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MOVIE UNDER THE STARS Catch a screening of 'Wish' at Harborfront Park in Port Jefferson on Aug. 13.

PROGRAMS

Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor hosts a Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt and Craft now through Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In honor of Harry’s birthday, muggles & wizards alike can enjoy a magical scavenger hunt throughout the museum’s galleries. Then design and decorate your very own wand craft to take home. ​​Free with admission. No registration required. 631-367-3418

​Power of Poseidon

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a Power of Poseidon workshop on Aug. 8 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Can’t get enough of Greek myths and legends? Neither could mariners! Discover how sailors would dress up as Poseidon during a special festival when they crossed the Equator. Explore some famous maritime myths then decorate your own terracotta “amphora” pot with mythical designs. ​Admission + $10 participant. No registration required. 631-367-3418

Adventures in Painting

Time to paint outside the box! Families with children up to Grade 6 are invited to drop by Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket for an Adventures in Painting class on Aug. 8 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.  to But you won’t find any paintbrushes here — you’ll be painting using various tools you may have never thought of. Leave with as many masterpieces as you can make! No registration required. Open to all. 631-941-4080

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on  Aug. 9 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

Build-A-Boat

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Aug. 9 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an open-ended workshop where adults and kids alike can let their creativity soar, crafting unique vessels using a range of wooden materials and plenty of imagination. Take your masterpiece home with you! ​Admission + $10 participant. No registration required. 631-367-3418

National Book Lovers Day

In honor of National Book Lovers Day, the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will give a themed exploration of carriage galleries inspired by the book Wheels of Change on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Author Darlene Beck Jacobson will join the group live via Zoom to discuss her book, craft, and research process. For children in 3rd to 6th grade (must be accompanied by an adult).Free but registration is required by visiting www.longislandmuseum.org.

Art in the Barn

Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station continues its Art in the Barn series on Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. Participants will paint their own birdhouse. Birdhouse and seed will be provided. $40 per child and parent. To register, call 631-427-5240 or visit www.waltwhitman.org/product/artinthebarn/.

Pop-Up Saturday

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) continues its Pop-Up Saturdays series at the Stony Brook Village Center’s Inner Court by Crazy Beans, 97 Main St., Stony Brook on Aug. 10 with caricature artist Marty Macaluso from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop by for a free caricature drawing! 631-751-2244

Crafternoon at the Library

Children ages 3 to 12 with a parent or caregiver are invited to stop by Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on Aug. 10 anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. to get creative with recycled materials. No registration required. Open to all. 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 Aug. 12 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Meet the Farm Animals

(Rescheduled from July 12) Children in grades pre-K to 6 are invited to stop by Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket  on Aug. 12 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to have fun with some hands-on interaction with animals. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension on the library’s front lawn. Open to all. No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected].

Backyard Wildlife

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket continues its free summer programs with a Backyard Wildlife encounter on Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. Sweetbriar Nature Center will give a hands on experience with the many animals they rescue. Meet at Hap’s Red Barn. Bring seating. Free. No registration required. 631-689-6146

​Submarine Adventure

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor invites you to a Submarine Adventure on Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Go on the greatest adventure of all — to the bottom of the sea! Discover the other worldly organisms that dwell in the depths of the ocean and learn about these crazy creatures in an exciting black light activity. Create a glow-in-the-dark anglerfish to take home. ​​Admission + $10 participant; $5 Members. No registration required. 631-367-3418

Summer Thursday at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its after hours Summer Thursdays series on Aug. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a family-friendly Performance from the School of Rock Band outside the Carriage Museum, playing family friendly tunes while Art Across Ages offers music-themed crafts. The Carriage Museum will be open for self-guided tours. Free. 631-751-0066

THEATER

‘Pinocchio’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Pinocchio, an original musical of the puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy, from Aug. 2 to 10. In a joyous and hilarious retelling of the famous tale, Pinocchio discovers the challenges and rewards of being truly human. Along the way, he befriends a sassy cricket and a bumbling fairy and is challenged by a sly fox, a wily cat, and a sneaky rat who tempt him off the path! Come follow Pinocchio as he journeys down the road of misadventure and learns the importance of telling the truth! All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

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

FILM

‘Cars’

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai continues its Movies in the Moonlight series with a screening of Cars on Aug. 9 at dusk (8:30 p.m.) Bring seating. Presented by the North Shore Youth Council and Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon. 631-403-4846

‘Wish’

Village of Port Jefferson continues its Movies on the Harbor series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a screening of Disney’s Wish on Aug. 13 at dusk. Rain date is the next evening. Bring seating. 631-473-4724

‘Elemental’

St. James Chamber of Commerce invites the community to Deepwells Farm County Park, 497 Route 25A, St. James for a screening of Disney/Pixar’s Elemental on Aug. 14 (rain date Aug. 21) at dusk. Bring seating. 631-584-851

