🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Electric Parade + LIRR Third Track Plans

Happy Sunday, people of Port Jefferson! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

First, today's weather:

Sun giving way to clouds. High: 45, low: 38.

Here are the top stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. The Three Village Electric Parade Committee is lighting up the holidays with the annual Three Village Electric Parade. The Electric Parade is “ON”. This year the holiday floats will light up main street. Come see a spectacular display of dazzling lights, holiday themes, and of course, Santa! Families, schools, clubs, teams, businesses, and organizations are all welcome to make this year the best year yet! Show your enthusiasm and creativity to spread holiday cheer and lift local spirits by joining the festivities! To register your float and for more information please email info@3vholidayparade.com or contact Denise Williams at (631) 828-9031. (3v Holiday)
2. Over its 20 years in existence, Jefferson’s Ferry has been home to a significant number of accomplished and creative older adults who have been groundbreakers, innovators, educators and artists. All were original thinkers with a desire to do something that hadn’t been done before, and many of these residents wrote books about their work, which can be found in the Jefferson’s Ferry library collection. (TBRNews)
3. Port Jefferson may be cold, but it’s already getting ready for spring. “The Port Jeff chamber, with the support of a grant for beautification from PSEG for $2,000, was able to purchase 5,000 Dutch Master daffodil bulbs,” said Barbara Ransome, director of operations of Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. The grant she mentioned comes from PSEG Long Island as part of the company’s Main Street Revitalization Program that has been helping small businesses during these tough pandemic times. Funds for the Plant Port Yellow program came from a new concept that was introduced by PSEGLI earlier this year. (TBRNews)
4. Plans for a third track along a portion of the Long Island Rail Road are being derailed in Garden City. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it could miss its targeted December 2022 completion date of the third track project because the village has yet to issue permits needed for it. (News12)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Crossover Christian Church Services. (10 a.m.)
• ONLINE Concert: Motown Christmas (Comsewogue). (2 p.m.)
• Holiday Music with the 4th and 5th Grade Chamber Orchestra. (2:45 p.m.)
• Holiday Music with the High School Chamber Orchestra. (4:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Jacqueline Smith, Neighbor: "Hi, Does any one know of a lap dog that needs a home. Ours passed away in Sept. Thank you." (Patch)
• Holiday Farm Tours with Mrs. Claus on Tours which will run at 10/11/12 p.m., and 1 p.m. Visit with our Equine Reindeer and enjoy story time and songs with Mrs. Claus and her Elves at a rustic decorated farm and magical Christmas barn. Bring your family for photo opportunities. Book your spot online. (Newsday)
• Mis/Communication features video, sculpture, print, and interactive media artworks by contemporary artists who explore the power of language in a cultural context. It is through language that we are able to connect with one another, but how is this connection also affected by the power dynamics in language? (Stony Brook News)

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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.

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