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🌱 Patch AM: How one photographer captured two decades of Fire Island’s wild freedom
Coming up: The Durdy Rockas on the Fire Island Patch calendar
Good morning Fire Island! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How one photographer captured two decades of Fire Island's wild freedom
Also on today's calendar: Summer Dream @ Flynn's Fire Island and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• I Talked to Koitz About 20 Years of Photographing Fire Island's Wildest Parties (gayety.com) — Fire Island's party scene and queer history come into sharp focus through photographer koitz, who has spent nearly two decades documenting Cherry Grove, the Pines, and the legendary Underwear Party. His candid images capture disappearing venues, evolving LGBTQ+ nightlife, and the island's unique sense of freedom that keeps residents and visitors returning each summer. 
📸 Around Fire Island
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Fire Island
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★ Featured events ★
- The Durdy Rockas →
Flynn's Fire Island, 1 Cayuga St, Ocean Beach
3:30 pm
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Lighthouse: Seining and Kids Lighthouse Crafts
Fire Island National Park Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.
10:00 am - Lighthouse: Kids Lighthouse Crafts
Fire Island National Park Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.
11:00 am - Wilderness: Shipmates: Songs of the Sea Sing Along / Play Along
Fire Island National Park Southern terminus of the William Floyd Parkway.
6:30 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Tangier Elementary School WFHS Library
6:00 pm - Lighthouse: Evening Tower Tour
Fire Island National Park Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.
7:00 pm - Summer Dream @ Flynn's Fire Island →
Flynn's Fire Island, 1 Cayuga St, Ocean Beach
12:00 pm - That 70's Band →
The Boat Yard, 1 Ocean Pkwy, Massapequa
5:30 pm
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
Saturday August 29
Monday September 7
Sunday September 13
📣 Fire Island Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tai Chi on the Dock: August Series, Part 3
Long Island Maritime Museum LIMM Dock
6:00 pm - Let's Get Ready for School →
Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave, Sayville
4:30 pm - Outdoor Concert at Bayport-Blue Point Library: Eagle River Band →
Bayport-Blue Point Public Library, 186 Middle Rd, Blue Point
6:30 pm - Theoriginalcopynj@ →
THE SANDBAR - FIRE ISLAND, 470 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Sport Yacht Charter along Fire Island in the Great South Bay!
Charter a 41 foot Searay 390 Sport Yacht with a USCG Captain and a Host up to 6 guests! Swim, visit Ports and Leisurely cruise in the Bay . We... (More info)
🗞 Nearby News
Bayport
- The Pizzeria of Babylon Village reopening month-long closure (greaterlongisland.com)
Sayville
- People's Arc of Suffolk Donates $1k to Historic St. Ann's Episcopal Church Bell Tower Restoration in Sayville (fireislandnews.com)
Patchogue
- Patchogue Driver, Who Seriously Hurt Pedestrian, Nabbed For Driving Without A License: Police (patch.com)
Ok Fire Island! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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