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🌱 Patch AM: How Medford Gardens’ 67 new senior apartments are being filled
Happening soon: Classic Fall Festival at Waterdrinker! on the Medford Patch calendar

Hello again Medford! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Medford Gardens' 67 new senior apartments are being filled
Also on today's calendar: Classic Fall Festival at Waterdrinker! and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Warmer; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 62.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Medford Gardens: $40M Project Opens 67 Senior Affordable Homes (uticaphoenix.net) — Medford residents should know that Medford Gardens, a new 67-unit affordable housing complex for adults 55 and older, has opened in town with on-site support services. The $40 million Suffolk County project reserves many apartments for people who've faced homelessness or mental health challenges, and offers case management, transportation, health services, and community amenities funded through state housing programs.
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📸 Around Medford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Medford
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★ Featured events ★
- Classic Fall Festival at Waterdrinker! →
Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden, 663 Wading River Rd, Manorville
9:00 am - Dino Days at Waterdrinker North Fork Columbus Day! →
Waterdrinker North Fork, 4560 Sound Ave, Riverhead
10:00 am - Ballet Level 1 Class For Kids →
Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Rd, Ronkonkoma
4:30 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- 🎉 Game Night at The Vintage Beano & Vino Lounge! 🎉 →
The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Rte 112 D, Medford
6:00 pm - Weekly Bible Study →
Word of Truth Church, 208 Jamaica Avenue, Medford
7:00 pm - John Prine / Todd Snider Birthday Celebration →
The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Route 112, Medford
7:00 pm - 🎉 Game Night at The Vintage Beano & Vino Lounge! 🎉 →
The Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, 3316 Rte 112 D, Medford
6:00 pm - Radio Active PM Duo at Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge →
Vintage Beano and Vino Lounge, Medford
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Wednesday October 21
Friday November 6
📣 Medford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- RUMBA Happy Hour | Weekday Drink & App Specials Starting at 3PM →
RUMBA – Patchogue, 13 East Main Street, Patchogue
3:00 pm - RUMBA Happy Hour →
RUMBA – Patchogue, 13 East Main Street, Patchogue
3:00 pm - ICE CREAM SOCIAL - Come for the scoop. Leave with connections. →
68 Middle Country Road, Coram
7:00 pm - Free Museum Docent Training Session
Long Island Museum Stony Brook, NY 11794
10:00 am - RUMBA Taco Tuesday →
RUMBA – Patchogue, 13 East Main Street, Patchogue
11:30 am - Fun at the Fire Station →
Hagerman Fire Dept., 510 Oakdale Ave. or Ralph T. Perry Drive, East Patchogue
4:30 pm - Fun at the Fire Station [Preschool - 2nd AND an adult] OFF-SITE →
Hagerman Fire Dept., 510 Oakdale Ave. or Ralph T. Perry Drive, East Patchogue
4:30 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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 Medford PatchAM possible:
- The North Shore Injury Lawyer — (631) 495-9435
- Ace Canvas & Tent Corp. — (631) 981-9705
- 333 Wines & Liquors — 6312075836
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Farmingville. Apply here.
- LB&B Associates, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian (Brookhaven IRS Facility) in Holtsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brookhaven
- Despite Calling for Tax Cap Relief, Brookhaven Stays under State Cap (lilifepolitics.com)
- DOE Said 2-3 Awards and Made 4. The Robotics Testbed Arithmetic Says Every Winner Got Cut. (grantedai.com)
Ok Medford! 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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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