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🌱 Patch AM: How West Islip pulled off its late soccer comeback win
Also, don't miss After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Benefit Event for Chasing the Rainbows 🌈 on the West Islip Patch…

Coffee in hand, West Islip? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How West Islip pulled off its late soccer comeback win
Also on today's calendar: After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Benefit Event for Chasing the Rainbows 🌈 and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Sunshine, breezy and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High school roundup: Girls volleyball, boys and girls soccer and field hockey (newsday.com) — West Islip boys soccer edged West Babylon 2–1 thanks to late goals from Sam Basini and Caio Baione, with Charlie Basini assisting both. The roundup also recaps other Long Island high school volleyball, soccer, and field hockey results that shape league standings heading into the next week of play.
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📸 Around West Islip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Islip
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★ Featured events ★
- After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Benefit Event for Chasing the Rainbows 🌈 →
Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury
11:00 am - MARTY BELLER: Twists, Turns, and Breakthroughs →
The Church, 48 Madison St, Sag Harbor
6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- PTA Council Fall Meet & Greet
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
6:00 pm - HS | Financial Aid Night
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
7:00 pm - Oquenock PTA Walk/Bike to School Day
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
8:15 am - Little Lions Orientation @ WIHS
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
10:30 am - PTA Presidents Meeting
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
5:00 pm - BOE Audit Committee Meeting, followed by BOE Committee Mtgs
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
6:00 pm - Board of Education Committee Meetings
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
7:00 pm - Planning Session
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
7:30 pm - HS Band Day
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795 - WIHS Band Day
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
7:30 am - Oquenock PTA Book Fair Day #1
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
8:00 am - Oquenock PTA Desserts with Dad - Day #1
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
8:00 am
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 West Islip Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 2553 in West Islip. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Associate in Brightwaters. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Islip here.
🗞 Nearby News
Babylon
- 2 People Exposed To Rabid Raccoons In Kings Park, Officials Say (patch.com)
North Babylon
- Symphony opens its season featuring Concerto Competition winner (fredonia.edu)
Bay Shore
- Premieres This Week: Animals, NCIS: NY & Forever, This Ring (ebony.com)
- Bay Shore Football Celebrates 100 Seasons (southshorepress.com)
- 2 Mosquito Samples From Watch Hill Test Positive For West Nile Virus (patch.com)
Ok West Islip! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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