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Right, Erin Murphy, granddaughter of T.Bayles Minuse and Cynthia Murphy, daughter of T.Bayles Minuse view the exhibit. T. Bayles Minuse was Ward Melville’s right-hand man in rehabilitating the Stony Brook hamlet. Photo from WMHO
Prominent People featured in exhibit 'People, Places, and Programs'. Photo from WMHO

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) has announced the unveiling of its new exhibit, People, Places, and Programs, which celebrates the rich legacy of the organization and its lasting impact on the community. This engaging exhibit highlights the people, places, and programs that have defined WMHO’s history and continue to shape its future.

Located in the hallway near Premiere Pastry Shop at the Stony Brook Village Center, 117 Main Street, Stony Brook, the free exhibit provides a unique opportunity to learn about the individuals who played pivotal roles in the community, WMHO’s historic properties, and the wide array of educational and cultural programs that WMHO offers.

Featured individuals in the exhibit include The Melville Family, T. Bayles Minuse, Dr. Erwin Ernst, Robert Cushman Murphy, Richard Haviland Smythe, Jonas Smith, William Sidney Mount, Walter Hazlitt, H.V. Kaltenborn, Herodotus “Dr. Dan” Damianos, and Ernie “Santa Claus” Rositzke.

“This exhibit is a reflection of the tremendous contributions made by individuals who helped shape the Ward Melville Heritage Organization and the community we serve,” said Dr. Richard Rugen, Chairman of the WMHO Board. “We are proud to honor their legacy and invite future generations to connect with our shared history—because this legacy belongs to the entire community, not just WMHO.”

The People, Places, and Programs exhibit will evolve over time, with plans to periodically update the featured community members and introduce an audio experience, offering deeper insights into the lives and legacies of those who have had a lasting impact on the organization and the community. 

To learn more about the Ward Melville Heritage Organization and its ongoing programs, visit wmho.org.

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A scene from the 2024 Setauket Veterans Day Ceremony. Photo by Toni-Elena Gallo
A scene from the 2024 Setauket Veterans Day Ceremony. Photo by Toni-Elena Gallo
A scene from the 2024 Setauket Veterans Day Ceremony. Photo by Toni-Elena Gallo
A scene from the 2024 Setauket Veterans Day Ceremony. Photo by Toni-Elena Gallo

By Toni-Elena Gallo 

On Monday, Nov. 11, local veterans were honored at a moving ceremony at Setauket Veterans Memorial Park.

Hosted by VFW Post 3054,  the event began with a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” immediately followed by a wreath-laying ceremony. Brightly colored arrangements were placed near the commemorative monuments of those who lost their lives in both world wars, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Family members of servicemen and women, Boy Scouts and other dignitaries including Suffolk County Legislator Steven Englebright and Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook) participated in the ceremony.

The event concluded with a three-volley salute by current members of the U.S. military.

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Photo by Raymond Janis

Three Village BOE’s costly sleep experiment

At the meeting held Oct. 23, the Three Village Board of Education made another one of its brilliant decisions. Despite [Superintendent Kevin] Scanlon advising both the board and the public that a change in school start times would put a considerable strain on the budget, the board unanimously passed this ridiculous initiative. This change, which has been debated ad nauseum for nearly 2 years, is an enormous waste of money and time. Advocates for this lunacy truly believe that a 30-minute change will have some definitive effect on the sleep patterns of students and their academic success. What they are choosing to ignore is the simple fact that the millions of dollars that this alteration requires will now be taken away from other areas of the budget.

What’s going to happen when programs are discontinued and class sizes rise because we had to pay for the 30 extra minutes kids could stay up on their phones? I won’t keep you in suspense, I’ll just share the result. There will be an exponential uproar and a reconsideration.  Much like the dazzling decision to abolish Do No Harm at this time last year, the board will be forced to rethink the start time aberration as well. And, of course, this is all contingent on the budget vote, which may have several community members rethinking their decision come May. There’s a reason there was so much foot dragging before this vote happened.  Perhaps caving to fantasy beliefs about the sleep fairy granting everyone better grades and stronger attendance was not the best idea. 

      Stefanie Werner

       East Setauket

Campaign thank you letter

Dear Friends, 

I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of my volunteers and supporters for your unwavering dedication throughout my NYS Senate campaign.

