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

First, today's weather:

Turning cloudy and cold. High: 31, low: 27.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. The Port Jefferson Free Library was nominated as one of America’s star libraries for 2021. The good news was shared by the Library Journal. (tbrnewsmedia.com)
2. Comsewogue JFK Middle School in Port Jefferson Station will host a fun family afternoon on Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. at their auditorium. The event theme is “Music That Moves Us,” featuring overtures, dances, waltzes, and even an interactive sing-a-long! (Sounds Symphony events)
3. Long Island’s Winter Restaurant Week has started! Lots of restaurants are participating this year, offering fixed-price menus. Local businesses were hurt hard over the pandemic so, support them by participating in ordering from an eatery near you. (LI News 12)
4. A Port Jefferson Station resident reported The theft of a catalytic converter from a 2013 Toyota Tacoma on Jan. 17. The car was parked overnight on Belle Terre Road in Port Jefferson from Jan. 16 to 17. (TBRNews)
5. Are you up to winter hiking? Hike through the preserve; walk along the river to the hatchery at the Lakeland County Park. Click here for more information about hiking groups and events. (LongIsland.com)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• PlayHooray Babies - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Babies Boogie - Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• PlayHooray Kids - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Toddler Tango- Comsewogue Public Library. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson, NY: "Ice Baby Save This Post! Your Full Map and Itinerary For Our Third Annual Ice Festival on Saturday, Jan. 29, and Sunday, Jan. 30. NEW Ice Carvings Each Day! 3 LIVE Carvings Each Day By Renowned Sculptor And Guinness Book." (Facebook)
• Terryville Fire Department - NY: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the 2 NYPD officers who were shot in the line of duty last night. One has lost his life and the other is fighting for his. We stand with our brother Police Officers." (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson EMS: "Finally back at work after some time at home!" (Facebook)

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