Heroes Honored, Schoolhouse Reopens, Shows Ahead

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is welcoming Kiefer Sutherland on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM for his Love Will Bring You Home tour. The Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor known for 24 has also built a strong following as a singer songwriter.

Patchogue-Medford High School hosted a National Signing Day ceremony for student athletes committing to play sports in college. The event celebrated their achievements and future opportunities.

Suffolk officers reunite with a Patchogue man they saved from a burning vehicle at police headquarters. The officers were honored for their heroism in rescuing the man.

The Gateway Theatre announced their 2026-2027 season, featuring a variety of musicals and plays. Members of the Actors' Equity Association can audition for roles in these productions.

Public Relations Professionals of Long Island is now accepting nominations for its 2026 awards and applications for its annual college scholarship, recognizing standout professionals in public relations, media, and communications while also supporting students pursuing careers in the field.

The historic Swan River Schoolhouse on Rowe Avenue in East Patchogue is welcoming visitors again after a major restoration by the Town of Brookhaven Parks Department.

This 19th-century one-room schoolhouse underwent essential repairs, with a new foundation, subfloor replacements, roof work, and restored interior floors ensuring long-term preservation.

Managed by the Greater Patchogue Historical Society and Suffolk County, the schoolhouse remains a living window into the area’s educational past, still featuring original slateboards and authentic textbooks once used by local students.

A highlight is the original bell, which famously called children to class and survived the 1938 hurricane—a sound visitors can still enjoy.

The site also includes a historic railroad shanty and offers guided tours and educational programs for families and history enthusiasts.

Contact the Greater Patchogue Historical Society online to experience these community treasures and explore Patchogue’s unique educational history.

Joke Of The Day

Why did the tomato turn red?

Because it saw the salad dressing in Medford!

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MoCA L.I. is presenting Occupying Space: 9 @ BAT. The show opens with a reception on Saturday, March 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at 20 Terry Street in Patchogue.

MoCA L.I. is hosting Learning to Look | Georgia O’Keeffe and the Transcendental Painting Group on March 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM, exploring O’Keeffe’s time in Taos beginning in 1929 and her connection to artists like Raymond Jonson, Emil Bisttram, and Agnes Pelton as they shaped early modernist abstraction in the Southwest.

Ivy Rehab Patchogue is hosting a free Senior Wellness Screening on Saturday, March 7 from 10am to 12pm at 400 S Service Rd in Patchogue to help older adults stay steady, confident, and independent. Call 631 284 4561 to reserve a spot or ask questions.

Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center is screening Solo Mio from March 6 through March 12, 2026.

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

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 Aerodrome Society first General Membership meeting of the year will take place on Sunday March 8th at 11am at Hangar 23. Members are invited to come out and help kick off planning for the upcoming season.