🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Science Fun + Ice Festival 2022 Brochure

Hello, people of Port Jefferson! Debora Whitehead here with a brand-new Port Jefferson Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 36, low: 35.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Students in Port Jefferson Middle School are putting their scientific skills to use with lessons from teachers Christina Carlson and Megan Roth-Ueno. The sixth graders had fun observing the chemical reaction when mixing citric acid and baking soda. (Port Jefferson School District)
2. Port Jefferson Ice Festival is set for next weekend! On Feb. 5-6, good entertainment is coming our way. Artists will make ice sculptures live, carriage rides will be available, music, and much more! To access the event brochure with all the event details, click here. (Port Jefferson Village)
3. Stony Brook University football coach Chuck Priore has announced the team's captains for the 2022 season. Reidgee Dimanche, Delante Hellams, kyle Nunez, and Randy Pringle will serve the Seawolves' for the year ahead. (tbrnewsmedia)
4. Nearby News: A blaze breaks out at Mount Sinai home. The fire happened on Sunday afternoon at a home on West Cliff Drive. The fire was contained in one room and no injuries were reported. (Port Jefferson Patch)
5. Five Below store is expanding its steps with a grand opening on Gateway Plaza at 499 Sunrise Highway. (Greater Long Island)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• No Homework Tuesday — Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• AARP Income Tax Assistance (Comsewogue). (10 a.m.)
• ONLINE Breathe Together (Comsewogue). (10 a.m.)
• Clinton Virtual PTA Meeting — Comsewogue School District. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson, NY: "The Village of Port Jefferson is proud to announce a free adult program (for residents) sponsored by Giving Kids Hope Thrift & Donation Center. Take your artistic talent out for a spin on Friday Nights at the Village Center." (Facebook)
• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "Even food can be art! You can find art everywhere!" (Facebook)

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• Restore America NY February Event at Bellport Country Club. (Feb. 3)
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• Long Island Press Covers Half Hollow Hills Athletics (Details)
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• Snow & Ice Removal (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead