🌱 Man Indicted For Sex Abuse Of Minors + Holiday Events In Patchogue

Welcome back, Patchogue. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on:

• Rashawn Brinkley is facing charges of sexual abuse.
• Long Island Pet Nanny is hosting photos with Santa for pets.
• Holtsville Ecologic Center free holiday event and more!

But first, today's weather:

Lots of sun; breezy, cooler. High: 47, low: 32.

Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. Rashawn Brinkley, of Medford, is facing first-degree sexual abuse charges after allegedly sexually abusing two boys at Gordon Heights Children’s Park. According to the police, he was arrested on Nov. 2 after a month later, one of the victims recognized him at the park. Read the full story here. (Patch)
2. Long Island Pet Nanny has exciting news for pet owners in the neighborhood. A photo with Santa session for pets will be hosted at Patchogue Fire Department on Dec. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. The firehouse is at 11 Park St., in Patchogue. (Patchogue Patch)
3. The Town of Brookhaven is bringing Santa on a helicopter on Dec. 2 at the Holtsville Ecologic Center. Hot chocolate, music and other fun activities will be available starting at 6 p.m. You might like to know that it's a free admission event. (Patchogue Patch)
4. A holiday boutique will be set up at the Saint John's Greek Orthodox Church at 77 Montauk Highway in Blue Point. Vendors, Greek food, crafts and more will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. (Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Do the Write Thing at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Busy Fingers Fun at PMPL. (11:30 a.m.)
• American Cancer Society Fundraiser at Birdies in Patchogue. (6 p.m.)
• RustySpur at 89N for Country Night. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• No registration is required to play "Bingo With Barbara" on Friday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. The event will be held at Patchogue-Medford Public Library. Winners will be awarded prizes. (PMPL)

• "The Polar Express" and "A Visit With Santa" are set for Saturday, Nov. 26, at 3 p.m. at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. After the movies, the kids can go up on the stage to take pictures with Santa! (All Events)
• "Former President Donald Trump has formally launched his third campaign for the White House. He is attempting to do what only one president has done before him - earn two non-consecutive terms." (LI News 12)

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Events:

• Healing Psychic Fair - Beadinghearts.org. (November 20)
• The Wizards of Winter Return to Patchogue Theatre Sunday, Nov 27. (November 27)
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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

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