🌱Mediterranean Cooking Class At Jefferson Village Center + Happenings

Hello again, friends! I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with your fresh copy of the Port Jefferson Daily. Let's start this Tuesday with a quick dive into essential things in town. Today you'll find news about...

• Learn Mediterranean recipes with chef Naela.
• Register for the Town of Brookhaven classes.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 43, low: 32.

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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Some say happiness is cooking together. Chef Naela will be at Port Jefferson Village center to demonstrate and share Mediterranean food recipes on Thursday, Jan. 12. Tasting time will follow. The event begins at 5 p.m. All are welcome. (All Events)
2. Town of Brookhaven Parks & Recreation department heads into 2023 with winter classes in various locations. There will be dance and exercise events for all ages. If interested, you can visit the link I've shared to check the dates and locations. (TBR News Media)
3. Winter is the time of the year to help families in need to keep warm. Some Suffolk libraries are accepting donations of mittens, hats, scarves, and socks. Port Jefferson Station Comsewogue Library will accept donations through Jan. 31. To support this cause, drop items off in the Main Lobby. (CPLB)
4. For the fans of the 'Beetlejuice' movie, a unique event offers a movie experience before the screening of the 1988 classic! There will be signature drinks such as snake sauce, a green apple flavored drink, and the famous "Beetlejuice." Photo props, a costume contest, and other fun activities will be a plus. For details and tickets, visit chambersofhell.com. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Tuesday Morning Book Discussion - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Super Soccer Stars - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Intro to Excel - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Terryville PTA Meeting - Comsewogue School District. (6:30 p.m.)
• Gluten-Free Living - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The knee and hip replacement webinar of the Port Jefferson Mather Hospital is on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. If you are interested, register at matherhospital.org. (Port Jefferson Patch)
• "A Lake Grove man was charged with weapon possession after Suffolk police say they caught him with a revolver in Lake Ronkonkoma on Sunday." (Patch)
• Port Jefferson residents can visit the Indoor Farmers Market regardless of the cold weather. Local vendors, artisans, and bakers are now inside the Village center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Sunday. (Port Jefferson Village)

You're all caught up for today! I look forward to seeing you tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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