🌱 Port Jefferson Branch Pick-Up Schedule + Toast Coffeehouse Re-Opens

Hey, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on these days in town, including updates on...

• Fall Brunch pick-up scheduled for 2022.
• Grand re-opening of the Port Jefferson Toast Coffeehouse.
• Port Jefferson students to represent the district in the NYSSMA Festival & more!

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Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine. High: 67, low: 52.

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Here are the top four stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. The Village Of Port Jefferson releases the 2022 fall branch pick-up schedule. Residents must have the branches out the day before the scheduled pick-up. Stay alert for the collection day on your street, as the next branch pick-up is in April. Access the schedule here. (Patch)
2. Port Jefferson Station welcomed the new Toast Coffeehouse with a grand opening. The festive ceremony had the presence of Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich and some residents in early September. The business is now open at 650 Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station. Owners Terence and Jennifer Scarlatos opened their first coffeehouse in Port Jefferson in 2002 and moved to the new spot to better serve customers with a larger dining room and parking lot. (Press Release Desk)
3. Port Jefferson students Luke Dickhuth and Nicholas Smirnov will represent the district at NYSSMA Festival. District Director of Music and Fine Arts Dr. Michael Caravello congratulated the musicians for their efforts in being selected. (Press Release Desk)
4. Nearby News: Andrew Frey, 57, of Coram, was charged with sex trafficking and kidnapping on Sept. 20. Two women escaped from Frey's car after being threatened with a knife after refusing to follow him to remote locations, according to reports. Police searched his vehicle and found handcuffs, knives and ropes. He may be facing 15 years imprisonment if convicted. (Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Stained Glass Leaf Suncatcher Craft - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Brightview Senior Living - a professional networking event. (4:30 p.m.)
• Past President's Dinner - Port Jefferson Rotary Club. (5 p.m.)
• Rhythm and Snooze - Port Jefferson Free Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Teen Crystal Necklace Holder - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Heritage Park Carnival kicks off on Sept. 30. For those looking forward to celebrating the new season, the Fall into Fun community outdoor fun goes until Oct. 2. at 633 Mount Sinai Coram Road. (TBR News Media)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "It's the most beautiful time of year for golf! There's still time to sign up for our Annual Village Golf Outing on Oct. 6. Amazing prizes, all fees, plus a BBQ dinner right at the course." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Rotary Club: "There's still time to buy a ticket and enter your chance to win $5,000 while helping local communities! Visit portjeffrotary.org to buy yours today! But hurry! The drawing is today." (Port Jefferson Rotary Club via Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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