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🌱 Patch AM: How Oyster Bay and Vinny’s Army will turn September gold for kids
Coming up on the Oyster Bay Patch calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize
Hi there, Oyster Bay! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Oyster Bay and Vinny's Army will turn September gold for kids
- What does Monmouth's new coach mean for Oyster Bay Community Rowing?
- How could an undersea power cable affect Hempstead Harbor's clams and oysters?
Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Town of Oyster Bay Joins Community Organization Vinny's Army in Proclaiming September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (longisland.com) — Town of Oyster Bay officials are partnering with local nonprofit Vinny's Army to declare September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, putting a spotlight on families facing pediatric cancer. Town Hall will glow gold and display ribbons, and residents are encouraged to support Vinny's Army's efforts, including an upcoming blood drive at the Brian Moore Athletic Center and other ways to help online. 
• Monmouth Athletics Announces Hire of Rowing Head Coach TJ Scarpa (monmouthhawks.com) — Monmouth University's new women's rowing head coach, TJ Scarpa, also coaches masters rowers at Oyster Bay Community Rowing in Oyster Bay bringing fresh collegiate-level expertise to local waters. His background at LIU and other clubs means more advanced training, organization, and racing opportunities for rowers connected to Oyster Bay's growing community program.
• North Shore cable project raises underwater concerns (newsday.com) — A massive undersea power cable proposal has North Shore communities, including the Town of Oyster Bay via the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, worried about shellfish, navigation, and even a major gas pipeline. Local officials and businesses argue the Hempstead Harbor route threatens restored clam and oyster beds and property rights, while project backers insist safeguards and limited disturbance will prevent serious harm.
📸 Around Oyster Bay
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oyster Bay
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★ Featured events ★
- 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound,
12:01 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Grade 6 Orientation
North Shore Csd Sea Cliff, NY 11579 - Zoning Board Meeting
Village of Old Brookville @ 201 McCouns Lane, Old Brookville, NY 11545
6:00 pm - Grade 7&8 Locker Set Up
North Shore Csd Sea Cliff, NY 11579 - PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED
North Shore Csd Sea Cliff, NY 11579 - SC-K Meet & Greet, K- Playground
North Shore Csd Sea Cliff, NY 11579
2:30 pm - Resin Workshop →
100-102 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay
6:00 pm - 45th Annual Italian Festival →
North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W Shore Rd, Port Washington
6:00 pm - Barbara A. Davis Book Talk & Signing for "Denim Wars" →
The Next Chapter, 204 New York Ave, Huntington
7:00 pm - 2nd Annual IHS Cares Waterfront 5K →
1 West End Ave, Oyster Bay
10:30 am - ESOL Classes: Beginner Level →
Locust Valley Library, 170 Buckram Rd, Locust Valley
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 4
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Abacus Service Corporation posted a job opening for US - Warehouse/Logistics Operator I in Hicksville. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hicksville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oyster Bay here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hicksville
- Hicksville's Sugar Bae Dessert Cafe closes (newsday.com)
Plainview
- FOR A VERY GOOD CAUSE: 2 ENYYSA events raise money for breast cancer support (frontrowsoccer.com)
Farmingdale
- Long Island Potato Festival Coming This Fall (patch.com)
Ok Oyster Bay! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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