🌱 Center Moriches-Eastport Daily: Meet Lucy + Jobs + Eye Opener

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Diane Witek here with everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 56, low: 39.

Here are the top stories today in Center Moriches-Eastport:

1. Center Moriches-Eastport area pets up for adoption: Meet Lucy and more. Looking to adopt a new friend? A great place to start your search is at Bideawee, where Lucy the dog is waiting patiently, or another local adoption center. Maybe you would consider fostering a pet. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year-round, many shelters offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. (Center Moriches-Eastport Patch)
2. Who's hiring in the Center Moriches-Eastport area? There are many high paying jobs listed, even if you are looking for part-time work, it's all there in Patch. So, what are you waiting for? (Center Moriches-Eastport Patch)
3. Margarito Romero Quinteros, 53, of Riverhead, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and possession of a loaded gun after a head-on crash left five injured in Riverhead Sunday night, police said. According to the Riverhead Police Department, the two-car crash took place on Sound Avenue, east of Twomey Avenue at 7:50 p.m. Quinteros crossed over the double yellow line, resulting in a collision with a vehicle, with five passengers, traveling westbound, police said. (Patch)
4. There is a new family attraction at the Long Island Aquarium! The Eye Opener is a giant treehouse complete with rope bridges, a slide and a 62-step stairway that leads to the top, where you can enjoy a lovely view of the Peconic River. “It’s a nice little workout, whether you’re on the bridges or climbing to the top of it,” said Darlene Puntillo, marketing director for the aquarium. (Northforker)

Today in Center Moriches-Eastport:

• Pot of Gold Cake Truffles TAKE HOME KIT — Ages 3 years-6th Grade — CMZ329 (Center Moriches). (10 a.m.)
• Kidnastics IN PERSON — Walking-Not Yet In Kindergarten — CMJ820 (Center Moriches). (10 a.m.)
• Gentle Toning and Muscle Strengthening on Zoom (Center Moriches). (1 p.m.)
• Spring Bunny String Art on Zoom (Center Moriches). (6 p.m.)
• Cardiosculpt / Burn and Firm on Zoom (Center Moriches). (6 p.m.)

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— Diane Witek

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