🌱 Man Sought For Stealing A Wallet At Compare Foods + Houses For Sale

Hi all. Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Patchogue Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Patchogue local library is hosting a t-shirt image press workshop.
• Long Island entrepreneur died in a tragic fire.
• Houses for sale and more!

But first, today's weather:

Very windy; rain tapering off. High: 49, low: 36.

Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. Patchogue- Medford Public Library is hosting a t-shirt image press workshop for kids in grades 3-6. This event will be hosted on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. Kiddos will make a unique image using an artificial intelligence art generator and then put the image on the tee. (Patchogue Patch)
   
2. A Long Island entrepreneur died in a tragic fire in Dix Hills. First responders arrived at the scene a little after 2:53 a.m. on Wednesday. Two officers tried to save her, but the flames were too intense, and she died before the fire was under control. (Greater LI)
3. Have you seen him? A man is sought for stealing a wallet from a Patchogue. The owner left the wallet on a shopping cart at Compare food supermarket. Cameras show the suspect leaving the place in a Sedan. Click on the link to see a picture of the man. If you recognize him, contact the authorities. (Patch Patchogue)
4. For those interested in what's new in the housing market in Patchogue, Patch has a list of five new properties available for sale in the neighborhood. If you see something that catches your eye, click on the link for more information. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Preston Lacy Wee Man at Stereo Garden. (6 p.m.)
• ORE - G.O. Holiday Dance and Toy Drive. (6:30 p.m.)
• A Christmas Carol at Patchogue Theater. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A board meeting hosted on Monday unveiled details of the Patchogue Shorefront Park renovation plan. The project is expected to start in the summer. I am sure many of you want to know what's coming to our village the following year. If so, click on the link to learn the project details. (Greater Long Island)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Patchogue: "Does anyone know a landscaper that's willing to trim one bush. - thank you." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Patchogue: "Happy Holidays to you All - I am looking to get a free estimate for my roof, could anyone recommend a reliable good company, etc. please? Thank you." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• North Shore Community Band Holiday Concert. (December 16)
• A Wonderful Christmastime Handbell Concert. (December 18)
• Official Patchogue Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. (December 18)
• Patchogue Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. (December 18)
• Morah Lighting and Car Parade Dec 22. (December 22)
• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
• New Year's Eve Disco Party! (December 31)
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Job listings:

• Hairdresser Wanted in Holbrook/Patchogue area (Details)
• Add your job listing

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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