests that those who are overweight and obese are at lower risk for dementia than even those who are normal weight.

But wait, how can that be? Didn’t the study above suggest that being overweight was bad? First impression says that either the study focusing on overweight/obese patients was wrong or this study has a caveat. Well, the latter is the case. In fact, the researchers did not delineate among potential causes for patients to be un-derweight or even normal weight. Many times, patients are underweight or normal weight at middle to advanced years due to weight loss-inducing chronic diseases, such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. Underweight was defined as a BMI <20 kg/m2. Other previous studies also contradict the obesity paradox seen in this study.

Unintended weight lossIn one recent study, results demonstrated

that unintended weight loss from midlife to later life is a potentially ominous sign for in-creased risk of mild cognitive impairment (5). There was a statistically significant dif-ference between those who were at higher risk of developing MCI because of greater unintentional weight loss and those who did not experience as much weight loss. The absolute difference was 0.8 kg and the increased risk was 4 percent; however, in a subgroup with a 5-kg weight loss every 10 years, there was an almost 25 percent in-creased risk of mild cognitive impairment. At the beginning of the study, none of the patients had MCI, and the average age was 70 years. The researchers used retrospective data to compile weight loss from midlife.

Possible solutions to the rescueWhat can be done about this? There

are lifestyle changes, including dietary changes and weight loss that may help to reduce the risk or even reverse MCI.

Weight loss, intentional that is!On the flip side to unintended weight

loss, there is intentional weight loss in those who are obese. In a recent ran-domized controlled trial (RCT), results showed that those who were treated with a calorie-restricted diet saw improve-ments in language, memory and execu-tive functioning (allows one to complete tasks or reach goals) compared to those in the conventional medicine treatment group without diet counseling (6). The study population had a mean age of 68 and included 80 participants with 40 par-ticipants in each arm. It was composed of 80 percent women. Those in both groups were obese, ranging in BMI from obese to morbidly obese, 30-49.5 kg/m2.

The goal was to reach 10 percent weight loss with most of these women, though that was not achieved. This study used a calorie-restricted diet to achieve weight loss. About 40 percent of the par-ticipants did lose 5 percent of weight during the study’s one-year duration. The good news: Even with this modest 5 percent weight loss, there was improve-ment in cognition, especially verbal memory, which involves remembering words and utilizing language skills. The more weight they lost, the better they did cognitively (a dose-response curve). This is encouraging for a follow-up study with more significant weight loss.

Mediterranean diet with extra fatRecently, we have been furiously de-

bating the importance of fat in the diet. In an RCT, results showed that adding extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) or nuts to the Mediterranean-type diet increased participants’ cognitive functioning (7). There were three groups; all were on the Mediterranean diet, but the two treat-ment groups differed — one had added EVOO and the other had added nuts.

Interestingly, nuts and olive oil had different effects. The group that had nuts,

consisting of one ounce per day of a mix-ture of almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts, saw an improvement in word memory.

Meanwhile, those in the EVOO group saw more gains in thought processing, executive functioning in the frontal cor-tex. The EVOO group consumed five tablespoons of olive oil a day, or one liter a week. This is a large amount of olive oil. Remember, though, that the brain is made up of 70 percent fat. There were a total of 447 study participants with a mean age of 67 years, and the study du-ration was pretty long at approximately four years. No participant had mild cog-nitive impairment at the start of the trial, though they were at high risk for cardio-vascular disease.

Although there was significant im-provement in cognition in the treatment groups compared to the control, there was no difference in occurrence of MCI. Overall incidence of MCI was very small across the groups. A good follow-up study might be a group eating a Mediter-ranean diet with olive oil plus nuts.

A diet high in “good” fats, especially a Mediterranean-type diet with either nuts or olive oil, appears to be beneficial to improve cognition in older adults.

References: (1) Arch Neurol. 1999;56(3):303; Ann

Intern Med. 2008;148(6):427. (2) uptodate.com. (3) Neurology. 2011;76(18):1568-1574. (4) Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2015;3(6):431-436. (5) JAMA Neurol. on-line Feb. 1, 2016. (6) J Clin Endocrinol Metab. online Dec. 29, 2015. (7) JAMA In-tern Med. 2015 Jul;175(7):1094-1103

Dr. Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focus-ing on the integration of medicine, nutri-tion, fitness and stress management. For further information, go to the website www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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The Noel S. Ruiz Theater at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale kicked off its 38th season with the open-ing of Meredith Willson’s famous hit “Music Man” on March 12. Matthew W. Surico directs a large talented cast to pro-duce a wonderful evening of theater.

The story follows Harold Hill, a trig-ger-tongued, traveling salesman and con man who attempts to bilk the town of River City, Iowa, out of hundreds of dollars with his phony plan to raise and train a band even though he couldn’t tell a drum beat from a sugar beet. His pitch is that he uses a unique “Think System” — one does not have to know music; one has merely to “think” it.

The mayor and town council are on to him, but he dazzles them with rapid-fire sales talk. However, he is thwarted by his falling in love with the town librarian, Marian Paroo. Here is where sides are taken: the pro-Hill and anti-Hill factions. The hilarious fi-nale has Hill about to direct a brightly uniformed segment of the “band” that pounded out a cacophony that would make any listener cringe, to “Think! Men!” His skullduggery exposed the … well someone once wrote, “America is a happy-ending nation.”

Hill is played by Steve Cottonaro, an ac-complished singer who matches his tenor with impressive dancing skills. With straw hat on a rakish angle he dominated the boards. His love is the fetchingly beautiful Shannon Cunningham, possessed of one of the most powerful soprano voices heard in a long time. Her singing had a plaintive dimension combined with strength that complemented Cottonaro’s tenor in the du-ets, especially in “There Was Love” in Act II.

Mayor Shinn was handled artfully by Jeff Pangburn. His malaprops were amaz-ing, with his “… and I want not a poop out

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Marian’s mother, the widow Paroo, was played by Rosemary Kurtz who, with a hint of Irish accent, embarked on this dra-matic role with a sound-off rendition of “Piano Lesson. “

Then there was the School Board (Bar-ber Shop Quartet) consisting of Ralph D’Ambrose, Carl Tese, Joseph Bebry and John DiGiorgio. Their close harmony was flawless and, as a group, they added a fla-vor that was a gustatory delight. A group

number in Acts I and II called “Pickalittle (Talk-a-Little)” had the gossipy ladies of the town sounding like a gaggle of poultry, musically, that is, and was neatly executed. What has become the signature number of the show, “Seventy-Six Trombones” with Hill and the boys and girls, was the high-light of the show.

Although the entire cast did a phe-nomenal job, special mention should be made of child virtuoso Jack Dowdell as Winthrop Paroo. Here is a lad of great theatrical promise.

The costumes, designed by Ronald R. Green III, were spot on and set designer Patrick Grossman produced a highly mo-bile series of well-constructed sets, includ-ing the inside of a moving passenger train as the Act I opener. Choreography was handled neatly by M.E. Junge.

Logically the music itself must receive a critique, all of it praiseworthy. CM/PAC’s music director Jeremy Kaplan has gath-ered an ensemble of no less than 15 first-rate musicians to form what had to be the equivalent of a Broadway pit band suffused with a totality of professionalism.

The Noel S. Ruiz Theater at the CM Per-forming Arts Center, 931 Montauk High-way, Oakdale, will present “The Music Man” through April 10. Tickets range from $18 to $29. For more information, call 631-218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

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When growing fruit in the garden, we generally think of shrubs (blueberries, raspberries etc.) and trees (apple, peach, pears etc.), rarely annuals. But, when it comes to veggies, it’s sort of the oppo-site — we think of annuals (tomatoes, corn, green beans, radishes, lettuce etc.), which need to be replanted every year.

But, there are veggies that are perenni-als, veggies where you establish a bed of them and they return year after year. I’ve said it before, I really like the “plant once and enjoy for many years” form of gar-dening. First, some things to be aware of when establishing certain veggies in beds:• Select a sunny site with well-drained soil.• Many perennial veggies produce poor-ly or not at all in the first year since they’re just becoming established. So, think of perennial veggies as a multiyear project. Once established this year, some will pro-duce for 20, 30 or more years.• Amend the soil with compost and test it to make sure it is the proper pH and has enough nutrients to support the crops you want to grow.• Remember to water, fertilize and weed throughout the growing season, even after you’ve harvested, or you’ll have a poor crop the next year.• There are ways to make the veggie bed look attractive: Make it a raised bed with stones around it, for example, and plant some attractive flowers around the bed as well. Make sure the flowers don’t shade out the vegetable crop.• If you are setting up a bed for several varieties of plants, make sure that they all have similar requirements.• Mulch helps to keep weeds out of these beds and helps to keep moisture in the soil.