Whether you knocked on doors, made calls, donated resources or simply stood by myside, your commitment and hard work have made all the difference, and I am grateful and inspired.

After experiencing seven challenging campaigns as a Suffolk County legislator, I can tellyou first hand that it’s not easy running for political office. I first ran for school board trustee in 2005, and in 2011, I ran for the county legislature and won the 6th Legislative District seat as a Democrat in one of the most Republican county districts, winning seven elections until I was term limited. I overcame political divisiveness by putting people over politics and finding common ground so we could get work done by making communities safer, cleaner and more affordable.

Knowing the local issues and having both foresight and experience, I am proud to have facilitated many successful programs including partnering with law enforcement to create the School Active Violence Emergency (SAVE ) Hotline to provide a direct link for school emergency; chairing Suffolk County’s Addiction Prevention and Support Advisory Panel to address the opioid epidemic, mental health and suicide prevention; creating veterans and seniors resource guides; creating a county business hub and website to expedite the health permit process helping businesses build and expand; working to address the dangers of social media and liquid nicotine to protect our kids; educating our senior citizens on scams; supporting the construction of the North Shore Rail Trail for a safer alternative to recreate; spearheading the cleanup of ocean pollution in Long Island Sound and local harbors; supporting the acquisition of open space to protect our drinking water; and preserving our farmland legacy.

Affordability will continue to be the top issue as we enter into a very turbulent political climate. While this election is over, the work we’ve started doesn’t stop here. The connections we’ve made, the conversations we’ve had, and the ideas we’ve sparked will continue to shape the future. It has been my honor to have worked alongside some of the most dedicated and inspiring people in this county as we continue to make a difference. I wish my opponent the best and look forward to a continued partnership between government and community as we address our future goals.

Sincerely,

        Sarah Anker

  Former Suffolk County legislator and 2024 candidate for NYS Senate

Holiday tips from the postmaster of Selden

As the postmaster for Selden, I want to assure you that the U.S. Postal Service is primed and ready to deliver exceptional service during the 2024 holiday rush. Thanks to the substantial progress USPS has made under the Delivering for America plan — a $40 billion investment aimed at revitalizing the national postal network — our operational, transportation and delivery processes have never been more finely tuned.

My dedicated team and I are fully prepared to handle the peak holiday season surge once again.

As you and your family prepare for the holidays, it’s always a good idea to Ship It Early! We encourage everyone to send their holiday mail and packages well in advance to ensure they reach their destinations on time, but we understand that sometimes cards or packages are sent at the last minute.

 This year, our recommended send-by dates for expected holiday delivery within the continental U.S. before Dec. 25 are:

•Dec. 18: USPS Ground Advantage service; First Class Mail service

•Dec. 19: Priority Mail service

•Dec. 21: Priority Mail Express service

For a complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates, please visit usps.com/holidayshippingdates. And remember:  the earlier you send, the better — Ship it Early!

We are honored and grateful for your trust in the U.S. Postal Service. Your postal team at the Selden Post Office is proud to be the most affordable, reliable way to send cheer this holiday season, and we’re ready to deliver exceptional service during the holidays and beyond.

Warmest regards,

    Valarie Faria

      Postmaster Selden Post Office

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Port Jefferson Village Hall. File photo

By Lynn Hallarman

Village of Port Jefferson officials addressed resident concerns over a new policy suspending village employees from carrying firearms in a statement posted on the village website on Nov. 9. 

Officials also emailed this statement to residents on the village’s contact list. 

The statement, issued by Mayor Lauren Sheprow and the board of trustees, follows an incident Sept. 27 when a firearm was found in a public restroom in the village hall. The firearm belonged to a Code Enforcement employee under their privately obtained concealed carry license. 

In response to this incident, during an emergency meeting called Oct. 25, the board of trustees approved a measure 5-0 suspending firearms carry for all village employees, including Code Enforcement staff with personal concealed carry permits. 

Several Code Enforcement officers resigned recently, presumably related to the firearms ban. The message clarified that the village does not issue firearms to employees, noting that Code Enforcement staff are not considered police. 

“Code Enforcement personnel do not constitute or comprise a police force, nor do they possess police power or authorization to enforce the penal code,” according to the statement.

Village officials aimed to reassure residents that the suspension would not compromise public safety. The statement continues that, “the Suffolk County Police Department has agreed to increase patrols and tours in Port Jefferson to ensure residents feel safe and secure in light of any misrepresentation of intentions otherwise.” 

