🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: District's Sports Fair + Real Estate

Happy Wednesday, Port Jefferson! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Considerable cloudiness. High: 39, low: 36.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson School District held a sports fair for Edna Louise Spear Elementary School fifth graders. Welcomed by Adam Sherrard, director of health and physical education, the students partnered with Earl L. Vandermeulen High School athletes from the varsity winter basketball, track, and wrestling teams. The high school gymnasium was set up for the event with activities so the younger participants could experience the winter sports offered in the Port Jefferson School District. (Press Release Desk)
2. One of the houses currently trending in the market is considered a "private oasis." Located at 12 Ellen Drive, Port Jefferson, the home has a country club in its backyard with a heated pool, hot tub, and a cabana with a bathroom and wet bar. (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. Slurp Ramen, located at 109 W. Broadway, Port Jefferson, is considered a standout ramen restaurant with a great view of the harbor. The restaurant's atmosphere suggests a fast to-go casual place with a menu filled with a variety of proteins and vegan options. The noodles come from a New York City branch of Ippudo, Japan’s famous ramen restaurant chain. For more information: 631-509-1166, slurpusa.com. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. During the blizzard that hit Long Island from Friday through Saturday, Stony Brook students and their teachers faced the worst of the storm and high winds to research how to improve winter storm forecasting. (CBS New York)
5. Who's hiring in the Port Jefferson area? Click on the link to check out new local jobs. (Port Jefferson Patch)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at Theatre Three. (2 p.m.)
• ONLINE: Cardio Sculpt at PJPL. (10 a.m.)
• Bake Shop Storytime at PJPL. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Attention business owners: We have partnered with Stony Brook for this informative lecture all about adapting your business to the challenges the pandemic has faced us with. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Sign up today!" (Facebook)
• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "Get your spring early bird passes! The in-person spring series will run between Feb. 28 and May 23, and will be held at two venues." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Port Jefferson Village: "BOGO sale for a drop-in visit or dog walk for new clients! $25 for 2 drop-ins, dog walks, or both. Serving Port Jefferson and surrounding areas." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Port Jefferson Village: "Hello Neighbors. Am I missing something? Does snow equal no picking up dog poop? I am a dog owner and walk my dog regularly. I’m disgusted by the amount of dog poop on the side of the streets and in the nearby snow. It’s not acceptable." (Nextdoor)

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

— Debora Whitehead