🌱Cocktails Served At New State Room Bar In Patchogue + Events In Town

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Patchogue Patch newsletter. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening around town. Today you'll read about these stories and more...

• The State Room is now open in Patchogue.
• St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl.
• The Teen Bake Off challenge returns to the Patchogue-Medford Library and more!

But first, today's weather:

A little morning rain; cloudy. High: 44, Low: 39.

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Here are the top five stories in Patchogue today:

1. The State Room is now open in Patchogue, offering a cozy atmosphere and a variety of cocktails on the second floor of the old BrickHouse Brewery. A menu that features local oysters, beef tartare and other specialties is available. Visit here for details. (Greater Long Island)
   
2. The Teen Bake Off challenge returns to the Patchogue-Medford Public Library on Feb. 24. Participants are asked to bring a dessert to be tasted by judges who will give out prizes for winners. This is a free event. (Greater LI)
3. Many events will rock the Patchogue Village on St. Patrick's Day weekend. The shenanigan fun begins with a Pub Crawl on March 12 hosted by the Meatball Place at 3 p.m. All details can be found in the Patchogue Patch event calendar. (Patch)
4. A free family movie night will be at Grace Gospel Church in Patchogue. This event has free admission. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided. Mark on your calendar for Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. The movie on the screen will be "Breakthrough." Hope to see you there! (Patch Events)
5. There is always room for improvement at MacArthur Airport and a facelift plan is underway. The Town of Islip unveils a $24 million project to enhance terminals plus the new Ground Transportation Center. (News 12 Hudson Valley)

Today in Patchogue:

• Soul Writing Workshop with Annie at Tranquility Within. (9 a.m.)
• Drop In Sublimation Bookmarks at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Tax Lien Sale at Patchogue Village Hall. (10 a.m.)
• The Lighter Side Returns to The Cuban. (6:30 p.m.)
• Murder-Suspense Mystery Preview Performance at St. John's University. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• It's Skin Cancer Prevention Season at Stony Brook Hospital and the community is welcome to understand the causes and how to prevent the disease. This kind of cancer is widespread yet can be prevented with proper care. If you want to learn more about Cancer Prevention in Action, visit takeactionagainstcancer.com. (Patch)
• Did you know Feb. 23 is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day? How about celebrating by spoiling your pup with their favorite treat? (Time And Date)
• Six teens were arrested for property damage on Monday, Feb. 20. The group allegedly participated in a TikTok challenge. A homeowner heard noises in the middle of the night and checked his security cameras which showed the teens kicking his fence down. (TBR News Media)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. Did you know that we loan blood pressure monitors all year 'round?" (Patchogue-Medford Library via Instagram)

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— Debora Whitehead

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