TBR News Media was unable to confirm with the Suffolk County Police Department this increase in police coverage.  

Code Enforcement

Code enforcement vehicles parked in Port Jefferson Village. Photo by Lynn Hallarman

Code officers’ scope is limited to actions related to the village code. Their duties include issuing tickets for parking violations, managing traffic during events, investigating code-related complaints and alerting Suffolk County police to possible crimes, according to Sheprow. 

Code officers cannot detain or arrest citizens. They cannot issue summonses for moving violations such as speeding and are not authorized to respond to police alerts transmitted over police radios.

However, the 2023 Manual of Code Enforcement Bureau Rules and Procedures for the Village of Port Jefferson outlines a pathway for obtaining authorization to carry a concealed firearm. 

“No employee shall be given such approval [to carry a firearm] unless documentation is provided indicating completion of a proper firearms training course accompanied by a valid NYS Pistol License,” according to the manual. The manual also requires a “village-approved annual firearms training and qualification course.”

According to Sheprow, inconsistencies between language in the procedures manual and the village code remain unresolved and tied to the union contract governing the hiring of code officers. 

Code officer resignations

TBR News Media spoke with Andrew Owen, who recently resigned as chief code enforcement officer in protest of the firearms ban.

According to Owen, before the resignations, the code enforcement team included 38 officers, 20 of whom had concealed carry licenses; all who carry firearms are retired or current police.  The village clerk could not confirm these numbers as accurate to TBR’s New Media by press time.

Owen, a retired New York City police officer, was hired by Code Enforcement about two years ago with 20 years of police experience and 14 years as a sergeant.

“I told the mayor at the meeting that I cannot, in good faith, enforce policies that I don’t agree with,” he said.

Five days after his resignation, Owen was placed on paid administrative leave until his final day of duty on Nov. 18. According to Owen, the mayor gave no reason for the administrative leave.

Owen believes carrying is essential as a safety measure for code officers who work in the community daily. He considers concealed carry a necessary aspect of employing retired or active police officers who bring valuable experience interacting with the public to the job. 

“Everybody that carried [a firearm] had their qualifications. We went to the range once a year. We had the classroom once a year. It wasn’t that we were arbitrarily carrying firearms. We’re all licensed,” he said. 

He believes Code Enforcement officers support the police department by acting as crime deterrents by patrolling village streets and adding to residents’ sense of safety. 

“We would communicate with the 6th Precinct about what to look out for because there are gang elements in this area. Whether people believe it or not, that’s one thing we are on top of,” he said.

Perception vs. reality

According to former village mayor Mike Lee, the Village of Port Jefferson gave up its right to have its own police force when it was incorporated in 1977. The village receives its police protection from the Suffolk County Police Department, District 6. Two cruisers are assigned to patrol the village daily. 

Decisions about the scope of duties for code enforcement occur at the hyperlocal level in Suffolk County. Some municipalities have recently moved to ban firearms, as Patchogue did, according to Sheprow.  Other Suffolk County municipalities outside of the Town of Brookhaven have their own police force. 

The Nov. 9 statement explains the recent firearm carry suspension was prompted primarily by liability concerns. The statement also clarifies misperceptions of the role of Code Enforcement officers, aiming to reinforce their duties as civil servants working to uphold village code.

Public reactions

This reporter spoke to several residents about the recent suspension. Concerns ranged from feeling “less safe” because of the suspension to several villagers expressing surprise that Code Enforcement officers carried concealed weapons and were in favor of the suspension.

Other residents felt the village benefitted overall from having retired police patrolling the streets, regardless of their limited scope of duties as code enforcement. 

“I am 100% OK with having trained former police carry in our village,” said Fred Hoffman, a long-time village resident. 

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By Daniel Dunaief

My wife and I have visited with another couple, whom I’ll call Ben and Jill, several times through the years. We’ve attended sporting events and chatted at meals in different cities.

They are both pleasant and agreeable and seem pleased to reconnect with us each time.

Recently, we had an unhurried dinner where the stories went from the routine to the sublime.

Jill is worried about her second son, who is working incredibly long hours and doesn’t seem to have much, or any, work-life balance.

Her husband Ben, who is in a similar line of work to their son, worked incredibly long hours in the first years of their marriage, too.

