🌱 Port Jefferson Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser + Fall Events

Hi there, Port Jefferson. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In this issue, you'll learn about...

• Upcoming Halloween Spooktacular in the Chamber train car.
• Mather Hospital Paint Port Pink-Pints fundraiser.
• Port Jefferson Documentary Series next session and more!

But first, today's weather:

Very windy; periods of rain. High: 57, low: 54.

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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson Station Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Halloween Spooktacular at the chamber train car on Saturday, Oct. 22. Stay tuned for the details of this event that will be posted in the Port Jefferson Patch! (PJS Chamber of Commerce)
2. Port Jefferson Po'Boy Brewery will be the host of the Mather Hospital Paint Port Pink-Pints fundraiser. The event celebrates breast cancer survivors and helps to educate the community about prevention and treatment. Tickets are $25 per person and include one drink and dinner on Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce)
3. Port Jefferson Documentary Series is sizzling this fall. The next screening is set for Monday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. at Theatre Three with the production: "The Cave of Adullam." The guest speaker is Laura Checkoway. (Port Jeff Documentary Series)
4. Nearby News: A video of catalytic converter thieves has been released by police. Two suspects stole the catalytic from a car parked on a residence's driveway on Walnut Avenue in Ronkonkoma. This type of crime keeps rising on Long Island. Police are asking for the public's help to identify the pair. (News12)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• No Homework Tuesday - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Story Time Yoga - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• General Membership Meeting - Port Jefferson Rotary Club. (12:15 p.m.)
• Teen Lizard Keychain - Port Jefferson Free Library. (4 p.m.)
• Pajama Story Time - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Citizenship Class (Week 1 of 4) - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you know the first post office established in Port Jefferson was called “Satucket?” The building was first opened in 1801, having resident Zachariah Hawkins serving the community as the postmaster. Hawkins lived at the building that is now the Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Church on the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Main Street. (TBR News Media)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "It's October, so that means it's time to enjoy everything spooky! We kick off the month today with a fun and interesting program about the Haunted Theatres of Broadway! We still have a few spots left, so register today!" (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)
• Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson: "Our Auction is less than two weeks away. Saturday, Oct. 15. Preview at 9 a.m. The auction starts at 9:30 a.m. on the grounds of the Mather Museum, 115 Prospect St, Port Jefferson. Parking at the school on High & Spring St." (Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson via Facebook)

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Events:

• Free Baton Twirling Class W/ Titanium Twirlers. (October 4)
• We're Not Going Anywhere, Kathy! (October 6)
• AUDITIONS for "The Elves & the Shoemaker" (Charles Dickens Festival) (October 8)
• OctoberFest sponsored by M&T Bank. (October 8)
• EmblemHealth Healthier Futures Wellness Expo: Free Live Music & More! (October 8)
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Announcements:

• October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month (Details)
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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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