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'Winged Shack' by Doug Reina will be on view through Oct. 6. Photo courtesy of Doug Reina
'The Big Deer on Two Chairs' by Doug Reina
'Montauk Cabin' by Doug Reina

Campo Cuttica, 12 Whitebrook Drive, Flanders will present an art exhibit by artist Doug Reina from August 24 to Oct. 6. Titled “Doug Reina: As I See It,” the exhibit will feature Reina’s most recent figurative paintings which combine his unique personal choice of subject matter with powerful light, shadows, colors and shapes. It is Reina’s intention to connect with the viewer by creating paintings that portray quiet, self-reflective emotional moments, which we all share during the course of one’s lifetime.

Reina is a two-time Pollock-Krasner grant recipient whose studio is in Setauket. He is a full-time artist who creates paintings both on location, as well as in his studio of the unique landscapes and people and structures that are part of his life.

Campo Cuttica is home to several public and private art studios with a large exhibition gallery and sculpture yard. The gallery features a diverse collection of contemporary and modern art from established and emerging artists. 

The community is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. and an ArtTalk on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. The opening reception and ArtTalk are free and open to the public. Apart from the opening and ArtTalk, the show is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 631-259-1214. 

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POWERHOUSE POP VOCAL TRIO Celebrating four decades of iconic Diva hits, DIVAS3 heads to the John W. Engeman Theater on Aug. 26. Photo courtesy of The John W. Engeman Theater
Ongoing

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

The 59th annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival returns to Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington from June 21 to Aug. 24, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7 p.m. The 10-week festival will feature over 40 live performances including dance, theater and music. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. Free. For a list of scheduled performers, visit huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423

Thursday August 22

Family Fun Day

The Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville and the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability presents its first annual Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day’s events will include a celebration of the beloved capybaras with a “Happy Capy Day” theme, including games and challenges, a camel meet-and-greet, storytelling by Long Island authors, tortoise talk,  a concert by Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could, interactive sing-a- long with singer-songwriter Anne O’Rourke, face painting, scavenger hunt, family holiday photo station, and more. Tickets are $30 at the door. 631-878-6344

Historic Harbor Tours

The Northport Historical Society presents Historic Harbor Tours at 5 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. Get a new perspective on Northport when you spend a relaxing evening learning local history while cruising in the harbor on launches from Seymour’s Boatyard 63 Bayview Avenue, Northport. The 45-minute guided harbor tour will spotlight the rich waterfront history that has helped shape the community. Followed by drinks and light fare. Tickets are $75, $60 members. Rain date is Aug. 28. 631-757-9859, northporthistorical.org

Port Jefferson Greek Festival

Opa! Greek Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson presents its annual Greek Festival tonight from 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 23 from 5 to 11 p.m., Aug. 24 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Aug. 25 from noon to 9 p.m. with vendors, authentic Greek delights, dancing, music, carnival rides, church tour and giant raffle. Fireworks on Aug. 23 and 24 at 9:15 p.m. (weather permitting), raffle drawing on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. $2 per person, free for children under 12. 631-473-0894, portjeffgreekfest.com.

Holbrook Carnival

Join the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce for its annual Carnival & Festival on the grounds of the Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook tonight and Aug. 23 from 6 to 11 p.m., Aug. 24 from 2 to 11 p.m. and Aug. 25 from 2 to 9 p.m. Games, food, rides, craft vendors, entertainment. 631-471-2725

Harborside Concerts

Harborside concerts in the Village of Port Jefferson conclude with a special concert by The Movin’ Out Band on the Ferry Dock at 7 p.m.  Bring seating. 631-473-4724, portjeff.com

Friday August 23

Port Jefferson Greek Festival

See Aug. 22 listing.

Holbrook Carnival

See Aug. 22 listing.

Happenings on Main Street

Northport Arts Coalition presents Happenings on Main Street, free concerts at the Northport Village Park Gazebo at the harbor Friday evenings at 7 p.m. through Aug. 30. Tonight’s performance will feature the Dead Ahead Band. Bring seating. 631-261-1872

Long Island Comedy Festival

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson hosts the Long Island Comedy Festival tonight at 8 p.m. Titled Moms’ Night Out, the evening will feature comedians Marla Schultz, Kendra Cunningham, Meghan Hanley and Maria Walsh. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit theatrethree.com. 

Friday Night Face Off – this event has been canceled

Long Island’s longest running Improv Comedy Show, Friday Night Face Off, returns to Theatre Three’s Second Stage, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson tonight at 10:30 p.m. Using audience suggestions, FNFO pits two teams of improvisers against each other in an all-out championship! Recommended for ages 16 and up, due to adult content. Tickets are $15 at the door, cash only. 631-928-9100

Saturday August 24

Port Jefferson Greek Festival

See Aug. 22 listing.

Holbrook Carnival

See Aug. 22 listing.

Birding by the Beach

Town of Brookhaven presents a family program, Birding by the Beach, at West Meadow Beach in East Setauket at 10 a.m. and at Cedar Beach in Mt. Sinai at 2 p.m. With their varied marine environments of shoreline, coastal trees and shrubs, and salt marsh grasses, these peninsulas provide year-round homes, breeding opportunities and migratory habitat for a number of bird species. Bring binoculars and wear comfortable shoes in a quest to observe many of our fine feathered friends. Free but registration required by emailing [email protected].

ELIQG Quilt Show

Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead hosts the Eastern Long Island Quilters’ Guild annual show, “Hopes and Dreams,” today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with quilt displays, vendors, exhibits, yard sale featuring fabrics and notions, and raffle baskets. $5 adults, free for children. 631-871-7261, eliqg.com

Art League Open House

Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills kicks off its latest Instructors Exhibit with an open house and artists’ reception in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will be treated to live demonstrations in specialized studios in a variety of mediums, which may include watercolor painting, oil painting, pottery, jewelry making, photography, and more. Free. 631-462-5400.

Farmingville Community Day

Join the Farmingville Residents Association for its annual Farmingville Community Day at Triangle Park, corner of Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive on Aug. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. Enjoy food, entertainment, activities for kids, petting zoo, a bounce house, and more. Held rain or shine. Free. 631-260-7411, farmingvilleresidents.org

LIMEHOF Induction Ceremony

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF), 97 Main St., Stony Brook will induct legendary hip-hop artists Davy DMX (Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, The Fat Boys), DJ Hurricane (The Beastie Boys) and DJ Jazzy Jay (Def Jam) at 7:30 p.m. The event will include a concert by all three inductees and DJ Johnny Juice (Public Enemy). Hip Hop Legend and LIMEHOF inductee Kurtis Blow will also be making a special appearance to induct Davy DMX. This event is free with advanced online registration only at limusichalloffame.org.

Long Island Comedy Festival

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson closes out the 18th annual Long Island Comedy Festival tonight at 8 p.m. with  comedians Jack Cloonan, Joseph Anthony, Kevin Bartini, Tim Krompier and a special surprise guest. Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit theatrethree.com.

Sunday August 25

Port Jefferson Greek Festival

See Aug. 22 listing.

Holbrook Carnival

See Aug. 22 listing.

ELIQG Quilt Show

See Aug. 24 listing.

Lions Club Car Show

The Fabulous 50s & 60s Car Club presents the Northport Centerport Lions Club’s 59th annual Robert J. Bohaty Classic Car Show at Heckscher Park’s Ball Field, 11 Prime Ave., Huntington from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 admission for spectators. 631-241-3096

Nesconset Day

Join the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce for Nesconset Day along Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset Plaza and the Nesconset Gazebo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The street fair will feature vendors, crafts, music, games, food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, free giveaways and much more. 631-672-5197, nesconsetchamber.org.

CSHL Walking Tour

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor will host a guided walking tour of the campus from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the historic and modern architecture, the Nobel legacy, and the advanced cancer, neuroscience, and plant research taking place at the lab. Fee is $7.18 per person. To register, visit www.cshl.edu. 516-367-8844

Thai Fair

Vajiradhammapadip Temple, 110 Rustic Road, Centereach will host a Thai Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a Thai music and dance show at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free. For more information, call 631-471-8006.

Joe Piket & The Storm in concert

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

Wind Down Sundays

The popular summer concert series returns to Hap’s historic Red Barn at Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket with a performance by One Step Ahead at 5:30 p.m. Bring seating. 631-689-6146, frankmelvillepark.org

Hooch and the Bluesicians in Concert

Celebrate St. James continues its summer concert series at Celebrate Park, 369 Lake Ave., St. James with Hooch and the Bluesicians from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Bring seating. 631-984-0201

Monday August 26

DIVAS3 in Concert

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Event Series with a concert by DIVAS3 at 8 p.m. Three female singers with powerhouse voices sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. Spanning four decades of chart-topping hits, DIVAS3 covers the 1960s through the 1990s with music by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, ABBA, and many more. Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com.

