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Spotted on the Bay Shore calendar: Islip Food For Hope Stop the Clock Fundraiser

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Good morning Bay Shore! 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. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next for Bay Shore's former seminary after Islip's zoning ruling?
  • Can Bay Shore keep its best football start since 1986 alive?
  • Where Bay Shore families can ride hay wagons all weekend long

Also on today's calendar: Islip Food For Hope Stop the Clock Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Lots of sun, breezy and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Day School Yes, Dorms No: Islip Blocks Boarding at Bay Shore's Former Seminary (southshorepress.com) — Bay Shore residents are watching closely after Islip's zoning board ruled a proposed Muslim boarding school on South Saxon Avenue can operate only as a day school, not with dorms. The decision, following a packed public hearing, leaves the property's future uncertain as the school weighs options from variances to potential lawsuits.
   

2. Long Island high school football games to watch, plus picks (newsday.com) — Bay Shore football fans have a big road test Friday as the 3-0 Marauders visit Whitman at 6:30 p.m., aiming to extend their best start since 1986. The roundup also spotlights other key Long Island matchups that could shape conference races this weekend.
   

3. Hayrides around Long Island for a family treat this fall (longislandpress.com) — Bay Shore families can enjoy unlimited weekend hayrides, pumpkin picking, and more at Brightwater Farms on Manatuck Boulevard, with weekday visits offering free admission and paid rides. The guide also highlights several other Long Island farms hosting fall festivals, corn mazes, and seasonal treats throughout October.
   

4. FSL Helps Thousands Start School Ready (southshorepress.com) — Bay Shore families are among more than 2,000 across Long Island who received free backpacks and school supplies from Family Service League's Back-to-School Drive. With that effort wrapped up, the group is now gearing up for Project TOY, seeking donations to help thousands of children enjoy a brighter holiday season.
   

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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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