🌱 Patch AM: How a Shirley native clinched Norwich’s Friday night rugby win

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Shirley native clinched Norwich's Friday night rugby win

Also on today's calendar: Classic Fall Festival at Waterdrinker! and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 70, low: 62.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Men's Rugby: Cadets power past Coast Guard in NCR Friday Night Lights matchup (norwichathletics.com) — Shirley's own junior Tyreeque Green helped seal Norwich University men's rugby's 28-17 win over the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a late try and strong physical play. The match highlighted his attacking runs and tackles, plus key contributions from several teammates. Norwich now turns its focus to hosting the University of Maine next weekend.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shirley

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• Classic Fall Festival at Waterdrinker! →
  Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden, 663 Wading River Rd, Manorville
  9:00 am
• Dino Days at Waterdrinker North Fork Columbus Day! →
  Waterdrinker North Fork, 4560 Sound Ave, Riverhead
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Sweet Showdown: Candy Bracket Challenge Round 2! →
  Main Library, 407 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley
• Costume Drive →
  Main Library, 407 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley
  9:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School Hispanic Heritage Night
  Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Stop 22 Event →
  Raynor Country Day School
  1:30 pm
Sunday November 1
• Unkechaug Indian Nation →
  Main Library, 407 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 13
• Bellport Village Walking Club →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  10:00 am
• One-On-One Medicare Counseling and Assistance →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  10:00 am
• Toddler Time series →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  10:15 am
• Toddler Time series [18 - 35 months AND an adult] →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  10:15 am
• Historic District Advisory Committee Meeting →
  Brookhaven, NY Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Social Work Intern →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  5:00 pm
• S.T.E.A.M. Makerspace series [3rd-5th] →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Brookhaven

• Despite Calling for Tax Cap Relief, Brookhaven Stays under State Cap (lilifepolitics.com)
• DOE Said 2-3 Awards and Made 4. The Robotics Testbed Arithmetic Says Every Winner Got Cut. (grantedai.com)

Westhampton

• Man Charged With Boating While Intoxicated In Hamptons: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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