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🌱 Patch AM: 'They Were Family:' North Bellmore Family Mourns Loss Of Dogs In House Fire
Happening soon: A Very Grinchy Pajama Party at the Cradle of Aviation on the Bellmore Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- North Bellmore family leans on community after tragic house fire
Also on today's calendar: A Very Grinchy Pajama Party at the Cradle of Aviation and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Bellmorefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 22 degrees.
- Friday: Very cold; afternoon snow, temps: high: 30, low: 26.
- Saturday: Windy; a bit of morning snow, with a high of 35 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'They Were Family:' North Bellmore Family Mourns Loss Of Dogs In House Fire (patch.com) — North Bellmore’s Matland family is grieving the loss of their two beloved dogs after a devastating Dec. 1 house fire on Sacco Place destroyed their home and belongings. While they temporarily live in a rental and navigate the holidays, Bellmore friends, schools, and neighbors have rallied with donations, practical help, and emotional support, helping the family rebuild a sense of normalcy.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellmore
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★ Featured events ★
- A Very Grinchy Pajama Party at the Cradle of Aviation
Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City
4:00 pm
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Sunday Movies- Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
2:00 pm - Grinchmas Breakfast at Planet Play
Planet Play , 418 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
10:00 am - Crafters Club
Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
7:00 pm - DAHS Varsity Kickline
Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
4:00 pm - DAHS Open Nets
Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
6:30 pm - COLUM TYRELL - SPECIAL EVENT @ 8:00PM
Governor's @ The Brokerage Comedy Club , 2797 Merrick Rd , Bellmore
8:00 pm
Sunday December 28
Tuesday December 30
Monday January 5
Friday January 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Christmas Specials — Thom Thom
Thom Thom Steak & Seafood , 3340 Park Ave , Wantagh
2:00 pm - Holiday Hip Hop Skate Party
United Skates of America Roller Skating Massapequa , 1276 Hicksville Rd , North Massapequa
7:00 pm - Let's Talk Senior Discussion Group
Massapequa Public Library - Bar Harbour Building , 40 Harbor Ln , Massapequa Park
1:00 pm - Children's Kwanzaa Storytime in Black
Roosevelt Public Library , 27 W Fulton Ave , Roosevelt
3:00 pm - Cheap Skate
United Skates of America Roller Skating Massapequa , 1276 Hicksville Rd , North Massapequa
4:30 pm - Glow In Dark Skate
United Skates of America Roller Skating Massapequa , 1276 Hicksville Rd , North Massapequa
6:30 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
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- Catholic Charities of Long Island Immigration & Refugee Services — (631) 608-8282
Legal Counseling & Immigration Law Services /Representation - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - Long Island Swim School — (516) 378-8467
Learn the Skills, Love the Sport, Swim for Life!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Starbucks posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 07302, SOUTH MERRICK-MERRICK RD in Merrick. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Ice Cream/ Shake Machine Technician in Merrick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellmore here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wantagh
- Rhoads Presents Nursery With New York State Empire Award (patch.com)
- Confectionery Construction Efforts Come To Mandalay Bay Elementary (patch.com)
Merrick
- Catholic Charities of Long Island Immigration & Refugee Services - Merrick, NY Patch (patch.com)
- Calhoun Colts: Backcourt leads boys' playoff hopes; girls seek postseason return (liherald.com)
Seaford
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