Animal shelter + Halloween Happenings + Scarecrow Contest

Happy Tuesday, people of Three Village! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 66 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Three Village today:

1. Three Village Pets: Has the neighborhood really gone to the dogs? Lately, around Three Village, all you hear is conversation around neighbors and their furry friends. As we have all hunkered down a bit more, life with Fido has gotten up close and personal- leading more of us to seek services for our pups. High end grooming, dog sitters and local fresh food vendors are meeting our need to cater to our dogs. Currently, there are still long wait for those seeking services that once may have seemed like luxuries for only the most pampered of pets. Demand has held steady, even as the peak of put adoptions has passed. For dog moms and dads, treating new and old additions to the family ,just like family is the norm. In addition to feeling closer to these companion animas with their nurturing spirits, the call to return back to the office has contributed to the need for dog day care and sitters. For some, it is hard to head back to our routines knowing a little guy or gal has to fend for himself during the day. It could be said that we have a new found warmness and appreciation of our community members after having endured a traumatic year and a half. Given how popular animal services now are, it stands to reason that this warmth extends to the pets who occupy a permanent place in our hearts. (Town of Brookhaven)
   
2. Halloween Happenings: On Friday October 22, Halloween will be kicking into high gear with a very ghoulish investigation. The Tesla Science Center in Shorum will be hosting paranormal officials who plan to use cameras, and recording equipment to capture activity from another world. Prices range from $55 to $60 depending on age. All are encouraged to bring their own equipment to document energies existing around the famed lab and tower. Wardenclyffe has long been the object of wonder and has been also shrouded in a bit of mystery. So be brave and join the search for the truth, right in our own backyard just in time for and Harvest activities .So head into this season by braving the elements in your warmest detective threads. For those adventure seekers who attend, drop us a comment and tell us about the experience. Put it on your calendar we will be waiting to hear. (Tesla)
3. Stony Brook Village Center: Okay, So it is finally here. Stony Brook Village put out the call for its Scarecrow Contest. These straw staples of fall will wow you and give you the willies all a the the same time. Go take a look and vote for your favorite creation. No longer are scarecrows for the birds. Stony Brook Village is honoring its timeless tradition by hosting walking tours and inviting families and grownups to take a take a peek. Walking through the village is a whimsical and wonderful way to spend a fall day. The contest opened Oct. 1 and voting runs through October 25, so don’t waste a minute. The scarecrow with the winningest look will be announced as local favorite at the 31st Annual Halloween Festival hosted by Ward Melville Association. The festival starts at 2 pm on October 29. Hope to see you there. (Stony Brook Village Center)
   
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Today in Three Village:

• Farm Fun. (1 p.m.)
• Mommy + Me. (10 a.m.)
• Stony Brook Composers Concert. (7:30 p.m.)

Three Village Patch Notebook

• Three Village Historical Society: "We had a great turnout on Friday for our retired flag box unveiling, flag code demonstration and flag raising! Nearly 50 people came by at 5pm while Holly Brainard, former Regent of the Anna Smith Strong DAR and current TVHS trustee led ." (Facebook)
• Stony Brook Soccer Club: "B2011 Stony Brook-LGN Academy taking on RVC today on SB Road." (Facebook)
• Stony Brook Soccer Club: "Entertaining game under the lights for our G2008 Stony Brook LGN Thunder who took on LI Slammers tonight. Despite playing some great soccer, girls were unlucky to come out on the wrong side of the score line but can be pleased with their." (Facebook)
• Three Village Historical Society: "We are so lucky to be included in the "Digitizing Local History Sources Project," which was funded by a $1.5 million grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. Several delicate artifacts from the collection were expertly digit." (Facebook)

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— Kami Spagnoli

About me: Kami Spagnoli has long mastered effective communication strategies from multiple angles. She graduated from Wellesley College with BA in French and Political Science. It was her combined passion for research, analysis and the written word that directed Kami to earn an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications and a MS in Health Communications from Emerson College and Boston University, respectively.

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