🌱 Port Jefferson Resident's Night + Students Cook For The Hope House

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Daily — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community. Today you'll read about these stories and more...

• Port Jefferson Resident's night.
• Students cook meals for the Hope House in Port Jeff.
• New Taj Crown of India opens in Setauket.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 46, low: 38.

Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson Resident's Night will be hosted at the Village Center. Mayor Garant Margot and the Board of Trustees sponsor the night. Families will be able to enjoy two free ice skating sessions, visit "Santa Claus" for a picture, enjoy refreshments, and more on Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (Port Jefferson Village Center)
2. Port Jefferson students chopped meat and vegetables for a good cause! Members of the School district's International Club prepared and delivered meals to residents of the Hope House in Port Jefferson. Advisers Kristin Britt and Jennifer Walling announced that the meals would be cooked and brought to the center monthly. (TBR News Media)
3. The Three Village officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the new restaurant in the neighborhood. Located just four miles from Port Jefferson Main Street, the new Taj Crown of India is now open at 10 Woods Corner Road in East Setauket. The new eatery is owned by siblings Dr. Neeru Kumar, Paras Kumar, and Nisha Sachdeva, serving authentic Indian food in an elegant atmosphere. (TBR News Media)
4. Nearby News: Police sought three men who stole $9,600 in car parts from Smithtown King O’Rourke Cadillac dealership. Cameras caught the suspects leaving the store with eight tires and rims from 2022 Cadillacs models. A cash reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest. (Long Island News12)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• JFK Holiday Helpers - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Dance Laugh Play - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• General Membership Meeting - Port Jefferson Rotary Club. (12:15 p.m.)
• Lights of Love Event - Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. (6 p.m.)
• Family Game Night - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6 p.m.)
• Teen Bead Rope - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Free Library welcomes kids in grades 3-6 to participate in the Holiday Card Creations. The session is set for Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. Community service credit will be given upon request. (PJFL)
  
• Port Jefferson Charles Dicken's Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-4. Characters of all ages will walk throughout the village. Other attractions , such as live music, performances, crafts, and more, will be available! (Port Jefferson Village)
• Is taking better care of your healthy part of your New Year's resolution? If so, Port Jefferson's "Walk Safe With A Doc" will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Jennifer Gray will meet participants at St. Charles Hospital to talk about the benefits of walking before the group heads to the village’s streets for an awareness walk. If you are interested in participating, you can just visit the link to register. (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce)

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Events:

• Three Village Garden Club’s Holiday Greenery Boutique. (December 3)
• Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair. (December 3)
• Messiah Sing-Along. (December 4)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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