🌱Patchogue Library To Host 'Booktoberfest'+ GoFundMe For Angels Of LI

Good morning, everybody. Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Patchogue Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on...

• GoFundMe page to help Angels of Long Island.
• "Laugh it out" at the Blue Velvet Lounge.
• Library to host the "Booktoberfest" at the Blue Point Brewery and more!

But first, today's weather:

Very windy; rain and drizzle. High: 57, low: 54.

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Here are the top four stories today in Patchogue:

1. A GoFundMe page has been created to help Patchogue nonprofit, Angels of Long Island, after Maria Guiterrez-Monterrey, took $1,600 in cash from the founder's office, Debbie Loesch. Police arrested and charged Monterrey after surveillance video showed her getting into the office several times on Monday but, according to reports, the money is still missing. (News12)
2. For those who want to "laugh it out," Patchogue Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center is hosting a comedy night on Thursday, Oct. 6, featuring Greg Rahner, Rosanne Sorrentino, Fat Jay and Harry Freedman at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 per person at www.plazamac.org. Drinks will be on the server for purchase. (Patch)
3. Patchogue-Medford Public Library is hosting a fun series of events for cardholders who are aged 21 and over. The "Booktoberfest" is set for Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Blue Point Brewery for those who want to enjoy books and beers. Keenan from Bluepoint Brewery and Maureen from Seatuck Environmental Association will lead the event starting at 7 p.m. (PMPL)
4. Nearby News: A video of catalytic converter thieves has been released by police. Two suspects stole the catalytic from a car parked on a residence's driveway on Walnut Avenue in Ronkonkoma. This type of crime keeps rising on Long Island. Police are asking for the public's help to identify the pair. (News12)

Today in Patchogue:

• Start Your Day the Right Way: Yin Yoga. (7 a.m.)
• Drop-In Autumn Mugs at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Healthcare Navigators with HWCLI at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Intermediate English at PMPL. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patchogue Burgerology is taking over Railroad Avenue to host its 2022 Beer Fest. The event is set for Oct. 23, 2 to 6 p.m., rain or shine. DJ Danja will play the music. Click here for tickets. (Greater Long Island)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "Woohoo! The library is now open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m." (Patchogue-Medford Library via Instagram)
• Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services is supporting and honoring a great man. Thank you to those who donated food for our pantry." (Patchogue-Medford Youth & Community Services via Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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