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Kindergartner Athena Corso. Photo by Kevin Coughlin/BNL
First grader John Jantzen. Photo by Kevin Coughlin/BNL
Second grader Christopher Calvanese. Photo by Kevin Coughlin/BNL
Third grader Erios Pikramenos. Photo by Kevin Coughlin/BNL
Fourth grader Lyla Drucker. Photo by Kevin Coughlin/BNL
Fifth grader Taran Sathish Kumar
Sixth grader Luke Dinsman. Photo by Kevin Coughlin/BNL

The annual Elementary Science Fair Competition hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory on June 7 showcased a range of hypotheses students set out to test by following the scientific method.

Students presented questions inspired by their everyday lives, their interests, and timely topics in science. This year’s project titles included, “Alexa, Do my Homework!” “Does Taylor Swift Help Make my Dog Less Anxious?” “How Does the Air Pressure of a Soccer Ball Affect how far it Travels When Kicked?” and “Words Matter: How Encouragement Affects Performance.”

Brookhaven Lab scientists and local teachers volunteered to judge 258 projects and award the top spots and honorable mentions for each grade level, from kindergarten to sixth grade. The competition also included a Judges’ Choice award for creative questions.

“Our Elementary Science Fair is all about celebrating students’ first steps in STEM and providing positive memories that will inspire them as they consider future career paths,” said Daniel Trieu, competition co-coordinator and educational programs representative with Brookhaven Lab’s Office of Workforce Development and Science Education (WDSE). WDSE provides educational opportunities that highlight the Lab’s research initiatives, preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers.

A number of projects pulled in family and friends, including four-legged ones. Kindergarten student Savanna Stidd of Riley Avenue Elementary School wondered, “Am I really my dog’s best friend?” and found that her pup named Penny ran to her the fastest when called over. Her favorite part of the process? “I got to play with my dog,” she said.

Some students combined science and art, exploring how different types of music play into plant growth, whether music affects the way we draw, and which conditions contribute to the perfect place to hang their paintings. Others asked questions about food, including a project that tested which substance best mummified apples — complete with a life-size display prop mummy — and another that investigated why a student’s favorite ice cream flavor, chocolate, melts quickly in the summer.

Overall, the Science Fair is a chance to highlight students’ curiosity about the scientific process.

“My favorite part about being at the Science Fair is looking at my Science Fair project and seeing how hard I worked for it,” said Elijah David, a third grader from Coram Elementary School who conducted an experiment to see which liquids dissolved different types of candy the fastest. 

Students who earned first place in their grade level received medals and ribbons, along with banners to hang at their school to recognize the achievement. All participants received a ribbon in recognition of having won their grade-level competition at their school. Brookhaven Lab and Teachers Federal Credit Union sponsored the competition.

Science Fair awards

The following students earned first place in their grade level: 

◆ Kindergartner Athena Corso, Lincoln  Avenue Elementary School in Sayville for  “Don’t Wake a Sleeping Baby.”

◆ First grader John Jantzen, Sunrise Drive Elementary School in Sayville for “Electromagnet Avenue.”

◆ Second grader Christopher Calvanese, Pines Elementary School in Smithtown for “Monkey Bars or Ouchy Scars: Which playground surface absorbs the most impact?” 

◆ Third grader Erios Pikramenos, Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School in Rocky Point for “Lami vs. Eddy.”

◆ Fourth grader Lyla Drucker, Tamarac Elementary in Holtsville for “Upcycled Seed Paper.” 

◆ Fifth grader Taran Sathish Kumar, Pines Elementary School in Smithtown for “Waste to Blaze: Which Eco-Briquette Burns the Best.” 

◆ Sixth grader Luke Dinsman, Northport Middle School in Northport for “Defeating Drought: Can Hydrogels Help?” 

Judges’ choice

Kindergarten: Nate Doherty, Miller Avenue School in Shoreham

First Grade: Jack Gottesman, Tamarac Elementary School in Holtsville

Second Grade: Indie Crooke, Hampton Bays Elementary School in Hampton Bays

Third Grade: Colton Christian, Dayton Avenue School in Manorville

Fourth Grade: Mabel Gross, Dayton Avenue School in Manorville

Fifth Grade: Morgan Proscia, Sunrise Drive Elementary School in Sayville

Honorable mentions

Kindergarten: Arjun Yelika, Laurel Hill School in East Setauket; Savanna Stidd, Riley Avenue Elementary School in Calverton; and Peyton Lauten, Frank J. Carasiti Elementary in Rocky Point

First Grade: Grady McHugh, Pines Elementary School in Smithtown; and Cecilia Singh, Edna Louise Spear Elementary in Port Jefferson

Second Grade: Maggie Ruddick, Ridge Elementary School in Ridge; Rudhvin Maheshkumar, Bretton Woods Elementary School in Hauppauge; and Nathan Kenny, Hiawatha Elementary in Lake Ronkonkoma

Third Grade: Emilia Rutigliano, Tamarac Elementary in Holtsville; Adalynn Bishop, Raynor Country Day School in Speonk; George Miyagishi, Park View Elementary School in Kings Park; Christopher Powell, Fifth Avenue School in East Northport; and Siena Roseto, Cutchogue East Elementary School in Cutchogue.

Fourth Grade: Kate Unterstein, Cutchogue East Elementary School in Cutchogue; Myles Savage, RCK Elementary School in Islip Terrace; Lily Argyros, Bretton Woods Elementary School in Hauppauge; Vincent Calvanese, Pines Elementary School in Smithtown; and Ruby Tafflock, Ocean Avenue School in Northport. 

Fifth Grade: Sofia Balcells, Raynor Country Day School in Speonk; and Ashleigh Bruno, Northport Middle School in Northport.

Sixth Grade: William Zeiger, Peconic Community School in Cutchogue; and Colette Breig, William T. Rogers Middle School in Kings Park.

Science Fair Expo

While the project showcase was underway, science fair participants and their families also visited the Science Fair Expo, which featured information about Brookhaven Lab, science demonstrations, and hands-on activities related to physics, nanoscale science, and more.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is supported by the Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy, the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States. For more info, visit science.energy.gov.

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New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host a Sand Castle Contest at Sunken Meadow State Park, Field #1, 1 Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park on Tuesdays, June 24,  July 15, and August 19. 

Each week, prizes will be awarded for the best sculptors and castles in several categories. T-shirts will be provided by the Natural Heritage Trust. 

Sand sculptors may use sand, water, and any other natural materials native to the beach. Registration is held at 9:30 a.m. at the Main Beach Boardwalk, build time is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., judging is at 10:30 a.m. and an awards ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. A $10 vehicle use fee will be in effect. For further information, call 631-269-4333, ext. 0.

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 By Bob Lipinski

Bob Lipinski

Fish stews, soups, and chowders are a popular and integral part of the cuisine in many coastal regions worldwide. These flavorful and substantial dishes have been enjoyed for centuries, featuring a diverse selection of seafood as the primary ingredient. Common additions include potatoes, tomatoes, various vegetables, onions, and other complementary components.

The main distinctions between fish soup and fish stew are liquid content and regional naming. Fish soup generally has a thin, brothy base that is lightly colored. Fish stew is a thicker, heartier dish with larger chunks of fish and less liquid than soup. Some examples of stew are bouillabaisse, brodetto, Cacciucco, Caldeirada, Cioppino, Ciuppin, waterzooi, zarzuela, and Zuppa di Pesce.

The word “chowder” originally referred to a large cooking pot or “chaudière” (cauldron) in French. Fish chowder traditionally has a thicker, richer consistency and includes larger pieces of fish, potatoes, vegetables, and salt pork.

Manhattan clam chowder is a brothy, tomato-based soup featuring clams, potatoes, and various vegetables. Manhattan chowder gets its name from a cookbook, “Soups and Sauces” by Virginia Elliott and Robert Jones (1934), although tomato-based clam chowder recipes existed before. The soup has little to do with New York City’s most popular borough and no one knows for sure why or when the name was given.

