🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: ​Theatre Three Auditions For Mamma Mia!

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Port Jefferson Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 33, low: 32.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Theatre Three in Port Jefferson will open auditions for all roles in the ABBA musical Mamma Mia! From March 3-8 strong actors, singers and dancers will be welcome to show their talents participating in the selection process for the musical. The Performances will be held from May 21 to June 25. Theatre Three is located at, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson. For more information, visit www.theatrethree.com/auditions.htm. (tbrnewsmedia)
2. Edna Louise Spear Elementary School second grade students showed a variety of interests while creating their fact-based books. The little illustrators worked with teachers Mrs. Carleen Parmegiani’s and Mrs. Darlene Wells’ and wrote about activities of their knowledge like fishing, sports, food, pets, etc. This class assignment will highlight their non-fiction writing curriculum. (PJSD)
3. Port Jefferson Village held its annual Pinewood Derby. On Sunday, Feb. 13, families and their little scouts participated in the car race. The event is organized by the Club Scouts and parents are encouraged to sign their kids up to be part of the organization. If you are interested to learn more about Port Jefferson Club Scouts, email portjeffpack41@gmail.com. (tbrnewsmedia)
4. Suffolk police released the identification of the woman who lost her life during a home blaze in Setauket. Lisa Ostrowski, 31, lived with her husband, Stephen Ortner, 30, and their son Leo Ortner at 360 Old Town Road. The husband was able to escape through a window and handed the baby to a person outside the house. Lisa was found dead on the second floor after the flames were controlled by the firefighters. Stephen and Leo were transported to Stony Brook Hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation but police confirmed that is not a criminal case. (smithtownmatters.com)
5. Nearby News: The family of Detective Dennis Wustenhoff still looking for answers. On Feb. 15, 1990, Wustenhoff was killed by a car bomb in front of his North Patchogue home. After 32 years, the police still have no lead of who is responsible for the detective's death and the case remains unsolved. (News12)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Gallery Exhibit - Wooden Ghosts of the Past at PJVC. (9 a.m.)
• Indoor Farmers Market - Village of Port Jefferson. (10 a.m.)
• Crossover Christian Church Services. (10 a.m.)
• "THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES" - Theater Three. (3 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson EMS: "Tonight I participated in my first critical incident debriefing as the newest member of the Suffolk County Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM). The CISM team was established in 1984 to provide critical incident debriefing." (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "Forbidden Rice Bowl with Pickled Cabbage." (Facebook)
• Greater Port Jeff-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council: "Stay tuned for some exciting programming from The Greater Port Jefferson- Northern Brookhaven Arts Council." (Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Bridge for Adults is Back at the Village Center beginning April 28. in the afternoons 1-3 p.m. All are welcome! Register ONLINE at: PortJeff.com You may also register in person on the 2nd Floor at the Recreation office." (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead