Kids & Family

May 7: North Bellmore Fundraiser, Two in Custody Following Merrick Robbery

The five things you should know today.

1. Stop & Shop of North Bellmore and the North Bellmore Coordinating Council of PTAs hosted a bake sale on Sunday for the four children who were orphaned in last week's North Bellmore murder-suicide. Read more about it on Bellmore Patch.

2. Two men who allegedly robbed the Merrick RadioShack at gunpoint and then crashed their vehicle while attempting to flee the scene on Saturday are in custody. Read more here.

3. Where is your favorite place to have a staycation? Share your thoughts in this week's Readers' Choice on Bellmore Patch, East Meadow Patch and Merrick Patch.

4.The Bowling Green K-Kids of East Meadow recently celebrated another outstanding year of service to their school, community, nation and world! Read more here.

5. Relax with a yoga class at the Bellmore Memorial Library at 5:30 p.m. The event is free.

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