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Today we have a head-shaving fundraiser at Momo’s Too in Bayport supporting children with cancer and important in-person tax exemption assistance from the Town of Brookhaven’s Assessor’s Office.
We’re also sharing local events, school updates, and ways to get involved across Patchogue, Medford, Bayport, Bellport, and Blue Point. Stay connected, stay informed, and as always, thanks for being part of Patchogue Live Local.

Brian Grant

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A head shaving fundraiser at Momo's Too in Bayport will raise money to benefit children with cancer. Participants will have their heads shaved to show support and solidarity for those fighting cancer.

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Town of Brookhaven's Assessor's office will be at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center at 10 am to help residents with Real Property Tax Exemption applications and renewals.

For O’65 Partial exemption or Disability renewals, bring necessary tax documents.

Enhanced STAR exemption is now handled by NYS.

New O’65 Partial/Low Income Disability exemptions require specific documentation.

New Veteran’s Exemption needs DD-214 and other relevant paperwork.

For more information and registration, contact 631-451-5312.

Make sure to have all required documents ready for a smooth process.

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Join the community for Shabbat evening candle lighting event. 

• BBP Chamber of Commerce is hosting its February meeting on Wednesday, February 25th at 8am, with bagels and coffee starting at 7:45am at the Bayport Blue Point High School Auditorium. 

• PAC • MOCA L.I. is hosting a Cacao Ceremony  and Shamanic Drum experience on February 22 at 5:00 PM. Space is very limited and tickets must be purchased in advance, as there will be no walk ins. 

• Bellport Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Installation Dinner  on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

• Professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff provides in-depth analysis of Cinderella's music video with an informed and insightful tone. Cinderella has a stop in Patchogue on May 8th.

• The 2026 Patchogue Polar Plunge raising funds for eight local nonprofits is rescheduled to March 1st.

• Join an all-level Yoga class at the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center in Blue Point, running Mondays from March 2 to April 13.

• Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is hosting Taylorville, an unofficial live band celebrating the music of  Taylor Swift on Sunday, February 22. 

• Lighthouse Mission is hosting a free Easter art contest for local artists of all ages, with every entry set to be displayed in an art gallery at the mission’s main building in Bellport. The contest is open now and runs through Friday, March 6.

• Bayport Blue Point High School PTSA is inviting local families to a community conversation about kids and technology with a free event called PTA Connected Create with Kindness on Thursday, February 26, 2026. 

The district is considering introducing a mascot, with seven options being considered: Animal (Land), Animal (Air), Knight, Viking, Pirate, and a Spartan, with an option for students to suggest their own.

The Pirate aligns with the current "Raiders" theme.

Student input is valued in the decision-making process, which is led by a committee including student representatives.

The addition of a mascot would give the school community something to rally behind and build pride in the Raiders program.

Analysis of survey results will determine the final choice, with professional input to create designs and a community-wide vote for the ultimate decision.