Troops Deploy From SJC, More Pat-Med Back To School Photos Thursday

Rundown of Patchogue area highlights for Sept. 12. Know other things that should be in this roundup? Add them to the comments section below this post.

Troops Deploy From Patchogue’s SJC

Farewell ceremony for 175 soldiers and their families took place Saturday.

Pat-Med Kids Are Back To School (Part Two)

Patch's second reader photo gallery of Patchogue-Medford Back To School Photos.

Pat-Med Library's Medford Book Drop Moving

Patchogue-Medford Library's Medford Book Drop was recently moved from the Medford Florist and Boutique and will be soon coming to a new location.

Art Gallery: Echoes of my Lebanese Childhood

Paintings and poetry by Linda Abadjian will be on display at Artspace Gallery, 20 Terry St. in Patchogue from 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Click the link for information on the gallery's other operating hours and open reception on the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce's website.

North American Vehicle Rescue Challenge

The North American Vehicle Rescue Challenge is taking place at Hagerman Fire Department this week. The competition will bring teams from throughout North America and the world to the 510 Ralph T. Perry Drive department in East Patchogue. Click the link for more information.