New England clam chowder is known for its hearty, creamy base, made with milk or cream, and often thickened with potatoes and a roux, introduced in New England by French, Nova Scotian, or British settlers in the 1700s.

Other states making their version of clam chowder include Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Rhode Island.

Some wines that pair well with these offerings are: 

Lamberti Prosecco “Extra Dry,” DOC, Veneto, Italy. Aromatic and fruity with hints of chamomile, pears, and ginger; flavors of apples, citrus and melon. Pair with bouillabaisse and New England Clam Chowder.

2023 Bolla Soave “Classico,” DOC, Veneto, Italy. Apple, pear, and honeysuckle aromas with flavors of peach, and melon, with a slightly bitter-almond aftertaste. Pair with brodetto and Cioppino.

2023 Bread & Butter Chardonnay, California. Aroma of tropical fruit and buttered toast with hints of vanilla, oak, almonds, and pears. Pair with Cioppino and New England Clam Chowder.

2023 Bread & Butter Pinot Noir, California. Did anyone say spicy cherry, red currant, and raspberry! Notes of tea, bay leaf, cinnamon, and plums. Pair with bouillabaisse and Manhattan Clam Chowder.

2023 Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon, California. Bouquet of black currant, raspberry, and oak with hints of chocolate-cherry, and spices. Pair with Cacciucco and Cioppino.

Bob Lipinski is the author of 10 books, including “101: Everything You Need To Know About Whiskey” and “Italian Wine & Cheese Made Simple” (available on Amazon.com). He consults and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements. He can be reached at www.boblipinski.com OR [email protected].

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The redesigned and fully stocked food pantry. Photo courtesy of Councilwoman Bonner's office

On June 7, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined community members, volunteers, and local faith leaders to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Food Pantry at St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church in Shoreham. 

The event began with a special blessing of the newly renovated space by the Rev. Jenn Pilat, followed by the pantry’s first official “self-shop” session, marking a significant milestone in the church’s mission to combat food insecurity with dignity and compassion, according to a press release.

Pictured from left are the Rev. Jenn Pilat, Councilwoman Jane Bonner, and Deacon Richard Ohlsen. Photo from Councilwoman Bonner’s office

Councilwoman Bonner presented Rev. Pilat and the St. Anselm’s community with an official Certificate of Congratulations from the Town of Brookhaven, honoring their commitment to service “The re-opening of this pantry represents the best of what can happen when a community comes together to lift each other up,” said Bonner. “This is a space built on generosity, respect, and a shared dedication to ensuring that no one goes hungry.”

The food pantry, located at 4 Woodville Road in the lower parking lot of the church, has been redesigned into a spacious and welcoming “self-shop” model. With new refrigeration and freezer units, the pantry can now offer fresh produce, dairy, frozen meats, and shelf-stable items, giving clients the opportunity to shop for food with greater autonomy. 

The transformation was made possible through generous grant funding from Episcopal Ministries of Long Island and the dedicated work of volunteers who collectively contributed over 700 hours annually to keep the pantry running. Lay leaders Michael Solomito, Chuck and Donna LaSalla, Deacon Rich Ohlsen, and the Rev. Jenn Pilat were instrumental in reimagining the space, inspired by visits to other local food pantries.

The pantry serves residents from Shoreham, Wading River, Rocky Point, and Longwood, and currently operates every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit www.stanselmsofshoreham.org/ or call 631-744-7730.

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Deer ticks aka blacklegged ticks typically carry Lyme disease.METRO photo
The effects of Lyme disease can be debilitating

By David Dunaief, M.D.

Dr. David Dunaief

Warm weather is imminent and, if you’re like me, you’re looking forward to enjoying more time outside this summer.  

Summer’s arrival also means that tick season is in full swing, although “season” is becoming a misnomer when we refer to ticks. A June 16th New York Times article shared some of the challenges of changing tick behavior and the expansion of tick types and overlapping tick-borne diseases we’re now seeing in the Northeast (1).

The most common of these is Lyme disease, which is typically carried by deer ticks, also known as blacklegged ticks. Deer ticks can be as small as the period at the end of this sentence. The CDC site is a great resource for tick images and typical regions (2).

If a tick bites you, you should remove it with forceps, tweezers or protected fingers (paper) as close to the skin as possible and pull slow and steady straight up. Do not crush or squeeze the tick; doing so may spread infectious disease (3). In a study, petroleum jelly, fingernail polish, a hot kitchen match and 70 percent isopropyl alcohol all failed to properly remove a tick. The National Institutes of Health recommends not removing a tick with oil (4).

When you remove a tick within 36 to 48 hours, your risk of infection is low. However, you can take a prophylactic dose of the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of tick removal if you are not experiencing a bulls-eye rash — a red outer ring and red spot in the center (5). This can significantly lower your risk of developing Lyme disease, although doxycycline does sometimes cause nausea.

Know Lyme symptoms

The three stages of Lyme disease are: early stage, where the bacteria are localized; early disseminated disease, where the bacteria have spread throughout the body; and late stage disseminated disease. Symptoms for early localized stage and early disseminated disease include the bulls-eye rash, which occurs in about 80 percent of patients, with or without systemic symptoms of fatigue, muscle pain and joint pain, headache, neck stiffness, swollen glands, and fever (6).

Early disseminated disease may cause neurological symptoms such as meningitis, cranial neuropathy (Bell’s palsy) and motor or sensory issues. Late disseminated disease can cause Lyme arthritis, heart problems, facial paralysis, impaired memory, numbness, pain and decreased concentration (4).

Lyme carditis is a rare complication affecting 1.1 percent of those with disseminated disease, but it can result in sudden cardiac death (7). If there are symptoms of chest pain, palpitations, light-headedness, shortness of breath or fainting, clinicians should suspect Lyme carditis.

Check for ticks 

The CDC suggests wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent with at least 20 percent DEET and treating your yard. Always check your skin and hair for ticks after spending time outside. Also, remember to check your pets; even if treated, they can carry ticks into the house.

Check for Lyme infection

Lyme disease often can be diagnosed within the clinical setting or with a blood test. However, testing immediately after being bitten by a tick is not useful. It takes about one to two weeks for IgM antibodies to appear and two to six weeks for IgG antibodies (6). These antibodies sometimes will remain elevated even after successful antibiotics treatment.

Remember that a single tick can transfer more than one disease, so you might need testing for other common tick-borne diseases, as well.

Monitor for post-Lyme effects

There is an ongoing debate about whether “chronic Lyme” disease exists. In one analysis of several prospective studies, researchers recognize that there are prolonged neurologic symptoms in a subset population that may be debilitating even after Lyme disease treatment (8). These authors also suggest that there may be post-Lyme disease syndromes with joint pain, muscle pain, neck and back pain, fatigue and cognitive impairment. They note, however, that extended durations of antibiotics do not prevent or alleviate post-Lyme syndromes.

The lingering effects of Lyme can debilitate you and might be a result of systemic inflammation (9). Systemic inflammation and its symptoms can be improved significantly with dietary and other lifestyle modifications.

Prevention is key to helping stem Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Become diligent about performing tick checks any time you’ve been outside. If you do find a tick, contact your physician immediately about prophylactic treatment.

References: 

(1) “The Tick Situation is Getting Worse. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.” New York Times. 16 June 2025. online. (2) https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/about/where-ticks-live.html. (3) Pediatrics. 1985;75(6):997. (4) nlm.nih.gov. (5) Clin Infect Dis. 2008;47(2):188. (6) uptodate.com. (7) MMWR. 2014;63(43):982-983. (8) Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2011;9(7):787-797. (9) J Infect Dis. 2009;199(9:1379-1388).

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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Avocado Superfood Salad

By Heidi Sutton

Summer brings sunshine-filled days along with the season’s bounty of some of the most delicious produce. 

Now is the time to enjoy those in-season fruits and vegetables when they are at the peak of freshness in recipes like Grilled Sweetpotato and Blueberry Salad that offers all the tastes of the season with greens, fresh blueberries, walnuts and blue cheese.

Or try this Avocado Superfood Salad, which combines kale, spinach, walnuts, blueberries, sweet potato, tomatoes and creamy avocados into a tasty, colorful and healthy lunch or dinner.

Grilled Sweetpotato and Blueberry Salad: SEE VIDEO HERE

Recipe courtesy of Culinary.net

Grilled Sweetpotato and Blueberry Salad

YIELD: Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:  

3 medium sweetpotatoes peeled and sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt to taste

pepper to taste

4 cups spring salad mix

1 cup fresh blueberries

1/3 cup chopped walnuts

1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles

lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

Lemon Honey Vinaigrette:

6 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 1/2 tablespoons honey

salt to taste

pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

To make lemon honey vinaigrette: In bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and honey. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Preheat grill to medium heat. Drizzle sweetpotatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill sliced sweetpotatoes on each side about 5 minutes, or until sweetpotatoes are tender and slightly charred. Remove from grill and let cool.

To arrange salad, spread spring salad mix onto large platter and top with grilled sweetpotatoes, blueberries, walnuts and blue cheese crumbles.

Top with lemon honey vinaigrette and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

Avocado Superfood Salad

Recipe courtesy of Family Features

Avocado Superfood Salad

YIELD: Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS: 

8 cups kale or baby spinach leaves

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste, divided

1 cup walnuts

1 cup blueberries

1 cup diced cooked sweet potato

1 cup halved grape tomatoes

2 large ripe, fresh California Avocados seeded, peeled and sliced horizontally

vinaigrette dressing for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Slice kale or spinach into fine shreds and place in mixing bowl. With clean hands, massage 1 tablespoon olive oil into shredded greens. Place on serving platter or individual plates and sprinkle with a little salt.

In medium skillet over medium heat, heat remaining oil. Add walnuts and stir to coat. Toast 2-5 minutes, stirring frequently, being careful not to burn walnuts. Remove from pan and let cool slightly. Arrange blueberries, sweet potatoes, grape tomatoes and avocado slices on top of kale and spinach, leaving space for walnuts. Add walnuts to salad and sprinkle with remaining salt. Serve with vinaigrette dressing.

 

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The restored Naugles Barn at Hallockville Museum Farm.

The Board of Directors of Hallockville Museum Farm, the 28-acre, preserved North Fork farm homestead in Riverhead, invites the public to attend a celebration of the restoration of Naugles Barn on Thursday, June 26. The free event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m., followed by a musical performance by the Old Time Jam band. Beverages will be available for purchase from the Travlin’ Tavern. Folks are invited to bring their families and picnic blankets, walk the grounds, and visit the animals. The festivities will continue until 8:30 p.m. – enabling guests to enjoy a beautiful farm view sunset – weather permitting.

“We are so excited to be opening these new doors of Naugles Barn to the public, marking the completion of the initial phase of the restoration project,” said Hallockville Executive Director, Heather Johnson. “The barn is now more accessible, more usable and more durable, and thanks to the skilled crafts people who worked on the project, still the authentic 1937 structure. We thank them all.”

The restoration work was performed by Heidtmann & Sons Builders of Cutchogue. The project included creation of three on-site restrooms with an innovative/alternative septic system, first floor windows and doors including two new entrances one of which is fully accessible, insulation in the walls, heating, a new staircase to the basement and another to a second floor storage space, and other improvements that will enable Hallockville to use the barn for activities and events year-‘round. The barn also got a fresh coat of white paint, in keeping with its historic, local character and to protect it from the elements.

The timing of the Naugles Barn restoration coincides with the 50th anniversary of Hallockville Museum Farm, which will be formally celebrated on August 21 at a fundraising dinner in honor of the Van de Wetering family. Persons interested in attending the anniversary celebration can find details and purchase tickets at: www.hallockville.org.

“There’s more work that needs to be done to make the Naugles Barn a fully functioning, four-season structure, and we’re continuing to raise money for the project, as well as for the ongoing maintenance of the barn and the 18 other buildings on the property,” Johnson explained. “We are grateful to everyone who has supported this project to date and we look forward to continuing to serve this wonderful North Fork community for another 50 years and beyond.”

