🌱Three Village Daily: SBU Creates 50 STEM Scholarships + CofC Seminar

Rise and shine, Three Village! This Saturday let's get you started with everything you need to know in Three Village today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 69, low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Three Village:

1. Three Village Chamber of Commerce invites all members and nonmembers for a full breakfast followed by the seminar, "PSEG-LI- Lowering Energy Cost is Critical." The event will be held on Wednesday, May 18, at 8:15 a.m. at the Rustic Loft in Stony Brook. Tickets are $20 per person. (Three Village CofC)
2. Monday at Racine Cancer Care salon is calling small businesses in the Three Village area and surroundings to donate to the cause. The salon is open on the fourth Monday of every month. Donations can be a food tray, baked goods, flowers, or anything you can provide to be a gift to our visitors undergoing cancer treatment. For more information about how to donate, call 631-374-6397. (Mondays at Racine)
3. Long Island Museum Executive Director Neil Watson announced his plans to retire in October 2022. Watson dedicated nine years of leadership to the museum organizing educational programs, award-winning ceremonies, and other events to increase museum membership. (tbrnewsmedia)
4. Simons Foundation gifted Stony Brook University with $56.6 million in grants to be invested in STEM careers to benefit underrepresented students. As a result, the university announced the creation of 50 scholarships with an expanding potential. (Patch)
5. Nearby News: First responders rescued three dogs and multiple cats from a home that broke into flames in Shirley. On Thursday, the fire happened at Probst Drive at 1:15 p.m. Firefighters broke through a glass door to rescue the pets hiding under furniture. Police confirm all animals were brought to safety. (Patch)

Today in Three Village:

• Suffolk Toastmaster — Emma Clark Memorial Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Buzz the Beekeeper — Emma Clark Memorial Library. (11 a.m.)
• Touch-a-Truck — Middle Country Public Library (11 a.m.)
• Community Chamber Music — Stony Brook University. (2 p.m.)
• The Comedy Club at Theatre Three. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Emma Clark Memorial Library features a reading summer program for kids and teens. "Oceans of Possibilities" will have its registration open on June 1. Kids from birth to grade 12 are welcome to participate and win prizes! (ECML)
• Three Village Historical Society will host a Tri-Spy Bike Tour on May 18 from 10 a.m. until noon. Local educator Margo Arceri will guide participants into the British and Patriots' history in the area. Tickets are $25 per person. (TVHS)

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Events:

• Canceled due to COVID-19: (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (May 14)
• Winemaking Experience Tour — VIP Blending Session at Sannino Vineyard. (May 15)
• How to Improve Your Bone & Joint Health Through Ergonomics. (May 18)
• How to Manage Your Arthritis. (May 19)
• Cupcake & Wine Pairing Featuring Sweet Treats by Jaimie at Sannino Vineyard. (May 22)
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Announcements:

• Suffolk Sports Hall Of Fame — Class Of 2022 (Details)
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Gigs & services:

• We Paint Kitchen Cabinets (Details)
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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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