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Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro recently announced the return of the annual Brookhaven Town Home & Garden Show to be held at the Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Road, Holts-ville, on Saturdays, March 12 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays, March 13 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event will feature vendor exhibits including flowers, gazebos, landscaping, decking, fencing, stonework, sheds, hot tubs, siding, windows, gutters, garden centers and more. In addition, with paid admission, visitors can participate in free educational workshops and hands-on classes for children. Seminar topics include garden design, native plantings, interior design, gardening with kids, re-cycling and composting. While classes and workshops are subject to change, a comprehensive schedule of seminars will be available at www.brookhaven.org as the event nears.

“After a long winter, residents are al-ways eager to learn some unique and innovative ways to beautify their prop-erties this spring,” Losquadro said. “Building on the success of last year’s show, we expanded this year’s event to

two weekends to accommodate more people. I hope visitors will bring the whole family to come out and view the wide array of home improvement ideas our local vendors will have on display — from building outdoor fireplaces and getting more creative with landscaping design to replacing walkways or even putting in a hot tub.”

“All proceeds from this event will be used to benefit the Holtsville Ecology Site, one of our Town’s hidden gems,” Losquadro continued. “Over the years, so many families have enjoyed and ap-preciated all the Ecology Site has to offer. Investing the proceeds from this event directly back into the Ecology Site will help to ensure there is ade-quate funding to support its continued operations.”

Cost of admission is $6 for adults; children 16 and under are free. Park-ing is free, as is the opportunity to walk through the animal preserve, which is home to more than 100 injured or non-releasable wild and farm animals and will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further in-formation, call 631-758-9664, ext. 18.

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When it comes to the lead role in “Godspell,” one important trait for the actor to have is charisma. During a recent interview with Hans Paul Hendrickson, it was obvious that he not only possesses this important characteristic but also en-thusiasm for the musical’s upcoming run at Port Je� erson’s � eatre � ree, as well as working with his fellow cast members and director Je� rey Sanzel.

� e company member was in middle school when he � rst saw the production at a local high school. “I was just blown away by how it was so di� erent than any-thing else I had known in the musical theater realm,” he said.

A� er seeing the show, Hendrickson bought the album on iTunes. “I bought it and I lived it. I listened to it over and over again. And then, when I found out that they were doing it this year when I was signing my company contract, I was very much excited, and very eager to get a chance to get a crack out of it,” the actor said.

While it’s a role he always wanted, Hendrickson explained his reasons have changed since rehearsals started. He also said he � nds himself getting along even easier with people, and taking the stance of turning the other cheek when some-one does him wrong. “Originally I want-ed to play it because it’s the lead, and he has great songs, and who wouldn’t want to play Jesus Christ. And also, the per-son who played it at the high school was someone I admired through doing the-ater and looked up to, which made me want to play it even more,” he said.

“But as I’ve gotten the role it’s kind of become a situation where, I’m not saying I’m becoming the character, but

I’m adopting his teachings. I’m becom-ing able to relate to what he’s saying be-cause a lot of what he says in the show is straight out of the Bible, and it’s not ex-actly written in the most plain of terms, but through my work with Je� I’m able to connect that stu� with my life. And I’m able to adopt these ideals and these thoughts and these concepts of this man, and the character and the actor are be-coming one,” he added.

� e actor said the play asks, “If this charismatic character came into your life for one day, how will he change you?”

“In our production, we kind of take the name of Jesus out of the play. We are focusing more on the teachings and the identity, the being, the idea of Jesus. Rather than them addressing me as Jesus and me wearing a beard and long hair, we kind of focus on the love aspect,” said Hendrickson.

“� roughout the rehearsal process, Je� [Sanzel] has been emphasizing the idea to me of leading from behind. Yes, [Jesus] is the leader but he kind of is the gas in the tank of the ensemble. He helps them

to realize that they have all the teachings and understandings in themselves. And as he teaches them to tell these parables and these stories, not only do they learn the lessons about the stories but they learn lessons about themselves.”

� e actor explained that the � eatre � ree production takes place in an old theater, and as the musical opens, we are introduced to characters represent-ing theater regulars such as the shining star, the understudy, the costumer and the director. While the beginning num-ber shows disconnect, the Jesus character, who happens to be the janitor, comes in to help connect everyone. “We kind of wanted to emphasis the idea that he could be anyone. It’s not about, yes, he was the son of God, but he’s also the son of man.”

While Hendrickson has a number of favorite moments in the musical, he said he loves how the cast comes together in “Save the People” and feels a surge of en-ergy that he said organically came along in the rehearsal process. � e number � rst starts with Hendrickson and Pat-rick O’Brien, who plays Judas, on stage,

and then everyone joins in with the band dropping out for about four measures where everyone sings a cappella.

“� ere’s such a surge of energy. And, it’s something that you don’t get in every production, and it’s something that you can’t take for granted as a performer, be-cause it’s so genuine of everybody com-ing together for this one purpose. I’m getting goose bumps just talking about it,” Hendrickson said. “� ey’re almost coming together to be together. � ey’re not entirely sure why they are coming together but there’s something pulling them, there’s something bringing them in. � eir vocals are just so on point at that moment.”

As for his fellow cast members, Hen-drickson said they all bring di� erent en-ergies and personalities, and they joking-ly refer to themselves as the God Squad. “� ere’s not a weak link up there.”

� e actor credits Sanzel for bringing out the best in all of the cast members. He explained the director doesn’t just simply direct but also pulls the best from each actor, discussing with each their thoughts about the role and any prob-lems they may encounter. Hendrickson said Sanzel also understands how to take into account the actors’ ideas of ap-proaching a role and making the entire cast feel connected. “He’s created a com-pletely judgment-free zone, which we’re able to try, and which we’re able to grow, and which we’re able to love and love each other, and love the work that we’re putting together.”

A� er “Godspell,” Hendrickson said he will appear at the theater in the one-act play “OK Computer” by Tom Moran at the Ronald F. Peierls � eater on the Second Stage at the end of April and as Pinocchio in the Mainstage musical “Shrek” in May. � e 23-year-old plans to take the summer o� and then audition, something Hendrickson said he’s more con� dent about than in previous years due to this past year as a � eatre � ree company member.

� eatre � ree, 412 Main Street, Port Je� erson, will present “Godspell” from Feb. 27 to March 26. For more information, please visit www.theatrethree.com or call 631-928-9100.

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Koeppel Dental Group, 126 Gnarled Hollow Road, E. Setauket, will host a White-A-� on fundraiser to bene� t Stony Brook Children’s Hospital from March 1 to June 30.

Every dollar donated for the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital build-ing will be matched by the Knapp Swezey Foundation. � e success of the White-A-� ons held in prior years helped raise over $144,000 for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer, the Fortunato Breast Center, St. Charles Hospital Diabetes Education Center, Ward Melville Heritage Organization

and World Trade Center Widows and Children’s Fund.

Participants will receive a custom � tted  professional teeth whitening kit for $150 (regularly $450).  � e 20-minute procedure involves having custom impressions made for bleach-ing trays. A� er two weeks, the cus-tom trays can be picked up at Dr. Ko-eppel’s o� ce, where the patient will also receive professional bleaching solution and instructions on at-home teeth whitening. For more informa-tion or to make an appointment, call 631-689-9777. 

White-A-Thon fundraiser Pink Pearl Gala returns to East Wind � e second annual Pink Pearl Gala will be held at East

Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River, on Friday, March 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. � e North Fork Breast Health Coali-tion will recognize doctors of Eastern Long Island Hema-tology Oncology, a division of North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates Cancer Center, with the Pink Pearl Spirit Award. � e gala was named for the late Pearl Phil-indas, past president of the coalition. Doctors Louis J. Av-vento, Alexander Zuhoski and Deepali Sharma as well as Dr. Frank and Mary Ellen Adipietro will be honored.

News 12 Long Island Reporter Shari Einhorn will emcee the event and DJ Phil will provide music for danc-ing a� er the dinner and awards presentation. Tickets are $95 per person. To reserve seating or to inquire about corporate sponsorship opportunities, call 631-208-8889 or visit www.northforkbreasthealth.org.

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Representatives of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar presented a check for $231,917 to the U.S. Ma-rines Corps in support of its Toys for Tots program. The funds were raised during Applebee’s annual Breakfast with Santa events held in New Jersey and Long Island in which 100 percent of the proceeds benefitted underprivileged children in local com-munities during the holiday season. In our neck of the woods, the Applebee’s locations in Miller Place, Lake Grove, Farmingville, Huntington and Com-mack combined raised just under $34,000.

Over the past 17 years, Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in New Jersey, Long Island, Florida and Georgia have raised more than $3.6 million for the Toys for Tots initiative, helping to spread holiday cheer to more than 230,000 deserving children.

Photo from Doherty enterprisesFrom left, Applebee’s Director of Operations, Kevin Cough-lin and Vice President of Operations David DiBartolo, with President and Chief Executive Officer of Toys for Tots, Lieutenant General Pete Osman.

Applebee’s supports Toys for Tots

We have a winner!Congratulations to Barbara Ariola

of East Setauket who found the hidden soccer ball in last week’s issue on page B7 and was the first to correctly identify the page number by email. Barbara wins four tickets to see the Berenstain Bears Live! in “Family Matters, The Musical” at the Staller Center at Stony Brook University on March 13.

Decoy Collectors Show this weekendThe Long Island

Decoy Collectors Association will present its 45th annual Decoy and Sporting Collect-ibles Show on Sat-urday, Feb. 27, at the IBEW Union Hall, 370 Vanderbilt Motor Park-way, Hauppauge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New this year will be a Contemporary Decoy Exhibition, featuring decoys that will become collectible an-tique decoys of the future. More than 75 vendors will offer antique decoys, sporting art and other collectibles for viewing and purchase. Admission fee is $7. For more information, call 516-639-8480 or visit www.LIDecoyCollectors.org.

Italian Mardi Gras Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Lodge #2319 will hold its annual Carnevale di Sellaro at the

American Legion Post No. 833, 51 Juniper Ave., Smithtown on Sunday, March 6, from 2 to 6 p.m. The evening will feature a mask decorating contest, raffle and door prize. $35 per person includes catered hot food, soda, wine, music and dancing. Masks will be provided. To make a reservation, call Gerri at 631-265-0205. Deadline is Feb. 29.

Emergency preparedness training seminarThe Unity Church of Healing Light, 203 E. Pulaski Road, Huntington Station will

host an informative emergency preparedness training seminar by the Long Island Chapter of the American Red Cross on Friday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. Titled Prepare, Respond, Recover: What To Do When Disaster Strikes, this free training will pro-vide information on types of common disasters, ways to prepare as an individual, family and community member, what to do when disaster strikes and what actions you can take afterward to aid in your recovery. Free but advance registration re-quired by calling 631-766-9870.

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Disease-modifying treatments for osteoarthritism e d i c a l c o m p a s s

Not surprisingly, osteoarthritis is widespread. The more common joints affected are the knees, hips and hands. There are three types of treatment for this disease: surgery, involving joint replace-ments of the hips or knees; medications; and nonpharmacologic approaches. The most commonly used first-line medica-tions are acetaminophen and nonste-roidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen. Unfortunately, medications mostly treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation.

However, the primary objectives in treating osteoarthritis should also in-clude improving quality of life, slowing progression of the disease process and reducing its disabling effects (1).

What are the most productive ap-proaches to treatment? This is good time to test your knowledge.

There are three responses to choose from: True (T), False (F) and Unclear (U) — a new twist, because I want to keep you on your toes.

So how do you think you did? The an-swers are as follows: (1) F, (2) U, (3) F, (4) U, (5) T and (6) T.

Let’s look at the evidence.

Dairy and milkWhen we think of dairy, specifically

milk, there are two distinct camps: One be-lieves in the benefits, and the other thinks it may contribute to disease. In this case they both may be at least partly correct. In the Osteoarthritis Initiative study, an observational study of over 2,100 patients, results showed that low-fat (1 percent) and nonfat milk may slow the progression of osteoarthritis (2). The researchers looked specifically at joint space narrowing that occurs in those with affected knee joints. Radiographic imaging changes were used at baseline and then to follow the patients for up to 12 to 48 months for changes. Compared to those who did not drink milk, patients who did saw significantly less narrowing of knee joint space.

Was it a dose-dependent response? Not necessarily. Specifically, those who drank less than three glasses/week and those who drank four to six glasses/week both saw slower progression of joint space narrow-ing of 0.09 mm. Seven to 10 glasses/week resulted in a 0.12 mm preservation. How-ever, those who drank more than 10 glass-es/week saw less beneficial effect, 0.06 mm preservation compared to those who did not drink milk. Interestingly, there was no benefit seen in men or with the consump-tion of cheese or yogurt.

However, there are significant flaws with this study. First, the patients were only asked about their dietary intake of milk at baseline; therefore their consumption could have changed during the study. Second, there was a recall bias; patients were asked to recall their weekly milk consumption for the previous 12 months before the study began. I don’t know about you, but I can’t recall my intake of specific foods for the last week, let alone for the past year. Third, there could have been confounding factors, such as orange consumption.

Oddly, this was not a dose-response curve, since the most milk consump-tion had less beneficial effect than lower amounts. Also, why were these effects only seen in women? Finally, researchers could not explain why low-fat or nonfat milk had this potential benefit, but cheese was detri-mental and yogurt did not show benefit. We are left with more questions than answers.

Would I recommend consuming low-fat or nonfat milk? Not necessarily, but I may not dissuade osteoarthritis patients from drinking it. There are very few ap-proaches that slow the progression of joint space narrowing.

Vitamin DOver the last five years or so, the medi-

cal community has gone from believing that vitamin D was potentially the solution to many diseases to wondering whether, in some cases, low levels were indicative of disease, but repletion was not a change-maker. Well, in a recent randomized con-trolled trial, the gold standard of studies, vitamin D had no beneficial symptom relief, nor any disease-modifying effects (3). This two-year study of almost 150 men

and women raised blood levels of vitamin D on average to 36 ng/ml, which is consid-ered respectable. Researchers used MRI and X-rays to track their results.

GlucosamineThere is raging debate about whether

glucosamine is an effective treatment for osteoarthritis. In the latest installment, there was a RCT, the results of which showed that glucosamine hydrochloride was not effective in treating osteoarthri-tis (4). In the trial, 201 patients with either mild or moderate knee pain drank diet lemonade with or without 1500 mg of glu-cosamine hydrochloride.

There was no difference in cartilage changes in the knee nor in pain relief in those in the placebo or treatment groups over a six-month duration. Bone marrow lesions also did not improve with the glu-cosamine group. The researchers used 3T MRI scans (an advanced radiologic imag-ing technique) to follow the patients’ disease progression. This does not mean that glu-cosamine does not work for some patients. Different formulations, such as glucos-amine sulfate, were not used in this study.

WeightThis could not be an article on osteo-

arthritis if I did not talk about weight. Do you remember analogies from the SATs? Well here is one for you: Weight loss, weight loss, weight loss is to osteo-arthritis as location, location, location is to real estate. In a recent study involving 112 obese patients, there was not only a reduction of knee symptoms in those who lost weight, but there was also dis-ease modification, with reduction in the loss of cartilage volume around the me-dial tibia (5).

On the other hand, those who gained weight saw the inverse effect. A reduction of tibial cartilage is potentially associated with the need for knee replacement. The relationship was almost one-to-one; for every 1 percent of weight lost, there was a 1.2 mm3 preservation of medial tibial car-tilage volume, while the exact opposite was true with weight gain.

Exercise and dietIn a recent study, diet and exercise

trumped the effects of diet or exercise alone (6). Patients with osteoarthritis of the knee who lost at least 10 percent of their body weight experienced significant im-provements in function and a 50 percent reduction in pain, as well as reduction in inflammation, compared to those who lost 5 to 10 percent and those who lost less than 5 percent. This study was a well-designed, randomized controlled single-blinded study with a duration of 18 months.

Researchers used a biomarker — IL6 — to measure inflammation. The diet and exercise group and the diet-only group lost significantly more weight than the exercise-only group, 23.3 pounds and 19.6 pounds versus 4 pounds. The diet portion consisted of a meal replacement shake for breakfast and lunch and then a vegetable-rich, low-fat dinner. Low-calorie meals replaced the shakes after six months. The exercise regimen included one hour of a combination of weight training and walk-ing with alacrity three times per week.

Therefore, concentrate on lifestyle modi-fications if you want to see potentially dis-ease-modifying effects. These include both exercise and diet. In terms of low-fat or nonfat milk, while the study had numerous flaws, if you drink milk, you might continue for the sake of osteoarthritis, but stay on the low end of consumption. And remember, the best potential effects shown are with weight loss and with a vegetable-rich diet.

References: (1) uptodate.com. (2) Arthritis Care

Res online. 2014 April 6. (3) JAMA. 2013;309:155-162. (4) Arthritis Rheum online. 2014 March 10. (5) Ann Rheum Dis online. 2014 Feb. 11. (6) JAMA. 2013;310:1263-1273.

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dietary changes can improve outcomes

1) Dairy is effective in the treat-ment of osteoarthritis.

2) Low-fat and nonfat milk have potentially disease-modifying effects.

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The University Orchestra at Stony Brook University is busy rehearsing a fun night of music for family members of all ages. On Tuesday, March 1, they will pres-ent their Annual Family Concert, this year titled Musical Humor, on the Staller Cen-ter for the Arts Main Stage at 7:30 p.m.

Susan Deaver, conductor of the uni-versity orchestra and faculty member at Stony Brook, said the annual concert was already taking place when she began working at the university in 2000; howev-er, up until 2013, it was called the Annual Children’s Concert.

“We just discovered that the students and parents and grandparents and friends that they came with, everyone had a really good time, so we decided to rename it,” Deaver said.

The conductor said every year there’s a different theme such as magic, outer space, movies, and masquerade. “Every year I try to think of something that we can tie in some classical musical,” she said.

This year Deaver said the 70-member, all-student ensemble will celebrate musi-cal humor, explaining that orchestral mu-sic isn’t as stuffy or complicated as many think and often is used in cartoons.

The conductor said attendees can expect to hear pieces such as the “William Tell

Overture,” which was used as the “Lone Ranger” theme song, and excerpts from Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of Animals,” where instruments imitate the sounds of crea-tures such as chickens or kangaroos jump-ing. The show will also include music from American composer LeRoy Anderson who has written short tongue-in-cheek pieces.

Deaver said they are performing one of his pieces titled “Typewriter Concerto,” which replicates the sounds of an old typewriter.

A tradition during the concert is a solo by the winner of the Stony Brook University Pre-College Concerto Competition. “It’s a really great way to feature young talent. We’ve had really good soloists,” Deaver said.

The 2015 winner Samuel Wallach will perform a solo on the piano, the first movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12. Deaver said each student partici-pating in the competition had a 10-min-ute slot to perform a movement from a concerto, and a committee of judges de-cided who was best. She said, “Sam played great. He was wonderful.”

