🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Community Vote Set For Dec. 12 + Food Drive

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 74, low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson School District officials released the date for the community vote on Dec. 12 to determine between two capital bond projects. The projects are $23.1 million to be invested in facility improvements or $1.8 million to be supported on a turf field at the high school to expand the field use playability for the students. (Port Jefferson Patch)
2. Theatre Three is making a difference in our community by hosting food drives to help families struggling with food insecurity. Donations will be collected at the Infant Jesus Convent at 110 Hawkins Ave. in Port Jefferson, on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. The donations will help the church's pantry. (TBR News Media)
3. Nonprofit Sweetbriar Nature Center has much to offer in environmental education, arts, and yoga. The center has free admission and regular classes for adults and kids. Their mission is to rescue wild animals and give them care before releasing them back into nature. Visit the Sweetbriar website to plan your visit. (News 12 Bronx)
4. Port Jeff Documentary Series will rock the village on Mondays starting on Sept. 19 until Nov. 28. The first screening of the season is "Kaepernick & America" at Theatre Three at 7 p.m. (TBR News Media)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• 8th Annual Dragon Boat Race Festival at Harborfront Park. (All Day)
• Saturday Morning Yoga with Laurel Frey. (10 a.m.)
• Historical Happenings Book Discussion at PJFL. (10 a.m.)
• "GUYS AND DOLLS" — Theater Three. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "As Suffolk County continued to operate in an old school manner — still using paper one week after a cyberattack — officials worked Thursday to pay vendors by check, making nonprofits that perform social services a priority, Newsday reported." (Patch)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Fall into fitness! Take advantage of these classes offered at The Village Center! Register online at PortJeff.com." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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