Community Corner
🌱 Will you join tonight’s Menorah lighting on the Town Green?
And on the Longmeadow Patch calendar - Grow Play Learn
What's up Longmeadow! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will you join tonight’s Menorah lighting on the Town Green?
- Which Longmeadow-made dinosaur gingerbread will win People’s Choice?
Also on today's calendar: Christmas and Holiday Sing along and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Longmeadowfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 41 and low of 37 degrees.
- Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 59, low: 27.
- Saturday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy hosts community Chanukah dinner (wwlp.com) — Longmeadow residents gathered at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy for a festive Chanukah dinner featuring traditional foods, entertainment, and a Menorah lighting. The celebration continues with a public Menorah lighting on the Longmeadow Town Green at 5 p.m. Thursday, inviting the wider community to share in the holiday spirit and unity. 
• ‘Jurassic Gingerbread' takes over Springfiedl Museums (thereminder.com) — Several Longmeadow families are showcasing creative dinosaur-themed gingerbread houses in the Springfield Museums’ “Jurassic Gingerbread” exhibit, open through Dec. 31. Visitors can view entries like “You Better Watch Out” and “Dino-mite Holiday,” then cast a People’s Choice vote before winners are announced online.
📸 Around Longmeadow
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Longmeadow
★ Featured events ★
- Grow Play Learn
East Longmeadow Public Library, 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow
9:45 am
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Christmas and Holiday Sing along
Pleasant View Senior Center , 328 N Main St , East Longmeadow
12:01 pm - Central vs Longmeadow
Longmeadow High School , 95 Grassy Gutter Rd , Longmeadow
7:00 pm - Town of Longmeadow Municipal Offices Closed - Christmas Day
Longmeadow, MA Calendar Longmeadow, MA 01106 - Commerce at East Longmeadow
180 Maple St , East Longmeadow
9:00 pm
Friday December 19
Thursday December 25
Monday December 29
📣 Longmeadow Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club
Liberty Branch , 1476 Roosevelt Ave , Springfield
10:00 am - Let's Get Messy
East Longmeadow Public Library , 60 Center Square , East Longmeadow
10:00 am - Tiny Tots Playgroup
East Forest Park Branch , 136 Surrey Rd. , Springfield
10:30 am - Circle Time Fun
Liberty Branch , 1187 Parker St. , Springfield
10:30 am - Mothers on The Move: Sister Circle
Liberty Branch , 1187 Parker St. , Springfield
11:00 am - Springfield Museums, à la Carte Lectures
Springfield Museums , 21 Edwards St , Springfield
12:15 pm - Spark Your Creativity Coloring Club
Indian Orchard Branch Library , 44 Oak St. , Indian Orchard
1:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- All clear following hoax call to school in Westfield, Massachusetts.
9:49AM on Dec 16: A Westfield school was placed on shelter-in-place due to a swatting call. (Nextdoor )
- Plastipak Packaging, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in East Longmeadow. Apply here.
- Taskrabbit posted a job opening for Mover (Taskrabbit) in East Longmeadow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longmeadow here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Longmeadow
- East Longmeadow's ‘Chicken Run' grows into viral holiday attraction (wwlp.com)
- East Longmeadow restaurant shining holiday spotlight on local vendors (westernmassnews.com)
- Mean Bean Tattoo Shop celebrates new location (thereminder.com)
Springfield
- Springfield Crossing already giving an economic boost for the city (westernmassnews.com)
- Springfield City Council rejects ban on synthetic kratom following vote (wwlp.com)
- Maternal health care gaps in Springfield spark call for action (wwlp.com)
Ok Longmeadow! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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