Vegan Life, Scuffle Video Hot Reader Topics, Hurricane Forum

As the work week comes to a close Patch offers up a peek at events happening on Thursday, August 29, hot topics on blogs and what is coming as the weekend dawns.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Town of Islip Hurricane Forum
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sysco, 199 Lowell Avenue, Central Islip

Wednesdays in the Park Concert (Free)
New York’s Most Dangerous Big Band from Big Band Jazz to Latin to Rock
7 p.m.
The Common Ground/Rotary Park, Sayville
Bring a lawn chair and insect repellent.

HOT DISCUSSIONS

Local residents are still discussing the video displaying the actions of a parent at a soccer tournament in Sachem. While most were angry about such a video being taken, just as many are perturbed about the behavior caught on tape.

A blog by Vegan American Princess has caught attention with readers debating the definition of vegan and the life choices people make.

WHAT'S AHEAD

Are you a small business owner in West Islip? Patch would love to do a business profile of your store or a new product line the store may be offering. Just email the editor at judy.mottl@patch.com. Also Patch is looking for bloggers who has specific interests such as sports, or creative hobbies such as photography. Email the editor to find out why!