Indeed, back in his day, Ben would work all day, come home to take a shower while a car service waited outside and then would return to work, without so much as a meal or a rest.

“I wasn’t as worried about Ben,” she said, as she spent her waking hours taking care of three children who required her considerable attention.

Like many other parents of children in the 30-ish range, Jill is eagerly waiting for her oldest son, who has been in a relationship for years, has purchased a house with his girlfriend and shares custody of a dog, to take those next steps that would not only net her a daughter-in-law but would also bring her grandchildren.

“Honestly,” she shrugged, “I thought I’d be a grandparent by now.”

Speaking of grandparents and grandchildren, Jill shared that her grandfather died last year at the age of 105.

Doing quick math, I realized that he was born the year before the Spanish Influenza of 1919 and died after the end of Covid, which means that he was one of probably a select few who lived through two pandemics in different centuries.

He had served in World War II in Washington state as a code breaker and was a widower for the last few decades of his life.

When her grandfather was 90, he needed heart surgery. Doctors wouldn’t normally perform such a procedure on a 90-year old, but they said he was much more like a typical, healthy 80 year-old.

They put a device in his heart that was supposed to last 10 years. When her grandfather reached 101, the device faltered and he had sepsis. This, the family thought, could be the end of his long life. He rebounded, however, and lived another four years, enduring vision limited in part by reduced visits to the ophthalmologist during Covid.

The conversation turned to baseball, as Ben and Jill are avid Mets fans.

I told them my memories from Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, when I was living in the Boston area and was surrounded by giddy Red Sox fans on the verge of their first championship since 1918.

Ben’s eyes lit up and he told us that he and Jill attended Game 7 of that series.

No, they hadn’t purchased tickets. They knew two people who had worked at Shea Stadium as vendors, but hadn’t worked in a while. They borrowed their vendor badges, which didn’t have their names or pictures on them, arrived at Shea two hours before the game started, and casually walked through the gate.

When they sat down in left field seats, a security guard asked them what they were doing there and they said they worked at the ice cream vendor in left field. The security guard informed them that there were no ice cream vendors in that area. They considered leaving, but instead hid in a stair well until the crowds came in.

They found an usher who allowed them to sit on the concrete steps — empty seats were unlikely in a winner-take-all game — and watched the Mets come back to clinch the title.

Whenever anyone asks Ben to share something people don’t know about him, he relates the story of their bold and successful effort to watch live the last Mets team to win a World Series.

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By Leah S. Dunaief

Leah Dunaief,
Publisher

This is an invitation for you, readers of our newspapers, viewers of our website, followers of us on social media and listeners to our podcast. We encourage you to send us nominations for our special edition, People of the Year.

Many of you know that we publish People of the Year, filled with the exploits of local “heroes,” who go the extra mile to make our communities the wonderful places they are, between Christmas and New Year.

These are people who live or work or in some way directly affect our lives here. They don’t just do their jobs well. They go far beyond what is expected of them, and in so doing, improve our lives.

We solicit these names from you because you know who they are, whether from the cohort of government workers to the unstinting volunteer on your block. By putting the spotlight on them and their unselfish efforts, we make their work a little easier.

Plus, no matter who they are, it feels good to be appreciated.

So think about who helps our villages and towns the most. They can be in any field: healthcare, the economy, elected officials, business people, the arts, science, civics, historical societies, service organizations, education, sports and more.

 And don’t tell them you told us. We like to surprise them when we publish their stories the last week in December.

Thank you & Happy Holidays!

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Behind a dominant defensive effort that forced four turnovers, Stony Brook football took down UAlbany 24-6 at home on Nov. 9 to bring back the Golden Apple to Long Island. The Seawolves improved to 8-2 on the year and 5-1 in Coastal Athletic Association play, while the Great Danes fell to 3-7 and 1-5.

Tyler Knoop led Stony Brook’s passing attack with 229 yards through the air, tossing one touchdown without throwing an interception. Roland Dempster led all Seawolves rushers with 98 yards and two touchdowns in the contest. Dempster also added 49 receiving yards. Brandon Boria also added four yards on the ground, averaging 4 yards per carry. Jasiah Williams reeled in seven catches for 74 yards. Jayce Freeman got in on the action in the passing game as well, hauling in two balls for 56 yards and one touchdown.

