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π± Patch AM: What Kings Park residents should do after these rabid raccoon encounters
Be sure to catch St. James Day on the Kings Park Patch calendar
Hey hey Kings Park! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Kings Park residents should do after these rabid raccoon encounters
- How did Kings Park's soccer teams fare in this week's action?
Also on today's calendar: St. James Day and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
- Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2 People Exposed To Rabid Raccoons In Kings Park, Officials Say (patch.com) — Two recent rabid raccoon encounters in Kings Park homes led to post-exposure rabies treatment for two residents, though both dogs involved were already vaccinated and received boosters. Health officials urge Kings Park residents to avoid handling wildlife and to report abnormal raccoon behavior to Suffolk County Police or state environmental authorities for everyone's safety. 
• High school roundup: Soccer, field hockey, volleyball and boys golf (newsday.com) — Kings Park athletes were in the spotlight this week, with the boys soccer team edged 2-1 in overtime at Sayville and the girls soccer squad earning a 2-0 win over Southampton. Local readers can track how Kings Park teams are faring across Suffolk leagues as fall sports heat up around Long Island.
📸 Around Kings Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kings Park
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★ Featured events ★
- St. James Day →
Lake Avenue, Lake Ave, St James
11:00 am - Improv In Real Life Podcast- live in-person recording →
The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777,
4:00 pm - Improv In Real Life - Live In-Person Podcast Recording/Performance →
The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St. Port Jefferson, NY,
4:00 pm - Commack Seminar: "Your Estate, Your Legacy: Planning Today for the Future" →
GINO'S OF COMMACK, 5990 Jericho Tpke, Commack
12:00 pm - After the Rain: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Benefit Event for Chasing the Rainbows 🌈 →
Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury
11:00 am - Commack Day →
SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
11:00 am - MARTY BELLER: Twists, Turns, and Breakthroughs →
The Church, 48 Madison St, Sag Harbor
6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- BLESSING OF ANIMALS DAY at Christ Lutheran Church →
Christ Lutheran Church - East Northport, NY, 189 Burr Rd, East Northport
12:30 pm - WTRMS Girls Cross Country vs Candlewood MS @ Candlewood MS
Kings Park Csd Kings Park, NY 11754
4:30 pm - WTRMS Boys Cross Country vs Candlewood MS @ Candlewood MS
Kings Park Csd Kings Park, NY 11754
4:30 pm - Town Board Meeting →
Smithtown, NY Calendar, 99 W. Main Street Victor T. Liss Board Room - 2nd Floor, Smithtown
2:00 pm - Christ Lutheran Church Annual Fall Garage Sale →
Christ Lutheran Church - East Northport, NY, 189 Burr Rd, East Northport
8:00 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 17
📣 Kings Park Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Kings Park PatchAM possible:
- Aerus Electrolux — (631) 462-1920
- Ace Canvas & Tent Corp. — (631) 981-9705
- The North Shore Injury Lawyer — (631) 495-9435
- Carco DMV Services — (631) 944-3600
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I need someone to clean my dryer vent.
I am new here in Fairfield. My section has to clean their own dryer vents. Recommendations only please. (Nextdoor Kings Park Nissequogue)
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Kings Park. Apply here.
- Leigh and Co. posted a job opening for Assistant Wedding Coordinator in Smithtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kings Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smithtown
- Smithtown Performing Arts Center unveils new marquee (tbrnewsmedia.com)
- 'Common Threads of Realism and Abstract Art' opens at Mills Pond Gallery (tbrnewsmedia.com)
- New York Health Welcomes Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Dr. Irene Joseph (midvalejournal.com)
Commack
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class For Sale at Pristine Mitsubishi - (631) 349-1710 (longisland.com)
- Scienture's Arbli added to three pediatric hospital formularies By Investing.com (investing.com)
Brentwood
- NYC Man Arrested On Arson Charge After 2 Dogs Killed In Fire At Parent's Long Island Home: Police (patch.com)
Ok Kings Park! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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