🌱 Port Jefferson Daily: Trustee Candidates Interview + Jazz Concert

Hello, Port Jefferson. I'm in your inbox this morning to catch you up on everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

Some sun with winds subsiding. High: 71, low: 60.

Here are the top 5 stories in Port Jefferson today:

1. Bikers and hikers can enjoy a new 10-mile path from Port Jefferson to the Wading River. The work to make the new recreational way started in the 1970s and was officially opened to the public on June 10. (Greater Long Island)
2. June 21 is election day, and the village's trustees' candidates have been participating in meetings to discuss their positions on the most significant issues in our community, including the East Beach Bluff and the school district. Click here to check a recent trustee interview with TBR News Media. (TBR News Media)
3. For all who want to improve Real Estate and finance skills, "the Empowerment & Enlightenment Financial, Legal & Real Estate" seminar will be hosted at the Port Jefferson Free Library on June 22 at 7 p.m. The event will be led by Real Estate experts Jaclyn Kramer, Sharlene Jamison, and Raquel Fernandez. (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce)
4. Old Fields Tavern in Setauket changes the menu, serving various dishes to please every taste. The menu was expanded according to customers' suggestions, although the classic barbecue dishes are still on the menu. (Greater Port Jefferson)
5. Patch lists police activities in Suffolk and Nassau Counties for this week. Take a look at the most recent police blotter. (Patch)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Jazz in the Afternoon at Jazz Loft. (3 p.m.)
• "Mamma Mia!" - Theater Three. (7 p.m.)
• Father’s Day at the Long Island Museum. (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Theatre Three brings a new play to the stage. In partnership with the Response Crisis Center, "Every Brilliant Thing" portrays the story of a little boy whose mother is hospitalized for depression in a hilarious and heart-touching way. (Broadway World)
• Port Jefferson Free Library: "The Friends of port Jeff Library recognizes the role and contribution of libraries in the lives of young people." (PJFL via Facebook)
• The Meadow Club invites the community to relax and celebrate International Yoga Day on Tuesday, June 21, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Free yoga classes, relaxation activities, and vegetarian dishes will be offered. (Port Jefferson CofC)
• Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: "It was a beautiful evening on the Port Jeff Ferry with a live performance from the Movin’ Out band. Thank you to all who attended." (Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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