🌱 PJ Gallery Exhibit + Domestic Violence Prevention Class

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 60, low: 47.

Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jeff Gallery: Located on the second floor of the Village Center, the gallery rotates the exhibits throughout the year. The shows, ranging from history to photography of local artists, are open to the public with free admission. Currently "Gears, Goggles and Grit" is on display until the end the month so, if you want to learn about early auto racing in Port Jeff and beyond, the Village Center awaits your visit! (The Village of Port Jeff)
2. Port Jefferson Health Classes Tackle Serious Topics For High School Students: Students at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School have been welcoming special guests this month in Michael Maletta’s health classes to cover real-life issues, while taking notes on preventative measures for bad situations. On Monday, Oct. 18, April Manis, an educator with the Long Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, presented a lesson that’s timely and serious for young people — what is and isn’t normal in a relationship. (tbrnewsmedia.com)
3. Nearby News: Suspect sought in Smithtown business burglary. Police have released pictures of a man wanted for burglarizing a Smithtown business. According to police, the man used a cement block to break the glass front door of a soccer academy on Jericho Turnpike last month. Police said he stole merchandise and a register containing cash before taking off. Anyone who knows the man’s whereabouts is asked to call police. (News 12 Bronx)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• High School Homecoming Parade and Game — Port Jefferson School District. (All Day)
• Blues, Beer and BBQ. (9 a.m.)
• HEALTH & WELLNESS FEST. (9 a.m.)
• Pumpkin Decorating Workshop — Port Jefferson Free Library. (All Day)
• Arts Council Banjo Performance — Port Jefferson Free Library. (All Day)
• Harvest Fest Crafts — Port Jefferson Free Library. (2 p.m.)
• Blues, Beer and BBQ. (2 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Patchogue's new drive-thru burrito: "Joint opens next week! Sam Liu, the owner of the new Burrito Mariachi in Patchogue and the founder of the franchise, will host a grand opening celebration Monday at noon with a complementary lunch for friends, family and members of the Patchogue Chamber of Commerce." (Greater Long Island)
• Online Program: Decoding the Mysteries of Cats: "Cat behaviorist Stephen Quandt will share information and tips on cat behavior, a Q&A session will be held to help and inform you about issues with your cat's behavior, register for a Zoom link starting Nov. 1."(Newsday)
• Online Program: Contemporary Book Discussion Group - The Ice Cream: "Professor Michael Boecherer will lead an online discussion of the novel 'The Ice-Cream Makers' by Ernest van der Kwast, register for a Zoom link starting Nov. 1." (Newsday)

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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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