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JUST CHILLIN' Celebrate the holidays with Jenny and Frosty at the Engeman Theater!

Book Talk and Signing Event

Next Chapter Bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington welcomes author Barbara Lynn Greif for a Book Talk and Signing event for her new children’s book “SwimBee” on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. 631-482-5008

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Dec 13 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 www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Kids Night Out

Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson presents Kids’ Night Out on Dec. 13 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Parents can go out on a date while your kids have a fun-filled evening playing active games, crafts and more. Pizza will be served. Fee is $25 residents, $35 non-residents. To register, call 631-802-2160.

Holiday Shopping Hustle & STEM Rumble – just added!

While parents explore Port Jefferson’s locally owned shops—many staying open late—for those last-minute gifts on Dec. 13, the Long Island Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson will host Festive STEM Fun for kids in grades 1 to 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. They’ll enjoy holiday-themed science activities, creative experiments, and guided exploration led by experienced educators while enjoying hot chocolate and popcorn. $30 per child. To register, visit www.longislandexplorium.org. 631-331-3277

Gingerbread Barn Decorating

Join the Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Road, Yaphank for some holiday fun on Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. . Decorate a gingerbread barn, sip on some cider, take a wagon ride and enjoy all the farm has to offer in December. $30 per house, up to 2 people per house. Ages 4+. Adults required to stay. Register at www.eventcreate.com/e/gingerbreadbarn/ For more information, call 631-852-4600

Seashell Ornaments

From clams to sea snails to nautilus squid, explore the wonderful world of shelled animals at a Seashell Ornament workshop at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Dec. 14 at noon or 2 p.m. Find out how to identify shells local to Long Island, and decorate a decoupaged shell ornament to hang up at home during this festive time of year. $10 per person plus museum admission. 631-367-3418

Second Saturdays in the Studio

Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its Second Saturdays in the Studio and Gallery on Dec. 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Families are invited to join educators in the studio and participate in a hands-on activity or art project inspired by exhibitions on view. No registration is required. All supplies provided. Children under 16 must have an adult with them. The event is free with admission. 631-751-0066

Marshmallows, Cocoa and Crafts

Children ages 4 to 9 are invited to join Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket for a Marshmallows, Cocoa and Crafts workshop on Dec. 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Creating your very own cocoa cup, make a snowy time marshmallow craft, take a tour of the farm, and enjoy seasonal stories by the warm fire. $40 per child. To register, call 631-689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.

Jewelry Making for Kids

Drop by Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on Dec. 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to make beaded bracelets or necklaces with library teen volunteers. Perfect for ages 3 to 12 years. Open to all. No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected]

Holiday Party for Wildlife

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a Sunday Funday Holiday Party for Wildlife on Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit with live music, animal presentations, photo ops with special wildlife guests and fun holiday crafts. Bring a small gift for wildlife (wish list is on their website). $15 per child, $5 per adult. Register at www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Kids Make History Cove

Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport will hold the grand opening of its Kids Make History Cove on Dec. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. Families are invited to explore this engaging space filled with hands-on activities that bring history to life. Kids can dress up in Victorian-era clothing, try out vintage tech like a rotary phone and a typewriter, and play with old-fashioned toys. Santa will be stopping by to make a special appearance and take photos with visitors. And make sure to find all the elves that are hiding in the gallery to go home with a prize! Free. 631-757-985

Menorah Candleboxes

Drop by the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St.. Cold Spring Harbor to make a Menorah Candlebox on Dec. 15 at noon or 2 p.m. Travel back to a time when whales lit up the world. See whale oil lamps and spermaceti candles from the museum’s collection and explore the importance of oil through the ages. Get creative designing a special decoupage box to store your candles with style. $10 per person plus museum admission. 631-367-3418

Storytime Under the Stars

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its  Storytime Under the Stars series on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. A live narrator at the front of the theater will bring selected picture books to life, with pages projected onto the Planetarium dome so families can enjoy the illustrations and follow along. Between stories, an astronomy educator will explore seasonal constellations visible from here on Long Island. All children are invited to wear their comfiest pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. Admission is $8 per person, $6 members. Register at www.vanderbiltmuseum.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 Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Welcome Winter Greens

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Welcome Winter Greens, on Dec. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 to 5. $4 per child. Register at www.eventbrite.com.

