🌱 Shanty Music Festival Comes To Port Jefferson + Theatre Auditions

Hello, everybody. It's Saturday in Port Jefferson, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Today you'll read about:

• The great Shanty Music Festival is coming to Port Jefferson!
• NY Board of Elections voter guide.
• Robinson's Tea Room has closed its doors and more.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 70, low: 56.

Here are the top four stories today in Port Jefferson:

1. The General Election Day is scheduled for Nov. 8. Registered voters can go to various locations in Nassau and Suffolk County to vote early. For those wondering where and what time to go, access the location guide here. If you want to register or access the New York State Board of Elections, visit: https://www.elections.ny.gov/. (NY Gov.)
2. The Sea Shanty Music Festival is coming to Port Jefferson! The Maritime Fest will rock the Village on Saturday, Oct. 1, from noon to 6 p.m. at Harborfront Park. Details to follow! (Port Jefferson Village)
3. Robinson's Tea Room has closed its doors permanently. The business was located at 95 Main St. in Stony Brook. Owners announced via social media that the closure was due to health problems. (Patch)
4. Port Jefferson Theatre Three has its auditions open for the musical Sondheim’s "Side by Side." Save the date for Sunday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. (Amityville Record)

Today in Port Jefferson:

• Hill Climb - Village of Port Jefferson. (All Day)
• Suffolk Toastmasters - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Shake 'N Make Music - Port Jefferson Free Library. (10 a.m.)
• Knitting Workshop - Port Jefferson Free Library. (2 p.m.)
• Puffy Paint Candy Apples - Port Jefferson Free Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Port Jefferson Rotary Club: "This was a special week. Lee Silberman, CEO & Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Long Island (@habitatliny), spoke at our Tuesday meeting." (Port Jefferson Rotary Club via Facebook)
• Port Jefferson, NY: "Let's play volleyball. Our COED Adult Volleyball 2021-2022 League is starting in November. Get your TEAM together and get in the game!" (Port Jefferson, NY via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Setauket Country Craft Fair. (September 24)
• EmblemHealth Healthier Futures Wellness Expo: Free Live Music & More! (September 24)
• Key Legal Strategies During and After Divorce – Vesta's Long Island, NY Hub. (September 27)
• Add your event

Announcements:

• Over 60? Having some memory issues due to a concussion or traumatic brain injury? (Details)
• Add your announcement

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Don't hesitate to get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Port Jefferson Daily? Contact me at PortJefferson@Patch.com.