🌱 Three Village Daily: Library Hygiene Drive + Seal Walk

Happy Saturday, Three Village! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; cold. High: 32, low: 29.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Three Village:

1. Emma S. Clark Memorial Library is running a Health and Hygiene Drive from Saturday, Feb. 26 until Sunday, March 13. The cost of personal hygiene products can add up for families in need. The library invites all to support the community by donating personal care items such as soap, toothpaste, brushes, etc. Drop off your donation when visiting the library. (ESCML)
2. Three Village School District will host a virtual Milk & Cookies Night for all elementary school students. Treats for the night will be delivered at participants' houses! The event will happen on March 1 at 7 p.m. Click here to register. (TVSD)
3. Ward Melville High School students had their poetry celebrated in this year's Sidewalks For Safety contest. The celebration was held during the Board of Education meeting, students were awarded for their original poems about the safety of sidewalks in the Three Village community. Click on the link to see the 8 big winners. (TVSD)
4. Port Jefferson Theatre features "Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen." The documentary series will be presented on Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. at Theatre Three. The documentary, based on the story of "Tevye the Dairyman" by Sholem Aleichem, shows the film through the eyes of its cast and crew. (tbrnewsmedia)
5. Nearby News: A night of prayer for Ukraine was held in Riverhead. Father Bohdan Hedz is the pastor of Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead and has been hosting nights of prayers along with the Ukrainian community of Long Island. Most of the members have families in Ukraine and are facing fears of the war and the safety of their loved ones. (Long Island News 12)

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Today in Three Village:

• Gallery Exhibit — Wooden Ghosts of the Past at PJVC. (9 a.m.)
• Anna and Elsa Visit — Comsewogue Public Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Seal Walk at Cupsogue Beach — Avalon Nature Preserve. (12:30 p.m.)
• ONLINE Rob Scott's Food Festival (Comsewogue). (3 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• "Remembering the extraordinary life of Annie Henry, 104, of Gordon Heights. The Annie Henry story is one of finding strength, overcoming obstacles, and spreading kindness.
  Henry passed away at 104 on Jan. 30, leaving behind her only daughter, Carmen Henry Wilkinson, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many godchildren, and long-lasting friendships forged in her Gordon Heights community." (Greater Long Island)
• "A brand-new Long Island restaurant is offering a menu that blends American and French cuisine. Réserve Restaurant held its official grand opening on Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb. 19. Located at 326 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, including brie and fig pizza, New York strip steak, and chaleureux gnocchi, which is made with lobster." (Rutherford Daily Voice)
• Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus case update for Feb. 22. (Press Release Desk)
• Looking for an outing this weekend? Check out this weekend's Three Village area events. (Three Village Patch)
• Three Village Prospective Homeowners: Check out five new properties on the market. (Three Village Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Debora Whitehead