🌱 Patchogue Off Key Owner Reflects On Retirement + Events In Town

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Patchogue these days. In today's issue of the Daily, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• Off Key Tikki might say goodbye to the Village.
• Stereo Garden Fundraiser Event.
• Brickhouse Brewery Santa's 5K Toy Trot 2022 and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 47, low: 36.

Here are the top stories in Patchogue today:

1. Patchogue Off Key Tikki might close its door to give the spot to a new local restaurant. Owners Michael Bruemmer announced his intentions to retire and move South to start a new chapter in a warmer place. (Greater Long Island)
2. Stereo Garden in Patchogue is hosting its Second Annual Dream Big Holiday Benefit on Friday, Dec. 2. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds will go towards the Long Island Mission Helping Hands. For more information and tickets, visit the link I've shared. (All Events)
3. If you like participating in races to benefit local institutions, Patchogue Brickhouse Brewery is about to host Santa's 5K Toy Trot 2022. This event benefits the Kiwanis Foundation. This event is set for Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. at Shorefront Park in Patchogue. Sing up today! (Race Thread)
4. The Suffolk County Holiday Light Show opened this week at the Smith Point County Park in Shirley. The drive-thru Christmas adventure features over one mile of lights show plus and Holiday Village at the picnic area. Visitors will be able to relax around the fire pit and enjoy treats. For more information and tickets, visit here. (Smithtown Matters)

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Today in Patchogue:

• Start Your Day the Right Way: Yin Yoga at PMPL. (7 a.m.)
• Student Success Series at PMPL. (5 p.m.)
• Teenager Group at PMPL. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "An off-duty New York Police Department officer was found dead by his wife inside their home in Suffolk County, The New York Post reported." (Patch)
• The first Sip and Shop Crawl will be hosted by the Patchogue Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Association. The event will run from Dec. 1 through 15. Participants will enjoy deals and holiday treats in the Village! You can learn the details here. (Patchogue CofC)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Holiday Boutique. (December 3)
• Joint Holiday Gem and Mineral Show. (December 3)
• Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair. (December 3)
• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
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Other classifieds:

• Freedomland For The Holidays And To Ring In New Year (Details)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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