‘The Wizard of Oz’

Rescheduled from Aug. 7. Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach invites the community to a screening of the classic The Wizard of Oz in the library’s parking lot on Aug. 14 at 8:30 p.m. After a tornado whisks her away to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy Gale teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman, and a Cowardly Lion to find the mighty Wizard of Oz, who can send her home. Rain date is Aug.14. Bring seating. 631-585-9393

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AHOY MATEYS! Pirates will take over Port Jefferson Village for the 4th annual Sea Shanty and Maritime Musical Festival this weekend. Photo by Aidan Johnson/TBR News Media
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 www.huntingtonarts.org. 631-271-8423

Thursday Aug. 8

Kings Park Rocks 

Kings Park Chamber of Commerce presents a Kings Park Rocks summer concert featuring Southbound at Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main Street,  Kings Park from 6 to 10 p.m. 631-269-7678

East Northport Fire Dept.  Fair

The East Northport Fire Department, 1 9th Ave., East Northport will host its annual Fair tonight through Aug. 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. with carnival rides, games of chance and skill, live music, large selection of food and more. Parade kicks off tonight on Larkfield Road at 7 p.m. Free admission. POP ride bracelets. 631-261-0360, ext. 110

Adventure Trivia

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for Adventure Trivia from 4 to 5 p.m. or from 7 to 8 p.m. Test your knowledge of music, movies, history and more with a chance to win prizes with Theresa Maritato. Adults only. To register, call 631-928-1212.

Harborside Concerts

Harborside concerts continue at the Show Mobile at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson tonight at 7 p.m. with Drive (Cars tribute band). Bring seating. 631-473-4724, www.portjeff.com

Music in the Park

The Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce presents Music in the Park at Veterans Park, Boyle Road, Selden with live music by Milagro (Santana tribute band) starting at 7 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 28. Bring seating. 631-681-8708

Dennis Cannataro Concert Series

The Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series continues at the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown with Penny Lane (Beatles tribute) tonight at 7:30 p.m. No registration required. Bring seating. 631-360-2480 ext. 150

Friday Aug. 9

East Northport Fire Dept.  Fair

See Aug. 8 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 Izzy Potter. Bring seating. 631-261-1872

British Rock Legends Tribute

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its summer concert series with The British Legends of Rock Show at 8 p.m. Spend an evening with ALL of your favorite 60s & 70s British rock legends A-Z. The Animals to Led Zeppelin and everything in  between. Tickets are $55. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Peterson & Cowsill in Concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook presents Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and John Cowsill (The Cowsills, The Beach Boys) in concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 at www.limehof.org.

Saturday Aug. 10

East Northport Fire Dept.  Fair

See Aug. 8 listing.

Run the Farm

Friends of Hobbs Farm and Town of Brookhaven Councilman Neil Manzella and Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle invite you to take part in the 10th annual ShopRite Run the Farm 4-mile run/walk. Fun Run for children begins at 8:30 a.m., and the 4-mile challenge starts at 9 a.m. $30 in advance;  $35 the day of the race; $5 for  children under the age of 10. The challenge starts at Oxhead Elementary School, 144 Oxhead Road, Centereach, and ends at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach. Proceeds benefit Hobbs Farm’s mission of feeding the hungry. To register in advance, visit events.elitefeats.com/24runthefarm. 

LISEC Sikaflex Boat Build

LISEC and the Bayles Boat Shop will sponsor the 12th annual Sikaflex “Quick & Dirty” Boat Building Competition at Harborfront Park, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson today and Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Up to 12  two-person  teams will construct a boat in four hours on Saturday and return on Sunday to decorate their boats and prepare to race them at 3 p.m. Prizes are awarded after the races for design, decoration, first built and race winners. 631-689-8293, www.lisec.org

Tri-Spy Walking Tours

Hike your way through the history of the Revolutionary War’s Culper Spy Ring with local historian Margo Arceri of Tri-Spy Tours at 9 a.m. Participants follow in the actual footsteps of the Culper Spy Ring, and, along the way, historical places of interest are pointed out and discussed. Tours start at the entrance of Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket. $25 per person. 631-751-3730, www.tvhs.org

The I Love Bacon Fest

Walt Whitman Shops, 160 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station hosts The I Love Bacon, Butter, Beer and Bourbon Fest, a two-day celebration of bacon prepared every way imaginable, today and Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The outdoor event will feature live music all day, food trucks, craft vendors and line dancing lessons by Long Island’s country band Audawind. Admission is $10 adults, $5 children ages 4 to 12, kids 3 and under are free. For tickets, visit lovebaconfest.com/tickets/

Saturdays Poetry Reading

All Souls Church in Stony Brook continues its Saturdays poetry series via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon. Featured poet will be Hiram Larew. An open-reading will follow; all are welcome to read one of their own poems.  For more information, call 631-655-7798.  Participants can access the program through the All Souls website https://www.allsouls-stonybrook.org/

