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Photo courtesy of PSEG Long Island

PSEG Long Island recently supported the Marcum Workplace Challenge with nearly 600 employees and their families registered for the event, hundreds of whom enjoyed the company’s annual barbecue on the beach.

Having the most registered participants for the July 30 event at Jones Beach earned PSEG Long Island the first place “Participation Award.” The company also took the “Beneficiary Fund Challenge Award” for raising the most money on top of registration fees – more than $27,000 total.

The Marcum Challenge is an annual 3.5-mile run/walk benefitting the Children’s Medical Fund of New York, Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Food Bank, Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and The Long Island Children’s Museum. PSEG Long Island supports events like this throughout the year. Community service is important to employees and one of PSEG Long Island’s core commitments.

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Heckscher Museum of Art

The $250,000 Prize Will Focus on 2025 LGBTQ+ Exhibitions and Programs

The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington has been awarded a significant grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through The Museums for America program. The $250,000 grant for The Heckscher Museum, the largest amount available, is one of 115 projects nationwide which garnered IMLS support, and was selected from hundreds of submissions nationally. 

“IMLS remains committed to serving the museum field and furthering the goals of the American public,” said IMLS Acting Director Cyndee Landrum. “The Museums for America program encourages applicants to be creative in their response to challenges, and to envision a bold future for their institution.”

“We are honored to accept this grant from IMLS,” said Museum Executive Director and CEO Heather Arnet.  “It further solidifies our commitment to serving our community and showcasing diverse artists and stories. As we look to 2025, we are excited to engage youth and intergenerational community members in a robust year of exhibitions and programming highlighting and celebrating LGBTQ+ history and artists.”

The focus for the year was inspired by the tenth anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), the historic Supreme Court case recognizing same-sex couples’ right to marry, as well as by the Museum’s ongoing partnerships with active community and cultural organizations and artists.

“We are excited about the Museum’s 2025 Exhibition year, and its capacity to shine a light on LGBTQ+ artists,” shared Robert Vitelli, CEO, LGBT Network. “This exhibition year also provides an opportunity to highlight the important role that New York and Long Island have played in LGBT history and the contributions our community has made to the arts and to advancing civil rights for all people.” 

Thanks to the IMLS grant, The Heckscher Museum of Art will center community members in a collaborative effort to develop exhibitions and public programming highlighting major works by LGBTQ+ artists, including Berenice Abbott, Marsden Hartley, Betty Parsons, the PaJaMa collective (Paul Cadmus, Jared French, and Margaret French), Alice Rahon, Robert Rauschenberg and many more. The year will also mark the first-ever solo exhibition of American neoclassical sculptor Emma Stebbins (1815–1882). The grant allows the Museum to elevate and interpret experiences of LGBTQ+ figures in American Art, past and present, to deepen and expand relationships in the community, and to engage community members in exhibition and programming development.

Additional 2025 Partners

“My work as Guest Curator on the exhibition planned at The Heckscher for the summer of 2025, will fill the entire Museum with pieces from the Museum’s collection connected to the LGBTQ+ community. I look forward to collaborating with curatorial, education, and outreach staff and members of the Museum’s LGBTQ+ Youth Advisory Board and Community Advisory Board throughout this process,” shared Victoria Munro, Executive Director, Alice Austen House.

“This project represents a logical progression and continuation of the Museum’s strategic goals and mission to connect with and engage community,” said Evangeline J. Knell, Owner / Creative Director Identity Digital Inc. “I have had the pleasure of collaborating with The Heckscher Museum of Art, developing community-driven exhibition content, engaging middle school girls from Girls Inc. Long Island to create a Soundwalk, creating story-telling video interviews with diverse members of the Huntington community, and interviewing Executive Director, Heather Arnet, for our goinglocal.tv program for Huntington Pride. I am honored to have been asked to be a member of the Community Advisory Board who will work on this project.”

About The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. IMLS envisions a nation where individuals and communities have access to museums and libraries to learn from and be inspired by the trusted information, ideas, and stories they contain about our diverse natural and cultural heritage. The Museum for America program supports museums of all sizes and disciplines in strategic, project-based efforts to serve the public through exhibitions, educational/interpretive programs, digital learning resources, professional development, community debate and dialogue, audience-focused studies, and collections.

