🌱 Port Jeff Documentaries Series Kicks Off On March 6 + Blood Drive

Hey, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Port Jefferson Documentaries Series Spring 2023 kicks off on Monday.
• Mather Hospital blood drive & diabetes prevention seminar.
• happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Milder; a shower in the p.m. High: 46, Low: 38.

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Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson Documentaries Series Spring 2023 kicks off on Monday, March 6. Dr. Tony Fauci starts rolling at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Mark Mannucci presenting the show. This event will be held at Theatre Three. (Patch Events)
2. Port Jefferson Mather Hospital is calling lifesavers to donate blood on March 2. If you are able, bring a friend with you. Did you know that one donation can help to save three lives? The drive will run from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, please visit www.nybc.org.(Patch)
3. A home caught fire in Setauket on Tuesday around 1 a.m. The blaze was reported on Franko Lane. Ten different fire departments arrived at the scene. Unfortunately, police confirmed that five people were injured. (LI News12)
4. Once again, Port Jefferson Mather Hospital hosts a free Diabetes Prevention Seminar. The program features professionals who will educate the public about how a healthy lifestyle and diet can prevent different types of the disease. The first session is on March 20 at 9 a.m. If you would like to register, please contact Debora.Rippel@suffolkcountyny.gov. (Patch Events)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Norwood Read Across America Week / Dr. Seuss Week. (All Day)
• Codependants Anonymous - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• Chess - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• Board of Education Workshop - Comsewogue School District. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• March is almost here, and I am sure many of you are looking forward to the warmer weather spring may bring. As the daffodils sprout in the village, many upcoming events will occur in Port Jefferson. The 6th Annual Golf Classic-Putt & Pub Crawl is on Mach 4, followed by The True Things Story Telling on March 11, and then the Classic Chili Crawl on March 18. Port Jefferson Patch will keep readers posted about all these outings so you won't miss out the 2023 spring events! (Port Jefferson CofC)
• Port Jefferson Patch: This week’s newest job openings. (Port Jefferson Patch)
• Reboli Center’s Artisan of the Month is John Houle. Stop by the Center this week to check Houle's unique work with burning and other techniques. (TBR News Media)

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Featured events:

• 7 Days to St Pats U2 Tribute Concert! Sat. March 11, 8 p.m. (March 11)
• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show: True Stores on the theme "Bad Match." (March 11)
• Pre-St. Patrick’s weekend Dinner and a Show. U2 and Journey hits by top NY Tribute bands! (March 16)
• An Early Paint Nite. (March 18)
• Add your event

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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