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🌱 Patch AM: Spirit Halloween Opens In Patchogue
Be sure to catch 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize on the Patchogue Patch calendar

Cheers Patchogue! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- New Spirit Halloween pop-up brings costumes and decor to Patchogue
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 the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 71.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Spirit Halloween Opens In Patchogue (patch.com) — Patchogue shoppers now have a new spot for Halloween fun, with Spirit Halloween opening a seasonal store in town offering costumes ranging from superheroes to historical figures and quirky food themes. The pop-up joins other nearby locations in Centereach, Bohemia and Riverhead, giving local residents more options for decorations and party supplies as the holiday approaches.
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📸 Around Patchogue
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Patchogue
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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 - SUMMER NEVER ENDS Returns with New York's Largest Dispensary Expo & Dance Party →
Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Ave, Patchogue
4:20 pm - Whiskers And Tails Casino Night →
Holtsville Fire Department, 1025 Waverly Ave, Holtsville
7:00 pm - 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
- Lighthouse: Evening Tower Tour
Fire Island National Park Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.
7:00 pm - William Floyd Estate: Tree Ramble
Fire Island National Park William Floyd Estate. 245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951
10:00 am - YMCA PreK Daytime Meet the Teacher Orientation 10am-12pm
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - Superintendent's Conference Day
Patchogue-Medford UFSD Patchogue, NY 11772 - Superintendent's Conference Day
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet 2:30pm
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
South Country Csd Patchogue, NY 11772 - The Oyster Ball Gala Hosted By Save The Great South Bay →
1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip
6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Watch out for baby deer.
I have seen them in broad daylight where there are no deer signs. (Nextdoor Upper East Patchogue)
- Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation posted a job opening for Recreation Aide in Patchogue. Apply here.
- Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Production Shuttle Driver in Holbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Patchogue here.
🗞 Nearby News
Holbrook
- Ross Dress for Less coming soon to the Shops at Sunvet in Holbrook (greaterlongisland.com)
Fire Island
- Suffolk Set To Spray Ground On 2 Fire Island Communities, 1 For The 2nd Time In A Week (patch.com)
Shirley
- Teen On Bicycle Struck, Injured By Pickup Truck In Shirley: Police (patch.com)
Ok Patchogue! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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