To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About The Heckscher Museum of Art
The Heckscher Museum of Art is in its second century as a source of art and inspiration on Long Island. Founded by philanthropists Anna and August Heckscher in 1920, the Museum’s collection comprises 2,300 artworks spanning the nineteenth century to the present. The Museum is committed to growing the collection to develop public awareness for the artists whose careers and life experiences can broaden our understanding of the past, foster community connections to the present, and create diverse possibilities for the future. Located in scenic Heckscher Park in Huntington, NY, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Continuing the legacy of the founders, free admission to the Museum for 2025 is supported through a generous grant from Bank of America.  Heckscher.org

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Author Fern Pessin (right) poses with her mother, Hedda, a Gurwin Assisted Living resident. Photo courtesy of Gurwin Healthcare System

Author Provides Insightful Talk on Caregiving and Family Dynamics

Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences Assisted Living Community  in Commack recently hosted and local family caregivers were treated to an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion with distinguished author Fern Pessin. Known for her insightful works, Can We Talk?, I’ll Be Right There and The Caregiver Gap Year, Pessin offered valuable perspectives on the complexities of caregiving and family dynamics.

Pessin’s talk captivated the audience as she delved into the emotional and practical aspects of caregiving, drawing from her personal experiences and research. Her books, which have resonated with readers nationwide, explore the challenges and rewards of caring for loved ones, and she shared key insights with the attendees, many of whom have navigated or are currently navigating similar journeys.

“We were honored to have Fern Pessin speak at our community,” said Joel Gali, Vice-President & Administrator of Gurwin Assisted Living. “Her understanding of the caregiver’s role and the importance of communication within families certainly struck a chord. It was a meaningful experience for everyone involved.”

The event provided an opportunity for residents and family caregivers to engage in a lively Q&A session, where they questioned Pessin about her experiences, discussed their own and gained new perspectives on managing the caregiver relationship. The conversation highlighted the importance of communication, self-care and finding balance in caregiving roles, and attendees left feeling inspired and better equipped to manage the challenges of caregiving. Pessin’s books have been praised for their relatable, compassionate approach to topics that affect so many families. 

For more information about upcoming events at Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences, please visit the Events page at www.gurwin.org/events.

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A Column Promoting a More Earth-Friendly Lifestyle

By John L. Turner

John Turner

If you search “wildlife entanglement — six-pack rings” and then choose images you’ll see many animals that have become entangled in those blasted plastic rings — sea turtles, waterfowl, seagulls, and many other species, sometimes with fatal consequences. 

While it’s worth buying beverage packs that are packaged without rings whenever possible, and more and more companies are making other types of attachments that don’t pose the problems that the six-pack rings pose (there’s even one company that makes rings edible to marine life), if you find that your desired beverage pack comes connected with the six-pack rings it’s easy to ensure they don’t ever become a menace once you’ve tossed the rings in the trash. Simply take ten seconds to cut each of the rings! 

To reduce the chance at making smaller plastic pieces that could become a problem, cut each ring just once. Also be sure to cut the smaller middle holes once as they could cause entanglement too. The key is to have no holes that could become a problem to a wild animal.

A resident of Setauket, author John L. Turner is conservation chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society, author of “Exploring the Other Island: A Seasonal Nature Guide to Long Island” and president of Alula Birding & Natural History Tours.

 

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Peanut Butter Bars

By Heidi Sutton

After a long day of navigating new territory, make your child’s first day of school extra special with a special dessert.

Peanut Butter Bars

Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home

Peanut Butter Bars

YIELD: Makes 3 dozen

INGREDIENTS: 

1 3⁄4 cups reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, divided

1⁄3 cup butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

3⁄4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups quick-cooking oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting

4 1⁄2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1⁄3 cup fat-free milk

1⁄4 cup baking cocoa

1⁄4 cup butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, cream 1 cup peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be thick.)

