🌱'Guys And Dolls' On Stage Now + Hillclimb Returns This Weekend

Hey, Port Jefferson! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Port Jefferson Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you will read about...

• The grand return of the village's Hillclimb.
• The rescue of two overboard men 8 miles away from Port Jeff.
• Port Jefferson students "Go Orange" to promote Leukemia awareness and more!

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 77, low: 68.

Here are the top five stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. One of our village traditions is back! The 1910 Hillclimb returns at full speed on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! All owners of 1979 cars or older are welcome to join the parade at the Harborfront Park for $30 per vehicle, including breakfast and two event t-shirts. (Port Jefferson CofC)
2. On Monday night, two men went overboard on Shoreham Beach. The fishermen were on an inflatable raft hit by a wave that threw them into the water. A police helicopter rescued them to safety. (News 12 Brooklyn)
3. Long Island welcomes the season of pumpkins, leaves and hay stacks! Access a complete guide of places to go pumpkin picking in our area and enjoy some fall fun. (News 12 Hudson Valley)
4. Port Jefferson students showed their support to a former student battling leukemia by going orange for Leukemia Awareness Month. The school community raised $250, which will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. (Press Release Desk)
5. Theatre Three "Guys and Dolls" will be on stage until Oct. 22. It's the 52nd season of the musical featuring the classics "Luck Be a Lady," "I've Never Been in Love Before," and "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat." (Broadway World)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• International Peace Day at Port Jefferson Free Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• PlayHooray Babies at Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• ONLINE: Chairobics at Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• PlayHooray Kids at Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• ONLINE Defensive Driving at Port Jefferson Free Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: "We would like to thank everyone for attending the Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival last Saturday! It was a beautiful day and a great turnout for our annual event!" (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "September is National Preparedness Month. Join us to learn how to safely store food and supplies, what to store, how to find storage space, and manage your supplies." (Port Jefferson Free Library via Facebook)
• Port Jeff Lions Club: "Port Jeff Lions Car Show! We serve! What a great turn out! Thank you to everyone who made this possible!" (Port Jeff Lions Club via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

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