🌱 Patch AM: How you can join East Islip’s melanoma awareness walk this month

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In today's newsletter:

• How you can join East Islip's melanoma awareness walk this month

Also on today's calendar: Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
• Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Steps Against Melanoma Walk Long Island (nyp.org) — A free melanoma awareness walk is coming to Heckscher State Park in East Islip on Sunday, September 20, offering screenings, family activities, and a 5K fun run. Local residents can join survivors, caregivers, and medical experts to learn about early detection and support research. Registration is encouraged, and the event is open to all ages.
   

📸 Around East Islip

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Islip

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip →
  Bayway Arts Center, 265 E Main St, East Islip
  2:00 pm
Friday September 18
• SouthBound Kicks off our Twilight Market →
  Bay Shore Bandshell, 80 E Main St, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Patriot Day
  East Islip UFSD Islip Terrace, NY 11752
Saturday September 12
• Rosh Hashanah
  East Islip UFSD Islip Terrace, NY 11752
• Islip Goes Purple: Healing Strides Walk →
  East Islip Marina Park, 333 Bayview Avenue, East Islip
  10:00 am
• Oyster Ball 2026 →
  East Islip NY
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Rosh Hashanah
  East Islip UFSD Islip Terrace, NY 11752
Saturday September 19
• Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner ~ Honoring a Bay Shore Hero 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
• Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert (Bobby) Hulse →
  Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
  The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Bay Shore. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in Islandia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Islip here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• 2 Firefighters Treated After Blaze At Islip Shipyard: FD (patch.com)
• New Air Carrier, RetrievAir, Flew Into Long Island MacArthur, Clearing Path For Passengers And Their Pets (patch.com)

Ok East 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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