🌱Ward Melville Awarded With Blue Ribbon + Pumpkin Picking Sites Open

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Three Village Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. Today you will read about...

• Ward Melville High awarded as National Blue Ribbon.
• The great 2022 Harbor Jazz Festival.
• The Village's Scarecrow contest and more!

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 77, low: 68.

Here are the top five stories today in Three Village:

1. The U.S. Department of Education recognized the Ward Melville High School as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. The award is based on the school's academic excellence and the recognition of the student's efforts. The official award will adequately be given at an official ceremony in November in Washington D.C. (Three Village School District)
2. The Stony Brook Village is challenging all to build a scarecrow to win prizes! The fun contest is on for its 32nd annual time offering $200 for the first place winner. Fill out the printable registration form to participate. (Stony Brook Village uploads)
3. The Harbor Jazz Festival 2022 will rock our village for three days! Internationally known musicians will perform at the Stony Brook Jazz Loft at 275 Christian Ave. starting at 7 p.m. each night. (Jazz Loft)
4. Three Village School District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Scanlon will be the speaker at a networking event hosted by the Three Village Chamber Of Commerce. Scanlon will present the theme "Great Schools Make Great Communities for Both Business and Residents" at Mario's Restaurant at 212 Main Street in East Setauket. (Three Village CofC)
5. Long Island welcomes the season of pumpkins, leaves and hay stacks! Access a complete guide of places to go pumpkin picking in our area and enjoy some fall fun. (News 12 Hudson Valley)

Today in Three Village:

• Parent Toddler Workshop - Emma Clark Memorial Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Shed the Meds at Emma Clark Memorial Library. (Noon)
• Jam Session - Opening Reception - The Jazz Loft. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "What Exactly Is A Non-Qualifying Mortgage, And Is It Right For Me?
  Borrowers with prior credit issues, business owners, or real estate investors may want to consider this type of loan." (Patch)
• Stony Brook University: "Excited to announce Erwin Cabrera, PhD., is the new executive director of the Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Program. He'll be joining the SBU community on Oct. 3. Congratulations!" (Stony Brook University via Facebook)
• Three Village Historical Society: "September photo dump. What a busy month we’ve had! Thanks to the volunteers and community for the constant support. We’re having a blast!" (Three Village Historical Society via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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