Good morning, friends! It’s Thursday in Patchogue, and I’m back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today. Because community news matters! Here we go.
First, today’s weather:
Breezy in the afternoon. High: 73 Low: 68.
Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:
- A teen mistook the breaks for the gas pedal and drove into Patchogue Bay. The incident happened on Tuesday night at the parking lot around 10 p.m. Anthony Zhongor, 18, helped the driver out of the car to safety. No injuries were reported. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
- Patchogue-Medford Public Library will help keep the kiddos active with the 2022 PAL Soccer Program. Kids aged 6-15 years old are welcome to learn basic soccer skills on Friday, June 17 at 6 p.m. (PMP Library)
- For all who want to improve their green thumb, Patchogue AR Workshop will host a Specialty Succulent Box Workshop. Baby’s Botanica will give tips about giving succulents the proper care, while participants will create a centerpiece on Saturday, June 18. (Patch Events)
- Are you on the employment search? Patch has a list of the latest job openings in the Patchogue area. (Patchogue Patch)
- Nearby News: Christopher Clarke, 34, was arrested for stabbing his 80-year- old grandfather Shirley. The crime happened at the victim’s home on Hounslow Road. Clarke will have a court hearing on Friday, June 17. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
Today in Patchogue:
- Vinyasa Yoga Before Work at PMP Library. (7 a.m.)
- Do the Write Thing at PMP Library. (10 a.m.)
- Patchogue Bloomsday 2022 at James Joyce Restaurant. (5:30 p.m.)
- Farmstand Summer Bites at PMP Library. (6:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Patch: “Fun things to do on Long Island to celebrate Father’s Day coming on Sunday. Here are some ideas for ensuring your beloved dad has a great experience.” (Patch)
- Put your boots on to hike with Hugs, Inc. and East End Thrive on Friday, June 17, at 5 p.m. at the Wertheim Wildlife Refuge in Shirley. The event is free and open to all. Register here. (Event Brite)
- Patchogue-Medford School District: “Congratulations to the Pat-Med Hall of Fame Class of 2023! We’re looking forward to celebrating next year.” (Patchogue-Medford School District via Facebook)
- Holy Angels Regional School – Patchogue: “Congratulations to Elisa on her kindergarten graduation today!” (Holy Angels Regional School – Patchogue via Facebook)
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Now you’re in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you tomorrow for another update.
— Debora Whitehead
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