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🌱 Patch AM: The Oyster Ball Gala Hosted By Save The Great South Bay and 14 more events
Also check out Jay Medal Soirée on the West Islip Patch calendar

Good morning West Islip! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Jay Medal Soirée at Jay Estate
- Superintendent's Conference Day at North Babylon UFSD
- Superintendent's Conference Day #1 - staff only at West Islip UFSD
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Humid; downpours in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
- Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 79 and low of 71 degrees.
📸 Around West Islip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Islip
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Superintendent's Conference Day
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703 - Superintendent's Conference Day #1 - staff only
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795 - WR | Welcome to Woods Road
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
12:00 pm - MGV | Kindergarten Welcome
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
12:45 pm - Adult Education Registration
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
6:00 pm - First Day of School
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703 - The Oyster Ball Gala Hosted By Save The Great South Bay →
1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip
6:00 pm - SouthBound Kicks off our Twilight Market →
Bay Shore Bandshell, 80 E Main St, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert (Bobby) Hulse →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner ~ Honoring a Bay Shore Hero Robert "Bobby" Hulse →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Bay Shore. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Babylon
- August 29, 2026 (wordpress.com)
- 'Come, Follow Me' for Aug. 31-Sept. 6: What have Church leaders said about Psalms 102-103, 110, 116-119, 127-128, 135-139, 146-150? (thechurchnews.com)
Bay Shore
- Popular food truck Taquero Mucho goes brick-and-mortar in Dix Hills (greaterlongisland.com)
West Babylon
- Kings Park man pleads guilty to robbing 2 Suffolk banks (news12.com)
- Erik Visits an American Grave, Part 2,218 (lawyersgunsmoneyblog.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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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