Shamoun Duncan-Niusulu showed out for the Stony Brook defense, totaling 11 tackles and one recovered fumble. Anthony Ferrelli added seven tackles and one recovered fumble and Rudy Silvera had six tackles, one forced fumble, and one recovered fumble in the win.

The Seawolves won the turnover battle in Saturday’s game, forcing four turnovers while coughing the ball up one time, with Stony Brook turning those takeaways into 10 points. Stony Brook converted on 42.9 percent of third-down attempts on the day.

Stony Brook took care of business in the red zone, scoring three times on three trips inside UAlbany’s 20-yard line, with all of those scores being touchdowns.

The team returns to the field next weekend as they head to Durham to take on New Hampshire on Nov. 16. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. and can be streamed live on FloFootball. 

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#2 Zaida Gonzalez takes a shot at last Thursday's game. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team opened up their 2024-25 home slate on Nov. 7 as head coach Joy McCorvey earned her first career win, leading the Seawolves to a 53-43 victory over Le Moyne on their home court.  

Zaida Gonzalez led the squad with 20 points and eight rebounds. Janay Brantley had an all-around performance tacking on five points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals and Lauren Filien chipped in with eight points, six rebounds and two blocks.

Led by Dallysshya Moreno’s six offensive rebounds, Stony Brook did a great job crashing the offensive glass, pulling down 19 boards that resulted in 12 second chance points. The Seawolves’ defense held Le Moyne shooters to only 27.9 percent from the field, including 20 percent from three-point range. Stony Brook also kept the Dolphins’ Haedyn Roberts to 5-of-19 shooting in the game.

“I’m really proud of the team’s resiliency and the growth that we showed with such a quick turnaround after our game against Columbia,” stated head coach Joy McCorvey postgame. 

“We took a lot of teaching and learning moments from that game [Columbia] and I definitely saw some of that in tonight’s game. We’ve talked a lot about our effort and as we continue to define who we want to be as a team, we always want to be on the defensive end and that comes with resiliency and a dawg mentality. Tonight, they did just that. Shots weren’t falling for us, but they never wavered from what truly matters to our team and doing it on the defensive end,” she said.

The team returns to the court on Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. across the Long Island Sound at Yale. The Seawolves have gone 4-3 all-time against the Bulldogs with an 81-66 victory last season.  Coverage is available on ESPN+.

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BE A GOOFY GOOBER Catch a screening of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie at the Cinema Arts Centre on Nov. 17.
PROGRAMS

Thankful Thursdays

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its Thankful Thursdays series on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Join them for a FREE family-friendly planetarium show, Earth, Moon & Sun, and then look through a telescope at stars, planets, and more (weather permitting). For ages 7 and up. To receive your complimentary tickets, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Nov. 15 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

My Grown Up and Me

Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington  & PJ Library present My Grown Up & Me, a program for ages 18 months to 4 years, on Nov. 17 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Children and a parent or caregiver will enjoy a craft, snacks and storytime. $20 per child. For more info or to RSVP, email: [email protected]. 631-425-5835

Pickle Party!

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a Pickle Party on Nov. 17 at noon or 2 p.m. Discover what’s on the menu on a whaleship — including pickles! Taste pickle samples, decorate a jar, and make your own pickles to take home. Start your holidays early as you make a Weihnachtsgurke, a traditional German pickle ornament. Admission fee + $10 participant. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. 631-367-3418

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

World Fisheries Day

Celebrate World Fisheries Day at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Come learn about the trout they raise with hatchery tours on Nov. 21 and 22 at 3:30 p.m. and Nov. 23 and 24 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. along with egg taking demonstrations on Nov. 23 and 24 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

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 Nov. 14, 15, 21, 22, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, Dec. 7, 8, 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

‘The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie’

Cinema Art Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a 20th anniversary screening of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie on Nov. 17 at noon. There’s trouble bubbling up in Bikini Bottom, King Neptune’s crown is missing, and Mr. Krabs has been accused of stealing it! Together with his best pal Patrick, SpongeBob sets out to treacherous Shell City to reclaim Neptune’s crown and clear his boss’s name. 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 with a sensory friendly performance on Nov. 24. 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 mean old 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, get Frosty to the North Pole, and make this holiday season a Winter Wonderland for one and all! Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com

Send your calendar events to [email protected]

 

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The Riverhead Holiday Light Show returns on Nov. 15.
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.

