🌱 Patchogue Daily: Birdies Food Truck Opens In May + Courtney's 5K

Hello, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with the latest issue of the Patchogue Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 61, low: 44.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. Tiki Bar in Patchogue has called all to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a flyer that was considered offensive to some Latino members in the community. The restaurant owner stated that the establishment did not want to offend any group but only to be humorous. (Patchogue Patch)
2. Rollin Birdies food truck will make its appearance at Birdies in Patchogue in May. Birdies announced that on May 19 they would expand with their very own truck that comes along with a unique menu. (Greater Long Island)
3. Courtney's True Blue 5K 2022 is set for May 7 at 8:30 a.m. at Corey Beach! Support the Courtney Lynn Blakeslee Foundation, which helps children who have lost their parents to illness. (Patch)
4. Are you looking for an outing this weekend? If so, walk through a field of flowers at a tulip festival! Waterdrinker Family Farm in Manorville is waiting for you with bloomed tulips and refreshments! (News12)
5. Stony Brook Cancer Center Mobile Mammography will stop at the Patchogue-Medford Public Library on May 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mammography screening for women aged 40 and up will be offered. Please call 631-638-4135 to book your appointment. (PMPL)

Today in Patchogue:

• TRE — Boys Event — Patchogue-Medford High School. (9:30 a.m.)
• Boating Safety Course at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Joan Osborne & Amy Helm — Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Greater Patchogue: "You'll be able to order up by the third week of May." (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services: "Molly College came to visit PMYCS today. They arrived with their mobile clinic, which was such a great success. They provided our clients with health screens and hearing screens." (Facebook)
• Meet the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce's members of the year! Lori Belmonte, the owner of The Colony Shop, and Danielle Paisley, a librarian at the Patchogue-Medford, have been nominated by the chamber's officials! (LIA)
• Nearby News: Wegmans Food Market is opening its first Long Island location in Lake Grove. Wegmans bought 8.5 acres of the DSW Plaza Shopping located at Middle Country Road and Moriches Road. (tbrnewsmedia)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. 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.

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