🌱 Port Jefferson Ice Skating Rink Opens This Month + Reading Program

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Port Jefferson Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• Port Jefferson Ice Rink opens this month.
• Kids will read to a dog at Port Jefferson Free Library.
• Best places to get a pie in Long Island and more!

But first, today's weather:

Some sun returning, showers. High: 66, low: 55.

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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. 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)
2. Kiddos will be at the Port Jefferson Free Library to "Read to a Dog" on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Chester, the dog, loves kids and to hear stories. The program stimulates the little one's imagination and public speaking skills. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. for kids aged 5-12 years.
   (PJFL)
3. Holidays are around the corner, and there's nothing better than enjoying a warm dessert after a fantastic meal. Long Island is served by various family-owned bakeries that use local produce to create the best recipes for all. Click on the link to see Patch's list of the must-go stores to get a pie for your holiday celebrations. (Patch)
4. Port Jefferson School District students will compete in the Section XI Swim Championship. Port Jefferson Middle School eighth-grader Dasha Zakharova and Earl L. Vandermeulen High School senior Olivia Schlegel qualified in the district in the 100-meter butterfly, 50-meter freestyle, and 100-meter freestyle. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Self-Guided Fall Art Walk - Village of Port Jefferson. (All Day)
• Happy Feet: Baby Social - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• General Membership Meeting - Port Jefferson Rotary Club. (12:15 p.m.)
• ONLINE: Let’s Talk about Turkey….Wild Turkeys! (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Blues will be played at the Port Jefferson Free Library on Sunday, Nov. 6. The Homegrown String Band will hold a concert at 2 p.m. Sign up at portjefflibrary.org, or call 631-473-0022 to reserve a seat. (TBR News Media)
• Greek School PTO of the Assumption: "What is the best way to encourage kids to speak a foreign language? Listening and reading. The Giving Tree is a book most know and have read." (Greek School PTO of the Assumption via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I look forward to seeing you tomorrow for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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