FILM

‘The Polar Express’

Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce presents All Aboard the Polar Express! at the Chamber Train Car, corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station on Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 14, 15, 21 and 22 at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. $20 per person includes a screening of The Polar Express, popcorn, water, a cookie and hot cocoa. To reserve your ticket, visit www.pjstchamber.com. 631-821-1313

‘Elf’

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of Elf on Dec. 15 at noon. Raised as an elf, Buddy grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole and goes looking for his true place in the world in New York City. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. To order in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

THEATER

‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’

Celebrate the holidays with Barnaby Saves Christmas at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 23 to Dec. 28. Come join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne and all of their friends for a wonderful holiday treat. As our littlest elf and his reindeer friend set off on their journey to save Christmas, they meet some new friends along the way and learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Frosty’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport celebrates the return of Frosty from Nov. 23 to Dec. 29. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on her Mom, the mayor, and all of you to help her save her home and get Frosty to the North Pole. Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Frozen Jr’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Frozen Jr. from Jan. 18 to Feb. 23. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, the show is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! Tickets are $25 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org

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Kids can paint this adorable moose on Dec. 14. Photo courtesy of Atelier at Flowerfield

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, St. James presents an in-studio, one day kids workshop on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Get ready for the holidays with Miss Linda as she teaches you how to paint this adorable holiday “Merry Kiss-Moose” painting step by step.

$55 per child includes an 11″ by 14″ canvas and all art supplies.

To register, visit theatelieratflowerfield.org or click here. For more information, please call 631-250-9009.

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IT’S ELECTRIC! The Three Village Electric Holiday Parade returns on Dec. 15. Photo courtesy of Three Village Rotary Club
Ongoing

Holiday Light Show

The Riverhead Holiday Light Show, 149 Edwards Ave., Calverton is back for its 7th season on various days from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. The largest drive-through light show in Suffolk County features dozens of dazzling displays to delight the entire family! For schedule and tickets, visit www.holidaylightshow.com.

Festival of Trees

Visit the Festival of Trees, a month long extravaganza to kick off the holiday shopping season, on the second floor of the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson Dec. 1 through Jan. 2 (except Dec. 25) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 631-802-2160

Thursday Dec. 12

Garden of Lights

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will hold its 6th annual Garden of Lights: Once Upon a Snowfall  walk-through light show for all ages tonight and Dec. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free but donations including nonperishables, pet supplies and toys accepted at the gate for those on need. 631-588-5024

Nutcracker Holiday Show

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook will be presenting the Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, one of the most often performed jazz versions of the holiday classic, today, Dec. 13, Dec. 19, Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.. The show will feature The Jazz Loft’s 17-piece Big Band, led by Tom Manuel, and Danny Bacher on vocals. Tickets are $40 adults, $35 seniors, $30 students and $25 children. www.thejazzloft.org

Friday Dec. 13

Garden of Lights

See Dec. 12 listing.

Winter Wonderland Holiday Festival

Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Road North, Huntington Station will hold a Winter Wonderland Holiday Festival today from noon to 3 p.m. and Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy musical performances, cookie and tree deocrating, hot chocolate, desserts, eggnog, custom train mural and layout and holiday craft fair (Saturday only). 

Drive Through Live Nativity

Stony Brook Christian Assembly, 400 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will hold its annual Drive Through Live Nativity tonight and Dec. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. Take a trip back in time to experience the magic and mystery of the first Christmas. This is a free event. No tickets or registration required. 631-689-1127

Grounds and Sounds Concert

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket hosts a Grounds and Sounds concert featuring award-winning singer/songwriter Rupert Wates at 8:15 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m, with an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person at the door, by calling 631-751-0297 or at www.groundsandsounds.org.

Nutcracker Holiday Show

See Dec. 12 listing.

Holiday Concert

North Shore Community Band will hold its annual Holiday Concert at St. John the Baptist Church, 1488 North Country Road, Wading River at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a fun and festive night of holiday music. Tap your toes, sing along, and listen to your seasonal favorites. Bring the children for a visit and a story by a very special guest!  Free admission. 

Avalon Astronomy Night

The Observatories at Avalon Nature Preserve, Shep Jones Lane, Stony Brook will host a live observing session, The Planets and the Moon, (weather permitting) from 8:30 p.m. till 10:30 pm.  Using their telescopes, they will be providing both digital and visual views of the Moon and the outer planets of our solar system.  Free. Dress for the weather. 631-689-0619

Saturday Dec. 14

Winter Wonderland Holiday Festival

See Dec. 13 listing.

