🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Charles Dickens Festival Casting + Happenings

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First, today's weather:

Humid with periods of sun. High: 87, low: 69.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. The Port Jefferson Toast Coffeehouse has relocated to its new location in Port Jefferson Station. Owners Terry and Jen Scarlatos are planning a nighttime experience at the newly vacant spot in the Village! The couple's new business is expected to open in six weeks and, according to the Scarlatos, it promises to be a date spot. Let's stay tuned. (TBR News Media)
2. Attention actors/actresses in the Port Jefferson community, the Charles Dickens Festival is casting! All ages are welcome to join one of the most significant costume events in New York hosted at our Village. Costumes will be provided. The rehearsal for new participants will be held on Sept. 1 at the Village Center. For details, access here. (Patch)
3. Stony Brook University requests the community's help to donate to its food pantry. A community service day is being hosted this weekend. Donations will benefit the Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank and the University's pantry. A virtual food drive is also available for those who want to donate but can't attend in-person events. (Stony Brook University)
4. PlayHooray Babies will be hosted at the Port Jefferson Free Library on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. Bring the little ones to dance out while listening to nursery rhymes, reading books, and more! Music is a perfect way to stimulate the kiddo's imagination and encourage socialization. (PJFL)
5. Port Jefferson St. Charles Hospital nurse Nicolette Fiore-Lopez is now a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. The nomination is an excellent achievement in her nursing career and is granted due to the contributions and commitment to the public's health. (Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Saturday Morning Yoga with Laurel Frey. (10 a.m.)
• English Conversation Group — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Long Island Comedy Festival! — Theater Three. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson, NY: "The Village of Port Jeffersons' events will be sizzling straight into fall. Save the dates!" (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Spots are filling up fast. Register today!" (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "It’s here! The second edition of the Tick-Borne Disease Reference Handbook and accompanying Tick ID Cards are available for you to take home from the Adult Services Desk. The more you know!" (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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