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Hi Wantagh! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which metal supergroup is hitting Jones Beach Theater this August?
  • Discover the Native history behind Long Island names like Wantagh.

Also on today's calendar: Now Enrolling: Saturday ABA Social Skills Groups! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Ozzy Osbourne Inspired a Song on Down's New 'Volume V' Album (i95rock.com) — Metal supergroup Down is releasing a new album and bringing their tour to Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on August 29, 2026. The record features an Ozzy Osbourne-inspired track, a King Diamond collaboration, and a fresh but classic Down sound that fans can hear live on the local stop.
   

• Enduring Heart: Native American Long Island (longislandpress.com) — A new exhibit at the Long Island Museum explores Native American history and culture behind place names like Wantagh, Hauppauge, and Montauk, running August 20 to December 20. Featuring contemporary Native artists and historical artifacts, it invites residents to better understand the Indigenous roots of the communities they live in today.
   

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    Thursday August 20
  • Howard Jones →
    Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Pkwy, Wantagh
    6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Board of Trustees Special Meeting →
    Amityville, NY Calendar Amityville, NY 11701
    8:15 am
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1166, Farmingdale, NY 11735
    8:45 am
  • Farmingdale Music on Main ~ Summer 2026
    Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Along Main Street - Downtown Farmingdale
    5:00 pm
  • Freestyle At The Yard →
    The Boat Yard, 1 Ocean Pkwy, Massapequa
    6:00 pm

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Ok Wantagh! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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