🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: COVID Patient Released + Story Craft​

Happy Thursday, Port Jefferson! Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 39, low: 19.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Timothy Heaton, a retired correctional officer, was released from Saint Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson on Tuesday, after a long battle against COVID-19. Heaton was hospitalized in September 2021. During his journey, he had pneumonia and was in a coma for six weeks and now, after five months, he is finally back at his home in Medford. (News12)
2. Theatre Three features "Youth v. Gov" on March 7. The story is about a group of young people from all over the country who sued the United States government for violating their constitutional rights. The guest speaker will be director Christi Cooper via live Zoom. (tbrnewsmedia)
3. Esther S. Takeuchi, Ph.D., who is a professor at Stony Brook University, is being honored by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and will receive the Award in Chemical Sciences. This award represents her efforts and recognition for her contributions to the understanding of electrochemical energy storage. (tbrnewsmedia)
4. Port Jefferson Library will host an Empowerment & Enlightenment/ Financial, Legal & Real Estate Class. The class is set for March 9, at 7 p.m. Jaclyn Kramer, Sharlene Jamison and Raquel Fernandez will teach about estate planning, new financing laws, etc. The library is located at 100 Thompson St., Port Jefferson. Click here to register. (PJCofC)
5. Come out on March 9 at 6 p.m. for an evening dedicated to pain management, anxiety, and sleeplessness at The Space in Port Jefferson. The Five Ways to Wellness Event will be a fun evening of interactive acupuncture, yoga, reiki, hors d'oeuvres, and wine! The event is free of charge and the Space is located at 234 Travelers Cove, Port Jefferson. (PJCofC)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Norwood Read Across America Week — Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Boyle — Read Across America Week — Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Perler Bead Designers — Community Service. (6:30 p.m.)
• Roaring Good Story Craft at PJFL. (10:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Residents showed up at a Massapequa diner Tuesday to show their support for Ukraine and Ukrainian Americans on Long Island. People surprised the owners of Krisch's Diner with sunflowers, Ukraine's national flower. The owners, Scott and Kateryna, have family fighting in Ukraine currently. They are hoping to donate $25,000 to the cause." (News12)
• "Back by popular demand, the Scottish rock/pop bagpipe band, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers returns to Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Lobby and bar concessions open at 6 p.m. Tickets range between $29 - $63 plus fees and can be purchased online anytime at PatchogueTheatre.org or the Box Office, (631) 207-1313, 71 East Main St. in Patchogue. Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended. (Broadway World)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Attention kayak owners! The lottery for Resident Rack Space for your vessels has begun! Please visit: PortJeff.com/Kayak to download and fill out the form and follow instructions. Winners will be chosen at the beginning of April." (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead