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🌱Port Jefferson Village Center Free Exhibits + Stay Safe On The Roads
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Hello there, Port Jefferson! Merry Christmas! I hope you are blessed, warm, and joyful! I'm in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's happening around town, including news on...
- Port Jefferson Village Center exhibit.
- Bring the kiddos to a dance party at the library!
- Watch out for black ice while on the roads and more!
But first, today's weather:
Winds subsiding, quite cold. High: 28, low: 22.
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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:
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- Port Jefferson Village Center Art Gallery features the "Winter Inspirations" exhibit. The Night Heron Artists set up the display. Stop by during the center's regular hours through Jan. 6. (Port Jefferson Village Center)
- Port Jefferson Free Library is hosting a "Just Dance Party!" on Dec. 26! Kids in grades 3-6 will enjoy a Dance Video Game at 3 p.m. The party will be held in the Activity Room. Registration is recommended. (Port Jefferson Free Library)
- There is still time to appreciate the Port Jefferson Tree Festival! Our local business decorated the trees and will be on display in the Village Center until Jan 2. Admissions are free! (Port Jefferson CofC)
- Freezing temperatures on Long Island this holiday weekend can make the roads icy for drivers. Salt trucks have been working on the streets to help to improve the conditions, but if you have to be on the roads, watch out for black ice and slow down. (LI News12)
Today in Port Jefferson:
From my notebook:
- Port Jefferson Theater Three is hosting an early bird session of the "New Year's LAUGHIN' Eve" on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 6 p.m. Click on the link to check which comedians will hit the stage and to purchase tickets! (Theatre Three)
- They say what is a blessing for some can be a "curse" for others. As the holiday approaches, many people may feel sad and lonely. That can open the windows for depression or suicide. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of suicide are high among Americans aged 10 to 34. Stony Brook professionals give tips for those struggling with mental health during the holidays. (Three Village Patch)
All right, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!
— Debora Whitehead
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