Drive Through Live Nativity

See Dec. 13 listing.

Santa on the Farm

Santa returns to Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville by popular demand. Meet the jolly fellow in the heated Woodland Hall today, Dec. 15, 21, and 22 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon,  and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring your camera to take treasured family photos, visit with the animals, and enjoy holiday crafts. $35 per person. www.longislandgamefarm.com

Northport Winter Craft Fair 

Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Road, Northport hosts the 31st annual Winter Craft Fair today and Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Long Island’s largest indoor craft fair showcases over 200 exhibitors featuring original art, photography, one of a kind crafted jewelry, woodcraft, textiles, apparel, personalized ornaments, organic specialties as olive oils, soaps, bath & body butters, jellies, chocolates and bakery delicacies, teas and local honey,  and much more. Free admission. 631-846-1459.

Holiday Gift Fair

Farmingville Residents Association will hold their annual Holiday Gift Fair at Gambino Catering Hall, 2005 Route 112, Medford from 10 am. to 4 p.m. Featuring over 50 vendors, live  music, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, and a visit from Santa. Free admission. 631-260-7411

Snow Globe Selfies

Drop by Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station to take a photo in a life-size snow globe provided courtesy of Mather Hospital and Northwell Health today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your own device for taking and saving photos. Snow globe holds 5 people; no high heels, please. No registration required. 631-928-1212

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair

Comsewogue High School, 565 North Bicycle Path, Port Jefferson Station presents its 6th annual Craft and Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring over 50 vendors, student club fundraisers, pictures  with Santa and so much more. 631-474-8179

SBU Holiday Market

Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook will host a Holiday Market in the Student Activities Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come shop for holiday gifts from local small business vendors. 

All Souls Poetry Reading

The Second Saturdays poetry series returns to All Souls Church via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. Wendy Trontz will be the featured poet. An open reading will follow; all are welcome to read one of their own poems.  For more information, please call 631-655-7798.  Participants can access the program through the All Souls website https://www.allsouls-stonybrook.org/

Holiday Gift Bazaar

Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setaukets presents their annual Holiday Gift Bazaar in the gallery and the Studio from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring some of the area’s finest jewelry, textiles, pottery, and more! ‘Tis the season to shop local. 631-751-2676

Ronkonkoma Holiday Market

Station Yards, 9 Hawkins Ave., Ronkonkoma hosts a Holiday Market today and Dec. 21 around the Village Green from noon to 4 p.m. Shop from a curated selection of local vendors and artisans, offering unique gifts, handmade goods, and seasonal treats—perfect for holiday gifting and supporting our community’s small businesses.

Interplay Jazz Orchestra Family Show

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents an Interplay Jazz Orchestra Family Show at 1 p.m. The 17-piece big band co-directed by Joe Devassy, trombone & Gary Henderson, trumpet is a Jazz Loft tradition. This is a wonderful concert to introduce live Jazz to children and grandchildren. It’s a holiday family affair! $40 adults, $35 seniors, $30 students. And $25 for children. www.thejazzloft.org

Holiday Craft Fair

Looking for one of a kind, homemade holiday gifts? Backstage Studio of Dance, 200 Wilson St., Port Jefferson Station presents their 2nd annual Holiday Craft Fair from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Shop from over 40 vendors, take photos with Santa, and sign up for holiday workshops including cookie decorating and ornament making. 631-502-3643

Vanderbilt Candlelight Tour

Enjoy some holiday magic on an evening Candlelight Tour of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s decorated Spanish Revival waterfront mansion, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Renowned designer and author Tricia Foley has decorated eight mansion rooms. The Asharoken, Centerport, Dix Hills, Nathan Hale, and Three Village garden clubs have decorated an additional eight rooms. $15 per person. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org

Lantern Light Tour

The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the holiday season with the Port Jefferson Lantern Light Tour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tour 3 holiday decorated homes in Port Jefferson Village, visit an outdoor hospitality home offering beverages & snacks and tour the holiday decorated Mather House Museum. $40 per person. Other packages also available.  Rain date is Dec. 15. To order, call 631-473-1414 or visit www.portjeffchamber.com.

Tricycle Trio in Concert

First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson hosts the Tricycle Family Trio Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Join Andrew, Cole and Andie Fortier for a night of music, love, family and friends. Tickets are $30, $20 for students. Advance sale only by visiting www.gpjac.org.

