🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Greek Festival Returns + Palooza's Good Cause

Welcome back, Port Jefferson! I'm in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening around town. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 86, low: 72.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Port Palooza was held on Harborfront Park last Saturday and raised profits for a good cause. The Village of Port Jefferson hosted the event, which will donate $1,500 to benefit the Animals Rescue Foundation. (Greater Long Island)
2. Let's eat Greek in Port Jefferson from Aug. 25-28 with the return of the Greek Festival. The week is planned by the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Port Jefferson and features live music, raffles, festival rides, and more! (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. Stony Brook Film Festival's closing night ceremony was at Staller Center on Saturday, July 30. The filmmakers' winners were announced and awarded during the event. Access the list of the awarded productions and their categories here. (Stony Brook News)
4. For those looking for employment in the Port Jefferson area, visit Patch's newest list of who is hiring. (Port Jefferson Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• ONLINE: Chairobics — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Teen Friendship Bracelet — Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)
• Stuffed Sea Turtle — Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)
• The Meadow Club - Oasis of Elegance — Bridal Showcase. (6:30 p.m.)
• Sunset Concert Series — Roots Foundation. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Former New York Rangers hockey player Tom Laidlaw will be on hand Tuesday at the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office's Fireman's Memorial Park in Ridge to meet residents and help with ball hockey demonstrations and lessons." (Patch)
• Patch: "Whether you need your house cleaned, a pool built, or anything in between, Patch can help you find the right person for the job." (Patch)

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Events:

• Alumni Family Fun Day at Suffolk County Boy Scouts Camp, Calverton, N.Y. (August 6)
• Stony Brook Fire Department — 4th Annual Drive-In Movie Night! (August 6)
• Hampton Flea + Vintage. (August 7)
• The Original Psychic Fair. (August 7)
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Job listings:

• Hotel Maintenance Manager at Canoe Place Inn (Details)
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That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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