Sea Shanty/Maritime  Music Fest

In conjunction with the LISEC Sikaflex Boat Build, the annual Port Jefferson Sea Shanty and Maritime Musical Festival will be held at Harborfront Park, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson today and Aug. 11 from noon to dusk featuring authentic sea shanties, a pirate camp, street singers and more. Free. portjeffersonseamusicfestival.com

One Hit Wonderers Concert

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its summer concert series with One Hit Wonderers at 8 p.m. Each and every song you will hear was, you guessed it…a number 1 hit of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. Tickets are $55. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Sunday Aug. 11

LISEC Sikaflex Boat Build

See Aug. 10 listing.

The I Love Bacon Fest

See Aug. 10 listing.

Sea Shanty/ Maritime Music Fest

See Aug. 10 listing.

Big Rig & Antique Truck Show 

The Long Island Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society will host the 6th annual Big Rig & Antique Truck Show at the LIAPA Show Grounds, 5951 Sound Ave., Riverhead from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring antique trucks and modern straight jobs to semis. Admission is $5. 631-339-3065

Car Show Fundraiser

Sawmill Intermediate School, 103 New Highway, Commack hosts a Commack Fire Department Engine 3 Car Show fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with food trucks, raffles and more. 

The Spirit of Summer Art Festival

The Spirit of Huntington, 2 Melville Road, Huntington Station presents a Spirit of Summer Art Festival, a day of fine art, community networking, games and activities, food trucks, raffles and music/dance performances, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 18. 631-520-1147

Frank Latorre in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook  presents a concert by Frank Latorre & the King Bees from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase. 631-689-5888, www.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 The Toby Tobias Ensemble at 5:30 p.m. Bring seating. 631-689-6146, www.frankmelvillepark.org

Celebrate St. James Concert Series

Celebrate St. James continues its summer concert series at Celebrate Park, 369 Lake Ave., St. James with the Lisa Polizzi Band from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The series continues every Sunday through Aug. 18. Free. Bring seating. 631-984-0201

Village Green Summer Concert

Summer concerts return to the Stony Brook Village Center every Sunday at 7 p.m. in front of the Stony Brook Post Office, 111 Main Street, Stony Brook through Aug. 18. Tonight’s performance will feature The Precisions. Bring seating. 631-751-2244, www.wmho.org

Monday Aug. 12

Sound Beach Civic Meeting

Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach hosts a Sound Beach Civic Association meeting at 7:30  p.m. Guest Speaker will be Kevin LaValle, Town of Brookhaven Clerk. All are welcome. For more information call 631-744-6952.

Tuesday Aug. 13

Shibori Indigo workshop

Huntington Historical Society will host a Shibori Indigo workshop with Oksana Danziger at the Conklin Barn 2 High St., Huntington from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Experience the magic of indigo dye firsthand in a two and a half hour workshop using freshly harvested Japanese Indigo. You will be dyeing silk scarves with nothing but fresh leaves and a sprinkle of table salt. The dye is permanent without any further processing. After dyeing, you can add some pattern using indigo pigment and stencils. Fee is $55 per person, $50 members. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Concerts at The Gazebo 

Enjoy Tuesday night concerts at The Gazebo, 127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset at 7 p.m. through Aug. 27. Tonight’s performance will feature Rusty Spur. Rain date is Aug. 14. 631-672-5197, www.nesconsetchamber.org

Music Under the Stars

Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach celebrates summer with its Music Under the Stars concert series in its parking lot featuring Men of Soul (Soul and R&B) at 7 p.m. Bring seating. 631-585-9393

A Night of Comedy

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Event Series with Comedy Night at 8 p.m. Come have some laughs, enjoy some cocktails, and listen to some very funny comedians. Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Wednesday Aug. 14

St. James Summer Nights

St. James Elementary School, 580 Lake Ave., St. James hosts a St. James Summer Nights event from 5 to 9:30 p.m. featuring live music, crafts and vendors under the summer stars. Rain date is Aug. 21. 516-220-8217

Historic Walking Tour/Pub Crawl

The Huntington Historical Society offers a Historic Walking Tour and Pub Crawl tonight throughout Huntington Village from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Town of Huntington Historian, Robert C. Hughes, will guide you through the notable buildings and events in the history of Huntington. Along the way participants will stop at local establishments to enjoy some refreshment before continuing the tour. Tickets are $25, $20 members (drinks not included). Tours will begin at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 228 Main Street,  Huntington. Reservations are required. 631-427-7045, www.huntingtonhistorical.org

