🌱 Upcoming Events In Patchogue + Man Sentenced For Fatal Crash

Hey, neighbors! I'm on time with your Sunday edition of the Patchogue Daily. Keep reading to find all the local information you need, including updates on...

• Save the dates for upcoming events.
• Man sentenced to 12 years in prison for a fatal car crash.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower; breezy. High: 52, low: 39.

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Here are the top five stories in Patchogue today:

1. Save the date for a free family movie night at Grace Gospel Church in Patchogue. This event is free admission. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided. Mark on your calendar Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. The movie on the screen will be Breakthrough. (Patch Events)
2. An Indoor Craft Fair will be hosted at 1 Picasso Way, in Middle Island, on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. If you want to catch up with some shopping, there will be handcrafted items made by local artisans, jewelry, chocolate, and other things. (Patch Events)
3. Teens are invited to create beaded bracelets at the Teen Center At The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library on Jan. 30. This event begins at 4 p.m. and is perfect for kids in grades 6-12. You may have to register to attend. (Patchogue CofC)
4. The man who killed a couple in a car crash while driving intoxicated has been sentenced to twelve years in prison. The 28-year-old man was high on drugs and alcohol when he struck the couple's car on Second Avenue in Brentwood. (Daily Voice)
5. Nearby Events: There will be a St. Patrick's Day Parade Fundraiser in Central Islip. The event features raffles, music, food and other festivities at the Harp and Hound, 528 East Main Street, Central Islip. Click here for details. (Smithtown Chronicle)

Today in Patchogue:

• Girls A.C.T. Fundraiser Breakfast! at Applebee's. (10 a.m.)
  
• LI Restaurant Week at RHUM. (Noon)
  
• Football Specials at Village's Idiot Pub. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you register to attend the Afternoon Tea at the Patchogue-Medford Public Library? The event kicks off on Jan. 30 and features sandwiches and pastries! This is perfect for kids in grades 3-6. (Patchogue CofC)
• "A Selden woman was sentenced to two to six years in prison Monday for pilfering over $340,000 from the small, family-owned business where she worked for about three years, Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney's office said Friday." (Patch)

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