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Good morning, everybody! It's Wednesday in Three Village, and I'm back in your inbox to catch you up on essential local things. Because community news matters!

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 81, low: 67.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Three Village:

1. A woman is being sought by police for stealing items from the Stop & Shop Supermarket on Pond Path in Setauket. Security cameras show the suspect leaving the store with the unpaid items. Suffolk crime stoppers are offering a cash reward for information that will lead to an arrest. (News 12 New Jersey)
2. Emma Clark Library will welcome kiddos in grades 3-6 for the "Forces for fun-Building Roller Coasters!" program on Thursday, June 30. The class will explore Newton's motion theories while kids build a marble rollercoaster. The event starts at 11 a.m. (Emma C. Library)
3. Ward Melville Heritage Organization shared the good news of the return of the Summer Concerts on the Village Green. The free concerts will be held at the Stony Brook Post Office front lawn on Sundays between July 10 to Aug. 21, starting at 7 p.m. (TBR News Media)
4. Enjoy this Independence Day in The Village with the Port Jefferson Fire Department Fourth of July Parade. The event starts at 10 a.m. on Main Street and will be followed by music, food, and other festivities. (PJCofC)

Today in Three Village:

• Mall Walkers Club — Stony Brook University. (10 a.m.)
• Scrumptious Strawberries at Emma Clark Memorial Library. (2 p.m.)
• Animal Interviews — Emma Clark Memorial Library. (2:30 p.m.)
• Read to a Dog — Port Jefferson Free Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Port Jeff Brewing Concert Series — Jellyband. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• WalletHub: "2022’s Best and Worst places for 4th of July celebrations." (Wallethub)
• For those who enjoy social gatherings in our community, save the date for the Three Village Chamber of Commerce network event by Stony Brook Harbor on July 21! Drinks and appetizers will be served at Stony Brook Yacht Club, located at 21 Shore Road. (Three Village CofC)
• Patch: "Homeowners can access a certain percentage of their home's equity to fund home improvement projects or even pay for college tuition." (Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. With your next update, I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning!

— Debora Whitehead

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