Tuesday August 27

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to meet Rev Marie D’Andrea, the Budapest Psychic who will impress you with her knowledge of the spiritual and psychic fields, in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Discover these amazing worlds and how they connect with each other. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Nature Photography Workshop

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket concludes its free summer programs with a Nature Photography Workshop at 11 a.m. Do you like to take pictures of the many animals you see in the park and around Long Island? Expert photographer Joe Kelly will share his knowledge and some useful tips. Meet at Hap’s Red Barn. Bring seating. Free. No registration required. 631-689-6146

Concerts at The Gazebo 

Tuesday night concerts at The Gazebo, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset conclude tonight with Panic! (Dance Rock Tribute) at 7 p.m. Rain date is the next day. 631-672-5197, nesconsetchamber.org

Wednesday August 28

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

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

Port Jefferson Sunset Concert

Port Jefferson Arts Council continues its Sunset Concert series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a performance by Gene Casey & The Lone Sharks from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. 631-473-5220

Summerfest Concert

The Northport Chamber of Commerce continues its Summerfest Concert series on Wednesday nights at the Robert Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park with The 90s Band from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bring seating. 631-754-3905

Thursday August 29

An Evening of Jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook presents a concert by the Interplay Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. The 17-piece orchestra performs original compositions and arrangements written by band members. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children, free for children ages 5 and under. thejazzloft.org

Film

All Night Horror Marathon

Retro Picture Show hosts the 2024 All Night Horror-thon at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on Aug. 24 starting at 8 p.m. Line-up includes The Wraith, The Blob, Fright Night, Dolls, and Demons. Tickets are $60. To order in advance, visit cinemaartscentre.org.

Theater

‘Legally Blonde The Musical’

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

‘King Lear’

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

‘Guys and Dolls’

Celebrate St. James presents a production of the musical Guys and Dolls at St. James Episcopal Church (Mills Hall), 490 North Country Road, St. James on Aug. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. The show takes us from the bustle of Times Square to the dance clubs of Havana to the sewers of New York City as it demonstrates the great lengths to which a guy will go when he truly falls in love with a “doll.” Tickets, which include refreshments and dessert, are $35 adults, $30 seniors. To order, call 516-272-6597 or visit www.celebratestjames.org. 

Class Reunion

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

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

 

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Photo courtesy of LIGMC
Photo courtesy of LIGMC
Photo courtesy of LIGMC

The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus has announced the start of rehearsals for its Holiday 2024 concert series.

Weekly rehearsals begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 120 Vernon Valley Road in East Northport, leading up to a Sunday, Oct. 27 afternoon fall cabaret and concerts on Sunday, Dec. 8, Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14.

Whether you come from community theater or karaoke or somewhere in between, there’s a place for you in LIGMC welcomes all who can commit to weekly rehearsals, learning the music, and having fun as we put on a great show with some wonderful folks.

Interested singers can follow LIGMC on Instagram and Facebook or contact LIGMC’s board of directors at [email protected] with for more info.

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Supplements may not have the same benefits

By David Dunaief, M.D.

Dr. David Dunaief

A cataract is an opacity or cloudiness of the eye’s lens, which decreases vision as it progresses. Although there are different types of cataracts, most often it’s caused by oxidative stress. As we age, the likelihood increases that cataracts will affect our vision.

In the U.S., estimates suggest that 26.6 million Americans over age 40 have a cataract in at least one eye or have had surgery to remove a cataract (1). By age 80, this increases to approximately 50 percent of Americans.

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome; steroid use; and physical inactivity can contribute to your risk.

The good news is that we can take an active role in preventing cataracts. Protecting your eyes from the sun and injuries, quitting smoking, and increasing your consumption of fruits and vegetables can improve your odds. Here, we will focus on the dietary factor.

What effect does meat consumption have on cataracts?

Diet has been shown to have substantial effect on cataract risk (2). One of the most expansive studies on cataract formation and diet was the Oxford (UK) group, with 27,670 participants, of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) trial. Participants completed food frequency questionnaires between 1993 and 1999. Then, they were checked for cataracts between 2008 and 2009.

There was an inverse relationship between cataract risk and the amount of meat consumed. In other words, those who ate more meat were at higher risk of cataracts. “Meat” included red meat, fowl and pork.

Compared to high meat eaters, every other group demonstrated a significant reduction in risk as they progressed along a spectrum that included low meat eaters (15 percent reduction), fish eaters (21 percent reduction), vegetarians (30 percent reduction) and finally vegans (40 percent reduction).

There was not much difference in meat consumption between high meat eaters, those having at least 3.5 ounces, and low meat eaters, those having less than 1.7 ounces a day, yet there was a substantial decline in cataracts. This suggests that you can achieve a meaningful effect by reducing or replacing your average meat intake, rather than eliminating meat from your diet.

I’ve had several patients experience cataract reversal after they transitioned to a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet. This positive outcome and was confirmed by their ophthalmologists.

Do antioxidants help prevent cataracts?

Oxidative stress is one of the major contributors to cataract development. In a review article that looked at 70 different trials for the development of cataract and/or maculopathies, such as age-related macular degeneration, the authors concluded antioxidants, which are micronutrients found in foods, play an integral part in eye disease prevention (3).

The authors go on to say that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, as well as lifestyle modification with cessation of smoking and treatment of obesity at an early age, help to reduce the risk of cataracts. You are never too young or too old to take steps to protect your vision.

Among antioxidant-rich foods studied that have shown positive effects is citrus. The Blue Mountains Eye Study found that participants who had the highest dietary intake of vitamin C reduced their 10-year risk for nuclear cataracts (4). The same effect was not seen with vitamin C supplements. Instead, a high dose of a single-nutrient vitamin C supplement actually increased cataract incidence (5).

How effective is cataract surgery?

The only effective way to correct cataracts is with surgery; the most typical type is phacoemulsification. Ophthalmologists remove the opaque lens and replace it with a synthetic intraocular lens in an outpatient procedure. Fortunately, this surgery has a very high success rate.

Of course, there are always potential risks with invasive procedures, such as infection, even when the chances of complications are low. In a small percentage of cases, surgery complications have resulted in blindness.

You can reduce your risk of cataracts with diet and other lifestyle modifications, plus avoid potential consequences from cataract surgery, all while reducing your risk of other chronic diseases. Why not choose the win-win scenario?

References:

(1) nei.nih.gov. (2) Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 May; 93(5):1128-1135. (3) Exp Eye Res. 2007; 84: 229-245. (4) Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Jun; 87(6):1899-1305. (5) Nutrients. 2019 May; 11(5): 1186.

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

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The Art League of Long Island will hold an open house on Aug. 24.

The Art League of Long Island proudly announces an exhibition featuring the exceptional talent of its distinguished instructors, who are not only passionate educators but also celebrated artists on local, national, and international stages. From August 24 to September 20, the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery will host an impressive display of their work, highlighting the diverse artistic expertise within the Art League’s community.

To kick off the exhibition, the Art League of Long Island invites the public to an open house and artists’ reception on August 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. This event is free and open to everyone, providing a unique opportunity to engage with the artists and experience the dynamic environment of the Art League of Long Island.

During the open house, visitors will be treated to live demonstrations in our specialized studios. Instructors will showcase their skills in a variety of mediums, which may include watercolor painting, oil painting, pottery, jewelry making, photography, and more. These demonstrations offer a glimpse into the creative processes and techniques that make the Art League a vibrant center for artistic growth and education.

“This exhibition is a celebration of our instructors’ remarkable talents and their contributions to the art world,” said Marianne Della Croce, Executive Director of the Art League of Long Island. “We are excited to share their work with the community and provide an interactive experience where visitors can see our instructors in action, learn about their classes, and gain insight into their teaching philosophies.”

The Art League of Long Island’s instructors are dedicated professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their classes, inspiring students of all ages and skill levels. This exhibition and open house event emphasize the Art League’s commitment to fostering a supportive and creative environment for both instructors and students.

Join them on August 24 for a day of art, inspiration, and community at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery. For more information, please visit www.artleagueli.org or contact the Art League of Long Island at 631-462-5400.

About the Art League of Long Island:

The Art League of Long Island is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing Long Island’s cultural life by promoting the visual arts. Through classes, exhibitions, and events, the Art League provides a nurturing environment for artists of all ages and skill levels to develop their talents and express their creativity.

