🌱 Patch AM: Why SWR’s injuries make October’s showdown with Sayville so crucial

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In today's newsletter:

• Why SWR's injuries make October's showdown with Sayville so crucial
• How did Sayville's schools rank in Suffolk's newest 2027 report?

Also on today's calendar: Ancient Artifacts That Defy Explanation and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 61.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• As SWR football deals with injuries, recruited depth aims to keep season alive (timesreview.com) — Shoreham-Wading River football is battling key injuries but still eyeing a playoff push, and an Oct. 9 matchup against Sayville could be pivotal. The coach details how recruiting boosted roster depth and how the Wildcats are adjusting their offense, setting up a meaningful showdown for Sayville fans watching the league race.
   

• Best School Districts In Suffolk County Ranked In New 2027 Study (patch.com) — Sayville families can see their schools stack up well in Niche's new 2027 rankings, with Sayville Union Free School District and Sayville High School both earning solid A grades among Suffolk County's top performers. The report breaks down how districts and high schools across the county compare on academics, activities, diversity, and college readiness, giving local parents fresh data as they think about education options.
   

📸 Around Sayville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sayville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Sayville Fan Fest →
  Sayville Library, Sayville

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Story Time by the Bay
  LIMM Main Building & Grounds
  10:00 am
• Ancient Artifacts That Defy Explanation →
  Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia
  7:00 pm
• New Beginnings Support Group →
  Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Dementia Caregiver Support Group →
  Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia
  10:30 am
Saturday October 3
• HS William's Chalk the Walk at Blue Point Preserve
  Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Bayport, NY 11705
• Body Sculpt With Weights by Meg Collins + Cold Plunges by Drift Wellness →
  30 Hanson Place, Sayville
• Sayville Fan Fest →
  Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave, Sayville
  11:00 am
• Big Works →
  Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts, 47 Gillette Ave, Sayville
  12:00 pm
• Savage Pianos →
  West Sayville Firehouse, 80 W Main St, West Sayville
  6:00 pm
• Truck 3 Dueling Pianos! →
  West Sayville Fire Department, 80 W Main St, West Sayville
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Blessing Of The Animals →
  Bayport United Methodist Church, 482 Middle Rd, Bayport
  9:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A Match Made In Sayville —Brendan Noble Read on Patch

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Bohemia. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Patchogue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sayville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bohemia

• This Shelby-Style 1966 Mustang Was Left to Rot—and Someone Still Wants $15,000 for It (newsbreak.com)

Patchogue

• GiGi's Playhouse Long Island's 3rd Annual 5K Run & 321 Dash - Shore Front Park10/04/26 (cityguideny.com)
• SCPD: Man Goes on Shoplifting Spree at Patchogue Sporting Goods Store, Then Flees with Getaway Driver (longisland.com)
• Powerful nor'easter slams Long Island with wind, rain (newsday.com)

Islip

• Starbucks to close 250 coffeehouses in North America amid turnaround (libn.com)
• Most power outages reported on Long Island (abc7ny.com)

Ok Sayville! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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