🌱 Holiday Shop + St James Church Gatherings + Confectioner shop

Good day, people of Three Village! Kami Spagnoli here with today's copy of theThree Village Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and breezy. High: 65, Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Three Village:

1. Holiday Shop: As the holidays approach, we all read stories about supply chain problems creating massive delays and shipping shortages. These slowdowns are unwelcome any time of year. During the fall and winter holiday season disruptions can be catastrophe. Solet’s take a look at options for local gift ideas. One notable venue for creative presents is Gallery North in East Setauket located at 90 North Country Road. They have regular exhibits during year, but they also feature craft artisans. For instance, stop by this Three village gem to browse works of Dense Anneke, Eileen Baumeister. Their unique jewelry designs are featured at the gallery. For handmade pieces look no further than The Shop at Gallery North. Woven creations, prints and housewares like vases abound with country chic flair in their shop. One of the most special part of living in the Three Village community is having such charming businesses that have become a hallmark of life in town. In this age of the big box store and gargantuan on line retailers, wouldn’t it be nice to beat the shortages by patronizing a local merchant for holiday gift needs? It looks like Gallery North is the perfect place! (Gallery North)
2. Three Village St James Church: Lots of Three Village business has been opening up after the closings of the Corona virus pandemic. St. James church is showing us how the community’s faith remains strong and how young people are ready to bounce back into church gatherings with great energy. The Setauket Roman Catholic church, initiated by its youth, is asking for responses to a survey. The survey directed to youth within the parish who regularly attend church services asks about participation moving forward. Youngsters from college aged, to adolescent are being asked to find a balanced and safe way to celebrate events and their faith. The minister is also taking the inclusive approach to posing the question of how much focus members want to place on seeking out those who have been less involved in church life. Much of what young parishioners are being asked to consider are existential questions that have arisen in our new normal. Questions of prioritizing and value are top of mind after such a life changing experience s that we have endured collectively in the villages since 2020. Additionally, St. James has welcome Fr. Robert, a new priest. St. James is well known in the community for being the Catholic worshipers in Setauket and beyond with great events, fundraising drives and innovative programs that engage local youth. (ST James Church)
3. Who doesn’t love chocolate!: The sweet stuff claims to be better than falling in love, is reported to cure illnesses and is certainly a decadent escape from a boring day. Eating chocolate is an event in itself. The Confectioner Chocolate works in Stony Brook is famous for it's Belgian chocolate and for their talent in making custom creations with it. Dessert becomes not just a yummy, but part of a party theme. Take a look through some of the vents the shop is hosting. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Chanukah offer magnificent times to make a trip to the chocolate experience what the talk is all about. The holiday season gives Chocolate works the chance to showcase their every so savory hand work. They can teach you the art of chocolate making, or simply give you a great excuse to check out the varieties and forms of deliciousness like truffles, chocolate dipped strawberries and more. Please don’t just take our word for it. As you make your holiday event list, but chocolate Stony Brook at the very very top. Your taste buds will not regret it. (Stony Brook Chocolate)

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Today in Three Village:

• Newsday Marching Band Festival @ Mitchel Field. (All Day)
• Babies Boogie - Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Toddler Tango - Comsewogue Public Library. (11 a.m.)
• HSE - Mini College Fair - Smithtown High School-East. (12:30 p.m.)
• Healthy Libraries (Comsewogue) - Comsewogue Public Library. (2 p.m.)

Three Village Patch Notebook

• Stony Brook University: “There’s some things that you do because they’re interesting; there are some things that you do because it’s something you value." (Instagram)
• Stony Brook University: “It is an honor to have an art scholar serving as President of a university.” Distinguished Professor of Art and award-winning artist Howardena Pindell spoke during today’s Inauguration Opening Reception for President Maurie McInnis." (Facebook)
• Three Village Historical Society: "Support local and fill your tummy at the same time!" (Facebook)
• Stony Brook Athletics: "Ty Son Lawton Named CAA Offensive Player of the Week Following Career Day in Win Over Delaware" (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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