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🌱 Patch AM: Could you give this resilient Port Washington shelter cat a forever home?
Spotted on the Port Washington calendar: Multi-Sport Vacation Day Camp | Ages 3 - 10
Good day Port Washington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could you give this resilient Port Washington shelter cat a forever home?
Also on today's calendar: Multi-Sport Vacation Day Camp | Ages 3 - 10 and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Maryanne N.!
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
- Monday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LI Cat Who Found Warmth During Snowstorm Now Seeks Forever Home (patch.com) — An affectionate cat named Ophelio is waiting for adoption at North Shore Animal League's Port Washington campus after surviving a Long Island snowstorm by finding shelter at a stranger's home. Staff say the five-year-old, who has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and a managed heart condition, would thrive with a caring family and children over 12 willing to provide ongoing attention and vet-supported care. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington
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★ Featured events ★
- Multi-Sport Vacation Day Camp | Ages 3 - 10 →
Unlimited Sports Action Inc, 30 Beechwood Ave, Port Washington
9:30 am - Heritage Fall Festival 2026 →
Heritage Farm & Garden, 6050 Northern Blvd, East Norwich
9:00 am - 5th Annual Glen Cove Fall Family Festival - Sunday, September 27th • 11am - 4pm →
YMCA at Glen Cove, 125 Dosoris Ln, Glen Cove
9:00 am - Join Us at the Baxter's Pond Fall Clean-Up Event – Families Welcome! →
Baxter's Pond Flagpole,
10:00 am
Monday September 21
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Helen's Walk/Run →
Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
9:30 am - PJC Welcomes You For The High Holy Days! Yom Kippur - Kol Nidre →
United Methodist Church of Port Washington, 35 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington
8:00 pm - 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 - PJC Welcomes You For The High Holy Days! Yom Kippur - Family Service →
Port Jewish Center, 20 Manorhaven Blvd, Port Washington
2:00 pm - PJC Welcomes You For The High Holy Days! Yom Kippur - Afternoon, Yizkor and Ne'ilah →
United Methodist Church, 35 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington
4:00 pm - Dances of the Hispanic World →
Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr, Port Washington
1:00 pm - Fall Fun Fest at Sands Point Preserve →
Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point
12:00 pm - Ms President US - Port Washington Chapter!! →
Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr, Port Washington
3:00 pm
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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 Port Washington PatchAM possible:
- Unlimited Sports Action — 5167677675
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
- Douglas Elliman Real Estate — (917) 741-8294
- Jeff Stone Realtor — (917) 741-8294
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- 1970 VW Dune Buggy
1970 VW Dune Buggy. Super Fun. For sale in Port Washington, NY. See info here: bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-dune-buggy-11/ (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Few days ago, I woke up with part of my front lawn being rigged up, not deep, like the top part little pieces of soil with grass on top.
There are no deep holes, just small patches being peeled off. My camera didn't catch anything or animals because of the area is too much to the left… (Nextdoor Port Washington North)
- Smashburger posted a job opening for Cashier in Port Washington. Apply here.
- Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Manhasset - Full Time in Manhasset. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roslyn
- Roslyn to host 3rd annual The Sound of Long Island Spectacular (longislandpress.com)
Great Neck
- Your Travalanche Daily Digest for September 19, 2026 (wordpress.com)
- Are you a Sephardi or Mizrahi Jew? Your risk for breast cancer may be greater than you think. (jewishtimes.com)
- Don't forget to get your Pinewood Derby Cars! (timeshudsonvalley.com)
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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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