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Alan Howarth performing live in concert in 2019.

The award-winning composer and sound designer will perform a live concert and speak to the audience about his career

On Friday, August 30 at 7 p.m., legendary film composer and sound designer Alan Howarth, best known for his collaborations with John Carpenter, and his work on the Star Trek films, will perform a live concert of his iconic film music at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre. The concert will be proceeded by a Q&A with the audience where he will discuss the art of film composing, and storied long career.

Alan Howarth and John Carpenter at work on Escape from New York. 1980. Photo by Phil D’Angelo

Alan Howarth’s award–winning film work started on Star Trek–The Motion Picture, launching him as a sound designer for the following 6 Star Trek feature films. He would then go on to collaborate with the director John Carpenter, crafting the scores for many of Carpenter’s most iconic works. He has since composed music for over 50 films. A sound design innovator, Howarth has worked on such films as Francis Ford Coppola’s Dracula, The Hunt for Red October, Die Hard II, Stargate, The Little Mermaid, Back to the Future II and III, and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Together with Carpenter, Alan Howarth pioneered a synth heavy style that would go on to influence many of the horror films that would follow, as well as the techno music genre as a whole.

The concert will feature music from beloved John Carpenter films such as Escape From New York, Halloween II, III & IV, The Thing, Big Trouble In Little China, Christine, They Live, Prince Of Darkness, and others.

The Cinema Arts Centre is located at 423 Park Avenue in Huntington. Tickets to the event are $27 public | $20 Cinema Arts Centre members.

You can purchase tickets or find more information about this and other events on the Cinema Arts Centre website: www.cinemaartscentre.org

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Enjoy traditional Hellenic dancing at this year's event. File photo by Giselle Barkley/TBR News Media

By Heidi Sutton

Traditional Greek food, music and dancing will take center stage as the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Port Jefferson hosts its 63rd annual Greek Festival on church grounds on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 5 to 10 p.m.,  Friday, Aug. 23 from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 25 from noon to 9 p.m. 

A celebration of Greek culture, the four-day event will feature a variety of vendors, fireworks, church tours, live Greek music and dancing, games of chance and carnival rides by Newton Shows. Pay-one-price bracelets for the rides may be purchased in advance at www.newtonshows.com.

Authentic mouth-watering foods such as gyros, tyropita (cheese pie), moussaka, souvlaki, and spanakopita (spinach pie) will be served up, along with sweet desserts such as galaktoboureko, koulourakia, baklava and hot loukoumades, a fried dough pastry favorite.

One of the main attractions at the festival is the over-the-top raffle that the church holds every year. This year 200 prizes will be awarded from cars — a 2024 Mercedes Benz GLB 250 SUV or $35,000 cash is first prize — to a laptop, X-box, espresso machine, outdoor fire pit, 32″ LG Smart TV, Coach bag, cash prizes and more. Tickets for the sweepstakes are $100 each and are limited to 3,999 tickets. The drawing will be held on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m.

Fireworks will be held on Friday and Saturday nights at 9:15 p.m., weather permitting. 

Free shuttle buses will pick up attendees from Ward Melville High School, 380 Old Town Road, East Setauket to transport them to festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. Parking is also available at BASF Corporation across the street from the church at 361 Sheep Pasture Road ($20 fee) and at Head Start at 400 Sheep Pasture Road (free). Handicapped parking is available at the church at no charge. Admission to the festival is $2 per person; children under 12 can attend for free.

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption is located at 430 Sheep Pasture Road in Port Jefferson. For more information, call the church office at 631-473-0894 or visit www.portjeffgreekfest.com.

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Photo courtesy of Long Island Game Farm

The Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability has announced it will host its first Family Fun Day at the Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville on Thursday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. [Rain date is Friday, August 23].

The day will feature engaging nature-themed experiences and encourage families to deepen their appreciation for wildlife and the natural environment. Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could will perform.

“The Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability was formed in 2023 to connect people of all ages and abilities to the environment,” shares foundation executive direction Patricia Snyder. “This Family Fun Day encourages families to experience nature and wildlife in a fun, engaging, and informative manner that the Long Island Game Farm isrecognized for.”

The day’s events will include a celebration of the beloved capybaras with a “Happy Capy Day” theme, including games and challenges, a camel meet-and-greet, storytelling by Long Island authors, tortoise talk, interactive sing-a-long with singer songwriter Anne O’Rourke, face painting, scavenger hunt, family holiday photo station, and more.

