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BEACON OF LIGHT Create a Luminous Lighthouse to take home at the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor on July 19 or July 26.
PROGRAMS

Drop-In Art Workshops

Children ages five through ten are invited to the Heckscher Museum, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington to create fun works of art in a variety of materials inspired by artwork in the Museum’s exhibitions on July 18, July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. Each week’s project will be exciting and different! Programs will be held both in the Museum and in Heckscher Park, weather-permitting. $10 per child includes all art supplies and admission to the museum. No advance registration required. www.heckscher.org

Submarine Adventure

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a Submarine Adventure on July 18 at 1 p.m. and again at 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 fee + $10 participant. No registration required. 631-367-3418

Circus Variety Show

The Village of Port Jefferson presents a Circus Variety Show with Greg Milstein at the Jill Nees-Russell Performance Stage at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson on July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Free. Bring seating. 631-473-4724

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on July 19 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

Luminous Lighthouses

Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a drop-in program, Luminous Lighthouses, on July 19 and July 26 between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Explore the radiant world of lighthouses in this creative design workshop. Design and decorate a unique lighthouse of your own — complete with a battery-powered tea light! Admission + $10 participant. No registration required. 631-367-3418

The Magic of Amore

Families with children up to Grade 6 are invited to a magic show at Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on July 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fast paced and original, this one-of-a-kind performance utilizes, magic, illusion, comedy, music, and audience participation on the Library’s front lawn. Please bring a blanket for seating. No registration required. 631-941-4080

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 July 20 with a “Tales & Tunes” with musician and storyteller Johnny Cuomo from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and an Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF)  adoption event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. . 631-751-2244

BNL Open House

Brookhaven National Laboratory, 2 Center St., Upton continues its Summer Open House series with Dazzling Discoveries on July 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a Magic of Chemistry Show, tour the experimental floor at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), meet BNL scientists and enjoy hands-on science activities in Berkner Hall. Free. 631-344-800

LIM Family Fun Day

Join the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook for a Family Fun Day on July 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. Sing and dance to a family-friendly music show from Squeaky Clean, make music with Samantha Monteleone, enjoy some hands-on musical fun with an Instrument Petting Zoo with School of Rock Port Jefferson, create exhibition-themed crafts, and explore the galleries and grounds! Free. 631-751-0066

Magic Al

The Silly Sorcery Showcase

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for The Silly Sorcery Showcase on July  21 at 2 p.m. Hosted by Mike Maione aka The Silly Magician, the afternoon will feature  performances by juggler Keith Leaf and celebrated magician Magic Al. Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on July 22 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Happy Birthday Bubbles!

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program for ages 3 to 5, Happy Birthday Bubbles!, on July 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.

Shark Adventures

This Shark Week, join The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor in celebrating these incredible apex predators with Shark Adventures on July 25 at 1 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. Touch a real shark jaw and a Megalodon tooth. Learn to identify different shark teeth and excavate a real shark tooth fossil. Design and create a necklace or keychain featuring your fossil treasure. ​​Admission fee + $10 participant; $5 members. No registration required. 631-367-3418

Magic Show on the Harbor

The Village of Port Jefferson presents a magic show with Magic of Amore at the Jill Nees-Russell Performance Stage at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Free. Bring seating. 631-473-4724

THEATER

‘Raggedy Ann & Andy’

“Be a buddy, be a pal, be a friend …”  Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Raggedy Ann & Andy from July 5 to July 27. The world’s favorite and most famous rag dolls come to life in a heart-warming adventure about friendship and loyalty as the toys save the Tiwilliger Toy Workshop for Extra-Special Friends. A captivating tale of the power of love and cooperation. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Finding Nemo Jr.’

Summer fun continues at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport with Finding Nemo Jr. from July 20 to Aug. 25. 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

‘Peter Rabbit’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of Peter Rabbit on July 21 at noon. For Peter Rabbit and his friends, the lure of local farm, owned by Mr. McGregor, is irresistible. A children’s favourite since Beatrix’s Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1902, this all-new adaptation seamlessly blends live-action with animation. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone’

Town of Huntington presents five drive-in movies screening of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone at the Cinema Arts Centre parking lot, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on July 22 at 7 p.m. Sign up in advance at nyhuntingtonweb.myvscloud.com. 631-351-3112

‘Trolls Band Together’

The 7th annual Farmingville Flicks outdoor movie series kicks off at Local Church, 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville with Trolls Band Together on July 22 at dusk, courtesy of the Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce and Sachem Public Library. Bring seating. 631-317-1738

‘The Parent Trap’

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai continues its Movies in the Moonlight series with a screening of The Parent Trap on July 26 at dusk. Bring seating. Free. Presented by the North Shore Youth Council and Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon. 631-403-4846

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From left, Elisa DiStefano, NewsdayTV; Jennifer Nicholson, COO, RMHC NYM; Leah Laurenti; Anthony Nunziata; Joy Mangano; Mario Mattera, NY State Senator; Nick Croce, RMHC NYM. Photo from Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro

Concert at the Engeman Theater raises $45k for Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro

More than 200 guests turned out to a spectacular gala benefit concert put on by the  Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro on Tuesday, June 18th, at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport, NY, to help support the Capital Campaign to build a new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. The event raised $45,000 for the effort.

Romantic singing sensation Anthony Nunziata headlined the evening with a mesmerizing mix of covers and original songs. Long Island’s own Leah Laurenti opened the show with a heartfelt rendition of Keane’s “Somewhere Only We Know,” setting the tone for a night of touching performances and community spirit.

Inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano served as the emcee, highlighting the critical need for a Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Medical Center by introducing the Griswold family, who utilized the Ronald McDonald Stony Brook Family Rooms in 2017. The Griswolds stayed bedside as their 3-month-old son Nash underwent multiple life-saving procedures. Today, Nash is a thriving, active seven-year-old. Their story underscored the importance of having a nearby sanctuary during medical crises, a need the new Ronald McDonald House aims to fulfill.

Nick Croce, Co-Chair of the Stony Brook Advisory Council and RMHC New York Metro Board Member, organized the event and welcomed attendees. Reflecting on the evening, Croce expressed, “I want to thank our event sponsors and guests for showing up in support of our efforts to build a home-away-from-home for families with sick children here on Long Island. Our goal is to relieve as much stress as possible so families can be there for their sick children.”

Construction for the new Ronald McDonald House in Stony Brook is set to begin this year, with an expected opening in 2026. The new facility will feature 30 private bedrooms, plus a fitness center, communal kitchens, a movie theater, a playroom, and much more. It will provide essential support to families, ensuring they can stay close to their hospitalized children without the added burden of finding and funding nearby accommodations.

To learn more or to get involved in the Capital Campaign to build the Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, visit https://www.rmhcnym.org.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro

Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro (RMHC NYM) provides free lodging, meals, and emotional support to keep families seeking medical treatment for their sick children near the care they need and the families they love.

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A SUMMER TRADITION The Terryville Fire Department presents their annual carnival from July 24 to 27. Photo by Giselle Barkley/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 July 18

Huntington Manor Fireman’s Fair

Long Island’s largest Fireman’s Fair at the Henry L. Stimson Middle School, 401 Oakwood Rd., Huntington Station, and adjoining Peter Nelson Park continues tonight from 6 to 11 p.m., July 19 from 6 p.m. to midnight, and July 20 from 5 p.m. to midnight.  Featuring amusement rides, games,  live musical entertainment, food. Fireworks  on July 19 and 20. P.O.P bracelets for the rides are $40. 631-427-1629, ext. 4.

