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Catch the final performance of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' at Theatre Three on June 21. Photo by Peter Lanscombe/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
PROGRAMS

First Steps Into Nature 

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents First Steps Into Nature for children ages 2 to 4 on June 20 and June 27 at 9:30 a.m. Little ones will learn about nature through hands on interaction, music, crafts, stories, play and more. $20 per child per class. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Bicycle Rodeo

Town of Brookhaven’s Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsvile will host a Bicycle Rodeo on June 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. This event encourages children to learn how to safely ride their bikes in a mock-roadway, kid-sized setting and given feedback on their own bicycle-handling abilities Bring a helmet and bicycle; both will be inspected for safety. Free but by appointment only. Call 631-451-5335.

Princess Tea Party

Calling all little Princes and Princesses! Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a magical morning of fun at a Princess Tea Party with Snow White on June 21 at Griswolds Cafe from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. This royal event includes craft time, tea time with cookies from Curtain Call Confections, and a meet and greet with Snow White. Tickets are $12 per child. For more information or to order, call 631-928-9100.

Clay Pot Making

The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook presents a Clay Pot Making workshop for children in grades 3 to 5 on June 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children will discover the joy of pottery and working with clay and create their very own clay pots to take home. $45 per child includes all materials. To register, call 631-751-7707.

Catfish Scavenger Hunt

In honor of National Catfish Day, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will hold a Catfish Scavenger Hunt June 22 to June 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover the truth about catfish in this fact vs. fiction adventure. Included with admission of $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on June 23 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Feeling Crabby

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Feeling Crabby, on June 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 with a parent or caregiver will enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.

THEATER

‘Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a hysterical musical retelling of the wonderful story Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs from May 31 to June 21. Come on down for this daffy tale with a Queen, a Witch, a Princess with skin as white as snow, and seven crazy dwarfs that are guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish. Tickets are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com

‘The Little Mermaid Jr’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. from July 12 to Aug. 17. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. Tickets are $26.50. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘The Fantasmix’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its children’s theater with The Fantasmix: A Superhero Journey Begins! from July 11 to July 26 with a sensory friendly performance on July 13 at 11 a.m. Come help the world’s newest superheroes — Lightning and Bolt — as they embark on an epic journey to save our planet — and all its water! The electrifying brother-and-sister duo discovers that together, they have what it takes to save the world. Tickets are $15. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Madagascar: A Musical Adventure’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Madagascar: A Musical Adventure from July 19 to Aug. 24. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.  Follow all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

FILM

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’

As part of its Cinema for Kids series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on June 22 at noon. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails are back for their most epic adventure yet. The team reunite to face a new formidable foe, Shadow, a mysterious hedgehog with powers unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Rated PG. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. www.cinemaartscentre.org

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SUMMER FUN St. Anthony’s Family Festival returns to Trinity Regional School grounds in East Northport from June 25 to June 28. Photo by George Morrish
Thursday June 19

Juneteenth Celebration

Join Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station for an evening honoring Juneteenth from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with poetry readings, an African American artifacts display, live music, sweet treats and more. Free. www.waltwhitman.org

Friday June 20

Buffet Dinner Fundraiser

North Shore United Methodist Church, 260 Rte. 25A, Wading River will host a Buffet Dinner Fundraiser to benefit their Rwanda Youth Mission team at 6 p.m. Enjoy a fabulous meal featuring ethnic specialties, mocktails, scrumptious desserts with music by the Riverhead High School Orchestra Quartet. Suggested donation $30, but donations of any amount are welcomed, and will fund the team’s projects at the Rwanda orphanage in July. To reserve your seat, call 631-929-6075. 