Some perennial veggies to consider for your garden include:

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a spring vegetable, native to Europe, Asia and Africa. There are a number of variet-ies, including white. Plant the asparagus crowns in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. They do particularly well in a raised bed. Gardener’s Supply Company notes that “it’s critical to eradicate all the weeds and grasses from the planting area —

even if this requires a full year of advance preparation.” As I said above, growing pe-rennial vegetables is a multiyear commit-ment. Harvest in spring and early summer. Once this time frame has passed, allow the plants to continue growing. They will pro-duce lacy foliage that can be four or more feet all. The better care you take of the plants at this time, the more prolific they will be next year. Cut back in fall and wait till next spring for a healthy crop.

Egyptian walking onions (Allium proliferum) are cold hardy. Sometimes called winter onions, tree onions or pe-rennial onions they produce bulblets at the end of the stalk where flowers would normally form, not underground. When the stalk bends over and touches the ground, the bulblets will take root, es-tablishing a new plant, hence the name walking onions — they seem to walk across the ground. They come out in early spring, sometimes even through the snow. Once you harvest a plant it will not grow back, but since each plant can produce so many bulblets on many stalks, as long as you don’t harvest all of every plant, you’ll have plenty for the future. They grow in zones 3 to 9 (Long Island is 7). These perennial onions can be found in a number of catalogs. Go to www.egyptianwalkingonions.com for further information.

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is in the same family as mustard, broccoli and cabbage. The roots are used as a spice, particularly for red meat, chicken and fish. It does well in hardiness zones 2 through 9. In the fall, the roots are dug up, some kept for consumption and one main root replanted for next year’s crop. Alternate-ly, only dig up some of your plants. The Horseradish Council (www.horseradish.org) has many recipes for using this deli-cious but hot spice.

Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is botanically a veggie, although it’s used as a fruit, particularly with strawber-ries, in sweet pies and jams. It’s planted in a similar way to asparagus. Prep the soil, removing all grasses and weeds and plant the crowns in early spring. Don’t expect much of a crop the first year. When harvesting, leave at least some stalks on each plant so it will thrive for the next year. While the plants will produce enormous leaves, remember, it is the red stalks that are edible, not the toxic leaves. A high nitrogen fertilizer is recommended when the ground has just thawed. The rhizomes of rhubarb plants can be divided every three to four years when the plants are dormant.

There are other perennial vegetables, including artichokes and Jerusalem arti-chokes. And yes, strawberries (which are a fruit) are established in beds as well.

Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and mas-ter gardener. Send your gardening questions and/or comments to [email protected]. To reach Cornell Cooperative Exten-sion and its Master Gardener program, call 631-727-7850.

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Photo by Heidi SuttonElizabeth White, right, of Bohemia and Samuel Weinzimer, left, of Patchogue enjoyed the beautiful weather last Saturday afternoon by challenging each other to a game of chess at the Town of Brookhaven Ecology Site in Holtsville.

Job Fair comes to northportNorthport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport, will host a Job Fair on

Wednesday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented by the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center, the event will feature over 35 local businesses including NY Community Bank, Verizon Wireless, Sears, Utopia Homecare, Maxim Healthcare, Riverhead Building Supply, Uncle Giuseppe's, Bob's Dis-count Furniture, Aflac, American Pool, United Healthcare, Lloyd Staffing, Coldwell Banker, U.S. Army, LI Cares, Skyline, Teachers Federal Credit Union and more. All are welcome and no registration is required. Bring copies of your resume and dress to impress. For more information, call 631-261-6930.*If you are in need of proper interview attire, contact Career Couture at 631-853-6769.


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By Giselle Barkley

Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre is taking residents with dementia down memory lane with its innovative and unique program series titled Making Memories at the Movies.

The community-based event, which so-cial worker Marcy Rhodes established last year and which returns on Monday, March 21, targets people living with dementia as well as their care partners. While the event helps these residents socialize with others, it has also helped many of them remember parts of their past.

“The idea is to invite people with de-mentia and their care partners into a creative environment where they have an opportunity to relate to the arts, and to engage in conversation and be inspired by the art,” said Rhodes.

Rhodes screens clips of six to eight iconic old movies or television shows that attendees may have seen during their youth. With winter winding down and spring on the way, the theme of next Monday’s program is Springtime. The event will feature clips of films like “Singin’ in the Rain.” Rhodes also men-tioned “Easter Parade” as a film option before she finalized clips for the upcom-ing show.

She hesitated to disclose the names of all

the clips as participants try to identify the film or TV show. Many of these clips in-clude musical numbers as music helps peo-ple connect with one another, Rhodes said.

“People really get into it. They laugh, they talk, they share memories,” said the CAC’s director of publicity, Raj Tawney. “It’s just a really wonderful ex-perience to watch.”

The Cinema Arts Centre is just one

of a few places in the Town of Hunting-ton that offers this program. While the Whaling Museum and Education Cen-ter of Cold Spring Harbor started offer-ing a similar program in December of last year, the Heckscher Museum of Art established its program three years ago. Rhodes said word of the program spread among close-knit organizations like the CAC and museums.

Although Rhodes started the CAC’s Making Memories program, the con-cept of the program originated in Bos-ton and has become an international effort that has extended from The Mu-seum of Modern Art in New York City to the Louvre in Paris and Art Institute in Australia.

“It’s a social opportunity for people [with dementia] and their care partners to engage in an activity that is typical,” Rhodes said.

According to Tawney, many of these residents living with dementia rarely leave their homes, which further affects their mental health.

“Their minds can deteriorate if they go unsocialized,” Tawney said. “So when they come here, they get to see movies, they get to have a conversation with each other. It’s a very interactive program.”

Community members with demen-tia and their care partners can register for Making Memories at the Movies on March 21 at 11 a.m. at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington, by calling 631-423-7611. Admission is $5 per person. Popcorn and beverages will be served.

Residents who can’t make Monday’s program will have another chance to challenge their memories on May 23 and July 25 at 11 a.m.

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Photo from Raj Tawneyresidents living with dementia and their care partners watch a clip from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at a past Making Memories at the Movies event.


By Giselle Barkley

Local students took Whole Foods in Lake Grove by storm as they chopped, sauteed and cooked their morning away for a chance at the top spot at last Sat-urday’s fourth annual Junior Iron Chef competition.

Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension hosted the one-day event where middle and high school students showed off their cooking skills in groups of three to five. Twenty-four teams from schools and other organizations had one hour to cook a vegetarian or vegan-based dish that they could incorporate in their school caf-eteria menu.

The teams had a few weeks to plan and prepare a dish using five main ingredients, two of which had to be United States De-partment of Agriculture commodity foods. (Various beans, grains, fruits and vegeta-bles are USDA commodity foods, which make up part of school cafeteria menus.) The recipes could not be desserts or include meat, fish or nuts.

The middle school team’s challenge this year was to create a breakfast dish while the high school teams were required to include a mystery ingredient in their dishes that was revealed on the day of the competition. DJ Anthony from WEHM emceed the event.

Twelve judges, including 12-year-old Kayla Mitchell of Center Moriches who was a former contestant on MasterChef Junior Season 3, walked from one station to the next, speaking with the teams before decid-ing their fate in the competition.

While the event gives kids the oppor-tunity to enhance their cooking skills, it also helps educate the students and those around them about healthy eating.

“We want to help them make connec-tions to healthy eating and how to help with their schools better so there’s a little community service in there,” said Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Devel-opment Director Victoria Fleming.

Fleming discovered the idea six years ago. The competition started in Vermont

and has been an annual event for around 10 years. According to Gary Graybosch, who runs the kitchen at Whole Foods, the competition extends beyond Long Island as a variety of schools and organizations are invited. Whole Foods got on board to hold the competition at its Lake Grove location after Graybosch and several of his employees toured the Suffolk County farm in Yaphank.

The judges didn’t simply critique the dishes based on taste, creativity and presentation. They also examined the groups’ use of local foods and USDA food, the dish’s health value and readi-ness for a school cafeteria.

Seneca Middle School’s team Super Fresh from Holbrook won the title for the middle schools with its Super Fresh Healthy Egg and Potato. Students John Durkin, An-drew Battelli and Hunter Ziems and team coach Mary Faller made up the team.

The Chef Masters from Oakdale Bohe-mia Middle School in Oakdale took sec-ond place. Students Charles Ryder, Vanes-sa Villatoro and Abby Frances, guided by coach Judy Jones, won the judges over as runners up with their South West Break-fast Quesadilla.

Seneca Middle School also grabbed third place with the Kings of the Kitchen’s Kings Breakfast Burrito. Coached by Mary Faller, Dom Strebel, Nick Strebel, Tobi Green, Ste-ven Salica and Nick Zariello received praise for their sauteed potatoes, which were mixed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, eggs and cheese.

