🌱Give Kids Hope Fundraiser + PJ Hometown History + Real Estate

Happy Tuesday, people of Port Jefferson! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and breezy. High: 65, low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Nonprofit expands in Port Jefferson: Paulson, then 24, put aside her ambition to become a special-education teacher to give her full attention to her daughter’s care and to her decision to assist others living with cancer. She decided establishing a charity would be the best channel for the nonprofit, all-volunteer operation she envisioned. Her organization was established in March 2010, and she named it "Give Kids Hope. Now the dream became a thrift store in the heart of Port Jeff where all can shop and give it hope. (Newsday)
2. Port Jeff Hometown History: A forgotten photographer and his images of Port Jefferson. Professional photographer Arthur S. Greene and amateur photographer John M. Brown are well known for their images of early Port Jefferson, but another talented photographer who also recorded life in Port Jefferson is hardly a household name.
   Unlike Greene who had a studio in Port Jefferson or Brown who besides being a shutterbug was Port Jefferson’s postmaster, photographer George B. Brainerd primarily documented urban Brooklyn. (tbrnewsmedia.com)
3. Real State: There's no doubt that LI is a home for many dream houses. With the privilege of being surrounded by beautiful beaches and bays some of these properties have millions of dollars price tags. The market is treading a Mediterranean-style villa with a tennis court. waterfront property without the million-dollar price tag and excellent water views, but this beauty is not the only one! Check it out the dream LI properties in the market now! (Patch)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Babies Boogie - Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Toddler Tango- Comsewogue Public Library. (11 a.m.)
• Better Together Book Club: Framed. (7 p.m.)
• Big Magic Book Discussion - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• Jazz Legends of Long Island - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Port Jefferson Free Library: "NEW KIT ALERT! Stop by Reference and pick up a cute coloring kit- All you need is your own markers. Relax and color with us this Fall!" (Facebook)
• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "The Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council is dedicated to providing sterling presentations in all genres of visual and performing arts. We offer engaging programs for all ages including the Charles Dickens Festival." (Facebook)
• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "Vote for our PJ documentary series Best of Long Island! Vote daily!" (Facebook)
• Music hall fundraiser held for Gabby Petito Foundation: "A lively group of more than 100 ate, drank and danced Sunday at a Patchogue music hall with Gabby Petito on their minds and raising money for a new foundation in her name their goal." (Newsday)

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• Mercy Haven's 36th Anniversary Gala. (Oct. 29)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a Bachelor Degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the 'Mariposa Ministry", a non-profit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not Parenting, Teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"- Eleanor Roosevelt.

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