Third Friday at the Reboli

The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Third Friday series with a presentation by Peter Nettesheim, an artisan and mechanic currently being exhibited in the gallery’s exhibition, Getting There, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served. Free. No reservations required. 631-751-7707

Saturday June 21

AHEPA Car Show

AHEPA Chapter 319 presents their 4th annual Car, Bike and Truck Show fundraiser at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with prizes, music, food and raffles. Free for spectators. 516-885-7445

Community-Wide Yard Sale

Time to shop! Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket will hold their Annual Community-Wide Yard & Antiques Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. From vintage goods and antiques to handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind art, there’s something for every kind of thrifter, browser, and buyer. 631-751-3730

Rocky Point Garden Tour

Join the Rocky Point Civic Association for their annual Rocky Point Garden Tour, a self-guided tour through nine beautiful home gardens plus a docent led tour of the historic Hallock Homestead home and gardens, on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, artwork, plants and garden supplies will be available for sale at several gardens. Held rain or shine. $20 per person. Tickets are available at Heritage Paint & Home Design, 637 Route 25A, Rocky Point and Flowers on Broadway, 43 Broadway, Rocky Point. For more information, call 631-521-5726.

Pollinator Festival

New York State Parks will host a Pollinator Festival at Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park, Field 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main attractions include a live butterfly exhibit, beekeeper demonstration, native plant sale, seed library, face painting, live music, games, vendors and more. Free. 631-269-4333

Sherwood-Jayne House Tours

Sherwood-Jayne Farm House (c. 1730), 55 Old Post Road, Setauket will be open for tours at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., courtesy of Preservation Long Island. This guided tour explores the first and second floors of the house. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 ages 10 to 18, free for children ages 9 and under. To reserve your spot, visit www.preservationlongisland.org/tours/.

Family Fun Weekend 

Celebrate summer at a Family Fun Weekend the Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River today and June 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy music, games, face painting, bounce house, crafts and so much more. Free admission. 631-846-2372 

Juneteenth Celebration

Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington will host a Juneteenth Celebration from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Highlights of the day will include historic reflections, poetry, music, dancing, food trucks, giveaways, raffles, cultural experiences and scholarships. In the event of rain, the ceremony will move to Huntington Town Hall. 631-351-3000

Bingo Night Fundraiser

Centereach Fire Department Rescue Company 4, 9 South Washington Ave., Centereach will host a Bingo Night fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a bingo board you can use all night long. Additional boards are only $5 each. Light snacks & refreshments will be provided. Email [email protected] for tickets. 631-588-8652

Sunday June 22

Family Fun Weekend

See June 21 listing.

Elks Car Show

Smithtown Elks Lodge #2036, 120 Edgewood Ave., Smithtown presents its 5th annual Elks Smithtown USA Car Show on from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with antique, classic, custom, muscle and special interest vehicles. Fee is $5 for spectators, kids under 12 are free. Rain date is June 30. 631-873-6068

St. Anthony’s Car Show

The Police Surgeons Benevolent Association in association with the Centurion Cruisers Car Club hosts a benefit car show for SCPD police officer Brendan Gallagher at St. Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Rd., Huntington from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with cars, trucks, street rods, muscle cars, police/fire service vehicles and antiques. Admission is $5 for spectators. 631-901-3608

All Ford Car Show

The Mustang and Shelby Club of Long Island will present an All Ford Car Show at Ford of Port Jeff, 44869 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free for spectators. Rain date is July 6. 631-371-1432

All Abilities Expo

Rescheduled from May 31. Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington hosts an All Abilities Expo, celebrating individuals of all abilities, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family friendly event will feature therapy dogs, interactive exhibitor tables, inclusive games and activities, live entertainment, community resources, sensory-friendly experiences, food trucks and more. Free. 631-351-3000

bluerace in concert

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

Benner’s Farm Concert

The Good Earth Sound Stage at Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket welcomes Chic and Friends dance and hoot for a concert at 4 p.m. Bring seating for this outdoor event. $15 donation at the door. 631-689-8172

The Band Easy Street in Concert

Celebrate St. James kicks off their summer concert series at Celebrate Park, 369 Lake Ave., St. James with The Band Easy Street at 7 p.m. Bring seating. 631-984-0201

Monday June 23

Community Blood Drive

The Setauket Fire Department Auxiliary will hold their semi-annual Blood Drive at the Setauket Fire Department located at 394 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 631-444-3662. Walk-ins welcome. 