Dennis Cannataro Concert Series

The Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series continues at the Smithtown Library, 1 North Country Road, Smithtown with Radio Active (80s/90s/2000s) tonight at 7:30 p.m. No registration required. 631-360-2480 ext. 150

Harborside Concerts

Harborside concerts continue at the Show Mobile at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson tonight at 7 p.m. with the Ed Travers Band (Jimmy Buffet Tribute). Bring seating. 631-473-4724

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 Foreign Journey (Foreigner/Journey tribute band) starting at 7 p.m. Bring seating. 631-681-8708

Community Band Concert

The Northport Community Band will host concerts at the Robert W. Krueger Bandshell in Northport Village Park tonight, July 25 and Aug. 1 starting at 8:30 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Rain location is Northport High School. www.ncb59.org

Friday July 19

Huntington Manor Fireman’s Fair

See July 18 listing.

Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony

Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, in conjunction with the Suffolk Y JCC, will host the Town of Huntington’s 13th Annual Anne Frank Memorial Ceremony at Arboretum Park, 48 Threepence Drive, Melville, home of the Anne Frank Memorial Garden,  from 10 a.m. to noon.  This year’s event will feature Holocaust Survivor Rosalie Simon and students who participated in Suffolk Y JCC’s Names, Not Numbers program with music by Toby Tobias. Refreshments will be served. 631-351-3296.

Third Friday at the Reboli

Join Dr. Marc Fasanella as he returns to The Reboli Center, 64 Main St., Stony Brook for an illustrated lecture on seminal concepts of how humanity can engage with and implement ecologically enlightened, artful, advanced concepts of community development and land use from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free to the public and no reservations are required to attend.  Light snacks and refreshments will be offered for your enjoyment. 631-751-7707

Musical Moments

Musical Moments in Kings Park returns to Russ Savatt Park, 14 Main St., Kings Park from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with a concert by Day Trippers courtesy of the Kings Park Civic Association. Weather permitting. 516-509-7231

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 Annie Mark. Bring seating. Weather permitting. 631-261-1872

Heart Tribute Concert

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its summer concert series with Bad Animals — The Heart Tribute at 8 p.m.  is the next best thing to the real thing. Lead vocalist Daena D delivers a stunningly accurate recreation of Ann Wilson’s soaring signature vocals, while Gina D successfully captures the charismatic guitar and trademark vocals of Nancy Wilson. Tickets are $55. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Saturday July 20

Huntington Manor Fireman’s Fair

See July 18 listing.

Deepwells Art & Craft Festival

Deepwells Farm, 2 Taylor Lane, St. James presents a Summer Art & Craft Festival today and July 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with artisans featuring original art, pottery, jewelry, fiber, candles, handmade soap and lotions, gourmet food and more with kids activities, food and music. Free admission. 631-307-0477

Superheroes of the Sky

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive Smithtown presents Superheroes of the Sky from 11 a.m. to noon. Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds the Center’s Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing and learning about bald eagles, turkey vultures, owls, hawks and many more. Fee is $10 per adults, $5 per child under the age of 12. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Open Mic Day Concert

Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce will host an Open Mic Day Concert in the Train Car Park, corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station at 4 p.m. featuring performances by bands and singers. Bring seating. Rain date is July 21. 631-759-8850

Concert on the Lawn

As part of its annual Summer Concert Series, The North Shore Community Band will present an outdoor concert at Wading River Congregational Church, 2057 North Country Road, Wading River at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of patriotic favorites. www.northshorecommunityband.org

The Brooklyn Bridge in Concert

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson welcomes The Brooklyn Bridge in concert at 8 p.m. Enjoy their greatest hits including “The Worst that Could Happen,” “Welcome Me Love,” “Blessed is the Rain,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Your Husband, My Wife.” Tickets are $65. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Sunday July 21

Deepwells Art & Craft Festival

See July 20 listing.

