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🌱 Patch AM: WED | PTA Trunk or Treat and 11 more events
Also, don't miss Flowers in the Snow on the West Islip Patch calendar

Hey there, West Islip! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Flowers in the Snow at BACCA Arts Center
- WED | PTA Trunk or Treat at North Babylon UFSD
- Homecoming Football Game v. ESM at West Islip UFSD
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
- Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around West Islip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Islip
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★ Featured events ★
- Flowers in the Snow →
BACCA Arts Center, 149 N Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst
7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- WED | PTA Trunk or Treat
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
6:30 pm - Homecoming Football Game v. ESM
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
2:00 pm - Columbus Day - Schools Closed
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703 - HOLIDAY - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools are closed
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
📣 West Islip Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Brilliant Babies →
Lindenhurst NY
10:00 am - America on Screen: The Day We Walked on the Moon
Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY 11794
10:00 am - Famous Food Festival - Columbus Day Weekend 2026 - Deer Park, NY →
Tanger Outlets - Deer Park, 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park
1:00 pm - HAPPY HOUR BAND: TRADE WINDS →
Lily's Babylon, 345 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon
6:30 pm - Trade Winds →
Lily's Babylon, 345 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon
6:30 pm - WED | PTA Trunk or Treat
North Babylon UFSD North Babylon, NY 11703
6:30 pm - Trade Winds at Lily's Babylon →
Lily's Babylon, 345 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon
6:30 pm - Matt Mathews →
Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury
7:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making West Islip PatchAM possible:
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
- NY Axe Throwing — (631) 237-0050
- Prospect On Union — (631) 587-2078
- Affordable Offices/Salon/Studio Spaces — (934) 222-4522
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chuck E. Cheese posted a job opening for Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member in West Islip. Apply here.
- Ocean State posted a job opening for Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate - Part Time (Weekend Availability Needed) in North Babylon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Islip here.
🗞 Nearby News
Babylon
- Boat Catches Fire, Drifts Toward Bulkhead In Bay Shore: FD (patch.com)
- Rodney Dangerfield's 'I Don't Get No Respect' Was Inspired by His Rough Childhood (biography.com)
- Dan Meuser addresses public housing oversight and commemorates October 7 attack anniversary (lebanonpanews.com)
North Babylon
- Ashley Higuita's first varsity goal boosts North Babylon girls soccer past Patchogue-Medford (newsday.com)
Deer Park
- New 24/7 AED Installed At West Babylon High School (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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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