🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Greek Festival On Sheep Pasture Road + Events

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Now, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and not as warm. High: 82, low: 72.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Opa! Port Jefferson Village is set to host a Greek Festival from Aug. 25 -28. Eat authentic Greek food, enjoy rides, raffles, and more at 430 Sheep Pasture Road in Port Jefferson. (Greater Port Jeff)
2. For those searching for employment, access Patch's weekly list of the latest jobs in the area. (Patch)
3. A man used a stolen credit card at a gas station in Port Jefferson. The crime occurred last month at the Sunoco, located at 240 Terryville Rd. Police are asking for the public's help to identify the man. (News 12 Long Island)
4. Kiddos who are art lovers are invited to participate in the "Meet Art" program at the Port Jefferson Free Library. The art of Grant Haffner will be explored, and participants will create an art piece inspired by his work. The event starts at 3 p.m. on Aug. 11. (PJFL)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Mobile Food Pantry Van - Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Ocean Tales - Whales - Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Teen Taste Test Challenge - Chips - Port Jefferson Free Library. (1 p.m.)
• Port Jeff Brewing Concert Series - Funkin A. (7 p.m.)
• Chess - Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Many congratulations to our Week 6 raffle basket winner! Our lucky winner won a fantastic basket packed with Theatre Three tickets! Don't forget there is still time to register for our Adult Summer Reading Program and win prizes!" (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Thank you for the coverage TBR News Media It was an amazing day at Harborfront park for all." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)

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Events:

• The Wallflowers Rock the Montauk Point Lighthouse. (August 13)
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Announcements:

• Host A High School Foreign Exchange Student. (Details)
• Accounting Services (Details)
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— Debora Whitehead

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