🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: DPP Health Program + Fiddler’s On Screen

Welcome back, Port Jefferson! Let's get this Saturday started right. These are the most important things happening today in Port Jefferson.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; cold. High: 32, low: 29.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Jefferson residents are invited to participate in Suffolk County's National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The program encourages lifestyle changes that have proven to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes or delay the disease's progress. About 34 lifestyle coaches in 20 community agencies were trained to administer the program to residents. The program is free of charge. Click here to register. (Press Release Desk)
2. Port Jefferson Theatre features “Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen.” The documentary series will be presented on Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. at Theatre Three. The documentary is based on the story of "Tevye the Dairyman" by Sholem Aleichem and shows the film through the eyes of its cast and crew. (tbrnewsmedia)
3. Port Jefferson Village Center has all registrations open for all summer programs. Summer camp, swim lessons, tennis, and other programs are available for kids and adults. Some of the programs are free for residents. Visit the Village Center website to access the full list and to register. (PJVC)
4. Have you searched for houses in the Harbor view in the Port Jefferson area? If not, take a look at this gated entry community townhouse in the village's heart! The most recent listing is at Vantage, Unit 25, Port Jefferson, featuring a living room with a gas fireplace, a master bedroom with a new bathroom on the main level, and a fully finished basement for the value of $725,000. For more information click here. (tbrnewsmedia.com)
5. Nearby News: A night of prayer for Ukraine was held in Riverhead. Father Bohdan Hedz is the pastor of Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead and has been hosting nights of prayers along with the Ukrainian community of Long Island. Most of the members have families in Ukraine and are facing fears of the war and the safety of their loved ones. (Long Island News 12)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Gallery Exhibit — Wooden Ghosts of the Past at PJVC. (9 a.m.)
• Anna and Elsa Visit — Comsewogue Public Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• ONLINE Rob Scott's Food Festival (Comsewogue). (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Remembering the extraordinary life of Annie Henry, 104, of Gordon Heights. The Annie Henry story is one of finding strength, overcoming obstacles, and spreading kindness.
  Henry passed away at 104 on Jan. 30, leaving behind her only daughter, Carmen Henry Wilkinson, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many godchildren, and long-lasting friendships forged in her Gordon Heights community." (Greater Long Island)
• Port Jefferson area events: See what's coming up this weekend. (Port Jefferson Patch)
• "A brand-new Long Island restaurant is offering a menu that blends American and French cuisine. Réserve Restaurant held its official grand opening on Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb. 19. Located at 326 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, including brie and fig pizza, New York strip steak, and chaleureux gnocchi, which is made with lobster." (Rutherford Daily Voice)
• Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus case update for Feb. 22. (Press Release Desk)

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— Debora Whitehead