Summer Sips Trivia Night

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor for a Summer Sips Trivia Night from 6:30 p.m to 8 p.m.  General trivia questions are tied to the fun-in-the-sun beach season and will have something for everyone, including film, music, logos, history, geography, art, and nature. Enjoy appetizers from Grasso’s Restaurant and a refreshing Dirty Dolphin cocktail or mocktail. Prizes and bragging rights for winners of trivia rounds. Adults 21+. $30 per person.  Advance registration required by visiting cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Port Jefferson Sunset Concert

Port Jefferson Arts Council continues its Sunset Concerts at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson with a performance by the Dave Christian Project from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. 631-473-5220, www.gpjac.org

An Evening of Summer Pops

Caroline Episcopal Church will host a free concert by the Sound Symphony Orchestra on the Setauket Village Green at 7 p.m. Directed by Maestro Dorothy Savitch with vocal soloist Christine Cornell, the program will include “Over the Rainbow,” “My Fair Lady,” a salute to the Big Bands, “The Magnifecent Seven,” and more. Bring seating. Free. www.carolinechurch.net/upcomingevents.

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 Little Wilson Band from 7:30 to 9 p.m.. Bring seating. 631-754-3905

Thursday Aug. 15

Summer Thursday at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its after hours Summer Thursdays series from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a family-friendly Performance from the School of Rock Band outside the Carriage Museum, playing family friendly tunes while Art Across Ages offers music-themed crafts. The Carriage Museum will be open for self-guided tours. Free. 631-751-0066

St. Joseph’s Family Festival

St. Joseph’s Church, 59 Church St., Kings Park hosts a Family Festival tonight from 6 to 10 p.m., Aug. 16 and 17 from 6 to 11 and Aug. 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. with carnival rides, games and food. Fireworks on Aug. 16. Free admission. Pay-one-price rides. 631-499-6824

Dennis Cannataro Concert Series

The Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series continues at the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown with Don’t Stop (Journey tribute) tonight at 7:30 p.m. No registration required. Bring seating. 631-360-2480 ext. 150

Theater

‘Newsies’

Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit Newsies heads to the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 13 to Aug. 18. Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors, $25 students. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org. 

‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’

The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in  Centerport continue their 35th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with The Merry Wives of Windsor from July 12 to Aug. 9 followed by 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 www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. 

‘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 www.engemantheater.com. 

‘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.

‘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 www.vanderbiltmuseum.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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MEET CHESTER

This week’s featured shelter pet is Chester, a sweet 15-year-old black cat up for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. 

This big boy is a loving lap cat that just wants attention. He lost his home when his human dad became too ill to care for himself. Chester is accustomed to being in/outdoor and will need a new home that can commit to keeping him inside. 

If you are interested in meeting Chester, please fill out an application online to schedule time to properly interact with your prospective soul mate in a domestic setting at www.townofsmithtownanimalshelter.com.

The Town of Smithtown Animal & Adoption Shelter is located at 410 Middle Country Road, Smithtown. Visitor hours are 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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Susan Klein’s Park Lane Jewelry was a popular booth at last year's fair.
One of the many classes at the 2023 Over 50 Fair
Yoga class at the 2023 Over 50 Fair
MTN Matchmaking will once again run the Singles Lounge.
Attendees have many choices of classes to attend every hour (photo from 2023)
Joanne Amante, one of the performers in the acoustic music showcase at the Over 50 Fair in 2023

The Over 50 Fair, in its 15th year, returns to the Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville on Sunday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Each year, Baby Boomers, seniors, and those a bit younger meet with over 80 exhibitors and attend 25 classes geared toward them. The Over 50 Fair annually entertains and educates hundreds of Long Islanders.

Businesses and non-profits promote local products and services, including health and wellness, education, travel, and financial services, plus some less expected, such as several book authors and psychics.

Over 50 Fair is the brainchild of East Hills resident Barbara Kaplan, who also coordinates the very successful All Kids Fair each April. She said the Over 50 Fair is “Overflowing with Opportunities for Age 50+.” She emphasized that “this is NOT your typical ‘senior fair.’ It is an opportunity for people to learn, interact, and have fun. Our guests can meet with many experts in their fields all in one place,” she added.  

Some of this year’s “draws” will be a singles lounge, compliments of MTN Matchmaking, and a live acoustic music showcase, presented by Carrie Creative Concepts.

This year’s classes include “Downsizing your Home” with Realtor® Anna Beigelman; “How to Improve Your Dating and Sex Life After 50” with Maureen Tara Nelson, “Adventures of a Ghost Hunter,” with Joe Giaquinto; and a “Soft Landing in Retirement” financial talk with Fortis Lux. Additional classes will include a comedy show, foot care for people with diabetes, and a fitness and self-defense class.

Free health screenings will include hearing screenings from Anywhere Audiology.  There will be free energy wellness scans and reiki healings available.

This event has built a loyal following due to its consistent presentation of various classes, products, and services they find appealing. 