Sea Glass Festival

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor hosts its 2nd annual Seaglass Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The indoor/outdoor event will feature a Sea Glass of the Year contest, glass artists, vendors and exhibitors, presentations on glass bottle history and sea glass identification as well as sea glass art workshops (extra fee). Admission fee is $15 is advance at cshwhalingmuseum.com, $20 at the door. 631-367-3418, www.cshwhalingmuseum.org

Huntington Independence Day

The Huntington Militia hosts a Huntington Independence Day event at the Arsenal Museum, 425 Park Ave., Huntington and Village Green from noon to 4 p.m., with a re-enactment of the news of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 at 1 p.m. Featured events include musket and cannon drills, practice musket drills for children, period craft, cooking demonstrations and tours of the Arsenal. Free. Rain date is August 4. 631-223-8017, www.huntingtonmilitia.com

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 Free Range featuring Cathy Rose Salit 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 Fat Nicky & The Snacks from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The series continues every Sunday through Aug. 18. Free. Bring seating. 631-984-0201, www.celebratestjames.org

Harry Chapin Tribute Concert

Heckscher Park’s Chapin Rainbow Stage, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington hosts the annual “Just Wild About Harry” Chapin tribute concert at 7 p.m. Eighteen acts comprised of nearly three dozen of Long Island’s top musicians and songwriters will take to the stage that bears his name to honor the late Grammy Award-winning songwriter, humanitarian and anti-hunger activist. Free. Bring seating. 631-425-2925,  631-271-8423

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 Common Ground. Bring seating. In the case of rain, the concerts will be cancelled. 631-751-2244, www.wmho.org

Monday July 22

Outdoor Hula Hooping

Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station hosts an evening of outdoor hula hooping from 6 to 7 p.m. Get a great workout while you hoop it up with instructor Jeannie Pendergrass on the library lawn. Open to all. To reserve your spot, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org

Tuesday July 23

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a concert titled The Golden Age of Song Writing with Marty Kupferberg and Thelma Grossman in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Come hear the Club’s favorite crooner and his talented accompanist! Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737

Watercolor Painting Workshop

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket continues its free community summer programs with Watercolor Painting with Gretchen Smith at Hap’s Red Barn at 11 a.m. Amateurs and artists alike will be given the tools and instruction to create their own masterpieces. 631-689-6146

Northport Family Fun Night

The Northport Chamber of Commerce will host a Northport Family Fun Night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Village of Northport’s Main Street will be closed to traffic from Woodbine Avenue to Union Place. Enjoy live music, outdoor dining, vendor sidewalk sales and antique cars. 631-754-3905

Summer SWAP Concerts

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook continues its “Summer Stage With a Purpose” (Summer SWAP) concerts on its front lawn from 6 to 8 p.m. with the Aubrey Johnson (vox) Quartet. Guests may purchase refreshments in the Basie Garden beside the venue. Free. www.thejazzloft.org

Sound Symphony Orchestra Concert

The Sound Symphony Orchestra, directed by Maestro Dorothy Savitch with vocal soloist Christine Cornell, will present a free outdoor concert at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome, no registration is required. Bring seating. 631-928-1212

Summer Concert in the Courtyard

Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Ave., Northport continues its Summer Concerts in the Library Courtyard series with The Dedications at 7 p.m. Led by singer John Zollo, this vocal group performs ’50’s and ’60’s harmony, rock and roll, and ballads, as well as classic rock of the ’70s and ’80s. Rain date is July 24. No registration required. 631-261-6930

Smithtown Community Band

The Smithtown Historical Society hosts the 38th annual Smithtown Community Band concert series, Starry Nights, on the grounds of the Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Main St., Smithtown tonight and July 30. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Free. Bring seating. 631-265-6768

An Evening of Comedy

Join the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Huntington for 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 July 24

Terryville Carnival

Terryville Fire Department, 19 Jayne Blvd., Port Jefferson Station invites the community to its annual family carnival tonight to July 27 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., and July 28 from 5 to 10 p.m. Enjoy rides, games and carnival food. $25 entry fee includes all rides. Fireworks on July 26. 631-473-1224

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 Arbutus & Vines  from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Bring seating. Held rain or shine. 631-473-5220, www.gpjac.org

Summer Concert Wednesdays

Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce continues its Summer Concert Wednesdays at the Train Car Park, 1 Rose Ave. (corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway), Port Jefferson Station with a performance by Decadia from 7 to 9 p.m. The free series continues every Wednesday through July 31. Bring seating. 631-821-1313, www.pjstchamber.com

Thursday July 25

Community Band Concert

See July 18 listing.