“We had a few other ideas [but] we looked more into it and saw … that [the breakfast burrito] was the best one to do,” Nick Zariello said about his team’s dish of choice. “It was just a lot of fun.” Nick added that the team practiced daily during lunch periods and after school to prepare for the competition.

The Tiger Lilies of Little Flower in Wad-ing River took first place of the high school teams. Coached by Jennifer Quinlan, team-mates Alex Moa, Russel Denner, Charleen Thompson and Briana Ivory stole the com-

petition with their Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Bowl. The dish featured whole wheat spaghetti, various vegetables and a coconut curry sauce with a kick.

High school team La Banda from Greenport Schools was thrown a curve ball during the competition with the se-cret ingredient, but still secured second place. Richard Torres Galicia, Walfred Gatica, Antonio Coria, Antonio Ander-son and Leo Torres made Wrapped Italian Black Bean Burgers with Garlic Parmesan Sauce. The group, coached by Marianne Ladalia, worked their secret ingredient, mango, into their dish as a side.

“It was an intense atmosphere at first. We didn’t know what to do at the beginning but after time we got used to it,” Torres Galicia said. “We communicated as one team and then we came out with a good dish.”

While some young cooks look up to prominent chefs, the middle school team The Savory Blazers — Sophia Chinea, Lexington Carerra and Adrianna Cantu, coached by Michell Chinea — who are members of Cornell Cooperative Exten-sion’s Trailblazers 4-H program, draw their

inspiration from role models who are closer to home. Group member Sophia said she admires her aunt’s cooking and baking and added that she “always wanted to be like her when [she grew] up.”

Fellow teammate Adrianna said it can be difficult to decide on a role model. “There’s so many people that are good at making food . . . You might find a new person every single day.”

Although Fleming organizes the compe-tition with Whole Foods every year, these young chefs never fail to surprise her. “I’m so amazed to be working with all these amazing kids that ... have learned these skills and are able to demonstrate them in front of a large group like this,” Fleming said. “So it’s very inspiring to me to do this every year.”Visit www.tbrnewsmedia.com for more photos.

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Photos by Giselle BarkleyOn the cover:a student chef spoons food onto a plate; rotini salad with avocado dressing made by Team Fire from the eastern li academy of applied Technology; and greek yogurt and berry-stuffed wheat crepes made by the Flaming arrows of seneca Middle school

Photos by Giselle BarkleyTop left, a member of The Four Toasters from sagamore Middle school sautées peaches; top right, Nick Zariello, left, cooks along side his kings of the kitchen teammate; above, clockwise from bottom left, the T-Birds from Connectquot High school’s black bean veggie burger; the spice Girls from Center Moriches Middle school’s sunrise Breakfast Napoleon; Chef Victor McNulty tastes one of the entrees.


March 17 to March 24, 2016Times…and datesThursday 17

Book SigningBook Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome under-cover police officer and author Wayne "Big Chuck" Bradshaw who will be speaking and signing copies of his new book, "Jersey Tough: My Wild Ride from Outlaw Biker to Undercover Cop," at 7 p.m. Call 271-1442.Judy CollinS in ConCerTJudy Collins will perform a St. Patrick's evening of Irish and clas-sic hits at the Suffolk Theater, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $50 to $75. To order, call 727-4343.david JaCoBS-STrain in ConCerTThe Folk Music Society of Huntington will welcome singer David Jacobs-Strain to the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 8:30 p.m. as part of its Hard Luck Café series. Preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, sold at the door, are $15, $10 for FMSH and Cinema Arts Centre members. Visit www.fmsh.org or call 425-2925 for more information.

Friday 18Friday whaleBoaT ChaTSThe Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will hold a Whaleboat Chat every Friday in March at 2:30 p.m. in cel-ebration of the Whaling Museum Society's 80th anniversary. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418.nighT aT The MuSeuMThe Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook invites the community to a meet and greet with artist Mort KÜnstler at 5 p.m. as part of its Alive@five program. KÜnstler's work is currently on display at the museum. Tickets are $15, $10 members payable at the door. For further information, call 751-0066.STarlighT ConCerTSt. Paul's United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport will host the Northport Arts Coalition's Starlight concert featur-ing Joe Crookston. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. with an open mic. Coffee and light refreshments available. Admission is $15. For more information, call 663-3038.

Saturday 19eaSTer egg hoPPeningThe Heritage Park, 633 Coram Mount Sinai Road, Mt. Sinai will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. by age group. Held rain or shine. Then come inside to the Heritage Center to meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy refreshments. Bring your own camera and basket. Free. Call 509-0882 for more information.SPring CraFT and giFT FairNewfield High School, 145 Marshall Drive, Selden will host a Spring Craft and Gift Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tons of vendors. Indoors. Free admission. Call 846-1459 for more information.SPring FairThe Smithtown United Methodist Church, 230 Middle Country Road, Smithtown will hold a Spring Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring craft items, Easter plants, homemade baked goods and more. Free admission. For more information, call 265-6945 or visit www.smithtownumc.org.Model Train ShowThe Smithtown Historical Society will present a Model Train Show at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5, children 12 and under $3. Proceeds will go toward the restoration of the society's farm buildings and caring for the animals. For more information, call 524-0529.hoMe & garden ShowThe Town of Brookhaven will present its annual Home & Garden Show at the Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature vendor exhibits, free educational work-shops and hands-on classes for children. Admission is $6 adults, children 16 and under free. Free parking. For further informa-tion, call 758-9664, ext. 18.eaSTer egg hunTThe Rocky Point Lions Club will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Joseph A. Edgar School, 525 Route 25A, Rocky Point at 11:30 a.m. For kids ages 6 and under. Free. First rain date is March 20, second rain date March 26. For further information, call 256-7676.

SaTurdayS aT Six ConCerTAll Souls' Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook will host a chamber music concert with Stony Brook Chamber Ensemble members Brian Bak and Jiwon Kim performing duos for violin and viola by Mozart and Handel/Halverson at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Free admission. Please bring a can of food to donate to a local food pantry. The doo woP ProJeCT in ConCerTThe Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will present The Doo Wop Project in concert on the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Backed up by a full band, The Doo Wop Project traces the popularity of doo wop, from its beginnings to its influences on Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. The five singers are current and former stars of "Jersey Boys" and "Motown: The Musical." Tickets $42; half price for children 12 and under. To order, call 632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Sunday 20hoMe & garden ShowSee March 19 listing.PanCake BreakFaST wiTh The eaSTer BunnyThe Mount Sinai Fire Department, 746 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai will hold its seventh annual Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8 a.m. to noon. Chinese auction too! Bring your camera. No reservations needed. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 kids, children under 4 free. For more information, call Adam at 220-9132.BreakFaST wiTh The eaSTer BunnyThe Farmingville Fire Department, 780 Horseblock Road, Farmingville will present Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8 a.m. to noon. $9 per person includes a picture with the Easter Bunny. Children under 5 free. For more information, call 732-6611.inTroduCTion To wilderneSS SurvivalCaumsett State Historic Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will present an introduction to wilderness survival from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. This adult program will teach you how to find food, start a fire and build shelter. $4. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.Book Talk and walk aBouTJoin Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for a Book Talk and Walk About with Lane and Joan from 1:30 to 3 p.m. A discussion of the book, "The House of Owls" by Tony Angell, followed by a pleasant walk through the park's trails. Adult program. $4. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.MaPle Sugaring workShoPHoyt Farm, 200 New Highway, Commack will hold a Maple Sugaring workshop today from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Learn how to identi-fy and tap trees so you can try sugaring in your own backyard and taste real maple syrup. $3 per person, children 5 and under free. No reservations required. For more information, call 543-7804.

Baroque SundaySThe Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host New York's Genzer Trio in concert featur-ing classical period music played on original instruments, at 3 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Free admission. Call 632-2787 for more information.Sunday STreeT ConCerTThe Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will wel-come acclaimed Scottish ensemble The Paul McKenna Band in concert in the Gillespie Room of the Carriage Museum at 3 p.m. as part of the Sunday Street Concert series in partnership with the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council and WUSB FM. Singer Johnny Cuomo will open the show. Advance tickets are $17, with tickets at the door for $22 (cash only at the door). To order, visit www.sundaystreet.org. For more information, call 751-0066.ChaMBer MuSiC ConCerTThe Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will welcome the Harborfront Trio in concert at 4 p.m. in the Sail Loft room on the third floor. Featuring Natalie Kress on violin, Ofir Tomer on viola and Phuc Phan Do on cello. Free admission. For more information, call 802-2160.PianiST SaSkia giorgini in ConCerTRidotto, concerts "with a touch of theatre" will present pianist Saskia Giorgini, first-prize winner of the 2016 Salzburg Mozart piano competition, in concert at the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 adults, $20 seniors, $18 members and $10 students. For more information, call 385-0373 or visit www.ridotto.org.direCTorS dinnerTheatre Three invites you to a fascinating look behind the scenes of "Godspell" with a catered dinner on the Second Stage at 5 p.m. and a show at 7 p.m. Director Jeffrey Sanzel discusses the creation of the production and will answer questions. $53 adults, $48 seniors and students, $45 children ages 6 to 12. Call 928-9100 for reservations.

