By Bill Landon
After early morning clouds, the skies cleared and the North Shore was treated to comfortable temperatures under brilliant sunshine with activities for all on Labor Day weekend.
— Photos by Bill Landon
FOR THE LOVE OF A GOOD BOOK
Long Island LitFest presented an evening with Jodi Picoult at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport on Aug. 20. The sold-out event, which was moderated by Broadway star Arielle Jacobs, drew hundreds of excited fans to the courtyard at the Eagle’s Nest mansion to hear the bestselling author talk about her latest book, By Any Other Name. Between the autographed books and photos with Picoult, everyone left with a smile. Pictured above, author Jodi Picoult (left) and moderator Arielle Jacobs with fans.
Photo by Ben Hartschuh, GH Prime Media
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SUNSETS AND SYMPHONIES
Art Billadello of Setauket snapped this beautiful sunset overlooking Stony Brook Harbor while attending a summer concert on the Village Green on Aug. 11.
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A RARE DISPLAY
Jay Gao of Stony Brook snapped this incredible photo of Perseids and Northern lights taken at 2 a.m. on Aug. 12 at Stony Brook Beach with a Nikon D5500 camera.
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LEMONADE FOR A GREAT CAUSE
The Riley family from the Stony Brook School recently ran a successful lemonade stand and bake sale at Frank Melville Memorial Park in Setauket to help support the beautiful private park and refresh its visitors. The children earned community service hours for their efforts.
If you know of a child that needs community service hours and would like to help raise money for the park by holding a traditional lemonade stand, bake sale, etc., email [email protected]. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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GO AHEAD, MAKE MY DAY
Michael Boren of Setauket caught this squirrel in the act on July 28. He writes, “This squirrel has reached my backyard ‘squirrel proof’ bird feeder and has no intention of giving way.”
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FRIEND OR FOE?
Michael Boren of Setauket spied this cool frog hanging out by his pond on June 10. He writes, “Not sure if he’s sightseeing or hoping for his next meal!”
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PLEIN AIR MASTERPIECE
Stony Brook resident Jay Gao snapped this photo of artist Denise Franzino creating a beautiful work of art at Frank Melville Memorial Park while attending Gallery North’s 20th annual Wet Paint Festival in Setauket’s historic district on June 1. The well-attended two-day event featured over 40 artists, plein air art tours, nature and history walks, a visit from Sweetbriar Nature Center and live music.
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SEEING DOUBLE
Art Billadello of Setauket snapped this springtime photo on May 21. He writes, ‘Two of my dearest deer friends at the pond in the backyard.’
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