🌱 Port Jefferson Gets $3.75M For Upper Wall Project + Happenings

Hello again, Port Jefferson! I, Debora Whitehead, present your host of the Port Jefferson Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today's issue includes updates on...

• Port Jefferson receives grants for the Upper Wall Project.
• All you need to know about Port Jefferson Winter Festival.
• Puppies were rescued from Mississippi and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and cooler. High: 48, low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant shared good news about the upper wall project at the Port Jefferson Country Club. The village received $3.75 million in grants through the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency to be invested in the revitalization. (TBR News Media)
2. Port Jefferson will be packed with ice sculptures created by artist Rich Daly for the Winter Ice Festival. The event kicks off on Jan. 28-29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days! Parking is free in the village during the winter, and the festival is admission free. (Port Jefferson CofC)
3. Paws of War helped eight Mississippi puppies under harsh circumstances. The dogs are doing well and being well taken care of in the institution until they find their forever homes. (News 12 Hudson Valley)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Teen Arm Knitted Chunky Scarf - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Winter Trees - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• Port Jeff’s Refillery - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• Intro to Ukulele - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The band Zebra's Randy Jackson will hit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame stage on Sunday. The special concert begins at 2 p.m. If you want more information and to purchase tickets, click here. (Patch)
• Port Jefferson Free Library is hosting the Winter Trees program this Thursday at 7 p.m. Kids in grades 2-5 will use natural twigs to create a winter craft. This event will be held in the Activity Room. (PJFL)
• Have you ever tried the Port Jefferson Annual Mac & Cheese Food Crawl? This event is for those who like to try different culinary experiences while having fun. Various restaurants will serve their version of mac & cheese for $25 per person on Jan. 28-29. Tickets can be purchased at the Port Jefferson Chamber of commerce's website. (Port Jefferson CofC)

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Events:

• (mostly) TRUE THINGS STORYTELLING SHOW. (January 7)
• East Wind Wedding Showcase. (January 8)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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