Wallach, a sophomore at Ward Melville High School, said in the month of February, he’s been practicing every Tuesday with the university orchestra and at home with his piano teacher. The young pianist said he’s happy that he won the competition.

Wallach became interested in piano when he started playing with an electric keyboard as a small child. His parents signed him up for piano lessons around the third grade. While he’s performed solo and with a chamber group of four musicians, this is the first time Wallach will be playing with an orchestra. “I don’t know quite how to picture it; I’m excited,” Wallach said.

Deaver said every year the concert includes surprises for the audience, too. Last year at the end of the show, while the orchestra played the theme from “Frozen,” “Let It Go,” someone came on stage dressed as Elsa. The surprise was a big hit with the children who were singing along.

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Photo from susan DeaverStony Brook University’s 2015 Pre-College Concerto winner Samuel Wallach will perform a piano solo at the concert.

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SBU study searches for proteins damaged with age

Flecks of gray hair appear near the temples, laugh or frown lines deepen and elbows become dry and scaly. � ese are some of the signs of aging that people see, particularly when they’ve known family and friends for decades.

Adam de Gra� , a research as-sistant at Stony Brook Univer-sity’s Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology, howev-er, is studying changes that occur well beneath the skin.

Speci� cally, de Gra� , Ken Dill, a distinguished professor of chemistry and physics and director of the Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biolo-gy and graduate student Michael Hazoglou looked at the proteins that are damaged by free radi-cals, which are released during oxidation. � ese free radicals are molecules that have an unpaired electron and a high chemical reactivity that can damage pro-teins, DNA and lipids.

When people reach 80, about half their proteins are damaged by oxidation. de Gra� , Dill and Hazoglou used physics and com-puter analysis to look closely at protein changes. � ese Stony Brook scientists recently pub-lished their results in the journal Structure.

� e researchers studied “how naturally occurring damage to proteins a� ects their ability,” de Gra� said. “Such an understand-ing is critical, as stability is essen-tial to their function.”

� e proteins these scientists identi� ed could become a site for targeted treatment against age-re-lated diseases, de Gra� said. Pro-teins operate with a simple prin-ciple: � eir shape, structure and � exibility determine their func-tion. � eir stability ensures their success in their roles. Proteins have many di� erent functions, from transporting oxygen to pro-viding structure and hormonal signals.

Each of these protein func-tions requires a certain type of architecture. Protein structure is needed for a “complete under-standing of function,” de Gra� said. While other researchers have explored which amino acids are the most susceptible to oxida-tion, de Gra� and his collabora-tors focused primarily on the charged amino acids.

� e creation of free radicals is a universal side e� ect of respira-tion. Finding a drug, however, that might make the mitochon-dria, or the energy producer of the cell, work without causing damage, might increase the lon-gevity of the cell machinery and the organism.

When comparing the life ex-pectancy of birds to rodents, birds win out, living much lon-ger, on average, than mice or rats. Some scientists believe this might be the case because birds have “much cleaner” mitochondria, de Gra� said.

Indeed, a drug that makes hu-man mitochondria work without producing as many protein-dam-aging free radicals might gener-ate human cells that su� er less age-related damage.

� eir method of analyzing and studying proteins could indi-

cate which proteins are the most vulnerable to oxidative damage, while also indicating which are the most durable.

De Gra� said he and Dill studied these proteins by using a computer code they wrote, which sorts through entire proteomes. � ey sorted through the proteins to � nd the proteins most desta-bilized by damage. � ey are pre-dicting the degree of stability loss resulting from that damage.

De Gra� said he has paid par-ticular attention to studies that demonstrate a link between life-style choices and longevity.

Seventh Day Adventists, who have a restricted diet that doesn’t include as much animal protein, live, on average, six to seven years longer than the rest of the popu-lation. He suggested that some of what will help people live lon-ger will have less to do with “ge-netic manipulation” than it will with making better and more informed choices about diet and health. It will be helpful at a pro-tein level to understand “why di-etary intervention has an impact

on how we age.”He is also con� dent that, over

time, researchers will develop an enhanced understanding of the interventions that will protect proteins from damage. Equally important, he believes “we will enhance our understanding of interventions that enhance our ability to get rid of this damage as it is occurring or once it has occurred.”

De Gra� likened the process of keeping a biological system running over time to managing a city. In the urban setting, the mayor might take the tax dol-lars and use it to build roads or � x bridges. As time goes on, the available tax dollars might di-minish, which increases the im-portance of understanding the cost of each activity with age.

De Gra� , who grew up in Can-ada and now lives in Stony Brook, said he was interested in math from the age of 5. When he was 6, he was already doing fourth-grade math. De Gra� said he practices what he preaches — he has signi� cantly reduced his con-

sumption of animal protein and lives a clean lifestyle.

When he was in high school, he thought he’d become a physi-cist or engineer. He coupled that natural talent and appreciation with a desire to understand bio-logical systems.

Banu Ozkan, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics at Arizona State Uni-versity, praised de Gra� ’s e� orts and his results. De Gra� “always � nds intriguing questions and is very inquisitive,” said Ozkan. “He’s a very hard worker. When-ever I came [to the lab], during weekends and sometimes at night, I found him working.” Ozkan predicted de Gra� had a bright future.

As for his work, de Gra� re-mains excited about the possi-bility of collaborating on future aging-related research.

“Without an understanding of what it takes to maintain in-dividual proteins in their healthy state,” he said, it’s hard to “under-stand the interactions and aging processes inside the cell.”

Can’t run as fast as you used to? Your proteins can relate.

Photo from Adam de Gra� Adam de Gra� takes a break from the Gordon Conference on the Biology of Aging in Lucca, Italy, last year to enjoy the sights.

� e orchestra also interacts with the audience and gives short demon-strations of the di� erent instruments. Deaver said she asks audience members things like: Who plays string instru-ments? Who plays wood wind instru-ments? � e conductor said the orchestra members always enjoy the interaction

with the audience.� e show keeps children engaged not

only by talking directly to them but also by keeping the show to an hour. Deaver said the concert is a great opportunity for kids to hear all the instruments to-gether, and it’s more approachable, be-cause when it comes to orchestral music, “sometimes people think it’s too sophis-ticated or untouchable.”

“I really hope they are inspired to lis-

ten to more orchestral music and music in general. And, for the youngest ones who are not playing an instrument yet, I hope it inspires them to consider study-ing an instrument. For those who are already studying an instrument, I hope it inspires them to want to achieve even more,” said Deaver. “If nothing else, it exposes them to new and great music, because it’s a very di� erent experience hearing it live, as opposed to a recording

or YouTube, because all your senses are really activated, ears, eyes, everything, and there’s perspective,” she added.

Tickets for the concert are $5 and are available at the Staller Center Box O� ce or by calling 631-632-2787.  For further information about the Uni-versity Orchestra, contact the Stony Brook Department of Music at  631-632-7330  or visit its website at www.stonybrook.edu/music.

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In 1982, Bob and Joyce Pellegrini had a vision. They wanted to own a quality winery with gorgeous views and a tast-

ing room fit for their superior products. Bob Pellegrini passed away in early 2015, but his vision lives on with his wife and their pro-fessional and talented staff who are com-mitted to the vision that the couple had over three decades ago.

Despite growth in the Long Island wine industry and booming demand for “party bus tours” and events built around enter-tainment first and great wine second, Pel-legrini Vineyards has managed to stay true to who they are. Tasting room manager John Larsen and winemaker Zander Har-grave both stressed that desire to remain aligned with the Pellegrini’s mission.

Pellegrini is for serious wine drinkers. That was the overwhelming message from Larsen and Hargrave when I visited the vineyard on the first whisper of a spring day last week. That is not to say that those lacking a substantial base of knowledge in anything winemaking or drinking related should be intimidated by the experience at the Cutchogue vineyard. All that you need to bring through the door is a desire for knowledge and an appreciation for the deli-cate art that is winemaking.

“If you were looking for a party with your friends, this might be your perfect first stop,” Larsen said in Pellegri-ni’s Vintner’s Room, a second-floor sitting area with a massive window overlooking rows upon rows of vines growing the business’s cash crop. “Come and hang out, see what we’re all about, then go see music somewhere else later in the afternoon if you want the full ex-perience of the North Fork,” Larsen added.

The team at Pellegrini Vineyards would prefer for their outstanding wine, customer service and breathtaking views to speak for themselves. Neither Larsen nor Hargrave seemed to begrudge any of the many vine-yards that choose to be “event centers” as Larsen referred to them. However, neither has any desire to jump on that train. At least not right now.

“This is a true winery,” Larsen said. “We focus on the wine, and the customer service that goes along with it.”

Pellegrini Vineyards offers a wine club, which gets members exclusive wine re-leases, access to special dinners, luncheons, self-guided winery tours and other events. Both Hargrave and Larsen suggested that membership in the club is the ideal way to enjoy everything that Pellegrini has to offer.

Winemaking is in Hargrave’s blood. He has been at Pellegrini since the fall of 2014, though his roots in the Long Island wine in-dustry date back to the very beginning. His parents, Louisa and Alex Hargrave, were the brave entrepreneurs who first decided that the North Fork of Long Island was be-ing wasted by only growing potatoes.

Zander grew up at Hargrave Vineyards. He has essentially spent a lifetime in the wine community along the North Fork, save for a few hiatuses to pursue a teaching career, managing a vegetable farm and sell-

ing advertisements for a newspaper.“I grew up with it,” Hargrave said about

his youth around winemaking, which clearly has shaped the way that he hopes people enjoying his wine use it to craft memorable experiences. “It’s about the people. It was always about the people. The wine is sort of a conduit to relationships with people. When I look back on my life growing up in the vineyard, it was ‘who’s coming by?’ It was the excitement of the harvest, guests at our home, having dinner with really interesting people. That, to me, stands out more than anything. And of course as I got into the work and got older I gained an appreciation for wine itself. That’s not what I really think about grow-ing up. It was all about the people.”

