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🌱 Patch AM: How Taylor Dayne’s Freeport childhood shaped her upcoming Long Island show
Also check out Out of Control Comedy at Puerto Plata by the water on the Freeport Patch calendar
Good morning Freeport! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Taylor Dayne's Freeport childhood shaped her upcoming Long Island show
Also on today's calendar: Glow On The Water and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
- Thursday: A few showers, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Taylor Dayne comes home for a Suffolk show (timesreview.com) — Pop star Taylor Dayne, who spent part of her childhood in Freeport after moving from Baldwin, is returning to Long Island for a hometown show at The Suffolk in Riverhead on September 17. She reflects on how growing up in local communities, including Freeport, shaped the music she's now bringing back to the region. 
📸 Around Freeport
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freeport
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★ Featured events ★
- Out of Control Comedy at Puerto Plata by the water →
Puerto Plata Seafood On The Water, 42 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- Glow On The Water →
Bleu Island Bar & Exquisite Cuisine, 103 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
12:00 pm - ZBA MEETING 8-20-26 →
Freeport Calendar Freeport, NY 11520
6:30 pm - High School Fall Sports Start
Roosevelt UFSD Roosevelt, NY 11575 - BOT MEETING 8-24-26 →
Freeport Calendar Freeport, NY 11520
5:30 pm - Roosevelt High School Freshman Orientation Night
Roosevelt UFSD 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575, USA
5:30 pm - PBM MEETING 8-25-26 →
Freeport Calendar Freeport, NY 11520
6:30 pm - Freeport Self Storage and CAP Present: Live Pro Wrestling →
Freeport Storage, 2 Alexander Ave, Freeport
1:00 pm - Spoken Wordz Open Mic →
Sparkle On Stage Cultural Arts Center, 195 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
📣 Freeport Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SSHS / SSMS: Concussion Testing (All other MS/HS sports, SSHS Room 2311)
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
9:00 am - Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!
Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
11:00 am - Canasta 101: A 4 Part Series
Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
11:00 am - Play Dough Time
Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach, NY, 11561, US
11:00 am
Wednesday August 19
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- Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce — (347) 475-7158
- Goshinkan Dojo — (516) 223-7233
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
- Affordable Offices/Salon/Studio Spaces — (934) 222-4522
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce Continues Driving Economic Growth and Opportunity —Phillip Andrews Read on Patch
- Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce 1st Day 2026 Minority Enterprise Development Month 10.8.2026 —Phillip Andrews Read on Patch
- A New Week, A Reminder: God Is Able 🙏🏽
As we step into this new week, remember that "no problem is beyond God's ability to solve". Whatever may be weighing on your heart, your family,… (Nextdoor The Nautical Mile-Guy Lombardo South) - Hey neighbors!
I'm looking for a recommendation for an old school plumber who works on hot water radiator heating pipes ( not hot water tank) who can bleed the… (Nextdoor Freeport)
- Robert Elbogen - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Baldwin. Apply here.
- Applebee's posted a job opening for Applebee's Restaurant Manager Baldwin NY in Baldwin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freeport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Baldwin
- Life on the water: Buying and owning waterfront property in Long Beach (liherald.com)
- Could Electricity Zap Away Chronic Disease? (nationalgeographic.com)
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- Young professionals making their mark: Rising stars of Merrick real estate (liherald.com)
- Carolyn Argento: At Atlantic Beach's private beach clubs enjoy a summer lifestyle unlike anywhere else (liherald.com)
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001174947-26-000811 (sec.gov)
Ok Freeport! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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