šŸŒ± Port Jefferson Daily: Help Local Animal Shelters Challenge

Debora Whitehead
Updated ·3 min read

Happy Tuesday, Port Jefferson! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; windy, colder. High: 33, low: 24.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Port Jefferson:

  1. In loving memory of actress Betty White and to celebrate what would be her 100th birthday, fans across the country are being asked to participate in the Betty White challenge. White was an animal advocate and to honor her legacy, donate $5 to animal rescues and shelters in her name. Click here to know how to donate to your local animal shelter. (News12)

  2. Port Jefferson Village History: Click on the link to see a picture of the old Port Jefferson Electric Light Company/ Port Jefferson Water Company on West Broadway. (Village of Port Jefferson)

  3. Theatre Three in Port Jefferson opened a new season at the childrenā€™s theatre with "Puss-In-Boots" on Jan. 16. The performances will be held on Saturdays, Jan. 22, 29, and Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. (TBRNews)

  4. On Jan. 17, the nation celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Kingā€™s activism during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s changed the lives of millions of people, and his assassination on April 4, 1968, marked one of the darkest days in American history. Click on the link to access his biography. (TBRNews)

Today in Port Jefferson:

  • JFK Late Winter Athletics Start ā€” Comsewogue School District. (All Day)

  • MS Late Winter Sports Begin ā€” Port Jefferson School District. (All Day)

  • ONLINE Breathe Together (Comsewogue). (10 a.m.)

  • Sensory Storytime ā€” Comsewogue Public Library. (11:15 a.m.)

  • ONLINE New English Speakers Friendly Conversation Group (Comsewogue). (2:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Former truck maker Andrew Dejana is seeking once more to build a mini-storage facility near the Ft. Salonga headquarters of the company he used to run. His new proposal, slimmed down after a three-story design drew complaints last year, calls for a two-story, 70,000-square foot building and outdoor storage for up to 230 vehicles near Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment's Pulaski Road and Town Line Road site. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

  • Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update for Jan.15. (Press Release Desk)

  • Port Jefferson Weekly Weather Forecast. (Port Jefferson Patch)

  • Port Jefferson: See five local properties for sale. (Port Jefferson Patch)

  • Port Jefferson Free Library: "We still have a few kits left for this week's cooking demonstration with Chef Rob! Sign up today and make delicious Rustic Rosemary Bread from home!" (Facebook)

Events:

  • SEPTA Meeting ES LGR ā€” Port Jefferson School District. (Jan. 19)

  • All About the iPad ā€” Port Jefferson Free Library. (Jan. 20)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

ā€” Debora Whitehead

This article originally appeared on the Port Jefferson Patch