LISCA Winter Concert

The Long Island Symphonic Choral Association presents their annual winter concert, Into the Light, at St. James R.C. Church, 429 Route 25A, East Setauket at 8 p.m. Under the direction of Richard Foley, the program will include works by Bernstein, Brahms, Sweelinck, Hagerman and Rutter accompanied by a 16-piece orchestra. Reception with refreshments to follow. Tickets, available at the door (cash or check) or at www.lisca.org are $25 adults, $20 seniors, free for students, $10 for livestream. 

LIGMC Holiday Concert

The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus presents its “Make a Joyful Noise” holiday concerts, featuring songs about the joy of singing and the hopeful spirit of the season, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 available online at ligmc.org/concerts  and  at the door.

Caroline Campbell in Concert

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents violinist Caroline Campbell (pop rock) in concert in the Recital Hall at 8 p.m. With special guest pianist Chloe Flower. Tickets range from $58 to $71. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

Northport Charity Concert

The Viki Sorrentino Foundation (VSF) presents its second annual Holiday Concert,“The Night Before Christmas,” in the Joshua Hartt Room located at the First Presbyterian Church, 330 Main St.,  Northport at 7 p.m. Join them for an evening filled with holiday cheer and musical celebration, all while raising vital funds for the VSF scholarship program. www.thevsf.org. Snacks and desserts will be served. $15 per person at the door.

Sunday Dec. 15

Santa on the Farm

See Dec. 7 listing.

Northport Winter Craft Fair

See Dec. 14 listing.

Snow Globe Selfies

See Dec. 14 listing.

Holiday Party for Wildlife

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a Sunday Funday Holiday Party for Wildlife on Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit with live music, animal presentations, photo ops with special wildlife guests and fun holiday crafts. Bring a small gift for wildlife (wish list is on website). $15 per child, $5 per adult. Register at www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Northport Walking Tour

Join the Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport for a Historic Main Street Walking Tour with guide Dan Sheehan at 1:30 p.m. Travel back in time as you hear the stories of the people and landmarks that helped shape Northport, including Jack Kerouac, the Northport Oyster Barons, Rum Runners and the Trolley.All ages welcome. $15 per person. To register, visit www.northporthistorical.org. 631-757-9859

Dickens in the Gallery

Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents Dickens in the Gallery from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by the Carriage Museum to meet roaming costumed street characters from the Dickensian era as they magically transform the galleries into London of a bygone century. Included with museum admission. In collaboration with the Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council. www.longislandmuseum.org.

Island Sound Brass Quintet Concert

Le Petit Salon de Musique at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket continues its concert series with a holiday celebration by the Island Sound Brass Quintet at 2 p.m. Featuring Daniel Jones, Matthew Verso, Shaun Cagney, Noah Fotis-Larsen and Matthew Nienow, the program features Christmas carols and more. Tickets in advanace and at the door are $20 adults, $15 students, $10 ages 12 and under. lepetitsalon.org

Wishing Tree Lighting

Celebrate St. James hosts a Wishing Tree Lighting at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd Street, St. James at 4 p.m. Take part in a holiday sing-along with Lighthouse Theatre, enjoy hot chocolate and cider and  browse the CSJ gift shop. To register, visit www.celebratestjames.org. 631-984-0201

Electric Holiday Parade

The Three Village Rotary presents the Annual Holiday Parade along Main Stree and Route 25A in Setauket at 5 p.m.  This year’s parade will showcase a variety of illuminated floats, music and entertainment, creating a magical evening for families and residents of all ages. Parade kicks off at Setauket Elementary School and ends at Setauket Veteran’s Memorial Park. Pre-Parade Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. at Setauket Pond Park. Rain date is Dec. 22. www.3vholidayparade.com

Sunday Street Concert at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, WUSB 90.1 FM and The Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council present the last Sunday Street concert of 2024, “Byrds Fly South,” at the Long Island Museum’s Gillespie Room, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. The concert will celebrating the songs of The Byrds featuring ‘Full Circle’ (Pete Mancini, Rich Lanahan, Gerry McKeveny, Mark Mancini, and Bill Herman) and special guests. Advance tickets are $21 at www.sundaystreet.org with tickets at the door for $25 (cash only) or click here.

Sing Noel! Concert

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Huntington presents Sing Noel!, a concert of songs, carols and stories, at 7 p.m. with soprano Lynn Norris; mezzo-soprano Leslie Valentine, tenor Douglas Purcell, bass Larry Long, and Christine Doré on piano. Meet the artists and enjoy some holiday cheer after the concert. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 seniors, students and veterans. To order, visit www.stjohnshuntington.org/concerts. 631-427-1752

Monday Dec. 16

No events listed for this day.

