🌱 Comsewogue High School Winter Craft Fair + Defensive Driving Class

Welcome back, Port Jefferson. I'm in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Because community news matters! Today you'll read about the following:

• Chamber of Commerce Holiday party at Theatre Three.
• Are you interested in defensive driving classes?
• Meet who is running for the empty seat on the Town of Brookhaven board and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 47, low: 30.

Here are the top five stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Comsewogue High School features over seventy-five vendors in the Winter Craft Fair. Pictures with Santa will be offered during the event on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you would like to give back to the community, a donation of a toy or a non-perishable food item will be accepted to be distributed to the Comsewogue school community families. (All Events)
2. Jingle and Mingle! Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual holiday party at Theatre Three on Dec. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and includes food, drink and dessert. Live entertainment will be a plus. Visit here to check the details of the event. (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce)
3. Port Jefferson Free Library has a Defensive Driving class on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. The investment is $35 per person. Participants can reduce insurance costs and get a 4-point cut from driving records. Registrations for this class are in-person only. (Port Jefferson Free Library)
   
4. Mt. Sinai Congregational Church is hosting a unique service for those struggling with the loss of a loved one or who are alone during the holidays. The “Grief and the Holidays” will be held on Saturday, Dec 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. The church is at 233 North County Road in Mount Sinai. All are welcome to attend. (TBR News Media)
5. Town of Brookhaven Councilman Kevin LaValle and Community advocate Lisa Di Santo are running for the seat left by Brookhaven Town Clerk Donna Lent. Candidates will be chosen on a townwide election scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17. Read the full story here. (TBR News Media)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Parent Toddler Workshop - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Box Office Matinee: Top Gun Maverick at PJFL. (2 p.m.)
• Teen Monopoly Masters - Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)
• Blood Pressure Screening - Port Jefferson Free Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Creative Writing - Port Jefferson Free Library. (4 p.m.)
• CHS International Night - Comsewogue School District. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• For those looking for help with chores around the house, why not hire a local handyperson in Port Jefferson? Check Patch's list of professionals available to help in the area. (Patch)
• Looking for a house in Port Jefferson? Take a look at Patch's Real Estate roundup and see what's new in the housing market in the neighborhood. (Port Jefferson Patch)
• Photo Gallery: Port Jeff's annual Dickens Festival was last weekend. The weather did not stop the community from stepping out in costumes to perform! Visit the link to check some photos of the event. (Greater Long Island)

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— Debora Whitehead

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