🌱 Patch AM: Why Bellmore-Merrick schools are on a new federal Title IX list

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Bellmore-Merrick schools are on a new federal Title IX list

Also on today's calendar: Bridal, Bridesmaids and Evening Wear Sample Sale and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did King Tut say when he had a nightmare? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 42 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny; windy, colder, temps: high: 35, low: 31.
• Saturday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 39 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UNR among several schools under investigation for alleged Title IX violations (2news.com) — Bellmore readers should know the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is among several districts and colleges nationwide under federal investigation for alleged Title IX violations tied to transgender participation in school sports. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is reviewing whether these policies discriminate based on sex, while institutions named are beginning to respond and clarify their legal obligations.
   

📸 Around Bellmore

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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

Thursday January 15

• Pilreiki: Pilates and Reiki (December - February)
  Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
  7:00 pm
• Winter Dot Art
  Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
  7:00 pm
• ED RYAN at The 3rd Rail Every Thursday 🎉🎶✨️
  The 3rd Rail Bar & Grille , 216 Pettit Ave , Bellmore
  7:00 pm

Friday January 16

• Music and Movement
  Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
  11:00 am
• Game Afternoon
  Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
  12:30 pm
• Wisdom Lane Musical Production
  Lee Road School Wantagh, NY 11793
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• Adult Speed Puzzling Competition
  Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
  1:00 pm
• Tommy Gooch
  Governor's @ The Brokerage Comedy Club , 2797 Merrick Rd , Bellmore
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 15

• Herbicides 101
  East Meadow Farm - Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau County , 832 Merrick Avenue , East Meadow
  8:00 am
• Chair Yoga with Lauren Goldfarb
  Levittown Public Library , 1 Bluegrass Ln , Levittown
  10:30 am
• On My Own Storycrafters
  Levittown Public Library , 1 Bluegrass Ln , Levittown
  1:30 pm
• Hidden Hazards: Safety in the Home
  Massapequa Public Library - Bar Harbour Building , 40 Harbor Ln , Massapequa Park
  2:00 pm

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• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Journeys Shoes posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Massapequa. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Wantagh

• James Taylor Announces Jones Beach Tour Date (patch.com)
• Wantagh Man Facing Weapon Charges After Tuesday Arrest: Police (patch.com)

Merrick

• Suffolk Close-Up: Governor's Race Is Year's Biggest Contest (huntingtonnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I want my mummy!
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