🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Cedar Hill Cemetery Exhibit + Morning Yoga

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 80, low: 69.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. The "Cedar Hill Cemetery: Hidden Sanctuary of Our Past" opens on Sept. 5, featuring over 60 photographs taken by Port Jefferson historian Chris Ryon. Photos show the mid-19th century established site in different periods. (TBR News Media)
2. Port Jefferson School District had a successful clothing drive on Aug. 31, hosted by the Royal Athletic Booster Club. According to a press release, the Royals thank the community for its efforts to donate and make the vent possible. (Press Release Desk)
3. Just a friendly reminder that Sundays mean Farmers Market Day in the Village of Port Jefferson. Fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, artisans, and more will be at Harborfront Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Could you support our local farmers? (Port Jefferson Village Center)
4. Stony Brook director for Clean Water Technology, Arjun Venkatesan, is testing wastewater to search for the content of opioids and other substances. The goal is to track infections and information about the spread of COVID-19 in the community. (TBR News Media)
5. Suffolk Police are searching for three men who stole merchandise from the Home Depot on 255 Pond Path in Setauket. Several thousands of dollars' worth of electrical equipment were stolen on Aug. 7. If anyone has any information, contact 1-800-220-TIPS. (LongIsland.com)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Saturday Morning Yoga with Laurel Frey. (10 a.m.)
• English Conversation Group at PJFL. (11 a.m.)
• Lego Animation — Port Jefferson Free Library (3 p.m.)
• "THE EDWARDS TWINS" Celebrity Impersonators! at Theatre Three. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Free Library: "September is here, and it's our favorite month because it's Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you live in our community, there is no better time than now to get a library card and explore all that we have to offer!" (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Retired and looking for fall activities? Meet new friends, learn a skill, and get active. These classes will begin on Sept. 7. You may register online at: PortJeff.com. Not a techie? No problem! Pay us a visit at the Recreation center." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "We still have a few spots left for this powerful presentation exploring 9/11 and one of the darkest days in our nation's history. Register today!" (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)

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• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (September 17)
• Walk for WORC Force. (September 18)
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• Custom Tile Installation (Details)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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