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🌱 Patch AM: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 10 more events
You won't want to miss Little Bookworms: Ages 2-4 on the Islip Patch calendar

Good morning Islip! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings at CM Performing Arts Center
- Kiddie Count Down at LIMM Main Building
- Museum Closed at Long Island Maritime Museum
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Islipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Islipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 45 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Colder; p.m. snow, up to 1", temps: high: 30, low: 26.
- Saturday: A bit of snow in the morning, with a high of 34 and low of 23 degrees.
📸 Around Islip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Islip
★ Featured events ★
- Little Bookworms: Ages 2-4
Central Islip Public Library, 33 Hawthorne Ave, Central Islip
10:45 am
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
CM Performing Arts Center , 931 Montauk Hwy , Oakdale
6:15 pm - Kiddie Count Down
LIMM Main Building
10:00 am - Museum Closed
Long Island Maritime Museum , 88 West Ave , West Sayville
Friday December 26
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
📣 Islip Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Gingerbread University in Naugles Barn
Hallockville Museum Farm , 6038 Sound Avenue , Riverhead
10:30 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 - Family Afternoon Movie - Frozen
Brentwood Public Library , 34 Second Ave , Brentwood
2:00 pm - Nicolas Feuillatte and Sushi
BottleBuys , 350 Glen Head Rd , Glen Head
4:00 pm - Karen Bella
Village Idiot Irish Pub , 1487 Montauk Hwy , Oakdale
6:00 pm - Honey Heist
Sayville Library , 88 Greene Ave , Sayville
6:30 pm - Glow Like a Pro- Everyday Makeup for the Everyday Women
The Place on Park , 50 Park Ave , Bay Shore
10:00 am
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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🗞 Nearby News
East Islip
- New Year's resolutions with local leaders (suffolkcountynews.net)
Central Islip
- ICE has detained dozens at Long Island courthouse in 'putrid, cramped' hold rooms for prolonged periods, analysis finds (newsday.com)
- 'Home Alone' vibes as Medford kid evades burglar (greaterlongisland.com)
Bohemia
Ok 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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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