🌱 Patchogue Daily: Guardino On Top 7 Of American Idol + Courtney's 5K

Morning, Patchogue! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, May 4, off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about today's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

A.M. showers, then a shower. High: 60, low: 50.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. Patchogue singer, Christian Guardino, made it to the top 7 on 'American Idol.' The 22 year old sang "Circle of Life" during the Disney-themed episode and guaranteed his run for the next round! (Patchogue Patch)
2. A woman was injured in a motorcycle crash on the Long Island Expressway near Nichols Road. The woman, who resides in Jamaica, Queens, fell off the motorcycle and was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the accident to call 631-854-8452. (Patch)
3. Courtney's True Blue 5K 200 is set for Saturday, May 7 at 8:30 p.m. The event aims to bring love and joy into the lives of children who lost their parents due to illness. (Patchogue CofC)
4. Patch has a list of who’s hiring in the Patchogue area. Take a look at this week’s newest job openings. (Patchogue Patch)
5. If you are on the road to seeking help with your mental health, Patchogue-Medford Public Library can help! Access the list of places that you can call, text, or send an email to find assistance. (PMPL)

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Today in Patchogue:

• HS — PTSA Plant Sale — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (3 p.m.)
• SAX — PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford UFSD. (7:30 p.m.)
• LIEOC ESOL at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Girls Who Code at PMPL. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Save the date to Patchogue 5K Run/Walk to End Addiction on May 15 at 8:30 a.m. The event will be held at Shorefront Park. All proceeds of the event will be donated to the Hope House Ministries. (Patchogue CofC)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower East Patchogue: "Patchogue-Medford School Budget — Has anyone else had a chance to review the PM District Budget that was sent out? What are your thoughts?" (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• Succulent Saturday! (May 7)
• Family Friendly Pro Wrestling Action (May 7)
• Skating Inferno: A Disco Dream! (May 7)
• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
• A Walk in The Dark — Fighting Childhood Blindness (May 14)
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Announcements:

• National Football Foundation Honors Suffolk County Players (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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