🌱Pat-Med Homecoming Parade Kicks Off Saturday + Christmas Light Show

Welcome back, Patchogue! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today we have these stories and more:

• Pat-Med Homecoming Parade kicks off Saturday.
• Girl Scouts host annual Holiday Lightshow.
• New jobs in the area, real estate and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with sunshine. High: 56, low: 41.

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Here are the top stories in Patchogue today:

1. Patchogue- Medford High School Homecoming Parade starts at the Four Corners , marching down Rider Avenue Saturday. Support our district's students at 9:30 a.m. (Patchogue Village)
2. For those up for 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)
3. New York Elections 2022: Republican Dean Murray, from East Patchogue, will be challenged by Democrat Farzeen Bham, from Coram, in the election. Read the full story here to meet the candidates. (Patchogue Patch)
4. Look who's hiring this week in and around Patchogue. Patch weekly collaborates with ZipRecruiter in listing the latest jobs in the neighborhood. If you see a position that interests you, apply today! (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Mixers & Shakers: Tracing Your Ancestors before Prohibition. (10 a.m.)
• LIEOC ESOL at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Tai Chi at PMPL. (1 p.m.)
• Your Personal Book Advisor at PMPL. (3:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out five new homes for sale in the Patchogue area. If you see a potential property that catches your eye, click the home photo for more information on the listing. (Patchogue Patch)
• A blood drive will be held at the Student Activities Center of Stony Brook University Thursday. 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)
• Patchogue Chamber Of Commerce: "Join us in Lighting the Path Towards Hope! Join SEPA Mujer for their annual event to raise awareness of domestic violence, commemorate victims and empower survivors." (Patchogue Chamber Of Commerce via Instagram)
• Patchogue-Medford School District: "It's School Board Recognition Week, and we want to thank our dedicated Pat-Med school board for its hard work in representing our school community!" (Patchogue-Medford School District via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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