Feedback from the attendees and exhibitors after the 2023 event was very positive. Exhibitor Joe Satriano of the Susan Satriano Foundation shared that the Over 50 Fair “runs smoothly because of her [Barbara Kaplan’s] organizational skills, her kind demeanor, and her willingness to assure that those who attend have a great experience.”

The Over 50 Fair was just voted 2024’s Best of Nassau County in the Best Annual Event/Festival – Live or Virtual category for the 10th consecutive year in Blank Slate Media’s contest.  

The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), a local non-profit that helps Long Island’s needy, will be in attendance collecting non-perishable food and funds. Those who donate will receive raffle tickets to win terrific donated prizes.

Tickets are $5 in advance at www.Over50Fair.com, which includes all classes, exhibits, singles lounge, music performances, health screenings, and more. Those who purchase tickets online will receive a raffle ticket at the event for a special door prize raffle. Tickets are also available at the door for $7, and it is free for Veterans to attend with ID.

This year’s event sponsors include Acupuncture Wellness Services, Men on the Move, Blank Slate Media, The Garden City News, Herald Community Newspapers, and 516Ads.com/631Ads.com.

For more information about this and future events, visit www.Over50Fair.com. For more information, call 516-621-1446.

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Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon takes part in a previous National Night Out event in Ridge. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County Sheriff's office
Update: These events have been canceled due to the weather.

The Town of Brookhaven, Town of Smithtown and Town of Huntington are among the many communities across the United States that will soon be celebrating National Night Out — a national initiative seeks to improve bonds between police and the public during an evening of family fun. And best of all, it’s free. No registration necessary.

Centereach – This event has been rescheduled to Aug. 20. 

The Centereach Pool Complex at 286 Hawkins Road, Centereach will host a National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Manzella, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle, SCPD’s 6th Precinct and the Middle Country Public Library, the event will feature music, swimming, touch-a-truck, food trucks, vendors and more. 631-451-6647

Holtsville

Holtsville Ecology Center, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville will host a National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the SCPD’s Fifth Precinct, Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Foley, Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico and Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro, the event will include food, music, and face painting. The pool complex, zoo and Safety Town will also be open. 631-451-6645

Huntington

Manor Field Park, 110 East 5th Street in Huntington Station, will host a National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Huntington Town Councilman Dr. Dave Bennardo, SCPD Second Precinct and the Huntington Town Board, the event will feature basketball and soccer tournaments, food, music, bounce house, obstacle course, spray park, food, giveaways, raffles, vendors and more. 631-351-3000

Lake Grove

The Smith Haven Mall’s Lifestyle Village in Lake Grove will host National Night Out with the SCPD 4th Precinct on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a night of fun and safety education. Rain date is Aug. 8. 631-724-1433, 631-852-6000

Ridge – This event has been cancelled due to the weather.

Fireman’s Memorial Park, 725 Middle Country Road, Ridge will host a National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner and Councilman Michael Loguercio, the event will feature games, a petting zoo, Sheriff’s Office vehicle displays, ice cream truck, softball and hockey games and giveaways along with a table for medical ID cards and Safe Child cards. 631-852-2200, 631-451-6964

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A potassium-rich diet may help to reduce blood pressure. Stock photo
Drugs may not be necessary in early stages

By David Dunaief, M.D.

Dr. David Dunaief

High blood pressure affects over 48 percent of U.S. adults (1). This scary number means that almost 50 percent of us are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, the two most frequent causes of death (2). It also puts us at higher risk for chronic kidney disease and dementia (3).

Hypertension severity is categorized into three stages, or levels of severity, each with a different recommended treatment regimen. When the stages were created in 2017, what we used to call “prehypertension” was split into two new categories: elevated blood pressure and hypertension stage 1.

Elevated blood pressure is defined as systolic blood pressure (the top number) of 120-129 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) of less than 80 mmHg. Stage 1 includes systolic blood pressure of 130-139 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of 80-89 mmHg (4). You can find a simple chart of all levels on The American Heart Association’s website: www.heart.org.

Both have significant consequences, even though there are often no symptoms.

In an analysis of the Framingham Heart Study, researchers found that those with prehypertension experienced a 3.5-fold increase in the risk of heart attack and a 1.7-fold increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease (5). Many other studies support these increased risks (6, 7). This is why it’s critical to address increased blood pressure, even in these early stages.

The good news is that new and extended studies have given us clearer insights about effective treatments, stratifying our approaches to improve outcomes.

What’s the best treatment for elevated blood pressure?

The Joint National Commission (JNC) 8, the association responsible for guidelines on the treatment of hypertension, included lifestyle modifications at the top of its recommendations for elevated blood pressure (8).

Lifestyle changes include dietary changes. A Mediterranean-type diet or the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet are both good options.

