🌱 Photos Of Patchogue Tree Lighting + Shorefront Candlelight Vigil

Hey, everybody! It's Monday in Patchogue and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community, including news about...

• Patchogue Tree Lighting photo gallery.
• Candles were lit at Patchogue Shorefront Park.
• Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl and more!

But first, today's weather:

Showers of rain and snow. High: 41, low: 24.

Here are the top stories today in Patchogue:

1. Patchogue residents come out for the Christmas Tree Lighting event at New Village. Live music, hot drinks, cupcakes, and photos with Santa rocked the night. Would you like to see scenes of the event? The link I've shared takes you to a photo gallery on the Greater Patchogue website. (Greater Long Island)
2. Candles were lit at Patchogue Shorefront Park in support of parents who lost a child. Christa Morris organized the event, featuring thousands of battery votive candles in jars with the names of the children who were remembered. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
3. This is the season to rock ugly sweaters in the Village of Patchogue! The ugly sweater crawl kicks off on Dec. 15. Participants will find great deals while barhopping on Main Street! Click on the link to learn about this event, including ticket information. (Patchogue Patch)
4. The holiday season is an excellent time to seek ways to make life better for those around us. Ava's Wreaths fundraiser was created four years ago by Ava McKiernan, who wants to help homeless veterans on Long Island. The wreaths are sold for $15 each, with all proceeds donated to institutions on the Island. (Long Island News12)

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Today in Patchogue:

• Manga Book Club at PMPL. (4:30 p.m.)
• Cookie Cutter Party at PMPL. (6:30 p.m.)
• SEPTA Movie Night at Barton - Patchogue-Medford High School. (6:40 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "This East Patchogue entertainer's dream home is on the market for $890,000, according to its listing." (Patchogue Patch)
• 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.)
• 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)

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Events:

• North Shore Community Band Holiday Concert. (December 16)
• A Wonderful Christmastime Handbell Concert. (December 18)
• Official 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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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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