🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Sarah Anker Launches ‘Below the Ocean’ + Jobs

Good morning, Port Jefferson. I'm in your inbox to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

A couple of heavy t-storms. High: 88, low: 68.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. Author Sarah Anker launched her new book ‘Below the Ocean’ at the Comsewogue Public Library. The story incentivizes young children to care for our environment and keep sea animals safe. (TBR News Media)
2. Nearby News: A unusual visitor was spotted on Boulevard Avenue in West Islip on Wednesday, July 27. The police department received a call from a resident who saw a loose wild bobcat at her property around 10:40 a.m. (NBC New York)
3. Fun summer activities are happening in Port Jefferson School District. This week students had a unique experience of "camping indoors," hearing stories and making s'mores. (Press Release Desk)
4. The movie "Sandlot" will be on the screen at the Stony Brook Fire Department 4th Annual Drive-in movie night. The event will be held on Aug. 6, with gates opening at 6 p.m. Food and refreshments will be on sale at the site. (Patch Events)
5. Check Patch's updated list of who is hiring in the Port Jefferson area. See the latest job posts for those interested in full-time or part-time positions. (Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Teen Codename — Port Jefferson Free Library. (1 p.m.)
• Jason Reilly's Animal Show — Port Jefferson Free Library. (1 p.m.)
• Teen Stuffed Pizza Sticks — Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)
• Bobby Brooks Wilson — Theater Three. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "Jack’s Waterfall tonight on the Jill Russell stage in Harborfront Park! Blues with a Big Easy twist! The Sunset Concert Series is running hot every Wednesday until Aug. 31!" (Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Kids will be balling into the fall here in The Village of PJ at the Village Courts! Ages 8-14 are welcome to join our Recreation League by registering online at: PortJeff.com." (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)
• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "The Sunset Concert Series located in HarborFront Park, Port Jefferson Village features Jack’s Waterfall, blues with a New Orleans kick. Showtime is 6:30 p.m." (Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council via Facebook)

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Events:

• “SIX Rules!” Get Tickets to Broadway’s Tony Award®-Winning “Euphoric Celebration!” (July 29)
• Alumni Family Fun Day at Suffolk County Boy Scouts Camp, Calverton, N.Y. (August 6)
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Gigs & services:

• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring (Details)
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That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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