Country Line Dancing

Celebrate St. James presents Country Line Dance lessons with Natalie at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd St., St. James from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come learn the hottest dances! $15 per person at the door. Please RSVP at  www.celebratestjames.org. 631-601-5109

Tuesday June 24

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to learn about The Nicholas Brothers – phenomenal dancers in the 30’s and 40’s are featured in several movie clips for your amazement at 11 a.m. Bagels and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

SPIRITUS Festival

The SPIRITUS Chamber Festival, titled “Tales of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” will be held at the St. James Episcopal Church, 490 North Country Road, St. James today at 7 p.m.; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stony Brook, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket on June 26 at 7 p.m.; the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook on June 28 at 2 p.m.; and Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., Setauket on June 29 at 7:30 p.m. All concerts will be followed by a reception. Tickets range from $15 to $35.  www.spiritusfestival.org

Nic + Desi at the Engeman

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its special events series with Nic + Desi in concert at 8 p.m. The couple will sing, dance and share their love story in this duo celebration of classic and contemporary Broadway! Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Wednesday June 25

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River hosts a Cruise Night Car Show tonight and every Wednesday through October from 5 p.m. 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

St. Anthony’s Family Festival

Fr. Thomas Judge Knights of Columbus celebrates its 32nd annual St. Anthony’s Family Feast and Festival  at Trinity Regional School, 1025 Fifth Ave., East Northport tonight, 26 and 27 from 6 to 11 p.m. and June 28 from 3 to 11 p.m. Featuring rides, games, food, craft beer, live entertainment by Cirque Cyber, live music nightly. Fireworks on June 28. Free admission, pay-one-price rides or individual rides. 631-262-1891

Library Summer Concert

Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, Greenlawn presents its annual summer outdoor concert featuring The HooDoo Loungers at 7 p.m. The band take their inspiration from the gri gri of Dr. John to the swingin’ rock n’ roll of Fats Domino and blend it all together with a bit of classic soul and New Orleans swing for an inspired and original musical gumbo. This concert is open to the public, and there is no registration required. Rain date is July 9. 631-757-4200

Thursday June 26

SPIRITUS Festival

See June 24 listing.

St. Anthony’s Family Festival

See June 25 listing.

Arts & Alzheimer’s Conference

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host the 9th Annual Arts & Alzheimer’s Conference from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The full-day program will feature presentations, activities and performances from local and national experts on how the arts can help increase engagement, and will help attendees discover the vast and enriching opportunities available for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss. Free. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 631-751-0066, ext 211, or emailing [email protected].

HHS Lunch & Learn

Huntington Historical Society continues their  Lunch & Learn series at Red Restaurant, 417 New York Ave., Huntington from noon to 12:30 p.m. LV Kuhn will make a presentation titled History of Wine looking at the origins of viticulture, the rise of great wine regions and estates, and some interesting facts and anecdotes from across the world. Price is $55, $45 members and includes a gourmet two-course meal and dessert. Cash bar available. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Community Blood Drive

Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook will host a community blood drive in Community Room B from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To make an appointment, call 917-566-8537.

Summer Thursday at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook kicks off their Summer Thursdays series with an outdoor performance of Jane Austen’s Emma by the EastLine Theater at 5:30 p.m. Emma Woodhouse is clever, educated, and energetic…and in imminent danger of going mad with idleness. In a time when respectable ladies are expected to sit quietly at home, she desperately needs projects—and prides herself on matchmaking. But where Emma’s considerable energies focus, screwball comedy ensues. Bring a picnic, seating and celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th year! Free. www.longislandmuseum.org.

Native American Drumming

All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will host a Native American Drumming session 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.

Film

LIMEHOF Local Filmmakers Series

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF), 97 Main St., Stony Brook will host a screening of a short comedy, drama, and thriller film block by West Babylon director Joe Pomarico on Saturday, June 21 at 1 p.m. followed by a Q&A. This event is part of LIMEHOF’s Monthly Local Filmmakers Series, which places the spotlight on Long Island-based movie directors and their films. The event is $10 for the screening and Q&A only (no access to the exhibits) at the door or pay museum admission fee for film screening and full access to exhibits. www.limusichalloffame.org

Theater

‘(Mostly) True Things’

(mostly) TRUE THINGS, a compelling evening of true, personal stories with a twist, has its next performance at The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St., Port Jefferson on June 22 at 4 p.m. with stories on the theme ARRIVAL. Featuring Elizabeth Bosjza, Calvin Cato, Rita Rigano, DEborah Singer and host Jude Treder-Wolff. Tickets are $20 at www.eventbrite.com, $25 at the door (cash only). 

