🌱 Patch AM: How one Bellmore woman’s puppies become life-changing service dogs nationwide

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In today's newsletter:

• How one Bellmore woman’s puppies become life-changing service dogs nationwide

Also on today's calendar: Bridal, Bridesmaids and Evening Wear Sample Sale and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A p.m. rain or snow shower, with a high of 46 and low of 30 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 42, low: 34.
• Tuesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 44 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bellmore woman raises future service dogs for Canine Companions (liherald.com) — A longtime Bellmore resident is currently raising her ninth puppy to become a highly trained service dog through Canine Companions, all from her Bellmore home. Anne Johnson helps young dogs master calm behavior and basic skills before they move on to advanced training and are matched, free of charge, with adults, children, or veterans living with disabilities across the country.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellmore

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 16

• Bridal, Bridesmaids and Evening Wear Sample Sale
  The Showroom at Bridal Reflections, 20 Central Ave, Massapequa
  10:00 am

Saturday January 24

• Because Jonah Would - A Benefit for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
  Mulcahy's, 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday January 12

• DAHS Open Nets
  Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
  6:30 pm
• DAHS Baseball Open Gym
  Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
  7:00 pm

Friday January 23

• COLUM TYRELL - SPECIAL EVENT @ 8:00PM
  Governor's @ The Brokerage Comedy Club , 2797 Merrick Rd , Bellmore
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday January 11

• FUSE Sunday Funday: New Year’s Reset at Mulcahy’s
  Mulcahy's , 3232 Railroad Ave , Wantagh
  9:00 am
• Weird Duck Walk (Adults & Teens, Ages 12+)
  Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center , 150 Bay Pkwy , Wantagh
  10:00 am
• Brilliant Twilight Forest
  Pinot's Palette , 2557 Hempstead Tpke , East Meadow
  11:00 am
• Public Skating
  United Skates of America Roller Skating Massapequa , 1276 Hicksville Rd , North Massapequa
  12:00 pm
• January 11th - One Day Event - U9 - North Merrick, NY 2026
  720 Merrick Ave , North Merrick
  1:00 pm
• STEAM Workshop: Slime Chemistry — Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center
  Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center , 150 Bay Pkwy , Wantagh
  2:00 pm
• An Operatic Potpourri: Chamber Music for Winds, Strings, and Piano
  Roosevelt Island Visual Arts Association (RIVAA) , 527 Main St , New York
  3:00 pm
• The Locksmiths: Thirsty Boots
  LIC Bar , 45-58 Vernon Blvd , Long Island City
  5:00 pm
• ANTHONY RODIA - SPECIAL EVENT 1/8 - 1/11
  Governor's @ The Brokerage Comedy Club , 2797 Merrick Rd , Bellmore
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(03634) - 93 W. Merrick Rd. in Freeport. Apply here.
• ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk (Buonadonna NY) Salary Range $16- $16/hr in Massapequa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellmore here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merrick

• North Merrick students unwind with puppy yoga at Meadowbrook Alternative Program (liherald.com)
• Merrick's SEPTA installs communication boards aimed for inclusivity (liherald.com)
• Hochul seeks to pump nearly $4B for Long Island water infrastructure projects over 5 years (newsday.com)

Seaford

• Newsday's top 50 cheerleaders for the 2025-26 season (newsday.com)
• Seaford's rising leaders bound for Hugh O'Brien Youth conference (longislandpress.com)

Freeport

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-- The Patch AM Team

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