Terryville Carnival

See July 24 listing.

Harborside Concerts

Harborside concerts continue at the Show Mobile at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson tonight at 7 p.m. with the Elo Tribute Band. Bring seating. 631-473-4724, www.portjeff.com

LIM Summer Thursday

Join the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook for a special after hours  screening Melissa Levine’s Babygirl followed by a performance by Rosie Kelly at 5:30 p.m. Then head over to the Art Museum to view Fire Island: The Art of Liberation. Free admission. 631-751-0066

Dennis Cannataro Concert Series

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

Film

Stony Brook Film Festival

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook  returns for its 29th year from July 18 to July 27.  This year’s lineup boasts 36 full-length feature films and shorts from 19 countries. Tickets are $15 adults, $13.50 seniors. For more information, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.

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. 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’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Legally Blonde The Musical from July 11 to Aug. 25. 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.

‘Once Upon a Mattress’

Community Playhouse of Northport presents a Bucket List Production of  Once Upon A Mattress at Harborfields High School, 98 Taylor Avenue, Greenlawn on July 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 for children. To order, visit https://communityplayhousenorthport.org/. For more information, call 631-683-8444.

‘Boeing Boeing’

The Minstrel Players, Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport presents Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti on July 20 and 27 at 8 p.m. and July 21 and 28 at 3 p.m. Set in the 1960s, the play centers on bachelor Bernard, who has a flat in Paris and three airline stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. Bernard’s life gets bumpy, though, when his friend Robert comes to stay, and complications such as weather and a new, speedier Boeing jet disrupt his careful planning. Tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors and adults. To order, call 516-361-7232.

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Dr. Alexander Orlov. Photo by John Griffin/SBU

Alexander Orlov recognized for contributions to the AIChE’s division dedicated to promoting research, education and innovation related to the design of creative engineering solutions to environmental challenges

Alexander Orlov, PhD, Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Stony Brook University, is the recipient of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (AIChE) Dr. Peter. B. Lederman Environmental Division Service Award.

The award recognizes outstanding service to the Environmental Division the AIChE. The AIChE has more than 60,000 members from more than 110 countries and is the world’s leading organization for chemical engineering professionals.

Orlov will receive the award during the AIChE’s annual meeting, which takes October 27 to 31 at the Convention Center in San Diego.

As an integral member of the AIChE, Orlov initiated fundraising and outreach efforts for the Environmental Division that helped to double its annual budget. His leadership led to a substantial increase in the Division’s membership. Both efforts led to his nomination for the service award.

Orlov is currently Co-Chair of the AIChE’s Sustainable Engineering Forum (SEF) Education Committee and an Institute for Sustainability Board Member. Previously, the Institute recognized Orlov for his education and commercialization efforts with the 2017 SEF Education Award and the 2021 AIChE SEF Industrial Practice Award.

In addition to his departmental faculty position at Stony Brook, Orlov is a faculty member of the Consortium for Interdisciplinary Environmental Research, and an affiliate faculty member of the Chemistry Department and the Institute for Advanced Computational Science. He also serves as a Co-Director of the Center for Laser Assisted Advanced Manufacturing and Center for Development and Validation of Scalable Methods for Sustainable Plastic Synthesis and Processing.

Orlov received his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cambridge. He has been teaching and conducting research at Stony Brook University since 2008.

 

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Hope Jacobsen
Fiona Reichers

The Friends of the Port Jefferson Free Library presented their annual scholarship to two students in June. The winners were Hope Jacobsen, a senior from Sound Beach who recently graduated from Miller Place High School as well as Fiona Reichers, a senior from Port Jefferson who recently graduated from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School.