Hargrave raved about the state-of-the-art equipment that he has at his disposal, which makes the vineyard’s old world mentality of fine winemaking much easier to pull off. “I would say probably the most unique fea-ture of the Pellegrini winery is we have six, ten-ton open fermenters that we do most of our reds in,” he said. The giant fermenters feature a pneumatic punch-down system that, without getting too technical, serves the same purpose as the old method of grape stomping. The tanks have a long arm that gently stirs the contents to submerge

the flavor-packed grape skins that tend to rise to the top.

I asked Hargrave what he would bring home if he were grilling steaks for dinner. “You got to go with the Encore,” he said immediately. “That’s

our Bordeaux blend. It’s only released in the very best vintages. The current vintage is 2010, which was one of the best vintages ever on Long Island. I did make a ‘13 that will be released down the line once it gets some bottle age. You can’t go wrong.”

Hargrave suggested his sauvignon blanc if seafood is on the menu. He also beamed with pride when describing Pellegrini’s chardonnay, which he touted as special and unique. He also called their merlot “world class.”

Sticking to their guns has been challeng-ing at times, but it is easy to see why Pel-legrini has been able to keep their focus on quality wine above all else. The passion that all of their employees have for great wine and the great experience that is learning about new wine through tasting and con-versation is the lasting memory of a couple of hours spent there.

The roughly 30 acres of rolling hills, a feature that Larsen said is unique to Pel-legrini on a mostly flat North Fork, could make relaxing in their outdoor courtyard with a glass in hand feel like a European getaway. An hour by car might seem like a rigorous day trip, but it’s nothing compared to a six-hour flight over the Atlantic Ocean. The experience might not be the same, but at Pellegrini it would be just as enjoyable.

Pellegrini Vineyards is located at 23005 Main Road, Cutchogue. For more information call 631-734-4111 or visit www.pellegrinivineyards.com.

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wineryby Alex Petroski

Pellegrini Vineyards,

Main Road,Cutchogue

Photo by Alex PetroskiZander Hargrave poses with barrels of red wine aging underground at Pellegrini Vineyards.

’It was always about the people. The wine is sort of a conduit to relationships with people.’

— Zander Hargrave

FEBRUARY 25, 2016 • ARTS & LIFESTYLES • PAGE B13

The Huntington Arts Council, 213 Main St., Hun-tington, held an artist reception for its latest exhib-it, Earth, Air and Water: A Celebration of Tri-State Wildlife and Nature on Feb. 19. Executive Director Marc Coutrade thanked a packed house for coming and then introduced the judge, New Jersey-based photographer Andrew Darlow.

“It was really an honor to see everyone’s pictures and, like every judge says, it was extremely difficult to choose. There was so much great work and I felt like these were really pictures that were from the area around people’s homes — I could feel it. So often I’ve judged contests with pictures from Bali and all these other places and that’s great but I really felt that spirit and I’m so happy that we kept it in our little Tri-State region,” said Darlow.

Best in Show went to “Crab Meadow Sunset” by Irene Andreadis. Darlow stated, “[The photograph] stands out both as an ideal representation of the show’s theme and for its sheer beauty. The photogra-pher captured the sunlit foreground in sharp focus, with its wonderful desert-like texture. The eye is then led toward two bodies of shimmering water captured perfectly with a bird in flight that appears to have been heaven sent.”

The judge also commented on Honorable Mention “Osprey in the Rain” by Tom Reichert, stating, “This image captures the power of nature via the movement of the rain in the air, plus the miracle of life in the form of a young bird of prey” and Honorable Mention “Cutchogue Barn” by George Gough —“The photog-rapher skillfully combined just a hint of foreground brush to draw us into the image and framed the pho-tograph to make us feel as though we were standing there together with him or her, feet (and possibly a tripod) firmly planted in the snow.”

The photography exhibit will run through Feb. 27. For further information, call 631-271-8423 or visit www.huntingtonarts.org. — Heidi Sutton

Earth, Air and Water artist receptionHuntington Arts Council

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Top photo by Andrew Darlow, all other photos by Heidi SuttonClockwise from top, some of the exhibitors at the reception pose for pictures; from left, HAC executive director Marc Coutrade with Honorable Mention winner George Gough; exhibitor Jay Gammill with his wife, Janet; Best in Show winner irene Andreadis with juror Andrew darlow.

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c o v e r s t o r y

By ElizaBEth Kahn Kaplan

Chatting with artist Mort Künstler about his career retrospective opening at the Long Island Museum on Feb. 26, it’s hard to believe that this dynamic man will be 90 next year. The light-filled Oyster Bay home overlooking Long Island Sound he shares with his wife Deborah displays their collection of paintings by Norman Rock-well, Maxwell Parrish and other American illustrators. Deborah’s talent as an interior designer is reflected in the warm, jewel-toned rooms. The couple delights in telling how Mort ap-proached her at Pratt Institute when she was a freshman and he a graduate stu-dent. Deborah has been Mort’s favorite model and is the final arbiter when Mort creates a very compli-cated painting.

After they married, they lived on Debo-rah’s income as a textile designer, then watched his career grow rapidly as a phe-nomenally successful illustrator of maga-zine covers, book jackets, advertisements and movie posters and then as a painter of significant moments in American history. One that they recall as the most thrilling of his long career — one moment that they were privileged to experience in person — was viewed on television by millions. It is captured perfectly in his dramatic paint-ing “Launch of the Space Shuttle Colum-bia, April 12, 1981.”

Fifteen years into his successful career, he started doing work for National Geo-graphic in Washington, D.C. “National Geographic set me on the right course to conduct thorough research and be in touch with the foremost expert on a given subject. My career as a painter of complex subjects fell into place after that.” An ad-

vertising agent brought him assignments to do historical paintings for corporate calendars and ads. “I was doing a lot of movie posters, too. They were the most exciting, highest paying art at the time. I had a lot of fun meeting movie stars, directors, and others.” His brilliantly col-ored, action-packed, multifigured movie poster of 1972 for “The Poseidon Adven-ture” is among other well-remembered posters in the exhibit.

Künstler has done a number of paint-ings set on Long Is-land, which are part of the exhibit at the Long Island Museum. Two are set during the American Revolution with the Townsend family home, which is now Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster

Bay, as the backdrop. “Sally’s Valentine” portrays British Colonel John Graves Sim-coe giving Sally Townsend the first known American valentine. In “The Culper Spy,” Sally’s brother, Robert Townsend, a key member of George Washington’s Setauket-based spy ring who gathered information in Manhattan, is portrayed in a candle-lit room, magnifying glass in hand reading an encrypted letter.

“Teddy’s Fourth of July: Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay” was commis-sioned by Künstler’s neighbor Roger Bahnik to honor the president, whose home was in nearby Sagamore Hill. Künstler surprised Bahnik by painting him as the driver of the president’s car and his wife and children as part of the crowd. Künstler also painted Oyster Bay residents who’d won a prize offered by him to the highest bidders at an auction to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay. The building in the back-ground still stands at the corner of East Main and South Streets.

Mort Künstler: The Art of Adventure opens at the LIM

Painting images from Mort KünstlerClockwise from above, ‘launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia, april 12, 1981’ © 1981; ‘Sally’s Valentine’ © 2013; ‘the Culper Spy’ © 2013; ‘Respect of an army’ © 2014; ‘teddy’s Fourth of July: theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay’ © 2008; and Mort Künstler at work in his studio. (Photo by Liz Kaplan)

’National Geographic set me on the right course to conduct thorough research and be in touch with the foremost expert on a given subject.’

— MorT KünsTLer

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“I love the research. It’s like being a de-tective. What was the roof made of? How were the streets paved? What sort of hats would be correct?”

On the third � oor of Künstler’s home is a costume room with a variety of hats, coats, gowns and accessories. Künstler designed a rotating platform for his workspace to al-low his easel to be moved into the changing light streaming through a large skylight.

Another Long Islander commissioned “Washington’s Crossing.” � omas R. Suozzi, the former Executive of Nassau County, urged Künstler to undertake his version of that pivotal event of the Ameri-can Revolution. � e painting is a result

of Künstler’s determination to provide a historically accurate representation of the subject of Emanuel Leutze’s “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” “� at was not the kind of boat used for o� cers. You could not get horses and cannons in those boats; ferries were used, and the o� cers trav-eled with their horses,” said Künstler, who nonetheless considers the 1851 painting “one of the great iconic images of all time.”

James I. Robertson Jr., the dean of Civil War historians, has said of Künstler’s work, “To study his paintings is to simply see his-tory alive.” Proof of this is seen in “Respect of an Army,” painted to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.

Known for his Civil War battle scenes, for this occasion nonetheless Kunstler chose to depict that moment when peace had � nally come to the divided and wound-ed nation. Soldiers of the victorious Union

Army stand respectfully and with a certain sadness as Confederate General Robert E. Lee passes by a� er having surrendered his army to Union General Ulysses S. Grant inside the McLean House. It is not a scene of triumph, nor is glory given to the victors. Rather, attention is paid to the leader of the losing side that had fought with cour-age and tenacity but, in the end, had suc-cumbed to a greater power.

