🌱 Patchogue Storefront Park Project Updates On Monday + Happenings

Hello, friends. It's Saturday in Patchogue, and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• An update on the Storefront Park project is Monday.
• A teen was arrested for crashing a stolen car.
• Annual Holiday Sip and Shop runs through Thursday, Dec. 15. and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 42, low: 34.

Here are the top stories in Patchogue today:

1. An update on the renovation of the Patchogue Shorefront project is scheduled for Monday. The restoration of Little Creek will also be discussed during the meeting at 7 p.m. Live streaming will be available on YouTube. Click on the link to access the link. (Town of Patchogue)
2. A teen was arrested Thursday morning after crashing a stolen car into the woods on Sunrise Highway. According to the police, the driver lost control of the vehicle due to the high speed of 122 mph. The teen also had a stolen credit card that belonged to the car's owner. The suspect was taken to Patchogue Community Hospital after the crash. (Patch)
3. There will be a LIPA Commission Hearing in Suffolk County on Friday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. at 725 Veterans Memorial Hwy in Smithtown. Visit the Town of Smithtown website for details. (Town of Smithtown Gov.)
4. Patchogue Annual Holiday Sip and Shop runs through Thursday, Dec. 15. The Patchogue Chamber of Commerce hosts the event. Click on the link to learn which retailers downtown are participating in the event and get all the deals available for shopping locally. (Patchogue Village)

Today in Patchogue:

• Wonderful Ones at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• SMART Friends & Family Workshop at PMPL. (10 a.m.)
• Wassail! A Patchogue Winter Bar Crawl at Tap Room. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a pet to be part of your family this holiday? The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter is hosting an adoption event called "Home for the Holidays” on Saturday at 300 Horseblock Rd. in Brookhaven from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Patch)
• The Long Island Museum is now under new leadership. Sarah Abruzzi and Joshua Ruff are now the co-executive directors of the venue located in Stony Brook. Click here to learn about Sara and Joshua's career in museum operations and their professional achievements. (Long Island Business News)

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Events:

• You Can’t Go WRONG this Holiday Season with Broadway’s Funniest Smash Hit! (December 11)
• North Shore Community Band Holiday Concert. (December 16)
• Patchogue Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. (December 18)
• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
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Announcements:

• John’s Crazy Socks Celebrates the Holidays with 12 Days of Giving Back. (Details)
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Job listings:

• Hairdresser Wanted in Holbrook/Patchogue area. (Details)
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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 be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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