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In This Issue of Patchogue Live Local

🍿This day in History

🤼Wrestling Stars Set to Shine

🏠Historic Shands General
 
🧵 Alive After Five Event

💃Discover Dance

🏖️Fire Island National Seashore

 📆 Event Calendar - Be In the Know -Click Here

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This day in History

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Local Sports

Wrestling Stars Set to Shine at 2024 U15 Pan American Championships

The 2024 U15 Pan American Championships kick off today in San Salvador, El Salvador, with the release of brackets in Greco-Roman, women's freestyle, and men's freestyle wrestling. The event, held from June 13-15, promises intense competition among young wrestlers from across the Americas.

The championships will commence with Greco-Roman bouts on Thursday, followed by women’s freestyle on Friday, and concluding with men’s freestyle on Saturday. Each day's action starts at 10 a.m. local time, with finals slated for 5 p.m. (San Salvador is two hours behind U.S. Eastern Time).

Among the contenders, Camryn Howard from Bellport, N.Y., representing KD Training Center, will compete in the 68 kg category. Fans and supporters can follow detailed brackets and match-by-match results on UWW Arena's official website.

For more information and real-time results, visit [UWW Arena](https://uww.org).

Business

Historic Shands General Set for a Modern Revival in Patchogue

The revival of the iconic Shands General at 67 W. Main Street in Patchogue is set to debut this month, bringing new life to a historic building. Formerly known as the BrickHouse Brewery, this establishment is ready to open its doors with a fresh dining experience while honoring its rich history.

Originally operated as a general store by James G. Shand in the late 1800s, the building is one of the oldest in the village. Bert Wiegand and his group of millennial restaurateurs, who took over the space in 2023, have worked meticulously to preserve its historical essence. They’ve added antique brass railings, white marble floors, and tri-fold windows that open to the street, creating an Italian patio ambiance.

The new Shands General will offer three distinct dining areas: an Italian patio vibe at the front, a spacious 40-foot bar with high ceilings and large booths, and a cozy main dining room. It is designed to accommodate between 140 to 145 guests.

Wiegand, along with James McPeak, Francis Derby, Sean Burke, and siblings Steve and Julian Rizzo, transformed the upstairs into The State Room, an intimate cocktail bar that has been popular since its opening in February 2023. Now, they are preparing to unveil the downstairs restaurant on June 26.

For more details and updates, visit [Greater Patchogue](https://greaterpatchogue.com). Credit to Nick Esposito, June 13, 2024.

Now Registering for Alive After Five Event in Patchogue!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 - Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

AR Workshop Patchogue, 27 South Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772

Join the AR Workshop Patchogue for the Alive After Five event! Enjoy an evening of open crafts, including candle pouring, and spin our famous prize wheel where everyone is a winner. No registration is needed for these activities!

Additionally, enjoy a 20% discount in the boutique during the event. For more information, call at 631-730-3627.

Discover Dance at Ballroom Factory Dance Studio

Looking for a premier dance school in Patchogue, New York? Ballroom Factory Dance Studio offers a variety of dance classes for all ages and skill levels, from ballroom to salsa.

The studio's inclusive environment is perfect for beginners and experienced dancers alike. Instructors are dedicated to helping students achieve their personal dance goals through a range of classes, including ballroom styles like waltz and tango, as well as Latin dances like salsa.

620 Waverly Avenue, Unit H, Patchogue, NY 11772

Phone: (631) 868-3500

For more information, visit (http://www.ballroomfactory.com).

Summer Recreation

Fire Island National Seashore Announces Limited Services at Barrett Beach/Talisman

The Fire Island National Seashore (FIIS) announces that services at Barrett Beach/Talisman will be limited this season due to winter storm damage and the nesting activity of the endangered piping plover.

Superintendent Alexcy Romero explained that "no lifeguarded beach and sporadic restroom maintenance will be available" due to the difficulties posed by beach narrowing, nesting activity, and shoaling. These challenges have made it hard for seashore staff to maintain visitor services.

Visitors can still enjoy lifeguarded beaches, restroom facilities, and other services at nearby Watch Hill and Sailors Haven. Barrett Beach/Talisman, known as a boater’s paradise, is accessible only by private boat, on foot, or by charter ferry from Patchogue or Sayville.

At Barrett Beach/Talisman, amenities include a dock for boaters, a boardwalk trail to the ocean beach, restrooms, and a picnic area. However, the Talisman restrooms are currently closed, and visitors must use the facilities closest to the ocean beach.

For more updates, visit the Fire Island National Seashore website.

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