Leaf Program Schedule +Family Fun Day + Delicious Pumpkin Recipes

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything going on around Port Jefferson today.

First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 64 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Village of Port Jefferson: As fall hits the Island our trees slowly loose their leaves, showing us the cold weather is approaching . Fall cleaning is a every year chore for Long Islanders and the Village of Port Jeff is getting ready to help the residents with bag pick ups. This year the Village will not provide leaf bags and noted that the residents who choose to bag their leaves must place them in biodegradable paper leaves bags. Bags must be filled with leaves only. The Village won't pick up bags containing other debris. The pick up schedule is available on the Village of Port Jefferson website. (Village of Port Jefferson)
2. Port Jeff promotes Family Fun Day: Family time is an essential factor that helps to create strong bonds, love, connections, and relationship among the family members. Spending quality time with family does help in coping with challenges, instill a feeling of security, inculcate family values, fill kids with confidence, and much more. The village will hold a fun day with food, crafts, live music and activities for all on Oct. 16. Admission to the event is free and vendors are wanted. (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce)
3. Let them eat pumpkin pie: Any pumpkin connoisseur knows that the best recipes don't always involve pie. In fact, after visiting a pumpkin patch or field in Port Jefferson this fall, you may find yourself in the mood for pumpkin bread or even a pumpkin spice latte. Pick out the best pumpkin at a patch near Port Jefferson, then come home to prepare a recipe flavored with the autumn staple. Check out the best and easy recipes to make the season especial and tasty for all! (Patch)
4. Nearby News: Woman Reported Missing After Checking Out Of Stony Brook Hospital Found. Emily Watson was reported missing by a family member on Monday, Sept. 27, after she checked herself out of Stony Brook University Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 26. On Tuesday, Sept. 28, Suffolk County Police reported that Watson has been located. (Northern Highlands Daily Voice)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• High School College Night 7-8 p.m. High School Gym. (All Day)
• Sensory Storytime — Comsewogue Public Library. (11:15 a.m.)
• ONLINE: Let's Chat Books (Comsewogue). (5:30 p.m.)
• Chalk Talk — Comsewogue Public Library. (6 p.m.)
• DIY Tote Bag — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Open Auditions All ages and abilities for the 25th Annual Port Jefferson Charles Dickens Festival. (6:30 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Port Jefferson, NY: "Meet the Team! It is our pleasure and honor to introduce you to Port Jefferson Village Code Officer Alex Bryant because he is a retired Suffolk County Sheriff’s Corrections Officer with 30 years of service."(Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Lemon Tahini Quinoa Salad." (Facebook)
• Dark Night Halloween Trail coming to Bald Hill in Farmingville: "It is officially spooky season! And if you’re looking to have a good scare this October, a pop-up Halloween trail is coming to the Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill at 1 Ski, Run Lane in Farmingville." (Greater Long Island)
• Renovations to begin on East Setauket Pond Park (tbrnewsmedia.com)

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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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