Thursday Nov. 14

Veterans Job Fair

In partnership with Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon, the Suffolk County Department of Labor  will host a special Veterans Job Fair at the Heritage Center, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mt. Sinai from 6 to 7 p.m. (early entry for veterans from 5 to 6 p.m.) Connect with a wide range of employers, including veteran-owned businesses, actively seeking skilled and experienced veterans. 

​Crafts & Cocktails

It’s National Pickle Day! Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring harbor for Crafts & Cocktails: Pickles from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Get to know pickles and preservation in this informative workshop, along with other items on the menu on a whaleship. Taste pickle samplings, make your own pickles and sample pickle-flavored beer! For adults 21+ $35 participant; $25 members. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. 631-367-3418​

Flecker Gallery Art Reception

The Flecker Gallery, located in the Southampton Building on the Ammerman Campus of Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road in Selden, invites the community to an opening reception and gallery talk for its latest exhibit, q*bicles, by Jeremiah Teipen from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 631-451-4110

Firefly Artists Reception

Join the Firefly Artists, 90 Main St., Northport for a closing reception for Fearless Watercolors, a 10 year retrospective by Jan Guarino from 6 to 8 p.m. with live music by Janice Bruckner. Guarino will be also signing copies of her new book, “Thinking  Your Way Through Watercolors.” 631-235-2739

Friday Nov. 15

Library Holiday Craft Fair

Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn presents its 12th annual Friends Holiday Craft Fair today and Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for handcrafted gift items from various vendors in the Library meeting rooms and art gallery hallway. 631-757-4200

Louis Jordan Tribute

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents a tribute to Louis Jordan starting with a lecture on the jazz legend with curator John Broven at 6 p.m. followed by a concert starring Danny Bacher at 7 p.m. Tickets to the lecture are  $10, concert tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children. To order, visit www.thejazzloft.org.

Third Friday at the Reboli

The Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Third Friday series with a talk with artist/craftsman David N. Ebner at 6:30 p.m. Free. No reservations required. 631-751-7707

Asian Heritage Night

The Leo P. Ostebeo Kings Park Heritage Museum, 101 Church St., Kings Park hosts an Asian Heritage Night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with music, dance and more. History museum opens at 6 p.m. for browsing. Free admission. 631-269-3305

LISCA Concert Fundraiser

Long Island Symphonic Choral Association presents Jorell Williams in concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 175 East Main St., Smithtown at 7:30 p.m. Titlted Behind The Lens: A Full Circle of Moments, the program will feature works by Bernstein, Sondheim, Schubert, Bizet and more. Accompanied by Nicholas Suminski. Reception and meet and greet to follow. Tickets are $50 at www.LISCA.org. 

Saturday Nov. 16

Library Holiday Craft Fair

See Nov. 15 listing.

Holiday Craft Fair

Wading River School, 1900 Wading River Manor Road, Wading River hosts its 2nd annual Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Family fun event will include local vendors of various crafts and food items, plus raffles, snacks for purchase and maybe a visit with Santa! 631-680-9881

Gem & Mineral Show

IBEW Local 25 Hall, 370 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge hosts a Suffolk Gem & Mineral Club Show today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Featuring jewelry, beads, gems, minerals, geode craking, fossils, and door prizes. Admission is $6 adults, free for children under the age of 12. www.suffolkgem.com

Artisans Showcase Art & Craft Fair

Stony Brook University’s Charles B Wang Center, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents an Artisans Showcase Fine Art & Craft Fair today and Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring over 75 fine art and craft exhibitors. All handmade and created by the artisan.  Come shop for the holidays! Free admission. 631-846-1459

Holiday Vendor Fair

Kings Park High School PFA, 200 Route 25A, Kings Park presents a Holiday Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lots of vendors, basket raffles and food trucks. Lots of handmade items including jewelry, clothing, blankets, jams, baked goods and more. Free admission. 

