🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Artisan Of The Month + Events

Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's what's going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 52, low: 41.

Here are the top 4 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Reboli Center's Artisan Of The Month, Keith Lewis, has been making jewelry for over 30 years! His passion started when he was 6 years old and would collect pieces of broken glass and pretend they were precious rocks. Click here to learn more about his career and work. (STM)
2. The most expensive home on the market in Port Jefferson is a custom home of modern architectural design and is on sale for $4250000. Click on the link to check the listing pictures. (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. Port Jefferson Rotary Club Golf Classic Putt and Pub Crawl is set for Saturday, April 9 from 10:30 to 6 p.m. Register at portjeffrotary.org. (PortJeffCofC)
4. Nearby News: Officials: Fire officials said one person is dead after a home fire on Myrtle avenue in West Islip. The blaze started on Saturday night at the back of the house and then quickly spread. After controlling the flames, firefighters inspected the interior of the house and found the victim. (News12)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Long Island Quilters - Port Jefferson Free Library. (1 p.m.)
• Bunny Pallet Craft - Comsewogue Public Library. (5 p.m.)
• Teen Mario Kart - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "A blaze that broke out at a car lot in Medford damaged dozens of cars early Friday morning. The fire broke out at a car lot on Peconic Avenue just before 2 a.m., damaging between 40 and 45 vehicles and the cause is under investigation, Suffolk police said. Arson Section detectives are investigating, according to police." (Patch)
• Bring the kids of age 7-12 to the Port Jefferson Free Library on April 5 at 7 p.m. to make a Minion Easter Egg Family! Kids will have fun while preparing for the holiday. Dress for a mess. (PJFL)
• Port Jefferson Meadow Club will host an Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features a variety of breakfast food and a free picture with the Easter Bunny. Click here for reservations. (PortJeffCofC)

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Events:

• Port Jefferson Rotary Club Golf Classic. (April 9)
• Planning Board Meeting at Village of Port Jefferson. (April 7)
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— Debora Whitehead

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