Any diet you select should focus on increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables and reducing your daily sodium consumption to no more than 1500 mg (two-thirds of a teaspoon) (9). You should also ensure you exercise, manage your weight, and consume no more than modest amounts of alcohol (1 or fewer drinks for women and 2 or fewer drinks for men on a daily basis) (8).

Some studies have also shown that a potassium-rich diet helps to reduce blood pressure (9). Fortunately, foods like fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes have significant amounts of potassium. However, do not take potassium supplements unless instructed for other reasons by a physician; high potassium can be very dangerous and can precipitate a heart attack.

Some drugmakers have advocated for using medication to treat elevated blood pressure. The Trial of Preventing Hypertension (TROPHY) suggested the use of a hypotensive agent, the blood pressure drug candesartan to treat prehypertensive patients (10)(11). The drug reduced the incidence of hypertension significantly compared to placebo over two years. However, after stopping therapy, the following two years showed only a small benefit over placebo. The study was funded by Astra-Zeneca, which made Atacand, a brand version of the drug. 

In an editorial, Jay I. Meltze, M.D., a clinical specialist in hypertension at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, noted that the results were interpreted in an unusually favorable way (12). 

Since elevated blood pressure responds well to lifestyle changes, why add medication when there are no long-term benefits? I don’t recommend using medication to treat elevated blood pressure patients, and the JNC8 agrees.

Do lifestyle changes treat Stage 1 hypertension?

For those with Stage 1 hypertension, but with a low 10-year risk of cardiovascular events, these same lifestyle modifications should be implemented for three-to-six months. At this point, a reassessment of risk and blood pressure will determine whether the patient should continue with lifestyle changes or if they need to be treated with medications (13). 

Your physician should assess your risk as part of this equation.

I am encouraged that the role of lifestyle modifications in controlling hypertension has been recognized and is influencing official recommendations. When patients and physicians collaborate on a lifestyle approach that drives improvements, the side effects are only better overall health.

References:

(1) cdc.gov. (2) NCHS Data Brief. 2022;456. (3) Hypertension 2020;75:285-92. (4) heart.org. (5) Stroke 2005; 36: 1859–1863. (6) Hypertension 2006;47:410-414. (7) Am Fam Physician. 2014 Oct 1;90(7):503-504. (8) J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 May, 71 (19) 2176–2198. (9) Arch of Internal Medicine 2001;161:589-593. (10) N Engl J Med. 2006;354:1685-1697. (11) J Am Soc Hypertens. Jan-Feb 2008;2(1):39-43. (12) Am J Hypertens. 2006;19:1098-1100. (13) Hypertension. 2021 Jun;77(6):e58-e67.

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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Reviewed by Jeffrey Sanzel

Author Sarah Beth Durst

It is no surprise that Sarah Beth Durst’s latest novel forges intriguing new territory. The gifted author of over two dozen books (six reviewed in this publication) has penned a highly original fantasy novel: The Spellshop. While fantasy is not new terrain for Durst, she has populated her world with a blend of magic and humanity, creating a delightful but wholly grounded universe. 

Librarian Kiela is at the center of The Spellshop. She lives in Alyssium, the capital of the Crescent Island Empire, where freedom fighters instigated a revolution to bring free elections and knowledge sharing.

As the novel opens, the Great Library of Alyssium is on fire. “Its hallowed stacks were filled with centuries-old treatises, histories, studies, and (most importantly, in Kiela’s opinion) spellbooks. Only the elite, the crème de la crème of the scholars, were allowed to even view the spellbooks, as only the rarefied few were permitted, by imperial law, to use magic.” The narrative hinges on this last point. 

Kiela gathers up five crates of books and her sentient spider plant pal, Caz, and escapes in one of the library’s boats, heading to her birthplace, the island of Caltrey. “Behind them, the great city burned, with its people (both good and bad) and its history (both good and bad) and its books and its flowers. And she knew she wasn’t coming back.” Durst deftly sets the story in motion with quick, tense strokes, evoking a perfect intersection of fantasy and reality.

Kiela arrives on Caltrey, taking up residence in the family’s long-abandoned cottage. A loner by nature (and afraid of anyone discovering her literary contraband), she is reluctant to connect with the locals. “It wasn’t that she didn’t like people. It was only that she liked books more.”

To her dismay, Kiela discovers that her native island is depressed and desperate. Bryn, the local baker, shares with her the current state: “It used to be that the emperor would send his sorcerers on a regular rotation to tend to the outer islands, and they’d cast spells that balanced whatever nonsense they’d done in the capital city to throw them out of whack, but then they stopped coming.” 

This absence resulted in a scarcity of fish, dangerous changes in weather patterns, and depletion of crops. The capital’s abandonment of its responsibilities leads Kiela to the realization that “no matter who was in charge, the powerful always wanted to keep power for themselves.”

With serious poverty looming, Kiela delves into the rescued and forbidden tomes. Creating a jam shop as a front, she embarks on healing many of Caltrey’s problems, claiming her magic offerings are “old family remedies.” In Alyssium, Kiela was friendless by choice. Gradually, in Caltrey, she finds a welcoming community, a circle of friends, and a new sense of self. Eventually, the outside world threatens the enclave in the specter of imperial investigators. 

Along the way, romance appears in the form of her neighbor, Larran, the strapping merhorse herder and jack-of-all-trades. At first, she resists any interaction and then questions if he—or anyone—could be interested in her. But collaboration blossoms into more than just companionship.

Durst populates The Spellshop with a wonderful integration of the expected and fantastical. Here, four-armed harpists dwell side-by-side with centaurs. The forest is full of cloud-like bear spirits and unicorns. Winged cats take up residence on roofs and shelter in attics during storms. 

Possibly Durst’s greatest creation is the resourceful but angst-ridden spider plant, Caz, whose first words in the novel are “We’re going to die.” The anthropomorphic sidekick is hilarious, strangely human, and unique. “[Caz] crossed his leaves like a professor, preparing to listen to a student’s wildly incorrect theories. All he needed was a pair of wire-rimmed glasses perched on his roof to complete the look.” (Later, he is joined by a non-binary cactus whose sole vocal communication is the single word, “Meep.”)

The Spellshop celebrates the power of books: Anything can be accomplished by reading, researching, and studying. “If everyone failed her, whatever they did, she had all the immortal voices caught in pages.” However, Kiela learns that it is not solely what you learn but the application of that knowledge. Her life transforms from clerical and theoretical to harnessing information in active, productive, far-reaching results.

Ultimately, the story traces Kiela’s emergence from a narrow and disconnected academic to a risk-taking hero embracing life. Durst writes with rich, engaging prose; even her most whimsical ideas resonate with deep truth. The story takes on several contemporary issues in subtle but formidable ways. She highlights sustainability. It is not who you love but how truly you care. Parallels between magic and science are sharply drawn. Laws should protect and elevate the population and keep it safe. And, finally, that “law” and “right” are not synonymous—but should be. 

The Spellshop is a far-reaching and insightful novel that speaks great and important truths. But, first and foremost, it is a terrific read.

Pick up a copy online at www.amazon.com or www.barnesandnoble.com. For more information, visit sarahbethdurst.com.

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Star Wars Day at Emma Clark Library
Star Wars Day at Emma Clark Library
Star Wars Day at Emma Clark Library
Star Wars Day at Emma Clark Library
Star Wars Day at Emma Clark Library

The force was strong in Setauket on July 27 as Emma Clark Library hosted its annual Star Wars Day. Over 250 young Jedi and their families joined the coolest event in the galaxy with Star Wars-themed carnival games including Pin the Saber on the Vader, crafts, costumes and a raffle contest in the children’s library. The day was made extra special with a visit from Darth Vader and several stormtroopers.

— Photos courtesy of Emma Clark Library

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Stony Brook Heights Rooftop Farm Nutrition and Cooking Workshop for Kids. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Medicine/Kali Chan
Stony Brook Heights Rooftop Farm Nutrition and Cooking Workshop for Kids. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Medicine/Kali Chan
Stony Brook Heights Rooftop Farm Nutrition and Cooking Workshop for Kids. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Medicine/Kali Chan
Stony Brook Heights Rooftop Farm Nutrition and Cooking Workshop for Kids. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Medicine/Kali Chan
Stony Brook Heights Rooftop Farm Nutrition and Cooking Workshop for Kids. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Medicine/Kali Chan
Stony Brook Heights Rooftop Farm Nutrition and Cooking Workshop for Kids. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Medicine/Kali Chan
Stony Brook Heights Rooftop Farm Nutrition and Cooking Workshop for Kids. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Medicine/Kali Chan

Stony Brook Medicine recently hosted its annual Stony Brook Heights Rooftop Farm Nutrition and Cooking Workshop for Kids, a three-day farm-to-table nutrition education program based out of Stony Brook University Hospital’s organic rooftop farm. 

Twelve children ages 7 to 10 took part in the workshop from July 23 to 25. Participants picked fresh vegetables from the 2,242-square-foot garden and then prepared their own meals which included hummus and veggie wraps, tabbouleh and fruit smoothies. 

By day 3, they had learned about how food and ingredients are grown; harvesting and choosing ingredients to prepare healthier food options; trying a variety of fruit and vegetables with the health benefits behind them; and proper use of kitchen equipment. They also learned about composting and water conservation. Each young chef went home with easy recipes they can duplicate for their families. 

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Runners at the starting line at Run the Farm. Photo from TOB

By Rita J. Egan

An annual race proves it can go the distance.

The organizers of the ShopRite Run the Farm 4-mile Run/Walk, which benefits Bethel Hobbs Community Farm in Centereach, will celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 10. Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle and Brookhaven Town Councilman Neil Manzella will co-host the annual challenge that ShopRite of Selden is sponsoring.

