Library Creates Helping Hands Program+ Coronavirus Update

Happy Wednesday, people of Port Jefferson! Here are the most important things happening today in Port Jefferson.

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First, today's weather:

Chance of rain throughout the day. High: 75, low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson Public Library creates The Helping Hands Program to help the community members dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic stress and more. Social workers will be available to direct people in search for help to the right centers and contacts such as crisis intervention, emotional distress, runaways, homelessness etc. Request forms are available at the Port Jeff Library website. (Port Jefferson Public Library)
2. Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For Sept. 19. Walk- in clinics are offering vaccines to residents who are age 12 and older. No appointment is needed. Medical practitioners and EMS are on-site at all times to answer questions and tend to concerns about the vaccine. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Return of the Port Jeff's Dragon Race Festival was a success. Hundreds showed to the Asian-inspired event, which took place Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Port Jefferson Harbor. The event was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the best 25 photos of the event! (Greater Long Island)
4. The Wave Restaurant in Port Jeff will offer eight days of deals during the Long Island restaurant week starting Nov. 7-14. The restaurant is well known for its delicious seafood and steak menu and has a privileged view of the Port Jeff's Marina. (Danfords Hotel)
5. Nearby News: Gabby Petito's van caught on video. The Bethune family, on a cross-country tour of America in a converted bus, discovered footage of a white van they believe is Gabby Petito's in the Spread Creek dispersed camping land of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming on Aug. 27. (Patch)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Toiletry Kits for Veterans (Comsewogue). (7 p.m.)
• Flu Immunization Clinic at the Port Jeff Library. (11 a.m.)
• Sukkot Services at the Port Jefferson Station Jewish Center. (9 a.m.)
• NA Meetings at the Billie's 1819 saloon. (3 p.m.)
• CHOCOLATE 101 with Ursula XVII. (5 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: "We would like to thank everyone who came down to our Annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival on Saturday, Sept. 18. It was a great turnout all around and with beautiful weather! Our winners are: Gold: NYCB Silver: Vax NYC Bronz." (Facebook)
• Greek School PTO of the Assumption: "Don’t forget! Tomorrow don’t drop the kids off and leave, come join us for coffee and and cake." (Facebook)
• Rose Caracappa Center: "Serving as Storm Recovery Center." (Press Release Desk)
• 30 Photos: "Patchogue's 53rd annual St. Liberata Festival." (Greater Long Island)
• Connetquot: "CSD appoints business and operations official." (Long Island Business News)
• New Long Island: "Coal-fired pizzeria, cocktail bar is an instant hit." (Daily Voice)

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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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