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🌱 Patch AM: See how Fire Island became the backdrop for Ilona Maher’s shoot
Also check out Jay Medal Soirée on the Fire Island Patch calendar

What's up Fire Island! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Fire Island became the backdrop for Ilona Maher's shoot
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 75, low: 70.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ilona Maher Gets Cheeky in a Tiny Thong Bikini With Micro Skirt: 'Getting Clearer Now' (usmagazine.com) — A recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot featuring rugby Olympian Ilona Maher was photographed right on Fire Island, putting the local shoreline in the national spotlight. The article focuses on her latest cheeky bikini Instagram post and recalls her Fire Island shoot and Miami runway appearances, highlighting how the island's beaches are being used as a glamorous backdrop.
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📸 Around Fire Island
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Fire Island
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - Tangier Smith Elementary School Chalk the Walk
Tangier Elementary School Tangier Smith Elementary School
5:00 pm - SCHOOLS CLOSED LABOR DAY WEEKEND
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - No School - Labor Day
Patchogue-Medford UFSD Patchogue, NY 11772 - SCHOOLS CLOSED LABOR DAY
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - William Floyd Estate: Old Mastic House Exhibit Viewing
Fire Island National Park 245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY. From the parking area, walk east on the boardwalk to the Old Mastic House and check in with a ranger on the front porch.
9:00 am - Summer Dream @ Flynn's Fire Island →
Flynn's Fire Island, 1 Cayuga St, Ocean Beach
12:00 pm - Tangier Smith Elementary School Back-to-School Bingo
Tangier Elementary School Tangier Smith Elementary School
4:45 pm - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
📣 Fire Island Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SA UPK Classroom Visit
Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705 - First Day of School for Students
Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705 - Story Time by the Bay
Long Island Maritime Museum LIMM Main Building & Grounds
10:00 am - BP TGIF Corey Beach Meet-Up
Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🗞 Nearby News
Sayville
- Eight Suffolk Beaches Closed Because of High Bacteria Level (huntingtonnow.com)
Patchogue
- NYU Langone deepens Suffolk footprint with $650 million hospital expansion in E. Patchogue (riverheadlocal.com)
- Running Project: 1977 Dodge Aspen (barnfinds.com)
- Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Shirley Motor Vehicle Crash (longisland.com)
Islip
- Gemelli's Gourmet Coming Soon To Islip (patch.com)
Ok Fire Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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