Spread into a 15 x 10 x1-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 18 to 22 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; spread with the remaining peanut butter. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In a large bowl, beat frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Spread over the peanut butter layer. Cut into bars.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

Recipe courtesy of Costco

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

YIELD: Makes 5 dozen

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup sugar, plus extra for coating dough

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1 cup Crisco Butter Flavor Shortening or butter

1 cup peanut butter

2 large eggs

1⁄4 cup milk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 1⁄2 cups all purpose Flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

3⁄4 cup strawberry Jelly, or any jam, jelly or preserves

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, shortening, and peanut butter. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. 

In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the peanut butter mixture and beat until blended. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. 

Bake for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven. Using the back of a teaspoon, make a rounded indentation in the top of each cookie. Fill each with about 1⁄2 teaspoon jelly. Bake an additional 2 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

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Last chance to see 'Finding Nemo Jr.' at the Engeman Theater. The show closes on Sept. 1. Photo courtesy of The John W. Engeman Theater
PROGRAMS

Turtle Experience

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor offers a Turtle Experience through Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet the youngest hatchling turtles and adult turtles too. Discover why turtles play an important role in our environment and how you can help protect their habitat and way of life. Get a picture with your favorite turtle. Each session is 20 minutes. $12 per person. Online registration required at cshfishhatchery.org. 516-692-6768

Growing Up Wild

Town of Brookhaven hosts a children’s program for ages 3 to 6, Growing Up Wild, on Aug. 31 at Cedar Beach Nature Center, Harbor Beach Blvd., Mt. Sinai at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. Parents and grandparents are invited to explore nature with their little ones. Each class will focus on a different nature topic and may include a story time, live animals and an activity. Free but registration is required by emailing [email protected]

Field Journaling Workshop

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown presents a Field Journaling Workshop for ages 12 and up on Aug. 31 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.  Explore the Preserve with a pencil in hand as you sketch the natural world. All skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.

Art in the Barn

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station  continues its Art in the Barn series for children in Pre-K to 3rd Grade and their parent/guardian with a workshop on Ancient Hieroglyphics on Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Taught by Lena Massari Sawyer, come learn to write your name in ancient hieroglyphics and try on a pharaoh’s crown.  $35 per child and guardian, $20 second child. Pre-registration is required by visiting  waltwhitman.org.

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Sept. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Jumping for Jellyfish

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a program for ages 3 to 5, Jumping for Jellyfish, on Sept. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Sept. 6 at 9:30 a.m. with hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more. Children will gain a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife while having fun. $20 per child. To register, visit sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

THEATER

‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

Extended! Summer fun continues at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport with Finding Nemo Jr. from July 20 to Sept. 1. In this musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie, Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as Dory, Crush, and the Tank Gang, Marlin, and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com.

‘Kooky Spooky Halloween’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its children’s theatre season with A Kooky Spooky Halloween from Oct. 5 to 19 with a sensory sensitive performance on Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. Recently graduated spirit Abner Perkins is assigned to the Aberdeen Boarding House — known for its spectral sightings and terrific toast. Here, Abner finds himself cast into a company of its wacky residents. When his secret is revealed, he is forced to leave his haunted home and set-off on a quest with his newly found friends. Hilarious hijinks and a message of cooperation highlight this Halloween-inspired musical for the entire family. All seats are $12. to order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com

Send your calendar events to [email protected]

 

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EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE The Greenlawn Fireman's Fair kicks off with a parade along Broadway on Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. File photo by Sara-Megan Walsh/TBR News Media
Thursday Aug. 29

Kitten Adoption Event

The League for Animal Protection of Huntington Grateful Paw Cat Shelter, 3 Verleye Ave., East Northport will hold a kitten adoption event at from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Come meet your purrfect purring partner! 631-757-4517

Greenlawn Fireman’s Fair

The Greenlawn Fire Department’s Fireman’s Fair, 23 Boulevard Ave., Greenlawn will return tonight (parade at 7 p.m. along Broadway), Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 from 7 to 11 p.m. and Sept. 1 from 5 to 11 p.m. New York State’s longest-running Fireman’s Fair, the event will feature lots of family fun, food and raffles with great prizes. Rain date are Sept. 2. For more information, call 631-261-9106.

An Evening of Jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents a concert by the Interplay Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. The 17-piece orchestra performs original compositions and arrangements written by band members.

Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, free for children ages 5 and under. thejazzloft.org

Friday Aug. 30

Greenlawn Fireman’s Fair

See Aug. 29 listing.

Shinnecock Pow Wow

The Shinnecock Nation hosts the 78th annual Shinnecock Pow Wow at 1 West Church St., Southampton today at 3 p.m. and Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2 at 10 a.m. Featuring Native American dances, crafts, storytelling, vendors, native foods, demonstrations and drumming competitions. Admission is $20 adults, $10 seniors and children ages 6 to 12, children under 5 years old free. 631-283-6143

Musical Moments

Musical Moments in Kings Park returns to Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main St., Kings Park from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with a concert by the Eagle River Band, courtesy of the Kings Park Civic Association. Weather permitting. Bring seating. 516-509-7231

Happenings on Main Street

Northport Arts Coalition concludes its Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at the Northport Village Park Gazebo at the harbor Friday evenings at 7 p.m., with Godfrey Townsend. Bring seating. 631-261-1872

Alan Howarth at the CAC

Join legendary composer Alan Howarth, best known for his collaborations with John Carpenter, and his work on the Star Trek films, for a live concert of his iconic film music at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington at 7 p.m. Featuring music from Escape From New York, Halloween II, III & IV, The Thing, Big Trouble In Little China, Christine, They Live, Prince Of Darkness, and more! Preceded by a Q&A. Tickets are $27, $20 members at cinemaartscentre.org.

The Edward Twins

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson welcomes back The Edward Twins tonight and Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Tom Jones, and many many more. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit theatrethree.com. 

Saturday Aug. 31

Greenlawn Fireman’s Fair

See Aug. 29 listing.

Shinnecock Pow Wow

See Aug. 30 listing.

The Edward Twins

See Aug. 30 listing.

Lighthouse Music Fest

Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society presents its 15th annual Music Fest at the Huntington Harbor Lighthouse from 11 a.m. to dusk. Bands of all musical genres will perform on top of the lighthouse. There is no fee to attend and no registration necessary. Just drop anchor with and enjoy a day of  fun. Rain date is Sept. 1. 631-421-1985, www.lighthousemusicfest.org

Sherwood-Jayne House Tours

Preservation Long Island offers Saturday tours of the Sherwood-Jayne Farm House (c. 1730), 55 Old Post Road, Setauket through Oct. 5 at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Built around 1730, the Sherwood-Jayne Farm House survives today in its original 18th century agrarian landscape. It served as the home of the Jayne family, including William Jayne II, a prominent Loyalist during the Revolutionary War until it was sold in 1908 to New York attorney Howard Sherwood who used the house to showcase his collection of American and European antiques. This guided tour explores the first and second floors of the house. Tickets are $10 adults, free for ages 15 and under. To reserve your spot, visitpreservationlongisland.org/tours/.

Neighborhood Summer Shindig

Lewis Oliver Farm Sanctuary,  Burt Avenue Northport invites the community to a Neighborhood Summer Shindig from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy refreshing watermelon, lemonade and other goodies while listening to the sounds of Northport’s very own legendary musical duo, Steve & Sandy Edwards. Visit with Annabelle the cow, goats, sheep, alpacas, chickens, ducks, peafowl, and turkeys. 631-261-6320

Candlelight Vigil

In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Northport Drug and Alcohol Task Force, The Village of Northport, Town Of Huntington Opioid and Addiction Task Force, CN Guidance and Counseling Services, the Town of Huntington and others will hold the 5th Annual Night of Remembrance “Together We Can” Candlelight Vigil for family and friends of those lost to drug and alcohol-related overdose at Northport Village Park, 63 Bayview Ave., Northport from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All are invited to come honor and remember lost loved ones, and if you would like, bring a picture to place on the memorial wall the night of the vigil. 631-261-7502

Tribute to Elton John

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown will present “Sir Elton — Featuring Lance Millard,” the quintessential homage to the incomparable Elton John, at 8 p.m. With over 25 years of dedication, Lance Millard embodies the spirit of Elton with unmatched precision and passion, enthralling audiences night after night. Tickets are $42 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Sunday Sept. 1

Greenlawn Fireman’s Fair

See Aug. 29 listing.

