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🌱 Patch AM: How Commack’s defense held strong in a narrow field hockey loss
And check out (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show on the Commack Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Commack? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Commack's defense held strong in a narrow field hockey loss
Also on today's calendar: (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Clearing and warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 71, low: 62.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High school sports roundup: Girls swimming, soccer and field hockey (newsday.com) — Commack field hockey dropped a tight 1-0 game to Centereach, despite goalie Ellie Dreyfus making 12 saves in Suffolk I play. The wider roundup also highlights standout performances in Long Island girls swimming, boys soccer, and other field hockey matchups that shape regional standings.
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📸 Around Commack
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Commack
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★ Featured events ★
- (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show →
The Performing Arts Studio 224 E. Main St. Port Jefferson, NY 11777,
7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- SYJCC Triathlon Training Program →
SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
6:30 am - Baby Playground →
Commack Building, 3 Indian Head Road, Commack
10:00 am - Game Day →
Commack Building, 3 Indian Head Road, Commack
12:00 pm - Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin →
Commack Building, 3 Indian Head Road, Commack
4:30 pm - Knit for a Cause →
Commack Building, 3 Indian Head Road, Commack
6:30 pm - Nourishing Traditional Diets- The Key To Vibrant Health In A Modern World →
Centered Mind Body Spirit, 340 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Commack
7:00 pm - Christ Lutheran Church Annual Fall Garage Sale →
Christ Lutheran Church - East Northport, NY, 189 Burr Rd, East Northport
8:00 am - Band of Characters LIVE at X-Golf Commack →
X-Golf Commack, 108 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Commack
7:00 pm - The Response: Film Screening at the Suffolk Y JCC →
SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
7:00 pm - North Fork Wine Tour →
Long Island North Fork Wine Tours, 714 Main St, Greenport
9:00 am - Fall II 2026 Girls & Boys Youth Flag Football League →
267 Bellerose Ave, East Northport
8:40 am
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
📣 Commack Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T1108) in Commack. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Associates in Commack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Commack here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smithtown
- Suffolk high school football roundup from Week 5 of the season (newsday.com)
- Veterans find healing through horses at Pal-O-Mine's Vets Fest (news12.com)
Hauppauge
- Netchex vs. Payroll Dynamics: Payroll and HR Comparison (netchex.com)
- UV-C Lamp Cartridges Market To 2035: Healthcare Infection Control and Replacement Demand Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
Brentwood
- Photos: Suffolk Division I football — Connetquot at Brentwood (newsday.com)
- Central Islip Calls for Growth Plan, 'Fair Share' of State Funds (lilifepolitics.com)
Ok Commack! 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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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