🌱Port Jefferson Daily: Pedestrian Struck On Jefferson Avenue + Events

Happy Thursday, Port Jefferson! Here's everything you need to know about today's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, windy, and cool. High: 53, low: 40.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Pedestrian Mitchell Leventhal was seriously injured while walking on the Roadway of Route 112 North of Jefferson Avenue in Port Jefferson. The accident happened on Tuesday morning, and Leventhal was transported to a local hospital. The driver stayed at the scene and suffered minor injuries. (News 12 Bronx)
2. Mother’s Day is coming up fast, and Patch has a list of Port Jefferson restaurants for you to make a reservation! Don't miss the chance to celebrate the special occasion and support local businesses. (Port Jefferson Patch)
3. Edna Louise Spear Elementary School in Port Jefferson led students to create a unique Makey Makey project. Students chose their favorite historical person and made a biography bottle! (Press Release Desk)
4. Port Jefferson invites families with children three and up to participate in the Grow and Taste program! Participants will plant seeds and flowers and transport them to your garden when they grow! The first gardening meeting is set for April 30. (All Events)
5. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the "Adventures of Peter Rabbit" at the Port Jefferson Theatre Three. The play will run until May 7. The Theatre is located at 412 Main St., Port Jefferson. All seats are $10. (tbrnewsmedia)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• HS Spring Concert — Earl L Vandermeulen High School. (7 p.m.)
• Norwood Spring Book Fair — Comsewogue School District. (All Day)
• Macrame Wall Hanging — Comsewogue Public Library. (6 p.m.)
• After Dinner Book Club — Comsewogue Public Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "The Port Jefferson School District held a Superintendent's Conference Day before the holiday break. School administrators were excited to host an inaugural PJ EdCamp, a professional learning model where staff members bring forth topics of interest to them and their colleagues." (Patch)
  
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Port Jefferson Village: "Is anyone familiar with laundry services in the Port Jeff area, how they work, and how well?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Port Jefferson Village: "If anyone is looking for elder care help, I have a wonderful lady that helped me with my MIL. She’s kind, sweet, patient, and very thorough!" (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead

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