🌱 Saturday Events In Port Jefferson + Absentee Ballot Deadline Monday

Hey, Port Jefferson! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's issue includes:

• Weekend events in Port Jefferson.
• Absentee ballot application deadline.
• Help Patch to find local heroes and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 63, low: 48.

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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson Village 2022 Harvest Fest is Saturday. This weekend will be filled with events on Main Street from noon to 5 p.m. Music, crafts, food, cornhole contest and games. You name it! Access the schedule of activities and map here. (Port Jefferson Village Center)
2. Voters who need to request an absentee ballot have until Monday, Oct. 24, to apply. Requests can be made by letter, fax, or online at www.vote411.org. (CPLIB)
3. Check out the Window Painting Contest at Port Jefferson Village Center on Saturday, Oct. 22. Please stop by to watch and cheer our local artists competing for a first-place prize. This year, the theme is Halloween or Fall. Paint brushes will start to do "their magic" at 10 a.m. (Port Jefferson Village Center)
4. Students from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School have been nominated "Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program." Matthew Buonomo, Luke Dickhuth and Teppei Fukuto were recognized for their performance on the test to qualify for the program. (Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Self-Guided Fall Art Walk - Village of Port Jefferson. (All Day)
• PlayHooray Babies - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• PlayHooray Kids - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Fourth Fridays Book Club - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Sip & Paint Night - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The 2nd Halloween Spooktacular kicks off Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Train Car Park in Port Jefferson Station. This year the event features pumpkin painting, food trucks, lawn games, live music, and more! The party starts at 5 p.m. (PJT Chamber)
• Patch needs your help finding and recognizing local heroes in the community. In partnership with T-Mobil, we want to celebrate these heroes and their work to make our community a better place. Visit the link to fill out the Local Heroes submission form. (Patch)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "The Port Jefferson Free Library has COVID-19 test kits available! Stop by and pick them up on a first-come, first-served basis. 2 boxes (4 tests) per person. Limited supply." (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)

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