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Spotted on the Islip calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

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Good morning Islip! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How big could Central Islip's South Shore Charter School soon become?
  • How an Islip oyster farm is turning trash shells into art gold
  • West Nile–positive mosquitoes now confirmed in Islip and nearby communities.

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Central Islip Charter School Eyes Major Expansion (patch.com) — Families in Central Islip should know that South Shore Charter School is rapidly expanding and planning to grow into a full K–12 program while remaining in the community. The tuition-free public charter already serves mostly Central Islip and Brentwood students, boasts strong test scores, and is actively seeking more space so it can add middle and eventually high school grades.
   

• LI oyster farm, arts group give shells new life (libn.com) — An Islip-based oyster farm, Toasted Oysters, is teaming up with the Long Island Arts Alliance to turn thousands of discarded shells into free or low-cost materials for local schools, museums, and artists. The Long Island Creative Reuse Project keeps shells out of landfills, gives Toasted Oysters a tax break and new customers, and strengthens arts-agriculture connections across Long Island.
   

• Days After 1st Human Case Of West Nile Virus, 6 Mosquito Samples Test Positive In Brookhaven: Officials (patch.com) — West Nile virus–positive mosquito samples have been found in multiple Suffolk communities, including West Islip and Islip, following the season's first human case. County health officials urge residents, especially older adults and those immunocompromised, to avoid mosquito bites, report dead birds, and call vector control for mosquito problems.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday August 25
  • Tai Chi on the Dock: August Series, Part 4
    Long Island Maritime Museum LIMM Dock
    6:00 pm
  • Board of Education Regular Meeting
    West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
    7:30 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • HS BBP Connect Training Day at BBP Public Library 9:30 AM - 11:30
    Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
  • MS Grade 7/8 Locker Day 12 PM
    Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
  • HS BBP Connect Training Day at BBP Public Library 11:30 AM- 1:30
    Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
  • HS Senior Photos
    Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
  • MS Grade 6 Locker Day 9 AM
    Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
  • Udall 6th Grade Orientation
    West Islip UFSD West Islip, NY 11795
    9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Central Islip

  • Mastic Beach man shot in leg in dispute outside Neighborhood Road gas station, cops say (greaterlongisland.com)

Bay Shore

  • Book Senior Care Services in Bay Shore, NY with Valerie W. from $35/hr (care.com)
  • 133 Missouri Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706 (brownstoner.com)
  • Verde's long-awaited Bay Shore move takes shape as opening nears (greaterlongisland.com)

Deer Park

  • Driver Injured After Car Slams Into Parked Trailer In West Babylon: Police (patch.com)

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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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