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🌱 Patch AM: Why Bellmore’s superintendent just earned national “Leader of Distinction” honors
Spotted on the Bellmore calendar: You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House!

Good day Bellmore! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Bellmore’s superintendent just earned national “Leader of Distinction” honors
Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House! and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Bellmorefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Windy; heavy morning rain, with a high of 58 and low of 31 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 40, low: 37.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 48 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Introducing District Administration's 2026 award winners (districtadministration.com) — Bellmore residents may be proud to know that Dr. Joseph Famularo of the Bellmore Union Free School District has been named a 2026 Leader of Distinction by District Administration. The national awards spotlight superintendents and district leaders across the country for academic gains, community engagement, and innovative leadership, with honorees from New York and several other states.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellmore
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★ Featured events ★
- You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House!
Calvary Lutheran Church, 36 Taylor Ave, East Meadow
11:30 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Read to a Dog
Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
10:00 am - Zumba for Adults (December - February)
Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
11:00 am - Gift Wrapping Station
Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
1:00 pm - The Merrick Chorale Holiday Concert
Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
2:30 pm - Switch Time
Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
7:00 pm - Crafters Club
Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- R&A Advanced ESL Class
Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
10:00 am - 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 - Let's Talk Senior Discussion Group
Massapequa Public Library - Bar Harbour Building , 40 Harbor Ln , Massapequa Park
1:00 pm - Happy Owl-ildays! (All Ages)
Seaford Public Library , 2234 Jackson Ave # A , Seaford
4:00 pm - Teen 3D Printing
Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
4:00 pm
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To ALL the people who receive bus red light tickets !
I came across this statement,...hope it helps !! When a school bus has its yellow flashers on, you are required to slow down. When it comes to a… (Nextdoor Bellmore)
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Bellmore. Apply here.
- Aramark Corp. posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Bellmore Union Free School District in Bellmore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellmore here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Nassau BOCES Technicians Offer Complementary Manicures At Wantagh Library (patch.com)
Seaford
- 6-7 meme celebrated as some Long Island schools mark 67th day of instruction (newsday.com)
- Newsday's All-Long Island football first team 2025 (newsday.com)
Freeport
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-- The Patch AM Team
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