🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Fox Meadow Awaits Rebuilding + Blanket Bingo

Good morning, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Port Jefferson Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

A brief shower or two. High: 71, low: 62.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson Station Fox Meadow Condominium residents are still waiting for the day they will return to their condos after the fire that destroyed their homes a year ago. In a recent interview with Newsday, resident Sharyn Briller said she still doesn't know when the rebuild will begin. Official reports say electrical problems in the complex caused the blaze. (Newsday)
2. Keep your face in the sunshine while spending quality time with family and friends this summer! Go to the beach, hike, pick berries; go to amusement parks, museums, and more! Look at the Long Island.com guide with fun activities for the season. (LongIsland.com)
3. The return of the Maker Faire Long Island was a success. After being canceled for two years, the STEM event was held on June 11 at the Port Jefferson Village Center. Creators had the chance to showcase their inventions and explain mechanics and engineering to the public. (TBR News Media)
4. Kiddos aged 6-9 years will have fun at the Port Jefferson Free Library while participating in the "Moving Octopus in Water" program. Creativity will flow into creating an octopus that will swim in a water bottle. The class starts at 7 p.m. on June 23. (Port Jefferson Free Library)
   5. Patch has a list to help job searchers in the community. Check out who is hiring in the Port Jefferson area. (Port Jefferson Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Jackbox Gaming — Port Jefferson Free Library. (4 p.m.)
• Port Jeff Brewing Concert Series — The Black Tie Brass Band. (7 p.m.)
• Great Decisions Discussion Group — Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• Beach Blanket Bingo — Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)
• CODA — Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Attention all actors and actresses in the community! Port Jefferson Theatre Three is calling a cast for the 'Guys and Dolls' production. Save the date for the auditions on July 12 and 21 at 7 p.m. For more info, visit www.theatrethree.com/auditions. (TBR News Media)
  
• Port Jefferson, NY: "All the FUN minus the hassle! Enjoy wine tastings and live music at Jason's Vineyard in Jamesport and leave the transportation to us! July 31, noon-4 p.m. Register online at: PortJeff.com." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• Cub Scout Pack 41 Port Jefferson, NY: "Flag appreciation meeting. Thank you to the Setauket VFW Post 3054 for inviting us to its flag retirement. The boys learned how to care for, fold properly, and retire an American flag." (Cub Scout Pack 41 Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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