🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Construction Project On East Beach​ + Events

Hey, everybody. It's Saturday in Port Jefferson, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

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Now, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 85, low: 75.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant announced the revitalization of the lower wall at East Beach starts next week. The construction project will take about eight months to be concluded. (TBR News Media)
2. Don't forget your chair or blanket to enjoy the "Movies on the Harbor" on Tuesday, Aug. 9! The movie will be "October Sky" starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern. The film starts at dusk. (Port Jefferson Village)
3. The next Port Jeff Brewing Concert Series session will have the band "Funkin A" rocking the night away. The music will play on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Port Jeff Brewing Company located at 22 Mill Creek Road in Port Jefferson. (Port Jeff CofC)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Let the Sun Shine — The Annual Exhibit of The Night Heron Artists. (9 a.m.)
• English Conversation Group — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Sand Light Show — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• "Sleeping Beauty" — Theater Three. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson, NY: "Congratulations to team Billie's 1890 Saloon, the winners of the Men's Open Softball Championships 2022!" (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Hurry and sign up for the Summer Reading Program while you still can!" (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Summer 2022 in Port Jefferson is literally and figuratively! Take a minute to catch up with Mayor Garant in her video message about all the exciting events running throughout the summer and into fall in our beloved Village." (Port Jefferson, NY 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)
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Announcements:

• Behind The Scoreboard — NYC Ice Welcomes A Lady Coach (Details)
• Experiencing changes in memory or living with someone with memory changes? Paid virtual study! (Details)
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Housing:

• 5 bedroom, 2 bath Greenlawn Complete Rebuild (Details)
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Job listings:

• Hotel Maintenance Manager at Canoe Place Inn (Details)
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Other classifieds:

• Office Space for rent in Stony Brook (Details)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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