🌱 Santa Parade + Holiday Dinner Price + Teens Bike Crash

Up and at 'em, Port Jefferson! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 61, low: 49.

Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Village Of Port Jefferson Is Proud To Announce Santa's Workshop! Santa Claus is excited to see you! Santa's work shop at Roe House will be open for visits on selected dates with Santa. Click on the link to schedule your visit and enjoy this annual event from the Jolly Old Soul himself! (The Village Of Port Jefferson)
2. Thanksgiving Dinner Will Cost You Up To 5% More This Year. If you are planning to have all the trimmings for your Thanksgiving feast, you may want to rethink your meal plan. The
   American Farm Bureau Federation says this holiday will be the most expensive yet as prices increase. If you want to save money, experts offer this advice: Shop early and stock up on what you need. (News12)
3. Santa Parade In Port Jefferson Village. Nov. 28, at 3p.m. Main St Port Jefferson – Vintage cars, Civic groups, float and SANTA! The parade starts at the Long Island train station on Main Street. It will then go down Main Street, make a left onto West Broadway and finish at the ‘Drown-Meadow Cottage’ on the corner of Barnum and West Broadway. Santa will be there in the ‘Santa’s Workshop’ for a photo opportunities. (PJ Chamber of Commerce)
4. Teens Injured In Ronkonkoma Dirt Bike Crash. Two teens were injured in a dirt bike crash in Ronkonkoma Sunday afternoon, Suffolk County police said, with one airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries. A 13-year-old boy, from Huntington, was riding a dirt bike at 10th Street Motocross, when he rode his bike over a ramp and his rear tire hit an 18-year-old male, from Massapequa Park, in the face while he was picking up his own bike. (Newsday)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Curriculum Meeting- Port Jefferson School District. (5:30 p.m.)
• Morning Book Discussion - Port Jefferson Library. (10 a.m.)
• Dance with Me (Comsewogue)- Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Indian Corn Lego Prints - Port Jefferson Library. (11 a.m.)
• Let's Dance- Comsewogue Public Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• BOE Meeting PM ES-LGR - Port Jefferson School District. (7:30 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Visit the Port Jefferson Farmer's Market Today! Located at Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh and Local veggies, cheese mongers, Italian specialties, spices and so much more! (Facebook)
• As we Enter The Season Of Giving, let's help with what we can! Theatre Three in Port Jefferson is asking for generous donations for the food bank. (Facebook)
• Shop The Christmas Village at Jay's Hidden Treasures. Come down to Jay's Hidden Treasures located at 466 Hawkins Ave in Lake Ronkonkoma. This is store loaded with all types of Christmas houses and decorations as well as different vendor booths. Our hours of operation are Sunday- Monday noon to 4p.m., Closed Tuesday, Open Wednesday through Saturday, 11a.m to 5p.m. They Something for everyone! (LongIsland.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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