Monday 21MondayS in MarCh The Smithtown Historical Society will present a lecture titled "Smithtown Gets Married: Weddings Past and Present" at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown with Joshua Ruff at 7:30 p.m. followed by the exhibit's official opening at 8:15 p.m. in the Caleb Smith House, 5 N. Country Road, Smithtown. Free. Light refreshments will be served. Call 265-6768 for more information.

Tuesday 22PainT niTeC.P. LaManno's, 915 Route 25A, Miller Place will host a Paint Nite at 7 p.m. Create your very own masterpiece, a painting titled "Kiss the Girl," to take home. $45 includes all supplies. For more information, visit www.paintnite.com or call 744-0155.* All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Photo from Staller CenterThe Staller Center for the Arts at Stony Brook University will welcome The Doo Wop Project in concert on March 19.


Wednesday 23Center for ItalIan StudIeS leCtureStony Brook University's Center for Italian Studies will host a book presentation by Anthony Julian Tamburri at the Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E-4340, at 2:30 p.m. Tamburri's book, "Re-Reading Italian Americana" will be available for pur-chase and autographing. Free and all are welcome. For more information, call 632-7444.tVHS annual aWardS dInnerThe Old Field Club, 86 West Meadow Road, E. Setauket will host the Three Village Historical Society's 39th annual Awards Dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. Music by the Ward Melville High School Jazz Ensemble. Tickets are $65, $55 members and include a three-course dinner, cash bar and raffles. For more information, call 751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

thursday 24lunCH & learnThe Huntington Historical Society will welcome Margaret Guardi who will present a lecture titled "History Undercover" at Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse, 65 Wall St., Huntington at noon as part of its Lunch & Learn series. $50, $45 members includes a three-course meal. Cash bar available. Reservations required by calling 427-7045, ext. 404.SBPWn meetIngThe Smithtown Business and Professional Women's Network will hold a meeting titled March into Health at Villa Olivetti, 823 Middle Country Road, St. James at 6 p.m. The evening will include dinner and time to network. Guest speaker will be acu-puncturist Ryder J. Champouillon. Visit www.sbpwn.org.ConneCt@lImThe Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host Connect@LIM, an event for singles, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Carriage Museum. Tickets, purchased in advance, are $28 per person, $30 at the door and includes an evening of drinks, hors d'oeuvres, scavenger hunt, raffles, new friends and good times. For more information, call 751-0066, ext. 247.moonlIgHt medItatIonThe Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket will host a Moonlight Meditation workshop from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with guided meditations, spiritual education and an Angel Card read-ing. Tickets are $25. To order, visit www.briannarosebranding.com/moonlight-meditation.JoIn tHe ConVerSatIonJoin the Three Village Community Trust at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket for a conversation on Our Linear Downtown: Doing Business on 25A at 7:30 p.m. TVCT Trustee Robert Reuter will present a brief survey of com-mercial development along the 25A corridor from E. Setauket to Stony Brook during the last century. Free and open to all. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Call 689-0225.

theater

'SWeeney todd'The Commack High School Masque and Wig, 1 Scholar Lane, Commack, will present a production of "Sweeney Todd" on March 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 students. For more information, call 912-2165.‘godSPell’Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present Stephen Schwartz's musical "Godspell" on the Mainstage through March 26. Based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew. Tickets range from $15 to $30. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.'SemInar'The Long Island premiere of "Seminar," a comedy by Theresa Rebeck will run at the Bare Bones Theater, 57 Main St., Northport through March 20. Tickets are $25. To order, visit www.barebon-estheater.com or call 1-800-838-3006. 'tHe WIld Party' SoLuna Studio, 659 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge will present the musical "The Wild Party" through March 20. Tickets at the door are $25 ($20 in advance) adults, $20 ($15 in advance) students and seniors. To order, call 761-6602 or visit www.SoLunaStudioNY.com.'toyer'The Arena Players Repertory Theater opens its 2016 season with Gardner McKay's "Toyer" at the Vanderbilt Museum's Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport through March 21. Tickets are $20 on Fridays and Sundays, $25 on Saturdays. For reservations or further information, call 516-293-0674.'fIrSt date'The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present Austin Winsberg's musical "First Date" through March 26. Tickets are $35 each. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.'memPHIS'The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present the musical "Memphis" from March 24 to May 8. Prices range from $69 to $74. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.'SHe KIllS monSterS'The Theatre Department at Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present "She Kills Monsters" by Qui Nguyen through March 20 at the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building. Tickets are $9 adults, $8 seniors and children 16 and under. Veterans, SCCC faculty, staff and students with current ID receive one free ticket. For more information, call 451-4163.‘tHe muSIC man’The CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" through April 10. Tickets range from $20 to $29. To order, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.'BeHold tHe lamB'Living Water Full Gospel Church, 24 Shade Tree Lane, Riverhead will present its annual Easter production, "Behold the Lamb,"

on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. and March 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $9 seniors and children 12 and under. Proceeds will ben-efit the church's summer camp. To order, call 722-4969, ext. 204, or visit www.lwfgc.org.‘SWeeney todd’Mount Sinai High School, 110 North Country Road, Mount Sinai will perform the musical "Sweeney Todd" on March 31, April 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $7 students and seniors. (Seniors are invited to reserve free tickets for the Thursday evening perfor-mance.) For more information or to order tickets, call 870-2882.'murder among frIendS'The Arena Players Repertory Theater will present "Murder Among Friends" from April 4 to 19 at the Vanderbilt Museum's Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport. Tickets are $20 on Fridays and Sundays, $25 on Saturdays. For reservations or further information, call 516-293-0674.‘Beau JeSt’Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present the delightful romantic comedy "Beau Jest" from April 9 to May 7. Tickets range from $15 to $30. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.'CaBaret'Life is a Cabaret! The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present the musical "Cabaret" from April 9 to May 22. All seats $35. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.'olIVer!'Chutzpah Repertory Theater of Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington will present a production of "Oliver!" on April 9 and 16 at 8 p.m. and April 10 and 17 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $18 seniors and students. To order, call Lisa at 421-5835, ext. 200, or email [email protected].'tHe WeddIng SInger'The Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at the CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present "The Wedding Singer" from April 30 to May 22. Tickets range from $18 to $29. To order, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.

film'treaSure ISland'The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen the 1950 classic "Treasure Island" on March 17 at 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission, members free. Popcorn included. Call 367-3418.'SPeCtre'The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will screen James Bond's "Spectre" on March 18 at 2 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 261-6930.‘my ItalIan SeCret: tHe forgotten HeroeS’ The Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington will present a screening of "My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes" on March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Followed by a Q-and-A with author Elizabeth Bettina, whose book inspired the film, and Harry Arlin, Vincent Marmorale and Walter Kleinmann. $5 per person. Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 427-1089, ext. 10.'JanIS: lIttle gIrl Blue'The Port Jefferson Documentary Series for Spring will continue with a screening of "Janis: Little Girl Blue" at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson on March 21 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Norman Prusslin. Live performance of Janis Joplin's music by Amber Ferrari. $7 per person at the door. For more information or to order tickets in advance, call 473-5220.'alICe'S ordInary PeoPle'The Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington will screen the documentary "Alice's Ordinary People" on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. Followed by a discussion with filmmaker Craig Dudnick. Free and open to all. Call 427-5165 for more information. 'SPotlIgHt'The Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St., Huntington will screen Academy Award winner "Spotlight" on March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Followed by a discussion led by Dylan Skolnick of the Cinema Arts Centre. Free and open to all. Call 427-5165.'maSter and Commander'The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen the 2003 "Master and Commander" on March 24 at 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission, members free. Popcorn included. Call 367-3418.

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Photo by Karen BraunFrom left, Mary Kate Carter, Andrew Murano, Whitney Stone and Mark Maurice in a scene from 'The Wild Party' currently in production at SoLuna Studios in Hauppauge.


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Women’s lacrosse falls to USC, 14-10Five goals from junior Courtney

Murphy and six points from sophomore Kylie Ohlmiller helped fuel a second-half comeback bid, but the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team was held off in a 14-10 loss to the University of Southern Carolina Monday night at McAlister Field. With the defeat, the Seawolves fall to 2-3, while the Trojans improve to 5-0.

