🌱 Jazz Loft To Celebrate Black History Month In February + Happenings

Hello again, everybody! It's Saturday in Three Village, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community, including news on:

• Students launch the "Iron Giraffe Challenge."
• Jazz Loft Celebrate Black History in February.
• Mental health resources guide and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy and colder. High: 38, low: 30.

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Here are the top four stories today in Three Village:

1. R.C. Murphy Junior High School is hosting the Iron Giraffe Challenge Fundraiser to help residents of South Sudan to have access to clean drinking water. Kids started this initiative inspired by the book “A Long Walk to Water.” Students set the goal to raise $1,000, which will be donated in the school's name. (Three Village School District)
2. The Jazz Loft reopens in February with the ‘Young at Heart’ series celebrating Black History Month. Visit the link to learn the dates and details of the presentations. (Press Release Desk)
3. For those looking for mental health resources, Long Island News 12 put a guide together with contacts of services available in the tri-state. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental issues, don't hesitate to reach out for help! (LI News12)
4. There will be a lot of events on Long Island this weekend in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Visit the link I've shared to check what's happening and plan a memorable time with friends and family. (Mommy Poppins)

Today in Three Village:

• Suffolk Toastmasters - Emma Clark Memorial Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Groundhog Day Cupcakes at ECML. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "The United States Post Office in Ronkonkoma will hold a job fair over Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m." (Patch)
• Staller Center has its Spring 2023 schedule of events! Believe it or not, but some shows are already sold out! If you want to attend one of their specials, visit the link and reserve your seats today! (Staller Center)

All right, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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