🌱Port Jefferson Daily: Keith Buehler Counselor Of The Year+Clay Play

Hello there, Port Jefferson! I'm in your inbox to catch you up on everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and less humid. High: 79, low: 65.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Keith Buehler was nominated counselor of the year by the Western Suffolk Counselor's Association. A ceremony was held on June 8 at the View in Oakdale. Buehler has been working at Port Jefferson Middle School and was celebrated by the students and parents for his career achievements. (Port Jefferson School District)
2. Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta and St. Joseph's Church invite the community to become superheroes by participating in a blood drive on June 28. The event will be held at the Travis Hall in Kings Park from 1-7 p.m. The donations will benefit the blood banks on Long Island. (LongIsland.com)
3. Hikers and bikers will have to check out the new trail that has been in the making for 50 years and is finally ready to receive adventurers. The 10-mile path was a train route back in the day and now officially serves Long Islanders as the North Shore Rail Trail that opened last Friday. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. Treat dad with a pretzel made at the Port Jefferson Free Library. Kiddos will have fun while creating art out of fresh dough on Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. (PJF Library)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Tuesday Morning Book Discussion — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• ONLINE: Breathe Together — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Clay Play — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Sounds on the Sound — Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. (6 p.m.)
• Minecraft — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Closed for 16 months due to flood damage, Portside Bar and Grill reopens. The eatery is located at 242 Traders Cove in Port Jefferson Village and has been serving the community since 2010. (Greater Port Jefferson)
• For all interest in recent police activity reports in the area, Patch has a Suffolk arrest report for June 10. (Patch)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Take a trip to the big apple and leave the driving to us. There are 10 tickets left for the Broadway Show 'FUNNY GIRL' on June 26." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)

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• Wedding Showcase at East Wind. (June 15)
• Jazz in the Afternoon! (June 19)
• Hire A Pro to Clean Up the Yard for Dad. (June 19)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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