Stony Brook fell behind early and trailed 11-5 at halft ime. USC tallied the fi rst goal of the second half before a 4-0 Seawolves run cut the defi cit to 12-9 on a Murphy goal with 12:25 remaining. Despite Stony Brook outscoring USC, 5-3, in the second half, the teams traded tallies before the Trojans ran down the clock and notched the fi nal goal with one second remaining.

Murphy’s fi ve goals matched a

season-high and gave her 150 for her career, passing Amy Taylor (148) and pulling even with Kaitlin Leg-gio for second in program history. She also added a career-high four draw controls along with two ground balls and a caused turnover.

Ohlmiller had two goals and four as-sists, with the four helpers being a season-high. She tallied her 50th career goal and 100th career point Monday. She moved to seventh all-time in assists with 54.

Junior Dorrien Van Dyke had two goals and three ground balls for the Seawolves, while sophomore Samantha DiSalvo also added a goal. Senior Tay-lor Ranft le racked up two assists, two draw controls and two caused turnovers. Senior Alyssa Fleming notched three ground balls.

Courtney Murphy scores � ve goals, including 150th of career

Seawolves defeat Fairfield at YaleTh e Stony Brook men’s tennis team

played three matches over the weekend at the Yale Invitational, and the Seawolves tallied a victory over Fairfi eld University, while falling to both Yale University and Marist University. Junior Raphael Ter-mat led the way for the Seawolves with two singles and three doubles victories.

Th e Seawolves tallied four straight-set singles victories following a sweep of doubles competition en route to a 5-2 win over the Stags.

Stony Brook picked up singles wins

at No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 aft er taking all three doubles matches.

Junior Kenzo Kauff mann put the Sea-wolves ahead 2-0 with a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 6, followed by a 6-1, 6-3 victory at No. 4 from junior Tyler Hoff man.

Freshman Rodrigo Ristow Hadlich clinched the match for Stony Brook with a 6-4, 6-2 victory at No. 5.

Senior Jose Morales won 6-0, 7-6 at No. 3 before Fairfi eld grabbed points at No. 1 and No. 2.

Termat picked up victories at No.

1 singles and No. 2 at the Yale Invi-tational against the host Bulldogs. He won 6-3, 6-4 at No. 1 singles follow-ing a 6-4 No. 2 doubles victory while teamed with Kauff mann.

Th e Seawolves took the doubles point and No. 1 singles in Sunday’s match against Marist. Stony Brook took all three doubles matches before Termat picked up a 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 win at No. 1 singles.

Th e Seawolves are back in action Friday, March 25, at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Photos from SBU Above, Raphael Termat, who led the way in singles for Stony Brook, winds up to send the ball over the net. Left, Kenzo Kau� mann connects for the overhand hit.

File photo from SBU Courtney Murphy moves up to second all-time in goals scored for Stony Brook.


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BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

When Eugenia Gold and her husband Josh got their dogs, she wanted to name them. She chose Rex and Maia, which re� ects her work. � e couple has a his-tory that dates back over 17 years and includes attending the high school senior prom together.

History is at the center of what Gold studies, as she explores the transition from dinosaurs to birds.

Gold, who joined the Depart-ment of Anatomical Sciences at Stony Brook University as an in-structor in August, recently com-pleted her Ph.D. at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. At the Upper West Side museum, she focused on how the neurobiology of thero-pod dinosaurs — a group that includes Tyrannosaurus rex — changed as � ight evolved. While scientists aren’t suggesting that a version of T. rex developed � ight, they do consider birds as living dinosaurs in the same way hu-mans are mammals.

In her research, Gold studied the extinct dodo bird. Using a CT scan of the bird’s skull, she explored the relative size and shape of the brain.

Gold found that the � ight-less dodo bird was likely not as mentally de� cient as legend has it. “We discovered that the dodo

has a brain size in proportion to its body size, so it was likely not as stupid as we thought, but rather as intelligent as com-mon pigeons.” She compared it to eight other pigeon species, seven of which are close relatives of the dodo and one of which is the common pigeon, which is a more distant relative.

“It falls right on the line in terms of brain-to-body size,” Gold said. “If we take that as a rough proxy, it’s probably about as smart as a pigeon.”

Dodo birds developed their reputation for lacking intelli-gence because they weren’t afraid of sailors and because they went extinct so quickly. � ey didn’t run away or hide when humans came, largely because they didn’t have any experience with them. “� ey were easily herded onto ships,” said Gold. “� at led to a reputation of being stupid.”

In studying the dodo’s brain, Gold also found that these birds had an enlarged olfactory bulb, which they share with its closest relative, the solitaire bird. � ey used these olfactory bulbs to smell out ripe fruit and � nd prey buried in the dirt or sand or hid-ing under leaves.

Gold based her study of the dodo on an individual skull that was in the Natural History Muse-um in London. � e recent devel-

opment of CT scanning enabled her to conduct this research.

Members of Gold’s depart-ment appreciate the skills and expertise she brings to Stony Brook. “We value both her com-mitment to our teaching mission as well as her research program,” said Alan Turner, an associate professor in the Department of Anatomical Sciences. “Her re-search background and applica-tion of advanced brain imaging like CT and PET are comple-mentary to those of us in the de-partment that use similar tech-niques for other types of studies of morphology.”

Gold’s work with the dodo bird will be a part of a new ex-hibit at the American Museum of Natural History called Di-nosaurs Among Us. � e exhibit will open to the public on March 21 and will feature the work of several graduate students from the lab of Mark Norell, the Ma-caulay Curator in the Division of Paleontology at the museum and the division’s chair. � e exhibi-tion, which will be in the LeFrak Family Gallery on the fourth � oor of the museum, will feature a 23-foot feathered tyrannosaur and a four-winged dromaeosaur with a 22-inch wingspan and patterned plumage. It will also

include a fossil cast of a relative of Triceratops that had simple feathers on its body.

Norell said Gold’s work in-volved a “really long, intensive analysis.” Gold conducted some-thing called “geometric mor-phometrics” in which she math-ematically described brains and parts of brains.

Norell said Gold’s work is one element of the coming ex-hibition at the museum. “� is exhibition is about the biology of dinosaurs,” he said and in-cludes the work of several of his students, including information about dinosaurs’ eggs and nests, brains and � ight mechanics.

In addition to conducting her own research at Stony Brook and working to publish other chapters in her thesis, Gold will be teaching a human anatomy course to medical school stu-dents. She took a human anato-my class when she was in gradu-ate school.

Gold and her husband live in Ronkonkoma, where they ap-preciate the quiet neighborhood and the availability of much more space than they had in Manhattan.

Working at the Museum of Natural History was “a constant reminder of how amazing sci-

ence is,” she said. “It’s refreshing to see so many people enjoying natural history and the fruits of our labor.”

In her earliest memories, Gold said she liked dinosaurs. She especially appreciates the Archaeopteryx because it is a transitional fossil between birds and dinosaurs. She also favors the Velociraptor in part because of the movie “Jurassic Park.” Un-like in the � lm, however, mem-bers of the Velociraptor genera are small and feathered.

Gold appreciated the opportu-nity to travel to the Gobi dessert on an archeological dig, where she slept out under the stars.

Recently, Gold said she was walking around the museum and was distracted by a con-versation she was having with a colleague. She looked up and saw a cast of a new 122-foot long titanosaur fossil, which came to the museum in January. � e remains of the dinosaur came from the Patagonian desert re-gion of Argentina. Born in Ar-gentina, Gold said she felt a con-nection to this fossil.

“� e titanosaur is so amaz-ing that it makes you feel small,” she said. “It was one of those moments where I felt like a child again.”

Photo from Eugenia GoldEugenia Gold during a trip to the Gobi desert with the American Museum of History

Intelligence may be on par with the pigeon

On further review, SB’s Gold says dodo may not have been so dumb

Photo courtesy of American Museum of Natural History, R. MickensA model of the dodo bird on display at the American Museum of Natural History’s new exhibit


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400 Nicolls Road, E. Setauket(631) 689–1127 • Fax (631) 689–1215

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Weekly ScheduleSunday Worship w/nursery 10 am

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Father Tyler A. Strand, Administrator, Joseph S. Durko, CantorDivine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30 am

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(631) 473–2900 • Fax (631) 473–0015www.stgmajella.org

Rev. Gennaro DiSpigno, PastorOffi ce of Christian Formation • 928–2550

We celebrate Eucharist Saturday evening 5 pm, Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 am

Weekday Mass Monday–Friday 9 amWe celebrate Baptism

Th ird weekend of each month during any of our weekend MassesWe celebrate Marriage

Arrangements can be made at the church with our Pastor or DeaconWe celebrate Penance

Confession is celebrated on Saturdays from 4–5 pmWe celebrate You!