‘South Pacific’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Main Stage season with South Pacific from May 15 to June 29. This beloved musical takes place on a South Pacific island during World War II where two love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. With songs such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “Younger Than Spring-time,” and “There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame,” South Pacific’s lush score contains some of the best songs ever written by Rodgers & Hammerstein. For more information and to order, call 631-261-2900 or go to www.engemantheater.com.

‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in  Centerport continues their 36th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with Midsummer Night’s Dream from June 1 to June 29. 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. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. 516-557-1207

‘Half Time’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson closes its 45th Mainstage season with Half Time from May 24 to June 22. The incredible true story of ten determined dreamers who audition to dance at half time for a major basketball team and have three things in common: they love to dance, they have something to prove, and they are all over 60 years old! Tickets are $40 adults, $32 seniors and students. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘H.M.S. Pinafore’

The classic comic opera H.M.S. Pinafore heads to Star Playhouse at Suffolk Y/JCCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack on June 29 at 3 p.m., courtesy of  the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island. The comical plot centers on the love story of Josephine, the Captain’s heart-driven daughter, who is torn between devotion and duty. Admission is $35 for adults at the door (seniors/students $30), $30 for adults in advance (seniors/students $25).  For further information, call 516-619-7415 or visit https://gaslocoli.org/tickets.

‘Footloose The Musical’

Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is Footloose The Musical from July 10 to Aug. 24. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher. Based on the hit 1984 movie, the musical contains all of the hit songs including “Let’s Hear It For The Boy,” “Almost Paradise,” “Holding Out For A Hero,” and of course “Footloose!” For tickets, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Much Ado About Nothing’

The Minstrel Players present William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at Trinity Episcopal Church, Houghton Hall, 130 main St., Northport on July 19 and July 26 at 8 p.m. and July 20 and July 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, all 516-361-7232 or visit www.theminstrelplayersinc.org.

Class Reunions

— Rocky Point High School Class of 1975 will hold their 50 year reunion at East Wind in Wading River on September 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. $150.00 per person includes  reception, hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, open bar and dessert. Contact Andrea at 631-774-2474 or [email protected]

Farmers Markets

Huntington

Elm Street parking lot at 228 Main St., Huntington on Sundays from June 1 through Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 631-944-2661

Lake Grove

Southwestern quadrant of Smith Haven Mall parking lot along Middle Country Road year-round on Saturdays (pickles, honey) and full market with vendors on Sundays. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. 516-444-1280

Northport

Cow Harbor Park parking lot, at the corner of Main Street and Woodbine Ave. in Northport on Saturdays from June 7 through Nov. 22 (except Sept. 20) from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 631-662-7244

Port Jefferson 

Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from May 18 through Nov. 23. 631-802-2160

St. James

St. James Lutheran Church, 230 2nd Ave., St. James hosts a farmers market in its parking lot every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May 31 through October 25. 631-403-7711

Setauket

Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket on Fridays from May 16 through September (except Sept. 19) from 3 to 7 p.m. and October from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 631-751-3730

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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Moxy and Principessa

Adopt Moxy and Principessa!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Introducing this week’s shelter pets, Moxy and Principessa. This endearing brother/sister duo arrived at the Smithtown Animal Shelter after their Dad fell upon hard times and could no longer care for them. They loved their Dad so very much and are having a difficult time adjusting to shelter life. Their ability to love deeply is truly heartwarming, and our greatest wish is to find them a loving home where they can enjoy their golden years.

Moxy is a stunning nine-year-old domestic short-hair orange tabby.  He exudes warmth and affection. Moxy would love nothing more than a chance to bring joy to a lucky family’s heart and home. A little patience and kindness will be rewarded with endless loyalty and companionship. He would do well in a quiet home with other cats and possibly calm dogs, but not children.

Principessa is a gorgeous nine-year-old domestic short-hair torti female.  Her affectionate nature makes her the perfect companion, ready to share her love and warmth with a caring family. Expect a double dose of purring, lap naps, and snuggles while in the company of this sweet pair. Principessa would thrive in most home environments, including those with older kids, other cats, and possibly calm dogs.