About Hallockville Museum Farm

Hallockville Museum Farm, located at 6038 Sound Avenue in Riverhead, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization comprised of a 28-acre preserved farm homestead in Riverhead, NY, listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. Hallockville Museum Farm is dedicated to taking Long Island back to its family farming roots and exploring their relevance today. For additional information about Hallockville Museum Farm please visit: www.hallockville.org.

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

First Steps Into Nature 

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

Bicycle Rodeo

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

Princess Tea Party

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

Clay Pot Making

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

Catfish Scavenger Hunt

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

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

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

Feeling Crabby

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

THEATER

‘Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs’

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

‘The Little Mermaid Jr’

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

‘The Fantasmix’

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

‘Madagascar: A Musical Adventure’

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

FILM

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’

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

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Photo courtesy of Long Island Museum

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook will host the 9th Annual Arts & Alzheimer’s Conference on Thursday, June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

The conference will provide insight, and inspiration, into how the arts can enrich the lives of those with memory loss. The full-day program will feature presentations, activities and performances from local and national experts on how the arts can help increase engagement, and will help attendees discover the vast and enriching opportunities available for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss.

“Art and music can play such an important role in engaging and helping those with memory loss, providing a wonderful outlet for self-expression, as well as helping to stimulate positive memories, reduce anxiety and improve mood and social interaction,” said Beth Chiarelli, Assistant Director of Education at LIM, which also offers a series of In the Moment programs designed for those living with memory loss and their care partners.

The event is offered at no cost due to generous anonymous funding, and a complimentary lunch will be provided for all attendees. “We are so pleased to be able to offer this conference to the community, and help raise awareness of how the arts can enhance the quality of life for so many people with memory loss in our community,” said Chiarelli.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 631-751-0066, ext 211, or emailing [email protected].

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

Juneteenth Celebration

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

Friday June 20

Buffet Dinner Fundraiser

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

Third Friday at the Reboli

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

Saturday June 21

AHEPA Car Show

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

Community-Wide Yard Sale

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

Rocky Point Garden Tour

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

Pollinator Festival

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

Sherwood-Jayne House Tours

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

Family Fun Weekend 

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

Juneteenth Celebration

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

Bingo Night Fundraiser

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

Sunday June 22

Family Fun Weekend

See June 21 listing.

Elks Car Show

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

St. Anthony’s Car Show

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

All Ford Car Show

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

All Abilities Expo

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

bluerace in concert

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

Benner’s Farm Concert

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

The Band Easy Street in Concert

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

Monday June 23

Community Blood Drive

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

Country Line Dancing

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

Tuesday June 24

NSJC Social Club event

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

SPIRITUS Festival

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

Nic + Desi at the Engeman

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

Wednesday June 25

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

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

St. Anthony’s Family Festival

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

Library Summer Concert

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

Thursday June 26

SPIRITUS Festival

See June 24 listing.

St. Anthony’s Family Festival

See June 25 listing.

Arts & Alzheimer’s Conference

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

HHS Lunch & Learn

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

Community Blood Drive

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

Summer Thursday at the LIM

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

Native American Drumming

All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook will host a Native American Drumming session from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Call 631-655-7798 for more information.

Film

LIMEHOF Local Filmmakers Series

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

Theater

‘(Mostly) True Things’

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

‘South Pacific’

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

‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The Carriage House Players at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in  Centerport continues their 36th annual Shakespeare in the Courtyard Festival with Midsummer Night’s Dream from June 1 to June 29. Performances are held on the Vanderbilt mansion courtyard stage on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and children under age 12. To order, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. 516-557-1207

‘Half Time’

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

‘H.M.S. Pinafore’

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

‘Footloose The Musical’

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

‘Much Ado About Nothing’

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

Class Reunions

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

Farmers Markets

Huntington

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

Lake Grove

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

Northport

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

Port Jefferson 

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

St. James

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

Setauket

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

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