🌱 Patchogue Daily: Kids Dance Party At Shorefront Park + Happenings

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Patchogue, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community today. Let's do this...

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 83, low: 65.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Patchogue today:

1. Kiddos will dance out at Patchogue Shorefront Park on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the dance hosted by the library. No registration is required. (Patchogue CofC)
2. Patchogue Arts Council features the world premiere, "Mayan Magia." The event will be held at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. (Pac)
3. The fish passage at the Sawn Lake in East Patchogue is completed. The pathway was finished last Thursday and is located on Montauk Highway across the Town's Swan River Preserve. (Patch)
4. Nearby News: Police are searching for three women who stole merchandise from Old Navy at 2089 Smith Haven Plaza in Lake Groove. A cash reward is offered to whomever gives information that leads to an arrest. (Smithtown Patch)

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Today in Patchogue:

• Do the Write Thing at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Summer Lunches at PMPL. (11:15 a.m.)
• Citizenship Class at PMPL. (7 a.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Greater Patchogue: "Toast's new Port Jeff spot is in the former Mr. P's Southern Skillet. The grand opening is tomorrow." (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Have you caught a glimpse of the library at night lately?" (Patchogue-Medford Library via Facebook)
• Patchogue Arts Council: "Paint brushes and art materials ready! PGSB 2022 Artists start picking up materials and a special swag bag this Friday and Saturday!" (Patchogue Arts Council via Facebook)
• GreaterPatchogue: "Improvements to the LIRR concourse are expected to be finished by spring 2023." (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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