🌱 Patchogue Daily: Ruta Oaxaca's Opening + Blood Drive

Up and at 'em, Patchogue! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Patchogue.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 45 Low: 38.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Patchogue:

1. Great Brookhaven Clean Up 2022 registration is open. The event is part of the national effort by Keep America Beautiful that draws volunteers to pick up litter and clean miles of roadways, rivers, lakes. Individuals or groups can register online for the Great Brookhaven Clean Up and get more information at the Town website or by calling 451-TOWN (8696). (TBR News Media)
2. Ruta Oaxaca's authentic Mexican eatery is now open on Main Street in Patchogue. Located at 30 E. Main St., the restaurant is serving authentic Mexican food with a menu that goes beyond tacos. (Greater Patchogue)
3. Looking for a job in the area? Click on the link to check new job openings in Patchogue and surrounding area. (Patchogue Patch)
4. Patchogue-Medford Public Library will host a blood drive in partnership with New York Blood Center and the Patchogue Rotary Club. Register online at www.pmlib.org. (Patch)
5. Harmony Café has volunteer opportunities for garden teachers. Come to the Patchogue community garden to learn about the garden and its mission. The event will happen on April 4 at 6:15 p.m. at 20 Medford Ave., Patchogue. (Patch)

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Today in Patchogue:

• BAR, BAY, EAG, RIV, TRE — Virtual Bilingual Information Night. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Our April/May newsletter is here! Check out the link in our bio to see all of our offerings." (Instagram)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "It's Medford Monday again! Now that spring is in full swing, it's time to get outside and start walking. Need a place to visit? " (Facebook)
• Greater Patchogue: "He crushed it. Christian Guardino." (Facebook)
• Greater Patchogue: "The slap heard around the world: Should Will Smith lose his Oscar for his actions?" (Facebook)

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Events:

• Patchogue-Medford High School PTSA Annual Basket Auction. (April 8)
• Wellness Program — Plant Based-10 Weeks of Learning. (April 12)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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