Shinnecock Pow Wow

See Aug. 30 listing.

Caumsett Hike

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington hosts a Late Summer Seasonal Stroll from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. In a series of short 1.5 mile seasonal strolls, witness summer’s subtle change as she withers and goes to seed. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Adults only. $4 per person. Reservations required by calling 631-423-1770.

Ronkonkoma Street Fair

Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Labor Day Weekend street fair on Hawkins Avenue between Portion and Wittridge roads from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring more than 200 vendors, live music, children’s rides, arts and crafts, giveaways and more. Free admission. 631-963-2796, www.ronkonkomachamber.com

The Mondays in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by The Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, limusichalloffame.org. 

Monday Sept. 2

Shinnecock Pow Wow

See Aug. 30 listing.

Tuesday Sept. 3

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a concert by vocalist Susan Capri who will entertain you with your favorite songs in the Social Hall at 11 a.m.  Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Avalon Astronomy Event
The Observatories at Avalon Nature Preserve, Shep Jones Lane, Stony Brook will be hosting a live observing session (weather permitting) titled An Evening with the Ringed Planet from 8:30 till 10:30pm. Using telescopes, they will be providing both digital and visual views of the 6th planet, Saturn, and a variety of deep space targets. Free. No registration necessary. 631-689-0619

Wednesday Sept. 4

NY Marketplace Enrollment

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station hosts a New York State of Health Marketplace Enrollment session from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Health & Welfare Council of Long Island’s certified Navigators will be available to help you apply for health insurance. No registration required. Open to all. For documentation requirements and other questions, call HWCLI at 516-505-4426.

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show every Wednesday through October from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit the Shoppes, enjoy a bite to eat and then check out the fine array of classic cars in the parking lot. 631-929-3500

Camera Club Meeting

The Paumanok Camera Club will hold its first meeting of the season at the Town of Brookhaven’s New Village Rec Center, 20 Wireless Rd, Centereach at 7:30 p.m. Open to all with an interest in photography; new members welcome. Share your work, improve your skills, meet new friends. PaumanokCameraClub.org

Thursday Sept. 5

Purple Party

In recognition of the Town of Brookhaven going purple for National Recovery Month, the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce will host a Purple Party at the Train Car, 1 Rose Ave., Port Jefferson Station at 7 p.m. Come help light the train car purple with snacks, guest speakers, Narcan training and more. Free. 631-821-1313, PJSTChamber.com

Theater

‘Legally Blonde The Musical’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Legally Blonde The Musical from July 11 to Sept 1. Elle Woods appears to have it all until her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard. Determined to get him back, Elle charms her way into the prestigious law school. An award-winning musical based on the adored movie, the show follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Tickets range from $80 to  $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com. 

‘King Lear’

The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in  Centerport closes their 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with King Lear from Aug. 16 to Sept. 8. Performances are held on the Vanderbilt mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under age 12 at vanderbiltmuseum.org. 

‘Clue’

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is the hilarious musical Clue from Sept. 12 to Oct. 27. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, the farce-meets-murder mystery begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave you in stitches as they try to figure out…who did it, where, and with what! Tickets range from $85 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Matilda’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off its 54th season with Roald Dahl’s Matilda from Sept. 14 to Oct. 20. Matilda is a courageous little girl with astonishing wit, a vivid imagination, and psychokinetic powers. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the unique and unforgettable MATILDA is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl on an extraordinary journey! Tickets are $40 adults $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12, $25 Wednesday matinees. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’

Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden presents The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, a hilarious, crazy fairy-tale extravaganza, on Oct. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. in Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts Building. Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. To make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and other more obscure stories like Lean Lisa and The Devil’s Grandmother. General admission: is $15, veterans and students 16 years of age or younger $10. SCCC students with current ID get one free ticket. To order, call 631-451-4163

‘Night of the Living Dead’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Night of the Living Dead form Oct. 5 to 27. Fall out from a satellite probe shot to Venus returns to Earth carrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead into flesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, held hostage by the ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the dead encroach. A gripping terror-filled monochromatic play that brings all the fright of the cult classic to life. This blend of thrilling horror laced with touches of black humor envelops the audience in the action and unfolds into a shocking theatrical ending. *This production is recommended for audiences high school age and up. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors and $25 students. To order, visit smithtownpac.org.

