🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Dog Missing After Fire + Summer Events + Jobs

Hello and happy Thursday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 84, low: 68.

Here are the top stories 5 today in Port Jefferson:

1. The Port Jefferson community is helping to search for a black Labrador mix that went missing after the home fire that claimed the life of resident Catherine Davis, 83, on Sunday, July 10. Neighbors gathered at Superior Street to search for the 6-year-old dog, Zeke. (News12)
2. Legislator Kara Hahn is organizing a beach and park clean-up day. Volunteers in the Three Village, Port Jefferson, Stony Brook, and Setauket communities are being called to help to clean the McAllister County Park on July 20 and West Meadow beach on July 29 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on both days. For more information, contact 631-854-1650. (Patch)
3. The band "Larger Than Life" will take on the stage at Port Jefferson Theatre Three on Friday, July 15. For those who want to go down memory lane and enjoy the biggest 90s hits, the show starts at 8 p.m. (Patch)
4. Save the date for "Give Kids a Smile Day," which will be hosted by the Stony Brook Dental Department on Aug. 23. Kids will have free fluoride, screenings, and more. (Port Jefferson School District)
5. For those wondering who is hiring in the Port Jefferson area, take a look at Patch’s list of the newest jobs in and around Port Jeff Village. (Port Jefferson Patch)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• New Voices Book Discussion — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Teen Toon in For Grilled Cheese — Port Jefferson Free Library. (Noon)
• Teen Mario Kart Tournament — Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)
• Ocean Pour Painting — Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)
• Learn English Class — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Free Library will host the "Magic Jim Show: Oceans of Possibilities" program on July 15. Bring the little ones to enjoy this puppet show filled with magic and reading time. The fun starts at 1 p.m. (PJFL)
• Patch: "Adoptable pets of the week at Port Jefferson area shelters. These local pets are searching for their forever homes. Meet Pudgie, Braveheart, and more." (Patch)
• Local History: Employees of the Bayles Shipyard in Port Jefferson could not find housing in the Village in 1917. Our local historian and longtime resident, Kenneth Brady, tells us how the house shortage issue was solved. (TBR News Media)

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Events:

• 11th Annual Hamptons Youth Triathlon. (July 16)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar. (July 20)
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Announcements:

• Congratulations To Joey Spallina — 2022 Lt. Ray Enners Award Recipient (Details)
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Gigs & services:

• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring (Details)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Port Jefferson Daily? Contact me at PortJefferson@Patch.com.