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Spotted on the East Islip calendar: Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip

Hello again East Islip! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which major sports star proudly hails from East Islip?
Also on today's calendar: Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
- Friday: Sunshine and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Which Celebrities Were Born In New York? Find Out Now (weareutica.com) — East Islip gets a shout-out as Boomer Esiason's hometown in a new roundup of 75 celebrities born in New York State. The piece highlights famous actors, musicians, and athletes from across New York, inviting you to see which big names share your Empire State roots.
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📸 Around East Islip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Islip
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★ Featured events ★
- Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip →
Bayway Arts Center, 265 E Main St, East Islip
2:00 pm
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- First Day of School for Students
East Islip UFSD Islip Terrace, NY 11752 - Schools Closed - Labor Day Weekend
Islip UFSD Islip, NY 11751 - JFK PTA Welcome Back Breakfast - Staff
John F Kennedy Elementary School East Islip, NY 11730
8:00 am - Labor Day - Schools Closed
East Islip UFSD Islip Terrace, NY 11752 - Varsity Home Football Game
East Islip High School MS Turf Field
6:00 pm - SES Meet the Teacher Night
Islip UFSD Islip, NY 11751
6:30 pm - Patriot Day
East Islip UFSD Islip Terrace, NY 11752 - SouthBound Kicks off our Twilight Market →
Bay Shore Bandshell, 80 E Main St, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner ~ Honoring a Bay Shore Hero 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 - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
📣 East Islip Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making East Islip PatchAM possible:
- Big Apple Motorcycle School — (516) 639-9977
- NY Axe Throwing — (631) 237-0050
- Ace Canvas & Tent Corp. — (631) 981-9705
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Beauty Sales Consultant, Licensed in East Islip. Apply here.
- InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Islip. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Islip here.
🗞 Nearby News
Islip
- Gemelli's Gourmet Coming Soon To Islip (patch.com)
- Islip to host free online jobs boot camp (newsday.com)
- Investigation Continuing Into Fatal DWI Crash In Middle Island: DA (patch.com)
Bay Shore
- Garbarino Joins Long Island Families and First Responders for Annual Back-to-School Event (house.gov)
- West Nile Virus Detected In More Mosquitoes Across Suffolk County (patch.com)
Sayville
- Connetquot Seniors Transform Parking Spots Into Works Of Art (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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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