“� e New Nation: � e History of the United States in Paintings and Eyewit-ness Accounts” is the latest of Künstler’s 20 books of paintings, with texts by noted historians. A series of children’s books fea-turing Künstler’s art, titled “See American History,” will be released this spring by Ab-beville Kids. � e � rst two will be on the American Revolution and the Civil War, followed by World War II and the Wild West in the fall.

� e name “Künstler,” which means “art-ist” in German, seems a validation of Mort Künstler’s choice of profession. � e exhibit of over 80 of his works is a major retrospec-tive of Kunstler’s paintings starting with childhood art through to his most recent paintings. It is not to be missed.

Mort Künstler: � e Art of Adventure will be on view at the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, from Feb. 26 through May 30. � e community is invited to meet the artist and view the exhibit on Friday, March 18, at 5 p.m. as part of the museum’s Alive@5 series. Tickets are $15, $10 members at the door. Light refresh-ments will be served. For more informa-tion, visit www.longislandmuseum.org or call 631-751-0066.

’To study his paintings is to simply see history alive.’

— JAMES I. ROBERTSON JR.

Image by Mort KünstlerOn the cover:‘The Poseidon Adventure’ ©1972

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Place chicken in large slow cooker. in small bowl, combine mushroom soup, mushrooms, wine and dressing mix. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 4 hours. Stir in cream cheese. Cover and cook 1 hour or until cream cheese is melted. remove lid and, if desired, serve chicken breast halves or shred chicken. Serve over rice pilaf.

Beef Burgundy Stew

PreP time: 25 minutesCook time: 8 hoursServeS: 8ingredientS:

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour • 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat • 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped • 1 bag (10 ounces) pearl onions, trimmed • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms,

drained • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 cup prepared Orrington Farms Low

Sodium Beef Broth Base • 1/2 cup dry red wine • 1/4 cup tomato paste • 1 pouch Orrington Farms Slow Cookers

Vegetable Beef Stew Seasoning • hot cooked egg noodles (optional)

direCtionS:

Place flour in large resealable plastic bag. Add beef a few pieces at a time and shake to coat. Place beef, carrots, onions, mushrooms and garlic in large slow cook-er. in medium bowl, combine prepared beef broth base, wine, tomato paste and vegetable beef stew seasoning. Pour over beef and vegetables. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or until meat is tender. Serve over egg noodles, if desired.

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Holidays are a time when people enjoy a rest, take a vacation from work and like to celebrate special occasions. But, holidays can also serve as markers for gardeners, a calendar of sorts, reminding them what needs to be done and when.

February 2 is Ground Hog Day, a day in midwinter where whimsy takes over and the rodent “predicts” either an early spring (as this year) or six more weeks of winter. In any event, February is the perfect time to check out the garden-ing catalogues, plan your future garden and start your hardier crops indoors in a sunny location. Check the seed packages to see how many weeks before moving them outdoors you should sow the seeds. Cuttings from early flowering shrubs, like forsythia, can be made in February and brought inside to force early flowers.

March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, is the tra-ditional start of the pea planting season. Of course, it’s really important to check the weather and the soil conditions. Peas are one crop that prefers cool weather but can’t grow in the extreme cold we usu-ally have on Long Island in mid-March. Think of this as a heads-up to get ready to plant as soon as the soil is workable and warm enough.

Easter is a holiday when people tend to bring forced plants, grown in nurser-ies, into the house. Be really careful here as lilies, while traditional for the season, are toxic to cats. Even the water that the cut flowers are placed in can cause series health issues for them if they drink it; so keep lilies away from your cats. Gener-ally, plant Easter gift plants in the garden

as soon as possible but usually after the blooms have faded — so you can enjoy them in the house.

Memorial Day (some people say Moth-er’s Day, which is a bit earlier) is usually the start of really warm weather, so that tender annuals, such as tomatoes and herbs such as basil and dill can be moved outdoors. Marjoram and summer savory will also die in a late frost; so wait till the weather is warm enough.

Fourth of July is usually considered as the last date in the growing season that pe-rennial flowers, like Montauk daisies and mums, can be pruned back and still com-plete a flowering cycle, blooming in very late summer to autumn. The rule of thumb is to start pruning them when green buds appear in spring, and stop 100 days before bloom time. That is usually July 4.

Labor Day is generally the last day in the growing season that second (or third) season crops can be planted. The first frost day on Long Island is generally considered to be early to mid-November; so count backward from that day for the exact planting time, based on the number of days each plant takes to mature. Some varieties of bush beans will produce a crop in 50 to 60 days, which means plant them in early September, that is, Labor Day for a crop before frost. Also, very tender house-plants should start to be brought indoors if they have summered outside. Particularly watch the low night temps.

By Columbus Day all your houseplants should be indoors. Move tender shrubs or small trees like figs to an unheated garage once the leaves fall. Lift tender bulbs and store them in a cool dry place once the leaves have all died back to the ground.

Thanksgiving, late November, is usu-ally the last time you can plant spring bulbs like daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, etc, outside. Those and other spring bulbs can actually be planted as long as the ground is not frozen. If you miss the cutoff date, consider storing them in the fridge till spring.

Christmas is a time when many deco-rative plants are used in the house. Be particularly careful with indoor plants, such as poinsettias, which can harm both young children and pets if ingested. And we all know that little kids and pets put everything in their mouths.

While the above are generalities, always take into consideration the actual conditions at any given time. If a sudden cold front is predicted for mid-September, make sure that your houseplants are indoors. If the ground is still frozen in early April, then you just can’t plant your early/cool weather plants yet.

Ellen Barcel is a freelance writer and master gardener. Send your gardening questions and/or comments to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com. To reach Cornell Cooperative Extension and its Master Gardener program, call 631-727-7850.

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Holidays serve as markers for the avid gardener

Photos by ellen BarcelFrom left, some varieties of bush beans take just 50 to 60 days to mature so can be planted in late summer; stop cutting back mums and Montauk daisies by the Fourth of July to ensure autumn flowering; poinsettias can be toxic to children and pets, so place them out of reach during the christmas holidays.

Smithtown restaurant Week right around the cornerNeed a reminder that spring is on its way? Look no further than Smithtown, cel-

ebrating its eighth annual Smithtown Restaurant Week from Sunday, March 6, through Sunday, March 13. The Smithtown Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy its dining destination community. With 23 participating neighborhood restau-rants within a five-mile radius, you can enjoy the delicious and affordable menus of some of the best restaurants on Long Island. This favorite local culinary tradition of-fers a three-course menu that includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert for $27.95 per person. On Saturday evening after 7 p.m. the restaurants will reinstate their regular menu for the balance of the evening. For a list of participating restaurants and menus, call 631-979-8069 or visit http://www.smithtownchamber.com.

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Feb. 25 to March 3, 2016Times…and datesThursday 25

Birds do The mosT amazing Things!The Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will welcome naturalist and bird educator Sue Krause at 2 p.m. who will share some fascinating facts and stories about our avian friends, including penguins, eagles, kiwis as well as birds on Long Island. All are welcome. No registration required. For further information, call 261-6930.sBPWn meeTing The Smithtown Business and Professional Women's Network will meet at Villa Olivetti, 645 Middle Country Road, St. James at 6 p.m. The evening will include dinner and time to network with guest speaker beekeeper Moira Alexander. For more information, visit www.sbpwn.org.Join The conversaTionThe Three Village Community Trust will welcome David Calone, former chair of the Suffolk County Planning Commission, as speaker at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7:30 p.m. Calone will speak on "The Community's Role in Comprehensive Land Use Planning: Regional and Local" followed by a discussion and Q-and-A. Free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call 689-0225 or visit www.threevil-lagecommunitytrust.org for additional information.dennis deYoung — The music of sTYxThe Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington will present Dennis DeYoung in concert (rescheduled from Jan. 23) at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $79.50. To order, call 673-7300 or visit www.paramountny.com.

friday 26JoB fairCalling all job seekers! Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will hold a Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 35 companies will be on hand. Bring your resume and dress for success. For more information, call 588-5024.fridaY WhaleBoaT chaTsThe Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will hold a Whaleboat Chat every Friday at 2:30 p.m. in celebration of the Whaling Museum Society's 80th anniversary. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418.feinBerg BroThers in concerT The North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham will welcome the Feinberg Brothers in concert at 7 p.m. featuring original music along with gems from bluegrass greats including Bill Monroe and Jimmy Martin. Free and all are welcome. Call 929-4488 for more information.Jazz fesTivalThe Kings Park Heritage Museum, 101 Church St., Kings Park will celebrate Black History Month by hosting the Ranny Reeve Jazz Festival 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m. The festival will pay tribute to jazz musician Ranny Reeve with accomplished musicians per-forming throughout the night and ending with Ranny's famous Jazz Jam. Free. The museum will be open throughout the evening at no charge for visitors to browse. For more information, call 269-3305 or visit kpheritagemuseum.net.PainT nighTThe Smithtown Historical Society will host a Paint Night at the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown at 7 p.m. Staff member Caitlin Eng will guide you in creating an original painting inspired by the society’s beautiful grounds. $40, $35 members; includes supplies. Light refreshments will be served. To reserve your spot, call 265-6768.an evening of Baroque musicThe Stony Brook Chamber Ensemble will be returning to Caroline Church, 1 Dyke Road, Setauket for a free concert of Baroque music at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Natalie Kress on violin, Alison Rowe on cello and Kevin Devine on harpsichord. Program will include works by Bach, Corelli, Castello and Biber. For more information, call 941-4245 or visit sbce.squarespace.com.

saturday 27BenefiTs & BreakfasT lecTureThe Long Island State Veterans Home, 100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook will host a Benefits & Breakfast lecture from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Presented by Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq, topics will include Medicaid planning, asset protection and aid and attendance. A continental breakfast will be served. Free and all are welcome. For more information, call 444-8606.

