🌱 Patchogue Daily: Petito's Family To Sue Moab Police + Movie Night

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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Now, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and humid. High: 81, low: 72.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Patchogue:

1. Grace Gospel Church will host a free movie night. Come out to watch "The Big Trip" and enjoy snacks on Friday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. Don't forget a chair or a blanket. (Patch)
2. The Paint the Great South Bay is back! All painters are called to paint outdoor sceneries and to win prizes on Aug. 19. Access details here. (Greater Patchogue)
3. Free meals will be distributed at the veterans of Foreign Wars parking lot in Patchogue. The event is set for Aug. 27 at 2:30 p.m. at 32 Edwards St, Patchogue. Free pizza and desserts will be a plus! (Patch)
4. Gabby Petito's family plans to sue the Moab Police Department for failing to identify signs of domestic abuse. The announcement was made on Monday about the $50 million lawsuit. (Patchogue Patch)
5. For those looking for a job, Check Patch's weekly list of the latest openings in the area. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Patchogue:

• Virtual Genealogy Discussion Group at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• All Fun & Games: Medford Edition at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Summer Lunches at PMPL. (11:15 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Less than one month until it's Back-to-School time for Pat-Med. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to prepare at the library!" (Patchogue-Medford Library via Instagram)
• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "Thank you to Record Stop and congratulations to the Drive-By Truckers ticket winner! Enjoy the show tonight!" (Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• Alive After Five: "This Thursday we are back!" (Alive After Five via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Wednesday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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