🌱Three Village Daily: TVHS Lecture Series + Seashell Painting At ECML

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Three Village Daily — back in your inbox with everything fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Keep scrolling for the scoop...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 82 Low: 67.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Three Village:

1. The Next Three Village Historical Society Lecture Series is set for Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m. For those who are interested in history, the next theme is "The Drafting of a Radical Idea – The Declaration of Independence." (TVHS)
2. Emma Clark Library invites all to be artsy on Tuesday, July 5. Seashell Lighthouse Painting starts at 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. (Emma Clark Library)
   
3. The Comsewogue Public Library Gallery invites the community for an artist reception on July 14 at 7:30 p.m. "All the Beautiful Things" exhibit is curated by V. Gay Gatta and will be displayed outside the Community Room. (CP Library)
4. Business owners in New York have a lot to think about this summer. The state Legislature has passed a law that establishments will decide if armed customers are welcome inside the stores. A sign must be placed in the window if the business allows it. The new law was signed by governor Kathy Hochul and will be affected on Sept. 1. (News12)

Today in Three Village:

• Port Jefferson Photography Club Exhibit - PJ Village Center. (9 a.m.)
• Port Jefferson Fire Department - 4th of July Parade. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Three Village Historical Society: "Happy Independence Day! Independence Day Should Have Been July 2 – this is the day that the Continental Congress voted for independence." (Three Village Historical Society via Facebook)
• Attention, bookworms, and history lovers in our community, Three Village Historical Society is proud to announce the creation of a Book Club! Come ready to enjoy teas and scones during the discussions. The meetings will start in August. (TVHS)

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— Debora Whitehead

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