🌱 Patch AM: Her Brother Found A Home, Now Beatrice Is Waiting For Hers

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In today's newsletter:

• Port Washington pup Beatrice is finally ready for her forever home
• See how Port Washington kids spent a summer of themed adventures
• Why Massapequa says its season hinges first on Port Washington

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Her Brother Found A Home, Now Beatrice Is Waiting For Hers (patch.com) — Port Washington residents are being introduced to Beatrice, an 11-month-old shepherd mix at North Shore Animal League America who's ready for a forever home after months of training. Once fearful, she's now housebroken, crate-trained, cat-tested, and especially comfortable with other dogs, and the shelter hopes a patient, experienced local family will help her continue to blossom.
   

• Making memories at Port Washington Children's Center's Early Childhood Summer Program (longislandpress.com) — Families in Port Washington can see how the Port Washington Children's Center filled its Early Childhood Summer Program with themed weeks, splash pad fun, and creative play. From Mini Olympics to Music & Movement and dress-up days, children built skills, friendships, and confidence in a playful, community-centered setting.
   

• Massapequa eyes a four-peat with historic Garden City showdown looming (greaterlongisland.com) — Massapequa's football team is chasing a fourth straight Long Island title, but players insist they're focused first on their season opener against Port Washington. With a star senior quarterback and a looming showdown with powerhouse Garden City, this regional matchup will put Port Washington's squad on a big early-season stage.
   

📸 Around Port Washington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
  Long Island Sound,
  12:01 am
Sunday August 30
• Card Show By The Shoreline →
  Unlimited Sports Action, 30 Beechwood Ave, Port Washington
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Beauty's Back(pack) to School Bash - 11:30am, 1 pm →
  Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
  11:30 am
• Ice House Jams - Aug. 30 at Sands Point Preserve →
  Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
  12:00 pm
• Pi'erre Bourne →
  Gramercy Theatre, 127 E 23rd St, New York
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Monthly Meditation →
  Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Fiesta in the Park →
  Blumenfeld Family Park, Port Washington
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Cub Scout Pack 77 Open Meeting →
  United Methodist Church of Port Washington, 35 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• 45th Annual Italian Festival →
  North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W Shore Rd, Port Washington
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• PJC Welcomes You For The High Holy Days! Yom Kippur - Morning Service →
  United Methodist Church of Port Washington, 35 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington
  10:00 am
• Sandwiched In with Gerald Raffa - 9/11: Another Day That Will Live In Infamy →
  Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr, Port Washington
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello!
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🗞 Nearby News

Roslyn

• George Thorogood and The Destroyers keep rockin' with Virginia Beach show (pilotonline.com)

Manhasset

• 'My Erasmo, My Best Friend, My Brother' (longislandpress.com)

Great Neck

• Great Neck Park District sets 2027 budget hearing for Sept. 3 (longislandpress.com)
• Nevut Founder Ari Abramowitz Discusses The Hidden Struggles of Lone Soldiers (jewishlink.news)

Ok Port Washington! 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 a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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