🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: New Trustees To Join PJ Board + Film Festival

Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening these days in Port Jefferson.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 74, low: 63.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Elected trustees Rebecca Kassay and Lauren Sheprow will serve the Port Jefferson Village for the next two years. An official swearing ceremony will be held at the Village Hall. The incumbents will start their roles after July 4. (TBR News Media)
2. The North Shore Art Guild calls on all art lovers to participate in the juried ceremony and reception for its "Our Beautiful Earth" exhibit on June 25 at the Port Jefferson Village Center. Jane Fuhrer will be the juror, and prizes will be given to the first and second places. Snacks and drinks will be served for all who come to appreciate over 100 artworks of our local artists. (Patch Events)
3. The Port Jefferson School District gave special thanks to its retirees at the Board Education Meeting held on June 14. Superintendent of Schools Jessica Schmettan made an appreciation speech for retirees June Ann Crovello, Matthew Moloney, Johanna O’Hara, and James Mimnaugh. (Port Jefferson School District)
4. Suffolk County police had an active shooter drill on Wednesday as part of its school safety training program. The simulation was held at an elementary school in Ronkonkoma with over 120 officers. (News12)
5. Just a friendly reminder for all Theatre Three goers, "Mamma Mia!" will close its run on Wednesday, June 29 at 8 p.m. If you want to see the great play, don't miss the chance this weekend! Multiple times are available. Check the schedule here. (Theatre Three)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Parent Toddler Workshop — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Woodhaven Adult Home — Port Jefferson Free Library. (1 p.m.)
• Foreign Film Festival — Port Jefferson Free Library. (2 p.m.)
• Let's Go Lego — Port Jefferson Free Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Instructor Laurel Frey will lead a yoga workshop. The classes will be held on Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. and are free! The dates are 25, July 2, 9, & 16. (PJF Library)
  
• Patch: "Patch has launched an all-new mortgage center to help you better understand what home financing options are available to you." (Patch)
• The Village will celebrate the American spirit with the Annual Independence Day Parade on July 4! The patriotic event will be sponsored by the Port Jefferson Fire Department and will start at 10 a.m. (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce)
• Wallet Hub: "2022’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America." (Wallet Hub)

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Events:

• 11th Annual Hamptons Youth Triathlon. (July 16)
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• Behind The Scoreboard — Build It and They Will Come (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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