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In today's newsletter:

• What will replace Bellmore-Merrick childcare in North Bellmore schools?
• How North Bellmore neighbors helped keep families warm this winter

Also on today's calendar: Crafters Club.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 47 and low of 27 degrees.
• Monday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 39, low: 34.
• Tuesday: A bit of rain and snow, with a high of 42 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bellmore-Merrick Childcare Program to cease operations in North Bellmore schools after 2025-26 school year (liherald.com) — Families with children in North Bellmore schools face a major change: the Bellmore-Merrick Childcare Program will stop operating in the district after the 2025–26 school year. The long-running before- and after-school provider cites staffing challenges, while parents praise its staff and reliability. District leaders say they’re seeking a new childcare partner for 2026–27.
   

• Koslow, Rotary and libraries team up for winter coat drive and giveaway (liherald.com) — North Bellmore residents helped power a recent winter coat drive, with donations collected at the North Bellmore Public Library and other nearby libraries, then distributed in Freeport. Legislator Seth Koslow, the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club, and Moore 4 You teamed up to provide coats, hats, scarves, socks, and toiletries to families struggling with rising costs as cold weather hit quickly.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellmore

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 22

• Switch Time
  Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Ave, Bellmore
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 23

• Crafters Club
  Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 21

• Breakfast with Santa
  Sapphire Yacht Charters , 11 Richmond St , Freeport
  11:00 am
• Public Skating
  United Skates of America Roller Skating Massapequa , 1276 Hicksville Rd , North Massapequa
  12:00 pm
• Stitch-Mas Skate Party
  United Skates of America Roller Skating Massapequa , 1276 Hicksville Rd , North Massapequa
  12:00 pm
• Bonsai Workshop at SingleCut Beersmiths Queens Taproom
  SingleCut Beersmiths QNS , 19-33 37th St , Astoria
  12:30 pm
• Harmonica Club Holiday Concert
  Massapequa Public Library - Bar Harbour Building , 40 Harbor Ln , Massapequa Park
  1:00 pm
• Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks
  East Meadow Public Library , 1886 Front St , East Meadow
  2:00 pm
• The Merrick Chorale Holiday Concert
  Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
  2:30 pm
• Sunday Night Open Mic (6:30pm)
  Bushwick Comedy Club , 259 Melrose St , Brooklyn
  6:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Holiday Break - All Schools Closed
  Roosevelt UFSD Roosevelt, NY 11575
• Boys Varsity Swim Meet Vs. Oceanside HS
  Bethpage High School , 10 Cherry Ave , Bethpage
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Masonry work.
  I'm leaving my number (516-410-7931) for any questions. Free estimates, quality work, and great prices. My name is Neryn. (Nextdoor Bellmore)

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Wantagh. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T3236) in Freeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellmore here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merrick

• Bellmore, Merrick, Jewish leaders respond to deadly antisemitic Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach (liherald.com)

Seaford

• Seaford lights Christmas Tree during 52nd annual ceremony (liherald.com)
• Seaford mourns beloved deli owners Angela Pulisciano and Antonio D'Ambrosio (liherald.com)
• Long Island steakhouses face rising beef costs (newsday.com)

Freeport

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