🌱 Patchogue Daily: 9/11 Ceremony On Maiden Lane Park + New Eatery

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 79, low: 68.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Patchogue:

1. The Firefighters Association welcomes Patchogue resident Eugene Perry as its vice president. The election was held during the association's convention last month. Perry has been serving the community as a member of the Fire Department for 43 years. (Long Island Business News)
2. A 9/11 Ceremony will be held at the September 11th Memorial Park in Patchogue. The event starts at 9 a.m. at Maiden Lane at the end of Cedar Avenue. All are welcome to attend. (Patchogue Village Center)
3. It's time to return to School for the Pat-Med School District. Access here important dates to keep for the school year. (Patch)
4. The Wayward is now open just 4 miles away from Patchogue Main Street. The restaurant takes over the previous Sayville Restaurant location at 98 Main St. The eatery opens on Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays. (Greater Long Island)

Today in Patchogue:

• Defensive Driving with Empire Safety Council at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Spanish Literacy at PMPL. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Thank you so much to our community members of all ages who donate to our food shelf! Items can be dropped off on our shelf anytime the library is open. It is available for anyone in need." (Patchogue-Medford Library via Instagram)
• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue: "Soon to be second grader Fiona with soon to be eighth grade Jada!" (Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue via Facebook)
• Patchogue Chamber Of Commerce: "Join us for our annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 15! From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can enjoy games, live music, food and craft vendors, a kids costume parade, pumpkin decorating, and many more great family activities." (Patchogue Chamber Of Commerce via Instagram)
• GreaterPatchogue: "People didn’t think we would make it." People were wrong. St. John Paul II Regional School, Riverhead." (GreaterPatchogue via Facebook)
• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "Did you know Julie Fowlis is the enchanting voice singing Merida's song 'Touch The Sky' on the soundtrack to the Disney Pixar animation 'Brave?' Check out this video of Julie performing the song live." (Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts via Facebook)

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Events:

• Acting Classes! Register Now for Kids and Teens at Pride Performing Arts! (September 4)
• West Sayville FD Truck Co.3 presents Dueling Pianos. (September 10)
• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (September 17)
• Walk for WORC Force. (September 18)
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Gigs & services:

• Charter a Sport yacht around Fire Island! (Details)
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Job listings:

• Restaurant Server — Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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