🌱 Patchogue Daily: Alive After Five Schedule + Spring Programs

Happy Saturday, Patchogue! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 51, low: 24.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. Patchogue Chamber of Commerce released this summer’s Alive After Five festival schedule. The first day of the festival will happen on July 14. Other official dates are July 28 and Aug. 11 and 25. The board has just approved those dates and the community can get ready to enjoy the live music again this summer. (Greater Long Island)
2. According to a police department press release, a person was reported being punched in the face several times on East Main Street in Patchogue. The incident happened on Saturday, March 5 at about 6:20 a.m., police said. No further details were released. (Patch)
3. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is asking the public's help to locate a man who stole from a Lake Grove store. The suspect stole $3,300 worth of clothing from the Macy's in Smith Haven Mall on Monday. A cash reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest. Click here for the security camera images. (Patch)
4. Town of Brookhaven will offer spring education programs for residents once again. On March 26, The Town's Safety Department will host a free bicycle rodeo to teach kids about safety. Other classes, like gardening and horticulture for adults, will be available. To register, call 631-451-5330. (Patch)
5. Nearby News: A Thai Shack East officially opened at the Plaza in Selden. The new eatery is located at 389 Independence Plaza in Selden and is owned by Donald and Kay Norton. (Daily Voice)

Today in Patchogue:

• B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike for Dogs and their Human Companions at Fire Island. (10 a.m.)
• Patchogue St Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl at The Meatball Place. (1 p.m.)
• The Brother Pluckers at Blue Point Brewery. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus case update for March 9. (Press Release Desk)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Patchogue: "Does anyone have any suggestions on how to find out who's hiring in the area? All they do at the One-Stop is give you a flyer with a bunch of job directories." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Upper East Patchogue: "Home Health Care Aide. Looking for part-time help. We need an experienced Home Health Care Aide. One elderly woman breakfast lunch shower medicine walks in nice weather light cleaning and laundry." (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead

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