🌱 Patchogue Daily: Virtual Golf Bar Set To Open Downtown

Good morning, people of Patchogue! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patchogue Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 33, low: 31.

Here are the top 5 stories in Patchogue today:

1. A golf simulator bar is set to open in Patchogue on Feb. 20. The Birdies is an old-school cocktail bar ready for its grand opening in Patchogue's downtown. (Greater Long Island)
2. Angels of Long Island store is located at 350 East Main Street in Patchogue and has been serving the community since 2015. Founder Debbie Loesch and her team are waiting for your donation of clothes, coats, shoes, etc. Visit the Angels of Long Island’s Facebook page for updates and information about the clothing drives. (Greater Long Island)
3. The family of Detective Dennis Wustenhoff still looking for answers. On Feb. 15, 1990, Wustenhoff was killed by a car bomb in front of his North Patchogue home. After 32 years, the police still have no leads of who is responsible for the detective's death and the case remains unsolved. (News12)
4. Nearby News: A person was hit and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train near the Sayville station. The victim's identification was not released to the public. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
5. Theatre Three in Port Jefferson will open auditions for all roles in the ABBA musical Mamma Mia! From March 3-8 strong actors, singers and dancers will be welcome to show their talents participating in the selection process for the musical. The Performances will be held from May 21 to June 25. Theatre Three is located at, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson. For more information, visit www.theatrethree.com/auditions.htm. (tbrnewsmedia)

Today in Patchogue:

• The Great Backyard Bird Count - Fire Island National Park. (8 a.m.)
• Live Music at RHUM Featuring The Next Level Band. (12 p.m.)
• The Garden Farmers Market at Fantastic Gardens. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Looking for a rainy day activity to do with the kids? Stop by the Children’s Department and play some Winter bingo and win a fun prize!" (Instagram)
• Patchogue-Medford School District: "A fun and educational experience for Bay Elementary Students at their STEAM Night event!" (Facebook)
• Greater Patchogue: "Opens Sunday! Tap to see inside." (Facebook)
• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "First sold-out show of the season with Anthony Rodia! You know we had to hook him up with some Patchogue Theatre swag!" (Facebook)
• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts: "Thank you Anthony Rodia Comedy! We had a great night!" (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead