🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Elegant Showcase At Meadow Club + Safety Tips

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Port Jefferson, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community today. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; less humid. High: 84, low: 68.

Here are the top 4 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. The next evening of the 2022 Sunset Concert Series is Wednesday, July 27, with the band "Blue Spirit" on the stage. The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. at Harborfront Park in the Port Jefferson Village. (Port Jefferson Village)
2. A Long Island local author is one of the 2022 Kid's Book Award choices. Writer Jerry Mikorenda, from Northport, is selected to run in two categories for his book, "The Whaler's Daughter." If you want to support him with your vote, visit here. (TBR News Media)
3. Having fun in the ocean is one of the musts in Long Island, but there's always a possibility of seeing a shark swimming around. Check out some safety tips in case of a shark encounter while swimming in ocean waters. (Long Island News 12)
4. The Port Jefferson Meadow Club will host the "Oasis of Elegance" showcase featuring vendors for parties. Tickets are $20 per person and include a gourmet buffet, DJ party, and more! The event is set for Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m. (Port Jeff CofC)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Clay Play — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Teen Fall Guys — Port Jefferson Free Library. (Noon)
• Teen Learn to Draw Game Characters — Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)
• Teen Mario Strikers — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson, NY: "The Port Paws Dog Festival in Port Jefferson Village is proud to have Port Jeff's Jennifer Hannaford Studios donate her new canine print, specifically signed for PORTPAWS 2022." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• The board has approved the plan to expand Mather Hospital with 3-0 votes on July 14. Some residents are against the project due to the need to clear trees to expand the parking lot. About $78.7 million will be invested in the site. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
• Linda OShea, Neighbor: "Does anyone know the owner of this dog? Found on Sterling Street, Port Jefferson Station, NY." (Patch Neighbor Posts)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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