Schools Closed For Jewish Holiday + Farm Fun For Kids

Good morning, Port Jefferson! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

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First, today's weather:

Thunderstorms likely. Chance of rain 70 percent. High: 73, low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson School District is closed in observance of Yom Kippur 2021. (Port Jefferson School District).
2. Farm Fall Fun on Long Island includes animal petting, train rides and face painting. Check it out to plan an amazing season with family and friends. (NewsDay)
3. The Great Give it Back: Longwood Public Library is hosting a food drive to support Long Island Cares. Donations are appreciated. (Longwood Public Library)
4. Priciest home sales in Miller Place. (Long Island Business News)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• SouthBound at Harborfront Park, 7-8:30 p.m. (Sept. 16)
• Online: Learn English Class - Port Jefferson Library. (Sept. 16)
• ART SHOW, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Port Jefferson Village Center. (Sept. 16)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Port Jefferson, NY: "This Saturday, Sept. 18 is the annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival at Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park. The opening ceremonies begin at 8:30 a.m. and the first race begins at 9 a.m." (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "New DIY kit alert. Check out our latest DIY kit for adults. First come, first serve. A limited number are available so act quickly. We do have a few banana muffin kits available. All kits are 1 per adult. #portjefflibrary" (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Join us for this chance to read together as a family and then join others to discuss what you’ve read. This book club is for children in grades 4-6 along with a parent, grandparent, or other family member/best older friend." (Facebook)
• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "The Arts are Alive and Culture Thrives in Northern Brookhaven through the Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council’s (GPJAC) in-depth programming vision.⁠" (Facebook)

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Events:

• 7TH Annual Dragon Boat Festival Harborfront Park.-8:30 a.m. (Sept. 18)
• Music Scales & Cocktails W/ Chelsea Takam! -Saghar 6-9 p.m. (Sept. 17)
• Live music Fridays at The Turn - 4-8 p.m (Sept. 17)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you soon. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, N.Y. 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 nonprofit 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.