🌱 Police Investigating Stalking Cases In Patchogue School + Events

Hello again, everybody. It's Monday in Patchogue, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including news about:

• Suffolk police are investigating stalking incidents.
• Winter break events.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Low clouds and mild. High: 54, Low: 36.

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Here are the top five stories in Patchogue today:

1. Suffolk police are investigating stalking incidents reported at the Patchogue-Medford School District. Students described three separate incidents. One involved an unknown man snapping pictures of female students. Read the whole story here. (LI News12)
   
2. If you are looking for kids' activities in the neighborhood during the Winter School Break, Patchogue Post Office is organizing a special event for kids in grades 3-6 on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at noon. A tour will be given in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the building! Visit the Patch calendar to access a link to register for this event. (Patch Events Calendar)
3. Patchogue-Medford School District is offering administrative jobs. There are openings in diverse areas if you hold a New York State certificate in education. Visit here to check what is available. (PM Schools)
4. Kids are invited to drop in at the Patchogue-Medford School District on Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. to make a bookmark with the equipment of the Makerspace Room. Participants will have a chance to learn how to use a sublimation printer and a heat press! All ages are welcome. (Patchogue Patch)
5. Long Island Museum in Stony Brook is treating students on winter break to two days of free admission! If you are looking forward to some outings in the community, add up some history exploring the exhibits on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 23-24, from noon to 5 p.m. (LI Museum)

Today in Patchogue:

• Fine Arts Club: February Break at Stage Door School of Dance. (9:30 a.m.)
  
• Winter Wilderness Challenge - Fire Island National Park. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Stony Brook Healthy Library Program at Patchogue-Medford Library is Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. If you happen to be at the library at the time and have questions about nutrition, nursing, social work, and more, don't hesitate to approach the professionals available to assist the community. (Patch)
• Nearby Events: Are you a fan of classic movies? If so, you might like to know that Celebrate St. James is hosting a Classic Movies series. The first screening kicks off Sunday, Feb. 26, featuring "Random Harvest," a 1942 romantic drama, at 1 p.m. There will be a total of five upcoming movies. (Celebrate St. James)
• Are you looking for events that celebrate Black History Month? Patchogue-Medford Library is hosting "A Song For Miles: Black History Month Story Walk" throughout February from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. You don't need to register. (Patchogue Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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