🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Paws Dog Festival On Caroline Ave. + Zumbini

Hello there, Port Jefferson! Debora Whitehead is here in your inbox to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Keep scrolling for the scoop...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 68, low: 53.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Puppy lovers in Port Jefferson will have a unique new annual event to add to their calendar! The first Port Paws Dog Festival is in July and is coming to stay! The event will be held at the Joe Erland Field on Caroline Avenue. Dogs will run tracks and show their talents while running on trucks and jumping competitions. (Greater Long Island)
2. Setauket's Kara Hahn announced the suspension of her campaign to run for congress. The announcement was sent by email. In an interview, Hahn said she won't be on the ballot but will continue to work in the Suffolk Legislature Office. (TBR News Media)
3. Dress the little ones for a mess on Thursday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m. to participate in the "Creation Invitation: Tape Painting" at the Port Jefferson Free Library. The event is for kids of aged 2- 5 years. (PJFL)
4. Patch has a list of the latest jobs listing in the Port Jefferson area. For all looking for employment, take a look at who's hiring. (Port Jefferson Patch)
5. Photo Gallery: Last Friday, the Stony Brook Class of 2022 was all smiles during the graduation ceremony when 7,610 degrees were given. Take a peek at the graduates! (Greater Port Jeff)

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Today in Port Jefferson:

• Zumbini — Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Springtime Crafts — Comsewogue Public Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Community Service: Coupons for Troops at PJFL. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Pet Adoption in The Port Jefferson Area: See the latest dogs and cats waiting to be part of your family! (Port Jefferson Patch)
• Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson: "We are looking for Summer Docents. Paid position, 12-4 p.m. Thursday- Sunday. Work one or two days. Must be vaccinated. Call and leave a message at 631-473-2665." (Facebook)
• Cub Scout Pack 41 Port Jefferson, NY: "So proud of our Pack! They joined Troop 45 to help clean up the Setauket VFW plant. They are one step closer to being ready for their Memorial Day events. Stop by there this weekend and say thank you to our Veterans." (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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