🌱 Three Village Holiday Happenings + Open Mic Night At ESCML Library

Hey, hello! I'm back with your new edition of the Three Village Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on...

• A Black Friday event is hitting the village this weekend!
• Emma Clark Library features two local poetry writers on a special event.
• Three Village Electric Parade is next month and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 48, low: 35.

Here are the top four stories today in Three Village:

1. A Black Friday event returns to the community on Friday! The stores at Stony Brook Village will welcome all with Black Friday deals, carolers, a petting zoo and hot treats! The event will run from 2 to 4 p.m. If you want to find out all deals before heading to the village, visit stonybrookvillage.com. (Stony Brook Village)
2. For those who appreciate poetry, Emma Clark Memorial Library is hosting an evening with two poetry writers presenting their new books' content on Dec. 1. An open mic will also be offered to give attendees a chance to read their poems. Click here to register. (Patch Events)
3. The Three Village Holiday Electric Parade kicks off on Dec. 11 in Setauket. Holiday floats and decorated cars will leave the Setauket Elementary School at 5 p.m. and roll around town until 6:30 p.m. A pre-parade party will be hosted at the Setauket firehouse at 4 p.m. (Three Village Patch)
4. AAA speculates that 54.6 million people will hit the road this Thanksgiving. Numbers show an increase of 1.5% compared to last year. The crowds will also be found at the airports, with a rise of 8 percent of passengers flying to their destinations on holiday. (LI News12)

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Today in Three Village:

• WMHS Chamber Orchestra (Greek Orthodox Church). (7 p.m.)
• Fall Athletic Awards Night - Centereach High School. (6:30 p.m.)
• Amadis Dunkel DMA Recital - The Jazz Loft. (7 p.m.)
• Graduate Chamber Music - Stony Brook University. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking forward to spending the holidays with a new four-legged friend/family member? Look at Patch's list of the pets available for adoption in the Three Village area shelters. (Three Village Patch)
• Long Island Music Hall Of Fame is the new spot in town and will officially be open for visitors on November 25. The venue is in Stony Brook on Main Street. It features memorabilia that once belonged to artists like Billy Joel, Debbie Gibson, Joan Jett, and others. (Patch)
• The Reboli Center is asking the Three Village, Stony Brook, Setauket, and surrounding areas residents to help donate to the Holiday Food Drive. The drive will be hosted from Dec. 2-24. If you would like to help, please, bring donations to the center at 64 Main Street in Stony Brook through Dec. 24. (Reboli Center)

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• Mushroom Tea Party. (November 25)
• 90’s Tribute Concert, Feb. 3rd! featuring STP, Rage/Machine, and Nirvana! (February 3)
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• Behind The Scoreboard – New Uses For Hockey Twigs. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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