🌱 Applebee's To Host Pat-Med Student Fundraiser + Events In Patchogue

Hello all! Debora Whitehead here with your Thursday edition of the Patchogue Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Today we'll cover...

• Live music at the RHUM on Sunday.
• Applebee's hosts the 'Short Stacks for a Tall Cause.'
• upcoming events and more!

But first, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 56, low: 32.

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Here are the top five stories today in Patchogue:

1. The Applebee's restaurant at 1935 N. Ocean Avenue in Farmingville is hosting the 'Short Stacks for a Tall Cause' on Saturday, March 18 from 8 to 10 a.m. There will be live entertainment by Patchogue-Medford students to support the FAME & TRI-M Honor Student Society. (PM Schools)
2. Live music will be at the RHUM in Patchogue on March 5 from noon to 3 p.m. If you are looking for a Sunday outing throughout the village, the Rhum offers live entertainment every Sunday! (Patchogue CofC)
3. Good news for those who have a sweet tooth, various Walmart stores across Long Island are selling Krispy Kreme donuts. One of them is the new Walmart Supercenter in Yaphank, nearby Patchogue. Other locations are Middle Island, Riverhead, Centereach, East Setauket, Islandia and Commack. (Greater LI)
4. Patchogue-Medford Public Library hosts a STEM Saturday Engineering Event for kids in 4-7 grades. The kids will be challenged in different building activities at 3:30 p.m. Visit the link to register. (Patch Events)
5. Nearby News: Police released the identity of the pedestrian killed in Commack on Monday. The incident happened on Scholar Lane at 6:10 p.m. A 2020 Volkswagen Atlas hit the pedestrian. Unfortunately, the 36-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was also transported to a local hospital. There is a GoFundMe page set up to help the Conte Family. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Vinyasa Yoga Before Work at PMPL. (7 a.m.)
• Do the Write Thing at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Math Homework Help for Teens at PMPL. (4:30 p.m.)
• Citizenship Class at PMPL. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Winter Break was popular at PML last week! Everyone got to enjoy life-sized games, including chess, Candy Land, and Connect 4. Check out our calendar of events to see what we have coming up next!" (Patchogue-Medford Library via Instagram)
• Fun Holiday – Happy Old Stuff Day! (Time And Date)
• American Ballet Theatre is coming to Long Island for the first time. The group will perform at the 2023 Staller Center Gala on March 4 at 7 p.m. That will be such a glamorous event in the neighborhood! Tickets are still available here. (Three Village Patch)
• Greater Patchogue: "You could throw a party here at a real good value! That Meetball Place Patchogue." (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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