🌱 PJ Student Honored + St Charles Hospital + Anti Vax Protest

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

First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 73, Low: 57.

Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson Student Artist Honored By Board Of Education: The Port Jefferson School District congratulates Earl L. Vandermeulen High School freshman Mia Cormier for her artistic talents. She was recognized at the Oct. 12 board of education meeting. Mia's work was featured on the school district's 2021-22 calendar. (Press Release Desk)
2. St. Charles Hospital Recognized For Stroke And Diabetes Care: Six Catholic Health hospitals won recognition from the American Heart Association for excellence in stroke care. St. Charles Hospital was named a Stroke Gold Plus facility; and St. Francis Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mercy Hospital, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital each garnered Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Honors. The awards highlight a hospital's commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment, according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. (Press Release Desk)
3. Nearby News: Suffolk officials, workers rally against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Selden. Long Islanders in Selden rallied against COVID-19 vaccine mandates Saturday. Suffolk County legislator Nick Caracappa hosted the Rally for Freedom, demanding that everyone have the choice to not get the vaccine. He was jointed by other county officials, health care workers and people of other occupations. (News 12 Connecticut)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Harvest Tales: Scarecrows — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• ONLINE: Bullying Prevention Workshop (Comsewogue). (6 p.m.)
• Excel Deep Dive — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• DIY UV Resin — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• ONLINE: Fall Harvest & Aromatherapy — Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: "This Saturday, Oct. 23, 12-5 p.m., come down to the Port Jeff Village Harvest Fest! A lot to do for the whole family!" (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "We still have a few spots left for this evening's intriguing lecture! Did you know this year marks the 80th anniversary of America’s entry into World War II? Join Historian Martin Levinson on Zoom tonight and learn." (Facebook)
• Suffolk County Executive Bellone: "Announces Long Island Food, Beverage and Hospitality Job Fair." (LongIsland.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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