🛥️ Holiday Magic on the Water & 🚨 Grand Larceny Suspect Sought

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🎅✨ Join the holiday magic at Patchogue Theatre with a screening of The Polar Express and a visit from Santa on November 30! After the movie, kids can meet Santa on stage, followed by the Village of Patchogue's 62nd Annual Christmas Parade at 6 PM. [Patchogue Theatre]

🚔 Patchogue-Medford students visit Yaphank Correctional Facility as part of the Student Ambassador Program. Sheriff Toulon hosted the group, offering a firsthand look at jail operations and a display of the Sheriff’s Office vehicles. Suffolk County Sheriff's Office.

🚤 Patchogue Holiday Parade of Boats lights up the season with festive vessels cruising the Patchogue River. This annual event brings holiday cheer with elaborately decorated boats and community celebrations. Boating Magli.

🚨 Suffolk County Police are seeking a suspect involved in an alleged grand larceny in Bellport. Authorities released surveillance footage to help identify the individual connected to the incident. TBR News Media

Community Highlights

• James Wilson Young Middle School sixth-grader Lillian O. has won the 2024-2025 Brookhaven Great South Bay Lions Club Peace Poster Contest with her inspiring artwork themed "Peace Without Limits." Her poster will advance to the next stage of the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest. BBP Schools

• The Alzheimer's Monthly Support Group will meet on Monday, November 25, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Medford Branch in the South Meeting Room. This session, open to adults, is hosted in partnership with the Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center. Register here.

• Experience the magic of The Sound of Music: Magic & Mystery in Patchogue, where captivating performances blend music and intrigue. Check the event details and secure your tickets for this unforgettable experience. Learn more here.

• Photographer and author John Lazzaro will present A Vanishing New York on November 24, 2024, from 2–4 PM at BBP Library, showcasing his photographic exploration of abandoned buildings and forgotten architecture across New York State. This visual essay captures over 40 sites, from Catskills resorts to Long Island psychiatric centers, each revealing rich histories amid social and cultural change. Bayport-Blue Point Heritage.

• The Village of Patchogue Planning Board will meet on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 14 Baker Street, Patchogue, NY. This monthly meeting discusses local planning and development, with the Work Session and Architectural Advisory Committee starting at 5 PM. For inquiries, call 631-475-4300, option 5.

• Prepare for the holiday season with a calming evening at Mindful Monday on November 25, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at MoCA L.I. Join Ms. Paula and Ms. BenMarie for free meditation and sound healing, designed to help you recharge and center yourself. Donations are appreciated to support the practitioners and PAC.

• The Patchogue Arts Council • MoCA L.I. presents Kaleidoscope of Grief, an exhibition showcasing new works by Amanda Reilly from November 23 to December 1, 2024. Join the Panel Discussion: Exploring Grief Through Art (in person and via Zoom) on November 23 from 4:00–5:00 PM, followed by a reception from 5:00–7:00 PM at 20 Terry Street, Suite 116, Patchogue, NY. Learn more here.

• Celebrate the holidays at the Annual Christmas at Meadow Croft on December 7 & 8, 2024, from 12:00–4:00 PM. Enjoy festive exhibits, electric trains, wood carvings, holiday music on the Roosevelt piano, and family pictures with St. Nicholas. Don’t miss the Christmas Aglow preview nights for adults only on December 6 & 7, featuring a guided tour and refreshments ($25 per person, tickets available starting November 15). Admission for the main event is $10 per person, and festive decorations and gift baskets will be raffled off. Volunteers are welcome to assist with parking. Learn more here.

Community Charities

🦃 Lighthouse Mission is preparing to provide Thanksgiving meals for Long Island families in need, inviting donations and volunteers to support their outreach efforts. This annual initiative helps bring holiday cheer to struggling families through food and fellowship. Lighthouse Mission

Join the community at Toast-Giving Thanksgiving Dinner on November 26, offering a warm Thanksgiving meal for those in need. This event brings people together in the spirit of gratitude and support.

Local Sports

🏈 Bayport-Blue Point dominates Glenn 28-7 in the Suffolk Division IV semifinals. Cooper Fuller led the charge with 236 rushing yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. BBP (10-0) advances to face Miller Place in the Division IV championship on Thursday at LaValle Stadium in Stonybrook.

🏃‍♂️ Springfield College's men's cross country team secured 13th place at the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships. Notably, sophomore Harry Yablon, a Bellport High School alumnus, contributed to the team's performance. [Springfield College Pride] 

🤼‍♂️ Springfield College's wrestling team secured a 45-6 victory over New England College, with junior Ben Katz from Medford, N.Y., achieving a pin in just 44 seconds at the 285-pound weight class. This swift win was one of three pins that contributed to the team's dominant performance. [Springfield College Pride]

🏅 Bayport-Blue Point senior Sophia McInnes delivered an impressive performance, running a 17:45.5 to claim her second consecutive Class B title. Her time was the fourth-best overall at the meet. [Newsday]

🥍 Stanford women's lacrosse head coach Danielle Spencer has announced the signing of eight standout athletes for the 2026 season. The recruits include Emma Brown from Bayport, N.Y., alongside talents from across the U.S., such as Bronwyn Bolton (MD) and Amanda Stevens (CO). [GoStanford]

🥍 Clemson University's women's lacrosse team has secured the nation's top-ranked recruiting class for 2024, featuring standout midfielder Aubrie Eisfeld from Bayport, N.Y., who played at Bayport-Blue Point High School. Eisfeld is among the talented athletes set to join the Tigers. [Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site]

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