‘She Kills Monsters’

The Minstrel Players, Houghton Hallm Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport returns in the fall with Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters on Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call or text 516-361-7232 or email [email protected].

Film

‘Happy Campers’

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series kicks off its Fall 2024 season with a screening of Happy Campers at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children. portjeffdocumentaryseries.com. See more on page B5.

Class Reunion

Port Jefferson High School Class of 1964 will hold its 60th reunion at the Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station on Oct. 17. Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join them. For more information, email Mike Whelen at [email protected].

CALENDAR DEADLINE  is Wednesday at noon, one week before publication. Items may be mailed to: Times Beacon Record News Media, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733. Email your information about community events to [email protected]. 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.

 

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Do you recognize these two? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this person? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two men who allegedly burglarized a shed at a Port Jefferson Station business in June.

Two men allegedly broke into a shed at Caribbean Flavors, located at 407A Patchogue Road, and stole two electric bikes, one cement hand drill and a Honda electric generator on June 23 at 1:25 p.m. The combined value of the items is approximately $12,000.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Dietary changes can have a dramatic effect

By David Dunaief, M.D.

Dr. David Dunaief

When we say we “have hemorrhoids,” what we really mean is that our hemorrhoids are irritating and painful. Hemorrhoids are vascular structures that help control our stool, and they can become inflamed.

This type of hemorrhoid pain is very common. Both men and women experience it, although women have a higher propensity during pregnancy and childbirth.

When our hemorrhoids are irritated, we may experience itchy and painful symptoms, making it hard to concentrate and uncomfortable to sit. This is because the veins in your rectum are swollen. They can also bleed, especially during a bowel movement, which can be scary. Fortunately, they don’t portend more serious diseases.

There are two types of hemorrhoids: external, occurring outside the anus; and internal, occurring within the rectum.

Treating external hemorrhoids

Fortunately, external hemorrhoids tend to be mild and can be treated with over-the-counter options. These analgesic creams or suppositories contain hydrocortisone. Another treatment option is a sitz bath.

For a more complete solution, the most effective way to reduce hemorrhoid bleeding and pain is to increase your fiber intake (1). 

If you have rectal bleeding and either have a high risk for colorectal cancer or are over the age of 50, you should consult your physician to confirm it is not due to a malignancy or other cause, such as inflammatory bowel disease.

Treating internal hemorrhoids

Internal hemorrhoids are a bit more complicated. The primary symptom is bleeding with bowel movement. Because the hemorrhoids are usually above the point of sensation in the colon, called the dentate line, there is rarely pain. If there is pain and discomfort, it’s often because the internal hemorrhoids have prolapsed, or fallen out of place, due to weakening of the muscles and ligaments in the colon. This allows them to fall below the dentate line.

The first step for treating internal hemorrhoids is the same as for external hemorrhoids: add fiber through diet and supplementation. Study after study shows significant benefit. For instance, in a meta-analysis, fiber reduced the occurrence of bleeding by 53 percent (2). In another study, after two weeks of fiber and another two-week follow-up, daily incidence of bleeding decreased dramatically (3).

What are the treatments for persistent hemorrhoid pain?

There are several minimally invasive options to address persistent and painful hemorrhoids, including banding, sclerotherapy and coagulation. The most effective of these is banding, with an approximate 80 percent success rate (4). This is usually an office-based procedure where rubber bands are placed at the neck of each hemorrhoid to cut off the blood flow. To avoid complications from constipation, patients should also take fiber supplementation.

Side-effects of the procedure are usually mild, and there is very low risk of infection. However, severe pain may occur if misapplication occurs with the band below the dentate line. If this procedure fails, hemorrhoidectomy (surgery) would be the next option.

What can help prevent hemorrhoid problems?

Sitting on the toilet for a long time puts a lot of pressure on the veins in the rectum, which can increase your risk of inflammation. As soon as you have finished moving your bowels, it is important to get off the toilet.

Soften the stool and prevent constipation by drinking plenty of fluids. Exercise also helps. You should not hold in a bowel movement; go when you have the urge to keep the stool from becoming hard, which can lead to straining and more time on the toilet.