Tuesday Dec. 17

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a Holiday Sing Along at 11 a.m. Listening to good songs is nice but nothing raises your spirits than actually singing  — it’s good for your soul and your health. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Wednesday Dec. 18

No events listed for this day.

Thursday Dec. 19

Nutcracker Holiday Show

See Dec. 12 listing.

Live Nativity

Caroline Episcopal Church, 1 Dyke Road Setauket will present a live Nativity from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Witness the miracle of Christmas in the church’s historic carriage shed, with real barn animals (courtesy of Steppin’ Out Ponies), Christmas music, roasted marshmallows and hot chocolate for all! Free. 631-941-4245

Native American Drumming

All Souls Church Rectory, 5 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts an evening of Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being.  Call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Dance

Nutcracker Ballet  

Seiskaya Ballet’s Nutcracker returns to Staller Center’s Main Stage, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $45 and $38 for children under 12 and seniors aged 62+. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit nutcrackerballet.com.

Theater

‘Winter Wishes’

Saints Philip and James R.C. Church, 1 Carow Place, St. James presents a holiday musical cabaret, Holiday Wishes, on Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 adtuls, $20 seniors, $10 teens, $5 children ages 12 and under. To order, call 516-272-6597

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

Step into a world of pure imagination this holiday season as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from Nov. 14 to Dec. 29. Join young Charlie Bucket and four other lucky Golden Ticket winners as they embark on an unforgettable journey through Willy Wonka’s magical candy factory. With beloved songs from the 1971 film, this production promises to be a treat for the entire family. For tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘A Christmas Carol’

“I will honor Christmas in my heart…” Celebrate the season with the 40th annual production of A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 9 to Dec. 28. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the meaning of Christmas — past, present, and future. Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents It’s A Wonderful Life from Dec. 7 to 29. Based on the story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern, this beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, and $25 students. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org. See review on page B16.

‘A Christmas Carol’

The Minstrel Players present their annual production of A Christmas Carol at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport on Dec. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 516-361-7232.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook swimming and diving team concluded its weekend at the 2024 ECAC Championships in East Meadow with three event victories on Dec. 8, securing a fifth-place finish overall.

The Seawolves opened their day with solid prelim performances, with 12 swimmers qualifying for finals.

Francesca Baber continued her impressive weekend in the finals, picking up two individual event wins in the 1650-yard freestyle (17:22.26) and the 100-yard freestyle (51.55). She carried that momentum into the weekend’s final event as Baber, Michelle Vu, Brenna Mowrey, and Alanna DePinto teamed up to win the 400-yard freestyle relay (3:29.36).

Stony Brook ended the weekend with 1238 total points, finishing in fifth place.

HIGHLIGHTS
 

  • Baber cruised to victory in the 1650-yard freestyle (17:22.26) and the 100-yard freestyle (51.55). She ends the weekend with four total event wins.
  • The team of Baber, Vu, Mowrey, and DePinto took first place in the 400-yard freestyle, touching the wall in 3:29.36.
  • Sara Baxter placed fourth in the 200-yard backstroke (2:06.55).
  • Clara Armstrong finished fifth in the 1650-yard freestyle (17:48.09).
  • Mowrey placed fifth in the 200-yard backstroke (2:07.65).
  • Stony Brook ends the 2024 ECAC Championships with six event wins and 21 top-five finishes.

The team returns to action in the new year on January 18, when it travels to New Jersey to take on Rider.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

For the second consecutive day, the Stony Brook swimming and diving recorded several impressive showings at the 2024 ECAC Championships in East Meadow on Dec. 7.

Like the day before, the Seawolves opened the day with strong prelims performances, with 10 swimmers and two divers advancing to finals. Stony Brook also picked up a pair of wins in the prelims as Francesca Baber won the 200-yard freestyle race (1:53.39), and Sara DiStefano placed first in the 3-meter diving finals (222.65).

The good times continued in the finals, as the Seawolves finished with eight top-five placements for the second straight day, including wins from Baber in the 200-yard freestyle and DiStefano in 3-meter diving.
Heading into the final day of competition, Stony Brook finds itself in fifth place with 853 team points.

