🌱 Port Jefferson Library Celebrates Martin Luther King Day + Events

Hi all! Debora Whitehead here with your Thursday edition of the Port Jefferson Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• Long Island history: Ski on Bald Hill.
• Duchenne Care Center opens in Stony Brook.
• Art project at Port Jefferson Free Library and more!

But first, today's weather:

Milder; an afternoon shower. High: 49, low: 47.

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Here are the top five stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Did you know that people used to ski all winter on Long Island? The fun started in 1965 at Bald Hill in Farmingville. Back in the day, that hill was 344 feet tall. Visit the Greater Long Island page to check some pictures of local kids having a blast at the Bald Hill Ski Bowl! (Greater Long Island)
2. Duchenne Care Center opens in Stony Brook. The facility is the first certified center on Long Island to care for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This genetic condition weakens the bones and heart and can lead to cardiac and respiratory complications. (News 12 Hudson Valley)
3. Port Jefferson Library is hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. Art Project on Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids of all are invited to participate in the celebration. Each kid will color a hand that matches their beautiful skin tone, and then a librarian will put them together in a heart to spread a love message of diversity in our community. Just so you know, registration is not required. (Port Jefferson Patch)
4. The fourteen buildings lot sheep Pasture Road in Port Jefferson Station will soon be demolished. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development granted $450,000 to be invested in the demolishing and cleaning of the site. Read the full story here. (Patch)
5. Nearby News: A Lake Grove man has been arrested for approaching an 11-year-old-child while she was walking back home from Selden Middle School. According to the police, the 28-year-old man made sexual comments while following her. Luckily, she managed to escape, but the suspect crashed into a pole when he tried to flee from the scene. (News 12 Hudson Valley)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Art Gallery Show: Poquott: Past & Present at Port Jeff Village Center. (All Day)
• Clinton PARP Week - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Mediterranean food demonstration by Naela at Port Jeff Village Center. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Brookhaven Town will spread animal adoption awareness throughout the year. The town discussed a new plan in a board meeting to help pets to find their forever homes. Currently, 81 cats and 70 dogs live in the shelter, waiting for adoption. (Patch)
• Stony Brook student musicians will perform for cancer care patients in the hospital every Wednesday. The project aims to create a relaxing and entertaining environment for patients undergoing treatments. (Patch)
• Long Island Career Fair is set for Friday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. This is a free online event for job seekers! Over forty local companies will be interviewing candidates. For more information, visit the link. (Eventbrite)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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