LaValle, former councilman for Brookhaven’s 3rd Town Council District, said he was pleased when Manzella expressed interest in helping to organize and host the race when he was elected to fill LaValle’s vacant seat last year.

Manzella said he’s happy to help and bring the race to the next level.

“Kevin has done such a fantastic job,” the councilman said.

He described the farm as a “hidden gem.”

“The 3rd District where I live is a very developed district, very business-oriented district, so to have this little farm tucked away in the middle of it, it’s just a nice change of pace,” Manzella said.

Before his tenure in the Town of Brookhaven, LaValle worked with the late Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore. He said that after the two visited the 11-acre community farm and met with its founder and director, Ann Pellegrino, they knew they had to help.

“Tom and I got back into the car after taking the tour, and literally, at the same moment, we both looked at each other and said, ‘We need to do something for this place,’ because that’s how much of an impression that first tour really meant to us,” LaValle said.

Runners take to the streets of Centereach for Run the Farm event. Photo from TOB

He added that while Muratore initially was able to secure county grants for the farm, when Suffolk County had to tighten its budget, the legislator couldn’t acquire the same funding he once did. LaValle, at the time a councilman, sat down with Pellegrino and discussed the idea of hosting a race, the proceeds of which would benefit the farm.

“It turned out to be a big hit,” Pellegrino said. “We get a good number of people, and they help us raise funds that go directly into the farm allowing us to do what we need to do.”

The farm provides produce for those experiencing food insecurity in the community. Over the years, it has also added an educational element where students can learn about farming. Volunteers help grow from 70,000 to 100,000 pounds of food donated to more than a dozen food pantries throughout the Island. The farm also has a stand where visitors can buy vegetables. 

Recently, Pellegrino said one food pantry, which feeds more than 100 families over the course of a few days, stopped by for 200 bunches each of collard greens and Swiss chard.

She added that many race participants tell her they never knew the farm existed, and some have come back to visit. Others work for companies that will organize ways to give back to the community farm, whether by donating funds or physically helping out, after they hear about it from their employee.

“We get all walks of life and all age groups,” she said. “It’s pretty impressive seeing older runners run it when I know I can’t.”

Pellegrino, LaValle and Manzella all said they have never run in the race. While the elected officials mingle with participants as they cross the finish line and assist those representing community groups, such as Girl Scouts who hand out water, Pellegrino works at the farmstand. She said this year, she will have help and will be able to be at the start line, something she has only been able to do once since the event started.

Manzella said he would like to run in the race one day, especially after seeing his chief of staff, Thomas Heinlein, participate in the challenge and receive a trophy. The councilman added that last year, he was surprised that in the time it took him to walk from the starting line at Oxhead Elementary School to the farm, a shorter distance than the overall race path, someone was already approaching the finish line.

The race includes two miles of even terrain followed by two challenging miles, which include a mile of gentle slope followed by two demanding climbs. Runners begin at the elementary school, travel through the streets of Centereach and end at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm.

“It’s a challenge, and it’s a beautiful course,” LaValle said. “Runners love it. It’s through the streets of Centereach, so it’s very shaded throughout a lot of the course.”

On average, more than 250 runners enter the race, and approximately 100 to 200 people come to cheer participants on, the town clerk said. In each age group, there are awards for the top three runners, and there are also special recognitions, including awarding the fastest runner who is an active or past member of the military. People come from all over the Island to enter, LaValle added. In 2019, two winners, a father and son, were from France.

Soon after Run the Farm was created, it was made official by USA Track & Field and timed and kept track of like other official races. This year is the first time the 4-mile run/walk will have a lead sponsor, ShopRite of Selden. LaValle said Charles Gallagher, president of Gallagher Family Markets, which owns the supermarket, donated money to the event in previous years. One day while shopping, LaValle was talking with Gallagher, and he decided to be a lead sponsor to show his support for the community event.

Pellegrino said she’s grateful LaValle approached her about organizing a race 10 years ago.  

The funds raised help with general expenses and larger projects. In the past, proceeds from the race have been used to repair the barn roof, update the irrigation system and construct a wheelchair garden. In the future, she said the farmstand will need some work.

“It’s just a tremendous help when the community comes together to support what we’re doing the way we’re doing it,” Pellegrino said.

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ShopRite Run the Farm 4-Mile Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, rain or shine. Fun Run for children begins at 8:30 a.m., and the 4-mile challenge starts at 9 a.m. The cost to enter is $30 for those who pre-register and $35 the day of the race; $5 for  children under the age of 10. The challenge starts at Oxhead Elementary School, 144 Oxhead Road, Centereach, and ends at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, located at 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach. To register in advance, visit events.elitefeats.com/24runthefarm.

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