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Dix Hills, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Dix Hills! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- See which Dix Hills students just earned major college honors.
- How a new Dix Hills mosque fits into Long Islandās faith boom.
- Can Dix Hills driver Dylan Slepian repeat at this yearās Bubba 150?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 69 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 68.
- Sunday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ College News: Students Earn Degrees, Win Honors (huntingtonnow.com) ā Several Dix Hills students are recognized for standout academic achievements this spring, including new masterās degrees in literacy education and spots on SUNY Potsdamās Deanās and Presidentās Lists. The roundup also highlights Dix Hills graduates from Colgate University and other colleges, alongside high-achieving students from neighboring communities like Commack, Huntington, and Northport. 
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ā¢ New Shirley mosque will be second-largest on Long Island (newsday.com) ā A building boom of mosques across Long Island includes a new or expanded mosque in Dix Hills, reflecting a growing Muslim community in Suffolk County. The centerpiece is a planned 34,000-square-foot mosque in Shirley and the already-open Islamic Center of Melville, with leaders emphasizing community outreach, youth involvement, and broad support from local officials and neighbors. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ $7,700 In Special Awards Announced For 7th Annual Oval Speed Bubba 150 At Riverhead On June 27 (racedayct.com) ā Dix Hills racer Dylan Slepian heads into the June 27 Bubba 150 at Riverhead Raceway as the defending champion, aiming for back-to-back wins with his Eastport Feeds team. Organizers have lined up $7,700 in special awards, creative bonus challenges, and lap sponsorships, making this yearās 150-lap Modified feature a lucrative early-season highlight for Long Island motorsports fans. Ā Ā Ā
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Bon Voyage Dance
South Huntington School District Huntington Station, NY 11746
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Sunquam Circus Night @ West Hollow
Half Hollow Central School District Huntington Station, NY 11746
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WA End-of-Year Picnic
Huntington Public Schools Huntington Station, NY 11746
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FMS Gr. 8 Dance
Huntington Public Schools Huntington Station, NY 11746
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SW: End of Year Luau
South Huntington School District Huntington Station, NY 11746
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Senior Music Showcase
Huntington Public Schools Huntington High School
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HHS Senior Athletic Awards
Huntington Public Schools HHS Gymnasium
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Hills West Varsity Athletic Awards
Half Hollow Central School District HS West Auditorium
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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SBUHR Wolfpack Learning: Supervisor Series: Supervisory Essentials
Stony Brook University Wang Center
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PP | Kindergarten Celebration
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
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WED | Kindergarten Celebration - Rain Date
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
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Award-Winning Northport Artist, Mary Ahern, has been selected for a six-week Solo Exhibition at the historic Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie, NY
Huntington Arts Council Locust Grove ā Transverse Gallery for Contemporary Art, 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, 12601, United States
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Friday June 12
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- Former WNBA guard Sammy Prahalis named head coach at Stony Brook School (greaterlongisland.com)
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- Catholic Health EMTs Honored After Helping Save Family From Fire (patch.com)
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