🌱Today Is Fantastic Gardens Farmers Market Day + Events In Patchogue

Hello, friends! Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Patchogue Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally. Including updates on...

• Patchogue Fantastic Gardens Farmers Market is today.
• McPeak’s Assisted Living Facility in Patchogue caregivers are celebrated for their work.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 48, Low: 44.

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Here are the top four stories in Patchogue today:

1. This is a friendly reminder that the Patchogue Fantastic Gardens Farmers Market has a permanent spot in the neighborhood every Sunday! It features local vendors with fresh produce, gifts, food and live music, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is exciting news for those who take their four-legged family members everywhere - they are welcome! (Sayville-Patchogue Moms)
2. National Caregivers Day was Friday and workers at McPeak’s Assisted Living Facility in Patchogue were celebrated for their hard work. Long Island News 12 interviewed some residents who expressed gratitude to those who spend long hours assisting the elderly in the facility.(LI News12)
3. Long Island resident Courtney Gabrus spreads a positive message to those in the community and nationwide. She was born with muscular dystrophy but didn't let these challenges define her. Gabrus has been traveling across the U.S. as a motivational speaker and has launched an affirmation coloring book. (LI News12)
4. Save the date for the Stony Brook Healthy Library Program at Patchogue-Medford Library on 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)

Today in Patchogue:

• A Song For Miles: Black History Month Story Walk at PMPL. (All Day)
• Read Like It's Snowbody's Business ... A reading Challenge at PMPL. (1 p.m.)
• Yoga Nidra - The Sleep of Yogis at Tranquility Within. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Patchogue-Medford Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 20, for Presidents' Day. (PMPL)
• Nearby Events: Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will host a Chili Crawl on March 18 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. More information can be found here. (Port Jefferson CofC)
• There is no question that Long Island is known for its beautiful beaches, restaurants and history, but have you seen the dark side of the island? I recently came across a blog that lists the six creepiest' spots on Long Island. Of course, two abandoned psychiatric centers made it to the list! (Malorie's Adventures)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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