🌱Port Jefferson Daily: Pep Boys Bldg. May Be Divided + Mobile Pantry

Hey, everybody. It's Wednesday in Port Jefferson, and I'm back in your inbox with everything fit to print about what's happening in town. Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

Sunny and less humid. High: 80, low: 62.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Rise and Shine! Setauket Fire Department Auxiliary Department is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast/Chinese Auction Fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 18. The event starts from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Setauket Fire Department, located at 9 Arrowhead Lane, East Setauket. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for children. Kiddos under 2 are free. (TBR News Media)
2. A cat and a raccoon were rescued from a Port Jefferson drain one day apart. The staff from Strong Island Animal Rescue pulled the kitten to safety from the drain at Earl Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson on Saturday, and the raccoon was trapped on Main Street. (Patch)
3. Attention book worms, Port Jefferson Free Library's next book discussion session is set for Saturday, Sept. 18. The Historical Happenings Book Discussion will bring "Who is Vera Kelly?" by Rosalie Knecht to the topic. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. in the Conference Room. (PJF Library)
4. The division of the Port Jeff Station Pep Boys proposal is under discussion. The proposal was sent to Brookhaven Town to separate the station located at 5184 Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station into two businesses. Pep Boys used to use the entire building but is currently using just a portion of the space. (LongIsland.com)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• New York State Unclaimed Funds — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Baby Start — Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Mobile Food Pantry Van — Comsewogue Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Fall Wine Cork Wreath — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Meet Art: The Pointillists — Port Jefferson Free Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Patch: "Whether you’re actively researching for a new home or just curious about other properties nearby, you can start your search with five of the newest listings in Port Jefferson featured below. Follow the address links below to see more photos of homes that spark your interest." (Patch)
• Port Jefferson Patch: "Though the economy has yet to fully recover from the devastation caused by the pandemic, opportunities are still out there, including in the Port Jefferson area and across greater New York. However, local job opportunities are still available as businesses attempt to navigate the new normal." (Patch)

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Events:

• Hallockville 41st Annual Country Fair & Craft Show. (September 17)
• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (September 17)
• Walk for WORC Force. (September 18)
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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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