🌱 Patchogue Animal Shelter Need Funds To Remain Open + Happenings

Hello, everybody. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• East Patchogue animal shelter needs help.
• Menorah Lighting ceremonies in the area.
• Where to find a good cupcake? And more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; winds subsiding. High: 44, low: 27.

Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. East Patchogue animal shelter, Paws Unite, needs donations to remain open. After many years of rescuing animals, the nonprofit is facing the danger of closure due to a lack of funding. If you want to help the little fur friends who depend on the shelter to have a second chance, click here. (News 12 Long Island)
2. Multiple locations in the neighborhood will be hosting menorah lighting ceremonies. One of the locations is at the Town Hall One Independence Hill, Farmingville on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. If you would like to learn more places to go on the North Shore, visit the TBR News Media link to see dates and addresses. (TBR News Media)
3. For those looking forward to enjoying sweet treats over the holidays, Patch has a list of businesses on Long Island to go to for fun-sized cupcakes. If you have a place to recommend in your neighborhood, visit the link and tell us about it! (Patch)
4. Purchasing a home can bring incredible satisfaction and gratification. For those who are house hunting in the Patchogue area, check the newest five houses for sale in the neighborhood. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Discounted NYC Train Tickets at Patchogue LIRR. (8:20 a.m.)
• A Computer Made This Shirt at PMPL. (2 p.m.)
• Christmas Jazz, a Unique Holiday Concert at Heritage Center. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue- Medford Public Library is hosting a t-shirt image press workshop for kids in grades 3-6. This event will be hosted at 2 p.m. today. Kiddos will make a unique image using an artificial intelligence art generator and then put the image on the tee. (Patchogue Patch)
• "Suffolk police are looking for a suspect they say held up a gas station in Yaphank this month." (Patch)

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Events:

• 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)
• Add your event

Job listings:

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

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Patchogue Daily? Contact me at Patchogue@Patch.com.