🌱Port Jeff Students Performed At 2023 String Festival + Jobs & Events

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Including news on...

• Port Jefferson students performed at the String Festival.
• New eatery is now open near Port Jefferson.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 43, low: 39.

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Here are the top four stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Congratulations to all Port Jefferson students selected to perform at the Long Island String Festival. Kids in grades 5-8 brought their talents to Northport High School on Jan. 22. Visit the link to see a picture of our district's musicians. (Press Release Desk)
2. Stony Brook University is hosting two days of Lunar New Year Celebrations. There will be Asian food and Lion Dance presentations at the Charles B. Wang Center. The activities start at 5 p.m. today and again at 6 p.m. on Thursday. You can visit here if you'd like to check the menu and more information. (Stony Brook News)
3. Maggie's Eatery and Take Away is now open at Route 25A, serving a variety of appetizers, salads and sandwiches. For those who want to order special snacks for Super Bowl weekend or are just curious about the new restaurant in the neighborhood, Maggie's is open Wednesday-Thursday from 12 to 8 p.m. and Friday-Sunday from 12 to 9 p.m. (Greater Long Island)
4. A 28-year-old man was taken to Stony Brook Hospital in serious condition after being hit by two vehicles on Sunday. The incident happened on Middle Country Road. The pedestrian was standing when two cars had a chain reaction crash and struck him. Coram Fire Department was the first responder at the scene. (Port Jefferson Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• PlayHooray Babies - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• ONLINE: Core Strength for Seniors - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• PlayHooray Kids - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Friends meeting - Port Jefferson Free Library. (1 p.m.)
• Great Decisions Discussion Group - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• Memoir Writing Workshop - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• CODA - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Lil Buck Brings ‘Memphis Jookin’ Dance will hit the stage of the Staller Center on Feb. 4. at 8 p.m. There is a discount on the tickets in celebration of Black History Month! Tickets are here. (Stony Brook News)
• For those who constantly check new job opportunities with Patch's weekly list, here is the updated guide with job openings in and around Port Jefferson. (Port Jefferson Patch)
• Theatre Three announced the 24th Annual Festival of One Act Plays is set for Feb. 25. The festival will run through March. The events will be held at the Ronald F. Peierls Theatre. You can visit here to access the full schedule and to purchase tickets. (Broadway World)

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Events:

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• 2002 Indian Chief Sport Motorcycle. (Details)
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• Animal Communication. They DO have a voice and WANT to converse. (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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