🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Dickens Festival Extended + Real Estate

Rise and shine, Port Jefferson! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and milder. High: 52, low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Welcome to Dickens in December! The 25th annual Charles Dickens Festival has been gently extended with activities on Saturday, Dec. 11 and 18. The Village Of Port Jefferson will present two concerts per day, one in the Masonic Lodge and one in the Village Center’s Skip Jack room. The not-to-be-missed Festival of Trees will delight all those who visit the Village Center’s second floor and the streets will once again play host to a host of Dickens street characters. (TBRNews)
2. Shopping for a house online can sometimes leave you wanting. To get a true feeling for a house, you really have to visit in person. That's why open houses are so handy: A chance to try before you buy! To help those looking to buy a house in the Port Jefferson area, we've listed the two latest houses to hit the market, with information included on the next scheduled open house. Click on the link to see the addresses, photos, prices and bedroom/bath information for all properties listed. (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. Earl L. Vandermeulen High School students in Kelly Spencer's English class welcomed Maja Beyer, human resources manager for Jefferson's Ferry in South Setauket. Ms. Beyer discussed employment in the areas of hospitality, recreational therapy, food service, security and health care. "The students asked great questions and enjoyed the presentation," Port Jefferson School District Director of Special Education Dr. Jodi Cahill said. The presentation was an opportunity for students to discover their interests and talents and is part of a monthly program in which guest speakers from various businesses visit to inform students about career options available after high school. (Press Release Desk)
4. The prestigious medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School Of Medicine trains the next generation of physician scientists, and this past year received its largest-ever award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), at $3.7 million for five years. The program has received funding from the NIH every year since 1992. The funding will allow the program to continue in its mission and expand in ways that will help evolve with the changing times. (Stony Brook News)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• A Time for Kids: Mr. Potato Head (Comsewogue). (10 a.m.)
• Knit & Crochet (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library. (2 p.m.)
• Free Drive Thru Experience for the whole family. (6 p.m.)
• CHS Hispanic Heritage Night (POSTPONED). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• In October, Tieto's Restaurant opened its doors serving up Ecuadorian dishes in Patchogue Village. According to their website, Chef Luis Marin - who comes from a small town in Ecuador, learned his skills from his mother who owned a restaurant in his native country. He teamed up with his two daughters to open Tiesto’s this year. The name comes from a handmade clay plate, used for cooking in the Andean culture. (LongIsland.com)
• On Dec. 3, musicians from the Stony Brook Music Department’s Instrument Petting Zoo caroled throughout the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital spreading holiday cheer and joy to the children, families and staff, thanks to funding provided by Island Federal. (tbrnewsmedia.com)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Free parking has returned to The Village of Port Jefferson for the Winter Season. Shop, dine and stroll your hearts out during one of our Favorite Seasons here in the Village." (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "There are still a few slots left for our INDOOR TENNIS program!! Register online at: PortJeff.com." (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry" a nonprofit 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.