Hope will be studying Music Education at SUNY Potsdam in the Fall. Fiona will be attending SUNY at Purchase College and will be studying Theater Design/Technology, concentrating in Costume Design/Technology.

Both of the winners were chosen for their dedication towards Community Service as well as their use of the library.

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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced on July 16 that two County beaches are extending their hours during the current heatwave. Swimming at Smith Point Beach in Shirley and Cupsogue Beach in Westhampton Beach will remain open an additional hour, closing at 6:30 p.m. until further notice.

“Residents cannot be left high and dry in the heat wave,” said Romaine. “Increasing access to these most popular county beaches is a matter of public health and sound decision-making.” 

Romaine also emphasized the importance of safety.

“Safety is the most important part of any day near the water,” said Romaine. “Please adhere to the rules, pay attention to lifeguards and signs. Be careful.”

Romaine offered the following Safety Tips: 

  • Only swim within the buoys with a lifeguard on duty. 
  • Be conscious of riptides and remember to swim parallel to the shore to get out current before heading back to shore. 
  • Swim sober.
  • Never swim alone. 
  • Check local advisories before swimming. 

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With a heat advisory [weather.gov] in effect through Wednesday evening and strong thunderstorms possible Wednesday afternoon, PSEG Long Island has sufficient electric capacity to meet projected peak demand and is prepared for extreme weather.

According to the National Weather Service, high heat and humidity will continue today, with heat indices approaching or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature.

Scattered thunderstorms are also expected to develop Wednesday afternoon ahead of a cold front. Isolated storms may be strong with peak wind gusts of 35-55 mph possible — enough to potentially topple trees, bring down branches on wires and cause outages.

PSEG Long Island has personnel ready to respond safely and as quickly as possible throughout the storm.

“PSEG Long Island is closely monitoring both the heat and the thunderstorms and we are prepared for potential impacts on the system,” said Michael Sullivan, vice president of Electric Operations at PSEG Long Island. “We have performed system and logistic checks, and have a full complement of personnel who will mobilize for restoration in foul weather conditions. Our crews will work to safely restore any outages as quickly as conditions will allow.”

Customers are asked to note the important storm safety tips below and to visit psegliny.com/safetyandreliability/stormsafety for additional storm preparation information.

Customer Safety:

  • Downed wires should always be considered “live.” Please stay as far away as possible from them, and do not drive over or stand near them. To report a downed wire, call PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number at 800-490-0075 or call 911.
  • Electric current passes easily through water. If you encounter a pool of standing water, stop, back up and choose another path.
  • Never use a generator or any gasoline-powered engine inside your home, basement, or garage or less than 20 feet from any window, door, or vent. Use an extension cord that is more than 20 feet long to keep the generator at a safe distance.

During extreme heat conditions, customers should:

  • Seek out air-conditioned spaces, if possible, if their homes become too warm.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
  • Avoid wearing dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
  • Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day, which is between 10 AM and 2 PM.

High temperatures and high electric demand can sometimes cause scattered, heat-related outages. PSEG Long Island will have additional personnel available to address outages safely and as quickly as possible.

Stay connected:

  • Download the PSEG Long Island mobile app to report outages and receive information on restoration times, crew locations and more.
  • To report an outage and receive status updates via text, text OUT to PSEGLI (773454) or visit us online at psegliny.com/outages.
  • To report an outage or downed wire call PSEG Long Island’s 24-hour Electric Service number: 800-490-0075.
  • Follow PSEG Long Island on Facebook and Twitter to report an outage and for updates before, during and after a storm.
  • Visit PSEG Long Island’s outage information across Long Island and the Rockaways online at mypowermap.psegliny.com.

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Photo courtesy of America's VetDogs

Explore Long Island volunteer opportunities, observe guide and service dog demonstrations, learn about volunteer puppy raising, and more!

Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs, sister Long Island-based national nonprofit organizations that provide service and guide dogs to veterans, first responders, active-duty service members, and to those who are blind, low vision, or with other disabilities, at no cost, will host their Second Annual Open House  on Tuesday, July 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. at their campus at 371 East Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown.

The event will include guide and service dog demonstrations, program graduates giving testimonials, informational tables on puppy raising, various local volunteer opportunities, tours of the facility, and more! No registration required. FREE to attend.

America’s VetDogs is proud to be one of a select few accredited assistance dog schools in the United States that is now able to provide a veteran with a specially trained service dog in 12-months or less. With over 800,000,000 veterans living in New York, America’s VetDogs is dedicated to providing life-changing service dogs to our nation’s heroes with disabilities faster and at no charge to them. 

The Guide Dog Foundation is currently in urgent need of volunteer puppy raisers. Puppy raisers welcome a pup into their homes at around 8 weeks of age. The raiser will provide crucial socialization experiences for the pup by taking them to grocery stores, on public transport, and more. Puppy Raisers will also attend regularly scheduled classes alongside other local raisers. The Guide Foundation covers all cost associated with raising, the volunteer puppy raiser is asked to cover the cost of food. At around 14-18 months of age, the dog will return to the Foundation in Smithtown to begin formal training. 

It costs more than $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog, but Americas’ VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation provide their services completely free of charge.  All funding comes from the generous contributions of individuals, corporations, foundations, businesses, and community organizations.

To learn more about the event visit VetDogs.org/OpenHouse

 

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Fathom Events and Warner Bros. Pictures celebrate the 40th anniversary of the beloved 1984 fantasy epic The NeverEnding Story by bringing it back to select theaters nationwide on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22.

The film tells the story of a young boy named Bastian who, on his way to school one day, ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called “The NeverEnding Story,” Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by “The Nothing,” a darkness that destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs the help of a human child to survive. 

When Bastian reads a description of himself in the book, he begins to wonder if Fantasia is real and needs him to survive.

Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen directs this unforgettable adventure starring Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Tami Stronach, Noah Hathaway, and Deep Roy, and boasting landmark practical creature effects and whimsical set designs.

Each screening will include an exclusive introduction by legendary film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, exploring the visionary tale’s enduring appeal that continues to captivate new generations of filmgoers.

Locally the film will be screened at AMC Loews Stony Brook 17, Island 16: Cinema de Lux in Holtsville, Showcase Cinema de Lux in Farmingdale, and Regal UA in Farmingdale. 

To order tickets in advance, visit www.fathomevents.com.

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WHO: Fathom Events and Warner Bros. Pictures

WHEN: Sunday, July 21 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm local time; and Monday, July 22 at 7:00 pm local time.

WHERE: Tickets for the event can be purchased at Fathom Eventsor at participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations, visit the Fathom Events website (theater locations are subject to change).

 

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Esme
Esme

This week’s shelter pet is Esme, a beautiful domestic short-haired, ten-month-old girl who adorns a stunning gray tuxedo coat. This sweet baby girl had thought she found a forever home months back, only to be returned due to an unexpected change in her family’s living situation. Despite this gut wrenching turn of events, Esme and the team at the shelter are hopeful that her chance at being a cherished forever family member will arrive before her first birthday.

At first she may seem a little shy or reserved when making Esme’s acquaintance.  However, with a little time and patience Esme will warm up to new faces with endless affection and purrs. This exquisite young lady is simply irresistible to any kitten-loving human and would bring a lifetime of joy and memories to one lucky family. Caretakers believe that Esme would be best suited in a home with older children, possibly cats and dogs.
If you are interested in meeting Esme, please fill out an application to schedule time to properly interact with your prospective soul mate in a domestic settingThe 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 or visit www.townofsmithtownanimalshelter.com.

For more information regarding animals available for adoption visit:. TownofSmithtownAnimalShelter.com 
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