🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Summer Events For July + Sidewalk Sale

Hi all! I'm here on time with your fresh copy of the Port Jefferson Daily, full of all the local information you need to know. Let's dive right in.

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; breezy. High: 76, low: 60.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. The Village of Port Jefferson released the schedule of summer events that will keep us busy in July! Children's shows, Concerts at the Harborfront Park, Movies on the Harbor, you name it! Take a peek at the dates and plan to have fun on your summer evenings. (Village of PJ)
2. Mark on your calendar the next Port Jeff Brewing Concert Series for Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. Dirk Quinn Band will rock the night at 22 Mill Creek Road in Port Jefferson. (PJCofC)
3. Paws Of War has been helping American soldiers rescue pets back into the U.S since 2014. The next ones on the list are two kittens who belong to Army Specialist Jenny, who is currently serving in the Middle East and needs help to bring her two new fur friends back home. (Patch)
4. Port Jefferson Free Library will host a "Sensory Storytime" for kids ages 18-36 months. The program aims to give the kids who don't do as well in large groups an opportunity to listen to stories, dance, and play. The class is set for Tuesday, May 31 at 11 a.m. (PJFL)
5. The New York Blood Center released an update about the decline in blood donations in the last two months. The shortage is still around even with blood drives in schools and community events slowly coming back. The director of the blood bank of Stony Brook Hospital, Linda Mamone, gave an interview for TBR News Media to provide updates on the situation. (tbrnewsmedia)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Port Jefferson Retailers Association Sidewalk Sale. (All Day)
• Suffolk Toastmasters — Port Jefferson Free Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" — Theatre Three Children's Theatre. (11 a.m.)
• Comic Brew at PO'BOY Brewery. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking for the best professionals in the Port Jefferson area to help you with your to-do list? Patch has a list of the top-rated ones! (Patch)
• Port Jefferson Station St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church will host an outdoor Sunday service, weather permitting, on May 29 at 10:30 a.m. For other worship events on Long Island, access Newsday's Faith Calendar. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "PJV cornhole has started! Games are held at the Sport Court at The Village Center Thursday evenings 7-9 p.m. Join as a single or team! Register online at: PortJeff.com or visit the Recreation Office at 631-802-2160." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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