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đ± Patch AM: Gemelli's Gourmet Coming Soon To Islip
You won't want to miss Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip on the Islip Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Popular gourmet sandwich shop plans new Islip location and hiring push
- How to grab a free spot in Islip's online Job Boot Camp
Also on today's calendar: Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a shower in places, temps: high: 76, low: 70.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gemelli's Gourmet Coming Soon To Islip (patch.com) — Residents in Islip can look forward to a new food option as Gemelli's Gourmet, a popular Long Island sandwich and catering shop, prepares to open a local location and begin hiring. While an exact address and opening date have not been announced, signs at the future Islip site confirm the expansion and invite job seekers to apply through the company's website.
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• Islip to host free online jobs boot camp (newsday.com) — Islip is launching a free eight-week virtual Job Boot Camp starting Sept. 30 to help residents and other Long Islanders sharpen resumes, networking, and interview skills. The town-funded program, capped at 60 participants, has a strong track record of helping past attendees quickly land jobs, and meets Wednesday evenings online through Nov. 18.
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📸 Around Islip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in 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 - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- SA UPK Classroom Visit
Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705 - Superintendent's Conference Day #2 - staff only
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795 - First Day for Students →
Bay Shore UFSD Bay Shore, NY 11706 - Summer Sports Physical
West Middle School & South Middle School Nurse's Offices
8:30 am - First Day of School for Students
West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795 - First Day of School for Students
Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705 - SouthBound Kicks off our Twilight Market →
Bay Shore Bandshell, 80 E Main St, 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 - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner ~ Honoring a Bay Shore Hero Robert "Bobby" Hulse →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
📣 Islip Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift in Central Islip. Apply here.
- Pet Supplies Plus posted a job opening for Store Shift Supervisor in Central Islip. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Islip here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Islip
- Which Celebrities Were Born In New York? Find Out Now (weareutica.com)
Central Islip
- Amityville man charged after car crashes into Deer Park home (newsday.com)
- Kalshi bans former Congressman George Santos for life after concluding he likely was insider trading (adn.com)
- Ducks Win Fifth Straight Behind Five-Run First Inning (oursportscentral.com)
Bay Shore
- Garbarino Joins Long Island Families and First Responders for Annual Back-to-School Event (house.gov)
- Garbarino Brings Treasury Official, Long Island Business Leaders Together to Discuss Trump Accounts (house.gov)
Ok 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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