🌱Port Jefferson Daily: CofC Annual Daffodil Dash + Shake & Make Music

Good morning, people of Port Jefferson! Debora Whitehead here with today's Port Jefferson Daily.

First, today's weather:

A p.m. shower in places. High: 52, low: 44.

Here are the top 4 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosts the second annual Daffodil Dash. The event features a virtual 5k and 10k, starting now until the end of April. In-person, racers will meet at the train car park on April 23 at 9 a.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Old Town Blooms and the Chamber Flag Fund. Register at events.elitefeats.com/22daffodil. (tbrnewsmedia)
   
2. Bring the junk to the Port Jefferson Free Library on April 30 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Medicines, electronics, house appliances, and shredded paper will be collected and recycled correctly. (Port Jeff CofC)
3. Singer Jonathan Preddice Miles will bring his talents to the Port Jefferson Village Center on April 22 at 7 p.m. as part of the WinterTide Concert Series. Seating is limited, and a donation of $5 will be asked at the door. (GPJAC)
4. A senior citizen died after suffering a medical emergency while driving in the parking lot of King Kullen on Sunrise Highway. The 77-year-old man crashed into a signpost in the shopping center area located in Patchogue. He was pronounced dead after arriving at the Long Island Community Hospital. (Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Baby Bop - Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Shake & Make Music- Comsewogue Public Library. (11:15 a.m.)
• Long Island Quilters - Port Jefferson Free Library. (1 p.m.)
• Minecraft Speedrun - Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Greek School PTO of the Assumption: "It’s a joy to see so many of our current and past Greek School students attend the festivities of Saturday of Lazarus. The kids had a fun time playing games hosted by our Sunday School, and afterward, old and young joined in the Easter egg hunt." (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: "Next Saturday, April 23, our Annual Port Jeff Health & Wellness Fest. The events starts at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at The Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station." (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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