🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Antique & Garden Weekend + Writing Workshop

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

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m.; breezy. High: 67, low: 49.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson Village Center 2022 Antique and Garden weekend to be hosted on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Dealers will feature antiques, retro collections, jewelry, garden items, etc. Tickets are $6 per person. (PJVC)
2. Theatre Three features "The Adventures of Peter Rabbit," a tradition for spring break! The play will be on until May 7. A sensitive sensory performance will be held on Sunday, April 21 at 11 a.m. (Theatre Three)
3. Long Island Restaurant Week is from April 24 to May 1. A list of restaurants in Port Jefferson will be offering special deals and menus! Would you like to know all Participating Restaurants in Port Jefferson? (PJCofC)
4. Long Island cardiologist Trevor Verga was found dead on Tuesday after being reported missing by family members. Verga was 45 years old and resided in Kings Park, the cause of death appears to be non-criminal. (Patch)
5. A search is underway for the gunman, Frank James, whom the NYPD considers the main suspect in the Brooklyn Subway shooting on Tuesday that made 24 victims treated in various hospitals across the city. (News12)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Mother Goose on the Loose — Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Succulent Bird House — Comsewogue Public Library. (2 p.m.)
• Colorful Cupcakes — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Creative Writing Workshop (Comsewogue). (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: "Join us this Sunday, April 17, for our annual Easter parade and egg hunt! The parade starts at noon in front of Theatre Three and ends at the Harborfront Park, which then the egg hunt will begin at the Great Lawn and the Children's Park." (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "New kit alert! Stop by Adult Services and pick up a super cute Easter Banner today!" (Facebook)
• Port Jeff Lions Club: "Representing Brookhaven at the Lions Club. Thank you, Ed Romaine, for showing our Lions that we are supported!" (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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