These two lovely siblings bring double the love and companionship—if you’re looking to add warmth and joy to your home, consider opening your heart to Moxy and Principessa. They’re ready to shower their new family with endless love!

If you are interested in meeting  Moxy and Principessa please fill out an application to schedule time to properly interact with them in a domestic setting.

All of the felines at the Shelter are current on vaccines and have received a full workup (blood work, Feline HIV & Leukemia tested, physical exam etc) by a board certified Veterinarian.

The Town of Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter, 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sundays and Wednesday evenings by appointment only). For more information, call 631-360-7575.

 

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Boating safety is paramout during the summer, especially Labor Day weekend. File photo by Dan Woulfin

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will host a Safe Boating Course on Saturday, June 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join them to receive your NYS Safe Boating Certificate! Learn the essentials of safe boat operation, regulations, and responsibilities of boat ownership. This course meets the NYS education requirement for the Personal Watercraft Operation Permit, Youth and Adult Boating Certificate. Available for individuals aged 10 and older, the enrollment fee is $35, covering access to exhibits.

To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. For more information, call 631-367-3418.

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By Heidi Sutton

It’s easy for families to fall into a routine when it comes to celebrating Father’s Day. Certainly dinner, cards and gift-giving is traditional, but there are additional ways to provide Dad with the day he deserves. Here are some fun ways to spend the holiday on Long Island. See more calendar events on page B22.

Father’s Day at the LIM

Take Dad on a historic adventure exploring the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook on Sunday, June 15 from noon to 5 p.m. Visit their latest exhibition, The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art, the state of the art Carriage Museum, and enjoy the beautiful grounds dotted with art installations, gardens and historic buildings. Free admission for fathers and grandfathers all day! 631-751-0066

Open Weekend at Benner’s Farm

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket celebrates Father’s Day weekend on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 from noon to 4 p.m. See sheep, goats, and chickens, ride the Big Swing and see the new babies born this spring. Live music on Saturday. Admission is $12 adults, $10 seniors and children. 631-689-8172

Father’s Day at the TVHS

Dads get free admission to the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket on Sunday, June 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Visit the SPIES! exhibit with hands-on activities including writing with invisible ink and decoding spy letters, explore the new history art gallery, and check out the beautiful new gardens by ReWild Long Island on the grounds. 631-751-3730

Father’s Day at the Whaling Museum

Treat Dad to a special day at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor with free admission with a paid ticket on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Plus, kids can enjoy a weekend of self-serve Father’s Day ​crafts — a perfect heartfelt gift! 631-367-3418

Father’s Day at The Hatchery

Celebrate Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring the largest living collection of New York State freshwater reptiles, fishes and amphibians. Free admission for Dads when accompanied by their children. 516-692-6768

Father’s Day Festival

Harbes Family Farm, 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck will hold their annual Father’s Day Festival on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15. Dads get half-price admission to the Barnyard Adventure, an eight-acre family friendly experience which includes a musical hayride, Sports Zone, farm animals, play areas, live music and more. 631-482-7641

Mattituck Strawberry Festival

Dads get free entry with a paid child admission at the 70th annual Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival, 1105 North Road, Mattituck on Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlights include strawberry shortcake, strawberries dipped in chocolate, live music, over 100 arts and craft vendors, carnival rides, food and fireworks (weather permitting). www.mattituckstrawberryfestival.com

Long Island Fun Fest at SCCC

Suffolk County Community College, 478 Wicks Road, Brentwood hosts the Long Island Fun Fest on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. featuring rides, games, carnival food, dinosaur experience, circus, BMX stunt show, and petting zoo. $5 admission includes shows, extra fee for rides. www.longislandfunfest.com

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Each year, the third Sunday in June is a time to pay homage to fathers and the millions of other men who have stepped into the role of father. While it may seem as though Father’s Day has been around forever, it didn’t become a nationally recognized holiday in the United States until 1972.

