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π± Patch AM: Fire Breaks Out At Medford Home, Drawing Area Firefighters: Police
Make time for Sunday on the Rocks - A Play by Teresa Rebeck on the Patchogue Patch calendar

Good day Patchogue! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Two quick-moving fires, including one in Patchogue, end safely
- How to get tickets for Patchogue's big John Lennon tribute night
- What role will Patchogue play in New York's new mural wave?
Also on today's calendar: Sunday on the Rocks - A Play by Teresa Rebeck and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fire Breaks Out At Medford Home, Drawing Area Firefighters: Police (patch.com) — A Medford house fire on Heather Avenue drew local firefighters Tuesday afternoon, who quickly contained the flames to the home's exterior with no injuries reported. Shortly afterward in nearby Patchogue, crews rushed to a small fire on South Ocean Avenue, which they extinguished before it caused any injuries or property damage, underscoring swift local emergency response.
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• ALL YOU NEED IS JOHN to Make North American Debut Feb. 2027 (broadwayworld.com) — A major Beatles-themed tribute to John Lennon is coming to Patchogue Theatre on February 12, 2027, with tickets ranging from $41 to $81 and sales opening October 9. The historic downtown venue highlights its century-long role as Patchogue's cultural hub and invites residents to enjoy a large-scale touring production celebrating Lennon's music and message.
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• CNY Arts joins 2026 CHARM program to bring more murals to Central NY (syracuse.com) — New York State's CHARM mural program is expanding in 2026, and Patchogue Center for the Arts has been tapped as the Long Island partner to help bring new public art to communities. The initiative will fund 40 murals across more than 30 counties, aiming to brighten public spaces, support local economies, and deepen neighborhood pride statewide.
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📸 Around Patchogue
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Patchogue
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★ Featured events ★
- Sunday on the Rocks - A Play by Teresa Rebeck →
Clare Rose Playhouse At St.Joseph's University, 155 W Roe Blvd, Patchogue, NY, 11772,
8:00 pm - Columbus Day Bridal Sale →
Paradise Bridals & Tuxedos, 10 Farber Dr, Bellport
10:00 am - Halloween Hoedown at Hoshyla Farms →
Hoshyla Farms, 132 Ryerson Ave, Manorville
2:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Patchogue Workshop: Civil Service Careers & NY HELPS →
Patchogue Workforce Career Center, 160 South Ocean Avenue, Patchogue
1:00 pm - For Keeps Launch Party →
Bobbique, 70 West Main Street, Patchogue
6:00 pm - CLUB 30+ →
Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Avenue, Patchogue
5:00 pm - Gateway's Haunted Masquerade: A Night of Costumes and Cocktails Fundraiser →
215 S Country Rd, Bellport
6:30 pm - Los Iracundos, Angeles Negros, Grupo Miralmar de Enrique Cariño, Los Terricolas de hoy →
Stereo Garden, 9 Railroad Avenue, Patchogue
9:00 pm - Creek Defender Clean Up Byron Lake →
Byron Lake Pool, Bayview Dr S, Oakdale
10:00 am - Not So Scary kids Adventure at Gateway's Haunted Playhouse →
215 S Country Rd, Bellport
12:00 pm - Sunday on the Rocks - A Play by Teresa Rebeck →
Clare Rose Playhouse At St.Joseph's University, 155 W Roe Blvd, Patchogue, NY, 11772
8:00 pm - Path to Homeownership →
54-60 E Main St, Patchogue
5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I found this sweetheart today around 2 o'clock on River Avenue in Patchogue
If anyone is looking for the Chihuahua, please contact me. I have the dog in my house, but I will eventually have to take it to the Brookhaven… (Nextdoor North Patchogue) - HIS OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND 🥰🥰
Okay, the police has been already notified. There is no reports for a missing dog Also, there is no reports or phone calls or any kind of enquiries… (Nextdoor North Patchogue)
- Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Patchogue. Apply here.
- Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Patchogue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Patchogue here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bayport
- Bayport-Blue Point Celebrates Its Newest Hall of Fame Class (southshorepress.com)
- Navy launches interim PFAS treatment system for Calverton groundwater plume in Riverhead (news12.com)
- Rep. Andrew Garbarino tied for 3rd-most trips paid for by special interests this year (newsday.com)
Holbrook
- Legal Notice: Persons interested in the estate of Dolores C. Kelley (wellsvillesun.com)
Sayville
- Photos: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Opens at CM Performing Arts Center (broadwayworld.com)
Ok Patchogue! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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