🌱Steam Room In Port Jeff Offers Free Thanksgiving Meal + Happenings

Hey, everybody. It's Monday in Port Jefferson, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue of the Daily, we have these stories and more:

• The Steam Room offers a free Thanksgiving dinner!
• Property taxes are expected to increase in the Town of Brookhaven next year.
• Long Island Music Hall Of Fame to open this week and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, brisk and chilly. High: 43, low: 33.

Here are the top four stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. The Steam Room restaurant in Port Jefferson will offer a free Thanksgiving dinner for whoever shows up on Thursday. The meals will start to be served from noon until 5 p.m. The restaurant is at 4 East Broadway in Port Jefferson. (Port Jefferson Patch)
   
2. The Brookhaven board approved a $329.7 million budget for 2023 with a vote of 6-0 on Thursday. With the new plan, property taxes are expected to increase by 1.92% on standard homes. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
3. Long Island Music Hall Of Fame will officially be open for visitors on Nov. 25. The venue is at Stony Brook Main Street and features memorabilia that once belonged to artists like Billy Joel, Debbie Gibson, Joan Jett and others. (Patch)
4. Another "Santa Claus" appearance will be hosted just 6 miles away from Port Jefferson. Coram Civic Association is hosting its 13th annual Holiday Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 4. The festivities start at 3 p.m. at 303 Middle Country Rd. Refreshments, crafts, songs by the Coram Elementary School singers and other fun entertainment will be offered. Admissions are non-perishable food items to help the hamlet's pantries. (Port Jefferson Patch)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• PlayHooray Babies - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Crystal Bowls & Reiki Circle - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• PlayHooray Kids - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Long Island Quilters - Port Jefferson Free Library. (1 p.m.)
• Norwood Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences. (6 p.m.)
• DIY Pot Holders - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce has announced the "Wishlist" Wednesdays are coming to Port Jefferson Village! Starting on Nov. 30 until Dec. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., Participants can snack and shop at their favorite retailers. (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce)
• "The Charles Dickens Festival is set for the weekend of Dec. 3 in Port Jefferson Village." (Port Jefferson Patch)
• Small Business Saturday kicks off on Nov. 26 in Port Jefferson. Our local stores will offer deals all day for all shoppers, that will be something for everybody. Remember to get coffee before heading to the stores! (Port Jefferson Village Center)

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Events:

• Mushroom Tea Party. (November 25)
• Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair. (December 3)
• 90’s Tribute Concert, Feb. 3rd! featuring STP, Rage/Machine, and Nirvana! (February 3)
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Other classifieds:

• Behind The Scoreboard – New Uses For Hockey Twigs. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Monday. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Port Jefferson Daily? Contact me at PortJefferson@Patch.com.