One account says Grace Golden Clayton came up with the idea in 1908 in Fairmont, West Virginia. Clayton was inspired to celebrate fathers after 362 men died in an explosion at the Fairmont Coal Company mines in Monongah in the previous December, described as the worst mining disaster in America, but it was a one-time commemoration and not an annual holiday.

The next year, a Spokane, Washington woman named Sonora Smart Dodd tried to establish an official equivalent to Mother’s Day for male parents. In 1909, while attending a Mother’s Day sermon in church, she felt fathers were equally deserving of praise. 

To honor her own father, William Smart, a Civil War veteran and widower who raised six children alone, initially petitioned for the holiday to fall on his birthday, June 5. However, the Spokane Ministerial Alliance chose the third Sunday to give ministers more time to prepare their sermons. Washington State celebrated the nation’s first statewide Father’s Day on June 19, 1910.

Slowly, the holiday began to spread. In 1916, President Wilson honored the day by using telegraph signals to unfurl a flag in Spokane when he pressed a button in Washington, D.C. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge urged state governments to observe Father’s Day.

By the 1930s, advertisers and retailers began promoting Father’s Day as a commercial holiday, encouraging people to buy gifts and cards. The National Council for the Promotion of Father’s Day helped push the holiday into wider public acceptance through marketing campaigns.

The breakthrough came when President Lyndon B. Johnson issued America’s first presidential Father’s Day proclamation in 1966, acknowledging that the third Sunday in June had for many years been observed as Father’s Day. 

“In the homes of our Nation, we look to the fathers to provide the strength and stability which characterize the successful family. If the father’s responsibilities are many, his rewards are also great—the love, appreciation, and respect of children and spouse,” he said at the signing.

In 1972, when Sonora Smart Dodd was 92 years old, President Richard Nixon signed it into law as an official national observance.

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Grounds and Sounds Cafe at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket invites the community to a concert featuring singer/songwriter Dan Pelletier on Friday, June 13 at 8:15 p.m. Pelletier has delighted audiences at most of the region’s folk festivals and his song/poem “The Baddest of All” won a USA Songwriting Competition first prize for lyrics.

Refreshments available: coffee, tea, cold beverages, desserts, cheese and crackers; remember to bring your own wine (small corking fee). The show begins with an Open Mic at 7:30 (signup at 7:00); the main act goes on at about 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, available in advance at www.groundsandsounds.org or at the door. For more information, call 631-751-0297.

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Libra

Welcome to the 42nd edition of Paw Prints, a monthly column for animal lovers dedicated to helping shelter pets find their furever home.

Libra

 

Meet Libra

The Libra personality is known for being fair-minded and having the ability to see both sides of every argument. They are renowned for their charm, diplomatic spirit, and tempered nature. A six year old Terrier mix at Little Shelter in Huntington, this Libra’s horoscope predicts a soon-to-be forever home and a bright future. Well-balanced and interesting, he has an independent personality and would prefer to be the only pet in the household, confident he can fulfill the role of best friend and loyal partner. This handsome fellow has both the spunk of a Terrier and an astrologist’s insight, so if the stars align for you, stop by to meet him today. 631-368-8770 *Libra is mostly housebroken.

Sunny

Meet Sunny

Dappy Sunny at the Smithtown Animal Shelter has a disposition that matches his name. This 80 pound 4-year-old Alaskan Malamute is sweet, attentive, smart and quite the talker! Like an old fashioned crooner, he is handsome, a gentleman and sings lament-like howls when he is feeling neglected. This breed is highly intelligent, acitve and has grooming needs that a potential home would have to be equipped to provide. Any family would be lucky to add this handsome man to their ranks.  He would do best in a home with older children and no cats. 631-360-7575.

Ricky

Meet Ricky

Little Ricky’s eyes tell the story of a soul that’s been through far too much. Rescued from death row at NYCACC, this precious Puggle arrived at the door of Save-A-Pet in Port Jefferson Station sad, confused, and suffering from painful ear and skin infections—neglect no dog should ever endure.

Despite it all, Ricky is pure sweetness. He is quiet, gentle, and full of love just waiting to be received. He’s been healing beautifully with proper medical care and a safe place to rest, and now, all he needs is a home where he can finally feel safe and cherished.