“We are so excited to round out the summer with this incredible all-day event,” shares game farm president Melinda Novak. “The capybaras have become the top attraction this summer, and we’re looking forward to offering an engaging and educational experience for families to learn more about this fascinating species, as well as other game farm resident animals.”

Tickets for a family of four are available online in advance at wildlifesustainability.org/special-events for $31.25 per person or $37.50 per person at the door. Additional family members are $29 per person in advance, $30 at the door. Ticket sales support the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability and its mission to connect people with wildlife and the natural environment through awareness activities and engaging experiences, and to support the work of the Long Island Game Farm.

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By Nancy Marr

Many of us are concerned, and puzzled, about the effect of climate change on our weather. Why is it happening and what can we do about it? Greenhouse gas emissions have been increasing as our countries use more power. They blanket the Earth, trapping the sun’s heat in the atmosphere. This leads to changing weather patterns and disruption of the usual balance of nature, posing many risks to human beings and all other forms of life on Earth. Fossil fuels — coal, oil and gas — are by far the largest contributors to global climate change, accounting for over 75 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions.

In 2019, New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, based on projections by NYSERDA (New York State Climate Impacts Assessment: Understanding and Preparing for our Changing Climate.) The act presents the state with a strategy for taking action, reducing our carbon footprint, making our communities more resilient, and creating the opportunity for citizens and communities to partner with businesses, schools and government to create a green economy. The goal for New York for 2030 is a reduction of 40% from 1990 levels by 2030 and a reduction of 85% by 2050. 

Led by the Climate Action Council, New York State agencies are required to follow the mandates of the Climate Act (CLCPA). The Council will focus on specific sectors —energy efficiency and building electrification, clean transportation, transmission to support offshore wind injections to the electric power system, and renewable energy technologies. It can provide funding and technical assistance to implement energy and transmission programs that reduce greenhouse gas use, grant-funding to support community-based organizations to develop local land-use plans to guide development to reduce emissions, adapt to climate change, and achieve a just transition. 

Support for Smart Growth planning can accelerate mixed-use, mixed-income Transit Oriented Developments around key transit hubs served by rail and bus rapid transit.

An analysis released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2021 showed that the most severe harms from climate change fall disproportionately upon underserved communities which are least able to prepare for and recover from heatwaves, poor air quality, flooding, and other impacts. Racial and ethnic minority communities are particularly vulnerable to the greatest impacts of climate change. 

The  Climate Act requires that disadvantaged communities be identified by the Climate Justice Working Group based on geographic, public health, environmental hazard, and socioeconomic criteria. Thirty-five percent of funding should be used to target efforts in disadvantaged and underserved areas.   

Investment in the Climate Change plans will show benefits in addition to the reduction of global warming; in public health, decarbonization can result in improvements in ambient air quality, energy efficiency and weatherization programs in low and moderate homes. Energy efficient and end-use electrification through heat pumps and electric vehicles and funding for school districts to purchase electric buses and their charging stations will be available. Protection of New York’s forests and planting of new trees for large-scale carbon sequestration may be recommended to reduce the emissions.  

The Climate Act is directed to our state’s efforts to replace fossil fuel use with renewable energy. It also considers ways to moderate some of the inequities between the communities that we live in. Our participation as community residents can support the efforts of the state, particularly in the area of waste, which is an important source of methane when collected in landfills or open fields. 

Recycling can re-use some of the waste, but only residents can reduce the amount that they discard by finding ways to reduce how much they acquire. We have a choice about the vehicles we drive, often choosing larger vehicles than we need, and we make choices about how to travel, electing air travel rather than trains. Planning for walkability in our communities would reduce the fumes of gasoline and encourage walking and bicycling. We can influence community planning decisions; do we always think about how our ideas support actions that protect rather than damage our communities?

Nancy Marr is first vice-president of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County. 

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Michael Christodoulou of Edward Jones, 97 Main Street, Suite F in Stony Brook  Village has been recognized as being among the Forbes 2024 Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State. The selection was based on research by SHOOK Research LLC, data as of March 2024. Among the selection criteria were assets under care, compliance records and best practices for serving clients. “I’m deeply honored … I am grateful to everyone who made this possible,” said Christodoulou in a statement.

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