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Kids Korner: June 2 to June 9, 2022

by Heidi Sutton - June 2, 2022

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'Pinkalicious' — THINK PINK! 'Pinkalicious The Musical' is now playing at the Engeman Theater. Photo from Engeman Theater

PROGRAMS

Grow & Taste Garden

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket will hold a workshop titled Grow & Taste Garden for children ages 3 to 12 on June 4 from 10 a.m. to noon, and June 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. It’s spring! Get your hands dirty and plant an edible vegetable and flower garden to take home. Pick from the farm’s spring garden and taste what your seeds will grow to be! Farm crafts and tours as well. $40 per child. To register, call 689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.

Reptile & Amphibian Day

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor celebrates Reptile & Amphibian Appreciation Day on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Long Island Herpetological Society will stop by with live exotic reptiles and amphibians and the Hatchery’s own native reptiles and amphibians will be on display. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. Call 516-692-6768.

Rainbow Lantern Walk

Join Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for one of their popular family lantern walks with a Pride Month twist on June 4 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Have you ever wanted to explore the park after dark? Now is your chance! Take a night-themed walk, with the ambiance of rainbow colored lanterns! With any luck, you might be able to observe some of the park’s nocturnal animal residents. $4 per person. Call 265-1054 for reservations.

Family Hour Sunday

The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington hosts a Family Hour Sunday on June 5 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 5 through 10 are invited for a family-friendly art experience with Museum Educator Tami Wood. Explore works of art in the Museum and create fun art projects! $10 per child, adults free. (Limited to one adult per family group) Advance registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Register at www.heckscher.org or call 380-3230.

Pirate Quest

Ahoy mateys! For the month of June, the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents Pirate Quest during gallery hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use a compass and a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt for hidden treasure around the museum in this pirate-themed drop-in program. Complete your quest and decorate your very own treasure chest to take home. This is a self-directed activity; explore at your own pace. Admission fee + $10 participant. Call 367-3418 for more information.

THEATER

‘Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs on June 4, 11 and 18 at 11 a.m. with a sensory sensitive performance on June 12 at 11 a.m. Join them for a hysterical retelling of a wonderful story with a Queen, a Witch, a Princess with skin as white as snow, and seven dwarfs guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish. Costumes encouraged. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. See review on page B23.

‘Pinkalicious The Musical’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its children’s theater season with Pinkalicious The Musical from May 28 to July 3. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament. Tickets are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com

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Huntington Adventure Camp

New! Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to visit a different cultural museum in Huntington each day during the week of June 27 to July 1 from 9 a.m. to noon to create amazing projects and explore local history and art. Family, friends, and caretakers are invited to the Heckscher Museum on July 1 at 11:30 a.m. for a special free reception to celebrate their accomplishments.

Schedule:

June 27: Huntington Historical Society

June 28: Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium

June 29: The Whaling Museum

June 30: Heckscher Museum of Art

July 1: Adventure Celebration @ Heckscher Museum

Fee is $220 per child, $200 members. To register, visit www.heckscher.org or call 631-380-3230.

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum announces 2022 event schedule

by Press Release - June 1, 2022

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500-Acre Property Boasts World-Class Arboretum & Flower-Lined Public Walking Trails

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, known for its exceptionally beautiful grounds and world-class arboreta announces its 2022 event schedule. Included in the calendar are the park’s many educational programs that celebrate the importance of various beloved insect species including butterflies, praying mantis, and ladybugs, and the vital role they play in the environment. Pinelawn will also host ten outdoor Yoga classes, including Yoga Under the Stars and Sunset Yoga, as well as old-fashioned trolley tours of its premier arboretum which recently was awarded Level II status from the International Arboretum Accreditation Program, ArbNet.

Pinelawn’s sprawling property features flowing fountains, historic monuments, vibrant flower beds, and many notable trees. “Visitors will be surrounded by the beauty of our trees. Our oldest is a 120-year-old Weeping Beach that has a crown size of 74 feet,” said Justin Locke, President, Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum. “Receiving the ArbNet Level II accreditation is a testament to our staff’s hard work, and a gift to our families and the community who often visit to reflect and be with nature at our spectacular park-like grounds.”

“Our grounds are magnificent and continue to flourish as a result of our enduring work to preserve, protect, and take great care of the property,” continued Locke. “Over the years we’ve found that many enjoy visiting the property to take in its beauty whether they have loved ones laid to rest here or not. So today, we invite visitors to attend our events and enjoy the grounds as much as we do.”

The 2022 Calendar of Event Schedule Includes:

Morning Yoga Flow – Sunday, June 5

Old-Fashioned Trolley Arboretum Tour – Sunday, June 12

Morning Yoga Flow – Sunday, June 26

Morning Yoga Flow – Sunday, July 10

Butterfly Release – Sunday, July 17

Morning Yoga Flow, Kids and Me Yoga – Sunday, July 24

Sunset Yoga with Essential Oil Guided Meditation – Friday, August 5

5^th Annual Ladybug Release – Sunday, August 7

Yoga Morning Flow – Sunday, August 28

Sunset Yoga with Essential Oil Guided Meditation – Saturday, September 17

Honey Bee Experience – Sunday, September 18

Yoga Under the Stars, Hatha Centering Class – Friday, September 30

Fall Foliage Yoga Flow – Saturday, November 5

Fall Foliage Old-Fashioned Trolley Arboretum Tour – Sunday, November 6

Throughout the year, Pinelawn also hosts Online Grief Support Workshops where families learn how to optimize healing benefits including simple meditation techniques, ways to engage with one’s senses, gratitude rituals, and more.

All of Pinelawn’s events are free of charge and open to the public. To find out more details, click here to see the full 2022 calendar of events and to sign up for email updates.

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, 2030 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, is a non-sectarian cemetery prided on creating and maintaining a beautiful and serene environment where families can find tranquility and comfort. Its open and expansive landscape features hundreds of acres of manicured grounds, unique architecture, flowing bronze fountains and flower-lined walks. Its beautiful memorial gardens offer all who visit, scenic beauty where they can reflect upon their loved ones in peace. For more information on Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, or to schedule a tour of the property, visit www.pinelawn.com or call 631-249-6100.

Kids Times: Apex Gymnastics of St. James celebrates championship

by Press Release - May 28, 2022

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Perfect score

Congratulations to the 2022 Level 4 Downstate Champions from Apex Gymnastics located in St. James, owned by Robert Wing.

The Level 4 team is coached by Erin Nicholson and Kayla Smith. The Meet was May 7 and was held at SUSA Smithtown. A special congratulations to their two individual Champs Chloe Young (1st Place Floor) and Drew Varrichio (1st place Uneven bars).

Pictured: Alexa Arnold, Angelina Calabrese, Maleeya Cohen, Sophia Frederick, Caroline Hunt, Mia Ruby Judex, Anna Longo, Hayden Rose Smith, Kayla Sozio, Ellie Sturm, Dylan Taliercio, Shelby Tappin, Reagan Tucci, Drew Varrichio and Chloe Young.

TVHS joins Blue Star Museums initiative this summer

by Press Release - May 27, 2022

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The Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket has announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The program will run now through Labor Day, Sept. 5.

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America.

“Museums educate and inspire, cause us to wonder and imagine, dream and remember,” said Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, chair of the National Endowment for the Arts. “By participating in the Blue Star Museums program, the Three Village Historical Society is offering military personnel and their families an opportunity to feel connected to the Three Village community and to explore the world through the power of arts, culture and design, contributing to each person being able to live an artful life.”

For more information, call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

The Jazz Loft’s School of Jazz offers summer program, with scholarships available

by Press Release - May 27, 2022

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unnamed — The Loft School of Jazz has a summer program. Above, Ray Anderson teaches a class. Photo from The Jazz Loft

The Jazz Loft’s School of Jazz program for young students will be offering a summer program, with scholarship opportunities available for those qualifying students. This one-of-a-kind music program offers students an opportunity to collaborate, improvise, learn jazz theory curriculum, and overall shape their musicianship skills.

The Summer School of Jazz program meets July 25 to July 30, from 10 a.m. to noon daily at the Jazz Loft, located at 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook, with a concluding performance on July 30. The program is open to all ages and abilities and there is no audition required.

For more information and or to register, visit https://www.thejazzloft.org/loft-school-of-jazz

Kids Korner: May 26 to June 2, 2022

by Heidi Sutton - May 27, 2022

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Memorial Day paintingjpg — FIREWORKS GALORE Children ages 6 to 12 can create this painting at the Atelier at Flowerfield for Memorial Day. Image from the Atelier

PROGRAMS

Owl Prowl Thursday

Visit Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown on May 26 from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. for an Owl Prowl! Meet and learn about some of the Center’s resident owls and then embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night. Dress warmly, wear bug spray, and bring a flashlight just in case. Open to families with children ages 5 and up. $15 per person. For tickets, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Firework painting workshop

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite #15, St. James invites children ages 6 to 12 to join Miss Linda in some fun as she teaches you how to paint a beautiful fireworks painting in time for Memorial Day at Atelier Hall on May 28. Two workshops will be offered — 10 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $50 per child includes an 11×14 canvas and art supplies. To register, call 250-9009 or visit www.theatelieratflowerfield.org.

Scavenger Hunt at the Hatchery

The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor hosts a Scavenger Hunt to find all things reptile related on May 30 between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. For more info, call 516-692-6768.

Pirate Quest

THEATER

Pinkalicious The Musical

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on May 28, June 4, 11 and 18 at 11 a.m. with a sensory sensitive performance on June 12 at 11 a.m. Join them for a hysterical retelling of a wonderful story with a Queen, a Witch, a Princess with skin as white as snow, and seven dwarfs guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish. Costumes encouraged. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Comsewogue defense delivers victory over West Islip

by Bill Landon - May 26, 2022

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By Bill Landon

Comsewogue, the No. 2 seed, had its hands full in the final minute of the Class B boy’s lacrosse semifinal against its third-seeded visitor, West Islip.

Warrior goalkeeper Adam Wachholder had two clutch saves against a surging Lion attack, holding on to the lead for a 6-5 victory on May 24.

Midfielder Justin Bonacci had two goals and two assists; senior attack Michael Katz had an assist and two goals; and teammates Thomas Kennedy and Dylan Rocchio both scored. Wachholder, a sophomore, had 11 saves in net on the day.

The win sends Comsewogue to the Suffolk championship final, where this battle-hardened unit will face off against Smithtown West on Wednesday, June 1 at East Islip High School.

Gametime is set for 4:30 p.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

Four Harbors Audubon Society to host Tree Fest May 28

by Tara Mae - May 26, 2022

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Oriole on Native Mulberry Tree (Photo Credit- Raina Angeiler) — Photo by Raina Angelier

By Tara Mae

Communities, both human and otherwise, thrive through connection. Four Harbors Audubon Society celebrates these relationships with a Tree Fest, a community event hosted at Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road in Setauket, on Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visitors will be able to partake in raffles, face painting, arts and crafts, educational exhibits by Avalon Nature Preserve and Living Lands Habitat Garden Design, a live bird presentation by Sweetbriar Nature Center of Smithtown, and other activities.

During the event, Four Harbors Audubon Society will be giving away native tree and shrub whips procured from the Department of Conservation’s Saratoga Farm. These will include Black Cherry, Pussy Willow, Bare Oak, Beach Plum, Bayberry, Button Bush, and Red Osier Dogwood. In addition, a native plant sale will feature local flora such as shrubs, grasses, and spring/early summer flowering herbaceous plants.

Board member Sue Avery said that the demand for native plants has increased in recent years as gardeners have become more cognizant of the benefits of growing them. Four Harbors promotes the national Audubon Society’s Plants for Birds initiative, which is an online resource that identifies the best plants for local birds. “We hope to raise awareness on the significance of trees and native plants for our ecosystem and how essential they are for birds,” Avery added.

Native plants are integral to the biosphere and local ecosystems. They provide fruits, berries, and nuts for birds as well as other animals and create a habitat for pollinators and other insects.

The Tree Fest aligns with the national Audubon Society’s objective of restoring the wildlife and plants that have diminished or disappeared because of climate change, habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, pollution, and other environmental factors.

“Basically, National Audubon and Audubon New York call this type of work bird-friendly communities work,” President of the Audubon Society Joy Cirigliano said.

Creating and supporting a stable environment for birds is incorporated into the Audubon Society’s mission, which recently launched the Bird Oasis Program that encourages residents to construct habitats in their yards to support bird life.

“Part of the Audubon Society’s work is to restore as much habitat as possible because when birds thrive, people prosper. Everything in the natural world is connected and the health of one goes hand and with the health of the other,” Cirigliano said.

Throughout the year, the Audubon Society organizes bird walks, installs native plant gardens in public places, and advocates for open spaces. Such a commitment to the local environment and its inhabitants is a trait Three Village Historical Society (TVHS) Director Mari Irizarry recognizes well.

