🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Dance Studio Opens On Wilson St. + Happenings

Good morning, everybody. It's Tuesday in Port Jefferson, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Here's the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Variable clouds with a shower. High: 81, low: 65.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. The Backstage Studio of Dance is now open in Port Jefferson Station. The new business had its grand opening on Aug. 12 and offered face painting, free classes, and other activities to the community. The studio is located at 200 Wilson St., Port Jefferson Station. (Backstage Studio)
2. The next session of the Port Jefferson Sunset Concerts is set for Wednesday, Aug. 17. The music starts playing at 6:30 p.m. at Harborfront Park with the Ray Lambiase band on the stage! (Port Jefferson Village Center)
3. Comsewogue School District has its booth display at Applebee's in Miller Place. The pictures are now decorating the restaurant with views of students and the district's late superintendent, Dr. Joe Rella. (TBR News Media)
4. Save the date for Culper Spy Day on Sept. 10! The celebration will be held on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society with a pack of family activities for all ages! Stay tuned for upcoming details! (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Block Party — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• ONLINE: Breathe Together — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• General Membership Meeting — Port Jefferson Rotary Club. (12:15 p.m.)
• Teen First Lego League Robotics Informational Meeting at PJFL. (3 p.m.)
• Big Magic Book Discussion — Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Five things you should do before shopping for a home. Prospective homeowners should build their credit score, formulate a budget, and get pre-approved for a mortgage before starting their search." (Patch)
• Patch: "A Long Island nurse is fighting for her life and may need a new heart after falling unexpectedly ill this month. A frontline worker during the pandemic, Joanne Drenckhahn, was admitted to NYU Langone Hospital in Mineola last week for a heart condition, according to a fundraiser set up on Monday." (Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Port Jefferson Village: "Hi there! My name is Rob. My spouse and I are moving back to Port Jefferson Village after 10 years in Palm Spring, California. It was a nice vacation, but now it is time to go home. I look forward to meeting you around town or at Village events." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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