Scandinavian Bazaar

Loyal Lodge #252 Sons of Norway will host a Scandinavian Bazaar at St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland will be represented with Scandinavian decorative and household items, baked goods, food, and authentic Scandinavian raffle items. Lunch and snacks will also be available. 631-862-8017

Long Island TCG Show

Hilton Long Island, 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville hosts the Long Island TCG Show today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Explore over 150 vendor tables with rare finds and collectibles. Meet special guests from Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Avatar, Naruto, Sonic, and One Piece. Join thrilling tournaments to test your skills. Cosplay is encouraged. $15 admission fee. 516-395-2773

Book Discussion

Join Preservation Long Island for an engaging afternoon celebrating the publication of Promoting Long Island: The Art of Edward Lange, 1870–1889 at the DNA Learning Center Auditorium, 334 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor at 3 p.m. The afternoon begins with a moderated discussion featuring the authors of the book — Lauren Brincat, Jennifer L. Anderson, Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, Joshua M. Ruff, and Robert C. Hughes, Esq. — followed by exclusive after-hours access to the companion exhibition at the nearby Preservation Long Island Gallery. The event includes a wine and cheese reception and book signing. Tickets are $45, $35 members at preservationlongisland.kindful.com. 631-692-4664 ext. 102

Ridotto Concert

The Ridotto concert season continues at the Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington with The Fisher Piano Trio at 4 p.m. Bela Horvath, violin, Ani Kalajian, cello, and Philip Fisher, piano perform Dvorak’s Trio Nr. 4 the “Dumky’, Elegy by Josef Suk, and Beethoven’s Archduke Trio Op. 97. Tickets are $35 adults, $30 seniors, $25 members, $12 students. For reservations, call 631-385-0373.

An Evening of Dance at SBU

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook welcomes the Peridance Contemporary Dance Company to the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Under the direction of Igal Perry, PCDC brings together diverse artistic voices from world-renowned choreographers for an evening of virtuosity and elegance. Tickets range from $30 to $66. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.

A Night of Comedy

In partnership with Governor Comedy Clubs, the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Giving Thanks For Comedy at 8 p.m. Featuring Irene Bremis, Adam Gabel Debbie D’Amore and Shivani Dave. Tickets are $40 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

Sunday Nov. 17

Gem & Mineral Show

See Nov. 16 listing.

Artisans Showcase Art & Craft Fair

See Nov. 16 listing.

Long Island TCG Show

See Nov. 16 listing.

Breakfast with Santa

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Polish Hall, 35 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station invites the community to Breakfast with Santa with two seatings — 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, tea, juice, festive crafts and pictures with Santa Claus. Tickets in advance are $20 adults, $10 kids ages 6 to 17, ages 5 and under are free at zeffy.com; $5 more at the door. 631-473-9807

Northport Beach Clean-up

New York Marine Rescue Center will hold a beach clean-up at Crab Meadow, 90 Waterview St. W., Fort Salonga from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is part of NYMRC’s ‘Pick it Up!” initiative to reduce marine debris and collect valuable data. All supplies provided. To sign up, visit www.nymarinerescue.org. 631-369-9840

LITMA Contradance

Smithtown Historical Society’s Frank Brush Barn, 215 E. Main St., Smithtown will host a LITMA Contradance at 2 p.m. with basic instruction at 1:45 p.m. with live music by Torrent and Chart Guthrie will call. $15 general admission, $10 LITMA members, $7.50 students, children under 16 free with paid adult. 631-369-7854

Jazz! at the Barn

The Conklin Barn, 2 High St.. Huntington presents Jazz! at the Barn featuring a performance by guitarist Ron Jackson and percussionist Sylvia Cuenco from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $17.85 via www.eventbrite.com.

Mass in Blue Jazz Concert

Jazz Connections — Natalie Rae Memorial Concert Series  continues at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Huntington with Will Todd’s Mass in Blue, a jazz-inspired concert setting of the Latin Mass at 5 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $15 veterans and seniors. For tickets, visit www.stjohnshuntington.org/concerts.

Art Gallery & Cabaret Event

Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington presents an afternoon of stage entertainment in a nightclub setting, a diverse display of artworks and the opportunity to meet the artists from 3 to 5 p.m. $20 per person at the door includes appetizers, wine/beverage, coffee/tea and dessert.  631-421-5835

Monday Nov. 18

TVHS Lecture

Three Village Historical Society continues its lecture series at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. Historian Bev Tyler will discuss his newest book, Love & Letters from Japan, which follows Mary Swift Jones and Captain Benjamin Jones as they sailed to China & Japan for three years aboard the bark Mary & Louisa. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Free to the public, pre-registration encouraged by visiting www.tvhs.org. 631-751-3730

Barbra Streisand Tribute

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Events series with Me, Myself and Barbra with Jenna Pastuszek at 8 p.m. Featuring a dash of Borscht belt comedy and hits including “Happy Days Are Here Again,” “Miss Marmelstein,” “Bewitched,” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” audiences will leave the theatre feeling like the “luckiest people in the world.” Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Tuesday Nov. 19

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a concert by the Ward Melville Jazz Band, one of the most talented group of young people that will absolutely floor you, in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Community Grand Table Tasting

The Smithtown Children’s Foundation will host its annual Community Table Grand Tasting fundraising event at the Watermill Caterers, 711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine dining, entertainment, and philanthropy. For tickets, visit www.smithtownchildrensfoundation.com.

Travel Presentation Club Meeting

The Travel Presentation Club will meet at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket at 7 p.m. Allison Galante will make a presentation entitled “Exploring Thailand, Vietnam and Japan.” All are welcome. Please contact [email protected] for further information.

Wednesday Nov. 20

The Human Library at SBU

Don’t judge a book by its cover. That’s the message at the 2nd annual Human Library event at Stony Brook University’s Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library’s Central Reading Room, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook from noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Free.

Veterans Resource Fair

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport will host a Veterans Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet representatives from organizations that provide services specific to United States Veterans. No registration required. For more information, call 631-261-6930.

Thursday Nov. 21

The Parlor of Mystery

Theatre Three, 412 Main St. Port Jefferson presents an evening of magic and wonder with The Parlor of Mystery at 7 p.m. This captivating show promises an unparalleled experience that combines mind-bending illusions, jaw-dropping magic, and side-splitting comedy. Featuring Bob Baker, Carl Mercurio and host Mike Maione, a mentalist and magician whose mind-reading feats and clever comedy will keep audiences guessing and entertained between each act. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Vanderbilt Lecture

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its lecture series at the Reichert Planetarium at 7 p.m. Historian Jeffrey I. Richman will give a narrated slideshow, Building the Brooklyn Bridge, including many one-of-a-kind 3D images of the bridge as it was being built, projected onto the planetarium dome. All attendees will receive 3D glasses free of charge to help them enjoy this unique experience. Tickets are $10. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Parish House, 10 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. 631-655-7798

Theater

‘Shakespeare’s Lovers and Fighters’

The Theatres at Suffolk County Community College present Shakespeare’s Lovers and Fighters by William Shakespeare in the Shea Theatre, Islip Arts Building, 533 College Road, Selden on Nov. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m.  and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2:00 p.m. Featuring 11 of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits including scenes from Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado, Macbeth, Henry V and of course Taming of The Shrew! Tickets are $15 adults, $10 veterans and students 16 years of age or younger,  Suffolk students with current ID get two free tickets. To order, call 631-451-4163. See review on page B20.

‘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 $25 through November; $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12 in December. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. See review on page B13.

‘9 to 5 The Musical’

Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road Commack presents 9 to 5 The Musical on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32 adults, $25 seniors, students and members. Call 631-462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com to order.

‘Annie Warbucks’

Community Playhouse of Northport presents Annie Warbucks at the Brosnan Theater at 158 Laurel Avenue, Northport on Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, visit www.communityplayhousenorthport.org. 631-683-8444

‘(Mostly) True Things’

(mostly) TRUE THINGS returns to The Performing Arts Studio, 224 East Main Street, Port Jefferson on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. with stories that warm us up for upcoming holiday gatherings on the theme FRAMILY: Friends that feel like family, family that feels like friends. Featured performers include Calvin Cato, Jean Le Bec, Dennis DiMaggio, Dawn Borchers and host/creator Jude Treder-Wolff. Tickets are $20 online at www.eventbrite.com, $25 at the door (cash only). 

‘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.

‘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.

Film

‘Common Ground’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents a special screening of the documentary Common Ground starring Jason Mamoa on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The highly anticipated sequel to the hit documentary, Kiss the Ground, this powerful new film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. Followed by a reception sponsored by Slow Food North Shore and iEat Green. Tickets are $16, $10 members. www.cinemaartscentre.org

Class Reunion

— Ward Melville High School Class of 2014 will hold its 10 year reunion at The Waterview, 44 Fairway Drive, Port Jefferson  on Nov. 30 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are  $100 — plus ones allowed. Includes open bar, passed appetizers, and dinner. Please email [email protected] for the link to purchase tickets. 

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