🌱 Blood Drive Set For Thursday At Stony Brook University + Events

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town these days. Today we'll cover...

• Stony Brook to host a blood drive.
• Meet the winners of the Hexagon project!
• Emma Clark pajama drive and more!

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Here are the top four stories today in Three Village:

1. A blood drive will be held at the Student Activities Center of Stony Brook University Thursday. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., New York Blood Center professionals will take donations. If you want to know who's eligible to donate or the COVID-19 precautions, visit here. (Patch)
2. Meet the Three Village School District students winners of the Hexagon Project. Kiddos from the R.C. Murphy Junior High School were awarded for expressing their critical thinking to create art on a hexagon template. Please take a look at our district winners. (TVHS)
3. Emma Clark Library will accept donations of new pajamas of all sizes. Starting on Oct. 31, you can help those in need through our local library. All items will be given to local charities hosting holiday giveaways in Long Island communities. (Emma Clark Library)
4. Port Jefferson Village Harvest Festival kicks off on Saturday. A variety of outdoor activities will be offered starting at noon. Touch A Fire Truck will be at the Village Center, a cornhole contest at Harborfront Park, a dog costume parade begins at 2 p.m. on Main Street and more! The event is free. All are welcome. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

Today in Three Village:

• Baby Boogie - Emma Clark Memorial Library. (10 a.m.)
• Toddler Tango - Emma Clark Memorial Library. (11 a.m.)
• The Van Gogh Museum - Emma Clark Memorial Library. (12:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Stony Brook University: "Feeling nostalgic over last year’s #SBUHomecoming just in time for Saturday’s game." (Stony Brook University via Instagram)
• Three Village Historical Society: "The 28th Annual Spirits Tour is officially sold out! For those who missed out on tickets - no worries! There’s still a lot of fun happening around town this weekend - including Preservation Long Island’s Artoberfest!" (Three Village Historical Society via Facebook)
• Registered voters who need to update their address have until Wednesday. The update can be made at the local DMV in person or online at the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Comsewogue Library)

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