Visit Our � ri� Shop Mon. – Fri. 10 am–4 pm + Sat. 10 am–2 pm

INFANT JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH110 Myrtle Ave., Port Jefferson, NY 11777

(631) 473-0165 • Fax (631) 331-8094www.www.infantjesus.org

Reverend Patrick M. Riegger, PastorAssociates: Rev. Francis Lasrado & Rev. Rolando Ticllasuca

To schedule Baptisms and Weddings, Please call the RectoryConfessions: Saturdays 12:30-1:15 pm in the Lower Church

Religious Ed.: (631) 928-0447 • Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145Weekly Masses:

6:50 and 9 am in the Church, 12 pm in the Chapel*Weekend Masses:

Saturday at 5 pm in the Church, 5:15 pm in the Chapel*Sunday at 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 5 pm in the Church

and at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 11:30 am (Family Mass) in the Chapel*Spanish Masses:

Sunday at 8:45 am and Wednesday at 6 pm in the Church*Held at the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital

Religious Education: (631) 928-0447Parish Outreach: (631) 331-6145

CATHOLICST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

429 Rt. 25A, Setauket, NY 11733Phone/Fax: (631) 941–4141

Mission Statement: In faith we come together to celebrate the Eucharist as a Parish Family; and as a Catholic community of faith,

we are sent to be Christ to the world around us.Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Pastor

Rev. Daniel Opoku-Mensah, AssociateRev. Jon Fitzgerald, In Residence

Weekday Masses: Monday – Saturday 8:00 amWeekend Masses:

Saturday Vigil 5:00 pmSunday 8:00am, 9:30 am (family), 11:30 am (choir), 6:00 pm (Youth)

O� ce Hours: Monday–Th ursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Baptisms: Sundays at 1:30 pm (except during Lent)Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm or by appointment

Anointing Of Th e Sick: by requestHoly Matrimony: contact the o� ce at least

9 months before desired dateHOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2016

� ursday, March 24, Holy � ursdayMorning Prayer at 8:00 am

Th e Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8:00 pm followed by Procession to the Alter of Repose

Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament until 11:00 pmFriday, March 25, Day of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)

Morning Prayer at 8:00 amYouth Group Stations of the Cross at 12 NoonCelebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 pm

Evening Prayer and Veneration of the Cross at 8:00 pmSaturday, March 26, Holy Saturday

Morning Prayer at 8:00 amEaster Vigil in the Holy Night at 8:00 pm

Sunday, March 27, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

MassesMorning Beach Mass at West Meadow Beach at 5:30 am

Church at 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:30 amParish Center at 9:45 am and 11:45 am

(Th ere is No 6:00 pm Mass)Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

Th ursday, March 17 & Friday, March 18aft er the 8:00 am Mass

Saturday, March 19Aft er the 8:00 am Mass and then 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm

Monday, March 21Aft er the 8:00 am Mass; and 12 Noon to 1:00 pm; 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm

and 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

CONGREGATIONALMT. SINAI CONGREGATIONALUNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai • (631) 473–1582www.mtsinaichurchli.org

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here”

Sunday Services at 9 am and 11:00 amSunday School and childcare off ered at the 9 am service and

open to all infants to 8th grade.Last Sundays of the month: 11 am Welcome Sunday Service

A service welcoming those with di� ering abilities We are an Open and A� rming Congregation.

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

CROSSOVER CHRISTIAN CHURCHFinding Faith As A Way of Life

Meeting at the Heritage Community Center633 Mt. Sinai Coram Rd., Mt. Sinai

(631)734-0204www.crossoverchristianchurch.com

Pastor Lesaya KellyWeekly Schedule:

Sunday Worship w/Children’s Church 9:30 - 11amJoin us:

Good Friday 3/25

Th e Comfort Inn, Rte 112, Medford, NY 11763Communion Service at 7 pm

Easter Sunday 3/27Th e Heritage Community Center

633 Mt. Sinai Coram Rd, Mt. Sinai, NY 11776Breakfast at 9 am • Service at 9:30 am

With Children’s Church & Easter Egg HuntWe off er weekly small groups and monthly meetings for men and women.

We exist to love God with everything we have. We are a small, vibrant community reaching out to our world with love in action.

EPISCOPALALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

“Our little historic church on the hill” across from the Stony Brook Duck Pond

Main Street, Stony Brook • (631) 751–0034www.allsouls–stonybrook.org • [email protected]

Please come and welcome our new Priests:The Rev. Dr. Richard Visconti, Priest–In–Charge

The Rev. Farrell D. Graves, Priest AssociateSunday Holy Eucharist: 8 and 9:30 am

Religious instruction for children follows the 9:30 am Service� is is a small eclectic Episcopal congregation

that has a personal touch. We welcome all regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Walk with us.

EPISCOPALCAROLINE CHURCH OF BROOKHAVEN

The Rev. Cn. Dr. Richard D. Visconti, RectorThe Rev. Farrell Graves, Priest Associate

1 Dyke Road on the Village Green, SetauketWeb site: www.carolinechurch.net

Parish Office email: [email protected](631) 941–4245

Sunday Services: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:15 amChurch School/Child Care at 9:30 am

Church School classes now forming. Call 941-4245 for registrationWeekday Holy Eucharist’s: Th ursday 12:30 pm and

First Fri. of the month 7:30 pm (rotating: call Parish Offi ce for location)Youth, Music and Service Programs off ered

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

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH127 Barnum Ave., Port Jefferson

(631) 473–0273email: [email protected]

www.christchurchportjeff.orgFather Anthony DiLorenzo: Priest–In–Charge

Sunday Eucharist: 8 am and 10 am/Wednesday 10 in our chapel Sunday School and Nursery

Registration for Sunday School starting Sunday aft er the 10 am Eucharist

Our ministries: Welcome Inn on Mondays at 5:45 pmAA meetings on Tuesdays and Th ursdays at 7 pm/Prayer Group on

Wednesdays at 10:30 am/Bible Study on Th ursdays at 10 am.It is the mission of the people of Christ Church to grow in our

relationship with Jesus Christ and to make his love known to all through our lives and ministry.

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

to be part of it.

EVANGELICALTHREE VILLAGE CHURCH

Knowing Christ...Making Him Known322 Route 25A, East Setauket • (631) 941–3670

www.3vc.orgLead Pastor Josh Moody

Sunday Worship Schedule9:15 am:Worship Service Sunday School (Pre–K – Adult),

Nursery 10:30 am: Bagel/Coff ee Fellowship11:00 am: Worship, Nursery, Pre–K, Cornerstone Kids (Gr. K–4)

We off er weekly Teen Programs, Small Groups,Women’s Bible Studies (day & evening) & Men’s Bible Study

Faith Nursery School for ages 3 & 4Join us as we celebrate 55 years of proclaiming

the good news of Jesus Christ!

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GREEK ORTHODOXCHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson 11777Tel: 631-473-0894 • Fax: 631-928-5131

www.kimisis.org • [email protected]. Demetrios N. Calogredes, Protopresbyter

Sunday ServicesOrthros 8:30 am - Devine Liturgy 10 am

Services conducted in both Greek & English*Books available to follow in English*

Sunday Catechism School, 10:15 am - 11:15 am*Greek Language School, Tuesdays 5 pm - 8 pm*

Bible Study & Adult Catechism Classes Available*Golden Age & Youth Groups* Thrift Store*

Banquet Hall available for Rental*For information please call Church offi ce*

JEWISH CHABAD AT STONY BROOK

“Judaism with a smile”Future site: East side of Nicolls Rd, North of Rte 347 –Next to Fire Dept.

Current location: 821 Hawkins Ave., Lake Grove(631) 585–0521 • (800) My–Torah • www.ChabadSB.com

Rabbi Chaim & Rivkie GrossbaumRabbi Motti & Chaya GrossbaumRabbi Sholom B. & Chanie Cohen

Membership Free •Weekday, Shabbat & Holiday Services Highly acclaimed Torah Tots Preschool • Afternoon Hebrew School

Camp Gan Israel • Judaica Publishing Department • Lectures and Seminars • Living Legacy Holiday Programs

Jewish Learning InstituteFriendship Circle for Special Needs Children • The CTeen Network

N’shei Chabad Women’s Club • Cyberspace Library www.ChabadSB.com

Chabad at Stony Brook University – Rabbi Adam & Esther Stein

CORAM JEWISH CENTERYoung Israel of Coram

981 Old Town Rd., Coram • (631) 698–3939 YIC.org – [email protected]

RABBI DR. MORDECAI & MARILYN GOLSHEVSKYRABBI SAM & REBECCA GOLSHEVSKY

“THE ETERNAL FLAME–THE ETERNAL LIGHT” Weekly Channel #20 at 11 am

Shabbat Morning Services 9 am Free Membership. No building fund. Free Hebrew School. Bar/Bat Mitzvah Shabbat and Holiday Services followed by hot buffet. Adult Education Institute. Women’s Education Group–International Lectures and Torah Study. Adult Bar/Bat Mitz-

vah. Kaballah Classes. Jewish Holiday Institute. Tutorials for all ages.FREE HEBREW SCHOOL 2015–2016

Details (631)698–3939Member National Council of Young Israel

a world–wide organization.All welcome regardless of knowledge or observance level.

