🌱Port Jefferson Daily: Mather Hospital Leader Retires + Excel Classes

Hello, neighbors! It's Saturday in Port Jefferson, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 77, low: 61.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. After four decades serving the Port Jefferson community as the Mather Hospital president, Kenneth Roberts retired in May with a special ceremony. Under Roberts' leadership, the Mather is considered a highly rated hospital on Long Island. (TBR News Media)
2. Port Jefferson Free Library is looking forward to helping you sharpen your computer skills with the "Intro to Excel" program. The classes will be held on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with a different topic each week; the program will assist attendees in learning basic skills such as creating formulas, organizing files, printing process, formatting cells, and more. Classes are led by instructor Frank Cerullo. (PJF Library)
3. Painting outdoors is on the list of the most relaxing, creative, and joyful activities. Gallery North has hosted the annual Wet Paint Festival Since 2004 when Long Island artists are invited to spend a couple of days in the historic and picturesque Sherwood-Jayne Farm on Old Post Road in East Setauket to showcase their talents while interacting with the public. The festival is set for June 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (TBR News Media)
4. Don't forget to get your fresh produces, bread, cheese, snacks, etc., at the Port Jefferson outdoor Summer Farmers Market on Sunday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Support our local farmers, stay healthy and have fun at the Harborfront Park. (Port Jefferson Village)
5. Mostly True Things Game is back at the Performing Arts Studio in Port Jefferson. For $15, no one will miss a laugh trying to unwrap stories told by four phenomenal storytellers. There will be music, prizes, drinks, food, and fun. (Patch Events)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Shake 'N Make Music at PJFL. (10 a.m.)
  
• English Conversation Group at PJFL. (11 a.m.)
• Who Was Harvey Milk Trivia at PJFL. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Are you aware of menu prices at Tara's Inn's longtime restaurant in Port Jefferson? The spot has received excellent reviews on Yelp and Google for its costs and food quality. Located at 1519 Main St., the eatery offers a deal of $2 for burgers and sandwiches; who can beat that on Long Island? (Daily Voice)
• The 7th Annual United Nations Yoga Day is heading our way on June 21. There will be yoga classes, meditation, vendors, and more hosted at the Meadow Club located at 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (TBR News Media)

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Events:

• NewLife Expo For Conscious Living June 4 and 5. (June 4)
• Live Music Concert & Auction Fundraiser for Stony Brook Cancer Center. (June 11)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out this Saturday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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