Festivals, Careers, Voting—September Highlights

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🎉 Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the 6th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration hosted by the Greater Patchogue Chamber’s Latino Leadership Connect. Enjoy an evening of live music, dance performances, and an immersive cultural experience on Saturday, September 21, at the Patchogue Theater. General seating is $10, or upgrade to VIP Balcony for $35, which includes a buffet, drink discounts, and a prime view of the festivities. Read more here Patchogue Theatre.

👮‍♂️ The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office is hosting an Open House and Family Day on Sunday, September 22. The event will feature K-9 demonstrations, facility tours, and activities for children. Read more here Suffolk County Sheriff's Office.

🎉 Patchogue recently celebrated its rich Italian heritage with the 57th annual Feast of Saint Liberata. The event featured a parade, live music, and traditional Italian foods, bringing the community together in a festive atmosphere. Read more here Greater Long Island.

💼 Governor Hochul announced new resources to help New Yorkers find careers in state service. The initiative includes a streamlined job search portal and outreach efforts to fill critical roles across various state agencies. Read more here Governor's Office.

🗳️ New York residents who want to vote in the upcoming elections must register by October 26. The deadline applies to online and in-person registrations, ensuring eligible voters are ready for the November elections. Read more here AMNY.

🎨 Tales of Contact, Cultures, and Community is a collaborative exhibition between Patchogue Arts Council and Ma’s House, running from September 14 to November 16, 2024. Featuring works from artists such as Molly Crabapple and Edel Rodriguez, this showcase aims to celebrate cultural histories and strengthen community bonds. Patchogue Arts Council.

🎡 The Brookhaven Country Fair is set to return on September 21-22, 2024, in Ridge, offering fun activities, live entertainment, and family-friendly events. The fair celebrates Long Island’s history and traditions with craft vendors, food, and historical demonstrations. Greater Long Island.

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Community Highlights

• The Fall at the Farm Americana Festival is taking place, offering a celebration of music, food, and crafts for the whole family to enjoy. Fall at the Farm Americana Festival

• A Bayport student has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, recognizing academic excellence and achievements. National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

• The PDT Entertainment event in Patchogue will feature performances by West Bound, Fnuff Zhuff, Paul Brown, The Killing Devils, and Bad Marriage on October 19, 2024. PDT Entertainment

• Arooga's in Patchogue is hosting Bar Olympics, a fun-filled event featuring various bar games and competitions. Bar Olympics at Arooga's

• State Room in Patchogue delivers a standout dining experience with a focus on modern American cuisine, as highlighted in a recent review by Newsday. State Room Review

• The Sons of Cream, featuring Kofi Baker, Malcolm Bruce, and Rob Johnson, will perform at Patchogue Theatre on Sunday, February 16 at 7 PM. Celebrating the legacy of their fathers, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce of the iconic band Cream, the trio delivers a powerful show that brings the music of Cream to life in a fresh, dynamic way. Artist/PTPA member presale begins Wednesday, September 17 at 10 AM, with public sales starting Friday, September 20 at 10 AM. Patchogue Theatre

• Join the Fall Senior Luncheon on Friday, October 11th from 12 PM to 2 PM at Patchogue Recreation for an afternoon of laughs, crafts, food, and Bingo! Lunch is $10 and includes dessert, soft drinks, and a craft. Bring $3 or $3 worth of scratch-offs for Bingo. To sign up, call (631) 475-4302. Fall Senior Luncheon

• The Patchogue-Medford football team is showing appreciation for faculty and staff with a special event, recognizing their dedication and support. Patchogue-Medford Football Faculty Appreciation

• 📚 Fourth graders at Academy Street Elementary School participated in a fun and educational scavenger hunt to learn more about their school library. Students worked in groups to complete tasks like finding books by specific authors, counting books in a series, and locating non-fiction books on certain topics. The activity ended with a special read-aloud by Principal Ms. Beard, featuring Island Trilogy by Gordon Korman, which ties into the fourth-grade class’s adventure theme for the year. Read more here BBP Schools.

• Bayport-Blue Point has made the top 25 in New York high school football rankings, showcasing their strong performance this season. Bayport-Blue Point Football Top 25

• Get back-to-school laughs with the Eddie B. Teachers Only Comedy Tour 24 at Patchogue Theatre on Saturday, September 28 at 8 PM. For a limited time, enjoy a buy one, get one offer with promo code: BOGO. Patchogue Theatre

Local Sports

Here are the local scores from this weekend:

Girls Volleyball

Patchogue-Medford 0 Ward Melville 3

Football

Bellport 27 Deer Park 14

Field Hockey

Bayport-Blue Point 8 Babylon 0

Boys Volleyball

• Bayport-Blue Point 3 Shoreham WR 0

• Patchogue-Medford 3 West Islip 2

Boys Soccer

Bayport-Blue Point 0 Southampton 4

Here’s the sports recap for Patchogue-Medford, Bellport, and Bayport-Blue Point on 9/16.

Boys Soccer

• Bayport-Blue Point 0 Sayville 3

• Bellport 2 West Babylon 2

Girls Soccer

Bellport 3 Centereach 1

Field Hockey

Patchogue-Medford 1 Connetquot 2

Boys Volleyball

Patchogue-Medford 0 Eastport-South Manor 3

Boys Golf

• Patchogue-Medford 0 Sachem 9

• Bellport 2.5 Middle Country 6.5

That’s all for now! Keep up the hard work, athletes!

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