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Coffee in hand, East Islip? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How East Islip firefighters freed a man trapped in car wash
- How Westhampton shut down East Islip's unbeaten football run
Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: A steady breeze with sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man's Leg Trapped In East Islip Car Wash Roller: Police (patch.com) — Emergency crews in East Islip rushed to Mr. Suds Flex Car Wash Thursday after a man's leg became trapped in the wash roller, requiring specialized extrication tools. East Islip firefighters, Suffolk police, and ambulance personnel worked together to free him, and he was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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• Westhampton football's Jake Calloway has hand in five TDs in win over East Islip (newsday.com) — East Islip's previously unbeaten football team took a tough 34–0 home loss to Westhampton Beach, led by standout quarterback Jake Calloway's five touchdowns. The game in Islip Terrace dropped East Islip to 3–1 and echoed a 1954 matchup, when Westhampton also shut out East Islip in the program's first-ever varsity game.
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📸 Around East Islip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Islip
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★ Featured events ★
- You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit →
Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville
5:30 pm - MARTY BELLER: Twists, Turns, and Breakthroughs →
The Church, 48 Madison St, Sag Harbor
6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Medicare Counselor →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
10:00 am - Pilates (677) →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
1:00 pm - Common Threads →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
1:00 pm - Pilates →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
1:00 pm - Vinyasa Flow Yoga (312) →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
5:30 pm - SAT Preparation Workshop →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
6:00 pm - Italian Genealogy (166) →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
6:30 pm - LEGO Maze Builders Volunteers →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
6:45 pm - Vinyasa Flow Yoga (316) →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
7:00 pm - LEGO Maze Builders →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
7:00 pm - More than Mother Goose →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
10:30 am - Learn to Knit: Pumpkin Dishcloth (671) →
East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main St, East Islip
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
📣 East Islip Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making East Islip PatchAM possible:
- Ace Canvas & Tent Corp. — (631) 981-9705
- NY Axe Throwing — (631) 237-0050
- Big Apple Motorcycle School — (516) 639-9977
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Beauty Sales Consultant, Licensed in East Islip. Apply here.
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator PT in East Islip. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Islip here.
🗞 Nearby News
Islip
- NYC Man Arrested On Arson Charge After 2 Dogs Killed In Fire At Parent's Long Island Home: Police (patch.com)
- LI Woman Sentenced To 12 Years In Connection With Sex Trafficking Of 14-Year-Old Girl: DA (patch.com)
- 1 Hurt In Crash On Express Drive South Thursday Night: Police (patch.com)
Bay Shore
- Premieres This Week: Animals, NCIS: NY & Forever, This Ring (ebony.com)
- Bay Shore Football Celebrates 100 Seasons (southshorepress.com)
Brentwood
- NYC Man Arrested On Arson Charge After 2 Dogs Killed In Fire At Parent's Long Island Home: Police (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: "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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