decoY collecTors shoWThe Long Island Decoy Collectors Association willl present its 45th annual Decoy and Sporting Collectibles Show at the IBEW Union Hall, 370 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $7 admission fee. Call 516-639-8480.counTrY aucTionUnion United Methodist Church, 1018 Pulaski Road, E. Northport will hold an old-fashioned country auction at 10 a.m. with viewing at 9 a.m. Bargains galore; hundreds of items includ-ing antiques, collectibles, artwork, household goods, bric-a-brac and furniture. Dealers welcome. With auctioneer Pat Meares. Questions? Call 261-1303.snoW shoeingBreak out your snow shoes and join the staff at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, 240 Smith Road, Shirley for a refreshing two-mile walk around the park from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your own snow shoes and water bottle. Event held rain or shine, contingent on snow cover. Free but reservations are required by calling 286-0485, ext. 2131.

hisTorY of caumseTT hikeCaumsett State Historic Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington will present an adult two-mile hike to study the park's social, eco-nomic, architectural and political history from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $4. Advance registration required by calling 423-1770.oPen houseBethel A.M.E. Church, 33 Christian Ave., Setauket will hold an Open House in celebration of Black History Month at 3 p.m. All are welcome. For further information, call 751-4140 or 941-3581.anima Brass in concerTAll Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook will host the Anima Brass in concert at 6 p.m. The quintet, dedicated to reinvigorat-ing chamber music as an artistic medium, will perform works from Ewald, Brahms, and Bernstein. Free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Please bring a can of food to donate to a local food pantry. Call 655-7798 for more information.Paul mccarTneY TriBuTe concerTThe Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present a Paul McCartney tribute concert with Lenie Colacino at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.mike delguidice & Big shoT in concerTThe Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome Billy Joel tribute band Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot in concert at 8 p.m. Featuring current members of Billy Joel's band with special guest Kodiak. Tickets range from $20 to $40. To order, call 673-7300 or visit www.paramountny.com.

sunday 28maPle sugaring WorkshoPHoyt Farm, 200 New Highway, Commack will hold a Maple Sugaring workshop today, March 13 and March 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Learn how to identify 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.The Bard & The Busker in concerTThe Ancient Order of Hibernians, 80 Magnolia Drive, Selden will host Rebel Songs: On the Road to the Easter Rising starring The Bard & The Busker (Mike McCormack and John Corr) in concert from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. To order, call Pat or Rich at 846-3106. For more information, call 736-5855.singles circleThe Northport Singles Circle will meet at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport from 3 to 5 p.m. For 50-plus. Come meet new friends. $7. Call 896-6217 for more information.norTh shore Pro musica concerTThe Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host a chamber music concert by North Shore Pro Music in the Gillespie Room of the Carriage Museum at 5 p.m. Featuring chamber works of Schubert and Schumann. Tickets are $25, $20 members and students at the door. For additional information, call 751-0066 or visit www.northshorepromusica.org.* All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

Photo from North Shore Public LibraryThe North Shore Public Library will welcome the Feinberg Brothers in concert on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.

Photo from Daniel KerrAll Souls' Church in Stony Brook will host a concert by the Anima Brass, from left, Thomas Pang, Jeff Smith, Austin Sposato, Michael Lockwood and John-Thomas Burson, on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m.

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InternatIonal Folk DancIngThe Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown will host an eve-ning of International Folk Dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All are wel-come. No partner necessary. Dances will be reviewed and/or taught. $8 donation requested. For further information, call 516-781-3552.

Monday 29ItalIan stuDIes lectureStony Brook University's Center for Italian Studies will host a lecture by Cav. Luigi Fontanella on the topic of "Futurist, Socialist, Nationalist and Anarchist Struggles in Early Italian Immigrants' Writings" in the Frank Melville Memorial Library, Room E-4340 at 2:30 p.m. Free and all are welcome. For further information, call 632-7444.

tuesday 1Book sIgnIngBook Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington will welcome Laura Prepon, star of “Orange Is the New Black,” and integrative nutri-tionist Elizabeth Troy at 7 p.m. Prepon and Troy will be speak-ing and signing copies of their new book, “The Stash Plan: Your 21-Day Guide to Shred Weight, Feel Great, and Take Charge of Your Health.” For further information, call 271-1442.sBu annual FaMIly concertThe University Orchestra at Stony Brook University will hold its annual Family Concert at the Staller Center for the Arts' Main Stage at 7:30 p.m. With special solo performance by Samuel Wallach. Tickets are $5 per person. To order, call 632-2797.Prostate suPPort grouP MeetIngJohn T. Mather Memorial Hospital, 75 N. Country Road, Port Jefferson will host a US TOO Prostate Cancer support group in Conference Room 1 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Craig at 846-4377.BennewItz Quartet In concertThe Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will host a Harborfront concert with the Bennewitz Quartet in the Sail Loft Room, 3rd floor, at 8 p.m. Performing works by Haydn, Schulhoff and Dvorak. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 students. Tickets available by calling 802-2160 or at the door.

wednesday 2accorDIon allIance MeetIngThe next meeting of the Long Island Accordion Alliance will be held at La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfield Road, E. Northport at 6 p.m. Featured artists will be accordionist Mario Tacca and vocalist Mary Mancini. For more information, call 261-6344.

thursday 3Pasta FunDraIserA pasta fundraiser for local resident Tony Liucci, who is in need of a lung and liver transplant, will be held at The Bates House, 1 Bates Road, Setauket from 5 to 9 p.m. $20 adults, $10 students, $50 family includes an all you can eat buffet, drinks and raffle ticket for door prize (Ipad). Raffle baskets, 50/50 and raffle for a big screen TV. All proceeds will assist the family during this difficult time. For more information, call Billy at 828-9048 or Billy@billywilliams.biz.cIvIl war rounDtaBle MeetIngThe North Shore Civil War Roundtable will hold a meeting at the South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station at 7 p.m. with a social "hour" from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be historian Eric Foner who will discuss his new book, "Gateway to Freedom: Hidden History of the Underground Railroad." Free and open to all. For further information, call 549-4411 or 757-8117.Ira seMInarCold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor will host an IRA Seminar from 7 to 8:15 p.m. A financial educator will discuss individual retirement accounts and new rules concerning rollovers. Free and open to all. Advance regis-tration requested by calling 692-6820.

theater

'runnIng scareD, runnIng Free ...'Back by popular demand, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will host a production of "Running Scared, Running Free ... Escape to the Promised Land" through Feb. 29 with 10 a.m. and noon performanc-es with a special evening performance on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $13 adults, $12 students. Call 751-2244.

'goD oF carnage'The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will pres-ent "God of Carnage" through March 6. Tickets range from $59 to $64. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.‘goDsPell’Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson will present Stephen Schwartz's musical "Godspell" on the Mainstage from Feb. 27 to 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 from March 3 to 20. Tickets are $25. To order, visit www.barebonestheater.com or call 1-800-838-3006. 'I love you, you're PerFect, now change'Five Towns College Performing Arts Center, 305 N. Service Road, Dix Hills will present "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" from March 3 to 5 at 7:30 p.m. and March 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 656-2148 or visit www.ftc.edu.‘the Mystery oF eDwIn DrooD’The Northport High School Powdered Wigs will present "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" on March 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. and March 6 at 2 p.m. in the Northport High School auditorium, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport. Tickets in advance are $15 adults, $10 children and seniors at www.smallvenueticketing.com/23819/. Tickets available at the door for $17 adults, $12 children and seniors. 'toyer'The Arena Players Repertory Theater will present Gardner McKay's "Toyer" at the Vanderbilt Museum's Carriage House Theater, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport from March 4 to 21. Tickets are $20 on Fridays and Sundays, $25 on Saturdays. For reservations or further information, call 516-293-0674.'FIrst Date the MusIcal'The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown will present a production of "First Date The Musical" from March 5 to 26. Tickets are $35 each. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.'she kIlls Monsters'The Theatre Department at Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden will present a production of "She Kills Monsters" by Qui Nguyen on March 9 to 12, and 16, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m.; March 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. in 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" from March 12 to April 10. Tickets range from $20 to $29. To order, call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com.'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.‘sweeney toDD’Mt. Sinai High School, 110 North Country Road, Mt. 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.

Film'MoBy DIck'Thar she blows! The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen the 1956 film "Moby Dick" on Feb. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn included. Free with paid admission, members free. Call 367-3418 for more information.‘suFFragette’Port Jefferson Free Library, 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson will screen “Suffragette” on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. Free and open to all. Call 473-0022.'wave: a true story In hIP hoP'The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen "Wave: A True Story in Hip Hop" on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. with spe-cial guests Tony "Mr. Wave" Wesley and DJ Kool Herc in person. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Call 423-7611.‘whale wars’The Whaling Museum, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will screen “Whale Wars” on March 3 at 2:30 p.m. Free with paid admission, members free. Popcorn included. Call 367-3418 for more information.

Farmers marketsholBrook wInter 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 information, call 516-551-8461.huntIngton wInter 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 informa-tion, visit www.longislandfarmersmarkets.com.

Port JeFFerson wInter 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 information, call Melissa at 516-551-8461.

rIverheaD wInter 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 208-8159.

vendors wanted▶ The Town of Brookhaven is seeking vendors for its Home & Garden Show at the Holtsville Ecology Center, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville on March 12, 13, 19 and 20. For details on exhibit space, size and rates, call 758-9664, ext. 10.▶ 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 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 informa-tion, visit www.starflowerexperiences.org or call 516-938-6152.

