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July 20: Ancient Pompeii, Cemetery Visit, Circus Time

The Cole Brothers visit Greenport and Pompeii is revisited on Wednesday.

Relearn your history of Pompeii and take a stroll through the Old Burying grounds in Southold:

, 1500 Brecknock Road in Greenport, hosts a at 7:30 p.m. This lecture will cover the daily life of the inhabitants of Pompeii before and during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius on August 24, 79 A.D. Call 631-477-3800.

2. It's a today at 4 p.m. The Floyd Memorial team will compete against teams from other libraries. The session is open to everyone entering grade 6 and up. is located at 539 First Street in Greenport. Call 631-477-0660.

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3. The is in town and the big top opens at 5 p.m. on the polo grounds near the on Moore's Lane in Greenport. Tickets are $14 and there will be two shows at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Tickets are available online and at the Greenport Fire Headquarters on Third Street. Call 631-477-1943.

4. Walk through some of our oldest cemeteries at the at 6 p.m. The focus will be on the "Old Burying Grounds." Rain will cancel this event. is at 53100 Route 25 in Southold. Call 631-765-2077.

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5. Speaking of churches, a truck hit the in Greenport last night just before midnight and caused extensive damage to the church, with the driver fleeing the scene, according to police. Stay tuned for details.

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