🌱 Teens Bike Crash + Santa Parade+ Holiday Dinner Will Cost More

Good morning, Patchogue! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, November 9 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine. High:63, low: 47.

Here are the top stories today in Patchogue:

1. LI Crafters Are Emerging At A Rapid Pace These Days. Many credit the pandemic for bringing extra downtime for them to rediscover their crafting hobbies. Di Rico, a graphic designer, spends a few hours a week at beaches handpicking materials for her projects, from sea glass and pottery and oyster shells to rocks, pebbles and driftwood. Her main creations are framed sea glass and decorated oyster shells. Di Rico has also added ornaments, coastal garlands and wine bottle charms, all featuring shells, to her offerings. Find Di Rico’s products at The Garden Farmers Market in Patchogue. (Newsday)
2. Thanksgiving Dinner Will Cost You Up to 5% More This Year. If you are planning to have all the trimmings for your Thanksgiving feast, you may want to rethink your meal plan. The American Farm Bureau Federation says this holiday will be the most expensive yet as prices increase. If you want to save money, experts offer this advice: Shop early and stock up on what you need. (News12)
3. Patchogue 2021 Santa Parade. This year we are taking a trip into the world of Dr. Seuss for a Who-Ville inspired holiday. The festivities will kick-off on the corner of West Main Street and West Avenue on Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. Remember to dress for the weather and bring your letters to the North Pole. (Patchogue Village)
4. Teens Injured in Ronkonkoma Dirt Bike Crash. Two teens were injured in a dirt bike crash in Ronkonkoma Sunday afternoon, Suffolk County police said, with one airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries. A 13-year-old boy, from Huntington, was riding a dirt bike in Ronkonkoma, when he rode his bike over a ramp and his rear tire hit an 18-year-old male, from Massapequa Park, in the face while he was picking up his own bike. (Newsday)

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Today in Patchogue:

• Picture Re-Takes - Patchogue-Medford High School. (All Day)
• Apple Pie Crumble Muffins. (9:30 a.m.)
• Intermediate English. (7 p.m.)
• Coping with Loss Together. (7 p.m.)
• TRE - PTA Meeting - Patchogue-Medford High School. (6 p.m.)

Patchogue Patch Notebook

• Check Some Shots from Artist Carla Gannis at Patchogue Arts Council. Come check out her work and all our artists in NeoTech on view now at MoCA LI. (Facebook)
• Holy Angels Regional School - Patchogue, friendly reminder that the food drive begins on Nov15. Let’s see how much we can support our community! (Facebook)
• Patchogue Arts Council, Starting tomorrow at MoCA L.I. Limited spots left sign up to save your seat in this special offering created and lead Arts Council Center. (Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a Bachelor Degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the 'Mariposa Ministry", a non-profit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not Parenting, Teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"- Eleanor Roosevelt.

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