🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Brewing Concert Series On Wednesday + Exhibit

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Port Jefferson today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 89, low: 73.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jeff Brewing Concert Series features the "Quarterhorse" band on Aug. 3. All are welcome to enjoy live music starting at 7 p.m. at the Port Jeff Brewing Company at 22 Mill Creek Road in Port Jefferson. (Port Jefferson CofC)
   
2. The Port Jefferson first Paw Dog Festival held on Joe Erland Field on July 23-24 was a success. Four-legged athletes from Long Island completed all aquatic exercises and other fun performances. (TBR News Media)
3. A blood drive will be held on Aug. 3 in honor of Scott Martella, who was dedicated to serving communities on Long Island. The campaign will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in different locations. Check where to go to donate here. (TBR News Media)
4. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone presented the "Stay Awhile, Stay Informed" for residents and tourists vacationing on Fire Island. For those who want to receive safety alerts on their phones, text SuffolkAlerts to 67283. (LongIsland.com)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Let the Sun Shine Exhibit — Port Jefferson Center. (9 a.m.)
• ONLINE: Breathe Together — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Stemtastic: Deep Sea Terrariums — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Teen Cool off with Jaws and Pizza — Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Station Chamber of Commerce will host a particular Shakespeare play on Wednesday at the Port Jeff Station Terryville Chamber Train Car. The "Taming of the Shrew" presentation starts at 7 p.m. (Port Jefferson Station CofC)
• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "Roots Foundation — LI’s premier reggae band, Aug. 3 at 6:30- 8 p.m.⁠ ⁠ Presented by GPJAC and PJ Village Recreation ⁠on the Jill Russell Stage in Harborfront Park. (Inclement weather location indoors." (Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council via Facebook)

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Events:

• Alumni Family Fun Day at Suffolk County Boy Scouts Camp, Calverton, N.Y. (August 6)
• Stony Brook Fire Department — 4th Annual Drive-In Movie Night! (August 6)
• Hampton Flea + Vintage. (August 7)
• The Original Psychic Fair. (August 7)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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