🌱 Heritage Festival + Officer Struck By A Car + Volunteer Work

Hello, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with the latest copy of the Port Jefferson Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High:51, low: 43.

Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Fall Heritage Festival: Bring your family to walk through Revolutionary times! Village Of Port Jefferson will host a fall festival to celebrate our history on Saturday, Nov. 13, from noon-4 p.m. Time period vendors, docent lead tours and a chance to taste slow cooked foods from historic recipes are some of the attractions. It's free admission and all are welcome. (Press Release Desk)
2. Village Of Port Jefferson: GET INVOLVED – Are you looking for a way to get involved with the community? Do you enjoy helping others and making a difference in people's lives? Port Jeff Village is looking for volunteers like you to contribute with time and talent to a wide range of dynamic community efforts. Click here to check the nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers. (Press Release Desk)
3. Nearby News: Police: Officer struck by car in Yaphank. On-duty police officer was hit by a car on the side of the William Floyd Parkway in Yaphank. The incident happened just north of the Long Island Expressway around midnight. In video, a white truck believed to be what hit the officer and a police cruiser can be seen. There is no word on the officer’s condition. The William Floyd Parkway is closed due to the investigation. (News12)
4. Priciest Home Sales In Setauket: Three over a million dollars homes were sold in Setauket last month. The three highest-priced home sales ranged from $1.085 million to $1.151 million. (Long Island Business News)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• MS/HS Underclassmen Photo Make-up Day HS AUD. (All Day)
• Paint without Paint Brushes: Smush Painting. (11 a.m.)
• Everyday Matinees — Comsewogue Public Library. (2 p.m.)
• Cornell Creates Community Art Exhibit VIP Reception. (5 p.m.)
• Marilyn Maye With the Jazz Loft Big Band. (7 p.m.)
• New Moon Workshop — Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Wading River Fire Department Members Honored at Installation Dinner: "Legislator Sarah Anker joined elected officials and the Wading River Fire Department members in honoring the newly installed incoming officers." (LongIsland.com)
• The 17th International Conference: "Organized by the New York State Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) at Stony Brook University, our international conference is a destination for researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs, across borders and disciplines." (Stony Brook News)
• Photo tour: Take A Look Inside The New Northern Coast Kitchen In Stony Brook: "The focus is on quality eating while offering a laid-back but intimate dining experience." (Greater Long Island)
• Maurie McInnis Inaugurated As Stony Brook University's Sixth President: "Providing her vision for what she described as a 'luminous, ambitious future.'” (Stony Brook News)

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— 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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