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April 12: A New Whiz Kid, Tax Help For Seniors and GPS For Mariners

What you need to know about Port Jefferson today.

If you are looking to find out what's happening around town or what's coming up on Patch, then this is the place. Everyday we list some of the interesting things taking place from our calendar and a sample of what's coming up in the news today.

1. AARP presents a program especially for seniors at to assist in for simple returns only. Participants should bring completed copies of last year’s income tax forms as well as all current and relevant income tax documents.

2. The is hosting a two-night course presented by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary of Port Jefferson on . (Second night on will be on Tuesday, April 26. GPS for Mariners (GPSFM) is a modern learning experience that focuses on the GPS equipment typically owned by the recreational boater.

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3. The Port Jefferson Board of Education is holding its at at 7:30 p.m.

4. In yesterday’s Box Office column, PJ wrote about how he learned that sometimes believing in a good little indie film enough to make it a big success (like with ) can have an upside and a downside as well.

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5. Later today we will feature our Whiz Kid of the week who single-handedly started an inventor’s club at Port Jefferson elementary school.


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