Consuming more fiber helps create bulk for your bowel movements, reducing constipation, diarrhea and undue straining.

How much fiber should I consume?

Americans, on average, consume about 16g per day of fiber (5). This is well below the U.S.D.A.’s recommendation: 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories we consume (6). The difference between guidelines and actual consumption has prompted the medical community to express concern about the “fiber gap.”

Fiber underconsumption has greater implications than just hemorrhoids. It contributes to weight control issues, increased insulin sensitivity and chronic inflammation, among others (7). Fiber’s benefits are so great that I recommend many patients target 40 grams a day.

You may want to increase your fiber consumption gradually to minimize the potential for gas and bloating during the first week or two. It will take your system a bit of time to adjust.

I typically recommend making diet adjustments before trying supplementation. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and legumes all have significant amounts of fiber. Grains, beans and nuts have among the highest levels. For instance, one cup of black beans contains 12g of fiber.

References:

(1) Dis Colon Rectum. Jul-Aug 1982;25(5):454-6. (2) Cochrane.org. (3) Hepatogastroenterology 1996;43(12):1504-7. (4) Dis Colon Rectum 2004 Aug;47(8):1364-70. (5) usda.gov. (6) Am J Lifestyle Med. 2017 Jan-Feb; 11(1): 80–85. (7) Nutrients. 2020 Oct; 12(10): 3209.

Dr. David Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd.com or consult your personal physician.

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Shipwreck Diner owner Denis Beyersdorf (left) is gifted a painting of the interior of the diner by artist Nancy Hendrick. Tim Otto (right) whose family owned the diner for more than 50 years joined about 200 others in the Aug. 15th celebration of the diner’s 100th anniversary. - Photo by Steven Zaitz Photo by Steven Zaitz
Bob Hendrick (center) and his wife Nancy unveil the painting they created for the Shipwreck’s 100th anniversary commemoration. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Denis Beyersdorf accepts the Century Award from Northport Historical Society’s Teri Reid. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Shipwreck Diner owner Denis Beyersdorf at the celebration. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Scene from the Shipwreck Diner's 100th celebration. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Scene from the Shipwreck Diner's 100th celebration. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Former waitress Virginia Sheehan (left) and longtime Shipwreck regular Barbara Blair enjoy the celebration. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Scene from the Shipwreck Diner's 100th celebration. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Scene from the Shipwreck Diner's 100th celebration. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Shipwreck Diner owner Denis Beyersdorf addresses the crowd at the celebration. Photo by Steven Zaitz
The interior of the Shipwreck Diner. Photo by Steven Zaitz
The front of the Shipwreck Diner. Photo by Steven Zaitz

By Steven Zaitz

Townspeople know that crossing Main Street in historic Northport Village means stepping back and forth over history.

The trolley tracks tattooed into the pavement no longer serve to carry Northporters through town for a day of shopping or a night bounding between speakeasies. They are only a reminder of how things were – not much remains from that time.

But some things do.

As nouveau restaurants, tap rooms, art galleries and boutiques dot the path from Church Street to the water, one particular edifice has stood at 46 Main St. since 1924 – the Shipwreck Diner.

The luncheonette-style eatery, originally called the Northport Diner and carved out of an early 20th century trolley car, celebrated its 100th birthday last Thursday, Aug. 15, with a gala buffet dinner in the outdoor space behind the restaurant. About 200 of its regular customers along with past and present staff ate, drank, laughed and reminisced as new owner Denis Beyersdorf accepted the rare and prestigious Century Award from Northport Historical Society board member Teri Reid.

“On this spot tonight with family, friends and neighbors, we gather together just like the people of Northport did decades ago, feeling as comfortable as we do when we are at home,” said Reid, addressing the celebrants. “The Shipwreck is a special place and yes just like Cheers, when you’re here, everybody knows your name.”

Beyersdorf was choking back tears as he accepted the award.

“I’m so thankful for the Century Award and it will be in the diner forever,” said Beyersdorf, who like many of his guests and staff, sported a brightly colored 100th anniversary Shipwreck T-shirt. “I have to thank our customers and the town of Northport because without your love and support, none of this could ever happen.”

Beyersdorf, who was born in Huntington but has lived in Northport for close to two decades, worked in the financial services industry until 2021 and had no experience in the restaurant business until purchasing the diner with partners Ed McCallister and Jeffrey Wang from Tim Hess. Hess’s father Otto purchased it in 1972 and named the place Otto’s Shipwreck Diner. Tim took it over in 1996 and it became Tim’s Shipwreck Diner.

Beyersdorf, who exudes a neighborly humble charm especially for a guy who worked on Wall Street for decades, does not feel he has yet earned his stripes as a restaurateur to put his name in neon. Thus, the place is now simply called Shipwreck Diner.

“This place would not be the place it is today without the work of Timmy Hess,” Beyersdorf said. “He passed the torch and all I’m doing is following his lead and carrying that torch. I’m blessed because there’s a line at that door every Saturday and Sunday and the place is a staple. There is a group of people that really like this place and as long as I don’t mess that up and give them the Shipwreck experience they’ve come to expect, then I’ve done my job.”

As a boy, he dreamed of going to cooking school after high school but instead chose to pursue a degree in economics. After a long career in finance, he was laid off from his job in 2021. After a conversation – or three – with golfing buddies McCallister and Wang, they collectively decided to help Denis realize his dream.

Ever since the trio purchased the establishment from Hess on Dec. 20, 2022, Beyersdorf has gone all-in as the face of the operation. He has studied the time-honored techniques of the Shipwreck chefs so when it was time to tie on his own apron, he could replicate the dishes seamlessly. His longtime customers appreciate that.

“This place means so much to me and the town of Northport,” said Barbara Blair of East Northport who has been coming to the diner nearly every day for some 30 years. “Denis has done a great job making friends with the regular customers and keeping the atmosphere and the food the same.”

Blair has the same dish every time she comes in.

“Oatmeal with fresh fruit and two cups of coffee. I don’t even have to order it. They ask me if I’m ready, I say yes and it appears,” she said.

Virginia Sheehan, a lifelong Northporter, was a waitress at Shipwreck from the mid-’70s to 1999 when she had to retire due to health issues. She was sitting with Blair and playfully corrected her former client.

“You used to have the French toast occasionally,” Sheehan reminded her friend Blair, as the two ladies laughed and enjoyed a cocktail. Blair conceded that Sheehan was correct.

“And that French toast was the best I’ve ever had,” she said.

“I wanted to give the place back to Northport and I didn’t know anything about the food business so I didn’t feel right putting my name on it,” Beyersdorf said, as he flipped over a giant mound of home fries with his shovel-sized spatula. “For the past 22 months, I have lived and breathed this place, slept here and sacrificed time with my family trying to learn everything I could.”

The celebration on Thursday night was a metaphor for the support for Denis, the diner and the residents and customers who as Northporters fiercely protect and value their storied town’s history.

As the party rolled on into the evening, Beyersdorf was presented with yet another gift. Local artists Bob and Nancy Hendrick, who run the Trinity Community Art Center a few doors down from the Shipwreck, unveiled a 24-by-30 inch rendering of the interior of the former train car turned restaurant. The Edward Hopper-inspired painting depicted Denis cleaning the counter on one side, afternoon sun streaks peeking through the middle front windows and a lonely coffee-drinking patron dressed in early 20th century garb hunched over in a booth.

“We wanted to capture both eras in this painting and show that Denis represents the present and future of this very important place,” said Bob Hendrick. “Nancy and I, representing Trinity Community Art Center, warmly embrace our community and we celebrate the vibrant spirit Denis and the diner have kindled within us. It was destiny for this painting to be created and shared at that precise moment and it fills our hearts with humility and gratitude for both Denis and the community’s outpouring of appreciation toward it.”

As the evening wore on and shrimp cocktail and mussels became scarce, Beyersdorf along with his guests and staff posed for pictures, shook hands and embraced. They knew that Thursday’s party would eventually become Friday’s rush – a rush that would usher in the next 100 years of Shipwreck serving its customers, acting as their kitchen and dining room away from home and providing a living breathing part of their proud town’s history.

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