🌱 Stony Brook Provides Tips For Mental Health + Free Art Classes

Morning, everybody. Before I start, I wish you all a happy Christmas Eve! May today bring you what your heart desires that will lead you to the best Christmas ever! Now, let's see what's happening in town, including updates on... Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on...

• Stony Brook professionals give healthy tips for those struggling during the holidays.
• Emma Clark's free art classes.
• Weekend weather forecast and more!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and windy. High: 18, low: 17.

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Here are the top four stories today in Three Village:

1. They say what is a blessing for some can be a "curse" for others. As the holiday approaches, many people may feel sad and lonely. That can open the windows for depression or suicide. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says suicide is high among Americans aged 10 to 34. Stony Brook professionals give tips for those struggling with mental health during the holidays. (Three Village Patch)
   
2. Did you know the Setauket Elementary School in the Three Village has a Team Builders Club? Click on the link I've shared to see a gorgeous gingerbread village created by our students. They donated their tasty creations to the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook. (Three Village Patch)
3. Emma Clark Memorial Library will start the new year with a series of Art classes for all! The sessions will be hosted during January and February. Visit the library's website to register for the events. There are online and in-person options. (ECML)
4. Low temperatures are expected on Long Island during the Christmas weekend. There is a coastal flood warning and a frigid weekend ahead of us. Visit the Long Island News 12 page to check details of the weather predictions for the holiday weekend. (LI News12)

Today in Three Village:

• Barnaby Saves Christmas at Theater Three. (11 a.m.)
• "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" - Theater Three. (3 p.m.)
• Emma Clark Library closes early on Christmas eve. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Three people were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Nicholls Road. The driver lost control of the vehicle leaving the roadway and crashing into the woods. Sadly, all occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. Click on the link to read the whole story. (Patch)
• The Town of Brookhaven hosted a Hanukah celebration on Tuesday. Rabbi Mendy Goldberg led the event. Participants listened to stories, heard some songs, and enjoyed refreshments. (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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