🌱Birdies Hosts Fall Festival In Patchogue + Hispanic Parade Countdown

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Birdies to host fall fun in the Village.
• NY 2022 Elections: Meet the candidates.
• Hispanic Cultural Parade countdown!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with sunshine. High: 59, low: 42.

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Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. Another Fall Festival is coming to Patchogue! The host will be the golf simulator bar and restaurant, Birdies. The event kicks off Sunday, featuring live music, pumpkin beers, food and a costume contest. A 50 percent discount will be offered if you would like to golf. (Patch)
   
2. Hispanic Cultural Parade countdown! Sunday is set for the grand event that will start at noon on Patchogue Main Street. Floats, dancers, music and food will rock the village this weekend. Our Chamber of Commerce hosts this event. (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)
3. Meet the Candidate: New York 2022 Elections are approaching, and it's time to know all candidates and what they stand for. Today, click on the link to meet the newcomer Democrat Farzeen Bham, from Coram, who will be in the race against Republican Dean Murray in the 3rd Senate District. (Patch)
4. Patch needs your help finding and recognizing local heroes in the community. In partnership with T-Mobil, we want to celebrate these heroes and their work to make our community a better place. Visit the link to fill out the Local Heroes submission form. (Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Vinyasa Yoga Before Work at PMPL. (7 a.m.)
• Do the Write Thing at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Crafty-Play-Palooza: Puzzle Party at PMPL. (2:30 p.m.)
• Student Success Series at PMPL. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A blood drive is happening today at the Student Activities Center of Stony Brook University . From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., New York Blood Center professionals will take donations. If you want to know who's eligible to donate or the COVID-19 precautions, visit here. (Patch)
• For those up for a Christmas Lightshow, Enchanted Forest and Holiday Villages, don't miss the chance to participate in the Suffolk Girl Scouts Annual Holiday Lightshow! The event will be held at Smith Point Park in Shirley from Nov. 26 to Dec. 30. Tickets are on sale now to guarantee "early bird" spots at https://www.gssclightshow.com/. (Smithtown Matters)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "A little building fun at the library! Have you stopped by the children’s department recently? We have blocks, toys and games (and of course books) to keep you and your family entertained!" (Patchogue-Medford Library via Instagram)

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— Debora Whitehead

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