Ricky would thrive in a calm, peaceful environment, ideally with someone who understands that sometimes the most broken hearts make the most loyal companions. He’s the kind of dog who will curl up beside you, gaze at you with those soulful eyes, and remind you daily what love really looks like.

After everything he’s endured, Little Ricky  is ready to give his heart to the person who offers it to him. 631-473-6333

Maddie

Meet Maddie

Meet Maddie — a sweet, gentle 8-year-old soul with a heart full of love! Maddie came to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter as a stray, and it was clear she had been through a lot. She was found with chains tied to her collar, which she had chewed through in an effort to free herself. But despite her tough past, Maddie has proven to be resilient and incredibly loving. 

Now that she’s safe and warm in the shelter, Maddie sleeps soundly, knowing she’s in a safe place. She adores being around people, offering affection and companionship to everyone she meets. She’s a calm and loving girl, who would do wonderfully in a home with kids. Maddie deserves the chance to experience the good life she’s been waiting for. This gem of a dog is ready to be someone’s loyal, loving companion. Will that be you? 631-451-6955

Sylvie

Meet Sylvie

This petite beauty is a dilute tortie with a heart as soft as her fur. Sylvie was rescued from a high-intake shelter in Georgia and is now safe at Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton. Even after a rough start, she’s kept her gentle, loving spirit shining bright. The purr-fect mix of affectionate and independent she’ll happily curl up for some pets and attention, then retreat to her favorite perch on the cat tree to quietly watch the world go by. Sylvie would make a wonderful companion for someone looking to share peaceful days and cozy nights. She’s ready to leave her past behind and start her forever with someone who’ll treasure her. 631-727-5731, Ext.

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Pet-A-Palooza heads to Little Shelter

Join Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center, 33 Warner Road, Huntington for its annual Pet-A-Palooza fundraiser celebration on June 14 and June 15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring a huge Chinese auction, games for kids, face painting, BBQ, Blessing of the Animals service on June 15 at 3 p.m., “Dogs on Parade” dog contest, doggie swimsuit contest and many animals for adoption. Meet Anna and Raven from WALK 97.5 FM on June 14. 631-368-8770, www.littleshelter.org

Rescue is a lifestyle. Adopt, don’t shop.

Check out the next Paw Prints in the issue of July 10.

Paw Prints is generously sponsored by Mark T. Freeley, Esq.

 

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Greek Cheeseburger

By Heidi Sutton

While Father’s Day is for honoring dads, it’s also a great opportunity to honor the men who have been father figures to us — stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, even friends who have played that role in our lives.

This year, take some extra time to tell those men how much they’ve meant to you. A card or letter, a phone call … or have them over for a special dinner. Grill up Greek Cheeseburgers or Curried Turkey Sliders to make them feel really special. Serve with fries or a pasta salad. And don’t forget dessert!

Greek Cheeseburgers

Recipe courtesy Marcia Stanley

YIELD: Makes 5 servings

INGREDIENTS:  

Garlic Mint Sauce

3/4 cup cottage cheese, any type

1/2 cup (2 oz.) cheese, crumbled feta

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped red onion

1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Sandwiches

1 cup cottage cheese, any type

2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 pound lean ground beef

5 hamburger buns

1 1/4 cups baby Arugula

10 thin slices tomato

1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber

DIRECTIONS:

In large bowl combine 1 cup cottage cheese, bread crumbs, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper. Add ground beef and mix well. Shape into five 1/2-inch-thick patties. Grill directly over medium heat for 10 to 13 minutes or until done (160°F), turning once. 

Line bun bottoms with arugula. Top with burgers, tomato slices, cucumber slices, Garlic Mint Sauce and bun tops and serve.

Curried Turkey Sliders

Recipe courtesy of Culinary.net

YIELD: Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:  

1 pound lean ground turkey

1/4 cup finely diced onion

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

12 mini burger or small dinner rolls split and toasted

Chutney:

2 green kiwifruit peeled, finely diced

1 tablespoon golden raisins

2 teaspoons sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

Combine kiwifruit, raisins, sugar and salt in small bowl and mix. Make chutney just prior to serving. Preheat grill to medium. Combine turkey, onions, cilantro, curry powder, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Shape into 12 2-inch mini burger patties. Grill patties for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning once, until cooked through. Place on buns; top with chutney before serving.

