Crime & Safety

It's a Bird, it's a Plane, it's a ... Flare?

Port Washington Yacht Club hosting flare shoot Saturday morning to allow boat owners to safely get rid of expired shells.

If you see a flare flying near the Port Washington marina Saturday morning β€” have no fear.

The flares are being let go as part of a flare-shoot event hosted by the Port Washington Yacht club, meant to help boat owners get rid of their expired shells.

The event takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, from the shorelines just east of the Yacht Club. You do not need to be a member of the Yacht Club to participate.

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