NORTH SHORE JEWISH CENTER385 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station

(631) 928–3737www.NorthShoreJewishCenter.org

Rabbi Aaron BensonCantor Daniel Kramer, Rabbi Emeritus Howard Hoffman

Executive Director Marcie PlatkinServices: Daily morning and evening minyan Friday at 8 pm;Saturday 8:45 am and one hour before sundown • Tot Shabbat

Family Kehillah • Sisterhood • Men’s Club • Seniors Club • Youth Group Award–winning Religious School • Teen Community Service Program

Nursery School • Mommy and Me • Preschool Summer Program Continuing Ed • Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah • Judaica Shop

Th rift Shop • Kosher Catering PanelWe warmly welcome you to our Jewish home. Come worship,

study and enjoy being Jewish with our caring NSJC family. Member United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

TEMPLE ISAIAH (REFORM)1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook • (631) 751–8518

www.tisbny.orgA warm and caring intergenerational community

dedicated to learning, prayer, social action, and friendship.Member Union for Reform Judaism

Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel Cantor Scott Harris

Rabbi Emeritus Stephen A. Karol Rabbi Emeritus Adam D. Fisher

Cantor Emeritus Michael F. Trachtenberg Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am

Religious School • Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult EducationSisterhood • Brotherhood • Book Club-more

LUTHERAN–ELCAHOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND ANCHOR

NURSERY SCHOOL46 Dare Road, Selden

(631)732-2511 Emergency number (516)848-5386Rev. Dr. Richard O. Hill, Pastor

email: [email protected] • website: www.hopeluth.comHoly Communion

is celebrated every weekSaturdays 5 pm Sundays at 8, 9:30, and 11am

Service of Prayers for Healing on the fi rst weekend of each month at all services

Lenten ServicesWednesdays 12:30 and 7:30 pmChildren and Youth Ministries

Sparklers (ages 3-11) Saturdays 5 pm Sunday School (ages 3-11) 9:30 am

Kid’s Club (ages 4-10) Wednesdays 4:15 pmTeen Ministry (ages 11-16) Saturdays 3 pm

Holy Week ServicesPalm Sunday, March 20

Services of Holy Communion 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00Maundy Th ursday, March 24

Holy Communion Services 12:30 & 7:30PMGood Friday, March 25

Prayer Vigil all day10 AM Devotions • Noon-Our Lady of the Shrine

3 PM-Stations of the Cross • 7:30 PM -Adoration of the CrossEaster Vigil, March 26 7:30 PM Service

Easter Sunday, March 27thServices of Holy Communion 7:30, 9:30 & 11:15 am

Easter Breakfast 8 AM - $7 Adults/$5 children

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station

(631)473–2236Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastor

email: [email protected] • pastors cell: 347–423–3623church website: wwwStPaulsLCPJS.org

ServicesSundays – 8:30 am and 10:30 am Holy Communion

Bibles and Bagels 9:30 amSunday School during 10:30 am service

Wednesday Evening 7:30 pm – Holy CommunionFriday Morning – Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am

HOLY Week SchedulePalm Sunday, March 20-Sunday of the Passion-Procession

with Palms-reading of the Passion according to LukeMon., March 21-7:30pm Stations of the Cross

Tues., March 22-7:30pm-Service with individual absolution and anointing for healing

Wed., March 23-7:30pm-Service of Holy CommunionTh urs., March 24-12 noon and 7:30pm-Maundy Th ursday

Communion Service and Stripping of the AltarFri., March 25-12 noon and 7:30pm-Good Friday Tenebrae Service

with veneration of the CrossSat., March 26-7:30pm-Vigil of Easter and Lighting of the new fi reSun., March 27-8:30 and 10:30am-Feast of the Resurrection-Easter

Day Festival Services-Easter Breakfast between the services

LUTHERAN–LCMSMESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE465 Pond Path, East Setauket

(631)751-1775www.messiahny.com

Rev. Charles Bell - PastorWe welcome all to join us for worship & fellowship

Sunday Worship Services8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00amSunday School at 9:30 am

NYS Certifi ed Preschool & Day Care ProgramPlease call for details

Midweek Lent Worship:Maunday Th ursday & Good Friday 11am & 7:30pm

Easter Sunday 8am & 10:15am

METHODISTBETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST

EPISCOPAL CHURCH33 Christian Ave/ PO2117

E. Setauket NY 11733 (631)941 3581Rev. Gregory L. Leonard–Pastor

Sunday Worship 10:30 amAdult Sunday School 9:30 am

Lectionary Reading and Prayer Wed. 12 noonGospel Choir Tues. 8 pm

Praise Choir and Youth Choir 3rd and 4th Fri. 6:30 pm

COMMACK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH486 Townline Road, CommackChurch Office: (631)499–7310

Fax: (631) 858–0596www.commack–umc.org • mail@commack–umc.org

Rev. Linda Bates–Stepe, PastorEaster Week Services

Palm Sunday, March 20 • 9 amHoly Th ursday, March 24 • 7:30 pmGood Friday, March 25 • 7:30 pm

Sunrise Service, March 27 • 6:30 am (Sunken Meadow Beach - Meet on boardwalk, main entrance)

Easter Service, March 27 • 9 am Sanctuary

SETAUKET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH160 Main Street, Corner of 25A and Main Street

East Setauket • (631) 941–4167Rev. Sandra B. Mantz, Pastor

www.setauketumc.org • [email protected] Worship Service & Church School 10 am

10 am Worship with Holy CommunionMary & Martha Circle (Women’s Ministry)

monthly on 2nd Tuesday at noonAdult Bible Study Sunday 8 am

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PRESBYTERIANSETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green

(631) 941-4271www.setauketpresbyterian.org

Email: [email protected]. MARY BARRETT SPEERS, PASTOR

Catch the Excitement! Join us Sundays in worship at 9:30 amwith Church School (PreK-6th Grade) at 9:45 am

Adult Christian Education Classes and Service OpportunitiesOpen Door Exchange Ministry: Furnishing homes...Finding hope

All are welcome to join this vibrant community of worship, music (voice and bell choirs), mission (local, national and international),

and fellowship. Call the church o� ce or visit our website for current information on church activities. SPC is a More Light Presbyte-

rian Church and part of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians working toward a church as generous and just as God’s grace.

HOLY WEEK SERVICESPalm Sunday, March 20

Palm Processional & John Rutter’s Requiem9:30 AM

Maundy � ursday, March 24Model Seder with Lord’s Supper 6 PM

Good Friday, March 25Tenebrae Service 8 PM

Easter Sunday, March 276:30 am Sunrise Service9:30 am Worship Service

11:00 AM Worship Service

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTUNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

FELLOWSHIP AT STONY BROOK380 Nicolls Road • between Rte 347 & Rte 25A

(631) 751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • offi [email protected]. Margaret H. Allen

([email protected])Sunday Service: 10:30 am

Religious Education at UUFSB: Unitarian Universalism accepts wisdom from many sources and o� ers non-dogmatic

religious education for children from 3-18 to foster ethical and spiritual development and knowledge of world religions.

Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Childcare for little ones under three. Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings.

Registration is ongoing. For more information: [email protected].

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

109 Brown’s Road, Huntington, NY 11743631–427–9547

www.uu� .orgRev. G. Jude Geiger, Minister

(minister@uu� .org)Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuu� @gmail.com)

Sunday Service 10:30 am, Children’s Religious Education 10:30 amWhoever you are, whomever you love, wherever you are

on your life’s journey, you are welcome here. Our services o� er

a progressive, non-creedal message with room for spiritual seekers.Services and Religious Education each Sunday at 10:30 am

Youth Group, Lifespan Religious Education for Adults, Adult and Children’s Choirs

Participants in the Huntington Interfaith Housing InitiativeFind us on Facebook and Twitter

UNITYUNITY CHURCH OF HEALING LIGHT

203 East Pulaski Rd., Huntington Sta. (631) 385–7180

www.unityhuntingtonny.orgRev. Saba Mchunguzi

Unity Church of Healing Light is committed to helping people unfold their Christ potential to transform their lives and build

spiritual community through worship, education, prayer and service.Sunday Worship & Church School 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.Sign Language Interpreter at Sunday Service

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Programs

Family Night Out . . . like a lambThe Smithtown Historical Society invites families to help it celebrate the arrival of the newest addi-tions to its farm family on March 18 at 7 p.m. Meet a baby lamb, learn some fun facts about sheep, eat cake and celebrate farm life at a sheep birth-day party in the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown. $5 per person, free for members. Registration is required by calling 265-6768. easter buNNy visits PetcOPetco, 1100 Middle Country Road, Selden will hold its annual Photos with the Easter Bunny event on March 19 and 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Spread joy and help animals find homes this Easter. Pose with or without your pet next to the Bunny and bring home a 4- by 6-inch keepsake photo. 100 percent of your $9.95 purchase will help homeless animals. For more information, call 451-8021.mOdel traiN shOwThe Smithtown Historical Society will host a Model Train Show at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown on March 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5, $3 for children 12 and under. Proceeds will go toward restoring the farm buildings on the property and caring for the farm animals. For more information, call 524-0529 or 265-6768.iNterNatiONal cOde OF sigNalsCome explore the International Code of Signals at The Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on March 19 and 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. Design your own secret code to use with friends and send messages. $5. Call 331-3277.easter buNNy visits NOrthPOrtCome meet the Easter Bunny as he strolls up and down Main Street in Northport on March

19 and 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Northport Chamber of Commerce. Questions? Call 754-3905.thar she blOws!Join The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on March 20 between noon and 3 p.m. to celebrate the arts of the sea. Visitors can make seaworthy crafts, carve scrimshaw art to take home, hear live sea shanties, touch artifacts from the collection and get their face painted. Regular admission plus $2 per scrimshaw craft. Face painting $4 extra. For further information, call 367-3418.

FiNdiNg yOur wayCaleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will present a Tiny Tots program for ages 3 to 5 titled Finding Your Way on March 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. $3. Advance registra-tion required by calling 265-1054.sPriNg haPPeNiNgThe Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual Spring Happening at its Parks and Recreation Administration building, 286 Hawkins Road, Centereach on March 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. Children ages 3 to 10 will have the opportunity to participate in games, karaoke, crafts and more to celebrate the coming of spring. Attendees are encouraged to

bring their own decorated spring hat — a prize will be awarded for most original creation. Pre-registration admission is $10 per person, $12 at the door. To register, call 732-2338.NaNOdays!On March 24 to 26 and April 2 and 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. the Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson, com explore the science of the small and see how nanotechnology affects your everyday life through cool activities! $5. Call 331-3277.

Film‘whale rider’ As part of its Cinema for Kids and Families series, The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen “Whale Rider” on March 19 at 11 a.m. $12, $7 members, kids free 12 and under. Rated PG-13. Call 423-7611 for more information.

theater‘the adveNtures OF Peter rabbit’Come see Peter, Benjamin Bunny, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and the rest of the gang in “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson through March 26. Tickets are $10. Call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com to order.‘schOOl hOuse rOck’CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “School House Rock” from March 19 to April 9, with a sensory-friendly performance on April 9 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $12. Call 218-2810 to order.

Kids Calendar Guide

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

Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions, Inc.Catch ‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit’ at Theatre Three through March 25.


SPORTS & PLAY Athlet ic F ie lds●Sports Courts●Chal lenge Course

EXCITING ACTIVITIES Karate●Dance●RC Cars /Drones●Arts&Craf ts

WATER ADVENTURES Giant S l ide●Spr ink ler Park●Sl ip-N-Sl ide

SPECIAL EVENTS Carniva l●Talent Show●GLOW Par ty

10 Acres of Indoor and Outdoor Adventure , Sports , Act iv i t ies and Specia l Events!

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Photo by Heidi SuttonJonathan Zhang, fourth-grader from Burr Intermediate School in Commack, proudly stands below his masterpiece, titled “Happy,” during the Colors of Long Island art reception at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook on Sunday, March 13.

Scandinavian Fair honors heritageChildren and their parents flocked to the St.

James Lutheran Church in St. James last Sunday afternoon for a Scandinavian Children’s Heritage Fair. Representing Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Den-mark and Finland, the event was hosted by the Sons of Norway. Children took part in a Little Vikings tour by playing Uff Da Bingo while learning Norwe-gian words, weaving Danish heart baskets out of felt and decorating shields and swords. They also took part in Norwegian rosemåling (decorative paint-ing), rock painting and troll making. Guests were also able to sample delicious traditional desserts including Lefse, Norwegian Krumkaker cookies, heart waffles, sandkaker and Swedish coffee bread. The event also offered many types of Scandinavian-themed souvenirs for sale.

Photos by Heidi SuttonClockwise from above, Peter Larsen, age 6, of Mt. Sinai, shows off his heart basket while his sister Emma, age 9, enjoys a game of Uff Da Bingo; a dragon holds a tote bag for sale; traditional Scandinavian desserts; Scandinavian flags and maps adorn the wall of the church.

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the laurel hill school and camp201 OlD TOwn ROaD, E. SETaukET631.751.1154www.laurelhillschool.orgIt’s summer fun to the extreme. Nine great programs all in one camp. Sports Fever • Studio & Stage • Club 456 Science • Club 456 Sports • Discovery • Teenshop • Preschool • CIT • ACE. Affordable and flexible programs. Red Cross Swim Program. Special events each week. Caring and experienced staff. New 2, 3, or 5 day a week options. Please call for further information or to schedule a tour. Laurel Hill School-One visit will change your child’s future. Are you searching for a school where you child can feel challenged, not frustrated, encouraged, never discouraged, and always special? Wouldn’t you love to see your child awaken each morning feeling confident, knowing that the day holds discovery, community and opportunity?

the reboli atelier2 flOwERfIElD, BlDg. 2, SuITES 6 & 9, SaInT jamES, nY631.250.9098 • www.Reboliatelier.orgWe are a newly opened non-profit classical art school seeking to train a contemporary generation in the vein of classical drawing and painting. We offer day and night classes that are richly informative in art history and welcome a range of skill levels for ages 5-105. We also offer community events and workshops that are featured on our website regularly. Our creation was inspired by internationally recognized classical artist, Joseph Reboli. Though his brushes were stilled in 2004, his legacy lives on through The Reboli Atelier and our mother organization; The Reboli Center for Art and History.

world gym’s camp setauket and game set match tennis academy camps384 maRk TREE ROaD EaST SETaukET 631.751.6100Camp Setauket: For over 27 years, creating memorable summer camp experiences: General Camp for ages 3–12 ; Theatre Arts Camp and Sports Camp for ages 7–12; and C.I.T. Program for ages 13 thru 15. Game Set Match Tennis Academy Camp for ages 4–18 and all skill levels. Our unique camps offer indoor & outdoor pools, indoor & outdoor fields and indoor & outdoor tennis courts. Activities include: arts & crafts, sports such as soccer, basketball, softball and volleyball, interactive games, drama and hands on science. Swimming is included in every camp and several indoor activity areas for rainy days. Early enrollment, sibling, & member discounts available. Parisi Training Camps - focuses on speed and agility for all sports. Jump Start Camp - Ages 7-11, Total Perfor-mance Camp - ages 12-14 and Peak Training Camp - ages 15 & up.

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The Laurel Hill SchoolOPEN HOUSE • Sunday, April 3rd • 1:30 PM

Are you searching for a school where your child can feel challenged, not frustrated, encouraged, never discouraged, and always special? Wouldn’t you love to see your child awaken each morning

feeling confi dent, knowing that the day holds discovery, community and opportunity?

201 Old Town Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 (631) 751–1154www.laurelhillschool.org

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Spring flowers blossombutterflies fly, birds come back

and sing lovely melodiesso pretty

season of warmthseason of testing

in schoolswarm winds, pretty birds

flowers blooming everywhere

Everyone happySpring so beautifulbirds fly with that

lovely melody in the airbee’s buzzing

with beautiful dandelion fuzztime to open up the pools

put the spring and summerclothes up in the mall

flowers open all the wayrainshowers fall

it gets warmer and warmercrops grow

more birds come backit gets warmer and warmer again

and finallysummer is here!

Going bald for a cure Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 125 attended a St. Baldrick’s Foundation event at Commack High School on March 4. Eleven

Scouts from the Commack-based Troop shaved their heads and together raised $5,001, which will be used to support childhood cancer research.

Photo by michael PrinceMembers of Boy Scout Troop 125

‘Spring!!’by Shreya, Nassakeag Elementary

School, E. Setauket


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