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JUST KEEP SWIMMING Catch a screening of 'Finding Nemo' with Dad at the Cinema Arts Centre on June 15.
PROGRAMS

First Steps Into Nature 

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents First Steps Into Nature for children ages 2 to 4 on June 13, June 20 and June 27 at 9:30 a.m. Little ones will learn about nature through hands on interaction, music, crafts, stories, play and more. $20 per child per class. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Art Explorers Club

Start your weekend with art! The Heckscher Museum, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington presents Art Explorer’s Club: Underwater Treasures for ages 5 to 10 on June 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Students will explore the ocean through a sea-inspired book, using it as a springboard for creativity. They will design and sculpt their own sea creature, bringing it to life with paint and personalized accessories. To further enrich the experience, students will also write a short story featuring their unique creation. $5 per family. Register at www.heckscher.org.

Summer Splash Workshop

Celebrate St. James Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd Street, St. James presents a Summer Splash children’s art workshop on June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children ages 5 to 12 will use various art techniques including drawing, painting, collage and printmaking to craft their very own one-of-a-kind summer-themed masterpiece. $40 per child includes all materials. To register, visit www.celebratestjamesorg. 631-984-0201

Father’s Day Painting Workshop

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, St. James presents an in-studio Father’s Day workshop for children ages 6 to 12 on June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to paint an awesome monster truck painting for Dad or that special Dad in your life with step-by-step instruction from Miss Linda. $55 per child includes an 11″ by 14″ canvas and all art supplies. To register, visit theatelieratflowerfield.org. 631-250-9009.

Second Saturdays at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its Second Saturdays in the Studio series on June 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Families are welcome to join educators in the LIM studio and participate in a hands-on activity or art project inspired by the Triumph of Nature exhibition and decorate a small flower pot. Take home seeds to watch botanical beauty bloom from the outside and within. No registration required. Included with museum admission. 631-751-0066

Crafternoon at the Library

Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will host a Crafternoon for children ages 3 to 12 (with their grown-up) on June 14. Stop in anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to create a work of art with recycled materials. No registration required. Bring a friend! Questions? Email [email protected]

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on June 16 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Sidewalk Chalk Mosaics

Join the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station for a Sidewalk Chalk Mosaics workshop on June 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. Children ages 3 to 5 will explore different materials and techniques while having fun $15 per child. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org. 631-427-5240

Fish Scavenger Hunt

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will hold a Fish Scavenger Hunt on June 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about fish that live in New York as you explore the hatchery and solve the riddles. Included with admission of $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

Shake, Rattle and Roll

In honor of Juneteenth, the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents Shake, Rattle and Roll on June 19. Drop by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to  explore how West African music influenced American sailors’ work songs at sea. Create your own sistrum, a traditional instrument using shells! Admission fee plus $10 per particIpant. 631-367-3418

THEATER

‘Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a hysterical musical retelling of the wonderful story Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs from May 31 to June 21. Come on down for this daffy tale with a Queen, a Witch, a Princess with skin as white as snow, and seven crazy dwarfs that are guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish. Tickets are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com

‘The Little Mermaid Jr’

Ready for an under the sea adventure? Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. from July 12 to Aug. 17. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. Tickets are $26.50. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Madagascar: A Musical Adventure’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Madagascar: A Musical Adventure from July 19 to Aug. 24. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.  Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘The Fantasmix’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its children’s theater with The Fantasmix: A Superhero Journey Begins! from July 11 to July 26 with a sensory friendly performance on July 13 at 11 a.m. Come help the world’s newest superheroes — Lightning and Bolt — as they embark on an epic journey to save our planet — and all its water! The electrifying brother-and-sister duo discovers that together, they have what it takes to save the world. Tickets are $15. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

FILM

‘Finding Nemo’

As part of its Cinema for Kids series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen Finding Nemo on Father’s Day, June 15 at noon. An adventurous young clownfish is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist’s office aquarium. It’s up to his worrisome father Marlin and his friendly but forgetful regal blue tang fish Dory to bring Nemo home —meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way. Rated G. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 

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