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🌱 Patch AM: How did East Islip fare against undefeated Shoreham-Wading River?
Make time for L.I. Gospel Singers Social Event on the East Islip Patch calendar

Good day East Islip! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did East Islip fare against undefeated Shoreham-Wading River?
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in East Islipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Colder; p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 30 and low of 26 degrees.
- Saturday: A bit of snow in the morning, temps: high: 34, low: 21.
- Sunday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SWR boys' basketball routs East Islip to improve to 5-0 (timesreview.com) — Shoreham-Wading River’s boys’ basketball team dominated East Islip on the road, 53–33, in their League VI opener, handing the home squad a tough loss. The Wildcats, now 5–0, showcased deep scoring and strong senior leadership, hoping this hot start leads to a long-awaited playoff run.
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Find out what's happening in East Islipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around East Islip
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gingerbread University in Naugles Barn
Hallockville Museum Farm , 6038 Sound Avenue , Riverhead
10:30 am - Little Bookworms: Ages 2-4
Central Islip Public Library , 33 Hawthorne Ave , Central Islip
10:45 am - Holiday Train Display
Brookhaven, NY Calendar
11:00 am - Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Connetquot River State Park Preserve , 4090 Sunrise Hwy , Oakdale
1:00 pm - Nicolas Feuillatte and Sushi
BottleBuys , 350 Glen Head Rd , Glen Head
4:00 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
CM Performing Arts Center , 931 Montauk Hwy , Oakdale
6:15 pm - Honey Heist
Sayville Library , 88 Greene Ave , Sayville
6:30 pm - Birding by the Beach
Brookhaven, NY Calendar
10:00 am - Glow Like a Pro- Everyday Makeup for the Everyday Women
The Place on Park , 50 Park Ave , Bay Shore
10:00 am - Frostys Big Day
CM Performing Arts Center , 931 Montauk Hwy , Oakdale
11:00 am - Chess Buddies
Sayville Library , 88 Greene Ave , Sayville
11:00 am
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in East Islip. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Islip
- Decking the historic halls (trihamletnews.com)
- Final town meeting of the year (suffolkcountynews.net)
Central Islip
- 'Home Alone' vibes as Medford kid evades burglar (greaterlongisland.com)
- Shinnecock Nation sues state officials over Sunrise Highway easement (nbcnewyork.com)
Bohemia
Ok East Islip! 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
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