🌱 Pack Blocked Woodside Avenue + Parent Workshop

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything going on in Patchogue today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 30, low: 21.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. A pack of riders blocked traffic at Woodside Avenue, near Route 112 on Sunday afternoon in East Patchogue. According to the police, a passenger of a car was punched in a fight with another male who was part of the pack that blocked traffic. One of the cars was damaged during the incident but no arrests were made. The police continue to investigate the incident.
   (Patchogue Patch)
2. Patchogue-Medford School District presents free parent workshops. On Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m., social worker Roanie Taveras will present a workshop about how to identify and prevent substance abuse. All events will be held via Zoom. Click here for more themes and dates. (PMSD)
3. The Patchogue Retail Association presents Patchogue Bingo! Support the village's small businesses by participating in this fun event. Whenever you shop at a store participating in the bingo you will get a stamp on your card. If you get a full Bingo card you will be granted a retail gift basket! (CofC)
4. Patchogue Safety vest program handed out 1,000 bright vests. The program aims to reduce accidents involving pedestrians in the village. The effort was made after a toddler was fatally hit by a car while walking in the village. (Greater Long Island)
5. Looking for a job? Take a look at who’s hiring throughout Patchogue this week. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Board of Education Budget Workshop at Saxton Middle School. (7 p.m.)
• Sunshine Week: Beer Dinner & Movie at Blue Point Brewery. (6 p.m.)
• Tax Grievance Night at Patchogue Village Hall. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• GreaterPatchogue: "New initiative, Be Safe, Be Seen, addressing pedestrian safety concerns." (Facebook)
• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "Ruben Studdard is the next artist to sign our guitar that we will be raffling off at the end of the year! Be sure to visit this link to enter for a chance to win!" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Upper East Patchogue: "Hi. - My name is Marielle Luxama. I am offering cleaning services. My cell is 718-600-7015." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Patchogue: "What a wonderful post from Massapequa on the neighbor folding the American flag with the respect it deserves. It has honestly made my weekend! Thank you for posting!" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead