🌱 Toys For Tots + Holiday Happenings + Worker Dies At Job

Morning, Port Jefferson! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 59, low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others' burdens, easing each other's loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas. Village of Port Jefferson is asking for donations of unwrapped toys to make a little one happy this holiday! Toys For Tots is an amazing project that makes a difference for families who can't afford much. Drop off your donation at the Village Hall or the Village Center and give someone a special Christmas! (Press Release Desk)
2. Village Of Port Jefferson Has So Much To Offer This Season: Holiday season is a magic time! and what makes it merrier is spending time with our loved ones. Port Jeff has lots of events that will allow friends and families to get together and enjoy the magic of this time. The events range from the Ice Skating Rink that opens on Nov. 26, Santa Parade on Nov. 28 and Santa's Workshop in early December. Visit the Port Jefferson Village website and save the dates. (Village Of Port Jefferson)
3. Jets Sign Port Jefferson Native Elijah Riley Off Eagles' Practice Squad: Needing depth in the secondary, the Jets turned to Riley, a former standout safety at Newfield High School. Starting safety Marcus Maye suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in the Jets’ loss to the Colts last Thursday night and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Riley, 23, returns close to home where he led Newfield to the Long Island Class title in 2015 and earned the Carl A. Hansen Award, given to Suffolk’s top player. (Newsday)
4. Construction Worker Dies At Job Site In Fort Salonga: Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating the death of a construction worker who died from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning while at a residential job site in Fort Salonga. Victor Irizarry, 30, of Flanders, was transported to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown where he was pronounced dead. (smithtownmatters.com)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• TAKE & MAKE: No Bake Boston Creme Cake. (9:30 a.m.)
• New Voices Book Discussion — Port Jefferson Library. (11 a.m.)
• Science Fun with Timothy Turkey. (1 p.m.)
• Teen Spotify Art — Port Jefferson Free Library. (2 p.m.)
• No Mess Star Painting for Veterans Day. (6:30 p.m.)
• Teen Coupons for Troops — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

Port Jefferson Patch Notebook

• The Village of Port Jefferson is now offering horseback riding lessons at Windwood Farms Private Barn located in Suffolk County with both an indoor and outdoor arena. All levels and ages are welcome. (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library is proud to announce many initiatives that the PJFL will be partaking in this year to give back to the community. Drop by anytime before Dec. 10, with your Unwrapped Toys For Tots! (Facebook)
• Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson, “Invisible Threads-From Wireless to War” documentary sneak preview with filmmaker Q & A and special guest Tesla Biographer Marc Seifer! (Facebook)

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• Art Starts — Port Jeff Library. (Nov. 12)
• Box Office Matinee: Nomadland. (Nov. 12)
• Teen Mario Kart Tournament. (Nov. 12)
• Show — A Christmas Carol. (Nov. 14)
• Port Jefferson Farmers Market. (Nov. 14)
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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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