🌱 Restaurant Week + Fall Sports Festival + New Walmart Center

Morning, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with the latest copy of thePort Jefferson Daily.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High:54, low:46.

Here are the top stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Fall Restaurant Week kicks off on Long Island. More than 100 eateries are expected to participate in the current effort, which will bring $20 prix fixe lunches — takeout or dine-in — to many establishments, along with dinner options ranging from $25 to $42, depending on the venue. All will offer three choices for each course, and prix fixe menus will be served all-night-every-night except Saturdays, when establishments are not required to offer the deal past 7 p.m. Supplemental charges may apply to certain entrees. (Newsday)
2. Long Island Districts Are Adding Wellness Rooms To Help Staff Deal With Stress. Long Island school districts, sensing the need for social and emotional support for teachers and staff during this COVID-19 pandemic, are setting up wellness rooms, embracing deep-breathing exercises and offering workshops on how to stay calm. (Newsday)
3. Royal Camaraderie! Fifth Graders Visited The High School For A Fall Sports Festival, where they were greeted by Assistant Principal Mr. Brian Walker, waving the Royal flag to welcome them. Student-athletes from the varsity fall sports teams set up drills and activities to provide the younger students an opportunity to experience all of the sports that are offered in the Port Jefferson School District. (Port Jeff School District)
4. Yaphank Gets Its Brand New Walmart Supercenter. On Wednesday, Long Island’s newest Walmart Supercenter opened at the 322-acre mixed-use complex, located at the Northwest corner of the Long Island Expressway and William Floyd Parkway. (Greater Long Island)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Christian Church Annual Thanksgiving Drive. (9 a.m.)
• Port Jefferson Farmers Market. (All Day)
• Sunday Crafternoon. (2 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council is screening at Theatre Three, 412 Main St, Port Jefferson. The Guest Speakers are Peggy Callahan, Co-Director and Tom Needham, Host of The Sounds of Film. (Facebook)
• The Reboli Center celebrates the Season' with new holiday exhibit. The show will feature the artwork of a variety of artists, including paintings by the late artist, Joseph Reboli, the Setauket-based artist for whom the Center is named. (tbrnewsmedia.com)
• Mills Pond Gallery in St. James shines light on climate change in latest exhibit, 'On the Edge'. As global temperatures continue to climb, we are unfortunately subject to more natural disasters, lack of resources, and personal discomfort. It’s a harsh reality, but it can be hard for some people to grasp. (tbrnewsmedia.com)

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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a Bachelor Degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the 'Mariposa Ministry", a non-profit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not Parenting, Teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"- Eleanor Roosevelt.

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