CALENDAR DEADLINE is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record Newspapers, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your infor-mation about community events to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com. Calendar listings are for not-for-profit organizations (nonsectarian, nonpartisan events) only, on a space-available basis. Please include a phone number that can be printed.

Photo by Origins PhotosGabrielle Georgescu, Derek McLaughlin, Vianna Nater and Tim Thieke star in 'Seminar' at the Bare Bones Theater in Northport from March 3 to 20.

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Religious D irectoryASSEMBLIES OF GOD

STONY BROOK CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLYConnecting to God, Each Other and the World

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

www.stonybrookchristian.comPastor Troy Reid

Weekly ScheduleSunday Worship w/nursery 10 am

Kidmo Children’s Church • Ignited Youth Fellowship and Food Always to Follow

Tuesday Evening Prayer: 7 pm� ursday Morning Bible Study w/Co� ee & Bagels: 10 am

Friday Night Experience “FNX” for Pre K-Middle School: 6:30 pmIgnite Youth Ministry: 7:30 pm

Check out our website for other events and times

BYZANTINE CATHOLICRESURRECTION BYZANTINE

CATHOLIC CHURCH38 Mayfl ower Avenue, Smithtown NY 11787

631–759–6083resurrectionsmithtown@gmail.comwww.resurrectionsmithtown.org

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

Holy Days: See website or phone for informationSunday School alternate Sundays at 9:15 am

Adult Faith Formation/Bible Study: Mondays at 7:00 pm. PrayerAnon Prayer Group for substance addictions,

Wednesdays at 7 pmA Catholic Church of the Eastern Rite under the Eparchy of Passaic.

CATHOLICCHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA300 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station

(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 date

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 3/25Th e Comfort Inn, Rte 112, Medford, NY 11763

Communion Service at 7 pmEaster Sunday 3/27

Th e Heritage Community Center633 Mt. Sinai Coram Rd, Mt. Sinai, NY 11776

Breakfast at 9 am • Service at 9:30 amWith Children’s Church & Easter Egg Hunt

We 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 • allsoulsepiscopalchurch@verizon.net

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: office@carolinechurch.net(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: ccoffice@christchurchportjeff.org

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!

GREEK ORTHODOXCHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION

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

www.kimisis.org • goc.assumption@gmail.comRev. 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* Th rift Store*

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

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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 – YoungIsraelofCoram@gmail.com

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

A warm and caring intergenerational communitydedicated to learning, prayer, social action, and friendship.

Rabbi Sharon L. Sobel Cantor Michael F. Trachtenberg Emeritus

Cantor Scott HarrisRabbi Emeritus Stephen A. Karol

Rabbi Emeritus Adam D. FisherMember Union for Reform Judaism

Sabbath Services Friday 7:30 pm and Saturday 10 am Monthly Family Service • Monthly Tot Shabbat • Religious School Youth Groups • Senior Club • Adult Education • Chavurah Groups

• Early AM Studies • Sisterhood • Brotherhood • PT

LUTHERAN–ELCAST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH

309 Patchogue Road, Port Jefferson Station (631)473–2236

Rev. Paul A. Downing, Pastoremail: pastorpauldowning@yahoo.com • pastors cell: 347–423–3623

church website: wwwStPaulsLCPJS.orgServices

Sundays – 8:30 am and 10:30 am Holy CommunionBibles and Bagels 9:30 am

Sunday School during 10:30 am serviceWednesday Evening 7:30 pm – Holy CommunionFriday Morning – Power of Prayer Hour 10:30 am

Special Lenten Soup SuppersWednesday Evening at 6:30 pm

March 2, 9, 16Holy Communion Service at 7:30 pm

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:Wednesdays - March 2,9, 16 at 11am & 7:30 pm

Maunday Th ursday & Good Friday 11am & 7:30pmEaster 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, Pastor

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

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

www.setauketumc.org • SUMCNY@aol.comSunday 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

Prayer Group and Bible Study at the Church Wednesdays 10 am

PRESBYTERIANSETAUKET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH5 Caroline Avenue ~ On the Village Green

(631) 941-4271www.setauketpresbyterian.org

Email: setauketpresbyterian@verizon.netREV. 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 Presbyterian

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTUNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

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

(631) 751–0297 • www.uufsb.org • offi ce@uufsb.orgRev. Margaret H. Allen

(minister@uufsb.org)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 knowl-edge of world religions. Classes Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Childcare

for little ones under three. Senior High Youth Group meetings Sunday evenings. Registration is ongoing.

For more information: dre@uufsb.org.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF HUNTINGTON

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

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

(minister@uufh .org)Starr Austin, religious educator (dreuufh @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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SBU SPORTSWEEKSTONY BROOK UNIVERSITY Tomorrow is Friday — wear red on campus!Feb. 25-March 2, 2016

0nline• Seawolves women fi ft h, men sixth at America East Championships• Soft ball team drops two at Charlotte Invitational

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Men’s hoops wins America East title

Snow scores 19 points on senior daySenior forward Brittany

Snow of the Stony Brook Uni-versity women’s basketball team (16-12, 8-7 AE) scored 19 points in her fi nal game at Is-land Federal Credit Union Are-na on Saturday, but the Univer-sity of Maine Black Bears (22-7, 13-1 AE) pulled away in the second half for a 60-43 victory behind 30 points from junior Sigi Koizar.

Stony Brook played Maine close in the fi rst half and entered the break trailing 22-19. Th e Seawolves trailed 30-26 at the 5:29 mark of the third quarter aft er a Snow layup, but the Black Bears closed the period on an 11-3 run. Th e spurt swelled to 15-3 aft er Koizar scored the fi rst four points of the fourth quar-ter and the Black Bears never looked back.

Aft er shooting 10-for-25 from the fi eld in the fi rst half, the Black Bears made 16-of-25

shots over the fi nal 20 minutes to go 26-of-50 for the game. Maine was 6-for-11 from down-town. Stony Brook fi nished 17-of-53 from the fi eld and 2-for-13 from outside.

A key for head coach Caro-line McCombs entering the game was to limit the turnovers. And the Seawolves succeeded, turning it over a season-low four times and limiting Maine to zero fast-break points.

Stony Brook made seven of 10 free throws, while Maine went just 2-for-7 from the chari-ty stripe and was outrebounded 36-29 for the game. Freshman forward Ogechi Anyagaligbo had a game-high eight re-bounds. She registered seven blocks in two games this week, including three against the Black Bears.

Senior guards Miranda Jen-kins and Kim Hanlon, and se-nior forwards Alyssa Coiro and

Snow are the winningest class in Stony Brook women’s basket-ball’s Division I history, winning 71 games over four seasons.

Junior guard Kori Bayne-Walker fi nished with eight points, four rebounds and

three assists. All four seniors got on the

scoresheet, combining for 25 of Stony Brook’s 43 points. Th e Seawolves close out the regular season on Sunday, Feb. 28, at the University of Vermont at 2 p.m.

Senior forward Jameel Warney led all scorers with 20 points as the Stony Brook men’s basketball team defeated the Uni-versity of Maine, 75-56, Sunday at the Cross Insurance Center.

Th e win clinched the America East regular season title for the Seawolves (23-5, 14-1), who have earned home court ad-vantage throughout the conference play-off s.

Warney shot 9-for-12 from the fi eld and added a pair of free throws. He scored his 2,000th career point on a reverse layup with 7:18 left in regulation.

“Jameel’s a great kid,” Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell said. “He’s grown so much as a person and his best basket-ball is ahead of him. He brings a diff erent dimension from the post. So few big men want to play with their back to the basket. It’s refreshing for me. Everyone plays Ja-meel so diff erently so sometimes it takes time for him to fi gure out some things.”

Seniors Rayshaun McGrew and Car-son Puriefoy added 14 points apiece.

Maine (8-19, 4-10) was led by Aaron Calixte and Till Gloger, who had 11 points apiece.

Stony Brook shot 26-for-53 from the

fi eld. Maine was 21-of-62. Th e Black Bears shot 7-for-26 from downtown. Th e Seawolves shot 19-for-24 from the free-throw line.

Walker added nine rebounds and four assists.

Sophomore Tyrell Sturdivant tied a career-high with four free throws.

Stony Brook won its fourth America East regular season championship and fi rst since 2012-13.

Warney added nine rebounds and

three blocks. He is the 110th player in the history of Division I basketball to reach 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. He reached the 20-point plateau for the 14th time this year.

Warney is also the third player in the history of the America East Conference to reach 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

“Th ere’s a lot of people who’ve put me in a position to succeed,” Warney said. “My coaches, teammates, the community. Not many players get to 2,000 points let alone 1,000 rebounds, too. It just shows how far you can go with hard work. I was a part of the team the last time we won a regular season championship. Not win-ning it as a sophomore and junior really humbled me.”

Stony Brook hosts the University of Vermont in the regular season fi nale Sat-urday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. Warney, McGrew and Puriefoy will be honored in a senior day ceremony prior to the game.

“It feels great to win a league title, but the journey’s not over,” McGrew said. “We’ve got to stick together and play within our system.”

Senior Jameel Warney reaches 2,000 career points

File photo from SBU Brittany Snow scored 19 points in her last game on her home court.

File photos from SBU Above left, Rayshaun McGrew drives through the paint in a previous game. Right, Jameel Warney shoots between defenders.

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By Giselle Barkley

The community roamed around Benner’s Farm in Setauket in search of sweets on Saturday, Feb. 20, during its annual Maple Sugaring Day. Families learned the history of maple sugaring, how to tap trees, turn sap into syrup and how to make sugar candies. Participants also enjoyed freshly made pancakes with farm-made syrup. Maple syrup, sugar candies and jams were also sold during the event.

In between eating pancakes, learning about maple sugaring and sampling sap from a tree, families roamed the farm to visit the animals and treat some to a leftover pancake. Children played on the Big Swing up in the woods and visited with the resident barn cats, Lightning, Thunder and Storm. A sweet time was had by all!

Benner’s Farm sweetens a winter’s day

Photos by Giselle BarkleyClockwise from top left, sam Benner teaches families about the process of boiling sap over a wood fire; a little boy eats a pancake with fresh maple syrup during the event; volunteers flip pancakes; jams and syrup for sale; sap drips from a Norway maple tree on the farm; freshly made maple sugar candies; crocheted chick toys for sale; Bob Benner discusses the history of maple sugaring; and scouts learn how to make maple sugar candies.

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It ’s never too ear ly to s tar t thinking about summer!

**CIT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TRAINS TEENS FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT**

THE KNOX SCHOOL 541 Long Beach Rd., St. James, NY 11780 Call the Camp Office at 631-686-1640 to register or visit www.knoxschool.org/summercamp

**WE CATER TO TEENS AND TWEENS**

INDOOR/OUTDOOR TEEN REC CENTER Featuring AIR HOCKEY, PING PONG, FOOSBALL, HOOP SHOOT, KARAOKE, GAMING TABLES, VOLLEYBALL, POOL and MORE!

KNOX PROUDLY OFFERS

Programs for Campers in Grades K-10

CIT Leadership Program

Teen Travel Program

Equestrian Program

Red Cross Swimming Program

Waterfront Property with Kayaking and NEW Stand-Up Paddleboarding!

Daily Long Beach Trips

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Tennis, Gaga Ball, Volleyball,

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An afternoon of Irish dancingSave the date! Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Hun-

tington Station, will present an Irish dancing program on Sunday, March 6, at 1 p.m. Children of all ages will enjoy a performance of Irish dancing by teachers and students from the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance, known region-ally, nationally and internationally as champions on the competitive circuit. The award-winning dancers will also interact with the children — answering ques-tions and teaching some Irish dance steps. After the show, participants may wish to have their face painted by Miss Sue or take a guided tour of the historic home. Fee is $9 per child, chaperones free. For further information or to register, call Carolyn at 631-427-5240, ext. 113, or email educator@waltwhitman.org.

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textures of wildlifeThe Town of Brookhaven will hold a free pro-gram for ages 3 to 5 titled Textures of Wildlife on Feb. 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. West Meadow Beach, Trustees Road, Stony Brook and 2 to 3 p.m. at Cedar Beach, Harbor Road, Mount Sinai. Children will observe and touch a baby horse-shoe crab, spider crab, whelk and moon snail while they learn about these animals. Advance registration required by calling 751-6714.Celebrate engineer’s weekThe Maritime Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson will hold a walk-in program titled Let Them Roll! on Feb. 27 and 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Design and test your own roller coaster; then see if you can get your “car” to stay on the track! $5. Call 331-3277 for further information.PrinCess tea PartyBallet Long Island, 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma will hold a Princess Tea Party on Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. See all your favorite princesses on stage, take photos and then enjoy tea, lemon-ade, cupcakes and cookies. Tickets are $19 per guest. To order, call 737-1964.animal PassPort ProgramThe Cold Spring Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor invites children to celebrate the leap year with their bull frogs on Feb. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Make a frog-themed craft and play games. General admission fee. For more information, call 516-692-6768.. geology made easyCaleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will hold a family pro-gram titled Geology Made Easy on Feb. 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Through hands-on experiments and activities, you’ll see just how interesting rocks can be. $4 adults, $3 children. Advance registration required by calling 265-1054.leaPin’ lizards!Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a Leapin’ Lizards program on Feb. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. and meet a chame-leon, gecko, iguana, bearded dragon and more!It is also an Olympic year so learn some interest-ing facts about leaping, jumping and hopping in

the animal kingdom. Be prepared to do a bit of leaping. For ages 5 to 11. Children will go home with a crafty lizard. $10 per child, $5 adult. To register, call 979-6344.Hot CoCoa and marsHmallows!The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook will welcome author Barbara Anne Kirshner on March 2 at 10:30 a.m. who will read from her book, “Madison Weatherbee: The Different Dachshund.” A craft activity along with hot chocolate and marshmallows will fol-low. $3 per child. No reservations necessary. For additional information, call 689-5888.

film‘boy and tHe world’Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Film “Boy and the World” will be screened at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. as part of its Cinema for Kids series. Tickets are $12, $7 members, free for kids 12 and younger. Questions? Call 423-7611.

theater‘musiCal adventures of flat stanley’CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale will present “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” through March 5, with a sensory-friendly performance on Feb. 27. Tickets are $12. Call 218-2810 or visit www.cmpac.com to order.‘Junie b. Jones, tHe musiCal’The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport will present “Junie B. Jones, The Musical” based on the best-selling children’s book series through March 6. Tickets are $15 each. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.‘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 from March 5 to 26. Tickets are $10. Call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com to order.

Kids Calendar Guide

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

Photo by Peter Lanscombe, Theatre Three Productions Inc.a spring break treat: Theatre Three will present ‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit’ from March 5 to 26.

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The Knox School541 Long Beach Road, St. JameS 631-686-1600• www.knoxschool.orgthe Knox School is a co-ed, non-denominational, college-preparatory day and boarding school for grades 6-12 plus post graduate located on Long Island’s north Shore. average class sizes of 12-13 help to boost academic achievement. Knox offers a personalized approach in the middle school that guides bright young minds through the critical years of school. Students learn in newly renovated classrooms with expert instructors preparing all students for success in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. In high school, Knox offers aP and honors classes, character-building experiences, visual and performing arts, equestrian, crew, fencing, volleyball, soccer, ten-nis, baseball and softball. 100% of our graduates are accepted to college. For more information on the school or the 5-day boarding option, please call admissions at 631-686-1600 ext. 414 or visit www.knoxschool.org. Learn to be exceptional at the Knox School!

The Knox School Summer AdvenTureS541 Long Beach Road, St. JameS 631.686-1640 www.knoxschool.org/summerKnox Summer adventures day camp on the beautiful Knox School campus offers aFFoRd-aBILItY and FLeXIBILItY! our 40+ acre campus, located on the shores of Stony Brook harbor, is home to campers for 8 FULL WeeKS of fun in the sun! Starting June 27th and running until august 19th, 2016, monday-Friday from 9 am - 3:30 pm, you can pick and choose your days with our FLeXIBLe SchedULIng option. Knox Summer adventures offers swimming, kayaking, daily beach trips, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, neW Pedal Boats, minecraft, Fun with Physics, field sports including gaga BaLL, volleyball, tennis and basketball, fine arts, drama, and So mUch moRe! tues-thurs travel programs for campers in grades 7-10 and kindergarten readiness program for our youngest campers! cIt program trains tenth graders for summer employment and SPecIaLtY camPS offered by the nY Red Bulls Soccer club and Lacrosse Unlimited right on our grounds. transportation and extended day care are available. Full lunch, plus water and snacks are provided daily and included in registration costs. (631-686-1640/www.knoxschool.org/summer).

The lAurel hill School201 oLd toWn Road, e. SetaUKet631–751–1154 WWW.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. Af-fordable 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.

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: gen-eral camp for ages 3–12 ; theatre arts camp and Sports camp for ages 7–12; and c.I.t. Pro-gram for ages 13 thru 15. game Set match ten-nis  academy camp for ages 4–18 and all skill levels. our unique camps offer indoor & out-door pools, indoor & outdoor fields and indoor & outdoor tennis courts. activities include: arts & crafts, sports such as soccer, basketball, soft-ball and volleyball, interactive games, drama and hands on science. Swimming is included in every camp and several indoor activity ar-eas 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 Per-formance camp - ages 12-14 and Peak training camp - ages 15 & up.

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Times Beacon Record Newspapers’s young readers unleashed their artistic talent over the winter break to create many beautiful variations of our Winter Fun coloring page. We received so many wonderful entries that it was very difficult to choose the winners. Congratulations to 11-year-old Coco Eller of Setauket, Charlotte Glotch, age 7, of Stony Brook, 5-year-old Kris Kozikowski of Port Jefferson, and Charlotte Glotch, age 7, of Stony Brook who each received a family four-pack to The Rinx in Port Jefferson. Special thanks to The Rinx in Port Jefferson for sponsoring this event and to all those who entered our contest.

Local kids put color into winter!

Photo by Heidi suttonFrom left, Coco Eller, Sabrina Bagliavio, Kris Kozikowski and Charlotte Glotch pose with Tom Palamara, Director of The Rinx in Port Jefferson.

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Stony Brook University Ranked No. 4 in The Princeton Review’s ‘Top 50 Green Colleges of 2015’For the sixth year in a row, Stony Brook has been recognized for its exemplary commitment to environmental responsibility by The Princeton Review.

10 reasons why Stony Brook is a sustainability leader

• 100% of new construction LEED-certified

• 65% of campus waste diverted from landfills

• 50% of food budget spent on local/organic food

• Alternative transportation accommodations available

• Sustainability-focused degrees offered

• Public greenhouse gas inventory plan in place

• University vehicles powered by sustainable propulsion systems, such as biodiesel/ultra-low sulfur diesel

• Greenhouse and nursery on campus

• Multiple solar installations in place, partially powering buildings, parking lots and exterior lightings

• Sustainability officer on staff

Stony Brook University/SUNY is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. 15120809

Learn more about Stony Brook University’s sustainability initiatives and academic programs at stonybrook.edu/sustainability.

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