🌱 Port Jefferson Free Library Hike Excursion + Fall Restaurant Week

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in town these days. In today's issue, we'll touch on the following:

• Fall Restaurant Week in Port Jefferson.
• Meet our athlete of the week.
• Hike on with the Port Jefferson Free Library and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 65, low: 50.

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Here are the top four stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. The heart and soul of Port Jefferson will be on the table during the Fall Restaurant Week! There will be eight days of great deals, Nov. 6-13, at the following eateries in the village: Fifth Season, Nantuckets, Pasta Pasta and Ruvo’s. (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce)
2. Patch launched a recognition program to honor local athletes making a difference in the community. Our star this week is Reneé Clark of Port Jefferson, who plays tennis and is also a member of the National Honor Society. Regardless of Reneé's medical conditions, she is always on the lookout to help others and spread a positive message to all who know her. (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. For those who want to lose extra calories while enjoying nature and making new friends, Port Jefferson Free Library will host a hiking excursion program at Connetquot State Park on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Naturalist and photographer Lee McAllister will guide the group on a 4-mile hike. Participants are asked to meet at the Parking lot at the entrance off Sunrise Highway. (Port Jefferson Free Library)
4. Police arrested a man for his alleged connection to a fatal shooting in Coram. Anthony Santiesteban is facing second-degree charges for the murder of Martina Thompson of East Patchogue. The crime occurred in the parking lot of Taino's Café and Lounge off Middle Country Road. (LI News12)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Baby Start - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Teen Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Learn English Class / Aprender inglés at Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Outdoor Ice Skating in the Port Jefferson Village Center opens on Saturday, Nov. 26. If you are looking forward to starting enjoying family-friendly winter outings, the rank will be open all day. (Port Jefferson Village Center)
• Browse through Patch's weekly list of job openings in and around Port Jefferson. If you see something interesting, click on the link to apply. (Patch)

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All right, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Don't hesitate to get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

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