🌱 Compare Foods To Host Food Drive In Patchogue + Man Injured In Fire

Hello, everybody. I'm here on time with your Thursday edition of the Patchogue Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know. Including updates on...

• Food drive at Compare Foods in Patchogue.
• SEPA Mujer Annual Ball at Stereo Garden
• Fire leaves a man seriously injured and more.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 64, low: 50.

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Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. A food drive will be held at Compare Foods in Patchogue. JVC Broadcasting hosts the event to support the Interface Program. Mark on the calendar Nov. 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you want to donate, visit the link I've shared to learn how. (Patch)
2. A new eatery is coming to Patchogue. The 360 Taiko is transforming the vacant H20 into the Asian Fusion Restaurant operated by Taiko in Downton Patchogue. (Greater Long Island)
3. SEPA Mujer annual ball is set for Nov. 4 at Stereo Garden in Patchogue with the theme “Unmasking a New Generation." Patchogue Community is invited to join the event in support of the local nonprofit organization that helps Latino women against domestic abuse and other social issues. (Patchogue CofC)
4. A house on Evans Street in Patchogue caught fire, leaving a man seriously injured and a dead dog. Firefighters are investigating what caused the fire, and the community is helping to locate two additional pets that went missing during the blaze. (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 at PMPL. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Happy November! The last newsletter of the year is here! Check the link in our bio to see what's happening in the library this November/December." (Patchogue-Medford Library via Instagram)
• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "The Get Chopped Mobile Barber Bus visited Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts to give Christian Guardino a fresh cut for his first headliner show this Friday, Nov 4! Stay tuned for exclusive footage!" (Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• Village of Patchogue Recreation & Parks Department: "Join us on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 380 Bay Avenue for the return of our 'Walk-Through Zoo." (Village of Patchogue Recreation & Parks Department via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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