🌱 Port Jefferson Station Tree Lighting Is Dec. 3 + Happenings In Town

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. Today we'll cover...

• See pictures of Port Jefferson varsity boys honoring our veterans.
• The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is opening this month!
• Events in our town and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy; morning rain. High: 52, low: 36.

Here are the top four stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson High School Varsity Club set flags in honor of veterans in the District's Armed Forces Tribute on the grounds of the Earl L. Vandermeulen High School on Nov. 9. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will host its grand opening on Nov. 25. A significant number of rare artifacts and objectives that once belonged to singers like Billy Joel, Debbie Gibson and more will be displayed. The venue is located at Stony Brook Main Street. (Patch)
3. Port Jefferson Station Community Tree Lighting is set for Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a hot chocolate and a performance by the BackStage Dance Studio. This event is hosted by the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce and will be held at the Train Car Park. The event organizers will significantly appreciate donations of a nonperishable food item or an unwrapped toy. (PJTVCOC)
4. The Town of Brookhaven Holiday Light Spectacular Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve kicks off Saturday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event features an indoor walk-through holiday festive display with lots of photo opportunities for those who want to enjoy the season's magic! Tickets can be purchased here. (Town of Brookhaven)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• JFK Fall Food Drive - Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Babies Boogie - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Fall Events Showcase at the Meadow Club. (6:30 p.m.)
• CODA - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Teens who participate in the Teen Holiday Bead Buddies at the Port Jefferson Free Library will earn one hour of community service credit. Attendees will craft a snowman and tree keychain for the community. (PJFL)
• Fall Events Showcase is today at the Port Jefferson Meadow Club! Vendors, DJs and hot appetizers will be available starting at 6 p.m. (Google Events)
• Bohemia residents are talking about a unique visitor that showed up on Louis Kossuth Avenue and Maddison Street. A bear was caught on camera on Monday night. When the police arrived at the scene, the bear was gone! (LI News12)
• Santa Claus is coming to town! Port Jefferson Santa Parade will be hosted on Nov. 27 on Main Street. Stay tuned for the event details posted in the Port Jefferson Patch. (Port Jefferson Village Center)

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Events:

• Holiday Pottery Sale! (November 19)
• Comedy Night at Temple Isaiah of Stony Brook -Guaranteed to Laugh! (November 19)
• 90’s Tribute Concert, Feb. 3rd! featuring STP, Rage/Machine, and Nirvana!! (February 3)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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