🌱 Three Village Daily: Wet Paint Festival + SBFD Cornhole Tournament

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Three Village Daily. Let's get this weekend started with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 77, low: 61.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Three Village:

1. Painting outdoors is among the most relaxing, creative, and joyful activities. Gallery North has hosted the annual Wet Paint Festival since 2004 when Long Island artists are invited to spend a couple of days in the historic and picturesque Sherwood-Jayne Farm on Old Post Road in East Setauket to showcase their talents while interacting with the public. The festival is set for June 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (TBR News Media)
2. Emma S. Clark Memorial Library has a unique "Evening Book Discussion" for all book worms in the community on Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. No registration is required to explore the "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman, which tells the story of a loner who is recovering from the biggest tragedy of her life. (ESCP Library)
3. Take a walk with historian Bev Tyler on June 5 at 11 a.m. and explore shipbuilding secrets in Setauket. Unique visits to the Dyer’s Neck-East Setauket and the carpenter shop are included. Other dates are also available. (Three Village Historical Society)
4. After four decades serving the Port Jefferson community as the Mather Hospital president, Kenneth Roberts retired in May with a special ceremony. Under Roberts' leadership, the Mather is considered a highly rated hospital on Long Island. (TBR News Media)

Today in Three Village:

• Stony Brook F.D. Eagle Hook & Ladder Co. Annual Cornhole Tournament. (11 a.m.)
• Noah Preminger Quartet — The Jazz Loft. (7 p.m.)
• Strong Island Derby — Charity Event. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Moms and dads planning family summer activities, don't forget to include strawberry picking day. Take a look at this guide with the best spots on Long Island. (News 12 New Jersey)
• Stony Brook University: "SBU's Professor Makoto Fujita was the recipient of the inaugural Ojima Distinguished Lectureship Award in Chemistry. Congratulations!" (Stony Brook University via Facebook)
• The 7th Annual United Nations Yoga Day is heading our way on June 21. There will be yoga classes, meditation, vendors, and more hosted at the Meadow Club located at 1147 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (TBR News Media)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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