🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Theatre Three Comedy Night + Pazienza's Case

Morning, Port Jefferson! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 83, low: 67.

Here are the top 4 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Port Jefferson Theatre Three is hosting a comic night on Saturday, Aug. 20! The Long Island Comedy Show starts at 8 p.m. with local comedians that will take a "laugh out of you!" (Patch)
2. Lauren Pazienza from Port Jefferson is accused of pushing an 87-year-old vocal coach to the floor, causing injuries that caused her death. Pazienza will face a tentative trial scheduled for Oct. 6. Last month, Pazienza declined a plea deal, and she pleaded not guilty. (Long Island News12)
3. Summer is winding down, and Port Jefferson School District celebrated the last day of summer school with a field day. Kiddos enjoyed games, crafts, and ice pops. The school year starts on Sept. 1. (Port Jeff School District)
4. The next event of the Port Jeff Brewing Concert Series is set for Aug. 24! The Reckoning takes up the stage at 7 p.m. at 22 Mill Creek Road in Port Jefferson. (PJ CofC)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• New Voices Book Discussion — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Dance Laugh Play — Port Jefferson Free Library. (11 a.m.)
• Zumbini Jr. — Port Jefferson Free Library. (Noon)
• Button Octopus — Port Jefferson Free Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: "Save the date, Saturday, Sept. 17, for our 8th Annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival at the Mayor Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park. " (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Theatre Three will host an open cast for the 'A Christmas Carol' production. The casting day will be held on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Double roles will be cast with 18 positions available for candidates aged 7-18. For more information, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.(TBR News Media)

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