🌱 Port Jeff LI Explorium Winter Break Camp + Valentine's Day Events

Good morning, friends! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's Daily, you'll find these stories and more:

• LI Explorium is hosting a Winter Break Camp.
• Photo Gallery of the Annual Groundhog Day celebration in Suffolk.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, windy, and colder. High: 30, low: 32.

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Here are the top five stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. School Winter Break is approaching and for those who want to keep the kids busy, Port Jefferson LI Explorium is hosting a camp for kiddos in grades 3-6. The events run from Feb. 20-24. For more information and to sign up, visit here. (Long Island Explorium)
2. The Annual Groundhog Day celebration was held at the Holtsville Ecology Center on Feb. 2. The Town of Brookhaven hosted the event which started at 7 a.m. Would you like to see a photo gallery of the event? If so, you can visit the link I've shared, but I would like to let you know beforehand that we will have another six weeks of winter! (TBR News Media)
3. Get warmer with an easy homemade soup recipe! As Long Island welcomes a cold wave this weekend, how about spending some time preparing a vegan and gluten-free soup that will help us to go through a one-digit temperature expected Saturday? Check the ingredients and steps here. (TBR News Media)
4. Port Jefferson Theatre Three features Dorothy's Adventures In Oz from Feb. 22- Mar. 18! Most presentations will be held at 11 a.m. The good news is tickets are just $10 per person! It should be mentioned a sensory-sensitive performance is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m. (Theatre Three)
5. For the love birds looking for Valentine's Day events on Long Island, Newsday lists outings in Nassau and Suffolk County for all who want to enjoy different activities this holiday. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Wintertide Concert Series - Robert Bruey. (Noon)
• Art Gallery Show: Poquott: Past & Present at Village Center. (All Day)
• Parent Toddler Workshop - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Teen Chef Rob - Burrito afternoon - Port Jefferson Free Library. (3:45 p.m.)
• Creative Writing - Port Jefferson Free Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Free live entertainment this Friday is at Lucky Strike Bar & Lounge in Port Jefferson. The fun begins at 8 p.m. at 31 Chereb Lane. A special performance by guitarist Kerry Kearney will rock the night away. (Patch Events)
• Port Jefferson WinterTide Concerts Series kicks off this Friday at 7 p.m. at the Village Center. Singer Robert Bruey will play his favorite hits! A donation of $5 will be appreciated. All are welcome to enjoy. (Patch)
• There is still some time left to enjoy the hilarious "The Sweet Delilah Swim Club" play at Port Jefferson Theatre Three. The show is on the stage until Feb. 4. Visit the Theatre Three website to watch the trailer. (Theatre Three)

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Events:

• 90’s Night! STP, Rage Against The Machine, and Nirvana Tribute Bands! Suffolk Theater. Tickets here. (February 3)
• Craft Fair. (February 4)
• Long Island Private School Fair. (February 4)
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Gigs & services:

• Animal Communication can be a Heart Healing conversation. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Friday. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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