🌱 Theatre Three Auditions +PJ BOE Honored + Fatal Crash Charges

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Daily.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 62 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Theatre Three Port Jeff: Have you ever imagined yourself performing in a Theater? Do you love acting and would like to be in a community play ? Port Jefferson Theater announces auditions for all roles in Roger Bean’s musical revue "The Marvelous Wonderettes". Auditions: Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. Performances: Feb. 19 through Mar. 26, 2022. Don't miss this chance of being on stage! For more details, visit the theater official website! (smithtownmatters.com)
2. Port Jefferson Board Of Education: Port Jefferson School District Board of Education members were honored for their efforts throughout the year on behalf of the students in the district at the Oct. 12 board of education meeting. The special accolades highlighted the New York State School Board Association's School Board Recognition Week (Oct. 18-22). The annual awareness campaign spotlights the important role that school board members have within a school district. (Press Release Desk)
3. Nearby News: Man accused of leading police on fatal Holtsville chase pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter. Robert Hengeveld was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle when police say they tried to pull him over in Holtsville. After a 10-minute chase, prosecutors say Hengeveld struck a Honda at the intersection of North Ocean Avenue and Express Drive South. The driver of the Honda was killed in the collision and Hengeveld’s passenger is in the hospital with a brain bleed and broken jaw. Hengeveld, who prosecutors say is homeless, also remains hospitalized and is being held without bail. (News 12 Bronx)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Crossover Christian Church Annual Thanksgiving Drive. (9 a.m.)
• MUSTANG SHOW. (9 a.m.)
• Crossover Christian Church Services. (10 a.m.)
• Port Jefferson Farmers Market. (9 a.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• Hauppauge voters reject plan to sell former school: "Hauppauge Superintendent Donald Murphy said the vote likely ended efforts to sell the property. The building, which includes school district offices and storage and receiving facilities, will continue to be used for those purposes." (Newsday)
• TOS Pets Of The Week: Oreo, Neo And Misty - Pets and Animals: "We would love to see these mushes be adopted together, but they are not bonded siblings and can be adopted separately." (smithtownmatters.com)
• SBU Cancer Center spends a sun safe day at Heritage Park with Walk with a Doc: "Once a month at Heritage Park, you will find smiling faces, bodies in motion, and even a doctor or two walking the paths of this Mt. Sinai park, as part of Walk With a Doc, a free walking program run by local physicians to promote healthy living and wellness." (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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