HIGHLIGHTS
 

  • DiStefano continued her excellent weekend with a win in the 3-meter diving finals (231.10). She was also named ECAC Diver of the Meet for the second consecutive year.
  • Natalia Chornomidza placed second in the 3-meter dive with a score of 231.05.
  • Baber raced to a first-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle, touching the wall in 1:51.95
  • Brenna Mowrey finished second in the 100-yard backstroke (57.55)
  • Michelle Vu took third in the 100-yard butterfly (56.07)
  • The team of Sara Baxter, Aili Talcott, Vu, and Baber placed fourth in the 200-yard medley relay (1:46.81).
  • Vu finished fourth in the 100-yard backstroke (57.88)
  • Talcott placed fifth in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:05.65.
  • Diving Consulat Jan Pisano was honored as the Diving Coach of the Meet for a second straight year.

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The Stony Brook swimming and diving team opened day one of the 2024 ECAC Championships in East Meadow on Dec. 6 with a bang, posting several strong performances across multiple events.

The Seawolves were hot out the gate in prelims, as nine swimmers and three divers punched their tickets to the finals. Sara DiStefano took first in the 1-meter diving prelims (241.90).

Stony Brook carried its momentum into the finals, picking up eight top-five finishes and another win from DiStefano in the 1-meter diving finals.

The Seawolves finished with 414 team points, good for third place heading into day two.  

HIGHLIGHTS
 

  • DiStefano capped off her impressive day with a first-place finish in the 1-meter diving finals (247.30)
  • Natalia Chornomidza took second in the 1-meter diving event with a score of 231.00
  • Mykayla Lavery placed third in the 1-meter dive, which was good for a score of 225.10
  • Michelle Vu, Brenna Mowrey, Alanna DePinto, and Francesca Baber finished second in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:35.97)
  • Baber swam to a second-place finish in the 500-yard freestyle, touching the wall in 4:59.16.
  • Aili Talcott put up a strong showing in the 200-yard IM, taking third (2:07.24).
  • Sara Baxter, Talcott, Vu, and DePinto finished third in the 400-yard medley relay at 3:54.09.
  • Vu placed fifth in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24.14.


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Seth Hilario placed 6th in the 60-meter hurdle. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook University men’s indoor track and field program opened the 2024-25 season at the Rutgers Holiday Classic on Dec. 6 at The Armory in NYC. The Seawolves posted several solid performances as a team, with five different runners setting new personal bests.

Stony Brook’s best two placements of the day came from Seth Hilario in the 60-meter hurdles and Michael Ye in the 200-meter, who both placed sixth in their respective races.

The Seawolves secured three top-ten placements in the 3,000-meter race with Ryan Hesler (eighth, 8:40.44), Collin McLoughlin (ninth, 8:41.10, and Finn Burke (10th, 8:43.19). Burke’s impressive time was a new personal best in the event. Joseph Bertola (11th, 8:44.07), Matthew Windecker (12th, 8:45.82), and Luca Maneri (15th, 8:47.64) all recorded new personal bests in the 3,000-meter. Fernando Diaz (13th, 2:35.16) set a new best in 1,000-meter.

“Our athletes, who have been training consistently over the past few months, had an opportunity today to break out of the daily training and get a taste of competition,” head coach Andy Ronan said. “It was a typical first meet; we saw a little bit of everything, but there were some encouraging performances from several younger runners. There is still work to be done, but we’re optimistic about what the track seasons ahead may bring.”

The team resumes action in the new year on January 10 at the Spartan Invitational at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island.

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Amelie Guzman won 2nd place at the Rutgers Holiday Classic on Friday. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook University women’s indoor track and field program opened the 2024-25 season at the Rutgers Holiday Classic on Dec. 6 at The Armory in NYC. The day’s highlight came in the 3000-meter race, where four Seawolves secured top-five placements.

Amelie Guzman (2nd, 10:05.78), Danielle Cirrito (3rd, 10:07.18), Niamh Durcan (4th, 10:07.42), and Shaylen Goslar (5th, 10:17.12) all recorded top-five finishes in the 3000-meter.

Miranda Gatto ran to a seventh-place finish in the 3000-meter (10:17.79)

Enyero Omokeni (10th, 41.28) and Jasmine Mason-Rudolph (19th, 43.47) set new personal bests in the 300-meter event.

Logan Barsalow finished tenth in the 1000-meter, setting a new personal best with a 3:04.17 clocking.

Brienna Ahmetaj notched an eighth-place finish in the high jump (1.55m), a new personal best. 

“Our athletes, who have been training consistently over the past few months, had an opportunity today to break out of the daily training and get a taste of competition,” head coach Andy Ronan said. 

“It was a typical first meet; we saw a little bit of everything, but there were some encouraging performances from several younger runners. There is still work to be done, but we’re optimistic about what the track seasons ahead may bring,” he added.

The team will resume play in the New Year on Jan. 10, when they compete in the Spartan Invitational at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island.

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#15 Shamarla King scored 18 points during Sunday's game. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Seawolves and Crusaders met for the second time in as many seasons as Holy Cross was able to avenge its loss at Stony Brook from last season with a 73-56 win on Dec. 8 at the Hart Center Arena in Worcester, Mass.

The Crusaders took control early in the first quarter en route to their fifth win of the season. Despite the defeat, the Seawolves had two players score in double figures, led by Shamarla King, who had 18 points and eight rebounds. Zaida Gonzalez tacked on 12 points and Janay Brantley added nine points, 10 rebounds and two steals.

Stony Brook struggled out of the gate as the Crusaders pulled off a 7-0 run to start the game.  falling behind 18-9 at the end of the first quarter. King, Gonzalez, and Brantley pieced together nine points to get the Seawolves on the board only trailing 18-9 after the first quarter.

Holy Cross adding to their lead, building a 27-15 advantage before Stony Brook went on a 7-0 run, highlighted by a bucket from King, to narrow its deficit to 27-22. Chloe Oliver, Khalis Whiting, and Lauren Filien all had a hand in the Seawolves’ second quarter run. The Crusaders then responded, leaving the Seawolves trailing 37-24 heading into halftime.

Stony Brook’s deficit continued to grow after halftime as Holy Cross’ Simone Foreman went on a tear and scored 11 points through the third quarter as the Seawolves trailed 57-42. Gonzalez scored eight to help Stony Brook keep within striking distance of a potential comeback.

Holy Cross kept widening its lead in the fourth, constructing a 60-42 advantage before Stony Brook went on another 7-0 run, finished off by Brantley’s three, to shrink the deficit to 60-49 with 6:31 to go in the contest. Holy Cross responded and outscored the Seawolves the rest of the way, ending the game with a final score of 73-56.

The team continues their nonconference road trip as they head upstate to take on No. 23 Buffalo on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. with coverage available on ESPN+. 

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Legislator Bontempi with Suffolk County Veteran of the Year honoree Eugene Leavy.

Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-18th L.D.)  recognized Eugene Leavy as the Suffolk County Veteran of the Year for the 18th Legislative District during the Suffolk County Legislature’s General Meeting on November 26. Leavy, a resident of East Northport, is a United States Army veteran who served heroically during World War II. The occasion was made even more special as it also marked Eugene’s 99th birthday, which the audience celebrated by singing “Happy Birthday.”

Leavy was a member of the 100th Infantry Division and fought courageously in the Ardennes Offensive, widely known as the Battle of the Bulge. For five grueling weeks during the harsh winter, Eugene and his fellow soldiers endured overwhelming odds as they defended the critical 80-mile American defensive line in the Ardennes Forest, despite being outnumbered and under-equipped. For his bravery, Leavy earned a Combat Infantryman Badge, three campaign ribbons, and the prestigious Bronze Star, awarded after he risked his life to deliver a map and a critical message under heavy enemy fire. By the end of his service, he had attained the rank of Sergeant.

Following the war, Eugene lived in Germany with his wife, a German native, for two years. While there, he worked with the Army Military Government to prevent former Nazi officials from occupying positions of influence. Upon returning to the United States, Eugene and his wife settled down and raised two children.

Even at 99 years old, Eugene continues to inspire those around him. A licensed pilot, he still enjoys flying and often shares his firsthand accounts of World War II with local high school students, offering invaluable lessons on history and sacrifice. He is also a proud grandfather to three grandchildren and a great-grandfather to nine.

“Eugene Leavy embodies the true meaning of service, sacrifice, and resilience,” said Legislator Bontempi. “His contributions during World War II, his commitment to rebuilding in its aftermath, and his dedication to educating future generations are nothing short of extraordinary. It is an honor to recognize him as Legislative District 18’s Suffolk County Veteran of the Year, and I thank him for his enduring service to our country and community. I’d like to also extend my congratulations to all the other district’s honorees and thank them for their service.”

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