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Spotted on the Port Washington calendar: Tanker Friend & Foes: A WWII Labor Day Weekend Event

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Hey there, Port Washington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What inspired Port Washington teachers at this year's Opening Day Convocation?
  • How Port Washington retirees turned school supplies into 40 powerful gifts
  • Heading out from Port Washington? Here's what's biting right now

Also on today's calendar: Tanker Friend & Foes: A WWII Labor Day Weekend Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun, some clouds; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with sunny intervals, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Port Washington School staff come together for Opening Day Convocation (longislandpress.com) — Port Washington school staff kicked off the 2026–27 year at Schreiber High School with an Opening Day Convocation focused on "Building on Excellence." District leaders and a keynote speaker highlighted educators' impact, while a video of Port students thanking favorite teachers underscored how everyday classroom moments shape children's confidence and success.
   

• Retired Educators Pack 40 Backpacks For Glen Cove Students (patch.com) — Retired educators living at The Sinclair in Port Washington recently packed 40 backpacks with more than 1,500 school supplies and handwritten notes for Glen Cove elementary students. The project, part of The Sinclair Gives Back program, highlights local seniors using decades of teaching experience to support nearby children as they head into the new school year.
   

• Long Island and NYC Fishing Report- September 3, 2026 (onthewater.com) — Anglers heading out of Port Washington are finding active fluke fishing in the western Sound, with plenty of shorts and some larger keepers as sand eels fuel the bite. A broader Long Island and NYC report details tuna, porgy, sea bass, and albie action from Freeport to Montauk, helping local boaters plan late-summer trips on the water.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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