“Community is at the core of every program we run at TVHS and, we are absolutely thrilled to host Four Harbors Audubon Society on May 28th for their annual Tree Fest,” Irizarry said. “We support Four Harbors Audubon Society mission to protect and preserve birds, wildlife, and the places and resources needed, for today and tomorrow.”

Admission to the Tree Fest is free with a rain date of May 29. For more information, please visit https://4has.org or call 631-675-1803.

FLIP Circus brings new big top entertainment to Smith Haven Mall

by Press Release - May 19, 2022

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The circus is coming to town! As part of its national tour, FLIP Circus will make a stop at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove from May 20 to 30. The circus will debut an entirely new family entertainment experience created by the Vazquez family which celebrates the great American circus tradition and highlights the enduring human spirit.

Taking place inside its distinctive red and white-striped big top tent, the show will feature world-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers and daredevils displaying their talents right in front of an audience no more than 50 feet from the ring.

Italy’s Bello Brothers weave side-splitting humor throughout the show which features a cast of circus superstars from across the U.S. and around the world.

Hold your breath as the Globe of Death Motorcycles whiz and whir at breakneck speeds inside a steel ball. Marvel at the grace and strength of the Alexa Swing Pole act and Shirley Larible’s dazzling aerial strap act. America’s own Chicago AllStars astound with incredible acrobatics. Two of the world’s finest jugglers, Dede Larible and Luva, each present their own sensational style of this timeless art form.

The multi-talented Bingo Troupe from Ukraine, who recently fled on foot to Poland to escape the war-torn country and make it to the United States to star in the show, fills the tent with their lively energy and inspired performances, as the live FLIP Circus Band keeps the party going from beginning to end.

Tickets are $40 adults, $25 children with discounts available when purchasing online at www.FlipCircus.com. Tickets will also be available in person at the box office during each engagement. For more information, call 877-829-7839.

Kids Korner: May 19 to May 26, 2022

by Heidi Sutton - May 18, 2022

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boat building — CELEBRATE MARITIME HERITAGE DAY Head over to the Whaling Museum on May 22 for a Build-A-Boat workshop.

PROGRAMS

Scavenger Hunt at the Hatchery

Celebrate World Turtle Day & Endangered Species Day with a scavenger hunt at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor on May 20, 21, 22 and 23 anytime from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Hatchery is home to some very unique animals. Some are even endangered, threatened or species of special concern. Take a hunt around to find and learn about these incredible animals. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. For more information, call 516-692-6768.

Cuddle and Care Workshop

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket hosts a children’s workshop for ages 3 to 12, Cuddle and Care, on May 21 from 10 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5p.m., and on May 22 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Children will be introduced to the farm’s newest baby barnyard animals. Learn what they eat, how they grow, and how to take care of them. There will also be a farm tour, crafts, and a tractor ride! $40 per child. To register, call 689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.

Tiny Seeds

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park hosts a Tiny Tots program for ages 3 to 5 titled Tiny Seeds on May 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This program will connect children and their parents with nature through a short walk, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Frogs & Friends

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown presents a family program titled Frogs & Friends on May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. From frogs and toads to newts and salamanders, amphibians are an amazing group of animals! Join the staff to learn more about these amazing cold-blooded creatures as you search for them in their natural habitat.$4 per person. Advance reservations required by calling 265-1054.

Beach Wander

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington hosts a Beach Wander program for families on May 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take a walk to Caumsett’s beautiful north shore beach while learning about the forest, the Sound, the sand and the shells. Bring lunch and wear comfortable shoes. 5+ miles with hilly and sandy terrain. $4 per person. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Build-a-Boat Workshop

Come celebrate Maritime Heritage Day at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on May 22. Adults and kids can drop in any time from 1 to 3 p.m. to imagine, design and create unique wooden vessel models out of a variety of materials in this open-ended workshop. Go home with your creation! Admission + $10 participant. Call 367-3418 for more information.

Owl Prowl Thursday

THEATER

Pinkalicious The Musical

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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Kids Korner: June 2 to June 9, 2022

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Huntington Adventure Camp

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum announces 2022 event schedule

Kids Times: Apex Gymnastics of St. James celebrates championship

TVHS joins Blue Star Museums initiative this summer

The Jazz Loft’s School of Jazz offers summer program, with scholarships available

Kids Korner: May 26 to June 2, 2022

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Comsewogue defense delivers victory over West Islip

Four Harbors Audubon Society to host Tree Fest May 28

FLIP Circus brings new big top entertainment to Smith Haven Mall

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